Five Women Renominated for Representatives in 1925 Race
Five women were renominated for the 1925 General Assembly as Fairfield County fields five female candidates. Clarissa Nevins secured 94 votes for a third term, while William Fairchild led a movement to nullify state fish and game laws with three votes. Ridgefield Republicans chose two successors to Seth Lowe Pierrepont, who declined nomination. Mortimer G. Keeler was the other nominee. Stamford’s Maclen Lewis of New Fairfield and others, including Crawford of Westford and Emroy of Stamford, joined the slate. In Witton, R. W. Keeler defeated Henry A. Young 119 to Ti for the nomination. Newtown voters backed Elliott H. State and George Uo Drre for state representatives, with State formerly Telegram county editor now in the Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fairchild
Clarissa Nevins
Ridgelerd
Seth Lowe Pierrepont
Pierrepont
Mortimer G. Keeler
Fife
Fairfield Courty
Maclen Lewis
Stratford
New Fairfield
Bean
Ridgefield
Ttate
Elliott FH
State
Telegram
State Department of Agriculture
George Uo Drre
Milford Republican caucus names Clark nominee after withdrawals
October 11 Milford voters gathered for a three contender Republican caucus. Frederick M Clark, a local seedman, won 255 to 146 after Adam Sning and Christopher Lalley withdrew in his favor. About 500 to 690 attendees marked the largest caucus crowd in town history. David A Clark was renominated for the other representative. Seven justices of the peace were named. Judge Jervis J Brown opened the meeting, Lalley’s withdrawal led to Clark’s unanimous nomination in the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Frederick
Clark
Adam Sning
Christopher Lalley
Galle
Lattie
David A Clark
Omar W. Platt Wir
Tony
Indze
Charles T. Doverty
Robert Ty Hnein
George F. Southworth Narman
Buckingham Genonze J Sei
James Reno
George F. Weed
Devon Reno
Endore
Newtown caucus nominates local candidates for General Assembly
In Newtown on October 11, Republicans nominated Eliott Howlatt, ex-editor of The Telegram, and George A. Burr for General Assembly seats. The meeting at town hall drew about 70 voters led by Rodney P. Shepard and Alison F. Smith. Eight justice of the peace nominees were chosen, with Oscar Pitzachler unopposed for probate judge. Democratic and Republican contenders were listed for representatives and probate judge, with multiple names for justices of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Town
Cspectald Republicans
N Wtown
Eliott Howlatt
Justice As the Peace
Wallace N. Mitchell
Wiliam E. Gilbert
Robert N. Camp
William A. Upham
Josah A Tilson
Charles N. Tharang
Fanford Mera
John W Behn
Herbert & Clark
Thomas M Wotten
Jidee
Oscar Titschier
Justices of the Peace
M Pr Stilsen
P. H. Mecarthy
Finward Piteschier
Roehert Boeerher
John W. Beers
Javrres Ta
Gillet
Michael T. Keating
Wson
Edward DP Tamult
Nominations and local election results in New Fairfield
In New Fairfield on Oct 11 Mrs Clarissa Nevius was nominated for the third representative in the General Assembly at a Republican meeting. Nevius received 4 votes. William H Fairchild Jane Y Sehermerhorn and John A Walden were elected justices of the peace. Jane V Sehermerhorn was whireman and Cornice M Neyjus was clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fairfield
Clarissa Nevius
Nevius
Tates
Willam H. Fatrehita
Rane
Hare
William H. Fairchild
Jane Y. Sehermerhorn
John A. Walden
Jane V. Sehermerhorn
Cornice M Neyjus
Norwalk Officials Nominate Local Election Slate
In Norwalk the special convention district primaries were held with John D. Miln and Hin'il ficial among nominees. Freeman Light is presumed judge and city officials appoint two representatives, as Hemming and other trustees are listed among the party nominees for justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalli Orr
G'Dloch
Welock
John D. Milnfurt
Rempans
Freeman Light
Hemming
Partie Trust
Justine
Herod Rolls Dilworth
Stephen D . Slavitt
JW Jonew
David Gould
William Fard Rlesy TT
Ady MacLaughlin
Pincus Noeddjes
Shelton Nettleton Nominated for Mayor and Other Local Races
