Stealer's Bond Forfeited. Local Obits and Notices
May term of the superior court adjourned as Judge Bennett noted a case pass ed. Columbo Gerry's bond forfeited for stealing hens from farmers. The city entries mark multiple funeral notices for Annie F Connelly John Feeley John C Ford Chiltson E Wilmot and interments at St Michael's Calvary and Park cemeteries with service details and dates in early June 1912.
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Superior Court
Bennett
Columbo Gerry
Gerry
Wesseman
Named administratrix for Julia Szemann estate
Judge Edward F. Hallen of Probate Court appointed Helen Peterson administratrix of Julia Szemann estate. The action names Peterson to manage all duties and assets under court supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Peterson
Edward F. Hallen
Probate Court
Theestate
Julia Szemann
Growth of the Electric Cable Co. in Bridgeport
A full page advertisement by Thomas C. Perkins highlights the steady growth of the Electric Cable Company, led by Edwin Moore as president and J Nelson Shreve as treasurer. The piece credits their scientific methods and improved insulation processes for large U.S. demand and positions directors for investment opportunities.
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Thomas C. Perkins
Bridgeport
Edwin ©. Moore
Moore
United States
J. Nelson Shreve
Ces
Electric Cable Co
Hearing on 10 Foot Centers At City Hall
The Streets and Sidewalks committee of the Common Council held an afternoon hearing at city hall to gauge citizen views on allowing Connecticut Co to install ten foot centers along Fairfield avenue. Representatives from the trolley company spoke for and against, with supporters including George E Crawford William P Kirk Jennings Garage Co George A Jamieson and Prof Atlas. Opponents named General Manager Charles Paul of United Illuminating Co Blue Ribbon Garage Co Dr DeWolfe and H Wood. The hearing continued at press hour.
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The
Common
Connecticut Co
Fairfield Avenue
Chapman
E. C. Webster
George E.crawford
William P. Kirk
Jennings Garage Co
George A. Jamieson
Prof. Atlas
Charles Paul
United Iluminating Co
Blue Ribbon Garage Co
Dr. DeWolfe
H. Wood
Ambulance Corps Finds Man Dead in East End Foundry
Stamford news reports Charles Department head Superintendent Fred R. Johnson ordered a written report on the death of John Murdock an employee of Pequon nock foundry found unconscious dying after attempts to obtain hospital care and being moved between home and office authorities say no Charities blame. In another item a 12 year old boy Stanley Winski was instantly killed by a live wire on Stone street.
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Charties
Fred. R. Johnson
John Murdock
Pequonnock
Ahe
East End
Murdock
Supt. Johnson
Charities Department
Williston St
Deacon St
Ambulance Corps
Supt
Johnson
Board of Charities
Stamford
Gas and Electric Company
Stanley Winski
Stone Street
Elizabeth Walsh Buried After High Mass in St Michael’s Cemetery
Elizabeth Walsh wife of William F. McGovern of 264 George Street was buried this forenoon at St. Michael's cemetery. A large concourse gathered at the home at 8:30 and followed the remains to St. Augustine's church where Rev. Father Kennedy led a requiem. The deceased struggled bravely against illness with family, friends, and police relatives in attendance. Pallbearers included William Manning and several Reilly and Sheehey cousins. mention noted of Dan Reilly and Patrick Sheehey as police officers.
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Elizabeth Walsh
William F. McGovern
George Street
St. Michael’s
St. Augustine’s Church
Father Kennedy
F.J. Kelly
Mae Flaherty
William Manning
Daniel
Patrick
Patrick Reilly
James Sheehey
Dan Reilly
Patrick Sheehey
New Leading Man to Play Poli's Tonight
Wilson Melrose, the Poli Players new leading man, stepped in at short notice to play Mons Arnaud in The Lily. Ill Edmund Elton of the Poli stock company was unable to perform, sending Melrose from the local house to Hartford to cover. The engagement is a major talking point in local theater circles.
