Thomas McQuillan Favored by Stratford Democrats For First Selectman
Special to The Farmer Stratford voters face a crowded field as primaries shape up for town offices. Thomas McQuillan of Barnum Avenue emerges as the strongest Democratic candidate for first selectman to succeed Lee Welles, drawing support from Republicans and Progressives alike. Other names on the slate include Charles Welles Tim Peck Curtis and more, with the direct primary deciding board of selectmen and finance members.
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Card of Finance
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Omall
Thomas eQuillan
Barnum Avenue
Beng
First Selectman
Lee Welles
Putney
Selectman
Board of Selectmen
Charlies Welles
Tim Peck
Curtis
Frederick A. Parsone
Read
McQuillan
First Select
Republican
Progress
Stratford
Ashea
Fresh Pond
Colummbus
YeQuillan
Republican Party
Elliot Peck
Board of Trade
Weles
Q@ally
Holmes
Frank E. Conine
Pase Horticulturists' Association
Glen Breag
Long Island
Shere
Westport Bridge Repair Delayed for Paving Work
At Westport on August 30, officials say no repairs will occur on the State street bridge until Warren Bros. Co completes its paving in the area. The paving firm needs the bridge free for hot material trucks, aiming to finish before cold weather. Connecticut Co. officials urge town action. engineers note delays if the town waits longer.
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State Street
Warren Bros. Co
Southport
Norwalk
The
Connecticut Co
E. C. Webster
Chapman
Emma Price
Walter Price
Wright Street
Ter
George Coleman
New York
Walter
Thomas
George
William Price
New
Marjorie Spicer
Sgpool
Fairfield
John Henry Jennings
Greens Farms
Frank Tayl
Lincoln Street
New Haven
Fred Perry
Poli’s
Bridgeport
Fairfield Ball Club
Westports
Ballgrounds
St. James
Stratford
Criminal Proceedings Against Fairfielder Thrown Out Of Court
Aug 30 report on a probate court hearing over neglect of the Sherwood family of Holland Hill. The 12 year old son was committed to the County Home in Norwalk after evidence showed neglect. The family has six other children cared for by relatives. The town debates the father’s role and responsibility.
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Wakeman
Everett
Miss Wheeler
Sherwood
John Brophy
County Home Board
Bacon Wakeman
Frederick C.jennings
George Orlove
Orlove
Jennings
Fallon & Greenstein
Bridgeport
Fairfear
Andrew Sherwood
Holland Hill
Theodora Wheeler
Samuel Wheeler
Norwalk
Everett H. Sherwood
Williams and Hudson Guests for Weekend in Trumbull
Rev and Mrs T Yeoman Williams host Professor and Mrs W M Hudson of Clarke College Worcester Massachusetts for a weekend visit. Mrs L J Allen and Miss Mary E Odell have returned to West Chester Pennsylvania from Daniels Farm. Schools in town open Monday the 8th. Miss Marion Edwardes and Miss Dorothy Mallette teach White Plains School and will board with Mr and Mrs Albert E Linley. Ira Evans of Bridgeport visits his uncle and aunt in town. Mr and Mrs Linley entertained guests from Bridgeport including Miss Nellie Thornton and Harry P Burr. Mr and Mrs Chester F Brinsmade invite Mrs Arthur J Burr of Daniels Farm for a weekend visit. Louis Coan of New York visiting Daniels Farm.
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T. Yeoman Williams
W. M. Hudson
Clarke College
Worcester
Mass
L. J. Allen
Mary BE
Odell
David T.booth
Daniels Farm
West Chester
Penn
Marion Edwardes
North Brookfield
Mase
Dorothy Mallette
Tashua
White Plains School
Albert E. Linley
Ira Evans
Bridgeport
Linley
Nellie Thornton
Harry P Burr
Royal Thornton
Edward Alberts
Chester F. Brinsmade
Arthur 3. Burr
Louis Coan
New York
Daniels
Newtown Labor Day concert and school board actions
The Sandy Hook band will perform on Labor Day at Post Office Square featuring marches waltzes and several standards. The Board of School Visitors granted certificates to five teachers for Newtown area schools and noted most town schools are supplied except Middle Gate. Mr Frank Johnson left Newtown High to attend Trinity College and the committee seeks a male teacher but pay is low. Mrs Thomais F Cavanaugh and daughter attended Mrs M McMahon’s funeral in Bridgeport today.
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Newtown
Sandy Hook
iPost
Board OF School Visitors
Florence Starr
Hanfover
Louise Kelly
Head-of- Meadow
Eva Wallace
North Middle
Margaret Carroll
Gray’s Plain
Elizabeth Blake
Walnut Treee Hill
Middle Gate
Frank Johnson
Newtown High School
Trinity College
Weege
Thomais F. Cavanaugh
New Haven Stock Slump Triggers Investor Fears
New Haven stock, once over 200, sinks to a record near 91 3 4 as holders across New England fear further depreciation. Investors blame Wall Street jobbers, Brandeis and Mellen politics, and press for federal or state investigations by the Interstate Commerce Commission or utilities bodies to curb stock manipulation and protect savings.
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New Haven Road
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Taperee
Brandeis
Boston
Mellen
Federal
Interstate Commerce Commission
New England
Mr. Brandeis
Massachusetts
Bay State Utilities Commission
Connecticut
Public Utilities Commission
United States
Congress
Naval officers must study at war college for promotion
Washington August 30 Secretary Daniels issued an order directing examining boards for officers above lieutenant to verify if the applicant has taken any course at the naval war college. They must note the length of the course and how fully the officer utilized the opportunities offered.
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WAR College
Washington
Naval War College
Daniels
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Jennie Hull
Congress Street
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Mill Plain
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This Place
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Long Hill
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John Beach
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Wooster
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Monroe
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Nelson
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Freeman Eastman
Fairfielder
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Uneeda
Trumbull
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