Hundred Will Dine Celebrating Utilities Win
Fully 100 will dine at a shore net gathering on Steeplechase Island tonight at 6 30. The informal affair was arranged by the Bridge sport Business Men's Association with Mayor Buckingham and several state legislators expected. Maher Steppe wedding at Sacred Heart Church followed by reception. couple to reside in Milford. Trolley line across Steeplechase Island bridge to open tomorrow with regular service. Police seek identities of three youths in a sensational attack on a cyclist at Fairfield avenue and Norman street last night injuring Albertoe.
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Fairfield Avenue
Norman Street
Albertoe
Connecticut Avenue
Marital Notices From Stamford Area Events
In Stamford on June 27 J Augustus Jacquith of Stamford wed Miss Helen Elizabeth McCarthy. Also in Stamford on June 27 Terrence Fitzgerald wed Miss Gertrude A Johnson of Glenbrook. On June 24 John Muldoon of Brooklyn married Miss May E Magee.
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Eee -M’carthy
Danbury
J. Augustus Jacquith
Stamford
Helen
Elizabeth McCarthy
Fitzergald-Johnson
Terrence Fitzgerald
Gertrude A. Johnson
Glenbrook
Muldoon-Magee
John Muldoon
Brooklyn
May E. Magee
Obituaries: E Willard Lounsbury and Adam J Mechaley
In New Canaan Connecticut on June 27 E Willard Lounsbury aged 78 died. In Stamford on June 27 Adam J Mechaley aged 88 died.
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Lounsbury
New Canaan
E. Willard Lounsbury
Ley
Stamford
Adam J. Mechaley
Retail Clerks Push Friday Half Holidays In July And August
The Retail Clerks Association promotes a Friday half holiday plan with stores in suburban districts and Long Island towns along the Port Jefferson route. Fifty local shops plan to close on Friday afternoons while staying open until 6 pm. The Main Street tea stores join the list supporting the change.
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Retail Clerks’ Association
Long Island
Port Jefferson
Main Street
Buckley Reappointed Superintendent of Ansonia Schools
Francis M. Buckley of Cottage Street is reappointed superintendent of public schools in Ansonia and receives a salary raise from 2000 to 2200 dollars. The Ansonia Sentinel notes the board is pleased with Buckley’s decision to stay despite higher offers elsewhere.
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Francis .M. Buckley
Cottage Street
Ansonia
Ansonia Sentinel
Sheehy and Dwyer to have mounts for Bridgeport police
Patrolmen Patrick J. Sheehy and John C. Dwyer are to be mounted officers in Bridgeport. Sheehy is an expert horseman and former U.S. cavalryman. The bi monthly change of detail was posted at Police headquarters today. The Ways and Means Committee meets tonight to seek methods to pay small city bills including amounts owed to T. F. Steiber for land index records and to Dog Warden Kelly and city sheriffs and the stenographer in the McKenna investigation.
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Patrick J. Sheehy
John C. Dwyer
Bridgeport
Sheehy
U.S
Ways and Means
The
Common Council
T. F. Steiber
Kelly
McKenna
Blacklisting Bill Passes House Among Employees’ Records
Hartford report notes the house approved a bill allowing discharged workers to view records kept by former employers. The measure aims to curb blacklisting and would likely please individuals previously blacklisted.
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United Press
Hartford
Funeral for George L. Brehm Held in Brooks Street Home
Funeral services for George L. Brehm, who died in the Housatonic River tragedy, were conducted Sunday at his Brooks street residence by Rev. Herman G. Weimer of the German Reformed Church. Koerner lodge D O H members attended. Bearers were Edward and Raymond Murphy Harold Miller Stephen L. Kelly William Otto and James McCarthy. Interment followed at Lake View Cemetery.
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George L. Brehm
Housatonic River
Brooks Street
Herman G. Weimer
German Reformed Church
Koerner Lodge
Brehm
Edward and
Raymond Murphy
Harold Miller
Stephen L. Kelly
William Otto
James McCarthy
Lakeview Cemetery
Norman Sues Mrs Fleming Over Tax Liens On Precinct Property
David A. Norman filed suit to quiet title against Mary A. Fleming over a tract housing the third precinct police station. Norman, who recently bought the property at State street and Howard avenue, alleges Fleming failed to pay 1908 1909 and 1910 taxes. Miss Bessie Youngs wed James Byrnes of Brooklyn at Sacred Heart church. The ceremony was followed by a breakfast and a move to Brooklyn for the couple's honeymoon.
