Redding News Highlights Local Events And People
Medding May 12 reports Deming-wid ing and bungslow on high seas. Mrs Adams directs weekly Europe-bound travelers with plans for Italy and other continents this season. Locals note improvements at Sunset Hill and driveways near Commodore Batten place. Ridge Hill teams edged Sanford School 13 to 7. Sanford later lost 12 to 3 at Kent. Grange backs national road funds with plans by Louis Rumecy. Bishop Archer seeks patient eye treatment. Sylvanus Mallett enjoys a new coupe. Patrick McDonald faces heart weakness. Mark Twain criticizes farm activity while claiming farming success in Connecticut. Agent Warner to begin dog-license enforcement in June. Dan Beard spends summer at Center. Lonetown School closed due to Miss Webb’s mother’s illness. A trout from Devil’s Mouth pool weighed 1 3/4 pounds. Kesler estate inventoried at 18,000 with possible bank account expenses surmised at 230.
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Medding
Dr. Deming
Wiiding & Bungslow
Bugnne Adame
Helen Barnes
Eteanor
Deborn
Europe
Italy
Lester O. Peck
Bern
Sunset Him Place
Commodore Batteen Place
Sunset Hill
Bridgeport
Thetallon
S.C. Shaw
D. S. Sanford
Belle Sanford
Mothel
Sanford
Sanfords
Kent Willout
Kent
Wedding Grand
Louis C. Rumecy
Great Archer
Pleasant Valley
Kenown
Sylvanus Mallett
Peck &Tines
Patrick McDonald
Jerome
New York
Mark Twain
Connecticut
Giemena
Redding Grange
Earty
Warner
Lst
Milo Osborn
Bedford
H. G. Bodie
Bixelow Paine
Lonetown
Miss Webb
Norwich
Dan Beard
Frank Favarau
George Kesler
Harvard student missing from home near Bethel Conn
New York May 13 Thomas P Williams an 18 year old Harvard student is reported missing from his uncle David Williams home in Bethel Connecticut. He was last seen at the Reading Railroad stations near Bethel and may have headed for New York City. His sister living at 625 West 151st Street asked police at the West 52d Street Station to search for him. Police say overstudy led to a breakdown and his running away from the university following a short stay with his uncle.
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New York
Thomas P. Williarme
Harvard
David William
Bethel
Conn
Reading Railroad
West 151St 1 Street
West 52d Street
Officers Elected At Long Session Of Daughters Of Liberty
The State Council Daughters of Liberty completed business after a long session and dinner. Hartford chosen as next meeting city by Buckingham Council. Officers installed by J B Harvey and Emma Goulden include state councillor Carrie Reynolds and others, with William Chase and Sadie Huntington named national representatives. Local Lady Howe Council hosted delegates.
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Daughters of Liberty
Stratfield
Hartford
Buckingham Council
J. B. Harvey
Philadelphia
Representa
Emma Goulden
Waterjury
Carrie Reynolds
North Haven
Emma Risley
New Haven
John H. Rogerson
Bridgeport
Nelle McNary
New Britain
Cora B. Alien
Southington
Abbie Pulmerton
Sarah ‘Meyer
Danbury
Lucy Cryne
New ‘Britain
George B. Sweet
Dan‘Dury
Minnie Margastriod
National Council
W. A. Chase
Waterbury
Sadie N. Huntington
William B. Godfrey
Nellie McNary
George S. Sweet
Lady Howe Council
W. T. Hartwell
W. T. Oddy
A. Hubbard
Tafts Message Sparks Protests in Puerto Rico
In San Juan on May 13 residents react to Tafts Congress message on Porto Rico. The broadcast condemnation triggers resentment and protests against charges of unfitness and ingratitude. Observers say the storm was stirred by the Unionist party in control of the House of Assembly, while other groups oppose their actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
P. R
Taft
Congress
Porto Rico
Washington
House of Assembly
Cuban Lottery Passed by House in Havana
Havana May 12 The House of Representatives votes 52 to 30 to authorize a national lottery. The project aims to raise 1 to 2 million dollars yearly with three monthly drawings. Ticket numbers and prize amounts to be set by the Treasury Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
House of Representatives
Death Likely Release for Gen Stoessel From Prison
Special from Unite Press reports that General Stoessel, imprisoned for surrendering Port Arthur to Japan, is nearing death in Fortress Peter and Paul. He reportedly suffered apoplexy and may not live days. He lamented that his death sentence had been commuted. A new petition for his release is being prepared, but death is anticipated before it can advance.
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Unite Press
St. Petersburg
Stoessel
Guar
Fortress Peter and Paul
Port Artour
Lehigh Valley R R Offers Low Rates to Western Points
The Lehigh Valley Railroad advertises low fares to major western destinations including Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Canyon with liberal stopovers and high class service. Full information is available from N W Pringle N Ex P A at 9 Church Street New Haven Connecticut.
