FAVORS CLOSING UP ALL CHURCHES
Bartford Jan 23 before the Get Together club of Center Congregational church Prof Fisher a Wesleyan professor urged closing churches for a limited time as an experiment. He spoke on Sunday laws arguing going to church is not religion and favored public recreation grounds for the poor and sick. He said social activity can coexist with religion and warned of a possible riot without reforms. Lieutenant Governor Lyman T. Time and Rep William E. of Waterbury also spoke. Time argued against one party rule and warned of rotten government. Assistant City Engineer Jaareshi is visiting relatives and Mulvihill leads a Grand Rapids firm.
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Prof. Fisher
Seeert
Lyman T
William FE
Waterbury
Thome Sai
Raptured Children and Truss Advice Cited
A brief note suggests that raptured or hernia symptoms in children can be managed by using the proper truss and following trusted advice, claiming no added cost for the best treatment. The text emphasizes seeking the correct device and guidance for a permanent cure.
Peace envoy news as Turkey yields Adrianople
Peace envoys wait official notification as Turkey agrees to cede Adrianople and Aegean Islands. London reports expected demobilization and indemnity debates. stock markets rise on Balkan peace prospects. Leaders expect formal notice to restart talks at St James Palace.
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London
St. James Palace
Edward Grey
Constantinople
Porte
Turkey
Adrianople
Aegean Islands
Daneff
Balkan
Europe
Vienna
Semlin
Austria-Hungary
Janina
Scutari
Chatalja
Grand Council
Ottoman Empire
Rechid Pasha
Kish
Ef Novakovitch
Venizelos
Wakeley Thrown From Wagon In Acclaimed Accident
FLM TREE SAM Wakeley was thrown from his wagon after a collision. Physicians predict two broken ribs and the loss of an eye, with conditions described as severe yet hopeful for recovery despite the injuries.
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Sam” Wakeley
Stratford Wagon Accident Hurts S Wakeley and Community News
Samuel Wakeley suffered two broken ribs and a deep scalp wound when his wagon jolted on Birdsey street. Irving Webb aided him. Drs Howland and Lewis treated him at home. Wakeley’s eye may be lost. he remains hospitalized for extended recovery. The town notes his popularity and his upcoming marriage to Miss Moulton. The issue also covers a town meeting on a separation bill, Whist at Evening Star lodge, pinochle scores, and church installation.
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Stratford
Samuel Wakeley
Mr. Wakeley
Aerodrome Park
Birdsey Street
Irving Webb
Elm Tree
Sam
Frank
Old Stratford
Fred Enos
Bridgeport Board of Trade
Star Lodge
Rebekahs
Herbert Doolittle
King Street
Barnum Avenue
Taxpayers Improvement Club
Taxpayers
Firemen
Board of Relief
E. N. Packard
H. D. Gal‘t
Fur Scarfs and Muffs at Proportionate Reductions
E H Dillon and Co announce a February 1 stock count and drastic price cuts on furs. Black fox muffs and scarfs drop from 50 to 8.98. mink, wolf, opossum, raccoon, skunk, lynx, marmot and squirrel furs also reduced. Substantial savings advertised to convert stock to cash.
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Wien
Sseyssegeeee
Elwood & Son, Inc
John Street
Danderine Ad Promises Heavy Hair and Dandruff Cure
A Knowlton’s Danderine advertisement claims a 25 cent bottle will double hair beauty, dissolve dandruff, and end itching. The notice also mentions illnesses of Maria Gilbert, Mrs. Lorenzo Mallette, and Mrs. Nelson returning from New Haven visit.
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E. H. Dillon & CO
Knowlton
Maria Gilbert
Lorenzo Mallette
Nelson
New Haven
Dorcas society quilts for Mrs Andrews and more local visits
Easton notes from the Dorcas society meeting at the Baptist hall where a quilt was made for Mrs. Clarence B. Andrews, followed by a short business session and supper. Local residents Clarence B. Andrews and Aaron Sanford of Redding are drawing logs for the daw mill. Mrs Everett hosts Daisy Seeley while ill in Tashua, and Florence Jones visits from Redding Ridge. Elliot Northrop hurts an eye at school and will miss time. Acker of Plattsville plans Florida winter sail January 28. Mrs Marsh and children visit Park Avenue in Bridgeport. Stephen Gilbert visits Derby. John Wheeler of Silver Hill Farm hosts Frank Wheeler. The Ladies’ Aid meets at Mrs Treadwell’s home.
