Naval officer and two bluejackets drown near Sylt
Cuxhaven Germany May 7 Senior Lieutenant George von Zastrow of the German navy and two bluejackets drowned last evening when the pinnace of torpedo boat G 8 capsized off Sylt Island. Lieut von Zastrow was away on leave. his substitute, another lieutenant, also drowned. The Alliance Francaise annual meeting occurred at the Stratfield with officers elected for the coming year and a musicale following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuxhaven
Ger
George von Zastrow
Sylt
Lieut
von SS
Lieut. von Zastrow
Leutenant
Alliance Francaise
Stratfield
Jonathan Godfrey
Col. Velery Heward
Samuel F. Beardsley
Geo. MacDonald
H. J. Gwann
Nan Fahey
Samuel C. Shaw
L. Pienne-Seguin
W. D. Bishop
W. J. O'Hara
Local Death Notices and Funeral Details 1913 1942
In this city May 7 1913 Frederick Sailer aged 82 Funeral from 871 Broadstreet Friday May 9 at 2 pm Burial in Mountain Grove Cemetery Also Susie Burby May 1942 wife of Martin P Burby aged 46 Funeral from 668 Irfinistan cone Friday May 8 15 am Interment at New tittora Conn George E Betts May 6 1913 aged 74 Funeral at Christ Episcopal Church Courtland Street May 7 2 pm Burial Mt Grove Cemetery Also Mary F Burns May 1 1913 daughter of late James Burns Funeral from her residence No forman Day May 15 at 3 30 am Saint Augustine's Church 9 am Interment St Michael's Cemetery New Haven and Providence papers please copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailer
Frederick Sailer
New’ Tittora
Conn
Betts
George E. Betts
Christ Episcopal Church
Courtland Street
Mt. Grove Cemetery
Mary F
James Burns
City Mourns Death of Mr. Sailer
The city mourns Frederick Seer who died aged, leaving a widow and an adopted daughter widow of his son William. A former Bridgeport park board member his efforts created the citys fine parks. He lived at 871 Broad Street and will have a Knight Templar funeral at Friday services led by Rev F A Dillingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Broad Street
Sailer
Bridgeport
F. A. Dillingham
Hamilton Commandery
Frederick Seer
Endorsers of Note for Vehicle Co Sued by Bank
The City National Bank sues Allen W. Terry James W. Horton Stephen McKenna Frederick W. Campbell John H. Smith Herman Brandes Harry D. Miller and Albert W. Knapp alleging they endorsed a 1911 note for Bridgeport Vehicle Co for 9450 dollars. Bank seeks 7500 damages as suit returns to the June term of the superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Vehicle Co
John M. Donnelly
City National Bank
Allen W. Terry
James W. Horton
Stephen McKenna
Frederick W. Campbell
John H. Smith
Herman Brandes
Harry D. Miller
Trumbull
Albert W. Knapp
Detroit
Norwich Bank Receiver Appointed Today
Washington May 7 H. G. Murray was appointed receiver of the First National Bank of Norwich Connecticut, recently closed by the bank examiners. The acting comptroller of the currency announced the appointment today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Mey
H. G. Murray
First National Bank of
Norwich
Conn
For Sale and Help Wanted Ads Mix in Local Listings
Multiple classified notices advertise property for sale including 4 family houses on Iranistan Avenue and a 10 room corner residence at Grove and Fairfield. Also job openings for dressmakers and alteration hands at Moss & Krieger, and a shirt press worker plus a weekly scrubber at Model Laundry. A lost fox terrier named Frisk is reported near Bridgeport Orphan Asylum with a reward offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach St Watson
Fairfield Ave
Moss & Krieger
Bridgeport Orphan Asylum
H. J. Lewis
Stratford, Ris
Sanford's Library Paste Sold at Jackson's Book Shop
Library paste sold in tubes jars pints quarts and ce jars five gallon tubs by the barrel at Jackson's Book Shop 986 988 Main St Mucilage and glue also offered in tubes five and ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson’s
Main St
Ballard Plans One Ring Circus for Bridgeport Tour
DeWitt Ballard, owner of the Royal Hotel and past showman with Barnum and Sells, organizes a one ring circus replica of the Barnum and Bailey style. A 120 by 170 foot big top, 3000 seating, a special train with 48 aboard, and a lineup including James Adams from the Hippodrome promise a premier two day run May 29 30 before a regional tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Park City
