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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

5

Army officer takes charge of recruits at camp Goodman

Major Edward F A assumes command of Connecticut recruits arriving for mobilization at Camp Goodman near Winsted. Company M, First Infantry, prepares a 30 mile hike to Niantic after spending days at the Colebrook road camp. Measles exposure among armory garrison noted. troops to be examined before movement.

Connecticut Edward F. A. & A Connectic National Guard Josra Nar Guard Jetters Cole Wise Col Schulte Ives Cole Todey Ea Company M First Infantry Colebrook Road Winsted First Connecticut Infantry Camp Goodman Niantic Amos Beecher

Obituary notices and funerals in Bridgeport area

Obituaries and funeral notices headline a series of deaths and services. Julius Jacob, one year old son of Louis and Tessie Jacob, dies at home on Avenue F Stratford. Martin Gaal of Fiskie Place dies in Newington at 81, survived by widow and three children. Teresa Pastynik of 802 Pembroke Street commits suicide and is sent to North Bergen for services. Susan E. Parmelee funeral held at 329 Maplewood Avenue. burial at Park Cemetery. Eliza M. Warner Grippin funeral at 4:30 p.m.. body to be sent to WN for burial. Lillian L. Brown funeral at 4:30 p.m. from State Street. burial in Burlington, Vermont. Anna E. Hale funeral from Henry E. Bishop mortuary chapel. burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Theresa Sharon, 27, dies at her grandmother’s home on Pembroke Street after illness. James Mason dies in St Vincent’s Hospital. son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mason.

Julius Jacob Julius Louis Tessie Jacob Avenue F Stratford Martin Gaal Fiskie Place Newington Teresa Pastynik Pembroke Street North Bergen N. J Susan E. Parmelee Susan E Co. Parmelee I. F. Hay Maplewood Avenue William Wallace Rose Park Cemetery Emazza M. Warner Grippin Eliza M. Warner W. B. Grippin Bridgeport Avenue Spring Street Devon Lillian L Brown Lillian I Cet Ee Wn Nna State Street H. A. Davenport People’s Presbyterian Church Burlington, Vt Anna E. Hale Anna E Frederick C Augusta M. Hull Henry HE George M. Brown M. E Lakeview Cemetery James Mason St. Vincent’s Hospital Tuessay Richard Mason Thied Gregory Street

Catherine Cecilia Gaffney Died At Eight At Home

Catherine Cecilia eight years old daughter of Clarence B. and Catherine Gaffney of 465 Stillman street died after two months illness. She attended St. Charles parochial school and is survived by parents three sisters Mary Elizabeth and Alice and two brothers Clarence and Edmond. Hawley and Wilmot have charge of the funeral.

Catherine Cecilia Gaffney Catherine Cecilia Clarence B Catherine Gaffney Stillman Street St. Charles Mary Elizabeth Alice Gaffney Clarence Edmond Gaffney

Rhawannah Northrop Widowed Mrs Vincent Dead at 79

Rhawannah Northrop widow of Herbert Vincent died this morning at her daughter Mrs Thomas Hamill’s home 414 John Street where she had lived for years. Born Yonkers North Carolina she was 79. Survived by daughters Mrs Hamill and Mrs George Bloxson both of this city and by son Ernest Vincent of North Hampton Massachusetts.

Rhawannah Northrop Herbert Vincent Thomas Hamill John Street Vincent Yonkers N.C Hamill George Bloxson Ernest Vincent North Hampton Mass

McCumber Renominated in North Dakota Senate Race

Fargo June 28 United States Senator P J McCumber defeated Gov L B Hanna for the Republican nomination in yesterday's primary. John Burke United States treasurer leads F O Hellstrom on the Democratic ticket according to returns available today.

Fargo N.D United States P. J. McCumber L. B. Hanna John Burke F. O. Hellstrom

New York Wholesale Prices Report for Butter to Ducks

A dense list of wholesale market quotes for butter creamery eggs hay potatoes asparagus lettuce mushrooms onions peas radishes turnips watercress and poultry with prices per pound, bushel, or dozen. The notice closes with the obituary of Mrs Mary Monroe aged 105 at Binghamton New York.

van Dyke van Dyk Ees Reson Henery Hennery Timothy Lfc Mary Monroe Binghamton, N. Y

Bridgeport Coast Artillery Corps roster ready for call to colors

Special to The Farmer Fort H. G. Wright Fisher's Island June 29 The roster lists Bridgeport members of the Connecticut Coast Artillery corps stationed here and eligible for service if war with Mexico is declared. The units include multiple companies with officers sergeants privates cooks mechanics musicians and a Coast Artillery Band and Medical Corps detailing. Some medical corps members have since been ordered to join other border duties as noted in another column.

