Cases Continued and Obituaries in Stamford News
The notes mention continued court cases for John Kris and Geezer charged with assault near 305 Pine St Lechaier, plus multiple death notices in Stamford and nearby areas including Madden aged 38 and Mrs Wadia at 300 Fairfield Ave. Funeral and burial details reference St Marys St Michaels and local cemeteries. Additional notices list deaths in Stamford New Preston and Hartford with dates in May 1909 and earlier.
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John Kris
Geezer
Jun
Pine St. Lechaier
Middletown
George T. Eadie
Wadia
Fairfield Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
Madden
Nig Street
St. Mary’s
St. Michael's
Thomas Elis
No. Street
St. Patrick's
St. Michael's Cemetés
Patrick
Gilbane
No. Avenue
No. Nbro
Stamford
Paul M
John Hedlund
Han
Parris O. Jessup
Ann
William Parkes
New Preston
FL Brague
Hartford
da. Gambon
Kent
Canaan
Uncontested Divorces on Short Calendar Friday
Uncontested divorces set for trial before Judge Howard J. Curtis in the Superior Court civil side appear on the short calendar for Friday. Cases include Francesca Manza versus Giuseppe Manzi, Anna Vergalen versus Charles Vervalen, Ezra B Meeker versus Bet Meeker, Jessie Gordon versus George W Gordon, Sarah Meeker versus George E Meeker, and Elsie Banzlaf versus Frederick C Banz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard J. Curtis
Francesca Manza
This City
Giuseppe Manzi
Anna A. Vergalen
Charles Vervalen
Ezra B. Meeker
Bet Meeker
Jessie C. Gordon
No Kk
George W. Gordon
Sarah G. Meeker
Danbury
George E. Meeker
Elsie L. Banzlaf
Frederick C. Banz
Detective Thomas Colosanto Arrests Suspect in Waterbury
Waterbury detective Thomas Colosanto arrived with a warrant for Salverin Cessene who fled from Brasa City after stabbing a girl who refused marriage. Colosanto and Patrolman Coughlin traced Cessene to a life saving station on Water Street where the suspect was captured and taken to Waterbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Colosanto
Waterbury
Salverin Cessene
Brasa
Coughlin
Cessene
Water Street
American cruisers head to Asiatic Turkey from Cuba
The U S battleships Montana and North Carolina sailed from Guantanamo Cuba and after coaling proceeded to Asiatic Turkish waters to assist in suppressing uprisings in Asiatic Turkey.
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United Press
Montana
North Carolina
Guantanamo
Cuba
Turkey
Papas Valle
Aldermanic Sewer Committee Tour Tests Meadow Street Outlet
The aldermanic sewer committee plans an afternoon city tour to review about 20 petitions for new sewers. The key issue is extending the Meadow Street trunk sewer outlet through Bridgeport Brass Co on Housatonic Avenue due to complaints it backs up the harbor.
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Aldermanic Sewer Committee
Meadow Street
Bridgeport Brass Co
Housatonic Avenue
Mayor Lee to Name Committee Tomorrow in Hartford
Mayor Lee was in Hartford today and will not announce his appointments to the committees investigating the Board of Charities or the Central Avenue nuisances until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Hartford
Board of Charities
Central Avenue
Well Known Men Before Common Pleas
In Common Pleas Court Criminal side the appeals of Allan W Paige L T Davis president of Loco Mobile Co of America and A L Riker from fines imposed by Darien Justice Court for alleged automobile law violations. Thomas Arnold Sr owner of a steel frame building on Housatonic avenue said the loss will not exceed 50 dollars and the frame will be rebuilt. Licenses issued to Albert L Adams Cornelia S Tomlinson Henry Sherwood and Rose Reich. Five inspectors report over 500 sidewalk violations found and expect 1 000 complaints soon as owners order repairs before inspectors arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Allan W. Paige
L. T. Davis
Locomobile Co. of America
A. L. Riker
Darien Justice Court
Thomas Arnold, Sr
Housatonic Avenue
Albert L. Adams
Cornelia S. Tomlinson
Henry Sherwood
New York City
