Postmasters Named for Connecticut
Washington December 19 Representative Kennedy and Donovan of Connecticut drew prizes from the hatch of nominations sent to the senate. The former named Edward L. Wins ted Thomas F. Ryan Titchfield TJ Kelly Oakville William P. Stone Salisbury William Le Henley Thomaston Frances J. Ambers Washington Depot Donovan’s men W R Mon Cos Cob Michael J. Howard Norwalk William H. Russell Southport were also nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kennedy
Donovan
Connecticut
Senate
Wilson Yesserizy
Edward L
Winsted
Thomas F. Ryan
Titchfield
TJ. Kelly
Oakville
Willam P. Btone
Salisbury
William le Henley
Thomaston
Frances J. Rmbers
Washington Depot
W. R.mon- 06
Cos Cob
Michael J. Howard
Norwalk
William H. Russell
Southport
Lawsuit seeks damages over cracked ceilings in new building
Louisa Levy sues Philip Palacido and others claiming $1,500 for defective work on a new building. The filing alleges unworkmanlike construction and cracked ceilings. Also notices funeral announcements and a postponed auction sale of Burr & Knapp's insurance business.
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Ehigt
Louisa, Levy
Philip Palacido
Common Pleas Court
Sunday Services at Trinity M E Church
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church at Northayenue and Remer street announces Sunday services led by minister M L G Proper. Morning worship at 10 30 features Sunday school songs exercises and recitations and a Girls choir performance of A Christmas Song Be One Dream of the Christ directed by William Teasdale. Epworth League 430 evening service 730 with stereoptical views Birth and Boyhood of the Master. Special choir numbers and Christmas events planned through December 28.
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Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Northayenue
Remer Street
M. L
Iday School
William Teasdale
Mistles
Florence “Burton
Isabelle Beckman
Agnes Abbott
Eligabeth Teasdale
Gertrude Bennett
Lillian Stafford
Elsie Bunton
Alice Baines
Irene Hurd
Bessie Reynolds
Sarah Taylor
Wr. Teasdale, Jr
Simday School
Epworth Jeague
J. Dixon
Emma F Osborne-Brothwell obituary in Greenfield Hill
Emma F Osborne-Brothwell wife of J Frank Brothwell of Greenfield Hill died at home after stomach operation. Born in Weston daughter of Ephe Tian and Eunice Osborne she lived at Greenfield Hill for years and cared for Hope chapel and ita Sunday school. She was a vice president and former president of the Greenfield Country club survived by husband two sons Sprague and Dudley and two daughters Marietta and Lois.
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Emma F. Osborne-Brothwell
Emma F." Osborne-Brothwell
J.frank Brothwell
Green Geld Hill
Weston
Ephe Tian
Eunice Osborne
Greenfield Hill
Dunham
Hopechapel
Ita
Greenfield Country Club
Sprague
Dudley
Marietta
Lois
Pearl Necklace Found at Hotel Worth Over 350000
In New York on December 19 a pearl necklace with a diamond clasp, valued at more than 350000, is safe at an uptown hotel awaiting the rightful owner. The 55 large pearls were found by a guest who noticed a glittering object between upholstery and chair frame. John Alien of Hackensack, NJ, reported a watch and $150 stolen from his stable.
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New York
Villa Garrison Surrenders City to Carranzistas
A dispatch from San Antonio dated December 19 reports that the Villa garrison at San Luis Potosi revolted against Villa and surrendered the city to General Samuel De Los Santos, loyal to Carranza.
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San Antonio
Tex
Vilal
San Luis Potosi
Villa
Samuel de Los Santos
Carranza
Grand Rapids Furniture Co to Open Monday Pending Reorganization
Grand Rapids Furniture & Supply faces reorganization as a receiver plans a cost sale to raise funds for the receivership. Readying reopening for next Monday, the sale will not honor club member accounts or merchandise creditor claims. A bankruptcy petition has been filed in Hartford by creditors.
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Grand Rapids, Furniture & Supply
Hartford Bs
Municipal Xmas Tree On Broad Street Hill
Rapid progress is being made on the arrangement of the Municipal Christmas tree on Broad Street Hill. The tree has been raised and linesmen are stringing the lamps. The Goddess of Liberty statue is set up half way up the hill facing Broad Street, with the Dove of Peace above it. White lighted frosted globes will crown the embattlements. A spotlight will illuminate the dove and statue when lit. James Cohlin painted the battlements and furnishes decorations gratis. The Coast Artillery Corps band will play the opening concert on Christmas Eve. The Star above the tree will be provided by members of the Order of Eastern Star and white lights symbolize the Star of Bethlehem.
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Broad
Liberty
Broad Street
James Cohlin
Coast Artillery
Gorps
Bethlehem
Gill Appointed to Census Bureau in Washington
Former Bridgeport tax assessor Lawrence J. Gill takes a special assignment at the Census Bureau in Washington D C. His item pays 1500 dollars yearly and the work is expected to finish by mid summer. He said he would return to Bridgeport before the primaries.
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Lawrence J. Gill
census+bureau
Washington, D.C
Bridgeport
Bethel Resident Found Dead In Chair
Danbiel W. Ketcham, 7 ½ years old, was found dead in his room at Mrs. Frank Selleck’s home in Bethel Conn. Death appears from arterial hardening per Medical Examiner Dr. H. F. Moore. He recently moved from New York about a year and a half ago and had no known relatives.
