Chill Weather Sparks Several Unwieldy Fires
Westport and Norwalk fire units battled blazes caused by a chill that delayed arrivals. A home on Newtown Sayenne near Twin Bridges suffered a total loss valued at $8,000 after a chimney and stove fire. Neighbors aided, water supply was scarce, and delays hampered response. Other blazes in Norwalk and Easton destroyed poultry and damaged structures, with limited water and traffic issues complicating efforts.
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Easton
T. T. Gayans
Fairfield Town
Taston
Gaynes
Otha Pin
Greenwich Masons Dedicate New Temple Near Acaucia Lodge
Greenwich September 15 The dedication of the new Masonic Temple for Acaucia Lodge will take place at noon on September 22. The ceremony will be led by Grand Master Arthur W. Brown of Connecticut with local dignitaries, and many noted Masons from the state are expected to attend.
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Greenwich
Acaucia Lodge
Arthur W. Brown
Chick Lane 5 Dead After Long Illness in Stratford
Stratford reports the death of Chick Lane 5 after a prolonged illness. A Stratford Fire Department member, Lane was popular among residents of Stratford and Newtown. Survived by four sisters in Bridgeport and nearby towns. Funeral set for Tuesday at 3 pm from Linden Avenue home with Rev Whitehead officiating. Burial at Park Cemetery, Bridgeport. Dingbat club members and Henry F. Wells among pallbearers.
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Stratford
Lane
Larner
Stratford Fire Department
Ywane
Henry
Lind Avenue
Sbratty Wniche
Jane's Contreette
Beidgreport
Oberatall
Bridgeport
Davis Jarvis
Gallimore
William Maelehart
Berdgepor
Annie
Taine
Stratfordy
Rundles Vin Hausen
Linden Avenue
By A. Whitehead
Park Cemetery
Bridgewort
Dingbat Club
Henry F Wels
Joseph OR. Johneson
Dogoph Yates
George Web
Moses
Hyde
Milford Chamber Heads Appoint New Committees
Milford Chamber of Commerce elects new leaders and names committees for Civic Welfare Commercial Welfare Industrial and Publicity. President Hoert announces active participation with chairs including Lockie Clack Graham Like Kudiren and Crow among others in a structured governance plan.
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Simm Like
Jo Smith
Predepek M2
Warner
Geopack
Whittards Commercial Welfare
Charies
Kudiren
Auroed FB. Ould
Weed Menold
Tronsy Boekway Trangeven
aAdany Sattis
Morton P. Tibbitts
Wallace
Cheries Te Caxlod
Alfred J. Crow
Er. Willams J. Mc
Devon and Walnut Gesvh Lead Local Records in Odd Parade
Special to the Telegram details a chaotic local scene with Devon and Walnut Gesvh claiming the largest catch of plurtiai ever seen in the area while Mrs Buros presided over a crowded athletics event with a 199 percent attendance record. A social gathering at ARON: ar Mile aye featured JW Andrews and several Jones family members with games and singing. An injury report notes a child struck by a car driven by August J. Anderson, requiring medical care, and a separate accident left Joseph Canchere with a broken arm. The Alpha club hosted a street event at Phat street. residents report a string of peeping Tom incidents and local club improvements.
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Devon
Soph
Mathew Whelan
Wiliam Kahne
Buros
Deraynue
Myrliv
JW. Andrews
L Jones
Jones
George Davis
Clarence Ruth Jon Alfee
Jon Jones
Wilam Jones
Char
Naucaty Avenue
August J. Anderson
Nichols Avenue
Stratford
G. T. Bragass
Alpha Club
Myrtle; Beach
Posts Wife Who Has Left HM for the Second Time
Newtown reports George Sillson announcing he will not be responsible for his wife’s debts after she left their home again. He says she is believed in New York and plans a divorce, noting this is her second disappearance in three years. Mrs Stillson was Annie Kelly of Bridgeport. the couple married three years.
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Speela
Pune ‘Pelegyiy
George Sillson
Ephis
New York
Tor
Stillson
Annie Kelly
Bridgeport
Stillsons
Stratford Legion parade draws thousands in New Britain amid statewide turnout
Stratford residents witnessed a large Legion parade with over 4000 guards and reserve troops. Drum corps, bands, and decorated contingents lined the route from Stratford to nearby towns, drawing broad admiration and cheering crowds along the way.
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Stratford
Sparta Taephe
Americaun
Lorian
Wien
Jeterie & Men Pians
Milord
Thieves Return Prize Ducks To Newtown Owner
Thieves who stole prize ducks from Allizgon Place returned them to the owner on a Friday or Saturday night. Police traced the theft to the unnamed suspects and indicated the incident involved a local prize win for 29 Made Voters. The event affected the October elections as one suspect was linked to earlier voting irregularities.