Rose Reich
Biltz
Divorce and custody case order in Fairfield County
In Bridgeport Fairfield County Superior Court a divorce and child custody action is issued against Harriet Prescilla Becker. The defendant is absent from state. Notice of pendency will be published in Bridgeport Evening Farmer starting May 20 1909 three times. Clerk W T Haviland signs. deputy sheriff Peter Doola authenticates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Prescilla
BEC
Fairfield County
Superior Court
Bridgeport
A. D
Ralph M. Becker
Harriet Prescilla Becker
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Reesdiethal
Peter Doola
Roise
Young Turks Prepare for More Trouble
Indianapolis May 5 Lesta Stroud 23 also known as Mabel Graff and Arthur Stitt 25 were found dead in a buggy in Indianapolis. The horse drawn vehicle wandered 21st street until it stopped at Central. Police say Stitt hired the rig last night and took Stroud for a ride. He allegedly forced her to drink whiskey containing carbolic acid and then drank the rest himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Indianapolis
Lesta Stroud
Mabel Graff
Arthur Stitt
21St Street
Central
Stitt
Elks Open New Home with Public Reception in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Lodge Elks opened their new State Street home with a 3 PM public reception featuring Bentley's Metropolitan Orchestra. Guests toured the building, enjoyed luncheon, and will be invited to call again until 9 PM. A delightful musical program is planned for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Lodge Elks
State Street
Bentley
Metropolitan Orchestra
Veal Case Fines Man Over Unbranded Bob Veal
In city court Jacob Weintraub was fined about 40 dollars for selling unbranded bob veal. Dr Knapp and Federal Inspector Riemer testified the carcass was a young, poorly handled veal. The health board aims to end bob veal sales in the city and Weintraub appealed with bonds posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Weintraub
Hallett Street
Knapp
Board of Health
Weintraub
Cohn
Bob Veal
Jm F. Riemer
Health Board
Weinstein
Huntington
Loises
Saloon Keeper Sues for $2,000 In Slander Suit
Deputy Sheriff Peter Doolan served papers in a body writ on William Shevereski in a slander suit by Joseph Raytki a Naugatuck saloon keeper seeking $2,000 damages. The plaintiff alleges a letter to the St. George's Lithuanian Society of Neugatuck portrayed him with contumely. The letter was read at meetings on March 21 1909 and April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Doolan
William Shevereski
Joseph Raytkiwich
Naugatuck
St. George's Lithuanian Society of
Neugatuck
City Revenue Slip From Corporate Stock Tax Falls Short
The city’s revenue from corporate stock tax is about 3000 dollars less this year than expected. Auditor Reating today received 14509.99 from the State treasurer as the city’s pro rata share of the state tax on stocks. The corporate tax law took effect in 1905. past yearly receipts were 18310.26 in 1905, 19450.25 in 1906, 19060.43 in 1907, 17438.53 in 1908, and 14009.99 in 1909.
Weather Indications for New Haven Area
For New Haven and vicinity the forecast calls for generally cloudy skies with occasional light local showers tonight and Thursday. A disturbance that tracked from the northwest yesterday has moved southeast and is now over Minnesota, causing cloudy conditions with light showers and rising temperatures in the north. It is expected to move east and likely pass out of the St Lawrence valley by Thursday. The outlook for this area remains partly cloudy with occasional light showers and rising temperatures.
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United Press
New Haven
Minnesota
St. Lawrence Valley
Attorney General Wickersham Asked to Interpret Forestry Act
Washington May 5 Attorney General Wickersham has been asked by President Taft to interpret the forestry appropriation act of 1907. This act lies at the center of conservation debates between the Agricultural Department and the Interior Department.
