Memorial Day Ceremonies Honor Veterans in Bridgeport
Memorial Day events in Bridgeport featured parades and a review by Civil War veterans led by WW Davis Commander of the post. The ceremony included the Grand Army of the Republic band, a tribute to fallen soldiers, a sunset banner procession, and a benediction by Rev. Brown of Olivet Church as the crowd observed the flag and the bronze monument plaque.
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Washington
Pratt
Shelton
Read
Sheridan
Columbus
Adison
St. ‘Mary's
Stack
Carr
Park J
Midaument
Ww.davis
Ir. Post
G. A
Herbert T
el Abbott
Howe
Bridgepoin
France
Sawas
W Wilson
Erik
Brown
Olivet
Henrie
Seawall Boulevard
T Ie
Veteres
Bank
Obituary notices of Mrs Beatrice M Richardson and others
Funeral services for Beatrice Miller Richardson, wife of Henry Richardson, were held from her mother's home with a high mass of requiem at the church. Attendants and floral tributes noted, burial in St Michael's cemetery. Other obituaries include Margaret Sears, Frederick Lynn, Magnus Dahlin, George Pixley, and Trixie Piganza with service details and burial plans.
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Beatrice
M. Richardson
Beatrice * Miller
J Richardson
Henry Rich’ardson
B. Miller
Seavers
Edward McNally
S. Arters
Lieberum & Heaph
State Street
James “Vussion
Charles
C.eburth
Murray
Satherine Russell
Wace “Te Fane
James Fitzpatrick
John Carr
Richard ‘Obrien
Michael McMahon
Neil MacFayden
John Waray
St. Michaels
Oclock
Margaret Sears
Cedar Street
Fey
Matthew J. Traynor
Thamar J. Hanley
Joseph Ganley
St Augustine’s Church
Joseph. Clabby
Ann
Sullivan
Crabby
Daniel Dinan
William and
Frank Devlin
Thomas Bayden
James Burns
John England
St- Michael's Cemetery
Matthew
Trabno
Joseph Ganiey
Frederick Ilynn
Frederick Lynn
Stepney
Hebersham
Magnus
Magnus J. Dahlin
Nichols ,Avenue
Stratford
A J. Okerblom
Swedish Lutheran Church
Arcanum Judge
O. I
Scandinavian Society
Stratford Club
Valhalla Swedish Society
John Jacobson
Gistave Johnson
Leonard ‘Sandstrom
John ‘Nordstrom
Richard Willams
William Simpson
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Weather Bridgeport Records From the Recording Almanac
Weather report notes barometer and thermometer readings for Bridgeport area with forecasts for South New England East New York. It mentions unsettled showery conditions and lower temperatures Sunday night and Monday, with winds mainly northwest to northeast and fair conditions in parts of the Middle Atlantic.
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Washington
New England
New York
North
Middle States
Atlantic
Mississippi
Missouri
Sante
Atlante
New Eigland
North Atlantic
Middle
Wea
Norfolk
Remembering fallen comrades and the call to unity
The speaker honors soldiers who died in battle and urges Americans to honor their sacrifice. He stresses national purpose over faction, invoking eternal bonds and the duty to carry forward liberty as America’s shared mission. The passage emphasizes courage, remembrance, and unity in the face of conflict.
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America
Stratford Honors War Veterans Parade and Programs Highlights
Stratford May 46 Special. The town held Memorial Day parade honoring Civil and World War veterans. Grand marshal William H Hart led the march from Pava idisy Green with police escort and a long list of veterans and civic leaders. Events included a public assembly, organizing of War Veterans units, Boy Scouts display, school staff, and a Monday Packard Hall meeting for men and boys to join organizing efforts. Local merchants pledged trophies for youth baseball leagues set to play Saturday afternoons.
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Stratford
Willam H.hart
Pavaidisy Green
Wiliam - Staff
Urton C. Warner
Cc’ Coughlin
Charles Abercombi
Frederick
Beardsley
Chirtes
Lillitan
David Ju. Rhoades
Walter Goddard
Flar‘old C. Lovell
James Lally
Elliott W. Peck
George A. Fairchild
Louis J. Herrmann
F Harry
C. Spall
Adja
Connecticut State Guard
George W. Spall
Rex “‘de Lucowr
Charles Stephens
O. R.-Mi
William Fryer
Citizens Corps
George Bateman
Stratford Boy ‘Scouts of America
Walter “Oddy
Comanding
C. C. Thompson
Dram Corps
Stratford Fire Departments
George Ash
Rand
Packard - Hall
Impressive Memorial at Park Avenue Temple
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a memorial at Park Avenue Temple with unclear wording about location or dedication. The text repeats phrases and contains garbled fragments, offering no clear dates or entities beyond Park Avenue Temple.
Memorial services held for Abraham Lodge members
Impressive memorial services were conducted last night in Temple for departed members of Abraham Lodge No. 34 and Harmony Lodge No. 711. Rabbi Samuel Abrams of Park Avenue Temple led the service with Attorney Jacob Goodhart of New Haven delivering the keynote tribute, noting Memorial Day as fitting to honor the dead. The program included readings by Rabbi Abrams and choir singing to close.
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Abraham Lodge
Harmony Lodge
Samuel ‘Abrams
Park Avenue
Rabbi P Abrams
Sydney Chaplin Signs Motion Picture Contract
Sydney Chaplin, famed stage and screen comedian, has signed a contract to appear in motion pictures to be released by the Players-Lasky corporation. He has had great success locally and internationally, managing the business affairs of his brother Charlie and building a large following among motion picture patrons in the country.