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Polt
Edmund Elton
Poli
Hart
Wilson Melrose
Poli Stock Company
Ford
Hartford
Mr. Arvine
al Rivers
Mr. Elton
Melrose
Poli Players
Wilson Hummel
Hummels
Annual Foresters Memorial at Poli's on June 9
Arrangements for the Foresters of America memorial service are set for Poli's Theatre Sunday evening June 9. A 380 member committee from 12 courts and 3 circles organized the event with Brahms Quartet to perform and speakers to address the assembly.
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Poli’s
United Courts
Foresters of America
Poli's Theatre
Brahms
William Ruben
Buffalo
N. Y
Annie B
Obituary notices and spring parish events in local paper
Funeral for Frederick Trubee held at his home with Rev. Swain and Rev. Tweedy officiating. Large attendance from South church. interment at Mountain Grove. John Feeley dies after hemorrhage of the lungs. survived by brother and sister. Parochial School Baseball league results include St Augustine and St Marys victories. Derby Junior Holy Name and St Marys Junior Holy Name clash. drill planned at St Marys hall under Captain John McCarthy.
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Frederick Trubee
Trubee
West Avenue
Richard L. Swain
Henry Hallam Tweedy
South Church
Morris B. Beardsley
Henry A. Bishop
Herbert M. Knapp
L. B. Curtis
F. B. Hawley
George E. Hill
Edgar Bassick
Mountain Grove Cemetery
John Feeley
Benham Avenue
Feeley
John
Mrs. Leary
Brooklyn
St. Augustines
Sacred Hearts
Seaside Park
St. Mary’s
St. Charles
East Main
Stillman Streets
St. Joseph’s Oval
Derby Junior Holy Name Society
Holy Name Society
Derby
St.Mary's Hall
Junior Holy Name Society
Men special suits at $10 for Saturday sale
A Norville department notice promotes a Saturday sale of men's suits priced at $10. It highlights blue serges with handmade details, gray mixtures, browns, and blues, as regular 3 piece sets from top makers, aiming to brighten a dull shopping day.
Fresh silk and cotton fabrics available Saturday
A large lot of silk and cotton blends arrives, described as handsomer than prior stock. Patterns include bold black and white stripes with bordered eyes and rich luster from silk content. Ready Saturday morning, stock expected to sell quickly.
White hats in a wide price range on second floor
A shopper’s note highlights numerous white hat options from plain Panama to white felt and dress hats, with fabrics including pique, corduroy, duck and terry cloth. Prices start around 75 cents up to six dollars and more, suggesting quick, confident choosing on the second floor.
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Panama
Woman's low price shoes in broken sizes sale
Clearance of low price women's footwear in most sizes and many styles. Includes Oxford ties Colonial ties low button shoes pumps and tan patent kid leather options. Prices range from $2.50 to $4 with a large variety to choose from.
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Fey
Ohio
Kirkman’s Soap
Mohican
Y. America
Kaiser Limburger
Roquefort
Crisco
Assid
Delicatessen
Gordon Dry
Sunnyside
Old Raven
Vermouth
Maryland
Milshire Old Tom Gin
Essex Club Whiskey
St.‘ Julien Bordeaux
Lden Port
Mohican Company
Golden Hill Street
Stealer
Annie F
Patrick H. Connelly
Bishop Ave
Saint Mary’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Thomas Feeley
John C. Ford
Ann J. Nangle
St. Augustine's Church
Calvary Cemetery
New York
Atp Wilmot
Chiltson E. Wilmot
Anna A. Hollister
Beardsley Street
Park Cemetery
John Reck&Son
Main ST
James Horan
Hawkins
Fiorist
Stratfield Hotel
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Elizabeth Walsh McGovern
G.C. Batcheller
James Barry
Edmund Warren
Markey
William Pfeiffer
Forsythe
Catherine Lyong
John Bellinger
Sheehy
John McGovern
John W. Kelley
Carl Beck
Thompson
Hattie Campana
Wil
Liam F. M’govern
America
Jackson's Book Shop
Main Street
Boy
Howland
Fairfield
Que Dae
Haviland
Howland Dry Goods
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