Memorial notices and local notices from December 1916-1918
Multiple obituary and memorial notices along with notices for social events and small classifieds. Includes funeral details for Chauncey V. Heina Wheeds at 645 Beeralsverme.om and 696 Main Street, with burial at St. Michael's cemetery, church times, and interment directions. Also mentions engagement of whist and pince-nez event at Odd Fellows hall, and a misspelled restaurant ad near a munition plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey V. Heina
Beeralsverme
Bt. Michael's Cemetery
Smallpox vaccination urged as safe protection
State health board argues vaccination remains the best defense against smallpox despite past fears. It notes modern aseptic methods and calf sourced vaccine reduce risks, cites exceptionally low death per vaccination rate, and warns against complacency as outbreaks reappear in unvaccinated communities. Also mentions a Fire at Hotel Mihigan and Seneca Copper Corp incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Boston
Jenner
Connecticut
United States
Towns May Hire Health Supervisor For Municipal Needs
State health board recommends allowing adjacent towns to employ a single sanitary supervisor. Fairfield and Westport plans, backed by local leaders, spur a bill to expand state control, covering sewage disposal regulation outhouse rules school health work and disease containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Board
Fairfield
Westport
State Board
Holcomb
General Assembly
Natly
Stratford
Valery Havard
W. H. Donaldson
Pirates and coal barge clash ends with captain jailed
Mrs Shepp defended a coal barge from supposed pirates as Detectives Kane, Gerrity and Flynn arrested Captain McAllister after a barge confrontation. The vessel towed to McNeil’s coal yard, and the captain posted $1000 bond. Shepp faces court next day to resolve claims over the cargo and self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Olsen
F. A. Andrews
Connecticut
Bany
Kane
Gerrity
Flynn
Shepp
McNeil
Aasaunt
Tog McAllister
Mrs. Shepp
Howe Street
Custom House
Ecamsel
Con
Special Civil Panel Drawn For Next Week Hearings
A special panel of jurors for the civil superior court will convene in the city next Tuesday. Chosen jurors include David Fenelon William Keating and William A Lewis from this city Darius M Allen and John H Selleck from Darien A Acker Robert C Hitchcock and Frank B Seeley from Fairfield William W Brown Lyman M Ferris and Thomas M Hayward from Greenwich Charles Z Morse and Daniel B Shelton Huntington Ambrose Hurd and Herbert W Joyce Monroe Augustus Bulkley and Herbert Johnson from New Canaan Edward B Booth Chester P Northrop and Arthur J Smith from Newtown William G Crockett Frederick E Lockwood and Joseph Tammany from Norwalk Charles H Crandall David J Edmonds and Joseph D Sawyer from Stamford Stiles M Clark and Nathan E Wells from Stratford Franklin M Raymond and Bijlbert N Sipperly from Westport
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Superior Court
David Fenelon
William Keating
William A. Lewis
Darius M. Allen
John H. Selleck
Darien
A. ©. Acker
Robert C. Hitchcock
Frank
Ambrose §. Hurd
Herbert W. Joyce
Monroe
Augustus Bulkley
Herbert Johnson
New Canaan
Edward B. Booth
Chester P. Northrop
Arthur J. Smith
Newtown
William G. Crockett
Frederick E. Lockwood
Joseph Tammany
Norwalk
Charles H. Crandall
David J. Edmonds
Joseph D. Sawyer
Stamford
Stiles M. Clark
Nathan E. Wells
Stratford
Franklin M. Raymond
Bijlbert N. Sipperly
West
Merchants Center on Massachusetts Freight Problems
Massachusetts business leaders discuss transportation issues affecting state industries at a mass meeting in Springfield. Governor McCall presided, and Mayor F H Stacey welcomed the eastern delegation that traveled by special train.
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Springfield
Mass
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Trade
McCall
F. H. Stacey
Capital awaits Carranza reply to treaty
Washington dispatch reports Luis Cabrera arriving with Carranza’s answer to whether the United States will ratify or repudiate the Atlantic City protocol. The reply likely asks for further modification and demands American troop withdrawal from Mexico, risking the joint commission’s reassembly and potential evacuation of the embassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Washington
Luis Cabrera
Atlantic City
Lane
Mexico
Joint Commission
Elizo Arredondo
Henry P. Fletcher
Mexico City
Library Board Seeks 41 250 For Next Year Budget
The library directors filed with the city auditor a requisition for 41 250 for next year. They request the usual quarter mill tax to raise the amount. The budget lists 18 500 for salaries up 6 000 from last year to cover branch and main library staff raises.
