Died Notices Include Farrell and Haggerty Deaths
In this city, Sept. 29, 1913, James Farrell of 126 Catherine Street. Funeral hereafter. In New York City, Sept. 27, 1918, Gertrude H. Haggerty, wife of Charles D. Jann, aged 38. Friends invited to attend from the residence of her brother, George H. Haggerty, 54 Fairmount avenue, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 9:30 a.m., and from St. Patrick's church at 10 a.m. Interment at St. Michael's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Farrell
Cathrine
New York City
Gertrude H. Haggerty
Charles D. Jann
George H. Haggerty
Fairmount Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Bpitzpatrick
Patrick
Emma Fitzpatrick
Fairfield Avenue
St. Thomas Lootery
Fairfield
Atwood
Kate J
EB. W. Atwood
Broad Street
Local Social News and Home Updates Roundup
Mr and Mrs Orville Benton with Mrs Matilda Gregory and Mrs Harry Maurer took an auto trip to New Milford to visit Mrs Myron Patchen. John Kaeshile plans a three room home addition by Griffin Bros. Katherine Treadwell spent the weekend with cousins Jo and Katherine Treadwell. Abigail Wakeley and granddaughter Viola Randall are ill with whooping cough. Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson of Portland Ore plan to relocate east after selling business interests. Captain A B Randall returns to Portsmouth N H after visiting his parents while U S S Massachusetts undergoes overhaul. Sylvia Randall visits grandparents. Mabel Seeley and Wesley Derby were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Charles B Seeley. Mrs Charles Wakeman returns home to Aspetuck Easton after caring for Mrs Miles Wakeley and baby Emma May. A small house on Pumpkin Hill is occupied by Mr Cotton and family. Henry Nichols carpenters for Solon B Wales, Monroe. Wales plans to winter in Hampton. John Kaeshile treated a neighbor to strawberries. John Logan accepts a position with Bridgeport Gas Light Co. J C N Gallup installs a hot air furnace with A E Roberts Bridgeport. Mr and Mrs Vickers and two children of Nichols were Sunday guests of Mrs Harry Maurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Benton
Matilda Gregory
Harry Maurer
New Milford
Myron Patchen
John Kaeshile
Griffin Bros
Charles Thompson
Portland
Ore
A. B. Randall
Portsmouth
N. H
W. F. Randall
Randall
U. S. S. Massachusetts
Sylvia
Mabel Seeley
Wesley the Derby
Miss Seeley
Charles B. Seeley
Charles Wakeman
Aspetuck
Easton
Miles Wakeley
Emma May
Pumpkin Hill
Bridgeport
Vickers
Nichols
Dr Sargent Denounces Baseball As Curse In Pulse Of Health
Dr Dudley Allen Sargent famed physical director at Harvard University born in Belfast Me sixty four years ago today. He says baseball is fine for players but fans suffer nervous tension from spectating and need a motor outlet. Walking ten miles daily he argues is the best exercise and would improve health even for those who attend games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Allen Sargent
Har‘d University
Belfast
Crimson
Doc
Peace Treaty Signed Between Turks and Bulgars
Constantinople on September 29 reports the signing of a peace treaty between Turkey and Bulgaria by their plenipotentiaries in the city. The agreement ends hostilities and formalizes diplomatic relations between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
Bulgaria
Final Tariff Differences To Be Adjusted In Conference
Congress wraps up tariff talks with Democratic and Republican conferees finalizing 670 Senate amendments. President backs broad tariff cuts but supports removing cotton futures tax and leaving that issue for separate legislation to restrain speculative pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference Committee
Conference
Senate
House
Underwood
Wilson
Congress
City Court Hears Cruelty and Intoxication Charges
City court opened with multiple cases including Michael Reilly charged with cruelty to animals and intoxication, both stemming from an unpadded horse injury observed by Agent Alexander Howell. Reilly, who denied padding and intoxication, faced fines. Also, Peter Pulatski faced charges after a motor cycle incident injuring Wallace Chambers, with continued hearing and bonds set. Other cases covered assault, theft of lumber, and intoxication with varying fines, jail terms, and continuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Howell
Connecticut Humane Society
Michael Reilly
Henry Clampett
Wheeler Avenue
Thomas C. Coughlin
Howell
Main
French Streets
Reilly
J. N. Frantz
Ferris Goodell
Wallace Chambers
Arthur Chambers
William Street
Peter Pulatski
Hallett Street
Robert Hoffman
Chambers
Pulaski
L. S. Finklestone
Renato Morracco
Columbus Place
Carmenia Cianbriello
George George
Mainstreet
Vedliar Brown
Corbin
New Haven Road
Annie Wargo
Pembroke Street
Annie Gulaick
Annie
Michael Niemczak
Hallam St
Thomas Massanio
Hamilton and
Hallett
Tracy Lounsbury
East Main Street
Engineers funeral draws large crowd in New Haven
The funeral of Engineer Charles J. Doherty, involved in the Stamford wreck, was held at Sacred Heart church after prayers at his home. Revered as a member of the engineers' brotherhood, he died on Friday and the service attracted a large local turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Charles J. Doherty
Stamford
Sacred Heart Church
The
Engineers’ Brotherhood
Senate confirms Rogers and Newton for key posts
