Fifteen New Traffic Posts Established
Fifteen additional traffic posts have been established by the police department with twenty five new traffic officers starting today. Pedestrian flow will be organized at busy corners and enforcement will curb unnecessary and noisy sirens and horns. The new detail assigns patrolmen to routes including J Carroll, Farrell, Beardsworth, Curry, Calam, Gill, English, Lyman, Regan, Rogers, Whalen, Collonari, Dailey, Cole, Ludwig, Kiernan, ONeill, Kampf, Dunn, Kis selbrack, Tonney, Lally, OConnell, Eiley, and Dinan across headquarters, precincts, and divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putlie
J. Carroll
Ds Farrell
SN. Beardsworth
W. Curry
Calam
Held Responsible For Auto Mishap
South Norwalk on August 4 Harry J. Croal aged 19 driver of the automobile that struck and killed Archibald V. Benelisha was held criminally responsible for the death by Deputy Coroner Henry C. Stevenson. The inquest found Creal drove past a standing trolley and after he braked the car skidded on wet pavement, crushing the man between the auto and the trolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Harry
J. Croal
Archibald
V. Benelisha
Benelisha
Henry C. Stevenson
Creal
Lydia M Pinkham Sues for Divorce and Custody
Lydia M Pinkham of Norwalk petitions Fairfield county superior court for divorce from George L Pinkham now living in Flushing LD L. She alleges desertion on August 25 1906 and requests custody of their 16 year old son. They wed October 2 1901 and Pinkham left in 1906 and has not returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Pinkham
Flushing
LD L
Lydia M. Pinkham
Norwalk
Fairfield County Superior Court
Mrs. Pinknam
Pinknam
Morris Metal Co to Operate Ordnance Plant
Morris Metal Products, city based, has purchased the Liberty Ordnance plant on Union Avenue and will start operations next week on a small scale due to lack of pepper machinery. The firm will manufacture casings in brass, copper, bronze, aluminum, iron, and other metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Metal Products Company
Liberty Ordnance
Union Avenue
Extension Granted for Appeals in Newberry Case
Washington Aug 4 An order by Associate Justice Holmes extends until September 17 the time for Senator Truman H Sewberry and other defendants convicted in Grand Rapids Rich to file appeals with the Supreme Court on charges of violating election laws The appeals were to be filed last month but record preparation delays prompted the extra time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Holmes
Truman H. Sewberry
Grand Rapids
Rich
Supreme Court
New Attractions In August Sale Attract Shoppers
The August Sale introduces new fur beds including enamel beds with 14-4 inch tubing and 4-2 inch fillers. Special Ivory finished enameled beds with two inch tubing and one inch fillers are offered, complete with spring. Prices shown include sale reductions from prior ranges, emphasizing low summer prices and exclusive styles. Fourth floor location noted.
Sale on Gate-Leg and Sewing Tables Ends Fourth Floor
The advertisement highlights several tables with sale prices. Mahogany gate-legs in multiple sizes cut from 48 to 42 dollars, folding designs save space, and imitation mahogany options are offered. Colonial and Queen Anne sewing tables with two drawers and Martha Washington models are reduced as listed. Fourth floor.
The Picture Gallery Offers Wide Range of Framed Works
A catalog notes many desirable subjects with careful framing and color. Notable items include The Chariot Race by Ben Hurt, The Sea Shore Drive at Baiac, The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, oils and landscapes, and prints by Maxfield Parrish. Prices listed range from four to fourteen dollars, with several pieces on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hurt
Baiac
Leonardo de Vinci
Collars and Veiss Dollars Discounted in Sales Drift
Lace and net plaiting offered at 1.50 for 1.75 with organdie sets cut to 1.00 from 1.25. Long white coats in cotton Bedford cord feature pretty embroidery as part of the sale highlights.
Peter Thompson Junior Dresses in Gingham and Voile
An odd lot of children’s dresses in Peter Thompson models for ages up to 14 years features gingham and voile fabrics. Atlantic Jeans and prices around 3.85 mark the junior department offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Jeans
Peter Thompson
Fall sale on hosiery and imported chairs brightens store aisles
Fall discounts sweep through the shop with hosiery in black and cordovan at four for a dollar, children's stockings to two dollars, and a wide array of imported chairs and rockers from China. Furniture items such as lounging chairs, armchairs, and matching sets drop from original prices to sale prices on the main floor and second floor with room for sun parlours and porches.
Glass tableware sale on goblets and sherbets in iridescent finishes
A basement sale lists Heisey Ware items including goblets, sherbets, iced teas, finger bowls, ginger ale glasses, and table tumblers. Prices show regulars and 6 for bundles with values such as goblets $3.50 or $2.75 each in six, sherbets from $4.00 to $3.25, and tumblers from $1.13 to $1.98 with six for discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleepy Hollow
Gold and White China Sale of Porcelain Pieces
Open stock of American porcelain with reduced prices on tea cups and saucers large dinner plates cereal dishes fruit saucers and vegetable dishes in multiple sizes. Tea cups and saucers dropped from 3 75 per dozen to 3 25 large dinner plates from 3 60 per dozen to 3 00 and other items discounted accordingly with basement clearance.
Special Notice on French China Dinner Sets and Purses
French China dinner sets touted as special with Haviland 100 piece pink and green spray sets and gold handles on sale. Prices listed from $59.00 to $69.00 for various 100 piece and half mat gold handled sets. Leather purses and vachette purses offered with straps and change compartments, belts priced around $1.59 to $7.50. Main floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haviland
First Frost Predicted In Six Weeks By Katydids
Old customs hold katydids signal autumn frost while robins predict spring and six weeks remains until the first frost arrives. A Beardsley park band concert and dance under the Recreation Board features Olympia band with 22 pieces and a program of marches waltzes and dances including Star Spangled Banner Connecticus Light Asti American Fatrai and Battle of Freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley Park
Recreation Board
Olympia Band
Ten O Clock Curfew At Fairfield Beach Curbs Autos
A 10 pm curfew is imposed for all automobile parties at Fairfield Beach as the bathing pavilion closes. Dance night allows cars to stay out until 11 pm. Sheriff Pred Knight notes no need for autos at the beach after curfew except on dance nights. Federal agents in Greenwich seize 200 cases of whiskey bound for New Haven, driver claiming a permit. authorities consult New York to verify legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wioskey
Greenwich
New Haven
New York
Kapok Mattresses Sale Offer on Fourth Floor
Genuine Kapok mattresses offered in full sizes with three color tickings. One of the sale’s choice offerings priced at 23 dollars and 50 cents. Fourth floor location.
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Holland
Kotalko
Wis
John
Brittain
N, x
Rockwell & CO
Liberty
Bridgeport
Travis
Sproviero
D.C
Palmer
Chiropractic Instituton
Main St. Newfield
Gtdg
Conn
Lady My
Altendan
A. V. Benelisha
Newberry
Che
Fanner
Maxfield Parrish
Sanford Fall
Fred Thor “Stratford
Avon
Calvary
Galahad
Rheims
Jomial Ipson
Gingham, Voile and
China
Black Marine
Reed
Willow
Gold
And
White
Walt
America
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