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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1921

Page

4

Uniforms for sheriffs to be ready soon

Deputies expect new uniforms with brass buttons for the citizenship ceremonies at the county courthouse. Miernan voiced concern as Lie Durden plans to inspect traffic control during the naturalization process. Officials say outfits will not be ready until February 18 before criminal court sessions begin.

Miernan Lie Durden Tagic Ria Sy Las Seri Io Rial Criminal Court Satl

Dollar Day Sale At Local Store Promises Wide Discounts

A fragmented advertisement lists price cuts on hats, veils, waists, scarfs, petticoats, and sweaters. It emphasizes Velvet and Velour hats, straw hats, silk ribbons, and ready made garments with marked values from one to several dollars. The page promotes winter millinery bargains and various articles in a department store sale.

Eels Dee Bhs

Mexican government studies U S oil note

A Mexican government note regarding oil properties in Mexico is being studied in Washington. The note requests a revision of permits to drill oil wells granted by former minister Juanita Iovine. The inquiry lists oil companies whose interests would be affected by any permit changes.

City Jan Mexico Washington Juanita Iovine Indu

Meriden Men Accused Of Stealing Whiskey

Meriden residents faced theft charges after a local liquor heist Sunday night. Two men were held in $5,090 bail each for trial February 7, tied to the disappearance of barrels and liquor valued at the Bern Grove district. The case centers on missing whiskey from a distribution site and involves the local court action initiated this morning.

Den Steve Petite Bern Maller Frank San

Fraudulent solicitor given term in jail

Robert Zro was sent to jail for soliciting funds from malthy residents on behalf of Bethel church, with the claim shown to be fraudulent. The trial revealed the book kept showing altered entries, turning $1 into $10 in several instances, as the record notes.

Robert Zro Malthy Tittle Bethel Church

Girl Beaten to Death After Robbery at Relative's Home

Gretchen Brandt, 37, was beaten and stabbed in her room at her brother in law Dr Leater Sir raem's home. The peg was crushed by a blunt instrument and there were numerous knife wounds. Robbery motive suggested as $600 worth of jewelry disappeared.

Clisveland Gretchen Brandt Leater Sirraem

Reverend C. S. Lewis Accepts Norwalk Parish Call

Rev C S Lewis, rector of St Stephen's Jersey City, has accepted the call to Trinity Episcopal parish in South Norwalk and will assume duties on March 1. The announcement notes his prior posts as rector at St John's Kewanee and Christ Church South Amboy, with his current role at St Stephen's and deanery duties at St John's Cathedral, Quincy.

South Norwalk Tan Chapman Lewis St. Stephen's Parish Jersey City N. J Trinity Episcopal Lewin St. John's Church Kewanee St. John's Cathedral Quincey Meary

County Commissioner Georse BR Wrench Dies at New London

New London Tan 31 county commissioner Georse BR Wrench died suddenly at 2 am on Friday from heart disease. He was ten years postmaster for a decade a selectman for 15 years and a former legislator a Civil War veteran. He is survived by a widow and one son.

New London Tan Conoy Ammissioner Georse BR Inday

Family of four dies in Ontario home fire tragedy

In Uordom Ontario a family of four perished from suffocation after a small fire broke out in their home. The victims were Mrmadame Clever and her three children aged eight years, five months, and one younger child. Fire officials investigated the cause and noted the blaze started in the residence.

Uordom Clever

Georgia cotton mills resume full time operations

Georgia cotton mills near here including Eagle and Phenix and Avitt Manufacturing Ga plants resume full time after wage reductions and bonus pay fits stated. Attempts of new orders caused the resumption, officials said, with steady work after temporary suspension.

Cota Heormin Lan Wo Bie Eagle Phenix Awitt Manufacturing Ga Offeiaia Sid

Government ship repair costs cut by 3.7 million yearly

Commander Gatewood announced a savings of about 3.7 million dollars per year in government ship repairs. The plan, supported by a majority of officials in New York port, aims to streamline construction and reduce expenses across the division led by Gould.

Wery Ship Repaira Vrsada New York Ke. Gatewood Bbe Gould

Special 4 skein yarn assortment in multiple shades

Government yarn sale offers Khaki Grey Natural and Cream shades in striking stripes and checks patterns. Special four skein lot priced at $1.25 per skein, previously sold as high as $1.25.

Lonsdale

Lien and Pricing Policy Echoed in Ongoing Stance

A brief note asserts a consistent policy of full value and fair pricing, denying unjust increases and rapid declines. It emphasizes Lien as a constant factor and reiterates reasons behind their approach in a firm market position.

Stockings with reinforced heel and toe sale

Stockings offered at 58e each with reinforced heel and toe double sole and fashion backing in cordovan. Slight imperfections noted. Sizes 22 ee 59c, four pairs available.

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