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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1921

Page

3

Major Simmonds voyageur guest at Algonquin dinner

Major A P Simmonds who just returned from Labrador was guest of honor at a dinner for 30 Algonquin club members. He spoke of animals Eskimos and Indians in the country their ways of life and recounted escape from disaster during a George River rapids expedition aided by Eskimos. J Alex Rotinson was master of ceremonies.

A. P. Simmonds Voyageur Labrador Algonquin Club Major Simmonds George River J. Alex Rotinson A.p.simmonds North Country Labrador Wilds

Horcum and West funerals set for early June

In Bridgeport two obituaries note private funeral services: Fannie L Horcum aged 68 from 245 French Street to be buried at Park Cemetery on Monday June 6 at 2:30 pm and John H West age 72 years 10 months 13 days from 136 Main Street with funeral at 2:00 pm Monday June 6 and interment at Lakeview Cemetery. Local notices include farm products ads and public notices from probate and banking courts.

Lakeview Cemetery

Obituary of J H Neff and local memorial notices

J H Neff died aged 72 at his home 126 South Main Street after a long illness. Born in Reading Pennsylvania he served in the Civil War with the 205th Pennsylvania Regiment and fought at Gettysburg and Seven Pines before mustering out in 1865. He leaves a wife and three sons and three daughters. The funeral is at 2 PM Monday from his home with interment at Lakeview Cemetery. A G A R delegation will attend the service. Margaret K Snellen wife of John Snellen died Thursday at 46 Chalmers Avenue. Interment will be in Baraboo Wisconsin. Sarah P Romell Gray widow of Thomas A Gray was buried at Mountain Grove Cemetery. Frank B Judd aged 61 was buried at Lakeview Cemetery. John S McCarthy of 813 Colorado Avenue was buried in St Michael's Cemetery after high mass at St Peter's Church with Miss Katherine Lombard singing Ave Maria and Nearer My God to Thee at the service. Emma E Hubbs aged 27 will be buried in Lake View Cemetery. Interments and funeral details follow for multiple local residents.

Margaret K. Snellen John Snellen Chalmers Avenue Harnum and Bailey Circus Baraboo Wisconsin Sarah P. Romell Gray Thomas A. Gray Mountain Grove Woodmont Myente Frank B Judd Lakeview Cemetery William Rogan Third Street John S. McCarthy Colorado Avenue St. Michael's Cemetery St. Peter's Church Charles Leddy Katherine Lombard William and John Carshaw John and William Haggerty John McCarthy Thomas Whalen Emma E. Hubbs Theron M. Hubbs Henry A. Bishop Fairfield Avenue John I H. Neff South Main Street Reading Us City Adams County Gettysbore 205Th Pennsylvania Regiment Seven Pines Neff Elias Howe, Jr Franklin Bartlett Morning Star Lodge Shepards Bethlehem Charles Boston John Jr New York City Frank A Frederick de Rick P. Pulver W. S. Derois Ev. Chester Marshall G. A

Eaton Confirmed as Internal Revenue Collector for Conn

The nomination of Colonel Robert Eaton of North Haven to be Internal Revenue Collector for Connecticut was confirmed by the Senate in Washington yesterday. He was wired to in Washington by Senator Brandee ree. He is expected to receive his commission in a few days and assume duties soon after.

Robert ©. Eaton North Haven Internal Revenue Connecticut Senate Washington Branderee

Bankruptcy notice for Morris Fiddel Man in Connecticut

In the matter of Morris Fiddel Man, bankrupt in composition proceedings in the District of Connecticut. The filer Morris Iddelmin claims a composition of percent. The notice invites interested parties to appear before John Keogh, Esq., Referee in Bankruptcy, to examine and determine the composition at a specified time prior to confirmation.

TED States District Court District of Connecticut Morris Fiddelman Morris Iddelmin Fih John Keogh Bridgeport Conn Connecticut Samuel Col

Delegates Weigh Ballots in Trolley Strike Dispute

Delegates count ballots as wage talks for trolley workers continue at several unions. Proposals seek a maximum 51 cents an hour amid fear of a wider cut, with most three year men, and strikes unlikely. The pattern mirrors past arbitration recalls and slow progress on June 1 expirations.

Fridgeport Bridgeport New Haven Hartford Waterbury Derby Norwalk Stamford Middletown New Ritain Meriden New London Westport South Manchester Norwich

Wade's Widow Speaks on Letters and Elwood’s Fate

In a measured, sorrowful interview Wade's widow reflects on the scandal, declares she will destroy the letters from Mrs. Nott once received, and defends Elwood while lamenting the impact on her children. She compares Mrs. Nott's suffering to a living death and recalls their past, portraying Elwood as not acting alone.

Elwood Neami Mrs. Nott Shannon Governor Lake Eddie Johnston Mrs. Wade Eddie Mr. Nott

Lucius Paul Takes Bride in Southport

Lucius Charles Paul of Brocklawn park will wed Miss Tibel Wheeler Partrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Albert Wheeler, tonight at the Wheeler home in Mill Hill Southport. Rev Alexander Alison Jr of the First Presbyterian Church will perform the ceremony, with Roy Haviland of Brooklyn as best man. After a reception the couple will honeymoon, residence listed as 503 Wood Avenue.

Charles Albert Wheeler Mill Hill Southport Tibel Wheeler Partrick Lucius Charles Paul Charles’ Paul Brocklawn Park Alexander Alison, Jr First Presbyterian Church Paul Roy Haviland Brooklyn Harold Rey Church Sheffield Wood Avenue

Young residents praised in city social circle

In the city, many Young people are well known for broad networks of friends. Mr Paul, affiliated with General Electric Co, is noted as a Yale University graduate.

Paul General Electric Co Yale University

Lotus Quartet Delights At Pleasant State Street Concert

Over 1 000 tickets were sold for a Lotus quartet concert arranged by the Employee Association of Howland Dry Goods Co at the Casino on State Street last night. Miss Ethel Hinton provided dialect stories and impersonations, followed by Speidel's orchestra playing for dancing into the late hours. E D Whitman chaired the committee with nine assistants.

Lotus Quartet

Free fitting and laying on Congo leum and Neponset flooring

For one week starting Monday June 6, customers pay only for the flooring itself. Congoleum at 69c per sq yd and Neponset at 59c per sq yd, with free careful fitting, measurements, and laying. Gold Seal Congoleum offers new patterns and rich colors, plus Neponset felt-base flooring with durable, light weight construction. Third floor.

Awnings for windows offered in brown and white

Staunch light sun turning awnings ready for use. Brown and white stripe designs complete with all hardware. Protection at windows to block sun all day. Sizes two and a half to three feet wide priced at 2 dollars and three and a half to four feet wide at 2 dollars and 50 cents. Third floor.

Half price fancywork sale from Bucilla packages

Large selection of embroidery kits and fabrics offered at half price. Includes dresses rompers hats camisoles envelopes nightgowns scarves centers pillows and more with varied patterns and colors. Descriptions reference regular prices and discounted amounts for readers to view in person.

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