Flynn Inspires Danbury Knights at Local Council Event
Special to The Farmer Danbury March 22 The Danbury Knights of Columbus plan for the state convention May 10 and 11 Following McGivney council initiation of four candidates Major William Flynn of Bridgeport led the first degree and delivered a memorable address His performance impressed Labor Commissioner P H Connolly who said his speech energized the knights with several applying for a Third degree class set for May 9 James J Durnin of Danbury announced his candidacy for state secretary of the order.
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Danbury
Knights of Columbus
McGivney Council
Wilam F. Flynn
Bridgeport
Conn
John F. Rogers Council
Flynn
Major Flynn
P. H. Connolly
James J. Durnin
Order
Death notices honor several local residents in 1913 and 1943
In this city, March 22 1913 Cornelius Donnelly and Katherine Murphy died within days of each other. Funeral details show services at Saint Charles and St Patrick churches, with interments at St Michael's cemetery. Also listed are William B Lawrence and Addie C Pike, and Nathaniel Knapp Wood, with residence addresses, church rites, and Mt Grove or Lakeview interment.
Morrissey Regains Lost Love Through Charities Effort
Annie Lincolth arrives from Hungary seeking Matyas Balgess in Bridgeport. Investigator Morrissey traces the couple through West End Polish and Hungarian districts to the Wilmot Hobbs mill on Howard Avenue where they reunite in a heartfelt greeting after two days of wandering and a stay in lodging houses.
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Annie Lincolth
Charities
Matyas Balgess
Hungary
Bridgeport
Overdon
Morrissey
Annie
America
Matyas
Charities Department
West End
Wilmot & Hobbs
Howard Avenue
Burglary at Main Street Store Net $6 Silver Loss
A burglary occurred at a store on 1397 Main Street. Intruders gained entry through the back door and stole $6 in silver from the cash drawer. No further details available.
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Main Street
Multiple Obituaries From Local Parents Homes and Cemeteries
The funeral of MB Eleanor infant daughter of Elizabeth and Nichols Moffitt was held at their home on William street with interment in St Michael's cemetery. Catherine wife of Dennis Shea died Wednesday and her funeral was held from 206 Catherine Street with burials at St Augustine's after a requiem mass. Addie C wife of Stillman Pike died after a long illness at 1190 Noble Avenue aged 63 leaving husband and daughter Mrs Frank Knickerbocker. Nathaniel K Wood of 235 Jane Street died last night at 81 from a shock. survived by widow and daughter Miss Agnes Wood. Cornelius Donnelly a respected resident died at his daughter Mary Noonan's home, 70 Elm Street. survived by two sons John and Thomas and three daughters Mrs Mary Noonan Mrs Christopher Hickey and Mrs Fred Lewis.
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Mbleanor
Elizabeth
Nichols Moffitt
William Street
St. Michael's Cemetery
Catherine
Dennis Shea
Catherne Street
St. Augustine's Church
Father Murphy
Charles Murphy
John Wallace
James Mullins
John Cunningham
Dennis Murphy
John Lynch
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Father McElroy
Nathaniel K. Wood
Jane St
Samuel H. Wheeler
Fairfield
Agnes Wood
Cornelius Donnelly
Mary Noonan
Elm Street
John
Thomas Donnelly
Christopher Hickey
Fred Lewis
Wanted 25 men for Monday morning
Help wanted notice seeking twenty five men for Monday morning labor. Contact John Costigan or check Stillman and Helen Streets for details.
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John Costigan
Stillman and
Helen
Grover Cleveland Birthplace Joined Nation's Memorials
Caldwell N J March 21 The small Presbyterian parsonage birthplace of Grover Cleveland becomes a national memorial joining Mount Vernon Monticello and The Hermitage The deed transfers to the Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial association as the seventy sixth anniversary of the late president falls on the day President Finley presides as Richard Cleveland receives a ceremonial key in a crowd filled with Esther Cleveland and other family members Judge Parker delivers an address noting Cleveland's stand during the gold currency dispute and political turmoil
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Thomas J. Preston
Wells College
Esther and
Marion Cleveland
Richard Cleveland
John H. Finley
College of the City of New York
Memorial Association
Espy
Jamies Caldwell
Finley
Esther Cleveland
Mr. Finley
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland Memorial Association
White House
Alton B. Parker
Parker
Wilson Decides on Ambassador to Russian Post
Washington march 22 no word from Dr Charles W Eliot Harvard president emeritus on accepting Wilsons offer to be ambassador to Great Britain. Augustus Thomas the playwright is revived as a candidate for ambassador to France. The President has decided upon a man to be ambassador to Russia but information on the person selected was unobtainable.
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Washington
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
Wilson
Great Britain
Augustus Thomas
France
Russia
Democratic leaders study income tax plan in Washington
Representatives Underwood Hull Peters and Palmer met as a sub committee to study the administrative provisions of the tariff bills and the income tax plan. Democrats discussed a tax ranging from one to one and a half percent on incomes above five thousand dollars and considered applying it to incomes as low as three thousand.
