Cornerstone Laying at St Agnes Home Hartford
Local clergy, 1500 parochial school children, and over 100 clergy from across the state attended the cornerstone laying for the St. Agnes Home at Asylum avenue and Steele road Hartford. Bishop J J Nilan led the ceremony assisted by Rev John G Murray and Rev Willam H Flynn. A box of church and paper mementos was placed within the stone amid choral hymns.
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St. Agnes
Asylum Avenue
Steele Road
Hartford
J. J. Nilan
Nilan
John G. Murray
Willam H. Flynn
Clarey
Daily Papers
Catholic Transcript
Holy Cross College
J. B. Nihil
St Patrick's Church
EB. V. Murphy
St. Augustine's
Rev
A. DeTore
Church of the Holy Revery
Sunday services at Stratford M E Church and Washington Park M E Church
Stratford M E Church Rev R S Povey to preach morning and Rev J P Wagner evening. Mr Carpenter away in New Britain. Washington Park M E Church Garnum and Noble avenues Rev Emerett A Barnes minister. 9:30 class meeting led by B B Smith 10:30 morning worship with reception of members and sacrament 12:10 Sunday school H A Chaffee Sept 12 10 Men's Adult Bible class EB Williams leader 6:20 twilight meeting topic The Cross of Jesus 7:30 popular evenings with music and brief sermon for strangers
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Stratford M
R. S. Povey
J. P. Wagner
Carpenter
New Britain
Washington Park
M. BE
Garnum and
Noble Avenues
Emerett A. Barnes
B. B. Smith
Lord's
Upper
Local Obituaries Round Up May 1913 1915
Died notices from Noraton and nearby cities detail funeral plans for Dr Robert Lauder Edwin R Petrie Beastie Bray Elizabeth Gorman and others. Services set for weeks of June with interments at Mt Grove Lakeview St Michaels St Thomas Sacred Heart and other cemeteries. anniversaries and masses noted for deceased.
Captain Fined for Coal Thefts In New York Harbor
Daniel Newman of New York, captain of the barge Donald, was convicted in city court of coal thefts from Vincent Brothers. He was fined $25 and costs. Police say the scheme hid cargo in ship bags during Perth Amboy to city trips, then sold via a saloon keeper. An arrest of a truckman carrying about two tons followed.
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Daniel Newman
New York
Donald
Vincent Brothers
Perth Amboy
Two Tone
Newman
Obituaries Chronicle Bright East Side Losses And Local Rites
Antonio Nasuto died at Bridgeport Hospital after a long tuberculosis illness. He was about 45 and a native of Italy with no known relatives. Robert Flather, formerly of this city, died in Oakland California on March 29 after an appendectomy. his brother H Flather lives here and another brother John J Flather resides in Minneapolis, with sister Mrs James Vandergrift also surviving. Michael Wolf, longtime East Side resident and Arion Singing Society president, was buried after a large funeral at St Josephs German R C Church. Rev Zehner led the service with Ave Maria and Still Aunt das Herz sung by Joseph Weller, and floral tributes marked high esteem. Pallbearers named. Mary Tracey widow of Frank Tracey had funeral at 8:30 from 346 Benham Ave and St Augustine's for requiem at 9. pallbearers listed. Bessie Bray widow of Lawrence Bray died at St Vincent's after short illness. survived by four daughters and three sons, body to 687 Iranians? avenue. Ellen Beach 74, Huntington Road, survived by two sons. Elizabeth Gorman of Southport died at her daughter’s home 181 South Avenue. survived by three sons Daniel, Joseph, Thomas. Mrs Emma Strong funeral at Walker Jane Banks Fairfield Ave. interment Lakeview Cemetery. no local relatives.
