Babies judged at steeplechase show shapes and spares
A chaotic baby pageant unfolds with fat and strenuous twins, handsome dolls, patriotic carriages and a marching band. Judges award prizes including sewing machines and silver sets, naming winners by name and street in a coastal city context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psalm Beach
Jacksonville
Bridgeport
Atlantic City
Babyland
Stendahl
Pequonnock Street
Clyde
S. Newman
Ogden Street
Isabel Moffit
Roosevelt St
Isabel Ballinger
Seaview Avenue
William A. Macdonald
Shelton Street
R. Parry
Central Avenue
Hetter
Sixth St
Sylph Gold Colck
White
Eyitts
Federal Street
Isenburg
Sixth Street
Ethel Paddock
Newfield Avenue
Virginia Gregory
Gilbert Street
Vera Bray
Liberty Street
Catherine Conly
Caroline St
Stella Schroder
Bunnell Street
R. G. Hendrick
Carlton St
J. Millson
Wilson Street
Lloyd Williamson
Hazel Kimball
Main Street
Rose Abrams
Colored People Steeplechase Day Observed in City Coastline
Colored residents prepare to occupy Steeplechase Island for Emancipation Day events under Shenandoah lodge Knights of Pythias with delegations from Norwalk South Norwalk Stamford Greenwich Ansonia Shelton Waterbury New Haven and Hartford. Activities include a grand ball in the evening and attractions such as a trotting ostrich and a dog and monkey circus. Captain J B Moore chairs arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeplechase Island
Shenandoah Lodge
Colored Knights of Pythias
Norwalk
South Norwalk
Stamford
Greenwich
Ansonia
Shelton
Waterbury
New Haven
Hartford
J. B. Moore
Fire alarm boxes speeding to completion
In about four days the work of speeding up the fire alarm boxes will be completed. Supt Barnes and Linemen Mahoney and Platt aided by Chief Mooney move boxes to headquarters and adjust striking times while a guard stands by to local alarms from neighboring boxes if needed. After completion the big tower bells will sound two rounds instead of four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Mahoney and Platt
Mooney
Minister dies saving boy in near drowning incident
Rev. Herbert L. Mitchell of Plymouth lost his life while rescuing Clarence Blakeslee from drowning near Noank. Mitchell, rector, and Blakeslee, organist, were among six boys on an auxiliary catboat when a jibed sail swept Blakeslee overboard. Mitchell followed but both disappeared.
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New London
Herbert L. Mitchell
Plymouth
Clarence Blakesless
Mitchell
Noank
Fishers Island
Blakeslee
Mr. Mitchell
Episcopal Church
First Annual M. C. A. Championship Games
The first annual Connecticut M. C. A. state championship meets will be held at Seaside Park on Saturday September 18. Most associations in the state will send teams to compete across various events with gold medals awarded to event winners and silver and bronze medals for runners up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut ¥. M. C. A
Seaside Park
East
Runaway Match Seeks Bridgeport Marriage License
A 22 year old chemist Arthur L Mullaly from South Norwalk and 23 year old stenographer Mary Boardman of Tiverton sought a marriage license at Bridgeport City Hall yesterday at about 3 PM. The couple kept details secret amid public speculation it was a runaway match.
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Arthur L. Mullaly
Norwalk
Mary Boardman
Tiverton
R. L
Weather Indications Special and Local Notices
Forecast calls for generally cloudy unsettled weather with occasional rain tonight and Thursday. A disturbance from the Middle Atlantic district moves north toward Atlantic City affecting this region with recent rain across the coast from Florida to New Jersey. An additional western disturbance brings local showers from Oklahoma to the lake region. Moderate temperatures persist in the east. Also notes four silver loving cups offered by R F Kinder for champion batting pitcher catcher infielder and outfielder in the Industrial League.
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United Press
New Haven
Middle Atlantic District
Atlantic City
Florida
New Jersey
Oklahoma
Lake
R. F. Kinder
Billard
Broad Street
Industrial League
Kinder
Mrs J H Tyson Divorces Filed In Greenwich
Greenwich August 4. Sheriff William B Ritch served divorce papers on John H Tyson wealthy Riverside man. The petition by Grace Starr Tyson seeks divorce and alimony and notes a 15000 yearly income from Tyson. Allegations include habitual intemperance cruelty and adultery with other women.
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Greenwich
William B. Ritch
John H. Tyson
Riverside
McCormacks
Grace Tyson
Starr
Connecticut
Tyson
Miss Starr
A. R. Starr
New York City
Riverside Yacht Club
Europe
Galen A. Carter
Fessenden, Carter & Co
Stamford
Young Tyson
George S. Tyson
American News Company
Tyson Ticket Agencies
George IL. Tyson
Isotta
Strang
Confederate battle flag bought for a pint of whiskey
Captain A C Bennett of the Fourth Company Coast Artillery Corps holds an old Confederate flag found in a yard near Sumpter South Carolina reportedly sold to William Bly of Winsted for a pint of whiskey. The flag bears 33 stars in a big star pattern with center marking H 31, era unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Bennett
Coast Artillery Corps
Longstreet
William Bly
Winsted
Sumpter
S. c
Bly
Reynolds Family Association Holds Eighteenth Reunion
The Reynolds Family association will hold its eighteenth annual reunion at the Shoreham in Morris Cove New Haven on Thursday August 19. A large local representation will attend with a 10 a.m. reception followed by the annual business meeting and banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Family Association
Shoreham
Morris Cove
New Haven
Basement Furnishing Store Sales Offer Broad Discounts
The advertisement promotes a sale at Basement Furnishing Store with discounts across departments. Rugs Carpets Linoleums furniture and dining ware feature 10 to 20 percent reductions except some items. Several items list specific values and sale prices including mattresses ladders and table linens. Continuous price cuts apply to many household goods.
Fair to aid widow pays her rent by Nell Closeleigh
Nell Mrs Closeleigh plans a fair to help a poor widow with rent. Belle questions her generosity, noting Nell owns the widow’s home. Philadelphia Record sketches a humanitarian tale amid other clipped items.
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Nell
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Russia
Johnston & Murphy
MEIGS
Gonn
Rev
H. L. Mitchell
Clarence Blakeslee
Wm. RA. Winn
J. H. Tyson
Greenwich Society
Lydia E. Pinkham
Foley
F. B. Brill
Reynolds Family
D. M. Read Co
Jardinieres
The
Radford B. Smith
Main St
Pairfield Av
Patrick
Moike
Mike
New York Weekly
Borem
Knox
Paving and Sewer Commission
Atlantic Street
Seawall
Bernard Keating
Sec’y
City Hall
Ublic Auction
Ann A. Beers
White Street
East Side
Grant Street
H. L. Blackman & Son Real Estate Auctioneers
Middle ST
Kry
Colump
Wii
Baal Hor
Bridgeport Gas Light CO
W. E. Halligan
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
East Main Street
Idgepoirt
Our
N. Buckingham & Co., Inc
State Street
D. D. Smith’s
D. D. Smith
Rhode Island
Long Island
A. B. Smith
Conn
New York
New Haven & Hartford Railroad
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