This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
3
Notices from Danbury Stamford and Norwalk report marriages and deaths on March 14 to 19. Edward O Barnum wed Bertha G Horton in Danbury while Nettie Seitz of Stamford married Arthur M Whitman of New Haven. other notices list burials and funerals in local cemeteries and multiple obituaries including Smith, Gentile, Sage, and Seeley.
Cardinal Mestofanti known as the Magulat died at seventy five. He spoke over fifty languages and could entertain English friends with Yorkshire dialect samples and visitors with French or German phrases. Lord Byrom recalled the remark that he ought to have been custodian of the tower of Babel.
A traveler checks into a Greenland hotel where nights span six months and asks about breakfast time. The clerk replies breakfast runs from half past March to a quarter May. The quip, cited by Harper’s Weekly and Exchange, plays on travel humor and linguistic twists.
The Quarrel notes a final parting with lines about Ferdy and a tree across the street. General John C. Fremont, famed Pathfinder, is buried in Rockland Cemetery Nyack on the Hudson.
A New Orleans item recounts a sailor bragging about rubber chewing to ease gun shock, linking it to Manila Bay and navy lore, while a druggist finds the habit odd. A Washington statue anecdote shows a rich man quipping about enshrining Washington in his heart. The piece closes with a linguistic note tracing king titles from hebrew and other roots across languages.
Classified ad snippet from a historical farmer section listing wants and offers. Includes brief phrases about renting or sale needs, priced per word, likely for a rural community marketplace. A compact, fragmentary notice reflecting low-cost classified text.
Yoshizo Kitaoka a 37 year old Mongolian native of Japan wed Miss Mary M. Lee 29 born in England in a noon ceremony at Christ Episcopal rectory Lenox Avenue. Rev E J Craft officiated. Bride daughter of Edmund Lee on license not found in city directory. Groom proprietor of Mikado store Stratfield Hotel building. Bride clerk there.
Five member committee of the Knights of Pythias heard charges against Loula Napolitano at Park City lodge accusing him of liquor business activity. The panel found most evidence hearsay and did not prove he entered the liquor trade since 1906. Accusers plan to appeal to a higher tribunal. Napolitano has about six years in the order.
A historical banquet recounts delegates, favors, and streetwise deals as Henry is nominated for city attorney. Speakers recount Irish oratory, with Judge Pullman, Attorney Hartigan, and Gov. Littley attending. The event ends with Irish songs, reels, and a film screening for the crowd.
Hartford March 18 may see a bill to alter how members of the Board of Education are chosen to bring it closer to the people. John T. King of Bridgeport asked for a delay and offered a substitute. King warned that current nominations resemble elections and invite politics. President W H Marigold of the board will oppose the bill.
The Bridgeport Gas Light Company bill to raise capital stock to 2 million dollars is suspended though favored by the committee and passed by the house. Senator Moses Manwaring requested the delay for a closer review by the committee on incorporations.
E. H. Harriman declared there is no basis to reports of his retirement, stating there is absolutely no intention to leave his business. The denial came in response to rumors circulating on Wall Street this morning in Los Angeles.
George R. Stowell aged 71 longtime city composer died at 71 Cottage Street after fifty years at the Standard. Mary C. Lockwood died at 67 Lenox Avenue after eight weeks heart illness aged 53, survived by two sons doctors Lester D. and H. S. Lockwood. William H. Milious funeral held at 8:30 from Houston Street home and Sacred Heart church, high Mass by Father Fitzgerald. Floral offerings praised. Delegations from Court Pequonnock F of A and Alpha Circle B of A escorted to St Michael's cemetery. Bearers included Daniel Murtha Thomas Morton John Messner Michael J. Maloney Julius Miller John Murphy from Foresters and Brotherhood of America.
Social and personal notes recount St Patrick celebrations at 622 Connecticut Avenue with a dozen guests and shamrock and pink rose decorations. A Shelton Street wedding dinner honored a recent marriage with O Marras orchestra and vocal selections. Mrs James Dunn of 463 Lafayette hosted St Patrick’s day gatherings with numerous friends and a luncheon.
A decomposed male body about 35 years old and 5 feet 9 inches was recovered from the river during dredging for the Congress street bridge. Both legs broken and scalp wounds raise suspicion of foul play. The body, unidentifiable, was taken to Rourke & Rourke's morgue by order of Coroner Doten. the coroner will investigate.
Nashville dispatch reports the judge intends to keep the twelve jurors in continual conference for a possible fortnight to force a verdict in the Cooper Sharp Carmack murder case. After four weeks of testimony the jury has not agreed, with loud discussions heard from the locked room. The judge cites county bankruptcy and the impossibility of a new trial if discharged without verdict.
A large blaze broke out around 2 20 pm on the New York and Baltimore Transportation Company structures along Baltimore harbor. A southwest wind drives flames toward nearby property while dense smoke limits ground access. fire boats and harbor tugs battle the fire and move nearby steamers out to midstream.
Reserved seats sold at Bull's Head Pharmacy for Prof. Monaghan's Sunday lecture on Irish Character. Crowds lined Madison Avenue block noting the eminent A. O. H. member will bring a masterful talk, with proceeds aiding St. Patrick's church building fund. concert by St. Cecilia quartet also planned. Tickets available at Bull's Head Pharmacy, 1653 Main Street, until Sunday afternoon.
Police report a con man posing as an inspector targets policy holders with receipt books. He demands payments, collecting small sums such as 2 85 dollars and 1 to 2 dollars in other cases. Mayor Lee signs ordinance on fire department pay procedures via clerk. Also blurb on East End fish market with Boston direct sales and cooked specialties.
The Weather Bureau forecast fair tonight and Friday in Bridgeport with warmer temperatures.
A local retailer touts half price remnants of woolens, offering $1 fabrics at 50 cents and $2.50 pieces at $1.25. Shown as short lengths for skirts or dresses, the plan aims to clear stock with unusual remnant prices over three days, with a note to visit by Saturday night opposite the elevator.
Nice waists in silk and net offered at prices below value. Colors white and black, all sizes, many styles, attractive designs. Priced at 2.95, 3.95, and 4.75. Second floor.
Irish made linen doylies in sizes from 6 to 24 inches with delicate embroidery by Irish lasses. Perfect stock, sold below usual price due to overabundance. Six inch sets valued at 25e now 20e. twelve inch 75e?. thirteen or twenty three inch items priced accordingly. Main floor sale.
A collage of brief city notices and quips from early 20th century papers. Includes a joke about a hotel clerk and a fire placard theft, a grim deserter arrest, a sentiment about grit, and a promo for Foley's Honey and Tar.
The ad touts Double-service boys' suits with two pairs of trousers for lasting wear. It highlights value, good cuts by experienced tailors, durable fabrics, and smart Derby-back coats. Prices range from 3.50 to 8.50 with options in brown gray olive serge and blue serge.
The store markets matting sourced directly through its syndicate from China and Japan, skipping middlemen to reduce commissions. New arrivals have light odor from ocean transit and are ready for use, with heavy China wattings and Japanese matting offered at 19 to 35 cents per yard and 7 to 12 dollars per 20 or 40 yard roll. Third floor.
A Mrs Dorette L Gordon hosted a small party for Mrs Anna Carlson's birthday anniversary. Guests arrived at eight with Irish themed decor and games followed by ice cream and cake. Attendees included Misses Marguerite Cavanaugh Mary Kilbride Anna G Carlson Anna Houlihan and others.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.