Fairfield News Highlights on Land, Trolley, and Society
The paper details Samuel H Wheeler’s land on Marine Avenue linked to a Sherman school decision, hints at possible playground use for 20 years, and notes local debate. It mentions the new cottage plan for a summer occupant, trolley car reopenings, church events at St Thomas and Greenfield Hill, plus assorted social notices and letters at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Samuel H. Wheeler
Marine Avenue
Wallace M- Botkee
Wwn
Sherman School
Wheeler
Posea
al Ieavett
New School
Jennings
Patriet Fraley Co
James I. Brereton
Bridgeport
American Graphyphone Co
Penfield Avenue
Frederick Marbers
Ownis of
Gottakes
Mode Holdings
Lilly
Suring
Westport
Lorwalk
Linter
Greenfield Hill
Sam—uel
Samuel Borsek
Charles Bahr
Joseph BE. Perry
Joseph Elis
John Dempsey
Edith M. Wildman
A. M. Ewing
Ivan Cepan
Charles Hopkins
Arthur Chase
Stratfield
Bridgeport Hospital
Worcester
Mose
Strat-feld
Saugatuck
Patrick Oates
Sengatuck
Oates
Morton
Westport Democrats
Christchurch
William S. Taylor
Temple Lodge
William Dixon
Frank Pritchard
Frank SN. Taylor
Lincoln Avenue
J. J. Volk
New York
St. John's Mission
Corbin
Jane A. Wood
Wbrary
Seatey
Samuel Coley
Coleytown
Men's Society of the
West
Katherine Elwood
MacDuffie School
Springfield
Mass
Riverside Avenue
Mate
Fairfield County
Parent Letter Advocates Syrup of Figs For Constipation
A vintage advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from constipation, disordered stomach, and related symptoms, touting natural ingredients and gentle action. The ad urges parents to use the product and refuses other offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanny
California
School Commissioners Discuss New School Site Westport
Westport March 26 The School board met last evening to discuss a proposed new Main street school. No decision yet beyond a not to exceed $50,000. Location deemed desirable on Main street will be announced after the deal closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Main Street
Milch cows sold and local notes from Monroe area
William Blakeman sold two new milch cows to Charles Dimon. William Rao Ethel Welch Fred Anantaraus in Bridgeport Huntington spent Easter with parents. Lillian Rat returned home after nine weeks with grandparents. Mrs Henry J Lord joined husband at Lyme and attended a funeral for an uncle brought from Kansas City. Edwin Shelton lost a Holstein cow. Chief Park Warden Charles Sherwood announced permit requirements between March 15 and June 1 and again August 16 to November 28 before starting fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blakeman
Barn Hall
Charles Dimon
White Hills
William Rao
Ethel Welch
Bridgeport
Fred
Anatarous
Huntington
Andrew Rau
Lillian Rat
Henry J. Lord
Huband
Lyme
Kansas City
Edwin €. Shelton
Charles T. Sher- Wood
Herbert W. Jove
Tharies FL
Ensign
John H. Hawkins
Sherwood
Daniel W. Kurtz
Philadelphia
Holy Land
Albert Wheeler Kurtz
Albert Wheeler
Mary Nichols
Cyrus Jeffrey
Walkers Farms
Susie Gress
Robert
Victor Nelson
Cora
New York City
Bedford
New York
St. Peter's Church Society
F. W Wheeler
Hubert Beardshey
Homer E. Clark
Samuel B. Hurd
Homer E. Clarke
Edwin ©. Shelton
New Haven
Solon B. Wales
Virginia
Edith
Chicago
Hampton
Recording Destruction From West Hurricane Outbreak
Omaha and small Western towns report extensive property damage from a severe hurricane. Wooden buildings collapsed, roofs peeled away, and homes and barns wrecked, with injuries and multiple deaths cited. Several communities sent in photos illustrating cyclone devastation across streets and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
New Haven Rail Road Faces Dual Task of Efficiency and Defense
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad grapples with boosting efficiency while countering attacks from critics. President Mellen and ex-Boston and Maine chief Lucius Tuttle blame Brandeis and rivals for undermining public trust, arguing the campaigns threaten industrial New England and the rail system’s credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. HO & H. Railroad
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co
New Haven
New England
Charles S. Mellen
Lucius Tuttle
Boston and
Mr. Mellen
The
New Raven
New York
Onitario and Western
Rutland Reliroads
Boston
Maine
Melien
Mellen
Boston American
