Bodine Widow Mary A Bodine Rites at State Street Home
In this city May 27 1910 Mary Augusta widow of A D Bodine friends invited to funeral at her late residence 540 State street Sunday 29 inst 3 o clock p m Burial in Greenwood cemetery Gai York In this city Thursday May 26 1910 John J beloved son of Daniel and Annie Jordan aged 22 years 24 days funeral from his late residence 1011 North avenue Saturday May 28 at 8 30 a m and from St Patrick's church at 9 o'clock Interment at St Michael's cemetery ne
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
St. _ Michael's cemetery
Ess Men Protest Rates for Passenger Service
At a meeting of the Bridgeport Business Men's Association a communication from Turney Bros urged action against the New Haven Railroad Company rate increase. A trolley service committee was formed, and others were authorized to study block maps and marriage license issued to Herbert P Blake and Clara Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sbridgeport
John D. Gluck
New York
Herbert P. Blake
Clara Richardson
Austin Richardson
New Haven
Iit
Nw Haven Railroad Company
Louise Schwab Dies in City at 58
Louise Schwab widow of the late Anton Schwab died in the city at age 58 years 5 months 22 days. Funeral from No 116 Catherine street on Saturday May 28 at 2 pm to the German Reformed church at 2 30 pm with interment at Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwab
Louise
Anton Schwab
Catherine Street
German Reformed Church
Park Cemetery
Woman Driven to Madness by Kidnapping Fears
Mrs. Giovini Capozzi wife of former City Sheriff John Capozzi of Steubencourt became violently insane at her father’s home on Lexington Avenue and was taken to Lakeview Home for observation. The condition followed a kidnapping scare tied to the missing Chambers and McMahon boys. She had briefly regained her senses after rescuers intervened when she nearly harmed her infant. Her 10 year old daughter described a coerced intruder in the house that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giovini Capozzi
John Capozzi
Steubencourt
Lexington Avenue
Lakeview
Morrissey
Charities Department
Chambers and McMahon
Wheat market opens in near panic on May day
Chicago based United Press report notes the May opening of the wheat market with a flood of selling orders. May slips 3 4 to 11 4 under yesterday's close while July and September wheat weaken. Also, David Goldberg sells half of his painting and decorating business at 24 26 Lumber street to Paul Goldberg of Trumbull. Notice of sale filed with town clerk. Aldermanic committee on Lakeview Home almshouse erection to meet this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
David Goldberg
Lumber Street
Paul Goldberg
Trumbull
Lakeview
Weather notice from Bridgeport May 27 1910
Flowland reports Fairfield avenue weather in Bridgeport on Friday May 27 1910. Fair tonight and fair conditions tomorrow with warmer temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Holiday wear for women priced for summer sale
Advertisement describes linen suits in natural hues with trim and tasteful finish. Washable linen skirts in linen lawn and stout tep range from $1 to $10, with pure white waist models priced $2 to $6.57. Lingerie waists feature Dutch necklines and hand embroidery, plus pretty lawn waists with low collars and button fastenings. Second floor.
New Summer Hats Lingerie and Linen Styles Featured
New summery hats of lingerie pique and linen appear in season’s collection. Lingerie hats come in snowy white with ribbons and flowers priced 5.50 to 9. Pique and linen hats offer large graceful shapes with ribbons flowers and wings and come in lavender pink and blue with white priced 7.50.
Handsome motor veils in varied colors and fabrics
Women’s fashion notice highlights new motor veils in chiffon grenadine and sewing-silk colors from 75 cents to 4 dollars 50 cents. Washable white lace veils are popular for street wear from 50 cents to 2 dollars 25 cents. Black Chantilly lace veils with borders priced 75 cents to 3 dollars. Magpie light weight veils in black and white or black and gray sell for 25 to 50 cents. Center aisle, front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantilly
Pretty neckwear at low prices in new Dutch lace line
A local shop advertises a broad range of neckwear with Dutch cut collars in Irish lace and Persian patterns. Pleated jabots and lace stocks are offered at 25 and 50 cents, with embroidered linen collars and standing collars priced from 12 1/2 to 25 cents.
