Country Store Survives Gum and Cigarettes History
Huntington's corner grocery, run by the Buckingham family for over a century, preserves a social hub where farmers once gathered. The article details the store's lineage from Benjamin DeVorese Jr to current keeper Buckinghams, the Green, local historic houses, and artifacts including a rare plate and a grandfather clock, highlighting community life, changes, and enduring landmarks.
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Moore
Benjamin DeVorese, Jr
Schaal
Mr. Posto
Ater
John TR. Latrin
Henry Fordglever
Theophilus Glover
Huntington
Knox Inter
Nathan W. Blank
Bennett &. Granson
Award J. Buckham
Hig Iwiice
Annie Thorne
Burckinghary
Nariy
Tinton Parish
Shelton
Beimg
Coolidge
Bown
Buckingham
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Curtiss
Ol | Alivion
Joint-Base remedy advert promotes Joint-Euse as cure
An old advertisement touts Joint-Base as the real joint comfort remedy for stiff swollen or painful joints. It claims relief through rubbing and soaks that subdue inflammation and reduce swelling. Joint-Euse is sold for 60 cents at Windles Drug Store and other druggists daily.
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Windles
P. Tubr
Cauick
Fragmentary notice on medical issue and local store ad
The readable text shows a garbled health note about gas and stomach discomfort, mixed with a fragmented local store reference. The legible items include mentions of a store at Main and a vague prison context, but key names and dates are absent. It reads as an unreliable OCR fragment with no clear event or person to identify.
Huntington School to Dismiss Pupils for Two Holidays
Huntington School will dismiss pupils for two holidays. The annual open evening showcased student work across gymnasium and basketball, with oral themes presented by students. Teachers and guests attended, and funds from rooms were noted for a charity or school project.
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Huntington School
Mrs Van Buren Honored At Tea In Norwalk
Nov. 24. Mrs Robert Van Buren, longtime treasurer of the Woman's board of Seawall hospital, was honored at a surprise tea hosted by Mrs Henry W Sve at her Norwalk home. Mrs Lehmater, board president, announced the succession and praised Van Buren's 34 years of service.
Fairfield Vets Honor Woman Friend to Legion
Fairfield veterans post honors Mrs. Henry Sheaff Glover for wartime service and ongoing support of Fairfield’s soldiers. The tribute notes her leadership in morale efforts, annual turkey suppers, and Armistice Day traditions, with auxiliary and faith council gatherings at her home.
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Fairfield Vets
Legion
Cby
George Alfred Smith
American Legion
Henry Sheaff Glover
United States
Gators
Hever
Argtn
Fairfield
Glover
Haing
Ness
Auxilie
Faith Council
Anni
George P. Brett
Green
Sela
Dormy House
Emma BG
Auchinx
Sasea Air
Charles A
Homer
Mall 1
Carlisle Hunter
Alfred Bishop
Southrt
Envy B. Stoddard
Greenheld Hill
John R. Reyburn
Greantle Congregational Churen
Rereoby League
Greenfield Congregational Church
Parth Chapel
Legion Hall
DuPont
Red Men's
Fioneer
Faith Chapel
American Legion Post
X Glover
Toe Jou
Meecia
Kamp
Blank Rock
Wairherd
Grant
Elyria
Congregational Church
Airfield Historical Society
Ming
Memorial Brary
Birchcraft Sanctuary Board
Avill
Beta Manpa
Wirst
Piraned
Tadies
Wid Society of 21 Owl
Chaya
Aervica Alth
Maylott
Asnerina
B. Wee
Southport
Eckfan
Blank
Uristian
Blacoek
Audubon Society
Taxi Riding Hobby Leads to Westport Arrests
Westport reports a taxi fare evasion case tied to Wallace Quinn who allegedly lured taxi drivers to Greens Farms then fled with no payment after brief visits home. Police cite a $500 cash bond and multiple operators from Mount Vernon and Yonkers as victims. Separate notes mention a Greens Farms man, Steve Kalabany, held for evaluation after a domestic incident.
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Westport
Telegram
Wallace Quinn
Mount Verne
Yonkers
Whem
Quinn
Steve Kalabany
Greens Farms
Kalabany
Edward B. Bradley
Captain Walte
George Mills
Salamebie
W. J.' Ehanffeur
William G. Watters
West Seth Street
New York City
Mills
Riverside Avenue
Agar
U Mills
Joseph Mellilo
Yunehine
Ely
M. Derdnheimer
Tent State
Angel Veunsa
Duffy
Illinois minister accepts call from Danbury church
The Danbury church in Illinois announces its next pastor, Rev. Frank Rabe or related figure, a Yale Divinity School graduate with a Doctor of Divinity, noting prior service and leadership roles. The report confirms the minister’s acceptance and outlines brief biographical details.
