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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1926

Page

21

Estate of Michael J Whelan Probate Notice Bridgeport

In Bridgeport County Court of Probate the estate of Michael J Whelan is administered with claims to be filed within the specified period. Administratrix Nelbin W. Rare of Stratford requests all creditors to present their claims promptly or be barred from further action. Also notices of appeals regarding zoning and building applications appear for Town matters on a Monday session, including barn modifications and gasoline station plans.

Bridgeport Devon Michael J Whelan Tate Midgeport Fynald Wistriet Adinistratrix Canton Ave Stratford Toad of Appeals Vommenenndt Chamber City Mall Henry M Uubhet Cornee Burninm Parmlaston Garage

Vintage furniture and home goods offered for sale

Classified listing details furniture items including oak, mahogany, and veneer pieces, lighting, rugs, beds, mattresses, and household hardware. Ads feature prices, contact hints, delivery notes, and various vendors in multiple locations. Some lines mention specific streets and times for viewings and sales.

Union Trust to Seek Capital Increase Vote Next Month

Stockholders of Union Trust Co will vote at the annual meeting next month on increasing capital from 500000 to 1010000 by issuing 400000 in new stock from undivided profits. Surplus and undivided profits would total about 1900000. Meeting set for December 18 at Memorial Library, Springfield.

Springfield Maas Union _Trust company Memeartal Library Stork Allen FO Beeman Mocreinr

Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Newtown Area

Fragmented obituary notices list deaths and funeral details from Newtown and nearby towns, naming individuals such as Burns, Brennan, Klein, Kucky, Kolbas, and Senger. Entries include dates, home addresses, and church and cemetery services, with interment at local cemeteries and references to associated churches.

Boston and Maine to Pay Dividends on Two Securities

Boston and Maine directors announce accum ulated dividends on the first preferred stock for the six months ending December 31, 1926, and regular dividends on prior preference stock and first preferred stock. Dividends payable January 1 to stockholders of record December 11. stockholder notice gives context of reorganization waivers and timing.

Boston Maine Circ Boston and Ranrom Arelaa Homer Loring Boston and Maine Railroad

New York Produce Prices Decline Amid Mixed Receipts

New York Der 14 reports varied produce pricing with butter firm on strong receipts 10436 cream factories 89 to 91 score 45 1-20 Exes firm 29443 and fresh gathered grades in storage pricing from 36 1 2 to 98. Potatoes dull with Long Island greens 6 90 per 190 and Maine 25 to 26 50 while cabbage prices slip to 99 00 to 35 00 per ton in Central and Western New York.

New York Der Pacific Co Whitey Freucht Long Island Green Mountain Maine

Receiver Appointed for Dirthant Corporation in 1928 Case

A Douglas County court confirms the temporary receiver John A Cornell as permanent receiver of the dirfantant corporation. The order requires claims to be presented by December 17 and directs publication in Bridgeport newspapers. The action seeks dissolution of the corporation and wind up of its affairs.

Aton Superior Court Thirfield Ston Joan W. Banks William JO Collina Timothy Ryan Collins Ennet Cinta Ath Betoher John A. Carnal Salt Htfilgeport Salt Corporation Wo Banks Te Superiorrt Cornell Dohn A. Cornell Dirfentant Corporation John Colver Devonder Nou Xald Calma Bridgepoyt Post Bridgepore Sin

Egypt Threatened by Cotton Slump

A Cairo dispatch reports a four hour session of the Chamber debating government action in cotton sales. The cabinet reportedly opposes entering the market though a Chamber majority favours it. The session adjourned to Wednesday with a final cabinet decision expected.

London Mal Cairo Egypt Tie

Extra dividends declared by many companies

New York December 14 AP Extra dividends were authorized by several firms beyond their usual payments. Bae National Licorice announced an extra 2 percent with its semiannual 2 percent, Northern Securities added 2 percent to its 4 percent semiannual. Virginian Railway raised its annual dividend to 7 percent from last year's level. American Exchange Irving Trust stock trades at 14 percent annual with a $3.50 quarterly. Advance-Rumely cut its preferred quarterly dividend. Eastern Rolling Mills declared an extra 12.5 cents plus 37.5 cents regular quarterly. Island Creek Coal set $6 common payable January 1 with December 23 record. regular 91.304 preferred was authorized. Prophylactic Be A declares $1 extra on common and 54 cents quarterly.

