Wireless brings priest to deathbed aboard Minnetonka
Mrs. Potts 61, wife of Admiral Potts, died after the shipboard wireless message urged a priest to meet the liner. Rev Father Dooley administered last rites aboard the Atlantic trans port Amer Minnetonka near Quarantine. Mrs. Potts had been abroad about a year, her health failing with an apoplectic stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Potts
New York
Amer Minnetonka
L. I. Potts
St. George Hotel
Brooklyn
Roberts Potts
Baltimore
Mise Potts
Father Dooley
Fordham University
St. Vincent's Hospital
W. J. Hill
Fairfield News on Sunday Disturbances and Trolley Troubles
Indignant townspeople recount Sunday disturbances near the General Chemical Works and at Turney's corner with assaults on women and men. Sheriff Burr and Bridgeport police pursued suspects as crowds gathered. arrests and bonds followed amid reports of a rising red light district and trolley company personnel changes causing accidents and miscommunication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Chemical
Seid Works
Turney’s Corner
Turney’s Road
Main Street
Bridge
Golden House
Oliver Turney
Mr. Turney
Arthur Perry
Sheriff Burr
Bridgeport
Mr. Perry
Turney
General Chemical Works
C Clytus King
Beck
John
Andrew Krernick
Andrew How
Art
Donaldson
Mercy Vose
Bulkley Stables
W. S McKenney
Pittsburg
Hargrove School
McGarry
Innin
Lynch
Hefferon
Fairfield Independents Named in Local Dispatch
They will be known here after as the Fairfield Independents. Mr and Mrs Joseph H Bennett of Wartford have been spending a few days at the home of James Bennett. William Bennett has returned to Springfield Massachusetts after vacationing at his home and enjoying crabbing and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Independents
Joseph H. Bennett
Wartford
James Bennett
William ‘Bennett
Springfield
Mass
Stratford News Roundup Mentions Local Events and Visits
Stratford notes report a charity food sale by the Rebekahs raising 410 to replace a lawn fete, plans for biweekly events, and local visits by Mr George B Coe and family from Derby. Other items mention library meeting, Red Men trolley ride to Savin Rock, club dinners, clam bakes, social gatherings, and updates on construction, schooling, and church history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Coe
Derby
David
Benjamin
Mary
Catherine Downey
Plaza Hotel
Ocean Grove
N. J
Frank Bacon
Library Association
Harris S. Bartlett
Waterbury
Ernest Reed
Huntington Roa
Poota- Yuck
North Find
Basile Anderson
Bessie
Wilbur Yates
Philip
Theodore
Bertha Blackett
Flora Jerson
Mas Foot
Ruth Lockwood
George Cooper
Harry Billett
Herbert Carter
William Blamey
Thomas ‘Trelesse
May Grant
Anna Patrick
Mary Kubla
Herbert Doolittle
Myrtle Beach Ce
Cliff Leavenworth
H. Curtis
Ernest Wilcox
John E. Judson
King Street
East Orange
Shriners
Joe Moth
Raven Stream
Arthur Meloy
Leon J. Barret
Walter 5
Curtis
East Haven
William St. John
Lordship Park
Cis Smee
Father O'Connor
Daniel Russell
Hillside Club Dance Promises Leading Local Event
Newtown residents await the Hillside Club dance at town hall on Friday August 27 with hopes for Superb music. The event marks the club’s first dance as hosts and aims to be a highlight of the social season. In nearby towns notices include birth in Zoar and visits of Misses Duncombe Keating and Finneil with various family ties and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Club
Garbeane
Margaret
Nora Crowe
Vina McTaustann
New Haven
Pinch
George Stuart
Southington
Julia , Duncombe
Bridgeport
George F. Duncombe
John Keating
Shelton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sanford
Benham
Fo H Brothwell
People's Savings Bank
Alyist
Edward W. Marsh
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
Sell State Street
Gare
Wheeler
Mice Marsh
CMY Savings Bank
HAYES
Water Street
Ativutvyuyurtt
Bond
Heins
Heinz
Schlitz Milwaukee
Broch’s Delicatessen
Main Street Delivery
OLD Homestead Cafe
E. H. Reed
Swift Lowell
Stratford
Cont
Westport
Hawthorne Inn
Boston Post Road
MBS
C. Pike
Smith
Rochester
M. J. Maloney
Jones
Nathan Engelman, ‘Orde
J. Andrew Grive
State OF Connecticut
Pairfield County
Court OF Common Pleas
Nathan Engelman
Court’ of Common Pleas
Pairfeld County
Evening Farmer
Sidney N. Lock Woon
Court of Common
Pleas
Fairfield County
Leann
THE
Bridgeport Trust CO
State Street
W. Marsh
E. H. Judson
Bermuda
S. Loewith & Co
Agen
Bare BT
Tol
Fairfield
M. J. Buechler the Reliable Jeweler
Optician
Fairfield Avenue
Wey
Sright
Percy Pealie
Haarlem
Hanrisss
Mall Drageiet Ele Holland Medicine Company
Scranton
Jennie Hamilton
Lehigh
Bennett
Chicago
Arnold Coal CO
Lew
Stratfield Hotel Bldg
Kerr & Barnes
Union Hotel
Iet
Gia Cala
Parieeez
Keith
Varsity Pharmacy
Fairfield Ave
Cor. Park Ave
OME
ES Elecopees Ees
POR
Metria
Kossuth Street
Sober O. Gregory
Stratford, Conn
Blue Ribbon Auto & Carriage CQ
Ofc and
Sateen
Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles
Liberty Special
Bridgeport Bicycles
J. L. Bloomer
Orinu
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