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Dennis O’connor
South Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
St Thomas’ Cemetery
Frizfield
Conn
Thomas F. Dargan
Robert Bruce Filather
Oakland
Cal
Flather
H. Flather
John J Flather
Minneapolis
James A. Vandergrift
Michael Wolf
East Side
Berkshire Avenue
St. Joseph’s
St. Michael's Society
St. Michael's Cemetery
Arion Singing Society
Wolf
Mary
Frank Tracey
Benham Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
C. J. McElroy
Joseph McCauley
John Broderick
William Clifford
Walter Cavanaugh
Patrick Flynn
Frank Chamberlain
St Michael's Cemetery
Bessie
Lawrence Bray
St. Vincent's Hospital
Thos. Reilley
J. McMurray
Michael Culleton
Patrick Th
Patrick
John
Omas Bray
Patrick Lynch
Iranistan Avenue
Elizabeth
Patrick Gorman
Southport
Dennis O'Connor
Gorman
O'Connor
Daniel
Joseph
Thomas Gorman
This
Emma Strong
Walker Jane Banks
Fairfield Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
Virginia
Town Hall
St. Roses
May Br. Wooley
Sea Bright
N. J
Mae Martin
Waterbury
Murmane
Denbury
Madeline Giblin
Bridgeport
Messrs. McLaughlin
Byrnes
New York City
John Hughes
St. Rose's Choir
Helen Keane
Ina Driscoll
Bantelle
Mary Kilbride
Elizabeth Blake
William Clark
John Daly
Edward Welch
James McConville
Misses Blake
Driscoll
Miss Martin
Mises Murnane
Wooley
M. Donlan
Miss Wooley
Edward Dusschler
May Bean
Robertson
Clark
Donnelly
William Carroll
Arthur Beard
James Eb, Matigan
Jennie Madigan
Mary Carroll
Sandy Hook
Newtown
D. Wt. Wheeler
Martin J. Donohue
Flushing
L. L
Keating
Queen Street
Arthur J. Reynolds
Gegney
Mill
J. F. Webber
New York
Gaffney
Charles Schiebel
John O. @itzschler
Cornell Beard
Ralph Betts
John J. Carmody
Herman H. Oppe
Joseph D. Keane
John Schiebel
Julius Tilson
Herman H. Oppe, Jr
James Lynch
Raymond Conger
Joseph P. Keane
Richard J. Carmody
Frank Corbett
Charles Beard
Frank Hulse
J. W. Hayes
Charles G. Meeker
Martin Conger
Michael I. Keane
Peter Nevina
Robert Steadman
Arthur J. Smith
Martin Lillis
Poughkeepsie
N. C
Sandy Hook Station
W.A. Honan
St. Rose’s Cemetery
Michael Lillis
Lake George District
Andrew Condon
Death of Stamford's Water Superintendent
Stamford May 31 George E Whitney 75 longtime water works superintendent and Civil War veteran dies. Also advertisements seek a first class waitress for Hotel Drew at Crescent Ave, a lost gold bead necklace reward, geraniums and bedding plants for sale, and notices offering inventions and plant specials from Schlei chert's Greenhouses in North Bridgeport with phone numbers.
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Stamford
George E. Whitney
Drew
Crescent Ave
Wall Street
Central Avenue
Central Ave
Seventy Regulars Reported Killed in Mexican Battle
Laredo Tex May 31 seventy Mexican regulars and constitutionalists were reported killed in a battle at Columbia on the Rio Grande, 25 miles above Laredo. Twenty rebels crossed the boundary last night and were captured by the 14th United States Cavalry. No date for election. Mexico City May 31 no indications from Huerta when he will decree a presidential election. Congress fixes October 26 as the date. General Felix Diaz is the only declared candidate.
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Laredo
Tex
Columbia
Rio Grande
United States
Mexico
Bennett Has Six Millions for Highways
A historical report outlines highway funding and disputes over a 3 million gap. Commissioner Bennett is slated to receive 1.5 million annually for two years plus 420 thousand for maintenance, with prior legacy funds and bond considerations shaping debate. Comptroller figures show six year expenditures totaling about 5.45 million, with 2.08 million to towns, 1.71 million on trunk lines, and 1.01 million on road repairs.
