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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1925
Page
23
Readable fragments describe a corner storefront on Brook Street with a rent note or business listing. Mentions people named Jim and Bart in Beetdgeport and a possible sign about rental terms. Content is incomplete but records a local commerce setting and a rental inquiry.
The Probate Court of District of Bridgeport has admitted and allowed six months for heirs to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those neglecting to present properly attested claims within the time will be barred. All indebted to the estate should make immediate payment to George M. Baldwin. Bridgeport Connecticut. Tawood Read, Clerk.
Obituary notices for Martha Berensmade Iey Brinsmade widow of James Brinsmade with services in Derby, interment at Oak Cemetery, Derby. Carter in Chixlly, departure details for December 14 funeral, Mountain Grove. Tau in Stratford December 9 Grace Lowden funeral at 873 ag Avenue, interment Lakeview Stratford. Wattersley Stratford December date funeral at 894 Winds or Avenue, interment Lakeview. Heath Chicago December 11 remains transported to Mt Hope for burial. Lordell Stratford December 7 Charles Lordell funeral at Center Street Church, interment Center Street. Margaret O'Brien Stratford Avenue funeral December 1. Osboteene December 9 memorial service at Berenan Memorial Church 4:29 pm interment later. Pleadwell Dec 9 William H Pleadwell funeral plans. Prendergast New Haven December 1925 John Prendergast Sr funeral arrangements and mass.
A historical note cites the National ria Conference Board figures that the total U S taxes per person would be 70 97 if evenly distributed In 1924 local taxes per person rose to 33 64 federal taxes 27 78 and state taxes 4 aso The data show federal taxes peaked after 1913 and local taxes surged through the 1920s, with state taxes also rising while federal levies remained higher than prewar levels.
Race results and entries for six furlongs to one and one sixteenths miles across three-year-olds and up, with multiple horses listed by weight and performance times. Also includes fields for five and a half to two miles, and entries such as Smart Guy, Georgette, Mabel Seth, Rit Steele, Coldier IT, Bene K, and others, plus several “also ran” horses. Time figures range from about 53 seconds to 3:59 for longer events.
A scrambled horse racing card shows six furlong sprints and longer routes with claiming and allowance options. Notable entries include Coeur D Leon, Master Crump, Midnight Bus, Love Song, Wolf's Cry, and Joe. Stakes payoffs range around 700 to 790 dollars with several age three and up entrants.
The list details New Orleans racing entries for a maiden race, noting multiple horses with ages from three years up and including combinations like six furlongs and one mile routes. Several horses are listed with unique prefixes and varying weights, with post positions and apprentice allowances mentioned in fragmentary form.
Connecticut state market report shows light trading at farmers market with scarce buyers. Meats remain firm led by lamb, pork prices steady or slightly down. dairy, poultry, and eggs show mixed movement. Fruits and vegetables retain firm demand for top grades, with limited price changes. hay and grain markets steady.
The Fairfield American Legion post elected officers for the main and auxiliary. For the Legion: L.E. Poole first vice commander, Paul Ch. Samiti second vice commander, Sidney Alurcuse adjutant, George Anderson personnel officer, John W. Barr treasurer, John J. Johnson champion, with Toward Smith and I. Lombard named to the executive board. Auxiliary officers include Mrs. John Me elected president, Mrs. Burr first vice president, John M. Donaldson secretary, Mrs. Howard Smith vice president, Mrs. John Fursy treasurer, and Mrs. Anta secretary. executive board members named. Installations and annual dinner scheduled tonight in Legion hall.
In Bridgeport a juror search dragged into the afternoon at the County building. Prospective jurors faced delays as the panel for the Stella Galauiba case struggled to assemble in the Common Pleas Court. Coffers of challenges were used and deputies attempted subpoenas citywide without full success.
Mrs Christine Rodugu of Umbuy Place reported a trunk theft last evening. About 860 was stolen from the trunk, which was found in the front room with the lock broken and contents looted.
Alexander Tischler of 1053 Vian Cock Avenue sustained a broken right leg after being hit by a automobile driven by Nor Maye Morris, chauffeur for Dr. W. Lee of Weadon. Morris stated Tischler stepped into Mountain Grove Street near Dewey Street, was struck, and taken to St. Vincent's Hospital.
Norwalk Pec 8 Special. City Council heard two municipal election issues. A defeated candidate sought appointment as constable claiming bond filing was late. A faulty candidate list caused the tree warden to resign. Frank Riley and Edward Sphen figures linked to town offices. Beaudoin nominates brother Henry for warden. No action until January council session.
The December Court of Awards at St Augustine's hall honors Miss Lennow Knapp captain of Troop No. meeting at the First Methodist church who has led scouting in Bridgeport since 1922 and earned a Medal of Merit The ceremony also credits Dorothy Lyon and Helen DeLacy with letters of commendation for service and leadership in scouting during the past year
Hospital alumnae plan a dance program for November 18 at the Northex home on Munting Street. The committee lists Miss Filla Tuesday, Miss Madelyn Farley, Bruce Youre and two dancers in an entertainment lineup with a Charleston exhibit. Members include Miss Tretty Coleman, Miss Helen Cruhlin, Miss Vatherine Connell, Miss Mary Kelly, Miss Sara Gille, Miss Winifred Kelly, Mrs M Rochford and Mrs Mary Mecri.
Call money firm with closing bids mixed in early December trading. Rates steady to modestly higher across terms from 1 to 6 months. Prime mercantile paper quoted around 4.0 to 4.4 percent with acceptances showing mixed activity.
Francis J. O Connor, twenty, of Stamford, cried as he pleaded in Criminal Superior Court yesterday. Judge Dickenson called the plea unconvincing and remanded the confessed forger for sentence, while State's Attorney Garlick criticized his truthfulness amid the mother's appeal cited by the defendant. O Connor faced charges of misappropriating a check and forging an endorsed signature totaling 23 dollars.
A Fifth District Republican club meeting heard a member push for a speedy trial for those suspected of acting against the party. Dwight G. Graves announced a hearing planned for Friday night with Soda and several named attorneys to appear. The executive board will hear the suspected men, and further actions include property options and new members joining the club.
The Perldzenort chapter of the Order of De Molay announced its third carnival ball to be held December 1 at a hotel. Six gentlemen were admitted as patrons while several chapter leaders and patrons were named including Ralph Goodsel, Charlee P. Rehemop, Paul Hiner, and Thomas Taylor.
Contractors began tearing down the Tillman building on State Street last week and took city control. The site will host the new central library building, marking a key urban development in the area.
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