Milford Fire Calls Exceed Record Set in 1921
Milford reports 22 alarms 24 progress fires and six for buildings with $3300 loss in May to date. From Jan 1 to May 1 totals show 11 claims 42 grass fires four alarms seven chimneys 13 buildings and one false, with year to date loss $15,750. Nearby events include fund drive aims $400 quota May 21 and a Sunday lecture by Dr Dudley Morton on The Story of the Rock at First Congregational church. Also community whist and pinechic parties planned at Fort Trumbull Beach club house. Town Clerk Rose registered about 700 dogs reflecting lower licenses than past years. Mr and Mrs William Oliver announce birth of son William Jr Friday.
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Milford
Lewis P. Stowe
Bftics
George J. Smith & Son
Dudley J. Morton
The
Museum
Natural History of
New York
S. T. Stanley
First Congregational Church
Morton
Philadelphia Medical College
Fireman's and Ladies Auxiliary Association
Fort Trumbull Beach
Ir c
William Oliver
Rokers Avering
William, Jr
Stamford Holds Man Accused of Stock Swindles
Roy A. Mayo of 924 West Avenue New York City is detained on charges of conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretenses. Mayo alleged head of The Beakers Ink Corporation with factories in New York and New Jersey, with an indictment said to be filed in Westchester on December 3, 1920. Mayo’s wife reportedly took their child during marital troubles. $19,000 worth of stock transactions were tied to Westchester. a man named Bowers is held on $3,000 bond in Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Stamford
Associated ' Presa
Roy A. Mayo
West Avenue
New- York City
Westn
Mayo
Bgeakers Ink’ Corporation
New York
New Jersey
Ne Auth Concern
Westchester
Shippan Point
Jubr Mayo
Bowers
Chester
Hartford Business Man Dies at Atlantic City
Hartford May 8 Arthur L. Fostes a leading Hartford business man for nearly 40 years died suddenly of heart disease in Atlantic City Information reached Hartford this forenoon Mrs Foster and he had been in Atlantic City five weeks He was born in Moratown Vermont and began in the clothing business at age 11 and continued in Hartford on Asylum Street since 1904
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Hartford
Associated Press
Arthur L. Fostes
Atlantic City
Foster
He S
Moratown
Asyum Street
Post Office Aims to Boost Public Postal Service
Bridgeport post office joins a nationwide drive for Postal Week to educate the public on proper mailing practices and improve efficiency. Emphasis on wrapping quality, avoiding under-sized envelopes, clearly addressing packages, and timely mailings by firms.
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Bridgeport
Spalen
Bexan
Atain
Newman Named Receiver for Morris Metal Products Co
Robert W. Newman of Bridgeport was appointed temporary receiver by Judge Bawir S. Thomas in Hartford after involuntary bankruptcy filings against Morris Metal Products Co. The action, brought by Reich & Reich for creditors, followed about forty writs and attachments totaling near $400,000. State court actions were halted then limited, with Reich & Reich and Morris Metal Products counsel named as receiver’s counsel in future state actions.
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Robert WH. Newman
Bridgeport
Bawir S. Thomas
United States District Court
Morris Metal Products Co
Ehio City
Hartford
Reich & Reich
Thomas
Morris Metal Products, Co
Fraternal News And Meeting Date Changes
Fraternal editor notes tonight meetings, changes of dates and corrections to notices. Addresses and local notices appear for telegraphic publication.
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Addrage Fraterna
Bridgeport Fraternal and Civic Groups Directory
A fragmented list of Bridgeport based fraternal orders and organizations with addresses on State Street Broad Street and surrounding streets. Contains lodges of Elks Masons Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and other societies, plus Boy Scouts and Veterans groups. The text lists sites like Masonic temple 1095 Broad street and 998 Stratford avenue with scattered misspellings and garbled names.
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Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
State Street
Cheslo Jioma
Columbus ‘Boys Club
Pembroke Street
Uneas Council
Bridgeport Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Main Street
Temple Lodge
A. M. Masonic Temple
Broad Street
Muensterbere Lodge
Bridgeport Radio Club
East Side
Jane and Kossuth
Gkreelys
Troop
Boy Scouts of America
St. John’s Parish House
Park and Fairfield Avenues
State Lodge
O. V. of A
State Arrest
Hamilton Commandery
Knigutal Yemplar
Maverle Temple
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Purity Shrine
Stratford Avenue
Stratfield
British Great War Veterans of America
Pond Lily
Royal
Neighbors of America
Haslett Street
Stella Lodge
Order
Washington Avenue
St. Joseph’s
T.B
Barnum Avenue
Franklin
Bartlett
Song of Veterans
Ing
Fairfield Avenue
Liberty
The
Maccouhees
Sunset Lodge
Stratford
Raymond W. Harris
Elias Town
Broad‘etrest
Alack Dp
Five Rejected as Citizens for Dodging Draft
The Naturalization Court, led by Judge Thaae Wolfe, admitted 70 applicants to citizenship over two days. Five were dismissed for draft exemption claims as aliens, while 19 cases were continued for further study. The list names many applicants from Italy, Czechoslovakia, and other countries, with several from England, Ireland, Germany, and Scotland among those admitted. The session’s end nears with today’s proceedings finalizing the examining slate.
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Naturalization Court
Thaae Wolfe
Frank Moralle
Aly
Vaclav Brand
Czechslovakia
Joseph Robustelli
Italy
Vincenzo Sessi
Joseph Vahi
Joven Stanley Lach
Poland
Anton Henry Caldera
Thomas Francis Wimsey
Ireland
Ernst Karl Muller
Germany
Samuel Berman
Russia
Tom Lowbass
Turkey
Loula Trer+ sues
James Brierley
England
Max Woeltthal
Austria
John Conrad Jacobson
Sweden
Carl Spiegel
John Laperta
Josep Pjura
Saunders Sister of Ann Rutledge Dies at 92
Lompoc California May 11 funeral services were held today for Mrs Saunders aged 92, a sister of Ann Rutledge. The elder Rutledge family was a connection for Abraham Lincoln. Saunders recalled Lincoln visiting as a child and shared stories of the famed young sweetheart of Lincoln.
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Ann Rutledge
Lompoc
Cal
Abraham ‘Lingoin
Sanders
Lincoln
$50,000 in Finery and Furs Seized in Brooklyn Garage
New York May 3 Brooklyn Detectives seized about $50,000 worth of furs and feminine apparel in a garage and arrested four men. Police say the goods were stolen from New England robbers. Tony Carpone of Springfield Massachusetts admitted being hired to bring seven men to Brooklyn and claimed he went to the garage to repair his car.
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New York
Brooklyn
New England
Tony Carpone
Springfield
Massachusetts
Springfeld
Gets It For Corns Costs Little
A garbled ad claims Gets It removes any corn from any toe with a few drops. It promises instant permanent relief and low cost. Endorsed by druggists. distributed by E Law Pence Co.
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al Drugglars
E.-Law- Pence Xg Co
Miri
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Post Office
United States
Seth Thomas
Atore
Spectors
Fatreteld Avenue Cash Or Credit
Stratfield Hotel
F. A. Cantwell
Mgr
Robert H. Newman
Receiver OF
Metal Company
Citzens
J.c.neuhoff
Dillon's
J. C. Neuhoff Inc
Main ST
Ywl Douglas
W.l.douglas
W. L.douglas
W. L- Douglas
W. L. Douglas
San Francisco
W.L. Douglas
Feasident
Douglas Broa Coy
Spark T
Geookton
Mate
Main St. Poli Theatre
Keystona
Rider Hayes CO
Water ST
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