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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1926

Page

5

Obituary notices from a city newspaper

Death notices for Mrs Mary Decker Bedell and numerous related obituaries list survivors, services, and burial details across several local cemeteries including Evergreen and St Michael's. The notices cover Amelia Anderson, Marguerite Lalley, John Scudder Griffith, Frances Ely, Sherwood Brinsmade, Paul Zekler, Mary Coffey Michaud, several others, with funeral arrangements, churches, and interment sites noted.

Funeral for Peter Cavagnari at Holy Roney Church

The funeral for Peter Cavagnari of 320 Jamen Street took place at Holy Roney Church in Stratford at 9 o'clock after a service conducted by Rev Timothy J. Sullivan. Interment followed at St. Michael's Cemetery. Ruth Rudd Patterson funeral services were held at Henry E Bishop Funeral Chapel, 274 Fairfield Avenue, with burial today in New York. Mrs. Patterson, aged seventy nine, is survived by son Oliver B. Patterson of Stratford.

Mary Decker Beell Mary Decker Bedell Homer Lond William Willam J. Bedell Huntington Mina Laura Edith Beet Elizabeth Bedell Valley Stream Willam Decker Brooklyn Charles B Decker Lynbrook Isabel GH N.Y Punerat Ista Nomento Harold H. Clemane Evergreen Cemetery John Scudder Griffith John Scudder Griffith First National Bank Wallingford Corinth Inde A. Foland A. Moore Agnea M. Kelt Moenda Eeclerk Charehane Henry aAvid Travyenport Bari Mountain Grove Cemetery Frances Ely Ners Iy Hener Koy New York City Canpbell Ponerat Church New Yormi Mountain Grove Lowing Arc the Baldy Sherwoodt Sherwood M Facruer Daniels Farm Trimbull Hes A. Edwards Brinsmade M. Stanley Brinsma Ie Bridgeport Ham White Brinamade Paul F. Zekler Paul F. Fewer Main Arthur Tratford Gustav Zedler New York Mia Louise Reher Listowel Ontario Helene Gere Wer Gren Roby Holmes Ed Wards Styer Lt Wars Bt John's Tod A A. MM Funera Servce Nso Eudkeport Lodge Lava Mauss Sharles L. Denns Ster Inkerment Lakeview Cemetery Willam C. Belden Willian Belden Houder Ward and Reilly Washington Avenue St Augustinest Church Racert Bowen Misa Miry Finkerty Ryan Bt. Michael's Dora Gerton Prank Polke and Son State Street St. Joseph's Church William Krause Joseph Wieler Therese Polka Paul Shubert Miaya Polke Ganz Charles G. Keller Wiliam Shackett John Watke William Bunnell Fred Gerson Jan Mahan St. Michael's Cemetery Decease Julius Carl Nwark N. Jip Errest Albert Winger Yomany Margaret Carras San Francisco Cal Anna ‘Tl. Tesch Gustave J. Natzke Capitol Avenue Charles Roehrich This City John EB. Jackson Ore Alfred CG. Natzke Meadville Richart Rutolph Wiliam Edward Fred Tech Ann Eltseitore Black Rock Avenue Church of the Snerel Heart Hugh Carrig James Killian Michael Foley Charles Ogren God Alfred Pay Alfred, Winspur Edward Sheehan John Thomas James McGuire St Michael's Cemetery James Killan Michael Bergin Sacred Heart Church Richard Moore Br D Hugh Currig M. Foley Auartette Theresa O'Drien John Defarly Gennara DeSimone Camin Jeain Parcells Ferdinands de Carmin Delibire Philip Mchnet Caparosat Ralph 7Dillo Peter Cavagnaro Peter Cavagnari Jamen Street Hla Brother Sven. Stratford Holy Rowiry Timothy J. Sullivan Ava Joseph Cravero Lous Rover Serneen J. Dame Bt. Michael's Cemetery Ruth Rudd Patterson Henry E Hishop Fairfield Avenue Tote Millers Mre Rodd Weat Avenue Sie iv Olver B. Patterson

Mrs Mary E Davis Funeral Services Set for Capitol Ave Home

The funeral for Mary E Davis widow of Olver Davis will be 1 PM this afternoon at her daughter Mrs Frederick Faye’s home, 820 Capitol Avenue. Interment will follow in the local cemetery.

