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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1922

Page

14

Sell Curtis property at Laurel and Transan venues

The Curtis property at the southeast corner of Laurel Avenue and Transan venue is on the market for immediate sale. The owners set a realistic price. the nine‑room house features a living room with fireplace, multiple bedrooms and maid’s room, attic storage, and a 65 by 121 foot lot with a two‑car garage. Wood & Yarbrough, Realtors, invite expressions of interest and will arrange viewings.

Curtis Laurel Avenue Transa Adle Stratford Strattore Carroll Ave Tomecrent Stratford Aves Casey Devon Bridgeport Ave Alford Nace Inn Lennis, Doherty and Lengnes Dever Conn Milford Noble Ave S. Crehan Barnum Ave Devon Realty Exchange Brown Parone Baratm Trolley Cleveland Ave Brooxlawn Goldman Beechwood Ave Kan North Ave Harlem Ave Lewis St Watson Fairfield Ave Main Doherty & Langass Paone Mitford North Park View Robert G. Whitney Golden Hit Trumbull Prisa Burns Reservoir Ave Dow Langner Conte Bul Dace Hoyse Ingiira Jewett. Ave Ita

Contents of private house up for sale items by appointment

Private house contents offered at auction and sale listings include American walnut dining set, girls bicycle, coal range, chairs, baby carriage, pian o, gas appliances, living room suite, and various furniture and household items. Listings request appointments, with several contact addresses and phone references.

Cabf Care Borton Ave Yale S Beaton Avinur Arthur Conley Union Ave Sals Haverhold Bareain Gas Appliance Exchange, Inc Cai Grasmere Feirfield Nobie Ave Glenwood Parrot Ave Reac Bridgeport Ave Levon San Howe Baeknage, Inc Avenus

Obituary notices and funeral plans in city paper 1922

Multiple death notices list ages and addresses with funeral details. Names include Beardsley, Brewer, Jowett, Lord, Mason, Naske, Nichols, Shull, plus family thanks and brief memorials. Entries specify residences, dates in August 1922, and interment locations such as Mountain Grove and Lakeview Cemeteries.

Connecticut firms form major weekly capital authorization

The state reports 17 Connecticut charters granted last week with 86,988,000 in authorized capital, the largest weekly total this year. The figure surpasses July's totals and previous months, with strong gains over prior weeks and years. A table compares firm counts and capital across the past four years.

Connecticut

State taxes collected exceed five month estimate in New Haven

In New Haven, 11 members of the city board of finance report no provision for paying a state tax of 125000 in the burner. Officials expect back taxes to cover this as collections already reach 305000 in five months. An additional nine months’ collection is anticipated.

New Haven City Bean of Finance Thi Aon Collec

Metal Market New York Copper Tin Lead Zinc Antimony Prices

Copper quiet across electrolytic spot and nearby markets with slight moves. Tin steady both spot and nearby against a mixed backdrop. Lead steady while zinc shows quiet activity with nearby delivery priced around 6.15 to 6.20. Antimony at spot 725.

New York

Grace Beers Lease at 759 Broad Street to Gustave Hertual

Grace D Beers signs lease at 759 Broad Street for a monthly rent of 150 dollars to Gustave Hertual A notice from Bridgeport Building Department requires Master Electrician licensing by September 8 1922 for those entering the electrical contracting business The page also includes a brief expression of thanks from the Puse ld Quaintanch and Gnes Phel2s for funeral condolences and support

Grace D Beers Gustave F. Hertual Bridgeport Tieatrichins Ghal Board of Building Commissioners

Taxes on Grand List of 1921 Beidgeport Notice

Notice to Beidgeport taxpayers that the second half of the Grand List of 1922 taxes is due at the Tax Collector's Office City Hall rooms 4 and 6 on Thursday September 1 1952. The tax collector will be at the collector's office daily from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm for collection. After October 1 1922 interest at three quarters of one percent will be added to all unpaid taxes and related fees. Edward A Drew Tax Collector.

Beidgeport Edward A. Drew

Debits in Local Banks Decreased Slightly in July

July total debits to individual accounts in thirteen New England banks reached about 2.531 billion dollars, up 34.6 percent from July last year except Boston and Bridgeport. Boston and Bridgeport showed declines. City totals rank third in the region, behind Boston and Providence, with local factors blamed on factory shutdowns, stock-market weakness, and July’s bad weather.

