Young Men Seek State Bar Examinations in Hartford
Seven local residents applied for permission to take the state bar examinations in Hartford on December 29. They will join candidates from across the county to appear before the admissions committee on December 15 at the county courthouse. David Wison, John W. Ingram, and William C. Scofield Jr. have applied for admission without examination. local applicants include Mick, David Washington Price, Samuel Nathaniel Schnee, and William Parker Seeley.
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Hartford
Committee On Admissions
David Wison
John W. Ingram
Fairfield
William C. Scofield, Jr
Mick
David Washington Price
Samuel Nathaniel Schnee
William Parker Seeley
Magna Charta Lodge Celebrates 30th Charter Anniversary
The Magna Charta Lodge marks its 30th birthday with celebration of charter members led by Stevenson A. R. Jones who received badges reflecting loyalty and esteem. The notice lists contact details and local business ads woven into the page.
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Magna Charta Lodge
Stevenson A. R. Jones
Deweys defend themselves in probate court over children
Mrs. Louise Dewey and her husband Leo Dewey deny accusations of a disorderly home as the Connecticut Humane Society seeks to place their two children, Louise aged five and Raymond aged two, in county care. Neighbors present affidavits supporting the couple while the Humane Society presents opposing testimony. The judge reserved decision after emotional testimony.
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Louise Dewey
Leo D. Dewey
Connecticut Avenue
Dewey
Veterans Elect Commander Amid Quiet G A R Meeting
Elias Howe Jr Post No 3 G A R convened on Main Street to elect officers for the year. The commander position rests between Frank Miller and J Henry Blakeman with Miller open to retirement if not persuaded to stay. Adjunct William M Barnum and quartermaster Henry J Seeley named. The department encampment will be held in April with a public camp fire in a theatre.
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Elias Howe, Jr
Post
Main Street
Frank Miller
J. Henry Blakeman
Grand Army
Miller
Blakeman
William M. Barnum
Henry J. Seeley
Seeley
Connecticut
Grand Army Hall
Democratic National Committee expenses and receipts totals
Washington reports the Democratic National Committee tallied receipts of 1,808,248 and disbursements of 1,684,590 in its final campaign report filed with the House. It lists liabilities of 97,005 audit-subject claims of 99,470 and loans repaid of 32,000.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
House
Obituary: Elizabeth Graether Dies After Brief Illness
Elizabeth Graether widow of Frank Graether died at home on Lindley Street after a brief pneumonia illness. Aged 50, she spent most of her life in the city and is survived by her sister Mrs George Duggan. She was a member of St Patrick's Church and Ivy Grove circle Woodmen of the World.
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Graether
Pecans
Irs
Frank Graether
Lindley Street
St Patrick's Church
Park Cemetery
Elizabeth
George Duggan
Ivy Grove Circle
Woodmen of the World
November polio deaths and city mortality toll
Two infants died of poliomyelitis in November as the month yielded 190 total deaths, approaching the 1915 record. Typhoid fever 1, diphtheria and croup 2, tuberculosis 9, cancer 9, pneumonia 36, diarrhoea 7, accident or violence 25, and 99 from other causes. age groups 0-1 40 deaths, 1-5 16, 65-plus 33. 61 city residents died, 13 non residents, 14 still births.
Ortho Pedic Fund Gain From Othello Play
Five hundred dollars for the orthopaedic fund was raised at the Lyric Theatre through a presentation of Othello by the Provincia de Caserta society several months ago.
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Lyric Theatre
Provincia de Caserta Society
Principal Wins In First Clash With Landlord
Everett Cortright of Shelton and Island Brook schools secured a preliminary court victory over landlord John Scanlon. Judge Gager overruled a demurrer to Cortright’s injunction and relief plea, allowing the injunction to stand and enabling further suit proceedings. Cortright leased the North Main Street apartment on September 1, 1915, drew up the flawed agreement, and has since occupied the unit without paying rent while the landlord challenges the lease. Attorneys DeForest and Klein represent Cortright.
