Marines Ready Now For Any Emergency
Washington reports the United States Marine Corps stands ready to act within hours to any location in need. Philadelphia houses the largest active roster of Marines excluding officers, bolstered by advanced training. A large scale demonstration of the new organization is planned, as the Hancock naval transport is overhauled into a transport and sent to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aus
United States Marine Corps
Philadelphia
Hancock
New York
Ladelphia
Thief Pleads Guilty and Held for High Court
Georges Dew, 25, pleaded guilty in Torrington borough court to stealing 172 from John Oddie, a hotel chef, on June 14. He was bound over to the next term of the superior court under $1,000 bonds and jailed awaiting trial. Consolidation of two meat packing firms announced, Morris and Company to absorb Griffin Staples Company, 554 Water Street, with merged offices and potential staff absorption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrington
Georges Dew
John Oddie
Morris & Company
Chicago
Griffin-Staples Company
Water Street
Morris, & Company
Wealthy have duty to aid the poor says Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Gibbons preached at St Catherine's Church Spring Lake New Jersey on the duty of the wealthy to help the poor and of the poor to aid the community. He spoke at 10 o'clock Mass as guest of Papal Marquis Martin Maloney whose Spring Lake estate funded the church. The service drew a full house with many summer residents present and over 200 cars parked nearby. The Cardinal, in good health, urged stewardship of wealth and harmony between rich and poor as he concluded his visit before returning to Baltimore Thursday.
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Cardinal Gibbons
St Catherine's Church
Spring Lake
Martin Maloney
Papal Marquis
Maloney
Catherine
O’connell
Richmond
Baltimore, Md
Powers pick Germany for Albanian throne
Bucharest reports that European powers have selected one of the Wied princes of Germany for the Albanian throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Germany
Bucharest
Wied
Ger
War Department to Confer with State Militia Heads
Washington reports a coming conference between the War Department and state militia officers to pursue a broader interpretation of the constitutional provision restricting dispatch of militia abroad. Officials deny any special significance to the timing of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAR Department
Washington
Tennis Tournament At Weatogue Attracts Many Players
Stratford August 25 the all comers tennis tournament at Weatogue Country Club progresses. First round results show C Irving defeating Roger Briggs by default, Sterling over Frank Smith, Barlow over Bennetto, Wells over Walker, Comley over Bristol, Beach over Hart, Meeker over Rufford, Conine over Hughes, Goodell over Sutherland by default, Barnes over North, Boardman over Lawrence, Morehouse over Hubbell, Lewis over Curtis, De Lacour over Conine, Lane over Sexton, Wintter by default. Second round underway with several matches completed including Sterling over Irving, Wells over Barlow, Comley over Beach, Meeker over Conine, Barnes over Goodsell. Upcoming fixtures include Boardman versus Morehouse, Lewis versus De Lacour, Lane versus Wintter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Weatogue
C. Irving
Roger Briggs
Carleton Sterling
Frank Smith
E. L. Barlow
J. Bennetto
Henry Wells
Ario Walker
A. M. Comley
I. P. Bristol
P. D. Beach
W. C. Hart
R. C. Meeker
Fred Rufford
W. Conine
George Hughes
P. G. Goodell
Geo. Sutherland
H. A. Barnes
W. C. North
W. B. Boardman
J. B. Lawrence
Ivan Morehouse
Howard Hubbell
Fred Lewis
H W. Curtis
Harold de Lacour
Tom Conine
Roy Lane
Vincent Sexton
W. Wintter
A. Meeker
H. C. Irving
E L. Barlow
A. M. Com
Sterling
Ant
Judson
Patsy Murray
Gaynor Manufacturing Company
Stratford Avenue
Stiles Judson
Mohal
Ireland
Patsy
Erin
Arthur F. Williams
Sunderland
Mass
H. Blackman
W. J. B. Tait
Yonkers-on- Hudson
N. Y
Long Hill
Robert T. West
New York
H. T. Stagg
Irene Smyth
Bensonhurst
Brooklyn
Margaret Dosch
Broadbridge Avenue
Local Social News From Easton area
Easton residents Mary Tyler and Marion Tyler of Norwalk returned home after a visit with uncle Levi Edwards. William E. Andrews of Bridgeport spent the weekend with his parents. Hazel Kaechele returned to Bethel after a stay with relative Mrs. Clarence Sure at Rock House. Reverend Gilbert Campbell, former Cent re Congregational pastor, travels in Europe with companions and reports 2000 miles covered. Miss Minnie Sherwood returned home to Maple Row Dairy Farm after visits in Danbury and Bethel. Various other local visits and recoveries noted including Dr Campbell studying in New York and Mrs Arthur Wheeler’s recovery.
