Bridgeport 4st Was 100-50-20 Years Ago in Pound
Fragmentary notice recounts a property dispute over red and white pied cattle and ownership claim at a subscriber's enclosure. Includes names of local residents, references to ex-prisoners of war meeting in Stamford, and calls for teams and timber resources for the New York market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brothwehll
Stratfield
Fairfield County Association of Union Ex-Prisoners of War
Stamford
Henry Huss
H. Smith
Bridgeport
Austin S. Nichols
Belageport
New York
North
J. Gray
Swell's Landing
Peekskill
Hoyt Succeeds Himself as Health Board Leader
The Board of Health met and organized with Dr. C Hoyt named president and city clerk Mullins as clerk. Edward C. Callahan was reappointed assistant health officer and Daniel Poland named official weigher at the Utilization plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE. Hoyt
Board of Health
C. ‘Hoyt
Mullins
Edward C. Callahan
Daniel Poland
Fifty Years Ago Advertisements in Bridgeport Broadside
Fifty years ago an old Bridgeport notice lists local ads from Pomeroy Gould Company and Beardsley Sumner at Sturtevant Building. It mentions Soldiers Monument Fund events with refreshments, a burglary at Rowland's music store, a rye stalk from Easton, sewers filled with sand near Beaver and Harrison, and Americus Hose to Hudson celebration plans with Wheeler Wilson band involvement.
Shika Tennie Tournament Burglary Report at Brooklawn Club
Twenty years ago at Brooklawn Club yester day afternoon Shika entered the club and broke open lockers. Two gold watches belonging to players from New Haven were taken. One watch owned by George Feldon was valued at 47. The other belonging to Frank Grimth was valued at 40. A sum of 3 in the lockers was also taken. Captain Arnold examined the surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shika
Brooklawn
Jlothers
George Feldon
New Haven
Frank Grimth
Arnold
Tennis tournament results and service line notes
Tennis results include multiple match scores with players such as Brigldon, Dodzo, Bryan, Kent, Whettlow, Foote, Sheldon, Archibald, and L. P. Sheldon with defaults. Extra trolley cars schedule adds four units on four street lines. Commencement ceremonies and diploma distribution details appear for June 23 in Warner Hall with Doane presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club
Archibald
Bly
L. P. Sheldon
Remington Rifle Experts to Enter National Contest
The Remington Rifle club held its usual monthly meeting and weekly shoot at the rifle range last Friday June 1. About 35 members attended as the president announced that 75 members would enter the National Rifle School. A committee was appointed to begin constructing life and trap shooting butts on land allotted by Frank H B Blake Fear estate manager. The club plans a rifle meet in the third week of July with live chicken lobsters as prizes. The aim is to grow membership from 104 to about 200 soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington Rifle Club
Frank HB. Blake
Fear
Lincoln School Closing Day Program Highlights
Program outlines for Lincoln School closing day with rooms 1 to 11 at 1 30 featuring the orchestra and folk dances. Includes performances by Mildred Fenton, violin solo by Ethel Fetch, and the patriotic Making of the Flag by Rooms 13 and 14. Graduation events Wednesday include speeches by Rev. B N Lewis and the principal, diplomas, and an America recital. Also reports automobile and bicycle accidents and a Syracuse regatta result with Carnell placing second in both races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Mildred Fenton
Locus
Ethel Fetch
B. N. Lewis
America
Audier
Elbert Lewis
Erence Street
Stratford Avenue
Kossuth Street
Broad Street
Amranam Sager
Main Street
Sager
Syracuse
Poushkeepsie
Carnell
Milk Food for All Ages Powdered Nourishment
An advertisement touts a milk based food product described as rich milk with melted grain in powder form. It claims suitability for infants invalids growing children and to invigorate nursing mothers and the aged. It promises nourishment superior to tea or coffee and offers the substitute at the same price.
Diamond Values Rising Boosts Primary Market Prospects
Diamonds have advanced considerably in the primary market in recent weeks. Retail dealers will follow the increases soon. It is a splendid time to buy diamonds at old prices with cash or convenient weekly payments. Visit us for rings and wedding presents within reach of all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnet
Aywest
Paul Wins First Prize Cup At T U S Meet
The annual University School Athletic Association final events were held at Beardsley Park. W Paul repeated last year by winning the meet with 43 points, followed by Stephen F Lesko with 42 and Raymond Bullard with 37. Junior standout Philip Brenner led juniors with 31 points as Themes Taylor and Joseph Egan followed. Stephen F Lesko set a school record in the standing high jump at 4 feet 2¼ inches. The meet's events included sprints, shot put, hammer throw, and multiple jumping events with numerous place finishes led by Paul, Lesko, and Bullard. Officials and awards followed the program.