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Appropriations Committee
Bennett
Highway Department
McNeil
Senate
Comptroller’s Office
Wealthy Clubman Charged in Home Shooting
Frederick B Kolb, 64, a wealthy young clubman, was arrested in Los Angeles after allegedly shooting Miss Irene Noble, 22, at her brother George Noble’s residence. She was found unconscious, revived at a hospital, and a letter threatening self-harm by her handwriting was found on her person.
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Los Angeles
Frederick B Kolb
Irene Noble
George BE. Noble
Kolb
Miss Noble
Warning From State Highway Commissioner
Hartford May 31 Charles J Bennett directs all district repairs on trunk line highways by public service corporations require permits issued by supervisors and close coordination with work. Permits must be applied for at the district supervisor. George E Cox retires after a year with the state highway department, declined outside work offered at $3 a day with no expenses.
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Hartford
Charles J. Bennett
George E. Cox
State Highway Department
Bennett
Cox
Another Jap Note on Alien Land Bill
Tokio May 31 The Japanese government will forward another note to Washington on the questions raised by the Californian alien land ownership legislation. The prevailing view here is that the United States has not spoken last and official action by Japan is not expected at this time.
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Tokio
Washington
United States
Jeane
Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Abe S Geduldig
The Geduldig home at 1029 State Street welcomed a healthy boy this morning. Mr Geduldig, a young lawyer, receives congratulations as mother and child are reported doing very nicely with the arrival noted by friends today.
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Abe S. Geduldig
State Street
Bishop blesses new convent in Hartford today
Hartford May 31 the convent and chapel of Mary Immaculate on Park street were blessed and dedicated in ceremonies led by Bishop John J. Nilan with a high mass. Delegations of Sisters from multiple cities attended. The new wing will serve as a preparatory school for the Sisterhood ahead of a larger training building planned.
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Hartford
Mary Immaculate
Park Street
John J. Nilan
Waterbury
Thomas Keena
Bristol
Richard E. Moore
New Britain
Maurice F. McCauliffe
St. Thomas Seminary
Providence
R. I
Holyoke
Mass
Sisters of St
Newtown Socially Successful Memorial Day Entertainment
Newtown townsfolk enjoyed a large Memorial Day event at Town Hall for St Roses church with home talent and visiting guests from Sea Bright Waterbury Bridgeport and New York. The program featured choir solos duets dances and a jig performance followed by dancing and a lively afterglow.
Knights of Columbus to Confer Fourth Degree in Bridgeport
Preparations are complete for the Fourth Degree conferment by Knights of Columbus in Bridgeport tomorrow. An estimated 500 members from across Connecticut will gather, with 150 from Stamford, Danbury, New London, Waterbury, Meriden, Hartford, Norwalk and Greenwich. The day begins with a morning Mass at St. Augustine's, a luncheon for 500, followed by five hours of degree work at the Colonial Hall, a parade along Fairfield avenue to The Stratfield, and a banquet featuring prominent speakers late at night.
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Knights of Columbus
Bridgeport
Stamford
Danbury
New London
Waterbury
Meriden
Hartford
Norwalk
Greenwich
Fourth Degree
St. Augustine’s R. Co
K. of C. Hall
J. J. Grogan
Colonial Ball Room
Fairfield Avenue
Courtland Street
State Street
Main Street
Stratfield
Order
Formal Opening of New Golf Course at Beardsley Park
A large gallery witnessed an exhibition golf match at Beardsley park to formally dedicate the new Mnks course. Steve Patterson, Connecticut amateur champion, defeated Henry D. Beach, Brooklawn club golf committee chair, in the opening game. The public may use the links free of charge with proper courtesy. caretakers will maintain the course in excellent condition.
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Mnks
Beardsley Park
Steve Patterson
Connecticut
Henry D. Beach
Brooklawn Club
Patterson
Metec
City Court Cases Highlight Local Breach of Peace and Fines
In city court Judge Foster presided over cases including Annie Breslin jailed 30 days for breach of peace after a dispute at 9 Courtland Street and her husband Thomas Breslin facing breach of peace charges. Special prosecutor John C. Chamberlain led the sessions as Prosecuting Attorney Alexander DeLeney was absent. Michael McGee of 828 Railroad Avenue was fined and jailed 30 days for assaulting his wife. Thomas Dimas of 14 Bank Street paid 5 dollars and costs for a fighting incident. George Havens, a Yale student from New Haven, was fined 25 dollars and costs for speeding on Fairfield Avenue. Officer Hoffman testified to reckless driving endangering lives on the thoroughfare.