Robert C. Lewis Henry N. Latham Clarence H. Baldwin Ernest B. Palmer William C. Palmer Raymond F. Grant Charles McLeod Frederick S. Frederickson George H. Warn James B. Capron Charl J. Belinski George W. Hawksley Harold M. Olmstead Ernest G Roswell A. Morse Garabad Chania George E. Osborne Frederick J. Peterson John F. Reynolds Charles G. Shepard Charles E. Sherwood Arthur E. Smith Henry W. Smith Eliot W. Sperry John Thomp

Militiamen at Fort Wright not to start border duty

June 28 report on Secretary Baker’s decision regarding Connecticut Coast Artillery Corps. No mobilization for border duty unless regular troops at Fort H. Wright Terry Michie are withdrawn. If needed, Connecticut gunners would replace regulars. Memorial from Col. Henry S. Dorsey praised state’s loyalty. camp described as orderly, healthy, and disciplined with cadet-style drills and strict taps.

H. G. Wright Fisher's Island Farmers Henry S. Dorsey Connecticut Coast Artillery Corps Baker Terry Michie Connecticut Artillery Secretary of War Col Dorsey McLean Brandegee Oakey Glynn Freeman Hill Connecticut New London Frederic J. Adams Medical Corps Adams Tese Corps

Notable Visitors at Local Camp This Week

Visitors have arrived at the camp this year with Mayor Clifford B. Wilson and City Clerk Alexander J. H. Robinson among earlier arrivals. Other guests include Joseph Dorsey of Milford Arthur F. Connor Rowe Wheeler of Stratford and families, plus Major Louis J. Herrmann Lieut. Thomas Ronney and Sergeants Charles Andres and George M. Barnes among today’s attendees.

Clifford B. Wilson Alexander J. H. Robinson Joseph Dorsey Milford Arthur F. Connor Rowe Wheeler Stratford Arthur C. Bennett Roland Frederick L. Palmer George B. Ober Natalie A. K. Shipman Louis J. Herrmann Thomas Ronney Charles Andres George M. Barnes

STATE SOLDIERS IN GOOD HEALTH ON LONG JOURNEY

New Haven reports rapid movement of Connecticut troops to the West with the First battalion of the Fifth Massachusetts arriving in Chicago after passing through the city Tuesday night. Connecticut field hospital and ambu­lance company reached Buffalo at 11 20 PM. Three sections of the Second Infantry moved through Harrisburg on the Pennsylvania Railroad between 10 PM and midnight. Troop B crosses Ohio. First Infantry expected west of Buffalo today. Connecticut men are in good health and spirits, busy with training and combat-formation talks during travel.

New Haven Connecticut Chicago Fifth Massachusetts Infantry Connecticut Field Hospital Buffalo Harrisburg Pennsylvania Ohio

Victor Electric Corp files Albany Articles of Incorporation

Articles of Incorporation were filed at Albany by the Victor Electric Corporation with capital of 2,500,000. Other brief items note political picks, prosecutions, and crimes in London and New York.

Albany Victor Electric Corporation William R. Wilcox Republican National Committee Hughes

Bridgeport Men Join Camp Duty for Mexican Border

Six Bridgeport men in the medical corps of Connecticut Coast Artillery, led by First Lieutenant George B. Garlick, receive marching orders to join troops heading to the Mexican border. Privates Fred Faulkner Frank Herzog Bartholomew Hurley and Charles E. McGinn join Capt Richard M. English as part of Battery Stamford to train at West Haven before deployment. Shortages of transport and shifting schedules prompt use of civilian boat Restless, with farewell scenes at camp as the men prepare to report to Nikatic and await further orders.

