Family deed transfers hill estate land at compo beach
A broad quit claim deed filed in Westport transfers part of the Nathaniel L. Hill estate, fourty acres along Compo Beach including Pug's Knoll to Mrs. Jette Vall Schiser. About 35 heirs signed, with signatures from across Connecticut and other states. Town rights to the sound and highway are waived or clarified, with the library receiving $300 as part of the consideration and other sums to signers. The document is lengthy and notable for its breadth and signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compo Beach
Pug's Knoll
Westport
Boundariee
Westport Library
Pues Knoll
Winnepug’s Knoll
Fairfield County
Connecticut
Wisconsin
California
New Jersey
New York
Minnesota
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
Motary
Hill
Nathaniel L. Hill
Board of
Electmen
Town Hall
John Duffy
Soundse
Tyler
Charles Miller
Clarke Croseman
Lloyd Nash
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Mr. Taylor
Brooklyn
Gladys Keith
Katherine Sherwood
Bridgeport
May Avery
Laffarot Club
Greens Farms
Bloomfield
N. J
Rooster Attack Hurts Fairfield Child
Two year old Margaret Howgen of Thorpe Avenue Fairfield was attacked by a rooster owned by William Jennings while playing outside. The bird ripped the nose and injured her face before bystander intervention. Dr. Donaldson treated facial wounds. child suffered potential eye injury.
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Margaret
Frank How- Gen
Thorpe Avenue
William Jennings
Donaldson
Fastira
This Week's Attractions At Local Play Houses
Bridgeport audiences greeted Poli policy vaudeville with a top tier bill. The Cabaret Craze featured stylish musical comedy with vim and vigor, while The Melody Maide won ovations. Billy Barlow drew laughs with sharp repartee, Martini and Maximilian offered burlesque illusion, and Gilmore Trio plus Laypo and Benjamin added mirth. Photo plays and talking pictures rounded out the program. An entirely new vaudeville and picture bill heads the slate from Thursday matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poli
Bridgeport
Melody Maide
Boston
Freckles Turns Foxs Lyric Into Versatile Showcase
Eleanor Cleveland stars as a 12 year old boy in Freckles at Foxs Lyric with Guy Harrington as the war veteran. The bill features Seymour Dempsey and Seymour, Bonner and Powers, the Perry Sisters, Howard Stillman, and the Kinema color film Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Cleveland’s popularity heightens crowd appeal as an all star program returns Thursday with new acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Cleveland
Fox
Anne Blanche
Miss Cleveland
Guy Harrington
Seymour
Dempsey
Bonner
Powers
Var-ne-gis Remedy Claims Unique Results
The notice asserts Var-ne-gis as a distinct remedy that yields results. It emphasizes its special properties and effectiveness. No medical claims or endorsements are provided beyond the assertion of efficacy.
Poli Players Present Get Rich Quick Wallingford at Plaza
The Poli Players reopen in Bridgeport with Get Rich Quick Wallingford starring Paul McAllister and a star cast led by Brenda Fowler. Eleven years of quality stock are praised, with faithful production, four lavish acts, authentic costumes, and strong audience enthusiasm. Matinees daily and evenings at popular prices, next Monday souvenir photos of McAllister will be handed to each lady visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. 4. Pon
Poli
Bridgeport
Paul McAllister
Dicitis Claims Local Victims In Bridgeport
Appendicitis cases in Bridgeport rise sharply with minor and major surgeries reported in recent days. Ambulance logs show four urgent transports including Stephen Lassowitz, Michael Arnoldsky, Lena Ward, and George Taylor to Bridgeport Hospital. Doctors see no clear cause for the spike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Stephen Lassowitz
State Street
Michael Arnoldsky
Howard Avenue
Lena Ward
Howe Street
George Taylor
Courtland Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Stamford man files bankruptcy petition with no assets
Joseph Chiarappa of Stamford filed a bankruptcy petition on Saturday declaring no funds to pay the filing fee. He states no assets and liabilities around 4500 dollars, with prior business ties in Mianui.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chiarappa
Stamford
Mianui
Boston Opera Company Sings to Warm Park Theatre Crowd
A large music-loving audience at Park Theatre enjoyed the Boston Opera Company's condensed program of Martha and Faust, with standout performances by Mephisto and Marguerite roles. The evening featured a concert of selections from Gounod Puccini and Verdi and praised artists including Mme Scotney and Mlle Gauthier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Opera Company
Martha
Faust
Park Theatre
Mephisto
Marguerite
Gounod
Puccini
Verdi
Mile
Maria Convanni
Siebel
M. Jose Mardones
Alfredo Ramella
Mlle
Myrna Sharlow
Ernestine Gauthier
Mme
Evelyn Scotney
Howard White
Raoul Romito
Rodolfo Fornari
Rossini
Mme. Scotney
Boston Opera House
Tetrazzini
Frederick Johns
Boston American
Rosina
Gay Masqueraders at Park Theatre Next Week
The Gay Masqueraders comedy arrives at the Park Theatre with Geo. B. Scanlon and Mark Adams as main laughs producers. A story of two fortune hunters three widows and a daughter stars Countess Hedwig von Mueller in songs and costumes. Performances run Thursday Friday and Saturday with daily matinees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Scanlon
Mark Adams
Hedwig von Mueller
Headache Its Your Liver Olive Tablets Ad Card
Olive Tablets claim to prevent headaches by aiding liver and bowels. They promise no calomel, no griping salts, and easy tasting formula with olive oil and sugar coating. The ad cites Dr. Edwards as founder and recommends nightly use for a week, pricing at 25 and 50 cents per box.
