Griswold letter details wartime experiences and cinema plans
The piece quotes Corporal Griswold and family members from the Griswold line, noting his service in the division American Tixpidi Forces and that his picture may be shown in theaters. It recalls Paris hospital treatment by Major Adams and mentions Taft remarks on language and war, with a punchline about a clergyman and his caddie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wral
Fred D. Griswold
Frank L. Gris
American Tixpidi Forces
Fritz
Bertin
Griswold
France
Je. J. Adams
Bridgeport
Grangers Meet in New Canaan Hear Good Speeches
New Canaan hosts a Grange gathering at Raymond's hall with lectures by Mrs. George H Jel litt Sr and others on civic responsibility and farm topics. The program featured vocal selections, a piano solo, and a discussion on registering, followed by a busy town hall registry board session and local notices including a dummy police incident and a street department operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Canaan
Raymond's Hall
George H. Jellitt
Grange
A. CG. Hexamer
Dr. Hexamer
Imost
H. H. Disnox
Nox
H. H. Kellogg
Rutledge
Bea
Main Street
Railroad Avenue
Dominick Bruno
Dominick
Charles Weed
Missourse Blackman
Forest Street
Marsh Bakery
Sarah Pennoyer
West
Eet
Relas
Emile Anniungiatia
New York
Charles Wood
Lewisboro
Norwalk
Parks Banker Now Safely in France
Ralph Parks son of Mrs Belle Parks of Stratford arrived safely in France according to advices received yesterday. The Stratford man, long employed at James Staples and Company on State Street, is well known locally and was drafted last September to Camp Devens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Parks
Belle Parks
Date Uncertain in Baby Doll Case in September Court
Assistant State's Attorney Carter said he does not know when the Baby Doll case will be taken up and denied reports of a planned October trial assignment. The court opened at 2 pm with a prayer by Rev. Winchester. Many prisoners were plea and others were sentenced before adjournment at 1 pm. No sessions Thursday due to Registration Day and none Friday. Judge Reed avoided a long trip for a single day. Jurors will be called today and those who changed pleas will be sentenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Carter
Criminal Superior Court
Winchester
Greenfield Hill Congregational Church
Joel H. Reed
Ridgefield Bank Delivers Third Liberty Loan Bonds
Ridgefield reports the Third Liberty loan bonds ready for delivery at the 1st National Bank of Ridgefield. Owners urged to call promptly due to the upcoming campaign starting September 28. Also notes illness of John Sturges, returns of Private Arthur Paddock and Short furlough of Private Thomas C. Paddock. Concert at Mrs. A. Burton Hepburn home draws large crowd for Equal Franchise League event. artists include David Bispham, Mrs Clarence Buel, and Mrs George Doubleday. net proceeds exceed 200 dollars.
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Ridgefield
Third Liberty
1St National Bank of
John Sturges
Limestone
Arthur Paddock
Fort Hancock
N. J
Thomas C. Paddock
Signal Corps
Camp Devens
A. Burton Hepburn
Equal, Franchise League
David Bispham
Clarence ©. Buel
George Doubleday
Huntington House Burned to Ground
Huntington, Sept. 10. This place was the scene of a bad fire Monday evening when the home of Floyd Booth was burned to the ground. An alarm said the house was thoroughly on fire and only effort to stop nearby structures. Sparks set fire to adjacent buildings, and much sympathy is expressed for the young couple who lost everything. Mrs. Herbert Batchelor, visiting here, returned to New York Monday.
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Huntington
Floyd Booth
Herbert Batchelor
New York
Bridgeport Visitors Return and Guests Noted
Mrs. Charles FitzRoy and daughter return to Bridgeport after a week with Mrs. FitzRoy's sister Mrs. Charles N. Evitts. Mrs. Carrie Bereh of Bethel stays several days with Mrs. Mary Beach. Mrs. Harry Urnesdate and son Marry of Bridgeport guests at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ivitis. Mrs. James McClure of Seattle visits for the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Garr Sry and Mrs. Frans Wells. Mrs. Howard Peach and Mrs. Evist Ward plan a week at M4, 'ou Pore, while the T. Myatt family hosts in Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumbull
Charles FitzRoy
Bridgeport
Fitroy
Charles N. Evitts
Carrie Bereh
Bethel
Mary Beach
Harry Urnesdate
Marry
Charles Ivitis
James McClure
Seattle
Washington
Garr Sry
Frans Wells
Howard Peach
Eivest Ward
Charles Fivilts
Lave
Tvittas
T. Myatt
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William Howard Taft
Waterbury
Sterling
Talking Machine
M. Sonnenberg Piano Co
Broad Street Telephone Barnum
Hed
J. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main St. Arcade Corner
Towes Kohlmaer Lothiers
MAIN
Ferdinand King
Uren
Cannon Street
Ernest M. Butier
Penn
America
Kean Copit
Ridgefield Bank
Fairfield Ave
Weather Fair
Bridgeport. Conn
Hudson
Beaver Capes
Taupe
Klondike Fox
Taupe Wolf
Lucille Wolf
Brown Fox
Taupe Iynx
Collar the Howland Dry Goods Company
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