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Mary Tyler
Marion Tyler
Norwalk
Levi Edwards
William E. Andrews
Bridgeport
Elmer S. Andrews
Hazel Kaechele
Bethel
Clarence B. Sure
Rock House
Andrews
Miss Kaechele
Gilbert Campbell
Congregational Church
Europe
Yi Miss
Minnie
Sherwood
Maple Row
Danbury
Wilbur Tomlinson
Annie Cocker
C. B. Andrews
Stevenson
New Haven
Herbert Smythe
Orlando Osborne
Aspetuck
Helen Osborne
Mary Co. Wheeler
Wheeler Street
Frank Edwards
Edith Sherwood
Easton Social Roundup Includes Grange Picnic and Mormon Visit
Fairfield Beach guests host and visit family after a busy week. Mrs. George Gillette stays with niece Mrs. Arthur Wheeler on Sport Hill while Dorothy Gillette and Edith Logan attend Mrs. C. B. Andrews at Rock House. The annual Grange picnic is set for August 28 at Savin Rock with a shore dinner. Easton Grange No. 149 holds its regular meeting at the Grange hall Tuesday evening. Mrs. William McCauley visits the Baptist parsonage with Mrs. Clark. Arthur Sherwood of Weston guests Mr. and Mrs. Candee at their home. Charles Seeley of Tashua hosts Mr. and Mrs. Seeley with the Candee and Sherwood families. Mormon travelers pass through town en route to Danbury, stopping at local homes. A circus may visit Sport Hill later the week. Lucy E. Sanford of Redding visits relatives in town. First Selectman John H. Candee returns from Europe after touring Belgium, France, England, and Scotland aboard the Petrolia to Glasgow and on to Montreal. A barn dance is planned at Charles Mills’ Greens Farms on Sept. 3. Willis Favreau spends time in Bridgeport with his parents. The Marsh families and Sea Shell cottage hosts friends at Fairfield Beach.
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Fairfield Beach
George Gillette
Arthur E. Wheeler
Sport Hill
Dorothy Gillette
Edith Logan
C. B. Andrews
Rock House
Grange
Savin Rock
Easton Grange
No. 149
Grange Hall
William McCauley
Baptist Parsonage
Clark
Arthur Sherwood
Weston
Charles W. Candee
John H. Wheeler
Silver Hill Farm
Charles Seeley
Tashua
Danbury
Clarence B.andrews
Easton
Lucy E. Sanford
Redding
First
Europe
Candee
Belgium
France
England
Scotland
Petrolia
Glasgow
Montreal
Canada
Charles Mills
Greens Farms
Willis Favreau
Bridgeport
George Favreau
Charles Marsh
Edward Marsh
Birthday Party Honors Friends in Port Richmond
Mrs. Camp Cutter hosted a birthday gathering for her friend Mrs. Seagers of Port Richmond and for her own birthday. Attendees included Mrs. George Foles and daughter Cynthia, Mrs. George Sherman, the Seagers family, and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cutter. Mrs. Hannah Fields left for Ocean Grove for health reasons. News arrived of Mr. Harris's death after a serious injury at Fashua. Mrs. William Honon has returned to the Park City after five weeks with Mrs. John Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Cutter
Seagers
Port Richmond
Staten Island
George Foles
Cynthia Foles
George Sherman
W. B. Cutter
Hannah Fields
Ocean Grove
Harris
Governors Gather at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs August 25 state executives converge for the 4th conference of governors. The vanguard has arrived and the full group is expected today. Secretary of the Interior Lane is anticipated to add value to talks on the administration of his department.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Conference of Governors
Diamonds Of Better Quality At Half Price
Diamond dealer claims superior cut and color at EB H Dillon Co. 1105 Main St. Offers lower prices than rival houses in city. Advertises large reductions on trim hats and up to 50 percent off prior ranges. M J Buechler, 48 Fairfield Ave, promotes reliable diamonds and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
M. J. Buechler
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Adv
Villeneuve
Bridgeport
Business Center
Sudah
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Meigs & C O. Incorporated Outfitters
Bridgeport, Conn
U. S
Wm. Les
Paskenta
Calif
Foley
E. C. Rhodes
Middleton
Laurel Manor
Laurel Beach
Four Corners
the Sound
Stratfield Hotel
Road
E. M. Cleveland
Bridgeport Trust Building
R. F. Adams Auctioneer
Stemford, Conn
M. J. Blume
P.O
Wheeler & Howes CO
Claps Gress Street Bridge
ICE
Sprague
Sprague Ice & Coal Co
Washington Avenue
Tel Tig
IRA Gregory & CO
Stratford Ave
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