Bridgeport 4s Hatters Pur chase Offer and Local Notices
Advertisements from Bridgeport and Danbury list hatter purchase offers for several thousand Roram hats before May, a journeyman saddle tree maker needed with constant work and good wages, cash for rough tallow, a 14 or 15 year old lad sought for shoe making, a Wilton farm for sale near Norwalk, imports of European fabrics, changes in Housatonic railroad leadership taking effect December 1, and vestry plans to call Rev Witherspoon of Buffalo while Booth remains collector through January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Brothers & Co
Danbury
Stiles Nichols & Sons
Bridgeport
Grand New Year Ball by Protector Engine Company
Fifty years ago the Protector Engine Company announced arrangements for a grand ball on New Year’s Eve at Franklin Hall. They vow to deliver one of the best entertainments of the season and to never fail. A gas stoppage at the gas works prevents a full gas supply tonight, announced by treasurer John Cornwail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protector Engine Company
Franklin Hall
John Cornwail
Treas
Who Started the War The Ironic Plea of The Still Small Voice
A historical public opinion piece presents a chorus of nations and figures asserting who started the war, including Austria Russia France Germany England and others, followed by a moral counterpoint by The Christ and a closing attribution to JOSEPH W. NORTHROP. The piece laments destruction, calls for peace, and urges listening to a universal voice over nationalist claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ser‘yla
Austria
Russia
France
Alsace Lorraine
Germany
England
United States
Red Cross
Christ
Hell
Joseph W. Northrop
Montinaro Receives First Local Liquor License
Mike Montinaro of 76 Lexington Avenue arrived at 6 yesterday morning to take a position at the head of the line outside the county commissioners offices and secured the first liquor license issued to a local dealer Fritz Henninger of 4485 Main Street obtained the second license and John Ready of 634 Bostwick Avenue the third The Mohican Go was granted the first wholesale license Manager McConnell of Riker's race secured the first drug license and the Pequonpock Yacht Club took the first club license The Holland American liner Rotterdam arrived in New York from Rotterdam
Mr Stickles retires after 17 years with Nutmeg State steamer
Twenty years ago notes reveal Bert Stickles, purser of the steamer Nutmeg State, resigns to take effect today amid expectations of a more lucrative post. Almshouse crowded to near suffocation. Clark Bond property including the steamer Bond Carrier sold at auction to Frank Miller for 40500 by Receiver Frank Ketcham. Louis C. Jones to be moved from Park Theatre ticket selling role. Colmenry A. Morgan Colchester 6 5 named incoming quartermaster general. Louis N. Van Keuren Bridgeport notified of appointment as assistant quartermaster general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stickles
Bert Stickles
Nutmeg
Bridgeport Steamboat Company
Frank Miler
Clark-Bond
Frank Ketcham
Frank Miller
Colmenry A. Morgan
Colchester
Louis N. van Keuren
Bridgeport
I Save The Pennies and Beat the Man of Sharp Practise
A reader reflects on collecting small rebate checks from a railroad and questions whether it is mean. The piece argues for exact accounting in business and personal life. It notes Pennsylvanians must keep precise records to avoid larger losses and mentions John A. Kingsbury appointing Stanley H. Howe as third deputy commissioner after George B. Thompson resigned.
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John A. Kingsbury
Charities
Stanley H. Howe
George BE
Thompson
Cascarets for Liver and Bowels Endorsed for Seniors
An old style advertisement urges seniors to use Cascarets to prevent constipation, arguing the condition is natural with age and that a gentle daily tonic keeps bowels active. It promotes a 10 cent box from drug stores and claims the product works while you sleep.
Locust Plague Threatens Argentine Crops in Southward Sweep
In Buenos Aires on December 5, a massive locust plague from northern provinces and drought imperil crops as swarms move south. Government deploys 20,000,000 meters of barriers, trench burning with a gasoline blowpipe, and free transport for fight equipment. Railways cut livestock rates 25 percent to February 28, while linseed exports fall and bread prices rise amid a petition to embargo wheat shipments.
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Buenos Aires
Brazil
Pena
Department For Agricultural Defense
Republic
United States
Agrarian League
Argentine
Greek Emigration Taxed On Age Scale
Athens reports a government measure raising deposits for minor Greek emigrants to the United States. Parents must deposit per birth year. examples include $120 for 1898, $100 for 1899, $90 for 1900, $70 for 1902, and $69 for 1903. Without the deposit no ticket can be issued.
