Yachtmen Propose Craft For Navy Use At Meeting
A marine league official urged support for building new powerboats for Navy use. He spoke at a league gathering, noting plans tied to military camps in Plattsburg New York and indicating interest in Narragansett Bay. The statement called for practical cooperation and immediate action toward supplying vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesgue
League
Navy League Rabotea
Plattsburg
N. Y
Narragansett Bay
Social and Personal Notes From The Era
The univernalist and Women's club vote to bring Tufts College girls to a game after New Year. Milas Altice Seeley, to wed Roland Lane at Christchurch Saturday afternoon, was guest of honor at a party. Miss Geneyx Wilson presented a lamp to the bride-elect. December meeting features a butterfly dance and solo by Seeley with H. M. Clarke opening the program. Mrs Frank Lin reads a wartime paper. Mrs Corbin to speak on Founders and Patriots. New York ad for Standard Oil cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tufts College
Milas Altice Seeley
Roland Lane
Christchurch
Beephie
Seeview Avenue
Geneyx Wilson
Milford
Slocum
Mary Silliman
D. A. BR
H. M. Clarke
M— Peny
Corbin
Alness
Dr Edwards Dive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief
Dr Edwards, a physician of 17 years, introduces Dive Tablets as a calomel substitute for chronic constipation. The olive colored tablets cleanse the bowels and liver without saline effects, promising safe, gentle, pleasant results without forcing brown stool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Dr. Ards
Useful Gifts From Nothin glg5s Store Promises Holiday Value
The store showcases exclusive and inexpensive novelty pieces for holiday gifts. A brief list hints at suitable items for home comfort, from smokers stands and jardiniére stands to chairs, desks, cabinets, chests, tables, rugs, curtains, and nursery items. Refer to Nothnagle's ad on last page for special value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atore
Nothnagle
Tence Alden Sentenced To State Reformatory
George Alden, 17, of New Haven, was sentenced to the state reformatory for the rest of his minority after entering Harvey Harding’s North Avenue home on Nov 5. Inmates found him hiding in a trunk in the attic and police were notified. Christmas gift costs are discussed in a later note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Alden
New Haven
State Reformatory
Alden
Harvey Harding
North Avenue
Dooley
Japan Launches Warship as Big as Pennsylvania
Yokosuka Japan December 8 amid banzai a super-dreadnaught Yamashiro bearing twelve 14 inch guns and matching the Pennsylvania in size was launched November 3 at Yokosuka. Emperor’s representative Prince Hiroyasu Fushimi delivered a message as pigeons and gold leaves accompanied the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokosuka
Japan
Yamashiro
Great Britain
Pennsylvania
United States
Queen Elizabeth
Yampashiry
Ueen Elizabeth
Goats Used in Bomb Tests at French Trench Site
A goat borrowed from a nearby farm was placed in a trench at an experimental station behind the front. After a bomb exploded, the animal showed distress and was later nourished by a veterinary surgeon. Soldiers volunteer for such trials though they avoid the gas pits and do not test bomb lethality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londo
France
Harvard descendant at battle front in Grenadier Guards
London dispatch reports Lionel De Jersey Harvard, grandson of John Harvard and graduate of the American college founded by his ancestor, has been granted a lieutenancy in the Grenadier Guards. Three battalions have served in Flanders, a fourth is in training in England, and he is now at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lionel de Jersey
Harvard
American College
Grenadier Guards
Flanders
England
Robbed of $60 by trio on Fairfield Avenue
David Silbar a Portuguese bricklayer living at 47 Summer Street was held up last night near Gourtlanda Street by three colored men. They accosted him with a revolver and stole $60 from his best pocket as two others rummaged his pockets.
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David Silbar
Summer Street
Fairfield Avenue
Gourtlanda Street
Silbar
Pape's Diapepsin promised quick relief from indigestion
An advertising claim describes Pape's Diapepsin as safely quick and certain for all stomach disorders. It asserts relief within five minutes, reduction of gas and belching, and a steadier stomach allowing favorite foods without fear. A fifty cent case is recommended from any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Labor legislation for federal employee compensation reform
Congress pushes Kern-McGillicuddy bill to replace 1908 law with two thirds wage basis, broader coverage, and medical care. Endorsed by AFL and several unions. praised by Labor Statistics chief. Critics argue current act is crude and inadequate, excluding half of workers and offering insufficient relief.
