Fairfield Pupils Receive Incentive for Improvement
Fairfield residents and a local organization funded prizes for top averages in English history spelling and penmanship at Sherman School. The Debne Chapter D A. E. gave three $2 prizes for spelling and history. a $100 gold prize funded English top average. a $250 gold prize recognized eighth grade English excellence.
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Fairfield
Sherman School
D. A. Ee
JR Barry
Sane
Deace
Fairfield Bapchurch
Congregational Bieeeal
Unquowa
Berry
Main Street
Cehcbines
Weynesday
Nor
de Neer
Austrian War Office Says Mixed Front News From Second Theater
The Austrian war office reports on theRussian theatre with no special events. Italian theatre notes Italian attacks on Go rizia failing, Dolje and Tolmino front positions improved by Austrian troops, and southern Tyrol bombardments near Laridara and Riva. Southeastern theatre claims Montenegrin forces annihilated, Montenegrin left wing driven back near Berane, and Serbian rear ward repulsed. One Albanian ship with Serbian refugees captured by a Austrian submarine near Bay of Drin and taken to Cattaro.
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Vienna
Austrian War Office
Gorizia
Ostavia
San Michele Main
San Martino
Dolje
Tol- Mino
Tyrol
Laridara
Riva
Plevtja
Berane
Fignt
Ipek
Drin
Cattaro
Turkish Mesopotamia gains as British retreat continues
An official report from Constantinople says Turkish forces steady in Mesopotamia while the British expedition withdraws after a long retreat. Allied monitor hit twice and forced to withdraw. six captured aeroplanes repaired for use by the Turks. Front updates note repulses near Dash-Guera and Anafarta, and heavy artillery duels near Seddul. An enemy seafaring monitor was driven off after damage.
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Constantinople
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
War Office
Caucasian Front
Dash-Guera
Dardanches
Anafarta
Tees
Ater Bay
Aries
Tapa
Seddul
Akbach
Kiefer Estate Valued At About Ten Thousand Dollars
Jacob Kiefer was named administrator of his deceased wife’s estate by Judge Miller in the probate court. The estate is estimated at 10000 dollars, mostly cash, with personal property and securities. Mrs. Kiefer died November 24 leaving a son William G. Cooper of Brooklyn, N Y, besides her husband. No will. after debts are paid, the son will receive two thirds and the husband one third.
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Jacob Kiefer
Miller
Report on U M C Case Expected Sunday
The Union Metallic Cartridge Co case is not expected to be sentenced until Sunday morning and no action is anticipated before then. Robert Fechner and Frank Jennings, members of the machinists general executive board, arrived to seek a settlement and indicated there is no change in the situation.
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Union Metallc Cartridge Co
Robert Fechner
Frank Jennings
Machinists
Jennings
Mondrzewski Victim of Shooting Leaves Estate Totals
Robert Mondrzewski, a bartender murdered in his lodgings, left a probate estate of 1635.53 dollars. An inventory filed by appraisers Martin J. Plukas and Hubert G. DeForest lists 65.60 on his person, 1549.93 bank cash, a watch chain and charm worth 20, and diamond chips valued at 10.
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Robert Mondrzewski
Martin J. Plukas
Hubert G. DeForest
Mondrzewski
Dingbat Club Oyster Supper Aids Straits Poor Children
Stratford on Dec 10 more than 400 persons dined at the Dingbat club oyster supper. About $200 was raised to purchase clothing and shoes for poor town children. Hall decor featured festive arrangements while the Stratford orchestra played. Ken James D Wheeler served as general chair, with Henry B Wells Olaf Unhbehagen Bevans A C Clinton George A Bateman Arthur Parks and M aes Buck in charge of tables. Regular Houstonic Grange meeting Saturday will include officer elections followed by an auction sale of lunch boxes and an enjoyable evening promised.
