Milford Republicans Nominate Hawkins in Caucus Contests
In Milford and neighboring towns 175 Republicans gathered for caucuses Monday night. Sanford Hawkins was unanimously nominated for town treasurer, though Arthur W. Eade of Devon Bank drew early votes before Hawkins secured the ticket. Henry Whitford briefly moved Eade’s nomination as others warned against assuming Hawkins’ victory. The slate included town officers and a 1925 school committee, with names such as Charles L. Doherty, Frederick M. Smith, and George E. Mallory prominent among nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Sanford Hawkins
Arthur W. Eade
Devon Bank and Trust Company
Hawkins J
Henry JR. Whitford
Eade
Dunge
Omar W. Platt
Flenry M. Merwin
Charles L. Doherty
RK. Rose
Noyes TB Bailey
Frederick M. Smith
Board of
Reber
BE. le Lora
Earl Merrit
Frederick M
H Constan
George E. Mallory
Wilbur B. Chase
Frases Merritt
Harold Picket
Nathan
Plumb
J. D. Brown
JE. F
George J. Smith
W. Platt
Shooting Contest At Huntington Draws Crowd Of 399
Huntington event by the Muntington Fish and Game Club drew over 399 participants. Prizes included a silver loving cup to the high gun George Boehm 40 of 60, Floyd Weaver won in class A with 44 of 60, and Mrs Thomas Keating led the Ladies class with 27 of 40. Several shooters from Bridgeport Ansonia and Monroe joined, while Ralph Paniet and Charles Fox were among top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Speféinly
Muntington Fish and Game Club
Charies Fox
Wolfinger
Bridgeport
Higheam
George Boehm
Wiliam Morgan
Ansonia
Worl Lewis
Monroe
Aga C. Willam Crook
Anesonia
Wengun
B Rambo
Shelter
Floyd Weaiver
Treno Cr
Bley
Thomas Keating
Ralph Paniet
Thormas Keating
Willian Cook
J Clarkson
DP Trumbull
A Trumbull
R. Robinson
D Wurin
Frederick Evi
A. Holland
Truesdale
Schatz
Pratesch
T. Wells
Lae
Purity Poultry Farm
David Bernstein
Loraine
Bertrice Bernstein
Jack Bernstein
Arrthur
Helen Berstein
Salaff
Divustter Miorence
Bessie
Samuel Solve
Ofrooklyn
Asher Greenberg
Brooklyn
Eleanor Greenberg
Robert Greenberg
Ella Andrews
Stamford Court Liquor Trials Highlight Local Case Dense Charges
In Stamford on Monday a liquor day trial session saw Daniel Watson of Atlantic Street fined 250 dollars plus costs and 30 days in jail for manufacture of liquor for sale. Authorities found twenty gallons and related items in his garage. Restaurant keepers Andres Sorath and Lucy Avignon were fined 300 dollars and a brief jail term for illegal liquor activity. Gallo of New Haven faced 249 dollars and 34 days for alcohol transport charges. A jury accepted guilty pleas in each case and Judge Youn signaled likely suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Daniel Watson
Atlantic Street
Tauber Street
George McCarthy
Andres Orsath
Lucy Avignon
Wallace Street
New Haven
New York
Gallo
Youn
Ue Ma Padvenski
Lydia Bagley
Reefroad
Harry Yarnboroski
Mary
Eunola Club
Frederick A. Burr
Court St. Monica
Catholic Daughters of America
Red Men's Hall
Legion Hall
Greenfield Grange
New Canaan
Westport Public Hearing On Town Budget Friday
Westport will hold a public hearing Friday night before the Board of Finance at town hall to consider the 1925 1926 town budget. Itemized estimates of proposed expenditures will be presented and discussed by taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Board of Finance
Kinsey
Jackson Kinsey
Westport Country Club
Kirrtan Shntts
Herman W. Langzettel
J. W. Harmon
Luther Brown
Henry Prowitt
Clarry J. Winston
A. G. Deyo
Weankha Bailey
A. M
Chocolate plant fire damages Stamford factory
A blaze at Stallweeck Chocolate Company on Southfield Avenue in Stamford damaged the plant early Monday. Water and chemicals confined the fire, with about $1,000 in damage. Investigators believe a friction roller machine may have sparked the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chocolate
Stamford
Stallweeck Chocolate Company Piaht
Southfield Avenue
Milford offers toll-free phone line for ads and news
Milford patrons can now call direct to this office without toll charges to place advertisements or submit news items. Dial Milford 1267 to reach the newsroom and sales desk.
