Stowe to Lecture at Pequot Library in Southport
Southport announces a free lecture by Lyman Beecher Stowe, grandson of Harriet Beecher Stowe, to be held Tuesday evening December 12 in the Pequot library hall of The Boy Scouts of America. The item also notes town happenings such as oak tree trimming at Trinity church, local improvements, and various residents' activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southport
Pequot
Boy Scouts of America
Lyman Beecher Stowe
Mr. Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Christmas sale strengthens Trinity Guild in Newtown drive
Trinity Guild hosted its annual Christmas sale and supper drawing strong social and financial support. Young Girls Helping Club baskets and bags sold quickly under Mrs. A. B. Blakeman and Miss Irene North. A long table of useful and fancy articles, led by Mrs. W. S. Hawley and the Bessie Beers, drew steady crowds. Miss Mary Barnett supervised the refreshments and Miss Sarah E. Fairman managed cash and accounting. About 90 dollars was realized as the event thrived, with many local residents in attendance along with visitors from Fairfield County and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Guild
A. B. Blakeman
Irene North
Tod
W. S. Hawley
Florence
Samantha Wood
H. N. Tiemann
Henry Curtis
William R. Curtis
R. H. Beers
Caroline George
Sarah EF. Fairman
W. B. Glover
Walace N. Mitchell
Fairfield County
Pomona
Stamford
New York City
Ruth McLeod
Boston
Frank J. Gale
Mayor Wilson To Review Militia In City Drill Night
Major Louis J. Herrmann orders three local companies and the Coast Artillery band to prepare for a review by Mayor Wilson on Thursday evening January 11 at 8 o clock. Mayor Wilson has a Coast Artillery and National Guard background. Major F J Adams is assigned to Mayor Wilson as aide de camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Herrmann
Coast Artillery Corps
Wilson
Co. B
Co. C. A. Co
F. J. Adams
Estate of Otto Ringling Appraised at 479242
The estate of the late Otto Ringling, who died March 31, is appraised at 479,242. The deceased held life insurance and bonds valued at 500 along with substantial personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wig
Otto Ringling
Masquerade Ball and Social Events in Fairfield
Fairfield reports a successful Greenfield Hill Grange masquerade with light costumes and late buffet. Organizers included William Meeker and John Cull, with many local residents attending. Also notes a surprise visit to Carl Sierup, a Fairfield Historical Society meeting, and a pinochle party at the Forsyth home with local families mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Greenfield Hill Grange
William Meeker
John Cull
Cifford Brotherton
Clayton Elwood
Carl Sierup
Ethel
Anna Carroll
Dunn
Mary Dunn
Pauline Cheeseman
Rose Hornbout
Mamie Flanagan
Jennie Flanagan
May Moran
Christina Sierup
Theodore Anderson
Theodore Fabryk
Thomas Murphy
Patrick Carroll
Edward Wells
Elmer Mills
Albert Medlicox
Arthur Bennett
James Curran
Leonard Curran
Edward Gleason
Thomas Gleason
J. Wakeman
Springfield
James Bennett
Charles Reil
Evelyn
Edward
Bridgeport
Joseph Read
Fairfield, Historical Society
Memorial Library
John C. Goddard
Salisbury
Conn
America
John A. Forsyth
Theis
J. H. Cobb
Charles Post
C. F. Adams
W. Norton
W. Henderson
Charity Society aids needy with ready garments in Stratford
The Stratford Charity Society met at King street rooms to sew and ready garments for distribution. Donations from Bridgeport dry goods stores supplied warm underclothing for children as demand exceeds supply. The group plans continued Monday meetings at 2 pm and maintains an employment aid via town clerk listings.
