Danbury Youth Shot By Pal Amid Derby Water Shortage
A Danbury youth was accidentally shot by a companion as Shelton and Derby area schools brace for spring water deliveries due to Housatonic River shortages. The town announces spring water use guidance while health officials warn boiling city tap water before drinking. Meanwhile, local groups meet for lodge sessions, rehearsals, Bible classes, and upcoming community events including a Derby church wedding and Boy Scout gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Vine
Tice Derby
iAngonia
Derby
Anu
Hiram Lodge
King
Wiliam H
Chummuick
Sutler Post
Church of the Good Shepherd
Brotherhood of Saint Andrew
Frank Morehouse
Newtown Weekend Visitors and Local Traffic Report
Newtown residents and visitors share a weekend with Eleanor and May Dona, plus Margaret Donahue of Biddeford. John Donohue and John Finnell are noted at local homes. A large fish catch at Taunton Lake weighs 12 pounds. Traffic officer P H. Gannon notes 240 cars from Danbury Thursday night through Main and Taylors avenues, with Bridgeport delays as motorists return via Newtown Road to avoid slower routes. No arrests reported. state police patrols credited for lighter highway enforcement. Former Senator Myles Boullhse and aides are among post race attendees from Fairfield County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Gerald Donahue
Pinners
Eleanor
May Donawade
Elmhurst
Mise Ee
Misa Margaret Donahue
Biderport
Mia
John Donohur
Wale
G. Herder
Frank A. Blackmun
Whealers
Taunton Lake
Beerz
Caugh
Ottcer
Gannon
Danbury
Main
Tayvir Avenue
Csain Bridgeport
Redding
State
Cornelius K. Kloulfminna
Joseph Bentry
Dasbury
Suturdiy
Boullhse
Vueathen
Pulrteid
Ghee Pedse
Big Realty Deal in Greenwich Land
Special to the Telegram reports a major Greenwich Avenue transfer from William E. Ritch to Joseph Miller owner of a Miller restaurant. The site, seen as prime business frontage, hosts a large building with Connecticut Light & Power and Western Union offices on the front, and multiple floors of offices and apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Greenwich Avenue
William E. Ritch
Joseph Miller
Miller Restaurs
Albert’ Vos
Jargse
Connecticut Light & Power Company
Western Union
Hitch Moes
Secon
Hs Real Esate
Dusted
Have- Meyer
Fairfield Still Deadlocked on Water Rates
Fairfield battles over water charges as a large rate increase by the Hydraulic company shocks officials. The town’s annual water bill may rise to about 17 590 dollars, with officials seeking fair terms and possible voter involvement. The town will not pay until both sides agree on a fair rate, per First Selectman Frederivic A. Burka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Hlydrants
Hydraulic Company
Theotticlala
First
Frederivic A. Burka
Haston Grange Hosts Brothers Night and Community Notices
Easton Aston October 7 special to the Telegrams reports Haston Grange hosting Brothers Night with members furnishing an entertainment program. In charge: Harry Encott Martin Steuck Robert Macquat John Soha. Events include orchestra selections and readings plus notes on Baptist Dorcas society postponement and funeral arrangements for John H. Wheeler. Memorials list many local families and society events.
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Aston
Haston Grange
Harry Encott
Martin Steuck
Robert Macquat
John Soha
Lad Ald Society
Congregetion
Contrecalinal
Edward Gillette
Bury Fale
Ors
Arthur Wheeler
Arthur Sherwood
Carl Siltiren
Charles
Jené ‘Sherman
Mildred Ferrin
Tammany
Howard Sillman
Erwin Edwards
Chester Hull
Carl Silliman
Fred Marsh
Robert Marsh
Clarence Jennings
Trumbull Grange hosts fundraising events after funeral
Special to the grem notes the funeral of James Palee who lived with his daughter Mrs Arthur Bu of Caolpis Maris. Interment followed at Romer an Huesington with a Grange event planned Tuesday evening and a separate Grange affair on Thursday. Fire Company events include a Tuesday meeting and a Wednesday whist and pinochle at the Town hall for the benefit of Trumbull Fire Co. Gustave Kutcher leads the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Palee
Arthur Bu
Caolpis Maris
Huesington
Grange
Bullsing Fund
Seek Funds to Bury Children Burned in Fire
In Redding on Oct 7 a fire destroyed a Bethel family home killing two children aged three and four months. Parents Henry and Mrs. Gorman seek funds to bury them as authorities report no criminal cause. The mother’s grieving family and local helpers assist.
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Redding
Specia
Welegramsy
Henry Pit
Underteker
Bethel
Henry Gorman
Nere
Hetamix
T. S. Perry
Em. Heyer
I. H. Smith
Marly
Roosevelt Pilgrimage and Dance News from Local High School
Derbies and events wrap a fall tabloid with notes of a Roosevelt grave visit by Troop 8 of the Roy stouts of the Second Continental burst. A senior dance, alumni attendance limits, and a Knox committee list appear alongside an Elizabeth Street window display moved to Bridgeport. An engagement between Dorothy Capp and Carl Gates Frees is announced, with Capp a Harvard graduate.
