Deaths and marriages from Norwalk area notices May 1911
Funeral notices and marriage announcements from Norwalk area items dated May 1911 include Haskins Hughes Sturges Bartles Williams Schwartz O'Brien Banks Houston Donovan O Meara Colligan L'Hommedieu Gazett and a young woman found insane at St Vincent's Hospital identified as Ostrofski of 57 Gregory Street.
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St. Michael's Cemetery
Hughes
Joseph H
Bridget O'Shea Hughes
Linen Avenue
St. Augustine’s Church
St. Michael's
Norwalk
Harriet
George Sturges
Sherwood-Patterson
Danbury
Friend Sherwood
Edith Patterson
Bartles-O’brien
Winsted
James Bartles
Watervile
Laura O’brien
Williams-Richards
West Torrington
Ralph R. Williams
Blanche Richards
Schwartz-O’connor
Walter H. Schwartz
Winnifred E. O’connor
Grand Street
Mountain Grove
Williston Street
St. Mary's Church
St. Michael'semetery
Donovan
Shamrock
Texas
Rosa Mahoney
Peter Donovan
St. Vincent's Hospital
Lakeview Home
Ostrofski
Gregory Street
Yale and Harvard Track Managers Meet in Boston
Cambridge, May 19. Harvard and Yale track managers convene at the Hotel Touraine to decide action on Cambridge and Oxford challenge. Harvard will be represented by Captain R. G. Foster and Manager R. C. Floyd, Yale by Leslie Soule and possibly Captain J. R. Kilpatrick. A reply to England is not expected tonight.
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United Press
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Touraine
Boston
Oxford
R. G. Foster
R. C. Floyd
Leslie Soule
Yale
J. R. Kilpatrick
England
Summer s Needs and Summer Goods in Germany Imports
An advertisement lists porch blinds in basswood with twine joints and patterns, sizes from 4 by 8 ft to 8 by 8 ft priced $0.50 to $6, plus natural color screens with ropes and pulleys. Hammocks, canvas or conch types, floor coverings, matting, and summer wear including knit undergarments, socks, and ties are offered with various prices on the third floor and near the Right of Main street door.
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Germany
Bargain Waists and Accessories on Display
Readily selling Royal samples praised for value with large stock remaining. Yardage ranges 50c to $3 in multiple fabrics and colors. Knickers to larger sizes, khaki items, silk gloves, sailor collars, fichus, Byron collars, and decorative neckwear featured in center aisles and rear sections.
Women's cumy cut vests and lisle combination suits
Listing of women’s garments including Cumy-cut vests with low necklines and no sleeves with shoulder straps, lightweight cotton combinations with lace trim, and lisle suits. Notes indicate placement at left aisle rear.
Segar Combination Sale Offers Nickel Cigars
A local ad promotes a Segar combination sale for Saturday and Sunday featuring nickel cigars. The lineup includes El Toro 5¢, T. C. S. 5¢, Perfecto 5¢, Owl 5¢, Times Leader 5¢, Old Well 10¢, totaling 6 cigars for 35¢.
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el Toro
Toilet goods and toiletries on sale
Colgate's and Mennen's talcum powders violet lily of the valley Dorothy Vernon and Erwin's arbutus satin-skin face powder and white rice powder offered. Absorbent cotton large rolls and pocket powder boxes with puffs advertised. Tooth brushes, foot salve, castile soap bars and a tourists package with towels comb wash-cloth and soap listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgate’s and Mennen
Dorothy Vernon
Erwin
Good silk stockings praised for durability and value
The notice extols silk stockings praised for good weight and durability, noting lisle reinforcement, double heel and toe, and a favorable price. It highlights silk as the quality factor with options in white, tan, and black priced at 50 cents.
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Lisle
Belts Offered At Main Street Door In Various Styles
A display of belts in red tan black and patent leather or calfskin is showcased. Styles include double and single buckle designs in widths from 1 to 2 inches. Located at the left of Main street door.
Higher Moral Standards in State College Pilot Farm Plan
The Presbyterian Board plans a nationwide campaign to raise morals in state aided colleges led by State College Pennsylvania. A $75,000 church on campus will support 400 Presbyterian students and faculty. Professor Van Norman argues science applied to farming and business cuts costs, with Cow Testing Associations shown to improve margins by identifying profitable cows and eliminating unprofitable ones.
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Board of Education of
The
Presbyterian Church
State College
Pennsylvania
University
Cochran
van Norman
America
Cow Test Association
State College Creamery
Former State Senator Littlefield Charged With Killing Mother
Newport May 1 Former State Senator Frank Littlefield of Block Island faces murder charges for the April 12 death of his 70 year old mother Anne E Littlefield struck with a club at their home. The body was found at the foot of cedar stairs with head wounds and a broken neck. Littlefield says the head injuries resulted from a fall. Also noted is Mrs Clarence Abele recovering after birth of twins and her husband Lieutenant Abele of the U S Navy preparing to rejoin his ship in the West Indies.
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United Press
Newport
R. I
Frank Littlefield
Block Island
Littlefield
Anne E. Littlefield
Clarence Abele
Lieut. Abele
Bridgeport
West Indies
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Mohican Company
Meadow Brook Creamery
Hamburg
DEPT
GROCE
Fairy
Alaska
Lighthouse
Davis
Uneeda
Peck
Blake
Mohican Home
Essex Club Rye Monogram Rye
Are O’meara
Thomaston
Elizabeth O'Meara
Colligan
Torrington
Thomas Colligan
L'Hommedieu
East
James L'Hommedieu
Gazzett
Sadie Cowperthwait
Smilax
John Beck & Son
Main ST
JAS. Horan & Son Florists
Hawkins Florist Stratfield
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Jilly
Gladys
Winsome
Winny
Lady Betty
Dolly Delight
Jackson’s Book Shop
Carlie
Brookfield
Bachelors’ Club
South Norwalk
Frida
Fichus
Buster
Cco
Jennie Hamilton
Howland Dry Goods
Michigan
Wisconsin
Maine
Mother
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