Wager dispute lands couple in Portland court
Lucy and Joseph Bafuma, residents of Middlesex avenue, faced breach of peace and assault charges in Portland as a Sunday bet on a 30 minute walk to the Mid railroad station sparked a quarrel. Sheriff Hanson arrested the couple after Mrs Bafuma halted the bet with a broom, prompting threats and a legal remedy. The day also included Board of Trade banquet plans, Emerald hall entertainment, local notices, and several town moves and appointments.
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Lucy
Joseph Fafu
Middlesex Avenue
Orazio Ag- D
Agifo
Midrailroad
Saybrook Point Weekend Social Notes
Saybrook Point February events record visits from Hartford figures Mr and Mrs William Butterfield spent the weekend in town Mrs James McGuire returned from a week in New York City Ruth Howland spent Friday in New Haven Miss Sarah G Granniss of New York visited Sunday with Mrs D A Kellogg Mr and Mrs Lewis W Pratt of Hartford were guests of Mr and Mrs C C Fairbanks Allen Cone and Ernest Schults took an auto trip to Hartford on Saturday night
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Saybrook Point
William Butterfield
Hartford
James McGuire
New York City
Ruth Howland
New Haven
Sarah G. Granniss
New York
D. A Kellogg
Lewis W. Pratt
C. C. Fairbanks
Allen Cone
Ernest Schults
Saturn
Westbrook Masquerade Ball Dazzles Despite War Strain
Westbrook held its tenth annual masquerade ball by the orchestra with New Haven jazz guests Stevens Curtis Campbell and McGiel. Prizes were awarded for best character and costumes, including a Hula Girl and Spanish Man. Guests from nearby towns attended, dancing lasted until 2 a.m., and notable locals attended including Miss Sophie Krom and Miss Janette Sackelman.
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Westbrook
F. W. Kunz
R. Wrightman
Old Saybrook
Harry F. Rocker
St. Albans
L. L
B. B. Baisden
Madison
Marjorie Smelke
Clinton
Frank McNamee
Julia McCarthy
Gents
Charlie Chaplin
Alvin Gully
New Haven
Josephine Gettenger
George Steinbach
William J. Neidlinger
L. P. Kunz
Charles Gettinger
Mrs. Gettinger
Miss Kay
Miss Stoll
Florence Ames
Jim
Caroline
Alice E. Stannard
Thomas Bloomfield
Sophie Krom
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jannette Sackelman
Maspeth
L. I
F. R. Ames
F. J. Hill
New Britain
Nelson Brooks
D. W. Brooks
H. F. Focker
S. 1
Edgar Stevens
Stevenstown
John E. Swanson
Co. E
U. S
Old Saybrook Town Hall
Ethel Swanson
Walter Gilman
H. O. Clough
E. W. Ireland
A. L. Young
State Educational Board
Saybrook
Miss Swanson
Marlborough Briefs: Local visits and social postponements
In Marlborough on Feb 25 Dr. E M Kerne of Glastonbury treated a horse owned by J F Loos who bought a pair in Cromwell. A Washington social was postponed to Thursday. John A Fuller of the U S N at League Island Pa visited his home here. Rebecca A Buell of Hartford spent several days with her parents and returned home. Red Cross workers meet Thursday afternoon. Austin, Lord and Blish returned from a Y M C A conference in Winsted. Sermon canceled due to storm. A sleighing party attended East Hampton cinema. R Youngs of East Hampton visits Marlborough. Ice harvesting is hard. some get supplies from small ponds.
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Marlborough
E. M. Kerne
Glastonbury
J. F. Loos
Cromwell
Washington
John A. Fuller
U.S. N
League Island
Rebecca A. Buell
Hartford
Red Cross
Frank H. Austin
Milton J. Lord
BE. Allan Blish
Winsted
E. T. Thrines
Arthur Benson arrives from France at Camp Dix
East Berlin notes Lieut. Arthur Benson has arrived from France and will be mustered out in a few years. The K of P holds a regular meeting with Knight rank to be conferred on two candidates. Athletic hall is being decorated for the M B social, with the Wesleyan Glee Club to render solos. Mrs R Hulbert and daughter Marguerite of New Britain visited relatives. R J Borden returned to Bridgeport after visiting relatives. Oscar and Victor Benson left for Camp Dix on a visit to their brother.
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East Berlin
Arthur Benson
France
Camp Dix
K. of P. Society
Wesleyan Glee Club
R. Hulbert
Marguerite
New Britain
R. J. Borden
Ben
Bridgeport
Messrs
Oscar and
Victor Benson
Camp Giz, N. J
Lieut
Benson
Salome at the Grand Sets Stage Women Abloom in Rich Costumes
Theda Bara stars in Salome shown for the last time at the Grand with 25 costumes valued over 50,000 and 100,000 pearl beads. The production cost about 1,290,000, with 800 workers building Jeruselam and vast sets. showtime is 8:15, doors 7:30, comedy 8:00, amid animal pageantry and lavish decor. Also featured is Her Great Chance starring Alice Brady with David Powell, plus vaudeville and further reels. Middlesex offers The Gold Cure with Viola Dans, Vivian Martin’s Paramount photoplays, The Traveling Salesman with Frank McIntyre, and The Greatest Thing in Life led by Lillian Gish.
