Village near Ridgefield suffers from drought and heat
Residents in Widgetary Gellering report water shortages as springs dry, wells fail, and crops wither. Meanwhile, Allan Fascoe recovers well from surgery at Roosevelt Hospital, and Mrs Florence Burr and Lilian Knapp visit White Plains and York wards after hospital stays.
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Ridgefield
Danter
Woors
Nadgebues
Norman Stirkney
Fhint
Mich
Dgebars
Rascoe
Allan F
Roosevelt Hospital
Fascoe
Lilian Knapp
White
Gilbert Anderson
Brooklyn
Anderson
Florence VW. Burr
Florence W. Burr
St. Luke's Hospital
York
Burr
Delightea
Taft Addresses at Minneapolis Bar Association Session
August 25 marked the start of the Minnesota Bar Association convention with William Howard Taft delivering addresses. The chief justice urged simplification of laws to speed up the courts as delegates from the American Bar Association prepared for the joint conference. Secretary of State Hughes arrived, completing a notable opening lineup for the gathering.
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Taft
BAR Association
Minneapolis
William Howard Telt
United States
Minnesota
Qustice
Tedas
Ate Huces
Local social notes from Lordship and area towns
Mrs Madrow and Mrs Joseph Reynolis with daughter Gertrude and Mishia Leder Bre spent the day at Layview Willard Misa Harrie entertained Lawrence Story Moorelair X Mrs Charles H Arnie sr entertained Mr and Mrs Mheadure Ety of Poughkeepsie N Y Mr and Mrs Crawfroil Mivs Vait Hamden SH Windsor jeremy at of Meriden Modrow's moves of Lordsnip Haid John Windsor vis ittz York gil visited the latter and Mrs Frererirg stearns of ve Bridgeport as chef for Roman Vinges RT Mire Wiliams movies Biwperi of Maplewood occupying the Hinidr Téy Williane A month Miss jo has been spending the sudo et Mrs Norman White's imp in Orleans Cancert waltry Perenis big week he after spending the week end life family returned yesterday in New York resume his business utter Norman Lees married franca Bethlshem Penn with hiz parent end spent tr week end as tit Wemmes home on Pook peitevned
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Lordship
Madrow
Joseph Reynolis
Gertrude
Mishia Leder
Layview
Willard
Misa Harrie
Lawrence Story Moorelair
Charles H. Arnie Rnue
Myre
Poughkeensio
Wee
Crates Armstrong
Yale Univereity
M.C Crawfroil
Vait Hamden
Windsor Jeremy
Meriden
Modrow
Lordsnip
Haid
John Windsor
York Gil
Frererirg Stearns
Ve Bridgepert
Aive
Chef Axughier
Ispeil
Roman Vinges
Wiliams
Biwperi
Jo Haz
Norman White
Imp
Orleans
Cancert
Waltry Perenis
Life Family
New
Utter
Norman Lees
Franca Bethlshem Penn
Tit Wemmes
Pook Peitevned
Inventor on Cruise Visits Yacht Club
Dr. Litkiland lavercor of bakelite visited DorkK Yacht Club in Shetford fuse. Dr. Brackhisnd planned a voyage from Yensers to Maine in a 60 foot vessel. A charter cruise group from Aimpriva hosts was noted with Mr Paster also on a voyage. A collision near Milford involving Jessica H. O'Brien and Marezline Oltra caused both cars to be heavily damaged with no injuries reported.
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Dr. Litkiland
Lavercor
Dorkk Yacht Club
Shetford
Dr. Brackhisnd
Yensers
Maine
Resland
Aimpriva
America
Paster
Milford
Sug
tSpecx
Mrz
Jessica H. O'Brien
Jurvey Guy
NS. 1
Marezline Oltra
Shelton
New Haven
Myrtle Beach Man in Serious State
Milford August 28 Special to The Telegram Carl Wetzel, one of Myrtle Beach's oldest residents, was stricken with apoplexy Monday. He resides at We Borch for many years and has long shown keen interest in local affairs. He was president of Peach and honored in the town for his civic service.
