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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1913

Page

5

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Decoration Day Jrs Horan & Son Florists Daud Noraton Code Robert Lauder Firet M. B Broad Street Jane Ind Mt. Grove John Rece & Son Hawkins, Stratfield Bldg Palmer Hughes & Chapman Stratford Antonio Nasuto Italy Ellen Nelson B. Beach Huntington Road Waler M. Beach Huntington S Road Schieichert’s North Victor J. Evans & Co Washington, D. C Reid Schletchert’s H. L J. H. Keenan Stor Plaza Theatre Schleichert's Jackson's Book Shop Main ST Howland Cannon Street The Westhermorrow New Columbia Howland Dry Goods Co of Burns August Levy Howard Avenue Manley Willimantic
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