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Stratford
Stratford Orchestra
Ken James D. Wheeler
Henry B. Wells
Olaf UN Hbehagen
Ed Bevans
A. C. Clinton
George A. Bateman
Arthur Parks
Me Aes Buck
Housa[tonic Grange
Grange
Frances Heft Claims She Was Deceived In Estate Case
Frances Heft, former wife of Col. N. H. Heft, contends she was misinformed about the estate value. In superior court she seeks to reopen alimony matters after alleging the estate was worth far more than she was told. Judges Pullman and Case handled demurrer and specificity motions as the case proceeds.
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Col. N. H. Heft
Superior Court
Frances Helene Heft
Mary Josephine M. Heft
Frances Heft
Col. Heft
John S. Pullman
Case
Tug Captain Falls Off Plank and Gets Bath in the Harbor
Baltimore Tug Texaco captain James Pickett fell into icy harbor water after missing footing on a narrow plank at the south end of a shed. The crew, led by mate Thomas Deacon, rescued him with a line. he received prompt first aid and is reported little worse for the experience. To prevent repeats, the dock shed door will be left partly open.
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James Pickett
Texaco
Baltimore
Pickett
Bridgeport
Thomas Deacon
Fleeing Fire Injures Kossa At Boarding House Window
Fire at a boarding house forced 35 year old Mike Kossa of 1867 Sterling Street to escape through a window. He severed tendons in his right arm and suffered a four inch laceration while breaking the pane. He was taken by emergency ambulance to Bridgeport Hospital.
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Mike Kossa
Sterling Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Obituary notices from a Bridgeport newspaper fragment
Obituary notices list several local deaths and funeral details. Mary E Britto Walsh of 382 Helen Street died after a three week illness at St Vincent's Hospital at age 29, survived by husband Ed ward J Walsh, father George Britta, and five children. Other obituaries include William H Costello aged 38 with funeral arrangements through Cullinan and Mullins. Emily A Haggerty whose funeral at 54 Fairmount Avenue and St Patrick's Church involved mass of requiem and community delegation. Hubert Hulton whose funeral was held at St Peter's Church with choir and bearers. and note of a Goddard Co incorporation filed by Fred E Morgan with Marguerite Russell and Ethel M Lake as incorporators.
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Mary EH. Walsh
Mary E. Britto
Edward J. Walsh
Helen Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
George B. Britta
Mildred
Edith
Gladys
Francis
William
William H. Costello
William Costello
Bridgeport
Costello
Cullinan & Mullins
Emily A. Haggerty
Emily A
George’ H. Haggerty
Fairmount Avenues
St. Patrick’s Church
Thomas J. Picker
Ladies’ Auxiliary, No. 4
Letter Carriers’ Association
George Burns
F. G. Breckbill
Patrick H. Howard
Thomas J. Keegan
Howard Bogie
Thomas Sheedy
Father Picker
St. Michael's Cemetery
Hubert Hulton
Thomas Carroll
Colorado Avenue
St. Peter’s Church
Thomas J. Kelley
Father Baumeister
New Milford
William B. Prendergast
John Hughes
The
Goddard Co
Fred E. Morgan
Marguerite Russell
Ethel M. Lake
Howlands in Fairfield Avenue and Cannon StreetBridgeport case
Legal notice records a court matter dated Friday December 10 1915 involving Howlands at Matin Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street Bridgeport Connecticut. The fragment outlines a filing venue and date with no further procedural details.
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Matin Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon St
Weather outlook fair and cold with Saturday snow
The forecast says fair and cold tonight then cloudy on Saturday with snow. Temperatures remain low and winds light, impacting travel and outdoor plans for the region.
Money comparison sells clothing not enough to win buyers
The ad urges shoppers to judge suits and overcoats by direct comparison with other merchandise and under expert scrutiny. It highlights $19 prices for season’s fine fabrics from Kuppenheimer and Hart Schaffner and Marx, plus rubber boots and arctics priced $1.50 to $6.50, with accessories from 50 cents, all showcased on main floors of the store.
