Older detective among 1917 lawmakers in a rookie assembly
A 72 year old private detective, Charles H. Caul of Norfolk, is elected as a Democratic representative in the upcoming General Assembly. He is among the oldest, with others like Sessions L. Adams and Henry H. Lyman noted as senior members. The roster includes 86 farmers and 11 lawyers in the House and highlights educators and a former rear admiral, William B. Miles, age 70, among the distinguished members.
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General Assembly
Charles H. Caul
Norfolk
Caul
Louis P. Lamoureaux
North Grosvenordale
Thompson
Secretary of State
Senate
Sessions L. Adams
Plainfield
Henry H. Lyman
House
John J.burke
Hartford
Committee On
Edward S. Boyd
Shelbourne Falls
F. P. Sherman
Monroe
K. A. Swain
Newtown
George P. Baghee
West Willington figures in House with list of names
West Willington, Dudley L. Vaill of Winsted a business man Otto H. Tiedeman an undertaker of Sharon Albert L. Mills a fur buyer of Hampton Walter E. Savage proprietor of a bowling alley in Meriden and George E. Guilford who is an iron melter of Guilford. The only clergyman in the House is Leonard Smith 64 years old of Mansfield.
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West Willington
Dudley L. Vaill
Winsted
Otto H. Tiedeman
Sharon
Albert L. Mills
Hampton
Walter E. Savage
Meriden
George E. Guilford
Guilford
Leonard Smith
Mansfield
Thames Poem Exalts Pure Genius of William Watson
A poetical meditation on the Thames and the poet’s ideal of genius. The verse praises restraint and lofty aim, contrasting purity with common stain, and suggests the elect, few who shun easy prizes, will endure and reach the forefront with the stars.
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William Watson
Grants Injunction Restraining Wyckoff in Nevada Divorce Fight
A temporary injunction barred Spofford F. Wyckoff, a Stamford manufacturer, from filing a divorce suit in Nevada while his wife’s action proceeds in this state. Judge Gager granted the order. Mrs. Wyckoff’s counsel asserted the husband meant to obtain a Nevada divorce and wasn't a bona fide resident there.
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Spofford F. Wyckoff
Stamford
Nevada
Gager
Superior Court
Thomas M. Cullinan
W. L. Tierney
Greenwich
Wycoff
Dr Claude L Wheeler Dies In Brooklyn Home
Dr Claude L Wheeler editor of the New York Medical Journal since 1909 died of pneumonia at his Brooklyn home. Born in Montreal in 1864 he earned his medical degree at McGill University.
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New York
Claude L. Wheeler
New York Medical Journal
Brooklyn
Montreal
McGill University
Corner for CuvLaS and Various Historic Recipes
A collection of old kitchen notes covering walnut pickle, butternuts in catsup, German Salad with potatoes and sausages, Beef Croquettes from leftovers, Banana Meringue Pie, Ham Timbales, and a sharp line about Europe’s New Year resolve to kill the enemy more efficiently.
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Europe
Heirs Receive $64 From Estate Worth $814
Stamford reports Shapiro & Shapiro, Bridgeport attorneys, turned over $64.15 to heirs of the late William Tutt in Culpeper Virginia following probate court disposition. The heirs, represented by Tutt's brothers and sisters, received the amount as the estate totaled $814.27 with the firm earning no fee for the Culpeper lawyers.
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Stamford
Shapiro & Shapiro
Bridgeport
William Tutt
Culpepper
Tutt
Local family notes and church cantata in Easton
Easton reports visitings and illness updates. Miss Lillian Andrews guests with her parents and relatives in Rock House and Bridgeport. The Baptist Christmas cantata drew a large crowd. Rev. F. S. Clark moves to Montville to assume the Baptist Union church pastorate. Several residents ill or recovering, including Natallie Marsh with pneumonia and Arthur Wheeler at home. Romanian cabinet formed on coalition basis with Bratianu as Premier and Foreign Minister.
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Lillian F. Andrews
Elmer Andrews
Clarence B. Andrews
Rock House
Frank Edwards, Jr
Bridgepor
Ella Nelson
Erwin P. Edwards
Maple Row Dairy Farm
Frank Edwards
Bridgeport
F. S. Clark
Montville
Baptist Union Church
Erwin Edwards
Frank Rowell
Round Hill
Arthur E. Wheeler
Natallie Marsh
Gardner
Willard. S. Gillette
Sterling
George Gillette
Mildred L. Ferris
Sport Hill
M. Bratiano
Fruit-a-tives touted as relief for headaches and constipation
Mrs Martha DeWolfe from East Sure Harbour reports dramatic relief after taking Fruit-a-tives. She describes years of constipation and headaches, then one box provided cure-like improvement and renewed energy. Product sold at 50 cents per box with 6 for 2.50, or postpaid from Fruitatives Limited Ozdensbure NY.
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Martha Dewolfe
Ozdensbure
N_Y
Meaning of Amen Across Faiths Through History
The term amen is a Hebrew word meaning yes and truly. In synagogues the amen is spoken at the end of blessings. Early Christians used amen as the congregation’s response to prayers. Justin Martyr is among the first fathers to reference its use. The English catechism describes it as so be it after the creed is repeated.
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Justin Martyr
Philadelphia Press
Shoot the Fish With Arrows in Guiana
Native Guiana fishers use five foot arrow heads made of sheet iron with no feathers. The head is barbed, fitted to a shaft socket, and a ten foot line trails the arrow. The Popular Science Monthly reports this hunting method as an alternative to nets.
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Guiana
Popular Science Monthly
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Matthew Arnold
Thames
Wyckoff
C. L. Wheeler
Uen
South Bend
Ind
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Tubrsday
Easton
United States
The
Scientific Monthly
Indianapolis Star
John Reck & Son
Mollan
Anatomik Shoes
W. K. Mollan
Buchi
Wheeler & Howe, Co
Coal and Mason’s
Congress ST
Math ST
Barnum
Sprague Ice & Coal CO
East End
Wash. Ave
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