New Building Planned for Henry E Bishop Undertaker
Ground will be broken tomorrow for a three story brick building for Henry E Bishop at 125 State Street adjoining the Universalist church. The first floor will house the undertaking business, the second floor will have a chapel for services, and the remaining space will be living apartments. The Gillette Construction Company and Van Stone & Van Stone will handle contracts. Occupancy is set for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bishop
Supera
State Street
Universalist Church
Far Held Avenue
Bishop
New England
Gillette Construction Company
New Haven
van Stone & van Stone
Ishop
Bishop Undertaking
Howland's Entrances on Main Fairfield and Cannon Streets
Notice of entrances on Main street Fairfield avenue and Cannon street issued by Howland's for a property or business. Dated Saturday the twelfth of 1900. Weather report for the full day accompanies the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
License Hearing For James Price Liquor Request
A public hearing on the liquor license application for James Price was held before the county commissioners. Price was represented by attorney J. Ek Kleinhile, remonstrants by attorney R. Nichal, and local residents led by 8 T Welle. The mixed testimony centered on local impact and compliance considerations, with the panel set to renew or deny based on the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jax Price
Mapie
Inty
Price
J. Ek
Pousdiidated Carpet Sewing Machine Co
Sidney Smith
Pexton
Menufiai Raptier
Magazines Will Keep Up Fight Against Cannon
United Press reports Washington March 13 with a House insurgent steering committee session ahead of a conference with the Democratic bloc The insurgents claim they can deliver necessary notes to form a House majority Some Democrats hint nominating another Republican than Cannon for Speaker and Democrats pledge votes New York magazine editors vow continued attack on Cannon even if he is reelected Theodore Roosevelt participates in Outlook conference
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
House
Insurgenta
Cannon
New York Magazine
Theodore Snosevelt
Wolfe Estate Probate Divides To Wife And Daughter
The will of Charles H. Wolfe was admitted to probate. The estate, valued under 10 000, is to be divided equally between wife Jule L. Wolfe and daughter Serena H. Wolfe. Executor George T. Hatheway named, appraisers Adney N. Lockwood and Fred C. Booth appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Wolfe
Serena H. Wolfe
Jule L. Wolfe
George T. Hatheway
Dney N. Lockwood
Fred C Booth
No Funds For Lincoln Memorial Tablet Budgeted
Alderman Benjamin Pletcher informed Mayor Lee that the wars and meane committees found no funds available to purchase a Lincoln Memorial tablet for the city. They voted to recommend buying the tablet at a cost of $200 as soon as funds become available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Pletcher
Lee
Howes to Get Estimate for Land Purchase at Bridge Approach
A special committee to buy land on the south side of the east approach to the Congress street bridge met and tasked W T Howes with securing an estimate of the property's cost. The meeting occurred in Fairfield Connecticut in March 1908 with notices of funerals and local notices interwoven among the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Street
W. T. Howes
Real Australian Billy confronts fake Billy over claimed fights
The real Australian Billy McCarthy showed photos and clippings to prove he fought and won legitimate bouts, challenging the pretender who boasted of fights at Jim Jacques place. McCarthy, a painter and Navy veteran with New York public parks board backing, declares readiness to fight Sailor Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bily
McCarthy
The
Farmer
Billy” McCarthy
Jim Jacques Place
Billy
Jacques Place
United States Navy
Joseph L. Berry
New York City
Burke
McSherry
Jacques
State Street
Six Children Committed to County Home
