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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
9
Bridgeport police under Lieut Charles A Wheeler proposed a plan to curb auto thefts and recover stolen vehicles. A list of reported stolen cars including Cadillac Ford and other makes with numbers and states was posted to aid officials and owners.
An annual opportunity to acquire a site or invest in real estate is offered at a North Main Street location. About 20 lots will be sold today tomorrow and Saturday with auctions at 2 pm each day. Benjamin Harris is owner and Arthur Elwood acts as auctioneer. Souvenirs for attendees over 21, easy payment terms, and potential 10 to 20 percent earnings.
The Olivet church at Main street and North avenue, once a social hall, will be sold to become a private home in North Bridgeport. Trustees arranged the purchase yesterday with Deputy Sheriff Antonio Abriola spearheading the transfer and demolition plans for conversion.
The Mohican Co pays 2222 93 to six children of William Donnelly of New Haven who died Aug 3 from an infection. The lump sum covers 312 weeks at eight dollars weekly. Rev J B Nihil named legal guardian by probate court. payment via the company.
Obituary notices for Vivian Mosgrove Mary Ellen Bennett Laura Abendroth Conover and Peter Clark. Mosgrove died in Hartford hospital and services will be held in the Henry Be Bishop mortuary chapel. Bennett died after a short illness in Milford and is survived by three brothers. Conover, widow of John C Conover, died in Bridgeport hospital after a lengthy illness and is survived by two sons. Clark funeral held at 438 Park Avenue and Sacred Heart church with Mass and officiants and a large turnout.
John D. Stephen, a boarder at 232 State Street, admitted taking a dozen pairs of socks worth $3 from Howland's department store. He was fined $7 plus court costs by Judge Frederic Bartlett in city court this morning. New York. Oct 12. Thomas Mott Osborne will stamp the state against Gov. Whitman, an independent in politics.
Thousands from Democratic, Republican, Progressive and independent groups join a Monday night parade from Chapel and Main to the Casino on State Street. Speakers include John Temple Graves, Senator Kent E. Keller, Homer S. Cummings, Morris B. Beardsley, with clubs from multiple towns in line. A 21 gun salute, red fire, and banners feature Wilson and Marshall as crowds gather in Bridgeport.
Democratic U S Senatorial candidate Homer Cummings will speak at the town hall on Friday at 2 36 PM. a large audience is expected as he is described as a forceful and eloquent speaker. A parish rummage sale at Christ Episcopal church raised 75 dollars with Mrs A C Gunther in charge. The town offices will receive new paint and flooring. Mrs A H Bunnell of New Haven will speak at a Methodist church meeting Friday at 230 PM on The Jubilee.
Blanche Sawyer and Frank Evins wed at St Anthony's church with Sylvinia LaBrecque as bridesmaid and Rene Sawyer as best man. Catherine O Boyle and Edmond Meredith tied the knot at St Patrick s with Lena Mullins and John Mohyde as attendants. Both couples hosted receptions and depart for honeymoons, with brides working at local firms.
Democratic Chairman Fitzgerald pushes for a four city debate series with Senator McLean, proposing Hartford and other cities as venues. He asks McLean to confirm acceptance of the original challenge before replying to a counter offer, urging a prompt decision.
John Tracy, an old offender from Waterbury, was sentenced to three months in jail on a charge of attempted larceny. He entered the home of Mrs. E. Hawley at 37 Hough Street before being interrupted in the hallway. He claimed to be looking for work and was arrested in the East Main Street lobby while inspecting nameplates.
The Navy forms a neutrality patrol along the Atlantic seaboard amid submarine fears. Vessels including the Adriatic and Minnehaha load war material cargoes for Europe while ships like the Pannonia eye London bound sailings. Blackout notices and port holds affect the Minnie De Larrinaga and Wilton cargo freighters as German actions influence schedules at Charleston.
Berlin reports Teuton forces in pursuit of the Rumanian army along the eastern Transylvanian front. The second Rumanian army is driven back to frontier positions as German headquarters releases the official statement.
No improvement in the condition of Rev. John F. Murphy pastor of St. Mary's Church since he fell ill at the rectory Sunday evening. His status is described as critical and ongoing medical care is being provided.
Bridgeport faces a unique housing problem with standardization of parts for 1000 homes. At a Providence convention, officials from Bridgeport, Russell Sage Foundation, Atterbury, and local chambers discussed a wholesale, Taylorized building system to cut labor and cost.
The barge Blue Jacket, lost in a severe storm off Penfield Light weeks ago, has been raised by the wrecker Fly with pontoons and tied to the harbor. It carries 500 tons of soft coal and will be pumped out and put back into service. The Clara McWilliams arrived this afternoon with one boat for the harbor and two for New Haven.
Judge Bartlett kept Andrew Wassel in custody on $600 bond after he allegedly drank with a butcher and stole 370 dollars from a drunken man at a Hancock coffee parlor. Charles Votchekales, 35, of 37 Whiting Street, faced $500 bond for allegedly stealing 200 dollars from Charles Glosskowski on Water Street. Both cases set for Saturday.
Carrie Green of Danbury seeks a divorce from Egbert Green of Pawling on grounds of desertion beginning October 4, 1912. they wed March 2, 1907. In a second case Charles H. Seaman of Stamford sues Mildred Seaman of Stamford for desertion dating December 14, 1912. they married November 11, 1911. Mrs. Seaman’s maiden name was Dessoir.
Fire at the Fitzgerald Manufacturing Co plant in Winsted caused about 40000 dollars in damage. The blaze, starting in the press room due to insulation, reached the lacquer room where an explosion occurred. The five story brick plant near the New England railroad tracks halted a passenger train for about thirty minutes. It marks the fifth time in 25 years the plant has burned.
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