Six Foot Lost Youth Returns
Clarence Sanford, six feet tall and about 170 pounds, returns with his father James A in Stratford. He had wandered after leaving home last Sunday and was found working in a grocery store. He is seeking medical help for a condition described as 2 7 and consulted a specialist whose fee would be 50 dollars. The family notes no effort to reveal his identity in Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sanford
James
Beaver
Clarence
Stratford
Died in Fairfield Death Notices 1909
DIED. this city August Twillier Hartwell aged 4 months cemetery Lab Fairfield Conn Aug 1909 Warren aged 69 7 days are invited to attend the funeral at the late residence Strat Saturday 23th a p Friends invited to attend the at the residence of his parents funeral and Mrs F D Baker No um avenue on Sunday 29th at 3 00 p m L27b p
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lab
Fairfield
Conn
Taft Pledges Earnest Support for Conservation Policy
President Taft sent a message read at the National Conservation Congress in Seattle praising the meeting’s aims and promising earnest support for conserving natural resources within federal jurisdiction. Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot spoke on conserving water power forests and public lands and on applying common sense to the common good and national efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Seattle
Taft
National Conservation Congress
Beverly
Mass
First National Conservation Congress
Congress
William H. Taft
Gifford Pinchot
Pinchot
Ballinger
Tan
Roosevelt
Great Man and Successor President Pledge Support
A historical note asserts that the man who gave his name to these policies will be succeeded by another great president whose administration is pledged to support them. The passage emphasizes continuity and solemn commitment across administrations.
City Lighting Profits Questioned Over Bridgeport Deal
Public service commission figures show a Bridgeport core lighting profit of only 2.09 per lamp, while Moody's lists $145000 needed to cover interest and dividends. Critics ask how United Illuminating funds dividends and bonds from New Haven, Bridgeport, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service
Compre Esfect
Detroit
Engglish
Bridgeport
New Haven
Gardner Sues Lynch Brothers for $5000 Over Lost Left Leg
George Gardner, former Bridgeport Artesian Well Company employee, sues Lynch Brothers at 1710 Main Street for $5000. He claims a loose harness caused a wagon to frighten a horse, leading to a runaway and the amputation of his left leg in a December 14, 1908 incident. Case filed by Deputy Sheriff Peter Doo!.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gardner
Lynch Bros
Bridgeport Artesian Well Company
William
Frederick Lynch
Main Street
Lynch Brothers
Frank J. Kermelly
Lynch
Gardner
Peter Doo
Dunworth Sues Over Accident for 2000 Dollars
Michael Dunworth of Jones avenue sues Connecticut Company and Frank Miller Lumber Company for 2000 dollars after a trolley car struck a team in front of Miller’s offices on East Washington avenue last October injuring his foot. The suit will be heard in the Common Pleas court in September. Also noted is the death of William T. Hartwell at 715 East Washington avenue aged 59, member of several fraternal orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dunworth
Jones Avenue
Livermore Lumber Company
Cullinan & Cullinan
Connecticut Company
Frank Miller Lumber Company
Dunworth
Frank Miller Lumber Co
East Washington Avenue
Lumber Co
Common Pleas Court
The
Connecticut Co
William T. Hartwell
East
Washington Avenue
Joseph Dowdall
Curtiss May Win Big Prize at Rheims
At Rheims the Grand Prix De La Champagne action centers on Hubert Latham with a 97 mile flight in 2 hours and 13 seconds, likely sealing first honors. Paulhan crashes early in today’s trial, badly damaging his bi plane, with Latham expected to win and Paulhan second. Bleriot, Cortiga and Lambert factor as Americans and French contenders amid wind and timing disputes.
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United Press
Rheims
Hubert Latham
Paulhan
Latham
Lambert
Wright
Louis Bieriot
Bleriot
Glenn H. Cortiga
Betheny
Lefebvve
Rees
Curtise
Nellie Schuster Suit Against Ennis Heard In Probate Court
The probate court heard the contested accounting of guardian George H. Ennis for Nellie Schuster. Witness Jacob Naiken, a Nichols East End Pharmacy clerk, testified as interpreter and noted efforts to locate witnesses for the accident involving Miss Schuster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Ennis
Nellie Schuster
Jacob Naiken
Nichols
East End
Joe
Hawley Seeks Release for Tubercular Prisoner
Sheriff Sidney E. Hawley petitions the State Board of Pardons for the release of George Johnson, a Danbury prisoner sentenced May 12 1909 for burglary, now dying of tuberculosis at North Avenue. The 1907 act allows county sheriffs to seek clemency for ill inmates, a first for Hawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney E. Tes
George Johnson
Danbury
Johnson
North Avenue
General Assembly
Board of Perdons
Fen Johnson
Hawiey
Larned Repeats as National Tennis Champion
Newport reports Frank Larned defeats Clothier in five sets to win the National Tennis Championship. Final score 6-1 6-2 5-7 1-6 6-1. Larned dominates net play and commands early, Clothier struggles to generate offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Newport
Toole and Sunderlin Sue Chamberlain Over Contract Balance
Toole and Sunderlin, contractors, claim Charles L. Chamberlain owes $300 on a contract to raze an old wharf at New London. Chamberlain contends the wrecking destroyed piles and timber, while litigation proceeds with Cullinan & Cullinan for plaintiffs and Sores & Foster for Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toole & Sunderlin
Charles L. Chamberlain
Y Tar
Chamberlain
New London
Cullinan & Cullinan
Sores & Foster
Chamim
Weather Notice for Howland's Ageport
Fair tonight and tomorrow according to the local forecast. The item notes a weather update from Howland's ageport in Connecticut dated Friday August 27, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ageport
Conn
Bathing Gear Bargains at Newly Lowered Prices
Bathing caps bonnets tam-o-shanters in gum rubber silk sateen with rubber lining and unique colors priced at 25c 35c and 50c. Bathing-suit bags sateen with rubber lining 39c. Fancy silk sponge-bags ruber lined 15c 25c and 50c. Tourist cases for toilet articles in silk or satin in rich colors and designs up to 2.25.