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Stratford
Charity Society
King Street
Bridgeport Dry Goods
Dancing class and social notices in Easton and Bridgeport
Bridgeport organizer Edward Pendegast leads a select dancing class at Easton Grange hall with many attendees from Bridgeport and nearby towns. The item also lists various local residents, social visits, and Thanksgiving gatherings at the Silliman and related households, plus prizewinners at Sport Hill school and a note on a horse loss. Also included are brief items about George H. Earle Jr drafting a trust bill for the Senate and boxing results in Boston and Adelphia billiards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Edward Pendegast
Bridgeport
Easton Grange Hall
Clarence Andrews
Mary S. Ferris
Arthur Wheeler
Annie Logan
Bertha Andrews
Mildred Standish
Wethersfield
Adel Keller
Dorothy Gillett
Hazel Sherwood
Minnie Sherwood
Maria Gilbert
Fred Candee
Achsah Candee
Clifford Gillette
Harold Williams
Benjamin Turney
Ernest Williams
Wakeman Hill
Willard Gillette
Carl Silliman
New Haven
Ald
Society of the Baptist
Mr. Brown
Theschurch
Charles Bottomley
Lucy Bottomley
L. Bottomley
Herbert Bottomley
Save
Stephen B. Tingley
Markinton
Florence Winton
Osborne
Hill
Dante Klein
Maggie Klein
Kate Klein
Taylor
Charles Hubbell
William, McCauley
Hilda McCauley
Robert P. Davis
Wallace Davis
George Quick
Harry Davis
Howard Bassett
Davis Brothers
Percy Standish
Katherine Holroyd
Joshua Kent
Sport Hill
Sport Hill School
Mildred Kent
Leonard Goldstein
Raymond Kent
Walter Hall
Albert Pierson
Eable
Senate Committee
Greenwell Likely To Lose Pitching Career After Shooting
Ernie Greenwell once star southpaw for the Ponies faces possible amputation after a hunting accident in Wilmington Delaware on November 27. The Portland club drafted him from the Springfield pennant winners of the Connecticut league last season amid hopes of a coastward future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Union
Portland
Ore
Ernie Greenwell
Wilmington
Del
Greenwell
Ponies
New England League
Porland
Sun Field the Hardest Position in Baseball Outfield
The article notes the sun field as the toughest outfield position, with left field at the Polo Grounds and in Cleveland cited as especially difficult. It explains sun interference varies by stadium and season, and argues scheduling seats to avoid sun harms fan comfort and revenue, even if it makes outfield play tougher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo Grounds
New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
Fieelder
Detroit
Brooklyn
Joe Jeanette's Knockout Wins Over Smith at Fordon A C
Joe Jeanette defeated Jewel Smith of England in New York last night at Fordon A C in a ten round bout. Jeanette dominated with a fierce right hook to the heart in round three after earlier near knockouts in round two. Smith struggled to land cleanly as Jeanette showcased clever defense and heavier blows throughout the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Mayer
Adelphia
Charles Otis
Brooklyn
Jewel Smith
Joe Jeanette
Hoboken
Fordon A. C
Jeanette
Smith
Dreamland
Dan McKerrick
Joe
Jeanette Dominates Smith in Quick Ring Exit
Jeanette opened strong and quickly overwhelmed Smith at the Fordon Club. A sharp right to Smith’s chin followed by a hard stomach shot sent him reeling as Jeanette pressed a relentless assault. The crowd anticipated a short bout as Smith faced an early finish within four rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jeanette
Jewey
Joe
Fordon
Giants Enjoy Cuba Outing As December Return Expected
Josh Devore reports the Giants are enjoying a training trip in Cuba and expect to return around December 21. He notes Havana is warm and summer clothes feel oppressive, and players lament missing the first big snowstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Devore
Cuba
Josh
Havana
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Vivian Beecher Stowe
Trinity Church
Louis B. Switzer
Consumers’ League
Robert P. Wakeman
Enry Sherwood
Rufus Sherwood
Arthur Brown
Charles Fox
Norwalk Islands
Jack Johnson
Casper Schieck
Wella Curtis
Samuel Stoan Place
Sloan
Howard Gray
Greenfield
John Cobb
Ruth Hawkins
Daughers
Brooks Wells
E. L. Wells
Edna Pulver
Antonis
Mra J. D. Jennings
Pianola
Rt TT
Greenfield Grange
Joseph Ryan
J. Kerschoffer
Jogept Myers
California Street
Samuel Beardsley
Florida
Easton
Philadelphia
Penn
George H. Earle, Jr
Senate Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Farle
Washington
Earle
George Alger
Cambridge
A. C
Fred Duffy
Jamaica Plain
Alger
Bat Nelson
Augusta
Springfield Star
ISUN
Trou
Portant
Tailors and Woolen Merchants
Main ST
Fairfield Ave
Hot Springs
Ark
Waters
Fogel
Jake Northrup
Cubs
Johnstown
Bucknell
Mathewson
Clarke Griffith
Griff
National Commission
Sam’ Harris
Main Street
Fany
Golden
Jewelry and Optical Shop
Farner
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