Mrs Thompson Dies at 77 After Fall in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport community mourns Caroline Thompson wife of David W. Thompson and daughter of P T Barnum born May 27 1833 who died after a brain concussion from a fall at her Waldermere Avenue home. Funeral Tuesday at 3 pm at 446 Waldemere Ave with ministers from Heavenly Rest St Johns and others. Her estate valued at 4 5 million included a Jenny Lind set and family portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline €. Thompson
David W. Thompson
P. T. Barnum
Waldemere Avenue
Seaside Park
The
Sound
Thompson
Bethel
Iranistan
William B. Leigh
Church of the Heavenly Rest
Newak City
D. Parker Morgan
Herbert Shipman
William H. Lewis
St. John’s Church
Jenny
Jenny Lind
Jenny Lindey
Bellett
London
Frederick A. Cook
Jackson Doubts Pole Scarcity and Telegraphic Push
Alderman Horace H. Jackson pressed eleven or more manufacturers of iron trolley poles for immediate shipments to the city. By Monday night he plans to prove to the council that iron poles can be supplied on short notice, countering previous six week delays cited by the Connecticut Co. for Barnum avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace H. Jackson
Connecticut Co
Barnum Avenue
Jackson
Congress Street
President Taft Reelected Says Brother Charlie
Charles H. Taft, brother of President Taft, aboard the Lapland en route to Europe, predicts Taft will be renomination and re-elected by Republicans in 1912. He cites business support and the Standard Oil case resolution as strong campaign assets and notes Mrs Taft and their daughter are traveling with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
William Howard Taft
Taft
Lapland
Europe
England
Charles H. Taft
Standard Oil
Obituary notices for Haskins Hughes Banks and others
The funeral of Grove Y. Haskins was held this morning from 485 Howard avenue and St. Peter's church with services by Rev. Father Kelly attended by relatives and lodge delegations. Burial was at St. Michael's cemetery. The remains of Joseph H. Hughes were buried after high mass at St. Augustine's Church. Interment followed at Jim St. Michael's cemetery. Arthur W. Banks died at his son’s home in Minneapolis and was returned for service at People's Presbyterian church before interment at Union cemetery Easton with Rose ritual. Florence Eloise Chaffee’s funeral was in Stratford with burial at Lakeview cemetery. Jane M. White’s remains were sent to Southbury Conn for interment after services in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S T. Michael's Cemetery
Coyne
Peter Coyne
Shelton Street
St. Charles’ Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Royston
George H. Houston
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Grove Y. Haskins
Howard Avenue
St. Peter's Church
Father Kelly
I. A. of M. No
Court Seaside
F. of A
John Kennelly
J. C. Kramer
Joseph Stevenson
W. B. Topping
Joseph T. Gaines
Alexander Imlah
Joseph H. Hughes
Linen Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
James A. O'Meara
John Weldon
Joseph Spegler
Edward Corrigan
John Hogan
William Flynn
Thomas Howard
Jim St. Michael's Cemetery
Arthur W. Banks
Lester T. Banks
Minneapolis
Minn
People’s Presbyterian Church
H. A. Davenport
Union Cemetery
Easton
Mithra Lodge
Florence Eloise
John M
Mary B. Chaffee
Stratford
John J. Snavely
Grace M. E. Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Jane M. White
Amos T. White
Southbury
Conn
Monroe
Knickerbocker Savings Bank Closed by State Official
New York May 20 The state banking department took possession of the Knickerbocker Savings Bank and Loan Company headquartered at 33 Park Row and closed its doors. No statement on liabilities is available yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
The
State Banking Department
Knickerbocker Savings Bank and Loan Company
Park Row
Priest's sudden death told by alarm clock
In St Louis on May 20 an intermittent alarm clock in the parochial residence of St Liberal Catholic Church warned of the death of Rev Father George A Reis from heat. Father William Kemp, the assistant avator, entered the pastor's room and found him dead in bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
St. Louis
George A. Rels
St. Liberal Catholic Church
Father Reis
William Kemp
Avator
Closing Dates Announced For Local Schools
Announcements of closing dates for principal educational institutions note the last public session on Wednesday June 28 and the high school graduation on the preceding Monday June 25. Courtland School holds commencement June 13 at Hotel Stratfield. University School holds an informal closing June 9. The Park Avenue Institute plans Friday rhetorical events on June 9, while the Radiator student paper funds athletic activities through ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland School
Stratfield
University School
Peck
Park Avenue Institute
Baltimore Medical School
Baltimore Dental College
The
Athletic Association
Uniteds
Garbage Plant Runs Smoothly in Asylum Street
The Asylum Street garbage plant operated without delay today after clearing away surplus during the recent tie up. Pending no further mishaps, burial of excess waste will not resume. The plant is fully active and contractor Fischer’s planned changes should proceed without disrupting operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asylum Street
Fischer
