Education Week to Be Observed Week of Nov 8
Milford notes Education Week plans through Milford schools with class observances and a special Armistice Day program at the high school. A cafeteria luncheon is planned by Stowe and others for local business people. Also announced are the engagement of Nellie L Smith to Charles E Peet and a Milford Legion auxiliary card party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Alilford Mehsil
Charles F. Atkins
Plymouth Church
Central Grammar
Rebertion
Milford Post
Fost
Edward B. Bretherton
Noreriver
Board of Education
Acnual
Plang
Fresloye Baldwin Stow Rhulpters Cp. A. KR
Henry C. Peck
West Main
Kett
Mise
Nellie Ll. Amith
Charles Edward Peet
Mufyrd
Legion
American Legion
Auxiliary
Austin
Y Gould
L.platt
Izell Norris
Jiomer Tretry
Gardner
George F. Weed
Milford W
Milford W. ©. T. U
Charles A. Smith
West Main Sires
Lena Johnson
Norris
Fire Women's Relief Corps
Caomandes Noravan S. Buckinghien
W.rc
Chay
Stratford
Pairfield
Mildred Gariz
Carlton
Fairfield
Isabel Rebekah Lodge
C. F
Odd Fellows
Harmony Grange
Moorar
Indian River Grange
Mot. Gregory
Wuercy
Eva Bing
Newtown Turnip Exhibition Weighs 9 3 4 Pounds
Newtown reports a large turnip on display at the John Muennche store weighing exactly nine and three quarters pounds. The cultivar is described as a vegetable novelty grown by local farmer Wotte Welashowski of Tend of Mendew district, with assistance from Mr. Weiselovwe-Bkl aye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
John Muennche
Tuta Baga Tyre
Avass
Chas G Morris Elected Head Of Newtown Board
Chas G Morris was elected chairman and Charles A Peale secretary for the ensuing year on the Newtown town board. The board includes Fradevick L Duneonitic, WW am A Tronin, Harvey W Wineeter and John J Keane, with Keane replacing the late John L ONeill. The article notes the board’s harmony and solid teachers, mentions heavy town traffic after a football game in New Haven, and reports local residents traveling to New Haven.
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New
Dawley School
Non
Gravies G. Morris
Ehateman
Charity A. Peale
Charles G& Morris
Charles A. Peale
Fradevick TL. Duneonitic
Am A. Tronin
Harvey W. Wineeter
John JT
Parker
New Milford
Letset Young
Wetmore
South Center
Monroe Schedules Busy Social and Civic Events
Monroe notices announce a regular town school board meeting and various fraternal activities. Purity Shrine members attend a Bridgeport gathering. plans include Fire Department meetings, Masonry degrees for Lady Martha Chanter, and a charity supper plus church activities with chicken pie supper and children’s entertainments in early November.
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Monroe
W. D. Stinley
Eentre
Elmwood Place
Bridgeport
Hboard Consigta
RF. C.y Shelton
A. Sincialy
C. Burr
Monrose
Purity Shrine
Brideport
Waterbury
Hartfort Cuvine
0. L, Inc
Town Hall
Hdl
Wakelesa
Pais la
Martha Chanter
I. D
BD. No. T Inc
Local church events and fire reports in Newark area
Organist at West Pars Pragby terian stud Newark hosts a spring wedding. Miss Elms J Bristol of Weat River slvee hosts Tuninr Beehive group meeting tonight at eight. Aveli Engine Company No 1 holds regular meeting at headquarters. Trustees named for Webber Baking Company liquidation. Four months notice given to creditors. Chemical Company No 1 reports a blaze at Indian River with no damage. Fire department also responds to trolley car crash on Gregory Street with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pars Pragbyterian Stud
Newark
Elms J. Bristol
Weat River
Lie Arece Tore
David F. Waster
Frank Dy Somers
George A. Watt
Lave Riven
Webber Baking Company
Chemical Company No, 1
Indian River
Chrinigal Murapany Na
Gregory's
Coemion Wimyang Nu
Griss
Milford Town to Consider 22 Mills Tax Rate at Meeting
Milford's annual town meeting, rescheduled to November 5 at eight, will review the Board of Finance report proposing a 22 mill tax rate for next year, a reduction of 1.5 mills from last year. The town budget totals about $10,476,922 with a roughly $1,000 increase. topics include street maintenance, snow removal fees, and purchasing procedures for supplies.
