Great 16th Anniversary Sale at Bridgeport Store
Tomorrow a large Bridgeport establishment marks its 16th anniversary with a 5s price reduction sale. The event features fur scarfs muffs sets, leather and cloth garments, shirts waists dresses and coats with many items listed including silk petticoats felt hats and raincoats. Exceptional bargains are promised on a wide range of ladies wear and accessories.
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Bridgeport
Freee Mack
Puby
Sass
Death notice for Mary and Mary son Percy in city
In this city on December 24 1909 Mary died aged 10 months. Services for her son Percy 5 will be held. Burial is planned at the cemetery with flowers invited. December 1 1909 notice invites attendance in city.
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Mary
Willam
Percy
Mexico
United States
Mexico City
Elks Banquet Planned by E. H. Dillon Co
The Elks lodge at the Incal club home will hold a grand banquet Tuesday December 7 for lodge members and guests. Notable attendees include George Daores J Madigan William Hotz and William L. Ral of Fairfield. decorations and arrangements aim for a memorable event with tickets available from the club house.
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Leas We Saana
Lodge of Elks
George
Daores J. Madigan
William Hotz
William L. Rallatter
Fairfield
Weitery
Canepa San Soir
Middletown
Conn
James T. “Smith
T. L. Hon. Patrick
God
Jose
Prairie Still Grounded In Delaware River
The US auxiliary cruiser Prairie with 700 marines and 200000 rounds of ammunition, en route to Nicaragua, lay aground in the Delaware River near Fort Delaware. Tugs assisted as officials expected a possible move later.
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Wilmington
Del
United States
Prairie
Feldee
Nicaragua
Delaware River
Fort Delaware
Ice Cream Magnates Meet Attended by Huber in Cincinnati
Jacob Huber, ice cream manufacturer, will leave the city Sunday for Cincinnati to attend the American Ice Cream Manufacturers convention. The session lasts one week and ends with a banquet.
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Jacob Huber
Cincinnnati
Jewelled Emblem for C. M. Bartlett at Knights Templar Meeting
At the Hamilton Commandery No. 5 Knights Templar annual meeting retiring Eminent Commander Frederic A. Bartlett received a jeweled emblem. Thomas Morgan and Charles H. Peet were elected to long serving posts, Hugh Stirling named prelate for the 22nd time, with other officers including Lou P. Bristol and Frank Slosaon elected to senior roles.
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Hamilton
No. 5
Knights Templar
St Cvelling
Frederic A. Bartlett
Gerdinier
Ann Ae Tor
Thomas Morgan
Charles H. Peet
Hugh Stirling
Lou P. Bristol
Frankaptain
Slosaon
HB. McK
Irwin
Par. Smith
John BH. Gorham
Trainmen Refuse Aid as Western Strike Effort Proceeds
United Press reports indicate no aid will be given to switchmen amid a North Western strike movement. Grand Master Leo says Duluth switchmen returned to work on order, with other locals urged to resume duties. Freight movement in Twin Cities down to 25 percent of normal amid looming legal battles and conference talks among unions and railroad officials.
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United Press
Aerr
North Azcorien
Northwestern
Leo
Duluth
Hawley
Switchmen’'s Union
Conic
Eberhardt
Minneso
North Dakota
Montana
Utah
Twin Cities
St. Paul
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Cesar Snoeemann
Ecrzabtenkpce Sfocd
Probate hearing over Kate Bender will unsettled
In probate court an contest blocks admission of Kate Bender’s will. Her three sons Albert Meyer and Connie refuse to sign a waiver. Each son may receive five dollars. Some shares hinge on Jewish marriage. Mrs Bender died two weeks ago by gas suffocation. Blumberg and Bert Kodus are named in the probate dispute.
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Kate Bender
Solomon A. Bender
Water Street
Albert
Meyer
Connie
Bender
Blumberg
Umea
Bert Kodus
Worna Koyna
Guberna
Russia
Head of Waiters Club Fined in City Court
Okex Payton proprietor of the Waiters Club at 5S Water street was fined 235 dollars and costs after a raid by police found the gambling venue operated by colored waiters. Other defendants included Curtis Sparks Li am Chand of Hen Juin and an Ford Hotel employee cited for minor offenses. Martino paid a separate fine and Duffey received jail time for theft of padlocks.
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Okex Payton
Water Street
Bransfield
Glennon
Gerrity
Curtis Sparks
Liam Chand
Hen Juin
Ford
Antonio
Wert
Stewart
Martino
Matthew Duffey
Jacobs Brothers
Kossuth Street
Duffey
Armour and Co mortgage on Water Street beef house
A deed and mortgage action were recorded in the town clerk’s office. Armour and Co filed a claim deed for the beef house on Water Street and granted a three year mortgage to the Farmers’ Loan & Trust of New York to secure five percent bonds on the beef company property.
