Marriages and social events fill city notices
Mrs A H Pepper announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Horahan to Cornelius O Connor in this city. Helen Lyhne wed John R Finch in a quiet home ceremony with Rev T T Rutledge Beale officiating. Various teas, luncheons, and gatherings honor these pairs along with other social and club activities across the community.
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A. H. Pepper
Butler Avenue
Mary Horahan
Cornelius O'Connor
Helen Lyhne
Anker S. Lyhne
Weble Avenue
John R. Finch
John §. Finch
William Street
T. T. Rutledge Beale
Brower Whitney
Herbert Burn
Hattie White Hayes
Fairfield Avenue
Madeline Veronica
Addison Porter Lewis
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Charles A. Decker
The
First Baptist Church
Dr Williams Pink Pills Ad for Nervous Indigestion
Advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for nervous indigestion caused by worry overwork and confinement. It cites Mrs Lewis of Springfield, praises improved health after four boxes, and urges rest, cessation of stimulants, and nourishing blood. Pills priced sixty cents per box, available from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. Lewis
Tilton Street
Springfield
Maas
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Movie Stars Use Rare Powders Made to Order
An unnamed source claims movie stars use rare powders made to order at 435 oper per box. The note suggests high costs and exclusive access affecting careers, though details are fragmented and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athey
New Bridgeport Hospital Superintendent Introduced
Dr Harold W Hersey took over as Bridgeport hospital superintendent succeeding Dr Bresnahan who resigned. He praised the institution and pledged to maintain high efficiency. Dr Hersey resides on Grant Street with his wife and two sons John and Phillip.
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Bridgeport Hospital
John ¥. Bresnahaz
Harold W. Herney
Algonquin Club
Hersey
Bresnahan
Grant Street
John
Phillip
Vedda Laugh Mystery A Century of Silence Explored
A Detroit report describes the Vedda tribe of Mevlon living secluded in caves and jungles for over 20 years. They subsist on bufa, owls, and arrows, and are said to have no laughter. A visiting scientist attempted to induce smiles by tickling their bare feet, meeting a stony ecumenical response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mevlon
Detroit
Mills Ordered To Pay Wife 18 Weekly In Non Support
Arthur Mills, superintendent of Oaklawn cemetery in Tairfield, found guilty of non-support by a jury in the Criminal Court of Common Pleas. Judge Frederick H. Huxford ordered a bond of 860 dollars to secure 10 dollars weekly payments or 30 days in jail. the bond was posted.
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Arthur Mills
Oaklawn
Tairfield
Criminal Court ‘of Common Pleas
Frederick H. Huxford
Daniels to Tour for Davis in Western States
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels announced a speaking tour beginning next week to support Davis. He will travel through the South and reach as far west as California, meeting with Senator Swanson and DNC officials to organize the effort before the election.
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Washington
Josephus
Daniels
Wilson
Swanson
Virinia
Carlyman
Democratic National Committee
H'M
California
The
Davis Emerges as Strong Leader in Democratic Early Opinion
Democratic National Committee official Mr. Daniels said that as Davis began to reveal himself through speeches the country saw a big, virile leader and noted a tremendous surge of public sentiment toward Davis.
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Democratic National Committee
Daniels
Tohn W. Davis
Shenandoah Flight Delayed to October Sixth or Seventh
Washington reports the naval air cruiser Shenandoah’s flight from Lakehurst New Jersey to the Pacific coast will be postponed to October six or seven. The delay follows final engine overhauls and prep for the long voyage. About 100 commercial and amateur stations will be used to maintain contact during the westbound and return trip.
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Washington
Naval Air Cruiser
Shenandoah
Lakehurst
N. J
Pacific Coast
Navy Department
Ner
Danbury Boy Punished Runs Away to Norwalk
In Danbury BHdoward Potter a 14 year old boy left home after parental chastisement. He wandered in Norwalk's First district until Officer Jeremiah J. Dorney found him. Potter was taken to the police station and questioned, then returned home with a mailman after his parents were notified.
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Norwalk
Bhdoward Potter
Danbury
Jeremiah J. Dorney
First District
Potter
Eady
Rooney Wins Wood at Lions Luncheon Speech
Harrison Streeter, principal of Shelton school, spoke at yesterday's Giong club luncheon recounting his extended visit to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. The address was illustrated with colored views.
