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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1909

Page

3

Probate court orders creditors to file claims in Bridgeport

The March 22 1909 probate order appoints commissioners to examine debts of the Delia Hoy estate insolvent in Bridgeport. The Administrator is to publish notice urging interested parties to appear at 2 PM to be heard, with return to the court. Also notes a St Patrick’s Day parade in Stratford and social announcements including Hibernian Rifles appearance and Murphy Ryan field reports in New York.

Bridgeport Stratford Arion Rat Shere Hibernian Rifles Murphy- Ryan N. A New York Hogan & Kaiser Wall Street

Fletcher Sees Iron Hand In Velvet Glove In Bridgeport

Bridgeport officials debate car barn access with Alderman Fletcher arguing city rights outweigh railroad plans. The committee report, supported by a blueprint, recommends two entrances while rail interests push cheapest routes. Aldermen Bullard and Primrose press concerns over street width and McElroy building impact. The report was tabled until the next meeting.

Benjamin Fletcher Alderman Bullard Water Street Godr Hill Street Fletcher City of Bridgeport McElroy Stratford Avenue Congress Street Railroad Commission Rai Road O' Beers McElroy Bros Townley Connecticut’ Co Chapman Primrose McIlroy Bros Railroad Company Agene Tester Consolidated Railroad Trolley Company Board of Aldermen Gould Alderman O'Neill

Scanlon leaves $1 to each of his children

The will of the late John Scanlon, a Grand street grocer, was admitted to probate. He leaves $1 to each of his six children and two grandchildren, $50 to the pastor of St Patrick's church, and the residue to widow Julia Scanlon, who is executor. Appraisers named.

John Scanlon Grand Street St. Patrick's Church Julia Scanlon W. Hall Root Edward P. Monahan E. P. Nobbs Peter Dusch John A. Dusch

Fall River Worker Injured In Fairfield Avenue Fall

Quinlan McMillen employed by Bridgeport Vehicle Company fell from the second story of a Fairfield Avenue garage yesterday. He struck the ground on his back and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital where it is said his spinal column was injured.

Quinlan McMillen Fall River Bridgeport Vehicle Company Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport

Laugh Manufacturer Evans Headlines Poli's Week Imitating Arliss

Charles Evans returns as headliner at Poli's with a one act George Arliss playlet It's Up to You William about two Englishmen who fake a voyage to America while their wives fear a shipwreck. The show also features Sutcliffe Troupe of pipers and dancers, Clark & Bergman, Banks Brazeale duo, Hickman Bros Co, a detective sketch, and an Oriental juggling act.

Charlie’ Evans Evans & Hoey Charlies Hoyt Evans Mr. Evans Poll’s George Arliss William America Scotland Jack McGray William Waring Henry Lawson Waring Lawson Henry Sutcliffe Sutcliffes Clark & Bergman Banks-Brazeale Hickman Bros. & Co Young Edith Wardwell Harvey & Lee

Deportation Case Heard in New York

Attorney Jesse A. Stewart represented Mrs. Obuchaj in a hearing before Immigration Commissioner Wachthorn at Ellis Island. Stewart showed she is not a city charge and hospital bills were paid by her husband. Papers go to Washington. she may be allowed to remain in the city with her family. She has been here two years. the husband came five years earlier and sought treatment from town doctors to avoid a city charge.

Jesse A. Stewart Andrew Obuchaj Immigration Wachthorn Ellis Island Stewart

City Court Fines for Drunkenness and Truancy

Oscar Vanstrom paid six dollars plus costs after a City Court hearing for inherent intoxication. Patrolman Daily Derby and Patrolman Marco listed his arrest, with Vanstrom named as abusive when cautioned. Charlie Sundrum, 12, was arrested for truancy and sent back to school by Judge Foster under Probation Officer Canfield. The cases of John Cox and John Moran, accused of selling policy slips, were continued and set for trial on the 20th.

Oscar Vanstrom John McGill Derby Marco Charlie Sundrum Glenn Foster Canfield John Cox John Moran

Casey Cares Joins Circus Tryout Turned Emergency

Willie Casey of Brookfield came to Winter Quarters to apply for a position with The Greatest Show on Earth. He fell on the sidewalk injuring the left side of his face and eyebrow. Dr Sheedy treated him at the Emergency hospital.

Willie Casey Brookfield Winter Quarters

Riley vs Riley accounting suit hearings continue this week

Attorney J W Banks presides as committee of the Common Pleas court in the Riley versus Riley suit to settle the accounts from the jointly owned Union avenue property at 2k4. The case seeks an accounting before sale, with Davisport Banks Redden for Patrick Riley and Eberling King for John Riley.

J. W. Banks Common Pleas Court Riley Vs. Riley Union Avenue John Patrick Riley Brothers Davienport, Banks & Redden Patrick Eberling & King

Ackerman and Rutenberg to Wed in Sioux Falls Home

A marriage license was issued to Morris Ackerman 29 a clothing merchant of Sioux Falls South Dakota and Miss Rutenberg 25 of New Haven. The ceremony will be performed today at the home of friends 1356 Main Street. The couple met for the first time a week ago in New Haven.

Morris Ackerman Sioux Falls South Dakota Rutenberg New Haven Home of Friends Main Street

City Hears Grooved Rails And New Hydrant Inspector

The council ordered Connecticut Co to lay grooved rails on Main street between East Washington and Gilbert, Golden Hill street between Main and Water, and Main Street to Seaside Park. An office of hydrant inspector was created at 1200 a year, with duties for a fire department hoseman. Several property owners opposed permanent paving, while damages were awarded to Florence L. Biltz for a knee injury from imperfect pavement.