New York Bae National Licorice Comon Northern Securiies Company Virginian Railway American Exchange-Irving = Trust company Tirectors Advance-Rumely Company Eastern Rolling Milly Island Creek Coal Company

Personal Problems in the Age of Showy Wealth

In a reflective piece the author argues that people judge others by affordability and restraint rather than flashy displays. Living beyond means harms respect, reduces earning power, and encourages dishonesty. True renewal comes from aligning spending with true character and necessity.

Clearing House Statement From New York

Clearing House reports Dec balances and exchanges. It lists $1.29 billion in exchanges and $101 million in Federal Reserve Bank credit balances, with total balances around $4.0006 million.

New York Dec Federal Reserve Bank Credit Balanca

November Trade Slower amid Mixed U S Economic Signals

Washington December 14 AP The Federal Reserve Board reported weaker production in industry in November with some gains in steel and coal. Building slowed from a prior pace and wholesale retail sales declined though railroad transportation stayed at high volumes. Agricultural prices fell mainly from cotton, with some dairy strength, and overall prices eased while loan portfolios shrank.

Washington Waleed States Federal Iesserve Board Justune

Wall Street Notes and Industrial Updates Across US Firms

New York reports United States Steel subsidiaries in the Midwest operating at about 80 percent capacity, and Inland Steel at roughly 86 percent. A rush of orders from railroads and key manufacturers follows, including track material for Pennsylvania and hopper cars for Norfolk and Western. Executive dividends and stock actions feature heavily, with Archer Daniels Midland declaring a 75 cent quarterly dividend and a stock exchange policy shift planned.

New York United States Stes) Corporation Middle West Inn and Steel Pennsylvania Rairoad Norfolk and Western Virginia Bridge and Iron Company Ralston Steel Car Company

Stock Averages Report From The Bond Market Outlook

A scrambled stock and bond market note lists averages and figures for various categories. It mentions bond market totals, combined averages, and values in a garbled 1926 era format with figures like 92.00 94.90 98.02 and totals around 14.6 million dollars.

Devon Devon Special Meeting On Insurance For Firemen

Devon December 14 Special report notes George W Stevens of Hubbell Place Rivercliff on the alek list and described as improvr Several post cards reach Mrs Leonard Bremier now in Detroit where Mr Bremier serves in the Coast Guard Devon Hose Company No 4 to hold a special meeting Wednesday evening December 15 to discuss insurance protection for volunteers on duty Lack of indemnity prompts talk of action Miss Stially Abramson and her mother depart for Florida by auto and will return to Rivercliff late April.

Devon George W. Stevens Hubbell Rivercliff Alek Leonardremier Detroit Michigan Bremier Coast Guard Service Devon Hose Company No. 4

Redding Club Meeting Highlights Local Figures and Events

The Redding Men’s club met at James Reynolds’s Sunset Hill home with Charles Ward speaking on rural mail carriers. Attendees included Janus Heynolds, Charles Reynolds, Rank Sullivan, Rev. Harold Edwards, Dr. B. L. Smith, and many others. Also noted were a fire company meeting, plans for a charity needle tournament, engagements, a banquet in Danbury, and family news including a newborn daughter and a Yale graduate’s employments.

Redding Redding Men's Club Helt James Reynolds Sunset Hill Charles Ward Matt Carrier Janus Heynolds Charles Reynolds Rank Sullivan Harold ‘Edwards Charles Werd Sanford BL Jones Lenuel Sanford EL A. Mecoliam John McCollum B. IL ‘Smith J. B. Sanford, Jr Amily Osborn W. J. Hayes Waterbury Gerald Cotler Bridgeport Gertrude Crane Newtown Joe Loveley Danbury Charles McCoHam James Britto Samuel C. Shaw Kempton Adams Idel Green Western Connecticut Kish and Game Association H.C. McCellam Mary Vincent John Hayes M. T. Nayes Winsted Mr. Hayes Yale University Yale Glee Club H. Kenneth MccCollam Miss McCollam Fle Commecticut Light and Power Company Miss Mcollam Sanford Preparatory School Reddin

Easton Barton Christmas Pageant Rehearsals and Notices

Easton Barton special notices report rehearsals for the Christmas pageant Joy to the World to be staged December 26 on the Lee M. E. stage. Rehearsals set for December 20 and multiple local events include a dance by the Easton Volunteer Wire Company, a sermon at Tee M. Foo church, and a Grange meeting with an intercating program.