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Milford
Milford Fire Board to Meet New England Exchange
MilfordSept 14 Special Acting on a request from the special investigation committee of the fire board a New England Insurance Exchange engineer will meet Milford officials Tuesday at 9 am to review the recent fire insurance rate increase and seek a re adjustment of the rate schedule. The town plans to learn why the boost was ordered and what conditions prompted it after earlier survey recommendations were carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Special Investigation Committee
William M. O'Hara
Fire Board
Fire Board, Insurancemen and Chamber of Commerce
New England Insurance Exchange
Exchange Bureau
Insurance Exchange
Derby's Young Raffles Returns Home for Food
Boleshow Powowarski eleven of 77 Minerva street was missing for days as police nationwide searched. He returned Friday night amid hunger, having fled after burglaries linked to his alleged mischief. Police moved him to probation under the custody of his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Boleshow Powowarski
Minerva Street
Raffles
Boleshow
E. J. Leavenworth
Elizabeth Street
Connecticut Company
Brechums
Redding G O P Caucus 18 Held In Redding
The Republican Town caucus in Redding on a Monday night drew a large attendance and was presided by Ebneon Mead with Minnie Wartner as clerk. Nominees include Assessors George Schreiber and Norman Read, Board of Relief Walter Terry Louis Rumsey, first selectman George Schraiberg second selectman Robert Chamber town treasurer Jesse P. Sanford town auditor J B Murphy grand jurors Elwood Mead A S Benjamin Albert Sanford tax collector Herman South constables Elmer Bornerson Daniel Warner Henry Holmes registrars of voters William Banks B H Bartram school board H F Barnes term two years Irene Hoffman term three years Lou Carson Mehan term three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Ebneon Mead
Minnie Wartner
George Schreiber
Norman Read
Board of Relief
Walter Terry
Louis Rumsey
First
George Schraiberg
Robert Chamber
Jesse P. Sanford
J. B. Murphy
Elwood Mead
A. S
Westport
Repubican Caucus
George Darrow
BE. C. Smith
Robert Fuller
Channing Harris
Frank Vann
Harry O’connor
Police Department
Joseph Melillo
Henry Buckingham
King W. Mansfield
First Selectman
Welford G. Lewis
Second Selectman
Edward C. Birge
W. Frank Osborne
Town Deposit Fund
W. 8. Adams
Joseph G. Hyatt
Charles Hendricks
Joseph McGill
Board of Finance
George W. Gair
James P. Bradley
Percy Anderson
Sylvester M. Foster
John Adams Thayer
John Crawford
Fred Walsh
Harry O'Connor
Robert Baker
Raffele Bound Over in Stamford Shooting Case
In Stamford on September 14 Raffele of Canal Street faced assault with attempt to kill charges after firing three shots at his roommate Peer Valenti known as The Pied Piper of Pacific Street. Judge Lemuel Young found probable cause and Raffele is held for Superior Court on $10,000 bond. Valenti testified he has fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Frank Raffele
Canal Street
Peer Valenti
Pied Piper
Pacific Street
Raffele
Lemuel Young
Raffete
Valenti
Danbury Clergymans Vacation Ends. Pierces Move to Washington
Rev. Jason Noble Pierce of the First Congregational Church in Washington DC, a member of President Coolidges circle, returns to Washington after a Danbury summer. His wife and children stay until October. He chairs the national Congregational convention arrangements and plans the churchs sixtieth anniversary next month. Deputy Sheriff David W. Bradley named chief of Danbury Fair police. Police reorganization includes 75 local officers and 15 state troopers for traffic. Danbury Republicans and Democrats plan rallies ahead of the October 5 town election, with canvassing and party cars to boost turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Jason Noble Pierce
First Congregational Church
Washington
D. C
Coolidge
Pierce
Wasnington
Congregational Churches
San Francisco
Ridgewood Country Club
Bradley
David W. Bradley
Dennbury Fair
J. Irving Turner
Fair Ground
Daylight Hold Up Gang Rounded Up in Stamford
In Stamford on Labor Day a gang attacked Andrew J. Ginty of the Soldiers Home Noroton and robbed him of 18 dollars. Calvin MacDonnell was rounded up Monday, believed to be last of the group. Anthony Vacvaro and Frederick Catazzo, who joined the Coast Guard, were arrested on return from leave and provided information leading to MacDonnell’s arrest. MacDonnell pleaded not guilty. the other two pleaded guilty. All three were bound over on 1000 dollar bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Andrew J. Ginty
Souldiers
Noroton
Mondaly
Calvin MacDonnell
Anthony Vacvaro
Frederick Catazzo
United States Coast Guard Service
MacDonnell
Fairfield Direct Telephone News Channel Highlight
Fairfield patrons are invited to use a direct telephone connection for news items without tel charges by calling Fairfield 630. The prompt offers a free line to access local updates and features.
