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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1916

Page

5

German Bazaar Opens Tonight at State Hall

The German Bazaar opens this evening at State Hall with a 7 46 start. Mayor Wilson will give the welcome address followed by Mr Brueckner of New York. Attendees can enjoy dancing and varied music from Maennerchor, St Stephens Church Choir, a Vienna street singer, and Armani Orchestra. German and Hungarian kitchens will serve edibles in the rear balcony and annex.

Wasing Wilson Brueckner New Deteey mu‘Maennerchor St. Stovephs Church Vienna Armani Orchestra Aonex

Court in R P K case appeals to supreme court ownership stock

An appeal to the supreme court seeks to settle ownership of twenty thousand five hundred dollars in stock of the Del Rey Preseed Metal Co. Carl F. Siemon has acted as receiver since 1916, and a decision by the superior court upheld his appointment. Also noted are obituaries and notices from Bridgeport and surrounding areas, including funeral arrangements and public notices.

Supreme Court de+ ly Charles T. Sherwood Monroe Salt District Bridgeport Lst

Obituary notices split across many local families

A string of obituaries lists deaths at homes on Summer Street Norman Street and Stratford Avenue. Names include Mrs Joseph Baltursevicz Jessie M Smith Wilbur Selleck Elizabeth Harriet Peet Blanche Campbell Alvin Hooker Simon Duggan Catherine Smith Mary Smith and related survivors, funeral details, and burial sites in Nichols, St Michael's cemetery and other local locations.

Charlies Jones David D Catherine Jones Its Michael's August G Baker Stratford Ae Tuterment Family Plot Union Cemetery Stratford Conn Thie City Catherine Daniel Main Street St. Patrick’s Church St Michael's Cemetery Sones Wiliam M. Jaros Engiewood Avenue Ridgefield Eckman Annie Wil- Cheries Beckman Pace F Baker Elizabeth Harriet Peet Nichols George J. Sutherland Nichols and Huntington Fes Charles J. Boyleston Riverside N. Y E. S. Fairchild Edward Nothnagle Stuart Kelsey W. S. Mills Chas. M George W. Cole Nichols Cemetery Mary Smith Mary James Smith Elizabeth Clark Catherine Street St. Patrick's Church Father Keane James Slavin James Cassidy William Casey Thomas Cavanaugh James Fleming Gaston Marin St. Michael's Cemetery

William M Jones Civil War veteran dies at home

William M Jones a civil war veteran and band organizer died suddenly at his home 58 Elm street after a months illness. He served five and a half years in the 261st New York and was active in many fraternal orders and musical groups. He is survived by son Wilbur R Jones. Ralph Douglas Gutchess funeral held at Grasmere Fairfield with delegation from Remington Arms Co. mourners included Mrs Ethel Hubbel who sang several hymns.

Blanche E. Campbell Blanche Eveline George Campbell Stratford Avenue Campbell East Side John Kitchin Nicetown Penn Mary Kitchin Aida Ella Benjamin Weeks New York Maurice William Mr. Jones Wheeler & Wilson Elmswoot Avenue Mr. Jones 261St New York Regiment Odd Fellows Pioneer Lodge Mirtha Lodge K. of P Elias Howe, Jr Post, G. A. K Bridgeport Musicians’ Union Wilbur R. Jones Ralph Douglas Gutchess Ralph Douglas Gutchens Grasmere Fairfeld Gees Remington Arms & Ammunition Co Gutchess Ethel Poland Hubbell

Grave ritual at Mt Grove cemetery read aloud

The committal service was read at the graveside in Mt Grove cemetery with Dr Daniel J McCarthy and others named in attendance. Wilbur F Hendrick Raymond Brown Earnest LaPan Thomas Fahey and Charles Ferrett participated in the ceremony.

Daniel J. McCarthy Wilbur F. Hendrick Raymond Brown Earnest LaPan Thomas Fahey Charlies Ferrett Mt. Grove Cemetery

Obsequies of Fr Jankola Draw Throngs to St Michael's

The Slovak parish community filled Sts. Cyt and Methodius church for Fr Jankola's funeral rites. Bishop Nilan led the interment at St Michael's cemetery with a final absolution and laying of consecrated loam. Parishioners, many sobbing, filed past the grave as cover sods settled.

Sts. “Cyt and Methodius Church Sisters of the Holy Ghost Onti Walher Viossak Ite George Limcas Pavolcik Julica Martincek Sobota Baran Kucasek Paveo Stas Nilan St.Michael’s Cemetery Jankola Father Jahkola

Progressives Hold State Convention in New Haven

About 100 delegates met at the Progressive party state convention in New Haven this afternoon to elect delegates and alternates to the national Chicago convention in June. Joseph W. Alsop of Avon served as temporary and then permanent chairman and urged defeating President Wilson to elect aimed American as president.