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Llinois
Danbury
Pale
Norman HE
S Helbyville
Shelbywiie Chandier
Compierce
Danby
Yale Divinity School
Divinit Danbury; Grata
Kertson
The
Monroe Community Events Schedule and Visitors Notice
Monroe notices list visits by Mrs Jima She man to her father Solon B Wakes and Mrs Howard Peck guests. A regular meeting of Harmony grange on Friday November 28 features an entertainment program and town hall dance December 6 with Mrs Merwin Dainsey chair. Play by members Ronner Wire company auxiliary set for November 6 at 8 1 with dancing afterward. Performers include Thien Nichols Ma Banks Pannie Conklin Ponon ubelle Lyon and Hale Roepe.
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Telgram Survice
Jima Sheman
Solon B
Howard Peck Hace
M Miles
Henssil Sre Monroe
Millee
Merwin Dainsey
Faith
Arthur
Town Tech
Menisere Ronrer
Wieam Lanter- Wekoman
Mastesta
Thien Nichols
Ma Banks
Pannie Conklin
Ponon Ubelle Lyon
Roepe Cereos
Agnes Ken
Harold Cadieux
Winkydale
Duchess County
New York
Sons
Danbury
Lucia
Order Eastern
Star
Alathea
Mary Taylor
M. BS
Josephine
Worothy Lyon
W. H. Clark
Board of Selectmen
Funeral for Derby Woman Draws Wide Attendance
Many residents gathered today at St Rankin church for the funeral of a prominent Derby woman. Rev. Lea Flynn led services with organist Mrs. Metlarthy, burial followed in Potas cemetery. Attendees included relatives and friends from Derby and surrounding towns.
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DERBY
He Howe
Rank Lea Flynn
J. E Metlarthy
MA . Potas
Oes
Aymo and
Delvin
J Tparigt Aviliam Lourke
Tlaroly Rourke
Norwalk Prepares for Religious Education
Fragmented notice outlines planning for religious education in Norwalk with mentions of Rev. Mb Foote as dean and several committees. unclear names and titles appear in the OCR..readable details indicate church groups organizing courses and programs.
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Preshler Rex
Roker
Foote
Dia
Green
Siosalin
Danbury Police Seek 21 Year Old Eloping Daughter
Danbury police asked Boston authorities to locate M Gertrude Gore who eloped on November 7 with Harala Williams, both over twenty one. The mother, Mrs John J Gore, reported the disappearance and asked for contact with her daughter. Police informed and urged the couple to communicate with the mother as they investigate potential residence in Boston.
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Danbury
John J. Gore
Jlgsworth Avenue
M. Gertrude Gore
Harala
Williams
Willams
Gore
Young Willams
Boston
Karl
Senator Kenealy to Speak at Elks Memorial Service
Stamford Senator Matthew Kenealy has been chosen to speak at the Greenwich Elks Memorial Day service at Red Men's Hall on Sunday December 7 at 8 oclock. A local Elks member, Kenealy, son of the late Michael Kenealy, is a prominent lawyer and longtime public figure. The event features a mixed quartet and noted soloists from the parish church, with lodge officers to conduct the ceremonies.
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Matthew TY
Kenealy
Stamford
Haseen
Greenwich
Samford
Falawad
Michael Kenealy
Cannac
Atche
Reinnn
Stamford Lodge of Elks
Mabel Lees
Infiel
James Mackay
Barkonw
Sonane
Greenwienr
Easton Social Notes From Winachiv Party And Local Updates
Easton residents record a Winachiv party hosted by Mrs Marsh with guests including Mr and Mrs Wheeler and Mrs Brad Marsh among others. Mentions water well tests, a pastor illness leading to a substitute, and neighbors planning moves and birthdays amid weather and road work touches.
Milford Y M C A movement grows as officers are elected
Milford voters elect officers and discuss forming a town Y M C A branch from the Methodist county group. The plan aims to expand active Y M C A work, with initial membership rising from 16 toward 60 then 144, plus a meeting place and broader community activities.
