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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1922
Page
3
A depot bulletin announces passenger tickets at Bridgeport station are valid for thirty days instead of twenty four hours. The extension applies to east and westbound trains and to other points on the New Haven line, the policy dating to before the war.
Coroner to decide after a supplementary hearing into the death of Maurice Milburn 46 of 46 Worgin Avenue who died at Bridgeport hospital after being shocked while repairing headlights on a locomotive in the New Haven Railroad Yard. The deceased son alleges the pantographs were improperly reset by a Williams hostier employee under orders, causing the accident.
By mutual consent the case of Ernest Schleifer of Watertown Massachusetts charged with inciting railroad strikers to commit felonies was postponed until December 9 in City court. A related case tied to his arrest in New London is set for the same date.
County Game warnings urge restraint as an albino deer roams various sections, last seen by Andrew Powell near Carbondale with two familiar albino companions. The animal, a freak protected under Connecticut game laws, is not to be captured. another albino deer is under care in Winsted by the Fish and Game commission.
John Vassel and his wife, among the first refugees from Smyrna to reach the United States, recount Turkish soldiers pillaging the city. They abandoned their year old mother and fled for safety, staying with a brother on St Ash Street. Vassel, honorably discharged in 1919, had returned to Magn to bring his sister and mother to America. they are French subjects.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Wen alls Pills Ambition Brand at HindIe Pharmacy Hartigan Drug Mart for nervousness fatigue and low spirits. It touts a three day effect and a money back plan addressing nervous system issues appetite sleeplessness and indigestion with a local drugstore route.
Hartford reports Coroner Calhoun ruled Charles L. Lorenzin of Bristol was murdered. Autopsy by Dr Costello found a gunshot to the head but no motive or clear circumstances. State police East Hartford police and state attorney pursue clues as revolver tied to Bristol Hardware Co. but no solid motive or suspect yet.
Litigation stemming from the 1915 instal lation of lighting and heating at Bridgeport High School drags through courts. The Stehler Miller Havens company claims about 13000 dollars for delays and extra costs due to unfinished work, with many remands to committees and supreme court actions, and no final damages awarded yet.
A scanned listing shows numerous groups meeting tonight at addresses around Bridgeport including Union Society at 857 East Main, Bridgeport Medical Association, Barnum Institute of Science and History, Bridgeport Rifle Club, Danish Brotherhood, First Hungarian Sick Benefit Society, Fourth District Republican Club, South End Social Club, and many lodges and orders such as Guiding Star, Konckapotanauk, Harmony Council, Mithra Lodge, Pythian Sisters, Knights of Pythias, American Tent Nights, and Woodmen circles. Also noted are the Carpenter and Javiers union, Bridgeport Athletic Club, YWCA, and various lodges at Main and Broad streets with several street addresses. A curious claim notes Go de Janeiro has the world’s finest Admiral harbors and Porcupine walls have a beer or commercial vale.
Enthroned among toys and dolls in Toyland, Old Santa Claus welcomes every child. Sleds velocipedes and autos surround him as beloved Mother Goose characters preside over the realm of childhood. Toddlers are invited to visit and greet him.
Think of Victrola as a Christmas gift for the home. The ad promotes Victrola No. 260 in mahogany or English brown at $160, with club payment plans and a wide record selection. It claims Victrola offers family enjoyment at low cost and suggests upgrading to a newer table model.
The store highlights a decorated gift section on the second floor designed to reflect the Christmas season. It offers gifts for men women and children all at fixed prices including a $1 table and numerous items at $2 $3 and $5 across extended displays to encourage easy selection.
Gloves for women and children highlight quality outfits and lasting appeal. Women's two clasp fine kid gloves with embroidered backs come in brown tan beaver white and black boxed if desired at 3 dollars. Gauntlet gloves with strap wrist in brown and beaver priced at 3.75 boxed if desired. Children's fine cape skin gloves with embroidered backs in tin and brown priced 1.50 to 1.75 at a canter.
In a bustling beauty shop catalog style description the ad touts courteous mani chi rists and hairdressers for refined grooming. It promotes Yevelte hair goods with 20 to 34 inch options and transformations priced up to 8.50, along with bangs waves curls and a permanent wave system for scalp care. It notes horse chairs and dolls wigs made to order and nearby barber shop services for children.
Rich velveteen dresses offered in black navy brown with misses and women sizes up to 40. Prices were pegged below the higher expected sale price. Designs are simple yet elegant with georgette inserts and embroidery on some pieces. Limited quantities will be ready Tuesday morning.
Hosiery with wear and service interwoven offers satisfactory wear at pleasing prices. Women's sport hose in cotton and wool blend with contrast clocks. Mercerized lisle hose in black or brown priced at 59 cents. Children's medium weight hose in black white or cordovan featured.
New brush wool sport sweaters feature sti type long coat style with a belt and flowing wide sleeves. Colors include white plaid black canna, black white, canna brown, camel and camels brown, and a grey orchid. Price $12.50. Second Door rear.
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