Stratford News: Parades, Sewers, and Fireworks
Stratford reports a Milford parade by the Red Men tribe awarding two cups for best float and largest number, with elaborate costumes and a nun-like parade display. Residents confront sewer costs, town meeting set by Holister Heights voters, and debates over sewer contractors. A garage building event features old and modern methods under Mayor Wellington, plus a parachute drop and carpentry feats. The Stratford Woman's Equal Franchise League hosts Mrs. William Demming as speaker. Fourth of July celebrations pass without major incidents, but a carnival crew faces vandalism and legal action after shooting at two homes. Republican club meeting notes include applications and ongoing activity.
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Stratford
Milford
Ackenash Tribe of
Okenuck Tribe
Rea Men
William Bassett
Hol Uster Heights
Hollister Heights
Edward H. Beers
Stratford Avenue
Relsing
Abraham Wellington
William Swan
William Howard Wilcoxson
Charles Brady
Charles H- Peck
Edward Birge
Stratford Woman's Equal Franchise League
Tomorow
William Demming
Hartford
Connecticut Woman's Suffrage Association
Demming
Local notes and holiday gatherings around Stratford
A round of holiday entertaining includes Mr and Mrs A I Hotchkiss hosting relatives on North Parade and St John s Lodge No 8 A F and A M meeting in the town building tonight. Louis Spencer, former Stratford boy now assistant engineer on a U S battleship, will soon ship to China. Families hosted and toured over the holidays with Maples and coastal trips noted, including Mr and Mrs William Appleyard on North Main and Mayor Wellingtons camp near Peck s Mill. James McShane adds to Short Beach cottage, Ralph Park enjoys Navy furlough, and Miss Bessie O Keefe visits from New Haven. An Stratford farm lists inquiries to Peter Gleason. Cortez C Rockwell plumbing and heating advertises services. A US Army gun capable of firing over a hundred miles was completed shortly before the armistice.
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Louis Spencer
China
Spencer
U. S
Stratford
Paris Sale of Baron de Mumm Furnishings Reveals Wealth
Paris reports the sale of Baron Walter de Mumm’s sequestered Paris apartment contents for state benefit. The 18th century cabinets and tapestries drew over 500000 francs, with a single tapestry pieces valued at 8000 francs. The estate in France valued at up to 20000000 dollars. the Baroness pursued a divorce and later died in France while a U.S. sister fought for jewels seized in transit. An American girl, Mary de Mumm, is linked as Baron de Mumm’s daughter. A Congo gold lump weighing twelve pounds was noted.
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Germany
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Congress
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Josephine ‘Treadwell
New York
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Cherbourg
Ealy
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