Mortgage Burned as East Bridgeport Church Clears Debt
Rev. Dr. C. S. Wing led a service at Noble and Barnum avenues where the final mortgage of $1,580 on the $63,000 Washington Park M E Church property was burned. Mrs. Nathan G. Cheney initiated the move, more than 700 attended, and pastor C. B. Barto shared the church’s debt-free history of 56 years. Bishop Neeley preached in the morning on The Church Glorious with a 3 PM platform meeting featuring visiting clergy.
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C. S. Wing
Washington Park M. E
Noble and Barnum Avenues
Nathan G. Cheney
New Roachelle
N. C
C. B. Barto
Bridgeport
P. T. Barnum
W. H. Noble
Thomas B. Neeley
New Orleans
Obituary notices list Danbury residents ages 40 and 44
In Danbury on March 7 Jane wife of Daniel Lynch aged 40. In Danbury on March 9 Samuel aged 44 is noted in the notices. The fragmented text records two death notices with ages but lacks full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Jane
Daniel Lynch
Eag
Samuel
Lewis Insists On Recognition In Miners Dispute
Bridgeport Ohio March 15 Tom Lewis mining chieftain declares he seeks recognition not a strike He notes an Anthracite region meeting March 23 to decide next steps He predicts operators and capital will see reason and a settlement without strike He cites 5 million in union funds and potential nationwide financial support to back the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Bridgeport
Ohio
Tom Lewis
Lewis
Indianapolis
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Burglary duo captured after Burnham fires alarm
Hartford report says A A Burnham station agent at Unionville surprised two professional cracksmen at the safe in his station. Surrounding neighbors and reinforcements forced their surrender after several shots. No injuries. New Haven forecast notes fair but colder weather east of the Rockies with below normal temperatures extending to Texas.
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Hartford
A. A. Burnham
Unionville
Burnham
United Press
New Haven
Rocky Mountains
Texas
Camera Click Revives Mind in Milwaukee Mystery
A 25 year old man in Milwaukee named William Childs, claiming descent from Brooklyn’s George William Childs, regains memory after a photographer’s click. He recalls work with Anthony Photographs Supply Co in New York and a Chicago dealer, but all memory before March 5 is erased. The event follows two years of amnesia and a stay at the insane asylum, with memory returning only in a single flash from the camera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
William Childs
George William Childs, Jr
Brooklyn
Willard L. Norbohm
Anthony
New York City
New York
Chicago
M. L. Childs
William P. Ellery
Hackensack
N. J
Dissolution Sale Draws Crowds at The Farmer
The Farmer reports a pronounced dissolution sale by Smith Murray & Co marked by heavy crowds and unusually low prices on dress goods and silks. The sale features 19 inch black taffeta 49c a yard, 27 inch black taffeta 59c, silks 33–69c yard, and large reductions on sheets, pillow cases, linens, and blankets.
Theatres at Poli's week of varied vaudeville acts
The program headlines Charles E. Evans with a one act farce Its Up to You William and includes the Sutcliffe Troupe of Scotch ripers dancers and acrobats Clarke and Bergman Banks Brezeale Duo and Hickman Bros. plus Harvey and Lee impersonators Young and Wardell oriental juggling and new Electrograph films A black cat superstition boosts The Millionaire and the Policeman's Wife with St Patrick's Night at Quilty's offering Merry Widow hats and dancing to Monahan's orchestra Admission 25 cents.
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Charles E. Evans
Poli
George Arliss
William
Mr. Baysn
Evans & Hoey
Charter Hoyt
Chas Hopper
Helena Phillips
Louise Skillman
Amy Hamlin
Arliss
Evans
New
Sutcliffe
Clarke
Bergman
Banks-Brezeale
Hickman Bros. & Co
Harvey and Lee
Young and Wardell
ST. Patrick's
Quilty
Smith's Theatre
Monahan
Temperance Cadets Organize in St Patrick Parish
Tierney Cadets formed in St Patrick's parish Hartford area in honor of the late Bishop Michael J. Tierney. Officers elected include President J H Callahan Vice President Frank Butler financial secretary Andrew Andrus treasurer Raymond Morrie recording secretary Walter Casey. About 67 members attended the meeting at St Patrick Temperance Society rooms on Housatonic Avenue. A decision on uniforms was deferred to a future meeting in two weeks.
