City to honor rescuers of three in drowning incident
City officials will recognize Duncan C. Carson of 216 Searls avenue and James O'Meara of 728 Maplewood avenue for saving three people from drowning Tuesday afternoon at Seasids park. The award, announced by Park Commissioners president George M. Eames, will be considered at the August 2 meeting. The incident occurred about a half mile west of the municipal bathing pavilion, where Henry Davis of 53 Williston street and his two children were saved after the father plunged to lift them from a canal. Davis and his son were taken to St. hospital in shock but are reported as improving. Copies of the action may be sent to the Carnegie Foundation for consideration by its hero medal committee.
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Duncan C. Carson
Searsl Avenue
James O'Meara
Maplewood Avenue
Seasids Park
Board of Park Commissioners
George M. Eames
Henry Davis
Williston Street
Eames
Carnegsia Foundation
Davis
St. ¥ Hospital
Waterworks Convention Set for September in This City
Joan F Resan of Utica N Y and Samuel P Lanier president of Bridgeport Hydraulic Company met in this city yesterday to plan the 24th annual New England Waterworks Association convention to be held at the Strafield hotel September 12 to 16. Lanier chairs the entertainment committee and John Wade heads the manufacturer’s exhibits committee. Mr Senior will head the local arrangements for 851 delegates from New England states.
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Joan F. Resan
Utica
N. Yu
Samuel FP. Lanier
Bridgeport Hdraulic Company
New England Waterworks, Association
Strafield Hotel
aEan
Associaton
John §. Wade
Mr. Senior
New England
Hartford Man Jailed for Selling Liquor
Hartford July 19. Walter of 72 Morgan Street convicted of illegal liquor sales pleading guilty to relays and fined 299 dollars and costs by Judge Creedon in police court. It was his second offense after prior conviction for similar sales. Detectives McAuliffe reported finding a complete outfit for manufacture of intoxicating liquor at Walter’s home 2 Wadsworth Street. a further fine of 260 dollars and costs was imposed.
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Hartford
Creedon
Cs Fa
Morgan Str
McAuliffe
Walter
Wadswor Street
Two Men Scalded by Exhaust Steam at Local Plant
Two men, John Carey of Woodside and John G Hopkins of Ansania, were scalded while cleaning a boiler at the S. A. plant. Carey is in critical condition while Hopkins is reported improved. both are married.
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John Carey
Woodsidee
John G. Hopkins
Ansania
S. A
Waa
Carey
Democratic Women of Fifth Plan Outing
The ladies of the South district Democratic Chapter 2 met Tuesday night in the South district Democratic club rooms on Wand Avenue and planned an outing for ladies only at Pleasure Beach on August 4. A committee was appointed to arrange the event and all facets of the district are invited, with expectations of a large response.
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Tae
Democratic Club
Wand Avenas
Pleasure Beach
Marshroot Kidney Remedy Promoted By Dr Carey
An old advertisement touts Dr Carey’s Marshroot for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims decades of use, money back guarantees, and availability through Hindle Drug Star and other pharmacies, urging sufferers with symptoms like eye specks, backache, and swelling to try the prescription No 777.
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Caray
Drugegista
Warren
Hindle Drug Star
Carey
Mill End offers vast array of apparel and sundries
Kolynos and Woodbury dental and cosmetic items headline a Mill End sale with toothpaste brushes and soaps. Womens frocks and middies in plaid ginghams, organdy and voile dresses, and children’s garments are priced low. Skirts, bags, and travel cases highlight third floor bargains with markdowns on made up garments and accessories.
Glasbak Ovenware Featured In Mill End Sale
Glasbak ovenware described as durable sanitary glassware, a help to baking and attractive on the table. The 47th Mill End Sale highlights many pieces including pie plates bread pans round bakers custards ramikins cake pans utility dishes casseroles and casserole sets with prices from 90c to 1.50, available in multiple sizes.
Rich beaded bags and tableware sale items
Rich beaded bags offer $6.95 price with other handmade accessories described as rare beauties in color and pattern. Tableware of plated silver in sets of 26 pieces priced at $5 to $5.50. Light voile curtains and curtain rods advertised with tarnish-free guarantees and varied pricing.
Delightful new underwear and umbrellas at low prices
Bright advertising notes 89c for delicate undergarments including slipover nightgowns batiste nightgowns and lace trimmed petticoats. Also showcases $3.65 umbrellas with short handles for women and crook handles for men and sturdy Stont frame sizes on the main floor.
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Windsor
Batiste
Stont
Pretty fancy work at half price item sale
Pretty fancy work at half price, all stamped for embroidery with good designs and quality. Scarfy centers and pillows offered, regular $2 now $1. Plays Victor records well with a cabinet Victrola VI priced at $69.50 down from $79.50, plus 10 or 12 inch albums at 49 cents. Fourty floor.
Oldtown Catalog Remains Offer Wide Range of Goods
Oldtown store highlights include canoes priced at 69.50 to 75, Mohair fabric, sports stripes, crepe, and jersey fabrics. It lists stockings, silk gloves, diamond rings, jerseys, hats, kerchiefs, and various dresses, with prices and locations on main and second floors and a focus on vacation wear and summer styles.
Notion Nook Sale Items for Boys and Girls
A sale list offers boys sport suits at 1.79 and khaki sets, trousers 2.25, and sweaters 2.90 to 5.95. Includes reefers, corduroy outfits, and bathing suits in vivid colors for summer wear. Also features notions like snaps, dress belting, thread, hose supporters, and coffee at special prices.
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Notion Nook
Notion
Shoes on Sale Boosted by Fresh Magnetism and Vim
The advertisement markets new shoe entries for men and women with emphasis on $7.85 and $8.75 price points. It lists women styles including black kid pumps, tan grain calfskin pumps, and oxford options, plus two-strap pumps and sport oxfords. Men’s lines feature smoked horsehide sport oxfords, tan calfskin laced shoes, English last black calfskin laced shoes, and wing tip brogues, all highlighting the sale tone and regular prices near $8.50 to $10.00.
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Park Board
Carnegie
Democratic Women OF
Kolynos & Woodbury’s
Weodbury
Noor
Victor
Oldtown
Coolidge
Lincoln
Cullura
Connor
Oppenheim
Henna Copenhagen
Novell
Gillette Razor
Gillette
Cenier
Oxford
Copenhagen
Euy
New Savin
Jewel Coffee
Howland In
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