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Tien
Ana Wre Vate
Lawson
Yepatralion
Cram
Lane Dunhigan Wedding In Westport
Florence Duntigan of State Street and Kalph O. Lanes of Southport plan a wedding next Wednesday morning at the Church of the Assumption with Father Richard J. Carroll officiating. Miss Marie Duntigan will be maid of honor and Louis Lane is best man. Both families are well known locally.
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Wrestport
Atiss
Florence Duntigan
State Street
Kalph O. Lanes
Southport
Church of the Assumption
Richard J. Carroll
Marie Junmigan
Louis Lane
Aple
Fairfield Man Hit By Auto In Norwalk
A Fairfield resident, a 24 Bungalow Avenue native, was struck by a car driven by Arnold Vagin of 2 West Main Street Norwalk. The youth, 21, suffered a fractured limb and is hospitalized with a non critical but serious condition.
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Fairfield Man
Norwalk
Norwalks
Bungalow Avenue
Fairfield
Narwii Hospital
Om Nivomanite
Pred
Ll. Arne Pid
Main Street
Norewalk
Fagin
Waatatohes
Jong
aArnold Vagin
Monroe News Briefs From The Centre Township
Special to Wy M Leonard Cur fs reports on Monroe events. Mrs Ry Lee and family plan a summer in Monroe. Lux Rew higibees raise funds for the Monroe Women’s Auxiliary. October entertainments committee announced with Mes Merwin Johnson Thernan and Mrs George Balwards among organizers.
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ROM
Srl
Leonard Curfs
Monroe
Cims
New Mayer
Thirrstas
Ry Lee
The
North Wales
Max Loss
Mary
Milford Voters Show Apathy In Party Enrollment
Milford voters showed apathy in party enrollment as the Board of Registration met at the town hall to review new names and update the roll. The session yielded a mixed turnout with Republicans and Democrats represented, and about 640 voters on Milford's active list. The registrars planned further meetings next week to finalize enrollments and clarify party affiliations.
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Milford
Despie Akia Haat
Board of Registration
Tor
Fred W Siolth
Ned Pots
Jay
Wee
Aluford
Vesey Leet
Selgetnion
Old Landharks Change Hands In Greenwich Deals
In Greenwich on September 16 a historic Lamrel Ryan house at Quaker Winge and Bedford Road sold to Francis T. Dodge of New York City for about 25000 dollars. The estate, with Revolutionary background, will be moved from the old Seaman Mead properties to Newman Best, with several beneficiaries noted among the Meads daughters.
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Tadsaire
J.P. Harrison
Store Road
Greens Farms
Sowaport
Plaice
T. Bedford
Ile Chines
Southport Fire Company
SWIC
Lanrel Ryan
Quaker Winge
Bedford Roa
Joinis
Ravin Bean
Frangis T. Dodge
New York City
Bestiai
Louisa
Amelia Mead
Penator Seaman Mead
Newman Best
Workmen Reopen Bridge After Trolley Service Disruption
West Erory Sept 16 The bridge repair crew finished work at the bridge causing a temporary closure of Riverside Avenue trolley service for about ten minutes. A barge striking the bridge knocked a wheel off the structure delaying trains and prompting a brief service suspension. Local officials expect a swift restoration of normal service as crews clear debris and inspect the span.
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West Erory
York
Riverside Avenue
Bridgeport
Parine Opera
Rass
Fis
Apathy Noted In Norwalk Voter Ranks
A Norwalk report notes very low registration and turnout levels with less than 2 percent of registered voters applying in time and a small turnout Saturday. The piece describes unusually weak voter engagement for the period and location.
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Norwalk
Tia
Westport cartoonist Held faces modern art clash in town
The report outlines John Held and Westport artist colleagues amid a controversial exhibition in Conn neu ticut, with Stratford leaders and local officials weighing sculpture standards and public reception. The piece notes debate over artistic freedoms, the nature of the exhibit, and community response to the presented works.
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John Held
Westport
Connegiicut
Westport Standardr
Mid
Wile Smith
Stratford
Orlistat
Hee
Post Road in Westport Reopens to Traffic
Post Road in Westport is now open its entire length to traffic after repairs. The restart ends months of road work with the State Highway Department expected to finish remaining paving and related work soon.
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Westport
Westportt
Tost
Staite Highhway
Local social notes and gatherings from the region
Easton residents and friends joined a round of visitors in town for a Saturday picnic at Hobert Marsh home with an all fresco dinner. Mrs Sherwood and Mr Woodwards hosted guests while the Doreau Baptist church group planned a Tuesday meeting to discuss patching work.
