Farmers of Nations Meet at Jacksonville Congress
The Farmers of Nations hold an international congress in Jacksonville, Pennsylvania, December 4 to 6. President J Hl Kimble of Port Deposit Maryland announced likely strong ground for price fixing and labor talks. He would recommend land for returning soldiers per Interior Secretary Lane’s recommendations.
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Ional
Jacksonville
Pla
J. Hl. Kimble
Port Deposit
Kimble
Lane
Interior Department
Fence Must Be Cut Down by Order to Nathan Kraut
A 20 by seven foot fence on Nathan Kraut’s Berkshire avenue Hallett street property was ordered cut down under an injunction issued by Judge Booth. Neighbor Michael Robstock filed the suit claiming the barrier was a spite fence intended to injure his property, blocking light and air and driving tenants from Robstock’s stores. Kraut defended the fence as protection against trespassers. injunction relies on a statute prohibiting maliciously motivated fences over four and a half feet high.
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Nathan Kraut
Berkshire Avenue
Hallett Street
Booth
Common Fleas Court
Michael Robsteck
Robstock
Trobstock
Bethel Girls Society Organized in St Thomas Parish
A large Bethel congregation gathered Sunday night at St Thomas church for the admission of candidate members to the Girls Friendly Society. The vicar quoted motto texts and noted the society's 1876 English origin and global reach. Thirteen members and three associates were welcomed, with presentations by Mrs. George F. Shepard. Nearby news includes resignations, property purchase in Chestnut street, and a giant grey wild cat trapped near Elmwood district, drawing local interest.
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Buti
St. Thomas’ Church
Girls’ Friendly Society
England
Danbury
Doris Dibble
Dorothy Wood
Nellie Chinn
Lillian Chinn
Dorothy Ryder
Julia Short
Helen Short
Martha, Ochs
Marguerite Wickender
Jessie Irwin
Marie Thurner
Gladys Hannon
Marion Trowbridge
Elsie Chinn
Weslie Gilbert
Marguerite Wheeler
George F. Shepard
Cyrus E. Ryder
Danbury and
Bethel Street Railroad Company
Dane Leather Company
Center Street
John Dunnar
New York City
James Smith
Chestnut Street
Frank Andrews
Elmwood
Water pours soak fire sinks ship City of Lahore
Fire destroyed part of the British steamship City of Lahore of 6948 tons gross and the vessel sank at her North River pier under the weight of water poured into her holds. Only smokestacks and part of the upper deck remained above water. US sailors removed fifty boxes of ammunition before flames reached the explosive.
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New York
Lahore
North River
United States
Fines for Three Over Fight One Year Ago
The cafe brawl on Wardin and Bostwick avenues over a disparaging remark toward the U S uniform ended in City court yesterday morning. John Irnin and Alexander Gondalea of 47 Tilworth street were fined 25 each and Louis Samozlyin was fined 50 and coats.
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Wardin and
Bostwick Avenues
United States
Ened
John Irnin
Alexander Gondalea
Tilsworth Street
Louis Samozlyin
Thanksgiving Holiday Store Ready With New Coats Hats Shoes
A newspaper ad describes Thanksgiving shopping with ready travel gear from bags to toiletries. It highlights warm furs, scarves, muff, crepe de chine waists, silk stockings, delightful coats, a smart hat in Victory colors, and many new shoes. Fast service for hurried shoppers.
Farewell you khaki overcoats and saving offers
A veteran returns from army service and reflects on the comfort of home. An advertisement encourages buying a durable overcoat for Thanksgiving, touting savings and ready stock at several prices with a call to act quickly.
Thanksgiving ware sale with big savings in small type
A newspaper notice advertises extensive Thanksgiving kitchenware and dining items at reduced prices. Listings include dinnersets, china cups and saucers, bakeware, enamel roasters, choppers, kettles, carving sets, lamps, cut glass, and glassware, all shown with regular prices and sale figures across many patterns and sizes.
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Oltow
Elkskin Tan Boots With Neolin Sole
Footwear listing notes tan elkskin and rubber heel with Neolin sole in size 11 to 13 14 priced at $4.50 for main sole and rear area.
Wallingford Fire Destroys Frame Buildings Near Station
Fire destroys a group of frame buildings near Wallingford railroad station. Key losses include the dry goods store of I. B. Gladwin the photographer’s office a bridge storage sheds and a tenement house under repair from a prior blaze belonging to Dr. Wilson of Hartford. Estimated damage about $10 000. Also notes a soldier John M Molloy leaving Camp Lee Virginia for duties in Washington.
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Wallingford
Gladwin
Omee
Pridge
Wilson
Hartford
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Armers of Nations
Baltimore, Md
Meeting of the
Farmers' Nat
Nance
Royal S. Copeland
U.S
Public Health Service
Lever Bros. Co
Cambridge
Bass
Lewer Bros, Co
Bethel Girls Society
Howland
Main St
Fairfield Ave
Cannon St
Sdgtenort
Conn
Munson
THE
Howland Dry Goods Company
the Bridgeport Trust Co
STATE
Federal Reserve Syste
First Bridgeport National Bank State and Main
U. S
G. W. Fairchild & Sons Inc
Acade Corner
Uae
CHINE
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