Bonfoey Couple Observe Their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
In Higganum a quiet observance marked the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Arthur L Bonfoey. The couple, residents of Meriden and Charlotte and Tampa connections, commemorated years of shared life following Jane Bonfoey daughter of Jonathan and and Edwin B Bonfoey senior. They have three children including Harriet Bonfoey Chaffee who died in Savannah in 1916. Mr Bonfoey, a builder and contractor, was noted as a capable craftsman in his younger days and remains a respected figure in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Bonfoey
Higganum
Oes
Ming
Jane
Jonathan
Meriden
Conn
Edwin B. E (Cotton) Bonfoey
Charlotte
N. C
Tampa
Fla
Harriet Bonfoey Chaff
Savannah
Bonfoey Chaffee
Bonfoey
Career overview of 19th century builder and early Hartford area projects
The fragment notes a craftsman starting carpentry at age 15 and later taking up the trade. It lists early projects including a 100 foot bridge span on the Quinapiac river at Wallingford, a schoolhouse at Meriden, a mill dam for Russell Co. and multiple houses for clients such as Richard May May Bradley Clark and Harris George Burr. It references work on the Asa B. Stow block and a three story 109 foot storehouse for a Manufacturing Company and an addition to Higganum era structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bailey
Hig
Meriden
Wallings
Gordon Sweet
Kent Street
Russell Co
Valley Road
Asa B. Stow
Main
Rapallo Avenue
Richard May
May
Bradley Clark
Harris George Burr
Charles Barker
Heze- Scovil
Manufacturing Company
Higganum
Contractor's lengthy career in building and work ethic noted
A historical obituary-like summary recalls a Portland builder active since 1889 who laid out parochial schools, designed and built mills for Wilbur Squire at East Waddam in 1883, and created notable structures including Grandry Hall at Colchester and homes for Dr. E. A. Markham and Glen Edwards. It highlights his shift to lighter work later, his fond “Come on Boys” motto, and a 1912 spring trip with Mrs. Joey to visit children before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tel
Portland
Tryon
Wilbur Squire
East Waddam
Colchester
Glen G. Edwards
Deep River
E. A. Markham
Dunn
Hubbard Bros
Middletown
Conn
Plymouth
Joey
Union Chapel at Med opens as Red workers HQ
May 28 report that the Union Chapel at Med has been cleaned and reopened as headquarters for Red workers. A party from Middletown, led by Edna Spencer, visited Devens and Miss Dora during the weekend, with sewing machines and tables set for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kfall
Union Chapel
Med
Edna Spencer
Middletown
Io Devenser
Westbrook Railway Accident and Local News Mix
A freight yard collision near Westbrook station sent a caboose into an attached freight car and up a 25 foot embankment, causing a fire in the caboose. One worker was injured, while the blaze destroyed a building once used as a post office and store. Nearby, a memorial service and patriotic sermon were held as residents aided at the scene. The Red Cross drive in town surpassed its $1,200 quota, with total receipts over $1,700. Local residents and visitors were noted, including Arthur C. Jones, Dr. Frederick Wendel, and Edna Bushnell, amid updates on health and housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
A. L. Burdick
Etnas
Eir
O. H. Norris
First Ecclesastical Society
Congregational Church
Union
Methodist Episcopal Church
George W. Eastland
Laura Laura
Arthur C. Jones
Boston
Shore Line
Frederick Wendel
East Haddam
Edwin W. Spencer
Western Point Colony
National Red Cross
Edna Bushnell
New Haven
W. G. Bushnell
G. M. Hill
C. M. Post
Spencer Avenue
Horace Platts
Edward Fisher
New York City
France
Season Guests and Local Skirmishes At Seaside
The season brings Miss Wilson of Chicago as a guest of Mrs. C O Meacham while C N Field and wife buy Mrs Russell Spencer’s Main street property. A cat killed about 70 broiler chicks. Richley Hunt rents a cottage at Quonetsett Beach. New Haven visitor Grace Brooks stays with Mrs Hill. The Prince of Wales met the pope in Rome for a half hour audience and left smiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wilson
Chicago
C.O. Meacham
C. N. Field
Russell Spencer
Cleveland
Ohio
W. F. Steinebach
Richley Hunt
France
Quetonsett Beach
Grace Brooks
New Haven
J. Hill. Cheney
New York
Essex
Prince of Wales
Rome
Vatican
Classy bungalow designed by S Sedgwick ARCE built in brick
A detailed description of a two story classy bungalow by S Sedgwick ARCE features 4 ft width and 55 ft depth including sun parlor and porch. It has two first floor bedrooms and three second floor chambers, bright east and south front, central vestibule entry, wide living room with fireplace, sun parlor, dining room with cupboards, oak central hall and white enamel bed rooms.
Death of Air Ace Raoul Lufbery Stuns Nations
In the New York Sun obituary notes Raoul Lufbery an American French air hero killed in action. Once a standout fighter with 16 confirmed German victories he served bravely from Verdun to the Paris front and was celebrated in both France and America for his adventurous spirit. The piece honors his life as an aviator and patriot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Guynemer
Richthofen
Lufbery
Raoul Lufbery
Laufbery
Wallingford
Navarre
Verdun
France
America
Lufberry
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Arthur L. Boncelebrate
Mrs. Bonfoey
Oconer
Standard Oil CO. of
Chrs. S. Sedgwick, Arce
Beecham
United States Department of Agriculture
Swift & Company
United States
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