Wedding and town events in Stratford and surroundings
A quiet wedding at the Methodist parsonage unites Daniel W. Southard of Stratford and Boston bride Gable Deservey with a honeymoon trip west. Local notices record visitors, society lectures, Woodmen of the World members, and dances across Stratford, with remarks on Yale Sigma Xi scholars and town development along Main Street.
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Frank
Indian Wells
Shelton
Rockland
Maine
David O'Connell
Brooklyn
I David Hughes
Broad Street
William Hogers
Philadelphia
James R. Coe
Waterbury
Holony
Coe
Amsonia
Williamson
Town Improvement Society
Professor Jenkins
New Haven
Main Street
Hughes
Porter
Evi
Bill to Permit Sale of Liquor in Hotels
Hartford excise committee held its last hearing of the session on a bill allowing reputable hotels with fifty or more guests to sell liquor to guests from 8 p m to 12 p m on Sundays. Hotels would pay a $50 county license fee to operate. Thomas J. Spellacy and Representative Cronin supported the measure while E L G Hohenthal and H H Spooner opposed it.
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Hartford
Thomas J. Spellacy
Hotel Men's Association
Cronin
New London
E. L. G. Hohenthal
H. H. Spooner
Messrs. Spooner
Hohenthal
Judge rules blasting did not prove damage in suit
Judge Scott of the Common Pleas Court ruled against Richard Schulz in a suit against Richard and Michael Frogan. The plaintiff claimed damages for alleged injuries from blasting operations, but the court found the evidence did not prove any damage was caused.
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Scott
Common Pleas Court
Richard Schulz
Richard
Michael Frogan
Stratford Girl Wins Yale Prize At Fine Arts
At Yale School of Fine Arts anniversary exercises the English prize winners included Ethel C Walker of Peekskill and Ethel T Houghton of Stratford while C A Ayers of Point Jervis received the Ethel C Walker prize and the Alice Kimball English prize was awarded to Ethel T Houghton Stratford. Harmful medicines warning notes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound remains sold under law compliant druggists.
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New Haven
Yale School of Fine Arts
Alice Kimball Enegliech
Ethel C. Walker
Peekskill
N. Y
C. A. Ayers
Point Jervis
Alice Kimball English
Ethel T. Houghton
Stratford
America
Lydia E. Pinkham
Monroe Social News and Upcoming Events
Mrs ES Shelton hosted Clar ence W Smith of Danbury and Miss Carrie M French Saturday afternoon. Ladies Aid at St Peters church plans a strawberry festival Monroe Center Tuesday evening June 5th admission 25c children free. Ashley Parker and Cheshire weddings invited guests. Grangers host Easton and Stratford patrons Friday June ith. Memorial Day visit by Mrs Rachel Fair and daughter Mrs George Hinman. Washington lodge No 19 holds special communication Monday June 13 for M M degree conferral.
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ES. Shelton
Clarence W. Smith
Danbury
Carrie M. French
Huntington
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Peter's Church
Monroe Center
Marshall Beach
H. Johnson Lord
Ashley Parker
Cheshire
Beach
Helen Jones
Pickett
New Haven
Easton
Stratford
Rachel Fair
George Hinman
Bridgeport
Washington Lodge
No. 19
Gaynor Demands Bingham's Removal From NYC Police
New York June 2 Justice William J Gaynor of Brooklyn demands the removal of Police Commissioner Bingham in a letter to Mayor McClellan. He accuses the police of oppressing innocents and defying court orders on rogues' gallery photos. He alleges Bingham believes officials are above the law and may act at will.
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New York
Supreme Court
William J. Gaynor
Brooklyn
McClellan
Bingham
Gaynor
Gen. Bingham
Justice Gaynor
Steel Trust Drops Unions in Pittsburgh Plants
Pittsburg reports the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company will stop dealing with the Amalgamated Association on June 30. The move, affecting about 10,000 workers, targets tin plate mills where union labor prevails, with wage talks slated for July 1 and a likely strike.
