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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
5
Multiple death notices and public notices dated May 1917 for Stratford and nearby areas. Entries include Krogslund, Thompson, White, Hennessey, and O’Railly obituaries with funeral details, plus rental, sale, and civic notices regarding street grade establishment on Cowles and Dixon streets.
Resolution directs City Clerk to notify owners to appear at the Common Council Room City Hall on Monday June 4 1917 at 8 PM to be heard regarding the construction of a sewer along the entire length of Boston Terrace.
Notice that a resolution was adopted directing property owners or parties in interest to appear at the Council Room City Hall on Friday June 4 1917 at eight o'clock in the evening to be heard on the acceptance of Midland as a public street. City Clerk J ALEX H ROBINSON signs as clerk.
Two men were assaulted and robbed at night by footpads. Charles Flatbush, found unconscious at Summerfield and Barnum, had a split head and ripped trousers with 75 cents in his pocket. George McNamara, 43, from Hempstead, had $30, a gold watch and chain, and gold eyeglasses stolen after a street confrontation.
The article lists names such as Fred B. Townroe Edwin L. Barlow William H. Crawford George H. Bateman and others who were sworn in and given instructions. Registration offices will be on the town hall's first floor with hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The space notes crowds seeking permanent residence elsewhere in recent days.
Major W. A. Mercer U S recruiting officer issued orders to Bridgeport auxiliary recruiting station to travel to East Norwalk Mondays and Danbury Tuesdays to cooperate with flag stations. Waterbury station will send a member to Torrington Mondays.
Washington May 22 Public guidance clarifies draft exemptions require fuller testimony. All men 21 to 30 must register regardless of exemption claims unless in active federal service. Married men and others may or may not be exempt after authorities review the second, fuller justification. Veteran showman John Bowman dies at Everett home aged 74.
In hot weather a teaspoonful in water sweetened to taste is most refreshing. It cools the blood.
The testimony recounts the 1895 disappearance of Jennings in Southport amid betting losses. Knapp described cashing two notes for $1,000 endorsed by Jennings' father and confirmed by attorney Chamberlain. The notes were deemed forged by Jennings who later negotiated over the Eliza Meeker estate share, leading to a court dispute over a $4,100 bequest and its proper ownership for creditors. The trial resumed this afternoon.
The Ringling troupe opens with Cinderella costing $8,000 a day to run and a $4 million investment. The show features 400 performers and European acts, with an afternoon crowd and a forecasted record audience for tonight's 8 o'clock performance.
Obituaries note Hattie Gray Jones of 16 Lee avenue died after years of illness. Elizabeth E. MacMillan of Park Avenue died. three daughters survive. Joanna C. Wright died at 453 Norman Street. she was known in Bridgeport. Charles Sherwood, 42, former sailor, died in Washington DC. his brothers survive. George Cuneo, High School athlete, died of heart failure. funeral with Holy Rosary, burial at St Michael's. Governor Graham calls for additional Vermont regiment. Whitman signs 80 cent gas bill. ambulances sent to front as millinery trades aid Allies.
May 25 1917 The Court of Probate for Bridgeport district limits six months for creditors to exhibit claims for settlement. Those failing to present attested accounts within that time will be debarred. All debts to the estate should be paid to Maybelle R. Kelly Administratrix 528 Atlantic Street Bridgeport Connecticut.
Report from Verdun front states a small German post north of Vacherauville was captured with two prisoners. Rain dominated the night as seven German planes were shot down by our pilots and twelve more were forced to land in enemy lines due to damage.
An official Canadian dispatch reports Emperor William in Douai says the British offensive in the Scarpe region is at an end. He reportedly told officers that German defenses crumble under Canadian fire near Avin Mericourt Achivelle.
Rome May 23 The Italians in the Plava sector drove Austro Hungarian troops to the valley east of Glebna. Since May 14 Austro Hungarian prisoners total 23 681 with 36 guns captured including 13 of the heaviest calibre. Strong trench works on the Carso Plateau were taken and Trieste defense appears desperate as Austrians rush reserves.
London reports hostile raiding parties driven off overnight southwest of Lens and west of Messines. Allied forces conducted successful raids north of Ploegsteert Wood. Enemy artillery activity noted near Bullecourt and on both banks of the Sparpe.
The 477 ton Norwegian steamer Norway was sunk by gunfire on Saturday near Christiansand while en route to its home port. The crew were rescued by a passing steamer.
Reuters dispatch from an unnamed port reports all rescue hopes abandoned for the sunken Spanish liner C. de Wizh a guirre. The victims include 12 women and five small children.
The Hartford office delays in issuing alien enemy permits affect 50 to 100 applicants who have filed but not received paperwork. No arrests will occur until permits are distributed, which should happen after arrival at the local headquarters. The office will be closed tomorrow, leaving only one more day to receive applications before the deadline.
Cambridge Mass May 29 an inspector from the War Department will review the Harvard reserve officers training corps at the stadium on Friday. The regiment will attend services at Memorial Hall tomorrow and later be reviewed by Brig Gen Clarence R Edwards commander of the department of the northeast.
Moses Murphy, father of Rev Edward V. Murphy who died in an automobile crash near Thompsonville, seeks administration of his son's estate valued at a few hundred dollars. His parent lives at 34 York Street, New Haven.
Billy Sunday argues the devil is a global threat, not just American, and Americans must aid foreign peoples. He denounces massacres in Armenia and Syria and calls for mobilizing Christians, funding missions, and spreading aid from China to Africa to combat demoralization and poverty.
Four inmates escaped from the Leesburg New Jersey prison farm with one recaptured later. The event prompted renewed calls for strong measures to secure the facility amid wartime conditions. Enlistments in the naval reserve total about 250000, roughly half the navy’s former size. Mexican government officials deny reports of unrest or policy shifts.
Report from Connecticut dated Tuesday May 29 1917 notes entrances on Hoow Lane along Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street. Weather forecast calls for fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions expected.
The piece links Memorial Day with American troops in France and allies. It elevates the Star Spangled Banner and three battle songs, including the Battle Hymn of the Republic, as enduring calls to freedom and duty, celebrating past and present defenders while noting the store is closed for the day.
The report cites Howland Dry Goods Co and a proposed loan of 250 million pesos in gold through New York bankers. Army engineers unveil a tractor hybrid for hauling medium guns. German Austrian Swiss and Swedish clerks in Washington remain to work unhampered. Representative Emerson proposes a $50,000 War Department bureau of ideas. Vance McCormick volunteers as clerk to the Harrisburg selective service board and is accepted.
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