First commercial contract found at Plymouth trading post
Bourne Historical Society excavations near Cape Cod Canal unearthed a trading post from 1836 where colonists and the Merchant Adventurers of London agreed to exclusive control of fur, sassafras, traps and lumber for six years. The find includes English tob, Apostle spoon bowls, Dutch slipware, and other Americana. The society plans a public park and memorial on 12 surrounding acres.
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Boston
Dec
New World
Bourne
Mass
Plymouth Colony
London
Bradford
Bourne Society
H. Lombard
Society For the Preservation of New England Antiquities
Cape Cod Canal
Aide
Latien
Bourne Historical Society
Miss Mary Devitt Heads Junior Guild
Miss Mary Devitt was elected president of the Junior Guild at a meeting held at Miss Charlotte Waters home 890 William Street. Officers include Mrs Walter Stapleton first vice president Mrs James Shannon second vice president Miss Katherine Honnecker recording secretary Miss Margaret Mc Narcare treasurer and Miss Elizabeth Browne historian and publicity chairman. The executive committee will meet again in January at a member’s home. A report on the last Friday’s Stratfield hotel bridge will be presented. Father Thomas Gloster, guild director, was absent due to illness.
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Charlotte Waters
William Street
Mary Devitt
Walter Stapleton
James Shannon
Mary Conlin
Katherine Honnecker
Margaret McNarcare
Elizabeth Browne
Ghasrman
Stratfield Hotel
Miss Devitt
Thomas Gloster
Colgate Students Sleep Under Science In Insomnia Study
Six Colgate University students sleep in a six room suite while psychologist Dr. Donald A. Laird observes to identify conditions for complete rest. Researchers test effects of bed firmness, posture, food, bathing, and sleep cycles with gas masks and breath analysis.
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Hamilton
N. Y
Colgate University
Donald A. Laird
Laird
Danbury Fur Factory Stabbing Follows Workplace Fight
Alfred Saad of 27 Beaver Street Danbury is held without bonds after stabbing Fred Jowdy of 112 Elm Street during an argument at McKenna Fur Company. Jowdy suffered deep wounds from a five inch blade, blood loss, and is hospitalized in serious condition as Saad faces assault and attempted murder charges.
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Danbury
Alfred Saad
Beaver Street
Fred Jowdy
Elm Street
McKenna Fur Company
Sand
Jowdy
McLean Submits Pension Measures in Senate
Senator George P McLean of Connecticut introduced about thirty bills at session start to grant pensions and increases to Connecticut veterans and widows, pay claims, and correct military records. Proposals include $50 monthly pensions for several widows and a back pay grant for Captain Charles M Shuler. A Distinguished Service Medal is proposed for Sergeant Donald Triumph Caiga for actions near Thigcourt France on September 12 1918.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
George P. McLean
Connecticut
Senate
Congress
Moon
Mery E Griffith
New Britain
Theodore Griffith
Katie
Him
Hartford
Charles P Hill
Virginia Tysoe
William Tysoe
William H Webb
May Strong
Alfred N. Strong
Maria J Reynolds
Planteville
George D Reynolds
Mia Baruh B. Torrey
Bis
Charles M Shuler
Muted
Slo
Batk
Donal Ftuiph Caiga Ct Tan Hoven
Thigcourt
McLeana
Danbury Airport to Get Drainage Plan Approved
Danbury officials heard expert testimony on Tucker field’s capacity to host future air traffic. Teterboro’s low sea level drainage raises concerns but supports Danbury’s plan to build a main runway with additional laterals and install a drainage system. Bids for drainage work are due by 5 pm Saturday.
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Danbury
Tucker Field
Danburys Youtierpal
Paul DeWaal
Fakker
Teterboo
N. J
DeWael
Teterboro Field
Charles Lindbergh
DeWahl
DeWaal
Ike Wiliam E. Arthur
Teterboro
Twenty One Divorce Suits Heard in Special Superior Court Session
Twenty one divorce and separation actions were set before Judge Edward M. Yeomans in a special Superior Court session. Cases include Elmer GaNun versus L Grace Babcock GaNun over alleged misconduct and alienation of affection, plus multiple desertion, cruelty, and intemperance disputes involving Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk, Milford, and Danbury residents.
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Edward M. Yeomans
Superior Court
Elmer "E. GaNun
Bethel
L. Grace Babcock GaNun
New York
Robert Keeler
John Redards Booth
Ga Mum
Keeler
Danbury
Milford
Mary Bassett King
Horace D. King
Parts Unknown
Maud V. Gilmore
Henry J. Gilmore
Bridgeport
Minnie A Webb
George E. Webb
Stamford
Andew Sabato
Mary Sabato
Alanson W. Rogers
Carrie Rogers
Edward
Albert Rohm
Mary J Simith
Austin Smith
Helen Krysuik
Louis Krysuik
Norwalk
Pauline Jones
Raymond Jones
Newark
Michael L Burde
Louise W Kurce
Bridgepolt
Gertie Davis
Joseph Davis
Danbury Girl Believed Missing With Man
Marie Videl sixteen daughter of Manuel and [illegible] Videl of 126 Liberty Street is believed to have run away with Michael Hannan a Syrian with whom she was in love and who is also missing. The parents have asked police to issue an alarm.
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Danbury
Dev
Marie Videl
Manuel Videl
Liberty Street
Michael Hannan
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Creomullion
M'Lean
Yeomans
NGS
Meigs
Crepe de Chine
Vela
Tiont
Outfitters
Christmss Club
Bridgeport Trunk & Bag CO
Broad & Jobn Sts
Trun
Tablis
Broad & John St
Ees Eee
Unk & Bag Co
United Iluminating Co
Broad ST
Newsea Perrbr
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