Freight Train Kills R R Brakeman Read at Hawleyville
W O Waldner of New Haven, a brakeman, was killed near Hawleyville about 2 am Saturday while flagging an eastbound freight. He was returning to his car when struck. older brother was on a different train and did not recognize him. Coroner to hold inquest. Medical Examiner ruled accidental death. The incident occurred as traffic was blocked by a Tech in railroad yards. Remains sent to New Haven.
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Newtown
W. O. Waldner
New Haven
Hawleyville
W. H. Kiernan
Honan & Brew
Wakiner
J. J. Pheland
Grand Lodge
The
Knights of Pythias
Water- Dury
James H. George
Trinity
Course In Effective Speaking Opens Soon At M C A
Hugh Chalmers credits public speaking training with promoting his career from office boy to a major post at National Cash Register. The Carnagey course in effective speaking at the Philadelphia Y M C A and similar unions trained 60 men last year, with many reporting pay raises, higher salaries, and increased sales. George Currie of New York will teach the Carnagey course opening next week at the Bridgeport Y M C A.
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Hugh Chalmers
Mr. Chalmers
Chalmers
Dayton
Ohio
National Cash Register Co
Philadelphia
Bropx Union Y. M. C. A
New York
Wales
Bridgeport Y. M. C. A
George Currie
Read Co Established 1857 Quote from Phillips Brooks
A line from Phillips Brooks appears with the motto He who helps a child helps humanity and notes the Read Co established in 1857. The fragment highlights a charitable sentiment tied to a historical business motto.
Walsh Attacks Roosevelt Linking Imperial Policy to England
Frank P. Walsh denounces Theodore Roosevelt as a figure like English rulers over Ireland. He warns that a Hughes victory would bring Roosevelt to dominate U S foreign policy and repeat imperial crimes in Egypt and Mexico, aided by Wall Street interests.
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Hughes
Roosevelt
Cairo
London
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
England
Ireland
Frank P. Walsh
Commission On Industrial Relations
Walsh
Panama
Mexico
Wall Street
George W. Perkins
Steel Trust
Egypt
Great New University
Mr. Roosevelt
America
Morgan
Perkins
Rockfeller
South Africa
Mission For Men at Sacred Heart Church Begins Auspiciously
Sacred Heart church opened a men’s mission last night with a full house. Rev. John M. O'Brien spoke on “Man's Thoughts and Desires,” arguing many seek wealth or honors while ignoring salvation. He urged concentration on soul salvation and a hopeful life after death. Also preaching this week are O’Brien, Rev. J. F. McDermott, and Rev. William Haley.
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Sacred Heart Church
John M. O'Brien
Oo. M. I. Fathers
J. F. McDermott
William Haley
John M. O’brien
Just Arrived Dutch and French Bubbs John Reck and Son
Dutch and French bubbs arrive as cataloged by John Reck and Son, listing new stock and sources for shipments.
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John Reck & Son
Rubber Coats On Sale For Fall Rainwear
Advertises rubber coats for men and boys with prices from four fifty and two seventy five respectively urging buyers to prepare for the fall rains.
Double Texture Coats For Dress and Street Wear
Advertisement lists men's coats from 4.50, boys' coats from 3.75, ladies' coats from 4.50, misses' coats from 3.75, and a girls' school outfit including hat coat and bag at 3.95. Large selection described for dress and street wear.
Serge dresses and trimmed hats appeal to all shoppers
The advertisement promotes serge dresses priced from 5.50 to 12.50 with large sizes and fashionable trims. It highlights Directoire hats and Sailor hats with luxurious details, Turbans and Toques, and accessories like gloves, braids, and sets on the main and second floors of the store.
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Directoire
Bath Mats Heavy Terry Weaves In Varied Colors
White bath mats with blue pink green or tan offered in multiple sizes. Dainty and washable designs priced from 69c 79c up to 1.00 1.25 and 3.00 depending on size. Towel Section main floor.
Flowered Cretonne Accessories And Men’s Ties Highlight Fall Purchases
A catalog-like listing describes blue and pink flowered cretonne for scarfs doilies and a bureau set with edges finished by button-holing. It also promotes fall men’s ties in Persian moire and brocade styles priced from 50 cents to 1.50, plus pajamas and night robes for men and children.
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Bureau
Ridout Addresses Marriage Virtues at Second Baptist
Rev. Frank C. Ridout delivered a sermon on how marriage should be engendered and who is fit to marry at Second Baptist church. He denounced elopement and pre marriage dishonesty and urged common sense health industry steady habits reverence and love of home as essential to happiness. A linen shower for Miss Mary O'Brien at 381 George Street featured music dancing and luncheon with many guests named.
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Frank C. Ridout
Second Baptist Church
Mary O’brien
George Street
Margaret Fay
Catherine Brennan
Margaret Birk
Anna Spagele
Grace Plunkett
Nellie McCarthy
May McCarthy
Helen McCarthy
Helen McDonald
Myra McLeod
May Arhtur
Margaret
Catherine Reeves
May Kiely
Anna Donahue
Mabel English
Pearl Daniels
Catherine O'Brien
F. Snake
P. Gabbott
Charles, Graff
T. J. Tierney
J. Lillis
BE. Kearns
Steele
W. Mel
J. Carmody
Decorated Candles and Accessories in Jewelry Section
The notice describes decorated candles in various styles including Venitian, Dresden, pinecone and Birchbark a long list with prices from 2 to 75 cents a pair and individual candles. It also advertises a back support belt for women priced 1.50 to 2.50 and a muff chain as ornament plus velvet jewelry items and wide velvet with slides.
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Hallowe’en
Dresden
Adam
Sheraton
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Allan B. Cooke
Middlebury
the Grange
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Sandy Hook
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