Fraternal election and a famed soldier obituary
Grang Warden James and Christie of Deridgsnert lead the race for grand secretary as the New England Order of Protection holds its summer session at Hemfast on April 9. Two candidates, Joan J. Dunnix and Jonathan W. Chapin, vie for the post left vacant by the death of Jerenib Wall. lodges across the state express preferences. In Sterling, delegates receive final instructions on selecting the next grand lodge officer, marking the session’s closing event. London reports the death of Field Marshal Wolseley, famed British soldier, aged and mourned after service in Mentons, France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBO
Grang
James
Christie
Deridgsnert
New England
Wien
Hemfast
Apoli
Ol Kis
Jerenib Wall
Gimeuil
Pest
Joan J. Dfnnix
Jomatan W. Chapin
New Teven
Minntr
Chapin
Tha Eran
Sterleng Lodsh N
Sterlingden
BO. P
Digestive Aid Promised in Stuart's Dyapepsia Tablets
A dubious advertisement extols Stuart's Dyapepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims rapid digestion of all foods, improved appetite, and boosted vitality, urging readers to obtain a fifty cent bottle and experience lasting relief. The text promotes a sensational tone typical of patent medicine pitches from a bygone era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Enat
Huset
Easter visits and weddings color Easton community news
Miss Marion Tyler spends Easter with grandparents Mr and Mrs James Tyler while Miss Ferris Miss Andrews and Miss Andrews visit Tashua school. Mrs Gillette returns to Suffield duties after visiting Adams Corners. Several residents visit Greenfield Platteville and Stratford, with bridal invitations announced for Miss Katherine May and Ernest Beaur in Yonkers. The Aspetuck Dramatic Club raised funds for a new church plant as part of its entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Tyler
South Norwalk $S
James Tyler
Mary S. Ferris
Lillian F. Andrews
Mertha L. Andrews
Tashua School
Miss Ferris
Sport Hill
Centre Primary
Mary A Gillette
Suffield
Edward D. Gillette
Adams Corners
Williamsborne
Greenfield
Homer Logan
Frank Edwards
Mitch Susan Edwards
Platteville
Frank Wade
Blanche Wade
Susan Baward
Irma Nichols
Charles ©. Nichols
Flora Lyons
Stratfield
Nichols Terrace School
Gladys Abbott
Jerome Abbott
Bridgeport
Katherine May
Albert Bunker
New York
Ernest T. Beaur
St. John's Church
Yonkers
Beaur
Eastern Academy
Yale College
New Haven
New York City
Aspetuck Dramatic Club
Centre Street
Aspe
Methodist
Boston Chamber of Commerce opposes B and M railroad changes
The Boston Chamber of Commerce directors oppose any legislation ending the relation between the Boston and Maine and the New York New Haven Hartford railroad or consolidating or leasing one by the other. They cite poor service under New Haven control and call for broader representation of four northern New England states, stronger railroad regulation, and caution on trolley lines and steamboat ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston & Maine Railraid
New Haven
New Haven Railroad
New England
Roed
Massachusetts Railroad Commission
Committee On Railroade
Massachusetts
Democracy to the Fore in Old New Hampshire
Hon. George A Wagner, judge of probate in Manchester, outlined sweeping reforms after the recent election at a New Hampshire club banquet. He described how direct primary, campaign finance reform, and lobbyist registration reshaped state politics once dominated by corporations, shifting control to Democrats and progressives, with a rare Senate-House split and a three-decade Republican era ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old New Hampshire
George A Wagner
Manchester
New Hampshire Club
Wagner
Wasner
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Butler and Webster
Zacharian Chandler
Lewis Case
Michigan
Horace Greeley
New York
Judge Wagner
Senate
House
Unite States
Henry F. Hol Us
Concord
Portsmouth
White Mountains
Echo Lake
California
Ohio
Wyoming
Tennessee
Quebec
Rank West Hollins
Local observances and theater news at Lyric and W. A. residence
A week’s observance with beacon fires at dusk to guide returning residents to the old homes. News confirms Mrs Edward Shields, trapped by a recent cyclone and flood at Marion Indiana, is safe. W. A. at 1087 Broad St hosting Sunday talks on The Womanly Ideal followed by music and tea. Speakers include Mrs O Nell, Mrs Gladden Beers, Mildred Curtis, and Miss Moore. rooms open 3 30, meeting 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields
Lyric Theatre
Edward Shields
Marion
Ond
Broad St
O’nell
Gladden Beers
Mildred Curtis
A Cold La Grippe Then Pneumonia Fatal Sequence
Barnegat postmaster R. G Collins recalls a severe La Grippe cough that exhausted him. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with stopping the coughing spells entirely. Stratford Ave. and Sixth St. ad. 74135.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G Collins
Barnegat
N. J
Foley
F. B. Brill
Stratford Ave
Sixth Street
Running Round in Circles Over New England Railroads
The author calls for top service, low fair rates, and safety from railroads in New England. They defend Mr Mellen as a capable railroad leader and urge cooperation, suggesting a New England railroad commission as the best path forward for public benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Yellow Press
Mel Jon
Meilen
Rnish
Foss
New England Railroad Commission
Mellen
Mr. Mellen
Notice of building line change on Main Street Bridgeport
City of Bridgeport Common Council adopted a report of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages on February 17 1913. The plan discontinues the two foot building line and establishes a new four foot line on the east side of Main Street between Lumber Street and East Washington Avenue. Damages and benefits are listed for named individuals and entities including John D Hughes Aston Hughes Jane Hughes Agnes Hughes George Stapleton City of Bridgeport Armory and several others with specific monetary awards and equalization. Attested by City Clerk Stephen F Boucher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Lumber Street
East Washington Avenue
Common Council of
City of
Bridgeport
Common Council
Svar
John D. Hughes
Aston Hughes
Jane Hughes
Agnes Hughes
George Stapleton
State of Connecticut
Armory
Daniel T Conger
Bradley Goodsell
Bertha Hawkinay
Mery G. Hawkins
Fairchild & Shelton Company
Sarah Gondsell
L. G. Silliman
Stephen F. Boucher
The Porcelain Method Promises Full Teeth Replacement
A prominent man told of his fear turning to pride after receiving new teeth via the Porcelain Method. The process offers to supply all missing teeth without surgery, boring, or gum cutting, delivering firm, natural-looking results with a free consultation available at the office.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ers
MEIGS
Sridgeport, Conn
London
Pield Marshal Wisrownt Wolseley
Gantering
Mentons
France
Easton
Mrs. Shields
Southworth's
Arcady
Omaha
DE. Jones
DR. Kumpitsch
DR. Jones
Main ST
Fairfield Ave
D. M
International
Prairie State
Cipher's
Buckeys
Os & Moo
Norwich
Jersey
Pequot Poultry Farm
Southport
Conn
Armstrong
Whitman Studio
Kelley’s Cigar Store
ELM Auto CO
Elm Street
Farnam Street
John H. Morehead
W. E. Halligan
Broad Street
John F. Fay
Fairfield Avenue
TOR
Crawford Laundry
Pairfield Avenue
Zimmer Bros
Golden Hill Street
County Court House
Managni
Gere
Spring House
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
East Mady Fr
the People’s Airy
State Street
Geo. A. Robertson
Sprague
IRA Gregory & ‘& CO
Flash
Slole
Kyon
Rten Bros
Amd
ANT
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!