Fairfield Society Plans New Year Dance at St Thomas Hall
Local Holy Mame Society arranges a New Year dance at St Thomas hall to appeal to both old and young with square dances. Bridgeport orchestra to provide music. Other notes mention Edward Bradmuller’s funeral, a newborn, future housing on the corner, a Christmas day gunners’ shoot with Westport, Sunday school teachers meeting, marriage bans for Nellie Casey and Edward Hoult, a Fairfield photograph from Bridgeport studio, Fairfield public schools closing Dec 20 and reopening Jan 2, and town green elm trees planted by Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Mame Society
St Thome Hall
Bridgeport
Edward Bradmuller
Henry Leffert
Greenfield Road
Baron Wakeman
Fairfield
Westport
Congregational Church
Nellie Casey
Olland Heights
Edward Houlton
Tme
Anday
St. Thomas’ Church
Fairfeld
Etts
Genenfield Geuntey Clu
Arden Bradley
Fairheta
Steceent
Urine Street
Sandford Avenue
Westport Evening Events Highlight Community Meetings
The Westport notice outlines a social schedule with Mrs. John K. Beate hosting a Compo Street gathering for members and guests, plus an evening of whist and prizes. Other items include a free lecture by Mrs. H. Fiener of Brooklyn titled The Land the Tness, a Current Events Club gathering at Mrs. Frederick Habtwll’s, and a Christmas program by Center School students with candy sales to fund the showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Beate
Compo Street
Ih. Fiener
Brooklyn
Frederick Habtwll
Hubbell
Mell A Mitchell
S#nquinaug
Annie Bulkley
Heshil
Lerae
Preserine
Iagual Fire District
George Bravens
Ker Haven
Center
Aristmas Entertainment
Wali
Westport Area Briefs and Local Updates
A packed crowd is anticipated as a new switch is installed on the town main line by a Connecticut company. A white pole on Main Street in front of Bradley Hardware has been painted to guide traders. Mrs. William Stewart returns from a visit in Poughkeepsie New York. Staples High School aides meet in the assembly hall. Westport Gun Club will host Fairfield Gun Rifle Club on Christmas for a shoot in the Rosville district. William Petrie misses the event due to eye trouble. Sarenmeyer bakery expects reopening next month after rebuilding the burnt section. Saventuck River freezes to halfway to Westport Center and usually stays solid until spring. Mrs. Frank Ardes returns home after visiting relatives out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Company
Connecticut’ Company
Bradley Hardware Store
William Stewart
Poughkeepsie
Staples High School
Westport
Saventuck
Westport Center
Frank Ardes
Newtown Holiday Decorations and Parcel Post Rules Highlight Local Notice
Newtown residents have decorated homes with evergreens and holly for weeks while Henry Rif joins in. Christmas tree events are planned by Pootatwk Grange and local Sunday schools, with songs and services scheduled around Dec. 8 and Christmas Eve. Postal officials alert patrons about new parcel post rules and return-card requirements effective after Jan. 1, stressing stamps and distinctive parcel post stamps. Also noted are regional moves of residents Julia and William Mikeman to Erie for the winter and visits of Jessie M. Taylor to Mt. Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown Street
Henry Rif
Pootatwk Grange
Trinity Sunday School
Congrégational Sunday
Peetmaster Reynolds
Parcela
Parcel Post
Julia
Willian Mikeman
Erie
Otice Jessie M. Taylor
Frederick H. Duncombe
Mt. Vernon
Ma sonic lodge audit and Harmony Grange officers named
The Ma sonic lodge finance committee audited the secretary treasurer and trustees and found accounts sound. Harmony Grange elected a full slate for the year with Master Clarence B Burr and other officers, including Ernest Shermen, Minnie Lacey, Edwin Shelton, and Elizabeth Habe sham. Clarence spent Sunday with his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Harmony Grange
Toar
Clarence B. Burr
Ernest & Shermen
Minnie F Lacey
Charles ©. Lacay
Edward S Beards- Way
Edward Curtiss
Theodore Lockwood
Edwin C. Shelton
Edward M. Beantsley
Ceres
S. Geneva Beardsley
Curtiss
Flora
Elizabeth
Annie Hawley
Alexander Sinclair
John T. Andrews
Clarence
Local notes on residents and events around town
Mrs Edwin C Stevens enjoys a new phonograph with 100 records while Mrs Mary Nichols improves after illness cared for by Ada Lewis of Stratford. Birdsey Hubbell stays with Mr and Mrs Fred Curtiss. McDermott wins judgment against Henry Stellar over apple crop. Charles Green learns of his sister’s death in New Haven. Herman A Jacot leaves farming for a job at Stratfield in Bridgeport. Grange to observe Christmas exercises on December 26. patrons bring ten cent gifts. Schools close December 20 for a two week vacation. Rumors of resignations in the teaching corps persist but the aim is to keep the staff through year end. Monroe Whist Club cancels December meeting on Christmas Eve. Congregational society turkey supper at church parlors with refreshments from 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Stevens
Mary Nichols
Ada Lewis
Stratford
Birdsey Hubbell
Fred Curtiss
James McDermott
Henry Stellar
Huntington
McDermott
Charles Green
New Haven
Herman A. Jacot
Stratfield
Bridgeport
Grange
Monroe Whist Club
Congregational Society
Community notes from Easton and New Haven area
State Mester and Mrs J Arthur Sherwood visit New Haven while a Baptist church Christmas trimming committee is formed. Congregational Sunday school Christmas concert set for Dec 23. town schools close for Christmas break. John Sherwood visits St Vincent's Hospital. Mr Stillson in critical condition. Agnes Seeley returns home from Jump Hill visit. Aurel Ruman and John Sohn repair railing along State road. Baptist parsonage repairs by Charles Everette Elmer Andrews and John Sherwood. Advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arthur Sherwood
New Haven
Charles Seeley
John Wheeler
Clarence B. Andrews
John Sherwood
Alfred Stillson
St. Vincent's Hospital
Anti-Saloon Advocates Rally Ahead of Town Election
Anti-saloons advocates show activity as literature circulates aiming to influence voters in the upcoming town election. The movement mobilizes support through pamphlets and public endorsements, signaling intensified civic engagement before the local vote.
