Jennings Get Check for 515 dollars in land dispute
City Attorney-approved payment of 515.96 to Nehemiah and Jane Jennings after Superior court awarded 450 plus costs for a 76 foot by 18 foot land strip taken during Fairfield avenue widening. Subtle note of opera program follows with mixed excerpts and reviews from Rusticana Pagliacci Cavalleria and Il Trovatore by New York artists.
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Council
Fairfield Avenue
Nehemiah Jennings
Jane A. Jennings
Costa
Smith's Theatre
Lola
Cesare Freddi
Canis
Guiseppe del Chiaro
Tonio
Wentworth Furniture sale and going out of business
Points of interest note Wentworth Furniture Co offering bargains on pictures this week with low prices for this week only. Also EB H Dillon & To advertises stylish hats and large assortment at 1105 Main St. Glasner Furniture Co announces going out of clothing business and a big stock sale at unheard of prices 1192 Main St. Also report on Winsted Borough election May 4 Republican ticket winning with wardens and rest of ticket elected by large margins.
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Wentworth Furniture Co
EB. H. Dillon & To
Main St
Glasner Furniture Co
Glasher Furniture Co
Main St. Lee
Association Seeks New Home for Industrial Relief Work
At the annual meeting of the Associated Charities for Industrial Relief held at Hall Home the group voted the association needs a house. The Girls' club work dominates, with nurseries in Day Nursery, Investigation Bureau, Kitchen Garden, Sewing School and Needlework Guild needing space in multiple city locations. Mrs. E. H. Naramore, secretary, presented reports on branches and a notable rise in managers and members. Officers and advisory board were elected, including President Mrs. J. P. Omans, Vice Presidents, Recording and Corresponding Secretaries, and Treasurer. A long list of managers and notable names follows, underscoring broad community involvement.
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Associated Charities For Industrial Relief
Hall Home
EH. J. Naramore
Clut
Department of Intenvestigatin Bureau
J. P. Omans
A. W.tt
Charlea Hotchkiss
Wins
C. E
E.J. Naramore
Joseph Grey
Lirs
W. Downs
George Dimond
W. H. Griffith
L. B. Silliman
J. C. Curtis
F. E. Beach
Lucien Shepard
H. H. Pyle
A. W. Paige
H. R. Parrott
George Carroll
Morris B. Beardsley
E. W. Marsh
W. H. Marigold
George W. Wheeler
Henry Atwater
George C. Waldo
Frank Miller
O. H. Brothwell
N. H. Heft
Charles Armstrong
Charlotte Armstrong
C. B. Adams
James Atger
Morris Beardsley
Henry Blodgett
W. M. Terry
Trubee
J. A. Ten Eyck
Ver H. Warner
P. S. West
Wm. E. Wills
C. E. Wilmot
A. Winter
Hobart Wheeler
Frank Wilmot
Sylvester Wheeler
John Woodhull
A. G. Whitney
H. Weit
Catherine Wade
Weather Indications Fair Through Wednesday With Rising Temperature
Special from United Press. New Haven May 4 report forecasts fair weather tonight and Wednesday with gradually increasing temperatures. A disturbance near the lake region moved eastward bringing light local showers in the eastern lake region and New England over the past 24 hours. Another disturbance develops in the extreme northwest, but pleasant weather prevails across most regions this morning as temperatures rise.
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United Press
New Haven
Lake Region
New England
Committee to investigate need of investigation in city
The council authorized a five member mayoral committee to determine whether the Board of Charities warrants a full inquiry. If found necessary, the same panel would pursue the investigation with funds to be approved by the Aldermen. The measure passed unanimously, though concerns about cost and power were aired. A separate resolution empowers a five member committee to compel appearances and seize records for a thorough probe of the Board of Charities and its methods.
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Charities Department
Board of ‘Charities
Common Council
Alderman McMurray
Primrose
Board of Charities
Committee of Investigation
Griffin
Alderman Wilson
St Rose's Parish to Mark 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Newtown notes prep for St Rose's Parish 50th anniversary on July 21 with painting, frescoing and concrete walks. Drum Corps to wear new uniforms. confirmation to be conducted by the bishop. possible presence of an archbishop. Borough officers nominated at caucus. social events include a whist at Pootatuck Grange and visits from New York and Bridgeport visitors.