Boys Shop Celebrates First Birthday Party
The Boys' Shop marks its first birthday with a sale option giving buyers a Howland Double-service suit at 3.75. Originally priced 6.50 to 10, the suit includes two pairs of full-lined trousers and comes in light, medium, or heavy weights with good fabric and durable construction. Sale is in the front basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland
Small wares and textiles sale notice
Listing of shirt-water shields with lace edge in sizes 1 to 4 at 10 cents each. Colonial hair-nets in all shades and extra size, 10 cents. Celluloid doles card of 6 at 2 for cotton tape pieces, 24 yards each, 6 cents. Left aisle front.
Last Barkers Collars sale ends Saturday night
The Barker collar sale offers linen collars at 60 cents per half dozen, regularly 2 for 25 cents, valid until the store closes at 10 p m Saturday. Styles and sizes available at the Main street door location.
Six Month Wear Guaranteed Mens Socks Box Deal
A box of three pairs of medium weight cotton socks offered in black or tan is guaranteed to wear six months and sold at the regular price of a comparable sock. The offer includes undergarments such as gauze and balbriggan in limited sizes at 19 and 37 14 cents. Right of Main street door.
New undermuslins at tempting prices on second floor
Advertises new undermuslins and nightgowns with lace embroidery and tucks. Corset covers trimmed in lace and inserting, nainsook pieces, combination garments, and good muslin skirts priced from 5 to 50 cents and up. Second floor.
Sister Sues Sister Over Mother's Support in Court
Mrs. Katherine Connors of Lafayette street filed suit in the Superior court to compel her sister Mrs. Jennie Schniederwind of Seymour street to contribute to the support of their mother Mrs. Mary Heddy who has been living with Mrs. Connors. Mrs. Heddy is very aged and requires care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Connors
Lafayette Street
Superior Court
Jennie Schniederwind
Seymour Street
Mary Heddy
Connors
Reddy
Fine kerchiefs offered at 15 cents a lot
A vendor lists two lots of kerchiefs: one dainty cross bar linen with white embroidery and another fine plain white lawn with dainty hemstitched hems. Both described as superior in texture and workmanship, priced at 15 cents per lot though similar items typically sell for 25 cents.
Harriman Case Rumor Sparks Market Move and Hospital Truck Scene
Rockefeller’s physician’s cancer diagnosis for Harriman sparked a 2 point rise in Union Pacific with broad gains in active issues. later profit taking trimmed losses. A portable hospital truck from a New York surgical supply house was sent to Turners Station for transport to the Harriman estate after oxygen tanks arrived. The vehicle was loaded into an automobile and driven toward the incline railroad leading to the Harriman home amid numerous telephone calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
New York
Union Pacific
William McClellan
Turners Station
Missing horse and two boys in Canada
Norwalk city desk reports William T Williams of Westport received notice from Canada that his horse and wagon used in an earlier disappearance have been located there. The horse was with young Wakeman of Bridgeport and Spicer of Westport, who were guests of a former Bridgeport minister. John Spicer, father of Harold Spicer, left for the destination to find his son and the missing conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Norwalk
Wiliam T. Wiliams
Westport
Canada
Wakeman
Bridgeport
Spicer
John Spicer
Harold Spicer
Howand’s Women’s Furnishings Stockings and Underwear Sale
Howand’s offers new autumn black stockings in cotton lisle and fine lisle, with high heels and durable knitting. Includes plain and fancy socks, baby socks, vests, combination suits, and girls wear priced from 9c to 39c, with sizes and trims noted. Sale emphasizes quality and value.
Wall Paper Sale: Half-Price Lots on Fourth Floor
Large stock of small wall paper lots priced at about half of regular. Includes diverse designs from floral to leather and duplex effects with patterns and colors for upstairs rooms dining rooms and living rooms. Limited quantities cover one or two rooms each. Early shoppers find a wide range with exclusive designs and no duplicates. Fourth floor.
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Laborde CO
Gelman
Kleban & Gelman
Jone—Consolidated
Estore
In’s Book Shop
Buffalo Medical
Twillier T. Hartwell
Bach
Reck & Son Wei Main Steht
U. S. Co
Curtiss
Machine
Ennis
Hawley
Larned
Toole & Sunderlin Sue C
Sues
Rockefeller
Missing Horse and Boys
Howand
Mollan’s
W. K. Mollan
Helen Unfried
Testatrix
John
Woodmont
United Presa
Thomas Sharp
Fred Wilkinson
Rely York
Arthur Louis
Derby
Farmar
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