Fraternal Societies Show Strong American Charitable Spirit
The Indianapolis News surveys fraternal societies noting their vast UK presence as friendly societies and their American roots. It highlights charity and mutual benefit, names orders like Elks and Moose, and outlines the Elks origin from Jolly Corks and growth to 1100 lodges with 5000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United Kingdom
Odd Fellows
Druids
Poresters
Order of Hoo-Hoo
Benevolent Order of Buffaloes
Loyal Order of Moose
Benevent and Protective Order of Elks
Society of Elks
New York
Charles Algernon Vivian
Jolly Corks
Elka
Elis
Indianapolis News
Washington physician holds police at bay and dies
Dr Joseph Pospisiel a Washington physician shot himself after six hours of gunfire with police. He fired about fifty shots injuring no officers as he attacked homes with his pistol and sent his three children to safety through a window before dying en route to a hospital. He had moved to Washington from Wisconsin about eighteen years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Pospisiel
Session Office
Abe
Pedestlans
Pospistel
Wisconsin
Naugatuck Happenings Document Local Events
Local notes with church services and meetings in Naugatuck include a prayer gathering at the Baptist church Tuesday evening at 730, a first communion at St Francis's church, and various visits and social events. Public notices mention postponed property sale, church meetings, and community activities across Oakville and nearby towns.
Local News Snippets From Waterville and Nearby
Gustave Welber has returned from a visit with Union City friends. Miss Stella Minor returns from her home in Cheshire. Regular meeting of Good Will lodge K. of P. tonight at 8. Arthur Cocker of Derby spent Sunday in town with his parents on Byron street. George Franks is confined at home with a severe quinsy sore throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
St Francis’s Church
Margaret Purcell
Rubber Avenue
Meriden
John Stapleton, Jr
Wayne, Pa
John Stapleton
Church Street
Working Girls’ Club
Roy C. Warner
Millville
Relatves
New Brunswick
Henry Wagner
Highland Avenue
A. W. Terrill
Forty Fort
John L. Benson
Straitsville
Ladies’ Aid Society
Congregational Church
Harry Johnson
New York City
Maurice Reidy
Paul Neary F
Anderson Street
Winsted
Wilson
Pardon DeWitt
Mason DeWitt
Park Place
Mary T. Cross
Hartford
Jepson
A. B. Cross
Barnum Court
William F. Gerrish
Bridgeport
W. E. Gerrish
Meadow Street
H. A. Dalby
Congregational Clectch
Congregational Church of
Plymouth
W. G. Hard
Des Moines
Ecclesiastical Society of the Congregational Church
Harriet Spencer
Cappa Mu
Poughkeepsie
Hudson River
New York
Naugatuck
Cabhie Leary
Winnifred Schaffer
Maplewoods
Merry Widows
Merry Widows Baseball Teams Crossed This Saturday Afternoon On Firemen'’S
Crowe
Swanson
O'Shea
Driscoll
St Francia’s
T. A.B. Society
St Francis's Cemetery
Society
St James's Cemetery
Soccety
Consolidated
West Sides
Echos
Independents
Consolidateds
Stanbridge
Sengstacken
Bott
Kraus
Echow
Batterson
Nixon
Pratsie
Kellar
Gustave Welber
Union City
Stella Minor
Cheshire
Good Will Lodge
K. of P
Arthur Cocker
Derby
Byron Street
George Franks
Waterbury Notes and Local Match Results
Watertown jottings report visits by Jack Peabody and Barney Clay. Taft lost to Gunnery 3 to 2 in Washington. Town defeated Watersville 5 to 1 with Zeidler allowing one hit. A large local turnout attended Waterbury St Louis game in Waterbury. Mr Thornton sidelined by rheumatism. James Afield Sr fills Heminway's Waterbury shop as watchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Peabody
Barney Clay
Taft
Washington
Waterbury
Watersville
Zeidler
Thornton
