Georgetown Pastor Resigns His Pulpit After 3 Years
A Georgetown pastor known as Mr Furbish resigns from the Gilbert Memorial chapel post after three years. He and his wife with four children live nearby in a modest home, while the village relies on Gilbert & Sennett Mills for its main support. The family faces sadness as they adjust to the change.
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Burr Mills
Mills
Georgetown
Norwalk
Danbury
Gilbert & Sennett Manufacturing Co
Gilbert
Furbish
Taft Plans Yale Commencement Visit
President Taft will attend Yale University commencement exercises, travel by private car from Washington, stay overnight in New Haven, deliver a speech to graduates, and meet with President Hadley and fraternity houses before returning to Washington. A fire in a barn at Britt Gaslight Co. in the West End caused minor damage and was extinguished with chemicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Yale
Aspence
Federal Press
Newaven
Hadley
New Haven
Excelsior
Gome
Britt Gaslight Co
West End
Minister Objects to New Liquor Licensing Limit
Rev. G. H. Beard of Park Street Congregational voices discontent over a proposed state bill to issue liquor licenses at one per 500 residents. He argues for a 1,000 per cap, warning the measure could shutter about 202 local saloons if licenses are revoked for violations, and noting no new licenses would be issued where saloons exceed one per 500 people for two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald H. Beard
Park Street Congregational Church
Hartford
Beard
Youth Invites Pursuer to Knife Combat on Main Street
Guaita to Mudula aged 26 grabbed Andrew Mussolini aged 20 by the neck on Main near Elm. The youth stabbed Mussolini in the lung with a jack knife during a struggle. Mussolini was taken to St Vincent's hospital. bonds set at 1000 dollars for the assailant, who claims self defense. Both are Italians from Lexington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guaita
Mudula
Andrew Mussolini
Main Street
Elm Street
Andrew
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Lexington Avenue
Arnold
Committee Named to Probe Lighting Company
Mayor Lee appointed a five member committee to investigate the United Illuminating Company and study electricity costs in other cities. Members are Attorney David B Day Fire Commissioner Frederick Strong Col Elmer H Havens Alderman Dudley P Bullard and John H Cassidy. The body was formed May 17 by the Common Council amid disputes with Howland Dry Goods over street lighting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
United Iluminating Company
David
Day
Frederick Strong
Elmer H. Havens
Dudley P. Bullard
John H. Cassidy
Common Council
Howland Dry Goods Company
Illuminating Company
Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Quick Eczema Relief
An advertised skin treatment Poslam is claimed to cure eczema and various skin diseases quickly. The copy asserts immediate itching relief and two week cures for worst cases, with availability in Bridgeport through Jennie Hamilton and drug stores, plus a free experimental package from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Jennie Hamilton
Twenty-fifth Street
New York
St Marys Graduation Rewards Shine At 1909 Exercises
St Mary’s hall hosted the 1909 graduation with essays and vocal and instrumental selections. Prize essay by William Satelli Kearns argued the first white settlers were Irish. portraits of Saint Joan of Arc and a class motto Today and Duty featured in speeches and the class prophecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary'’s Hall
Sexton
Proap
William Satelli Kearns
Kearns
Irene Dooley
Joan of Arc
Clara Conroy
J. Kearney
Lily
Rose
Letses
Stephen
Migaro
Caer
Francis Dunn
Cassius
J. Gilroy
L. McElroy
J. Lisko
C. McElroy
R. Cuneo
J. J. Murphy
E. Broderick
T. P. Mulcahy
Anna Conroy
Mary Kearney
Teresa Sarsfield
Bertha Koller
Helen Malone
Clara Lawless
John Regan
Mary Lesko
Sarah Ryan
Memorial rites for Rev Dr William Maher in South Norwalk
Catholic clergy and parishioners assembled to honor the memory of Rev Dr William Maher late rector of St. Joseph's church with funeral services at the church and a solemn burial at St Lawrence Cemetery. Priests from Hartford diocese participated and pallbearers included local and New Haven figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
