Obituary and Classified Notices From Stratford Area May 1916
Obituary notices invite attendances at funerals for Margaret M McGrath and others with details of cemetery services at Michael’s and Union Cemetery Stratford. Classified ads list multiple two family and family houses for sale around Norman, Staples, Watson, Carleton, Colorado, Grove, Poplar, Linwood and Sixth Streets. Card of Thanks from Tate family and others extend gratitude to friends and organizations for support after bereavement.
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Carleton ‘Ave
Colorado Ave
Grove St
Poplar St
Nobie Ave
Liam St. Watson
Fairfield Ave
Wom Sale
Lin* A Ave
Con Ave
Sixth St
Wood Ave
Heloin Camp
America
Local residents noted in Bridgeport visits and repairs
Doris Mins of Bridgeport visited her parents Mr and Mrs D W Mins for several days. Emily Seeley reports house and building painting. Harmony meeting planned at the hall. Robert Bevans, longtime employee of B Hawley Co, has resigned. John Poland of Bridgeport stayed at his home locally with his parents. Mrs Laura Benedict returned home after a visit. Weare Obernezmak of Anso visited sister Miss Mery Beardsley in Sere Was a Sunday guest. Dr Charles Penny of Bridgeport stayed with brother Henry Penny. Alfred Edwards ongoing repairs at Purdy place. Miss Grace Sterling visited a friend Mrs Merwin on Sunday. Jesse Luckner and son returned from Bridgeport. Mrs Frederick Hawley visiting son in Rge then returned home. Ell of Troy, N Y, was a guest of his mother Mrs G C. Mr and Mrs George Clingair dined with Mr and Mrs Eugene Peck in New Town.
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Ansohome
Mies Mery
Beardsley
Sere
Edwards
Charlies Penny
Bridgeport
Henry Penny
Alfred Edwards
Grace Sterling
Merwin Johnioe
Jesse Luckner
Hom
Irs
Frederick Hawley
Ell
Troy
N. Y
George Clingair
Eugene Peck
Newtown
Family Ties Mark Wedding at 165 Catherine Street
William Morris weighed eight pounds at birth and was delivered at the home of the Port Collector and Mrs. E. Morris, 165 Catherine Street, yesterday. The mother, Lulu Casey of Brooklyn, and the infant are both doing well.
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Wiliam
Morris
Weiching
Sel
Pounds
Port
E. Morris
Catherine Street
Lulu Casey
Brooklyn
Kula Estate Probate Appoints Widow as Administrator
Josephine Kula was named administratrix of John Kula’s estate in probate court today. Heirs include Josephine Mason Suggests Tene, Mary, John Jinna, William, Edward, Charles, and Ilan Kula, all residing at 1981 Adams Street. Property value listed at 32,200 with Joseph Michael and Alder man pages Steigler named as appraisers. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Grace Platt follows. she will wed Fred H. Somers. Also listed: for sale a business wagon with horse and harness. several residences on Park Ave North Ave Laurel Ave and 83 Fairfield Ave offered for sale.
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Josephine Kula
John Kula
Josephine Mason
Tene
Mary
John J
Nna
William
Edward
Charles
Ilan Kula
Adams Street
Joseph Michael
Alderman Pages Steigler
Grace Platt
Charity Guards Club
C. H. Richards
Goddard Avenue
Miss Platt
Fred. H. Somers
Ex-Soldier Who Shot His Uncle Proud Of Crime
The article details Angelo Rizzo admitting he shot his uncle three times as the uncle chased him, after quarrels over employment. Rizzo walked to the police station, said the incident followed a walk around the block, and was later charged with murder with $5,000 bond. The death note changed the charge as prosecutors pursued a murder count.