Shelton Oct 11. Mayor Francis I. Nettleton was renominated as Republican candidate for mayor at Knights of Columbus hall with Judge Stephen T. Palmer as chairman. About 200 present. Representative John F. Till renominated for fifth time. Walter W. Radelitte named for representative. Other town and city tickets listed with various officials and committees including probate judge, city treasurer, tax collector, selectman, registrar, sheriff, and school board members for terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Francis I. Nettleton
Knights of Columbus
Stephen T. Palmer
Sterling Edwards
John FH. Till
Walter W. Radelitte
John Sinsabaugh
the , Ward
Wiliam Curnlas
Harold Thompson
Richard Cook
Nicholas Wakelee
Wisner Wilson
Joseph Shapiro
Town Deposit Fund
George C. Willis
John FE Fius
Frank Wright
Th. Stone
Charles H. Cook
Willam L. Hamilton
Nomination Results From Greenwich Caucuses
Greenwich voters chose Republican and Democratic nominees for representatives and probate judge. Republicans named Hugh W. Fox D Wiliam Griswold D Henry S Mead R Harold W. Allen and others. Democrats nominated Stephan J. Radford for probate and Aleck F. O’Neil among several. list includes Edith D. Peck Bertha G. Boles Ancelita Maher Joe A. Denier Jonn J O’Brien Hugh Hassan Albert Mitchell William Mulville James J. Wilson James B. Anderson Helen Hodge and Bertha V W. Strauss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Ifor
Hugh W. Fox
D. Wiliam Griswold
D. Henry
Mead
R. Harold W. Allen
Stephan J. Radford
Ty Democrats
Nerepublicanes of the Peace
Aleck F. O'Neil
Edith D. Peck
D. Bertha G. Boles
P. Ancelita Maher
Joe A. Denier
di Jonn
J O'Brien
Hugh Hassan
Albert Mitchell
Willam Mulville
James J. Wilson
James B. Anderson
Helen Hodge
George A. Drew
Bertha V W. Strauss
T. J. Albert Sughes
Marion Lehrrer
William M. Fiske
Frederick E. Wilson
Charles W. Pettengill
Georgina B. Davis
Keeler Nominated in Ridgefield Republican Caucus
Mortimer G Keeler was nominated for a General Assembly representative at the Ridgefield Republican caucus replacing Seth Lowe Pierrepont who declined renomination Mrs Ethel Ryan was renominated for a second term The Republicans also named candidates for justices of the peace Samuel F E Nicholas Peter McManus Jesse L Benedict Stephen Washburn Francis G Martin and Joseph Bacchicchi Seth Lowe Pierrepont chaired the caucus Republicans and Democrats united behind Jude George G Frott for re election as judge of probate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgefield
Mortimer G. Keeler
General Assembly
Seth Lowe Pierrepont
Ethel Ryan
Samuel FE
Nicholas
Peter McManus
Jesse L. Benedict
Stephen Washburn
Francis G. Martin
Joseph Bacchicchi
Seth Lowe Vierrepont
Jude George G. Frott
Monroe October caucus nominates Beardsley for assembly
Republican voters in Monroe tonight nominated Edward Beardsley of Stepney for representative in the General Assembly. Dr. Frank J. Walea chaired the caucus with Frederick Sherman as clerk. More than 104 voters attended. justice of the peace candidates named were Charles L. Smalley Marcus K. Curtis Ambrose B. Surd and Atzust Facot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Edward &. Beardsley
Stepney
General Assembly
Frank J. Walea
Frederick Sherman
Justice of the Peace
Charles TL. Smalley
Marcus K. Curtis
Ambrose
Atzust Facot
Judge Wakeman Renominated At Fairfield Caucuses
Fairfield voters held Republican and Democratic caucuses with Judge of Probate Aaron Wakeman renominated for another term. Republican results include Roger Ladiowe High School and town hall hosting the meetings. Republican nominees Albert E. Lavery and E. W. Picket were renominated, while Democratic candidatesWillam M. O'Dwyer and William F. Lendon were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairsfield
Aaron Wakeman
Fairfield
Nela
Roger Ladiowe High School
Town Hall
Albert E. Lavery
E.W. Picket
Republian
Willam M. O'Dwyer
William F. Lendon
Easton Republicans Nominate for Representative
Easton Republicans caucus here tonight nominated Marsh for representative. Four justices of the peace were elected: George Bo Heers, Joseph J. Hill, Charles Garnett, and Maresh served as chairman. Heers was clerk and George GB Heers held the clerk role.
