Westport Town News Roundup of Local Events
Town items report a false claim of marital shooting involving Thomas Mull las, family troubles with Mrs Mullins, and reconciliation. Notable notes include Edward Sturges's farming success, a lawn party by Congregational ladies, Knights of Pythias cemetery visit, upcoming wedding of George Ingham and Eva Bowen, Fourth of July plans with $200 fundraising, a music event at Christchurch, and various local appointments, schooling updates, and social gatherings.
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Thomas Mullas
King Street
Congregational Church
Knights of Pythias
Willow Brook Cemetery
George E. Ingham
Eva L. Bowen
Col
John N. Partridge
R.T. Lees
M. J. Cooley
N.S. Foster
Ruland
W. L. Taylor
SG. Allen
W. 8. Adams
W.F. Osborne
W. G. Staples
Christchurch
Father Duggan
Audubon meeting and town notes at Waldstine
A Fairfield gathering of Audubon enthusiasts at Waldstine on Unanowa Road reports 290 new members, discussions on starlings grackles and the cherry-eating robins, plus remarks on bird control for farms. Local court case involves Lizale Zembe fined for cutting a tree. other town notes include visitors, social events, and upcoming Ladies' Club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldstine
Osgood
Unanowa Road
M. 0. Wright
Chester HB. Brush
Danbury
Wilbur F. Smith
America
Minerva
Lizale Zembe
Frank Deremas
Hope Chapel
Justice Wakeman
Ew Rochelle
Francisia
Fairfield
Hargrove School
Dalling
Forsyther
Pickett
Lena Fenton
Greenfield Hill
Weston
Allen T. Jennings
Greenfield Hui
New York
Ladies’ Club
Beet Mover Can Buy Promises Purity and Professional Service
A brief ad asserts purity guarantees for drugs and chemicals and promises professional attendance in sales and service. The notice emphasizes reliable quality and expert handling in distribution and consultation.
Bridgeport Visit and Local Notes Mixed
Mrs EM Jen Walter Merwin and wife are spending a couple of weeks in Bridgeport. Several near accidents have occurred recently with no material damage. Mrs J T Farley is undergoing extensive repairs to her house. Her sister Mrs Salth of New York visits Dwight school at Greenfield Hill and praises Prof Bowers, saying the school ranks with New York institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Doscher
Kansas City
D. B. Bradley
Massachusetts
Cornelius B. Kemper
Bridgeport Hospital
Danbury
George H. Tracy
Ruth McFarland
Philadelphia
West Saugatuck
David Bulkley
Riverside
George Servis
Ivery
Saugatuck
James E. Lees
Atlantic City
J. Frank Bradley
Cornell University
Walter Merwin
Bridgeport
J. T. Farley
Salth
New York
Dwight School
Greenfield Hill
Bowers
Stratford High School graduation closes era under Miss Bennett
A small Stratford Congregational church ceremony marked the last high school graduating exercises under Miss Bennett with five graduates. Dr Deane contrasted past country life with modern times, noting advances like automobiles and telephones. The event featured a flower filled church, a solid musical program, and essays by the graduates. Meanwhile locals and visitors, including Mrs Charles Rogers of Sutton Avenue hosting Mrs Frederick Thurstfeld and son from Torrington, were in town. several students returned home for summer, and families and guests were noted at various Stratford addresses and inns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Girls Club
Congregational Church
Staples High School
National Hall
Duates
Morris I. Burr
Harriet Pagenberg
M. Edith Ward
Charles A. Keyes
Hartford
Charles F. Taylor
Saugatuck Congregational Church
Center Grammar School
Trinity Church
Kenneth Gerard Mackenzie
Kenneth Mackenzie
Congregational Ciurch
Bennett
Deane
New York
Birches
Jefferson Clark
Oronoaue
Mary McCall
Laura D. Call
Smith College
Coroner Exonerates Autoist in Civil War Veteran’s Death
Coroner Mix of New Haven exonerates Robert Irby after inquest into Augustus Morse’s death at New Haven Hospital. Morse 75, Civil War veteran, died after being struck by Irby’s automobile while disembarking a trolley. Morse left a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mix
New Haven
Augustus Morse
New Haven Hospital
Robert Irby
Morse
Anes
Irby
Uniform Auto Sign Posting Considered by State Clubs
Twenty members from the State Automobile Association met in Hartford to discuss uniform sign posting of roads statewide. The group agreed uniform signs are desirable and referred the matter to a committee chaired by N. B. Holbrook of the Automobile Club of Willimantic to report later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Automobile Association
Hartford
N. B. Holbrook
Good Roads and Sign Board
Automobile Club of Willimantic
Drunkenness Defense Secures Manslaughter Verdict in Shelton
Salvatore Rosa of Shelton was found guilty of manslaughter for killing Raffaele Constantino and sentenced to not less than ten years in state prison. The defense argued liquor impairment negated intent, influencing the jury’s decision and highlighting how intoxication can affect accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvatore Rosa
Shelton
Raffaiele Constantino
New Haven
Rosa
Governor Mills Witnesses Yale Graduation For Son
New Haven June 20 William J Mills governor of New Mexico and a 17 Yale Law School graduate is here to attend his son s commencement exercises He recently witnessed the passage of the New Mexico statehood bill in the senate and expects a senatorship from the new state once the bill becomes law The governor expressed pleasure at the bill s success though it may cost him his job as territorial leader
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
William J. Mills
New Mexico
Yale Law School
Mills
Washington
Senate
Line Showcase Invites All to See What We Offer
A local event invites residents to visit and explore new displays. Attendees can view demonstrations and learn about offered services. The organizers emphasize hands on experiences and informative guides for visitors.
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Conn
Charles G. Sanford
N. Benham
C. H. Brothwell
Conservative Management
Porfort i
Main
John Streets
Bank Accont
T. L. Watson & CO
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Maix and State Sts
Fuly St
Alexander Hawley
Treas
T. BR. Mporest
Prest
James Staples & CO
Bankers and Brokers
Gente Street
al. i Holzer
Staples
Georgia
Yano
Dun & Co
Bradstreet
Mercantile Agency
Georgia Mort
Burr & Knapp
Main Street
Bradbury
Hayes
Hayes Fish Company
Water Street
Market OF Quality
Broch’s
California
I. G. Broch & Son
State
Main ST
G. Singer
Charles P. Cipolla
Cosmopolitan Pharmacy
Pembroke Street
Steuben
W.E. Halligan
Lowe’s
Seaview Ave
Thomas L. Lowe
Welles
Boston
NEW Method Laundry
Shallue
American Loan Assoc
Fairfield Avenue
Tiation Ening Farmer
Westport
EM Jen
Stratford
F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy
G. A. RB
Fletcher
STE
Governor Mills
5On
YALE
M. J. Buechler
Fairfield Ave
Dalley
Battelo. X
Isolatineia Astees
Glenwood
Earth
Inter State
Mitchell
Packard
REO
Renault
Tratford Innaso
THE
Mitchell Agency
Harrison Court
Blue Ribbon
Fairfield and
Holland Aves
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
East Main Street
Travis Inn
Boston Fast Road
Antora
Benean
Dickens
the People’s Dairy
State Street
Geo. A. Robertson
New England
A. B. Smith
Sumas Cape On Buzzards
Marthas Vineyard
Nantucket
Berkshire Hills
New York, New
Astock
Tong Island
Masschusetta Bay
Venen & Hartford RB. B. CO
Wooster-Atkinson Co
Broad Street
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