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Harrison Streeter
Shelton School
Giong Club
Grand Canyon
Colorado River
Stereopticon Views Of Canyon Scenes At Civic Lunches
A civic luncheon feature used stereopticon views to show canyon scenes. The roll call elicited amusing answers to the question Why are you living. James J. Rooney won a wood prize donated by Thomas Moore as attendance award.
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James J. Rooney
Thomas Moore
Factory Must Pay For Employee Operation Case
Hallett Baenatto a Bridgeport Metal Goods worker received compensation to cover hernia operation costs per a finding by Compensation Commissioner Edward T. Buckingham. Bacinello’s strain from employment at Bridgeport Metal Goods was cited. Mrs Anna Morales of Springdale was awarded death benefits of 18 dollars weekly for 312 weeks after her husband Joseph Morales was electrocuted on July in Stamford.
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Stamford Gas and Electric Company
Arrests Made in New Safety Campaign
In a major city crackdown on motor vehicle violations, 27 arrests were made by the police yesterday. Most were for faulty brakes, with others for reckless driving, unregistered vehicles, or driving without a license. Captain James Walker ordered the operation amid rising accidents and brake failures.
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James Walker
New Trial Denied for Sacco and Vanzetti
Dedham Mass Oct 1 The long battle to grant a new trial for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti ends with a denial as prosecutors argue the pair were convicted of the murder of a paymaster and his guard in South.
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Dedham
Mass
Nocola Sacco
Bartholomee Vanzetti
South
Judge Thayer Dismisses Motions to Set Aside Sacco and Vanzetti Verdict
In Norfolk Superior Court Judge Webster Thayer dismissed five motions to set aside the Sacco and Vanzetti verdict. Fred H. Morechist, defense counsel, said the group would seek review by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Motions for a new trial have lingered since 1921 amid global demonstrations supporting the condemned men.
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Braintree
Webster Thayer
Norfolk
Three Weddings Celebrated at Bennett Home Norwalk
Norwalk on Bridge Street marked anniversaries of three weddings at the Bennett home. It was the sixth for Mr and Mrs Ralph Bennett, the second for Mr and Mrs Vincent Hurley, and the seventh for Mr and Mrs August Schwarzenberg. An elaborate dinner followed with friends of the couples.
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Norwalk
Telesgram Service
Mravi Ralph Bennett
Bridge Street
Vincent Hurley
August Schwarzenberg
Bridgeport
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Misa Elizabeth Leeds
Norman Leeds
Boston
Aviue
Yellow Bowl Tea Room
Sport Hill
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Elizabeth Barber
Mauch Chunk
Anne Skinnerton
Elizabeth Foster
Walter Rubiamen
John F. Windsor
Julie Wheeler
D. Fairchild Wheeler
Lafayette Street
Prank Keane
Dixon Stress
Holy Cross’ College
Worcester
Maia
TOW
Tom Keegan
Waldemere Avenue
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Katherine Past Noble Grand Association
LO. O. S. Hall
Broad Street
Republican Women’s
Eastside Mbrary
Een
Third District
Republican Club
A. G. Leake
Charles H. Bonesteel
State Armory
Raymond Breets
Stratford
St. John's
Woman's Auxiliary
National Council
Park Avenue
Charles Boynton
Newark
N. Gd
Les M. Werden
Rood
Vane
Carl Dietz
A Tgs, Ells
Anne Johnson
Frank Renneil
Vee
Mosaic Club
Herbert S. Brown
Main Street
Brown
J. J. Rose
J. A. Parsons
E. Ts. Porter
Rebekah Lodge
K. of P. Hall
Eva Yeon
Palestine
Bridgsport
Ladies’ Aid Society of the German Baptist Church
Women's League of the First Presbyterian Church
Sally Fanny Gleaton
State League of Women Voters
Esther Gerrish
William Lewis
W. WF. Lewis
Bronx Avenue
Charles McGee
Holy Cross College
Catholic University
Beardsley School
B. Oberchay
EB. Hutcheson
Charles E. Blackman
P. Waldron
George Jaggers
I. Booth
Malcolm
Charles F. Green
M. Hubbell
G. H. MacDonald
George Blanck
C. BE. Weiss
Benjamin Schwad
Edna Wallace Hopper
Eden_ Wallag
Hoppar Ang
Shea
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago
Okes
MILLS
Josephus Daniels
Davis
Rooney
Wood
LIONS
Sacco
Vanzetti
Crawford
Hadley’s
Pen Ory
Lawford
Crawfords
Big Brothers
Crawford Rangers
Alice Bradley
Miss
Crawford Products
Broad and
John St., Bridgeport, Conn
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