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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1920

Page

3

Missing From Home Two Days Man Found Dead

Hartport Dec 6 Stanley Marcusa of 888 Main Street was found dead today in the elevator pit at the Cudahy Packing plant at 18 Turlbut Street after being missing since Saturday noon. He worked in the smoking rear on the second floor. a Bolton wrist was the only injury. His wife had worried over him since Saturday night and Sunday. they had three children.

Hartsport Stanley Marcusa Main Street Cudahy Packing J Company Turlbut Street Bolton Joan

Stamford Woman's Death Ruled Accident After Collision

Coroner J J Phelan rules the death of Susie N Shadbolt 14 of Stamford an accidental death from a Nov 23 automobile strike on Bedford street. The car owned by Howard Jessup and driven by Russell Gladwyn slowed at 75 and 20 feet before impact as Shadbolt crossed. Gladwyn began moving again as she continued.

J. .J. Phelan Susie N. Shadbolt Stamford Stamford Hospital Au Automobile San Howard Jessup Stameeford Russell Gladwyn Bedford Street Gladwyn Phelan Gladwy

Aston Seeks Definition of Cruelty in Divorce Case

In Superior Court yesterday Margaret Aston of Stratford moved for a more specific statement of alleged cruelty by Thomas R. Aston. The petition cites distress over property, alimony, and a name change to Campteyy, with claims of $25,000 in damages and asks for locations and dates of alleged acts.

Margaret Aston Stratford Thomas R. Aston Aston

Motor truck thieves net $700 booty in groceries

Hawleyville, Dec. 6. Burglars used a motor truck to rob the Honan general store near the railroad station last night. Marks show the truck backed to the door, loaded goods, and drove away. The loot included clothing, shoes, and groceries valued at about $700.

Hawleyville Honan Ra Road

American relief workers released by Lithuania

American relief workers Marta Gracavle and Miss Mary A Wasetlayrk, held on espionage charges in Lithuania, have been released. The State Department advised today that their soldiers had shown the wrong address and entered Lithuania while intended to remain in Poland.

Washington Martha Gracavle

Special dresses and savings for full-figure women

Special savings range from 10 to 30 dollars with dresses that flatter full figures. Styles include straight-line pleated skirts and draped tunic models, in navy and black tricotine and serge fabrics, crafted with care. Sizes run 4034 to 4614, offered from a shop named Second Moor, with dresses valued 45 to 65 dollars.

Lunch men and milkman fined seven for poor milk

Torrington December 6 Gad H. Richard a dairyman and Charles W. Archembeault with restaurant proprietors Joseph Dzinski Joseph Laskowski and Armand Feanfavre were fined seven dollars each in borough court today for selling milk below standard.

Torrington Gad H. Richard Joseph Dzinski Joseph Laskowski Armand Feanfavre

Special appeal on scrim curtains for sale

A good big handsome lot of scrim curtains offered at a special price. Double thread scrim is easy to launder and lays straight. Remstitched with edge lace option. Regulation size, carefully finished. Value $2.50. Third floor.

Liquor violator fined in Norwich after trial overruled

A Norwich liquor case ends with a $200 fine after a demurrer was overruled. An appeal was noted. Three other cases from a Jasmine raid were continued.

Norwich Der di Murrer A. Jacob

Silk to knit rich ties at special price

Spool of lustrous silk for knitting or crocheting handsome ties priced at 79 cents. Describes weight, firmness, elasticity, and color range including plain and heather varieties. Also notes Scotch knitting worsted skeins in demand at 69 cents, with multiple shades and limited availability.

Howland Jewelry Offers Value and Style for Christmas

Jewelry buyers are invited to visit the Howland section featuring attractive, high quality pieces at close margins. Diamond rings in Tiffany setting range from $30 to $134.50, white gold diamond rings $60 to $80, and diamond scarfpins $31.50 to $60. Watches include 14K gold models with 15 jewels from $33 to $37.75, and gold filled cases from $14 to $29.50.

Howland Jewelry Tiffany

Bloomers for Girls Now $1.69 at Second Floor

Pink bloomers dresses for girls priced at $1.69, with checks, plaids, and solid colors in blue pink and green. Each dress includes a matching pair of bloomers cut full and finished with elastic, available in sizes 2 to 6, marked down from $3 to $3.50.

Warmth First in Motor Rugs for Winter Driving

Warmth dominates rug choice for motor use with plush silky fabrics that shield against cold and breeze. Descriptions note tiger and lion skin patterns, plaid contrasts, soft blue tan gray and brown dust shades, lightweight options for closed cars and gifting winter drivers. Prices mentioned are $7.50 and $20.

Lovely waists on sale with embroidery and lace

Ad copy notes waists priced from 9.50 to 20 dollars, with sale prices around 5.75. Describes beading embroidery lace and organized presentation, typical of a department store fashion offer.

Blue serge fabric price listing in old ad

An advertisement promotes handsome blue serge fabric at 1.75 dollars per yard for 54 inch wide, wool, even weave, rich deep blue. It notes repeated pricing and a value of 2 yards for 1.75 dollars, with a casual line about finding a true friend during long service.

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