Funeral notices and death announcements in city paper
A garbled funeral column lists multiple obituaries and memorials with names such as James P. Kelly Mary A Bakchetti Johanna T Anderson Mary Ricker William McEvoy Ellen OConnor Spears and others. It notes funeral times at Holy Rosary Sacred Heart St Michael and St Charles churches, burials at Mountain Grove cemetery, and automobile processions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meievoy
William McEvoy
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
St. Charles’ Church
St. Michel's Cemetery
St. Patrick’s Church
Ellen O'Connor Spears
John Spears
Raincoat Clues Point to Girlfriend in Gozzi Murder
Police rethink earlier theory after examining the Chamberlain Woods scene where John Gozzi's body appeared. They believe a love affair motivated the killing, with clues centered on a blood soaked Goodyear raincoat and an unidentified girl. Gozzi, a Sicily native, vanished a week ago and was found dead after three to four days. He had substantial savings and worked at the Romington plant, with life insurance and deposits noted. Investigation focuses on who the girl is and the raincoat owner, plus possible vendetta links. The British mission led by Arthur J. Balfour plans to visit Chicago this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. O. Cronan
John Gozzi
Grand Street
Gozzi
James Dooley
James Bray
Chamberlain Woods
Chopsy Hill
Goodyear Rubber Co
Capt. Cronan
Sicily
Postal Bavings Bank
Stamford
Carrie Life Insurance
Romington
Garrick
Those Without Military Cards To Be Arrested
Governor Marcus H Holcomb urges full compliance with the Presidents proclamation for wartime registration. The message notes registration by mail and calls on sheriffs deputies police officers constables and Home Guard members to assist at the registration site and maintain order. Dated Hartford May 21 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Guard
Marcus H. Holcomb
Hartford
Death of James P. Kelly Aneuritis Claims New Lie n Clerk
The city mourns James P. Kelly born October 26 1883 New York City and now deceased after neuritis worsened to his heart following a two week illness. Kelly a former receiving clerk for Warner Bros Co and 1914 1915 General Assembly representative served as Men clerk briefly before illness. He was married to Maybelle Casey and survived by her. City officials planned a floral tribute and a funeral procession from 528 Atlantic Street to Sacred Heart Church with a high mass at St Michael's cemetery burial to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Kelly
Atlantic Street
Kelly
Mr. Kelly
New York City
New York
Bridgeport
Warner Bros’. Co
General Assembly
Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
Holy Name Society
Sacred Heart Church
Republican Club
Maybelle Casey
Common Council
William E. Primrose
Robert McBride
J. J. Ford
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Alleged firebug held in death of sleeper Normandin
Eugene Gangnon of Shelton was ordered held for the criminal superior court after coroner John J. Phelan found that a fire April 1 in a woods shack near Shelton caused William B. Normandin to die. Gangnon allegedly poured oil on wood and ignited it, then watched as Normandin burned. He was arrested after walking to Shelton. intoxication at the time is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Normandin
Normandin
Eugene Gangnon
Shelton
Criminal Superior Court
John J. Phelan
Gangnon
Normandia
Gangwon
Tut tle Resigns From Superior Court Bench
Judge Tut tle protests rejection of a bill by the appropriations committee after judiciary action. He laments the lack of courtesy and questions a possible clash between legislative leaders and those who control the process, noting the bill’s path halts further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Tutttle
Judiciary Committee
Committee On Appropriations
Want 100 Men For Connecticut Infantry Recruitment
Officials of the Second Connecticut Infantry issue an appeal for 100 volunteers in the city. Recruiting stations are at the Armory and Hindle's drug store in the Arcade building. President Wilson backs the daylight waving plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Connecticut Infantry
Hindle
Be Prompt On Sale Wednesday Suits Clearance
In a quick stock clear out the store announces suits priced down from 27.50 to 32.50 and from 22.50 to 25, with varieties at 18 20 13 21 16 dollars. The sale begins Wednesday morning on the second floor and urges fast action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland
Ideal fireless cooker demonstration heats homes without flames
A display of the Ideal fireless cooker showcases cooking from baking to stewing without heat, promising comfort during summer. Demonstrations ongoing on the fourth floor will interest housewives with planned menus including biscuits, roast chicken, mousse, vegetables, pie, and bacon across the week.
