Connecticut Sons of the American Revolution Adds New Members
The board of managers met in Hartford with attendees led by President Williams and Vice President Isaac W. Brooks of Torrington. Other officers listed include Secretary C. G. Stone Treasurer H. C. Sherwood Registrar Frederick Bostwick Historian G. F. Burgess and notable members General E. Greeley ex-Governor Rollin S. Woodruff Judge Morris B. Beardsley Lewis B. Curtiss Isaac W. Birdseye George W. Jackson Rufus E.
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The
Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Hartford
Williams
Isaac W. Brooks
Torrington
C. G. Stone
H. C. Sherwood
Bridgeport
Frederick Bostwick
G. F. Burgess
New Haven
E. Greeley
Rollin S. Woodruff
Morris B. Beardsley
Lewis B. Curtiss
Isaac W. Birdseye
George W. Jackson
Rufus E
Nickel Day Salvation Army drive stymied by rain
Inclement Saturday weather dampened efforts for Nickel Day benefiting the Salvation Army Christmas dinner. Rain kept most volunteers and collectors away, prompting local Army officers to rename the event Nickel Dey and hope for a generous response today.
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Salvation Army
Army
Suffragette Agent Hits Lloyd George Gets Two Months
London dispatch reports Allan McDougal received two months hard labor after throwing a brass bound box at Lloyd George following a Women's Liberal Federation speech. The box, filled with suffrage pamphlets, struck the chancellor in the face causing a deep gash and near eye injury. McDougal claimed he acted on commission but denied intent to strike. The magistrate said the sentence should deter similar actions.
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United Press
London
Allan McDougal
Lloyd George
Women’s Liberal Federation
McDougal
Violinist Delights Vesper Goers at South Church
William Grafing King, a New York violinist, performed at South Church drawing high praise for Wagner and Schumann selections. The sermon by Rev. Dr. R. L. Swain linked the music to his weekly themes. Next Sunday the Choral Club will present a Christmas cantata, Haydn, and Silent Night, with details forthcoming.
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Willian Grafing King
New York City
South Church
Mr. King
Wagner
Maestersinger
Schumann
R. L. Swain
Joseph
Thomas Shepherd
Hayden
W. E. Becker
Man Shoots Self Over Ill Health in New Haven
In New Haven on December 18, Herman Kaschube, a former Meriden man, shot himself in the temple at his Townsend Street lodging, leaving a note that stated the cause was ill health. Police doubt the sole cause due to a recent divorce suit, and he was taken to St. Raphael's hospital.
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New Haven
Herman Kaschube
Townsend Street
Kaschube
St. Raphael's Hospital
Carpenters Union Elect New Officers
The Local No. 115 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners held its annual election. Charles Stout becomes president succeeding H. J. Gallbrenner who did not seek another term. New officers include Frank Long vice president E Elmendorf recording secretary M K Kane financial secretary Fred Martin treasurer Ira Higgs conductor William Card warden HB J Gallbrenner trustee Louie Atwater auditor T A Flanagan E Elmendorf and W G Simpson delegates to the Connecticut State Conference.
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Charles Stout
H. J. Gallbrenner
Frank Long
E. Elmendorf
M. K. Kane
Fred Martin
Ira Higgs
William Card
HB. J. Gallbrenner
Louie Atwater
T. A. Flanagan
W. G. Simpson
Vanderbilt's Condition Not Critical, Doctors Say
New York December 18 reports that Cornelius Vanderbilt was in a critical condition after an appendicitis operation were denied by his physicians They admitted a slight fever had developed but said there was no cause for alarm
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United Press
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Steffens Quoted By Y M C A Secretary
Misses Ada Tuck and Edith Bloss presented a fine musical program at the Y M C A yesterday afternoon. Boss played the Berceuse of Jocelyn, Tuck sang The Rosary and The Song of Thanksgiving, and Mendelssohn's Hear My Prayer. Secretary Lacy led a discussion on Will Christ's Program Work. He cited Lincoln Steffens from Everybody's Magazine, asserting faith in Christianity and progress. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as a cure for coughs and colds. L. F. Curtis endorsement noted.
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Ada Tuck
Edith Bloss
Young Men's Christian Association
Miss Boss
Bercuese
Jocelyn
Miss Tuck
Alliston
Mendelssohn
Warner
Lacy
Everybody’s Magazine
Lincoln Steffens
United States
Foley
L. F. Curtis
City Controller Henry O Wood Operating Successfully
New Haven report states City Controller Henry O Wood of Waterbury endured a surgical operation, spent a comfortable night, and showed no alarming symptoms according to hospital physicians. The brief mentions another unrelated note about an elephant in Central Park subdued by mice.
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Henry O. Wood
Waterbury
New York
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