Obituary of Erastus Day Former U S Consul and Republican Leader
The funeral for Erastus Sheldon Day, father of attorney David Day of Colchester, was held at his Colchester home. Day, once United States consul at Bradford England from 1897 to 1909, also chaired the Republican state central committee from 1886 to 1890. He left two daughters, Elizabeth and Susan, and two sons, Edward and Day.
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Erastus Sheldon
Erastus Sheldon Day
David
Colchester
Mr. Day
Gona
Edward Big Day
Hartford
Elizabeth G. Day
Susan J. Day
United ‘States
Bradford
England
Republican State Central
Republican delegate and local official in 19th century era
He served as a delegate to the 1888 Republican National Convention where Benjamin Harrison was nominated. He held the position of clerk of the state senate in 1868 and represented Calchester as a representative in 1862 1864 and 1874. He also served two terms as judge of probate for the county.
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Masquerade Tonight at Fairfield Beach Club
Bridgeport reports members of The Gowonow Fraternity and the winter club of Wopowog Camp plan to attend this year’s sampers reunion. Readying the event on Saturday at Hal Reford and Putnam avenues in Brooklyn, N Y, with local campers Frances Butter, Mae Alien, Trina Jen, Mae Callan, Myrtle Speer, Margaret Taidlaw, Anna McGrath, Dorothy Schwartz, Ada Haywood, Katherine Wyman, and Raymond Thie banit among those signaled to attend.
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Gowonow Fraternity
Sampers
Reford
Putnam Avenues
Brooklvyn
Riz
Francia Butter
M Ms Rutter
Mae Alien
Mise
Trina Jen
May Callan
Myrtle Speer
Margaret Taidlaw
Death of Veronica Lorine Keiley at home funeral set
Veronica Lorine Keiley daughter of Catherine and James Kelley died yesterday at her home after a long illness. The funeral will be held at 8 30 Monday morning from her home and a solemn high mass at 9 o'clock in St Mary's church. Burial will be in St Michael's cemetery.
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Veronica Lorine Keiley
Lorine Melley
Catherine
James BH. Kelley
St. Mary's Church
St Michael's Cemetery
Fraternity meeting plans enhanced by entertainment lineup
Arthur Chappelle, Fancher, Charles Shadle, Jack Bridges, Stan Howard Smith lead officers as they organize a major fraternity gathering described as the best ever. The event includes a jazz orchestra and several well known entertainers. A large delegation from Bridgeport is expected. Dempsey has been knocked out of his trip abroad.
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Jack Bridges
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Parahont Steamer Released After Debt Dispute in Naples
Naples Sept 2 The U S Steamer Parahont held since June for unpaid repair bills totaling 2 700 000 lire was released and reassigned to the Shipping care. The vessel is expected to sail early next week.
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Italy
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Never Afraid of Babe Ruth
Boston diary reports Babe Ruth's fame as King of War not as wide as some think. Frank Doherty, a local ball player, learns a sailor passport reveals Ruth’s naval connection. A shellback jokes Ruth is an admiral.
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Pastor's Daughter Weds In Church Ceremony
Miss May Simonson, daughter of Rev and Mrs GewhiteField Simpson, united in marriage to George Howard Young of Philadelphia, son of Mrs Mary E Rowcliffe of New Bedford. Ceremony performed by the bride’s father at Mary Taylor IM church. Also notes mention winter warmth and coal prices.
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May Simonson
Gewhitfield Simpson
George Howard Young
Philadelphia
Mary
E., Rowcliffe
New Bedford
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