Wills Written on Odds And Ends From Probate Courts
A Connecticut probate column notes quirky wills crafted on scraps like a weed leaf or safety pins. It discusses foreign language wills, the three witness rule, and a case where a signature set raised questions about authenticity.
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Waloot
Ebingle
Wols
Vencernsi
Asia
South America
Pssorimen Bence
Erin
Zere Ali
Judes
Paul TL. Miller
Dar
Pleads for Lock at Soldier Body in Rome Church
In Rome a dramatic funeral moment unfolds as an elderly Venice visitor begs to view the Unknown Soldier’s coffin in Santa Maria. She claims her deceased son appeared in a vision and that the body is hers to identify. She implores permission to stay all night if allowed, but authorities refuse.
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Rome
Dee
Santa Maria
Venice
Addiar
Ant Elferty Co
Gehring
Jalier Carpang
Teederielk
A. Burr
Chil
EL W. Pickett
Hook and Dedder Company
Hubber Cauipeny
Mairtiolé
Reel Vane
Porteeux
Amotiena Revolutinn
Amotiena Revolutinn. Aehoot Whirteen
Hubipintendour
Willais R
Finklessane
Ani
Hiveb Kinklestone
Mveer
Bridgeport
Shaltman Simeon Houde
Aehooconga Fae
Pease
County Courte Ones
Adg Pr
Tm Neon
Poster Advertising Co Insures Employes In Bond To Workers
Announcement by John F. Afurphs, president of Bridgeport Foster Advertising, credits Tara Leen with presenting a group life insurance contract written by Travelers Insurance of Hartford, Conn. The policy, given gratuitously, honors faithful service and co-operation, per a brief notice from the company office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohn F. Afurphs
Bridgeport Foster Advertising Company
Tara Leen
Travelers Insurance Company
Iamford
Conn
Faithul Cervice
Cc Eisepmen
Modern Civilization Comes to Paradise Isle
Sydney reporter describes the South Seas island kingdom and its laborers aboard the Schooner Will Smith. Captain Jenson notes a 12 shilling daily rate for loading and unloading cargo after a strike at Vavau. Natives refuse to negotiate, insisting on higher pay and choosing to do little beyond singing and playing until labor is secured.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Tonge
South Seas
Jenson
Will Smith
Hera
Vavau
Italy approves large loan for Catania water power project
Rome December 24 The Italian government authorized a loan of 326,999,000 to a society organized to develop the West Water Power project in Catania Southern Italy. The plan aims to electrify the region, generate about 300 horsepower, and drive industrial growth along the river, with around 600 workers expected to benefit from the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Catania
Taly
Elcome
Suont Gong
Silver Producers of Mexico Organize to Stabilize Market
Mexican silver producers form a syndicate to curb depredation and stabilize prices after volatile year. Mexico accounts for over 60 percent of world silver supply and seeks to prevent fluctuations harming the industry and investors.
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Silver Producers OF
Mexico
Mexico City
Republic
Stabillane
le Mitel
Milford Christmas Observances And Church Meeting
Milford community marks Christmas with church services and charity events. Volunteers deliver stockings and gifts to hospital inmates and new babies, while residents assemble baskets and host large home gatherings. The First Church holds an annual meeting. officers are elected and district captains named. Community groups plan dances, balls, and open house events through New Year.
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Milford
Santa Claws
Christos
Tie Methodist Church
Young Seople
Nodlat Chwreh
Nids
Uodilie
Seach
Scheemerhorn
Oddle
Ube
Oman
Mra Medi Heresy
Worms
Mi T
Esch
Te Bed Arena
Boy Scouts
BT. Clark
Elka of
Bridgeport
Edgar T. Clark
Brest Knoli
Ann
Fach
David i. Clark
Darius
Whitcomb
George
Smith
Alvin C. Smith
M. Case
David A. Clark
Harald
Chas. Freeman
Bam Adams
Castillo
Milford High School
Central Grammar School
Alberoon Bridge Club
Muncial
Mbford
BeneMt Association
McCabe
Bacond Redmeint
Alarmless Fire Alarm Leaves Fairfield in Uproar
Fairfield faces renewed alarm over a faulty town wide fire alarm system. Old equipment failed to sound properly during a recent test, prompting complaints from fire crews and town officials. Engineers study options to restore reliable alerts while residents worry about potential damage from another major incident.