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Enaries
W. Paul
Paul
Stephen F. Lesko
Raymond ©. Bullard
Philip Brenner
Themes Taylor
Joseph Egan
Stephen F Lasko
B. M. Hawley
Rossiter
John Jennings
Ean
Jarvis Jennings
Brenner
Taylor
Lesko
Bullard
Pauw
Jaryisé Jennings
Roessler
Leveen
Williams
Man
Henry Bishop
Pant
Brencher
Taylo
Arthur Warner
Nichol
Kutscher
Ehouse
Nichols
Ffth
Bishop
Paterno
Smith
Egan
Tlen
Jervis Jennings
Gaula Shelton
Sec—Ond
Shelton
Senlora
Nichels
Gould Shelter Jenner
Levéen
Arth
Messrs
J. Porzos
H. Wood
H. B. Dickson
J. Ostrofsky
BE. C._ Bullard
D. F. Casey
H. ©. Gish
H. H. Appledam
F. B. Hawley
V. C Peck
G O P Nomination For Governor In Maine At Stake Today
June 18 Portland Maine voters in joint primaries choose Republican and Democratic candidates for governor US Senator and Congress in four districts. Oakley G Curtis faces no opposition for governor. two Democrats contend for Fourth District seats. Some Progressive supporters freed from ticket voting by state committee action. In Newark New Jersey one fireman was killed and six injured when engine 25 collided with a hose wagon responding to a false alarm. Graduation baskets and bouquets. John Beck and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Congress
Oakley G Curtis
National Committee
Progressive
Newark
N. J
Inquiry into coal rise prompts FTC probe request
New York Building Managers Association and the South Brooklyn Board of Trade push for a Federal Trade Commission inquiry into the anthracite coal industry to see if price increases are justified. They estimate miners wage hikes raise consumer costs by millions yearly, with New York City area consuming a large share of output. Paolo Boselli forms a new Italian Cabinet headed by himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
New York Building Managers’ Association
South Brooklyn Board of Trade
R. B. McIntyre
Brooklyn
Secretary of Commerce
House of Representatives
Schuylkill
Lenich
Wyoming
Wilson
United States
O'Gorman
Fitzgerald, Riordan
Rows
Commission
Tumulty
New York Bullding Managers’ Association
Congress
Reat Estate Board of
New York
Brooklyn Real Estate Exchange
New York City
Paolo Boselli
Himself
Die of apoplexy ends Gen von Moltke life
Amsterdam June 19 Lieut Gen Count Helmuth von Moltke chief of the supplementary general staff died yesterday afternoon during a mourning service in the Reichstag for Field Marshal von der Goltz. He was nephew of the late great strategist von Moltke and rose from major in 1891 to general in 1898 and chief of the general staff in 1902. He retired in 1914 due to ill health and was succeeded by von Falkenhayn, then appointed chief of the supplementary general staff in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Count Helmuth von Moltke
Heichstag
Marshal von der Goltz
Berlin
Count von Moltke
von Moltke
Theee
von Falkenhayn
Staft
Accidental Asphyxiation Claims Springfield Man
Clarence A. Carr of 628 Union Avenue Springfield Massachusetts died in a room at 247 State Street last night. Medical Examiner SA Garlick ruled accidental death after gas from a burning stove or heater filled the closed room. Carr’s wife was notified. Mrs Elizabeth Weston of 124 East Main Street was treated after mistaking an antiseptic solution for medicine and attempting to retrieve it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Carr
Union Avenue
Springfield
Mass
State Street
SA. Garlick
Carr
Elizabeth Weston
East Main Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Williams Men Honor Valor of Early Settlers
In Williams Massachusetts on June 19 a black figure recalled how western Massachusetts settlers defended their homes from Indians. A boulder marking the site of Forest Coosac was dedicated with a tablet inscription. The monument was erected by the Bappe Alpha Society of Williams College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Maes
Massachusetts
Forrest Coosac
Bappe Alpha Society
Willams Coljewe
Shakespeare inquires on the meaning of a name
The article discusses how a name identifies its owner and the qualities of mind and heart it conveys. It proclaims the Norhgage store at 1149 Main Street as a trusted source for home furnishings and gifts, linking the brand to integrity, quality, and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Eood Hame Ts
Famlet
Nothnagle
Ethnaele
Main Street
Elm Street
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Trumbull
Tng
Blihu Beach, ‘Trumbull
Bait Republican Farmer
Pomeroy, Gould « Company
Wall & Water Streets
Bridgeport, Ct
Helden
Newtown
Conn
Beardsley & Sumner
oMees
Sturtevant Building
S B. Beardeley
Is ‘B. Sumner
Deepert
Coun
Sturtevant Place
Soba Barr
Blue
Mough's Bridge
Charles Ball
New York and
Dew Haxen
Sia
Rowland
Alanson Wakeman
Easton
Cof Beaver
Harrison Streets
Mid
Americus Hose
Hudson
Americus
Wheeler 4 Wilson
Schuyler
Traction Company
Omi Street
Orth Cemmtary
Bradvang
Raktiitioeminainnt A
Warner Hall
Trentayayaring
Doane
Remington
Lincoln
Wesco
M. J. Buechler
the Reliable Jewelen
Fairfield Avenue
T.U.S
University School Athletic Association
Beardsley Park
Maine
John Beck & Son
Gen. von Moltke
von der Goltz
Cartwright’s Foree
Lonn Street
House OF Better Shoes
Hayes Fish CO
Water Street
Main St
Corner Elm St
Old Hampshire Bond
Post Office News Store
Madn Sytteer
Clark’s
Bohn
George B. Clark & Co
Complete Home Furnt
Broad ST
Opp
Jaycox Rubber CO
Uime ‘ Pictorial Review Patterns
THE
Smith-Murray CO
Bridgeport, Conn
Highland Spring Water Co
Wareen
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