Washington reports the Senate confirmed Jhry Wade Rogers as United States circuit judge for the second circuit and Byron R Newton as assistant secretary of the treasury. The confirmation occurred today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Jh Ry Wade Rogers
Re Law School
United States
Byron R. Newton
Secretary of the Treasury
Boys Arrested by Clever Ruse for Auto Theft
Willimantic Connecticut September 29 Arthur B Ashworth 18 and Irvine Emmett 16 both of Providence were arrested today on charges of stealing an automobile from Providence Police. After questioning they admitted the act. They said they ran out of gas and had a flat tire in South Coventry this morning. They started toward Willimantic to repair the tire when Deputy Sheriff John F Champlin stopped them and invited them to ride to the city. They were later identified by Chief of Police Richmond as the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willimantic
Richmond
Plate glass pane falls on workmen near European pharmacy
A cracked plate glass window being removed from a building next to the European pharmacy on East Main Street fell and struck workers. Germano Pasquale and Louis Konosch suffered lacerations to both hands, treated by Dr. William H. Curley at Emergency Hospital, and the men resumed work afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Street
Germano Pasquale
Louis Konosch
William H., Curley
Miss Beers Seeks Ancestry Clues On Hall Lineage
Rose Beers of Rye New York requests information on her great grandmother Mary Hall who lived in 1756 or 1857. She notes a large family with siblings Middlebrook Hall Lucy Nicol Harriet Alling and Sarah Silliman Hall and mentions ties to Ashbury’s Church and the First Methodist Society. She asks for details to confirm lineage and connections to Hobart Bridgeport and the Silliman family. Three desertion based divorces are reported in the same court session including Knapp and Somers cases and Beardsley case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Beers
Rye
N. Y
Mary Hall
Miss Beers
Rose
Bridgeport
Hobart
Isaac Silliman
Middlebrook Hall
Lucy
Nicol
Harriet
Alling
Sarah Silliman Hall
First Methodist Society
America
Ashbury’s Church
Obituary for Mrs. Samuel P. Brown at St Charles parish
A large funeral mass for Mrs. Samuel P. Brown was held at 8:30 this morning in St Charles church, with Rev. Father McGivney as celebrant and several clergy assisting. Relatives filled the church. St Charles quartet and local musicians provided music. Burial followed at St Michael's cemetery. Separately, the funeral of Mrs. Alice Drake, killed by the Springfield express in Stratford, was held at 9 am from James H. Carroll parlors, with Rev. M J O Connor officiating and burial in St Michael's family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles
Samuel P. Brown
Hayes Street
St Charles Church
Father McGivney
Hussian
Gloster
Jessie Murray
J. C. Lanz
James Keegan
Alois Hargila
May Price
Harvila
Alice Drake
Springfield Express
Bruce Avenue
Stratford
James H. Carroll
Elim Street
M.J. O'Connor
St. James’ Church
St Michael's Cemetery
Notice of Bridgeport Special Town Meeting Oct 6 1913
Special town meeting to vote on Constitutional Amendment concerning compensation of General Assembly members. Ballots cast 6 am to 5 pm at 12 district locations including City Hall Broad Street Auburn Street State Street Norman Street Main Street Shelton and East Main and Seaview avenues. Mayor Clifford B. Wilson signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
General Assembly
Auburn Street
Fairfield Avenue
State Street
Norman Street
Main Street
Washington Avenue
Shelton
East Main Streets
Tenth
Beach Street
East Main Street
Seaview Avenue
Central Avenue
A. D
Clfford B. Wilson
Well and As Much Advertising Maxim Misread
A terse proverb notes merchants never fail when they advertise as well and as much as possible, stressing persistent promotion as a key business rule. The saying frames advertising effort as critical to success.
New Story Volumes Add Motion to Reading Week
Fresh publishers release a selection of lively works by top authors. Notable titles include The Point of View Elinor Glyn and Dominic of Harlem with prices ranging from 1.25 to 1.35. Main floor rear displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Glyn
Buckrose
Abbott
Vaughan ‘Kester
Dominic of
Harlem
Arnold Mulder
Dave's
Cole
Bendish
Maurice Hewlett
Destroyer—Stevenson
Distinctive wash fabrics offered for women’s wear
A catalog of wash goods features silk and cotton brocade, ratine, crepe Royal, sunray silk, and assorted blends in shades from pink and lavender to navy and Nile green. Prices range from 30c to $1.50 per yard highlighting durable, light, and decorative textures designed to launder well. Center aisle, rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Ponger
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Golden Hill Street
Argo
Mohican
Lamb
Enkes
Hican
Winsted
Spencer M. Coe
New York
Eagles’ Hall
Baier Bros., Cigar Store
State State
Seaview and
Newfield Avenue
M. A. Kenny
tTwo
Bargains
Boston
Lace Ferns
James Horan & Son Florists
John Rece & Son
Boston Ferns
DR. Sargent
Doherty
Dean Rogers
Pegoud
Alphonse Pegoud
Jesse J. Knapp
Anna P
Knapp
Anna Pond
Bessie Somers
Frederick A. Somers
Beardsley
Anna Williamson
City Hall
Howland
Matin Street
Cannon Street
Idgeport, Conn
Erly
Howland Dry Goods
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