Stratford Gossip and Town Notes Amid Local Happenings
Miss Eiesner of Lanes near Columbus is mentioned in town notices. Local events include a safe repair, a summer cottage hire with a Japanese cook, a charity visit to Walmut, and a drive through town by a Stone—ington truck. Firemen plan a two-week July cottage stay with a Japanese cook. Jacob Hubersky provides ice cream. Frank Evitts chairs the house committee. Outreach includes memorial services at Christ Church, Children’s Day programs, and a court case involving William Kuseck and Israel Offensky. Police activity, labor strikes, and vessel construction update Stratford’s civic life with various town notices and local interests.
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Eiesner
Cc Columbus
Ena Adoot
Bria Court
Lince
New Haven
Yals
Lewiston
Wien
Toke Park
Eppes
Stratford
Jorden Og
Walmut
Jacob Hubersky
Frank
Evitts
Stonington
Kelsey
Sbsrhtheria
Seree
Wateria
Gouara
Svening Star Lodge
Rebeka
Christ Church
Cornwall Wa
Neighorhood
Gelesinger
Adaline Blakesies
William Kuseck
Cok Yest Om
Israel Offensky
Kutchuseck
Husaand
Fifa
Enea
Peck
St.Michael's
Roswerar
King Street
Bridgeport
Hudson River
Fishkill
Antonio Fellows
Pa Bata Police
Middletown
Rowe Wheeler
Wilism. Bedell
Socialist Local to Launch in Stratford Tonight
A Socialist Party effort moves to organize a Stratford local with an open air meeting planned tonight on Holister Heights. The event signals a push to establish local party presence and rally supporters in the area.
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Socialist Party
Stratford
Holister Heights
Trolley Merger Bill Defeated In State Assembly Vote
The western trolley merger bill, backed by New Fork Haven and Hartford rail interests, failed in the state Senate with a vote of 23 to in favor but short of the two thirds required. Editor James Golden of South Norwalk Evening Sentinel, 1687, dies after illness. he had recently moved to South Norwalk and partnered with B A Horton on a weekly paper. He leaves a wife and three daughters.
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Forves
New Fork ‘Haven
Hartford
Bennat
South ‘Norwalk
James Golden
Sor. Lemv
South Norwalk
Ted
Horton
Golden
Brooklyn
Eagie
Northland
Ison
London
Lord Northland
Anherr
Earl
Countess of
Ranfirly
Mies - Hilda Cooper
Daniel Cooper
Percy
St. Margaret's
Westmins
Youg Viscount Northland
England
Capt. Sterling
America
William Penn
Pennsylvania
Baron Welles
Viscount Northland
Baron Ranfurly
United Kingdom
Ranfurly
Earl of Ranfurly
Viscount Charlemont
Earl of
New Zealand
Australia
Sydney
New South Wales
Bank of New South Wales
Harriet
James Grant- Suttie
Fraternities Gilmore Council Hosts Sea Side Booster Guests
The Gilmore Council of Fraternities will host the Sea Side Booster Club at the Studio building this evening. The visitors will enliven the meeting with songs and stories and share experiences from their volunteer work in the community.
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Gilmore Council
R. A
Booster Club
Seaside Council
Don’t Wear a Truss Appliance Trial Offer
C E Brooks promotes an appliance claimed to cure rupture after 30 years of experience. The ad urges readers to mail a free coupon to receive an illustrated book and prices, promising instant relief when others fail. It touts self cure and cures for many patients with testimonials.
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Lelse
C. E. Brooks
E. Brooks
State Street
Marshall, Mich
Stork Keeps May Births High as No Marriages in Stratford
Stratford records show no marriages in May, but 13 births boost the town's averages. Names include John Fortino’s daughter and Louis Kramer’s son among others, with deaths noted for Richard Bishop Emma Nusderfer Wilbidmex and Arthur Georgesson.
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Stratford
Paul Goodell
Rafaele Depascole
Antonio Mezzadra
James Mascisce
Edward Leavenworth
John D. Wells
Julian Tomasko
Stephen Toth
August Nusderfer
Lewis F. Ives
Richard V. Bishop
Emma R. Nusderfer
Wil Bidmex
Arthur Georgesson
Artino
Local photographers push for auditorium fund and Philadelphia convention
Bridgeport Photographers club voted $100 to back a large convention hall. John P. Haley led a unanimous resolution to cooperate with other groups for funding. The group aims to host the national Photographers Association of America convention, possibly bringing thousands of visitors to Bridgeport, with plans to arrange a special car for attendees. A three member committee will coordinate with other organizations and seek subscriptions while the Philadelphia convention dates July 22 were discussed. Charles A. Altman of New Haven joined the club. Frank Leach discussed Ansco papers and an evening included performances by Eleanor Cliff, Lester Burdick and Charles Wisko.
