Stratford cafe owner to be tried Monday fire raid case
Stratford cafe owner Stavola to be tried in Stratford Town Court Thursday morning on charges of keeping liquor per�mitting sale and selling alcohol after police raid during fireworks display at Avon cafe. Two bottles of neat beer, a quantity of ciders, empty bottles and glasses were seized. Also arrested were a bartender and another man. bonds posted for appearance. The raid occurred as workers poured concrete for Stratford avenue improvements.
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Stratford
Telestem
Anwelo Stavela
Phe Prietor
Avon Cafe
Woney- Spot Road
Stratford Town
Covr
Our Lady of Mone Carmel
Stavola
Peante
Stavola Place
William Nichols
Ben Smith
David Dinan
Louis Richards
Cour
Ridgefield Plans For A New One Story School
Ridgefield officials proposed a single story school building drawn by Kerr Rainsford of New York. The committee voted to reject these plans citing funding concerns while considering next steps. Final approval awaits a forthcoming town meeting decision.
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Ridgefield
Sair
Amitee
Kerr Rainsford
New York
Ray WS. Rainsford
Pew
Mureau
Elown
Fairfield's Portables Ready in Five Weeks
Portable classrooms for Fairfield's high school housing are under construction with heating and containment features. Officials expect completion within five weeks, as details of the project are finalized and described in local sources.
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Fairfield
Milford First Summer Band Concert Highlighted
A fragmented note describes Milford hosting its first summer band concert with local performers and community interest. The text mentions Milford and a general sense of musical event but lacks clear names or dates.
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Milford
Dowinion Starts Agency for Sta Collectors Cutaw
In a wartime note the Dominion eet ciilascivies press claims Dowinion has created an agency for sta collectors to track and pressure enemies. The article mentions Cortera and Wein Mey as cited parties, with references to legal actions and international war context.
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Dowinion
Vana Fas
Fessa
Cortera
Fragmentary 1542 Document Mentions Fort Cartier and Licenses
Fragmentary OCR notes a 1542 historical document referencing Hilde Decurient and Fort Cartier. It mentions murder, chromaittiniel play ity, and Dewitt 4 a. 1542 while noting authorities seeking license tag numbers and records.
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Hilde
Dewitt
Ana
Jay de Tin Val
Pridé of
Cartier
Independents Hold Picnic and Committee Shakeup
In Parirelead July independents formed a neat sum at a lodge rally. A committee was appointed at St Michaels church with members pledging support to the Americanization effort while resignations from the committee and changes in leadership were noted. White Wye M was elected to the committee.
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St Michaels
Naturaieas
Fairfield Names New Sheriff Deputy for Local Police Forge
Fairfield July 17 A new deputy sheriff joins the air Gel police force. Thomas Shaue nessy, 23, is active at Fairfield beach Saturdays and Sundays and along the Post road at night. He is over six feet tall, born and raised in Fairfield, and has a decade of driving and motor vehicle work, with a few arrests noted in nearby areas.
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Pairfield
Thomas Shauenessy
Fairfield Beach
Fairfield
Novel debt solution proposed in House of Commons
In London a suggestion by Captain Milcott to pay Britain’s debt arose in the House of Commons. He argued that Britain consumes about 765 million dollars yearly in imported bacon and lard and would never pay the debt. He proposed increasing domestic bacon production to one third of the current needs to improve the country’s position.
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London
Britain
Ames Alley
House of Commons
Bl M
Sneana
Milcott
Poets Pay Rose Tribute to Jo La Fontaine’s Work
A Paris scene on July 22 features a group of distinguished poets gathering to honor Jo La Fontaine. The event, described as a tribute with roses, includes remarks on the poet’s influence and the role of poetry in public life. The gathering references cultural figures and a ceremony at a church, with plans for further events in August.
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JO LA Fontaine
Paris
Marie
Paria
Tie Church
Charge That Trolleys Speed On Fairfield Roads
Special to the Telegram reports Fairfield residents complain about trolley speeds on local roads. Witnesses cite speeds from 38 to 88 miles per hour and urge action to curb danger to pedestrians and children. Police say the trolley company is not subject to municipal enforcement, prompting calls for broader legal remedies.
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Fairfield
Long Hill to Hold Street Fair for Fire Company
Long Hill plans a street fair at the fire house Friday night to support the local fire company. The event replaces the annual carnival with amusements and attractions from two organizations, aiming to raise funds for September activities. Weather and crop notes accompany the column, noting dry conditions affecting fruit and berries and farm concerns about water for crops.
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Long Hill
Wailin
Newtown Man Leery of $100 Bill of Bootleggers
Newtown resident Ler Woodworth, once from Pittsburgh, reports a late night visit by four strangers in a high powered car seeking oil. They offered a counterfeit $100 bill in exchange, which he refused, warning neighbors about future oil requests and suspicious activity. The incident occurred at his home with a cryptic note left reading “Thanks, we are loss....”