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Courtland Street
Annie Breslin
Thomas
Foster
Alexander DeLeney
John C. Chamberlain
Michael McGee
Railroad Avenue
Thomas Dimas
Bank Street
George Havens
Yale
Wrighthall
New Haven
Fairfield Avenue
Hoffman
Hfe
Ethel Barrymore Quarantined Amid Diphtheria Treatment
New York on May reports Mrs. Russell Griswold Colt, credited as Ethel Barrymore, confined in a private hospital with her one year old baby during diphtheria treatment. Her travel to Europe was postponed due to the quarantine as the memorial day parade results noted Lincoln School winning the Vincent prize with Oak Street and Shelton Street schools tied for second.
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New York
Russell Griswold Colt
Ethel Barrymore
Colt
Europe
Lincoln School
Oak Street
Shelton Street
Prominent Woman Dead in Connecticut Known for W R C Ties
Hartford May 31 Mrs Anna R Loomis of Rockville a longtime figure in the Womens Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic died at a private sanatorium after a long illness aged 72 She was a past department president of the W R C department of Connecticut Stephen Petro suffered a severe injury at Frank Miller Lumber Company when a saw severed part of his left foot He required 14 stitches at the emergency hospital and lives at 180 West Libee eee
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Hartford
Anna R. Loomis
Rockville
Women’s Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
W. R. C. Department of Connecticut
Stephen Petro
Frank Miller Lumber Company
Petro
West Libeee Eee
Couch hammock offers comfort and breeze on veranda
A local feature highlights couch hammocks blending hammock ease with couch comfort. Describes a mattress like bed for sitting or reclining, spring frame options, and corded supports, with prices from $1.25 to $12 and varieties including windshield and National spring frames. Third floor listings.
Floorings of special interest advertise linoleum styles
Printed linoleum in splendid styles. Tuxedo Raptr measures 24 inches wide and 36 inches wide at 280 yd. Tuxedo wax finish filling resembles a waxed hardwood floor, 24 inches wide.
Regal introduces new Columbia Grafonola model
A new Regal with a dozen 10 inch double disc records is offered for 57.50 under the store plan, with 5 initial payment and weekly installments of 1. The ad claims the instrument provides year round light and invites customers to visit the Front basement to listen and purchase.
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Regal
Grafonola
Columbia
Hartford Tragedy and Fire Incident Report Mixed
Eight year old Angelina Ar sino died at St Francis Hospital from burns after playing with matches. Her parents were burned while subduing the flames. In Hartford a tailor August Levy spilled gasoline while pressing, causing an explosion and a small fire with about 15 dollars damage.
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Hartford
Angelina Arsino
Arthur Arsino
Village Street
St. Francis Hospital
Marriage Licenses Issued in City Hall
Four couples obtained licenses in the town clerk offices today. John Roberts and Annie Stirk, Lande ley Jr and Catherine Vasile Wolherm, Edward Wescott Chapin and Mas D Webster were wed by assistant clerk Willen Mullins. The parents attended the ceremony.
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John Roberts
Annie Stirk
Landeley, Jr
Catherine Vasile Wolherm
Edward Wescott Chapin
Mas .D. Webster
Willen 7
Mullins
Guliseppl Varwerre
Advertise Well and Much for Merchant Success
A maxim notes no merchant fails when he advertises as well and as much as possible. The saying urges ample, high quality promotions to boost sales and reputation. It emphasizes aggressive marketing over frugality in business.
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Palmer
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford
Antonio Nasuto
Italy
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Washington, D. C
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Schletchert’s
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New Columbia
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Howard Avenue
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