Dangerous Varicose Veins Home Remedy Ad
A questionable advertisement claims varicose veins can be reduced at home using a full strength product from Hindly Drug Stores. The copy urges readers to apply as directed and promises noticeable shrinkage soon, labeling the item as a powerful and penetrating remedy from a medical organization.
Phillips Named as Candidate for Stamford Mayor
Alfred N. Phillips Jr former Stamford mayor was nominated by the Democrats for the mayoral post. Arthur W Beil and Harry A Williams were named for council at large and city clerk. Cornelius T McGuinness was chosen for city treasurer. Ward results saw contested races with Reilly Smither Hanley and Mantrick among victors in various wards. A recount in Second ward eliminated O Hara after six years on the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Alfred N. Phillips, Jr
Democrats
Iis
Arthur W. Beil
Harry A. Willams
Cornelius T. McGuinness
James HW. Spaulding
Joseph J. Kunz
Henry Franklin
King
Franklin
Frederick W. Batholomew
Anthony Marruco
John T. Reilly
Walter F. Smith
Charles Gulnay
Guinas
Reilly
Smither
Joseph Han
Weston caucus nominates Robert Wilson for General Assembly
Weston Oct 11 Special Robert Wilson was nominated for representative in the General Assembly at the Republican caucus attended by about 50 voters. Arthur C Bradley chaired the caucus. Justice of the peace candidates were Irving Merritt Oscar Budd and Joseph Bulkley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Robert Wilson
General Assembly
Arthur C. Bradley
Justice of the Peace
Irving Merritt
Oscar Budd
Joseph Bulkley
Bethel Republicans nominate slate of local nominees
Bethel Oct 11 Harold R Senior named representative candidate and Judge Cady BR Moree chosen for probate at a peaceful caucus attended by about 100 voters. Six men were selected as justices of the peace Arthur Taylor Howard McKenzie Sr William T Talley Edgar Underhill William Hanna and John Wasserman were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Harold R. Senior
Cady BR. Moree
Justices of the Peace
Arthur Taylor
Howard MecKenzie
William T. Talley
Edgar Underhill
Willam Hanna
John Wasserman
Wood Nominates Republican Candidate for Town Meeting
New Canaan notes Dr Walter C Wood as the Republican candidate for representative at the town meeting held tonight. The report highlights his candidacy and party alignment within the local election coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Canaan
Walter ¢. Wood
Miss Barmore Weds E F Billin At Parsonage
Miss Gertrude L Barmore daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry L Barmore of 578 Garden Street and Eugene F Bilin son of Mr and Mrs L P Bilin of 2996 Main Street were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at the parsonage of the First M E church by Rev Chester C Marshall. The bride wore cocoa georgette with gold petals and a black hat trimmed with gold and georgette. She carried golden Ophelia roses as Miss Alice Login Wedge wore georgette with a black sash and bronze chrysanthemum accents. Arthur L Bilin served as best man. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple plan a Canada motor trip and will reside at 476 Gordon Street after November 1. The bride has worked in Hincks Brothers cashier’s department and Bilin at the American Chain Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Ll. Barmore
Henry L. Barmore
Garden Street
Hugene F. Bilin
L. P. Bilin
Main Street
M. E
Rey. Chester C. Marshall
Larimere
Alice Login Wedge
Arthur L. Bilin
Mr. Billin
Canada
Gordon Street
Hincks Brothers and Company
Bilinia
Company
Storrs Nominated for Ansonia Mayor at GOP Confab
Ansonia Republican delegates nominate Carlos W. Storrs for mayor, with Theodore E. Wirths named city clerk and Frederick M. Drew Jr. for city treasurer. Storrs, former Ansonia representative in the 1913 legislature, sponsored the Workmen’s Compensation act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Carlos W. Storrs
Tongut
Theodore E. Wirths
Frederick M. Drew, Jr
Storrs
Wilton Republicans Hold Largest Caucus in Town History
Wilton Oct 11 Special A total of 187 votes were cast in the largest Republican caucus ever here The contest for representative saw R W Keeler defeat Captain Henry A F Young 110 to 72 Justices of the peace renominated were Mra Res siz Mecher John Ferris Sherwood Colchester David Jenks Timothy Merwin and Wm C G Sechriteh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. CG. A. Sechriteh
Norwalk Republicans Endorse Judge Gregory
Norwalk Republicans endorsed Judge Henry W. Gregory a Democrat for probate at the Republican probate convention held in Norwalk on October 11. An agreement with Democrats swaps endorsements for probate and town clerk positions, continuing a long-held practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Henry W. Gregory
Osborn and Schrethes Nominees in Quiet Redding Caucus
Sanford Osborn and George W. Schrethes were renominated for representatives at the Republican caucus in Redding tonight. There was no contest and the meeting was quiet. Robert Tu, Chamberlain, served as chairman and Mrs. Lou Carson Meehan was clerk.
