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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1922

Page

3

Russell May Resumes State Fuel Leadership

Hartford July 1 John 31 Wadhams Torrington chairman of the state coach commission announced that he asked Thomas W. Russell to resume his job as State fuel administrator, a role held during the war. Russell will probably accept. Governor Lake authorized Posahontas and Spring Coat of New York to continue coal shipments under government contract to Chappell Co of New London.

Hartford John Wadhams of Torrington State Coach Commission Thomas W. Russell Russell Governor Lake Posahontas and Spring Coat Companies New York An & Government Chappell Company New London

Seek Relatives of Late Charles McAlpin

New York July 31. The bureau of missing persons seeks relatives of Charles McAlpin, 52, who died of natural causes yesterday in a local lodging house. He is believed to have a brother in Rochester. McAlpin left deposits in four savings banks.

New York Bureau of Missing Persons Today Charles Mc‘Alpin Rochester McAlpin

Ex-Service Men Urged to File Claims Within Time

The Red Cross Bridgeport chapter warns disabled ex service men and widows to file claims for service related ailments within five years of discharge. A circular urges ex soldiers and sisters to act before deadlines, noting that death compensation must be claimed within five years. Ex service men may obtain a certificate of jury to preserve future compensation rights. apply by August 3, 1932, and vocational training applicants by December 16.

Red Cross Bridgeport

Fires At Girl Who Rejected Him Ends In Suicide Attempt

In Holyoke Massachusetts on July 31 Frank Fonkowleh of Chicopee Falls fired a shot at a girl he had been talking with on a park bench. The shot missed, then he turned the pistol on himself, wounding but not killing himself. The incident followed the girl’s rejection of his attentions.

Holyoke Sephani Press Frank Fonkowleh Chicopee Falls Migs Press Shay

Find Russian noble private in U S Army

A nationwide search ended when Red Cross representatives identified Leon Czarowicch Gusselliton as a private serving in the U S Army. A scar confirmed his lineage as a former Russian noble, traced to France and then to American lines. He was cared for by doughboys and transported to America before adoption by George Lanee, an army cook, who later married.

Clinton Red Cross Leon Czarowicch Gusselinton Weomy France America Camp Sevens George Lanee Lanee

Runaway Horse Causes Westport Crash and Injuries

A horse owned by Dr. William Young of Lyons Point s driven by Antone Robertas of New York bolted on Slate Street causing a collision with a wagon. Ingrao suffered minor bruises, the horse received cuts, and the wagon was wrecked. The incident led to arrests for reckless driving and a separate auto collision injuring Nates and Wagner's party.

Westport William Young Lyons Pinths Weston Antone Robertas New York Slate Street Robert Mewhirver Longlots Road Greens Arms Callisinn Gene Rac State Street Bridge Ingrao Robver Tre State Street Hill Nates Edward C. Currey Rooksbury Joseph G Hyad Meg. Albaria Jennings Francis Jennings N.Y DHS Agia Io Dello Washington Avenue Joan Juxak Eason Toad Daniel B. Ganle Boston Turnpike Ralph L. Nolan State Street Street Cornelius W Suupatuck

Waterbury Motorists Held in New Haven Arraignments

In New Haven on July 21 two Waterbury men, Sten Duviat and Charles Mitchell, were arraigned in police court. Police report a motor cycle collision and accusations tied to a motor vehicle case. Proceedings continued with release on bail discussed.

Waterbury New Haven New Haver Sten Duviat Charles Mitchell Ian Daviat

Jennings Company Sues Frank G Howe Over Damages

The Erwin M Jennings Company seeks 1909 in damages from Frank G Howe of this city in a civil action. The suit claims Howe owes 1700 on a conditional sale note. The case was brought before the September court sitting.

Erwin M. Janings Company Ju Salt G. Howe Granetty Aivil Acti

Milford Chamber of Commerce to Hold Big Outing

Milford plans the annual outing likely at Mansfeld Grove on August 24 with a large sports program. The committee, chaired by J. Sveq Van Syckle, aims for the event to be the largest yet and to exclude the ladies from the annual frolic this year.

Milford Annal Froiic J. Sveq van Syckle John Hingc Lay Roosevelt Frank W. Grahcman Geerge Seyond Italy Poli Europe Incter Allen Poiljans Cauge Qrlinds I Allen Compo Wusport W. & Paine Broad Street Cor Milford Point George Detroit Mich William Conklin Madelyn Springfield Mass Mass, Are the Guests of Me. and Mrs A. A. Woods Maple Avenue Myrtle Beach

Raccoon Coats Displayed in Various Lengths and Linings

Catalog lists raccoon fur coats in 36 to 43 inch lengths with three stripe borders shawl collars turn back cuffs satin lining and varied prices from 190 to 300 dollars. Describes belts figured silk lining deep collar and dark skins as options.

Skinners

Stylish seal coats offered with varied fur trims

Alaska seal coats 45 inches long with skunk collars and cuffs priced up to 400 dollars. Hudson coats 45 inches long feature plain shawl collars, brocade or silk linings and prices from 265 to 350 dollars. Bay coats range 40 to 45 inches with squirrel or skunk trims and linings in silk or crepe de chine, priced 75 to 150 dollars.

Alaska

Varied fur coats and wraps with ornate linings and collars

A catalog-like listing details numerous fur garments including natural oppossum Caracul and mink items with deep collars, wide borders, brocade or crepe de chine linings, and prices ranging from 37.50 to 500. The items include coats wraps and ponies with collars of lynx, skunk, nutria, marmot, coney, Kolinsky and Hudson seal trimming, presented as a sale assortment on the second floor center.

Nutria Kolinsky

Ideal time for a Columbia bike

Many pleasant little trips you can make and the exercise is so beneficial not hard work just play. The bicycle is built with care and runs easily. Equipment includes Fisk or Vitallic tires Marrow and New Departure coaster brake and heavy Pearson saddles. Women's Columbia s49.75 Columbia roadster 43 dollars.

Fisk Vitallic Pearson Columbia Columbia Roadster

Vacation toilet ware novelty display offers varied cases

Diversified vacation toilet ware collection features rubber lined roll and fold cases from 50c to 1.65. Face cloth cases 13c and 25c. Celluloid toothbrush holders 25c each. Nickel plated metal toothbrush holders 25c each. Celluloid soap boxes 25c each. Main floor left center.

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