Former Bridgeport Resident Dies in Milford Hospital
Jane Bracken Campbell of 5 Central Avenue widow of James Campbell died at Milford Hospital after a several week illness. A former Bridgeport resident and longtime Milford resident, she leaves a daughter Rosemary A. Campbell and six sisters plus a brother. Funeral from her home Thursday at 9:30 a.m. to St Mary’s Church for mass, with burial at St. Michael Cemetery.
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Bridgeport
Milford
Jane Bracken
Central Avenue
James Campbell
Milford Hospital
Campbell
Aormerly
Rosemary A. Campbell
Margaret Chumpett
Catharine Sullivan
Hizabeth Batter
Thomas Sheridan
Sarah Green
Thomas Bracket
Howe
Mornig
Hale
St. Mary's Church
McClean
Worcester Brewery Destroyed by Fire
Worcester firm Bowles Brothers Ltd suffered a catastrophic blaze on a November afternoon. Workers used an acetylene torch to dismantle tanks as flames swept the site, with estimates around 40 000 pounds. The firework display of destruction scorched metal and sent water soaring.
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Wurghstetl Mays
Bowles Brothers Ltd
Josseli
Moe Thee
Death rate in Bridgeport above 1921 mark
Bridgeport mortality shows a rise above the 1921 level. Vital statistics indicate deaths for the past months exceeded those in the earlier period, with 149 deaths during a recent span and an average monthly figure near 87. The 1921 rate was 28.8 per 100 000. 1910 data cite 28.4 with 1,562 deaths. Births this year total 2,374 versus 2,909 in 1910, while population fell by about 50 percent, suggesting the current birth rate may grow.
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Sear
Residents urged to supply mailboxes for delivery
Jen ay Charles Greene warned residents of ndseport that after Dee 31 they may be asked at the post office to apply for mail delivery unless they install proper mail boxes. Neglect to place boxes slowed letters and forced the fire department to take extra measures to ensure reception of all letters.
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Jen Ay Charles
Greene
Ndseport
Winsted Druggist Dead in 1877 Record Detail
The fragment notes a Winsted druggist's death in 1877 with unclear details about the owner hall and a birth year around 1832. The readable portions indicate a historical obituary snippet focusing on a local druggist and a death date, but the text is incomplete.
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Winsted
Aiuto Press
Geor En Ak Grusgist
Hall
Lighthouse Crew Poisoned and a Death at Sea
A lighthouse keeper and crew suffered poisoning after a distress signal from Lonely Hard Rock. The Castline tugboat Margaret reached the scene, saved survivors, but one keeper died. the keeper’s brother, assistant, and another crew member were found near death as the light failed and the ship returned to port.
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Magdalene Islands
Margaret
Metabcoe
Ren
M Rourke
Keeyer
Aml
McCormick Spent 165.90 on Election Bills
Campaign expense report shows Tacwet McCormick and others listing payments for printing photos and cuts. Howard J. Maddy donated to the town committee, while Kitsatrick and Walter Slimatrick contributed to campaigns and spent on posters and cuts. Willan H. Baird gave funds for committee work and automobile repairs. Seven candidates must file expense statements by the deadline.
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Tacwet McCormick
Sure
Sesior
Kitsatrick
Sea Tree Town
Howard J. Maddy
Walter Slimatrick
Willan H. Baird
Steamer deck incline affects gang plank access and cargo loads
Captain Jack Gavidson notes that nudging the steamer about 18 six feet aft reduces the gang plank incline on the tow side when moored to a pier. The vessel carried a lateral cargo of potatoes, with over 1,900 bushels on the forward deck, while crews recover from typhoid and prepare for new engines and repairs.
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Jack Gavidson
Lersiuaumer Park
Liquor Conviction Leads to Fine in Morning Hearing
An aide faced a $1000 fine after a liquor conviction in a morning hearing on Slove Main Street. The case involved vehicle evasion and alleged license violations tied to a Bible conference at Presbyterian church with Alexander Alison Jr set to conduct a study program titled Who Will Never.
