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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1921

Page

7

Keogh Probes Bankruptcy Claim Against Motor Dealer

James Burroughs, an auto dealer, faced referee J J Keogh to contest Harley Davidson’s $1 277 02 claim for motorcycles and parts. Burroughs could not produce books or exact machine counts, relying on memory as clerk Charles V V Gurr supported the claim. An adjournment was set for further investigation into his books and stock.

James Burroughs J. J. Keogh Harley-Davidson Company Bern Trroughs San Hem J. WW. Shapiro Star Charles WW Eispress Keogh

Public School Nurse Sought for Milford

Milford April 1 following a strong appeal to the Board of Education at March meeting that a provision be made in the original school budget for a public school nurse next year Dr W S Putney town health officer will appear before the school board at the April meeting postponed from Monday evening to Thursday evening to urge favorable action in this matter The Visiting Nurse association and the health officer have the support of Dr Z Weck State Health Board in seeking a nurse Milford has about 2400 pupils and nine schools with increased attendance creating more work for a nurse.

Milford Board of Education Tug Mareh W.S. Putney Hasen Visiting Nurse Association Z. Weck State Health Board

Cottages and Stores Burned Near New London

Four cottages and several stores were burned to the ground near New London with a fifth cottage badly damaged. The fire lasted about five hours and caused an estimated loss above $20,000 as sparks threatened a 15 cottage area. The blaze began in the general store owned by Edward Brooks and spread rapidly before firefighters arrived.

New London Edward Brooka Clanent Flags Norwich Howard W Sor Hartford Maria Dickie Brooklyn Dr. Griswold Taylor Wartford

New Pastor to Lead Milford Church Sunday

Milford April 1 Trev. Charles F. Atkins of Oxford New Hampshire will assume duties as pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church succeeding Rev. Frank E. Carlson who resigned last December for Helena Montana. Atkins has been heard in Milford before and the church members unanimously endorsed the call. A Dartmouth graduate, he served as secretary in New York and Springfield Massachusetts.

Milford Charles F. Atkins Oxford N. H E Agazed Plymouth Congregational Church Prank FE. Carlson Helena Mont Wii Atkins Dartmouth Bangor New York Spring Field Mass

Milford Tax Rate to be Set at Monday Meeting

Discussion surrounds Milford's tax rate after grand list rises to around 18.4 million dollars, with officials and residents debating whether the rate will drop by 0.5 to 1 mill or remain near current levels. The town meeting at the town hall starts Monday evening to finalize the levy.

Milford

Cyclists near end of 2000 mile journey

Henry M stern and HH. W. Gster of Newark completed most of a 2000 mile trek leaving Newark in March. They rode through Philadelphia Pittsburg Columbus Cleveland Buffalo Albany Pittsfied to Hartford and Bridgeport aiming to land in Newark by noon. A local moving picture firm filmed their departure.

Henry M. Stern HH. W. Gsterinler Newark Tierens Bridgeport Neere Ron van Wey Philadelphia Pittsbarsh Columbus Cleveland Jnaffalo Albany

Olive Tablets Aid Liver and Bowels for Digestive Relief

Thousands suffer from indigestion seek Olive Tablets as a gentler calomel substitute. The vegetable mixture with olive oil stimulates the liver and bowels, improving digestion without cramps. Take one or two at bedtime for relief, priced 5c, 10c, or 30c.

Edwards Dr. Edwards

Local pastors to address Hibernians at Monday meeting

Rev. Asey of St. Paar Church and Rev. Joseph M Ganley of St. Augustine's Church will address Tsivision 4 O B members at their meeting on Monday night at the Hibernian. They will discuss Hibernianism in America and’re expected to share insights. A class initiation for the near future will be planned and other business will be discussed. All members urged to attend.

Asey St. Paar Church Joseph M. "Ganley St. Augustine’s Church O. B Aimerica Hu Sinces Allmermbenre

Report of finance probe not received in three installments

The Chamber of Commerce investigators’ report on city finances was not released as expected. Secretary Seward B. Price did not reserve the document, which will be published in three parts detailing conditions, methods of handling funds, and recommended improvements. A gun test logo and eight inch shell line are mentioned as unrelated notes.

Chamber of Com Merce Seward B. Price England

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