Miss an Ls Dennis quoted on malice and rumors in April
The item recalls remarks by Miss Dennis and others from multiple clubs and circles in Norwalk and surrounding towns. It notes a March or April date, mentions Mrs. Orville Maester and several organizers, and references a farewell for Mr. Sleat at the Yost factory, with community members offering best wishes. It also covers a separate note about May Grandfield and a Connecticut Historical Society nomination, plus a local court acquittal of Stanley Beans for chicken theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Ls Dennis
Ane
Orville Maester
Crosby Circle
Et B. Harris
Maybelle
Helen B. King
Charlotte WW. Selleck
A. J. Deane
Charity
Davis Gould
Belle Deane
Voluteer
Carrie Olmstead
Margaret Macdonald
Stead
David Gould
Kate Palmer Hunter
Kindiprorda
Jax
J. B. Martin
Golden Rule
Fs Staples
J. Curtiss
Cassie Ellwell
Emma Mellen
Erihoors
C. Wi
Trinity Church
C. E.bulkley
H. J. Mead
Norwalk
Hattie Mallette
Personal Musical Personal Musical
Weed I D Rivenbergs and others were guests as John W Bedient received a fountain pen at his home 178 William street from the 49 club. A luncheon and a lit cake with six candles marked the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bedient
William Street
R M. Faulkner
C. B. King
H. H. Nettleton
S. C. Redshaw
Herman Spoering
Jer Bell
EB. Alexandr Duane
John T. MacAlpine
F. H
Oklahoma land fraud probes halt by Attorney General
Washington reports charges of misconduct by prose cutting officers led Attorney General Wickersham to pause Oklahoma land fraud proceedings. Gov Charles E Hass Kell and others are named. A Grand Jury was dismissed amid claims Federal attorneys pressured indictments. Wickersham awaits Oklahoma evidence but backs the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wickersham
Oklahoma
Charles E. Haskell
Gov Eben Draper in Auto Trap Cited by Police
Boston report says Governor Eben Draper and his chauffeur were caught in an automobile trap in Wellesley and ordered to appear in court to answer an overspeeding charge. An officer apologized upon learning the driver was the governor, who replied that if he is a lawbreaker he is guilty like others and that police are simply doing their duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Paynter Pushes Tariff Cut to Aid Country Newspapers
Senator Paynter of Kentucky urged reducing the tariff on linotype and type setting machines from 30 percent to 10 percent ad valorem. He argues the cut would lower prices via foreign competition, helping 83,000 country newspapers access modern equipment and promote independent press through affordable access. He criticized Merkantile Linotype on monopoly concerns and noted its stock, assets, and dividends while warning of foreign market control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Senator Paynter
Kentucky
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Paynter
State Tax Plan Backed By Finance Committee
The Finance Committee favors reporting a substitute bill establishing a state tax of 1 to 2 mills on the dollar. It imposes the levy on town grand lists for October 1908 and 1909 with amendments by the board of equalization. Taxes due by November 10, 1909 and 1910. Revenue funds state debt payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Committee On Finance
Board of Equalization
Plumber Sues Over Auto Damage At Orton Property
Harry K. Fitzgerald, a plumber, filed suit against Thomas Orton at 700 Tranistan Avenue claiming $251.58 in auto damage from a pile of sand left in front of Orton’s property on Nov 6. Fitzgerald attached the property and seeks $1,000 plus reimbursement for horse hire while the car was being fixed. City Sheriff Cunningham served the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Orton
Tranistan Avenue
Harry K. Fitzgerald
Orton
Cunningham
Brothers and sisters break will disputes over Deacon estate
Testimony in Stamford reveals John W. Deacon disinherited siblings with 19 dollars each and left about 2,500 dollars to Mrs Eliza Palmer who cared for him in Stamford. Lawyer James T one Staimford testified yesterday amid proceedings over the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Deacon
Eliza Palmer
Stamford
James T. One Staimford
Roy Goett
Elvil
Veranda Furniture Offered By D M Read Co
The D M Read Co showcases veranda furniture for comfort and durability for the season. It highlights chairs settees swings and rockers of green oak cane backs cushions and oaken frames designed in colonial style. A broad display features in a Main Street window inviting shoppers to view the new stock and swing seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy
THE
Wentworth Furniture Co., Inc
John Street
Veranda Accessories and Children’s Wear Display
Other Veranda Accessories include Rugs of Crex Japanese Matting Hammocks Swinging Couches Vador Bamboo Screens Jardinieres for plants and ready-to-wear garments for children. Mothers of little girls are invited to view coats suits Jumiper Frocks and Guimpe Dresses. We clean blankets for $1.00 per pair.
High School Misses Entetainment Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the High school misses entertainment next Tuesday evening May 25 cost 15 cents with no reserved seats. Proceeds expected to rise from homemade candies and ice cream sales. The program features well chosen numbers and is run entirely by the young ladies to showcase their abilities. All friends of the High School are urged to attend for a worthy cause. Repairman Murphy has serviced new phones for many local residents, listed with numbers. Mrs Jepson and son Herbert visited the Rupfs in town. Judge Beecher and family recently toured Mt. Ida School in Boston Newton. Foley's Urine Laxative is advertised for spring cleansing and well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Murphy
S. N. B. Telephone Co
A. F. Clarke
Wesley F. Hayes
Wm. H. Sandford
M. Fidelman
C. M. Stevenson
F. D. Hulse
Joseph Woieichowchy
Frank Woieichowthy
W. H. Jepson
Herbert
Redding
Henry Rupf
W. J. Beecher
Beecher
Florence
Marguerite
Boston
Newton
Mass
Mt. Ida School
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Meigs & Co
Meigs
Putbetters Trance
Fype Co
Sleat
Yost
Miss May
Grandfield
Hatheway Mfg. Co
Morris W. Seymour
Connecticut Historical Society
Hartford
Stanley N. Beans
Atlas E H. Goodspeed Johnson
First Baptist Church
WE. K. Nicholson
W. J. Grippin
C. B. Wilson
Ralph Whipple
J. HH. Crossley
Arthur Ezencreck
Akela
H. A. Bishop
Bridgeport Yacht Club
Germania Hall
Schwaebisher Maenner Chor
New Haven Stein Club
George Fischer
Fritz Klaus
M. F. Wieler
Fritz Maier
John Hummel
Ethel Wisner
Harry Sterling Edwards
Samuel Wisner
Fairfield
Edwards
Stratfield
Washington Park M. E
Lealia Joel Hulse
Robert Douglas Martin
Sidney Colborne
Austin MacConnell
Joseph Hutchinson
Leslie Vaughn
Francis Lewis
Jennie Donnelly
South Main Street
Julia Smalling
Gov. Draper
Ayer
Country
D. M. Read Co
Vacy
Jardinieres
Radford B. Smith
Main St
Fairfield Av
Old Homestead
Family Wash
Bridgeport Wet Wash Laundry Co
LINEN
Brooklawn
Ignar
Newtown
Foley
Ord
Brill
E. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
Henry C. Reid
Bunco
Zenith
Halligan
Bsd
Bromd
Joseph P. Coug
East Main ST
People’s Dairy
Geo. A. Robertson
Ezra
N. Buckingham & Co., Inc
State Street
D. D. Smith’s
D. D. Smith
Bridgeport Distributing Coo
California
Cape Cod
Buzzard’s Bay
Marthas Vineyard
Nanotucket
Narragansett
Newport
Watch Hill
NEW York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Los Angeles
Union Pacific
Chicago
New England
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