Smashes Cartridge and Loses Hand in Derby Incident
In Derby on September 14, ten year old Eugene Tolkadowski of 337 Prospect Street destroyed a loaded cartridge shell by striking it with his hand. The explosion tore off his right hand at the wrist and caused powder burns. Dr. v. F. P. Plunkett operated at Griffin hospital to amputate the hand and treat his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Eugene Tolkadowski
Prospect Street
V. FP. Plunkett
Griffin Hospital
Numerous area churches schedule services and events
Advent Christian Church and Black Rock Congregational announce 10 30 a m worships with afternoon and evening programs. My Congregational Church holds 9 30 Sunday school and 10 30 worship. Bethany Mission Alliance lists multiple services. Berean Memorial and Calvary Baptist add morning and evening prayers. Dozens of churches across Stratford and Bridgeport publish prayer meetings, Sunday schools, and midweek services with welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advent Christian Church
Corner Park
Putnam St
Carleton
Black Rock
My Congregational Church
Main St
Maurice J. Dunckles
Bethany Church
Christian Missionary Alliance
Nichols Ave
Wheeler Terrace
Stratford
J. L. Atlan
Young People's League
Berean Memoria
Coureh
Christian and Missionary Alliance
East Main Street
Lewis J
Young People's
James W. Davis
Frayer
Calvary Church
North Main
Summit Sts
G. J. Sutherland
Holy Communion
Christ Church
Courtland St
Eb, J. Graft
Episcopal Men's Club
Trinity Church
Church of Christ Corner of William and Stillman
Episcopal Mission
First Baptist Church
Washington and
West Ayres
Charles A. Decker
Bible School
Braxer
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Lafayette Street
Main Street
First Methodist Church
Fairfield Ave
Broad St
Chester C. Marshall
Jesus
Craft
Trinity Church Road
St. Q
Auto Crash Into Parked Car Leaves Driver Charged
A man identified as John Plude of 1887 Wood Avenue allegedly drove while intoxicated and without a license when his car struck a parked vehicle on North Avenue and climbed atop it. Annie Matlen owned the damaged car. Bonds set at 500 dollars. In a separate incident, cyclist Anna Wasserman was injured after a collision with a car driven by Margaret Grandfield on Madison Avenue near McKinley Street and was treated at St. Vincent's Hospital.
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Mqnor
North Avenue
John Plude
Wood Avenue
Quer
Annie Matlen
Plude
Hyman Brody
Madison Avenue
McKinley Street
Anna Wasserman
Margaret M. Grandfield
Chapel Streep
Wasserman
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Autoists at Loss as Alleged Drunk Polices Traffic
Charles Anderson aged 78 stood in State Street and Broad Street acting as a traffic cop while intoxicated. Failing to direct cars clearly caused near accidents. Policeman Cafferty detained him, placing bonds of $50 for drunkenness and breach of peace.
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Charles Anderson
Douctland Street
State Street
Broad Street
Anderson
Cafferty
Two Policemen Attacked During Liquor Raid in Stamford
Stamford September 14 Two policemen were attacked by Mrs Mary Marck and her husband during a raid on a saloon at 115 Brown Avenue Police allege liquor influenced the act Mrs Marele was arrested on assault charges while her husband was detained A second raid at Mrs Jennie Motowski s saloon 11 Brewn Avenue led to an arrest for violating liquor laws
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Stamford
Mary Marck
Brown Avenue
Marele
Jennie Motowski
Brewn Ave
Waran
First Degree Conferred on Arcanum Candidates
The first degree of Arcanum lodge was conferred on two candidates last night. J Lincoln Peabody of Adelphian lodge was a principal at the meeting. Henry L Orters, who joined Arcanum on May 22, 189X, returned after years away and spoke of changes over the last two decades. The second degree will be conferred next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcanum Lodge
Ll C. G
Arcanum Guards
J. Lincoln Peabody
Adelphian Lodge
Henry L. Orters
Ant
Tug Knocks Bridge Off Wheels Traffic Tied Up
Westport Sept 14 A passing tug knocked a bridge crossing the Saugatuck river off its wheels early this afternoon. Traffic on Bridge street into Saugatuck is tied up as the bridge remains upright but blocked. Pedestrians face a four mile detour and trolley service is at a standstill.
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Westport
Bridge Street
Saugatuck
Christian Endeavor and Church Services Schedule
Tuesday and Wednesday meetings at Mrs Blight’s home Lordship Manor. Rev Geisel leads The Book of Psalms and sermon at Barnum Noble Aves. Rev McDermott preaches East Side Bible class 9 sermon 10 35 Ye of Christ Epworth League prayer 7 30 sermon Setting out for the Far Country. West End Church Colorado Ave Rev Naus ter Morning topic The Great Teacher Church school 12 10 Mid week prayer 7 40 pm Thursday.