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Dorcas Socie
The
Baptist Church
Clarence B. Andrews
Aaron Sanford
Redding
John H. Wheeler
Charles Everett
Florence Jones
Redding Ridge
Arthur Jones
Elliot Northrop
Bridgeport
A. C. Acker
Plattsville
Enterprise
Florida
Fred Marsh
Dorothy
Lawrence Marsh
Sport Hill
Henry Seeley
Park Avenue
Stephen Gilbert
New Fairfield
Tske
Caroline John Wheeler
Silver Hill Farm
Derby
Frank Wheeler
Ladies’ Aid Society
Episcopal Church
John Treadwell
Vault steam pipe removal ordered by common council
The city hall committee ordered the removal from the town clerk vault of a steam pipe endangering records. The pipe, installed by the board of contract and supply to heat an attic, damaged town records and was ordered removed immediately to prevent further damage.
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Common Council
Board of Contract
Tango Number Shocks Seaside Ball Committee
Seaside club officials bar all catch as catch can dances at next Tuesday's annual ball. A printed tango program entry was an oversight and not approved by the board. Waltz two step numbers will be strictly followed in the program.
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Board of Governors
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound touted to aid feminine disorders
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe alternative to surgery for women with feminine troubles, claiming many have avoided operations and regained health. Includes a testimonial from Harwarp Sowess of Cary, aged 2 ye, and urges wives and mothers to seek relief through the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Sowess
Cary
Charlotte
N. C
Leven
Lydia HE. Pinkham
Costs of criminal trials strain state finances in 1911 1912
Hartford dispatch reports Connecticut criminal court costs from 1911 1912 with Fairfield Common Pleas details. It documents case disposals in New Haven New London and Fairfield courts, numbers of guilty pleas nolles and fines, and legislature appropriations totaling 129600 for salaries and expenses across county courts. The report highlights rising expenses and varied outcomes across breaches of peace liquor law theft and other charges.
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Hartford
Courts of
Connecticut
General Assembly
Common Pleas Court
New Haven Common Pleas Court
Reform School
Fairfield Criminal Common Pleas Court
Penner
New London Common Pleas
Hartford County
Committee On Eertions
Senator Peck
Dan Dury
Derby Commuter Woes and a Collision Near Stratford Pole
Derby last evening saw cars crowded to the limit with passengers packed onto steps and fenders. Many riders alighted before Stratford pole. beyond Paradise Green service is infrequent. Stewart Long of Western Union suffered a broken collarbone after a Main Street collision with a trolley, taken to St. Vincent's hospital.
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Bridgeport
Stratford Pole
Paradise Green
Stewart Long
Western Union
Main Street
R. Pratt
Ambulance Corps
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Foley Kidney Pii In Action Quick Relief
Foley Kidney Pii promises prompt relief for kidney and bladder trouble rheumatism congestion of the kidneys inflammation of the bladder and urinary irregularities. Aimed at middle aged and elderly people and women with highest recommendation from users including A Davis of Connersbi id and others sharing positive outcomes and relief claims.
Jewelers Building Threatened by Fire
Fire early this morning damaged the Jewelers' Corporation building at Main and Wall streets. The blaze started in rooms used by the Swedish Singing Society Norden and spread into an attic and interior walls. Watchman Frank H. Tyrrell sounded the alarm. water streams fought the fire for about an hour. Damage to the building is estimated at 500 dollars. the Davis and Hawley workroom below suffered about 1,000 dollars in water damage. Insurance covers building and contents. Hawley notes the loss includes delicate jewelry repair machinery.
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Jewelers' Corporation
Main
Wall Streets
Norden
Frank H. Tyrrell
Davis &Hawley, Jewelers
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Fisher
Middletown
Jaareshi
Mulvihill My
2 Hydraulic Engineering and Contracting Co
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Cyrus
Balkans
E. H. Dillon & GO
Con
ST. Cecile
Paris
Easton
Seaside Ball Committee
Maine
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkhaiti
Fairfield Common Pleas
Messenger Boy
F. B. Brill
Stratford Avec
Sixth St
Smith-Murray CO
Hamburg
Gale
Fairchild
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Mainsthent, Cor
Vetera and Opticians
Winter Millinzry
E. Halligan
Broad Street
Willis
W.- Bent
Connecticut National
FUR Sale
A. Elwood & Son’s
Jewelers
Surance
W. C. Hawley
Kiet “Mooney
James Walsh
Lyebic
Big Symphony
Orchestre
Sanmey
Lelia Joel Hulse
Copiraite E
Bahey Garrison
Maek Sullivan
Soprans
Eeting
Attar
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