Probate court appoints inspectors for Stephen Wheeler estate
In Fairfield a probate court heard that the insolvent estate of Stephen Wheeler of Weston will have commissioners appointed to examine and adjust claims. Administrators Daniel Wheeler and Joseph Bennitt must publish notice in The Republican Farmer and appear June 27 at 10 oclock to be heard.
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Fairfield
Stephen Wheeler
Weston
Republican Farmer
Samuel Rowland
Lnte
President Johnson Arrives to Warm Depot Welcome
Fifty years ago a large crowd gathered at the depot to greet President Johnson as his special train arrived shortly before 11. Bunting fluttered, music filled the air, and a Marine band plus guard accompanied the party in a festively decorated engine. The president was introduced to the cheering crowd on the rear car platform.
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Johnson
Bunting
Marine Band
Gally
Postal workers exceed Liberty Bond goal by large margin
Washington June 23. Volunteer reports from postmasters nationwide indicate that Postmaster General Burleson’s estimate of 5 million dollars in subscriptions by postal employees will be exceeded by 50 percent and perhaps by 100 percent.
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Warhington
Burleson
Pink Boll Worm Threatens Texas
Washington June 24 8 An emergency appropriation of 500000 to prevent the introduction of the pink boll worm into the United States from Mexico by creating a cotton free zone 50 to 100 miles wide in Texas next to the Rio Grande was asked of Congress yesterday by Secretary Houston of the agricultural department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Mexico
Texas
Rio Grande
Congress
Secetary Houston
The
Agricultural Department
Pastor Mefe Named Temporary Leader After Absences
The Congregational church in Maes voted unanimously last night to appoint Pastor Mefe as temporary pastor. Trustees noted Mrs Colliter will remain away as the church seeks a permanent arrangement.
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Maes
Tear Colter
Concrecational
France
Practice Economy in Shoe Leather
Washington June 23 representatives of national associations of the shoe and leather trades unanimously approved the defense council economic board recommendations for conserving leather and footwear resources and voted to cooperate in bringing about economies.
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Washington
Commercial Economy Board of the
Defense Council
Boston Techno Open Club House in Paris
MIT will open a club house in Paris to provide a direct link between current students and graduates and their families. The project, financed by an alumni committee, aims to establish a home for Tech men in the French capital with a system to track every alumnus in the war zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tteir
Paris
Stock Bay State Streams With Fish
Boston June 23 All fish streams in the state are being stocked as heavily as possible and fishing regulations will be liberalized to reduce living costs. The fish commission announced innovations including artificial hatching of smelt eggs to stock other streams and the transfer of thousands of mussels from the Pacific. Martial law was proclaimed in Torisk western Siberia due to guards and robberies by amnesty-granted criminals who joined militant anarchists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Smith
Samuel Bouton
Norwalk
Conn
Boston
Fish Commission
Pacific Geekastase
Torisk
Siberia
Charity board inspection and re elects president
Twenty years ago the Board of Charities inspected the town farm and hospital, praising conditions and Superintendent Logan. The board of apportionment met at city hall and re elected Frederick Hurd president. Knights of the Ancient Essente Order naming Carl Foster as Excellent Senator and other officers listed. Patrick Flannagan, champion weight thrower, visited William Clifford. noted as one of the world’s strongest men.
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Charity Board
Board of Chariies
Logan
Frederick Hurd
Mullins
Patrick Flannagan
William Clifford
Flannagan
Nevo Senate
Knights of the Ancient Essente Order
Carl Foster
Frederick Enos
A. W. Jepson
G. 8. Ford
W. P. Banks
Platt
Henry Orpet
Auto Lighting Law Requirements Clarified by DMV
The Department of Motor Vehicles announces tests of submitted devices and a list of approved appliances while noting the list may not cover all compliant options. It asserts that any device meeting the statute’s tests, including home made adjustments, will protect owners and describes how lights must be arranged for safe operation and visibility according to the 1917 Public Acts, with specifics on forward lights, rear red and white illumination, and glare limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Motor Vehicles
Bread boycott set to start July 10 nationwide
Washington reports more than 22,000 bakers have agreed with the commercial economy board to refuse returns of stale bread from dealers beginning July 10. The action aims to reduce waste and stabilize prices across the sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commercial Economy Board
American Brass Plant Enlarged by Big Purchase
Ansonia June 23 The American Brass Co of Waterbury has purchased the Buffalo Copper and Brass rolling mill in Buffalo New York with about 45 acres and rail access. Possession on July 2. It will operate as a Buffalo mill branch under Waterbury supervision, with local management continued. The move boosts output to aid the nation s preparedness effort. The American Brass Co already ranks as the world s largest in its field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
American Brass Co
Waterbury
Buffalo Copper & Brass
Buffalo
N. Y
New York Central
Delaware Lackawanna & Western
Buffalo Copper and Brass Mill
American sailors host vaudeville program in London club
Base of American flotilla in British waters reports American destroyer crews opening a new United States naval men’s club in a former public bath house near London's harbor. The two pool tables arrive, a moving picture setup and an orchestra join a vaudeville program featuring songs dances and recitations by sailors. A minstrel show and alcoved corners decorate the hall seating nearly 1000 with pre war price canteen duties and six shower baths to follow completion.
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United States Naval Men's Club
London
New York
Destroyers
Nebraska
Relief From Catarrh After Canada Trip
Miss Mattie Rhapsstock of Kenosha Wisconsin recounts forty years of catarrh ending after using Fruit-a-tives from 1914 onward. She credits relief to the remedy and says it benefits her beyond the nose and throat. Sold by dealers at 50 cents a box six for two dollars fifty or 25 cent trial size, or by mail from Fruit-atives Limited Ogdensburgh New York.