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Third Precinct
David A. Norman
Mary A. Fleming
Norman
State Street
Howard Avenue
Byrnes—Youngs
Bessie Youngs
James Byrnes
Brooklyn
Sacred Heart Church
Rose Farrell
Daniel Byrnes
Mrs. Byrnes
New York
Rykman Should Not Have Lost Vote For This
Hartford June 293 By a unanimous vote the House restored full citizenship to Albert C Rykman of Bridgeport. The committee on Forfeited Rights explained he celebrated the mayoral election with others and was jailed for eight months. The committee found him of good habits and industrious and recommended restoration.
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Hartford
House
Albert C. Rykman
Bridgeport
Rykeman
Buckingham
Ayk
Baldwin Names Commissioner Over Barbers
Governor Baldwin sent to the Senate for confirmation Frank V. Chappell New London and Thomas F. Noone Vernon as commissioners of rivers harbors and bridges for two years from July 1 1911 Edward H. Warner Hartford and Oliver Gilder sleeve Portland for four years from July 1 1911 and William H Cadwell New Britain for six years from July 1 1911 Baldwin also named George Blissmann Willimantic George Goss New London and Thomas G Link New Haven as members of the board of examiners of barbers each for two years from July 1 1911 He appointed Dr Steven J Maher New Haven for six years from July 1 1911 to the county homes tuberculosis board of directors.
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United Press
Hartford
Baldwin
Senate
Frank V. Chappell
New London
Thomas F. Noone
Vernon
Edward H. Warner
Oliver Gildersleeve
Portland
William H. Cadwell
New Britain
Brawlers’ Night Noise Prompts Protest of Saloon
Frederick P. Converse of 709 Central avenue appeared before county commissioners to object to a fourth saloon at Williston and Bunnell streets. Opponents included Factory C of International Silver Co. and Bridgeport Chain Co. remonstrants. several witnesses supported the application. Decision postponed.
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Frederick P. Converse
Central Avenue
Williston
Bunnell
J. B. Klein
James G. Ludlum
International Silver Co
Camp Liebersprung Replaced by Pequonnoqueguel Site Shifts
Camp Liebersprung on the Housatonic near Lover's Leap, Still River, is replaced this season by Camp Pequonnoqueguel to be located at the former Camp Woodbine site in Port Jefferson, L I. A planning committee lists governors and camps and building and equipment personnel.
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Camp Liebersprung
Housatonic
Lover's Leap
Still River
Camp Woodbine
Port Jefferson
L. I
Board of Governors
W. J. Meyers
W. H. Hanscom
W. E. Primrose
Fred Hawes
C. Meyer
John Monahan
Frederick J. Sailer
Thomas Finn
J. J. Morrissey
William Barrett
William Patnode
B. G. Canfield
Motorists Sought Who Beat Cotis
James Cotis proprietor of a Greek restaurant and boarding house at 25 Gilbert Street was fined in city court after a county jail sentence. He paid $65 total after a $50 fine and costs, with remarks by Greenstein that a reduction to $25 was not objected to by friends. The case was reopened by Judge Wilder and Cotis secured his release.
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James Cotis
Gilbert Street
Greenstein
Wilder
Vedrine Wins Roubaix to Calais Stage in European Circuit
Pierre Vedrine secures his third victory in the six stage European Circuit by finishing the Roubaix to Calais leg in 76 minutes for 62 12 miles. Other riders, Vidart Conneau and Kimmerling, clocked 1 36, 1 47, and 1 56 respectively.
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Calais
Pierre Vedrine
Roubaix
Vedrine
Vidart
Ensign Conneau
Kimmerling
Thin dresses for every taste and budget
A vivid catalog of summer dresses from lawn and chambray to linen and marquisette. Styles include plain color empire lawn dresses at 2.50 to 3.00, embroidered tissue dainties at 7.50, hand embroidery on linen at 8.75, and fine linen with lace up to 20 dollars.
Jewelry sale offers rare taste pieces at reduced prices
Sharp drop in jewelry features long chains in gun metal silver French gray and gold set with turquoises and pearls. Locket styles plain or rhinestone set with Roman finish. Earrings with pearl drops or coral rhinestone hoops. Hair bands in black velvet with metal or rhinestone slides. Left aisle front.