Funeral planned for Elizabeth Arleo in Amstonia
Shelton November 23. Elizabeth Arleo year old daughter of Peter Arleo of Pine Swamp in the White Hills section died yesterday at Griffin hospital after a few days illness. She leaves her father and eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services set for Monday at nine from 58 High Street Amstonia and at 9 30 from St Josephs church. Birthday party held at Miss Katherine Wildeman Howe avenue with about 25 friends. Miss Lillian Walley played piano and Miss Florence Boone danced. Henrietta Wandell returned home afterVisit Pawtucket.
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Shelton
Telgram Service
Afiss Hiizabeth Arle
Peter Arle
White Hills
Griffin
High Street
Amsonia
St. Toseph's Church
Katherine Wildeman
Howe
Lillian Walley Gays
Florence Boone
Henrietta Wandell
Rich Men Of Nof Always Happy Ointment Claims
A garbled advertisement letter touts Peterson's Ointment as a miracle remedy for old sores eczema and piles. Mrs Albert Southcott Testimonial recounts relief after one box and notes others write daily for similar results. Price 35c. The piece praises the ointment's healing power and urges recommendation.
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Peterson
Box
Tam
Eterson
Albert Southcott
Lynda Yidle
Price
Persay
Smelling Feet Remedy Advertised For Fresh Odor
An old advertisement promotes washing feet with soap and a Kojene mixture of one part Kojene to one part water. It claims feet stay odor free after drying and suggests daily use before sweating seasons. It touts safety and compares to harsher chemicals, noting low cost and accessibility.
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Goa
Kijengo
Drs Stares
Kinsella Druktore
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Lunington
Olin HR. Shelton
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Caerge Arundel Derby
Bridgeport Wire
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Berolsheimer
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Sala
Jonz
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Kerolzheimer
Naitee Station
Ward B. Bradley
Hasco
Board of
Old Rock Road
Margaret Mahoney
Point Road
A. B. Guyer
UD Mather
Board of Finance
Certified Public’ Accountants
Westport Personals
Earle Townsendow
Henry A. Wright
Profit Street
Compo Street
Moreins
Terane
Wakeman Place
Lena Matthias
Country Club
Mr. and
Abert Plompton
New Weaven
Gaye
Anor
Monroe
Mang
Fronda Githernd
Avery
Sues
Ma Byhen
Bridgeport
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Norwalk
China
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Easton
Silos
Nee Marsh
Arar Wheeler
Robe
Harry
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W. Wheeler
Reeley
Brad Marsh
Nee Jenning
Witter
Mrew
Walter Dear Adams
Ren
Aston Center
Burr
Stepney
Fess
Arthur Sherwood
Kildig
Middlefledd
Rober Price
Sladenle
Cluirches
Smith
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Dick Reid
Joshua Kent
Inwin Edwards
Kent
William Po Andres
Strafield
Wayfoie
Mrr
M Vrobert
Welday
Easton and
Strfard
Elmer Andrews
Alis
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Mlb. Andrews
Andrews
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Town Organiza
Milford Young Men's Association Watch
Methodist County
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N. M. CG
Methodist Church
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Francia A6
Clayton Monteith
Roger 2. Tuyon
Merritt Finch
Board of Fire Commissioners
Fort Trumbull Beach
Nortford
William A. Tose
Omar Piall
J. D. Brown
de. Adam Lattig
John J. Toomey
Joan Q. Tilson
Frank Brandagro
Woodmont
John
Gendall
Woodmont Fire Company
St. Raphael's Hospital
New Jdaven
Satrday
Sendall
Beardsley
Delph
Delphian High School
eMiford Lodge
Cy Waterbury
Nile Piper
Priopraite Tile
R. A
Tler
M. B. Cutler Company
Miles Nettleton
James B. Mamer
Mitford
Caildrén
James
Maher
West Main Aireet
Gillark
Demical Company Na
American Layegion Auxiliary
Milford Post
Von
Auxiliary Ares
Noyen TR. Badley
Lin Mouck
T Surer
George B. Payne
A. R. Scholz
George , Weed
Milford Brichy
Walter MM. Leving
Niver Alroct
Satilg’s Market
Rohems
Wetombls
Milford High School
Micanor Hoye
Clara Buso
Roderick Mixon
Winthrop, Smith
Eheanor Meyer
Katherine Geinweil
Susan Platt
Helen Smith
Carleton Ryder
Lester Wolfson
Burton Cochrane
Bus
Rieward Joy
Alma Baratelli
Eleanor Meyer
Howard Fennfeee
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