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Water Street
Armour & Co
Banker Walsh Turned Down by Court of Appeals
Chicago December 3 John R Wah an aged Chicago banker was committed to U S Marshal custody after the United States Circuit Court of Appeals denied a rehearing of his appeal He will be held until his attorneys file a motion for a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States Walsh’s friends and the commitment caused a sensational scene as he showed a worn and haggar d appearance.
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Cute Press
Chicago
John R. Wah
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States
Walsh
Mayor hosts peace pipe smoker at tribal wigwam
Mayor Buckingham will host a smoker tonight in the Wowompon tribe wigwam at IOO RM. The event promises a fine seal program and plentiful roasted maize and venison. He attended Olivet church fair opening earlier, with a noted lack of inc.
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Buckingham
Wowompon Tribe
Ioo
Ince
Divorce for Mrs Curtis nee Skidmore
Irene Laurie Curtis sues Henry S Curtis local Adams Express agent for divorce on intolerable cruelty Referee John W Banks recommends grant Judge Lucien F Burpee to decide soon Custody of two children contested Both sides had previously shared care with access weekends boarding school plan proposed with support split between parents while children reside there
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John W. Banks
Irene Laurie Curtis
Henry 5
Curtis
Adams’ Express Company
Jon
Lucien F. Burpee
Stiles Judson
Ee. Hill
Norton Denies Read About Corpse in Morgue Trial
Three men testified in a Newark court that Jeremiah Norton has been a "dead one" since last January. Norton, a former fireman and East Bridgeport resident, faces alimony and related legal actions as he is urged to deny the insinuations under oath in New Jersey proceedings.
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New York
Jeremiah Norton
Bridgeport
Newark
N. J
Norton
Frederick Eee
Howell
al Sieteraioreer
Heavyweight Title Fight Jeffries Johnson Plans July 4
A United Press dispatch reports James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson signed for a 45 round Marquis of Queensbury bout to be held July 4 with Salt Lake City as a possible venue. The purse totals 101000 with 7500 to the winner and 2500 to the loser. Training starts 90 days before the fight and 10000 deposits are required from each fighter and 20000 from promoters.
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United Press
Hoboken
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Tex Rickard
Jack Gleason
Jeffries
Johnson
Albany
Vernon
Sig Hart
John Grenson
H. 8
Frazee
Theo
Rickard
Salt Lake City
Gleason
Train Hits Man of 70 at Mooney's Crossing
Edward Tompkins, 70, of Meriden, was struck by a passing train after stepping aside for another at Mooney's Crossing in Yalesville. He died today at Meriden Hospital after injuries. He leaves a daughter and wife.
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United Press
Meriden
Mooney‘s Crossing
Yalesville
Edward Tompkins
Meriden Hosi
Tompkins
Jim Bridgeport
Toyland Alive With Things That Go
A vivid description invites readers to visit Toyland on the fourth floor. Toy Railroad trains, airships, clowns, and a bustling circus animate the space as dolls open and close their eyes and everyone enjoys the lively displays. Bring children for a joyful outing.
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Toyland
Howland Dry Goods in Kansas City Sparks Family Conspiracy Talk
A writer claims kinship between himself and the mayor, noting lifelong ties to Kansas City and speculating on a hidden family link to the mayor. The piece raises questions about possible relations and local influence.
Easton Clerk Election Debate and A Funny Reader Cut
A jumble of pasted clippings covers Easton town clerk election notes with Patrick G McCullom and B Beers referenced amid oddly themed anecdotes. The piece blends court petitions, printing experiments, and family humor from various magazines and papers.
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Patrick G. McCullom
Superior Court
B. Beers
Bradé
Death seals lips of girl who took carbolic acid
Eva Boucher aged 17 died after taking carbolic acid in a personal crisis at 10 o clock Tuesday morning at her Brooklyn home and died at Vincent Hospital. Authorities say she withheld her reason and feared to confide secret. She kept company with a man from East Bridgeport and had a troubled family background. Her father lived in Canada and she had a stepmother on Colorado Avenue. She worked at Harvey Hubbell then Graphophone Company.
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Eva Boucher
Boarthan House
Ward Avenue
Vincent's Hospital
Hunein
Tpe Someman
East Bridgeport
Herens
Canada
Ving
Colorado Avenue
George
Harvey Hubbell
Graphophone
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Lou P.bristol
Hamilton Commandery
Messrs
Snyder
Francis Snyder, Jr
Newessan
M Beard Snyder
Liberty
Armours Mortgage Local Beef House
Court OF Appeals
Skidmore
Albert G. Merritt
F. B
Ing
Henry Greenstein
Attorney Ball
George Buckingham
Len
Bridgeport, Conn
Priday, D
Howland
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Howland Dry Goods: CO
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New York Post
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Health Department
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