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Kuppenheimer
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Fine and unusual waists and accessories on sale
A display of five distinct waist styles in varied color schemes showcases lace net Georgette crepe and satin features with high collars and intricate trims. Also offered are slippers moccasins corset covers crepe de chine stationer y and sewing notions priced from 25c to $5, with notes on color stripes and布.
Stationery in a handsome box on main floor display
A reader notices a display of fine stationery in a handsome box on the main floor. Various sizes and card sets are offered from one to several pieces, with prices ranging from fifty cents to two dollars and fifty cents.
City Clerk Reappoints Braithwaite and Retains Stenographer
City Clerk J. Alex H. Robinson reappoints Frank Braithwaite for a one year term from January 1 and retains Clarence Lister as stenographer despite lingering tensions over Braithwaite’s previous nomination. In Waterbury, Joseph Morri finio, 40, died after being struck by an engine near the Waterbury station while walking on a rail yard track. Medical Examiner Crane ruled the death an accident. Morri finio left a widow and six children.
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J. Alex H. Robinson
Frank Braithwaite
Clarence ©. Lister
Robinson
Braithwaite
Waterbury
Joseph Morrifinio
Morrisinio
Marrifinio
Debtor Brodevich Faces Desertion Charge in Bristol Case
Debtor Joseph Brodevich was arraigned in the criminal superior court before Judge Curtis on a charge of deserting his wife and family and living with another woman on Gregory Street. He denies guilt saying he was only a boarder. The trial resumed after noon recess. An extra dividend of 15 percent was declared by the Electric Boat Co payable December 31 on common and preferred stock.
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Bristol
Joseph Brodevich
Curtis
Criminal Superior Court
Gregory Street
Brodovich
Electric Boat, Co
Stanley Home Hosts East Main Street Housewarming
Mr and Mrs Samuel N Stanley celebrated moving into 2294 East Main Street with a party lasting until 2 am A cut glass set was presented The event featured songs by Jessie Murray Jack Carroll Frank Braithwaite Irene Stanley Marie Poole and others with Murray's orchestra providing dancing music Attendees included Edwin Costello Thomas Farrell Willard Wad hams Charles Holden Fred Yood Frank Mulaney and many Stanley family members and friends
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Samuel N. Stanley
East Main Street
Frank Braithwaite
Stanley
Jessie Murray
Jack Carroll
W. H. Wadhams
Irene Stanley
Marie Poole
Edwin Costello
Murray
Thomas Farrell
Willard H. Wadhams
Charles W. Holden
Fred Yood
Frank Mulaney
F. Dowd
Susan Rock
J. Shaughnessy
Mary McBride
Louis
BE. Skinner
Emma
King Matter Hearing in Fairfield County Bar Disbarment
Assistant State's Attorney Castor urged judgment in the disbarment case against Cyrus H. Kis before Judge Case in superior court. The two charges mirror those filed by the grievance committee. Judge Case reserved decision as the proceedings proceed.
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Castor
Fairfield County
Cyrus H. Kis
Carter
Dlaw
John P. Gray
King
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Olds
Claims Committee of the Commondi
Council Chamber
Wil
Walsh
Mary E
Edward
Frianda
Belew Street
St. Charlie's Church
Michael's Cemetery
Willa H
Catherine Costello
Main St
Connor
Dennis
Hyields
Madison Avenues
St Augustine's Church
Soa Paik
Baudas
Iarrieese ‘Liis
Farmer
Connecticut
Broad Street
State
Julia
Morrill
Bryant Electric Co
M.N. Finder
Broad &I
James Fitzpatrick
George. Spicer
Catherine Kenna
Christopher L. Curran
M. Kenna
Rose LL. Kenna
Olive Street
World’s War
Kiefer
Dingbat Club
Kossa
Howland
Conn
Man
Rea
Howland Dry Goods CO
Pather
Vich
Mrs. Stanley
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