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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1917

Page

11

Western Golf Association Abolishes Stymie Rule

Chicago May 23 Golf fans discuss the Western Golf association rule abolishing stymies at the Midlothian Country Club July 14 The change removes a penalty and ends lifting bells on greens It alters order of play on the putting green for medal and match play President Charles F Thompson and 243 clubs supported the move Jerome D Travers is pictured lofting a stymie with mask.

Chicago Western Golf Association Midlothian Charles F. Thompson United States Golf Association Western Association Jerome D. Travers Travers

Public appeal to halt thefts from gardens and farms

The Fairfield County Resources Mobilization committees report marauding in seed depots and theft of agricultural implements. The agricultural committee appeals to citizens to deter thefts and offers a $25 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction, to be given at room 09 First Bridgeport Bank building.

Fairfield County First Bridgeport Bank

Man Slaughter Trial Notes and Obituary Fragments

Fragments report manslaughter case details and defendants with attorney names, plus deaths and town notices. Also items list sales, auctions, and legal notices, including a 1917 obituary for Thomas McCarthy, funeral details, and aged notices with dates and addresses.

Obituary notices from Stratford and Bridgeport

Multiple funeral notices and obituaries featured for Harriet E Bunce William McAvoy Jennie Booth George Edmonds Harriet L Lacy Mary Ricker Ella D Seeley Mary Sacchette plus Mary Sacchette dignified burial details and associated services across Stratford and Bridgeport in a single obituary roundup.

Father Murphy Dies In Car Crash Near Thompsonville

Medical examiner conducts autopsy on Father Murphy at Brown undertaking parlors in Thompsonville. The 1:30 pm accident occurred on Old North road, about a mile and a half from town. The clergyman, native of St. John’s parish New Haven, studied at St Thomas seminary Hartford and Brighton Mass. He was ordained June 20 1911 and later served at St George’s church. Survivors include three sisters and two brothers, with one brother studying for priesthood at Niagara University. Arthur Gaynor escaped unharmed. another priest, Father Pankovsky, injured. The crash was caused by a broken spring on the front axle.

Thomas P. Alcorn Father Murphy Brown Undertaking Thompsonville Old North Road St. John’s Parish New Haven St. Thomas Seminary Hartford Michael Tierney St. John’s Seminary Brighton Mass St. Thomas’ Seminary John J. Nilan Diocese of St. Joseph's Cathedral St. Augustine’s Church Charles J. McElroy City Niagara University Pankovsky St. George’s Church St. Bonarventure’s College Alleghany New York Father Pankowsky Arthur Gaynor

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Western Ity Bentiveena Pellecrano Washington Avenus End Hall Street Henry E. Sannin Foots Congress McCarthy Thomas McCarthy Black Rock Avenue Gallagher &, Gallagher Hetty J. Seeley Park Avenue Mt Grove Cemetery East Eaton Street Coloristo Bridgeport M.B. Loller Pairfieia Ve C. A. Peek Middle Street Main St Harriet E. Bunce Harriet E.bunce Henry F. Bunce Hackley Street Black Rock H. C Black,Rock Mountain Grove William McAvoy Jennie Booth Booth Street Stratford Miss Booth Stratford Congregational Church Georgianna Booth Varnous Providence R. I George B. Edmonds Main Street State Street Mr. Edmonds Port James S. Leith Harriet 1 Lacy Harriet L. Lacy R. J Timothy Gallivan Maplewood Avenue Pittsburgh Michael J. Gannon Mary Ricker Mary Blare Henry Ricker Ezra Berry Webster Avenue St. Mary’s Church Terrence Smith Matthew Traynor James V. Hussion Joseph Clabby Frank Munich Mr. Clabby Willliam Donnelly Thomas Hennessey John Reilly John Blair Father Smith St Michael's Cemetery Ella D. Seeley Ella D. Carr Henry J. Seeley Mrs. Seeley Woman's Relief Corps Connecticut Mabel E. Marsh Henry A. Seeley Roland Brooks Co. A. Sargent George G Charles D. Carr Lawrence Dorothy Marsh Audrey Adelaide Seeley Mary Sacchette North Avenue Holy Rosary Angelo de Toro Lorenzo Antinozi St. Michael's Cemetery Dorsens Merode Madras Ile Ren’s Clark O. N. T. Spoo Kleinert Clark Sor Center Seeessae Lisike Renee Union Mennen Marsailles Cannon Mills
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