Caney High notes elect girls basketball manager
Springfield reports on student elections at Caney High where Katherine MccBray resigns as girls basketball manager and Lois ole wins the position after ballots. A debate follows on support for home games and tickets. Evening activities include a school orchestra rehearsal and a YMCA minstrel show at Warner Hall with James Bhannoc acting as counter and a Y M C A quartet performing.
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Aner
Katherine MccBray
Foster
Coles
Dillingham
Maanager
Mise Loisole
Casey
Bove
T. M
Wil de
Warner Hall
James Bhannoc
Richard Bump
Warren
Y. M
Three Barbers Fined in Waterbury Connecticut
In Waterbury Connecticut three men were fined for practicing barbering without a license. Canio Des and others were fined $35, while Jerry Defoss paid $18. The case referenced petitions received by Governor Baldwin and the broader sentiment against capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Haven Journal-Courter
Fragmented ad promotes patent medicine cure for rheumatism
An ad from the Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratories of Chicago markets a patent remedy claiming to relieve rheumatism and restore vigor. It urges home preparation from sealed packets of Tab i and Sersepurilia compounds, with instructions to mix in a pint of good whiskey and take before meals and at bedtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Phar Guneralical Laboratories
Chiewso
New Haven Road Faces Dairy Petition Hearing
The New Haven road offered no defense to Mitchell Dairy Co at a Hartford Public Utilities Commission hearing. Mitchell seeks a special milk car arrangement at 125 per mile per year for transportation between Washington Bepos Conn and New Haven. Milk shipments from Washington to New Haven travel via Shepaug division to Henleyville. Attorneys David Day represented the dairy, and B L Speck spoke for the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Public Utilities Commission
Hartford
Mitchell Dairy Co
Washington
Bepos
L Speck
Mitchell
Bridgeport
Dressmaker Slain as Husband Suspect Absconds
New York December 4 a former Swiss soldier known as August Vogt who lived with Mrs Amos Guthmend at her home has vanished. Guthmend a prosperous west side dressmaker was found dead last night with four knife wounds. Her son reported a leash and a check for 40 missing since yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
August Vogt
Amos Guthmand
Guth
Emergency Hospital Cases Reported At Night
Dr. Joan J. MacDonald treated three fracture cases and several injuries. Patrick Walsh of 1420 Main Street, employed by the railroad, suffered a four day old leg fracture after being hit by a freight car. David Dodge of Bishop and Barnum avenues had a fracture of a small hand bone when iron fell. Mrs John Krolsky at 176 Konsuth Street broke her right arm when a kettle toppled. Edward McDonough of 112 North Avenue had a throat procedure removed to relieve an attack. Joan Simpson of Harral Avenue had a punctured wound from stepping on a rake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan J. MacDonald
Patrick Walsh
Main Street
Roundhouse
David Dodge
Bishop and Barnum Avenues
John Krolsky
Konsuth Street
Edward McDonough
112 North Avenue
Joan Simpson
Harral Avenue
Banks Merge In Quiet Street Transfer Of Funds
The Pequonnock National Bank was merged with the First Bridgeport National Bank. Bullion specie and securities were carried through the streets and vaults transferred after hours. At times over $100,000 moved, with precautions by bank officials to forestall crowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pequonnock National Bank
First Bridge- Port National Bank
Bridgeport
Indians Predict Very Mild Winter Prediction at Pierre
Pierre South Dakota December 4 1913 weather notes say Indians forecast a mild winter. December brings warm rains across the Dakotas with temperatures well above freezing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Dakotas
Roosevelt in Argentina Passes Nevquen Border Safely
Dec. Del Roosevelt arrives in Argentina after a smooth transit through Nevquen. Bayonne reports on union actions as Joseph Geiger resigns from a $1.00 job and is rehired at a $1,200 union scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentins
del Roosevelt
Nevquen
Bayonne
J. Beck
Union
Joseph Geiger
Connecticut Moves to Build Waterways and Canal Network
Washington reports Connecticut forms Deeper Waterways Commission after Rep Mahan proposes a survey of the Connecticut River from the Sound to Hartford to secure 20 feet of water and route a canal from Middletown to New Britain. The group plans a statewide organization to back canal development with a convention in Connecticut and a strong list of local officials and business leaders attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Holigew
Yesteran
Bryan F. Mahan
Connecticut
Sound
Hartford
New Britain
Connecticut River
Middletown
Mahan Sald
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Frank H. Johnston
J. F. Shannon
Norwich
Mahan
Connecticut Deeper Waterways Commission
Joseph M. Haloran
T. C. Murphy
State Business Men's Association
Frank 3. Valentine
Derby
B. F. Mehan
Augustine Lonergan
James R. Andrews
New Britain Business Men's Association
James P. Allen
D. McMillan
G. Refishaw
Ansonia Business Men's Association
HB. A. Reeves
Milford Business Men's Association
J. Arthur Allen
New London
Frank H. Smith
Norwich Business Men's Association
E. E. Branch
Shannon
Mr. King
H Weaver
New Haven
Roland Patrick
Derby Business Men's Association
R. W. Miller
Archibald McNell
Bridge- Port
First Selectman Barnes and Mite
New Milford
Zelaya Free Is Inclined To Defiance
