Thieves Target Fishing Pots In Fairfield Harbor
In Southport local harbor and creek areas thieves have emptied fishermen’s large fish pots during several nights. Pots vary from wire to barrel construction and are set at low water to catch frost fish noted for their abundance this season. Authorities suspect visiting foreigners, while local church youths decorate for Christmas and various residents travel or entertain guests.
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Southport
Episcopal Church
Arthur Oakley
Bridgeport
Fred Skiff
D. Thorpe
Joseph Thorpe
Boston
C. A
Trumbull
James Kaiser
White Plains
Anna Sirs
Robert Hart
Bridge
Port
al C. Muser
Godfrey
Hull
Decothy
Brooklyn
Vister
Wells
Ladies' Guild of the Trinity Church
Christmas events and community notices in Easton area
Easton residents share holiday gatherings and church plans as Christmas programs unfold. Local families, teachers, and officials are noted visiting relatives, preparing concerts, and closing schools or homes for winter. Community pages mention Mrs. Broadbin, Miss Logan, Rev. Locke, J Arthur Sherwood, and others in festive events around Sport Hill, Bridgeport, Beacons, and Tashua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Marsh
Sport Hill
John Broadbin
Tgeport
Eliza Smith
Wattery
Congregational
Clarence Andrews
Rock House
Elmer Andrews
Arthur Locke
New York City
Annie Logan
the Centre
Edith Gustavson
Santa
Joseph Matylak
Santa Claus
James Hy
Pri
Marion Svetlik
Kris Kringle
Stephen Kochis
Margaret Stencek
Mary Turney
Mary Silliman
Michael Dennis
Willie Parker
Jesus
Julia Kochis
Mollies
Ith Gustaveon
Chris
Stephen
Willie Nordman
George
Dorothy
Julia Keachis
Ae Posere
Washington
Christmavillard” Gilette
Charles Everette
Hazel Sherwood
Beacons
Fred Marsh Desothin
Fire at Clinton Avenue apartments damages pillows
A small fire at the Ellen Noon residence 96 Clinton Avenue triggered a box 225 alarm yesterday afternoon. Sofa pillows burned and woodwork scorched, with about ten dollars in damage.
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Ellen
Clinton Avenue
Fairfield Author Delights Readers With A Country Parish
Rev. F S Child D D pastor of Fairfield Congregational church authors a new book "A Country Parish" featuring local scenery, the witch trials of Mistress Staples and Deputy Governor Lowd, Timothy Dwight on Greenfield Hill, and a portrait of Benjamin Stillman. Christmas programs at St Thomas church, a Ladies Afternoon Whist club gathering with decorations, and holiday visits fill local public notices.
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Fairfield
F. S. Child
D.D
Fairfield Congregational Church
Boston
Staples
Roger Ludlow
Timothy Dwight
Greenfield Hill
Aaron Burr
Sarah Hdwards
Benjamin Stillman
Fairfield Beach
St. Thomas
King
Kyrie Eleison
Cremer
McNally
Mary Dunn
Rebecca Granville
Anna Smith
Katherine Granville
Sanctus
Benedictus
Agnus Dei
Agnes
J. Frank Brothwell
Fred Bennett
Holcomb
Price
J. Worthy
Lois Brothwell
Louis Olds
Brooklyn
N. Y
W. C. Olds
Charlies Potts
Bridgeport
Ever
Ogden
W. Pee
Merwin’s Lane
Greeneld
Holy Name Society
St. Thomas Church
Ormel Hall
Plattsville
C. B. Hammond
Troy
Parker
Frances Anderson
New Haven
Southport Savings Bank Declares Seasonal Dividend
The Southport Savings Bank declares a dividend of two percent on deposits made before July 6 1911 and one percent on deposits from July 6 to October 5 1911. Future deposits before the first of each month earn interest from that date with January and July deposits earning from the first of the month. Henry H. Perry, Treasurer, Southwort Conn, December 20 1911.
