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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1925
Page
32
Dr. C. W. King of 1116 Main Street Bridgeport discusses ancient methods of artificial teeth and promotes a feather weight plate that fits without gum irritation. He notes a gold crown is included with all full sets this week, inviting patients to view the new plate.
Thomas McMahon owner of the Newfield Bowling Alleys on Bib Union avenue reported a burglary yesterday. The thief entered the premises and escaped with about $15 in cash from the cash register. Charley Dantec, longtime purser of the Krance, nears retirement after 33 years of transatlantic service, having crossed the Atlantic 700 times.
Five million mothers advocate Lifebuoy Health Soap praising its promise of clear smooth skin. Advertisers cite lasting odor cleanliness and a restful feeling of freshness, urging new users to try the product and share in the proven benefits.
Paris April Associated Press reports former Premier Millerand won the Seine senatorial seat, succeeding the late Senator Magny, with 620 votes to Autrand 157. The vote total 1,014 created an absolute majority on first ballot as other candidates trailed, with Osmin 153 and Bachelet 88 among the rest.
A military plane piloted by Lieutenant Roy Wiedersum crashed from 300 feet at Mitchell Field New York. Wiedersum and Private Halph Hyslop were injured. Wiedersum with multiple fractures, Hyslop bruised. A gust of wind caused the tail spin during acrobatics. injuries could be fatal for the pilot.
The sermon contrasts old European tradition and new American life, warning of excess and commercialism. It notes a new age demanding creative labor and public virtue, with ministers facing crowd pressure to conform or face rebuke. The scene shows clergy ready to preach while protesters carry crosses, spikes, and hammers.
Harbor news recounts Captain Roy Adlen of Moran Towing visiting the boys at the oridgehead. It reports Singer Manufacturing ceasing solo chip work, the Tompkins crew rescue, and the sinking of the i Fated Singer after 18 hours in the Sound on December 15, 1920. It notes Slogger Co not chartering boats since, Bridgeport salt sightings, and Long Island light visible about 30 miles from Bridgeport. Dredging at Pequonnock Yacht Club finished, harborfleet growth, squatter boats moved, meadow at Johnsons Creek eyed for docks, Lordship Co plans to sell meadow space for industry with peat topsoil and potential dyke improvements.
Rev F E Bowser financial agent of Wilberforce seminary preached at Bethel A M E Church. Palms were distributed to parishioners and the Lord's Supper was celebrated.
Washington reports that Texas farmers bear higher taxes relative to their earnings than city properties, based on a study of 100 Indiana county farms and city rents. Data show farm rents consumed about one third of net rents from 1919 to 1923, while city real estate taxes averaged 28.5 percent of five year levies.
Paris April 5 Premier Herriot in a Fontainebleau speech denounced his opponents and blamed earlier governments for France s financial woes. He cited a perpetual debt of 149 billion francs and total national debt of 270 billion, noting 21.9 billion francs in loans due this year that were issued by predecessors.
The article records funeral arrangements and death notices for several locals. Frank W. Ferris of Stricklawa road Con Cobb died in an auto and funeral services are at Knapp and Song mortuary chapel. Augusta Robertson of 58 Franklin street Danbury died after a three month illness and will be buried in Wooster cemetery. Delia Legere, widow of Adolphus Legere, will have a high mass at St Augustine's church with burial in St Michael's cemetery. Merritt E. Burt of Lafayette Avenue Danbury had services at Wilmot and West and burial at Mount Kisen. Charles Kemper of State Street Weathers will be interred this afternoon. Mean Serre of Trawley Avenue will have a high mass at St Patrick's. William Wellington of Nichols will be buried in Lakeview cemetery. Henry Godish of Grove Street was killed and services at Potter mortuary. James Fanning of Center Street will have a high mass at St Augustine's. Edward M. Murphy of Davidson Avenue died after an accident with services at Berean Memorial Church and burial in Riverside cemetery. Estella Case of Arctic Street will be buried in Center Street Cemetery Easton. Several other local figures are named with affiliations and survivors listed.
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