Edwin C Smith Suffers a Shock in Dorchester
Edward C Smith long time lessee of the principal theatre in the city and owner of a residence on Fairfield Avenue Dorchester Mass has suffered a shock at his home. His right side is affected but he is slowly recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Smith
Fairfield Avenue
Dorchester
Mass
Hartford May 20 Calm Before Coming Storm In Legislature
Legislative leaders expect daily reports on public utilities and labor issues including employers' liability, workmen's compensation, income tax, and popular election of U S senators. Sunday selling bill in hotels sparks vigorous debate with Tuesday's session anticipated to be decisive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hartford
United States
Death by Self Inflicted Gas Poisoning by Officer
Washington May 20 Lieutenant Dress United States Marine Corps committed death by own action at his home. A gas tube from an open jet was in his mouth when his room was entered after others detected the odor. Dress led in examinations for a higher rank and hailed from Carroll Iowa. His mother was visiting his son-in-law at the Boston Navy Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Lieutenant Dress
United States Marine Corps
Dreis
Carroll, Ia
Marine Corps
Boston Navy Yard
Smithsonian Expedition Sails to Allucian Islands
Tacoma May 20 A Smithsonian Institution expedition under A. Bent of Taunton Mass sailed today aboard the revenue cutter Tacoma for Attu the westernmost Allucian Island. The party will collect birds flowers and rocks with F B McKenzie of Boston accompanying Bent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Tacoma
Wash
A. ©. Bent
Taunton
Mass
Smithsonian Institution
Attu
Allucian Islands
F. B. McKenzie
Boston
Bent
Wall Street Today Opening Action and Closing Gains
New York markets opened with steadying tone after a prior session. Industrials and railroads advanced moderate gains in early trading, copper shares led activity, Amalgamated and American Locomotive drew attention with notable advances, and government bonds held firm at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Amalgamated
Father Duggan To Leave Torrington After 31 Years
Torrington May 20 Rev Father Patrick Duggan pastor of St Francis church for over 31 years and one of the oldest priests in the diocese of Hartford today would neither affirm nor deny the story that he is to leave this city soon His attitude practically confirmed the rumors It is expected he will give up his duties here for a smaller parish probably Westport about August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Torrington
Father Patrick Duggan
St. Francis’ Church
Hartford
Westport
Cut in wool duties approved by House Ways and Means
Washington May 20 The Ways and Means Committee voted to cut raw wool duties from 11 cents to 5 cents per pound and apply a 50 percent reduction on the manufactured product. Champ Clark and Representative Underwood led weeks of work to overcome free wool opponents. Democratic leaders aim to force Senate on record before fall campaign. Senator Burton warned of no recess if House majority refusals persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Champ Clark
Representative Underwood
Ways and Means
Senate
Burton
Waterbury Banker Dies in New York
Waterbury May 20 Berton G Bryan 64 year old banker died in New York after undergoing an operation for internal troubles He was president of the Fourth National bank of Waterbury at its consolidation with the Colonial Trust company and was a leading local industry figure and a high degree Mason
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Waterbury
New York
Berton G. Bryan
Bryan
Fourth National Bank
Colonial Trust Company
Kenosha venues seek liquor licenses after denial
James E. Gallagher of Danbury appealed county commissioners decision denying liquor licenses for the Hotel Lake View and Hotel Strand at Lake Kenosha. State police found busy bars at both properties during a Sunday visit with about 62 patrons at Lakeview and a larger display on the Strand lawn. Reverend Walter J. Shanley was among local demonstrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Gallagher
Danbury
Lake View
Strand
Lake Kenosha
Walter Stapleton
Gallagher
Lakeview
Walter J. Shanley
Probable cause found in Branford dynamiting case
Branford May 20 Probable cause on charges of dynamiting was found in town court today against James White of Branford and Edward Sullivan and Edward Kelly of Hartford in connection with the blowing up of a safe last Thursday. The men were bound over to the next term of superior court under bonds of 500 each which they could not furnish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Branford
James White
Edward Sullivan
Edward Kelly
Hartford
Superior Court
Injuries Likely To Prove Fatal In Connecticut Street Accident
New Haven May 20 George Lane 30 an employee of the Connecticut Company fell to the street when an iron trolley pole broke at the bottom from rot. He sustained injuries likely to prove fatal with little hope at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Haven
George Lane
Connecticut Company
Protest Against Brigham Young Portrait on Utah Warship
