Fifty Years Ago in Local News Fenian Aid and Accidents
We report on a Fenian Brotherhood gift to two wounded men Edward Hope received 110 dollars and Francis Carraher 67.27. Walter Booth of Stratford is gravely ill with typhoid fever from fatigue traveling. Mason William Hayes shot his left hand. amputation likely. Elbert Smith’s daughter and her cousin were rescued from drowning while bathing. Willis and Warner offer butter at 33 cents a pound and sugar 7 to 9 pounds per dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hope
Francis Carraher
Reest Winsted
Hope
Carraher
Walter Booth
Stratford
William Hayes
Dr. Burritt
Wear
Elbert’ Smith
Bradley
Willis & Warner
Main Steet
State Street
Bull-Fighting Courageous and Thrilling Game
London dispatch reports the death of Joselito in Madrid as proof bulls have a sporting chance. The correspondent argues bull-fights are dramatic, not cruel, praising the ring's color, ceremony, and the aficionado’s courage as a defining element of the combat.
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London
Madrid
Joselito
London Times
Josefito
England
Obituary notices for Sammits and relatives in local town
Jennie L Sammits 56 wife of James A Sammis died at home after a week illness. Survived by husband a son Leslie and daughter Dorothy. Funeral Tuesday 3 30 p m at home with Rev Alexander Allison and Rev Gerald H Beard officiating. Burial Lakeview Cemetery.
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Jennie L. Sammits
Jennie Louise Sammis
James A. Sammis
Noble Avenue
Sammis
Park Street Congregational Church
Leslie Sammis
Dorothy Sammis
Mistaken Identity at Ceremony Sparks Amusing Exchange
A Palestine warrior with a christening underway carries Jordan water as a joke while a minister quips about ceremony timing. The scene contrasts with stock exchange chatter noting seats costing over sixty thousand dollars and general bemusement at men.
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Palestine
Jordan
Meenster
Laddie
London
Maine Primaries Sort Out Governor and Local Races
In Augusta Maine voters selected nominees for governor and Congress with Republican Carl Millken facing foes Frederick Parkhurst John Deering and Louis Jack while Democrat Bertrand Meintire drew no opposition. The state election is set for September 13 and Meintire previously ran unsuccessfully against Milliken.
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Augusta
Maine
Carl E. Millken
Frederick H. Parkhurst
Bangor
John P. Deering
Saco
Louis A. Jack
Lisbon
Deering
Amherst College
Coolidge
Masachusetts
Bertrand G. Meintire
Norway
Milliken
A Charming Frock for Summer Afternoons
A graceful young looking frock features a tanile over a slim underdress with wide pockets and full hips. Designed for hot summer days, it suggests youth and ease for the woman who sews. White and green, crocheted white balls, and light summer fabrics like organdie, swiss, dimity, and foulard are recommended.
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Dimity
Veille
Foulard
NO LICENSE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN NEXT OCTOBER
Hartford June 21 Residents of Connecticut towns hear no license vote next October as officials note lack of discussion and probable petitions. The issue appears settled despite the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Hartford
Christmas on Old Plantation at Boarding School Era
A reflective excerpt describes a Christmas trip four weeks before the holiday, returning in January. The narrator recalls lavish gifts of fruit, candy, dolls, nuts, handkerchiefs, and stockings, and festive preparations. Servants hush and greet with Merry Christmas before presenting gifts, with breakfast delayed as households distribute tokens and recount the morning mood.
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Papa Banaways
Cleaning and caring for clothing from a 19th century guide
A colonial era housekeeping pamphlet offers practical steps to launder remove stains and press trousers. It covers mud grease and paint removal with blotting paper hot iron turpentine and a potato. It advises brushing dust loosening spots pressing damp fabric and proper crease alignment before drying.
Three Enlistments At Local Army Recruiting Station
Three men were accepted for U S Army enlistment at the local recruiting station at 925 Main Street. Frank Michalski of 54 Gilmore Street Bridgeport, a Polish army veteran, joined the 43rd Infantry at Camp Lejeune Virginia after service in Poland and Bolshevik fronts. discharged as corporal June 3 1919. Henry E Gaucher of Fall River was assigned to the 14th Cavalry at Fort Ringgold Texas. served on the Mexican border. discharged May 12 1920 with Excellent character. George Lacia of Brockton was accepted for the 36th Infantry at Camp Devens Massachusetts.
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Main Street
Frank Michalski
Gilmore Street
Connecticut
43Rd Infantry
Camp Les
Bridgeport
Charmpagne
Poland
Henry E. Gaucher
Fall River
Mass
14Th Cavalry
Fort Ringold
Texas
14Th Calvary
George Lacia
Brockton
36Th Infantry
Camp Devens
Kapok Mattresses and Household Goods Feature
The catalog highlights kapok mattresses praised for buoyancy and vermin resistance, plus a wide range of glassware, towels, bath mats, and tea sets. Seasonal promotions include Turkish borders, monogram options, and silver plated tea sets with multiple price points from the main and third floors.
New Records in the Pathophone Department
The Pathophone catalog lists 85 cent dance records including Carolina Sunshine and My Little Sunflower among others. It also features Sacred Duet and Solo pieces, instrumental selections, fox trots, medleys, and popular standards with easy payment options for home use.
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Tennessee
Cts
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1Ord Carlson
Edward Carlson
Poplar Street
Swedish Congregational Church
Laurel Avenue
Grove Street
Lindgren
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Coughlin
Jeremiah Joseph Coughlin
Wood Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
J. A. Don Abue
Mae Flaherty
Harold Youd
John Mulloy
Joseph Jackson
Frank Cutler
John Fitzgerald
Bart, Haggerty
John Kiley
St. Michael's Cemetery
Crane Co. Veterans’ Society
New York Stock Exchange
Boston Transcript
Henry O. Tanner
Henry
Tanner
Pitlsbury
Benjamin T. Tanner
Paris
Benjamin Constant
Jean Paul Laurens
Brittany
Salon
Daniel
Gerome
Mrs. A
Mrs. B
Dresa
Chicago
Waukegan
James Doyle
John Morris
Morris
Doyle
Elizabeth W. Allston Pringle
Che
Java
New England
Deltox
Tosi
Band Records
Carolina
Dance Records
Narcissus
Boston
Irene” Fox
Apple Bros
Washington Square
Che DI
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