Remains of Derby Manufacturer Taken From Canal
The body of John B. Lightfoot, a Fair View terrace resident and prominent Derby manufacturer, was recovered from the canal opposite Dorby Gas and Electric on Flousatonie avenue. Identified by his son John B. Lightfoot, he had been despondent over business troubles and was survived by his wife a son and a daughter. The Excelsior Laundry collar tag 1402 linked to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Tan
John BR. Lightfoot
Fair View Terrace
Dorby Gas and Electric Company
Flousatonie Avenue
Lightfogs
Lmne
Michael McCarthy
Lightfoot
Excelsior
Charities Board Abolishes Office of Legal Advisor
The Charities board voted to abolish the office of legal adviser, currently held by Attorney Arthur B. Weiss. Weiss received two weeks notice and will relinquish his post on January 13. The board cited reduced demand for legal services and said future work will be handled by May McCarthy, with Weiss as preferred when an attorney is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charities Board
Charities Department
Arthur B. Weiss
Weiss
Miss May McCarthy
Mr. Weiss
Wales Betrothal Denied by London
London reports deny rumors that the Prince of Wales will be betrothed to an Italian princess. The prince returned from Sandringham and will travel to Easton Gray, near Malmesbury, for hunting. The denial ends newspaper speculation on Wales marriage prospects.
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London
Prince of Wales
Sandringham
Easton Gray
Malmesbury
Wales
Fund for Seicheprey War Memorial Subscribed
The Seicheprey memorial fund gains contributions from Hartford area veterans and civic leaders as the April 20 anniversary of the famed Lorraine battle nears. Hartford figures like Mayor Edmond Fervile and veterans from Bristol and Middletown are expected to attend the dedication along with military representatives.
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Seicheprey
Tytuly
Lorraine
Forthmer
Connecticut
Fontaine
Hartford
Edmond Fervile
Bristol
Middletown
Brisol
Ray
102D Infantry
Hartford Courant
Chemin Des Dames
Toul
Apremont
Rembres Wood
iNets
Edwards
Goure
Parker
102D
Beaumont
Flirey
Menil-la-Tour
Bernecourt
Mont See
Meuse
Mont Lee
Huckleberry
Reid
Leicheprey
George Ra
Scichepregami
Remieres Wood
Remieres Copses
War Pension Bills vetoed by president
President Harding vetoed the large pension bill proposed to raise Civil War and Mexican War veterans pensions, saying the cost would reach 108.6 million annually and predicting 40 billion in future obligations. He also rejected widows rights for such veterans and other special provisions. Senator Burson of New Mexico vowed to push a vetoed override and assess Senate sentiment, though chances remain slim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jan
Harding
Bursum
Republican
New Mexico
Senate
Recreation centers plan entertainments and dances this week
The city recreation centers announce an entertainment schedule with Newheld Center hosting Thursday events and Hall Barnum Madison Maplewood Elias Howa and Seaside centers hosting Friday dances and entertainments.
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Newheld Center
Hall, Barnum, Madison
Maplewood
Elias Howa
Seaside
Fairfield Woman Is Hauled To Court Over Horses
Fairfield January 8 Mrs Louisa Miro of Fairfield Woods was summoned to appear in Town court after a warrant issued by Prosecutor Bacon Wakegaan for neglect of two horses on her estate The Connecticut Humane Society investigator Mr Agard brought the complaint and later took custody of the animals before handing them to the constable who ensured they were cared for
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Ray
Lorraine
Germany
Beaumont Hamlet
Sybil
Rois Remieres
Locke
Rau-Locke
Legion
George Rau
Remierer Wood
Beaumont
Col. Parker
Messenger
Col
Parker
Sciebenney
Remieres
Suil
Bevamont
Rau
Seicheprey
Thompson
104Th Infantry
Leicheprey
Romieres
Pochelanad
Fairfield
Louisa Miro
Fairfield Woods
H. R. Edwood
Bacon Wakegaan
Agerd
Bridgeport
Connecticut Humane Society
Agard
Ewood
Local Fishermen Pause Winter Ops Amid Stormy Weather
The month of rough seas shuts down many local fishing boats including Captain Anderson and the Fram I, tied up under Stratford avenue bridge with operations resuming only late next month or March depending on weather. Tug Charles McCaffrey from New York plans to sail with light barges if conditions allow. Lucy Evelyn from New York nears City Island after passing it yesterday. Ioneybrook forced to port by weather, lumber barge from Brooklyn queued for Burritt Lumber Company, awaiting departure today.
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Anderson
Fram I
Stratford Avenue
Charles McCaffrey
McCaffrey Line
New York
Ioneybrook
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Chiarello Igvobors Jarmsbear Company
Brooklyn
Burritt Lumber Company
Mnishea
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Man of the Hour
Emile Cone
America
Bridgeport Telegram
Canal
John R. Lightfoot
Seicheprey War Memorial
French Town
Rie Iy
Lucy Evelyn
City Island
N. Y
Meigs & Cos
Pillsburys
del Monte
Royal Anne
Curtice Bros
Champion of
England
Baltimore
I Franco Amer
Maracaibo
Tbs
Maine
Alice Rose
New York State
Colonial Express
New Haven
Boston
St. Petersburg
Fla
Santos
Jacksonville
East Coast
Florida
Seaboard Air Line
West 42Nd St
New York City
New London
Fila
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