Stratford Voters Prepare For Liquor Petition Debate
Special to The Farmer Stratford December 18 The Good Government Club circulates literature to influence the town meeting on the liquor dealers petition to stay open until midnight. The piece questions Rev E C Carpenter's grasp of Connecticut law and argues the town should honor its liquor licenses as part of state policy. Stratford jurors in the Jennie Cavalieri murder case are challenged, with three disqualified. Rev M J O Connor marks 20 years since ordination at St James parish as improvements fund a new church and rectory renovation proceed. Father O Connor noted for cautious public influence and dedication to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Good Government Club
E. C. Carpenter
Connecticut
Mesharajah
Rangoon
Jennie Cavalieri
Frank Hanson
William H. Stevens
Louis H. Wells
M. J. O'Connor
St. James’ Church
St. John’s Seminary
Chestnut Hill
Boston
Rieht
Archbishop Williams
Hartford
St. James’ Parish
St. James Parish
Father O'Connor
Japan
Congregational Church
Funeral and civic notes span deaths to disbarment talk
The Fairfield area obituaries note Miss Lucy Wheeler buried at Union Cemetery with remarks by Dr B N Packard and Rev Arthur Shirley. Judge Charles H Peck discusses disbarment charges, urging fair evidence. a saloon closing hours vote and a Japan art sale are also covered. A Paris fire destroyed studios of Frieseke, Miller, and Hawthorne, destroying over 100 paintings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Lucy Wheeler
Vanderbeck
Kingstreet
B.N. Packard
Arthur Shirley
Union Cemetery
Charles H. Peck
Fairfield County
Paris
F. C. Frieseke
Oscar Miller
C. W. Hawthorne
Quartier
Eczema Head Scalp Cleared By Cuticura Treatment
Mrs C L Eklund of Newport Rhode Island describes a six month scalp eczema case. Red spots and thick white scales covered the scalp causing intense itching and hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for two weeks, scales and redness subsided and itching stopped. She reports complete cure. Samples and order info included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer St
Newport
R. I
C. L. Eklund
Cuticurs
Dept. T
Boston
Suffragettes Urged to Smash and Be Smashers
London reports growing tension as Mrs Pethick Lawrence declares that suffragists must prepare for destruction to win votes for women. Militants resume letter box attacks and threats of violence surface around Christmas while three suffragettes face magistrates and a male arson case is before court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stock Exchange
Edinburgh
Three Bridgeporters Secure Patents
December 17, 1412 the office of A M Wooster lists Bridgeport applicants and others securing patents. Names include Edward P Bullard Jr for machine spindle bearing, Daniel Schuyler et al for door latch and lock, Edward E Claussen and Claus for a paper cup machine, Michael F Owens for low speed cut out, Peter S Dunn for valve, Frank Knight for windshield, William G Landon for locomotive valve gear, Peter F Augenbraum for pin tumbler lock, Donald M Bliss for detecting direction, Hijjah B Benham for vaporizing hydrocarbon liquid, Seeley P Birdsey anchor, Henry B Cooley vending apparatus, Robert R Leeds butt joint, Henry G Voight free or lock, Edgar H Cottrell cutting and folding machine, John T Crowley rubber shoe, Israel and S Gefter perforator, Adolf Morawski electric rat-trap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Wooster
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Edward P. Bullard, Jr
Daniel Schuyler Et al
Edward E. Claussen
Claus
Hartford
Michael F. Owens
Peter 5. Dunn
New Heaven
Frank Knight
New Haven
William G. Landon
Peter F. Augenbraum
Stamford
Donald M. Bliss
Hijjah B. Benham
New London
Seeley P. Birdsey
Middletown
Henry B. Cooley
New Britain
Robert R. Leeds
Henry G. Voight
Edgar H. Cottrell
Stonington
John T. Crowley
Beacon Falls
Israel
S. Gefter
Meriden
Adolf Morawski
Tariffville
Warner Agents Meet at Seaside Institute Conference
Representatives of Warner Brea Company will hold their annual conference here tomorrow and Friday. Thursday the factory will be visited and there will be addresses at the Seaside Institute. A shore dinner will be served as Lehmann's in the evening. Dever H. Warner will entertain at luncheon at his home Friday and will address the salesmen at Seaside Institute in the afternoon when the conference closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Brea Company
Seaside Institute
Lehmann’s
Dever H. Warner
Waterbury to push civil service for all city jobs
Waterbury residents hear that municipal departments may soon come under civil service or merit rules. The reform would cover all city offices including clerks on the streets and private secretaries. A vote of the electors is likely to be demanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
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MEIGS
Oincorporated Outfitters
Gridgeport, CO
Foley
F. B. Brill
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Street
Monroe
Easton
Phil Disorneau
Schaffer
Mich
Brill
Miss McGrath
Sanford Building
Cannon Street
John F. Fay
Fairfield Avenue
Rniture
Ada
Warner
Waterury
Mark
HUB Clothing House
Main Street
Baw
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
East Main
Izilman Music Studio
N Street
Keller
Riker's
Uttle Gandess Nicolet
D. D. Smith
Fairfield Ave
Polis Theatre
Sprague
Sprague Ice & Coal Co
East End
Washington Avenue Bridge
IRA Gregory & CO
Sos
Stratford Ars
Wheeler & Howes
Congress Street
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