Hicks Griffin Is Killed in Auto Accident
Hicks Griffin and his wife were injured when their car overturned on Milford turnpike while descending Allington hill. Griffin, 67, died at New Haven hospital from a fractured skull and three broken ribs. his wife and two daughters were shaken but survived. The vehicle’s rear wheel may have failed, causing the crash as the party headed to Norwich to visit a hospital friend. Griffin had been known in the city for business with McElroy Griffin. Funeral planned from his home Friday afternoon.
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Milford
Allington
Hill
Pee
New Haven
Grace
Sarah
Freida Hanson
Pleasant Street
Mr. Griffin
Norwich
Griffin
McElroy-Griffin
Commons Council
Jitney Drivers Have Hard Time in City Court
City court clears several cases involving jitney operators and drivers. Edward H. Houston paid for letting his 16 year old drive on Broad street. Ashe admitted speeding on Connecticut avenue. John Robstock fined for minors and CORBA 4. David Blumberg charged for improper markers on a touring car. Richard B Alling cited for speeding on lord avenue. charge nolled upon court payment.
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Congress Street
Sete Polis
Ashe
Liggins
Connecticut Avenue
John Robstock
Boston Avenue
Corba
David Blumberg
Bank Street
Richard B. Alling
Union
Lord Avenue
Disappointed By Landlord Assails Him and Gets Off
A disputed incident ended with the charge nolled after proof Goldman agreed to rent rooms to Goldberg and, upon his decision to move in, changed his mind. Judge Bartlett of the city court ruled today that payment of costs satisfied the action and dismissed the assault claim as provoked.
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Harris
Goldberg
M. Goldman
Bartlett
Goldman
Stratford Constable Bassett resigns after four years
Stratford May 31 William E Bassett constable for four years resigns to focus on duties at Bullard Machine Tool Co due to business pressure and inability to attend constable duties He will resign immediately Despite attempts to reconsider the move 400 people attended the opening of the new Weatogue Country club featuring a 3200 yard nine hole golf course claimed as the state's longest single course A banquet and dancing followed The club formerly owned by the George Lines estate was remodeled with a large veranda and three tennis courts in use Golf pro Daniel O'Brien of New Haven will teach golf Stratford High School graduation exercises set for June 29 with speakers and prizes led by Supt William B Kelsey The Okenuck tribe Red Men memorial service last night attended by Civil War veterans and Sons of Veterans Rev Ernest C Carpenter gave the address
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Stratford
William E. Bassett
Constable Bassett
Bullard Machine Tool Co
Weatogue Country Club
Ewd Club
George Lines
Daniel O’brien
New Haven
William B. Kelsey
Stratford Public Schools
Stratford High School
Stratford Congregational Church
George
Arden L. Judd
Okenuck Tribe of
Red Men’s
Hall
Church Street
More Suits Against Crossley Recorded in Court
New attachments recorded today against James H. Crossley the real estate dealer of this city who has become involved in litigation are Aston Motor Car Co suit for 300 attachment on motor car Hudolph F Ber tany suit for 235 attachments on property on Hancock avenue Fairfield avenue Waterman street Connecticut avenue Attachments in these suits were made by Deputy sheriff James P Kiernan and Abraham Levy They are returnable during the June term of the city court civil side and appearance for Crossley has been entered by Attorney Edward K Nicholson of Bridgeport.
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James H. Crossley
Aston Motor Car Co
Hudolph F. Bertany
Hancock Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Waterman Street
Connecticut Avenue
Heriff
James P. Kiernan
Abraham Levy
Crossley
Edward K. Nicholson
Bridgeport
City Clerk Relocates Amid Rent Hikes in Districts
City Clerk J. Alex H. Robinson returns to the Twelfth district after a stint in the Sixth district prompted by a rent increase from landlady Mrs. Mary A. Wallenta. He moves back to a Seaview Avenue house near his previous residence.
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J. Alex H. Robinson
Mary A. Wallenta
Seaview Avenue
Charter Board to Meet on Form of Government
The charter commission will meet at 2 30 Thursday afternoon in the office of Judge John S Pullman to discuss phases of commission government. Mayor Wilson has sent a communication asking if a special election should be called on changes to the form of government rather than at the general election.