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Newewi
Ler Woodworth
Pilssurgh
Wa Gould
Mies
Woodworth
Too Much Hell-Raising by Yoong Says Danbury Rector
Danbury rector Rev. John M. Deva condemns widespread violations of the 18th amendment fueling lawlessness and Bolshevism. He warns leaders to enforce prohibition as he cites accidents and youth unrest, urging civic action to restore law and order amid postwar social strains.
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Yoong
Danbury
Fairfield
John M. Deva
St. James Episcopal Church
Unquewa
Todar
Tiaantas
Sheleye Jn
Thareles
Ihely Park
West Haveners Form Posse To Catch "Jack-the-Grabber"
West Haven residents in Allingtown form an armed posse amid reports of a child assaulting "Jack-the-Grabber" preying on youngsters in the woods between Pine and Heilock streets. They appeal to state police but vow swift action if authorities lag.
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West Haveners
Posse
West Haven
Allingtown
Heilock
Paula
Spruce Street
Hewtian
Noida
Gains after operation at Paurmtel d tule it
Special to the Pelegrame reports a wartime medical note about a leg injury and recovery spanning three years. A bridge crossing near Rasy tal is mentioned, with references to local improvement efforts. A planning note notes a dance at the Wairheld Beach pavilion on Turmaday duby 24 by the Plain improvement association.
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Fairfeelir Dily Oo
Cspestat
Telegrii
Plannig
Wairheld Beach
Milford Man Peter Johnson Dies At Home
Peter Johnson died today at his Milford home after a long residence with Leversobile and Bridgeport connections. He was survived by his wife. Funeral arrangements set for Friday afternoon at 2:30 in Lakeview Cemetery surrounded by family and local friends.
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Peter Johnson
Milford
Hillside
Johnsson
Johnson
Bridgeport
Aur
Laketew Contatery
Bridget
Boston Men Heavily Fined in Westport Court
Special to the Telegrams from Boston reports James Vasaupaty of 34 Charter street and Wheorss Cros of 427 Hanover street were fined $200 on multiple counts for transporting liquor without a government permit and possessing liquor with intent to sell. The defendants pled guilty. they will serve time in jail pending appeal. Authorities said the men were not regular bootleggers, and the arrest involved State Police and Deputy Sheriff Clifford Niehn. A related case, Frank Sinagro of 2 Suncord Place, faces bonds of $1,490 as alcohol found in his car is linked to illegal transport from New York toward Boston.
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New York
Baaton
Phe Aneers
Anus
Metenit
Clifford Niehn
Sinagro
Suncord Place
Boston
York
Borton
Norwalk Council Approves Street Repair Fund
Norwalk council votes twenty thousand dollars for street repairs and approves specific allocations for Delden avenue Ely and Taylor avenues Ware avenue and the fourth and fifth facing intersections. They will continue widening Main Street in the first district. An Atlantic resignation of Suiel Stewart from the Board of Freeholders is noted along with a new council member Thomas Robins. Bid for concession stand at Walt Pasture Beach to be reopened next week.
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Sorwaggie
Condon Council
Delden Avenue
Ely and
Taylor Avenues
Ware Avenue
Main Street
Suiel 7
Stewart
Free Lipidéra
Heranse
Heine
Thomas ©. Robins
J. Jackson Whaite
Walt Pasture Beach
Local social notes and events amid New Milford visit highlights
Easton residents host relatives from Newark and Bridgeport while Mrs. Arthur Bush of Newark attends dinners. A funeral in New Haven is noted, with Mr. Howland and Mrs. Wheeler among attendees. The Greorge society plans a West Week event featuring Miss Dark’s elocution and a charity program at Mrs. Wheeler’s. members include Sudrows, Witteler, Marsh, and others. Community meetings and home canning demonstrations are scheduled in Bridgeport and Stratfield.
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New Milford
Easton
Masone
Mya
Arthur Bush
Newark
C. F. Dickerson
Bush
Urban Tyack
George Geers
Arthur Wherlor
Boveriabrment
Die Greoge
Die Ettev
West
Bridgeport
Phei
Meridia
Clarence Sudrows
Aid Mos
Arti Ia Witteler
Abnitis
Leras Wier Jer Mb
Robert Marsh
de Ades
Sui
Chierenve Dems
Abi
Col Stan
Aid Mad Mya
Willi Gomer
Howwrard Osim En
Brida Port
A. Arthur Sheva
Phat
New Haven
Pouweg
State
Ultimo Fae
Milli
Wwe
Baron Bureway
Foren Pattemita
Leva Wheeler
Amung
Ladlea
Miss Caygle
Willard Sillbitte
Biendins
Fottiar Ba Mas Mins
AMAA
Stanley Embbtas Wader
Assar
Auto smash on Post Road injures none
Fairfield July 17 Two autos were damaged in a crash on the Trnst road near Main Street. Nichols of Bridgeport allegedly turned from the avenue into the Post road and struck a car driven by Sprague of Yonkers. The impact hurled the Sprague vehicle into a barn. Nichols was later turned over to local authorities for arraignment.