Connecticut Co Main Street East Washington Avenue Gilbert Street Golden Hill Street Main Water Streets Atlantic Street Seaside Park Joseph H. Cook Edward W. Hanford William Ward McKenna, Oberly Myers J. Angevine W. H. Cook J. T. Cook William Myers Ella Laidlaw Nugent Max Cohen John Capozzi D. C. Hall Morgan B. Madigan Stratford Avenue Henry E. Bishop Fairfield Avenue Golden Hill Florence L. Biltz Daniel Coughlin Nellie James August Mansori Alderman Gould Miss Biltz Patrick McGee Daniel Johnson Ways and Means Committee Fire Commission No. 1 Truck Company Abraham Greenspun John Daley Arch Street East Main Street Boston Avenue Freeman Street Connecticut Avenue Kossuth Street Autumn Street Public Works North Avenue Porter Street North Washington Avenue Hall and Meadow Street Berkshire Avenue Hilett Street Jane Street Butler and Bassick Avenues Park Place Long Island Sound Hawthorne Street Noble Avenue Glenwood Avenues Charles Madison Avenue

Grand Commandery Knights Templar Elects Officers at New London

The annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar met at the Masonic temple in New London with about 150 members present. Sessions ran from 9 a m to 1 p m and saw election and installation of officers including Leon M Woodford Nausatuck grand commander Eugene A Hall Meriden deputy grand commander Wesley A Pearne Middletown generalissimo George N John Bridgeport prelate Eli C Birdseye Meriden recorder and Arthur Wheeler Norwalk sword bearer.

United Press New London Middletown Seneralissimo George N. John Bridgeport Eli C. Birdseye Meriden Arthur ©. Wheeler Norwalk

Mayor Signs Four Ordinances On Council Actions

Mayor Lee signed all reports approved by the Common Council last night and ordered a review. The measures cover hydrant inspector, a mason building inspector, city hall elevator boy pay, and salaries for fire department members paid through the clerk of the department.

Lee Common Council Fire Department

Spring waist sale offers fine waists at low prices

Spring sale announces waists in ecru white black and colors in various fabrics including net silk and pongee shan tung. Many sizes available including a limited 36 sample then all sizes for nets and silks. Ready Tuesday morning on the second floor with a large selection for sharing.

Boys Shop Offers All Wool Suits for Three Dollars

Three dollars buys a ready to wear boy’s suit in navy or brown tones with a double service wool coat, knicker trousers, velvet collar, ivory buttons, and emblem on the sleeve. Also available are Russian style covert coats, sailor and military collars in red, brown, or blue. Front basement.

Estate of William H Hoy insolvent in Bridgeport probate

In the District of Bridgeport Massachusetts? Probate Court dated March 16 1909 the administrator reports insolvency of the estate of William H Hoy late of Bridgeport County. Creditors are to appear on the seventy second day of March at said hour for hearing on the appointment by publication in a paper with circulation in the district. Edward Psons.

Board of County Commiss Fairfield County Howard Ave Bridgeport Eatport Fiegenspan A Corp A. D Herbert Hulton Patrick McCarthy Norman St D. R. Norman Noble Ave Peter Burns Church St Frank G. Metcalf Rassick Ave WM. T. Mullins Probate Court

Shoes at two dollars and two fifty

An advertisement extols factory made women's shoes priced at 2 and 2.50 dollars claiming high quality and value. It highlights sturdy leather, good construction, shapely comfort, and the appearance of higher priced footwear. Various styles include patent leather, dull calfskin, Vici kid, and lace or button options priced at the quoted levels. Describes store value and satisfaction.

Vici Kid Vici

Deaths and Funerals in Southport and Fairfield

Many sorrowing friends attended the funerals of Iste Annia S Murphy and Patrick Gorman. The Murphy service from 580 Shelton street led to St Charlies church with high mass by Rev. William H Lynch. The Gorman service followed at St Thomas church with Rev. Thomas J Coleman. Interments were at St Michael's and St Thomas cemeteries respectively.

Annia S. Murphy John Kennedy Shelton Street St. Charlies’ Church William H. Lynch John F. Callahan James B. Hussion Jesse Murray John Lance May Price Joseph Wieler Wicler Miss Murray St. Mary's 3Rd Order of St. Francis James Kennedy John Thomas Murphy Richard Farrell John Barrett John Bannon Father Lynch St. Michael’s Cemetery Patrick Gorman Southport St. Thomas’ Church Thomas J. Coleman

Rutherford gets heavy sentence at New London

George L. Rutherford was tried in New London city court after being arrested locally for stealing items from a railroad baggage room. He pled guilty, received 59 dollars plus costs, and six months in jail. Morris Goldberg, who bought the stolen goods, got the same sentence as a receiving party.

George L. Rutherford New London Morris Goldberg Rutherford Goldberg Fraleigh New York State Poush

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ST. Patrick Day Jackson’s Ccottliere, Ormango St. Patrick's St. Augustine's Church Patrick J. McCormack Veinson Thomas Robinson Bacred Heart Church Lakeview Poe Gannon Patrick F. Gannon Park Avenue St. Angus‘s Church St. Michael's Come H. Milious Houston Street Mar. Ws Sacred Heart Church St. Michael's Cemetery Hughes & Chapman James Horan & Son Main St John Beck & Son Delia Hoy Sach Edward P. Nopr M’elroy Property Balard Scanlon Warner Hestate Probate Court News Colum Charles Evans Real Star Sutcliffe Troupe Pipers, Clark & Bergman Andrew B.obuchaj Casey THE Circus Brothers AT Law Conn. CO Council South Main Street Grand Commandery Knights Templar New London Today Ticwland Fairfield Avenues Cannon Street Conn Howland Dry Goods CO Pridgeport William H. Hoy Sei Edward P HoOwLanp Wwomens Howland Dry Goods
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