Cocos Islanders Amaze First White Woman Visit
London reports describe the Cocos Islands hosting the first white woman seen there, Spencer Jones, wife of the British astronomer, recalling her voyage to Christ mas Island and detailing island life. The piece notes Malay and other ancestry, Governor’s strict but benevolent rule, a dispensary from the Emden, and limited cable news reaching the islands.
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Cocos Is
Itslands
Spencer Jones
Christemus Island
Cocos Islands
Christmas Island
Cocos’ Islands
South Indian Ocean
Emden
Direction Island
Eastern Extension Télegraph Company
Singapore
Java
Adelaide
Durban
Ialandes
Ue Wb
Shelton Hungarian Club Rally Set in Howe Avenue Hall
Shelton Oct 20 The Hungarian Political club will hold a rally Sunday evening October 22 in the American Legion rooms on Howe avenue. The meeting is expected to be one of the largest ever held by naturalized citizens. Father John Hock the first president of the Hungarian national consul will be the speaker.
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Shelton
Hunee Political Club
American Legion
Howe Avenue
Meinlle
John Hock
Vble
Velvet for Fall Evening Gowns Steady Popular Choice
Velvet remains the leading material for fall and winter evening gowns. Embroidered or beaded options exist, with models featuring minimal trimming such as a large buckle, side draperies, or metal lace Bertha collars. Gowns continue to be longer and largely similar to last season with subtle updates.
Miss Hallowelia As Bride Of H C Curtiss
The wedding of Miss Hallowelia Hatlowyl daughter of Mrs No Sanborn and Beary Curtiss son of Mr and Mrs C T Curtiss occurred recently. The ceremony was conducted by T Rutledge Beale pastor of Park Street Congregational Church. The bride wore a white Beorgette crepe gown with Spanish lace and a veil, and carried bride roses and lilies.
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Tlarante May Hatlowyl
C. Pollard
Wedding Details Include Family Attendants And Decor
The report describes a wedding with Philadelphia as part of the scene. The sister of the bride served as maid of honor. The best man was Charles T. Green of this city. Autumn roses and chrysanthemums were used in the decor. A reception followed the ceremony and the couple planned a trip to New and Fonton M before returning home on Hadley Street.
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Philadelphia
Way
Makron of
Hilton
Charles T. Green
New and
Fonton M
Carn
Hadley Street
Dark frocks brightened with silks and embroideries
A fragment describes dark frocks made of Polret twill or serge brightened by bits of bright colored silks or Persian or Indian embroideries and colored braids, noting vintage lowd hints in the fabric description.
Engagement announced at surprise shower in Lordship
Miss Florence Franz of Lordship hosts a surprise shower for Miss Flore Longe Foley who will wed George Whitaker of Waterbury next Thursday. The event features singing dancing and a pink aster and pink carnation table with guests including Miss Bessie.
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Provence Franz
Lordship
Flore Longe Foley
George Whitaker
Waterbury
Florence Franz
Henry Schrader
Bessie
Moratan and Buckley Inn Guests Named in Listing
Miss Elizabeth Ruderman and Miss Madaline Buckley are listed alongside Milas Core Inns guests Anderson Miss Anna and Miss Catherine Moratan in the readable fragment.
George Smith Weds New Britain Bride
George Smith of New Britain married Miss Walley Dt Nonna of New Britain at St Joseph's Church in New Britain yesterday. Rev. William Sullivan officiated. A reception followed at the bridegroom's home. The couple planned a Washington honeymoon trip after the ceremony.
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Derly
Migss Walley Dt
Nonna
New Britain
George Smith
Nis
Joseph's
William Sullivan
Mrs. Smith
Washington
Old Ansonia Resident Claimed by Death
Ansonia resident Mary Birmingham, aged, died this morning after a brief illness. She is survived by three children, Patrick Ryan, Walter Birmingham, both of Ansonia, and Mrs Daniel Vauelban of West Reading, Pa. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at the Church of the Assumption from the family home.
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Ansonia
Mary Birmingham
Walter Birmingham
Central Short
Birminghur
Patrick Ryan
Detty
Daniel Vauelban
West Reading
Sumption Interment Details at St Peters Cemetery
The notice states that interment will be in St Peters cemetery with the location at Mount. The fragment references a person or family name Sumption and marks burial in a local churchyard. Further specifics are not provided in the readable text.
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St. Peter'a Cemetery
Wallingford Girl's Wedding Held in Derby
A Derby wedding linked Mary McGowan of New Haven to Edward Murphy of Wallingford after a ceremony at St Mary's officiated by Rev. Father Roche. A breakfast followed at the Taft Hotel in New Haven before the couple begin life in Wallingford.
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Derby
Mix$ Mary
Dance to Celebrate 4 Year Anniversary of M H A
A Bridgeport reunion marks the tenth anniversary of the M M and W H A with a week of receptions and a social dance tonight. Members, priors and friends are invited to attend the celebration as associations host hourlong entertainments and renewed connections.
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Ang Dusco
Bridgeport
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Halloweliaas
H. C Curtiss
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Hadley
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Woehaere
Te & 2
Fairy Crawford
SimHar
Huxing
Tle
New England
Mahggany
Hadley’s
Brosier
Findley
Kory Tron
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Iain Sau
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Imation Teather
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Sve
Silk
Drewer
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Hiukes
Connecticut
Broad and John Sts
Sim
Fis Law
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