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Southport Savings Bank
Henry H. Perry
Southwort
Conn
Christmas Exercises At Miss Murphy’s School In Newtown
Children in Middle district enjoyed a Christmas program and a well laden tree. Santa arrived to applause as Patrick H. Gannon distributed gifts amid festive handshakes and cheerful songs. Others noted include Mrs. A. B. Blakeman visiting Bridgeport, Mrs. Kate Ward visiting father Maurice Leavy, and Pootatuck Grange officers to be installed Jan 23 with a planned Christmas tree and supper committee.
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Miss Murphy
Middle District
Patrick H. Gannon
Santa
A. B. Blakeman
Bridgeport
Taylor
New York City
Kate Ward
Frida
Maurice Leavy
Walnut Tree Hill
James Lyons
P. Lyons
Pootatuck Grange
Wm. H. Barron, Jr
Danielson
Wallace N.mitchell
Wm. B. Glover
H. H. Chas. G. Meeker
J. B. Nichols
E. B. Camp
J. J. Northrop
Allison P. Smith
A. E. Benedict
Ridgefield
C. E. Pomeroy
Danbury
No Man: What You Want Try the Want Colums
A brief notice hints at utilitarian guidance directing readers to the Want Columns for listings. It emphasizes practical advice and directs use of the classified section to locate desired items or services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colums
Stratford Realty Deals and Holiday Church Notes
Large real estate transfers occur in Stratford including Hollister Heights lots sold to Charles Schatra and John Kupec, plus several other parcel deeds recorded. Church events at St James feature Holy Name Society mass schedule, music by Miss Lulu O Connor and Rev M J OConnor high mass. Post office hours extended Sunday for Christmas packages. excerpts note festive community events and remarks by Rev N Ellsworth Cornwall at Christchurch.
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Stratford
Hollister Heights
Charles Schatra
John Kupec
John T. Logan
Fannie A. Spall
Main Street
Christian Peterson
D. C. Wood
Thomas Coulter
John Kochis
Avon Park
C. B. Davis
A. W. Gorham
Longbrook Avenue
Louis H. Wells
Adelaide L. Spall
Wells Place
St. James Church
Holy Name Society
Lulu O'Connor
M. J. O'Connor
Sarah Ryan
John Walsh
Sales
Henry Nelson
Berkshire Hills
Nelson
Catholic News of the State Highlights Connecticut Catholics
Eighty years ago Christmas fell on Monday as it does now. Connecticut had one Catholic church in Hartford and planned visits and masses. Priests in Hartford waterbury and groton marked long priesthood anniversaries and a new Groton church project began. A missionary college near Hawthorne received papal blessing and U S church support, with ties to New England and New York Catholics.
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Connecticut
Father Fitton
Hartford
New Haven
Finnigan
Groton
Timothy M. Crowley
St Mary’s Church
New London
James A. Walsh
Thomas F. Price
Hawthorne
New York
Nilan
United States
Fathers Walsh
Price
Rome
Pius X
Diocese of
New England
Beautiful Christmas Pictures at the Y M C A Sunday Afternoon
The Y M C A presents Christmas picture displays by Hoffman including The Youth of Jesus in the Temple with the Doctors of the Law. stereopticon projections amplify details while music enhances the event. Mr L T Warner leads the program with no discussion, urging all men to attend at 3 30 at the Y M C A building.
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Hoffman
Jesus
Doctors of the Law
Christ
Young Men's Christian Association
L. T. Warner
Park Theatre Big Beauty Show and Beverly Attract Impresario Lineup
The Park Theatre hosts Al Reeves Big Beauty Show with Andy Lewis and Billy Inmann, plus Zella Russell and Blanch Curtis in burlesque and toe dancer Marie Brandon. Beverly dramatizes Geo Barr McCutcheon novel with Eleanor Woodruff and Edith Berwyn in four acts. The Kilties band tours Canada and worldwide, returning to Park Theatre Friday. The Cat and the Fiddle musical extravaganza debuts Saturday with Sellon troupe delivering pantomime musical comedy.
