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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1916

Page

19

Elopement Triggers Pair of Divorces in Superior Court

Howard S. Hoyt, once a local garage owner, eloped with the wife of his partner, prompting two divorces. Cepha Clewson Hoyt received a decree against Hoyt, while Edward Lampman was granted a divorce from Mrs Lampman with Hoyt named as co respondent. The court heard that Hoyt fled with Mrs Lampman after a dispute over her staying with Hoyt during his wife’s absence. A letter from Hoyt and testimony from the Lampman son supported the case.

Howard S. Hoyt Superior Court Curtis Cepha .Clewson Hoyt Wordin Avenue Howaeréa He Fannie “Lampman Dent Edward Lampman Mand Lampman Hoyt Lampman Mrl N.nelehbor Ford Auto Supply Co MD Avenue

Berlin regards U boat dispute fully adjusted

Berlin reports no response to the last American note on the submarine dispute. Washington says Berlin will scrupulously execute its new policy to avoid jeopardizing good relations with the United States. The American note notes that such policy should not hinge on other diplomatic negotiations.

Washington Germany United States Berlin

State's Attorney Addresses Doctors at Medical Society Banquet

The 124th annual Connecticut State Medical Society convention ended with a large banquet at The Stratfield ballroom. State's Attorney Homer B. Cummings urged closer cooperation between doctors and lawyers in joint cases, praising the event's record attendance and the local committee of Dr. Frank M. Tukey Dr. R. A. Lockhart and Dr. H. B. Lambert for their efforts.

Connecticut State Medical Society Stratfield Ball Room Homer 8. Cummings Frank M. Tukey R. A. Lockhart H. B. Lambert

Woman killed by train at Morse street crossing

New Haven May 19 Mrs Irene Richetelli a 75 year old widow was killed by a train as she attempted to cross Morse street crossing in Hamden on the way to church The flagman said he flashed a warning but she tried to cross as the train approached

New Haven Irene Richetelli Morse Street Hamden

Obituary notes relay several deaths in city local

An obituary column reports Anna T. Harvey Irving wife of George Ing dies at home on East Washington Avenue. Henry Sorrensen, a 45 year old steamer worker, dies of pneumonia at St Vincent's Hospital. Marion Hogan, 18 months, dies at 343 Benham Avenue. Ellen Burnes funeral held at Gannon parlors and St Patrick's Church. Harriet F West Scripture dies at 814 Beechwood Avenue. Mary Herbert funeral held from Sacred Heart Church with solemn requiem mass.

Anna T. Harvey Irving Na T. Harvey George Ing Washington Avenue Mrs. Irving New York City William, H Margaret L. Newby Harvey Henry Sorrensen Denmark Mary S. Lewis Lewis Oyster Co St. Vincent's Hospital Sorrensen Hawley & Wilmot Park Cemetery Marion Hogan Marion Frank Annie Baxter Hogan Benham Avenue Ellen Burnes Ellen Thomas Burnes Michael J. Gannon St. Patrick’s Church John C. Lynch Barnes Mountain Grove Cemetery Harriet F. Scripture Harriet F. West Dwight R. Scripture Beechwood Avenue Mrs. Scripture Hebron Conn Francis C Florinda A. West Mary Herbert John Donahue Myrtle Avenue Sacred Heart Church Thomas J. Mooney Henry G@llahan Michael Golob Ureh Wilik Chew Heaven Is

Thy Will Be Done Church Scene and Burial Train Scene

The church, Miss Theresa O Brien and Mr Chew gang Thy Will Be Done. The body was taken on the 10 11 train to Stamford for burial in Springdale cemetery there. The bearers were Henry, John and Herbert Donahue, William Hart, James Cosgrove and Vincent Ranham.

Theresa O’ Brien Chew Gang Stamford Springdale Henry John Herbert Donahue William Hart James Cosgrove Vincent Ranham

Fireman Suspended Over Drink Amid Hospital Visit

Bridgeport Chief Daniel Johnson suspended Thomas Quigley of No 2 engine pending trial on intoxication charges. Quigley was moved from the engine house after a reported apoplexy shock. a hospital visit changed the chief's assessment of the cause of his condition.