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Sterling Street
Rizzo
Angelo Rizzo
Bridgeport
KHL
Young Rizzo
Syracuse
Italy
America
Ciimini Tmerege
Palermo
Agnelo
Angelo
Khaki Uniform Inspires Anzini Boy to Seek Forest Life
Frank Anzini, 13, son of Salvatore Anzini, disappeared after telling a friend he would build a hut and sleep in the woods. His father had bought military clothing a week earlier. A search was begun as neighbors noted the khaki outfit and youth organizations promoting rugged conduct.
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Frank Anzini
Salvatore Anzini
Madison
Queens Avenues
Sain
Verdun Front Germans Repulsed After Hill 304 Bombardment
French official report says German assault on Verdun Hill 304 failed completely this morning. French counter-attacks east of the Meuse recaptured some positions the enemy had taken.
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Paris
Verdun
O'Cloeck
War Office
Meuse
No Strike Likely at the Batchler Co
Workers and owners move toward agreements as strikes ease across factories. United Dress Co. faces a likely deal with its employees, signaling a broader trend in labor talks and harmony on continued production.
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Batcheler CO
United Dress Co
Union Cigarmakers To Meet Tomorrow Night To Better Conditions
Union cigarmakers in the city plan a meeting tomorrow night at 119 Wall Street to discuss campaigns for local industry, promote Bridgeport-made products, and use window displays as a method. Ira Ornburn, organizer of the Cigarmakers International union, said the effort aims to strengthen the local group to a level comparable with New Haven.
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Wall Street
Ira Ornburn
Cigarmakers’ International Union
New Haven
Obituary notices mark deaths across the city streets
Catherine Jennie M Sullivan age eight died at her mother's home on Myrtle Avenue after a short illness. Daniel F Shaw age 42 died at his Water View Avenue home, born in Oriskani and employed by Unison Metallic Cartridge Co. Frederick Brittin a silver salesman of Ellsworth Street died in New York, survived by widow and three daughters. Adeline G Lane French wife of Albert L French died at Long Hill home, burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Margaret Dorney McGrath died at Howard Avenue home after brief heart illness, survived by husband, children, sisters, and brothers. Johanna Kiley funeral at 21 Housatonic Avenue and St Patrick’s Church with a full requiem mass and choir, burial at St Michael’s Cemetery. The obituary column lists mourners and clergy details in a formal late 19th or early 20th century register tone.
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Catherine Jennie. M. Sullivan
Catherine Jennie M
Jennie
John Sullivan
Myrtle Avenue
Saor Heart School
Hue Teue
Daniel F. Shaw
Waterview Avenue
Mr. Shaw
Oriskani
Unison Metallic Cartridge’ Co
Royal Arcanum
Frederick Brittin
Ellsworth Street
Black Rock
New York
Adeline G. Lane French
Adeline G. Lane
Albert L. French
Long Hill
French
Brooklyn
N. Y
Allan A
Catherine HE
Reed Lane
Sen
Greenwood Cemetery
Margaret Dorney M’grath
Margaret Dorney
Trick McGrath
Howard Avenue
Mrs. McGrath
Ireland
St. Peter's Curch
Park City Lodge
N. ©. C. P. She Is Survived By Her Husband, Three Daughters, Ellen M., Anna, S
Mary M
John P. McGrath
DD. Fosarty
M. Darcy
T. Moran
This City
M. Fitsgerald
Patrick Dorney
Jacksonville
John and
James
Johanna Kiley
Housatonic Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
John C. Lynch
John J. Kane
Henry Callahan
Schmidt
Molly Daly Ogren
Norma Weber
Joseph Weber
Joseph Wieler
S. K. G. Weber
Miss Weber
God
Frank
William Stapleton
Timothy Burns
Thomas, Devitt
John Dwyer
Thomas Morrissey
Father Lynch
St. Michael's Cemetery
Prisoner Who Escaped Receives No Further Penalty
Michael Luby, the prisoner who recently escaped from the county jail, was fortunate enough this morning to have his case nailed and he will have to serve only his unexpired sentence at the jail.
