Obituary notices and funeral details from Danbury area dates May 1911
A compilation of death notices and funeral arrangements from Danbury and surrounding towns. Entries include Sherwood Patterson and Edith Patterson in Danbury, John Grandfield funeral in Danbury, Ellen OConnor, Annie Leahan, Charles Fagan, and others with residences in Bethel Norwalk Stamford Darien Noroton Winsted and surrounding communities. Dates span May 10 to May 18 1911 with church services at St Charles Saint Augustine and St Michael's and interments at local cemeteries.
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Bagan
Charles J. Fagan
Ogden Stree
St. Mary's
Michael's Cemetery
Bethel
Charles Freudenthal
Langdon
Darfen
Appannton
Lae
Ae Arnete
Stamford
Sap
Frank M. Lockwood
Wainlan
Mary
Patrick Quin Greek
Danbury
Anne Zm
James W. G
Charles B. Keeler
New Canaan
Darien
Annie
Williams
Lawless
East Norwalk
Martha A
Richard T. Lawless
Waterbury
P. Barstow
Thomaston
Woodruff
Litchfield
Elizabeth Parsons
Physician and Widower Held for Woman's Death
In New Haven county coroner's inquest findings, Dr F B Downs and Clayton L Wrisley are jailed on manslaughter warrants over Mrs. Alice M Wrisley's Derby death on November 6. Wrisley unable to post bail, Downs released on bail. operation alleged as criminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli L. Mix
New Haven
Alice M. Wrisley
Derby
F. B. Downs
Clayton L. Wrisley
Peter Hall
Wrisley
Whitlock Press Co
Downs
Dr Downs
Alice M. French
Milford
Mix
A. L. Delaney
Royal W. Pinney
Frank N. Loomis
Cier, Mix
The
Connecticut Co
Mis kif resigns pledge after revelry in Jennings
Jennings mayor H K Miskif pledges to resign if he drank during term but celebrated with friends. He now faces being held to his pledge as details of the visit surface in telegram style local note.
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Jennings
H. K. Miskif
Obituaries From Darien Ridgefield Norwalk May Notices
In Darien on May 12 Ade line M widow of Herman Selleck aged 72. In Ridgefield on May 9 Cyrus A Cornin. In Norwalk on May 11 Hezekiah M Fillow aged 47.
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Selleck
Darien
Adeline M
Herman Selleck
Cornitn
Ridgefield
Cyrus A. Cornin
Fillow
Norwalk
Hezekiah M. Fillow
Mayor and Auditor Back Modern City Accounting Plan
Mayor Buckingham supported a council resolution to form a five member committee including the Mayor, City Auditor, and three Aldermen to study and revamp Bridgeport’s financial system. He has long planned to propose expert accounting reforms, arguing it would improve efficiency, economy, and accuracy in city finances. The auditor favors the move, aligning with his upcoming annual message.
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Buckingham
Common Council
Jackson
Bridgeport
Vollmer’s Deputies Questioned Over Early Commissions
Commissions for three deputies of Sheriff-Elect William Vollmer of South Norwalk were filed with Judge Haviland before the outgoing sheriff’s term. Edward Ginty of Danbury Hezekiah Elwood of Fairfield and Antonio Abriola of Norwalk were sworn in on May 10 13 and by different officials. Officials say the commissions may be invalid since Hawley’s term ends June 1 and Vollmer had no authority to sign before then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Vollmer
South Norwalk
Cuierk William T. Haviland
Superior Court
Edward c. Ginty
Danbury
Hezekiah Elwood
Fairfield
Antonio Abriola
Ginty
John R. Booth
Flotary
Elwood
Almore S. Banks
Norwalk
Zeppelin Airship Deutschland II Destroyed in Dusseldorf
Special from United Press reports the Zeppelins passenger airship Deutsch land II was destroyed at Dusseldorf on May 16 with lives lost. The disaster ends an air travel era for the German airship program and authorities report casualties among passengers and crew.
