Stratford Notes and Local Happenings in March
Stratford residents read of roadsblocked Bruce’s avenue ledge removal and a long list of town affairs. A Timea contest winner Alla Bullock receives a silver medal. Reed plans to move to Clyde Michigan. Hughes heads to Washington for the inauguration. Clergy, masons, Darwin lectures, church events, and local moves fill the page with brief notices and community color.
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Bruce's Avenue
King Street
Stratford
California Street
Alla Bullock
Rev. C. S Bullock
New York
Abraham Lincoln
Reed
Paradise Green
Clyde
Michigan
William R. Hughes
Washington
Cornwall
Christchurch
Courtland School
Assum
New Haven
Bullock
Amelia Hoyt
Bridgeport Hospital
Mabel Johnson
Fred Nettleton
Henry Appleton
Bridgeport
Darwin
Packard
Wes
Heaven
Earth
God
Mary E. Bristol
Eggleston
John L. Porter
Killen W. Peck
Alfred Stacey
Jess Sherwood
Stiles Judson
M. J. Curtis
Arthur Parrot
Contested Will Hearing in Norwalk Probate Court
Fairfield County news reports a probate hearing on the admission of Frederick Mead's will in Norwalk. Samuel Mead and another Greenwich brother contest, alleging lack of capacity and undue influence by the widow. hearing adjourned to March 11. Also covered are theft and assault cases in New Canaan and Shelton wardenship contest, plus Greenwich grand list notes.
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Prederick
Mead
Rowarton
Norwalk
Samuel Mead
Rowarton Grocer
Fm Greenwich
Iker
Wes
Lawrence Stocci
Anna Plandrau
New Canaan
Frank MacLaughlin
Cass
Stocci
Frank Yancz
Flandran
Leroy E. McMnrepas
Shelton
Ami
Greenwich
Greenwiich
Stamford Lowers Tax Rate Fixes Millage By One To Two
Stamford reduced its tax rate from twelve mills to a fixed range of one to two mills. The action adjusts municipal budgeting expectations and affects property owners districtwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Raid in New Milford nets fines for ten gambling suspects
In New Milford ten persons were charged after a raid by authorities led by Judge Merwin. Proprietors Robert Simons and Axine Mon tana were fined ten dollars and costs each, with the rest also fined and costs. Also in town, Adelaine M. Shepard of Torrington was found unconscious from an overdose at home but later regained consciousness. her condition remains serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
Merwin
Robert Simons
Axine Montana
Adelaine M. Shepard
Torrington
New York Wholesale Prices Report Trade Varied Across Dairies and Produce
The list shows wholesale prices for butter creamery and selected white and brown eggs, Spitzenberg and Northern Spy apples, Greening and Kwinaot varieties, hay and straw, and poultry and vegetables. Turkeys and fowl sit at mid-range, while potatoes and oats are noted with regional benchmarks and per bushel or per barrel figures.
The Inkosazana and the White Maiden Bargain
Rachel speaks with Dingaan and Mopo as omens and prophecies swirl around the royal court. The white maiden asserts power, hints at past bargains, and seeks peace while the fate of the Zulu and Boers hangs in balance amid starry omens and internal fears.
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Baieko
Raat Dugum
Umblangaia
Din-gaan
Umbopa
Ramah
Nole
Rachel
Cmbopa
Mopo
Dingaan
Unibopa
Sanaargacona
Dingnan
Hat
Umhiangana
Tugela
Traghel
Kaniah
Cmgugundhlav
Umkuluukulu
Don’t Wear A Truss Trial Offer for Cure Book
A promotional appeal promises instant relief from a condition with no salves or harnesses. It invites readers to send a coupon to receive a free book about a “cure” and rapture, claiming many patients’ letters prove success and urging immediate mail-in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlomd
Lnglish Woolen Mills Co
Not a Chloral Poisoning Case Specall Report
From a New York press note Emille Duffault of 324 Washington Street Boston regained consciousness at Flower Hospital after being taken from a New Haven Hartford train. Police initially feared chloral poisoning but Duffault recovered to clarify he suffered acute congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Specall
New York
Flower Hospital
New Haven
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Bristol
Cremerces
Bridgeport, Conn
Varee Tea
Main Street
Kline
Citizens’ Building
E—Eee A
Ane
Castoria
Mi We
Aaa Uareraenibauater Ence
Oslo
Fairfield County News
Litchfield County News
N.Y
Slo
Cominot
Powis
Long Island
Oahens
Connecticut
Per Bai
the Lady OF the Heavens
H. Rider Ruggara
Ishmael
Inkosazana
Kosazana
Zoola
Serapi
Noie
Moe
Mope
Nolé
Zoota
Noir
Ishmael Ia
Pre
Dinguan
Ishmeel
Nolo
Zola
Messenera
Bedar
Mme
Zatuland
Bat
Brooks
Mreeka Tide
Marshall
Michi
Mini
Ed Syncareta
Hecker-Jones-Jewell Milling Company
New York City
David Trubee
D. D. Smith’s
D. D. Smith
Aveoss
Archibald McNeil, & Sons
Naugatuck Valley
Housatonic Avenue
Fairfield Ava
Sprague
Crave Lehigh Coal
Ee Coe East Emil Enstrey
Popemes
Berkshire Millls
IRA Gregory & CO
Main
COAL
Stratford Avenue
Arnold Coal Company
GEO. B. Clar & CO
Palefield Avenue
Wheeler & Howes
Main ST
East End
Congress Street
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