U S Marshal Cuts Staff of Deputies Throughout State
U S Marshal Chesterfield C. Middlebrooks under orders from Washington reduced his staff of deputy marshals after armistice. The office, busy during wartime, had deputies in various cities. many traveled between towns in the state. Deputies Timothy Hawley and John J. Kelleher will remain with the Hartford main office, serving outside duties, while Abigail Macy and Louis A. Tracy join as office deputies. William J. Hayes stays as deputy sheriff in New Haven and Harry Jaeger as deputy in Bridgeport. J. Mahon of Hartford, once an active staffer, will retire, as will Albert H. Law and Rigney. Caroline Canitz and others previously in New Haven offices are noted. Middlebrooks praised retiring staff efficiency.
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Chesterfield C. Middlebrooks
United, States
Washington
Timothy. A. McCarthy
Timothy Hawley
John J. Kelleher O
Marshal Dlebrooks
Hartrd
Miss Abigal B. Macy
Louis A. Tracy
William J
Hayes
Grover C
Ridgefield Testimonial For Late Bandmaster Opens Year
Ridgefield hosts a testimonial dance for Bandmaster J. P. O Leary at the town hall to mark the new year. O Leary, who led the Ridgefield and State Guard bands, suffered a paralytic stroke but is improving, while the event features a volunteer orchestra and the star spangled anthem. Local notices report Pilgrim Lodge officers elected, residents traveling south for winter, and a North Ridgefield disturbance leading to a hospital-ordered mental examination for William Rascoe Jr.
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Ridgefield
Star Guard
J. P. O'Leary
Town Hall
O’leary
State Guard
Danbury
O'Leary
Liberty Loan
Fred H. Davis
Madison Davis
Davis
France
Army
Red Cross Hospital
Rahway
N. J
Selectman
First Selectman
Orville W. Holmes
North Ridgefield
William Rascoe, Jr
Holmes
Rascoe
Frank, Taylor
Louis Li Valden
John M. Whitlock
Ben
D. Crosby Baxter
Walden
Town Selectmen
George G. Knapp
Miners Break All Records for Soft Coal Production
Washington January 1 1919 557 500 000 tons of bituminous coal produced in 1918 surpassed 1917 by about 36 000 800 tons The National Coal Association said wartime demand met fully The report notes fewer miners in 1918 due to military service yet output rose due to efficiency better management and improved rail and car supply The statement credits patriotic effort and wartime conditions for the record total
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Washington
United States
National Coal Association
Milita and Naval Service
United States Railroad Administration
New Year Value Parade at Howlands Store
Readable ad item noting 1919 value offerings at Howlands including coats, wool dress goods, hats, velvets, velvets, voiles, stationery, Japanese china, wood baskets, kettles, and warm clothing. Emphasizes economy and dependable purchases with multiple price points and store floors highlighted.
Here yare Boys Mackinaws or sweater
A brief reader notice offers a dress for a little girl in white lawn stamped for embroidery. Available in sizes 1 to 7, the item is priced as T5c to 65c, with details located on the third floor.
Army Shoes On Munson Last Claim Big Opportunity
A wise man will see these for himself. Army shoes made on the Munson last, favored by servicemen, priced regular 6 at 4.95. Heavy tan leather-lined shoes, blacker cut, fiber sole, 5 at 3.95. Boys high-cut tun shoes in sizes 5 1/4 to 6 1/2 at 4.50, sizes 11 to 2 regular 4. Main floor rear.
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Munson
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Bridgeport
New Haven
Grove
J.P. O’leary
F. Bostos
Eckman
Sue
Eckman Laboratory
Philadephia
Ora
Tex
Acle
Hawle Opticians
Bidgeport
Conn
The
Howlands
Wolen
Howard
Timpro Ressiv
Copenhagen
China
Japan
Universal Food
Malin
ONS Company
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