New England Tirteen Boston Bridgeport Providence Gome Cris Stason Tely Barnard New Haven Worcester Portland Fall River Waterbur New Becfort

Realty Records Patched Deeds and Mortgages Listed

Real estate transfers and mortgage notes show Valelms Corp to Com pressed Paper Box Corp on three parcels around Thompson Street and Daley Court. Other deeds include Eddy to Belknap Manufacturing, Rosethal to Elnezo and Rizza, and Frauenberger to Moulton on Manhattan Avenue with various 40 foot parcels. Mortgages note Betknap Manufacturing to Minnie Stewart and Katherine Eddy for 68 feet and other loans including American Bank and Trust on Holladay Avenue.

Valelms Corporation Compressed Paper Box Corporation Thompson Street Daley Court Minnie Mr. Stewart Eddy Belknap Turing Company Mein Street Jennie Rosethal Giuseppe Elnezo Frank Rizza Bigmond Morris Keentzman Eva Halparn Howard Avenue Alvin D. Moulton Co Gractic Frauenberger Madison Terrace Carl FE. Frauenberger Alvin of Moulton, Realty Manhattan Avenue August G. Lusan Malcolm Nelgon Prince Street Dy Joseph Magdalena Macso Joseph Magdalena Michael J Realty Eagle Street Nowfeld Avenue Max Polsky Lows Baumrlad Wardin Avenue Blazer Sochoexj Susit Banas Bell Street Mechanics and Farmers Savings! Bank Susie Banas Bett Strett Rosie Gailg Anthony Gallo Ong Realty Centra Samuel Schneider Leon Sreerer Miles Atrest Pancis H. Hannan August G. Larson Donaté Maria Giuseppe Atol Angelo Brailaro Garfield Avenue Betknap Manufacturing Company Minnie M. Stewart Katherine K. Eddy Mail Isirael Minnie Dawe American Bank and Trust Company Res.ty Hollayd Avenue Giuseppe Biazzo Frank Irizza Verona Popson Highland Avenue Same B. Griffin Herman Isaacs Connecticut Avenue Blaze Scharki Fort Bell Street Mechanics and Farnorg Savings* Bank Dao Cael E Fraunberges Doretth Strude Manholean Avenita

Petitioners petition before Claims Committee for damages

Numerous residents appeared before the Claims Committee seeking reimbursements for property and personal damages. Cases include 722 Atlantic Street clothing loss after a bicycle accident, 1177 Broad Street excavation fall, and a Fairfield and West Avenue oil on sidewalk incident. Final decision on claims to be heard at the September 3 council meeting.

Wbite Atlantic Street Alice Baker Broad FalpAcid Avenue

Marmon Fairfield Co Incorporation and Trade Names

The Marmon-Fairfield Co is incorporated in Hartford with 330000 capital for manufacturing and distribution of automobiles and parts. Incorporators include D. P. Larkin Eva Larkin and Adolph Lenrbach. East and Realty Corp reports capital stock reduction from 1445000 to 1950000 and value per share from 85 to 80. New trade names registered in Bridgeport include Wallins Bakery and City Shoe Repairing Co.

Marmon-Fairfield Marmon-Fairfield Co Hartford D. P. Larkin Eva, Lariin Adolph Lenrbach Newten The East and Realty Corp Bridgeport Secretry of State Korkar Sales Co Middle Street Gold Street C. P. Walliims

Ambulance Patrol Sought By Milford Police

Milford police seek $2,260 to buy a few combination ambulance patrols for the Milford Hospital project. Hospital directors favor the proposal and police board endorsement followed, with Commissioner Maplea pledging cooperation and plans for arranging the patrol near the Alsgarave station.

Milford Police Milford Pallea Commisainner E. R- Matenss Mord Hospital Brleetmoen Offre Tonigny Maplea Yar

Obituary notices from a New Milford area paper

Clarence F Brisk obituary notes a funeral for Clarence T Bush at August G Baker mortuary with Rev Carlson officiating, burial in Branford Center Cemetery. Also mentions Daniel Buell Brewer, farmer from Nichols, who died at home near Derby Road, leaving a wife, one son Charley Brower and two daughters. June events and other obituaries follow with multiple errors in names and places, including Myrtle Beach and Bridgeport Hospital, with services set for 2 PM at Baker mortuary chapel and Park Cemetery arrangements.

Clarence F. Brisk Clarence T. Bush August G Baker Stratford Avenue Robert €. Carlson Cemeterery Branford Daniel Buell Nichols New Milford Derby Road Snort Hill Als Veal Nishio Charley Brower Myo Binson W. Bailey Edra Brew Ferdinand Nasku Ferdinandi Naan Bridgeport Hvs Sinter Ludwig Plitz Webster_avenue Lao First German Evangelical Lutheran Zienehuren Inaves Nia Matyes Mra Caraling NASA Plater Mee Plict Arguat G. Baker Bieattard Avenue Furial Park Cemetery

Nash Turner Granted Jockey License At Spa

Racing circles were stunned by the announcement that Nash Turner’s application for a jockey license had been approved. Turner, a veteran among old-time riders, rode in peak form in the early 1900s and was considered among the great American jockeys of his day.

