St Patrick Day Cards and Local Obituaries Roll In
Dalton, Danbury, Stamford and Norwalk announce marriages and brightens, listing William Page, Louise Steuer, Mabel Elwell, John W. Stolle, Caroline Weber, Calvin Laer and others. Died notices cover Liebscher, Cleary, McDonald, Csat Tos, Shepard, Lynch, Webb, Bull, Coulter and many more with funeral details and burial sites in early March 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuerwald
Dalton
William Page
Ae Sc
Louise Steuer
South Canaan
Enone Elwell
Danbdwy
Mabel Elwell
Danbury
John W. Stolle
Ashland
Luther
weBer
Stamford
Caroline H
George A. Weber
Calvin Laer
South Bend
Ind
Diebscher
North Main St
Magdalena Liebscher
Cray
Jennie Cleary
Wm. E. Cleary
the Avenue
St. Charles ‘Church
St. Michael's Ceme
Mary
William McDonald
No. DeKalb Avenue
St. Mary's Church
St. Michael's
Elizabeth Anna
Elizabeth
John F. Csat- Tos
Connecticut Avenue
Park Cemetery
Elmer B. Shepard
Center Street
Janes
Daniel Lynch
Frank W. P. Webb
Brookfield
Jeannette
Bull
Coulter
John Joseph
Margaret Coulter
Clark
New Milford
Louisa M. Clark
Ford
James Andrew Ford
Roxbury
Kennedy
Shelton
Catherine Kennedy
James D. Kennedy
Ward Weir Hoag
Finn
Ann
Bartholomew Finn
Perkins
Torrington
Eilizabeth Perkins
Byxbee
Norwalk
Samuel J. Byxbee
Urke
Patrick Burke
Thomes
Rowayton
Martha E
Edward Thames
Allen
Pine Meadow
Samuel Allen
Lester St. John
Murphy
James H. Murphy
Gunpowder to Drive Doehrer Aluminum Ship
John Doehrer, a Singer toolmaker at 426 Union Avenue, claims a gunpowder powered aluminum ship concept. His motor would produce five horsepower with five pounds per horsepower, featuring a 60 foot sliding rod weight to maintain balance and dual propellers creating inward air current to the gas bay. He plans to vent exhaust into the gas bag and carry two men with supplies for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doehrer
Union Avenue
Doehrer
Singer Mfg. Co
Army recruiting stations in state to be reduced
The regular army plans cuts in recruiting sites in Connecticut. Waterbury station closed on Feb 19, Hartford station to close by April 10, Bridgeport kept due to its greater importance. After April 10 only New Haven headquarters led by Lieut Evans and a central station led by Sergt Godwin with Private Mooney remain. The move comes as enlistments lag while re enlistments fail to compensate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
B. L. Evans
Hartford
New Haven
Adjutant General
Bridgeport
Department
Hart
Lieut. Evans
Sergt
L. C. Godwin
Mooney
Annual Meeting at South Church Tonight
At South Congregational church this evening the annual business meeting will be held. One deacon and several members to the standing committee are to be elected. A supper and an organ recital by Mrs. Elmer Beardsley, assisted by Mrs. Lucien T. Warner as soloist, will precede the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Congregational Church
Elmer Beardsley
Lucien T. Warner
Annual Meeting of Bridgeport Business Men Assn
The Bridgeport Business Men's association will hold its annual meeting at the Stratfield next Tuesday evening, March 16. New officers will be elected and a nominating committee chaired by Frank D. Bell will present its report. Francis Atwater of Meriden will discuss tax collection methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Stratfield
Frank D. Bell
Francis Atwater
Meriden
Mr. Atwater
Baptist Institutions Remembered in Will of Mrs. Morehouse
The will of the late Jane L. Morehouse, admitted to probate, bequeaths life use of 3000 dollars to cousin John W. Brittin, with the remainder to be split between foreign and home missionary societies. Additional gifts include 400 dollars to the Connecticut Baptist Convention, 200 dollars each to the Connecticut Baptist Education Society, the First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, the Baptist Ministers' Home in New York, and the Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asylum. The estate’s residue goes to the American Baptist Missionary Union and Society. Judge Edward K. Nicholson serves as executor with Clarence D. Anderson and E. E. Bursey named as appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane L. Morehouse
John Wi. Brittin
Foreign
Home Missionary Societies
Baptist
Connecticut Baptist Convention
Connecticut Baptist Education Society
First Baptist Church
City
Baptist Ministers’ Home
New York City
Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asylum
American Baptist Missionary Union
American Baptist Missionary Society
Edward K. Nicholson
Clarence D. Anderson
E. E. Bursey
Waterbury Normal School Bill Rejected by Committee
Special from United Press Hartford March 10 reports the committee on claims unfavorably on the Waterbury normal school measure. The same column notes a favorable report on deaf education and funeral expenses for J. G. S. L. W. Silliman, plus trustees for Connecticut hospital for the insane and a $75,000 five story factory addition by Harvey Hubbell Inc. near State Street. Personal mentions Marie Eisenman and Catherine Ramstetter returned from Washington after a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hartford
Committee On Claims
Mildren Scott
Bethel
Scott
J. G. S. L. W. Silliman
New Haven
Connectcut Hospital
Middletown
George Forster
Rockville
J. J. Donahue
Committee On
Senate
Waterbury
Secrecy Lifted on McKinley Death Costs Details
Special from United Press reports that after Roosevelt's return to private life the $45,000 McKinley death appropriation reveals actual expenditures. Physicians and surgeons received $32,400 while undertakers got $2,387. Special services totaled $1,955 nurses $2,300 and miscellaneous $3,499.88 for a final $42,691.88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Roosevelt
McKinley
Garfield
Six Day Race At Madison Square Garden Leads French Team
