Two DeVon Men Charged With Assault In Tent to Rape
George Moshier and Frank Stevens pleaded guilty to simple assault in the Superior Court criminal branch. They were accused of assaulting Jessie Brown and Mary Johnson during a car ride and detaining them at a Walnut Beach cottage. After police arrests, the men were sentenced to one year in jail.
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George Moshier
Frank Stevens
Devon
Superior Court
Jessie Brown
Mary Johnson
Walnut Beach
Woman’s jaw broken after suspected taxi ride attack
State police report the woman, hurt last night, told Sergeant Verrilli she hired a taxicab at the railroad station and rode, then found with a broken jaw and $16. Conflicting statements from her and husband Mayer suggest either a robbery motive or a possible joy ride as investigators pursue leads. The injured woman was treated at St Vincent's hospital and moved to her home as officers continue inquiries.
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Frank Verrilli
Main Street
Timea
Mayer
Tunxis Hill
St. Vincent's Hospital
Frank Virrilli
Livestock to China Aimed at Rebuilding Chinese Stock
In Pawhuska Oklahoma a pair of prize Poland China hogs may be sent to China with blue ribbon stock to aid China’s dwindling livestock industry. Alberty & Sons received a letter from Walter E Chamberlain of the University of Peking requesting the hogs. The shipment, planned for early next month, will be free on a major transatlantic line and funded in part by those interested in the Far East to cover transit feed costs.
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Pawhuska
Okla
Poland-China
China
Alberty & Sons
Walter E. Chamberlain
Agricultural Department
University of Peking
Honolulu Sheriff Teaches Young Officers Revolver Use
Honolulu December 14 Sheriff Tose plans firearm training for young officers. He emphasizes preparedness after attending police chiefs’ convention in San Francisco. A standardization of issued weapons and practice shooting will begin soon for Honolulu police.
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Honolulu
Tose
San Francisco
Honolul
Mainland
Sheriff Rose
Guardians of the Law
Christmas Shop Offers Warm Coats and Pretty Dresses
Holiday assortments entice shoppers with coats for tots from 3.50 to 9.50, velour and chinchilla for girls 2 to 6, and priced dresses for Misses 6 to 14. Highlights include gingham dresses at 1 to 2.25, and serge or wool crepe dresses up to 15, all aimed at making Christmas bright.
Sweater sets for little folks debut in latest knitwear
Attractive combi nation sets for ages 2 to 4 years feature knitted sweaters loggins caps and mittens in plain yarn and brushed wool. Available in assorted colors with prices ranging from 6.50 to 12.50 dollars. Second floor reference section.
Christmas Toy Offers From Santa Shop Display
A festive Santa shop guide lists toys and gifts with wide price ranges from drums and sleds to model trains and dolls. It highlights baby and children's apparel including quilts, robes, jackets, sleeping bags, and boy age groups with coats, shirts, caps, suits, and accessories.
Rain capes and coats for girls with silk lined hoods
Bright rain capes for girls offered in blue or red with half silk lining and attached hood for ages 4 to 14 priced at 2.50. The Bestyette rain cape with silk lined hood for 4 to 14 years costs 4. Also Bestyette rain coats in blue or tan with separate hat for ages 6 to 15 priced from 5 to 8.50. Located on the second floor.
Irregulars Silk Hosiery At $1.85 For Christmas
Shopping days left before Christmas. Irregulars in pure silk, heavy quality, and handsome designs. Minor irregularities to minimal, mostly black and desirable colors. All sizes ready Friday morning at $1.85.
Cotton waist for only $1 at second floor sale
Promoting cotton waist garments priced at one dollar featuring plain tailored styles and trimmed models with laces and scalloped edges. Describes high and low neck options with long collars and mentions gift suitability. Located on second floor left center with surprising variety.
Outdoor footwear sale listing with varied sizes and prices
An old advertisement offers women's moccasin boots 16 inch tan elk at nine dollars and elk moccasins at six, plus Rajah sole oxfords nine dollars and rubber radio boots four dollars. Children and men’s boots, chinchilla tops, storm boots, and various sizes priced from three to eleven dollars in the main floor rear area.
Pretty brassieres ideal as gifts from a bygone era
A catalog-like listing highlights assorted brassieres as gift ideas. It describes hook front styles with lace trimming and ribbons in sizes 38 to 48 priced around $1, plus embroidered square neck options in muslin sizes 38 to 52 for $1. Also notes satin Skinner’s Brand “Boyshform” back-closure sets in white, flesh, navy, and black, sizes 32 to 46 at $2.45, and pink-trimmed back-closure versions with net lining at $3.
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Skinner’s
Christmas Footwear for Little Folks at Main Floor
A brief advertisement highlights warm slippers, rubber boots, and arctics for children. Felt slippers priced 85 cents to 1.25 dollars, rubber boots 3 to 3.50, and 3 4 5 buckle Arctic styles from 3 to 4 dollars. Main floor.
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Juliette Syles
Tourist cases for travelers and gifts in varied styles
A sales note describes rubber clad tourist cases covered in cretonne or silks, lined with ribbons and pockets for combs and sponge. Varied assortments priced from 50 cents to 3 dollars and 50 cents, displayed on the main floor left center.
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Conlin Company
Bridgeport
Wall Paper & Paint
Bridgeport, Con
Nolulu
SPN BS
the Times
Rcond
Toyland
Santa
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