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Washington
Underwood
Hull
Petere
Palmer
Ways and Means Committee
Prof Moore Predicts Pleasant Weather for Easter
Prof Willis Moore, head of the weather bureau, forecast Easter Sunday as fair and colder. Washington officials called the proclamation coincidences. Bridgeport prepares for Easter celebrations with millinery, tailoring, and horticultural displays. Churches plan special programs and large congregations are expected. Florists, milliners, and tailors report record Easter business as preparations peak.
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Willis Moore
Weather Bureau
Declard
Washington
Bridgeport
Engine Goes Into River Near Passumsic Bridge Collapse
Lindonville Vermont March 22 a Boston bound train from Montreal crossed a river bridge on the Passumsic and the structure gave way plunging the engine into the water. The engineer and fireman escaped with minor injuries while the last two bridges on the line had fallen after the train passed. Ice jams and rising river threatened further damage to the Boston and Maine line.
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Lindonville
Boston
Montreal
Passumsic River
Passumsice
Connecticut and Passumsic
Boston & Maine Road
Gov Baldwin Silent On Tax Commissioner Nomination
Hartford March 22 Gov Baldwin declined to comment on the Democratic caucus decision rejecting Corbin for tax commissioner.
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Gov
Baldwin
Hartford
Corbin
Hunt for poison source tied to Rear Admiral Eaton death
Rockland Mass March 22 Additional officers were assigned to aid in the search for the place where the poison that caused the death of Rear Admiral Joseph G. Eaton was obtained. The late home of the admiral in Norwell where his stepdaughter Mrs June Keyes and Miss Dorothy Ainslie...
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Rockland
Mass
Joseph G. Eaton
Norwell
June Keyes
Dorothy Ains
Japanese woven rugs of matting offered at Carpet Hall
The store promotes direct imports with low handling costs and special value pricing. Mats and rugs are advertised at 19 25 30 and 35 cents per yard with larger pieces such as 30 by 60 inch mats at 39 cents and 6 by 9 ft rugs for 2.50, inviting inspection on quality before judging value. carpet hall third floor
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Far East
New Haven Sleepwalker Incident Reported
A sleepwalking incident in New Haven last night led to an early morning discovery by residents. No injuries reported. details remain limited as authorities investigate the event.
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Lily Valley
James Horan
Danbury Knights
K. of C
W.i
Saint Charles ¢Church
Lafayette Street
Sacred Heart Church
At &T Michael's
Ceme
Katherine F. Murphy
George F. Murphy
Catherine Street
St. Patrick's Church
St. Michael's
Pike
Addie C
Stillman Pike
Noble Avenue
Mt. Grove
Nathaniel Knapp Wood
Janes Street
Lakeview Cemetery
John Beck & Son Florists Branch
P. G. Arcade
HAWKINS @TRATFIELD
Blue Ribbon Auto & Carriage Co
Main St
American Civil Service School
Washington, D. C
Bridgeport Aerue of Eagles
John C. Tuthill
Bias Narrow Fabric Company
James Lyons
Madison Avenue
Baby Books
Jackson’s
Grover Cleveland
Building News
North Avenue
M. Lustig
Fairfield Avenue
Carl Bjorklund
Waldorf Avennue
River Street
William Wellner
Kenwood Avenue
Frederick C. Keenan
Morehouse Street
Edward Duhig
Grand Street
Angélo Sparano
J. L. Egan
Moving Picture
East Main Street
Richard Lombard
Hanover Street
Wordin Avenue
Bishop Avenue
Dorr R. Whitney
Warner Bros. Co
Maplewood Avenue
Norman Street
Hermine Lands- Iman
Peter Dawe
State Street
Bread and
Tafayette Streets
Columbia Street
Henry Fredericks
Alcid Gousette
Lyric Theatre
Mill Hill Avenue
Samuel Fray
Alpine Street
E. H. Lush
Shelton Street
Howard Duhig
J. A. Kingham
Laurel Avenue
Untown Hill
Brooklawn
Waldorf Avenue
Stephen Kotcles
Bostwick Avenue
Charles W. Deane
Salem Street
Stephen Koteles
J. A. Kingman
Ancona Hill
Edward Duhigg
Dc. H. Lush
George H. Rahrig
Wade Street
Mih Hill
S. Sakowilcz
Garden Street
Anton Parkner
T. Wargo
Osborn Street
James F. Andrew
Spruce Street
Lillian L. Ashman
J. Dederka
Li Diderka
Ogden Street
H. M. Knapp
Park Place
Thomas Morrissey
Golden Hill Street
Adam Switz
Mary Switz
Barnum Avenue
Alex Gotleib
St. John the Baptist Greek Catholic Corp
Arctic Street
Kate Lieberum
State
Street
Prof. Moore
Admiral Eaton
Fowland
Cannon Street
Bridgeport, Conn
Good New Mattings
Japan
China
Howland Dry Goods
Evening Farmer
Orth
Bins
George Harrison
Eaton
Plymouth
Sleep Walker
New Haven
Conrad Bostile
Toda
Bremen
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Stien
Irmingsrd
Island of Lemnos
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