Service Faithfulness Through Generations Remains
Percy L. Crosby writes about the enduring family service ethos after emancipation. The piece reflects on loyalty, tradition, and continued duty within the community and business.
Bridgeport Standard Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
12
Young Folk's Corner Robber Story Fragment
An OCR fragment from a 19th or early 20th century youth column depicts a chaotic scene with Mrs Skimmer, the Skimmers, a character named Mr Blacksnake, and Farmer Brown's Box. Birds shriek as Blacksnake approaches the nest entrance, causing fear and despair among the Skimmer family and friends. The passage ends amid hissing, a doorway confrontation, and unresolved danger to the birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes
Skimmer
Bidekake
Tan
Johnny
Blyber
Another Black Rois Des
A fragmentary report notes a Black Rois Des incident with unclear details and no further context available from the readable text.
Heirs of Liberty Pageant at the Manse lawn
The Heirs of Liberty pageant was presented on the Manse lawn with about 1000 Sunday school members in attendance. A procession featured a young woman in white holding the American flag and allied nations represented, as the program honored liberty and wartime sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Wirst
Ledee
Younes Womai
Natia Fame
Hefars
Service of remembrance honors fallen parishioners
In a morning service the Star Spangled Banner was sung and prayers were offered for those who gave their lives. Members of the parish attended a solemn service, recognizing heroic deeds and the sacrifice of veterans. A new class of members was welcomed into the church.
Army Chaplain Assumes New Duties in Ansonia
Ansonia June 29 Rev Thoms B TEench chaplain of the 308d infantry second division has been appointed by Bishop Nilaw a pastor of the Church of the Assump tion Ansonia. The appointment follows his wartime service and prior duties with the 308d infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Thoms B Teench
Nilaw
Asmina
Suce Seine
James
Tleniessey
Strikers Face Slander Charge Against Mayor
At Aneton ta, June 3, John Cher tak and Levis BYyehere were summoned to answer to a charge of making disparaging remarks about Mayor Mead and city officials. The case stems from a striker rally held weeks earlier where participants allegedly disparaged local authorities amid tensions over bonds and thrift stamps. A court record notes a bond posted valued at $7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aneonta
John Chertak
Levis Byyehere
Imoney
Deh
Mead
Orhar City
Testir
Davdig Masa Merting Tere
Thett
Marcy Mead
Ansonia Saloons Plan Continuation Despite Prohibition Clamps
Ansonia saloons in Ansonia Derby and Shelton press to stay open claiming wartime prohibitions lack penalties and that new licenses issued from July 1 permit sales till July 7. Dealers warn of no crime in selling liquor under licenses, as three-city Liquor Dealers Association mobilizes to gather dates and stock for customers tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Hauwor
Srime
Hayé
New
Hese
Derby
Shelan
Siquor Deallers' Association
An- Deray
Shelton
Ansonia Factory Workers Receive 25 Cent Rise
Ansonia workers at the Parra Foundrys and Machine company were notified of a 25 cent per hour wage increase. The raise, effective tomorrow, boosts hourly and piece rates by 14 percent with new overtime rules and Saturday hours. The change follows approval by most employees amid a threatened general strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Parra Foundrys and Machine Company
Dresress
Othe
uMmier
Nate Gaise
TQ Ply Between Shelton and Gotham Boat Service
Shipping notes describe a new freight route on the New York and Norwalk Line with daily freighter service between Shelton and New York. The service aims to speed cargo along the coast, leveraging existing ocean lanes and terminal facilities at focal docks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Gotham
Jimne
Focal Docks
Aml
New -York
New York
Norwalk
Las Sever
Vines
York
Commeries
Ridgefield Residents Excited Over Stabbing Incident
Fragmentary text reports Ridgefield residents reacting to a stabbing case with scattered details. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable beyond generalized references to Ridgefield and a nighttime incident.
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Ridgefield
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