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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1919

Page

3

Policeman Glenn Laid to Rest After 42 Years Service

Glenn Russell, a police officer for 42 years, was laid to rest in Mountain Grove cemetery with funeral services at Read Memorial chapel. The service, led by Rev. Tierbert S Brown, drew delegations from police and veterans groups. Connecticut state guard provided escort and three volleys were fired at the grave.

Russell Glenn Wl & Owoek Read Memorial Chapel Mountain Grove Cemetery Fev Tierbert Brown Olivet Congregational Church Pequonnock Ch Alth Warren Lodge Voyard State Association Theorera Patydlwen Guizenhauser Mrickson Tohis Taytor O'Brien Edward Daftex Mountain Grove Connecticut State Guard Post Thas Wowe Jr G. A. FL

Harris Legion Men To Elect Tonight At Post

The Raymond W. Harris Post nominating committee met to prepare a list of officers for the ensuing year. The regular meeting will be tomorrow evening at 189 State Street to elect officers. A letter of thanks will be mailed to fraternal and military organizations that helped Armistice Day celebrations and to all individuals who assisted.

Raymond W. Harris

Stratford Contractors Sued Over $35 000 Excavating Machine

Judge Webb presided as Hubbard Flayed Company of New York sues Porgione and Romano of Stratford for about 35000 alleging a defective excavating machine used for Stratford sewer work. Stratford defendants say they paid to repair and maintain the machine. Damages claimed total 4000.

IT. Webb Superio Hubbard-Flayed Company Inc New York Porgione and Romano Company Stratford Stratford Concern

Loss of Schooner Confirmed Near Gull Rocks Coast

Coast Guard Cutter Ossippes confirms a schooner sank off Gull Rocks near Monhegan Island on the Maine coast. A mast stump with a mark was found but no crew or vessel identity could be located. The incident remains unresolved with no trace of survivors or the schooner’s name.

Coast Guard Boston Yos Ossippes Gull Rocks Monhegan Island

Railroad union chiefs confer with Hines on contracts

Heads of the four railroad brotherhoods met with Director General Hines to discuss proposed changes in contract terms submitted by the railroad administration. No decision was reached, and another conference was scheduled for tomorrow.

Washington, Bee Feads Hines Railroad Administration

Remembering Santa Claus and the joy of Christmas town

Old Santa and the magic of visiting Santa Claus are recalled to evoke childhood thrill. The piece invites readers to relive that happiness, sharing wonder with a child who still believes. It frames memory as a gift that spreads joy to others during the season.

Santa Claus Toyland Santa

Clever Jack Tar dresses at but $15

For girls Jack tar dresses of excellent serge in a graceful straightline style. They feature a back and front yoke with pleated body, a rich navy shade, tasteful braid, and hand embroidered sleeve decoration. Available in sizes 6 to 14 for $15.

Jack Tar

Warm quilted lining yoke coat for little boys

Made with yoke and a warm quilted lining this durable coat comes in sizes 1 2 and 3. A special style for little boys features a broad belt creating a comfortable tasteful look branded Naventt floor.

Women’s suits and dresses offered in special sale

There is one of the nicest lots of suits and dresses now being sold at special prices. Dresses of silk and woolens Georgette and taffeta and tricotine and wool jersey are featured in special models to fit up to size 52½. Garments include crepe de chine and georgette options, trimmed in varied colors, valued from $22.50 to $29.50, now $18.50 in the second floor sale.

Jersey

Expert gown planning and fitting by Madame Carpenter

Madame Carpenter offers free gown planning, cutting, fitting, and pinning to ready for finishing. She helps women sew without charging any fee, inviting prompt use of her skill for silk or wool garments during her stay.

Great gray gloves and khaki shirts featured in sale

Item highlights include knitted gray gloves resembling suede leather, made from a doette like fabric and washable. Also bold rich knitted ties from 75 cents to 3 dollars and khaki service shirts in sizes 14 1 2 to 17 for 2.50, all in the right aisle front.

Doette

Children’s furs warm and happy for Littlest Girl

A vintage catalog note extols warm fluffy furs for children. Conveys beaverine mimicking beaver, plus natural rabbit coney and possum sets. Mentions nutria and Iceland fox with many muff and scarf styles priced from four to twenty dollars on the second floor.

Torrington Electric Vacuum Sweeper Promises Easy Clean

Sweep with an electric Vacuum. This Torrington sweeper removes dust and threads from floors and carpets with little current use. Attachments for stairs, mattresses, and draperies reach corners and difficult spots. built to last, portable, and time saving.

Torrington

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