Wild Cats Attack Camp. Waterbury Officers Intervene
In Washington Hill near Waterbury a public camp battle erupts when two wild cats maul campers. Patrolman Cavanaugh and colleagues confront the animals snapping and ripping clothing. one cat dies after a chaotic chase, the other escapes. A local reader praises Foley's Kidney Remedy in an unrelated testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavanaugh
Waterbury
Washington Hill
Lone Mundow Pond
Gals Town
John Cavanaugh
JacCarthy
Ion Mescanncrace
Willisr Barth
Terry Coughlin
James Cenill
Daniel Cavanaugh
John Bows
William Bows
Risters Teeter
Robert Park
Malin Tamnpers
Jean
Zovenaugh
Ooteian
Cal Ho
Waterbury Court Hears Case Over Whipping Court in Session
In Waterbury on June 32 Charles Conners sued Nelson M. Dingwell for $100 damages after a June night confrontation with Violet Dingwell. Conners says Dingwell struck him three times with a horse whip near Violet's home, leaving a three inch gash. Violet testified she did not recall the number of blows. Dingwell says he warned Conners to stay away and that Conners insulted him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Charles Conners
Baldwin Street
Violet Dingwell
Pearl Lake Road
South Waterbury
Nelson M. Dingwell
Conners
Charles 4G. Root
Miles F. McNiff
Clayton L. Klein
Young Conner
Simonsville
Slong
Bo Moon
Miss Dinewell
Dingwell
Dingwell Conners
Violet Dingweil
Young Consere
Dingweil
Violet
Dingwall Mare Conners
Midsummer Outing of Pyramid Temple to Draw Shriners
Mrs. Hector Steward and daughter Minnie of 226 Cottage Street spend August in Berkshire Hill. The Pyramid Temple Order of the Mystic Shrine plans a large outing August 25 in the grove by Washerton bridge on the Housatonic opposite Rivercliffe. Committee works to make it the biggest Teale has hosted with an expected thousand Shriners from New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Steward
Minnie
Cottage Streets
Berkshire Hill
Pyramid Temple
Order of the Mystic Shrine
Washerton Bridge
Housatonic River
Rivercliffe
Teale Haa
New England
Mayor Johnson Loses Three Cent Fare Referendum
Cleveland voters rejected the Schmidt Traction franchise extending a three cent car fare. Mayor Tom J. Johnson and allies faced a resounding defeat as 24 938 votes opposed the plan by a 2153 vote margin, ending a near decade of mayoral advocacy for the three cent fare policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tom. J. Johnson
Mayor
Bedbugs Warned Away by Cyrus Presto Killer Ad
An old advertisement claims Cyrus Presto Killer for Bedbugs would have protected homes by eradicating bedbugs at a cost of 25 cents. It argues that neglected pests reflect poorly on households and social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Presto
Rev George W Remington paints Winsted letter boxes
Aug 4 Winsted Baptist minister Rev George W Remington wins town contract to paint all Winsted letter boxes carrying red paint and brush. He reports collecting stones from highways for town work when time allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsted
George W. Remington
Remington
Rector Proves Himself Hero in Rescue at Church
Rev. Herbert L. Mitchell rushed to aid a boy organist in danger during a service at Sound Church. Mitchell steadied the boy and escorted him to safety, earning praise from attendees for quick decisive action.
Drowning Of Rev Herbert L Mitchell And Boy In Fisher's Island Sound
The Rev Herbert L Mitchell rector of Plymouth Episcopal church and 17 year old organist Clarence Blakesley drowned yesterday after a catboat boom swept Blakesley overboard. Mitchell jumped in to save him but both sank as the boat continued away. Other Plymouth youths aboard included Howard Lumpkin Edward Ives Roy Hallock Dawling Tuttin and Mary McBurney. Mitchell had been with his wife and three children at Mouse Island since July. Mrs Mitchell and the children were with relatives in Portland Conn. Foley's Kidney Remedy ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Aus
Herbert L. Mitchell
Plymouth
Clarence Blakesley
Fisher's Island Sound
Blakesley
Mr. Mitchell
Mouse Island
Noan
Howard Lumpkin
Edward Ives
Roy Hallock
Eawing Tuttin
Iary McBurney
Hallock
Long Island Sound
Gybo
Iflakeriey
Awim
Mitchell
Palmer Wins 22500 Damages Against New York Central
Justice sustains a $22,500 verdict for Warren Palmer in a West Nyack rail crash suit against the New York Central over injuries from an accident that killed seven pinners and injured others aboard a West Shore train. Palmer’s lawyer, Edward Lovett, died in court during the trial as proceedings paused. The railroad sought to have the verdict set aside as excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
Justice Suate
Supreme Court
Warren Palmer
New York Central
West Nyack
West Shore
Palmer
Edward Lovett
Milennium Awaited as Cooneyites Hold Continuous Prayers
Dublin reports Irish Cooneyites gather at talinamallard county Fermanagh awaiting the millennium. Pilgrims arrive nationwide with hundreds publicly baptized in the river daily. Converts sleep in an open arena on a leader’s farm as scenes draw attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Taltinamallard
County Fermanagh
Launching of the Florence Howard at Stonington
A four masted schooner named Florence Howard was launched at Nat Point Shipyard Stonington Conn witnessed by about 4 A crowd. The vessel owned by Atlantic Shipping Company measures 140 foot keel 40 foot beam 14 foot hold with 700000 feet lumber capacity and will sail coastwise under Captain William Brow. A launch banquet followed aboard with invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Stonington. Conn
Aus
Anon
Florence Howard
Atlantic Shipping ‘Company
Nat’ Point
Webster
Maes
Prentee Howard
Vesant
Howard
William
Lumber and schooners bring nearly a million feet
Four three masted schooners arrived this week with lumber from Maine. Edward Ti. Winks carried 181000 feet and Flora A. Kimball 350000 feet, mostly spruce, to A. W. Burritt Lumber and Frank Miller Lumber companies. Laforest Le Shermans and Hopkins sought similar cargoes while Park City trips advertise sound excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ti. Winks
Flora A. Kimball
Maine
Cargent
A. W. Burritt Lumber Company
Frank Miller Lumber Company
Laforest le. Shermans
Hopkins
Bargain Prices On Linen and White Serge Suits
Display of wash jumper suits linen auto coats and coat suits priced from 3.50 to 12.00 with assorted linen and white serge fabrics offering exceptional bargains in men and women attire at a local shop.