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Milford
Board of Finance
Finance Board
Inerease
Thay I
RRL
Tess Csi
Cinseidles
Avenir
Travis
Lowe
Strange death by own action burial set in Danbury
Danbury, Nov 4. Burial of Ate. treg ory Vin Sicklen McLoughlin, a New York society woman, who died by her own action Friday, will be in Danbury after services at Mount Kisco at 11 o clock. She faced occult-tinged acts that led to her death, leaving a devoted husband and three children. She was daughter of Mrs. Cornotive Van Verst Sewell, from one of New York's oldest families. Her former surname was Worthington Whitehouse before marriage. her husband runs a publishing business with his father.
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Danbury
Ate
Tregory Vin Sicklen McLoughlin
New York Society
Todis
McLoughlin
Hye
Cornotive van Verst Sewell
New York
Oxelo
Worthington Whitehouse
Mes
Moelaughlin
McLaughlin
McLaughlin Jr
tJamessy McLaughlin
Evening Whist Club Hosts Social Evening at Ward Home
The Evening Whist club gathered Saturday evening at Mr and Mrs Samuel Ward's home with guests including Mr and Mrs Ernest Ward Mr and Mrs Charles N Bretts Mr and Mrs Howard Beach and others. Highway scores were recorded by Ernest Ward and others. A masquerade dance at Bailey's hall drew about 150 attendees to raise funds for a new fire engine expected by noon.
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Samuel Ward
Ernest Ward
Charles N. Bretts
Howard
Boach
Linley
Burr I
Charles
Ensign
Aries Hall
Frecer Reynolds
I. Ward
Ghirles N
Eviuts
Alfred Gulen
Bailey's Hall
Daniels Parma Road
Edward Totn
Pen
New Jersey
Clara Haton
White
Charma ‘Toth
Beach
Ernest
Lillian Reins
Theodore Wyoribei
Amy
Jean
Beyene Waterlayn
Mere Sani
Mary
Beastafer
Herbertead
Uae
Norwalk Dentist to Wed Dedham Teacher
Norwalk dentist on Washington Street plans to wed Miss Slorence Springer from Dedham. The ceremony is set for October 16 at an unspecified location, with invitations extending to the Staples area and nearby families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Dedham
Folegrama
di' Dawepi
Washington Street
Slorence Springer
Mise Springer
Leah
Jumbled entry reports theft and arrest in Mawcalves area
A damaged OCR item notes a theft incident near Mawcalves with an arrest linked to a defendant named in the fragment. Details are unclear but indicate police action and a default on a financial bonus.
Devon Man Crafts Unique Miniature of Richest Silver Mine
Devon man William Bestman created a detailed miniature of the Colorado silver mining district in the South Park region. The five foot case model, finished after 25 years of work, depicts mining scenes from early prospecting to 19th century operations with moving figures, electrical effects, and a hidden motor. The piece will be shipped to New York for exhibition, reflecting Bestman’s long study and several safety improvements to the mechanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
Tevon
William
Amonoa
Terral
Colorin
South Park
Jamea
Lamy
Pike's Peak
Lfol't- HS
New York City
Soffiman
Lie
Colorado Nlus
William C. Hoffman
Terral Valley
Colorado
Maid of all work nearly extinct like dodo in era of hotels
Washington Nov 4 An essay notes the maid of all work is nearly extinct as a species. Once Irish Scandinavian German or Austrian immigrants served in homes cooking washing ironing cleaning and caring for children. Pay ranged around three dollars weekly with Sundays off. As conditions changed mistresses hire live in maids and household staff increasingly move to apartments and hotels.
