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connecticut western news (salisbury, litchfield co., conn.) 1871-1970 — lake monster

Date of account: Newspaper page published 1900-07-19
Location: north canaan, connecticut, united states
Source: Chronicling America paranormal and anomalous-report excerpts
Reference: connecticut western news (salisbury, litchfield co., conn.) 1871-1970 · 1900-07-19 · page 3
Rights: public_domain
Language: English OCR
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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A 1900-07-19 newspaper page contains wording relevant to “lake monster”. This is historical reporting or commentary preserved by the Library of Congress; it is not treated as verification that the described event occurred.

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sation in the way of a lake monster which has appeared at Lake Poooto- pang. It appeared to a boat party of women and children who frightened it away by throwing tin cans at it. Dr W. F. Lahiff and M.L. Falvey of Wil limantio also saw the serpent as it ap proached the shore where it disappear ed under water. Open Tennis Tournament. The Norfolk Lawn Tennnis Club, of Norfolk Conn will hold an open tourna ment on their grounds under the aus- pioes of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association, beginning August 1st, 1900. The following events will be contest ed: 1. Gentlemen's Singles. First and Runner-up Frizes. Play to begin Wed nesday ...

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