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Nigel
Elaine
Howie Meqi
Thomas A. Mira
Tow
Alexander Alison, Jr
Bible Conference of Study
Presbyterian
Milford Chamber committee to study charter changes
Milford Nov. is a report on a Milford Chamber of Commerce committee named by President J. red Van Syelkie to study charter changes from town government. The list includes Jabert A. Syrett, Al bP. Stowe, David P. Teobus a. Davidlle, J. K WY ing, Clerc Webber Toone, and others. The ceremony was performed by Judge J. D. Brown at the town court.
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Milford
J.red van Syelkie
Milford Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Cocent
Mede
Commanes Incides
Wi Krovi
Jabert A. Syrett
Eq al BP
Stowe
David
Teobus A. Davidlle
J. K Wying
Th Hanetl M
Clerc Webber Toone
Adviony Thewes
Ester D. Stock
T. Kev
Hell
Dent van Syekts
Gcammerce
Devon
Henry
Janey
Hans R. Davis
Edward Hk
Wreeh
William Frimer
Wiig Wasmarr
Hving
Brooxlyn. Y
Jia
J. D. Brown
Davis
Ug Chicago
Westport fined drivers cited for unsafe equipment
In Westport two Brooklyn truck drivers were fined for operating without mirrors and with unsafe equipment. Deputy Sheriff Clark oversaw the cases as Justice Morton directed the proceedings, with one driver paid a small fine and the other given a warning as the matter involved equipment and licensing questions. The incident prompted the company to consider stock and uniform rules, while officials appointed a delegate to report back.
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Anthon Bugwincei
Edward
Bovehim
Nash's
Sean
Mike Ments
Gomany Stud
Vionetr
Ladeer
Hat
Delegete
Sherif Clark
Nick
Crutter
Miehael Dominiex
Williama Ia
Sehaadite
Mie
Will Sys
Lee
Save Radium Supply Amid College Fire
Amid a Montreal college fire the radiology supply was saved. Musial and Nae helped secure the radium materials and research instruments, preserving critical equipment for ongoing studies despite the blaze.
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Montreal College
Musial
University of Mg
Washington Herald Purchase Detail Missing
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a reference to the Washington Herald purchase by Hearst in November. The readable portions show scattered place names and garbled words, with no clear dates, figures, or complete entities to confirm specifics.
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Worcester
Srmzer
The
Bridgeport Automotive Association, Inc
Blue Ribbon Garage, Inc
W. E. Brearley, Inc
L. J. Carroll Motors Co
Arthur L. Clark Co
Erwin M. Jennings Co., Inc
Marmon Fairfield Co
John C. Mattice Co
F. L. Mills Co
Packard Bridgeport Motors, Inc
Pawlett & Company, Inc
Peck & Lines Co
Standard Motors Corp
Dodge Brothers
Cleveland and Chandler
Paige and Jewett
Buick
Peerless
Hudson, Essex and Mercer
Marmon, Overland and Willys-Knight
Nash and Lafayette
Studebaker
Packard
Oakland
Chevrolet
Haynes
Chalmers and Maxwell
McOrmick
Wannor
Ering Culver
Firest
Eiward Decalur
Decatur Ia
Joe Coven
Tagkher
Daly
Ure
Cridgeheart Paws Ing Line
Ulness
Conlin
Ubi
Flor
O Sa
Wec
OL Hank
Fis
Aublic Ocean
Milford Chamber Committee
Westport
Washington Herald
Hearst
Willang
Torvsty
Ginvolyene
Canada Su
Howlait's
Patrick Mackinaws
Dad
Plaid
Heather
Patrick Mackinaw
Jack Frost
Barnum
Mack Hardock
Greta Snes
Haline
Santalee
Igest
Cartwright
ANK Building
Au St. Comer John
Post and Telegram
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