25 vote at Newtown annual borough election
May 4 Special report describes 25 residents voting in the Newtown borough election held 9 to 10 am. Officers were elected. Speed limit signs at entrances and sidewalks enforcement approved. Various borough officials listed. Also notes about a carnival planning, church service time change, and a stereopticon address at the Community Forum.
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Newtown
Nowtown
Ahmut
Beardstey
Chik
Charles F. Cavanaugh
Richmond H Geshe
Allison P Smith
MF Crowe
Thomas MM. Holton
Woodwraith Buracasts
Rodae P Shepard Tieasina Patrick EE Gannon
Fink
Frederick Ft Dunsombe
Wilhim & Honan
Patrick H Gannon
John
Newtown Hook and Ladder Company
Newtown Inn Sauuday
P H McCarthy
Frank Wright
John J Northrop
M. F Crowe
Oscar Pitrschier
Rodger Treat
P H Gannon
Trinity Church
Acheos
Tloyd Hayden
St John’s Guild
New York City
Rejected Suitor Ends His Life in Desperate Letter
Lawrence Powers a young chemist from Roanoke Virginia wrote to a girl who rejected him asking whether death by natural causes or a broken heart would be better. He discarded the note then drank poison from a bottle in his room and died as an ambulance arrived. Neighbors found him in the street drunk and police recovered the note and empty bottle. Authorities withheld the girl’s identity.
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New York
Lawrence Powers
Chijaon Company
Speedy Ansver
James E. Powers
Roanoke
Powers
Mad Bulldog Wreaks Watertown Home
In Watertown Massachusetts on May 4 AP reports a family returning home found their house vandalized after a brindle bulldog allegedly forced entry through an open first floor window. The animal supposedly went mad and died behind the bathtub after causing significant damage.
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Watertown
Mass
Albert L Hulao
Taalt
Boston University Sees Spring Football Tryouts
Boston University opened its 1926 spring football practice with 27 prospects, including Syracuse quarterback recruit Star Herbert who broke his neck but is cleared to play. Herbert, a former All American candidate, is joined by Goegghas Robinasor and Crown as BU begins its first spring sessions under new coaching staff.
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Boston
Starry Herbert
Syracuse
Boston University
Herbert
Goegghas Robinasor
Crown
Sy> Iaeuse Imam
Brown University
Court ruling clears local man in $1500 claim case
David Feuer of Bridgeport, former National Grain Corp president, is discharged in a personal bankruptcy by Judge Edwin S Thomas. The court sustained Special Master Keogh's findings that Feuer concealed funds and records related to a $15,000 claim, but concluded no intent to conceal his financial state. The decision notes the intermingled affairs of the large grain company and Feuer’s active, transparent appearances during examinations.
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David Feuer
Bridgeport
National Grain Corporation
Edwin S Thomas
United States District Court
John Keogh
Guaranty Company of
Maryland
Guaranty Company
Keogh
Feuer
Thomas
Moundam
Steuer
Grain Corporation
Fauer
Feuet
Feue
Neuer
Stepney Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Stepney May 4 Special Mr and Mrs Stephen B Hayes residents of Stepney celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a reception at their daughter Mrs C Nichols home. Roy McHarding gave $50 in gold. The event honored 73 guests including out of town attendees Wee A Whinney and William Kinney of Hartford and family friends. The couple wed April 27 1874 in Bridgeport by Rev David Osborn and have lived in Stepney since. Mr Hayes served as First Selectman of Monroe and deputy sheriff of Fairfield County. The room featured gold decor and 50 daffodils with a cake by Mrs Oscar Plumb.
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Stepney
Stephen B Hayes
Roy McHarding
Oscar Plumb
Nichols
Bridgeport
David Osborn
Stepway
Hayes
Monroe
Fairfield County
Wee A.whinney
William Kinney
Hartford
Charles S Nichola Danburr
Charles Sherman Charles Sherman, Jr
Mina Sathering Sherman
New Uaven
Domestic feud frames auto theft suit with ten husbands
In a Bridgeport Superior Court case, Frank G Howe and Hert Lebas battle over a stolen automobile and a set of notes. Howe testified Lebas had no interest in the car during settlement, while Lebas claims the notes and sale were forged. Howe’s wife, now Lebas’s wife, listened as her ex testified amid custody disputes and a police hand warrant for Howe’s failure to support his children.
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L P Waldo Marvin
Frank G Howe
Warne Street
Bridgeport
New York City
Hert Lebas
le Base
Clifford Street
New York
Howe
Sebage
Patriotic Assurance Company
Insurance Company
Lesas
Yeaterday
Lebas
Kim Howe
Ssowe
E M Jennings Company
St Louia
Leas
Wayne Street
Fomer
Mr. Lebas
Arthur F. Elis
Aim
Citizens Naturalization Hearings Reach 180 Mark
One hundred eighty foreign born residents of Fairfield county were naturalized in sessions before Judge Alfred Baldwin. Hearings continue today, the final day of the term, as residents gain United States citizenship amid ongoing court activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield County
United States
Naturalization Court
Alfred Baldwin
Carters Little Liver Pills Aid New York Man
Mr Victor Stem describes relief from persistent dizziness and stomach upset after taking Carters Little Liver Pills. He credits the product with restoring his health by addressing constipation and cleansing his system.
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New York City
Victor Stem
Carters
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