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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1921
Page
11
Classified help wanted entries seek positions from chef and hotel staff to chauffeur carpenter and waitress. Individuals specify locations and contact addresses. some list ages, experience, and references. Many entries include ad numbers and paper references for responses.
American flags are being presented to Rotary clubs in Britain and elsewhere to symbolize Anglo-Saxon friendship. Luther Stark of Texas presented a flag to the New York Rotary Club, accepted by York’s lord mayor Alderman Walker, who praised the gesture as uniting English-speaking peoples. Another flag was unfurled at Rotherham by International Vice President William Cappell, with the Bishop of Sheffield noting Rotary benefits for many people.
Mrs Antonio Herro waited with three children for two nights at a Syracuse station. They had traveled from Niagara Falls to meet Berra Herro who was not there. Communication gaps and a lone postal box address delayed news until a telegram arrived, ending with a joyful reunion two days later.
New York report notes Dykes of the Philadelphia Athletics set a major league fielding mark with 17 chances as second baseman at St Louis, surpassing the former AL record of 16. Also mentions Morrison’s three hit shutout, Nationals’ win streak, and players’ marriage notices.
Sept 29. John Neagle, a lineman for a local Wechting Company, received an 11,000 volt electric shock when his body contacted a transformer during repairs. He survived and described the event, noting the source of the peril and his narrow escape.
Town of Trailfield assesses personal property lists due in September. Penalty of ten percent for late returns. Listings by boundaries and separate entries. Assessors plan site visits at Post Office Fairfield Southport Nichols schoolhouse Rudolphs, and other locations on specified September dates in 1921. Board members will meet at Fairfield for scheduling.
Notices of deaths and funeral arrangements for Nellie Heath Burke and others, including dates, ages, and service details. Names include John Hurd, Whinps Laces, Burton C. Mead, Hattie A. Osborn, with funeral plans at Stullins, Scott and Redeate parlors and Sacred Heart and St Michaels cemeteries. Services set for late August in New York area.
State of Connecticut District of Bridgeport Probate Court August 19 1921 announces six months to present claims for the estate of Julia A Derrick late of Bridgeport. Creditors must exhibit accounts or be barred. Administratrix Laura Tyene Derrick requests immediate payment of debts. address 189 Denver Ave.
New York trailed as the Giants staged a late surge at the Polo Grounds. The Pirates held a slimmer edge as Pittsburgh looked to hold the lead while the Yankees pivoted toward the East, with Boston and Washington remaining on the road ahead.
In Victoria B C Aug 29 Ons mildan Jeitera carried ten months by Eddie Hubbard a Colt ed Ftates aerial mal pilot operating between Victor d Seattle This service was inaugurated to spread delivery of Anetra and Oriental wads targeting Tavisia coast business louses. The funeral of Private Samue Belinsky son of Mr and Mrs Belinsky of 25 Lexington avenue held Sunday afternoon he was the first Jewish boy from this city to be killed in the World war Rabbis Schoentrm Rabbi Wotler and Attorney Chapiro officiated.
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