Obituaries from Black Rock and Stamford Community
Obituary notices for Lucy L Williams wife of Edwin B Williams of Black Rock and several other local residents including William McAvoy Lizzie Prouty Harriet Bunce Susan J Crissey Francis Bayley Richard J Johnston and two year old Joseph Stankovitz with funeral details and burial sites. Also notes a large Police Department funeral for Patrolman William McGuire and service details at St Marys church St Michael's cemetery and Lakeview Woodland cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy L. Williams
Lucy L
Edwin B. Williams
Black Rock
Henry E. Bishop
Stephen Fish Sherman, Jr
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Francis Bayley
Foster Square
H. A. Remington
Everett A. Barnes
Washington Park M. B
Buria
Lakeview Cemetery
Police Department
William McGuire
Smith Street
St. Mary’s Church
Terrence Smith
Joseph Clabby
William O'Leary
Dennis Kehoe
John Flynn
John Dempsey
Terrence Rogers
Edward Dailey
Father Smith
St. Michael's Cemetery
Remarkable Klearflax Rugs Discounted in Soft Tones
Readable ad copy notes Klearflax rugs offered at 1 to 3 off with sizes 41 by 714 feet and 6 by 9 feet. Mentions Ross Gito5 and price $7.50 regular $1s-, colors described as rose tan green and lavender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Dozen Killed In Wreck On B and O Road Clarksburg
A train wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Wal lace, 15 miles north of Clarksburg West Virginia, has killed about a dozen trainmen and left several others seriously injured with five bodies recovered. Deputy Marshal Shannon, sent to Hartford for permit applications, will visit factories employing Germans to ease the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Wallace
Here
Federal
Shannon
Hartford
Locomobile Co
Dangerous Fire Misses Lumber and Coal Yard
New Britain officials estimated losses from a midnight fire at the Corbin annex of the American Hardware Co between 75000 and 100000. Ten wooden buildings including a foundry and carpenter shop burned in the blaze viewed by thousands. The Home Guard patrolled streets to maintain fire lines as flames threatened nearby structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
American Harware Co
Corbin Annex
New Britain-Hartford
New Haven Road
Quigley
Plan to raise big flag at Pequonnock Yacht Club
Preparations for raising a large American flag on a 72 foot staff at the Pequonnock Yacht Club are underway. The flag raising is scheduled for Memorial Day with Mayor Wilson and Judge A B Beers among the speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pequonnock Yacht Club
Wilson
A. B. Beers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wiliam
N*p Selgy
Wednesa
St Michael's Cemet
Oker
Mary
Henry Ricker
Ees
Webster ‘Ayenus
St. Mary's
Sem, Leonard Seat
Arthur J. Balfur
Chicago
Lien Clerk
Tuttle
Superior Court
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Conn
Howland Dry Goods CO
William M’avoy
William McAvoy
McAvoy
Sarah E. Hart
Edward McAvoy
Lizzie Prouty
Lizzie
Edward Prouty
Olive Street
Stamford Hospital
Prouty
Rutland
Ernest W. Bloomgren
Hancock Avenue
Harriet E. Bunce
Harriet E
William P. Bunce
Henry F. Bunce
Hackley Street
Mrs. Bunce
New Canaan
Susan J. Crissey Knapp
Vista
N. Y
Susan J. Crissey
Warren E. Knapp
C. W. Burges
Laurel Avenue
Knapp
Wiliam M. Knapp
Relay Place
Woodland Cemetery
Richard J. Johnston
Honapah
Mr. Johnston
James
John F. Babineau
James Donnelly
James Fahy
Mary Mosher
Stratford
Joseph Stankovtz
Joseph Stankovitz
John
Veronica Stakovitz
Andover Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
America
U. S
American Hardware Co
Potsdam
Watertown
Home Defense Corps of
New York State
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!