Fort H. G. Wright Fisher's Island Farmer's Special Correspondent George B. Garlick Bridgeport Connecticut Coast Artillery Corps Lieut Garlick Medical Corps Fred Faulkner Frank Herzog Bartholomew Hurley Charles E. McGinn Richard M. English Danbury Garrick Stamford Field Artillery Yale West Haven English 11Th U. S. Infantry 25Th Frederic J. Adams Clifford B. Wilson Joseph Dorsey Laurel Beach Alex J. H. Robinson Arthur F. Connor Rowe Wheeler Stratford Nikatic Hospital Corps Fort Terry Fort Wright Honolulu New London Tost Tipperary Carranza Old Fort Wright S. M. Garlick State Street Stillman Street Singer Mfg. Co Alfred J. Faulkner Newfield Avenue Barnum Avenue Charles McGinn

World War Front Attacks Repulsed Across Western Front

Berlin reports violent fighting on the western front with major actions yesterday and last night. The war office says British and French attacks were repulsed at all observed points.

Berlin Western Front War Office

French hold Verdun line after heavy German bombardment

The war office reports a full day bombardment at Verdun northwest of Thiaumont. German forces attacked French positions but were repulsed with heavy losses as French machine gun and curtain fire devastated the attackers.

Saris Thiaumont Verdun War Office

Beachwear and travel gear for the whole family

A beach catalog extols bathing suits for all ages, exercise and health benefits, plus hats, caps, rubber accessories, and stylish outfits. It promotes Howland trunks and sturdy bags for safe travel across the continent with roomy suitcases, all on the store's second and third floors.

National German American Teachers Meet at Milwaukee

Kultur topics dominated the annual National German American Teachers Association convention in Milwaukee. The Fifth Regiment unit largely refused the Federal oath and was discharged. In Dublin, 116 soldiers sailors and policemen and 224 civilians were killed. The 18th Mounted Rifles from Mediving Bat Alberta were inspected, with units described as one section comprised of Mormoris.

National Teachers’ Association Milwaukee Fifth Regiment London Dublin Mormoris 18Th Mounted Rifles of Mediving Bat Alberta

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Ceylon Main ST van Dyek Wolf East Haven Theresa Sharon Theresa William and Nellie Gormey Sharon John Gormley Sharon Birdseya Co William Harry C. Mason Hawley & Wilmot Rhauwannah Northrop M’cumber N. Y Coast Artillery Corps John Tibor John G. Woytershark Andrew E. Wilson William J. Dr Wilson Elias S. Hall Louis R. O'Neill Louis Galpin Ralph P. Smith Albert C. Herrmann John F. Jaggers Jerome W. Palmer Curtis H. Cummings Harold A. Soule Percy W. Burgess Dominick Payne Joseph G. Kreiner Ralph Schwartz Burton Bradford Len L. Munson William H. Taylor William N. Bradford James Brown Melvin A. Cardonell Walter Sussynski Joseph Balogach John Barath Francis Canfield Timothy Deasey Thomas B. Decker Harry Dennison Henry J. Dubee Andrew V. Dugas Frank Rabideau Raymond Sherwindt Kenneth Sparks William H. Sweeney George H. Taylor William A. Taylor Paul A. Vayteck Charles C. Ware Edward Weisman William Wellington Steve Erdi John Gingely Charles W. Goverig Louis Goldsmith William M. Gordon Leonard Grasso George L. Gumperts John W. Ginger William Hayes Luther J. Higgins Harold Hobson Melvill Hobson John Hr Fred Eccles Charles Weidenhammer Joseph Spacek Frederick W. Beyers Harry S. Miller Harold C. Buckingham John Schneider Fred N. Benner Peter J. Biroscak Stephen Imridchak August Biroscak J. William Phoenix Henry ,H. Banks Thomas H. Patterson Charlies G. Birosca Lewis H. Clark Vincent V. Foley Joseph R. Buck Frank S. Herzog Allen B. Hungerford Otis Hungerford Harry C. Lord William Lesko Fred I. Mohr Charles E. McGuire Eugene K. Ober Harry Rollins William H. Rometsch Carl N. Rowe Francis H. Speer Joseph L. Verrillo FT. Wright Department of Justice Mark Harris New York Albertina Red Bank Duke of Connaught Canada Duke of Devonshire Ignatius T. Lincoln Old Bailey Court Dr. Garrick Border Howwland’s Main Street Fairfield Avenue Pageport Conn Noor Howland Dry Goods CO
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