Fairfield County Stunned by Lightning Strikes and Fraud Case
A severe lightning storm struck Fairfield County causing multiple damages to homes and a chimney, with fires and debris affecting several properties. In South Wilton a house roof and plumbing were damaged during the bolt, while a man and woman escaped injury. Separate reports describe a pension fraud arrest of Mrs. McDonald, a widow implicated in multiple marriages and now facing charges.
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Wiliam Beery
Sirwalk
Beera
Joseph Cable
Lew Cangas
Charles F Gresiey
Julia A. MrDonata
Daniel G. Betts
South Wiletot
Fairfield County
McDonald
Wheesha
Charles Eulum
Eaton
Wan Rhodes
Alnoy
Mcilinaid
Abr
Pension Department
Geo. M. Palmer
Morris
Palmer
Penabon Ax
Beaton
Appointed Substitute Carrier in Torrington Area
Litchfield County News reports Ferbert H. Mcleod of Torrington appointed as substitute carrier on HF BD 3 and 3, succeeding Goo H Hewitt. Case notes include a dog attack killing 36 chickens and 3 hens owned by Johan Schwaller of Hur Minti, later attributed to fog and a City decision. Jury verdicts address contract disputes over reads and extra work, with no damages awarded for town in one case.
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Ferbert H. Mcleod
Torringtop
Goo. H Hewitt
Resimea
Johan Schwaller
Hur- Minti
Miurake
Seleetjen
Serville
Geonsa W. Shnell
Zork
George
Southbury
Midhway
Sinner MacDonald
Happy Feet with TIZ Remedy for Sore Feet
An old advertisement touts TIZ as a superior foot remedy. It claims TIZ clears pores removes odors and relieves soreness unlike powders. The copy promises noticeable comfort and urges purchasing through druggists or Luther Dodge & Co. for direct orders.
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Drien
Honlene
Cal Jensee
Roe Waner Luther Dodge & Co
The Turtle Egg Run for Professor Agassiz
A narrator recounts a wild quest to deliver fresh turtle eggs to Professor Louis Agassiz in Cambridge. A horse, a quick cab ride, and a daring dash through yards and a train chase culminate in the doorstep of Agassiz as the eggs are opened to reveal their content.
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Louis Agnasiz
United States
Mr. Jenks of
Middiety
Furly Dwiies
Cambridge
Obe Moraing
Mr. Jenks
Agaswir
Wood Road
Bat Jose
Professor Agassiz
Boston
Wes
Harvard College
Agassiz
Jala
Gobelin and Goldin Factories and a Naming Joke
A fragment lists a deadly toxin tetanine and its power, cites Pearson's Gobelin Factory founded in 1915 by Francis J and its artful artists, then notes the naming of a baby with a neighbor’s quip about calling him Friday after Robinson Crusoe, ending with a Farmer Want column snippet.
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Gobelin
Gobeling
Francis J
Europe
France
Leonardo da Vinci
Paris
Robinson Jusoe
Chicago Tribune
Hundred Million Stars Gleam in the Milky Way
Garrett P. Serviss in New York American explains the Milky Way as a vast, dense belt of stars surrounding Earth. He notes estimates range up to two hundred million, with a probable figure about one hundred million, illustrating the immense, glittering sky and the challenge of counting such a crowd of suns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett P. Serviss
New York
Man's Three Duties and Other Brief Items
A compact collage of opinion and humorous tidbits. Ridgway on a man’s duties to wife children and neighbors, mule folk wisdom on avoiding kicks, a Cold Bite joke about Eskimo dogs, salary talk, literary quips, sociological quips, and a partner want ad. Names include Erman J. Ridgway and various outlets.
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Gabriel
Erman J. Ridgway
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Wisal
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Rye
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Wilmot & Reynolds Undertakers
John F. Gallagher
Margaret L. Gallagher
Yma
Rourke & Rourke
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August Lieberum
State ST
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August G. Baker Finneral
Renview Ave
M. J. Gannon
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Ofice Howe
Park Ave
General Ave
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Franklin Block
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Anna
Mics
Alice Fleming
Poli
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New England Auto Schol
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Conn
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Mra
Liz
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Malling
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North Aye
New House
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Salt Water
A. Wiebe
Ask ‘Creek
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P. F. West
John. Etree
Main
Tisat
Baete
L. Weiss
Main St. Tiatt
Hurlburt & Co
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North Ave
Capital Ave
Park Av
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Times
Best de Cigar
Stratford
Sedgwick School
Geo. F. Brod
Elm St
Standard Feed Co
Housatoni
Ave
Mullins | Typewriter Exchange
Mullins
Siz Tooms
F. H. Daniels
Madison Road
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Saybrook
Sisai
Adams House
Axtures
Bridgeport Auction & Commission Co
Union Square
Blanche Barnard
Spieltuat Circle
Waller Place
Bridgeport Eaves
Fairield Avenue
Saim
Pice HP
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Naugatuck
E.R. Iy
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A. GE
New Mork
Merchant’s Line
W. H. Pease
Bridgeport & & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company
Steamer Park City
C.K Tooker
WIM UN
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M. Tooker
City National Bank United States Depository
Prank Miller
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Nater
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Shelton
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Cumming
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Locke
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Sentee
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Rma
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Leigh
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Chicago News
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Goodyear Shoe Repairing Co
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Tomers
United Illuminating Co
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F. C. Brady
W. K. Mollan
Grernbmevn
Sbid
Bridgeport National
Anderson & CO
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Broadway
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