Moose Bite Myth and Roosevelt Tale Revealed
A discussion of moose temperament challenges the belief that moose are broadly dangerous. It cites Samuel Merrill’s Moose Book and Roosevelt's 1915 canal hunt as examples, noting guides’ experiences and the rarity of attacks, with details from Merrill and Roosevelt's accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Blythe
Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Theodore
Samuel Merrill
E. P. Dutton & Co
New York
Mr. Merrill
Atkins
Aroostook
William Atkins
William
Merrill
Scribner’s Magazine
St. Anne River
Quebec
Mr. Roosevelt
Josiah v. Thompson
Arthur
Tirez
Steu
Caesar
Sears Sues Wife for Return of Alleged Cash Loan
Public stenographer George N. Sears sues Christina Sears for 2500 claiming he loaned 2000 and attached two properties on Savoy Street and Rockstone Avenue. The case heads to the January term of civil superior court amid ongoing divorce and cruelty allegations in pending actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Sears
Christina Sears
Sears
Bank and refinery plans tied to Kentucky and Virginia locations
State Bank at Faxon Ohio and Ola es cape with 3090 dollars. Royal Dutch Shell syndicate plans a refinery at Irvine Kentucky costing 800000 dollars. Pulp and paper mill erection approved to secure supplies at reasonable prices. Bernard Hawley of Lake George jailed in Utica on mail theft indictment released on 25000 bail. Dr Bolduan denies grip epidemic in New York City. U S cotton exports for week to Dec 23 total 168403 bales up from 121192. Rev J Forrest Prettyman urged to take Greene Memorial Methodist church pastorate in Roanoke Virginia.
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Bernard F. Hawley
Lake George
Utica
J. Forrest Prettyman
United States Senate
Greene Memorial Methodist’ S
Rognoke
Wardrobe Trunks: Built to Carry Goods Safely and In Style
Wardrobe trunks offer roomy, strong storage for travel with a sturdy basswood foundation and vulcanized fiber cover. They resist warping, allow clothes to hang neatly, and include secure locks and reinforced corners. Six models range from $19.50 to $39 on the third floor.
Skirt Making Offer with 1 50 Charge
A newspaper ad promotes a skirt making service costing 1.50 for the creation and guarantee of a satisfactory garment. It lists 16 skirt styles and various fabrics including serges poplins taffetas prunellas panama and woolens with prices per yard and wide color options. The ad notes third floor access via any elevator.
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Prunellas
Panama
Henrietta
Rich suits on sale with wide range of fabrics
A dealer advertises a large selection of fine suits at big savings. Prices range from $25 to $45, featuring velvets, serges, broadcloths, and trimmings including fur, in rich browns greens burgundies and blacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
Bigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Holds National Convention
More than 1,008 college men from across the country gathered in Pittsburgh for the biennial national convention of the Bigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. The volume on Howland Dry Goods Co and its legends draws interest with portraits and measurements of famous antlers, plus a method for sizing trophy heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Country
Pittsburgh
Bigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
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Republic Lobster
Bl& Fishflak
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Pieyers Te
Odd Fellows Hall
Speed Street
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Amien
Bullman St
St. Vincent's Hospital
J. H. Keenan
Harmony St
Warner, Bidz
Charles Strempel
Brooks Street
Singer
Mfg. Co
Chas. Strempel
Notics Ue
Bridgepost Gaelic Athletic Asso
Sabena
Mihigan
Fail River
Senaca Copper Corporation
New York City
Secretary of State
Cabrera
U. S
Library Board
Moose
Rooseveltian
Quebec Woods
State Bank
Faxon, Ola
Royal, Dutch-Sheil Syndicate
Irvine, Ky
Joint
Congressional Committee On Printing
Charles C. Bolduan
Burau of Public Education
Department of Health
York City
Department of Commerce
New Haven
Cosmopolitan Clubs
Cor de Fratres Society
North Main Street
Harmony Street
Warner Bldg
Sons OF Erin
Eagles’ Hall
Quigley
John J. O'Neil
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Harry S. Strauss
Bridgeport
Court of Probate
Margaret
Strauss
Elmwood Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
Lanp
Alm Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Howland Dry Goods CO
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