Hammock Pillow Slips For Porch Use In Linen Color
Linen hammock pillow slips described as square or oblong, printed with patterns and outlined by heavy cord for a finished look. Priced at 25 cents each, located on the third floor.
Bathing-suits You’ll Like For Comfort And Style
Women seeking comfort and lightness in a bathing-suit will find the present collection to their fancy. Mohair in deep blue or black trimmed with white braid, designed to allow swimming with ease and enjoyment. Quiet, tasteful fashion with beauty. Prices range from 2.50 to 7 dollars. Bathing caps in silk or rubber lined, many styles and colors from 25 cents to 3 dollars. Second floor.
19th Century Toiletries Sale at 19 Cents
Seasonal toilet wares offered at 19 cents instead of 25. Erwin's trailing arbutus talcum powder in a glass jar, absorbent cotton 1 lb, sanitary napkins six-pack, Castile soap 2 1/4 lb white or green, Oxzyn rouge with puff and mirror, bathing garters four-straps rubber button, bathing bags strong and priced 39 cents. Center aisle front.
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Erwin
Conger Named Bridgeport Deputy by State Counsellor
New Britain June 29 State Counsellor Frank W Johnson of the United American Mechanics announced deputies for several cities including Bridgeport where G E Conger was appointed. Other appointees include J W Gregory Meriden A C King Wallingford H C Evans Stamford J W French Long Hill George W Gammons Manchester Leon E Loomis Plainville G D Harding L J Youngman Hartford George I B Sweet Danbury George B Sweet.
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United Press
New Britain
Frank W. Johnson
Order of the United American Mechanics
Meriden
J. W. Gregory
Wallingford
A. C. King
Stamford
H. C Evans
Bridgeport
G. E. Conger
Long Hill
J. W. French
Manchester
George W. Gammons
Plainville
Leon E. Loomis
Hartford
G. D. Harding
L. J. Youngman
Collinsville
John Roraback
Danbury
George Ib. Sweet
Yorke Shirts Offer Fine Fit At Reduced Prices
Fine chance for men who know and like fine shirts. Yorke shirts are made by skilled workers and carefully cut by experts. Coats styles with attached cuffs and perfect details offered at $1.20 during the limited time sale on Main Street.
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Yorke
Mohair Motor Coat Fabrics Clearances At $1.25 Yard
Advertised yardages of heavyweight mohair fabrics in tan shades offered for motor coats at a clearance price of $1.25 a yard. Text notes cravenetted and showerproof qualities, plus gray and mixed fabrics for over-wraps at $1.25 a yard. Right aisle rear.
Tainted Tents in the Metro Magazine
Fragmentary text references Howland Dry Goods CD and a July Metropolitan Magazine piece about tainted tents and Geological Survey topics. The readable bits mention prices, labor, and a customer example with 27¢ peers and swift retrieval.
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Geena Seay
Arve Ee Weerpolitan
Arsenic Mine in the Appalachian South
An account of Brinton Virginia arsenic mine on Lick Ridge near Brinton, describing its history, plant construction for white arsenic, and 1903 start of production. Notes on transport from Christiansburg, altitude about 2400 feet, road access, and local climate and soil conditions affecting farming.
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United States
Lick Ridge
Appalachian Mountains
Brinton
Frank L. Hess
United States Geological Survey
C. R. Brinton
Norfolk
Hess
Christianburg
THE HOWLAND DRY GOODS CO. INCIDENT AND THE SHORTCHANGE ARTIST
A clerk at 178 Hough Avenue fell in a faint and suffered cuts requiring ambulance transport to a city hospital. The piece also critiques circus ticket sellers who operate on commissions, using accelerators to rush crowds and extract extra profits, labeling them short-change artists.
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William H. Ketcham
Hough Avenue
J. J. Kaesman
East Main Street
Stratford Avenue
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John Beck & Son
Main ST
JAS. Horan & Son Florists
X Hawkins Florist Stratfield
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford
Connsetica Ris
Dwyer
Norman Sues Mrs
Fleming
Jackson's
Rykman
Liebersprung
Pequonnoquegue
Cotis
Seattle
Sidney Love
Chicago
Los Angeles
Reid Hunt
Lincoln Park Zoo
Jumbo
Grace Evans
Byron Overhalt
Conn
the Howland Dry Goods
Appalachians
Howland Dry Goods Co
Jennie Hamilton
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