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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1916
Page
9
Mayor Wilson altered the special election on charter to November 29 from November 25, citing holiday closures and voter turnout concerns. State law requires voting machines to remain sealed for 20 days after the election, complicating date shifts, and a court order to reopen early was not pursued.
Frank Wesley Bolande, 51, president of The Post Publishing Co and editor in chief of The Bridgeport Post The Bridgeport Telegram and The Sunday Post, died at 2 45 AM at his Stratfield apartments after a lengthy nephritis illness. He had recently returned to work and attended a firemen celebration before a fatal chill. Survived by his wife Medora Beach and mother Angeline Bolande, he helped shape Bridgeport media and civic life through multiple papers and local organizations.
Obituaries list multiple Bridgeport area deaths and funeral details. Charlotte M Bayles died. service held at 557 Ogden Street with burial in Lakeview cemetery. Charles Sullivan died at St Vincent's Hospital age 27, survived by mother and siblings. Katherine N Conner died at Bridgeport Hospital. survived by two daughters, two sons, and a brother. Charles Anderson died at 537 Howard Avenue. Swedish-born, 58. survived by a daughter. Theresa Whyland Pichowski funeral at Englewood Avenue and St Josephs Church, Mass sung by Rev Hubert Dahme. delegations from church groups attended. Alice Healy funeral from State Street Extension to St Thomas Church with requiem mass. various clergy and choir performances detailed. committal at St Thomas Cemetery. Guidance notes: no sensational detail. neutral event reporting of obituaries and funeral arrangements.
George Bishop of 103 James Street was arrested for stealing two horses owned by Sarah Ward of a teaming firm. Sold to Nathan Gold at Gilbert's stable for 225 dollars. Horses worth 400 dollars to Ward. Explosion in East Machias destroyed a fish stand. origin undetermined though dynamite suspected.
Three obituaries dated October 15 1916 note deaths of Charles Sullivan Frank W Bolande and D Clifford Hall in Milford and city. Sullivan obituary lists funeral from 458 Bunnell Street to St Marys cemetery Milford Conn on Oct 17 at 9 am. Bolande funeral at Park Street Congregational Church Oct 18 at 2 pm with burial in Long Hill Cemetery. Hall funeral at St Johns Church Fairfield Avenue Oct 17 at 2:30 pm with burial in Mountain Grove Cemetery.
Class ad seeking a woman to perform housework at a residence. Applicant should contact Myers at 425 East Main Street, phone 616.
The undersigned express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and floral tokens following the death of their beloved son Francis Joseph Dean.
The Independent Wing reports widened support for Woodrow Wilson. California, North Dakota, Maryland and Illinois show strong swing toward Wilson, with 90 percent among Progressive and Independent voters in Washington and heavy local leagues expanding. Farmers in North Dakota express enthusiasm. California could deliver a large electoral margin.
The text asserts candidate Hughes clearly opposes all that Woodrow Wilson represents now or in the future. It emphasizes that Hughes has made the stance unmistakable, denying any alignment with Wilson’s policies or philosophy.
Features printed linoleum at 50c per yard with sturdy design. Small mats 24 by 36 inches priced 39c. Rugs include Smyrna style at 1.50 and Congoleum mimicking linoleum at 3 to 6.50. Scotch stairs woolen carpet offered in 5-8 and 3-4 yard widths at 39c and 59c. Third floor.
A catalog of embroidered items features pink nainsook Gowhs and envelope chemises needing only embroidery, corset-covers and pillow-tops in cross-stitch, fudge aprons, centers and scarfs in patterns, and dressing sacks with French knot work. Prices range from 5c to 50c with several items per item. Third floor.
The common council will hear several items of routine business plus public hearings. A fire destroyed the Price Fireproofing Co plant in Poughkeepsie likely causing $200,000 in losses. An anonymous donor gave $25,000 to Armenian and Syrian Relief, marking a second gift after an earlier $16,000.
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