Gertrude Marsh Harry War Verne Lopez George B. Beers Edgar Jenning John Todd Mary Chester Hult Joseph Chester Mull Wise Men George Gregory Charles Marsh Arthur Wheelers Shepherds Chileen Dickern George Hitchcock Arthur Stapl Frank Wendall Clifford Jennings Alla Shorus Natalie Marsh Parsava Marsh Dorethmith Marjorie Smith Dorothy Madsen Marie Madsen Muriel Nichols Evelyn Jennings Micanor Jennings Lorraine Eel Rainht Beatrice Jennings Fertrude Marsh FE Gregory Smit Betty Easton Volunteer Wire Company Wil Samlay Tridgeport Orchestra Myr George Himirock K.P MitcFurlane Arethir Bush Howard Freeborn Mary Trehcock Af Stratton Mir Thomas Uedvichs George Goesaing Sason Soward PR. Warren Aston Grange Mary Turnes Lada Tock Hunice Mellen John Logan Regua Steuvek Taston Chanse Merve Presenta

Grange Hall Event Highlights Friday Night

In Stratfield, the C W C class of Stratfield Baptist church hosts a Friday night program at the Grange hall with Easton Grange entertainment committee involvement. Mr and Mrs Erwin will present awards at the event before dancing follows. Several local residents are noted in attendance and visiting relatives as part of the evening’s social round.

Grange Hall Stratfield Baptist Church Easton Grange Erwin Fred Cadder Stephney Baptist Church Brida Edward Knight Albert Johnson Bridgeport Elsie Horaford Long Hill S. Mallett Sanford Willard Gillette Kenneth Logan Trumbull Grange Mary Miller New York Emma Wheeler John Marsh Sherwood Edwarda

Connecticut State Grange to Meet in Bridgeport January 11 12 13

The Connecticut State Grange plans its annual meeting in Bridgeport on January 11 12 and 13 with a home economics rug contest first prize five dollars second prize two dollars and a two dollar prize for the best essay What our Grange has Accomplished for Home Economica during 1026 Fourth degree members may compete all exhibits due by noon January 1918 Harmony Grange program led by Alice P Curtis Sara M Blatz Edith N C Lucas with a tree and gift exchange Also local social notes and church announcements from Stepney and surrounding towns.

Monroe Connecticut State Grange Bridgefort Harmony Grange Alice P. Curtis Sara M. Blatz Fdith N. C. Lucas Roger Beers Millard Agnes Beardsley Herbert Jover Bridgeport Hospital Edith Richdale David Gregory Cannondale Edward Curtiss Arthur Benton Lamb Sydney Smith Bridgeport Merwin Burr Stepney Methodist Church H.beattys Harding Battys New York

Beers Matriarch of Newtown Dies at Ninety Three

Miss Fannie Sophia Beers daughter of the late Twinuel and Eliza Beers died at her nephew John C Beers home on Queen Street Newtown after years of frail health. She was the last of nine siblings and longtime Trinity church member. Funeral at Beers homestead Wednesday at 2 pm led by Rev Gesner.

BERUS Newtown Der Pennle & Teers John To Beers Topoun Conn Thid Petty Mary T. Kens Nowvenue Meiveon Fatrfedd Avenue Selenia St. Augustine's Church St. Michania Waterbury Brennan Montag John A. Brennan Hia Tate Marlon Avenue St. Patrick's Courch St. Peter's Arcana Catherine Lynch Charles F. Frown Chepsry GRAUT Strat Charlotte J. Ernest Grant Mia Arthur Smith O&borne Klein Middletown Gottlob Klein Chopsy Hill Road Penra Liebetum and Weaphy Lafayette Street Furlal Park Cemetery Kucky Anna Joseph Rocky Winton Avenue St John's Nep John Lexis Hlancock Avenue St. Stephen's Church Mt. Grove Cemetery Abnger Cue Foard Senger Anighter Grace Senger Jamra Street Lakeview Fannie Sophia Beers Twinuel Eliza Shepard Beers John C. Beers Queen Street Eli Beach Beers Fannie Miss Beers Old Academy New Haven Susan Blakslee Johnson Main Street H. Carlton Hubbell Trinity Chuch Neltown Beers Homestead Richmond H. Gesner Trinity Church Newtown Villlage John Deringa South Avenue Sherrif Marpis Beers Manor Arel Derlasa H. M Carthy Newtown Court Bridge Grand J TL. Gannon Bridgepad Constriction Company Long Hill State Highway Department Hawley High School Hawley School

