Lightning wrecks stone house in Stratford. five escape unharmed
A severe thunderstorm struck Reed's Lane in Stratford Saturday night collapsing the stone house of Lester Lesnic. Lesnic, his wife, and three children were in bed but escaped with only minor injuries while windows and plaster were torn from every room. Neighbors housed the family for the night as volunteers consider a relief subscription. no insurance covered the property.
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Stratford
Lester Lesnic
Reed’s Lane
Mr. Lesnic
Reed Bros
Leander J. Watts
Moffatt
Port Jefferson
Watts
Gene
Harry Wilcoxson
Howland
Louis E. Peck
New Haven
John Assum
F. S. Pritchard
Stamford
Wm. Henry Benjamin
Benjamin
William Henry Benjamin
Cynthia Ann McEwen
John Benjamin
Bridgeport i
Charles Henry Benjamin
Henry Benjamin
McEwen
Scotland
Connecticut Colony
Perth Amboy
N. J
Mr. Benjamin
Gideon Benjamin
Washington
George Benjamin
Mary Smith
Philip Smith
East Hartford
Samuel
Richard Rogers
Washington Bridge
Josiah Curtiss
Curtiss
John
Samuel Benjamin
Lydia Allen
Boston
England
Abigail
Lion
Winthrop
William the Conqueror
Douglass
Lincoln
Falmouth
Sarah Meachen
Susia
Wallace Sturgis
Fannie
Frank Russell
Bridgeport
C. Seymour Bullock
Almira Livingston
F. S. Webb
Peck’s Mill
Okenuck
Red Men
John Graham
Taxpayers’Improvement Club
North End
Ivan Morehouse
Dahlin
Fred van de Bogart
Man H. Clements
Greens Farms Church Celebrates 260th Anniversary
The Congregational society of Greens Farms observed its 260th year with services led by Rev. Chariton B. Strayer. A model of a Borglum tablet was unveiled by descendants Arthur Taylor and Evelyn Couch. The observances continue today with the Fairfield County West Consociation annual meeting and a midday banquet.
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Congregational Society of Greens Farms
Chariton B. Strayer
Gutzon Borglum
Arthur Taylor
Daniel Chapman
Evelyn Couch
Samuel Couch
General Assembly
Greens Farms
Fairfield County West
Newtown Social Roundup Highlights
Local notes report Hatch and Nettleton’s early morning bicycle trip through Danbury and Bethel ending in Newtown with a warm dinner. Community events include a Hanover whist for the Newtown library, a Waterbury game win for Newtown, church activities at Congregational, Trinity, and St. Rose’s, and visits from regional guests and university news.
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Robert Hatch
Howard Nettleton
New Milford
Danbury
Bethel
Newtown
A. T. Nettleton
Curtis P. Morris
Bridgeport
Levi C. Morris
Charles B. Glover
Hanover
Wallace N. Mitchell
Hobart Curtis
Frederick Bennett
Charles Peale
George F. Taylor
Wm. B. Glover
Laurel Beach
Mary
Catherine Lynch
Monie Brennan
Syracuse University
Margaret
Catherine Honan
Park City
Mary Eisenman
Rose Leavy
John Leavy
Thomas Leavy
W. L. Carpenter
Frank Woodworth
Tonaloo University
Miss
Sunday School and Publishing Society
Trinity Notes
J. H. George
St. John
Trinity Guild
Rectory
Church Lawn
St. John’s Church
Waterbury
Daniel G. Beers
Ezra Levan Johnson
Henry G. Curtis
Charles F. Beardsley
Geo. T. Sinnott
Corpus Christi
George T. Sinnott
Farmer Want Column Offers Quick Tips and Pointers
A brief note introduces readers to the Farmer Want Column guiding practical requests and upcoming postings. It invites readers to submit farming needs and advertise available equipment or labor. Local agrarian topics and rural services are highlighted for the community.
Fairfield Roads Spur Wealth Amid Grand List Rise
Fairfield on June 12 reports a rising grand list fueled by improved highways. Notable events include the Nichols wedding in New York, road oil deliveries, and civic improvements funded by the Pavillion Corporation. Local sports saw the Fairfield Bengals beat Bridgeport 4 to 0, while the Mohicans of South Norwalk lost 6 to 2 to the Fairfield Juniors. Religious observances and building work at Southport and Mill Hill are noted along with community gatherings such as a strawberry festival and children’s day exercises.
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Judson
Susie Bennetto
Miss Mills
Stratfield
Fresh Pond Indians
Stratford Juniors
Monarchs
Nichols
Ladies of Christchurch Guild
Red Men's Hall
Pootatuck Yacht Club
Congregational Church
MLE
Franklin
Franklin School
Stratford
New Haven
BE. C. Carpenter
Pastors’ Association
Fairfield
Henry Nichols
New York
Mary Stack
Henry Glover
L DeVer Warner
Wanda
W. C. Kinsella
Bridgeport
Daniel Rock
Bengals
Fairfields
McGarry Field
Nolan
Onlin
Battery
Drew
McGarry
Johnston
Henry Cypher
Mohicans
South Norwalk
Scull
Carroll
Wargo
Smith
St. Thomas’ Church
Father O’dell
Corpus Christi
Sacred Heart
John Cobb
S. R. Pinkham
Southport
Warner Estate
Mill Hill
Benjamin A. Bulkley
Bronson Avenue
Thomas F. Toomey
Anna A. Mullins
Patrick Mullins
Harry Wells
Hotel Fairfield
Eastern Underwear Company
Ladies of Hope Chapel
Principal S P Williams to testify on janitor concerns
By order of the Board of Education Principal S P Williams of Prospect street school will appear before the commission this evening to discuss alleged un cleanliness at his school. Justice Wheeler has cited unsanitary conditions and Williams says complaints were made with no remedy. The school board recalls no prior complaints. The school committee will also present its annual teacher election report. A separate note recounts a streetcar crew aiding Prof S C Corey of Boston after a collision and his apology for the delay.
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Board of Education
S. P. Williams
Prospect Street
Williams
George W. Wheeler
Supreme Court
Justice Wheeler
Committee On Schools
Bridgeport City Appropriations and Expenditures May 191T
Second District report shows total city expenditures for May ending 31 191T including bonds for Yellow Bridge crosswalks culverts harbor master and fire department with amounts itemized such as 1 020 521 98 80 394 38 41 814 92 122 209 30 and 895 212 68.
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Broad Street
Seaview
Fire Department
Household notes on cleaning and homemaking tips
Practical guidance on dusting palms and brass, touching up faded flowers, furniture covers, and soot removal. Tips cover measuring liquids, purifying lard jars, repairing bruised furniture with steam, removing stains from silk, freezing ice cream, cleaning feather pillows, and making a portable dustpan. Includes a brief medical ad for Foley Kidney Pills at the end.
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