CE Breakers Fall Down On The Job Mowl Line
Fragmentary 1991 export notes describe sixteen locomotives sent to Germany, trade shifts with Russia, and railway material shipments. The piece notes Germany receiving flax and furs in exchange for machinery, with Russia needing seed and farming implements to aid peasants after famine.
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Mowl Line
Germany
Petrogred
Ies
Derenthee 2
Frehreilsera
Ie Panellon
Traaniathers Rusals Ins Uckway
Gerrans
Callway Pogines
Mqulumentia Koessentiil
Interios
Nal Tormigners Ae
Rissa Towel Railway
Uehinverenta
Russia
Mermaos
Jraporta
Mons
America
Iron Cormandy
England
Sradir
Foreign buyers surge. Rhineland shops curb sales
In Cologne and major Rhineland cities, a flood of foreign buyers led retailers to limit daily sales. Stores including fur, glove, and jewelry shops restricted purchases to at most one item per person under a Rhine commission order, aiming to prevent depletion before holidays. Foreigners faced strict limits as officials enforce controls on textiles and luxury goods.
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Cologne
Rhineland
Csim
Mayence
Coblenz
Dusseldorf
inter-Rhind Rhineland
Mir Commission
Heran
Less for Army and More for the School
Meslean government plans 1922 spending with a bigger share for schools than the army. Army budget tops about 39 million while education requests approach 190 thousand for development and related programs amid a 59,000-strong force and ongoing organizational efforts.
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Meenico Cpt
Vyamongs Qulita
Maples Poquact
Maples Poquact, Who,78s Burget
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Theameas
Miller
Judga Millar
Qondon
Somerset House
Convas
Wil
Parsons Sali
Judzeler
Pearly Shore
Miter
Poster Advertising CO. Insures Employes
Paradise Isle
Italy
Trumbull Beach
A. Gardner
Nenes Tubbenfred Crosby
Mark
Dommire
The
Alps
Switzerland
Bertha Ehineha Nes
Mila
Lowisa
Bert Sesmit
Owith
Meurren
Swiss Alps
Fairfield
Aledge
Southern New England Telephone Company
Boulliport
DuPont Rubber
Tun
Fira Sane
Ie Fairfield Hook and Tadder Company
Spaulding
Mig
Churchhhe
Neusie
W. Patties
Clowes Alvis Tors Corps
We SA Teofegene
Military
Scipion
Troles Atine
Minadaehusosta Trad
Ana Myr
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Brooklyn
Minar
Megiy Mt
Mra
Cheerer
Tiawhons
Ati
Afarion
Bnakiynn
Sanford Hawklox
Het Chitatneag Vesset
MM Array
Ford and Siew Mildeen Ward Abl
Krast Knott
Abs Merire
Syd Stes
Reberk Wander
Yeas
Ale Anlange
Jake
Rod
Clark
Avegie
Petrograd
Santy
ARMY
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Kinsman
F. G
Huo
Block
Stratheld
Cafetiera
Ible
Wew
Poplar de
Bitaffeld
Stratfield Hotel
Ueiya— Gas
the Smith
Murray Cox
Taters
Parfield Ave
Smith-Murray Cc
Phiesey Toe
Chilemrisn's
Red 'Tor
Rae Boots
BO Lah
Entia Heavy
Sanjals
Firestone
Brant— Ewers Pale Giarranteed
Sizce
Rein
Storm King
Rubber Boots
Xira
Warren
Ct Tech
Therslees
Howey
Seers Dems
Main Street
Armory
Cof
Formosa
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