Caneteld and Williamson Named Agents in Lynch Estate
In Probate Court today John Lynch and Mary A Daly of Kanistan Avenue sought Charles B. S. Darien as administrator of the estate of the late Thomas H. Lynch of New York City. William Williamson was present to represent the widow Mrs. Samantha Lynch of New York City. Thomas J. Lynch, a former resident of 251 East 53rd Street, died leaving a store tenement and property on Railroad and Myrtle avenues valued at 34,000. Charles & Cole and James Be Eelly named as appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lynch
Mary A Daly
Kanistan Avenue
Charles B.S . Darien
Thomas J.lynch
New York City
Es ‘Milier
Charles Stuart Can
Record number of tax abatement petitions awaits common count
One hundred twenty five petitions for tax abatements, the largest ever at one session, will be heard by the common council when the new board meets for organization next Monday night. Most petitions request personal tax abatements and totals under three thousand dollars. John Burns, recently ill, is now able to move about. he is a prominent member of the Bridgeport Minstrel Club.
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Common Council
John Burns
Pembroke Street
Burns
Bridgeport
Minstrel Club
Little Frock of Ring Dotted Albatross
These Home Dressmaking notes present the latest styles prepared for this newspaper by The Pictorial Seview. The column highlights a ring dotted albatross motif and trends for home sewers with practical tips.
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Pictorial Revicw
Pictorial
Seview
Winter in the North Pole and Benny’s Notebook
A playful verse about winter’s cold, snow, and Christmas rushing in. It questions if Santa’s coming, then notes warm gloves and heavy underwear, and ends with a whimsy on making snowballs and the cold joke of coal sellers.
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North Pole
Dainty Xmas Gifts Displayed At Attractive Sale
A clerical Christmas bazaar will unfold tomorrow at 2 PM in St John’s church parlors. Rector’s Chapter of the parish sponsors the sale with Mrs Freatwater as chair. Proceeds aid chapel improvements. A broad array of Christmas arts and edible treats are offered, with many church members named in charge of varied tables and activities.
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St. John’s Church
Marriage Licenses Issued To Four Couples In City
Marriage licenses have been issued to Robert H. Gessner 23 jeweler of 180 Lindley street and Marion T. Williams 23 of Stratford and Albert Victor Knight 25 mechanic of 167 West avenue and Elizabeth Shelton 22 of New Haven. One Cent a Word for Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Gessner
Lindley Street
Marion T. Williams
Stratford
Albert Victor Knight
West Avenue
Elizabeth Shelton
New Haven
Laura Jean Libby Talks on Heart Topics Daily
Laura Jean Libby presents daily talks focused on heart topics in a 1913 McClure Syndicate feature. The column covers health guidance, patient anecdotes, and practical tips aimed at improving heart care and wellness for a general audience.
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Laura Jean Libby
Ask Papa Before You Propose to a Daughter
A dated editorial argues a suitor should seek parental blessing before courting. It contends fathers know their daughter’s character, and gaining a father’s approval secures support and steadiness. Refusal could doom the match, while involvement strengthens trust and future alliance within the family.
Miss Libbey Replies to Your Letters
Miss Libbey's addresses readers with corrected names and addresses for attention. The notice instructs sending short personal letters on one side of paper only using ink and specifies Miss Laura Jean Libbey at 916 President Street, Brooklyn, N Y.
Maid's Beau Must Go at 10 O'Clock
Advice column from Wear Miss Libbey encouraging a maid to set firm boundaries with a suitor. The columnist argues an honest lover respects a woman who earns her living and suggests hosting in appropriate rooms, then politely ending visits at 10 o'clock, with the maid reminding him when the time arrives.
Dear Miss Libbey Shifts on Auto Love and Marriage
A reader asks about marriage pressure from a friend who urges wedlock to a man she does not love, noting the man’s infidelity and his claim to love her alone. The letter explores doubts about marrying under coercion and the risk of marrying for appearances or material gain.
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Patts
Loving with All One's Heart: Letters on Love and Marriage
A collection of brief reader letters advising on love choices and parental consent. A 21 year old suitor praised for thrift and character meets parental opposition due to poverty. A 16 year old girl seeks guidance about an American engineer admirer and proper introduction for possible marriage. A third note counsels modesty and respectful distance to encourage serious consideration.
Advice for a teen girl on dating etiquette in old reader letters
The reader asks how to respond when a youth shows interest and how a girl should act after outings. Answer: say yes if you care for his company. If he takes her home, say thanks for a very pleasant performance enjoyed. If you like him to call, say so. A girl should not write to a youth first.
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Miss Libbey
Local social notes mention visitors and departures
Mrs. Stanton Coley and Mrs. Mary A Bethel with daughter Mrs. Samuel Nelson spent the past week at their country house in town. Harry Richards, guest of Mr. and Mrs. W B Hurlbutt, returned to New York on Saturday.