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United Press
Dusseldorf
Sweeping Probe of Steel Trust Ordered by House
Washington May 16 A sweeping investigation of the Steel Trust was ordered when the Stanley Resolution of the House unanimously passed today. The action signals a broad inquiry into the industry's practices and influence.
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United Press
Washington
Steel Trust
Stanley
House
Filibuster Dialogue on Governor Baldwin Appointments
Remarks during a Senate filibuster cite opposition to Governor Baldwin's nominees including John Saxe for factory inspector and criticism of Highway Commissioner Macdonald. McNeil defends confirmations citing letters of support and prior GOP appointments, while Greenwich’s board of trade criticized Macdonald for road work.
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McNeil
Senate
Baldwin
John &. Saxe
Saxe
Senator McNeil
Macdonald
Governor Baldwin
Board of Trade of
City of
Greenwich
Mcdonald
Alleged Express Thieves to Face Trial in Norwalk
A trio including Everett Byington and William Averson, both South Norwalk Express Co. employees, and fur dealer Peter Fox, are expected to be arraigned in the criminal superior court under Judge Curtis tomorrow. They allegedly stole a large bundle of silks and furs by diverting packages from the Adams Express Co. office after detection and long company pursuit costing over $1,000 in lower court prosecutions.
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Adams Express Co
South Norwalk
Curtis
Criminal Superior Court
Everett Byington
William Averson
Peter Fox
Averson
Byington
Fox
Grand Jury Hears Two Murder Cases in County Court
A Norwalk grand jury, after gathering at the county courthouse, began considering murder case indictments. The panel includes Joseph Szalin, Joseph Balog, Gabor Czabo, Peter Urban, John Lorencz, plus Antonio Collette in a separate North Washington avenue killing. Proceedings may extend into the afternoon as counsel for several defendants are named.
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Stephen Gomczczak
South Norwalk
County Court House
Gomczczak
Joseph Szalin
Joseph Balog
Gabor Czabo
Peter Urban
John Lorencz
William P. Wordin
Danbury
Patrick McCarthy
Ridgefield
Clayton K. Blakeslee
Stratford
Louis K. Rumsey
Redding
Edward B. Morehouse
Fairfield
Orville B. Burton
Trum
J A Grandfield Succumbs Today
John A Grandfield dies at his Palisade Avenue home after a brief illness from edema and nephritis. Former insurance agent and auditor for Bridgeport Steamboat Co. and Adams Express Co. He leaves a widow several children his mother Mrs Anthony McCarthy East Main Street and brother Robert W Grandfield. He belonged to Court Seaside Foresters of America J C Tuthill camp WW and Sterling worth citizen.
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John A. Grandfield
Palisade Avenue
Ees
Bridgeport Steamboat Co
Adams Express Co
Anthony McCarthy
East Main Street
Robert W. Grandfield
Court Seaside
Foresters of America
J. C. Tuthill Camp
Hearing on Initiative and Referendum Postponed by Filibuster
Hartford May 16 The hearing on the McNeil bills for the initiative and referendum before the Judiciary committee was postponed due to an unexpected Senate session. Bridgeport residents attended hoping to witness the proceedings.
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Hartford
McNeil
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Dodging Malaria Mosquitoes and Old Remedies
A brief, antiquated notice promotes malaria prevention and a Peruvian bark remedy. It mentions mosquitoes in Bridgeport marshes and describes a pill or germ injection method as the proper time to act. A medicinal wine claims to kill the germ, stimulate appetite, fix digestion, and prevent biliousness.
May Sale Muslin Underwear Promotion Opens
A May sale promotes muslin underwear with a promise of new records in business and customer satisfaction. The collection features delicate laces, embroideries, fine cambric and nainsook, with varied sizes and styles for young, small, and extra large wearers. Ready Wednesday morning. personal visits urged.
Cambric Drawers with Varied Ruffles and Embroidery
An ad lists cambric drawers in multiple styles and prices. At 19c a good quality Cambric with ruffle and hemstitched hem. At 25c soft-finish Cambric in two styles with lawn ruffle and hem tucks or lawn ruffle with embroidery edge. At 35c Cambric with ruffles or lace edging. At 45c fine Cambric with embroidered or Muslim flounce trim and lace inserting.
