Piles of The Evening Farmer 2 ton details encampment at Mai in August
One hundred years ago notices report Col Henry C Corbin assigned as adjutant general to attend the C N G encampment at Mai in August. A boy named William Hoberts bound to age 15 is mentioned, and a boxing match arrangement is noted between Patsy Broderick of Providence and John Reidy of New York, both 110 pounds. The private car of Cornelius Vanderbilt with family is recorded at Berkshire depot, attached to a 7:06 train for Lenox, after passing New London with witnesses at a rowing match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Corbin
Essistant
Mai
Patsy Broderick
Providence
John Reidy
New York
Reidy
Cornelus Vanderbilt
Berkshire
Lenox
New London
Herverd
Examination yields high pass rate for clerks
The June 1 exam saw 28 of 20 applicants qualify with over 70 percent. Secretary Gormiey of the local Civil Service board announced the successful candidates as carriers Edward Fagan and J L Christie notified the lucky ones. An emergency case involved a cart incident at the Housatonic yard and a boy with arm fractures after a cherry tree fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masieherd
Hallam Street
W. Bray
South Avenue
Philip R. Carrell
Steuben Street
Mire Anna M. Lee
Avenue
Thomas
Peembrok Street
Welter M Bemmieerr
Nichols
Church Street
Max Miller
Gaugetuck
Conm
Steteen
Gormiey
Civil Service Board
Edward Fagan
J. L. Christie
Congress Explores Sunlight and Radium in Disease Treatment
The twenty second annual session of the Unionight in co operation with the American Institute of Homeopathy heard President E P Mills of Ogden Utah discuss mechanical and physical methods for disease therapy. He noted sunlight and radium effects on cancer cells, warning against excessive X ray exposure and stressing time as a key factor in treatment outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute of Homeopathy
E. P. Mills
Ogden
Utah
Mills
Felleas Sunburys
Whitman and Lansing Attend Amherst Graduation
Amherst June 30 Secretary of State Lansing and Governor Charles 8 Whitman of New York were guests at Amherst College commencement. Both are Amherst graduates. It was rumored they would deliver addresses at the commencement dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Lansing
Charles 8.Whitman
New York
Amherst College
University of Vermont Confers Five Degrees
Commencement at the University of Vermont announced honorary degrees for William Allen Orton and Theodore Newton Vail in science and engineering, Charles Winslow Gates and Alonzo Barton Hepburn in laws, and James Rowland Asgett in psychology as the event closed at Burlington June 30. Prague reports the suppression of Narodni Listy, the Young Czech party organ, amid postwar unrest and peace propaganda rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
University of Vermont
William Allen Orton
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Theodore Newton Vail
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Charles Winslow Gates
Ornor
Vermont
Alonzo Barton Hepburn
New York
James Rowland Asgett
University of Chicago
Weddings and Gifts at Moderate Prices
Fine jewelry selections for weddings birthdays anniversaries and engagements. Gold bracelets rings brooches diamonds watches locket clocks and more advertised with small deposits to secure items. Reputable shop offers quality and reliability with broad array of gift ideas.
Race Horse Seized for Unpaid Express Charges in Connecticut
An auction planned tomorrow in Milford will sell a race horse seized by the Express Company for unpaid transportation fees. The horse, shipped from China to New Milford, was cared for at the company’s expense after the owner died. heirs oppose return or sale. The company seeks about 200 dollars, and a court suit may follow to recover costs from the purchase price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. HB
Milford Tomorrost
Express Co
Connecticut
Express Company
Chin
Milgard
Howe
Milford
Express
Cotton Manufactures Prohibited in Berlin
Berlin June 380 The military commandant of the province of Brandenburg issued an order effective August 1 prohibiting the manufacture of fabrics wholly or chiefly cotton for ordinary purposes such as clothing bedsheets pillow slips and tablecloths in the Berlin region and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Brandenberg
Dr Parsons on Cure of Cancer in Homeopathy Meeting
Dr Scott Parsons of St Louis presented a paper on why cancers heal and share similar features, citing five key factors: growth type patient resistance age treatment plan and surgical approach. He noted superficial cancers offer best cure chances, that mortality rises with delayed operation, and that age 60 and above improves recovery odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Scott Parsons
St. Louis
Surgical Society of the American Institute of Homeopathy
Parsons
Osborne Refuses to Attend Sing Sing Electrocution
Custling June 380 In protest against capital punishment Thomas B Osborne warden of Sing Sing did not attend the electrocution of Joseph Ferri. Deputy Warden Johnson stood in. Ferri was executed for shooting and killing his brother in law Florentino Di Giovanni after a debt dispute in Woodbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Osborne
Sing Sing
Joseph Ferri
New York
Johnson
Sai Binl Osborne
Ferri
Florentino di Giovanni
E-Gertener
Wood, & I
Giovanni
Tea Time Tavern Festival Draws Large Attendance
The afternoon lawn fete at Tea Time Tavern Greenfield Hill drew a large crowd hosted by the Visiting Nurse Association. Cards and dancing opened at 8 pm with auctions, a scenic Gilbert Hill tour, and a sprightly 4 pm program by Miss Lorraine Armstrong and others. Refreshments served under Mrs Dexter and ice cream overseen by Mrs Roche, with many guests staying for moonlit dancing and Japanese lecterns adding festive charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield Hill
Library Dormer
Gilbert Hill
Lorraine, Armstrong
Cora Anderson
Beatrice Belden
Isabel Pillana
Prances Coggswell
Alma Wester
David J. Dex
James T. Roche
Pastors Association Appoints Committees For Summer
The Pastors' association announced through President Rev. John P. Wagner a summer committee slate. No meeting until cooler weather. Groundwork began on the 12 mill addition to Standard Tin Plate Co. in East Canonsburg, Pa with about thousand more workers to be hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastors’ Association
John P. Wagner
Summerfield M. E
Standard Tin Plate Co
East Canonsburg
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Owe Dulear Raward
Ae Bean Awey
MonGay
William Hoberts
Toemsplay
Qhear
Detigeport
Pirpy Sears
Housatonic Company
John Dorr
Joseph Williams
Maplewood School
Rifi
Wer Department
Washink
Whitman
Ghech
Prague
Bohemia
Narodni Listy
Young Czech Party
Mungary
John Reck & Son
Mr. J. Buechler
Fairfield Avenue
DR. Parsons
New Jersey
John & Sox
Hayes
Water ST
Hamburg
Long Island
East Raen ST
Park City
Port Jefferson
Bridgeport
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Broad Street
Halligan Millinery
Atis
Glenwood
Leum
Lace
Whittall
Main Street
Elm Street
Sony
Benjamin
Joanes
Warren Street
Newark
Mid
AATF
Grill
Lord
Taylor
New ‘York
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