New York December 4 General Jose Zelaya formerly president of Nicaragua was freed after Washington informed authorities the homicide charge had been dropped. Zelaya said he is in America on private business and does not intend to return to Nicaragua or Spain. In Trenton New Jersey December 4 Estel D Rightmire county engineer Atlantic County convicted as grafter seeks a new trial with Freeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jose Zelaya
Nicara S2
Washington
Nicaragua
Zelaye
America
Spain
Trenton
N. J
Estel D. Rightmire
Atlantic Cley
Red Cross Seals On Sale In Bridgeport December 13
Red Cross seals go on sale December 13 in Bridgeport at the post office depot and major stores. The stamps feature a tuberculosis camp scene and are issued by the American Red Cross Society under the Bridgeport Visiting Nurses Association. Proceeds support national relief and local nurses association efforts here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bridgeport
Post-Orice
American Red Cross Society of America
Bridgeport Visiting Nurses Association
Red Cross Society
National Society
Nurses Association
Stamps Sale Driven by Local Volunteers and Club Leaders
Under the direction of President Mrs A I Riker and treasurer Mrs 5 H Wheeler and vice president Mrs Herbert Knapp, volunteers from the sorority will devote a day or more to selling stamps. Slides will be shown in local theatres promoting the sale. Anna M Cullen at the Police and Charities clinic invites those who wish to secure stamps or volunteer. Mrs May Roche to supervise factory canvassing and Mrs M H Ford chairs the banks committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Riker
5. H. Wheeler
Herbert Knapp
Anna M. Cullen
Police and Charities
Fairfield Avenue
May Roche
M. H. Ford
Powers Agree On Placing Prince of Wied On Throne
Berlin reports all European powers consent to Prince William of Wied assuming the Albanian throne. Born 1872, he is head of the Wied house, husband of Princess Pauline of Württemberg. The Runkel line dates to 1226, with Wied title from medieval inheritance. In Flushing a 10 year old wanderer James Deats was sent to a Children's society in Brooklyn with no relatives found.
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Berlin
William of
William Frederick
Wied
William
Pauline of
Comte of Wied
Thierry Ty
Runkel
Anastasia
John II
Isemberg-Wied
Flushing
L. L
James Deats
Wanderer
Children’s Society
Brooklyn
Westport Gun Club Christmas Day Shoot Plans
Westport officials report the Westport Gun club will host a Christmas Day shoot at their range with many New York entrants expected and prizes for top scores. Outsiders may enter without a fee. Also noted are meetings of the Women’s Foreign Missionary club at Mrs W E Osborne’s home and the Trinity Guild social at church parlors. The School Board plans medical checks for public school children every two weeks with doctors volunteering for three months. Sheriff Meed and Attorney Harry Sherwood are in Bridgeport for court. the Saugatuck Whist Club met at Mrs L H Gault’s Compo street home for an afternoon of pleasant play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
New York
W. E. Osborne
Trinity Guild of the Trinity Church
Publc
Meed
Harry Sherwood
Bridgeport
L. H. Gault
Compo Street
Social Notes From Port Jefferson and Bridgeport Area
Trumbull residents visit Port Jefferson and Sayville while L J H Godfrey returns to Tantersville NWY. Mrs Jennie Bowker undergoes hospital surgery and is reported dosing nicely. Various locals host relatives and guests including Miss Cora Beach and Miss Laura Beach, with church and Grange events noted and social visits at Avila and Daniela Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Randall
Port Jefferson
Sayville
J. H. Godfrey
Waller Place
Chestnut Hill
Tannersville
NW. Y
Jennie Bowker
Bridgeport Hospital
William Henhagen
Stevens
Cora E. Beach
Lorintha Beach
Boston Avenue
Bridgeport
Stanley Linley
Christian Endeavor Society
oMhers
T. ¥. Williams
Clarence Smith
Neilie M. Thornton
Howard 5. Beach
Laura Beach
Norwalk
College of New Rochelle
Dorothy Beach
Daniels Farm
Jemee Desane
Bridgport
Avila
Josephine Foote
J. Grant Kingsbury
Adeliné Kingsbury
Gordon
Freeport
N. Y
Louies Foote
New York City
Easton families visit Hartford and guests depart
Easton and Stevenson social notes reveal Mrs Edward D Gillette and the Gillette children traveling to Hartford. Mrs John B Downs and daughter Alice return home from Stevenson after visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Bibbins. Miss Earth F Sherwood returns from Leominster Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Gillette
Dorothy
Mary Gillette
Clifford Gillette
Hartford
John B. Downs
Alice Downs
Stevenson
Frank Bibbins
Earth F. Sherwood
Arthur Clark
Leominster
Mass
Wilson Street School
Merilia Staples
May Baldwin
Imer Deming
Andrew Kanazur
Margaret Kanazur
Agatha Kennedy
Andrew Milner
Carl Nelson
Mary Piernon
Lucy Sanford
Redding
Minnile
Sherwood
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Weather Bureau
Meigs & Co
Bridgeport. Com
B. H. S. Notes
Caney
Springfield
Sydney Tibball
North
FMCA
Felowa Severnl Sood
Baturting Aftersioon
Piste
New Haven Road
Dairy Company
Luece
Roosevelt
Argentine
National Congress
Zelaya
Duffy
Duffy Mary Whiskey Co
Rochester
N.Y
Prince OF Weid
Trumbull
Easton
San Francisco
Easter Island
Moana
THE
Wheeler & Howes CO
N. Buckingham & CO
Frank A. Healy
Lenox Market
Main ST
North Ave
D. D. Smith
D. Smith Gar Emporium
Plaza Theathe
Lehigh
Patrick McGee
Wash. Ave
Sprague Ice & Coal Co. Coal & Ca
Warringtone Ave
Gregory & CO
Stratford
Ava
Naugatuck Valley Ice CO
Houbatonic
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