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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1914
Page
5
Assorted cup cakes and meat department items appear in a grocery listing. Includes references to bagar cured bottle cola 85c, salt, fat salt, and stewing ingredients. Read as a fragmented ad or inventory with scattered prices and product names.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a court case dated May 25 involving the recovery of items and mentions of individuals, a division or department, and a possible detainee. The readable fragments hint at a legal action or hearing and recovered assets or papers tied to a security or validation process.
A scattering of 1914 1944 notices shows funerals for Nancy M Selleck Marguerite Gehan and Hildenbrant, with attendance details from addresses in Fairfield Avenue East Main Street Newtown Stratford Avenue and Park Cemetery. Interments listed at Lakeview and St Rose’s cemeteries. Local mourners invited to attend services and viewings.
Officials of a Connecticut company prepare to question staff this afternoon after a raid on a safe in the office. From headquarters in New Haven they will investigate the break in, with about 32,200 in funds reportedly missing. Company insiders, all previously trusted employees, are suspected to know the safe and its contents. Leading theory suggests one burglar may be an expert safe maker.
Three boys Harold Morris Albert Anderson and Signond Lapkinsky were found becalmed in a small sail boat near the breakwater at 5 am rescue led by Charles H Morris father of one boy They had gone to New Haven and on return wind died leaving them unable to proceed They were unharmed besides a strong appetite. Deaths Dolthis Belon a mason known in the West End died today at 52 Lee Avenue after a long illness He leaves five daughters Bra Ena and Marr plus others.
New Haven May 25 The desires of the trolleymen of the Connecticut Company are a wage scale and rules outlined today after an all day conference with General Manager Punderford. No details were released but officials expected a satisfactory settlement.
Washington May 25 The interstate commerce commission plans indicate Charles W Morse will likely not testify in the New Haven railroad financial affairs inquiry. Morse asked for an opportunity to testify but no decision has been made. Plant a New Haven director under subpoena may testify. William Rockefeller’s health is poor and an appointment to see him has been made with a report to follow.
Vincentian Fathers start a two week mission at St Charles Church with opening sermon by Father Myune. Father Walsh leads the mission band directing daily services for women first week and men second week, including 7:30 evening sermons and 5 a.m. mass and instruction.
An expressman, David Prica, driving a heavily loaded wagon, was knocked from the shaft when his horse bolted near Hard's corner in Stratford. The wagon struck a lamp post, Friedman sustained a forehead cut needing two stitches and was unconscious for about half an hour before Dr. Cogswell treated him.
City court session handled multiple cases including William Marvin arraigned for operating a motor vehicle without a license, with case continued. Alexander Allen found not guilty on burglary charges. James Downey faced jail or work as alternative. Max Schalsky fined $15 plus costs for lifting a watch. Morris Siegel to appear tomorrow over 50 cent coat purchase. Joseph Murray jailed 30 days for theft. Roland Blodgett’s hearing delayed to June 1. Charles O Shea fined $10 plus costs and five days jail for horsewhipping a teamster. Lieutenant Kraft presumed fatally injured in a crash near Northeim.
Detectives scour suburban sections to locate two witnesses in the murder of Tony Della Pietro by Lawrence Firano Saturday night. Coroner Phelan to hold a hearing at 2:30 pm. Firano held without bail on murder charges. Witness subpoenas include saloon owner DeViva and nearby storeowners. Firano's account claims self defense after a pool game dispute.
The Corse Payton Stock Company quits here as manager Carl Hunt informs members the organization will disband. Members were paid off Saturday night and the play The Stranger will not be presented at the Park Theater this week.
In a probate matter Judge E F Mallen weighs who died first Rosa Wernier Csosi or Julius Csosi after a double murder at their Loeka Court home. Rosa left 4000 to 5000 in life insurance and died intestate. if first, Julius inherits half the estate. Joseph Kochis, a nephew, seeks a ruling on the order of death amid the killings by Michael Farsastilter, a brother in law.
New York May 2 Opening shows dull irregular market. Bethlehem Steel rises 2 8 4 while United States Steel and Amalgamated dip. London prices mostly lower as global news hints at restrained conditions. Trading remains light with Reading slipping, Missouri Pacific weak on note extension fears and Virginia debt certificates hinting at Supreme Court decision. Bonds irregular.
Rev Edward Curran served as master of ceremonies at the St Patrick's Silver Jubilee now in Hartford. Clergy from New Haven and Hartford participated with Rev James McDonald delivering the sermon. The sermon noted 26 years of toil to complete the parish church and praised its completion and mission.
A will dated December 12 2013 names executors Judge Morris B Beardsley and Judge George W Wheeler. Legacies include 75000 to Memorial Gateway at Seaside Park and various smaller gifts to local churches charities and clubs in Bridgeport plus residuary to three nephews Frank Lubbock Handlen Alfred Andrew Gorman and Clarence Miller Gorman.
Funeral notices report the death of Samuel Houlihan killed in Cedar Hill freight yards. Clergy and fraternal brothers attend the service at Culinan Mullins. Edwin L. Johnson received a solemn high mass at St Augustine's Church. Ellen F Shepard and Lewis M Judd also funeralized with church rites and interments at St Michael's Cemetery Mountain Grove Milford Cemetery respectively.
Summer dress fashions are back with white organdy, crepe, voiles and lingerie fabrics. Soft pink and blue shades, embroidered accents, and light draping shape the season. Priced from 820 to 50 dollars, a range of styles offers quick wear readiness and minimal effort for shoppers.
A special all silk satin for bathing suits resists salt and fresh water, holds color through sun exposure, and remains attractive all season. Available in black, blue, or brown with white red or green touches, pure silk, no weighting or adulteration, priced at $1.50 a yard. Center aisle, rear.
Inlaid linoleum suits kitchens and halls with a woodlike effect and long wear. Hardwood and tile designs run 14 per square yard, oilcloth for kitchens at 29c a yard. Seamless Brussels tapestries suit bedrooms and dining rooms, with many patterns and colors. Rugs range from 6x1 ft at 7.50 to 9x12 ft at 15. Wool carpet and China matting priced per yard, with several colors and patterns available.
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