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Spattle
Yellowstone National’ Park
Colorado
Grand Scenery
California
Arizona
Great Lakes
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley R. R
N. W. Pringle
P. A
Church St
New Haven
Newtown Social Events Highlight May Activities
In Sandy Hook St Marys hall hosts a social tomorrow to benefit young ladies. Pootatuck Grange enjoyed Tuesday with Charles S. Gold speaking on Apple Culture. Eva Ballard of Danbury performed. Harmony Grange members attended. Alexander Sinclair spoke. Rural carrier nearly fell when horse slipped on a stone. Mrs W N Reynolds visits NYC, Charles Gold guests of E B Beers. Mrs Robert Hard returns to Bridgeport. Royal Arch Masons held convocation at Sandy Hook Masonic Temple. Jephthah Chapter E S meets Friday. Newtown and Shelton Highs anticipated a strong football game with many visitors, Newtowners preparing colors.
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Sandy Hook
St. Mary's Hall
Pootatuck Grange
Charles S. Gold
West Cornwall
Allison P. Smith
Eva Ballard
Danbury
Harmony Grange
Monroe
Alexander Sinclair
Newtown
W. N. Reynolds
Kate Reynolds
New York City
E. B. Beers
Alice Wildman
Robert Hard
Lawrence Taylor
Bridgeport
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
H. M. Tiemann
Jephthah Chapter
Shelton
Newtowners
Hood's Sarsaparilla promotes appetite and digestion
An ad notes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a safe remedy to purify blood and restore appetite. It mentions a change to comply with the Pure Food and Drugs Act and describes the medicine in liquid form or chocolate casted tablets called Seraataim, offering 100 doses.
Poliis Theatre Polished Vaudeville Season Ends With Laughland
Patrons flock to Poli's this week for a superb vaudeville bill headlined by Pat Rooney's Laughland and including the Sierra Nevadas titled Lucky Jim. The program features Vinie Daley Corcoran & Dixon a Lew Dockstader act, McDonald and more with three daily performances at low ten cent prices ending next Monday.
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Poli's
Polis
Pat Rooney
Rooney
Laughland
Sierra Nevadas
Jane Courthope
Wayfarer
Master Forrester
The
Watermelon Trust
Vinie Daley
Corcoran & Dixon
Lew Dockstader
James F. McDonald
Berenso & Ladue
Poll
Alice Fleming
Show Girl at Smiths Sold Out Week Likely to Break Records
Last evening Smiths theatre sold out for the sixth performance of The Show Girl Robert M Sperry twelfth annual production with advance sales heavy. The same week promises higher attendance and more popular numbers, surpassed only by Sperry’s past successes. Monday opens spring and summer vaudeville and pictures with a high quality bill and three reels of new motion pictures never shown before. Vaudeville acts will be top quality and novelty for this city.
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Ad— Tission
Smith's
Robert M. Sperry
Mr. Sperry
Deville
New York Central Pays Fines in Rebating Cases
The New York Central Railroad paid 134000 to the U.S. government in settlement of fines in three rebating cases. This brings total rebates collected in prosecutions against railroads to 375000. Other railroads cited in the attorney's file include Great Northern Rock Island St Paul and Central Vermont.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
United States
New York Central
Great Northern
Rock Island
St Paul
Central Vermont
Boy falls 25 feet from new building near Hallett Street
Rudolph Maragart a six year old living at 841 Hallett street fell from the new building adjoining his home yesterday a distance of 25 feet to the cellar. Dr Krause found the boy had broken his thigh and carried him to Bridgeport Hospital in an Emergency ambulance.
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Rudolph Maragart
Hallett Street
Krause
Bridgeport Hospital
Millinery Bargains and Fish Prices at Local Stores
Tomorrow at 1105 Main St Dillon & Co offer $10 trimmed hats for $3.98. W D Cook & Son advertise tons of weak fish and yellowfin at 5 cents per pound with a large assortment of fresh fish and seafood. Also advertised are Turkish baths at Hotel Atlas Fairfield Ave and Majestic shoes for men at $3.00 a pair from SB Thing & Co 1153 Main St.
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Dillon & Co
W. D. Cook & Son
W. D. Cook & Son's
Bridgeport
Atlas
Fairfield Avenue
Broad St
Majestics
SB. Thing & Co
Main Street
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Main St
Money Back Store
Zoull
Eline
Coats
Ithaca
Seattle
Wash
Francisco
the Angeles
Paul
Minn
Los. Angeles
Osher Gates
Salt Lake
Dorneer
Presbyteria
N. W. Pringte
Redding
Cvris. Pharmacy
Gen. Stoessel
Dillon & GO
E. H. Dillon
Va Anastor Hanes the
Smith-Murray CO
Haift Hose
AET Department
Atte
Ol 'the Smith
Murray CO
Mar
Sam Harris
Office & Library Supply House
Cor
Fairfield Ave
Water St
Wm.r. Hurley
C. “'Ostas
Pure Food Daily
HEATH
Guerre
Norway
Baker’s Cocoa
A&p
Jersey
Marshall
Maine
National
Graham Crackers
Seere
the Great
National Biscuit Co
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Fiune
East Main Sty
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