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Milford
Carl Wetzel
Myrtle
Wetzel
We Borch
Italian Mission Annihilated by Greek Forces
A semi official dispatch claims Italian mission staff were killed as Greece- Albania frontier tensions surge. Officials in Rome consider severe measures amid heightened international alarm and hostilities.
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Rome
Siysuay US
Voto
Lake Wamgumbaug swimmer fined seven dollars on charge
Willimantic August 28 Henry J Mathiew of this city pleaded not guilty to bathing in Lake Wamgumbaug a body of water deemed public by a state board. The court adjourned to Superior Court through his attorney Miller John Buckler of Hartford. Three witnesses testified. Mathiew, secretary of the Mutual Protective Association of Cot tages on Lake Warumbaug, formed to protest trains and harbing.
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Willimantic
Henry J. Mathieuw
Wamcumbius
Mathieu
Williams i
Ana
Atorney
Miler Tohn Buckler
Hartford
Mathiew
Mutual Protective Association
Warurumbune
Prohitizing
Harhing
Not Maharaja Died Not His Son But Forestalled Claims
A garbled dispatch from London dated August 1 reports confusion over the death of the Maharaja of Baroda. It states the deceased was not the Maharaja Gaekwad of Baroda, reputed as India’s richest prince, who reportedly died on a train journey near King last night while traveling. The line of succession remains unsettled as heirs and feuding claims complicate the immediate aftermath.
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London
Reuters
Fren Flusning
Maharaje Gaekwar
Baropa
India
Ran
City Officials Make Harbor Trip Today
City officials undertake a harbor visit described as a routine inspection. The visit involves local leaders and staff assessing conditions aboard the port facilities and nearby businesses.
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Harbor
Danbury Caddies Back On Job After Strike
Danbury Caddies return to work after a strike driven by pay disputes. Players and staff faced unresolved tensions as the team resumed duties, while management promised negotiations to stabilize employment and wages.
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Danbury
State eyes new road along Housatonic River in Connecticut
State officials including Highwire Commissioner Joni A. Mamhawhl and lawmakers toured the Sandy Uimok to Derby corridor to study a proposed highway. The plan would shorten the route to New Haven via Southbury Oxford Seymour and Derby, running along the Housatonic River and passing Yale President Hailey’s former residence. Public interest grows as representatives seek formal approval.
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Newtown
Aue
Sandy Uimok
Stevensen
OBI Iity
Levi Hol Morris
Newtonahurtis
John Ot. Phommhlil
Yookfeld
Randy Mook
Dai
Stevenson
Tien de Pond
Stacy
New Haven
Southbury
Poxford
Seymour
Derby
Zosref
Crags
Pia Aleteiel
Hallsway River Iim
Pnwver
Howsahtonie
Asair
Toed
Interes
Twining Hailey
Haiertius
Yale University
Lagen B. Morrs
Conheenent
Haces
G. Maury
Lew
Autoist Nearly Fells Veteran Newtown Sheriff
AustaS special report describes an incident where a driver, Mary Wildman of White Street Doublis Wisconsin, cut through traffic and knocked down veteran Sheriff Wiltman in Sand Hoole. Wildman faced a charge later reduced to a fine and costs after currency payments.
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Sam
Wildman
White Street
Doublis
Wis
Plt McCarthy
Wiltman
Sand’ Hoole
Moris
St Thosr’s
Boys play hoax with Ku Klux Klan tactics
A group of youths staged a disturbing hoax along New Cana Avenue and Rowth Street, portraying Klan activity to provoke fear. Police described it as a prank gone wrong, with witnesses reporting staged chants and a mock parade that distressed residents. No injuries reported. investigation ongoing.
Local Update Missing Names and Dates in Fragmented Text
A damaged OCR fragment from a local page covers multiple personal notices and hospital reports. It mentions Mrs Green and Mrs dhavee Chreen improving at Bridgeport Hospital, plus ongoing public works in the town and school opening delays.