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Sydney Chaplin
Iscreen
Players-Lasky ‘Corporation
Chaplin
Charlie
Texas Oil Field Prospect Drives Investor Interest
The Texas oil boom draws national attention as hundreds of wells produce and many more are drilled. Land values surge from grazing prices to thousands per acre, with undreamed fortunes rumored amid expanding production and rising demand.
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Texas
United States
Denver
Cole
Texas Company Hits 15000 Barrel Oil Weir
Houston Texas The West Columbia District in Gra naria County and Houston area applaud the Texas Companys production department for delivering remarkable returns. The daily mining record notes fortunes being made as output climbs from 15000 to 20000 barrels.
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Texas Company
Houston
Tex
West Columbia District
Granaria’ County
Texas Farmer Refuses $5,000,000 for Oil Interest
In Graham Texas on a 400 acre tract J T Carey’s land yielded a sudden wealth gusher. A 12 000 barrel strike surprised observers when the well completed looked good for 0 or 40 barrels but sent a column of oil above the derrick. Carey's royalty climbs to $3,000 a day as leases rush in.
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Graham
Texas
J. T. Carey
Carey
Denver Financial
Fortunes from small oil investments flash in reports
The samples show $10 stakes turning into large sums across various oil ventures. Figures mention Texas Oil Go $1,000, Fortuna Oil, San Joaquin Oil, Quaker Oil, Merritt Oil, Central Oil, Winchester, John Wellemeyer, Steubenville Co, 1994 Oil & Gas, and Trapshooter Oil with returns ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, illustrating speculative gains and scattered profits.
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Texas Oil
Pinal Oil Co
Fortuna Oil
Home Oil Co
San Joaquin Oil Co
Quaker Oil Co
Coline Oil Co
Merritt Oi Co
Central Oil’ Co
Winchester Co
John Wellemeyer Co
Steubenville
O.) Co
Oil &Gas Co
Predicts Big Oil Discoveries in Roby and Fisher County
Letter from Buffalo Texas oil promoter notes Wichita people locating near Roby in Fisher County. Reports No 220 well, a southeast Fisher County location, and a north east Roby site. Mentions Ft Phantom Hill No 208 with gas flow at 1890 feet and 1.5 million feet. multiple deep tests and several wells in Schnickelford Haswell and Stephens County. Also references Knowles well reaching 10,000 barrels and a 10,609 barrel well in Stephens County.
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Wt. Worth
Texas
Buffalo-Texas Oil Co
Buffalo
Roby
Fisher County
Robby
Ft. Phantom Hill
Schnickelford
Haswell
Knowles
Stephens County
Counle
Ranger
Samp
The Meni Behind This Company
The officers and directors at Universal Oil & Products Co pledge integrity and reliability. They invest their own money and vow to make the enterprise a lasting success. Harry C. Albro is president and G M Yunker is vice president with responsibilities in real estate and oil. M B Shepard serves as secretary and treasurer in Buffalo, New York.
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Buffalo Bank
Bun
Bradstreet
Ang Falthin
Harry C. Albro
Universal Oil & Products Co
Buffalo
New York
G. M. Yun
Ceases of Buffalo Lexo Texas Oil IL Company
The text notes the Buffalo Texas Oil Company and references its central Texas area, the proximity to properties, and drilling locations. It mentions wells being drilled, others producing oil, and hundreds of wells bringing in thousands of barrels daily as described in quoted press reports.
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Buffalo
Lexo- Texas Oil IL Company
Ssorun
Texah
Cloise
Buffalo-Texags, Oil Company
Rich oil field leases boost prospects near Ranger Texas
Our holdings cover 202 acres northeast of Roby Texas in Fisher County near Ranger with potential for 60 wells. The company reports active drilling to the north east and south, daily advances, and rising values as new wells come in. Officers express strong faith in the property despite limited geology details.
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Roby
Fisher County
Texas
Waese
Ranger
10 Cents a Share Investment Pitch Seeks Buyers
A dubious investment solicitation offers shares at 10 cents each with a 10 day money back guarantee. It urges prompt remittance by money order check or bank draft, promising $10 buys 100 shares and promising immediate forwarding of funds if not satisfied. It touts a high return prospect and requests submission of a subscription coupon or letter before prices rise.
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Pacis
Fortune Knocks Once at Every Door Says Reynolds
Mr. George M. Reynolds, president of Continental and Commercial Bans in Chicago, argues that saving alone won’t build wealth. He asserts fortune favors those who seize opportunities, noting that many urged him to change paths yet diligence in saving plus wise investments multiplies earnings.
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George M. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial ‘Bans
Chicago
Church Refuses 2 Million for Cemetery Rights
Herriman Baptist Church of Ranger Texas already earns 200000 a year from oil wells in its yard and declines an offer of 2000000 to develop wells in the adjacent graveyard. The dispute centers on rights to drill on church property and the value of the cemetery land.
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Fort. Worth
Herriman Baptist Church
Ranger
Cheebureh
$25,000 Per Acre Reported For Block 58 Lease
Special to the Star Telegram reports a 2 million dollar tract in the Red River Valley between the Stumble Weil and the Jamyomda Art well. Prices are set at about $25,000 per acre for lands in Block 58, with production around 2,000 barrels daily.
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Writehita- Falla
New Texas Well in Stephens County Reported
From Stephens County comes word that the Ad Kansas Oil and Day Company's No 1 Cavey yielded 12 000 barrels in a single day. The tally was noted as an actual range recently reported in Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Stephens County
Ad-Kansas? Oil & Day Company
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