Obituary notices list in city, June 1916 deaths and burials
In this city notices for Cornelius J. Donnelly Sr Catherine Boynton Eliza Grippin Susan Parmelee and others. Funeral details given with addresses dates times and interment at local cemeteries. Also classified lines show job ads lost bank book real estate and service notices with contact addresses and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
Cornelius J. Donnelly
South Avenue
Sacred ‘Heart Church
St. Tent Cemetery
Boynton
Catherine
Axonerick EB
Mary E. Shanney Boynton
Ursdey
St. Michael’s Cemene
Devon
Conn
Eliza M
W. B. Grippin
Bridgeport Avenue
Spring Street
Corinth
Parmelee
Susan E
Ward C. Parmelee
I. F. Haviland
Maplemood Avenues
Park Cemetery
Open Meetings for Bartenders and Staff at Wall Street Hall
Notice invites cooks waiters and lunch men to two open meetings at the Bartenders Hall 3 Wall Street on Friday June 30 in the afternoon and at 8 PM. The event aims to discuss matters affecting bar and dining staff and foster professional collaboration among attendees.
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Bartenders
Wall Street
German assault near Fleury repelled on Verdun front
German troops staged another attack on French positions near Fleury on the Verdun front. The war office said French fire checked the assault. Fighting remained active near Thiamont Work, which the Germans had captured days earlier, while infantry skirmishes occurred between Avecourt and Chattan court west of the Meuse.
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Paris
Fleury
Verdun
War Office
Thiamont
The
Meuse
Avecourt
Chattan
Court
Italians Force New Trentino Gains Near Fuine and Astico
Rome June 28 Italian war dispatches report continued success on the Trentino front. The War Office says Italian forces captured Monte Gamondo north of Fuine and Monte Cavioso, securing positions between Posina and Astico as Austrian forces retreat.
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Rome
Trentino
War Office
Monte Gamondo
Fusine
Monte Cavioso
Posina
Astico
Switzerland Faces Berlin Ultimatum on Trade Exchange
A Zurich despatch reports Germany’s demands for Swiss commodity exchange take the form of an ultimatum due to expire at 6 o clock Thursday night. Meanwhile legal notices announced Denis Mulvihill named administrator of the Mary A K Burns estate. The will lists real estate on Carroll Avenue and cash, with heirs including Bernard J Kelly Bridget Devereaux Katherine R Baker and their children.
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Paris
Zurich
Mafin
Germany
Switzerland
TICKET MAGNATE SUED FOR A LIQUIDITY CLAIM
John H. Tyson of New York theatre ticket agency interests is sued for 1500 by John H. Pani owner of Woodmanston Inn Mt. Vernon N Y. Pani says Tyson gave a 92650 check March 15 that bounced. Attorneys Cummings Lockwood Stamford represent Tyson who has Riverside CT summer home. Suit returnable September term in common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Tyson
New York
John H. Pani
Woodmanston Inn
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Pani
Tyson
Greenwich Trust Co
Cummings & Lockwood
Stamford
Riverside
Greeenwich
Common Pleas Court
Woman Ready for Vacation Found Dead
Mrs. Herbert J. Brown of 1412 State street was found dead at 10:15 AM in her fifth floor apartment by neighbors checking a gas leak at State street and Butler avenue. Police and Acting Medical Examiner ruled accidental asphyxiation. She was about 40, planned a vacation, and is survived by her husband and one son.
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Herbert J. Brown
State Street
Butler Avenue
Brown
E. W. Paine
Edward Fitzgerald
American Graphophone Co
Home Early Surprise Burglary Suspect Flees
Mrs Harrie J LeBrun returned to 163 Elm Street and found a flashlight in a room but no loot. The intruder escaped earlier after she arrived, leaving money and jewelry behind. LeBrun, a Broad Street barber known as Professor Harrie, was at a lodge meeting.