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Athens
United States
Greece
Berlin Zoo Welcomes U-boat Mascot Monkey
Berlin reports the new zoo addition, a monkey once mascot of the U-35. The animal originated as the mascot aboard an English merchantman halted by a German submarine and joined the U-35 crews on several deadly sorties. Transfer to the Berlin zoo occurred when cold weather threatened his welfare. Personal mention notes Mr. and Mrs. Louis D. Hagley of Syracuse visiting relatives in Hamburg over Thanksgiving weekend.
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Berlin
Berlin Zoological Garden
Syracuse, N. Y
L. Hugiley
Kossuth Street
Your Christmas Solved at Buechler's Gift Store
Complete assortment of diamonds watches jewelry toilet sets shaving sets silverware cut glass clocks umbrellas and more. Small deposit reserves items for future delivery making now an opportune time to trade.
More than 20 Local Criminal Cases Heard in Bridgeport Court
The December term of Bridgeport Superior Court opened with over twenty criminal cases listed. Michael Rizzo faces murder charges for the Sterning street killing, while others from Bridgeport and surrounding towns face theft, burglary, adultery, assault, and related offenses. Some defendants, including Rizzo, remain to be tried this term, while others may await January proceedings. The docket includes jurist lists, bonds posted, and notable actions involving local figures and area towns.
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Superior Court
Michael Rizzo
Sterning Street
Henry W. Welch
Edward Slattery
John Cavanaugh
Nathan Garon
Warren
Fees City Coat
David Levi
Fannie Mitchell
Rafel Averga
Elmira Ward
Louis Masino
George Godick
Andrew Cerrello
Comet Aredia
Charles A. Bouffler
Chester
Murray
Geo. Bishop
Charles Romano
Tillie Rosenthal
Julius Kuntz
John Katek
Joseph Healy
Geo. S. Beers
Michael Rizza
Peter O'Brien
Antonio Garmush
Francis Champign
Chas. Wheeler
Stephen Calanito DiMaria
Giovanno Calanito DiMaria
Bridgeport
Thos. Tierney
Geo. Felmetto
Frank Perry
A. Archer
Greenwich
John Trestok
Danbury
Harry Mills
Chas. Cutheill
Jacob Heidick
James Scott
William H. McAulley
Stamford
Norman Fountain
Patrick Sweeney
John McDonough
William Flynn
Charles Hart
Arthur Miller
Newtown
Esther Wallen
John Bogus
David Jones
Ernest Lee
Norwalk
John Harris
Thomas Cavanaugh
George Treland
Albert Vigne
Thomas Ballaro
Stratford
Andrew Willie
Fairfield
John Skurat
Shelton
William Hopkins Mayo
Westport
Domenico Denardo
Arthur Denny
Louis Gans
Charles Vitikokoulas
Joseph Otto
Albert B. Meath
Darien
Louis Jakob
Luke Fordel
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief From Cold
An advertisement claims no quinine cold cure by taking Pape s Cold Compound every two hours for three doses to relieve grippe symptoms. It opens congested nostrils and air passages, halts discharge, eases headache feverishness sore throat sneezing and stiffness, and costs 25 cents at drug stores without substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Grippe
After-the-war competition eyed by Washington report
The Federal Trade Commission released its most comprehensive foreign trade review, predicting Europe’s return to prewar competitive power will be slow due to high costs and needed capital. It urges authorized collective foreign selling agencies and export cooperation to strengthen U S exporters while preserving fair competition and consumer protections. The document also notes the need to adjust laws to permit export co operation and to study global competitive dynamics. Thanksgiving day closing joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Europe
Webb
Trade Commission
Commission
Organization For Export Trade
United States
South America
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Barcelona
The
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St. John’s Church
Mr. Witherspoon
Buffalo
Booth
Ryndam
New York
Rotterdam
John Reck
MR. Jones
Louis C. Jones
Park Theatre
Hawes
Col. Morgan
Micote Aes
Argentines
Berleiv’s
Buechler’s
Thomas B. Walsh
Central Park
Alexander B. Thaw
Supreme Court
Thaw
John Rece & Son
Hayes Fish CO
Water Street
Cape Cod
Gardner Bay
Lynn Haven Bay
Barnum
WPF Ee Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield AV
Meat Department
Boston
Kale
Shell
Triangle Brand
Queen Quality Brand
Public Market&Branch
State & Bank
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Cartwright
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