Six children were committed to the county home this morning by Judge Nobbs in probate court. Helen Messenger, age ?, is the most pitiful case as she has not seen her mother for years while her father is in Wethersfield for passing spurious money. Helen has been in the custody of Mrs. W. C. Root of 928 Broad Street for a year. Pietro, John, and Josephine Mercurlo, ages 6, 8, and 10, were committed as their parents are dead. Michael and Rose Adenzia, ages 8 and 5, were also committed as their mother Mrs. Vito Adensia cannot care for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobbs
Helen Messenger
Wethersfield
Helen
W. C. Root
Broad Street
Tte
Pietro
John
Josephine Merccurio
Michael
Rose Adenzia
Vito Adensia
Six Day Walk at Madison Square Garden Dope Stage Noted
United Press reports the six day go as you please race at Madison Square Garden entering the dope stage as walkers push through exhaustion using strong stimulants and injections. Leaders pace about 6.12 miles per hour toward a late finish, with expenses exceeding half the $50 000 goal and a fragile crowd outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Madison Square Garden
Eve
Torrow
Tanbark
Hegelman
Cavanaugh
Litle
Ckbot
Orpher
Davis
Metkus
Dineen
Prouty
Loeslien
Kiggertang
Corrl
Shelton
Frazer
Feegan
Curtis
Guignerd
Revere
Naver and Kellar
Edelson and Palland
Hartitalone
Sailors Palm Used As Weapon In Court Case
Cephas Cook and Clarence Smith, two boys, faced assault and breach of peace charges in City court. Truant Officer Farnam arrested them. Judge Foster lectured, placed under probation with George H. Canfield for three months. Suspected racial tension noted as the white boy towered over the colored boy. a sailor’s palm weapon was shown in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cephas Cook
Clarence Smith
P. Willams
Prospect Street
W. H. Foster
Lilien M Coley
Farnam
Foster
George H. Canfield
Meg
Middletown
Poster
Cook
Wall Street Two Day Practice Market Summary
The opening showed strength in the first 15 minutes but trading soon narrowed with small price changes. Erie was flat, Reading and Union Pacific slipped slightly, and Int Mid and RT Steel edged up. By noon buying surged, lifting many stocks and triggering short covering as the market turned solid and active. A separate police report states Frelinghuysen, aaron anus, and Benjamin Solomon were arrested in Seaside Park for improper conduct and given warnings to stay away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Reading
Union Pacific
Int
Steel Common
Frea Weingruten
Saeren Anus
Benjamin Solomon
Seaside Park
Wife Seeks Child as Divorce Decree Is Granted
Judge Edwin B. Gager granted a divorce for desertion to Mary Philips of Brooklyn against Benjamin Philips of Miamis, on grounds of desertion after a troubled marriage from 1890 to 1893 and repeated separations. The case details child loss, restricted visits, and a final decree allowing Mary to resume her maiden name Mary Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Gager
Civil Superior Court
Mary Philips
Brooklyn
Benjamin Philips
Miamas
Iona
Mi Band
Philips
New Hurley
N. Y
Miami Conn
Philins
Mlamps
Miamus
Carriag
Gab
Archibald Buchanan
Mary Buchanan
Emily Pearson
South Norwalk
William H. Bouton
Bouton
Guger
Spring exhibit mourning hats and veils described
The spring display features refined mourning hats with Paris fashion influence. New mushroom and cup shapes appear along with Georgette sail hats, low crowns and wide brims. Trimmings are simple with chiffon and flowers, plus new mourning veils and square hats at 95e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Georgette Sailor
Georgette
Axminster hall rugs offered in Oriental colors
Long, soft pilé Axminster hall rugs woven in Oriental designs measure 27 inches wide and 9 to 12 feet long. Priced from $4.50 to $7.50. Mentioned as a right touch for hall decoration and long service. Located on the third floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axminster Hall
Notions sale offers vast sewery helpers at low prices
A sale advertises a wide range of notions from pins to hose supporters tape bustforms ironing-wax and hair net at prices much less than usual. Savings are easy and items are near the main stairway.
