Funeral Directors Form Fairfield County Association Luncheon
Funeral directors and embalmers from Fairfield county met at the Stratfield hotel for a luncheon to form a county association and promote camaraderie with similar groups. Officers elected included W J Tomilson Danbury president Charles Fable Westport vice president George B Hawley Bridgeport treasurer J Leo Redgate Bridgeport secretary. executive board named from Stamford Danbury Stratford Bridgeport South Norwalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield County
Stratfield Hotel
Danbury
Charles Fable
Westport
George B. Hawley
Bridgeport
J Leo Redgate
Thomas Pritchard
Stamford
T. L. Culbane
L. Curtiss
Stratford
Stephen Boucher
A. J. Collins
South Norwalk
New Haven
New Britain
Hartford
Charles Dillon
National Funeral Directors of
United States
Fairfield County Association
Father Confesses to Murder of Two Sons
San Francisco reports John Cornyn confessed to shooting and killing his two sons Arthur seven and Andrew eight. The bodies were found last evening miles from the city. Cornyn, released from a state hospital, wore bloodied clothes at the police station and claimed he acted after contact with his wife who died a year ago. He sought custody of two of the remaining three children.
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San Francisco
John Cornyn
Arthur
Andrew
Wile
Cornyn
Carwyn
Greenwich Foreclosure Affects The Mess Property
Greenwich Trust company sues Lotus Dudley and others in superior court at Greenwich over property known as The Mess. Two notes for 13275 dated June 21 1816 and 5000 dated January 18 1916 remain unpaid according to the complaint.
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Greenswich
Greenwich Trust Company
Greenwich
Lotus Dudley
Courts May Conform With Daylight Saving Time
Fairfield county lawyers may choose on Friday whether to keep Eastern Standard Time for the courthouse or switch to daylight saving time. Attorneys will be notified on the short calendar and the matter will be discussed Friday morning. No clock changes, but opening time may shift to 4 AM to align with Bridgeport clocks and railroad time, with remaining days following standard hours.
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Fairfield County
Court House
Bridgeport
Dental Commission to Hear Violation Cases
State police summon dentists to appear before the dental commission to show cause why licenses should not be invoked. Named to answer are H C Weidlich for an unlicensed assistant, Rudolph Grawoczky for circulating uncredited B D s, Robert E Beardsley for permitting Harry Waderson to practice, and George E Knapp for allowing an unlicensed practitioner in his New Haven office.
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Thestate Dental Commission
H. C. Weidlich
Eric von
Webren
D. Weber
Rudolph Grawoczky
Hie
Robert E. Beardsley
New Britain
Harry E. Waderson
Brooklyn
George E. Knapp
New Haven
Governor Cox Testifies on Massachusetts Legislature Probe
Governor Cox, former House Speaker in 1948, testified before a legislative committee probing alleged irregularities in talk and 1919 era legislatures. He waived immunity, said he bought stock in the street railway bills while they were pending, and knew of no misconduct by any legislator.
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Egston
Cox
Foreclosure Asked on Maple Avenue Property Stamford
Foreclosure in superior court sought by Frederick Hendric and Justus J Fennal trustees against Beatrice L Sketten and others of Stamford. A note secured by mortgage for 3000 dollars dated March 14 1920 by Beary J Barthel and conveyed to Beatrice Sketon remains unpaid.
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Maple Avenue
Stamford
Superior Court
Frederick 8
Hendric
Justus J
Fennal
Beatrice L. Sketten
Beary J
Einstein Says He Chanced Upon Relativity Theory
Washington April 26 Professor Albert Einstein told the National Academy of Sciences that he merely chanced upon his theory of relativity after years of work He declined personal credit saying a scientist is repaid by the experience of seeking and finding He urged scientists to unite and hoped the world would soon be bound by common work and purpose
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Washington
Albert Heinstein
National Academy of Sciences
Charles D. Walcott
Academy
Eipatein
Einstein
Compton
Worthless checks suit seeks $1,500 in Stamford
Alfonag Martino files in Stamford Superior Court against Steven Sakrzeski for three unpaid checks totaling $1,500. One $500 dated March 14, 1921, drawn on Fidelity Title & Trust, Stamford, endorsed by Hi. Fontans. another $500 dated March 1, 1921. and a third $560 dated March 15, 1821. Damages total $2,508.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonag Martino
Stamford
Steven Sakrzeski
Fidelity Title & Trust Company
Staamford
Hi. Fontans
Esother
Laurel Glee Club to Hold Annual Spring Concert
The Laurel Glee Club announces its second annual spring concert at Foresters Hall, 2 Cannon Street, Saturday night. Proceeds benefit the widow of a late member who died in an accident. The program includes Mia George Syme and others with conductor Andrew W. Metlieht and a lineup of noted soloists.
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Laurel Glee Club
Foresters’ Hall
Cannon Street
Mia
George Syme
John Brown
William Tosh
Margaret Laurie
Marion MoNnight
Mies Helen Tully
Andrew W. Metlieht
Harry Savage
James Murdoch
Thomes Yates
Robert Brown
Alexander Davis
Torrington Robber Held in Chicago
Chicago April 36. John Muldowney of New York wanted in Torrington on robbery and assault with intent to kill charges was arrested here last night. He is said to have escaped from prison in Litchfield, Conn.