New York March 10 The French team commands a nearly 17 mile lead in the international six day go as you please race at Madison Square Garden. Twelve of twenty seven teams remain, many in poor condition, with several more likely to drop out as the week continues. Notable pairings and hour markers include Cibot Murphy 62nd hour and Davis Metkus 361-4 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Madison Square Garden
Cibot
Murphy
Davis
Metkus
Feegan
Curtis
Dineen
Prouty
Loestein
Kluberdanz
Corey
Hegelman
Shelton
Frazer
Guignard
Revere
Navez
Kellar
Hartley
Pallanti
Cronin Leads For Promotion In Coast Artillery Officers
Many officers of the Coast Artillery Corps and Infantry were approached about the major’s post soon to be vacant after Major Hurley’s resignation. Captains Cronin Wilson Hawes Herrmann face competing support as the Bridgeport faction favors Cronin, with Hawes only stepping in if Cronin drops out. Chronology recounts Cronin’s long service from 1890, including early enlistment, promotions, and retirement in 1903, while Wilson’s ascent through ranks is noted and the Hartford bridge dedication cited as Wilson’s final duty before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Artillery Corps
Infantry
James J. Hurley
Herrmann
11Th Co
Stephen P. Cronin
Clifford B. Wilson
George E. Hawes
14Th Co
Cronin
Wilson
Hawes
Capt
Col. Fitch
John A. Leonard
Danielson
Norwich
New London
Danbury
Bridgeport
W. H. Marigold, Jr
Walter Stapleton
Arthur C. Bennett
John H. Chase, Jr
Louis J. Herrmann
Stanley J. Herdina
Harry A. King
N. Potter
Frederick Co. Irwin
Co. B
Co G
Hartford
Inmate escapes from Middletown asylum
William Ryan, an inmate at the In Sane asylum in Middletown, escaped today and is at large. An alarm has been sent to state police. he wore blue overalls. He may head to this city to reach his sister Mrs. Julia Canney of 163 Orchard Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ryan
In Sane
Middletown
Ryan
Julia Canney
Orchard Street
Building on Cannon Street to Rise Four Stories
Enoch P. Hincks plans a four story business block and lodge room building on the southwest corner of Broad and Cannon streets and will break ground soon. The new structure will cover 118 by 65 feet while a nearby Cannon street project is under way remodeling a three story building for Joseph L. Bloomer of Liberty Cycle Co. Hincks & Johnson will convert the old structure for a motorcycle garage on the ground floor and bicycle manufacture on the upper floors. Vincent Brothers also plan a handsome block on State street west of Colorado avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch P. Hincks
Broad and
Cannon Streets
Cannon Street
Broad Street
Hincks & Johnson
Joseph L. Bloomer
Liberty Cycle Co
House Sympathizes With Its Clerk Over Mother’s Death
Hartford March 10 By a rising vote the house passed a resolution of sympathy to William H Blodgett clerk of the house on the death of his mother which occurred last Monday There was considerable discussion of the resolution amending the charter of the Hartford Courant Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hartford
House
William H. Blodgett
Hartford Courant Company
Haircare items sale with curlers nets and irons
Historical ad lists hairdressing supplies by price and type. Lead hair curlers 5c per pack, back nets in multiple colors, kid curlers, Louvre curling irons up to 50c, puff wavers, real hair nets, pompadour rolls and Directoire versions with combs, various sizes and prices from 4c to 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Directoire
Pins and needle assortment price list itemizing pins
Dress-shield pins Craven brand set eight at 10 cents Pin cubes small jet white assorted 100 count five cents Needle books sample line five to twenty five cents Hair pin cabinet 250 assorted pins ten cents Good quality needles three cents each or three for five cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland
W& W
Singer
Demorest and
Wilcox & Gibbs
Kirby, Beard & Co
Craven Brand
Howland Dry Goods Co Increases Capital to 300000
The Howland Dry Goods Co on Thursday approved raising capital from 200000 to 300000 with new preferred stock. Five individuals currently hold all shares and no voting rights unless dividends lapse. The meeting also addressed charter amendments for Hartford to permit a bill board ordinance and for Aetna and Connecticut Fire Insurance Companies to insure automobiles and hail damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiton
New London
Loos
New Haven
Hartford City
Bill Board
Parker
Hartford
Aetna Insurance Company
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
Government Abandons Suit Against Standard Oil Verdict Not Guilty
The second trial of the Standard Oil case ends with a jury verdict of not guilty, wiping out a 29 million dollar fine and likely quashing other indictments. The outcome is seen as a major blow to federal antitrust efforts and to the Elkins act’s rebating preventive effect. Assistant U S Attorney Wilkerson argued the case, but the court excluded counts tied to shipments from Chapelle Illinois to St Louis. Rheumatism cured in a day is advertised next to the legal item with a patent remedy claiming rapid relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Anderson
K. M. Landis
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
United States
Wilkerson
Chapelle
Ilis
St. Louis
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Conn
E. H. Dillon & CO
Howland’s
Main ST
Dutch Gollars
ST. Patrick Day
Jackson’s
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
James Horan & Son Florists
John Beck & Son
Albert Seven Stniversity
Broadway
Ginall
Ely
Ely Brothers
Tarre
Bermuda
England
Hamilton
Harbor
Arlington
25Th St
Ingold
South Church
Bill
Harvey Hubbell, (Inc
New England
State Street
Marie Eisenman
Cathrine Ramstetter
Washington, D. C
M’kinley
Worth &c
Seoda
Nye
Salter
Dresmakers
Bbc
DeLong
India
Tolson
THE
Howland Dry Goods Co
Detchon
Curtis Pharmacy
Mainst. Cor
Colump
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