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Newfickl
Methodist Episcopal Church
Stratford
Central Avenues
Miner Harwood
Younge People
Northcott
Monthly Meeting
All
New Covenant
Baptist Church
Bartram Hall
Stratford Center
Suesday
Main Street
North Avenue
Herbert S. Brown
People’s Presbyterian Church
Laurel and Park Aves
H. A Davenport
Deayor
Park Street
Congregational Church
Rutledge
Beale
Miinister
Kappa
Nuvlub
Rtlett
Tedders
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Kossuth St
Washington Park
George M. Geisel
St. Paul’s Parish
Attea
St. Paul’s Church
St. George's Churebh
Clinton & Beechwood Aves
H. B. Kelly
Holt
Trinity Church
Broad Street
Fairfield Avenue
Trinity
Henry
Whitehead
The
Bridgeport Christian Union, Inc
Main St
W. Simpson
Herbert W. Hicks
State Christian Endeavor Union
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Corner North Ave
Remer St
C. W. Simpson
Second Baptist Church
Fof Kossuth
Arctic Street
R. Daniel Trick
Bible School
W. BE. Adrews
Josephine Butler
Bridgenor
New Thought Center
State Stunday
F. van Doren
Norwalk
Conn
All Welcome
United Pentecostal Church
Wilmot ‘Ave
Bolton
Miami
Fla
Holy Ghost
Chareh
Broad
Gibert
William Horace Day
D. D
William H. Bartlett
Dr. Day
Elmer Beardiey
Prejlude
Stebbins
Woodman
Mendelssohn
Tiscussion Club
Storens
Hibla
Tian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
W. Blight
Lordship Manor
Church
Barnum and Noble
William R. McDermott
East Side Bible Class
Ing
Ye of Christ
Epworth League Ing
Sweets Cut From Bridgeport High Menu Next Year
Bridgeport High School plans reduced sweets for the coming year per Principal James C. Moore. We will follow Health board guidance to limit candy and dessert offerings. Ice cream will be available only about twice weekly, with chocolate sales possibly halted entirely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport High School
James C. Moore
Moore
Educati
Farewell Dinner Tendered Mrs Ruby Cook
Members of the Third District Republican Women’s club hosted a farewell dinner for Mrs Ruby E B Cook as she leaves for Detroit Michigan next week at Lehmann’s Shore House. She received a silver fountain pen a silk umbrella and a leather handbag. Attendees included Grace Dikeman Jean Inglesby Maria Nichols Louise Emenger Irene Papp Ida North Mary Smith Anna Murberg Florence Murders Marino Newton Helen Neary Phoebs Duff and Marguerite Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican ‘Women's Club
Ruby EB. Cook
Detroit
Mich
Lehmann
Shore House
Cook
Ruby E. Cook
Grace B. Dikeman
Jean Inglesby
Maria Nichols
Louise Emeneger
Irene Papp
Ida North
Mary Smith
Anna Murberg
Florence Murders
Marino, Newton
Helen Neary
Phoebs Duff
Marguerite O. Reynolds
Norwalk Auto Fatality Reported. Darien Man Dies
William Dance, 24, of Darien, struck while crossing Post Road at Keeler Avenue in Norwalk. He suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Norwalk Hospital. James Smith of New York was arrested on a reckless driving charge and held on $500 bond. The incident occurred as Dance darted into the path of a westbound car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
William Dance
Darien
Norwalk Hospital
Post Road
Keeler Avenue
James &. Smith
Dance
Smith
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Immerpfield M. E. Church
Digetield
Clermont Judson Aves
Charles A. Quigley
Daniel Captain
Daniel Ged
Dr. Quigley
United Church
Church School
Luke the Beloved Physician
W. N. Northcott
Everyman’s Bible Class
Washington Ave
West Ave
First Swedish Baptist Church
Colorado Avenue
Wilh
Justinus
First Boyish Lutheran
Laurel and
Grace Methodist Church
Fairfield
Clinton Aves
J. L. Smith
King’s Highway
Cough Church
Noble & Spring
J. B. Dalton
Widen
Hicksfeld
GE. Union
C. Js
Howard and
Maplewood
Collins
Norwich
Nativity Church
Carson St
Trumbull Road
Dyer
Christ Church Protestant Episcopal
Ernest J. Craft
First Presbyterian Church
Myrtle Avenue
Alexander Alison Jr
Washington and West Avenues
Chas. A. Decker
Eiveryman
John Prude
Arcanum
Mrs. Ruby Cook
Newton
Mass
Boston College Eagles
Cavanaugh
Eagles
Heaphy
Comerford
Paton
Boston College
Ruby M. Ayres Story
Cash Bargain
Neuhoff
One Horne
Gordon
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