Administration Taken On Hermit's Estate
New Haven December 24 On the consul general of Germany at New York attorney Charles F Bollman has been named administrator of the estate of Gustave Adolph Kistling known as the Mt Carmel hermit who died a couple of weeks ago. He leaves property valued at about 2000 most of which is represented by land at Mt Carmel Heirs in Germany have been located and probate action is being taken in their interests.
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New Haven
Germany
New York
Charles F. Bollman
Gustave Adolph Kistling
Mt. Carmel
Yale Senior Settles Auto Collision Suit in New Haven
In New Haven on December 24 a civil action by Pardee and Cooper of Montowese against Hugh M. Matheson, a Yale senior, over a car collision with their team, was settled for 1200 dollars. The attachment on Matheson’s car was released and the suit discontinued after the payment. The prior court fine of 25 dollars and costs had been issued.
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New Haven
Messrs. Pardee and Cooper
Montowese
Hugh M. Matheson
Sheff
Superior Court
Matheson
Deadlock at Sixth District Democratic Convention
Butler Missouri December 24 persistent efforts to break the deadlock in the Sixth District Democratic Convention failed after four hundred forty fourth ballots. Suddarth Hargus and Newman offered to release delegates if others did likewise while Dickinson refused saying delegates answer to their counties. No dark horse emerged and a conference plan drew only debate.
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Butler
de Armond
Suddarth
Hargus
Newman
Dickinson
Remarkable Christmas shoplifting record in New Haven police
New Haven reports no shoplifting arrests or store losses during the Christmas season ending today. Police, especially detectives, were vigilant against shoplifters but found no incidents or complaints from stores about losses, a notable achievement for local merchants.
Dinner to M Gee on Jail Release
New Haven reports a welcome supper at the Oneco hotel for Frank McGee, business agent of the New England Conference Board of Moulders, on his January 10 release from New Haven County jail after a year’s sentence for intimidation. Invited guests include labor leaders John Mitchell and Joseph F. Valentine. McGee will resume his post after release.
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New Haven
Oneco
Frank McGee
New England
Joseph F. Valentine
International Moulders’ Union
McGee
McLagan
New England Conference Board of Moulders
Fairfield teachers honor Supt Wheatley with silver service
A group of Fairfield school teachers visited Supt William A Wheatley at his home to present a case of six heavy silver knives and forks as a token of esteem. Prof Bowers gave the presentation speech. Several teachers attended, including Mrs Bowers and Misses Nichols Schwartz Smedley and Wigham. The town faces housing pressures as a new noiseless typewriter plant fills vacancies.
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William A. Wheatley
Prof. Bowers
Dwight School
Bowers
Peck
Stratfield
McGarry
Pequot School
Nichols
Schwartz
Smedley
Wigham
Wheatley
Middletown
Whalen
Margaret
Donaldson
Beach Road
Jamaica
Einiing School
Congregational Church
Sneath
Mabel Osgood Wright
G. Jennings
New York
John Buckingham
Bridgeport
Greenfield Hill
Christmas gifts brighten Stratford school morning
In Stratford lower grades of the High School received a host of Christmas presents. Boys got pen knives and girls dolls as a large Christmas tree glittered with decorations. Miss Bennett denied a circulating rumor about a surprise at Red Men's hall. A court case found Peter Bergen guilty of intoxication and abusive language, fined seven dollars plus costs. Theodore Lewis returned from Chicago for the holidays, health improved. Sunrise prayer meeting planned at Congregational church New Year’s morning. Rev. Dr. Packard to preach on Mary and Thrice Blessed Certainties with a music program by Miss Allen. Local residents and alumni visiting, the hardware store reported a second break-in for cigars, and Postmaster Bristol received a gold-headed cane from the Macons. Christmas trees and concerts noted, with various townsfolk visiting or returning for the holidays.
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Bennett
Yesterdy
Peck
Theodore Lewis
Chicago
West
Congregational Church
Dr. Packard
Mary
Jesus
Allen
Herman C. Cooper
Syracuse
Packard
Charles Packard
Williams College
Frances Blakeman
Wilbraham Academy
Marshall H. Howe
Pacific
Panama
New York Zoological Gardens
Clarence Swan
Philadelphia
Macons
Bristol
Arthur B. Park
New York
J. A. Miller
East Broad Street
Erma Miller
Michigan
George Bolce
North Esremont
Edmunds
Danbury
Methodist Church
Mary Fairchild
Adle Drew
Alice Wakelee
H. B. Bernum
William Cl
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Turkey
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Center
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California
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Kossuth
Bridgeport Trust CO
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Rimentiv
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Arnold Coal CO
Main ST. Yard
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Yale Senior
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Curtis Pharmacy
M’gee
Weg Sap Atc .of
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Fairfield Ave
Fairfield
Danville
Jacob Schrall
South St
Foley
F.B. Brill and
Stratford
M. J. Suechler
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Glenwood
Kerr & Barnes
Ericos
Tratford Inn
Boston Post Road
Old Homestead
East Main and
Walter Streets
F O'Connor
Lowe’s Laundry
Homas L. Lowe Prop
Wells &2 Love Phone
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Rouse Furnishers
John Stree
John F. Fay
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