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Harrie J. LeBrun
Elm Street
Sewanhdaka Cruisers Expected Today Off Black Rock Clubhouse
The Sewanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club of New York plans its annual cruise with yachts and power boats due to arrive off the Black Rock Yacht clubhouse late this afternoon. Entries from local clubs join six or seven organizations. Commodore A. L. Riker of Black Rock joined the fleet at Huntington, L. I.. the Pauline owned by O. G. Jennings of Southport is among the craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club
New York
Black Rock Yacht Clubhouse
Commodore A. L. Riker
Black Rock Club
Huntington
L. L
Pauline
O. G. Jennings
Southport
Tax Commissioner Debates Inheritance Tax Deduction
The Indiana tax commissioner met with Judge Paul L. Miller and Attorney George E. Hill to decide if mortgage face value should be deducted before inheritance tax. They ruled that since the deduction was already in the inventory, no further deduction is needed. The case concerned Herman Wakeman who died in the West End leaving property valued at $12,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Cramer
Paul L. Miller
George E. Hill
Herman Wakeman
West End
Bound Over for Theft in City Court
Herbert Abbott of the Astor hotel was bound over to the superior court under bonds of 500 by Judge Wilder. He is charged with stealing a bicycle from John Hammell of 46 Third street and was arrested after selling it in Milford. This is Abbott's third appearance in court on a theft charge since March.
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Herbert Abbott
Astor Hotel
Superior Court
Wilder
John Hammell
Third Street
Milford
Abbott
Casement to Defense from Dock in Treason Trial
London June 28 dramatic developments loom in the Sir Roger Casement high treason trial. Casement plans a defense statement from the dock with no witnesses called. Attorney Doyle notes Irish nation stakes and lack of available witnesses in this jurisdiction. The court overruled a motion to quash the indictment as chief counsel Sullivan argued the indictment was faulty.
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London
Sir Roger Casement
Roger
Francis P. Doyle
Philadelphia
Casement
Associated Press
Doyle
Roger Casement
Germany
Alexander Sullivan
Conti nued forger y case and a marriage license granted
The for gery case against Hey men Weiner of 297 Pequonnock Street was continued in city court until July 6 with bonds set at 300 dollars. He faces forgery of a roommate signature on a 15 dollar check. A marriage license was granted today to Allan E. Roscoe, 24, inspector, of 80 Black Rock Avenue, and Elsie Heywood, 21, stenographer.
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Heymen Weiner
Pequonnock Street
Allan E. Roscoe
Black Rock Avenue
Elsie Heywood
Mexicans Send Note Over Troop Action Protest
Washington June 28 A note protesting outrages against Mexican citizens alleged to have been committed by an American force three thousand strong marching from San Geronimo toward Valle was sent to the state department today by Elizeo Arredondo Mexican ambassador designate on instructions from the Carranza foreign office.
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Washington
San Geronimo
Valle
State Department
Elizeo Arredondo
Designa
Carranza Foreign Office
Carranza Cavalrymen Near Pershing Line
Columbus New Mexico June 28 large forces of Carranza cavalry are being concentrated east of General Pershing line of communication between Colonia Dublan and El Valle reports from army motor truckmen. The expeditionary commander drills his men and keeps many empty motor cars ready at Field Headquarters for rapid transport of infantry due to reports of Mexicans seen in American command territory.
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Columbus
N. M
Carranza Cavalry
General Pershing
Colonia Dublan
el Valle
Argentine envoy hopeful for peace says crisis can be settled
Washington June 28 Romulos Noon Argentine ambassador to the United States issued a statement saying he had made no offer of mediation in the dispute between the United States and Mexico but was candidly confident the present crisis will be peacefully settled.
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Washington
Woman fatally struck by wagon team on Cannon Street
A woman named Mrs Hayes of 1136 Main Street was fatally injured when a horse drawn wagon struck her on Cannon Street near Dorsen Dry Goods. She died en route to the hospital. Driver William Light, 19, was questioned but released after witnesses said the woman darted in front of the moving animals.
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Hayes
Main Street
F. M. Hayes
Broad and
Gilbert Streets
Cannon Street
William Light
Black Rock Avenue
Gray & Light, Bottlers
Railroad Avenue
Middle Street
Dorsen Dry Goods
Cullinan and Mullins Undertaking
Seek Administration of John Megara’s Estate
Application filed today for the administration of the estate of John Megara of 108 Pine Street who died leaving an estate valued at 900 dollars, represented by a half interest in real estate.