New Haven Progressive Party Chicago Joseph W. Alsop Avon Wilson

Quinineless Quinine Found Among Supplies From Italy

In Nish Serbia on May 6 Bulgarian examination declared recent medicine supplies from Italians falsified and worthless. Five hundred quinine tablets contained no quinine. other medicines had little more than magnesia and chalk. Bulgarian doctors banned use by Bulgars. Also noted: Father Agapius Honcharenko, ex confess of Tolstoi, died on a ranch near Hayward California after leaving Russia 30 years ago.

Nish Serbia Agapius Honcharenko Tolstoi Hayward Cal Russia

German inventor’s machine dries foods without nutrient loss

Munich engineer G A Krause unveils a centrifugal dryer that removes moisture from milk and other foods without reducing nutritive value. The device produces milk powder that reconstitutes to real milk and a variety of foods into powder form, later restored with water, with demonstrations using ants and eggs shocking visiting chemists.

Munich Germany G. A. Krause Krause Hamburg Kerr Krause Associated Press

Langley Day marks twentieth anniversary of Langley’s aeroplane

The aviation world observes Langley Day to honor Prof Samuel Pierpont Langley on the Potomac flight anniversary. Despite ridicule and failed later tests, his early aeronautic work is credited with advancing heavier-than-air flight and inspired future pioneers.

Men of the Air Samuel Pierpont Langley Potomac Langley Eworld Prof. Langley

Corkolin Rugs Offer Carpetlike Appearance for Bedrooms

New Corkolin rugs boast carpetlike patterns and delicate rose tan and gray tones with a smooth nonshiny surface. Lightweight and durable, they resist dust, ideal for bedrooms and light hall use, and priced from 1.75 to 6.50 depending on size. available on Carpet Hall third floor.

Dress goods sale cuts prices on short lengths

New and old dress goods cheap in a store clearing sale of short lengths. Mohairs in gray brown and blue, 42 to 54 inches wide, priced at 56c. Wool suitings in green gray brown blue, 50 inches wide, 85c. Pure wool serge, 50 inches wide, 85c. Geatings and midhairs offered at discounts for summer wear, with several patterns and widths remaining.

Porch Screen Prices and Awnings Offered for Homes

Real porch comforts advertised include basswood screens with wide slats in brown or green, 4 to 10 feet wide priced from 2.25 to 6 dollars, Japanese screens priced 1.75 to 4.25 dollars, natural bamboo screens 0.75 to 2 dollars, stout green striped canvas awnings complete at 1.50 dollars, porch cushions with cretonne covers 0.39 dollars, and floor coverings mentioned.

Langley and Wrights mark early flight triumphs and trials

The article recalls Langley’s 1908 mock flight tested by Glenn H. Curtiss at Lake Keuka, lifting 1,170 pounds. It notes Langley’s role at the Smithsonian, contrasts with the Wright brothers’ 24 flights in 38 minutes, and mentions Langley’s death before their success. It also references divorce cases, Greece’s budget measures, Ford suit, Canadian Indians in Europe, and ships taken into harbor.

Wright Brothers Langley Glenn H. Curtis Lake Keuka Potomac Wright

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John Kiley Bor Housatonic Ave St. Cparies Recery Vincent's State St Rees T. J. Hebideau Very City Broad St A*p South Main St Richard Lombard Raliresa Ave Fairfield Howard L. As South Benson Road Railroad Ave Union Machinists I. A. of M State OF Connecticut Faul L. Miller Joseph Baltursevicz Orsala Summer Street Jessie M. Smith Jessie M John A. Smith Norman Street Wilbur F. Selleck Mr.eck Pound Ridge Edward E.ltis Edith N Edward Curtis Arvesta J Vin F. Hooker Henry HH Alvin F. Hooker St. Vincent's Hospital New Orleans Bluefield Nicaragua Central America Duggan Simon Duggan Jane Patrick’ J., McGivney St Charles’ Church John McGovern Charles Stéad David Bernard Brokey Paul Rouge Henry Kennnedy Holy Name Society McGivney St. Michael's Ceme- Lee Catherine Smith Dan Smith James Stapleton Wis John A., Dennis Harry A. Smith Ward Wetstine Mary Wetstine Worth Washington Avenue John C. Lynch Thomas Anderson Bobbie Fulton Richmond Gamble Edgar McLarney John Shannon Sidney Tomlin William M. Jones Dtos Amera Sandy Hook West Point Sandy Hook Proving Grounds Gerany Panama Canal Zone Italy Herr Krause Ridgeport Thira Howland Dry Goods Coo Smithsonian Institution Washington, Ex Greece Chamber of Deputies District of Columbia Supreme Court Henry Ford Navy League Walpole Canada Europe Gorredhjk Motterdam Philadelphia Baltimore Penhazen
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