Eminent churchman’s wedding solemnized at boyhood home
Special to The Farmer Newtown June 26. The Rev Previevick Foote Johnson nephew of Bishop Foote of Missouri was married to Miss Elizabeth Beers of Newtown in a simple Episcopal ceremony at Trinity Church. The bride, from Newtown, wore white and was led by her brother Barry Beers. The ceremony was conducted by Rev James H George with interspersed prayers by Rev Chartes Sniffen. The groom, born in Newtown April 23 1886, had a long clerical career across Colorado, California, and Connecticut before moving to Missouri. The couple’s marriage joins two prominent Episcopal families with many out-of-town guests in attendance.
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Frederick Foote Johnson
Elisabeth Louise Beers
Newtown
Bligh
Previevick Foote Jonn
Bishoy
RewsDmeiet & Tittle
Missouri
Trinity Church
Evan
Femgene Paar
Sarller
Daniel Clover
Jehnsen
Connecti- Sutslae
Participa
Mlesides
H. George
Trinity
George
Mostrom
Drother Barry
Beers of
Pitisseid
Maes
Kew
Thiatile
Elara
Jane Bilsd Camp
Zalmon S Peck Heinster
Berkeley Divinity School
Middletown
Conn
Sto Mach
Williams
Connecticut
Denver
Col
Colorado
Redlands
California
Trinity Shurch
Ellziols
Bishop Vinton
Red Pees
Susan [ Galghter
Silas Norman ‘Beers
Sarah Nichols
Redtemds
Cat
Frederick
Boots J. Jr
Ford School
Heddins
Bete
Bare
South Doana
Mee
Davis S
Episcopal Church
Tahusts
Hpisconar Ses
St. Louis
Ezabeth Louies Beers
Dan- Yeter Beers
Ara Pitch
New Haven
Newtown Academy
Goors
West
John M. Lewis
Waterbury
Merritt Hemmingway
Watertown
Charles Ensign
Tariffville
Willem P. Lamp
E .V. Z Lane
New York
C. W. Bonney
Stamford
C. Vail
Fitch
H.C. Beers
Pitts- Seld
Mass
Meeting of the general committee at 1087 Broad Street
A notice announces a general committee meeting of Court Marina Wool A at 622 o'clock tomorrow. Arrangements will be made for a banquet to be held on July 1 in Roser for the 35th anniversary of the court.
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Court Marina
Wool
Yoorpine
Broad Street
Roser
Classified Fragments Show Sale and Help Wanted Items
A garbled 1915 page fragment lists a public sale notice for a double dwelling at 13-14 Colorado Avenue set for July, plus multiple help wanted ads including a waitress, travel seller, and agents. Other items mention a social event at St Michael's cemetery, and a few real estate and trustee sale notes, with company names such as McBrady & Co and A. Griffin.
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Colorado Avenue
Object Encumbrantes
Frank L
Wilder
Tradtea Menta
Prestal
Lorraine Hotel Opening Night Attracts Wide Audience
Response to the hotel opening exceeds management expectations with guests from New York New Haven and nearby towns and many Bridgeport residents applying for reservations. A rooftop garden dining area private rooms three orchestras on site and elaborate decorations promise a grand evening from 7 to midnight with souvenirs for all attendees.
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Lorraine
New York
New Haven
Sigimford
Éidles
Resta Leads at 200 Mile Mark in Automobile Derby
Italian driver Resta led the 200 mile automobile derby as 24 top competitors pressed on. Cooper Porporste Grant Hickentacker Van Raalto Gheyrotet and Anderson trailed in sequence. Resta clocked 1:84.4 for 160 miles, setting a 94.29 mph world record, with leaders at 260 miles listed as Resta 2:40:03 Porperaro 2:41: Great 2:42:04 amid 50 000 spectators.
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Chicago
de Paims
Indianes AM
Resta
Porperaro
King Returns From Maine Woods Warns Voters On Lawyers
John T. King who has just come back from a month in the Maine woods urges Bridgeport voters to demand reforms and curb lawyer influence in city government. He touts a commission form of government, stresses honesty, fiscal safeguards, and broad voter education before charter changes.
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King
Maine Woods
John T. King
Gleazeport
Mr. King
Lane
Briageport
Mrs. King
Line
Petieepert
Gaporngent
Bridgeport
United States
Mulvihill
Tom Crank
L Woul Pather
Br Pethepe
Clix
Stens West
Tam
Obituary notices from local church and residents
Obituaries and funeral notices for Arthur J. Linier Howard S. Whittier Kilbourne C. Young Gennett Stevens Sophie Sharp Samuel Todd Davis and others. Services conducted by Rev. Williams Swanson Rev. John Mack Richardson J. MacLaren Richardson Minard L. Proper Stephen F. Sherman and others. Interments at Mountain Grove and Park cemeteries. Survivors listed include widow and children with addresses in Stratfield and Vancouver.
