Stratford Town Ledger: Drunken Woman and Local Notices
A Stratford Friday edition recounts a disorderly scene on Hast Broad Way as 310 poundKate Manzer sits on the icy sidewalk and is taken to jail after intoxication. The report details court appearance, community reaction, and plans for Manzer to leave town, plus local society notes, meetings and upcoming events at Stratford churches, the Assembly Club, and other town activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Manzer
Manzer
Watersbury
Geo. Keeler "Wilson
Andrew Ward
Murray Hill
New York
Pharmaceutical Society
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Hartford
Sons of the American Revolution
Gen. Silliman
Stratfield
Henry C. Burroughs
Wilson Pharmacy
Huntington Road
Il Trovatore
Helen
Elsie Smith
Maynard Smith
Miss Allen
Ella Jackson
Stanley Y. Beach
Andrew Graham
King Street
J. Henry Blakeman
Florida
Minot Blakeman
Allen Coe
Boston
Curtis
South Main Street
Ethel Larkin
Meaden
Fred Yates
Saurday
Hans ©. Pierson
Esther Young
Peter Goldberg
Fannie Hall Osborne
Strawbery Hill
Raymond Osborn
Bridgeport
Pauline
Ralph
John
Leon
Fannie May
Timothy M.ewen
Carrie Judson
Lilla E Judson
Frederick
Lucius Judson
Stratford
Assembly Club
1St Baptist Church
Young People’s Society of the Congregational Church
Donald Sammis
Allen Wilson
Helen Havens
Marjorie Briggs
Susan Hawley
Disputed Right of Way in Noroton Property
John H. Shipman bought land in Noroton and built a gate across a public-used path. The selectmen claim a legal right of way exists and one official reportedly removed the gate to restore access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Shipman
Noroton
Noroto
Woolsey Introduces Dynamic Skinscopy Eye Method
Frederick Woolsey, optometrist now at 48 Fairfield Avenue, promotes dynamic skinscopy as a superior eye examination method. He conducts exams, prescribes lenses, and grinds glasses himself, claiming accuracy by testing the eye and its environment. The piece notes his Connecticut licensure and invites public inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Woolsey
Main Street
Irving Optical Co
Fairfield Avenue
Max Buechler
Woolsey
Connecticut State Board
Salary raise vote contrasts with Borah point defeat
Washington reports Senator Bulkeley voted to strike the President's $100,000 salary from the legislative bill, but the Borah point of order failed. Paris notes Mme Steinheil’s murder case lacks evidence and a fake confession. Yale hosts the Junior Promenade led by Merill Clement and Anne Franchett. Leopold Neuberger dies at 103 Barnum Avenue after three months of heart trouble. he led L Neuberger & Son. Foreclosure judgment for New Milford Savings Bank against G N Brewster et al for $5,190.45 set with March 4 law day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Bulkeley
Borah
Idaho
Elleinheil
United Press
Paris
Mme. Steinheil
Magie
Mme
Steinheil
New Haven
Yale
Merill Clement
Anne Franchett
Olean
N. Y
State Armory
Leopold Neuberger
Barnum Avenue
L. Neuberger & Son
Water Street
Bertha
Anna
Jennie
Louis Ameil
Harry
Adolph Neuberger
G. W. Wheeler
New Milford
Burns Co Seeks Balance for Street Intersection Sprinkling
The Burns Company holding the street sprinkling contract filed a petition with the Common Council seeking 333.49 as a balance owed for sprinkling street intersections. The petition claims entitlement to payment for intersections and notes prior payments. Several other petitions were presented and referred to committees, including requests related to grading changes, building illuminations, blasting, and sidewalk works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Burns Co
Common Council
Anna Laidlaw
Rose Street
Harvey Hubbell
Park Avenue
Neil M. Muirhead
Main Street
F. N Benham
State Street
Southern New England Telephone Co
Robert Tator
Wheeler Avenue
John Derrick
Beechwood
Howard Avenues
Andras Bucroys
Helen Street
Ann E. Parrott
Richardson Street
Frigid Night Shrinks as Cold Wave Passes
New York reports a brief, sharp cold snap as a high pressure breeze drops temperatures from 13 to 10 degrees by midnight. The chill, limited in scope, should rise again before daybreak, with the cold confined mainly to New York, eastern Pennsylvania and parts of New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
New England
Park City Cycle And Enameling Opens At 556 Broad Street
The Park City Cycle and Enameling Co opened a new shop at 556 Broad Street offering repair and japanning services. They also stock sporting goods gas fixtures and gold glass letters. J A Wells is manager. Hub Clothing House cuts winter prices on men and boys suits and overcoats as it clears season stock before spring arrivals. Prices drop from 15 20 to 10 18 for men and 10 15 to 7 50 for boys long pants and 5 7 to 3 50 for boys short pants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park City Cycle & Enameling Co
Broad Street
J. A. Wells
Mgr
D. M. Read Co. Wash Goods Sale Highlights
The D. M. Read Co offers black and white cotton wash goods with plisse effects for the upcoming season. A 25 ct material is 15 cts this week, with large sizes 25 to 30 available. Odd makes in top grades priced at 1.98, 1.00, and 0.50 with former prices listed.
Odd Dishes Stock Patterns at Close of Sale
Store offers stock patterns in China as a sale ends. Many pieces priced at low value and available singly or by the dozen while the pattern lasts. Saucepans from The Elite brand with imported enamel finish, 3 quart capacity, white interior. covers included. Special price 49 cents, valued at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Special in Office Chairs and Desks for Business Men
A bold clearance offers office desks and chairs from leading manufacturers. The sale features roll top and flat top desks in mahogany and quartered oak, with sanitary variants and typewriter desks at reduced prices. Mahogany roll top down from 157.50 to 126.00, oak desks from 39.25 to 31.50, and typewriter desks down to 22.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary
Furniture Sale: Office and Quartered Oak Chairs
On sale Wednesday on the fourth floor a selection of chairs is offered. Chairs include Mahogany and Quartered Oak revolving models with cushion or leather seats and arm chairs, reduced from listed prices to sale figures with several items pairing a chair with a matching option.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meigs & Co. Incorporated Outfitters
Bridgeport, Conn
E. H. Dillon & Co
Hotel Atlas
Fairfield County News
James J. McInerney
Danbury
McInerney
Harry Brown
Norwalk
Saugatuck River
Bruin
Prof
Foley
F. B. Brill
D. M. Read Co
Radford B. Smith
Main St
Fairfield Av
W. E. Halligan
Household Loan CO
Meigs Building
Golden Hill
Jaan Furni
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
East Main Street
N. Buckingham & Co., Inc
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