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Dodo
Washington, D.C
Washington
Milly
Ireland
Scandinavia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Wacko
Depselt
Priness
Tony
Golien
Pita Hawt
Housemaia
Military Funeral for Jeremiah O'Brien Jr
Jeremiah O'Brien, a 12 year veteran of the regiment army, died in Washington after a wartime service in the Orient. He leaves five brothers and sisters from Stratford and New York City. A Veterans of Foreign Wars funeral will be held at his sister’s home in Stratford, with services at St James Church and burial in St Michael Cemetery.
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Rukatford
Jeremias O'Brien
Lie Regan
Washington
Sergion
Philippines
de Orient
Gerais Micha ’ Brign
Strathord
Mia
Tayi
Vasey
Stratford
Kaatwringdew
New York City
David Vasey
Weat Avenue
Sheitford
Oat
Trom St
Tames Churesy
St. Mishanla
Delayed Westport Case Heads to Court Today
A Westport town court session opens this morning. defendant Saivar Muueumele faces charges linked to a drunken brawl. Muueumele has been in custody in the Nolwalk institution for several weeks with his release postponed by court officials. Bond set at 3540 likely to be required for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westrout
Palley
Tegrary
Peter Ani Asiul
Saivar
Musuvio
Vanderbilt Wedding Notice Muddled in OCR Text
Incomplete clipping records a Vanderbilt wedding notice mentioning individuals likely including Aul Daviey and Wil d 4 Path dry CTrageens, with Mary Olver G. Dennigy of Fairfield and a Fairfield reference. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates, locations, and full names, leaving essential details unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aul Daviey
Mia
Olver G. Dennigy
Fairfield
Yalrfield
Norwalk Woods Missing Man Sought by Relatives Police
Chaorics W. Howards a 60 year old caretaker for Mr and Mrs C W Brooks of Rockledge has been missing for five weeks. Police and local friends searched Norwalk woods and near the Brooks home hoping to find him. Fears persist he perished in the cold, with Edwards in charge during the Brooks family Europe trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Chaorics W. Howards
Mra CW. Brooks
Rockledge
American Mechanics Woodety
Norvalk
Brook Home
Edwards
Brooka
Europe
Fenow
Muyflower King to Perform at Banguack Congregational Church
Westport reports a recently formed Muyflower King band will play Sunday afternoon at 3340 the Banguack Congregational church. The ensemble, directed by Mrs. Arthur W. Rutt, will open festivities and present marches and songs. Local churchgoers attended Whit Sunday services and townsfolk were shaken by an earlier accident that injured a resident.
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Westport
Bunguuek Congregational Church
Arthur W. Rutt
Clit
Whit Gay
John Cynder
Sigamne
Gulldae
Oman
Mast Church Street
Mie
Chiuren
Tae
Stanforl
Ex-Serview
Amarivin Legion
Mra
Eli
Donald Crawfurd
Riveraide Avenue
County Y Holds Father Son Meetings
Norwalk dispatch reports the County Y plans father and son banquets on November 12 14 at Tethel Wilton and Ridgefield with Albert J Laveeys of Fairfield chairing the committee and presiding at each dinner Faded copy notes Ursulay Methodist church New Britain involved and attendees from local towns expected to attend.
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Norwalk
M. C. AL
Tethel
Wilton
Ridgefield
Rewperliouty
Albert J. Laveeys
Fairfield
Chaltroanay Lie
Davis
Ursulay Methodist Church
New Britain
Feel Too Slim for Sheriff of Westport Resigns
Sheriff Sineen Tease of Polrfield County plans an appointment to fill the vacancy. Deputy Sheriff Clifford R. Nichols leaves office amid uncertainty, with no confirmed successor yet. The Republican town committee may nominate a candidate, while Norwalk businessman Sttorit? Nienota remains in town involved in local affairs.