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Michael Luby
Magurno Brothers Bankrupt Reported At 376 Lexington Ave
Bankruptcy schedules filed today list Carlo and Charles Magurno as the bankrupts. They operated a grocery at 376 Lexington Avenue. The assets show $500 in stock with liabilities of $457.65. No personal possessions were reported.
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J. W. Banks
Magurno
Advance Guard of Democrats in New Haven
Delegates to the Democratic state convention in New Haven gathered at Music Hall awaiting the start. State Chairman David Betzgerald and National Committeeman Homer Cummings were in close touch with the national administration as the credentials contest loomed. Tonight Cummings will deliver the keynote addressing McLean’s remarks on national politics. District caucuses will follow adjournment.
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New Haven
Music Hall
David Betzgerald
South
Washington
Homer 8. Cummings
State Central Committee
P. B. O’sullivan
Fitzgerald
Cummings
McLean
French Defense at Verdun Emphasizes Machine Gun Usage
Paris reports show Verdun defense intensifying with French front line trenches guarded by machine guns and two automatic rifles per weapon. A 48 hour German bombardment is described as extremely severe, while French dugouts shelter defenders and thinning German ranks as attacks unfold. Artillery preparations hint at fresh cross front attacks and possible redeployment of German forces from other sectors and the Russian front.
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Paris
Verdun
Gote
Western Front
Capacity audiences expected at Sylvia at the Park Theatre
Preparations for the pastoral operetta Sylvia at the Park theatre progress well under the Children of Mary of the Sacred Heart. Rehearsals extended to midnight, with weeks of training and chorus numbers anticipated to be popular. Ticket sales rise as capacity crowds are expected for both matinee and evening shows.
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Sylvia
Park Theatre
Children of Mary of the Sacred Heart
Pacish
Weather forecast for New Haven May 9 and region
Forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions tonight and Wednesday across Connecticut with moderate west winds. An Ontario disturbance moved past the St Lawrence Valley bringing showers to the lake region and eastern New England, followed by high pressure bringing cool pleasant weather inland. A Pacific coast disturbance moved inland over Montana. Dudley Field Malone and EB Harris held talks with President Wilson. United States Steamship Co chartered the Binghamton for one year at 15000 dollars monthly and the Baltimore barge for 1000 dollars monthly for one year.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Ontario
St. Lawrence Valley
Lake Region
New England
Montana
Dudley Field Malone
Port of
New York
EB. B. Harris
Albany
Democratic State Committee
Wilson
Underwear features at Howland's Second Floor sale
Special corset-covers in sizes 45 to 53 with reinforced seams and fitted backs. Drawers, petticoats, envelope chemise, and nightgowns in sizes 18 to 21. Garments praised for lace trim, durable fabric, and adjustable waists, with prices from 59 cents to $2.00. Second floor location.
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Fies
Oon Haan
Ata Omar Te
Citea
Little girls coats on sale from a top maker
A brief fashion note offers samples from a renowned children's apparel maker. Coats for girls aged 1 to 6 are described as finely made and varied, with serges, poplins, worsted checks, high waist and belted styles, plus silk lining options. Some corduroys come unlined and washable, priced around five dollars.
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Mohican Company
Meadowbrook
Cherry Grove
Mohican
Maine
Bot
Elgin ‘Creamery
Margaret M
Patrick McGrath
Bat
Michael
Senne M
Dapghay
Dawid
Alenaeraeas
Bell
G. Baker
Stratford
Union Cemetery
Smith
Danial
Ep Ronda
James Stapleton
Norman St
Staples St
Herkimer St. Watson
Atp
Point Union Mission
An Order of Foresters
Floren
Jepeon
Stepney
Mins
Doris Sharpe
D. W. Mins
Emily Seeley
William Morris
Kula
Park Ave
North Ave
Laurel Ave
Watson
Anzini
Union Cigarmakers
the Park Theatre
United States Steamship Co
Binghamton
Altimore
Howland
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Conn
Howland Dry Goods Coo
Oc.s
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