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St. Rose's
Charles F. Beardsley
David C. Peck
Arthur T. Nettleton
Frank J. Gale
Robert H. Beers
William J. Beecher
Eli B. Beers
Cornelius B. Taylor
William A. Leonard
Patrick H. Gannon
Patrick
Hillside Club
Austin J. Keane
Bridgeport
John F. Keane
Zoar
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Through Pure Blood
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses and nourishes the blood to prevent disease and promote vigor. It asserts cures for eczema rheumatism and catarrh and offers liquid or pellet tablet forms called Sarasabe.
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Hood
Foreman Social B G Simpson Receives Gifts
Social B G Simpson, longtime foreman at Salt's Textile Company, was presented with a gold watch charm and a leather suit case after a presentation by Frederick Cooper. He will move to Holyoke to join a large silk manufacturer. W C Doherty from Paterson will succeed him.
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B. G. Simpson
Salt’s ‘Textile Company
Frederick Cooper
Mr. Simpson
Holyoke
W. C. Doherty
Paterson
Personal Musical Trip to Louisville Next Month Stevenson
A collection of small town notices and remarks including quotes from Henry Seltsam and A H Bullard on co workers and horse bids. Short social items mention attendance at the Great Council of Red Men in New Britain, parties at home on Main Street, and local residents in Chicago. Notes on school lunch programs, a farewell breakfast idea, and various entertainments and meetings with names and places such as Bridgeport, Noble avenue, and Greenfield Hill.
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Francis Quinn
Erickson
Chicago
Noble Avenue
Quinn
Treat and Shepard Company
Lyon & Healy Co
West
Misa Bames
Protest over Gregory Street condition in city council
The council debated Gregory street, a major cache of West End traffic, as Chairman Hartley cited no funds for improvements though Morehouse street could be funded. Alderman Mahoney pressed for action from Iranistan avenue to Park Avenue amid complaints from manufacturers and truckers.
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Morehouse Street
Hartley
Gregory Street
Fairfield Avenue
Ash Creek
Bertilson Lves
Iranistan Avenue
Broad Street
Daniel Mahoney
Park Avenue
Mahoney
Mohair Brilliantines and Prunellas on sale in assorted colors
The Smith Murray Co offers Yara Mohair Brilliantines in black and colorways 50c to 1.25 a yard with black Mohair Brilliantine at 1 per yard and Satin Prunellas at 1.00 per yard. Also a rosary sale with Cocobolo bead crosses 10c to 25c, Pearl bead lengths 19c to 50c, and colored bead chains from 0.98 to 1.50.
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Reseda
Eee
Trapeze Star Charmion Survives Major Stage Accident
Mile. Charmion the Perfect Woman at Polis narrowly escaped serious injury when a steel brace on the trapeze frame slipped, sending nearly 500 pounds of structure crashing to the stage. She landed on her feet, was bruised but resumed performances that evening as supports were reinforced to prevent a repeat incident.
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Charmion
Polis
Deaths and Funerals for Zepp and Atherton
Funeral services for William Oscar Zepp were held at his brother-in-law’s residence with Rev. H. Wiemer officiating. Pallbearers included Robert Fiehn and Karl Zepp. interment at Parks Cemetery. Galen P. Atherton died at his son’s home after months with heart trouble, aged 77, a South native who had come to visit.
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William Oscar Zepp
Arthur Clauder
Pecors
Avenue
H. Wiemer
German Reformed Church
Robert Fiehn
William Partridge
William
Karl Zepp
Herbert Hill
George Webb
Parks Cemetery
Galen P. Atherton
Washington Court
South
Action of Hatters Reopens One Shop
South Norwalk May 4 The Hat Trimmers Association adopted the Danbury price list for cheaper hats to aid several dealers as a local measure.
