Unique Cause Of Desertion Leads To Divorce In Ansonia
Edward T. Vance, an Ansonia druggist, testified in New Haven Superior Court that his wife deserted him in 1904 because he wanted their son to enter the drug business. He said the son went west without his knowledge and the wife disappeared. he claimed she feared the boy would risk morphine addiction. The divorce was granted.
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New Haven
Edward T. Vance
Ansonia
Vance
Main Street
Yale
Fraternal Orders Gather For Park City Lodge Events
Fraternal Order of Eagles initiation plans 143 candidates in Bridgeport. Knights of Pythias Joseph Dowdall lodge to observe memorial service June 16 at Main and Cannon streets. Live Oak Camp Woodmen of the World held season end dance. A. W. Chapman awarded gold watch. Junior Order of United American Mechanics to meet with delegates. Moose Bridgeport lodge aims for permanent home. committee named. Supreme Organizer James J. Davis of Pittsburgh due next week. Scandinavian Sick Benefit Society marks 29th anniversary with programs in Lincoln building. Adelphian Lodge hosts Hampden Lodge of Odd Fellows. Springfield guests arrive by train. grand officers expected. first degree to be followed by banquet.
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Joseph Dowdall
Live Oak Camp
Woodmen of the World
Middle Street
A. W. Chapman
Home For Moose
Bridgeport
Loyal Order of Moose
J. H. Kershaw
Ernest Ortlepp
Charles L. Dennis
Charles O'Brien
Fred Kiefer
James J. Davis
Pittsburg
Adelphian Lodge
Massachusetts
William S. Hutchinson
New Haven
S. W. Challenger
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured In Three Days
Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana testifies that his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint for six weeks and eight physicians offered no relief until she used Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. It gave immediate relief and she walked in three days. Sold by Curtis Pharmacy and E H Dillon Co. also advertise white hats for summer at a third off.
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Morton L. Hill
Lebanon
Ind
Immense Power House Under Way at Cos Cob Plant
The New Haven and Hartford Railroad begins a major expansion at Cos Cob to enlarge the Cos Cob power plant. Projects include removing 16 000 cubic yards of rock, 25 000 cubic yards of concrete, and over 600 000 feet of lumber. Foundations and concrete blocks will be laid by the Ley Company, with completion estimated at about two years. The plan doubles the size, adds three 4 000 kilowatt generators and room for a fourth, and will supply power to Harlem River and Boston and Westchester branches. An additional westward extension may link with a new New Haven plant.
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Coscob
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Bridgeport
New York
Ley Company
Harlem River
Boston and Westchester
White Plains
New Haven Road
Stamford
New Haven
Automobiles and Roads From The Early 20th Century Era
A survey of motor vehicle adoption and road policy discusses Long Island as a touring hub, proposed Illinois wheel tax exemptions, and varying speed limits by area. It notes reduced imports of foreign cars amid rising U S exports, plus road construction challenges, government highway projects, and driver planning by Vanderbilt Cup winner Harry Grant. It also covers tire history, traffic accident statistics in New York, waterproof road materials, and the depreciation of cars in Europe and Britain.
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Long Island
Illinois
Sidney Gorham
Automobile Club of Chicago
Federal Department of Labor and Commerce
Dix
New York
Ripon Automobile Club
Ripon
Wis
la Bajada Mountain
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Harry Grant
United States
National Highway Protective Society
New York City
Broadway
Newport
Pennsylvania
Californian
Ohio
Ilinois
Town
Massachusetts
Michigan
King George
London “Times
Jean de Reszke Praises Young American Pianist
Paris and New York reports capture Jean de Reszke praising John Powell a Virginian as one of the greatest living pianists after a Salle Erard concert. He marveled at Powell’s playing while noting Powell’s anonymity at home. Meanwhile E H Hoblin and wife arrived in New York on the Mauretania and departed on the Carmania after a brief U.S. tour.
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Jean DE Reszke
Paris
John Powell
Salle Erard
Powell
de Roarke
New York
E. H. Hoblin
London
Mauretania
Carmania
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Agendacy National Bank
Bridgeport, Conn
SUR Director’s Aim
Charles G. Sanford
F. N. Bentham
C. H. Brothwell
H. ©. Woodworth
Main
John Streets
Conn
T. L. Watson & CO
Loewith & Co
Bane ST
People's Savings Bank Marble Building
Main St
James Staples & CO. Bankers and Brokers
State Street
Staples
P. L. Holzer
West Indies
South America
Panama Canal
Magnificen
Ams
Burr & Knapp
Golden Hill St. Ver
Caesar Misch New Store
Order OF Eagles
Bridgeport Aerie
A. M
Junior Order of United American Mechanics
Tomorry
Order
E. H. Dillon & Co
M. J. Buechler
The
Reliable Jeweter
Fairfield Avenue
Middle St
Hayes Fish CO
Water Street
Packard
Blue Ribbon Garage
Fairfield
W. E. Halligan
Broad Street
the People’s Dairy
Geo
A. Robertson
D. D. Smith’s
D. Smith
Poli
Fairfield Ave
GUS Brogh & Son
Guiness
Dublin
Guinness
Morlein
Gus Broch & Son
Fairfield Av
Lehigh Valley
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
A. Coast and Ste
Pacific Coast
N. W. Pringle
Church St
Tel
Washington
Southland
Federal Express
Dini Federal Express
Alee Bridgeport BS
Das Ashington
New Hav
Colonial Express
New London
Hartford Railroad
Railroad Company
G. A. R. Veterans
Noroton
Women's Relief Corps of
Connecticut
Women's Relief Corps
Elias Howe
Meriden
Hartford
Calvin A. Smith
Baker’s Chocolate
Baker's Cocoa
Abe Martel & Branch
State and Bank
Setephonne
Tesla
B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy
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