White Dresses for Girls Offer Economy and Beauty
The advertisement promotes white dresses for girls highlighting cost efficiency and quality. It argues dresses bought are cheaper than making them at home, produced by experts in bulk to minimize price, with lace and embroidery finishes in sizes 6 to 14 priced from $2 to $12.50.
Silk gloves on sale in white black or tan
Long silk gloves offered at 65 cents in white black or tan with double-tip fingers and masquetaire wrist. Short two clasp taffeta gloves in white tan or black sell for 29 cents, center aisle rear while supply lasts.
The Howland Dry Goods Co. Boston Exiles Near Derailment
A Boston to New York midnight express carrying about twelve Pullman sleepers halted suddenly in East Haven in the early hours after 4 am. The wheel tire of a sleeper flew off, a major wreck was averted by a miracle, and hundreds of passengers awoke unaware of the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Grand Central Station
New York
Boston
East Haven
Howland's Howland $4 shoes offer value and comfort
Old Mr Summer Sun proclaims low-shoe time as Howland's Howland introduces sensible low shoes at $4 with durable leather and built on specialist plans. The Fairfield avenue door location highlights a best price and fit for men seeking serviceable summer footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer Sun
Fairfield Avenue
Clothing Sale Describes Shirts Ties and Underwear Prices
White shirts priced at 1 and 1.50 are soft and comfortable with a dressed look. Nainsook underwear for warm weather and knee drawers are advertised with casual athletic shirts. Four-in-hand ties in bright patterns cost 29 cents. matching ties and handkerchiefs in light silk range 70 cents for two. Right of Main street door.
Silk Hosiery At Low Prices Promoted In Ad
An advertisement touts silk stockings at 69 cents with pure thread silk and lisle heel. Black and tan options priced 69c and 19c for lisle stockings. Burson light weight risle seamless stockings offered at 25c. Left aisle rear of store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burson
Final Day of Underwear Sale at Local Store
The advertisement touts the final day of a spring muslin underwear sale on the second floor. It promises impressive values and charming styles with garments described as rumpled or soiled but sold at decisive prices. Shoppers are urged to hurry as the last day closes with a tempting jumble of ready garments.
Roosevelt Boosts American Rail Bonds in France
Theodore Roosevelt's France visit spurred heavy demand for American railway bonds. Paris lawyer Donald Harper says French banks and the public rushed to buy, crediting Roosevelt's speech at the Sorbonne for shifting sentiment toward the United States. He urges a more flexible railway system to prevent financial panics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
France
Donald Harper
Paris
Mauretania
Harper
America
Americans
University of Sorbonne
Republic
Ex-Overstreet Dies After Three Month Illness
Jesse Overstreet former member of the National Monetary Committee and eight term Indiana congressman died at his Indianapolis home after a three month illness. He was about 50 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Indianapolis
Jesse Overstreet
National Monetary Committee
Indiana
Dewey Drydock Nears Return To Service
Manila reports the big drydock Dewey is being pumped out with centrifugal pumps aiding tugs Wompatuck and Hiscataqua. Starboard pumps are functioning and work is progressing rapidly toward service next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
United Press
Manila
Wompatuck
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Mohican Company
Vermont
Royal Baking
Po Magnolia
Campbell Soups
Mothe
Schlitz
Pabst
Hoffman
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Jas. Horan & Son, Firsts
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Iranistan Ave
St ‘Ate
Connecticut
Istrict
Daniel F. Kane
New York City
Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
Mary J. Kane
East 76Th Street
Snake Hill
Jackson’s
Main Street
Capozzi
Little Sum
Howland Dry Goods CO
Howland
Roosevelt
Board of Inquiry
Dew
Donnelly
Hartmann Brewing Co
Head Carpet Co
Long Overstreet
Dee Ane
India
Jennie Hamilton
Pharmacy
State Streets
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!