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al Reeves
Reeves
Andy Lewis
Lewis
Billy Inmann
Geo. W. Scott
Zella Russell
Blanch Curtis
Lillian Russell
Blanch Martin
Marie Brandon
Mr. Reeves
Park Theatre
Beverly
Robert M. Baker
Geo. Barr McCutcheon
Eleanor Woodruff
Edith Berwyn
Hazel Harroun
Lillian Allen Devere
Dorothy Laneve
Doris Jordan
Lawrence Bae Aeson Clark
Charles G. Porley
Tae Lyons
Kenneth Lee
Joe Sweet
Thomas Wyatt
Harold Suittair
Betrand Flint
The
Chas. A. Sellon
Hanlons
Missing Man Found Near North Bridgeport
Albert Siksay, a mildly demented resident of 64 Hallett Street, wandered away days earlier and prompted a police search. He was found yesterday by Mounted Officer Murphy in North Bridgeport and taken to Lakeview Home for observation or disposition of his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Siksay
Hallett Street
Murphy
Bridgeport
Lakeview
Poli's Theatre Holiday Vaudeville Bill
Poli's Theatre promises a busy holiday week headlined by Marvelous Griffith the human adding machine whose feats include fast mental arithmetic and prize puzzles. Grace Elinor The Human Billi Ken and Sam Williams bring comic warmth with The Irregular Army. Harry Tighe leads The Careless Sophomore. Gilbert's Sweetheart and Work & Over offer drama and acrobatics. R A G Trio, Peppino, Electrograph, Poli's Orchestra. Seats urged early due to holiday demand. Then report on Frederick Crosby missing after leaving Lanesville, with theories of suicide and search efforts around Brookfield and Housatonic river.
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Poli's Theatre
Griffith
Chicago
Grace Elinor
Billiken
Bridgeport
Poli
Sam Williams
Harry Tighe
Tighe
W. S. Gilbert
Gilbert
Poll’s
Edwin Connelly
Peppino
Doings In Local Fraternal Bodies Court Nathaniel Wheeler
Local fraternal group officers were elected for the coming year at Court Nathaniel Wheeler No 92 Foresters of America. Elected: Chief ranger John H Grant sub-chief ranger Samuel Thomas recording secretary E F Davis financial secretary William H Callan treasurer John Connor senior woodward Samuel Grinrod junior woodward William Horan senior beadle Harry Doty junior beadle George H Biebel trustee Thomas J Keegan lecturer Thomas F Tague physician John F Quinn LD Veteran Firemen. Wheeler & Wilson Veteran Firemen's Relief officers named Terrence Brie Mahon president M J Stowerecretary F & Richardson W W Finton board of Tames E Hartley MH L Mart Hardie Charles Stehman and finance committee. Other notes show scattered items and a garbled local notice.
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Nathaniel Wheeler
Foresters of America
John H. Grant
Samuel Thomas
E. F. Davis
William H Callan
John Connor
Woodward
Samuel Grinrod
William Horan
Beadle
Harry Doty
Terrence Brie Mahon
M. J. Stowerecretary
F. & Richardson
W. W. Finton
Tames E. Hartley
MH. L. Mart
Hardie
Charles Stehman
M. Care
William O'Hara
Core Raisees Co
W Seiber
Newrcomb
P. Troutey
S Fearchinn
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Easton
Ida F. Odgen
Charles Everett
Carl Silliman
Wetherafield
D. D
Beachside Inn
Greens Farme
Stratford Briefs
Catholic News OF the State
Father Loftus
St. John’s Church
Waterstown
Watertown
Paul F. McAlenney
St Peter's Church
Thomas J. Preston
St. Patrick's Church
Thompsonville
Joseph M. Gleason
St. Patrick’s Church
Waterbury
Grand Seminary
Montreal
Pride of All Canada
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France
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Globe Trotters
H. M
Poli’s
Frederick Crosby
Lanesville
Brookfield
Housatonic
Crosby Place
Mr. and
Mrs. Edwin 8. Connelly
N. Buckingham & Co. Inc
State Street
Court Street
Pumainue
Coal Berkshire Mill CO
IRA Gregory & CO
Stratford Ave
Lehigh
Naugatuck Valley Ice CO
Fairfield Avenue
Housatonic Avene
ICE Coal
Sprague
Sprague ‘Ce & Coal CO
East End
Washington Avenue
Bride
Main
LER & Howes
Congress Street Bridge
Veteran Firemen
Wheeler & Wilson Veteran Firemen's Relief Association
Baltimore
Scheist
Mike Agweeta Jacobs
Nother Gay
Betengu Se
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