Baratour Nash Turner Carpes Turner Bowan Pete Barnivall Morria Park Saratoga Sperial Iviss Lad Grey Friar Nash Churchill Downs Moljie Newman Coralnt Vuleatn May Hempstead Hurricane Tdrint Elkhorn Bullman O-Conviot Redfern jShaw Tad Soan Littlefield Gillmore Spencer Shims O'Niel Meere Tommy Burrs Kia Walter Miller Fildebrand Joe Noster Vincent Powers Guys Garner Lucien Lyre Heismar Radtke F. H. Pallipanes Ike Jack McCormice Sam Doggett Wiliie Simrs Henry Griffin Jack McCauley Grover Cleveland Fuller Fred Tarol Jimmy Rowe Sr

Illinois A G Will Have Big Train In Meet

Chicago August news notes the Illinois A G club arranging a major AAU field and relay championships entry next month. The program signals strong college contributions from Illinois and Minnesota athletes, including Osborn and Westbrook, with multiple squads and clubs aiming for the national title.

Illinois A. G Chicago Tints Athletic Club Bxark New York Tndler University of Tinale Harald Osborn Thinois Wallace Cannon Paterson Minas Gary Ear] Anderson Furdler Hoffman Sergeant Westcrook Michigan Scalic Wisconsin Hotman Westbrogle Paula Alaickes el Ansfers Adlo Weat Yaeas Metlonsa Charlie Dean Tillhola A. C. Athletic Comeittes Srs Fis

Dempsey Greatest Hitter, Malone Says in 1920s Tale

Jock Malone, helping Dempsey before a Willard bout, declares Dempsey the greatest hitter ever. He explains the founder of the punch is the roll, detailing Dempsey’s crouch, weight transfer, and right hand setup. Malone notes speed and defense, recounting Toledo bout imagery and Willard exchange.

Jock Malone Dempsey New York Joelk Malone St. Paul Toledo Willard Jack Jess Dawn Geck

Wils Training for Title Fight at Newark Armory

Harry Wills, top challenger to Jack Dempsey, prepares for a twelve round star bout with Buddy Jackson at the Newark Armory next Monday. Jackson has fought across the region with 34 knockouts in 38 bouts, rising rapidly in his career.

Harry Wills Lenger Jack Dempsey

Minnesota boxing fights blocked by commission ruling

The Minnesota Boxing Commission refused to concur with New York’s decision depriving Johnny Klbane, Johnny Wilson, and Harry Greb of titles in New York State, blocking their right to fight for titles in Minnesota.

Johnny Wilson Johnny Klbane Harry Greb Minnesota Corminsion New York Klibane Wilson Greb New York State

Hanson Doing Well at Racing Wisconsin Preliminary Bout

Hanson Doing Well, Knute Hrnson the heavyweight at Racing Wisconsin with Das only Deen en gaging in preliminary bouts in this vicinity because he is under the age of twenty one years. He recently gave Charley Andersen a real fight in a four round bout and beat Cowboy Harris in a fight at Atlentawn, Pa.

Knute Hrnson Racing Wis Das Deen Kla Ane Charley Andersen Cowboy Harris Atlentawn Wack Ag

Mayor bars boxing in Mereland amid licensing halt

Mayor Kahler refused to issue licenses for further boxing bouts in Mereland O for Kilpane versus Pepper Martin. He blocked Mac Hinkle’s request for four bout licenses and stated no more bouts will be staged where Kilpane is scheduled to fight.

Mereland Kahler Mac Hinkle Johnny Kilpane Pepper Martin Kilbate

New Transcontinental Air Route Trial Under Way

Washington pilots Lt Paul Wilkins and Sgt Leo Huill embark on a flight to San Francisco to test a new transcontinental route. Planned stops include Evlin Ohio Fort Riley Kansas North Platte Nebraska Cheyenne Wyoming Nevada and San Francisco as they seek a new elapsed time record.

Washington Paul Wilkins Oval Bollingfied San Francisco H Im Leo Huuill Mecia Evlin Ohio Fort Riley Kansas North Platte Nebraska Cheyenne Wyoming Sale Urahi Biko Nevada

Dureble Dane Pete Hitley faces two ten round bouts

The Dureble Dane Pete Hitley will fight Johnny Darmy in Woonsocket next Friday and Young Jacgie in Columbus on August 23 in two ten round bouts.

Pete Hitley Johnny Darmy Woonsocket FR. I Young Jacgie Folumbus

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