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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1916

Page

9

Gift of a seven passenger touring car to Rev William A O Rourke Belvidere Ill

A Belvidere crowd presented Rev William A O Rourke of St James church with a seven passenger Studebaker touring car valued at 900 dollars as a token of parishioners esteem. The 1917 model was furnished by H H Collier with funds raised by parishioners and friends across counties and states.

William A. O'Rourke Belvidere Ill Father O'Rourke John J. O'Rourke Main Street Belvidere Republican Studebaker J. P. Jones St. James’ Catholic Church H. H. Collier St. James' Parish Collier W. A. O'Rourke Joyce O'Rourke J. J. Shanesy Thomas Finn J. J. Flannigan Marchesino Rockford D. J. McCaffrey Marengo P. H. McKeon Harmon James O’brien Gemmeess Donovan Shanesy Ev, O'Rourke Roins Jimmie Moon Cicero Demosthenes James Moon Mr. Chancey Father O’rourke R. W. McInnes

O Rourke Receives Car Amid Esteem From Congregation

Rev Flannagan recalled sixteen years knowing Rev O Rourke and his time at Niagara. The presentation showed the high regard for the recipient and included a joking note about a potential grudge against Rockefeller after fueling their car. A new car was gifted in Rockford, with Rev O Rourke and chauffeur Harry Collier taking a first spin.

Flannagan Rev. O'Rourke Niagara Rockefeller Rockford Harry Collier Rev Rourke

Workman Bleeds To Death In Rag Shredding Accident

Antonio Jose Pierre, 25, of 100 Lexington avenue, died after his right arm was torn from his shoulder by a rag shredding machine at Bridgeport Mattress Co. in Bridgeport. Police say the death was accidental. Medical Examiner Gar Nck indicated no inquest date yet.

Bridgeport Mattress Co East Washington Avenue Antonio Jose Pierre Lexington Avenue Pierre M. Gar

Austro-Hungarian victories reported in northern Italy

Austro-Hungarian army headquarters release May 30 states forces crossed the Posina river near Arsiero and seized southern bank heights in the Trentino district. Also claimed capture of Puntacordia Italian works. Reports describe livelier artillery on the Russian front and Balkan calm. Petroleum use in locomotives cited by the US Geological Survey. Japan asks China to protect Japanese residents in revolutionary districts.

Berlin Arsiero Trentino Bosnia Puntacordia Bessarabian Volhynia Ital ‘Ian Posina Rivulet Bettale United States Geological Survey

Records of old North Congregational Church Found in Box

Members of United Congregational Church examined a tin box of relics from the old North church uncovered after a wreck. Contents include almanacs, religious texts, subscriptions for a new building, minutes, a Tory list of subscribers, and a detailed plan for the 1848 reconstruction led by Samuel Loomis and others.

United Congrega-ional Old North Church Bradley Connecticut Register Baldwin Bridgeport Holy Bible First Congregational Church New Church Henry Jones Golden Hill Protestant Episcopal Church Faireld East Sam Hall Bridgeport Chronicle Republican Standard The New York Evangelist Republican Farmer New York Washingtonian Journal of Commerce New England Puritan New York Morning Express Middlebrook Almanac New York and Albany Albany Naugatuck & Housatonic R. R Nathaniel Wordin State Street Connecticut Bank Fairfield East Consociation Id Backus New Washingtonian S. Sterling R. Cameron First Congregational Church of Samuel C. Loomis Henry W. Chatfield Rowland B. Lacey Levi Wordin Hanford Lyon Bridgeport Bank Silvanus Serling Ira Sherman Freeman C. Bassett Gideon Thompson Ezra Gregory Isaac E. Beach Sherman Hartwell Ira B Wheeler the Stockholders’ Association James C. Loomis F. C. Bassett Charles B. Hubbell Ira B. Wheeler Daniel Sterling R. B. Lacy Ira Shian Hartwell Filding Benjamin St. John Page P Mt Tabb’s Hill Amos Hubbell Richard Hubbell Stockholders’ Association Thomas C. Bassett Edward Porter Guayama Porto Rico Alabama Tennessee Florida Virginia Louisiana Kentucky Missouri

Weather Through Fairfield and Bridgeport May 31 1916

The notice lists HoOwLAND'S Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Canne Bridgeport Conn for Wednesday May 31 1916 with fair weather and cook night and Thursday forecast.

