One Hundred Years In Norwalk and Local Notices
Bridgeport 451 was One Hundred Years In Norwalk for the Rev Mr Judd the evening of the 26th alternating with Mr Uel W Knapp of Stamford to Miss Warvis. Land for sale four or five acres of excellent meadow land near tide mill inquire of Joel Ulerd Stratford. Reward offered but no charges for runaways Thompson, 4 years old, from New York. Bark for wash and leather goods for sale by William Peet Bridgeport. Mad dogs reported near The City Hotel and public houses in Bridgeport. Match yesterday Pequonnocks beat Americans 35 to 16. New York Chief Justice Case reportedly denies funding debt issue. Widow of General Herbert seeks assurance about child with Maximilian. Accident in Cincinnati kills engineer and fireman. theft of $4700 from American Exchange office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Judd
Uel W. Knapp
Stamford
Warvis
Henry Huributt
Almira Jennings
J Uel Ulerd
Stratford
New York
Case
Washington
General Iterbide
Napoleon
Maximillian
June Weddings at St Augustine and St Marys Church
Twenty years ago three Catholic couples joined in matrimony at local churches. Patrick J. Cooney weds Helen F. Sheehan at St Augustine's, John A. Leonard marries Mary A. Murphy in the chapel, and Charles J. Poole weds Daisy Smith at St Mary's chapel with a reception at the bride's home. John Lane of 263 Main Street was injured at Seaside Park after a fall, and Luther Brocius sustained a finger injury at Eaton Cole & Burnham's. The item also notes John Cabot's Bristol voyage and his 1439 landing date and ceases with a reference to Henry VII patent granting exploration rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine’s Church
Father Cremin
Patrick J. Cooney
Helen F. Sheehan
John A. Leonard
Mary A. Murphy
St. Mary’s Church
Father Carroll
Margaret Murphy
Ernest Leonard
St. Mary's Chapel
Charles J. Poole
Daisy Smith
John Lane
Main Street
Seaside Park
Bristol
Henry VII
Cabot
Grand Cham
Cabot and Columbus links in early American discovery
Fragment from a historical discussion debates Cabot’s 15th century voyage that touched North America before Columbus and Verrazano. It notes Cabot, an Italian navigator aboard the Matthew, reached the mainland a year before Columbus’ third voyage, and contrasts Cape Breton with the southern continent as proposed home for America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John’s
Labrador
Cape Breton
Nova Scotia
Cabot
Columbus
Americus Vespucius
Matthew
American
South America
Verpucius
John Cabot
Italy
Gencz
Venice Ld
Ris Wyth Plese
Ven
Mantell the Cop Boxer Still Boxing in Dayton
Frank Mantell born Frank Otto Mantell in Brandenburg Germany is now in Dayton working as a policeman. He came to America at age four, grew up in Providence, and started boxing casually before turning pro ten years ago. He once claimed the welterweight title after knocking out Honey Mellody in 1907 and fought Jack Dillon several times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mantel
Dayton
Frankie
Frank Otto Mantell
Brandenburg
Germany
America
Providence
Honey Mellody
Mantell
Jack Dillon
Dillon
Mantel
City Hall moves blocked by tax assessors space dispute
Connecticut Company to add 100 steel convertible passenger cars in state service. Purchases total about 500000 dollars with plans approved to expand Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven and Waterbury operations by fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Company
Hartford
Bridgeport
New Haven
Waterbury
Public Utilities Commission
Osgood-Bradley Company
Worcester
Mass
Providence
Wason Manufacturing Company
Springfield
Brill
Brill Patent
New Britain
Thieves Target Automobile Garages In Suburbs
Three suburban garages in Stratfield and Stratford were broken into overnight. Herbert M Lyon of Stratfield road suffered the loss of a tire and rim valued at 55 dollars. Harry S Edwards of Jackman road Stratford lost a tire. A DeAngelos of Stratford had a window entry and a bicycle stolen. San Juan reports smallpox nearing control with 159 hospitalizations and mass vaccination efforts. Prisoners from the penitentiary assist in city cleanup. A Dutch steamer Otis Starda is reported junk. Wedding ring sales and watch repairs promoted by local jeweler with moderate prices.