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Stanton Coley
Mary A. Bethel
Samuel Nelson
Harry Richards
W. B. Hurlbutt
New York
If I Were a Leaf in the Tree of Life
The poem reflects a leaf condemned to fade. It rejects a morbid end among the common, preferring escape by wind or stream to a grave in a mass of rotting kindred. It contrasts mortal decay with an enduring spirit that moves on beyond earthly bounds.
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James Montgomery
Loving Girl Rejects Rich Trifler
A 23 year old girl asks if she should continue with a young man who pursues her while dating another and makes excuses. The advisor urges ending the relationship if neglect continues and to seek a respectful partner, noting she will find genuine love with someone worthy.
Local social notes from Longmeadow and surrounding towns
Longmeadow Massachusetts residents Mr. and Mrs Fred Toquet return home and Mrs Jane A Smith joins for extended visit. Miss Josephine Osborne visits Wilton friends then stays with others on Redding Ridge. J Robert Sturges heads to Southampton for holidays. Ada Williams returns with Aunt Miss Hattie Williams of Gales Ferry. Various families host or visit across Elmhurst Wilton Ridgefield Bridgeport and North Wilton as holidays approach.
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Fred Toquet
Longmeadow
Mass
Jane A. Smith
Josephine Osborne
Benedict
Wilton
Redding Ridge
J. Robert Sturges
Southampton
L. I
Ada Williams
Hattie Williams
Gales Ferry
Conn
Henry Wing
Charles Butler
Elmhurst
L. IL
Clifford Hanford
Floyd House
Ethel House
M. Adams
Bridgeport
Louise Martin
Ridgefield
Doris Godfrey
Harry Miller
Lucile Raymond
Lewisboro
Helen Sturges
Helen ‘Budd
Weston
Fred Sturges
Georgetown
Ralph S. Rounds
New York
Samuel B. Sturges
A. C. Bradley
Kent
Jenkins Howe
Mr. Lowe
Jerome A. Godfrey
Lloyd Lockwood
North
M. B. Hill
Fairfield County
Pomona Grange
Frank Carlson
Elizabeth
Eleanor Coley
Wheaton Seminary
William S. Coley
Agricultural College
Amherst
City Sees Attachment on High School Property Questioned
The Brick Terra Cotta & Tile Co of Newark filed a $4,000 attachment against the High School site in Durkin & Laas contract dispute. City officials say the attachment against the property does not bind the city while about $21,000 remains forfeitable in the hands of the city auditor for unfinished work. The papers, drawn by Albert A. Tudge, were returned to the town clerk. the city attorney has not yet offered an opinion.
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Terra Cotta & Tile Co
Newark
N. J
Board of Education
Durkin & Laas
Albert A. Tudge
Board’ of Education
Desertion Alleged in Two Local Divorces
In Superior Court two divorces allege desertion. Ellen Fletcher sues Walter Fletcher for leaving on July 1, 1910 after a 1901 marriage. Ellen’s maiden name was Ellen Stirks. Joseph H Reich sues Mary Reich for desertion on July 15, 1909, from a 1904 marriage. Mary’s maiden name was Mary Gregor. Arthur Staples sues Marilla Staples for desertion. Marilla’s maiden name is Marilla Rockwell.
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Ellen Fletcher
Walter Fletcher
Fletcher
Ellen Stirks
Joseph H. Reich
Mary Reich
Mary Gregor
Arthur Staples
Easton
Marilla Staples
Bethel
Satples
Marilla Rockwell
Desertion Alleged in 1912 Divorce Claim
The plaintiff married the defendant on October 2, 1907, and charges desertion on March 28, 1912, in a filing seeking divorce.
Corner for Cooks Delicious Chocolate Cake and More
Readable home cook notes list recipes with measurements for chocolate cake pork cake doughnuts corn bread Arab bisque baked blue fish and other steps. Instructions include batter details cooking times and ingredients such as milk butter sugar salt pepper vinegar and spices with hints on doneness and serving.
Junior Sunday Service at the YWCA Dec 6
The Junior Department of the YWCA holds its annual Sunday vesper service on December 6 with Miss Mary Kelly presiding. Junior club members will portray children of India Japan and Ching. Busy Bees provide music. Pollyanna club ushers serve refreshments. Funds saved by each club for Miss Rutherford in Calcutta will be handed in at the service. All are invited.
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Mary Kelly
Jolly Junior Club
India
Japan
Ching
East Side
Miss Rutherford
Calcutta
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Ana Krissmus
D. Fairchild Wheeler
Althea May
Sophie Smith
Dorothy Tomlinson
Natalie Hawley
Bethesda Hamilton
Marion Plumb
Nellie Banks
Marguerite Bishop
Adelaide Haight
Frank Beach
Murphy
Alice Godfrey
Louise Haviland
Susan Jennings
Clara Northrup
Phyllis Tomlinson
Miss Char
Lotte Hurlburt
Harry Hurlburt
Marion Hurlburt
Munson Tomlinson
McClure Ni
Syndi
Icate
IM. K
Parma
Shast
Heckers
Rich Trifler
D&c
Luxenberg
Ames St
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