Smith Will Testimony Reveals Odd Heir Plotters and Cries
In probate court Edith Smith testified about her father Truman J. Smith who disinherited his children to leave his fortune to Clifford H. Wells. She recalled threats to shoot, a bitter divorce in 1904, and rumors of a mystery beneficiary Phil Hapenny. The hearing traced his finances, odd behavior, and repeated imaginary telephoning while neighbors worried about arson and a rumored will.
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Edith Smith
Truman J. Smith
Clifford H. Wells
A. H. Wells
Philip Hapenny
North End
Phil Hapenny
Smith
Edith
Mary
Bertha Stackman
Miss Smith
Bertha
St Margaret's
Mr“ Hapenny
A. Hi. Wells
Mink Smith
Watertown
John
Mr. Smith
George Gorman
Chestnut Vente
A. H. Wells Saps
Bo Andal Threu
Mr Wells
Gorman
Childrens
Ft. Gorman S
Sam
Claim Against Prom Con vuction Co Over Trolley Track
Z A Hynes Prom Con vuction Co faces trouble over a South Main trolley track contract. James A Hynes alleges $500 damages for unpaid work while Eugene J Sullivan Sherman John Hurley and Daniel T Th are named in the record. Walter B Lanes is the recipient of the claim.
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Waterbury Land Sed Construction Company
James A Hynes
Eugene J. Sullivan
Sherman John Hurley
Daniel T
Ing
Walter B. Lanes
South Main
Hynes
George A. Hynes
Wae
38th Annual TAU Convention in New Haven
New Haven hosts the 38th annual TAU convention from August 12 to 14 with an expected 2,500 delegates. Archibishop Keane of Dubuque and Governor Woodruff will speak. events include a Wednesday parade, grand rally at Hyperion, and an outing to Double Beach. Local committees, led by James F. Brennan, prepared a full program with receptions, mass, and entertainment.
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New Haven
Rim City
St Agnes T. 4. B. Society
St John’s
James F. Brennan
Connecticut Union
United States
Hyperion Theater
Archbishop Keane
Dubuque
Iowa
Keane
Yale
Woodruff
Connecticut
New Haven House
National Convention Committee
Hyperion
Edwin Mulready
Boston
Providence
Philadelphia
Scranton
Pittsburg
C. T. A. U. of America
John J. Keane
D.D
Towa
James T. Coffey
St Louis
John F. McCarthy
Wilkes-Barre
Lenora M. Lake
Rockland
Mass
John E. McCann
Hazelton
Roxbury
Pana Haven
St Agnes’ Ladies
T. A. B. Society
St John's Church
Dubcque
Total Abstinence America
Parade Preparations for Great Rally in New Haven
The Yale forestry department and city landmarks are listed as parade sites for a large event. August 4 1908 bulletin notes arrangements complete with all total abstainers asked to report at 7 pm Wednesday at the marshal's headquarters by Patrick Kent marshal for the parade preluding a mammoth rally at Hyperion.
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Yale Forestry Department
State Business Men Move State Association Meeting
New Britain on August 7 reports the annual meeting of the State Business Men's association has been changed from February to October. Merchants believe New Britain should host the gathering, despite limited hotel accommodations. State President Abbe agreed to a single term, shortening his tenure.
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New Britain
State Business Men's Association
Abbe
Reunion Ninth C V members hold Savin Rock gathering
Forty four members of the Ninth regiment C V met at Savin Rock on Wednesday for their annual reunion. Families and guests attended, totaling 75. At the business meeting 10 members were reported dead in the last year. Enrollment is 162, with about 90 living now. Permanent officers and members were elected, including Colonel Rich eaten John Bartholemew of the Static C V of New Haven and others.
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Ninth Regiment
C. V
Savin Rock
Richeaten John Bartholomew
Richeaten John Bartholomew of the Static C. V
New
Twenty-Third State Drummers and Officers Convention Preparations
Preparations are underway for the twenty-third annual convention of drummers and officers of the state to be held Wednesday afternoon at Kesler. The event gathers members from Stamford and surrounding areas for meetings and related activities.
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State
Stamford
Wednesstove
Kesler
Stick in Lemonade In Park Row Feud Leads to Arrest
In New York August 7 Society along Park Row and the Bowery mocked Nathan Wagner for wrefighby conduct. Wagner ran a lemonade stand at 215 Park Row. After Jimmie Harmon stuck his wooden leg in the lime juice Wagner had him arrested. Jimmie appeared before Magistrate Kernochan at the Tombs Police Court and received six months on Rikers Island. Jimmie complained of a missing leg and quipped about a lawyer's remark.
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New York
Park Row
The
Bowers
Nathan Wagner
Nathan
Jimmie Harmon
Jimmie
Kernochan
Polce
James
Atom
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Phil” Hapeney
Trishman
Lawler Bronson T Peel
Z. A. Hynes
Prom
Vuction Co
Teys Pemmoeres West Ad
Altingtown
Whitnerville
Country Clad
Fort Hale Park
Morfie Cove
Lighthouse Point
St Aloysius’ Society
St Patrick’s Society
Def Fe
Bistorie New Haves
Gsides
Imperial Shoe Store
J. McElligott
Monsignor Slocum
John Ryan
Trans-Atlantic
North Malin St
T. F. Carmody
N. Main St
North Main Street
Alaska
Fenner’s
South Main ST
Jimmie Harman
Hart, Schaffner &Marx
R. R. Harder & Co
Bank Street
W. H Hoffman Co
Grand Street
Wood
Plume & Atwood
Devereaux
Mala
Magner Hardware Co., Inc
East Main St
Bmg
Frank
Democrat
Trott Baking CO
Waterbury Bedding Mig Co
East Main Street
D. F. McCarthy
Cottage Place
Waterbury
Shoes
Saxe & Floto
Union St
Grand St
North Main
North Willow
West Side
Cei
David Goldi
Abbott Avenue
Open Eye
Oakville Company
Hellmann Brewing Go
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