Princess slips priced by fabric and trim varieties
Listing of princess slips in nainsook and lawn at 1.00 with lace yokes and flounces, 1.35 with linen edging and lace trimming, 1.75 with lawn or cambric, Wallace ribbon yokes and deep lace-trimmed ruffles. descriptions emphasize embroidered trims and decorative edgings.
Night Gowns in Muslin and Nainsook Styles
Night gowns offered in good muslin with slip over square or round necks and V or high necks. Trimmed with lace and embroidery. Soft cambric gowns with lace edges. Fine nainsook gowns in empire and slip over styles with rich trimming. Ribbon accents and torchen lace featured on handsome designs. New style kimono gowns in nainsook with lace trimming.
Special Plus Sizes Women’s Underwear Collection
Extra size garments offered with roomy cuts and refined trims. Muslin gowns priced 69c to 1.25 with embroidery, ribbon, and lace details. Drawers in cambric begin 45c with embroidery or hemstitched ruffles. Long petticoats range 1.35 to 1.75 featuring flounces, tucks, and embroidery.
Slip-over gowns and petticoats for girls and women
For girls and small women the catalog lists slip over gowns of muslin with lace yokes and ribbon trimming at $1.35. Fine soft nainsook gowns in empire style with Madeira embroidery yokes and linen torchen lace edging. Skirts at 89c to $1.35 in cambric with embroidery, under-ruffle, and cluster tuck trimming. Petticoats $1.75 in cambric with deep flounce and muslin ruffle.
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Wales
Wallace
Mislin
Petticoats on Sale in Various Cambric Styles
Soft finish cambric petticoats offered in long and short lengths with lace, embroidery, and edging. Includes models with tucked flounces, ribbon beading at the top, and under-ruffle muslin details. Prices noted around 89 cents and higher for premium styles.
Corset Covers in French Style Embroidery Trim
Diverse corset covers described in cambric and nainsook, trimmed with embroidery and lace. Features include tight-fitting French styles, edging with ribbon, eyelet patterns, and yoke details. Many items noted with trim and finish quality, aimed at refined wear.
Nainsook combinations with lace and ribbon trims
Combinations offered in cover with skirt or drawers, trimmed with lace and ribbon beading. Nainsook sets feature yoke effects with linen torchen lace, Cluny patterns, all over embroidery, and medallion yokes finished with lace and ribbon. Prices start at $1.35.
Howland Dry Goods Telegraphist Given Chance to Redeem
Walter Anderson a telegraph operator of 366 Jane Street was arrested as a burglar suspect and released on probation officer supervision on the prosecutor’s recommendation. The canceled performance due to a licensing dispute between the motion picture operator and the State police left supporters disappointed and out tickets. An injunction suit by Theodore I Ferris targets Highway Commissioner Macdonald Stamford selectmen and contractor Winfield Merritt over work on a state road north of the city filed May 16.
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Walter Anderson
Jane Street
Redden
Stamford
Theodore I. Ferris
Macdonald
Winfield Merritt
No Motion Picture Show At French Church Sunday
Rev Father Belanger pastor of the French Catholic church announced today that those who purchased tickets for the motion picture performance at the church Sunday evening must seek refunds and will be notified of a new arrangement.
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Father Belanger
Daly Seeks Compulsory Treatment for Wife
John J. Daly of 586 Hollister Avenue applied today for commitment of his wife for treatment of a disordered mental condition. Daly said she attempted to end her life by gas exposure this morning and vanished while he called for an ambulance. she was later found in the neighborhood. He asserts strict supervision is necessary given prior similar attempts.
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John J. Daly
Hollister Avenue
Senate Would Amend Sherman Anti Trust Law
Washington May 16 An informal conference of Senate Progressives decided to urge an amendment to the Sherman Anti-Trust Law reading No combination in restraint of trade shall be regarded as reasonable within the terms of this act.
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Washington
Senate
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