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Arthur Ainley
Arthur J. Linier
Sontauk Street
Stratfield
William Swanson
Mountain
Grove Cemetery
Edward
Whittuesey
Howard S. Whittie
Cicago
Ietternoon
Mra
G. C. Gerrish
Laurel Avenue
Mountain Grove Cemetery
John Mack. Richardson
First Presbyterian Church
Kidbourne, Young
Kilbourne C
Adam Younss
South Avenue
Fey. J. MacLaren Richardson
Park Cemeter
Sophie Sharp
Samuel Todd Davis
Vancouver
Wash
Kamuel T. Davis
Park Place
Iev
Stephen F. Sherman
Jobe
South Church
Death of Simon Rosenberg Former Band Director
News reached of the death of Simon Rosenberg a former resident of Bridgeport and 20 year director of Wheeler Wil son Band. He died in Baltimore aged 76. Born in Westphalia Germany he came to the U S at 13 and directed bands in Civil War days with Harfend’s Brigade. Survived by a daughter Mrs G Cotton.
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Simon C. Rosenberg
Simon Rosenberg
Wheeler & Wilson
Baltimore
Mr. Rosenberg
Westphalia
Germany
Har Fend
Bridgeport
Custer Post
Baltymore Musical Union
Improved Order of Heptasophs
G. Cotton
Robber Tries Brooklawn Home of Frank Miller
A thief attempted to enter Frank Miller's Brooklawn home through a cellar window last evening but was frightened away. In a related crime, Joseph Lozopsky's jewelry store on Railroad Avenue was broken into, yielding 97 rings and four watches. Minor robberies last night included items found at White Street and at the Bridgeport Motor Works docks.
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Frank Mille
Brooklawn Avenue
Joseph Lozopsky
Railroad Avenue
White
State Street
Mina
Park City
Withimourine
Dominic Adberto
Lexington Avenue
Bridgeport Motor Works
Mrs Chatlos Seeks Death By Shooting At Bridgeport
Mrs William F Chatlos wife of a noted builder at 80 Mill Hill avenue attempted suicide by shooting and was reported in weak condition at Bridgeport hospital. Her outlook grew more serious after several days, while the American Academy of Medicine held a session in San Francisco.
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William F. Chatlos
Mill Hill Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Chatlos
War News Wrapup from Front Lines and Peace Appeal
The left bank of the Dneister is reported clear of Teutonic troops who crossed earlier this week while Austro German forces push to open new passes. German and Austrian bridging south of Bukasswica and fighting in Koza and Mriynoftstany continue as Russians claim a hard battle near the contact point. Eastern front activity shows temporary holds with no major changes east of Lemberg, and observers note movements along interior fronts and possible future Teutonic actions toward Warsaw. Italian fronts maintain ground in Tyrol Trentino and Carniola with artillery and light infantry actions. A Turkish patrol reportedly destroyed invaders in the Dardanelles and captured war booty. A Vorwärts German document publishes a peace appeal from the Social Democratic party urging negotiation to end the war and improve neighborly ties.
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Dneister
Ments
Bukasswica
Koza
Mriynoftstany
Warsaw
Tyrol-Trentino
Cidore
Carniola
Desnite
Dardanelles
Turkish War Office
Vorwmerta
Berlin
Social Democratic Party
Degsleren
Turkish war office reports raid near Seddul Bahr
An official Turkish war office statement says that during the night of the 2nd a right wing patrol surprised and destroyed an enemy party near Seddul Bahr. The action disabled their machine guns and led to the capture of ammunition and other war material.
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Constantinople
Turkish War Office
Seddul Bahr
Italian General Staff reports continued enemy activity on Tyrol front
Rome June 26 official statement says reconnaissance extended beyond the front in Tyrol Trentino Cadore and Carniola shows increased enemy work on reinforcing batteries. Italian artillery and small detachments thwart this, while Isonzo operations proceed methodically. An Austrian battery causing damage was targeted. a white flag with red cross was raised from a villa to deceive the Italian fire.
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Rome
General Star
Tyrol-Trentino
Cadore
Carniola
Valgrande
Valpicola
Isonzo
Tne
French War Office Reports Mixed Frontline Activity
The French War Office reports a largely quiet night overall with minor infantry engagements north of Arras and exchanges of cannon fire between Bethune and Arras. Ground conditions from recent storms hinder movement while mines fighting continues on the Champagne and Argonne fronts with the French asserting advantage.
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Paris
French War Office
Arras
Bouches
Champagne
Argonne
Father Testifies Against His Son In Court Hearing
In a Stratford city court hearing this morning a father testified against his son Wesley Demmon 433 Huntington road Stratford on a charge of stealing a revolver. The youth admits past thefts and cites reading Wild West novels and desire for revolvers as influence. Judge Bartlett reserved decision to determine if the city court has jurisdiction in committing youths to Cheshire reformatories.
