New Britain Elopers Held at Niagara Falls
Alexander Henry, 13, his wife Eleanor Henry, 16, and Arthur Arundale were detained by police at Niagara Falls. Henry said he bought the auto for 800 dollars to elope from New Britain, with Arundale on a shares basis, after leaving Staunton Military Academy in Virginia. The trio traveled to Niagara Falls and await relatives’ notification.
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Niagara Falls
Associated
Virginia
Mise Eleanor Corbett
New Britain
Whittemore Clock Executive Dies in Bristol
George W. Whittemore 51 longtime secretary of the Sessions Clock Company died at his home in Pierson Court after an overnight apoplectic shock. He was born in Boston and rose from clock import firm to sales manager at Sessions over 18 years. Active in civic life, he served on the official board of Prospect Methodist Episcopal Church. Survived by his widow and two daughters.
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Bristol
Cassociated Press
George W. Whittlemore
Sessions Clock Company
Pierson Court
Whittemore
Boston
Bfe
Sessions Company
Prospect Methodist Episcopal Church
E. S. Chesbro Dies. 70 Years A Mason Leader
Erastus Smith Chesebro of Wallingford dies at the Masonic home aged 99. A Stonington native, he served in the Civil War, organized a company, led the Stonington fire department, and built an early steam fire engine shipped via Cape Horn. He was a long time member of Asylum Lodge and to be buried at First Baptist Church.
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Wallingford
Erastus Smith Chesebro
Chesbo
Stonington
Mr. Chesbro
California
Providence
R- 1
Cape Horn
Pacific Coast
Chesbro
Asylum Lodge of Masony
Milford schools to keep present teaching staff
Milford May 10 Most of the present teaching staff of the Milford High School and various elementary schools will return for 1922 23 contracts mostly signed with only a few teachers outstanding Principal Elmer Solbeck will not return on leave of absence to complete studies at Columbia University A new high school teacher will be added bringing the total to 10 excluding the principal The total staff for all public schools will reach 70 next fall The year will be extended from 38 to 40 weeks A public exhibition at Central Grammar School Friday at 2 30 will feature a program of drills calisthenics dances and folk dances by pupils from several grades
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Milford
Milford High School
H. J. Mathewson
Mathewson
Gorham
Elmer Solbeck
Central Grammar School
Columbia University
Holbeck
Martin John Inson
Pennsylvania
Trinity
Columbia
W. Pisher, Jr
Mutiny Report On Eastern Ocean After Beached Voyage
Captain John Bergstein reports mutiny aboard the ship Eastern Ocean during a voyage that included beached grounding at Nevares Russia and a United States destroyer being sent to restore order. After two days of fighting the captain was forced to beach the ship and later summoned a destroyer to quell additional unrest with 40 sailors aboard.
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York
Shipring Board
Eastern Ocean
United States
F Rom
John Bergstein
Nevares
Russia
Phy
Receiver Takes Over Brass and Ingot Plant in Waterbury
May 10 reports state Eastern Brass & Ingot corporation placed under three receivers by Judge E. Thom of the U.S. district court. The brass reclaiming plant, long idle, is now in the hands of receivers, with former management and outside owners maintaining control through stock holdings.
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Waterbury
Eastern Brass & Ingot Corporation
E. 3. Thom
United States District Court
Not & Tiree
Recet
EL Rule
New York
U City
Springtime Household Goods Sale Advertisements
A mid century classified item list shows 65c to 3c prices for items like 24 by 52 inch window screens, 106 piece dinnerware sets with gold band, willow hampers, splint baskets, clothes-line props, and japan-made cups and saucers, noting discontinued purity and resortment contexts. The ad highlights assortment of cookware, hampers, and tableware with varied pricing and origins.
Bafec Blouses Popular in Village and City Markets
Mutik blouses once belonged to rural circles and village shops now appear in urban areas. They replace hand dyed patterns and cost considerably more than traditional hand crafted designs.
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Lo Utt
Toch
Children's dresses at surprising price on sale
A crowded discount offers soft finish chambray and panty dresses for children at a special price, with patterns like Puss in Boots and Goos e Gander. Maker moves shop, so mothers should buy several now. many styles include creepers and embossed trims, on the second floor.
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Mothe
Silks and Woolens For Seasonal Wear In Store
Silks and woolens described as seasonable and special feature Krepe Knit silk fabrics now popular. Various fabrics include solars and taffeta silks with checks, part wool blends, durable finishes, and colors navy henna white black tan green rose. Prices range from 15¢ to $3, with sizes and widths noted and third floor location.
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Copenhagen
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Elopers
W. Whittemore
E. S. Chesbro
Walden Institute
Plymouth Bne
New Haven
Coon
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Howwland's
Berry
Bowls
Aluminum
Moube
Mack Handie
Bassets
Eponges
Abc Dox
Rex Lye
Aabostos
Cators
America
Universal
Heystone Food Choppers
Dever Sad
Berlin
Glags Coasters
Ero
Taubie
L Bane
Jce
Mast Sreen Jardinieres
Willow
Japan
Bolivia
Gerona
State ST
Bridgeport
Howland Dry Goods
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