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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
11
The Salvation Army temple at 161 Clifton Avenue presents a concert this evening at o oclock. Mr and Mrs Carl Soderstrom of New York will perform. The Temple quartet of this city will render several selections. An entertainment luncheon will follow.
An old advertisement explains that a lingering cold is inflammation of the air passages and suggests nightly Vicks VapoRub use. It describes rubbing the throat and chest, applying a flannel cover, and creating a funnel of warm vapors for inhalation. It also offers free samples from The Vick Chemical Company in Greensboro, NC.
Leo Ornstein thrilled a large audience at the high school auditorium with brilliant playing and a varied program. The piano faithfully recorded his technique, even when he paused and the instrument played his rolls, creating startling effects. His best numbers were Chopin Ballade Op. 23 in G minor Liszt Liebestraum No 3 and Liszt Rigoletto paraphrase, performed with artistic abandon and engaging expression.
Joseph D Agostino a contractor was mistakenly named in the Nelson divorce action but was not mentioned in the complaint alleging infidelity. The alienation suit against D Agostino for 50000 damages was settled out of court by payment to Foster and Morgan, attorneys for Nelson.
Governor Molcomb announces Edward A. Tgie Jer of SuMeld as member of the Soldiers' Hospital board to succeed the late Judge Alfred B. Beers of this city. Mr Fuller served in the Civil War as a sergeant in the Twenty Second Infantry and has held roles in the General Assembly and the Connecticut State Prison. Term expires April 10, 1921.
Thomas Henry Day, president of the National Electrical Inspectors, will deliver an illustrated lecture in the main parlors of the Stratfield hotel next Monday evening at eight. A leading authority on electricity, Day will discuss Electricity and How to Use It and show examples of faulty wiring and proper installation as explained to those interested in electricity.
Probate records show 663 estates admitted in the year ending January 1, 1920, totaling 2,605,034.82 with the largest at 728,270.61 and the average value 10,667.23. Only four estates exceeded 100,000 dollars, while many fell below 20,000.
Mrs Mauds Bennett was unanimously elected president of the Women’s Auxiliary of Raymond W. Hiarria post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The auxiliary, recently granted a chapter, has 185 members. Other officers named include May Ratchford, Marie Rising, Emqna Speer, H Poland, M Alexander, Charlott Griswo, and trustees Minnie Lewis, Sarah Ballou, and P. Kaaty. Installation set for April 22.
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce invites all citizens and property owners to join the annual Spring clean-up and beautifying campaign beginning May 3. The chamber reports city departments including Meslth and Street Cleaning will cooperate to remove debris and oil waste safely. Neighborhood Improvement Association Box Scouts and others will participate in the drive.
The Saltman-Dick Co of Wailer Street filed with the city clerk to appeal the assessed values in Superior Court. The tax office set real estate at 526,612, stock at 25,000, and automobiles at 2,627. The relief board cut stock by 5,000. company seeks values of 12.00 for roads, 1,000 for automobiles, and 26,417 for real estate.
Tack Levering, decorated by King George for bravery, stars as Joe the eugenically perfect chauffeur in Taylor Holmes screen adaptation of The Very Idea at the Empire theatre. The stage farce by William Gearon inspired the film, Levering height and strength noted as fitting his role.
Lilian Willis a 22 year old colored maid at the Atlantic Hotel is jailed at police HQ on a theft charge. She allegedly took a $75 diamond stickpin from Albert Tordif's room at the hotel and pawned it at Hubbell's shop. She faces city court this morning.
In Providence today the Rhode Island Senate adjourned after a bitter battle over a daylight saving proposal. The measure passed the House yesterday, but the Senate has not yet acted. The Chamber of Commerce meeting at Pit Ridgeport National Barn discusses ground floor offices and coed membership.
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