DeWitt Ballard
Royal Hotel
Bargum
Forepaugh
James Adams
New York Hippodrome
Ballard
East End Favors Bronx Hotel Liquor License Transfer
Fifteen East End residents testified before county commissioners in support of Patrick Flahaven transferring a liquor license from Sea Breeze Island to the Bronx Hotel at 1827 Stratford Avenue. John J. Jordan backed the move citing no expected drop in property values. Opponents include E. H. H. Smith Silver Co. and a list of manufacturers and local figures. decision reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Patrick Flahaven
Sea Breeze Island
Bronx Hotel
Stratford Avenue
John J. Jordan
E. H. H. Smith Silver Co
American Lacquer Co
A. & B H. Henkels Co
United Foundry & Machine Co
Connecticut Electric Co
Weidlich Bros
Whiting Manufacturing Co
Manufacturers’ Association
J. H. Crossley
Harriet H. Read
J. F. Healy
Death of veteran telephone manager George E. Betts
George B. Betts 74 longtime local manager of S. N. E. T. o. died at his home 651 Warren street after months of illness. Born April 10, 1839 in Woodbury he joined the telephone company in 1878 and led the local office until 1911. He served in the Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery and held posts in Mowe Post ARR and Hamilton Commandery. He is survived by his daughter, wife of Attorney Frank M. Canfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Betts
Warren Street
Mr. Betts
Woodbury
Telephone Company
New Haven
Betts
Bridgeport
New Milford
Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery
A. T. Stewart Company
Wallace & Sons Brass Co
Ansonia
Elias Mowe, Jr
Post
ARR
Hamilton Commandery
Knights Templar
Frank M. Canfield
Stolen Collie Buster Sought By Police And Owner
A valuable collie named Buster owned by A C Collins of 2313 Main street is missing. Dog Officer William Brown and police search for the AKC registered dog valued at 150 dollars. The Arab Patrol of Pyramid Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine depart for Dallas for the Imperial council, with many listed delegates and ladies joining the party. Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brown
Police Department
A. C. Collins
Main Street
Champion Squires Tutton
Ch. Parhold Prior
Parkview Prior
George Haux
Pyramid Temple
Mystic Shrine
Dallas
Tex
Imperial Council of the Order
George E. Crawford
Philip L. Holzer
C. E. Headley
Frederick L. Gaylord
Frederick A. Bartlett
A. J. Merritt
George Wallis
George 8. Hill
George G. Beers
Fred Atwater
Isaac L. Ferris
Earley M. Christie
Ralph Sherwood
F. A. Strong
E. G. Oakley
Frank L. Meyers
Ralph T. Fairchild
Louis Kutcher, Jr
Col. J. H. Wade
George Kingston
Fairfield
J. G. Kingsbury
B. Setzer
George E. Foote
South Norwalk
Mesdames
Phillip Holzer
Angus Mackenzie
Sarah Ferris
John Lyon
Otto Lehmann
George W. Jackman
Hoowland's Entrances in Mainety Wereneid Aveans
Bridgeport Conn May 7 1913 weather fair colder today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mainety Wereneid' Aveans
Cannon Street
Nice Underwear in New Styles at a Saving
A Bridgeport store announces a May sale of muslin underwear at below usual prices. Despite factory delays and high material costs, the shop has secured a fine assortment of ready to wear garments in appealing styles and fabrics, offering notable value for Bridgeport women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Jing
Night gowns with embroidered yokes and lace edgings vary in price
A catalog of night gowns in soft muslin and crepe features yokes of embroidery or eyelet, pin-tucks, and lace trims. Styles include slip-over, high neck, empire, and kimono sleeves with options in muslin, nainsook, and crepe. prices range from 15c to $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Corset and Petticoat Covers Catalog Price List
Corset covers in firm muslin late styles trimmed with lace or embroidery at 25c. Nainsook covers with embroidery edging and ribbons 35c. Allover embroidered covers 45c. Nainsook covers with medallion lace 45c. Short petticoats muslin with embroidered lace edge 45c. Long petticoats excellent muslin with embroidery 45c. Crepe petticoats short circular with linen lace 58c. Long white muslin petticoats with embroidery and pin tucked lawn 68c. Full length muslin petticoats with blind embroidery dotted pattern 68c.
