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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
8
A North Main Street incident ends with Deputy Berger arresting 14 year old Tony Patrino for carrying a hunting rifle and a game law violation after a robin is found in his gun case. Judge Bartlett orders payment of costs.
Mrs Richard Howell of Stratford wife of the Bridgeport Herald editor is sued for 400 by Ida Anderson of this city claiming her automobile was damaged in a collision with the Howell machine. The plaintiff says her car was traveling on a highway in Westport near Mapleshade farm when the Howell car approached and the collision occurred due to Mrs Howell's careless driving. The suit is returnable to the common pleas court in November.
In Danbury October events note Louis Wildman wed Miss Anita Boughey. In Danbury October 16 John F Scollin wed China Wirshing. Danbury October 14 Menzo Sutfflebeen of Pittsfield Mass with Minnie Peavy. Stamford October 16 Carl A Jensen wed Viola L Lounsbury.
Obituary fragment outlines funeral for Arthur W Nichols aged 61 at Brooklawn Ascension and St Augustines with interment at Michael's cemetery, plus a Gilligan notice and a Belgium family seeking housing, and a Fairfield County court clerk signature.
Redding's finance committee reports to town meeting on salary increases for town officers and a proposed budget totaling 21169 with a 12 mill levy discussed. Key raises include town selectmen 100 each, first selectman 200, town treasurer 1265, and town clerk 150 plus duties expanded. Also proposed are 1000 toward debt reduction and concrete reconstruction for sluiceways and small bridges.
The article notes a robber prowling near a house and a society girl braving darkness to aid an aunt. It links the band to a string of burglaries by a high powered automobile. Recent raids include A. L. Riker’s jewelry theft valued at 1500 dollars and a break in at E. T. Bedford’s Greens Farms home with other wealthier homes targeted.
Attorney John P. Gray former assistant prosecutor and law partner of Clitus H. King, now in Wethersfield prison for embezzlement, leaves public life in Park City. He moved his family to Noank Conn and will likely locate in Boston. John J. Carr plans to occupy his former office suite with Thomas D. Gal asini. Gray faced a Fairfield County Bar Association complaint said to be withdrawn after promises to the grievance committee.
Hartford on October 19 reports Company M of Winsted and the First Connecticut Infantry machine gun company were mustered out of federal service at the state armory. Company M departed Hartford for home at 11 15. It is expected that Company C of Middletown and Company G of Manchester will be mustered out late this afternoon.
Mary Medlicott of this city files divorce proceedings against Thomas Medlicott in the superior court on grounds of intolerable cruelty The couple married December 29 1990 Mrs Medlicott formerly Burgess The suit is returnable to the November term Separately Thomas Mott Osborne criticizes Governor Whitman accusing him of breaking a pledge made as warden of Sing Sing
Pelix S. Meigs of this city was chosen master workman at the state convention of the Ancient Order of United Workmen meeting in Lyric hall. Delegates reported a small membership increase and by law changes that protect insurance obligations as plans to boost membership were discussed. Local lodges Farren Golden Hill and Scandia hosted with R G Demarest chairing and E F Davenport and W Merill speaking. The session featured musical numbers and speeches from state and national officers.
Edward Corning aged 73 died at home in Stepney. Frederick Wilson, sailor and former city resident, funeral held at Henry E. Bishop mortuary chapel. Sarah N Ashworth burial at Lakeview cemetery. Charles Anderson funeral attended by Scandinavian society. William Need aged 64 burial at Mountain Grove. Howard C Osterberg six months funeral at home with burial at Mountain Grove. Patrick Wigan died at sister's home after pneumonia. Arthur W Nichols died in Brooklawn area after long illness. Theresa Taylor Tyler wife of William F Tyler died at her mother's home at 171 Fifth Street aged 34, survived by husband son and Taylor relatives.
Charles T. Carlson proprietor of Carlson Grocery Co. dies at his home after months of illness. A Swedish immigrant, age 50, he came to the United States 29 years ago, lived in Georgetown before moving to town, and attended the First Swedish Baptist church.
A respected local figure dies leaving a widow and six sons Harold Raymond Russell Edwin Gilbert and Lester. He is mourned by his mother Mrs Lena Anderson and a large number of other relatives.
Broderick of 36 Morehouse Street, a former Third District alderman and Republican, is elected selectman to succeed Charles H. Quintal of State Street at tonight's special common council meeting. Sheriff Kalafus alerted for quorum. expected to last under 30 minutes.
Owing to weak guy ropes and a falling smokestack on the steamer Huron, three men were seriously injured during repairs at the Palmer Shipyard in Noank Connecticut. Robert Chapman of Mystic suffered concussion and multiple scalp wounds. one worker may die.
Advertisement touts wool fabrics sold at $1.50 to $1.75 per yard with tailoring included for a complete suit at $22.50 for women up to 42 bust. Black or color fabrics offered in plain or fancy styles with guaranteed fit and satisfaction. Suits for 43 or more bust size incur $2 extra. Right aisle rear.
New delightful books for children aged 3 to 8 feature stories like Billy Woodchuck Jimmy Rabbit 6 Beaver Paddy Muskrat priced 25c each on the main floor rear. Also advertised are prints and albums with cloth or leather covers in various sizes. albums range 10c to 85c, some loose-leaf styles, front basement.
A new collection of party fittings and favors features six different combinations designed to serve eight people each. Includes Halloween and children's party items with bluebird and pansy themes, priced at 50 cents per item. Located on the Main floor rear.
An article promotes a novel exerciser that makes workouts enjoyable. It describes a barbell built with a Vy spring usable in several beneficial configurations, offering varied exercises without fatigue. The device is marketed as an easy entry to regular activity.
A blue wool serge Double-Service boys suit with Norfolk coat and two pair of trousers. Fully lined and well finished in pinch-back style, colorfast and priced at $6.50 despite high market costs. Front basement store.
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