Passage of Keane funeral hindered by snow blockade
In Newtown on December 29 the storm worsened state road blockades. town selectmen dug out Mount Pleasant sections to allow Catherine Keane Hawleyville’s funeral procession. James Baker of Hawleyville oversaw snow removal while local teachers organized Christmas performances at several schools. The report also notes births, confessions, court hearings, and local holiday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhs
Newtown
Wrere
Mount Pleasant
Catherine Keane
Hawleyville
James Baker
Mary Kelly
South Middle School
Amy Bantle
the Meadow School
L. J. Gallagher
Pootatuck School
Glen School
Belgian coal owners forced to ad loan
Paris, Dec 29. Directors of a Belgian coal company owning mines in the far east refused to subscribe surplus profits to a German war loan. They were compelled to close by order of General Von Bissing, governor general of Bejum. The Matin report adds General Von Emis has since sequestered several companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Far East
von Bissing
Bejum
Havre
General von Emis
New Year's Night Dance at Colonial Ball Room
The Colonial Ball Room on Fairfield Avenue hosts a New Year's night social and dance featuring McEnelly Orchestra with vocal and instrumental hits. A High School reception and Thursday dancing classes event at 271 Revise Avenue includes an art gallery serpentine dance and special numbers with handsome prizes, inviting friends to attend for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEnelly
Fairfield Avenue
Quilty
Revise Avenue
Idoal
FUGITIVE HELD ON ORDER FROM BEACON POLICE
Superintendent Eugene S Birmingham received two telegrams in the last three days from Superintendent Theodore Moith of Beacon New York instructing him to detain Joseph Morgan for authorities there. Morgan claims to be the son of a Montreal bank president and passed a check at City National Bank here endorsed by Henry Cunute, president of the Salt's Textile Workers' union. He says he had an account at his father's bank in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene S Birmingham
Theodore Moith
Beacon
Joseph Morgan
Morgan
Montreal
City National Bank
Henry Cun Ute
Salt's Textile Workers’ Union
Hill
BE. M. Ehlers
Grant Lodge
Mason
New York City
A. Goldman
Victoria
Teras
Marshall F. W. Gerhattan
New York
Onc
Hill Medicime Co
East Hib St
Dangerous DustProtect your throat and lungs from street dust
Hazardous dust irritates the throat and lungs causing coughing cold and illness. The ad promotes Leon raise Cough Syrup Creosoted as a remedy to ease coughs laryngitis and croup and claims quick relief for adults and children. It mentions street and workshop dust exposure and urges protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Elks Prepare For Big New Year's Eve Show
Elks club plans one of the citys largest New Year celebrations with hundreds watching 15 candidates initiated for first and second degrees led by Exalted Ruler Elmer Sniffen of Derby lodge. After initiation, festivities and a midnight Elks surprise await over 500 visiting members. arrangements chaired by Dr Edward L Covern Hassett Asheim Donnelly Lynch Foster Osborn and Dr J J Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Club
Elmer Sniffen
Derby Lodge
Elks
Edward L.cGovern
Paul Hassett
Steinert's sells reserved pageant tickets at 915 Main
General admission tickets for the Sacred Historical Pageant at Poli's theatre next Sunday evening are being exchanged for reserved seats at Steinert's Music Store. First floor reserved seats require a nominal payment, while balcony seating is for general admission holders. The show starts at 7:45 with doors at 6:45, and advance sales are heavy. All box seats are sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinert's Music Store
Main Street
Poli’s Theatre
Queen’s Daughters
Toll Line Telephones End In Five Minutes
Owing to heavy telegraph and telephone traffic in Bridgeport an embargo on long conversations is imposed. Three and five minute calls are allowed between 9 and 11 30 am and 2 and 3 30 pm. Watch night at Knights of Columbus club rooms includes buffet lunch and entertainment leading to the midnight hour. German singing societies will join a concert at the Municipal Christmas tree on New Year s Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern New England Teléphone Co
Bridgeport
Knights of Columbus Club
K. of C
Ugnite
Singers name Ro Weber Jr as conductor for concert
The singers have chosen Ro Weber Jr as conductor for the concert to be held at 7 o'clock. The program will include music by the Wheeler & Wilson band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro. Weber, Jr
Wheeler & Wilson Band
Fur coat presented to Governor Holcomb on Christmas
Gov Marcus H Holcomb received a handsome fur overcoat from his staff as a Christmas gift. The gesture was warmly received by the governor and described as much appreciated by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus H. Holcomb
Burglar Alarm Triggers Police Probe Near Main Street
The burglar alarm at Reid & Todd's Jewelry on Main Street near Cannon sounded last night causing a police investigation. No burglars were found and the incident remained unexplained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid & Todd's
Main Street
Cannon
Police officer repels attack at Eagles hall dance
Special Policeman Theodore Chit tem, sexton at the First Baptist church, was on duty at a dance in Eagles hall last night when a crowd of roughs attacked him. He fired several shots in the air and the assailants fled. A police patrol was sent to the scene but no trace of the disturb ers was found. An order for 10,000 tons of steel rail was placed with the Illinois Steel Co by the Chicago & Eastern Illinois railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Chittem
First Baptist Church
Eagles’ Hall
Sen
Ilinois Steel Co
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
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Justine Howthan
Thomas Wrishtot
Mir
Bresson
Zoar
Holy Natie Society
St. Rose's ‘Church
Popenedict
P. F. Carey
Street
Edgar C. Page
Sandy Hook
Kent
Sanford Beers
L. Pierce Clark
Balmacaan
Balmaroon
Main St
Steinert’s
C. C. Howard
New York Central Railroad
John Beck & Son
K. OF
C. Plan Watch
Holcomb
T. L. Watson & CO. Bankers Cor
Main and John Streets
James Staples & CO
State Street
Bridgeport, Conn
T. B. Warren Real Estate and Insurance
RD Building
Trip
Bermuda
John Street
THE
Connecticut National Bank
Col. Main and
Wall Streets
Charles M. Penny
Conn
Chichester
Southworth
City National Bank Savings Department
Wall Street
Hugees & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Hawkins
MJ. Gannon
Wm. Lieberum & Son
Heardence Maliin Street
Rouree & Boucher
Ke Gallagher
Margaret
Fairfield AV
Poli
Gook & Son
Water St
Frisbie
Kelly’s Cigar Store
Fairfield Ave
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