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Congress
McGillicuddy
Maine
House Judiciary Committee
American Federation of Labor
National Association of Letter Carriers
United States Customs Employes Associations
Affiliated Trades of
New York Navy Yard
United States
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics
Government Department
American Association For Labor
Lindley D. Clark
Journal of Political Economy
Clark
Pupils at Daniels Farm school show perfect attendance
In Trumbull, Daniels Farm school reports perfect attendance for November with pupils Wilma Cihal Mary Cical Helen Hatch Harriet Hatch Elizabeth Haverilla Jennie Radachowsky Charles Cihal Egnes Jurасska among attendees. Funeral services for Mrs. George Sherwood held at 2 30 Sunday from her home Rev Edwin J Kleck officiated with bearers Rollin Burton Burr F Beach Percy Cark of Nichols Albert Stone of Huntington. Mrs. Sherwood survived by husband and her parents Mr and Mrs Ick Wooster and brother Edgar Wooster of Huntington. She had been an invalid for years with many floral tributes. Interment in Booth. Mrs Wilson Burkins of Marble Dale was a weekend guest at Mr and Mrs Joseph M Lucker. Mr and Mrs Leon Beardsley hosted Mrs Merritt Page of Kent. A parlor comedy A Box of Monkeys to be presented December 18 by youth of the C E society in Sunday school room. Mrs Edwin J Kleck entertained Ladies Aid at the parsonage Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Frank Whitman and son of Nova Scotia visiting at Albert a. Mrs John B Beach of Watch spent Sunday at Burr F Beach’s for Mrs George Sherwood’s funeral. Rev Edwin J Kleck purchased an automobile for easier parish travel.
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Daniels Farm School
Bessie ‘Treadwell
Wilma Cihal
Mary Cical
Elen Hatch
Harriet Hatch
Helen Haveriila
Elizabeth Haverilla
Jennie Radachowsky
Charles _Cihal
Egnes Juracska
George Sherwood
Edwin’ J. Kiéck
Rollin Burton
Burr F. Beach
Percy Cark
Nichols
Albert’ Stone
Huntington
Sherwood
Anee
Ick Wooster
Edgar Wooster
Booth
Wilson Burkins
Marbledale
Wart remover ad claims painless removal at Cyrus Pharmacy
An advertising notice promotes Cyrus Wart Remover from Cyrus Pharmacy at 418 Fairfield Ave, asserting the product can quickly remove a wart without pain. It emphasizes beauty by claiming the prettiest face and hands are marred only by a wart and positions the remedy as a quick sale item.
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Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Ave
Community Notes From Monroe and Surrounding Towns
James McDermott visits daughter in Long Hill. Dr. Dent preaches at East Village Methodist. Congregational Ladies Aid set social at Zimmerman home Dec 14 with supper. Harry L Andrews starts new job in New Haven. Theodore Nichols works nights in Bridgeport for Remington. Harmony Grange invited to Farmill River dance in Huntington Friday. Fred E Sherman resigns Lower Stepneys teaching post to become town clerk Jan 1. Masonic Temple and Congregational church get fresh paint. Mrs. Ella Bristol of Derby visits cousin Mrs. Shelton. Herbert Clough of Deep River on inspection trip. Harmody Grange to elect officers Thursday. Town-school committee asks selectmen to call special meeting on supervisor appointment.
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James McDermott
John S. Hurd
Long Hill
Dr. Dent
New Haven
Remington Arms and Ammunition ‘Co
Harmony Grange
Farmill River Grange
Huntington
Fred E. Sherman
Lower Stepneys
Masonic Temple
Ella Bristol
Derby
William W. Shelton
Herbert
Clough
Harmody Grange
Board of Education
Seek Information About Loffertys in Detroit Estate
Officials of the Trans Continental Indemnity Co of Detroit seek information about William and Cyveia Lafferty who lived in Detroit years ago. The company is trying to settle an estate in which the couple are interested. Letters to Bridgeport were returned, the man is not listed in the directory, and no record shows children with that name attending a local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Continental Indemnity Co
Detroit
Board of Education
William
Cyveia Lafferty
Bridgeport
Erwin to Lecture at First M. E. Church
James W. Erwin, known for entertaining local audiences with California talks, will present two lectures at the First M. E. Church Friday and Saturday under the Brotherhood of the Church. The talks cover California Expositions and the Industrial Side of California, with lantern slides illustrating the content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin
M. E. Church
James W. Erwin
California
M. E
Brotherhood of the Church
Mr. Erwin
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Hudson
MEIGS
U.S. Navy
Park City
Madden
Molineli
Takeynd
Rudy
Lucas
Wallie
Marinko
Ball
Hicks
Brown
Feeney
Musante
Gallagher
Malone
Garavanta
Bete
Miches Houndexs
Benedict
Rose
Perkins
Imecey
Peta
Kelly
Lucey
Banks
Warner
Tence Alden
John Harvard
Battle Front
Trumbull
Eley G.I
Buchis
Tykes
Monroe
Loffertys
Ee Mollan
W.K. Mollan
Main ST
the People's Dairy
State Street
Geo
A. Robertson
Patrick McGee
Washington Ave
Wheeler & Howes Co
St. Bridzs
Sprague Ice & Coal CO
E. Wash.ave
Naugatuck Valley Ice CO
Housatonic Ave
Fifth Avenue
Eyecwue
the Smith-Murray ‘Co
Bridgeport, Conn
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