Washington on May 20 reports a bitter protest before the House Naval Affairs Committee against placing Brigham Young on the silver service for the battleship Utah. Daughters of the American Revolution member Miss Jamet R. Richards calls Young the most undesirable American citizen. Westminster College president Rev. Robert M. Stephenson warns of Mormon political power as Arizona and New Mexico join. The committee weighs its jurisdiction to refuse the service financed by subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Brigham Young
Utah
Jamet R. Richards
America
Vatican
Robert M. Stephenson
Westminster College
Salt Lake City
Arizona
New Mexico
United States
Presbyterians for Puritanical Sabbath Report
Atlantic City May 20 district report of the Presbyterian General Assembly condemns baseball games sports automobiling theatricals and aviation on the Sabbath. It urges college professors and faculty to omit Monday morning recitations to relieve Sunday study for students. The assembly also criticizes the Atlantic City Open Sunday and vows to enforce Sabbath observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Atlantic City
Presbyterian General Assembly
Indictment Against Boss Cox Quashed in Cleveland
In Cleveland on May 20 Judge Dickson quashed the perjury indictment against George B. Cox a Republican political boss and banker tied to county treasury graft. The dismissal avoids trial details of alleged graft linked to former treasurers Gibson and French and Cox’s alleged receipt of 66500 in graft funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cleveland
George B. Cox
Dickson
Cox
County Treasury
Eevee Hunt
Gibson
French
Sacrament Teachings For Children By Bishop Nilan
A bishop lectures children about the Holy Eucharist penance and confirmation while warning against sin including drunkenness. He explains the Holy Spirit’s role in guiding believers, the need for active faith through deeds, and a pledge not to drink intoxicating liquor until age 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savious
Jesus Christ
Holy Ghost
Kingdom of God
Heaven
Hell
Nilan
Money-savers for housewives feature in Howland store sale
A limited lot of textiles for housekeepers goes into the money saver class Monday morning at the Howland store. Items are of usual quality and price, but now offered at a good discount. Includes Mercerised damask and damask table sets with heavy discounts on each item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland
Late arrivals introduce new items on the page
A list of forthcoming works appears with titles such as Kingdom of Slender Swords and The Story of My Life by Helen Keller, plus other bylines including Rives, Paine, Johnston, Ford, Banner, Dickson, Clark, Lynde, Mathews, and Dey near Fairfield Avenue door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of Slender Swords
Rives
Martin Coe—Paine
Lewis Rand
Mary Johnston
Fortune
Vance
Cupid
Paul Ford
The
Pioneer—Banner
Black Wolf's Breed
Dickson
Clark
Grafters
Lynde
Peggy
Mathews
Dey
Helen Keller
Fairfield Avenue
Whitney Sued by Greenwich Producer Over Damages
Frederick C. Whitney, noted for The Chocolate Soldier, faces a $35,000 lawsuit by Joe Wishart of Greenwich. The case centers on a disputed real estate deal and alleged financial losses including improvements, property value, and expected profits. Whitney is in London. Mrs. Josephine Galuzzo nearing hospital discharge with her son after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Stamford
Frederick C. Whitney
Joe Wishart
Greenwich
Wishart
Whitney
Lonon
Josephine Galuzzo
Howe Street
New Trolley Wheel Invented by Connecticut Conductor
Southington May 20 John Deady a Connecticut Co conductor and old railroader has patented a new trolley wheel that passed a successful trial with the trolley monopoly. The wheel ran about nine hundred miles with one oiling and was gentle on wires. The company stands to save thousands yearly and Deady eyes large profits from the invention. An inventory in Probate court lists Peter A Kuntz estate personal property at 718.09 Kara Betancourt named administrator of Mary Betancourt Arthur Skidmore and Albert Skidmore named appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southington
John Deady
Connecticut Co
Deady
Peter A. Kuntz
Kara Betancourt
Mary Betancourt
Arthur Skidmore
Albert Skidmore
Man with spotted fever taken to Bridgeport Hospital
Jay Budd a 22 year old resident of 215 Mountain Grove Street was removed from his home late last night with spotted fever and is in serious condition today at Bridgeport Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Budd
Mountain Grove Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Vacuum Bottles Cheap for Quick Sale
Thirteen vacuum bottles eight quarts and five pints are offered at two dollars each. Quart bottles feature two nickel finish three Japan and three leatherette options. Pints sell for two dollars. Limited stock includes two aluminum and one nickel finish at one dollar each and two leatherette at one dollar fifty. Jennie Hamilton's 832 Pharmacy. Phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Smilax
John Beck & Son
Main ST
JAS
Horan & Son Florists
Hawkins Florist Stratfield
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Phope
Barnum Ave
Brother Charlie
Lilly
Gentle Gladis
Winny
Lady Betty
Dolly Delight
Jackson's Book Shop
Main Street
O. K
Edwin
Smith
Smithsonian
Wall Street Today
Father Duggan
Kenosha
Bridgeport
Howland Dry Goods CO
Conductor OF
Jennie
Hamilton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!