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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1922

Page

2

Bridgeport Elks Honor Deceased Members in Memorial Service

Bridgeport Lodge of Elks held a memorial service at the club house with over 700 members and guests. Dr. Thomas J Kilmayin of Waterbury Lodge led the ritual in place of May Francis F. Guile fotla, while Dr. Francis Keeley read the ritual and Lester G. Burdick offered a blessing. Knights offered moral gifts and laid forget-me-nots on a draped table, with ivy symbolic of brotherly love. An orchestra of 40 performed under John J. Reynolds, featuring Thomas Driscoll and Miss Murty Kelly.

Bridgeport Lodge of Elks Ito Yperenne Tee Club House Thomas J. ‘Kilmayin Waterbury Elk'a Lodge Prin ‘Cipal Petker Francis F. Guilefotla Francis Keeley Lester G. Burdick Edward J. Daly Fas Pmax Edward McManus Elka Iodge Esteermed Redarigg Knightichael Weir Camusic John J. Reynolds Thomas Driscoll Father Berg Murty Kelly John J. Pershing Elkdom Hern God

DIED FISHINGER Funeral held for Mary F Fishinger

Obituary items list numerous recent deaths in the city including Mary F Fishinger age unknown daughter of the late John Fishinger and Augusta Hallstrom wife of Cart Hallstrom among others. Funeral arrangements and church services are noted with locations on Grand Street and St Michael's cemetery. Community memorial remarks emphasize fraternal lodge sentiments and tributes to departed members including war veterans.

Fishinger Mary F Oranha John Fishinger Grand Street St. Apsstine’s Church St. Michael's Ceme Sq Wallstrom Augusta C. Hallstrom Cart Hallstrom Kapres Thin City James Kappas Agen North Washington Ave Lakeview Cemetery Raplas Isadore Kaplan St Stephen's St. Michael's Marston Thie City George 2 Ernest L. Marston Manchester Otto Wilhelmt Andrew Joyce Jane Atreat dLakeview Raymond Chicago Gabdriel Joseph Raymond Jennie Brun‘namanp Raymond Ld Cays August G. Baker Stratford Ave Park Cemetery Robinson Laura Henry Robinson Mifunera Ite Rand Street Pack Cemetery Augustine Elzaben

Governor Russell and Girl Accuser Ready for Trial

In Oxford Mississippi Gov. Ler M Russell and his former stenographer Frances C Birkhead prepared for a civil suit seeking $100000 for alleged seduction and health damage after a marriage promise The case marks a high profile dispute in the United States district court for Northern Mississippi with findings awaited tomorrow morning The accuser attributes a political plot to undermine the governor and his ambitions

Oxford Ler M. Russell Mississippi Frances C. Birkhead United States District Court For Gov. Russel Nan Ria

Mill destroyed on eve of opening near Killingly

A factory plant 3 miles from Killingly was burned this evening, destroying the base operation and estimated at $20,000 in damage. the plant, set to open tomorrow, employed about 100 workers prior to the fire. Authorities investigate the blaze as a potential accident.

Five Car Collisions Near Fairfield Reported

Dee Fairfield reports five vehicle collisions this afternoon near Hanson's Switch. Frederick A. Burr and Edward Brennan were involved, with no serious injuries. Breit and Joseph Wic. are cited in separate incidents. all occupants escaped injury. Breit is summoned to appear in court Monday morning.

Fairfield Dee Sportil Frederick A. Burr Buss- Inegg Atanager Edward Brennan Filmfeld News Hanson Cary Joseph Wic

Miners Forum Examines Causes of High Coal Prices

Speakers at the United Church Forum discussed coal pricing, noting overdevelopment in the soft coal sector limits miners’ workdays and profits. They contrasted bituminous and anthracite conditions, highlighting corporate profits, railroad control, and problematic ownership in mining towns.

Lalhave United Church Forum Mataro Pennsylvania Pavia & Reach Éstutont ‘Co Beach Sano Aurer Maurer

Daugherty Faces Grafters Behind Impeachment Charges

Attorney General Daugherty replies to impeachment allegations, defending the department’s prosecutions in antitrust and other cases. He denies neglect, cites ongoing investigations, and explains actions on railroad, cement, and war-contract concerns, with references to Untermyer, Watts, and others.

Daugherty Department Federal Trade Commission Commission Chicago Ponerat Corprnibtes Cnet Daughe My Umtermyer New York Samuel Untermyar Lockwood Genera Wiliam O. Watts United States District Ite Mougharty Jim New Haven Mrr Pe Department Elestric Co Toledo Connechion Charles V Morse Shipping Board Congress B. Felder Noethan Mushar Philadelphia Fisk Seffice Wiliam J. Burns Bureau of Investigation Burwin Burns William J. Burris

Rockefeller Burial Service Held for Rockefeller Relative

New York reports funeral rites for William Goodsell Rockefeller Teller, son of John D. Rockefeller, attended only by immediate family and close friends. The Simple service with a cremation was at the Rockefeller home on Madison Avenue conducted by Rev. Dr George M W Thompson of Christ Church Greenwich Conn.

New York Powers Memh Willumi Goocaelt Tacke- Teller Nanhéw John D. Hocke Feller Rockefeller Home Madi‘son Avenue George MW. Thompson Fester Christchurch Greenwich Conn

Man Struck by Car at Broad and Gilbert Streets

D Warran of 426 Main Street was struck by an automobile while crossing Broad Street at Gilbert Street last night. He suffered contusions to the nose and both knees. After treatment by Dr. E B Susslin, he was taken to his home.

D. Warran Main Street Broad Street Gilbert Street BE. J. Susslin

Youth Arrested for Creating Disturbance at Asia Restaurant

Frank Simko, 25, of 99 Grant Street, reportedly created a disturbance at Asia restaurant, using vile language. He walked around, was asked to leave by manager Howard Leong and witnesses F Leong and C Buck Quong, and was arrested and released on $25 bond shortly after midnight. The report notes his association with a well known Ba at Side family.

Asia Frank Simko Grant Street Simko Howard Leong Wailors F. Leong C. Buck Quong

Mourners Gather for Circus Giant George Augur Burial

A small group of rivals and friends gathered in an upper west side apartment today for the funeral of George Augur, the circus giant who died Thursday. Elks conducted the service as seven tapers burned and the coffin was lowered from the building via block and tackle in drizzle.

New York Wittelm George Augun Upper West Side Augur The Elks

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