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United Press
Washington
Wickersham
Taft
Agricultural Department
Department of the Interior
ACT CONCERNING CERTIFICATES OF TEACHERS IS UP
Hartford May 5 Senate passes acts including an education measure granting teaching certificates to current teachers without exam. Also approved: charter amendments for New Haven schools funding, Greenwich Water Co capital increase, and returns to tax collectors. House action covered street sprinklers, New Haven tobacco dealer disqualification from the commission, and street railway land rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hartford
Senate
New Haven
Greenwich Water Company
Committee On Education
Middleton
Public Utilities Commission
House
Forster
Rockville
Westville
George Csaba
Bridgeport
Hatters Furnish Bail for Higgins in Norwalk
John J. Higgins, Norwalk hat striker, arrested on a body writ for assault by strikebreaker Nellie Anderson, released on $5,000 bonds posted by several striking hatters. Mia Higgins, wife of Higgins, said she never wants to be in another strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Higgins
Norwalk
Peter Doolan
Nellie Anderson
North Avenue
Mia Higgins
Polish National St Joseph Church Set for California Street
Workmen began excavating for a new Polish National Church on California Street near Walter. Rev. Alex A Sosnowski pastors the parish. The wooden edifice measures 31 by 60 feet with 500 seats and a $2850 budget. Builders aim to finish by July 4, 1909, for dedication, with a steeple, pipe organ, art glass windows, a choir loft, and a bay window planned. The project vows to be a credit to the Polish National Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Street
Walter
St. Joseph
Alex. A. Sosnowski
Pg Thomas F. Kelley
Polish National Society
Miss Stone Weds Coggswell in Allston Ceremony
Henry Baldwin Coggswell of this city, son of Mr and Mrs Richard B Coggswell of 90 Courtland St, married Miss Freda Louise Stone of Allston Mass yesterday at the bride’s home in Allston. Rev John A Haaring officiated. Groom is a Yale 1908 graduate and R G Dun Co representative. They will reside in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Baldwin Coggswell
Richard Bell
Courtland St
Freda Louise Stone
Allston
Mass
Frederick Stone
John A. Haaring
Charles Henry Stone
Richard W. Coggswell
Orville Cain
Keene, N. H
Albert W. Hale
Dorchester
James A. Marr
Yale
R. G. Dun & Co
Two Sides of Common Pleas Court at Work
The article describes both civil and criminal sessions in Common Pleas Court. Judge Scott resumed civil duties in Danbury after three weeks, while Judge Walsh presided over criminal cases with a mix of minor matters and local citizen defendants. It notes James Cox the policy dealer faced bond issues and prior warnings about jail terms on appeals. It mentions John Saco charged with drunkenness and related disputes involving investigator Alexander Issey.
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Common Pleas
Scott
Danbury
Walsh
James Cox
Cox
John Saco
Saco
Alexander Issey
Beardsley Monument Ready in Bridgeport Park
The foundation for a bronze statue of James W. Beardsley donors of Beardsley Park is completed in Bridgeport. James T. Trainor will erect the pink granite pedestal and place the statue designed by Niehaus Bacon. the monument overlooks a scenic New England park entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Beardsley
Beardsley Park
James T. Trainor
Gorham Mfg. Co
Providence
Charles Henry Niehaus
Henry Bacon
New York
America
Dolliver Resumes Assault on Aldrich Tariff Bill
Senator Dolliver in Washington resumes his challenge to the Aldrich tariff schedule in the Senate after a tense session. He accuses changes in the cotton schedules of making serious rate differences, disputes Aldrich's defense, and claims earlier Democratic comparisons by Vest and Jones mirror present defects found by his study. He notes industry contributors had submitted schedules to the House committee and cites expert reports read in the Senate.
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United Press
Washington
Dolliver
Aldrich
Senate
Sherman
Rhode Island
Jones
Vest
West
New York
Senate Committee
House Committee
Mrs Boyle Summoned In Kidnapping Case
Mercer Pennsylvania May 5 Mrs Jimmy Boyle subpoenaed by the commonwealth against Plumber Jim my Boyle whose trial for the kidnapping of Billy Whitla of Sharon is set for tomorrow morning The subpoena asks her to bring to court the three letters written to the Whitles by the kidnappers and returned with the 10000 ransom She says she has no such letters and has admitted a photo wall in her cell of 15 or 20 newspaper clippings The prosecutors do not expect her to testify against her husband but the subpoena aims to probe the couple and Boyle s history and record
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United Press
Mercer
Jimmy Boyle
Commonwealth
Billy Whitla
Sharon
Whitles
Weather Outlook for Bridgeport May 5 1909
The May 5 1909 Weather-Cloudy with light local showers forecast for tonight and tomorrow in Bridgeport Connecticut.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Prices Slashed on Fine Suits in Last-Call Sale
A fragment from a store page notes rare remaining suits, now offered at reduced prices as season ends. Describes indistinct yet handsome models, finely tailored in prevailing styles. Price range includes 35, 37.50, 42.50, 47.50, 50, 55, and 60 dollars. Second floor.
