Negro Denies Strangling of White Woman
Orange New Jersey December 28 police question William E Battles a negro held without bail on a first degree murder charge in the Brigham case. The body of Mrs Eleanor Louise Brigham was found in a preserve closet in the cellar after being strangled and mutilated. Brigham collapsed with grief, and the seven year old daughter identified Battles as a man seen about the home. Autopsy noted throat welts indicating strangling. Investigators consider attack in kitchen or cellar with evidence of struggle.
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Orange
N. J
Willam E. Battles
Eleanor Louise Brigham
Brigham
Battles
Margret
Brighams
G. L. Waren
B. Deververs & Co
Brook Inn
Mama
Mra Brigham
Water dispute push to a quick decision by utilities board
The Public Utilities Commission will begin deliberations immediately on the Bridgeport hydraulic company petition for a $250000 yearly fire hydrant charge. Commissioner Higgins said the board will decide after the city’s budget is set, with no further hearings planned and mayor Atwater hopeful for a favorable outcome this week.
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Public Utilities Commission
Fort Hydraulic Company
Richard T. Higgins
City Hall
Higgins
Hydraulic Company
City of Bridgeport
John A. Cornell
Fred Atwater
City Charter Amendments Discussed by Commission
Discussion at yesterday's Charter Revision meeting focused on whether the dental clinic under the Board of Education should be supervised by the Board of Health. No decision was reached, and next steps include more talks on tentative amendments and a Saturday session to finalize. The plan to make the Board of Education appointive was considered after Mayor Atwater proposed mayoral appointments. Other amendments discussed include abolishing two taxing districts, raising bonds to 200000, appointing assessors, changing tax list filing date to May, and extending the mayor's term to three years.
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Denal
Te Board of Education
Board of Health
Charter Revision Commission
W. T.hincks
Alfred C. Fones
Lynn W. Wilson
Supt. of Schools
F. Cortright
Board of Education
Hincks
Fred Atwater
Commission
Leonardi's Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An old classified style ad touts Leonardi's Cough Syrup as a safe, pleasant remedy for coughs, colds, bronchitis, and whooping cough. It claims rapid throat relief, antiseptic action, and suitability for all ages, with availability at druggists.
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Leonardi
Holy Cross Ball Social Night at Stratfield Ballroom
Holy Cross Undergraduates hosted their first annual dance in the Stratfield ballroom drawing about 200 guests. Decorations featured purple and white streamers and banners. Wittstein's New Haven orchestra provided music while a long line of young women wore elaborate gowns from silver lace to jade canton crepe, and officials included Rev J Coyle S J and Edward Larkin.
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Stratfield
Bridgeport
Holy Cross
Irs
William Barnes
James
Francis Ba ¥Rusnites
Daley
Charles McGee
Wéoward Larkins
Thomas Hellen
Edward Kennelly
James Lavery
Frank McGuire
Willem J Coyle
S. J
Presdent
Edward F. Larkin
James B. Nihill
Edward L. Kelley
Thomas Hillen
Wittstein
New Haven
Carrie Gerald
Florence Evans
Ruth A Hamillton
Mildred Toran
Katherine Owens
Harriet Wills
Crace Hall
Mary Devitt
Catherine English
Margaret Devitt
Alfen Lavery
Betty Coughlin
Irene Lavery
Marie Sweeney
Ethel Goonest
Helen Cooney
Margaret O'Donnell
Marion Forrestelle
Frances Hurley
Margaret Walsh
Elete Clark
Lola Murphy
Mildznd Murphy
Frances J. Carroll
Milfred C. Bond
Jade Girdie
Irma Overlander
Louise McPherson
Agnee McMurray
May Broderick
Margaret Horahan
Mildred Shea
Pauline Taylor
Lillian Yan
Helen McGuire
Rosanna Labrecque
Bernadette P. Phelan
Betty Kauffman
Joseph Rich
Olive Loft
Marjorie Alling
Peggy Ellsworth
Mildred Shey
Madelyn Parley
Margaret Mahon
Hazel Pee
Katherine Murphy
Ethel Donovan
Maude Mink
Hel McMahon
Marion Hall
Cretis McNamara
Marion Colgan
Mary Monahan
Jeanette Lewis
Margaret Hickey
Elizabeth
Catherine Lalley
Christine Lalley
Anna Drew
Mary McGrath
Elsewbeth
Sradley
Elizabeth Crehan
Gene Senecal
Berlin building sale aids spud relief in German town
In Loneburg urgent need to feed the poor this winter leads to selling property for potatoes. The Farmers Association seeks a town building for 120000 cwt of potatoes, valued as a stable asset amid the fluctuating paper mark. The move reflects a century old practice of accepting produce in place of money.
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Berlin
Loneburg
E Farmers Association
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Germany
Divorce Petitions Filed for Stratford and Easton Couples
Elizabeth Broa of Stratford seeks a divorce from George F Broa of Oxford claiming infidelity. Property tied up at $25,000. Frank Edwards of this city petitions for divorce from Martha Andrew Edwards of Easton after desertion.
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Elizabeth Broa
Stratford
Henry P. Lyons
George Forof
Oxford
Frank Edwards
Martha Andrew Edwards
Easton
Wonderful shoes offered at three sixty five
A retailer touts pumps and oxfords in satin calf and kid with multiple strap styles. They claim a maker’s stock was sacrificed and broken sizes added from their own stock to offer high grade shoes that typically sold for six to seven fifty, now priced at 3.65.
Interesting art knitting and needle-work trends noted
New knitting fancies include Angora hats with varied skein colors at 50c. A breakfast embroidery set with 9 pieces including thread sells for 1. A muslin buffet set with doilies and thread costs 95c. Delicate stamped gowns and combinations on sheer fabrics arrive at 1.50. Third floor center.
Furnishings for the home beautiful
Dainty ruffled curtains of mercorised marquisette patterns with tie bands offer good value at 2.50 a pair. Velour covered pillows in plain and bolster shapes priced at 2.50 each. Round velour curtains and duplex blends in blue tan and green plus other pleasing combinations on the third floor cen.
Dresses! Dresses! Dresses at ten dollars delight
A brief retail notice announces dresses priced at ten dollars, highlighted as delightful fashion. The advertisement notes a second floor center location for shoppers seeking these dresses.
Tailored cotton waists offered with varied collars
Practical waists in dainty cottons and corded dimities showcase round collar with hemstitching, or long V neck collars. Cuffs feature lace edges. designed to launder easily and provide lasting wear for two dollars.
Rugs To Furnish And Beautify The Home
Whitsall presents Teprae Wilten rug copies from the Orient with Persian colorings at 87.50. Heavy Axminster rugs in deep rich pile with Persian designs offered in 9x12 feet size near the third floor, priced to attract shoppers at 59. Busy department store section highlights a large rug assortment.
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Whitsall
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Arthur B. Weiss
E. T. Buckingham
Wiliam Magner
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