Seven Distinct Demands for Redress Said to Have Been Made
The long passage outlines disputes over Mark Twain’s household management led by Isabel Lyon. It describes Lyon’s role, alleged financial handling, and tensions with Clara Clemens and Twain’s lawyers. A dated memo from 1900 details An Ashcroft repayment note and a plan to settle related disputes while noting legal steps.
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Mark Twain
Drs. Peterson
Hunt
Miss Lyon
Hackmen
Clara Clemens
Charion E
Vine
Mise Lyon
Mr. Clemens
New York
Mrs. Ashcroft
Redding
Conn
W. Ashcroft
Isabel V. Lyon
Ashcroft
Clemens
RW. Ashcroft
Wither Op Boul
Rexere
Mark Twals
Ashcrofts
Ashcroftx
Clements
Arhcroft
Ashcrofts 20
Mia Ashcroft
Mark ‘Twhin
Mr. Jayon
Thisbie Wecklace
Barrington
Ashcrofts Face Tarnished Tarnished Twain Case Amid Suspicions
The article details allegations against Mrs. Ashcroft and her husband in a Mark Twain related case. It discusses power of attorney claims, rumored misappropriation, and criticisms from Twain’s circle. It notes pending September court dates and surrounding public scrutiny.
Architect Leonard Asheim Opens Bridgeport Office
Leonard Asheim announces the opening of his architecture practice at the Court Exchange Building 71a State Street Bridgeport Connecticut telephone 1032 15 The notice also mentions The Pharmacy at 25 Fairfield Avenue selling Cyrus Ware Remover for wart removal promising painless quick results
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annnuen
Court Exchange
State St
Bridgeport
Conn
Cyrus Ware
Formura
Fairfeld Avenue
Notice of Sewer Construction Hearings August 9 1909
The Common Council directs the City Clerk to notify interested parties to appear August 9 1909 at 8 PM in the City Hall Council Room regarding the construction or purchase of sewers with basins. Affected segments include Connecticut Avenue from Freeman to Amelia, Chapel Street from Main a short distance, Golden Hill extension westward, and Waldorf Avenue to Ellsworth. Attest E T Buckingham City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Council Room
City Hall
Connecticut Avenue
Freeman Street
Amelia Street
Chapel Street
Main Street
Golden Hill Street
Waldorf Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Ellsworth Street
E. T. Buckingham
Curtis to attempt record flight today
Special from United New York reports Curt Curtis plans a record flight today at Hempeteat Plain in Mineola Long Island. The event aims to set a new aviation record, with Curtis anticipated to take off for the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
United New York
Ilenn H. Curtis
Mineola
le TL
Todany
Public hearing set on livery stable petition in Union Square
The August 2 1909 resolution assigns Sunday evening at 8 for a public hearing on James A Price petition for a livery stable on Union Square. Notice to all interested parties and the right to be heard before the Common Council are indicated. City Clerk attests the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Price
Union Square
Common Council
James JA. Price
E.T. Buckingham
Resolution to summon residents for sewer work hearing
In 1909 the Common Council adopted a resolution directing the Cleric to notify interested parties to appear at City Hall on August 9 at 8 pm to discuss the construction of a sewer with basins on Congress Street. The project connects to the existing sewer on House Avenue and runs to the westerly pier of the new Congress Street Bridge, per plans on file in the City Engineer's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Clerik
Council Room
City Hall
Gress Street
Housa‘ Avenue
Congress Street ‘Bridge
City Engs
E. T. Buckingha Cary
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Kline Brothers
Main St
Money Back Store
Sidiaine
Kline
Sues
Foley
L. Bowen
Wayne
BF. B. Brill
Winsted Clergyman
Glou
Cester
Gloucester
Stine Fort Park
John W. White
Roger Conant
England
America
Plainfield
Harry Parkhurst
Pighwaymen
Parkhurst
Sam
T'Coux
Raton Point
Walta
Rector
Bright
F. B. Brill
Justice Mills
A. S. Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Brill
Tocal
Stonington
Nellie Donovan
Myrtinaye Fie
White Mountains
Siackesr
E.H. Dillon
Japan
Leonard Asheim
THE
Smith-Murray CO
Alsie
Sam Harris
Office & Library Supply House
Water Street
Stratfield Notel
Congress
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