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Sethel
Conn
Danbiel W. Ketcham
Frank Selleck
H. F. Moore
Utilities Board Approves New Waterbury Line Project
Hartford December first. The public utilities commission approves the joint petitions of New York New Haven Hartford Railroad and the Connecticut Company for at grade track construction in Waterville and streets in Norwalk. The Waterbury Milldale Tramway Company line is deemed suitable and safe for operation.
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Hartford
Public Utilities Commission
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Connecticut Company
Waterville
Norwalk
New Waterbury
Berlin Gifted News Delays Stir Disappointment In Poland Victory
Berlin reports festive mood despite brief official Polish victory bulletin. Rumors circulate on prisoners as Rudolph Valentini cites imperial resolve. New York education board comments on college endowment profits. Mobile shoe dealer Reuben McBroom shot by wife Theresa, dies.
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Berlin
London
Poland
Rudolph von Valentini
William
Valentini
Reuben F. McBroom
Mobile
Als
Theresa
Believed Eardley to Rejoin Allies After Pardoning
Joseph Eardley, life-sentenced in Bridgeport in April 1904 for the murder of his mother-in-law, is believed by former friends to join the British army again after a board of pardons freed him. He may travel abroad to re enlist, with release set for Monday or Tuesday. he has distant relatives in town.
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Joseph Eardley
Bridgeport
Board of Pardons
Europe
Hardley
Elizabeth Lawrence
Booth Street
Eardley
Bronson
Bridgeport Minstrel Club
Motorcyclists Must Register Vehicles In State
Hartford dispatch reports Attorney General John H Light concludes non resident motorcyclists may be required to register their machines before operating in the state if their home state lacks motorcycle registration. The ruling rests on protecting the traveling public and enabling enforcement via distinguishing numbers.
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Hartford
Albert, Phillips
John H. Light
Lights and Phones Out of Commission on White Way
Water mains and telephone conduits were damaged during underground wiring work for the White Way system. Fairfield avenue between Main and Broad streets flooded, causing temporary loss of water and telephone service. Repairs proceed as crews work to restore power and line connections.
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Fairfeld Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Main
Broad Street
Keating Resting Comfortably at Home After Accident
City Auditor Keating remains under care at home following a parade incident. He suffered a fractured left arm in three places when struck by an unknown motorcyclist just after the White Way parade ended. Doctors George W. Hawley and Thomas F. Healy treat him. The cyclist’s identity has not been determined.
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Keating
A&s
White Way
George W. Hawley
Park Avenue
Thomas F. Healy
Yale Street
State Debt Reaches 11 Million as Deficit Grows
Treasurer Edward R. Roberts presents the five year ending Sept 30 1914 report showing the state’s seventh consecutive deficit and a net debt of 10 961 272 93 after a 265 470 36 surplus over seven years. New bonds due 1934 and 1936 prompt proposed tax levies to fund bond cancellations and state needs.
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Edward 8. Roberts
Hiis
Gift book catalog items and children's series titles listed
A long list of books and prices from a 1910s catalog includes works by Grant Allen Van Dyke Hugo and Burnett. It also features series like Tom Swift and Outdoor Chums and a section for boys and girls reading with multiple titles and price points. Names include Shakespeare Taine and Browning. notable titles include The Secret Garden and The Door of the Lonesome Pine.
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Grant Allen
Europe
Venice
Paris
Holland
The
Early Republic
Crawford
van Dyke
England
Gregory
France
Mason
Christmas Book and Stationery Catalog Highlights
An advertising list presents a variety of children and girls series books such as Bobbsey Twins Ruth Fielding and Outdoor Girls. It promotes bound suedo volumes and gift items including brass stamp boxes letter openers blotters standard diaries brass racks and fountain pens with prices ranging from a few cents to several dollars.
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Bobbsey Twins
Moving Picture
Ruth Fielding
Girls of Central High
Aviator
Meadowbrook
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Ent
Mae Ana
Borden’s Premium CO
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James Wheeler
Staten Island
West New Sprighton
Gatherine
Ace Zepp
Wheeler Avenue
Mountain Grove Cemetery
George Arthur Conrad
Ee Eee Hebermeht
Adams Street
Park, Cemetery
Jeanette E. Simmons
Clifford Simmonds
David B_ De
Lee Avenue
St. Mary's Church
John A. O Brien
C. N. Haskell
State St
Burr & Knapp
Rlain
Main Street
Tiab
Trinity M. E. Church
John Alien
Hackensack, N. J
Carranzistas
Grand Rapids Furniture Co
GILL
Census Bureau
Bethel
Utilities Board
Waterbury
General Education Board
John D Rockefeller
Robinson Gruspe
Lonefellow
Standard Books
Hugo
Robert Browning
Alfred
Lord Tennyson
Bower
Molly
Davie
Stover
Yale
Janson Street
Prince—Carey
Fredericks
Stewart
Harvester— Porter
Ef Knowles
Quahang
Lincoln
Penrod—Tarkington
Wright
Or of
Graystark
McCutcheon
Eve Edgarton
San Dante Trail
Connor
Oz—Baum
Santa Claus
Baby Browzies
Tom Swift
Speedwell Boys
Boy Inventors
Boy Aviators
Bungalow Boys
Border Boys
Moving Picture Boys
Uncle Sam’s
Grammar School
Saddle
Veatch
Longtello
Milet
Durer
Blake
Walker
Bertrand
Howland Dry Goods CO
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