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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1922
Page
13
Multiple listings describe rooms and features in properties near Park Ave and North Ave, including steam heat, fireplaces, sun parlor, oak floors, and garden spaces. Prices range from five thousand five hundred to thirteen thousand five hundred with various terms and garage space.
Property list shows two family houses on Orchard Street priced around 7 500 Grovera Avenue listed with unclear 600 Wood Avenue at 9 500 Waimney Avenue 10 060 Sark Avenue and 13 505 Choice Lots on West Morgan North Maima Keeler Terry Pince Savoy Street with assorted values 15 000 to 30 000 in the sale slate.
Classified listing notes numerous properties for sale and rent in Bridgeport area. Includes seven room houses, two family homes, cottages, bungalows, and rooms for rent with modern improvements, near trolley lines. Also lists household goods and store for sale with contact details.
Obituaries and public notices from Bridgeport include deaths of John Galia Ellen Heaney Mars Hearn Mrs Mary Malone Elizabeth Wade and Mary Jacobs plus tax assessor notices and legal memos. Items mention funeral details at St Charles St John's and Long Hill and Greenwich cemeteries with dates Aug 1922 to Aug 1933 and notes on private funerals and solemn masses.
The Brooklyn star Ethelda Bleibtrey set world and Olympic marks as she led the way for women in swimming. Her records spanned 50 and 100 yard sprints outdoors, indoor events, and longer distances, inspiring future generations of female athletes.
Jeramean J. Casey a famed Gasman and former Harvard rowing coach in 1884, 1856 and 1856 died in Boston after a heart attack. He was 63 and had defeated top U S sailors including Danbury of Boston Ten Eyck Joyes of Springfield. He helped form a renowned New England four and held a seven year Boston city champs streak in Fourth of July races.
The Blue Birds defeated the Madigan Tigers 16 to 2. Youngs pitched five innings striking out 14, aided by a Willow double with the bases loaded. The Tigers were outplayed throughout the game.
Chicago dispatch warns girls against accepting rides from strangers in flashy roadsters. The piece cites Captain McCann urging caution and mocks slick cars as enticing but risky. In another item, Sacramento Club owner Clerging Brothers present two cases of alleged services to Bill Doran, ex St. Mary’s infielder who joined the Cleveland Club after college.
At Annapolis on August 29 1922 Bob Folwell arrived as Navy’s lead football coach addressing Midshipmen in a ceremonial meeting. Officials displayed a film recounting last season’s highlights as recruits prepared to begin official work on Monday.
Taxpayers in Ridgendorf must pay the second half of the 1921 grand list taxes by September 1, 1922 at the Tax Collector's office City Hall Rooms 4 and 5. The collector will be present September 1, 1923 and daily thereafter 9 am to 5 pm except Sundays, Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm. After October 1, 1922 interest accrues at 0.75% per month on overdue amounts. Edward A. Drew, Tax Collector.
The obituary notes the death of Phil Douglas a noted left handed pitcher for the New York Giants and Giants star who battled suspensions and disappearances, details his career from Rome Georgia to the majors, and cites manager John McGraw as both disciplinarian and builder of pennants.
Washington Aug 20 Representatives of the Standard Oil Company and the sister interests will be the next witnesses called by the Senate Committee holding hearings on the oil line situation. Senator McNary of Oregon acting chairman has not set a date for further hearings. The fluctuating gasoline price since hearings began adds interest to the proceedings.
Aus 26. Connie Mack announced Sullivan and Farrison, pitchers, had been purchased from the Portland base ball club. The deal was close this morning but the purchase price was not disclosed.
New York August reports show a quiet strength across leading markets amid hopes for settlement of labor disputes. News from Cleveland on coal strike settlement and talks with Biz Four leaders buoy sentiment, with price pressures easing as production and demand indicators move.
July postal receipts totaled 10 042 258 in the nations largest cities, marking the biggest July in Post Office history. Officials say postal income serves as a barometer of general business, with July 1922 up about 11.6 percent from 1921 and parallel to bank clearings. Receipts rose through March, then 7 4 percent in April, 4 percent in May, and 12 4 percent in June, showing uneven but overall improving business conditions.
Market conditions show liberal tomato receipts and lower average prices. Corn supplies light, beans and onions steady with lower prices due to ample stocks. Apples weak with mostly common native peaches and Bartlett pears at low prices. Delaware Libertys reach 3.50 per bushel. Live poultry scarce, eggs tight, butter firmer. Livestock and meat demand mixed, hay and grain prices listed for dealers.
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