Steamer Victor Returns to Port After Gale Warning
The steamer Victor did not cross Long Island Sound today as a gale raged offshore. Captain Tooker, pressed by many passengers, ventured four miles before turning back amid a hurricane force wind and heavy seas. After docking, most travelers thanked the captain and took trains to New York to continue home by rail.
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Victor
Long Island Sound
Capt. Tooker
Port Jefferson
New York
Local bowlers prep for national meet at Madison Square Garden
Bridgeport sends top bowlers Fritz Musante Gus Benson Jim Tompkins Herb Banks I A Mack Connie Lewis to the National Bowling Association tournament opening Monday at Madison Square Garden and running to June Sth Benson will captain with John T Donovan managing. Watt may join but braces for Brunswick entry. Connecticut Day set for June 34 with Musante family favored to win as five brothers train.
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Bridgeport
National Bowling Association
Madison Square Garden
Fritz Musante
Gus Benson
Jim Tompkins
Herb Banks
I. A. Mack
Connie Lewis
Benson
John T. Donovan
Jimmy Watt
Brunswicks
Watt
Connecticut
Musante
Alleged Thief of Loco Platinum Held for Trial
L. J. Pierson, a former Locomobile Co. of America employee, is charged with stealing platinum from the plant. He appeared in City court with attorney Frederic A. Bartlett, demurrer overruled, held for Superior Court on $500 bond. Police say he didn’t steal the metal himself but sold it to the actual thieves and he refuses to name them. Pierson, described as well connected with money in the bank, furnished cash bond and maintains he did nothing wrong.
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L. J. Pierson
Locomobile Co. of America
Frederic A. Bartlett
Pierson
Rogers Funeral Draws Thousand Children in Fairhaven
Nearly 1000 school children file into the Gothic church built by Henry H. Rogers to view his coffin and honor the benefactor who funded their schooling. Clergy from New York and Boston participate as ushers guide pupils through the service on a misty Saturday in Fairhaven Mass.
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United Press
Fairhaven
Mass
Henry H. Rogers
Commonwealth
Kimball
Star
Robert Collyer
Church of the Messiah
New York City
Samuel Elliott
D. D
Boston
Unitarian Association
Frank L. Phalen
Unitarian Memorial Church
Connecticut Co Relays Low Pavement in Fairfield Avenue
The Connecticut Company will tear up and relaid a block pavement from Clinton Avenue to end of work in Fairfield Avenue. Silliman & Godfrey awarded the contract. Blocks to be Wyckoff type, raised so crown aligns with rails and slope under an inch. Previously laid 212 inches below rail tread and drew much complaint.
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Connecticut Co
Fairfield Avenue
Clinton Avenue
Silliman & Godfrey
Wyckoff
Wife to Jail Husband Free in City Court Case
Cora Gunn was jailed for 20 days and fined 1 dollar with costs for stealing a diamond ring from her employer Mrs Ida Sherman of 1207 Broad Street. Her husband Thomas Gunn who pawned the ring was arraigned but the judge entered a noise in his case.
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Cora Gunn
Ida Sherman
Broad Street
Thomas Gunn
Cora
Wilder
Burglar slain by Hyde Park summer boarder
Hyde Park Vermont May 22 A burglar killed by Archibald Billings one of Miss Hattie Foss summer party after the intruder rifled a cash drawer at her father's store The man fired a weapon gesture prompted the fatal shot and he died within two hours The burglar refused to give his name claiming good family background
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United Press
Hyde Park
Archibald Billings
Hattie Foss
Miss Foss
Billings
No successor to Doten chosen as coroner
State's Attorney Stiles Judson had not determined today who would become coroner of Fairfield county to succeed the late Charles A. Doten. United States Commissioner Eugene B. Peck is widely regarded as best candidate among those named, being a practicing attorney and former law partner of the deceased.
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Stiles Judson
Contenendl
Charles A. Doten
Fairfield County
United States
Eugene B. Peck
Peck
Wall-paper Week Sale Announces Deep Discounts
May 22 1909 marks the start of a week long wall paper sale as the store relocates to larger quarters. Hundreds of rolls across finishes and patterns drop to one half or less of usual prices with many double rolls from 18c to 60c and special border and ceiling papers offered.
