Judge balks at many receiver reports in busy session
In a short calendar Superior Court session Judge John W. Banks refused to accept several receivers reports citing strict amended rules on creditor claim periods. Only Merritt’s report in Walter M. Anderson vs Bridgeport Herald Publishing and Klein’s on Connecticut Breweries were accepted after detailed accounting.
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John W. Banks
Superior Court
A. J. Merritt
Walter M. Anderson
Bridgeport Herard Publishing Company
Banks
7. B. Klein
Connecticut Breweries Company
Thoss
Klein
Veterans hold honor services for Maine dead
An impressive united service commemorating the sinking of the U S Maine in Havana harbor on February 15 1898 was held Thursday night by the Raymond W Harris post Veterans of Foreign Wars Spanish War Veterans and the Ladies Auxiliaries at the V F W club rooms on State street Rev Robert C Carlson delivered an address on our Flag and honoring the Maine dead Other speakers included Mills True commander of the Raymond W Harris post William Lounsbury past state commander of the Spanish War Veterans and John Williams state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
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U. S. Maine
Havana Harbor
Raymond W. Harris
V. F. W. Club
State Street
Robert C. Carlson
Maine
R Mills True
William Lounsbury
John 3. Williams
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Elizabeth Clarke Hull DAR names delegates at February meeting
Ansonia February DAR chapter meeting at First Congregational church drew a large crowd. Regent Mrs Sysak T Terry opened the session and welcomed guests. Delegates for the state convention in Bristol on March 9 and 10 were elected: Franklin B Platt and Edwards Chambers, with alternates Lucia Cotter and Charles Smith. Jared B Joy provided vocal solos, joined by his brother William Joy. Judge Robert Munger gave an inspiring address.
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Ansonia
Elizabeth Clarke Hull
Daughters of the American Revolution
First Congregational Church
Sysak T. Terry
Edith Talberg
Bristol
Pranklin B. Platt
Edwards Chambers
Lucia Cotter
Charles Smith
Jared B. Joy
Wiliam Joy
Robert Munger
Consolidation of Town and Borough Sought in Bill
Greenwich February 16 Special The plan would merge Town and Borough of Greenwich if a General Assembly bill by Judge Frederick A Hubbard passes. Chamber of Commerce and civic clubs back the measure. Cos Cob Port Chester and outlying districts oppose. Opponents warn taxes would rise to cover a $400000 borough debt. Chamber counters that debts are to be allocated by new districts across the consolidated area.
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Greenwich
Frederick A. Hubbard
Chamber of Commerce
Cos Cob
Port Chester
Y W C A Discusses Famous Hymn Writers
At a Sunday vesper service at 368 Golden Hill Street the YWCA will discuss lives and works of noted hymn writers. Each department will present biographies including Cardinal Newman George Matheson Phillips Brooks Whittier Reginald Heber. Mrs Robert Baldwin plays piano and Mrs H Van Tassel hosts tea after the service.
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Golden Hill Street
Association
Cardinal Newman
Federation
George Matheson
State Street House
Phillips Brooks
Athletic Association
Whittier
Reginald Heber
International Club
Robert Baldwin
H van Tassel
Fletcher Shifts Walker to Left in Phillies Plan
The manager outlines a shifting lineup with Walker moving from right to left, Cliff Lee in right, Cy Williams in center, and Walter Walker at first base. Goldie Rapp named captain. Johnny Mohan and Leo Kans noted as infield prospects, with catching duties shared by Walter Henline and Wihrow. Also mentions recruits Connolly and O'Brien and potential purchase of Johnny Guard. Alaska and Persian gulf pearls facts appear as aside.
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Rapp
TY Heave
Cnrths
Leo Kans
Walter Henline
Wihrow
Connolly
O’brien
Miss Edythe Brooks Entertained At Party
Miss Edythe Brooks of 587 Ogden street entertained a number of friends at her home recently in honor of her birthday. Valentine decorations, games, dancing, and music were enjoyed. Attendees included Olive Casey Evelyn Currier Margaret Swaties Anna Thiebauth Jesse Swaties Edythe Brooks James W Brooks Elmer Bassett Lynn Park Reid Herbert Strause David Robert Fox and Arthur De Nomme.
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Edythe Brooks
Ogden Street
Valentine
Olive Casey
Evelyn Currier
Margaret Swaties
Misa
Anna Thiebauth
Jesse Swaties
Eaythe Brooks
J Ockedby
Mia
James W. Brooks
Elmer Bassett
Lynn Parkin Reid
Herbert Strause
David Robert Fox
Arthur de Nomme
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Assembly
The
Sunday Post
Fletcher
Walker
PaSq Hleven
Walter
Johny Guard
Pirates
Bill McKenchie
Pitcners
Leesbugr
Lee Readows
Jimmy Ring
Wilbur Hubbell
Clarence Mitchell
Jens Winters
Walter Betts
Phil Weinert
Lerton Pinton Witer Betts
Phill Weinert
Lerton Pinto Baumfartner
Behen
Manning Brown Grant
Uist
Manning
Grant
Rogan and
Gavvy
Alaska
Persian Gulf
Caense
Superior Outfit
Orleans
Hadley
Burnley
Colonial Outfit
Preston
Ken Perea
Davenport
Cane Sulley
Broad and John St., Bridgeport
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