Westport Republicans renominate two reps for 1926 session
Westport voters backed Edward W. Subbelt and Mrs. John Crawford for the 1926 General Assembly with unanimous support from special Republicans. Re nominations for justice of the peace were also made as part of the party slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
General Assembly
Edward W. Subbelt
John Crawford
Fort Justice of the Peace
Johnson Nominated for Representative at Local Republican Caucus
Sherman Oct 11 Charles T Johnson was nominated for representative at the Republican caucus with no opposition. W C Allen named for judge of probate and Edward A Platt Robert Haye and Nicholas Fairrands named for justices of the peace. Mr Plath was ing and Robert Hueston was cle.
Darien caucus nominations name Kemp Cooper Norman and More
In Darien Ort the Republican and Democratic town caucuses tonight nominated Leroy Kemp Udwin Cooper Mark W Norman and candidates for probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darien
Republian
Leroy Kemp
Udwin Cooper
Far Madve
Mark W. Normon
Brookfield Nominates Thornhill and Rowe for Local Offices
Brookfield October 11 special dispatch reports Republicans selected John H. Thornhill for representative and Gertrude Rowe for probate judge. A slate of peace officers named includes William H. Brockman John S. Thornhill Cressey B. Hawley and Tloserd W. Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Eavens
John
Thornhill
Gertrude Rowe
William H. Brockman
John S Thornhill
Cressey B. Hawley
Tloserd W. Wheeler
Miss Wilmot Bride Of W H Coriss In Trinity Church
A wedding at Trinity church yesterday afternoon joined Miss Fthe Wilmot of 28 Parallel street to William H Coriss of Deacon street. The bride wore ivory satin lace with a Chantilly veil and orange blossoms, attended by Mrs. Sue Taylor as matron of honor and two bridesmaids, Miss Mary Coriss and Miss Beatrice Hass. An after ceremony reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home. The couple plan a New Hampshire trip and will reside in Bagotown after. both are employed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Wilmot
William A. Wilmot
Parallel Street
William H. Coriss
H. Coriss
Deacon Street
Sue Taylor
Mary Coriss
Beatice Hass
New York City
Miss Coriss
Miss Hass
Arthury Wilmot
Anncy Corise
Clarence Taylor
Hartford
Wiliam H. Taylor
Shelton
Wilbur Taylor
Ship
Ells Wilmot
Cerise
Tater
New Hampshire
Bago Si Toon
Atlatc
Coriss
3Arland Dairy Company
Decoy of Carmel details plot to clear McPherson
Lorraine Wiseman Sielaff, star witness in the Carmel case, testified she was hired by Aimee Semple McPherson and Minnie Kennedy to arrange a woman to pose as the Carmel cottage occupant. She described meetings in Los Angeles and Carmel, payments, and schemes to produce a dubious affidavit to support McPherson’s claim of kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Lorraine Wiseman-Sielaff
Aimee Semple McPherson
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Carmel
Winemap
Martin
John Doe
McPherson
Aimee
Evangelist
Stelaf
Mrs. McPherson
Carmal Else
Mrs. Kennedy
Philadelphia
Wiseman
Salinas
Keyes
McIntyre
W. T. Gilbert
Dorenta
Dogs Through Ages Refined Bond and Shared Strife
A fragmented reflection traces how the domesticated dog evolved from artful doors to kennels and beds, with common misfortunes tying married people closer through mutual care and restraint, amid war and water.
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Easton
Orgind
Phillips
Miss Barmore
E. F. Billin
Bride
Cashier’s Department of
Gregory
Sherman
Miss Wilmot
W. H. Coriss
Findon
Aitte
Scotland
Aberder
Coart Eart
Fon
Wiseman-Sielaff
Aimee McPherson
Rockwell & Co
Elm
Orphen Co. Inc
Dept
Send St
New Yorks
Columbus
America
Fairfeld
City Savings Bank
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