Mercurio Keeps Banana Tree Amid Street Upgrades
The Telegram reports Mudhen? Road Commission plans allow Elms in front of Mercurio’s property to stay while sidewalks and tree-supporting poles are installed. Contractors halted work to assess removal of poles, devising a method to reroute wires without felling the trees, with humorous notes about Mercurio’s banana tree supports.
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Pairefieln
Damaniel Mercurio
Charles Rowe
Mercurio
Frank Liam
Red Men's Wallding Company
Llaras
Ridgebury Beloved Berkshires Village Nearly Deserted
Ridgebury, once a thriving farming and summer resort in the Berkshires, now shows evidence of decline. Historic families have left, farms fade to brush, and many summer homes are owned by city buyers while locals shift to dairying and hay fields. A few old homesteads remain amid overgrown woods and remnant memories of Ned’s Bend.
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Ridgebury
Wacsen Crome
Berhisorbeau
Hidgebur
Hidgefield
Jurion
Everntir
New England
Penere
Ferris Funeral in Norwalk Today
Norwalk Aug 25 Special to The Telegram Funeral se er Leen mover Victer Woos Ferris from home 6 Seymoonr street will be held tomorrow intern er at 3 p m Vine services will be conducted by the Norwalk poetry of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of which Mr Ferris was a member Rev VM Jaunhs will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
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Norwalk
Funerelseer Leenmov Victer Woos Ferris
Seymoonr Street
Heid Lamarrow
$200 Raise Granted to Elm City Teachers
Elm City teachers received a $200 raise for next year by the board of education. The decision, made under a supreme court–level review, reflects ongoing discussions about pay parity. Officials offered little official comment, leaving teachers hopeful for further clarity and adjustments.
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Elm City
Alt Anon
Reha
Arain
West Perm
Detmiehers
Danbury Water Company Bans All Sprinkling
Danbury Water Works forbids sprinkling today as a precautionary measure. With a large water supply on hand, authorities say the ban will conserve thousands of gallons by restricting sprinkling, street washing, and other nonessential uses.
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Danbury Water Company
Danbury
Dantury
Park City Woman Testifies Against Drug Peddler
A Park City woman testified in county court that she fled Bethelport seeking drugs and found them in Park City at 2A Academy Street where Ralph Prete operated a home for Tshell. She said she bought morphine and heroin from Prete and was sent there by agents for the narcotics ring. Witnesses described a beating near Dogsan Street and a crowd outside a jail ward. the trial continues with Prete facing federal charges.
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NEW Faves
Bettechort
Barlow
Reidgeport
Ralph Prete
Academy Street
Ts Hell
Agalsat Prete
Wind
Jihe Parks
Entertainers and Grange Committees Present Evening Program
The enterrement committer of the Grange has prais been given a ball on the evening of September. The Flashlights of Le Union church will present a three act comedy titled Mates vies and Company at standard time. Henry Lee! Reading are visiting My and Mrs George for a period as Arthur Sherwood, a member of the Executive Committee, details of the event follow.
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Aston
Grange
Phris
le Union Church
Annual Welcome Day at Redding a Unique Event
Redding hosts its annual Welcome Day on Sunday at Tathamark with a long list of community activities. A 2:80 service will be led by Dr. Cunningham before the crowd deems it likely his farewell appearance before moving to Hartford. Local groups organize luncheons and a fundraiser coffee, while entertainment includes a radio broadcast and a small party at Hiljevott. Redding’s team also wins a straight seven in a recent game, defeating George Teen in a rubber match amid a busy weekend of social events.
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Reding
Tathamark
Cunninghaan
Hartfors
Redding
Spencer
Francis Mannlin
Frank Dunne
Hiljevott
Mam
Ridgefield Inn
Ravdelgh Bradley
Tuc
George Teen
West Hoertwo
Yachtsm en Attend Wilcox Funeral at Milford Home
Milford Aug 28 Capecig funeral services for seven Wilcox were held at his Broad street home. The Milford Yacht Club sent a large delegation. The Rev Frederik Shveldrimveyver conducted the service. Interment was at Milton Cemetery. P Loren Wilcox, 85, lifelong Milford resident, died. His parents Captain and Myra Wilcox also resided in Milford.
