Farm for sale in Wilton and adjoining lands
A farm of about hun acres in Wilton with two houses and a barn, a running stream, divided into plow pasture meadow and woodland. Possession April first, title given by Joseph Hurlburtt. Also another 15.5 acres in South-East on the Connecticut line with dwelling, barn and a spring, possession and title on favorable terms offered by Lockwood Brush.
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Wilton
Danbury
Norwalk
Seppe Tun Te
Upje
Joseph Hurlburtt
Connecticut Line
Canary
Mount Pleasant
Lockwood Brush
South-East
Fakir of Ava to perform at Selivan tomorrow night
Fifty years ago readers recall the Fakir of Ava opening at Selivan tomorrow evening, promising 200 presents and a magical act filled with novelty. Also notes Rev. Richards to be installed January 3 at First Congregational in Litchfield. Catholic Fair crowds, goat prize won by McMullen, Misses Condon choir, Costello’s Band tonight. Burglary on Water Street robs Morehouse jewelry by back-door entry. Public Works seeks 155,174.40 budget. Berkshire pond bridge adds 10,000. Station agent Olmstead robbed of 250. car accidents with a new motor vehicle frighten horses.
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Ava
Seliwan Fall
MR. Richards
Litchfield
Tombr- Tow
First Congregational Church
J. M.hoppin
Yale College
McMullen
Father Lynott
Toni
Mary
Kate Condon
Thia
Costello
Water Street
Morehouse
Public Works
Board of Public Works
Berkshire Pond
Board of Apportionment
Bridgeport
Hawthorne Street
Phelan
Twenty Years Ago New Year Festivity At Arions Hall
Twenty years ago the Arion society celebrated its first New Year festival in their hall with Schubert quartet and Leeser as toastmaster. Emergency Hospital details note Ambulance Surgeon Joseph Brennan and Dr Osborn oversee care, with Dave Jack driving and aiding daily. A dog bite incident injures Nolan on Congress Street. John Anderson loses a finger at Blush shop. Chadwick narrowly escapes injury in a runaway on Stratford Avenue. Seaview Avenue tru remains undamaged. End Saloon counts list six saloons near the railroad and in nearby streets with grocery store attachments.
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ARION
Arion Society
Schubert Quartette
Leeser
Joseph Brennan
Osborn
Dave Jack
Nolan
Congress Street
Yesterdy
John Anderson
Blush Shop
Lively Runaway in Stratford Sparks Excitement
A runaway horse terrified Stratford Fairfield avenues and Main street after a king pin broke on a Seaview avenue cart. John E. Stevens guided the horse to a stop at Main and Wall streets with no injuries. The item cites other dated notes and local notices regarding Barnum's era.
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Stratford
Fairfield Avenues
Main Street
John E. Stevens
Seaview Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Main
Wall Streets
Mr. Stevens
Japanese Aid to Bandits in Inner Mongolia
Reports from Peking describe bandits gaining strength in Inner Mongolia with Chinese forces unable to suppress them. Passports for Inner Mongolia are being restricted as robberies increase near Kalgan and Dolon-nor. Foreign observers warn travel remains unsafe as bandits stockpile modern Japanese rifles.
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Peking
Inner Mongolia
China
Kalgan
Dolon-nor
Isaac Newell
Mongolia
Greek King Questions Allies Staying at Saloniki
Athens correspondent quotes King Constantine questioning why entente forces remain at Saloniki. He says aid to Serbia no longer served a useful purpose and that if Anglo-French withdraw, Central Powers would retreat, suggesting a Balk statement might follow. Count Salis-Suequi appointed governor general of Serbia.
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Paris
Athens
The
Daily Chronicle
Greece
Saloniki
Constantine
Serbia
Samuel H Harris Lodge No 99 to Install Officers
Samuel H Harris Lodge No 99 I O O F plans installation of officers at Odd Fellows Hall with Vice Grand Frank Munich to become noble grand and Warden Frank Hunter to be vice grand. District Deputy Grand Master Dorr R Whitney presiding. Refreshments to follow. annual reports expected to show membership gains and financial growth. Visiting members invited.
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Samuel H. Harris Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Frank Munich
Noble Grand
Frank Hunter
Dorr R. Whitney
Odd Fellows
Harris Lodge
Illness of Kaiser William Serious Reported
Paris reports from Switzerland and Italy say Emperor William’s illness remains serious. He reportedly underwent a surgery last Wednesday though details are unclear. The condition includes a deep seated malady with a skin eruption and throat trouble now affecting the mouth, with talk of an artificial palate.
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Paris
Switzerland
Italy
William
Poultry Show Promises Record Bridgeport Exposition
Entries pour in for the eighth annual exhibition of poultry dogs and pet stock at Eagles hall under Bridgeport Consolidated Poultry association. A White Wyandotte class with about 150 entries and a three legged barred rock freak draw keen interest. Dog classes feature rich prizes and fine breeds. Show runs 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for three days. Also noted is a wage readjustment by American Woolen Co with at least a 10 percent increase for mills. Funeral designs and bouquets by John C.ton.
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Bridgeport Consolidated Poultry Association
Eagles' Hall
Bridgeport
White Wyandotte Club
Eagles’ Hall
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