South Norwalk
William Maher
St. Joseph's Church
Ageal Council
the Knights of Columnus
Francis J. Lamba
Walter J. Shanley
Toothy J. Crowley
Waterbury
Edward Downes
Apostolate Mission Band
Thomas A.grumbley
New Haven
Mgr
John Synnott
Hartford
Charles E. Williams
Owen A. Relley
Thomas Ryan
William Ryan
Patrick Mockler
D. William Harford
John F. McMahon
St. Joseph’s Church of
St. Lawrence Cemetery
Suzzallo Urges Action Over Thought In Education
Dr Henry Suzzallo of Columbia University tells City Normal School graduates that culture lies in refined action rather than idle contemplation. Sixteen young ladies receive diplomas at Warner Hall as Superintendent Deane and Principal Miss Besse Howes preside, with diplomas awarded to Fannie Decker Barrows Carrie May Barske Gertrude Marguerite Curnias Mary Frances Dalton Anna Adella FitzRoy Louise Catherine Groninger Ida Gertrude Holroyd Julia Keating Nora Agatha Kelly Mary MacNamara Hattie Matilda Murphy Marion Alcoque O Connell Elizabeth Mary Osborne Marion Holden Rose Grace Ruby Sterling Helen Foster Upton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Suzzallo
Teachers' College
Columbia University
Deane
Suzzallo
Miss Besse Howes
Gordon Goldstein
Dr. Deane
Fannie Decker Barrows
Carrie May Barske
Gertrude Marguerite Curnias
Mary Frances Dalton
Anna Adella FitzRoy
Louise Catherine Groninger
Ida Gertrude Holroyd
Julia Keating
Nora Agatha Kelly
Mary MacNamara
Hottest Day Drives Heat Strain as Circus Parade Passes
On the fourth day of a heat wave the temperature rose from 80 at 1 PM to 92 at 3 PM near Lyman's optical store on Main near State. Fifteen year old John McGarry of Garral Avenue collapsed during the Courtland Street parade route and was treated at the emergency hospital by Dr. Krause before walking home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Lyman
Main Street
State Street
John McGarry
Garral Avenue
Courtland Street
Yfairfield Avenue
Krause
New Chinese Suspect Arrested in Sigel Murder Case
Newtown police arrest a Chinese suspect after a long field chase. He carries a razor revolver and red tags and resembles Leon Ling or Lang. Authorities report a Chinese seaman named Leon Ling aboard the Arizonan, bound for San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Newtown
Leon Ling
Lang
San Francisco
Chinatown
Harry Kie
Leon
Norfolk
Gypsy Sweeney Seeks Court Action Over Gold Theft
King Sweeney and Gypsy Dan clash as court action follows a claim that Gypsy Dan’s group took $1000 in gold from Sweeney’s daughter. Rival bands gathered with Sam’s soap-hatters. Sweeney’s daughter plans to return home, while Sam vanishes and may be pursued out of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Sweeney
Gypsy Dan
Sam
Sweeney
Morgan Chosen Vice President of State S A R
The Connecticut Society of the S A R held an annual basket picnic at Nathan Hale Park East Haddam. Officers were re-elected: President Morgan G. Bulkeley, Vice President Daniel N. Morgan, Secretary E Hart Fenn, Treasurer Henry W. Wessells, Registrar Francis H. Parker, Chaplain Frederick R. Sanford, Historian Charles B. Whittelsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Haddam
Connecticut Society of the 5S. A. R
Nathan Hale Park
Board of Managers
Morgan G. Bulkeley
Hartford
Daniel N. Morgan
Bridgeport
E. Hart Fenn
Wethersfield
Henry W. Wessells
Ridgefield
Francis H. Parker
Frederick R. Sanford
Guilford
Charles B. Whittelsey
Miss Friendland Injured After Trolley Fall
Miss Annie Friendland, 19, of 53 Wallace Street, was thrown from a trolley at Malin and Grand streets last evening. She was taken by ambulance to Bridgeport Hospital with injuries feared minor and expected discharge within days. Mr and Mrs Frank H Timoney of 2715 Main Street celebrate the arrival of a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Friendland
Wallace Street
Malin
Grand Streets
Bridgeport Hospital
Frank H. Timoney
Main Street
Babe
Velng
Local Weather and Fairfield Avenues Notice in Bridgeport
Howland's ancest on Main Street Fairfield Avenues and Cannon Street Bridgeport Conn Friday June 25 1909. The Weather Generally fair today and tomorrow.