Hoowland Fairfield Avenue Canne Bridgeport Conn

Dixie Weaves Suit Ad From Hart Schaffner & Marx

Men's summer suit preview touts Dixie Weaves by Hart Schaffner & Marx. Light yet firm fine wool with minimal lining, tailored to hold shape, available in browns and grays with stripes and checks. Prices begin at Loom $12.50 on the main floor rear.

Dixie Hart Schaffner & Marx

Bridgeport Prospectus Details Early School Run

The document describes a school on a hill near Bridgeport offering tuition and board at 200 dollars semi annually. It notes the principal's family hosting students, placing them on equal footing with his children, and mentions bank signatures from Hanford Lyon and Daniel Thatcher. Records remain in City Savings bank vault as other items dry.

Bridgeport C. B. Hubbell Hanford Lyon Bridgeport Bank E. Burroughs Connecticut Bank Daniel Thatcher City Savings Bank New Church

World Witnesses Against Banker Knapp Case Continues

The sprawling list shows dozens of creditors from across the United States and abroad detailing amounts owed by banker Knapp after his bank was insolvent. Knapp briefly posted bail at six thousand dollars and traveled, while his attorney proclaimed his client's innocence.

Knapp

Leonard Cleanable Refrigerator Ad Promises Easy Cleanliness

A vintage advertisement extols the Leonard refrigerator for cleanliness and cold retention. It highlights a porcelain lined steel interior, heavy wood walls, and insulation that keeps food at the right temperature. Various models and prices are listed, emphasizing durability and aesthetic finish.

Leonard

Memorial Day notes and wartime movements observed

The report chronicles diverse events from across the nation. Convicted manslaughter sentence for Mrs. Lillian Houps in Washington Pa. Twenty six crew from the British tramp Trunkby reach Algiers after a submarine sinking. Helliglav arrives in New York carrying 200 passengers from Scandinavian ports. House observes Memorial Day by working on naval appropriations. Allied agents purchase horses and mules at East St. Louis stockyards since the war began. Walter Runciman ordered to rest for six weeks due to overwork. Spanish shipowners protest torpedoing of the Aurera before Count Romanones. Washington street railway workers threaten strike over extortion claims. Hugh Edwards killed during parade at Huntington LI. American Red Cross membership surges past 100000. Cheney Brothers grant nine hour day with full pay to 5000 employees. Edward Cook saves three lives at Tower Ridge Yacht Club. total rescues reach 100.

Obituary of John August Wiklund Swedish resident of Stratford dies

John August Wiklund a prominent Swedish resident of the city and Stratford died suddenly at his Soundview avenue home. A toolmaker at Singer Manufacturing for years he later became known in real estate through Franklin Heights. Survived by his widow a son John and two daughters Lidia and Elizabeth. Funeral forthcoming on Mrs Youst's arrival from California.

John August Wiklund Stratford Soundview Avenue Wiklund Mr. Wiklund Sweden Singerufacturing Co

Fire destroys Easton Farm barn on Black Rock road

A mysterious blaze Saturday noon swept the large barn at Easton Farm near Awpetuck Valley, destroying all but one building. The property, now owned by Bridgeport Hydraulic Co., leaves Wheeler with life use. Neighbors aided, but flames outpaced them. Also noted: Yuan Shi Kai denial, a sugar barge voyage, auto race injuries, and a Memphis tornado causing extensive damage.

Stephen Wheeler Black ‘Rock Road Easton Bridgeport Hydraulic Co Wheeler Bridgeport Awpetuck Valley

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