Tribute to Judge Curtis Died in Stratford Bar Group Honors Memory
The Fairfield County Bar Association paid tribute to Judge Howard Wheeler Curtis of Stratford who died December 26. At a special meeting held yesterday morning, resolutions praising his character and service were adopted and ordered spread on Superior Court records. Speakers included Vincent J. Keating, W. Boardman, Bacon Wakeman, and Clerk Fred W. Trae. The association also discussed harmonizing common pleas court powers and practices with other counties, naming a committee to work with counterparts from other counties.
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Howard Wheeler Curtis
Stratford
Sairfield County Bar Association
Superior Court
Vincent. J. Keating
W. &. Boardman
Bacon Wakeman
Fairfield
Fred W. Trae
Common Pleas
Russell, Frost
South Norwalk
Col J. Moss Ives
Danbury
Thomas M Cullinan
Joseph G. Shapiro
City
C. Milton Fessenden
Stamford
Crawford Expected To Be Re Annointed County Commissioner
The article notes that no caucus has been called yet to select a successor to Henry Crawford whose term ends this year but predicts Crawford will likely be re appointed with no opposition and will remain on the commission. It highlights his work on the county temporary home for children and mentions fellow commissioners Ballard Hart and Prank.
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Fairfield County
General Assembly
Henry &. Crawford
Crawford
Ballard
Charles E. Hart
Methuen Run as City Illegally for Two Years
Boston January 7 Methuen is a town not a city and has been conducted illegally as a city for two and a half years the state supreme court ruled. One decision held that chapter 289 of the acts of 1917 incorporating the town as a city did not align with the state constitution which requires all inhabitants be warned of a meeting for such a purpose.
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Boston
Methuen
State Supreme Court
Man Held After Destruction Of House In Rubin Ind
Nic Sheffer was detained by police in Rubin Indiana after an explosion destroyed the home of his half brother J. W. Sheffer. Herbert Sheffer aged 37 and Gilen Sheffer aged 12 were killed. Mr and Mrs Sheffer were injured.
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Rubin
Ind
Nic Sheffer
J. W. Sheffer
Herbert Sheffer
Gilen Sheffer
Z. W. Sheffer
Silk dresses debut in spring hues at $25
The article promotes new silk dresses priced at 25 dollars in taupe and navy. It highlights tunic front design, flowing silhouette, eyelet details, and a navy jacketed style with red hemstitching. The pieces are described as clever, fashionable, and on the second floor for shoppers.
Calendar sale halves prices on varied desk items
Calendars of many sorts offered at half price. Roosevelt and Lincoln calendars priced from 75 to 38 cents. Suede calendars with quotes from authors marked 2 dollars to 1 dollar and 38 cents. Church calendars and Christian Year listed at 1.50 dollars. Dickens and Stevenson calendars in dark green suede priced about 90 to 45 cents. Small decorative calendars available in color at 15 to 20 cents and 10 cents.
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Roosevelt
Lincoln
Charming special waists for winter attire at $4.95
Charming waists feature varied effects to inspire impulse purchases. Striped silks and pongees, Black Georgette with lace or vest, navy with gray embroidery, tan brown white georgette and several styles with embroidery or lace. Affordably priced at $4.95.
Unique new large bead necklaces in vivid colors
Describes large oval bead necklaces with light fill and floral perfume feel, featuring white black coral and blue hues. Includes crystal beads at $2, lustrous Oriental pearls with strong clasps at $5, and enamel sockets with silver chains priced $6 and $9.50.
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Towe & Kohlmaier
Stratfield Bldg
Gold St
Our
American Bank & Trust Company
East Main ST
Barnum Ave
BAR Association
Curtis
Ler
Hastings’ Corset Shop
Main St
Bridgeport
The
Noor
Palmer
Woodbury's
Johnson's
Hind
the Howland Dry Goods Company
Esa Eee
John Beck
Pest Rime Ks
Bridgeport Hydraulic CO
Main Street
Ga. m
Frank C. Brotherton
H. & R. CO. Barnum
Thumb Street
Doc
Neolin
O S Sullivan
National Shoe Repair
Cor
STATE
Barnum
Aydratlio Co
Chiropractic
X & Chas. Gould
DR. Co
Liberty
David. W., Wiltsie & Ta
Fairfield Ave
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