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John Megara
Pine Street
Little Benny's Notebook and a Sock of Shoe Blacking
A boy and family trip to the movies ends with Benny polishing shoes for seats at a stand. The shoeshine scene draws laughs as Benny improvises a rush job with extra blacking. The episode closes with a sudden wage news note: Illinois Central grants station agents and telegraphers a 6 percent raise.
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Pop
Bizniss
Illinois Central
Local shopfronts on Main Fairfield and Cannon Streets
Short notice reports activity at HoOwWland's in Fairfield and Cannon Streets on June 28 with street names and location details noted.
White skirt styles on display with stripes and prices
Cool fashions highlight white skirts and striped options in a display. The text notes pure white fabrics, awning and even stripes, fancy weaves like pique and corduroy, all with graceful lines. Prices start at $1 on the second floor.
Couch hammocks and wash suits headline summer comfort
Hammocks on porch or lawn promise genuine Summer comfort with soft but firm mattresses, strong ends, and ample space to recline. Prices range from $5 to $19.50, with canopies and standards, plus wash suits for boys featuring Palm Beach and Kool Kloth fabrics and khaki trousers, all described as cool and durable.
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Palm Beach
Dixie Weaves Offer Light Cool Mens Wear At Howland
Dixie weaves present lightweight suits that look like regular weight wool but feel much cooler. The set includes a double-breasted lightweight sack coat with matching shapely trousers and an added white flannel pair, all priced at $16. Main floor rear.
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Dixie
Howland
Wearbridge ashore near Savannah and other war notices
Cargo valued at 445000 on the British steamer Wearbridge lies in a dangerous position outside Savannah harbor. Captain Bullard assigned to command the battleship Arkansas. Mechanics work at Philadelphia arsenal to fill a 20000000 round small arms order. Greek Cabinet opens Anglo French loan talks to Greece. Gen Villa offers army service to Carranza if immunity and command are restored. 1500 Sioux in South Dakota offer to help US Army for Mexico service. 4000000 munitions order to Crucible Steel Co. Beaconnet schooner capsized after explosion on Scroby sands.
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Wearbridge
Savannah Harbor
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Cape
Fairchild
G.w.fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main Street Arcade
Clinton Ave
MES. C
Donovan
Iranistan Avenue
Rockwell A
Ford
Grand St
C. Strolen
R. FP. D
Bridgeport
Stratfield District
Perpera
Monroe Black Rock
Dewey Court
City Savings Bank
East Side
M. B. Lotler
Fairfield Avenue
Randall Avenue
Shelton Street
Hewett Street
Maple Street
East End
Davenport Avenue
P. Anderson
Fairfield
World’s War
Berlin
Burns Estate
Ticket Magnate
Edith Paul Ison
Charles Ison
Charles A. Peck
Middle St
City
Sewanhdaka
Black Rock
Florence Wooster
Florence
Harry Wooster
Waterbury
Catherine Boynton
Frederick
Mary E. Shanley Boynton
St. Michael's Cemetery
Bridget Welsh
Cullinan & Mullins
Sacred Heart Church
Thomas J. Mooney
St. Michael’s Cemetery
James Mason
Crane Co
St. Vincent's Hospital
Mr. Mason
Myrtle Avenue
Yonkers, N
Jeremiah O'Leary
Jeremiah O’leary
Michael O'Leary
St. Joseph's Hospital
O'Leary
Mr. Donnelly
James F. Donnelly
Engine Co. No. 4
Mrs. Giblin
San Francisco
Cal
John
Charles
Rosa J. Quessey
Rosa J
Thomas L. Quessey
Frank X. Berger
Mrs. Quessey
Hartford
North Avenues
North End
St. Patrick's Church
Berger
Patrick Howard
New Court House
Michael J. Gannon
St. Augustine’s Church
Edward Hayes
Eugene Sullivan
Clement Bieu
Daniel McMullen
James Kelly
John Hourigan
William Linane
Eliza M. Warner Grippin
Eliza M. Warner
Mrs. Grippin
Newtown
Russell L
Mary E.warner
Washington Park
Carranza
Pershing Line
Little Benny
Lee Pape
Hoowwland’s
Cannon Stree
Tday
Howland Dry Goods CO
W. H. G. Bullard
Naval Radio Service
Arkansas
Philadelphia Arsenal
Greece
Villa
South Dakota
United States Army
Mexico
Crucible Steel Co
United States
Speif
Beaconnet
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