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Pairfield
Vo Ong
Wight
Trnst
Mnib Ay Stazsley Nichols
Oy Bay Avenue
Bridgeport
Gloma S. Sprague
Yonkers
Nichola
Fort Trumbull Residents Aid Milford Hospital
Milford hosts July 17 report of a $1,000 donation from Fort Trumbull residents and visiting summer folk raised through dances whists and social events to support a free bed and a medical library at Milford Hospital.
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Fort Trumbull
Milford Hospital
Milford
Fort Trumbull Beach
Albert Oppenheim
New York
Fer Trumbull
Deckinger
Maximilian Ste Millard
Bridgepor
Uatrkin House
Shein
Milford Beaches Get Direct Fire Connection Plan
A derided improv night planned for Milford Beaches swaps relay lines for direct fire connection. The fire department will install its own circuit to feed headquarter alarms simultaneously, improving efficiency. The town pays no extra cost as funds are already available.
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Milford
Aulford
Walt
Wort Trumbull
Fire Board
Enwihate
Obituary notices of James Teil and others
Obituary item notes the death of James Teil of 1102 Ogden street extension after brief illness at Bricort. It lists employer at a company and mentions survivors including two daughters. Funeral arrangements given with St Charles church mass and cemetery at Mountain Grove. Additional paragraphs reference John Warren, Marie Snook, and others with sparse details. concluding with a dated line about lending money.
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Dunes Reilly
James Teil
Ogden-street
Mgr. Reilly
Aid
Cour Pequennock
Louise
Misa
Mullins
Scott
Toyeproan
So& O'Eloels
St. Charles
I O'Elbek
St Phomis' Vrnieters
Mirfield
Funeral of York division official draws New England road leaders
Danbury July 17 Special to the Telegram Every superintendent on the New Haven road and minor railroad officials from New England attended the funeral of Frank M. Clark oral superintendent of the York division. Services were at the Masons temple with Knights Templar in charge. The body will be buried in Taunton after a special train.
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Danbury
New Haven Road
New England
Frank M. Clark
York
Dick Sund
Masxenis Temple
Knights Templar
James I. Hyslop
Gilbert Horser
USA
Westport Town Meeting Promises Heated Deliberations
Westport prepares for a sharp eight o'clock town meeting with 13 items on the agenda. Selectman Austin Wakeman clashes with the Board of Finance over public records and proposed appropriations as the Greens Farm delegation readies a campaign against Wakeman. The crowd is expected to be large amid anticipated surprises in Norton’s battle and various local issues.
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Westport
tWestport
Austin Wakeman
Odda
Board of Finance
Wakeman
Trance Board
Saugatuck
Saugatuck Highway
Thee Street
New State Shore Road
Greens Farme
Br Wakeman
JaiNorton
Summer visitors and social notes from Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach reports a season of guests and social events at various hotels and cottages. Names include Mrs A Kendrick of New York at Ocean View, Mrs Frank Shields of Setauket, and several out of town visitors from Danbury Bridgeport Auckland and Manchester. Music by the club orchestra accompanied gatherings at Sea View and Sea Lich Inn with a list of weekend guests from multiple cities.
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Refle Beach
Wikisin Sheehmnm
Dzepori
A. Kendrick
New York
Ocean View Hotel
Frank Shields
Setatauket
L. I
Mighty Handy Side
Danbury
Sea Side
Chet
Geport
Sunda
Ausic
Danvius
Sea Lich Lin
Alyaq Mrepeli
Mlawn
John McCarthy
Bridgeport
Thomas Ganney
Auckland
Conn
Hazel T. Col
Manchester
Mildred Iker
George Rowseile
South Slanchester
Clarence H. Anderson
Plainvilh
Thomas J. Morrison
Springfield
Beatrice Beauregart
Tolke
Hagg
South Manneheacer
Alt
David Chalfin
Sarmpel Rohingon
Violet Fleccher
Anna Greenburg
Mlo
B. Votre
Rooster River Runs Dry Marking Historic Moment
Fairfield July 17. Special to the Telegraph. The Rooster River, boundary between Bridgeport and Fairfield, is dry this week for the first time in history. Local residents note the unusual waterless stretch affecting the area.
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Rooster River
Fairfield
Sig Will
Bridgeport
Sairfieldia
Budget to be considered by Fairfield Board of Finance
Fairfield July 17 special Telegram report notes the Board of Finance will review the School Board budget along with several other town department budgets at Friday night meeting.
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Fairfield
Board of Finance
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Auer
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