Bridgeport Hospital Daniel Johnson Bridgeport Fiire Department Thomas Quigley No.2 Quigley

Motorist Hits Pedestrian Then Flees

Michael J. Driscoll injured when a jitney struck him at Johnson street and left the scene. He suffered a fracture of the right wrist and was treated by Dr. D. M. Trecartin. Police seek operator of car No. 21 847 licensed in Connecticut to explain nonreporting. John Kiss holds the jitney licenses involved.

Michael J. Driscoll Lpark Avenue Jimmey Johnson Street Driscoll D. M. Trecartin Connecticut John Kiss

A Wholesome Summer Drink and Champ Clark Declines Chair

A healthful Horsford's Acid Phosphate tonic is praised as cooler and more refreshing than lemonade. Speaker Champ Clark, urged by many Democrats to be permanent chairman of the St. Louis convention, declined the honor.

Horsford Champ Clark St. Louis

Two Outlaws Executed for Border Raids

Brownsville Texas May 19 the first legal executions for killings of Americans in border raids by Mexican bandits last summer and fall occurred with the hanging of Melquaides Chapa and Jose E Buenrostro. They were found guilty of murder in the death of A L Austin and his son Charles after an attack in Cameron county on August 6 1915 by a band of 14 Mexicans.

Brownsville Tex Melquaides Chapa Jose E. Buenrostro A. L. Austin Charles Cameron County

Hutchinson Estate Will Probate in Middletown

The will of Mrs. Kate S. Hutchinson disposing of about $600 was admitted to probate today. Executor and chief beneficiary is her husband Timothy N. Hutchinson a Civil War veteran and longtime Singer Mfg. Co. employee. She died in the state hospital at Middletown. Survived by sister Mrs. Fanny Carleton Wilton N. H. and children Arthur and William Abbott with address unknown. Half sister Mrs. Harriett Cine and John H. Mackey. An aged Confederate veteran of Birmingham Ala. collapsed at the Confederate ball during the Birmingham reunion.

Kate S. Hutchinson Timothy N. Hutchinson Singer Mfg. Co Hutchinson State Hospital Middletown Fanny Carleton Wilton N. H Arthur William Abbott Harriett

Yale Tap Day sees Blodget and Olsen tapped for fraternities

Yale students gather for Tap Day as Donald Blodget receives Wolf’s Head membership while Albert Olsen is tapped for Skull and Bones and declines Scroll and Key. The ceremony features readings, performances, and large cast lists of entrants and participants.

Donald M. Blodget Henry Blodget Myrtle Avenue Wolf's Head Fraternity Yale Albert W. Olsen Glenbrook Skull and Bones

Irish Minstrels At A C H Score On First Night

Under the Ancient Order of Hibernians in this city a minstrel show opened for three nights at Eagles Hall drawing a large audience. John J. O Neill directed with D J O Connor as assistant and Harry J Maloney handling music. Attorney Daniel E Brennan starred as interlocutor with a program featuring Miss Lidia Walsh Miss Julia Sullivan George Rajette John Martin Miss Mary V McNamara David Sullivan Bagpiper Master Robert Stafford and Kathryn Lombard among others.

Order of Hibernians Agles’ Hall John J. O'Neill Enterprise D. J. O'Connor Harry J. Maloney James E. Hayes Daniel E. Brennan Bracken Lidia Walsh George Rajette Julia Sullivan Ireland John Martin Bill Toomey Mary

WANTS CHAPTER OF GREEK FEDERATION TO BE RE-iNSTATED

Attorney Joseph Misvegs of Homestead Pennsylvania argued for re instatement of St Nicholas chapter Auburn New York before the 14th biennial convention of the Greek Catholic Union of America. The Auburn chapter suspended last year along with other members who affiliated with non Greek Catholic churches.

Greek Catholic Union of America Joseph Misvegs Homestead St Nicholas Auburn N. Y United States Meyers Orthodor Church

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