Community debates bond for new high school
The Board of Education favors a $300,000 bond to fund a new high school but wants a public hearing first. Committee members include W. H. Marigold, Richard Murphy, Elmer H. Havens, Thomas Macdonald, and Edward F. Hallen. Enrollment shows 636 students, with 210 of 239 eighth graders entering high school, and concerns over two sessions and crowding at Wheeler and Washington schools.
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Board of Education
W. H. Marigold
Richard Murphy
Elmer H. Havens
Thomas Macdonald
Edward F. Hallen
General Assembly
Hartford
Supt
Dean
Macdonald
Wheeler
Washington
Messrs
Cullinan
Haven
Chesire Brass Mills in Mixville Destroyed by Fire
Cheshire Conn March 9 The Cheshire Brass Mills at Mixville near here were almost totally destroyed by fire early today. The names of the unknown men were discovered in the main building and the fire in the main foundry was doomed. A volunteer fire brigade organized and saved the casting room. The plant is owned by J O Shares of Haven and the loss is estimated at 25000 dollars, partly insured.
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Cheshire
United Press
Conn
Mixville
J. O
Haven
Woman Prefers Cyrus Plaster Keeps Pain Away
A South Port resident says she always buys five Cyrus Plasters to save one cent and keeps a handy plaster at the first sign of pain. Only 25 cents.
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Southport
Mrs Sterling Nominated For National DAR President
Mrs John T Sterling of this city is named for president general of the national Daughters of American Revolution to succeed Mrs Donald McLean. New England women back the bid. Sterling, a vice president general representing New England, heads the Bridgeport Art League. Mary Silliman Chapter announces the plan at its meeting led by Mrs W E Halligan. Bristol hosts state meeting March 31 for a new regent. Music by a quartet directed by Miss Lillian Courtright. Westport’s Jabez Backus read on Colonial references.
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John T. Sterling
National Society, Daughters of American Revolution
Donald McLean
New England
Sterling
Bridgeport Art League
Mary Silliman
W- E. Halligan
Sara T. Kinney
Bristol
Lillian P. Courtright
Jabez Backus
Westport
Gse
First Spring Art Exhibition Opens at Public Library
The Public Library Art Gallery will host its first spring exhibition, opening Wednesday at 7 pm. The Century Co. of New York loan contains over two hundred works, including 107 Timothy Cole engravings and original paintings by Castaigne Leyendecker Parrish Remington and Murdoch among others. The show runs March 10 to 25, with gallery hours Mondays Wednesdays Saturdays 2 5 pm and Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays 2 to 9 pm.
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Public Library Art Gallery
Century Co
New York
Timothy Cole
Century Company
Ad Castaigne
Leydendecker
Maxfield Parrish
Remington
Jules Guerin
Jay Hambridge
Lincoln Pictures
Murbach
Deaths and Funerals: Elmer Booth Shepard dies at 63
Elmer Booth Shepard longtime Bull's Head grocer died at his son Henry L. Shepard’s home at 1 Center Street after a Friday illness and a Thursday onset. He was born in Newtown and came to the city 41 years ago. survived by his widow and five children including Henry L. Shepard. Also noted are the deaths of Joan Wigglesworth, an English immigrant engaged in fraternal work, and Michael H. Reilly of 624 French Street, with brief burial details and upcoming travel to Pittsfield for services.
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Elmer Booth Shepard
Bull's Head
Henry L. Shepard
Center Street
Newtown
W. R Brown
Senator Brown
Thamas C. Smith
Edward Price
Charles 3
Shepard
Joan Wigglesworth
Fred Tiffany
Sherman Street
Pioneer Jode
Song of
Singer Mfg. Co
Thonay
Francis
Philadelphia
Fred Titfany
Michael H. Reilly
South End
St. Beret
Pittsfield
Red Head Delights Bridgeport Audiences at Polls Theater
Bridgeport’s Polls theatre hosted Miss Trene Franklin in Red Head a lively singing comedy act that charmed the crowd with a auburn haired heroine and a playful spoof of nicknames. The program included For Her Sister's Honor by Covington and Wilbur a rapid costume drama performed by two actors. Madame Caselli's Midget Wonders a Chihuahua dog troupe and several other acts kept the audience amused throughout a varied bill.
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Titian
Comed
Tenne
Bridgeport
Covington & Wilbur
Madame Caselli
Trene Franklin
Miss Franklin
Eva Tanguay
New York
Auddences
Poll
Franklin
Aian Franklin
Red Head
Burt Green
Zellan Covington
Rose Wilbur
Mr. Covington
Miss Wilbur
Careen & Willard
Egypt
Steeley & Edwards
Patsy Doyle
Raven
McGee to Serve Jail Time in Labor Case
Worcester report says Frank J. McGee national officer of the Boiler Makers Union will surrender in New Haven for sentence after being jailed in Connecticut Supreme Court for intimidation of strikers at McLagan Foundry in 1907. He insists he is not guilty and vows further action beyond serving the penalty.
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Worcester
Mass
Frank J. McGee
Boiler Makers’ Union
Connecticut Supreme Court
McLagan
New Haven
Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as unique and effective
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as Peculiar to Itself with no real substitute. It claims cures for scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness and debility and warns against inferior imitations priced to profit the dealer. It urges readers to buy Hood's Sarsaparilla today amid mention of familiar trade terms.
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Indore 51
Peace in Coal Regions Hinges on Union Attitudes
Special from United Press reports that peace or war in Pennsylvania anthracite will depend on union laborers' stance when miners and operators meet in Philadelphia. Operators claim some union demands are unacceptable, while many miners favor a one year agreement to maintain active union ranks. Dealers stockpile coal, with about 500000 tons in reserve to power the city for roughly six weeks, weather permitting.
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United Press
New York
Pennsylvania
Reading Company
Reading Terminal
Philadelphia
Tig
Lewis
Paer
Moving notice from 34 Middle Street to Stratford Avenue corner
The notice indicates relocation on or about March 4th from 34 Middle Street to 235 Stratford Avenue at the corner of Koswat h Street. The details mention a street change and new address, reflecting a property or service transfer.
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Middle Steer
Stratford Avenue
Koswath Street
Ghosts and the art of authorship in a quirky tale
A popular novelist discusses the ghost tradition in art and literature, noting masters like Dumas used “forty ghosts” to boost output. The tale shifts to a Philadelphia visitor unable to break a ten dollar bill until an old black porter declines but dignifies the moment with quiet humor.
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Mex
Recret
Dumas
D'Artagnan
Porthos
Aramis
Indy
M. Dumas
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