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Charter Commission
John S. Pullman
Wilson
Robins Named Temporary Chairman for Progressive Convention
Raymond Robins of Chicago was chosen by unanimous vote as temporary chairman of the Progressive national convention in New York. The only other candidates were Governor Hiram Johnson of California and Oscar S. Straus of New York. Robins, a former coal miner who rose to wealth and became an influential orator, will preside when the convention meets in Chicago on June 7, the same day as the Republican gathering.
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Raymond Robins
Chicago
National Executive Committee
New York
Hiram Jonson
California
Oscar S. Straus
Robins
Illinois
Klondike
Obituary notes for Abbie Frances Courtright and others
Abbie Frances Courtright died at her home on Genex avenue aged 67 born in Manchester New Hampshire daughter of D W Stickney Urrier and Mrs. Rebecca Stickney She is survived by husband Theodore a daughter Mrs Lillian Courtright Carol and a son William Courtright of San Diego Cal Peter P Hummel funeral held from 734 Howard avenue at 9 o clock yesterday with services by Rev Hubert Dahme Delegations from Arion Singing Society and Steuben Lodge I O O F bore as bearers Burial at Mountain Grove cemetery Ezra Bruce Randall died at his Port Jefferson Long Island home aged 64 His body to be brought to Long Hill cemetery Burial in Long Hill cemetery He is survived by his widow two daughters and nine sons Daughters Anne Mallette of Trumbull and Mary Randall of Port Jefferson Sons Ezra D William F Randall James E Howard T Charl H Millard F Jeremiah H Sanford H Ralph B List includes Ezra and family members from Fairfield Stepney Easton Long Hill Port Jefferson and Trumbull
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Frances
Courtright
Abbie Frances
Theodore Courtright
Genex Avenue
Mrs. Courtright
Manchester
N. H
D. W
Rebecca Stickney Urrier
Lillian Courtright
Carol
William Courtright
San Diego
Cal
Peter, P. Hummel
Peter P. Hummel
Howard Avenue
Hubert Dahme
St. Joseph’s R. C
Hummel
Arion Singing Society
Steuben Lodge
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Ezra Bruce Randall
Port Jefferson
Long Island
Long Hill
Randall
Anne Mallette
Trumbull
Mary V. Randall
Ezra D
William F. Randall
James E
Fairfield
Howard T
Charl H
Millard F
Easton
Jeremiah H
Stepney
Sanford H
Ralph B
Youth With Penchant For Taking Automobiles To Face Higher Court
Wesley Brewer, 18, bound over to the superior court under $500 bonds, accused of automobile thefts. Police say he has a penchant for taking cars wherever found, driving to another town, then returning with another and repeating the pattern. He was arrested after taking a Hartford car to Middletown last week.
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Hartford
Wesley Brewer
Superior Court
Brewer
Middaletown
Will of Mary A Bronson Probate Diveses Estate to Daughters
Mary A Bronson probate today divides about 2000 dollars to daughters Anna T Downs and Harriet Cramer with Anna named executrix. Appraisers named William H Comiey and Victor Borg. Will dated Sept 14 1911. Bequests include 500 to Anna for care, 100 each to grandson William Bronson Cramer and granddaughter Frances Bristol Forden, 50 for Mark Flynn via his wife and children, and 50 to Newtown Village Cemetery Association for family plot care. Also includes a grandfather clock and other minor bequests. In separate item officers plan conference at state armory for joint maneuvers with regular army. Encampment to be at Fort H G Wright Fisher's Island June 22 to July 1. Short Changed customer Robin Gordon fined 1 and costs for huckster badge sale violations. complaint filed with Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney.
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Mary A. Bronson
Anna T. Downs
State Street
Harriet 5. Cramer
Globe
Arizona
William H. Comiey
Victor Borg
William
Bronson Cramer
Frances Bristol Forden
Mary Booth Johnston
Mark Flynn
Connects Coast Artillery Corps
State Armory
Fort H. G. Wright
Fisher's Island
Robin Gordon
Howard Avenue
James Glennon
Gordon
Attorminer
DeLaney
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