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Chicago
John Muldowney
New York
Torrington
Cons
Litchfeld
Conn
Pre War Beer Prices At Longstanding Court Case
The India Wharf Brewing company of New York sues Otto Katn of Stamford for about $400 in beer owed. Testimony covers barrels and bottles across 109 dozen lots with prices recalled from pre prohibition days. Most purchases date back to 1910 and 1911 with the suit filed in June 1913. the case is the eighth on the docket with seven others pending.
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Common Pleas ‘Court
John Walsh
India Wharf Brewing Company
New York
Otto Katn
Stamford
Tottles
Bids Sought For Steeplechase Island Bridge Debris
Bernard F. Cooney Park board clerk notes no bids were received for removing the iron bridge remnants from Steeplechase Island. Transportation costs likely deter bidders as the steel must be barge loaded and trucked to a buyer. The park department wants the debris cleared after government ordered bridge removal last year.
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Bernard PF. Cooney
The
Park Board
Cooney
Purc Chaser
Park Department
Death claim seeks $10000 against Mount Vernon truck owner
Liba Karshman of Stamford, administratrix on Joseph Karshman's estate, sues Joseph Brickman of Mount Vernon in Superior Court for $10000 damages. The complaint states that in Stamford on December 23 a truck stalled near Sawthorne Street, and while Karshman aided, the driver abruptly moved the vehicle, pinning him against a pole and causing injuries from which he died on December 25.
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Liba Karshman
Stamford
Joseph Karshman
Joseph Brickman
Mount Vernon
N.Y
Brickman
Henry Fenner
Read Co Quoted Sale Prices Below Retail Marks
Advertises a sale with deep discounts on fabrics and textiles. Lists wash dress goods, voiles, organdies, ripplette cottons, linens, towels, bedsheets, and muslins with present retail prices and sale prices per yard. Features third floor location and emphasis on limited quantities.
Linen Towels and Spreads Sale Prices
A list of towels linens and bedspreads with present retail prices. Items include Huck Towels Linen Guest Towels Turkish Towels Embroidered Pillow Cases Envelopé style cases Satin finished bedspreads Crochet spreads Dimity bedspreads and related heavy or light fabrics. Third floor clearance with varied discounts noted.
Bankruptcy Court Hears Two Cases In Danbury
Creditors of Harry and Rose S Tacobs formerly doing business as a partnership held a meeting yesterday in the Bankruptcy court kept by Referee Keogh. No assets were found so appointing a trustee was dispensed with. In Danbury PF Peffers was chosen as trustee for Rosaria Correnti, a Danbury baker, at a creditors meeting. The estate is small. Appraisers named were H H Davis Granville Stibbs and Charles W Murphy of Danbury.
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Harry and
Rose S. Tacobs
No. Keogh
Bankruptcy Court
Port Chester
Immesz PF. Peffers
Danbury
Rosaria Correnti
H.H. Davis
Granville Stibbs
Charles ‘W. Murphy
Table Linens and Damask Fabrics at Retail Prices
A listing of mercerized cotton napkins measuring 20 by 20 inches priced at 3.50 and 2.65. Linen West Damask in linen cotton mix, 76 inches wide, priced 2.75. Imported Cotton Damask, high quality and weight, 70 inches wide, priced 1.50 a yard, with 2.10 and 1.15 figures noted. Third floor.
Embroidered Flannel Baby Skirt Fabric Sale
A baby skirt fabric item described as embroidered flannel in white with neat edges. Note lists retail price of $2.00 and sale price of $1.59. The brief cites a single product detail and price reduction.
Eiderdown White Fabric Price Reductions Detailed
The listing notes a 36 inch wide double faced eiderdown white fabric with a present price of 1.75 per yard, on sale for 1.39. It also advertises colored double fabric at 2.00 per yard, on sale for 1.59.
Wife Seeks Support in Suit Against Husband Zurawik
Mary Zurawik of Hollister city filed in Superior Court against Joseph Zurawik alleging abandonment from their Hollister avenue home on March 29 and refusal to provide support. The complaint seeks support, partition of jointly owned property, a share of household effects, and $2 damages.
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Hollister Avenue
Mary Zurawik
Joseph Zurawik
Rosa Mulholland, Noted Irish Writer, Dies
Dublin April 26. Lady Gilbert known to readers as Rosa Mulholland is dead. She was a prominent modern fiction writer with works including Hester's History A Fair Emigrant Banshee Castle The Squire's Granddaughters Fair Noreen and The Daughter in Possession.
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Dublin
Lady Gilbert
Rosa Mulholland
Senate confirms Gat for assistant to attorney general
The Senate on April 26 confirmed Guy D. Gat of Wisconsin as assistant to the attorney general. He will serve in the Department of Justice under the attorney general. The confirmation comes after consideration in sessions held in Washington.
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Washington
Senate
Guy D. Gat
Wisconsin
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12Th Ave
Tel
Mornigside
New Thought
Unity New Thought Center
Fairfield Ave
San Parlor Stratfield Hotel
Washington, PD
Philadelphia
New Jersey
New York City
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Main ST
Winsord
Winsol Dealers
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