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Ances
Main Street
Fairfield Avenues
Cannon Street
Bridgeport
Conn
Cool Comfort Store Offers Lightweight Arrangements
In the coolest store in town shoppers find relief from street heat with high ceilings and free air circulation. The catalog features thin underwear and summer wear for all ages, plus home comforts like oil stoves refrigerators screens and hammocks to beat the heat.
Store Promises Travel Essentials at Ready-to-Ship Prices
Going away or traveling to shore or mountains. The store offers toilet needs and personal articles hard to find at resorts, sturdy suitcases, light-weight cases, and small bags. They deliver, filling orders quickly and with discrimination, doing errands as well as in person.
Fine Stockings at End-of-Season Sale
A dealer offers summer weight stockings in colors from plain to embroidered silk. Gauzy textures and delicate lace samples priced from 50 cents, with many tan or black gauze lisle options also at 50 cents. Located near the elevators on the main floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aena
Dougherty Cleared in Mrs Dibble Murder Case Says Sheriff
Sheriff Hawley stated George Dougherty of Providence has no connection to the Dibble murder. Detectives place Dougherty in Providence on June 12, the date of the crime, and expect to turn him over to Rhode Island authorities.
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Hawley
George Dougherty
Providence
Dibble
Dougherty
Rhode Is
Carpenter Falls At Stratford Avenue Injury Leaves Man Hospitalized
Carpenter William Shepherd aged, a carpenter, fell from a building on Stratford Avenue this afternoon and sustained a compound fracture of the right thigh. He was removed to Bridgeport Hospital with his wife and family residing at 348 Carroll Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shepherd
Carpenter
Strattford Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Ghenhsra Dees
Carrol Avenue
Boys' Shop offers regular 75 cent fabrics and sizes 5 to 17
HoOwtLAND presents fabrics at 75 cents with sturdy construction. Styles include brown and gray striped patterns. All sizes from 5 to 17 are available though some may be out of full size. Located in the front basement of the shop.
New Rubber Sole Shoes In Store
New stock of rubber sole footwear highlighted in white canvas and white rubber soles. Prices range from 25 to 65 cents for bathing and tennis styles, up to 1.50 dollars for heavy rubber sole men’s shoes. Main floor rear display.
Swimming-toys for men and related woolen suits sales
Advertising copy lists men's swimming togs and woolen suits with varied styles and prices. Sweater-knit swimming suits cost $3, two-piece wool suits $3, heavy all-wool suits $3.50, worsted suits $2 to $2.50, gray or navy options with trim, and cotton boy’s suits priced 50 cents to $1.50.
Cool wears for boys 25e
Rompers, well made and strong, 5 good doors. Wash hats and caps, go well with wash suits. Khaki bloomers, look like Uncle Sam's sort. Madras blouses, good colors. Underwaists, light but strong. Belts, some styles as father’s. Front basement.
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Uncle Sam
Last day of books in sets at quarter price
Last day to buy deluxe book sets at a quarter of the publishers subscription price. Nice cloth or leather editions with fine illustrations, including the Gebbie edition of Burns and a 10 volume Longfellow Shakespeare Hawthorne Kingsley set. Sale ends soon at the Fairfield avenue door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Longfellow
Shakespeare
Hawthorne
Kingsley
Fairfield Avenue
Summer Hat Styles Show Bright Trimmed Straw Pieces
New stock features Spanish sailors in black straw trimmed with black and white for a unique charming effect. Lingerie hats display distinctive grace and piquant style at prices from $3.75. White chip straw hats and graceful trimmed summer looks highlighted on the second floor.
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Howland
Poison Tackeon
Trumbull, Conn
Tee & Hinman
St. Michael's
Bridget
the Park Cemetery
James Horan & Son
John Becek & Son, Re Ae
Addiion
Toola Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Giorgetown
G. H. Beard
Main ST
E. Main ST
ST. Mary’s
Seemee
City Normal School
Sigel
Gypsy Sam
D. N. Morgan
S. AR
Miss Friendland
Rae
Hoowtland
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