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Milford
Capecig
Broad Street
Milford Yacht Club
Frederik Shveldrimveyver
Presbyterian Church of Perth Amboy
S.J. Senchiedan
Atv
Weilrox
Commodore Wrankot
Egilt
Comil Ceretiaes
Joseph Rayhose
George Wilcox
Santuet Ee Pord
Towel Bines
Milton Certy
Oniny
P. Loren Whocox
Horny
Anirbhev
Sfich
Milford White
Brooklyn
Caprain
Mr. Wilcox
Winsted Man Crushed by Falling Tree
A Winsted man was crushed when a tree fell on him on Maple Street property. Authorities reported the incident occurred on a clear day. the victim was found near his residence and pronounced dead at the scene. No further details on cause or witnesses were immediately available.
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Winsted
Prem
Maden
Wilson
Sete
Py Hussand
Ms Clear
Minister Accepts Call to New York City
The narrative reports a minister accepting a call to New York during a local church meeting at the Free Hall. It notes the expected attendance of Society members and a carnival ahead, with plans to honor the occasion and organize related activities.
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New York
Amuser
Mater Bape
More Streams Dried Washing Abandoned in NRW Aug 28
Five mile river, the largest in the territory, has become a trickling brook. Nearby women, who wash weekly along its banks, now face scarce water as breaks to the north dry the streams and the bridge crosses fade away.
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Bane
Wen
Hanewir Tedry
State Police Stop Offenders On State Road Greenwich
August 28 State police special unit has been patrolling State Road Greenwich since Sunday. Multiple fines were issued in the borough court this morning for offenses including improper markings, overloaded trucks, and lack of licenses. Officers Han gen Stevens Scully Rcreamer Com stock Rane Carrell Cuneo Kenting led the arrests.
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Greenwich
Lises
Otto Jerke
Stanford
Fawure
Harold Ashnett
Stamford
Thomas Coyne
New York City
Sasis
Anthony Melor
Bridgeport
Anthony Danes
Costa
Max Schlesigner
New Haven
Ivalin Johnaan
Othey
Emerecency Traffic Squad
Officera Hangen
Stevens
Scully
Rcreamer
Comstock
Rane
Carrell
Cuneo
Kenting
Westport Faces Water Famine Challenge and Protects Supply
Fragmented report describes Westport’s water protection during drought, noting wells and springs feeding the system from the Suniel Creek river. Regulators test integrity, pump and pipe networks, and a winter supply plan while reassuring residents.
Monroe Mors uel ON. –pSyeggial da, Lae toteeray de Augustente
An irregular local notice describes a social gathering and events around Monroe with named individuals and households. It mentions a honeth whist, a committee meeting, and various attendees including families and neighbors, along with travel and hospitality details related to a community weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
pSyeggial
Miea Sadie
Misa Laney
Charles Billet
Aransid Tor
Prominent Residents Sign Petition for Town Meeting
A large group of residents including Horace S Wakeman Jr Arnold Sehngw Mrs FE Burnham and others signed a petition presented to the Selectmen urging action on a planned road improvement between the trolley line and Saugatuck River. The motley text notes preliminary talks for discussion at tomorrow's meeting and requests municipal funding for the project to advance construction along the Minute Man to Saugatuck corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasthurt
New Shore Road
Horace S Wakeman
Arnold Sehingw
FE. B Aferris
Nradiay
Burnham
Lew
Ind
Hare
Trolses Radia
Paul Whiteman A Visitor To Dabsbury
Special to the Times Faul Whiteman conductor of the great Theids orchestra visited Dabsbury. He recently returned from a tour through Europe and was on his way home to Newport R. I.
Milford Water Company Notice to conserve water
Public notice from Milford Water Company warns water consumers to stop using hose and shower baths to prevent further decline of reservoirs. Order seeks reduction of nonessential waste and proper disconnection of hose fixtures to ensure health and fire protection, with agencies enforcing restrictions.
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Milford Water Company
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