Blodgett speaks on taxation at Fairfield luncheon
Fairfield Sept 14 Special A record attendance is expected at the Fairfield Lunc heon club noon meeting with State Tax Commissioner William H Blodgett as speaker. He will discuss problems in his department and the event is billed as a banner meeting in a series by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
William H. J3redgett
Stanley Osborn
State Department of Health
Walter B. Lashar
Country Club
Westport GOP Quiet Caucus Selects Slate
Westport voters hear a Republican caucus nominate for town offices. George Darrow named assessor to replace BE C Smith. Robert Fuller to join school commission replacing Mrs. Channing Harris. New constables Frank Vann and Harry OConnor chosen. all nominees unanimously endorsed with 150 attendees.
Black Rock Bank Charter Decision Expected Today
Hartford banking commissioners hear the petition for a Black Rock charter amid delays since July. Opponents from West End and Bridgeport Trust challenge the need and impact on depositors and competition. Supporters claim local business growth and a 11 000 depositor tributary population justifies the new bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
State Banking
Black Rock
State Bank
West End
Bridgeport
Trust Company
West End Bank
Bridgeport Trust
Black Roch
Ladies Aid Meetings Planned in Easton
Easton events note Congregational and Lee Methodist societies set meetings for sewing for a November sale and reporting on a Dollar Social. Whist club hosts and local visits mark a quiet Sunday with extended family and neighbors in town.
Coastal School Report Shows Enrollment And Handwork Proceeds
Ruth B. Hall chairs a report listing 159 enrolled students with 17 teachers and denominations including Congregational 94 Episcopal 29 and four other groups summing 17 pupils. Junior 88 Primary Beginners 24 daily attendance totals 112. Expenses 473 including 99 for Granmere bus per capita cost 2.82. Coastal School funded by church appropriations and gifts balance 2.26 on hand equipment estimated at 25 of purchase. Handwork from primary and beginners sent to hospitals 60 percent and 40 percent home. junior handwork 60 percent sold at the annual bazaar to support a hospital in Fenchow China with 40 percent sent elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth B. Hall
Fenomingigne Congregational
Episcopal
Granmere
Congregational
Woman's Guild
Percy Watson
Fenchow
China
Fairfield County Clerical Assn Meets at Trinity Church
Fairfield County Clerical association held its 516th meeting at Trinity church rectory on Main street with clergy guests from across the country. A round table conference was led by Rev. William N. Guthrie of Newark and a dinner followed in Trinity Guild Library. The day featured events for Sandy Hook library benefit and notices for a bridge party and food sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Grant
Grant Leonard
A. A. Saunders
Women's Guild
John Forsyth
Pine Creek Road
Atlantic Monthly
Northfield Club
Alma
Kay Asted
Beaumont Street
Plana
Robert McGrbger
Northfield Conference of Religious Education
East Northfield
Maia
Douglas Bridgeman
Mario Tornillo
Alma Aasted
Marie Burr
New Church
Ralph Riker
Greenfield Hill Congregational Church
Scrooby League
Christian Endeavor Society
Stratfield Baptist Church
B. 5
Winchester
John H. Grant
First Church of Christ
Newtown
Fairfield County Clerical Association
Trinity Church
Main Street
Llafelock
Richmond H. Gesner
William N. Guthrie
Newark City
Trinity Guild Library
Sandy Hook
St. John's Rectory
Charles A. Peale
Herbert Z. Coger
Hiram Lodge
Demented Man Back to Asylum in Stamford