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Action OF Hatters
United Press
South Norwalk
Arab Patrol to Attend Imperial Council Meeting in Louisville
Arab Patrol a unit of Pyramid Temple Nobles of the Shrine will travel to Louisville Kentucky for the Imperial Council meeting on June 6 They will serve as escort to Imperial Lou P Bristol The Patrol officers are Louis Henry C Stevenson elevative committee A Englehard FR Irwin Smith Henry A Stevenson
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Pyramid Temple
Louisville
Imperial Council
Lou P. Bristol
Louis Henry C. Stevenson
A. Englehard
Irwin Smith
Henry A Stevenson
Plans of Castro to Regain Power Unfold in Spain
Santana, Spain May 4 Former Venezuelan president Castro still hopes to regain control. He is believed to be planning a return to Venezuela by sailing from Spain in a small boat under cover of a health cruise. A tramp liner charter may land him where he can join supporters. US opposition complicates the plan.
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United Press
Santana
Spain
Castro
Venezuela
United States
O Rourke’s Antonym Face Promoted At Pharmacy Sale
An odd OCR fragment promotes a product Cy Remover for sale at a pharmacy. It mentions 253 Fairfield Avenue and 186 Cannon Street with a tease about beauty claims. The lines reference sun and moon events and water highs and lows, but lack coherent context or dates.
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Fairfield Avenue
Cannon St
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Kline Brothers
Money Back
Chambray
Kline
Jennings
Imperial Grand Opera
Smith
Winsted
Warden
BE. F. Hitchcock
H. O. Atkins
Cyrus
Particu
Cyrus Pharmacy
Association
Charity Board
Newtown
EH. Dillon & CO
Mai
E. H. Dillon & CO
Poe
Stevenson
Henry Seltsam
A. H. Bullard
Fred . Cooper
Main Street
Great Council of Red Men
New Britain
John W. Schweidtle
George A. Rajotte
Edward A. Yeaton
Charles H. Roder
Wowompon
Albert Meserve
Edward McKeever
Matilda Fisher
Dryee Re
Ineraste Sa
Millie Uppe
Union Avenue
John J. Daley
Bridgeport Brass Co
Greenfield Hill
William H. Wilson
Fred Wakeman
W. T. Fallon
M. R. Perry
Charles Grey
Howard Gray
Elif Wakeman
S. C. Bradley
A. L. Buckley
A. H. Brothwell
Wilmer Pratt
Kete
Mabel
Mary Smith
B. B. Bonyman
Fred B. Ives
George L. Burns
Willard Holmes
Bessie Bartholomee Turner
Erwin J
Lillian Lamson
New York 1
George _ EB. Somers
Chauncey M. Depew
Montauk Club
Brooklyn
Depew
Osler
First Baptist Church
Charles Ying
Joe Bow
Joe King
Leon Gim
Jas Yee
G. W. Nicholson
Theodore Phillips
Ladies’ Charitable Society
Fried W Smith
Clarence Mann
Howard Avenue
R. O'Brien
R. Lynch
R. Hoffman
City
G. Smith
Mary Reynolds
Margaret McGarigle
G. McGarigle
J. Benjamin
P. Branneis
Joseph Weber
Ann Weber
F. Speck
Danbury
R. Stephens
New York
A. H. Stokes
American & British Mfg. Co
A. W. Bradley
Kossuth Street
Bridgeport Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
410 Court Exchange
William O. Burr
Memorial Baptist Church
W. B. Kelsey
H. Bertram Lambert
H. A. Lambert
Fremont Street
Lambert
University of Pennsylvania
Lew
Zink
Charles Poland
J. J. McNamara
E. H. Dillon
C. H. Morris
Berger Bertilson
Foley
F. B. Brill
THE
Smith-Murray CO
Yara
Jewelry
Bette
Sam Harris
MAIN
CONN
Office & Library Supply House
Bunkiees
Col. Fairfield Ave
Water St
Clear Felt Hat Company
Mystic Shrine
Pretesse
Willian Winstanley
England
John Taylor
Paris
Jean Baphiste Helzoni
James Craigs
Ingram
the News
Allan Ream
Shepherd
Sugden
Tenterden
Jeremy Taylor
Bizet
Carmen
O'Rourke
Anton
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