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Hobert Marsh
Wirs. Mitchell
Paul
Fred Murss
Sport Hill
Doreau Society of the Baptist
Mrwin Woodwards
Sekard Augur
Scratford
Pairfield Beach
Westport Passes Quota for Red Cross Relief
Westport raises funds for the Japan Relief Fund, surpassing a $900 quota with over $1,100 collected. Four local schools contributed more than $200, and a collection at Church of the Assumption on Feide avenue drew a large sum. Other churches conducted drives last week, with residents giving generously to aid the relief effort.
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Whsrport
Sept Tv
Red Cross
Japan Relief Fund
Westport
iThe
Church of the Assumption Fon Feide Avenue
Peonie
Reo
Hawthorne resident to audition for bridge party under Freejoys
Milford Sem. Neglected text reports Hawthorne resident Valegragn seeking an audition next Thursday afternoon under Freejoys auspices with aid from Deneld. The event begins at two o'clock with card games at the shop. Police to reward winders at each table. Mrs. Ciffory Smith chairs the Stun nate Waena.
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Milford
Valegragn
Uaeal
Hawthorne
Tepeau
Sfernesn
Baidge Party
Deneld
Freejoys
Baldwin Stowe Croyer
A. R
Orhpce
Polzes
Greenwich Horse Show Draws Society Leaders
Special to the Telegrim reports the Greenwich Riding Association event at Bourne Farm drawing 2,500 attendees, the largest turnout to date. Miss Lanier was the standout, with Restos and Sudo in top forms in the show ring, judged by Mr J Smathers of Port Chester. Other named competitors included Mulgerry, Weank, and Mada non.
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Reenwich
Westchester
Ang
Green Riding Association
Thorse An
Bourne Farm
Lestie
Nein Lanier
Sauter Pilirs
Hanters
Iss Lanier
MW. J. Smathers
Porn
Mianana
Mulgerry, Weank
ML Vy Madanon
Norwalk Man Dead at Home of Relatives
Michael Dantevy 32, of Norwalk, died during his sleep at his relatives’ home on Land Place. Relatives discovered him and a coroner listed cause as natural. Funeral arrangements set for the following afternoon at St. Mary’s Church and burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery after service.
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Norwalk
Logal
Michael Dantevy
Feye Old
Savoy
Morel
Kouth
Dod
Hiaeiowe
Mes. Kling
Detland Place
Oren
Hig Roam Tay
Cysleian
West Foun
Yha Banikvy
iManry Spour
Juli Grant
Charles. J. Derniv
St. Mary's Church
al Fi
St. Michael's Cemetery
Four Arrested in Stonington for Prohibited Alky Supply
Four men were arrested in Stonington Conn as police found a trunk containing alcohol at a residence on a reporting morning. The suspects Cerra La Tatria, Jaxer V Barcella, Prank Stiletic and Salvatore Talduny, all of Pierce Street Westerly Rhode Island, were held in bonds of 4000 each for the town odurk.
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Stonington
Conn
Odurk
Dickens character arrested in Fairfield
A disheveled man named Prank from Lexington, recently released from Cheshire reformatory, was arrested in Fairfield by Constable M. R. Elwood after being found with a bundle of clothing and pockets full of nest. He will be arraigned for vagrancy in the morning at the bail court.
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Patreisi
Lexington Atenie
M. R. Elwood
Frank
Cheshire Regermatory
Tragk Upron
Bora
Bishop Nilan Confirms Class of 260 in Stratford Church
Stratford reports Bishop Nilan confirms 260 candidates at St. Marys Church in a service marking the largest class in parish memory. Ceremony featured white dresses for girls and solemn processions, with visiting priests and local officials in attendance.
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Stratford
St. James Parish
John J. Nilen
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Hartfo
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Uney
Wara
Roy
O'Connel
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Main Street
Sir James
Franklin Hill
Barnum Avenue
Franklin School
Peter McClean
Milford
Ev. J. J. Duggan
Hubert Dahme
Bridgeport
Michel J. Chernacke
Daniel FV. Sullivan
New Britain
Father O'Conner
Ador Tio Hes
Ames! BR. C
Norwalk stabbing at Rona Inn shocks locals
A stabbing early today at the Rona Inn on Norwalk Road left Lou McGuinness cut across the neck requiring twenty stitches. Hyte, a trio member, faced charges for breach of the peace and intoxication, while Ward Yates was released by police. ages and residence not fully confirmed.
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Norwalk
Rona Inn
Lou McGuinness
Hyte
Sameagin
Ba Ward Yates
Union Shrees
Pol Blarm
Woman with Babe Guards Still to Face Court
Fairfield police, with federal and municipal help, track women with nursing babies during arrests. Constable Elwood will outline court procedures tomorrow for cases involving mothers and infants. A woman was found guarding a baby while brewing tea, allowed to go on her own recognizance.
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Palreplegi
Syormen
Fairfield
H. R. Elwood Lask
Iver Court
Seulio” Boriski
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