Thomas Blacklock, after parole and custody by Deputy Sheriff Michael Ryan, was sent to a New York insane asylum in Poughkeepsie from Cos Cob. He had been in a suit for 146 dollars filed by Blacklock, and his son in law C A Rennibar and his wife convinced authorities there was no basis for the suit and his mental state was evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Thomas Blacklock
Michael Ryan
Blacklock
Cos Cob
New York
Poughkeepsie
C. A. Rennibar
Hawleyville Carnival attendees and local notices
NEW FAIRFIELD Sept 14 Special Several from here attended the Hawleville Fire Company Carnival Saturday evening. Among them were Edward C. Peck Clarence Rasmussen Leo Peck and Harold Rasmussen Hubert Chatterton is having a new house erected near Camp Craile across from Ernest Benedért’s residence. Mrs Starr Patrick of Beaver Brook is improving at Samuel Moody’s after a broken leg. Harriet and Jenniy Peck joined Walter Hows and family of Pawling N Y in Shelton Sunday. Mrs. Benjamin Kellogg of Hayes town visits daughter Mrs Samuel Moody. E Charles Peck druggist clerk in Danbury is on vacation. Miss Ruth Raffles visited her Aunt at Balls Pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fairfield
Hawleyvile Fire Company
Edward C. Peck
Clarence Rasmussen
Leo Peck
Harold Rasmussen
Hubert Chatterton
Camp Craile
Ernest Benedért
Hannah Moody
Great Plain
Starr Patrick
Beaver Brook
Samuel Moody
Harriet and
Jenniy Peck
Walter Hows
Pawling
N. Y
Shelton
Benjamin Kellogg
Hayestown
E. Charles Peck
Danbury
Missy Ruth Raffles
Balls Pond
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Hawkins
Platt
Stamford Court
Charles C. Wakeman
August C. Knorr
James
Sound View Heights
Arthur B. Caleburn
Compo
Wave Park Association
Sam Roedner
Minnie Papisch
Zach Olsson
Nor- Savings Society
Clinton
Cornelius M. Allen
Norwalk
ComDo Street
John W. Hortick
Westport Bank and Trust Company
Sat View Heights
James J Mills
C. C. Wakeman
A. C. Koorr
Will Am Burritt Wakeman
Weastport Bank and Trust Company
Saugatuck
Susan
Aasitor Weds. Inc
I. Fulton
Edward Orron Witte
Witte
Turkey Hill
W Tte
Belvue
H. W. Fray
New York City
Guido Ferreri
G. Y
Andrew Crock
Ernest J. Roth
Bridgeportt
Greens Farms
Taft Road
John Armour
W. Mansfield
Slalne
Ackenash Hayloft
Haymakers' Association
Sted Men's Hall
Haymakers
Stratford Hay
State
Haymakers Association
Hammond's Grove
Plains Road
Devon
Ackenash and Ninegret Hayloft
Fair Haven
Arctic Engine Company No. 1
Charles Rogers
Lewis PF. Stone
Arctic Nine
Stone
Qeft
Diamond
Stowe
Cap, Miller
Walt Morris
Bob Smith
Blondy Beard
Charley Merritt
Adie Langner
Buck Willard
Harvey Merwin
Woodmont
William M. O'Har
George P. White
James M. Maher
D. A. Mulholland
William A. Rose
Edward Reichel
Ansantawae Lodge
A. FL
A. M. Wilih
Masonic Temple
Alvin C. Smith
George J. Smith and Son
Miami
Fla
Shore Rod and Gun Club
Walnut Beach
Botsford
Walnut
Joseph Cavanaugh
New London
Rotary
Hotel Griswold
Rolary
Harry Peck
E. N. Clark
Wreg W.lyon
John T. Howes
Fred Keefer
D. C. Dorrothy
Anchorage
Devon School
A. EB. Beard
Naugatuck
Hazelwood Avenues
Richard Beardsworth
Overton Avenue
al Wood
Springfield
Mass
Henry Mathews
Peter Schaumann
Cape Cod
Michael Healey
Gulf Street
Thomas McCaffery
Manchester
New Hampshire
Arthur Harris
Arthur Jakes
Plymouth
Penn
George Murphy
Wllow Street
Spokane
Charles Selleck
Charles Eddy
Miles Street
Fort Trumbull Beach
Jultan
Mss Tilen
Plymouth Church
L. P. Baldwin
Charles McPherson
Ilenry Scott
Devon Improvement Association
Herbert Biker
WA. Bork
By the River
Pittsburgh
Rarfele
J. N. Pierce
Fairfield 630
Blodgett
Westport G.O.P
In Quiet Caucus
Black Rock Bank
Adies’ Aid
Mrs. Willard
Gillette
Betsey Sherwood
Abby Sanford
Charles Sanford
Sherwood
J. Arthur Sherwood
Leroy Wheeler
Alan Wheeler
Austin Botsford
Watertown
Nehemah Candee
Mark
Fred Kuehn
Ronald Kuehn
Harold Kuehn
Long Hil
Emma Wheeler
Demented Man
Comedie Chaplin
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