Veteran Civil War veteran dies at 79 in Stamford
Willem J. Meyer, a Civil War veteran, dies at his home at 117 Shelton Street at 4 30 yesterday afternoon from infirmities due to old age. He came to this country from Germany in 1839, served in the Union Army, and participated in major battles before marrying Elizabeth Moore. The Stamford death follows earlier notices of deaths in Stamford and Tampa Florida, reflecting a broad obituary spread.
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Willem J. Meyer
Shelton Street
He Meyer
William T. Meyer
Bridgeport
William J. Meyer
Germany
Flizahbeth Moore
Stamford
Are
Pers Ase
Knapp
Sylvester Knapp
Sistas
Surburben Avenue
Judge Winthrop Perry Acquires Weston Domain
Redding report notes Judge Winthrop Perry expanding Weston holdings from 500 to 1500 acres with plans for an additional 1000 acres. The motive remains unclear though building and road work near the Joel Perry place proceed slowly. wife’s family was prominent traders in Pennsylvania.
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Redding
Selectmen
Selectman
Hurlbutt
Tee.n
Connecticut
James E. Trendwell
Putnam Park
Misa BP Ae Santora
Charles Sencers
Thickness Ford
John Muennich
T. Hoggson
S. Read
Lonetown
Pine
Sanford Tee
Raymond Cunningham
Jubilee
Gilbert & Bennett Co
Georgetown
William C. Sanford
McCollum
L. O. Peck
Sunset Hill
Sheriff Banks
Winthrop Perry
Weston
Joel Perry
Judge Perry
Eugene Adams
Pennsylvania
Congressman Kahn to Address New Haven Business Men Banquet
The New Haven Business Men’s Association booked Congressman Julius Kahn of California as chief speaker for the annual banquet on January 13 in Harmonie Hall. No other speakers were announced yet, but organizers promise one of the association’s best efforts to date.
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Kahn
New Haven
Father Wins License to Wed Keeps Marriage Secret
Thomas B. McAvoy secured a license to wed yesterday. He is a registrant who does not want the marriage known until it is official.
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Thomas B. McAvoy
Father in Jail Notified of Child’s Disownment Petition
Probate court hears petition by 17 year old Pigna Pierson to remove parents as guardians. Father is jailed for indecent assault. Mia Pierson testified earlier, judge Nobbe set hearing for next Wednesday morning. Pierson names Anthony Watt, trolley union leader, as preferred guardian.
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Thomas Cunningham
Orlando Pierson
Hollister Avenue
Pigna Pierson
Nove
Mia Pier_son
Suatie
Nobbe
Mire Pierson
Anthony Watt
Trolleymen's Union
Frmenenes Ee
Freee
German Catholic School Pupils Entertain At Christmas Festival
Several hundred children and friends attended St Joseph's German Catholic parochial school's annual Christmas fête in Eagles' hall. The program featured a tableau of the Adoration of the Shepherds, a one act musical play The Toy Maker, plus songs, recitations and selections. The event ended after midnight with dancing.
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Pup'il
St. Joseph's
Eagles’ Hall
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Dane
Ten New Patrolmen Not Yet Appointed
Police Commissioner Arthur N. Dean is absent from New Haven and has not arrived as plans to appoint ten new patrolmen stall. Board members and Mayor Martin have not heard from him and the timing of his return is unknown. The board discussed a chosen group for appointment and action appears agreed upon by those in control. In hospital: Michael Fleming, a temporary worker, is seriously injured after being struck by a train at Pleasant Street crossing, losing both feet.
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Arthur N. Dean
New Haven
Board of Police Commissioners
Mesor Martin
Dean
Hertford
Michael Fleming
la Temster
Pleasant Street
Inesa
Walet
Indica
Judge Platt Sets New Return Dates for Federal Suits in CT
Judge James P. Platt of the United States Circuit Court for the District of Connecticut issues an order to speed civil actions. From January 1, 1910, the first Monday of each month excluding July and August becomes the return day for mesne process. Service must occur at least 12 days before the return day. plaintiffs may choose either the first or second return day after issuance.
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James P. Platt
Circuit Court of the
United States
S Charbers
United States Circuit Court
District of
Connecticut
Hartford
Azed Man Found Bying in Snowdrift
Port Chester reports a man was found lying in a snowdrift and began his journey home at 6 o clock. He is believed to have lain in the snow for two hours after being overcome by the cold.
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Port Chester
Radical Charter plan eyed for New Haven reform
A. McClellan Mathewson of New Haven City Court bench advocates a new city charter for New Haven. The plan aims to drastically cut city officials and boards to streamline administration and improve government efficiency. United against old systems, it signals a radical departure from prior governance in the city.
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Iee A. McClellan Mathewson
Trust Companies in New Haven Merger Plans for January
New Haven December 20 Vice President W W Perry Curtiss of the New Haven Trust Company says the timing of the accounts of Sparrow Harvey & Co public accountants of New York is preparatory to merging the New Haven Trust Company with Union Trust Company. The two will merge in January but will not meet physically for some time. Several matters between the firms await resolution before the final union, to be discussed at January meetings.
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New Haven
WW. Perry Curtiss
New Haven Trust Company
Sparrow, Harvey & Co
Public Accountants of
New York
Union Trust Company
Hartford veteran recalls Colt pistols origin
George W. Yale of 8 Ashley Street, who just turned eighty four, recalls working for Samuel Colt in 1845 and part of 1847. He disputes a recent claim that one thousand Colt pistols were forged in Hartford, saying the guns were made in Eli Wibliney’s Whitneyville shop and that he helped make them.
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Sam Colt
Hartford
George W. Yale
Ashley Street
Samuel Golt
Yale
Colonel Colt
Eli Wibliney
Whitneyville
Ya‘e
New Jersey
Burns
Fraternal News and Waldé Masonic Officers Elected
Swedish lodge Odd Fellows held Christmas event at a Fea mock hall with local artists including Mie DopOeny Dahlin and Mies E Dahlin among performers. Waldé Masonic Council elected C L Jaynes as Councilor and other officers. State council delegates named. St Joseph’s T Li B H hold New Year open house with a dance on New Year’s Eve.
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Distri i Mires
Mie Dopoeny
Dahlin
Mies E. Dahlin
Wiliamfeidt
Mr. Gertrude Storth
Axel Hereman
Aih Regiment
Waldé
Mere Council
C. L. Jaynes
Vite Cillor
A. E. Halsey
Jary
8. Clark
Loth
C. i
St. Joseph's
Stamford Firefighters Battle Boiler Room Blaze
Stamford December 20 Firemen fought a hard battle to extinguish a blaze in the meat plant boiler room. The fire caused about 5,008 in damage, smoldering overnight after a cigarette ignited a small blaze.
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Stamford
Priest Receives Chalice From Holy Name Society
Father James A. Mackin of the Dominican Order received a chalice Sunday as a Christmas gift from the Holy Name Society of St Mary's Church in New Haven. Joieoe McKeon, retiring president, presented it. Mackin has guided the society for about three years. Separately, Meriden hosts a poultry show with 1590 birds and cups offered by seven national associations, plus meetings and club sessions.
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Holy Name Society
James A. Mackin
Dominican Order
St Mary’s Church
New Haven
Joieoe
Jona J. McKeon
Meriden
Meriden Club
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David Lauber
Courtland School
Tasa
Cyrus Ware
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Win & Wing 2S
Retior
Dave
Arctics
Jaycox Rubber CO
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Merter
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Thing & Cors
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Rotterdam
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