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Calomel Alternative
Ohio physician Dr. F M Edwards announces Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a sugar coated olive oil tablet as a gentler calomel substitute after 17 years of development. Marketed as a cleanser for bowels and liver with no harmful after effects, available 10c and 25c per box from The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. F. M. Edwards
Ohio
Dr. Edwards
Dr. Edwards’ Oliver
The
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
No State Coin for British Blow Out Hartford
Hartford March 26 The plan to celebrate the 100 years of peace with Great Britain was dropped after the Dill hearing. The committee of appropriations opposed the 310,000 request, with speakers arguing no peace exists with Britain and viewing the celebration as hypocritical. Opponents cited Alabama claims and Panama Canal entanglements, while supporters were scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Ghent
Committee On Appropriations
Great Britain
England
France
Germany
Russia
McNeil
T. J. “Murphy
Bridgeport
Lawrence O’brien
New Haven
Isi
Gladstone
Jefferson Davis
London Times
Lincoln
Alabama
J. Danaher
Meriden
Panama Canal
Connecticut
Washington
Platt
United States
Danaher
George Washington
Bernard Lynch
Baldwin
Joseph Hall
Naugatuck
Rueela
Steve
Danbury
T. F. Pfeiffer
Politicians discuss bill honoring Perry’s Lake Erie victory
Thomas F. Smith of New Britain recounts withdrawing a proposed bill after the governor’s message. He notes support from lawmakers including Timothy Crowley, John McMurray, H Kaufman, Angelo Parmensa, Harry Burke, T J Keough, Philip Sullivan, William Clifford, John O’Neil, James Rooney and Charles Byrne as hearing speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Smith
New Britain
Perry
Lake Erie
Washington
Timothy J. Crowley
Hartford
John H. McMurray
Bridgeport
H. Kauffman
Angelo Parmensa
Harry M.burke
Manchester
T. J. Keough
Philip J. Sullivan
AOH
William Clifford
John J. O'Neil
James H. Rooney
Charles J. Byrne
Many a Suffering Woman Needs Kidney Pills Relief
A patient description of women plagued by backache headaches nervousness and sleep loss from kidney and bladder troubles. Foley Kidney Pills promise quick relief and renewed health. Ad directed to readers in Stratford Ave and Sixth St with a sales pitch and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
F. B. Brill
Stratford Ave
Sixth St
Obituary notices for Burns Judd Pope and others
Funeral services were held today for Mrs Joseph A C Burns widow of Samuel A Burns at 611 Clinton avenue with burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. Jeannette J Judd funeral at 33 Kossuth street with burial in Lakeview cemetery. William D Pope funeral at 121 Atlantic street with burial in Park cemetery. Lincoln, son of Mr and Mrs Lorenze S Jackson of 75 North Avenue, buried in Mountain Grove. Dr Harry R Bermett buried yesterday in Mountain Grove after services at Add Betchwood Avenue conducted by Rev George W Nicholson. Samuel Harris lodge quartet and Corinthian Independent conducted graveside rites. pallbearers included Roger Cunningham and Karl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. C. Burns
Samuel A. Burns
Clinton Avenue
R. Ke Swain
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Jeannette J. Judd
Kossuth Street
Rev. B. BH
Kenyon
Lakeview Cemetery
William D. Pope
Atlantic Street
Park Cemetery
Lincoln
Lorenze
Jackson
North Avenue
Harry Raymond Bermett
Add. Betchwood Avenue
Georke W. Nicholson
Samuel H. Harris
Garment Description From Obscure Fashion Fragment
A damaged OCR reads a dress description with deep orange ground and cream paneling. It mentions black velvet trim on the collar and buttons, chimisetts, and an overskirt with lace, plus a grape motif and a front panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iasi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladies’ Home Missionary Society
Wairfield
Es J. Hereel
Mas Welle
Benskiys
Merion Dodwidson
Mecingh
Glammer
Mes
W. Hereekénan
Simmon
Nehemiah Perry
AO. Jennings Alonson
Acker
Enterpeiae
Florida
Anon
Serah Jane Perry
Hunice Perry
Narwark
Brodher Jennings
Christian Endaavor Someert
Dent
Monroe
New Havens
Calomel
Finn
Coats
Isaac «Moss
Emmett J. Welch
Dixie
Crrus, Drake
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