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DPRSY
Treodore Roosevelt
Oveter Bay
L.t
Roy Stouts
Dole Ag
Hirigenta
Pizh Schoni
Piend
Lagt
Lizh Eckoni
Elbit Morgan
Georgia Gilsett
Jon Degann
Paul Grant
Sebaste Mena
Elizabeth Street
Bridseport
Broad Street
Mixa Dorothy Capp
Car Gates Frees
Taridpepore
Harvard
Roger U. Opp
Miss Clapa
Beechwaas Seminary
Old Revolutionary Cannon Found in Greenwich Swamp
In Greenwich a seven foot long barrel of a Revolutionary cannon was found buried in a swamp on property once owned by Colonel Mead. Local youths, Stephen Culen and Paul Conast Semple, alerted officers, and neighbors helped drag the relic to safety. Alfred Lyiggs stored it for potential display by D A R or Bruce Memorial park commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Byron R. Dorr
Edgewood
Heston Post Road
Thomas
Mead
Susan
B. ‘Tlouisa
Mary Med
Colonel Mead
Stephen Culen
Paul Conast Semple
James Fiiroy
Alfred Lyiggs
Ris
Bruce Memorial Park
Elmont
Milford Notes Highlights and Local Preparations
Milford notes report development plans for Bridgeport property now owned by J Felanny at Walnut Beach for commercial use. A Freelove Bald win Stonehagter delegation plans to attend the BD convention in Cheshire. Milford society items include a large fall masquerade dance, a memorial for Mrs. Almira Gordon, and church restoration progress at First Congregational. Also noted are upcoming Milford Chamber luncheons with Percy Morgan and local civic efforts.
Two Held as Jerloons Chargey Faces Charges
Edward Bahne, 57 White Street, and Davis Schuimaulx, 29 Union Square, were held on charges presented last night. Each was held in default of $1009 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerloons
Edward Bahne
White Street
Davis Schuimaulx
Union Square
Public Park Plan gains momentum in Milford vote
Milford sentiment grows for acquiring land at West Main for a public park. The Board of Finance cut a 4500 appropriation, saying funds should come from the Chamber of Commerce proposal, while town supporters push to secure Elpoy property for park use and mark Governor Treat’s anniversary with a fall celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Boars of Finance
Elpoy
West Math
Lids
Commerdie
Park
George Hace
New Haven
Treat
Finance Board
Friend of Harding Dies in Danbury
Thames C. Ward dies at his Danbury home after two weeks illness at seventy eleven. Millard, veteran Civil War, former president of Danbury National Bank and head of Millard Hat Company, friend of President Harding, survived by wife two sons and two daughters. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 30 PM.
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Panbury
Thames C. Ward
Sig
Bt Millard
Danbury National Bank
T. ©. Millard Hat Company
Millard
Harding
Palm Head
Cihio
Real
Board of Finance India
Milford Trust Co to Erect Addition in Milford
Milford Oct 7 Special to the Telegram says Milford Trust Co will begin Monday on a new addition valued at 225,000. The building will be on the Penent site, extending north, including a deposit vault, directors room, president room, quay space and larger working quarters for officials as business grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Milford de Company
Penent
Fea
Board of Wregtore
Torgiue Jobby
Ronrét Ot
Metins Aes
Mons
Stepney society to hold annual New England supper
Special to the Telegram reports the Ladies' Ald society of the Stepney Baptist church plans its annual Old Fashion New England supper on Wednesday October 24 with service starting at 3 39 PM. The event draws attendees from nearby towns including Bridgeport and lists current officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stepney
Ladies' Ald Society of the Baptist Church
New — England
Bridgeport
Lester Burr
Albert, Rasmussen
Herbert
Joyce
Milton B. Hawley
Trumbull
Stepney Volunteer Fire Co
Jocal Fire League
F. Wiliam Behrens
George H. Clingan
Robert Sinclair
Ambrose S. Hurd
Faris, Penfield
Penfield Tor
Milton B. Hayley
Irving = Lown
Agnes Keenan
Misa Loretta Keenan
Chester Sytrell
Joseph Keenan
Danbury and
Lridgeport Taxi Company
Toy Bridgeport
Farmerly
Devon and Beaches Devon Oct 7 Social News
Mrs C W Whitney of Qi Point road returns from two weeks with her husband Miss Eunice Roach of Walnut beach a former student at Lauralion Hall has joined a girls college in Massachusetts Mrs George Craft of Greans Farms visits Mr and Mrs George Madden of Fairview street Mr Riddell of Bridgeport visits Devon Saturday Mr and Mrs Oscar Weidenhoff of Torrington visit sister Mrs Evarts of Bridgeport avenue Miss Anna Stewart returns to town to live with her aunt Mrs Elliot of Naugatuck Gardens Mr and Mrs T J Long of Naugatuck avenue escort Miss Anna and Martha Canfield to New York sisters Miss Mary Canfield of Waterbury joins the party CE society of Devon Union Church to meet Monday evening Sunday School lectures on The Cr usadery to be shown by stereopticon pictures Beach residents fear Milford move to enforce gambling laws possibly harming summer business Devon Union Church lecture set for 2 p m Mrs Andrewa of Old Point road visits Hartford over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