Paul Lacroix May Face Arrest in United States
After arrival, Lacroix was arrested and did not resist, quietly going to police headquarters. Chief Cowles was briefed as New Haven Auto Club leaders arrived at the scene, including W.7 Dill, W. A. Maynard, and club attorney Charles Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaCroix
Cowles
New Haven Auto Club
W. 7. Dill
W. A. Maynard
Charles Robinson
Bryan on the Cabinet and Taft’s reform effort debated
Lincoln Neb March 12 Mr Bryan vents that Taft’s Cabinet has no reformers and cites Knox Dickinson Mac Veagh Wickersham as pro‑trust aligned. He attacks Nagel as Standard Oil lawyer and questions the administration’s progress and influence of high‑level backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Taft
State Knox
Steel Trust
Frick
House
Dickinson
The
Illinoi
the Treasury
Mac‘Veagh
Wall Street
Wickersham
Republican Party
Ir. Cleveland
Commerce and Labor
Charles Nagel
St. Louis
Nagel
Standard OW Trust
Wiis
Tate
Georgia
Rockefeller
Doubts Report of Dropping Suit Similar to Rail Case
Special telegraph from Boston reports March 12 that U S authorities may drop the suit against the New York New Haven Hartford railroad. District Attorney Ann P French questions the dispatch and doubts its authenticity saying it seems unlikely and perhaps tied to interested parties connected to the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
New York, New Huxvin & Hartford
U.S
Ann P. French
Ivery
New Haven & Harford
Extragood Stockings at Low Price in Cannon Street
Three sorts including lisle stockings in pure black and lighter shades. Gauze light to medium weight with extra heel and toe strength. Soft cotton yarn with smoothness and luster, shaped for comfort, reinforced at wear points. 25c each. Cannon Street aisle rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisle
Cannon Street
Boys new clothes with diverse suits and prices
A storefront advertises boys clothing featuring long model coats with patch pockets and silk stitching, knicker trousers with belt loops, lined items in gray olive tan blue serge and checks, offered at 6.50 7.50 and 8.50 with value added for every dollar. Front basement.
Silk sale ends with special pricing on silks
Saturday night closes the sale of Japanese silks offered at special prices. White silks and black silks described as thin and dainty yet serviceable and handsome. Yard prices ranged from 19c to 89c, down from 25c to 1.15. Center, rv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Hair Goods Attractively Priced For Right Coiffure
Hair dressing aids and fashions offered with careful making for a proper coiffure. Psyche puffs sets priced at 3.25, Marlowe puffs in several sizes, Transformations for all round the head at 5.95, pompadours 1.35, sanitary lait-rolls 10c, gray switches 15c to 2.95, natural gray switches 2.50, Madeleine dye restores natural color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psyche
Marlowe
Madeleine
16 Special Wallpapers at 16 Cents a Roll
Each pattern priced at 16c with 16 options in tapestries florals gilt stripes and reds greens. Borders offered in 9 or 18 inches and ceilings matched. Sale starts Saturday morning with Swift’s Pride Wool Soap 7 for 25c on the same floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Leg Break During Teeth Brushing At Stratford Home
J B Morrow of 370 Stratford Avenue was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital after fracturing his right thigh while brushing his teeth. He fell to the floor and could not move. Dr. Cowell and Dr. McGovern confirmed a thigh bone fracture after examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B Morrow
Stratford Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Sierrow
Earre B. Cowell
McGovern
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Henry E. Bishop
Fairfield Ave
Jonal
New Spring
Heatherbloom Petticoats
Ar FF
E. H. Dillon
Ielabordee
Howland's
Main ST
ST. Patrick Day
Jackson’s Book Shop
Sergei
Panamasz
Jonart
Starcey
Wii
Berkenirn
Charles’ Mutyinn
D. Doran
Punerat Servicra
Wiliam Mo
Waxt Ade Carr
James Price
Wolfe
Howes
Wallace
Fairfield
Conn
Aaron W. Wilace
Sheridan
William F
John H
Stella Sheridan
High Street
St. Augustine's Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
George Nuttala
Psriors
Cullinan & Mullins
St. Mary's Church
St Michael's Cemetery
Whone
Winnipauk
Thomas Whone
Hughes & Chapman
James Horan & Son
Pieris
John Beck & Son
Paul Lacroix
United States
Silk
Swift's
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