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Bridgeport Photographers Club
jJohn P. Haley
The
Photographers Association of America
Philadelphia
Haley
Photographera Club
Seota
Charles ‘A. Altman
New Haven
Frank Leach
Ansco
Eleanor Cliff
Lester Burdick
Charles Wisko
Uleins Loses Marriage License Attempt at City Hall
Frank K Smith 25 from Montclair New Jersey and Antoinette Townsend also of Montclair visited Roslindale city hall seeking a marriage license. Clerk Mullins refused without parental consent as Smith had no written authorization and was under the state age requirement. The couple sought Rhode Island or New York options and were advised to go to New York. It appeared to be an elopement.
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Frank K. Smith
Montclair
N. J
Antoinette Townsend
William T. Mullins
Smith
Mr. Mullins
Rhode Island
New York
A O H Delegates Chosen for State Convention
Col Murphy William Prendergast and Alexander Heaphy were elected delegates and Michael Maloney John King and John Broderick alternates to the state convention of the A O H in this city August 20 at a meeting of Division No 2 last evening. Arrangements are under way for a monster street parade followed by a field day and outing at Sea Breeze Island. State President Philip Suliven of Thompsonville was here yesterday to discuss arrangements.
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T. J. Murphy
William, B. Prendergast
Alexander Heaphy
Michael J. Maloney
John T. King
John J. Broderick
Sea Breeze Island
Philip J. Suliven
Thompsonville
City planning talk outlines Bridgeport beautification plans
Charles W. Leavitt of New York spoke to 75 attendees about urban beautification and civic improvement in Bridgeport. He urged early planning focusing on arteries, business and residential districts, parks, schools, and water entrances, citing Paris and other cities as models.
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Bridgeport
Charles W. Leavitt
New York
White Plains
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Stratfield
Mr. Leavitt
Europe
Leavitt
Yellow Mill Park
Learvitt
Seaside Park
Oceanside
Beardsley Park
London
Austria
Germany
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
San Francisco
Paris
France
Terry
Fayerweather Island
Steeplechase
City studies show low cost plan for estuary upgrades
The report notes no current large outlay beyond planning costs and predicts long term gains. It cites comparable efforts in Chicago, Trenton, New York, Brooklyn, San Francisco, and Providence, with Bridgeport facing tougher conditions due to a deeper estuary. Washington designs and other maps were reviewed.
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Chicago
Trenton
N. J
New York
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Providence
RK I
Bridgeport
Washington, D. C
Hammonassett Tribe Presented With Fine Cup by Stratford
Hammonassett tribe No 1 of New Haven hosts Stratford Okenuck tribe No 49 as they present a silver loving cup, honoring Hammonassett’s Labor Day parade effort. The visit draws guests from Ninigret and Tountenemoe, with speeches by Great Junior Gamore Fairchild and others. Members celebrate with a special train and a sermon of local friendship, while the cup remains on display on Church Street. The event blends tribal camaraderie with Stratford’s hopes for future growth.
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New Haven
Hammonassett Tribe
Okenuck Tribe
Stratford
Stratford Tribe
St. Claire Carson
Hammonassett
Ninigret
Tountenemoe
10Cal
Okenuck Brothers
Okenuck
Church Street
Points of Interest and Market Advertisements
Hayes Fish Co advertises fresh seafood at 629 Water street with halibut cod mackerel and lobsters plus poultry and meats. Also promotions for summer goods at B H Dillon Co 1105 Main St and Radford B Smith Saturday sale. Friday fish specials list haddock cod sea bass mackerel salmon butterfish bluefish and striped bass with local street ads and store locations.
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Hayes
Hayes Fish Co
Water Street
B. H. Dillon & Co
Main St
Radford B. Smith
Westport
Soston
Airtel
East Main
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South
STORK
Cupid
Law
Business Men's Association
Davis
Socrait
Urwiturs
Richmond
I. In
N. Buckingham &Co
Valemenin
ICE Sprague Ice & Coal Co
Washington Ave
IRA Gregory & CO. Aay
Main Street
Wheeler & Howes
East End
Congress Street Bridge
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