Huntington News Briefs Reflect Local Visits and Events

Huntington on December 14 reports Mrs Clarence M Webb Nichols Avenue mourns her father’s death while local residents William Nemetz Jr Drusilla Pollard and John Peterson visit. St Pauls vestry meets Thursday and ladies aid plan a Christmas food sale in Shelton. School records list top attendees in Huntington with grades enumerated.

Huntington Celal Clarence M. Webb Nichols Avenue Tonedy Ha Saxon Wiliam Nemetz, Jr Russell Pollard Drusilla Pollard John Peterson Daniel A. Nichols White Francis I. Nettletom Shelton Women's Guild St. P Episcopal Church St. Paul's Ep Church George Boehm Farmill Street New York Congregational Church Richard & Cook Howe Avene Shelton Young People's League of Congregational Church Farmill River Grange Hall Huntington School Louise Baldwin E@k Ther Fitzpatrick Irene Karl John Hellman Joseph Horveith Francis Luchon Pachnyck Frances Petruchini Doris Vangorhe Francia Zak Herbert Fitzpatrick Helena Horvelth Stephen Koller Joseph Keepasz Heltm Misencik Peter Rogowski Himer Rau Barbara Stanciske Rade Francia Fitzpatrick Emily Gouchon Willam Stanciske Zak

Detective Captain Foley Struck By Auto In Stamford

Stamford report says Detective Captain Thomas Foley aged about sixty five was bruised and shaken after an auto driven by Fritz Pet struck him at Bank and Atlantic streets. He was treated at police headquarters then home by a physician. Also Edward Barrett and driver Philip Schnuts were involved in a separate collision near St John’s Park with minor injuries.

Stamford Thomas Foley Ang Fritz Pet Colonial Road Bank Atlantic Captain Foley Periane Edward H. Barrett Ee Hill Street St. John’s Park Philip E. Schnuts Seaman Avenue Me York Barrett John F. Harrison Wee

Bow and Arrow Inn Raid Reported in Cromwell Case

In Middletown on December 14 bench warrants issued in Criminal Superior Court for Joseph Kineal connected with the Bow and Arrow Inn in Cromwell charged with violation of liquor laws and for Norman W West arrested during a late raid by local police. A Wachinton West arrest was served at paper headquarters where he was held. Toth pleaded not guilty. cases set for January jury trial. Sebastiano Giardino fined 338 for violations of motor vehicle laws after Cromwell justice court decision.

Middletown John R. Booth Joseph Kineal Inn Cromwell Norman W West Lang Wachinton West Paer Lhe Toth Sebastiano Giardino T Town Jude Booth Chardine

American Tourists Return for Holiday from Southampton

Dec 14 report from Southampton notes the Diger Leviathan sailing for New York with about 200 passengers. Most are heading home for Christmas as Ambassador Alamson Be. Froughes and his daughter Matilde Elizabeth, plus Ogden Hammond the U S Ambassador to Spain, are listed among those boarding at Cherbourg.

Southampton New York America Alamson BE. Frougheston Mispad Matilde Elizabeth Passegers Ogden Hammond US States Spain Ba Familly Cherebourg

Shipping News Arrivals and Sailed Vessels Listed

Shipping news lists arrivals in New York with dates in December from Megantic Berengaria Aurania Andania Montevideo Cadiz Hellis Olav Stockhelm and related routes to Liverpool Copenhagen Gothenburg and Hamburg. Sailed vessels include Columbus and Bremen Thuringia destined for Hamburg and New York.

Ee Megantic New York Berengaria Southampton Aurania Erpool Andania Montevideo Cadiz York Hellis Olav Copenhagen Stockhelm Gothenburg Columbus New. York

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