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Wesley Demmon
Huntington Road
Stratford
Dex
Bartlett
Cheshire
Howland’s street names and dates listed in Bridgeport notice
A fragmentary local notice seemingly references Howland’s on Min Street Feirtctd Avenue and Cannon Street Bridgeport in a Saturday June 28 1015 period with mentions of a western party and a night event. The text is garbled and dates appear misprinted.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Navy blue taffeta fabrics and new motor rugs offer
Navy blue taffeta is scarce but available now with ready delivery for prompt buyers. Chiffon taffeta in navy blue is hard to find. Prices range from $1.25 to $1.50 per yard. Also advertised are close woven wool motor rugs in rich color mixes and patterns for car use.
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Alsie
Deltox
Deltox Rugs All Year Service On Sale Now
Deltox rugs offer all season use indoors and outdoors with sun rain resistance and calming natural green tones. A special sale reduces several sizes from normal prices, including 9 by 19 feet at 7.60 and 12 by 9 feet at 2.75, with marked discounts on various other sizes.
West End Tenement Inspection Uncovers Filthy Conditions
Howland Dry Goods Co. report details a Pine street West End tenement with damp ledgers, overcrowding, falling plaster, blocked waste-pipes, uncovered garbage, and insanitary conditions. Two men asleep in a filthy ill ventilated cellar resisted relocation until threatened with arrest. Inspector Hilzinger oversaw the survey.
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West End
Pine Street
Spruce
Hancock Avenue
Hilzinger
Liveryman Adopts New Motto At Right Time
I B Sterling, liveryman of East Main street, Sterling Jost 2, reported a horse theft about a month ago by a smooth stranger who offered to hire it for two hours. A similar attempt yesterday ended with Sterling signaling approval as the horse remained missing and the would-be thief then sought another horse from H Cohan, 624 Ex Main street. Police were notified. Cohan’s description lists a bay bronco with a star on the left blaze, white hind leg, hitched to a red runabout with a black leather back and dash.
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I. B. Sterling
East Main Street
Sterling
Ship Railroad Victim's Body to Newport Home
The body of Franklin Quick, a two year old boy from Newport R 1, killed yesterday while attempting to jump a New York bound freight train, was shipped to his mother Mrs W Quick of 27 Green Street Newport. He previously earned an honorable discharge as an ordnance engineer from the U S Navy at Newport on Tuesday.
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Franklin Quick
Newport
R. 1
W. Quick
Green Street
U. S. Navy
Local Delivery Rules and School Boiler Inspection Update
The Post Office will not extend city delivery where houses are poorly numbered or sidewalks lack repairs. Special delivery items at sub stations will be locally delivered from those stations to shorten transit time. The annual inspection of all team boilers in public schools will not be done today and will take almost two weeks to finish.
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Post Office Department
Bollera
Sun
Refused Divorce and Non Support Arrests In Court
Jentina Gentile, connected with Gottiab Famser, applied to the superior court for divorce from Loretta Tec site and was arraigned today on non support charges. The case followed suspicions of infidelity and probation officers tried to reconcile the couple as the case continued in the court.
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Gottiab Famer
Jentina
Slayer's Name Revealed At Murder Hearing In Court
Transcribed notes show a murder hearing where evidence and testimony discuss the stabbing of Ansante Cradeft and the involvement of suspects. Coroner Phelan weighs witness statements while authorities seek to identify the participants and motives at St Vincent's hospital.
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Donttrees
Pace 2
Tewes
Ther
Tito Otilinene
Tse
Mtasking
Hit Teta
St Vincent's
Lawrence J. Gill Takes Government Post
Lawrence J. Gill, formerly noted as dean of a department, has moved from private duties to a government post. He will serve as a special assistant in the Bureau of Mines within the Department of Commerce, with assignments in Washington.
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Lawrences J. Gil
Minnber
Tha
Assasence
Tae
Department of Commerce
Suen
Washington
Rmeselh
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Eastern Ave
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Yebrown Territory
D. Mariel
Indiana Ava
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Chicare
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Sennett Stevens
Gennett Stevens
Dasenter
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M. B. Church
Norman Shephard
John Warner
Pier Bartow
William Holiday
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Park Cemetery
Sophie Sharp Davis
George St
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West Epa
Crane Value Co
Bessie Rafter
Mary Hales
Ireland
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Patrick
Holy Name Society
St. Augustine's Church
Court Pequannock
Frank Miller
Brooklawn
DHS
Chattlos
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American Academy of Medicine
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World’s War
Howland's
Min Street
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Cannon Street
Howland Dry Goods CO
Gentile
Lawrence J. Gill
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