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Wall-Paper
Stylish wallpapers in rich colors and patterns
A catalog of decorative papers offers ceiling and 9 inch borders with tapestry Oriental patterns and varnished gilt designs. Prices range from 24¢ to 40¢ per double roll, with reception hall papers in woodland tones and colors such as red brown and tan.
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Thall
Special papers and wall coverings in varied patterns
Special papers for bathrooms kitchens and sanitary surfaces offered at 50c per double roll with 34c sale price. Ceiling papers white or cream heavy weight 30c double roll at 20c. Odd borders 9 or 18 inches wide in multiple colors 1c to 2c per yard. Bedroom papers inexpensive with borders 12c to 15c double roll 8c. Parlor papers metallic and striped in many colors 40c to 50c double roll 32c. Halls and kit papers 40c to 50c colors 9-inch border 5c. Bedroom papers stylish patterns 15c to 24c per double roll 10c to 16c. Wall-paper paste 2-lb tubes 25c tube 16c.
Death of Daniel Metor at 55 in Thomaston
Daniel Metor general manager of the R P Ander Furniture Company died suddenly at his home from gastritis after a day at work. He leaves a wife a son and a daughter. Today a Bio Seminary reception is held at the home of Henry H Bridgeman with Rev R F Horton and Hastings of London and Rev Dr J Johnstone of Edinburgh among guests. A ship with a gash in its starboard side was to be repaired at once.
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United Press
Thomaston
Daniel Metor
R. P. Ander Furniture Company
Newport Villa Sold to Thomas F Walsh for 250000
Announcement from Newport reports Mrs Hermann Oelrichson sold Rosecuff Newport Villa to Thomas F Walsh, a Washington and Colorado financier, for 250000. G W Fairchild & Sons promotes June wedding gift selections including silver dishes and cut glass. East End Juniors accept Lenox A C challenge for Sunday at 1 30. Italian physician claims vaccine virus can be made absolutely pure by radium exposure.
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United Press
Newport
R. L
Hermann Oelrich
Rosecuff
Newport Villa
Thomas F. Walsh
Washington
Colorado
G. W. Fairchild & Sons
Anne
East End
Jrs
Lenox A. C
Local lodge debates royal degree work and events
Seaside Council R A members staged a grand royal high degree led by George H. Allen M McLaughlin and G E Godfrey with Sturtevant Prin J Gle and J A Turner present. Schiller lodge N E O P marks its tenth anniversary tonight with a social and refreshments. Adelphian lodge I O G F votes to buy new degree paraphernalia. Dowdall lodge K P C of P hosts a clam chowder party and entertainment Friday June 4.
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R A
Seaside Council
R. A
George H. Allen
M. McLaughlin
G. E. Godfrey
H/L. Sturtevant
E. F. PrinjGle
J. A. Turner
So. O. F. Adelphian Lodge
KEK. Or
Taft School Alumni Reunion in Watertown
The Taft School alumni reunion opens in Watertown Connecticut with about fifty attending. An alumni versus academy baseball game is set for 3 p.m. if weather permits followed by an alumni session at 7 p.m. and a general meeting to elect officers for the coming year.
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United Press
Watertown
Conn
Taft School
Afty
Prominent Guests at Hartford Seminary
Norfolk Conn May 22 The faculty and trustees of the Hartford Seminary welcomed a group of distinguished visitors. The event highlighted ongoing programs and future plans for the institution with remarks from leading academics and community sponsors.
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Hartford Seminary
United Press
Norfolk, Conn
The
Hartford
Deaths and Funeral Rites For Patrick Reilly In City
The funeral for Patrick Reilly, the city’s oldest Irish resident, drew a large crowd from 82 Arch St. to St Augustine's Church for a high mass. Rev James A O'Meara conducted the services with soloists Miss May Flaherty and Mrs F J Kelly. Pallbearers listed, burial followed at St Augustine's Cemetery. Ann Kearns of 50 Summer St. died after a brief illness. New London, May 22, The four masted schooner Mary Adelaide Randall ran aground while entering the harbor earlier this week.
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Patrick Reilly
Arch St
St. Augustines, Church
James A. O'Meara
May Flaherty
F. J. Kelly
Edward Lehman
William Stapleton
Elmer Leonard
James Coles
Patrick Ryan
Patrick Curran
St. Augustine’s Cemetery
Ann
Hugh Kearns
Summer Street
United Press
New London
Mary Adelaide Randall
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Hughes & Chapman
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