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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1921
Page
11
A poem depicts a sorrowful boy crying on Fifth Avenue as a passerby consoles him. The speaker notes the boy cannot recall his mother, and a nearby pigeon offers a sympathetic, cautious chorus amid the urban hush. The brief vignette captures urban quiet and small human connections.
Mrs Sarah Bryant Smith Candee, longtime editor of the Bridgeport Daily and Welty & Brand, died at her daughter’s home in New Haven. She was 54 years a member of the First Congregational church and married John Drvine in 1863. Survived by Frederick Stevens and Mary White among others. Funeral details not available.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions streets and a morning event in New Haven with unclear details about a buy or meeting. The legible pieces reference street names, timing, and a gathering in a local district, but the full context and outcome are missing.
The MacSwiney Council marked its first anniversary with a dance at the Hibernian hall on Washington Avenue. The largely attended event featured songs by Miss Skatherina Tuamluel and others, with a committee including Mrs F J Lanen and Marquerite Cullen among organizers.
A disputed city election prompted by Comley's guidance on teacher pay drew attention to finances and the risk of payout errors. Officials including Lynn Whisen and William Webster faced scrutiny over department funding, while Democratic members questioned the legality of the seating and actions tied to Wiltgim Rh. Websbery's presidency and the broader court action threatened further delays.
The store decor features red and green ornaments and elegant window displays. A wide range of Christmas gifts and silverware is showcased, including tread trays, cake stands, and boxed sets priced from three to twelve dollars. Elegant wood and glass accents create a festive atmosphere as shoppers consider appropriate gifts for the season.
An awkward disruption during a department board session drew attention to the presidential coverage issue. Commissioner Wilson was present, and a figure identified as Ooveray attempted to address the crowd while questions about the board’s direction continued.
Chicago story recounts a ten year dispute over ownership of a three legged cat between the Rudecki and Juresk families. A court was to hear the case but the Juresk side insisted ownership be settled first amid claims of an attempted murder related to the cat.
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