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Tierney Cadets
St. Patrick's Parish
Michael J. Tierney
Hartford
St. Patrick Temperance Society
Housatonic Avenue
Michael Keys
J H. Callahan
Frank Butler
Andrew Andrus
Raymond Morrie
Walter Casey
Died in Hospital After Drunken Arrest
Joseph Nagy, arrested Saturday night for drunkenness, spent the night in a police cell then died at St. Vincent's Hospital at 11 last night. Doctors found brain compression symptoms but no skull fracture. arm injuries noted. Nagy remained conscious until death after being placed in the stock last night.
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Joseph Naey
St. Vincent's Hospital
Nagy
Gregory and
Murphy
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Krause and McGovern
Stock
Illustrated Talk At St George's Church Delights Many
Rev G B Gilbert presented the first in a series of illustrated talks at St George's Church Sunday evening. About 30 views showed Holy Land scenes and scenes from the life of Christ with clear explanation. A second talk will follow next Sunday evening inviting the public to attend.
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ST. George's Counch
G. B. Gilbert
St.orge’s Church
Holy Land
Christ
Gilbert
Smiths Theater Offers Finest Films And All Star Yiddish Company
The victure bill tonight includes top films and two new songs with the house orchestra. The All-Star Yiddish Company led by Mme Sarah Adler brings The Broken Heart, a new drama of Yiddish life in America, after strong New York success. Lawrence Eyvart appears in We Are King in matinee and night shows, noted for his voice and stage presence. Traveling Salesman by James Forbes closes the week with an extra matinee, offering a strong comedy with a good story to begin the program.
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Ween
Mme
Sarah Adler
Jacob P. Adler
America
New York City
Lawrence Eyvart
Evart
James Forbes
Swith
Deaths and Funerals For Aaron W Wallace Magdalene Liebscher Mary Hart Annie Murphy
Large attendance at funeral services for Aaron W Wallace who died from injuries after leaping from his coupe. Magdalene Liebscher’s service held at 2 30 at her father’s home with Rev Mr Weimer officiating. Mary A Hart interred in Unionville after funeral at her son’s home. Annie Murphy passes away at sister’s home with siblings and parish ties noted. Remains of Wallace sent to Riverside cemetery New York for burial.
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Sorfers
Aaron W. Wallace
Main Street
Fairfield
Allen E. Beeman
St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
State Street
Pyramid Temple
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Hamilton Commandery
Knight Templars
Corinthian Lodge
New York
Riverside Cemetery
Magdalene Liebscher
Bernard
Magdalene Liescher
Weimer
German Reformed Church
Bernard Liebscher
Harry Liescher
Angus
Carl Budde
Emil Ziebold, Jr
George Johnson
Park Cemetery
Wiemer
Mary A. Hart
Charles E. Hart
East Main Street
Unionville, Conn
P. J. Conlin
Unionville
Annie Murphy
John Kennedy
Shelton Street
Michael
Patrick Murphy
John Enright
St. Charles Parish
Corsets to Make Stout People Look Slender
Corsets labeled for stout wearers promise to reshape figures and provide a slender silhouette. Advertisers claim the corsets compress the waist for a dramatic transformation, with sizes and fittings offered to accommodate various body types.
Hastings Gorset Parlor and Related Rooms Listed
An item listing multiple addresses and suites appears, noting Mrs Hastings Gorset Parlor at 1396 Main Street Foot of High Street in Hartford and Waterbury, plus Room 76 and Brown Thompson at 108 Bank Street Building, with Jones and Morgan also cited in building listings.
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Hartford
Waterbury
Brown Thompson
Bank Street
Jones Morgan
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Springfeld
Mass
Albert Chase
Olive Wilson
Winsted
Morgan
Stamford
Florenca_H
Edward M. Pimag
Comnetius A Morgan
Sound
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Kathryin Charlotta
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Bloomfield
EH. Dillon & CO
the Farmer
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E. H. Dillon & CO
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POLIS
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Bob Blake
Foley
F. B. Brill
Temperance
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Congress
Taft
Fotey
Bright
Directoire
High ST
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CONN
Office & Library Supply House
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