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Pittsburg
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel, Sheet and Tin Plate
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
Fraternal News Highlights Treadwell's Dove Trap at Gravesite
Past Sachem H C E Treadwell of Tribe No 30 Improved Order Red Men unveiled a device at the May 30 burial of T C Haeussler in Park Cemetery. The trap released the white dove over the grave as the Prophet spoke, with all present still. The moment was praised as symbolic of the brother returning to the Great Spirit.
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H CE. Treadwell
Tribe No. 30
Improved Order
Red Men
T. C. Haeussler
Park Cemetery
Brother Treadwell
Railroad President Sues For Divorce
Leverett S. Miller, president of the Milbrook Company of New York and former Central New England Railway manager, has filed for divorce from Luders Grace Miller. The suit, returnable to Hartford Superior Court, cites abandonment on March 27, 1908, after their April 25, 18M marriage. Miller plans a home in New York.
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Winsted
Wells Off ers Operations Of Bridgeport Gas And Trolley
Hartford June 2 special committee hearings on a public utilities bill opened with witnesses for and against including Ralph O Wells and E D Robbins of New York New Haven Hartford Railroad. They debated regulation of finances and capitalization, service quality, and potential impact on rates and ownership.
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Hartford
House
Pr. Woodward
Ralph O. Wells
E. D. Robbins
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Robbins
Mellen
Barnum
Woodward
Southern Railroad
Gould
Southern Line
Toledo & Ohio Central Road
Rock Island
Public Service Corporation
Ralph ©. Wells
Mr. Robbins
Hartford Street Railway Company
Capitol Avenue
Lafayette Street
Meriden
Bridgeport
Wells
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
Bridgeport Gas Company
Hooker
Providence & Danielson Street Railway Company
Mayor Hooker
New York,New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Edward D. Robbins
Connecticut
Ontario & Western
New England
Zeppelin Airship To Be Overhauled
The airship Zeppelin II returns to its shed at Friedrichshafen after an interrupted trip from Goepplingen. Count Zeppelin was not aboard, having traveled separately. The ship will receive a complete overhaul and at least two weeks pass before any further flight by the Count.
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United Press
Friedrichshafen
Zeppelin II
Goeppingen
Count Zeppelin
Goepingen
Ah Aute
Schemmerberg
Tragedy Caused by Woman's Insanity
Middletown coroner declares Mrs Jennie Carsten murdered her two children during an insanity attack. Captain Carsten testified his wife urged him to stay home and play with the children, then began the frenzy.
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United Press
Middletown
Davis
Jennie Carsten
Carsten
Turks Near Russian Troops in Nearing Tabriz Action
London dispatch reports Turkish forces have taken Maragha and are within fifty miles of Tabriz where Russian troops are garrisoned. Expect confrontation as Turks attempt to encircle Tabriz. Persian Constitutionalists may join. Sahtar Kahn seeks refuge in the Turkish consulate at Tabriz amid Russian pursuit. Russian reinforcements are en route.
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United Press
London
Maragha
Tabriz
Teheran
Sahtar Kahn
Hyomei touted as cure for catarrh and lung ailments
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a germ killing inhalant that reaches mucous membranes from mouth to lungs. It promises the forest air of Australia, cures for catarrh croup bronchitis coughs colds asthma hay fever and even consumption. A complete outfit costs $1 with extra bottles 50 cents. Guaranteed to cure or money back. Sold by druggists including Bridgeport outlets.
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Australia
Bridgeport
Bargains For Prudent Buyers At The Smith Murray Co
The Smith Murray Co offers deep discounts across muslin underwear and white goods. Values include gowns, chemises, drawers and covers in muslin and nainsook with lace trims, at sale prices from 9c to $1.19, plus printed fabrics, blankets, and spreads. Extensive selections emphasized as fresh stock and big inducements for prudent buyers.
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Hamburg
Gale
Appa
India
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Miss Ryder
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Paul Goodell
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Sigma Xi Society
Yale University
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Long Brook Avenue
Foley
Ley
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Presto Hiller
Cyrus Pharmacy
Monroe
Ccastoria
Steel Trust
Bridgeport Gas & Trolley Cos
Massachusetts
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Road
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Mr. Whiton
New York, New Haven & Hartford Company
Castoria
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Holmes & Edwards
G. W. Fairchild & Sons
Opticians
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