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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1918
Page
4
The article notes wage earners drive suburban home buying with installments and bank loans, while industrial weakness and job uncertainty curb optimism. Local developers uneasy about a boom in suburban lots as sales slow and financing remains cautious amid a wavering economy.
In New Haven on December 1 the Farnam trustees file the largest estate account. Henry W. Farnam and William W. Farnam report an initial inventory of 1,895,680.53 dollars, with current estate value at 3,621,816.17 dollars. They note 3,215,301.98 dollars received by trustees and 4,549 dollars paid to beneficiaries. The probate hearing is scheduled for December 3.
Elizabeth MacDonald an elderly Nichols resident dies at her son John MacDonald s home aged S$ years widow of Duncan MacDonald who came from England about 66 years ago They leave four sons John Nathan Richard Angus one daughter Rebecca 18 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Funeral at Johns home Nichols tomorrow at 2 PM Interment Lawn Cemetery Huntington
Greenwich hosts a public memorial service for deceased Elks at Town Hall under Greenwich Judge No. 1150. Oscar J. Smith of Reno delivered the address as flags draped the hall and a roll call honored the departed, followed by music from Gainey’s orchestra and the lodge quartet. An Aero Device by Lieut. John M. Williams Jr of Greenwich, a Dallas stationer and Aviation Corps member, aims to guide aviators by showing true direction and ground speed for long distances after the war.
An eight to ten day report from Storrs shows low temperatures do not hinder egg production. Over seven days 1000 hens laid 1218 eggs, 17.4 percent overall. Leghorns produced 21.5 percent weekly yield vs heavy breeds at 3.1 percent. White Leghorns from D Vancred Kent led with 44 eggs. Leghorns from Hilltop Poultry Yards Suield Conn and L. J. Ingoldsby Cooperstown tied with 41, and White Wyandottes owner Obed G. Knight Bridgeton tied for third with 34 eggs. Cold weather planning includes curtain protection. curtains remain up for two weeks unless snow intervenes.
The Nut Butter blends cocoaanut meat and pasteurized milk to mimic butter at 33c per lb. Sold exclusively at Direct Importing Co. yellow front stores including 1025 Main, 1076 BE Main, 2051 N Main, 283 State, 1113 Stravvand Bridgeport. Benetti Brand Teas Coffees and Grocery Specialties offered at wholesale prices.
Walter E. Goddard of Stratford Trust will address the elementary class of Bridgeport chapter American Institute of Banking on Trust Company motions. The talk occurs Wednesday night in the First Bridgeport National Bank directors’ room, with two visiting bank officials from Hartford and New Haven also scheduled to speak.
Greenwich man Thomas Palmatier is held by Stamford police after Miss Florence Conklin of Stamford inhaled formaldehyde from a bottle he carried at a Stamford dance hall. William Powell testified they were seized in the lobby. Palmatier claimed it was medicine for Spanish influenza but was detained by a special officer. Conklin, twenty, remains in serious condition as investigators probe intent.
Miss Elie Hayes and Jed Kreiner of Sandy Hook were married at Su BKose's church by Rev. Mather. The couple hosted Thanksgiving at the bride's home before a short wedding trip. Miss Hayes, a secretary, and Mr Kreiner, postmaster at Sandy Oak, plan to live near the post office in a newly furnished home. A Thanksgiving period saw many local family gatherings and social events.
A brief catalog note highlights shirts with fine percale fabric, many stripes and colors, starch for crisp cuffs, and excellent value for buyers seeking quality and affordable styling.
Gift-ready combination sets feature men’s sleeve bands and garters from the Paris brand in a wide color range. Each neat gift box offers a large assortment at 50 cents per set, ideal for quick, affordable accessories.
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