Mary FE. Davis Olver Davis Frederick Faye Capitol Avenue Lethal

Patrons for Charity Ball List Active Society Names

The Associated Charities charity ball at the Ritz on December 29 reveals a long list of patronesses. Notables include Mrs. William H. Griffith, Mrs. DeVer H. Warner, Mrs. Harvey Hubwell, Mrs. Sumner Shapson, Mrs. Howard Simpson, and many others.

Associated Charities Ritz William H. Griffith DeVer H. Warner Harvey Hubwell Sumner Shapson Howard Simpson Henry Jennings Donald Choate C. N. Choate M. Baldwin Edgar B. Bawlek Mra A. BE G. G. Griges J. B. Gaylord Stiles Goodsell Harriet Hurd Elmer Havens E. P. Henshaw Paul Blackburn Harvey Feubbett, Jr W. T. Haviland George Hawley Harry Ives J. B. Klein H. M. Knapp

Building Shows Slight Decline in 1926 Construction

Chicago reports a five percent nationwide drop in 1926 building value, with total US construction near $6.2 billion. New York may surpass 1925, Chicago mirrors last year at about $941 million, Detroit grows three percent, and leading states include New York, California, Michigan, Pennsylvania.

Chicago United States

Fire loses three Canadian firemen at Winnipeg theatre

A deadly blaze at a Winnipeg theatre claimed the lives of firefighters Donald Melville Hubert Shearer and Robert Stewart. Alex Smith was fatally injured and nine others were hurt as the rear of the landmark collapsed during the effort to control the blaze.

Winnipeg Man Iinnipeg Donald Melville Hubert Shearer Robert Stewart Alex Smith

Swami Shradanand Slain by Abdu Hashim in India

Reports from British India say Swami Shradanand, a Hindu leader, was shot dead by Abdul Hashim amid a conflict over Islamic theology. His attendant Dharamgh was wounded but subdued the assailant before dying. Abdul Rashid requested another audience before firing three shots.

Pel British India Swami Shradanand Ifindu Luaier Abdul Hashimib Dharam Ngh Haverely Abdul Rashid The Swan

Connecticut Roads Construction Detours Update

The State Highway department reports road work across Connecticut as of December 22 with many routes open but several lanes narrowed and bridges under construction. Notable items include limited traffic on the Boston Post Road segments, Mill River and Patchogue River bridges, and multiple town roads with restrictions or detours through winter.

State Highway Department Connecticut Highway Department Old Saybrook Norwalk Boston Post Weastport Pairfield Boston Post Road Blackamth Shop Round House Westport Fairfird Buikley Bridge Fairfield Min Tiver West Haven Milford and Orange Milford Branford East Slayen Westbrook Patchogue River East Lyme Post Road Golden Spur Heivy Norwich New London Road Waterford Montville Thames River Windsor Locks Hartford Springfield Windsor Suffield Pequonnock State Road Bolton Bolton Center Burlington Center Eastford Kenyonville Old Kings Farmington Scott Swamp Harwinton Burlington Marwinton Plymouth Poland Brook Newington West Hartford Willard Street Newington Road New Britain Bull Head Bridge 4 Vernon and Tolland Telland Turnpike Telland

Emperor Yoshihito Seen Weaker but Vital Amid Illness

Tokyo reports say Emperor Yoshihito’s condition worsened briefly with a higher fever and irregular pulse before stabilizing at midnight. Prince Regent Hirohito and court officials attended the bedside as the Imperial family kept vigil at Hayama villa. officials insist bulletins reflect the true state of the monarch’s pneumonia illness.

Tokyo Yoshihito Hirohito Erisis Chichibu England Hayama Associated Press Thuletins Tssued

Roxbury Scofflaw Club Dismantled After Raid

In Roxbury the Black and White club known as the Phalanx was raided after years of clashes with city and state authorities. Deputy sheriffs removed all portable items from the night club, leaving only a mascot cat. the club faced liquor selling charges, charter revocation, and a distress warrant after failing to appear in court and pay fines.

Boston Roxbury Phalanx Club Secretary of State Tate Sherif Rowbury

Blackmail Plot Ties to Baltimore Woman's Death in New York

In New York on December 23 AP reports Estelle Mare Bellmat a 32 year old Baltimore resident living in West 7th Street placed a gas tube in her mouth and died in a rocking chair after writing she faced blackmail. Notes alleged a $50,000 loan to a man who never repaid and demanded jewelry real estate and money for her attorney. A Pennsylvania divorce decree from Allegheny County dated January 1 1926 was found in her room.

New York Der Estelle Mare Bellmat Baltimore Mad West 7Aih Street Boilman Benjamin Rector Florida George Marc Rilman Alegheny County Pennsylvania

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