James Afield, Sr
Heminway
Semi-Pro Games Show Mixed Baseball Across Valley
Coe Brass shutout Waterbury Independents 2 0 at League Park. Woodbury topped Thomaston 3 1 in a brief match. Watertown edged Waterville 5 1, with Zeidler holding the mound lone hit. Southington beat New Haven 6 1 at Sand Hill grounds. Willimantic defeated Manchester 9 3 in opening tilt. Saybrook fell to Essex Ivoryton 2 9. Chester lost to Middletown 9 2 after winning earlier. East Hampton beat Deep River 5 2. St Patrick’s Altar Boy Juniors defeated Clark Streets at Bazley’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Patrick’s Church
Clark Streets
Bazley's Lots
Waterbury Baseball Rebuilds as Key Players Return
After weeks of injuries Waterbury hopes to rebound this week with Nichols back from a broken arm alongside Lachance and Sillery returning. Lepine departs as Mullaney and Lachance reassert lineup while Mulholland joins as a fresh pitcher and Edmundson shows promise on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Nichols
Springfeld
Nick
George Lachance
Mullaney
Lachance
Bastian
Toner
Danny Singleton
Edmundson
Mulholland
Binghampton Club
Topham
Pools Race Tightens Across Hartford Springfield Bridgeport
Hartford edges Springfield by one run in a close three league pools contest. Bridgeport nearly overthrows Springfield for second place as Holyoke Meriden New Britain Waterbury and New Haven also noted. National League results show Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn with scattered second games and scores. Olympic team selection underway at Hotel Astor while Savannah hosts an international auto race in November. Six dead in Kentucky mine disaster with several critical and gas-related conditions reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Springfield
Bridgeport
Springfeld
Massachusetts
Connecticuut
SMT
Tod Hartford
Holyoke
Meriden
New Britain
Waterbury
New Haven
SM Twt F S&s Tot
Pittsburg
Chicago
St Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
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Grieve, Bisset, & Holland
Bank Street
Tel
Waterbury’s
Bern
Nottingham
Boston Millinery
N, Proprietor
Main St
Waterbury Drug Co
East Main and
Spring Sts
Fraternal Societte
United States
Wallace & Walsh
Abbott Ave
Jacques’ Opera House
Oakville
Fee ES
PEE Creme RR
Naugatuck Nuggets
James A. Hynes
Daniel E. Fitzpatrick
Charles C. Commerford
Warden O'Loughlim
Ceraacscn High
DeWitt
Attie Liver
Buckingham Pharmacy
Sarah Keeman
Stoddard
Falls Avenue
Ors
Stephen Hallaway
Brother
Bethlehem
Savin Rock
Mary Madden
Torrington
Josephine O'Brien
Wood Street
Lawler
Thomaston
J. Dunn
McCarthy
Nellie
Davis Street
New Yorkery
Steelbrook
Missell’s Grove
Watertown Road
Davis St
A. Valcourt
South Main
Waterville
Watertown
Coe
Coe Brass
Waterbury Independents
RHE
Woodbury
Southington
Tigers of
Sand Hill Grounds
All Willimantics
Willimantic
Manchester
Saybrook
Essex-Ivoryton
Chester
Jane
Middletown
East Hampton
Deep River
Dunham Seld Sturday
Rae
Ayone Desiring & Eater
KE. Lee
Bank, Street
Kidser
Mindéer
Pitts
Pickin
Myie Foam
Jame
London
Hotel Astor
The
Automobile Club of America
Thet i
Savannah Automobile Club
Kentucky
Bryan
Loaterile
William J. Bryan
Kenterky
Tmmors
Silverton
Cole
Gunderoge
Peene Cleveland
Detroit
Ind
Philadelph
Boston Decorating Co
North Main Street
Yours Truly, M. J. Kastleman
the Ladies of Water
Best Dental Co
Manufacturer's Bank
Bank Is
Ename
Summer King
Florence
Magnet Hardware Go. Inc
East Main
Buck
North Main
Tecal
Holmes & Bull Successors
Co. L. Holmes & CO
Holmes Building
Grand Street
South Main Street
Goldberg
Abbott Avenue
South Main ST
Grand ST
White-Simmons Co
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