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Westport
Sineen Tease
Polrfield
Cliford RR. Nichols
Norvvalls
Nichola Beran
Perry
Republican Town Committee
Sttorit? Nienota
Norwalk
Westport High School Teacher Resigns for Health
Frank S. Davis of the Staples Tish School history department resigns due to ill health and travels to New York to recuperate His California home is inactive for now Miss Hough of Norwalk replaces him in history and biology duties at Westport High School
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Westport
Frank S. Davis
Staples Tish School
Darty
New York
California
Ile
Springfed
Y. M. C. A. Ccollege
Hawaiian Islands
Miss Hough
Norwalk
Mr. Davis
Stratford Child Sets Herself Afire Tragedy Near Home
Stratford reports a five year old girl, Katherine Buskey, burned to death in a yard near her Raymond Street home after her clothes caught fire. Police and the medical examiner investigate a supposed sedative by a male companion, with unclear motive and no foundation for claims. The child was with a boy about eight during the incident reported Saturday.
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Stratford
Bridgeport
Katherine Buskey
Raymond Street
Prominent Greenwich Woman Dies in Hospital
Greenwich widow Lian Coulter Allen age 30 wife of Harold W. Allen second selectman of Greenwich and former deputy sheriff died this afternoon of heart failure at Greenwich hospital Survivors include Coulter Allen and Mrs withering Glynn of Stamford The funeral will be Tuesday morning in St Marys Lomon Catholic Church along with a maus of offerings
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Greenwich
Lian Coulter Allen
Harold
W. Allen
Grean- Winh
Crevawhich Hospital
Allen
Coulter
Greenwigh Hospital
Withering Glynn
Staimford
St. Maryty
Oodens
Severely Injured While Saving Helpers in Distressing Incident
Report describes a dramatic rescue attempt where an individual sustained severe injuries while aiding others during a dangerous scene. The account notes medical attention, hospital transfer, and ongoing concerns about recovery. Names, exact location, and timeline are unclear due to damaged text.
Jabiski to Face Juvenile Court Trial
Fragmentary notice reports a juvenile court proceeding involving a defendant named Jabiski. The report mentions trial at Rivh Main and references a 16 year old accused of assault with unclear additional details.
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Westtort
Pspe Ithe
Thursdiny
Collee Michael Praekup
Rivh Main
Wilf
Main
Grorsnighwey Yan
Walishd
Lala
Noted Egyptologist to Speak in Fairfield
A noted Egyptologist is scheduled to address the Fairfield community at the municipal theatre on Monday evening. The lecture, titled on recent excavations, is organized under the auspices of the American Memorial Library.
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Fairfield
Police Probing Thefts At Devon U5 Post Office
Police investigate a series of break ins in Devon including Madden's store, the post office money drawers, Devon Coat Co., and attempted entry at Realford station. No valuables taken as suspects flee, with broader community notices of local church events and upcoming bank opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
AVON
Talegta
Dhe
Dr’ von
Madden
Bridgeport
Naugatuck Aves
Badden
Ace of Devo Coat Company
Realford
Harry Porter
Cedar Street
Myrtle Beach
Park Menu
Walnut Beach
Ladies Aid Society
Devor Union
C. N. Deering
Alfred Moelier
Chester Clemens
Mana
Emma Schumann
G. E. Union of Bridger, Sport and Vicinity
Devon Union
Kings Highway
Wilr
of Sberg
Mra. M. Quenck
Bridgseport Avene
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Nellie L. Smith
Charles E. Peet
Johnston
Delle
Wille
N. J
Elly May Johsive
Clyde
Hart
Ivers
Fle
Irvington Genersl Hospital
Urwington
New York University
Newtown Farmer
Chas. G. Morris
Lford
Tiammbu
Jebnatn
Mawcalves
Trotfmin
Weil
United States
Jeremiah O’brien
Vanderbilt Wepding
Norwalk Woods
Norwark
Bogardus
Senna Mira Station
Lealonid
Seve Labs
Arya
Jabiski
New Institution
Father John
John
Haarlem
Oraegiata
Trisalee Creata
W. Plamtem & Gok
Bee
Brooklyn
Saldin al
Bridgeport Storwa
Levarty Drug Store
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