Linwood Avenue Residents Lose Bid to Block Junior High
Linwood avenue residents lost an injunction battle to block a new Junior High School. Judge Gager ruled construction an immediate necessity and noted property owners can sue individually if harmed. Plaintiffs Joseph Barratt Jesse Lund Louis Lund argued deeds barred more than three families. school allegedly lowers values and blocks light and air.
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Linwood Avenue
Gager
Superior Court
Joseph Barratt
Jesse Lund
Louis Lund
Theroperty
A. J. Middlebrook
Lyons Nominated for Bridgeport Probate Judge
The Bridgeport convention nominated attorney Lyons for probate judge. He pledged honest service and protection of the interests of those connected to the office. Lyons, born August 14, 1880, lifelong Bridgeport resident, Yale Law School graduate, previously assistant to Judge Hallen, is married with two children and resides at 585 Park Avenue. The delegates welcomed him with a luncheon at The Stratfield.
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District of
Bridgeport
J. Mullins
Wilson
Homer
United States
Judge Beardsley
Lyons
Bridgeport High School
Niagara University
Yale Law School
Edward F. Hallen
Hallen
Attorney Lyons
Park Avenue
Stratfield
Bijou Theatre Presents The Unborn Birth Control Screen Drama
The Bijou Theatre opens Monday with The Unborn, a bold photoplay on birth control based on George Eliot Jr. The film airs four daily showings at 2:30 3:45 7:15 and 9 00 as officials and welfare groups promote its moral lesson and urge families to bring youths over 16.
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Bijou
George Eliot, Jr
Leson
Milford Police Commissioner Faces Court Over Crash
Stratford, Oct. 14. Warrant issued for arrest of J P Herrick, Milford police commissioner and owner of a large lumber plant, charged with reckless driving on Stratford avenue last evening. His car collided with C P Baldwin's auto near the Baird Machine Co, damaging hood, mudguards and engine. Baldwin, a Boston lawyer, reported Herrick failed to stop and offered no aid. State police Rowe H Wheeler and Anthony Fellows will arraign Herrick Monday before Judge Howard M Curtis.
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Stratford
J P. Herrick
Stratford Avenue
C. P. Baldwin
Summer Street
Boston Mass
Baird Machine Co
Herrick
Rowe H. Wheeler
Anthony Fellows
Howard M. Curtis
Boston
Worcester
Bridgeport
Bolster’s
Baldwin
Lee Fellows
Scholz
Fifth Street
Obituary notices for Remer Bayles O'Shea and Goff Fitzpatrick
Obituaries report the death of Frank D. Remer at 44 Fairfield avenue after a brief illness. Charlotte M Bayles of 557 Ogden street dies after a prolonged illness. Thomas J O'Shea's funeral was at 8 30 this morning from 259 Sixth Street and St Mary's Church with high mass of requiem. Catherine Goff Fitzpatrick funeral held at 264 Lafayette Street and Church of the Sacred Heart with solemn high mass. Interments at St Michael's cemetery.
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Frank D. Remer
Fairfield Avenue
Mr. Remer
Chicago
Charlotte M. Bayles
Charlotte M
Samuel Bayles
Ogden Street
Mrs. Bayles
Canada
Park Street
Thomas J. O'Shea
Thomas J. O’shea
Sixth Street
St. Mary’s Church
Father Mulcahey
John Phillips
Thos, Phillips
Patrick Egan
Charles Groh
Michael Moffit
Simon Norton
St. Michael's Cemetery
Catherine Gof
Catherine Goff-Fitzpatrick
Misses Goff
Lafayette Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Father Richard
New York City
T. J. Mooney
Matthew Judge
Richard Moore
Schmidt
Theresa O’brien
May Casserly
William Chew
Albert Lapke
John Wall
Thomas Bohan
Mark Bohan
Thomas Martin
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Thomas McKeon
St.ichael’s Cemetery
Father Richard, O
New York
Fairfield
Alice Fenton
Thomas Healy
State Street
Holland Hill District
St. Thomas’ Church
St .Thomas’ Cemetery
Last Chance to Get North Main Street Lots
Tomorrow Sunday October 15 marks the final opportunity to secure North Main street plots opposite Federal street. The lots are praised for high value, often exceeding asked prices, and buyers are urged to visit the site to see the favorable terms and surprising worth.
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North Main Street
Federal Street
Victrola IX Adds Cheerful Music to Home Life
An advertisement extols Victrola IX as a versatile, mood lifting home centerpiece. It promises enjoyment on winter evenings with Sousa marches and songs, highlighting its oak or mahogany cabinet, fine tone, and the option to pair with a matching record cabinet and records for 78 dollars, payable in weekly installments.
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Victrola IX
Victrola
Ole Virginny
Harry Lander
Father
DR WILFRED T. VAN YORX DIES AT 69
In this city October 14 1916 at his home 185 Becley street Dr Wilfred T Van Yorx aged 69 years. Remains may be viewed Sunday 16th between 5 and 7 pm. Funeral private. Also notices for Remer Healy Lynch Engberg follow in the same civic notice column.
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van Yorx
Becley Street
Wilfred T. van Yorx
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Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
Barnum
B. H
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Milford
John St
Bruce Ave
K. K
Corner Railroad Ave
Broad St
Dick Lombard
980 Railroad
Universal Import Co
8Rd St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Laura Rosenfield
Howland
Main Street
Howland, Dry Goods CO
A'P Remer
Mountain Grove Cemetery
American Corset Co
Sangamon St
Custer
Wear Proof Mills
Norristown
Best Bank
Manape
Washington, Blvd
State Board of Examiners of Barbers
Martin Horschler
Wall St
Michael Cratty
Sec'y
Rockville
Connecticut
Michael J.lynch
Percewan
Charles H. Peck
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Peter E. Engberg
Court of Probate
Hoth Limited
Engelbrekt Engberg
Bell Street
Helen TH
Emil
Pairfield Superior Court
Helen Dankworth
Bridgeport Farmer
Fred W. Tracy
Asst
Fairfield County
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