Proper Corsets Lectures by Miss Conklin at Thompsons
Grace of carriage comfort and health depend on the proper corset. Miss Conklin lecturing at 3 o clock discusses and demonstrates corsets with living models and offers personal advice. Special Thompson glove fitting corsets exhibited with her lectures, with access on mornings and after lectures on the 4th and 2nd floors.
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Miss Conklin
Bridgeport
Fine white semi-ready dresses with lace embroidery
Fine white semi ready dresses in lawn and batiste offer easy finishing with skirts ready for pinning and hanging. Waists cut and fitted for front decoration. Embroidery from French and eyelet styles, Valenciennes inserts, and tucked detailing create individuality and beauty. Prices range from $10 to $30. Center aisle, front.
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Lawn
Batiste
Valenciennes
Paving Contract Signed for Main Street Blocks
Alderman Hartley announced he signed a contract with U S Wood Preserving Co for wood paving blocks on Main street. The deal is conditional if crooked rails are laid. the city need not buy blocks unless the railroad uses rails taxpayers approve.
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Hartley
U. S. Wood Preserving Co
Main Street
Leather handbags offered at low prices at Main street
A small lot of leather handbags priced at 2.75 down to 1.95 attractively styled for women seeking value. The bags feature a 10 inch leather covered frame, protected ends, single or double strap handles, black or tan lining, and a durable, right style finish. Located at the left of the Main street entrance.
Dinnerware Showdown Between French and American Wares
Compare Haviland French dinnerware with American reproductions in the same pattern. Americans offer similar decoration at far lower prices, with French tea cups and saucers at $12 per dozen versus American $2, berry sets $5 versus 80 cents, and full 112 piece sets around $15 or 19.50 for 130 pieces. See both wares side by side.
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Haviland
France
America
Deaths and Funerals of George T. Eadie
George T. Eadie 36 formerly of the city died Monday night at Middletown Hospital after a two week illness with rheumatism He worked three years with Southern New England Telephone Co in Middletown He belonged to Middletown Aerie of Eagles He is survived by mother Mrs Ellen Eadie 300 Fairfield Ave brother Robert W and two sisters all of the city He served in Im Battery B 1st Conn Artillery in the Spanish War He was a well known young man in residence here.
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George T. Eadie
Middletown
Southern New England, Telephone Co
Middletown Aerue of
Eagles
Ellen Eadie
Fairfield Avenue
Robert W
1St Conn
Wall Street Today opens with cautious trading on May day
New York May 5 opening trading showed uncertain moves with Reading down but recovering most losses. Steel common slipped slightly while leading railroad stocks were flat. Traders, mostly sellers yesterday, awaited incentives as heavy activity focused on closely held specialties. By 2 p.m. Southern Pacific gained over a point and Steel Preferred hit a new high as several leaders regained some ground.
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United Press
New York
Union Pacific
Reading
Chesapeake & Ohio
American
Southern Pacific
Shah Grants Constitution Demand in Iran
Tehran dispatches report the Shah has signed a proclamation after yesterday’s parliamentary election call, granting the people’s demand for a constitution. He says constitutional action is the only path to restore order across the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
St. Petersburg
Teheran
Famous Opera Singer Dies In Sanitarium
Johanna Poehlman once with Conried died at a private sanitarium in Lebanon C. She held a $5,000 a week Hammerstein contract at death. She was undergoing cancer treatment when pneumonia caused her death.
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United Press
Lebanon
Becae Public Today
Johanna Poehlman
Conried
Hammerstein
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Jackson's Book Shop
the Park Cemetery
F. Herthal
St. Ramtens
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Sohn Becek & Son
Oak Street
Biain Street
James Horan
Ralph M. Becker Ve
Young Turks
ELKS
New Home
Higgins
Miss Stone
MR. Coggswell
Groom
Yale Man
Beardsley
Noble Avenue
Fred Enos
Bridgeport Board of Trade
Samuel W Wheeler
George W.wheeler
Morris B. Beardsley
Henry Bishop
Frederick Sailer
L W. Birdseye
New England
Howland
Cannon Street
Wall Street Today
Shah
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