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Everett Cortright
Shelton
Island Brook
North Main Street
Gager
Cortright
John Scanlon
William Hogan
Hogan
Scanlon
DeForest & Klein
State Prison Term For Man Who Slashed Wife
Andrew Cerillo was found guilty of slashing his wife's face with a razor and sentenced by Judge Burpee to not less than eight and not more than twenty years in state prison. The court called the act malicious and depraved, noting the defendant seemed intent on murder. The jury reached its verdict after a trial that began yesterday afternoon and finished this morning. The incident occurred on Labor Day on Housatonic avenue. the wife fled from Westchester, New York, with a boarder, later bringing seven children to the city.
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Andrew Cerillo
Burpee
Criminal Superior Court
Cerillo
Housatonic Avenue
Westchester
N. Y
No Public Scales Now Available Says Sealer Dennis Kelly
Bridgeport public scales on Housatonic avenue and John street are inoperable. Sealer Dennis Kelly says the city must rely on private concerns to check weights for coal and large purchases. He cites antiquated mechanisms and vehicles outgrowing old scales as the main issues.
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Sealer
Dennis Kelly
Bridgeport
Housatonic Avenue
John Street
Kelly
State Health Board Should Have Broader Powers Says Brown
Dr. W. H. Brown argues the state board of health should be strengthened as it is now controlled by local boards. He cites Massachusetts and Pennsylvania examples and warns about epidemics like smallpox and chicken pox. He urges medical care for every case and offers department aid for those unable to pay.
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State Health Board
Brown
State Board of Health
Boards of Health
W. H. Brown
Connecticut
Dr. Brown
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
St Luke's Campaign Nears Five Thousand Dollar Goal
St Luke's fund climbs toward 5000 with 4260 raised by volunteers. No single gift over 100 yet though Rev Stephen Fish Lehrman Jr and other donors contribute. Campaigners aim for a 50 000 goal as Bishop Acheson attends supper.
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St. Luke’s
St. Luke's Army of
Acheson
Stephen Fish Lehrman, Jr
Weather Outlook: Fair Tonight and Warmer Friday
A calm pattern continues with fair skies tonight. Friday brings warmer conditions and light winds, easing into a pleasant end to the week.
Festival of handkerchiefs for Christmas gifts itemized
Thousands of handkerchiefs appeal to shoppers with wide ranges from aristocratic Duchess lace at 5 to 12 dollars to plain fine everyday pieces. Women receive embroidered linen scarves, initial monograms, and pure linen sets. men’s and children's choices span prices from 5 to 50 cents and up. Main floor near elevators.
Dainty slippers and robes listed for evening wear
An advertisement details a range of slippers for elegant dancing frocks, including beadwork, straps, and metallics with prices from $3 to $6, plus matching satin pumps. It also offers robes in cotton, wool, and Turkish toweling styles from $3.50 to $15 with matching bath slippers in assorted colors and finishes.
Matching Axminster Rugs Offered for Reception Hall
Fine Axminster rugs from Sanford mills advertised for complete room harmony. Seamedless, color rich patterns in tones of rose tan brown and blue. Sizes range from 9 by 12 feet to 27 by 54 inches with prices listed and carpet hall location noted.
Holiday Miro-Dena Perfumes Featured In Gift Boxes
Holiday display highlights Miro-Dena perfumes with translucent bottles and dignified packaging. Eleasia Ideal toilet waters priced at $1 and $1.50, Regent violet from $1.50 to $4.90, Fleur Charmante extracts and waters, Rose Nouvelle options, Violet deliciense extracts, and small sachets offered in center aisle front.
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Eleasia
Regent
Tdc
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Uburban Express & Parcel Delivery
Bulimian St. Tel
Barpum
L. A Desanick Rum
Bullard
M. L
Parmer
Saiz
Barnum
Forsaet
Bargsine
Paige
J. H. Cohen Co
Fairfield Ave
West Ave
Leo Dewey
Barrett Estate
William J. Barrett
Bristol Street
New Haven
Patrick Barrett
Arctic Street
Eugene Barrett
East End Avenue
New York City
Elizabeth Toner
Thomaston
E. Everett Cortright
Santa
Toyland
Howland Dry Goods
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