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Salome
Theda Bara
Jerusalem
Alice Brady
Grand Theatre
New York
Miss Brady
Lola
Charlie Cox
Middlesex
Viola Dans
Metro
Jane Neill
Vivian Martin
Paramount
Frank McIntyre
Mr. McIntyre
Hans
Jeanette Peret
D. W. Griffith
the Middlesex
Dainty Lillian Gish
Pearl White
Haddam Social News Roundup on February Sabbath Visits
In Haddam on February 25, James C. Kelsey of Waterbury and Samuel and Fannie Kelsey of Hartford spent the Sabbath with their parents. Miss Agnes Otis hosted Mrs. Julian Crandell for the weekend. Miranda Parmelee of Hartford visited Saturday and Sunday. David D. Russell returned from Win sted yesterday. A YMCA secretary who served overseas with the trenches will speak Friday at 4 PM in the church parlors. Everyone welcome.
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Haddam
James C. Kelsey
Waterbury
Samuel
Fannie Kelsey
Hartford
Agnes Otis
Julian Crandell
Miranda Parmelee
David D. Russell
Winsted
Mr. White
Nervousness on the decline in a health ad
A period advertisement touts Phosphated Iron as a remedy for nervousness, claiming overwork drains nerves and that weeks of use restore strength, color, and energy. It urges readers to obtain genuine Phosphated Iron through Hartman Drug Co. and leading druggists.
Colchester Grange meet and town happenings in May
May 25 Colchester report lists the regular Grange meeting for the evening and notes the funeral of Charles J. Ryan at St. Andrew's church with interment in the same churchyard. It mentions Saul Agranovitch returning from Camp Merritt and France, Jennie Norton from Norwich attending the Ryan funeral, and local residents calling or visiting town. Also scheduled is a basketball game Saturday night March 1 at Tip-Top hall between two local top teams, with a freshmen versus eighth grade preliminary, and notes on players and travel departures for Yetta Mintz and William Blacker.
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Colchester
Charles J. Ryan
St. Andrew's Church
St. Andrew’s Cemetery
Saul Agranovitch
Camp Merrit
N. J
France
Jennie Norton
Norwich
John
Peter Warmester
Middletown
Jennie Mintz
New York
Tip-Top
Yetta Mintz
William Blacker
Waterbury
Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs Schriver's Home
Middlefield February 25 The Ladies Aid society of the M E church will assemble Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs L O Schriver. Mrs Louis Coe of Powder Hill is reported sick. Mrs G B Hawkes visits relatives in Danielson. Elihu Lyman returns from New York trip. Miss Edna Jenkins returns from Wallingford visit.
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Middlefield
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
L. O. Schriver
Louis Coe
Powder Hill
G. B. Hawkes
Danielson
Elihu Lyman
New York
Edna Jenkins
Wallingford
Watch Your Little One Smile MOTHERS Candy Cascarets
Mothers urged to give Candy Cascarets to children aged one year and up to restore health. The ad claims Cascarets rid liver and bowels of bile and fermentation, ease constipation, and never gripe or injure, with 10 cent boxes including full directions.
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Cascarets
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Board of Trade
Board of Trace
Emerald Hall
Judge Flood
Havery
Tee
Herbert E
Otto Keser
Ford
Fitzgerald
John Barrymore
Mexico
Mack Sennett
Clark Flexible Metal Packing Co
Foresters
Temple of Honor
Charles N. Pelton
Penfield Hill
George Dunham
Higganum
Winifred Hurley
Noiseless Typewriter Co
Admissen
Charles Walden
Main Street
Coe Avenue
Peter Joseph
Portland Candy Kitchen
Florida
H. J. Corbett
Valley Oil Co
Liberty Garage
Whitman
Comfort Bag Club
Re Cross
Youtell
Walter A. French
J. H. Norton
Ladies’ Society
Hall Memorial House
Hall
Adv
Horlick
William Fox
Tom MIX
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Mabel Normand
Mickey
Haynes Jersey
Grey Merino
Glastenbury Underwear
the Barton Clothing Co. and
Custom Tailors
Leavin Amusement Institution
DN. Griffith
Pearl
White
the Lightning Raider
Current Events
Jesse L. Lasky
a-Wooing
Paramount Picture
Travel
Max
George F. Redford
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the City Savings Bank
Main St
Arthur B. Jenkins
U. & Ana
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Mutual Building
Hartford, Conn
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