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Stratfield
Stratford
Herbert M. Lyon
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
Stratfield Road
Querida Street
Harry S. Edwards
Jackman Road
San Juan
Porto Rico
City Officials Form Help the Boys In Mexico Fund
Local officials and contractors formed a national asso ciation to supply tobacco chocolate condensed milk and other rations for soldiers. Peter Gallacher led with 500 and others added until 900 was raised. The plan envisions a nationwide society aiding troops in the National Guard when mobilized. City Clerk Robinson named the group with many prominent contributors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Port Washington
IL IL
Peter Gallacher
Goodwin & Gallagher
Robinson
Frank E. Clark
Loren Delbridge
William Martin
Jacob A. Courtade
J. Alex Robinson
Joseph Doherty
Clifford B
Aimwell Co May Get Long Lease Of Main St Store
Negotiations are in progress for Aimwell Co to acquire a long term lease of the building on the southwest corner of Main and Elm streets. Eldredge E Wheeler owner of the property admits negotiations but says no deal has been closed. Several parties are negotiating at this time with no conclusion yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimwell Co
Main Street
Main and
Elm Streets
Eldredge E. Wheeler
What Every Soldier Boy Must Have Regulation Gear List
Connecticut National Guardsmen are required to carry twenty pounds of equipment into campaigns, including a .30 caliber rifle, belt, bayonet, ammunition, mess kit, shelter tent, poncho, blanket, tools, and personal items. Officers and NCOs carry pistols and sabers. field uniform adds belts, coats, hats, gloves, loggins, shirts, and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Niantic
United States
Connecticut Inventors Receive Patents June 20
A list from A. M. Wooster shows Connecticut inventors awarded patents on June 20. Notable filings include John H. George with an adaptor for electric sockets, Alfred M. Gydesen with a turning-tool device, and Lucius N. Diehm with a firearm design. Additional items cover music sheets, fusible elements, telescope-like tools, dental pliers, and a submarine boat concept among others from Bridgeport to Derby and New London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Wooster
Bridgeport
John H. George
Alfred M. Gydesen
John T. Austin
Hartford
Music Sheet
Robert C. Cole
Bengt M. W. Hanson
Friederich Muller
Chuck
Aldric Thompson, Jr
Lucius N. Diehm
West Hartford
Edmund A. Schade
New Britain
George A. King
Waterbury
Edward H. Angle
New London
Hugo B. Grieshaber
Franklin N. Isham
Otto F. G. Beeker
Seymour
Adelbert E. Brainard
Portland
William E. Caston
Torrington
Constant T. Cundall
Stonington
Hollen C. Spaulding
Colebrook
Oscar Schlegel
Greenwich
George B. Raymond
Danbury
Joseph Nessing
Meriden
Samuel G. Wilkes
Wallingford
Tashua and Long Hill Social Notes
A report of incorrect information about Mrs. Abraham Klein’s property sale is corrected as unsold. Visitors include Miss Cora E. Beach of Trumbull visiting Banford Beach in Long Hill. Numerous Local ladies attended the Corcus society event hosted by the Ladies’ Aid at Easton Baptist Church. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Karl W. Laufer on Saturday. Mrs Benford Beach of Long Hill recently visited Salisbury with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elias F. Sanford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Klein
Cora E. Beach
Trumbull
Banford Beach
Long Hill
Howard H. Peck
William Fuller
Ethel
Lorenzo Mallette
John Kaecheler
Lorenzo Willman
Charles B. Seeley
Lemuel G. Seeley
Evelyn
Tashua
Corcus Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Easton Baptist Church
Charles Beach
Bridgeport
Karl W. Laufer
Benford
Beach
Sailsbury
Elias F. Sanford
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Evening Farmer
Thompson
Luther Broadwell
William Peet
Bridsepert
Henry Buckingham Pristol
Eee T. Rennings
Wis
Water Street
New Depot
EB. Casey
Pequonnocks
D. Conger
Cincinnati
Cincinnati and
Janesville
American Exchange Office
Iscorcher
Luther Brocius
Eaton, Cole & Burnham
New World
Cabotoniam
Charley
Teddy
St Tanparrd
Cozny
Aroun
Trolley CO
Board of Tax Assessors
Judge of Probate
City Hall
Arthur F. Connor
Connor
City Hall Committee
Hughes
O'Brien
Registrars of Voters
Miller
Probate Court
State Street
John Beck & Son
M. J. Buechler
the Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield Avenue
Middle-Street
Hayes Fish Co
Main ST
John Recke & Son
Warner Bros. Co
Jorgen Jorgensen
Tashua and
Public Market&Branch
H. M. Knapp
Park Place
Lafayette Street
J. C. Chamberlain
Burr & Knapp
Clark’s
Bohn
George B. Clark & Co
Broad ST
Jaycox Rubber CO
Main ST. Head
John F. Fay
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Pictorial Review
Highland Spring Water Co
Warren Street
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