Princess slips with embroidery and lace details
Maslin finishes with Swiss embroidery and medallions, neck and sleeves edged with lace and ribbon. Slips feature matching lace inserting, Cluny patterns, and alternating rows. Wainsook slips show Yoke embroidery with lace insertions, panelled flounces, and wash ribbon accents. Nainsook slips combine embroidered yokes with lace and brightened flounces at varying prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val
Drawers in various muslin and nainsook models with lace
A catalog of drawers in muslin and nainsook featuring straight and circular styles. Descriptions note torchen lace edges, embroidery, ribbons, medallions, and decorative touches. Prices range from 25c to 1.50 for multiple fashionable designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnatsook
Lace Trimmed Chemises From Fine Muslin Styles
Chemise descriptions detail muslin and cambric varieties with torchon and Cluny lace trims, embroidery yokes, and edge insertions. Prices listed: 89 cents for plain hemstitched ruffles and $1.35 for a fine nainsook with Swiss embroidery. Second floor.
White hats collection showcases varied designs for summer
A store presents a striking display of white hats for women, ranging from small to large and from severe to graceful. Styles include up-turned brims and sailor-like shapes, with trims varying from fully adorned to plain. Prices run from $2.50 to $22.50 on the second floor.
White Shoes for Ladies Perfect Pairings with White Dress
The ad promotes white footwear matching a white dress, highlighting white buckskin oxford ties at 3.50 to 5, white canvas oxford ties at 2.50, white buckskin pumps at 3 and 4, white canvas pumps at 2.50 and 3, white buckskin button shoes at 4 and 5, and white canvas shoes at 2.50 and 3, all praised for quality value and style from Howland shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High
Feet Island
Howland
Soiled boys wash suits sellers propose pay to mothers
Proposal to reimburse mothers at least 25 cents for laundering soiled boys wash suits. Advertises high grade fabrics including galatea chate bray madras and poplin in stripes and plain colors. Suits range from 1 to 3 dollars with various sizes and styles.
Lycoming umbrella promises no breakage and rustproof top
A salesman proclaims Lycoming umbrellas will not break, boasting an innovative ball and socket joint at the tip instead of wires. The top joint resists rust, preventing rib failures. options include various sizes, covers, and handles from 90c to $5 on the Main floor near elevators.
Funeral for Henry Hubbell Held at 2:30 P M
Henry Allen Hubbell died at home 339 West Avenue and funeral services were conducted at the late residence by Rev Dr Lewis of St Johns Episcopal Church. The South church choir assisted. pallbearers included W K Lyon W D Powell W C Hamilton E W Pyle S N Lockwood D Lancy Hendrickson H L Curtis and Clayton Ainsley. Burial followed at Mountain Grove cemetery. Mary F P Burne died yesterday at her mother’s Norman Street home, survived by three brothers and one sister Mrs Hugh Gilroy. Susie Burley wife of Martin P Burley, a packman delivery proprietor, died at her home 669 Iranistan Avenue after more than 46 years in the city, mourned by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Allen Hubbell
West Avenue
Dr. Lewis
St. John's Episcopal Church
South Church
W. K. Lyon
W. D. Powell
W. C. Hamilton
E. W. Pyle
S. N. Lockwood
D. Lancy Hendrickson
H. 58
Curtis
Clayton Ainsley
Mary FP. Burne
Jane
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Finnan Haddie
Boston
Maine
Gorton
Golden Hill Street
James Horan & Son Florists
John Reck & Son
Hawkins ‘Efratfield
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford
Ris
MR. Sailor
Norwich Bank
Norman Street
Iranistan Avenue
Watson
Eee Ave
Laurele Ave
Corner Grove
Broad St
Sanford’s
New Amusement Enterprise
Bronx
Hoowland’s
THE
Howland Dry Goods Co
Mountain Grove Cemetery
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