C. W. Whitney
Qi Point Road
A. E. Neal
Wel-lston
John Doxie
Florence Avenue
Long Island
Eunice Roach
Walnut Beach
Lauralion Hall
Milford
Massachussetts
George Craft
Greans Farms
George Madden
Fairview Street
Riddell
Bridgeport
Oscar Weidenhoff
Familly
Torrington
Weidenholt
Evarts
Iner Lilboun
Havana
Mary Canfield
Waterbery
Society
Andrewa
Old Point Road
Hartford
Biggest Riders in Country at Greenwich Meet
Greenwich on October 19 hosts a major cross country steeplechase with top riders from Boston Long Island New Jersey and Maryland. Local entrants include Frederick H. Bontecou Robert Law Jr and Walter H Bowes. Purse totals 1500 with 1060 to winner 300 to second 200 to third. Spectators ride from a hilltop grandstand and Louis Sherry serves lunch on the Ruxton estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Charles Arthur Moore
William H. Todd
Boston
Long Island
New Jersey
Maryland
Frederick H. Bontecou
Robert Law, Jr
Walter H. Bowes
Cottrsnie
Round Hill
Louis Sherry
College Romance Ends in Wedding of Society Pair
Greenwich October 7 Special to the Telegram Invitations issued for Euza Katherine Estelle Potter daughter of Mr and Mrs C Dana Potter Sound Beach and Herold Bennett Brigger Worcester Maass to wed at First Congregational church Sound Beach October 27 at 7 pm Rev Dr U Barney will officiate Miss Mary Elizabeth Potter maid of honor bridesmaids Miss directories and best man John A Hutghison Jr reception at the bride's home Potter a Greenwich High School and Connecticut Agricultural College graduate Brigger also a Connecticut Agricultural College graduate where they first met
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Euza Katherine Estelle Potter
C. Dana Potter
Sound Beach
Herold Bennett Brigger
Worcester
Maas
First Congregational Church
U. Barney
Mary Elizabeth Potter
Ronor
Philip Jaquith
Mixa Gladys Goithorpe
New Haven
Madeline Bridges
Worgester
Marjoriy Blaber
John A Hutghison, Jr
Miss Poltér
Greenwich High School
Connecticut Agricultural College
Mr Bridges
Connecticut Agricultral College
Westport community planning events and club meetings
The Westport area schedules a busy week with the Women’s Town Improvement Association organizing classes at the Bedford House of the Y.M.C.A including basketry led by Mrs. Walter Taft and a new wood block printing class. Columbus Day parade planned with Sons of Italy band. evening dance at National Hall with Seve’s orchestra. Henry Scattergood to speak on Our Watercut in European Education. Local baseball team plans winter housing and a basketball start. Fire companies and Staples Alumni plan activities. Boy Scout council to meet and discuss joining the M C A department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Town Improvement Association
M.C. A
Walter Taft
Bridgeport Art Losmuc
Clara Wakeman
Southport
Bedford House
W. T. Tf
Sons of Italy
South Norwalk
National Hall
Sevee
Henry Scattergood
Westport
Campo Engine Company No 2
Saugatuck Hogs Company No. 4
Staples High School
Symnasium
Frederick Petrie
Wiliam Varnkahl
Walter Rosebush
F. J. Beiling
Francis Bradley
Wailiams
Walter Carson
Charles Lonny
Boy Scout Council
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Pal
Norwalk
Satter Post
The
American Legion
Howe Avenue
Industrial Bowling League
Star-Pin Cutlery
Birmingham Iron Foundry
Shelton Looms
Hassett Metal Goods Company
Precier-Potter Company
Adams Manufacturing Company
C. *K Fool Company
Derby Silver Company
Booth-Loomis
Nelson Booth
John Booth
Catherine Loomis
Second Congresse
A. W. Judd
Prindles
Hert
Georges 1
Prindle
Camp Merherson
Atlanta
Pringle
Myra N. B. Prindle
Banthy
2Ind Infantry
Girls’ Society
Yale-In- Ebina
Asa
China
M. E. Church
Ysouc Russell
Greenwich Land
Selectman
Burr
Easton
Ira Vail
Brooklyn
Vail
Jackson
Byran Hull
Hingham
Mass
J. M. Pache
Nettie Wilson
Mabel
Greenwich Swamp
Milford Notes
Ccl
Michael Montrey
Avros
J. Felanny
Freelove Baldwin
Cheshire
Penwick
Waterman's Inn
Watermaon
Almira V. Gordon
T. Frank Gordon
Home Acres
Bridgepost
A. Prank
Clifforn
Rymond G
L. Buantice Gordon
Wynerd
J. D. Roberts
Mary Tassee M
A. J. Martin
Taylor ME
Milford Cemetery
Helen Smith
George J. Smith
Westend
Elizabeth
Campbell
Pittsburgh
Smith College
Donald Campbell
Trumtull Beach
Fem
Questa
Lusk Spring
Bevec
Seachy
Goring
Board of
Ra. Viet
Milford Trust CO
Devon and Beaches
Greenwich Mee
Moora and
Todd Estates
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