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Miss Rhapstock
Wisconsin St
Kenosha, Wis
Canada
Mattie Rhapstock
Fruit-atives Limited
Ogdenshaure
New-York
Red Cross plea echoes home front spirit
The Red Cross is urged to aid in disaster relief at home as well as abroad. The message frames giving as self protection, patriotism, and universal goodwill, inviting all to contribute today.
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Red Cross
Iim
Recruiters urge talent for land service and machinists
Retail 1 AMERICAN HARDWARE STORES Fairfield Ave and Middle reports government inducements to draw AM radio operators into land service. Local stations were told not to enlist electricians for navy, as they will serve on land. Enlistees go to Brooklyn Navy Yard for instruction. Machinist demand remains unmet and Army recruitment lags in Bridgeport, with one man enlisted yesterday as a national campaign looms.
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Navy
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Army
Bridgeport
Fish Industry Is Unlawful Combine in Boston
United States District Attorney George W Anderson announced plans not to seek a temporary injunction in a Sherman Act case filed in federal court yesterday. The government charges that Boston Fish Pier Co New England Fish Exchange Bay State Fishing Co Boston Fish Market Co and Commonwealth Ice Storage Co control all fish marketed on the North Atlantic coast and that 41 wholesale dealers control the New England Fish Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
George W. Anderson
United States District Attorney
Boston Fish Pier Co
New England Fish Exchange
Bay State Fishing Co
The
Boston Fish Market Co
Commonwealth Ice & Storage Co
North Atlantic
Heat care for horses from a 19th century rulebook
The guide advises load lightly and drive slowly in heat, water horses often, especially after work, and sponge off sweat. If 75F or hotter, wash with vinegar water. avoid night washing. Provide shade, a brand mash with saltpetre, and proper head protection. Monitor for heat stroke and cool with cold water or ice as needed.
Labor in Demand After First Draft
Washington June 23 Commissioner General Caminetti of the immigration bureau reports improved labor supply with no unusual shortage for farm work. The bureau sees labor organization in great demand when the first army draft is enforced.
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Washington
General Caminetti
Immigration Bureau
Middle West
Bureau
Re Open Liverpool Cotton Exchange on Restricted Scale
The Liverpool Cotton Association president, after a conference with the Board of Trade president, telegraphed plans to reopen the Liverpool Cotton Exchange on Monday on a restricted scale upon return to Liverpool.
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Liverpool Cotton Exchange
London
Liverpool Cotton Association
Board of Trade
Liverpool
Factory Wastes Killing Trout in Blackberry River
Reports to the state board of health and the fish and game commission indicate hundreds of dead trout in Blackberry River, likely from factory waste. The health board will discuss the issue with the new commission on factory waste. Kaiser Bill comments aside, concrete shelters are being dug about 17 feet underground.
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Hartford
State Board of Health
the Fish and Game Commission
Litchfield County
Board of Health
Kaiser Bill
Germany
Practical wedding gifts and mantel clocks sale ad
An old newspaper ad promoting wedding gifts including eight day mantel clocks priced from four to twelve dollars, silver plated table ware, 26 piece chests from five to twenty thousand dollars, high grade cut glass waiter sets from four to fifteen dollars, and engagement and wedding rings with graduation presents, all guaranteed satisfaction.
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Rogers and Oneida
U S Artilleryman Stabbed to Death at NY Lake Resort
Syracuse N Y June 23 Frank Krusers a United States regular artilleryman stationed at the state fair grounds was stabbed to death in a fracas with fellow soldiers at a lake resort last night The fatal encounter occurred during a disturbance among U S troops stationed in the area
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Syracuse
N. Y
Frank Krusers
Lake
Contracts Set For Fourth Flying Field
Contracts were let yesterday for the fourth of the nine new government flying fields in Belleville Tl. The T. J. Pardy Construction Co. began work on a new Farmers' Dairy Co. building on North avenue. The project totals include a $60,000 structure and $20,000 for equipment.
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Washington
Belleville
T. J. Pardy Construction Co
Farmers’ Dairy Co
North Avenue
Home Guard to Drill at Seaside Park This Weekend
The Second Battalion Connecticut Home Guard will drill at Seaside Park Sunday afternoon with H and I companies. Saturday drill includes A B C D E F G K units and may add L and M. Major Frederick J Breckbill commanding will lead the first battalion drill in Bridgeport. Company M of Fairfield to assemble at 5 PM Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles H Evans of Stamford applied for passports to travel to Japan as missionary workers.
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Connecticut Home Guard
Seaside Park
the Park
Frederick J. Breckbill
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Charles H. Evans
Stamford
Flanagan
Japan
Estate settlement bid filed for J. Henry Wilson in Bridgeport
Joseph M. Plumb of Meriden, a creditor, asked Probate Judge Miller yesterday afternoon to issue papers of administration in the estate of J. Henry Wilson, a Bridgeport resident, naming two daughters as heirs. Also noted was the launch of the first steel torpedo testing barge for the United States Navy at the Boston navy yard.
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Miller
J. Henry Wilson
Bridgeport
Joseph M. Plumb
Meriden
United States Navy
Navy Yard
Boston
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Daniel Wheeler
Joseph Bennitt
W. D. Bishop
Granger
Russeau
Seward
Housatonic
Naugatuck Dock
Stock Bay State
American Brass
New York State Plant
Lyon
American Hardware Stores
Fairfield Ave
Middle
Dysi
Leodler
U.S
Begin Dairy CO
Georgia
Public Market&Branch
State & Bank S
Denist
C. W
King
Homra
Sagal
Joseph. P. Coughlin CO
East Main Street
the Electric Shop
Cor. Broad and
Cannon ST
Home Guard
Hayes Fish Co
le Sado de Boc
Water Street
Universal
United Illuminating CO. ‘Telephone Barnum
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