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Edwards
Calomel
The
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Adv
Community Notes From Daniel's Farms And Stratford Visit
A local column records Sunday gatherings at Peter Nelson's Daniel's Farms home and social visits across Bridgeport and White Plains. It lists church activities, a Third District Endeavor rally in Stratford with Rev Rideout and a Yellowstone Park lecture, plus numerous family and neighbor visits, moves, and minor incidents among residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baird
Mildred
Margaret
Edward T. Wiles
Bridgeport
John T. Schultz
Brooklyn
Peter Nelson
Daniel’s Farms
Marjorie Allen
Yale Street
Charlottte Barske
Verna
Charlotte Barske
White Plains
Burr F. Beach
Christian Endeavor Society
Third District
Congregational
Stratford
Merrill Beach
Frank C. Rideout
Second Baptist Church of
Yellowstone Park
Board of Selectmen
Nichols Ladies’ Aid Society
J. T. Bishop
Jessie Cook
Windham
Raymond Plumb
George Pierce
Massachusetts
Samuel J. Thorpe
Arthur Pitt
C. J. Thorpe
W. J. Ross
Mr. Ross
E. C. Belton
Fred Mills
White
Little Son
C. E. Bilton
Robert Gilbert
Porto Rico
N. B. Curtis
New Haven
Frank E. Baldwin
L. A. Nothnagle
Edward Nothnagle
C. G. Curtis
Clifford Hine
Orange
John B. Curtis
W. B. West
Wallingford
Patrick Kohler
Morgan Keane
M. J. McDonough
Stephen McDonough
Harvey Jennings
Milford
Long Hill
Mabel Cole
George W. Cole
John L. Beardsley
Ethel
Bermudas
Alice Gabler
Jennie Hayes
Sadie Hoyt
Chester Emack
John P. Mahoney
Leonard Bevans
Lester Eastman
Black Rock
F. H. Eastman
Arthur Gabler
Peter Gabler
Homer Hoyt
Joseph LaBar
Leo Gabler
H. H. Nichols
Gardner
This Interests Every Woman Foley Kidney Pills Ad
A family doctor notes women seek help for vague female trouble but with kidney and bladder treatment they recover. The ad asserts Foley Kidney Pills are the best and safest medicine for such times, offering tonic action and quick results through F. B. Brill at Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Cordelia Copeland
Ardeola
F. B. Brill
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Street
Sixth Sta
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Seomen's Sec
Copenhagen
Pieigs &C. Incorporated Outfitters TO Men
Wen & Children
Bridgeport, Conn
Freeman Building
Edward Phelan
Raymond E. Randall
Freeman
Waterman Place
Southport
Southport Trust Co
Charles B. LeBgutiliier
G. C. Bowman
Nichols Terrace
Sherman
G C. Bowman
Fairfield
Fire Department
Sarah Hill Goodsell
John Goodsell
W. H. Holman
Oaklawn
Teachester
Charles E. Bulkley
Josephine Fitch
Hackensack
Greenfield Hill Grange
Robert Adams
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Hemlocks
Adams
Mr. Adams
Greenfield Country Club
Southport Fire Department
Faith Chapel
King’s Highway
H. H. Benedict
Fox’s Lyric Theatre
Fox Lyric Press
the Plaza
Dicitis
Stamford Man
Atlantic Pharmacy
Main Street
Boston Opera CO
the Park
Bridgeport Piano Co
Alfred Fox
Fairfield Avenue
East Main Street
Trumbull
South America
Meath
Bank Street
Fibs
Publicity Club OF
Victoria
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
27Th Street
Sprague
Sprague Ice & Coal Co
Washington Avenue
IRA Gre
Stratford Ave
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