Judges Confirmed in Both Houses of Legislature
Governor Trumbull’s nominations for Judge Edwin Dickenson to the Superior Court and Mr. Pickett were confirmed by both General Assembly branches. Dickenson’s vote was 199 to 1 in the House and unanimous in the Senate. Pickett’s Senate vote was unanimous and 189 to 98 in the House. A Stratford representative marked the 185th birthday of Abraham Davenport with a Reading from Whittier about an 1780 solar eclipse. House members also approved ongoing support for Maryette pensioners. the article ends with an old advertisement for flavoring extracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Martford
Edwin ©. Dickenson
Trumbull
General Assembly
Dickengton
Senate
Pickett
House
Wheeler
Stratford
Abraham Davenport
John G. Whittier
Davenport
Candes
Mary the Pent
David
Farah Howard
Greenwich
Lester
Coast Artillery
Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Gain of Flesh
An advertisement touts Cod Liver Oil tablets as the greatest flesh producer with high vitality vitamins. Sold by Hindle and Leverty Drug Stores for 60 cents per box of 60 tablets. If you don’t gain five pounds in 30 days, your pharmacist will refund the money. The copy targets those behind the times and promises gains for all ages, including the elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindle
Leverty
MrCoy
How to Banish Piles
An advertisement touts Dr Leonhardt s HEMROID as a new treatment for piles claiming the doctor solved the cause and developed a remedy to remove it. Hinfle and Leverty Drug Stores and other retailers sell with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Leonhardt
Ruggista
Home Medicine Chest Ad for Lydia E. F. Pinkham's Compound
An old advertisement describes a home medicine chest with spirits of ammonia and camphor, tincture of iodine, milk of magnesia, and other remedies. It urges every woman to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to ease ailments unique to women, claiming three generations' proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia EF. Finkham
Tor
State records four governors in a single month
Hartford February reports Connecticut has a historic governorship turnover with J Edwin Brainard becoming acting governor after Governor Promull’s resignation. In less than 40 days four men, Templeton Bingham Brainard and Trumbull, hold the office in succession as temporary absences prompt rapid changes in state leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
Jess Hin A Momh
Senate
J. Edwin Rainard
Branford
Reig
John H. Prombull
Charles A. Templeton
Hiram Bingham
Nk Hose
Trumbull
Senator Brainard
Post Road bandit Riccitelli captured after widespread hunt
Police and towns along the Post Road concludeRiccitelli, the Post Road bandit, is dead after a final pursuit. Officers Nichols and Flanagan receive praise for the capture and rewards likely hinge on Mrs Florence May recognizing the body. The case linked to the Darien Atlantic and Pacific Tea store robbery and a Russo bank job led to arrests in New Haven and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
New Haven
Bridgeport
Riccitelli
Nichols
Flanagan
Darien
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Florence May
Darren A. Anil P
May
Braddock
Pennsylvania
State's Attorney's Office
Chief Nichols
West Haven
Hunter
Riccitettli
Edward Manchester
Nichels
Tomass
Big Mike
Tomaas
New York State
Manchester
Connecticut
New York
Guarantes Watch Company
State Street
Ricestell
Samuel Komeroff
Adoph Silver
Nort Elliot Street
Withdraw Request for New College Building Outcome
A request for 390,006 dollars for the ore workies room building at the Vouretear Agricultural College was withdrawn after officials appeared before the Appropriations Committee. The hearing supported requests totaling 685,010 dollars for new construction and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vouretear Agricultureollege
Grip or fortune for Col and preventive remedy ad
Fractured ad text touts laxatives brom quine tablets and mesen remedy. Claims preventive benefits and strength claims with fragmented wording and reference to a medicine advertisement. Contains garbled phrases likely from OCR and lacks verifiable details.
Died Lehman Cita Leta 64 at 215 Sta View Avenue
In this city February 1925 Cita Leta Lehman aged 64 at 215 Sta View Avenue. Notice of funeral to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman
Sta View Avenue
Hnetice
Bond Hearing Shows Bridgeport Bond Plan Backed
City officials debated a $2.4 million bond package for bridges, sewers, schools and pavement as State Tax Commissioner Blodgett faced cross examination. Proponents voiced need for portable schools removal and better facilities, while critics warned of tax strain. senators defended the measure as necessary for city progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blodgett
Vakee
Obituary notices honor many in Park City area
Funeral notices for Adam Winne and Mary Thompson detail services at local parlors and churches, with burial plans in St Michael's cemetery. Other obituaries list Mary Sullivan, Patrick Janch, Mary Wargo, and Mrs Margaret Cooney, noting survivors, church Masses, and city cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Winne
Adam Minne
Rank Police and Son
State Street
Albany
Ife
Mechanic's
Park City
Winne
Lodge of Eagles
Mary Li
Ryan Thompson
Mary
Ryan
John F. Thompson
East Main ‘Street
St Charles
Mary Sullivan
Michael Sullivan
Park Avenue
Sacred Heart R. C
St. Michael's Cemetery
Sacred Heart Parish
Nora Sullivan
P. J. McGuire
Margaret, Cooney
Margaret Cooney
Michael Cooney
Tom Thumb Street
St. Patrick's R. C. Church
Patrick J. Fanch
Patrick Janch
Fourth Street
Blessed Sacrament R. C
Lynch
U. M. C. Company
Knights of Columbus
Holy Name Society
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Thomas
James Lynch
Loretta
Eleanor Lynch
Robert Peck
Chicago
Edward White
Us City
Michael Lynch
Newtown
This City
Mary Walania
Hom
Main Street
Patrikk
John C
Mary Kelly
St Bmlehaels Cemetery
le Pilbei
Harry Rickel
John Port
John Coates
Frank Eirel
Arthur [Vonovost
Wiliam Arnold
Wargo
Estor
Mary Wargo
Stephen Wargo
Trey
Nirvan Street
Hugh
Requisin
St. Jelisep Co
St Michaels Semetes
Eleanor A. Plumb
Frank E. Plumb
Lafayette Avenue
C. C. Marshall
Nichola Cemetery
W B. Spencer
Herbert Holton
Orville Rector
Edward Disbrow
Agnes McGarrighe
Agnes Mufarsigle
Adaw
Lie
Pass
Murral
Augustine
Mt Michael's Cemetery
Aes
Barrel Pain
Tree T Brothe Wusies
Sebn
Richard
Thomas Lovely
Unclear debt language sparks concern over city finances
A speaker warns that the act’s wording may allow debts beyond the intended scope. He notes the limit tied to the Grand List and mentions short term notes and anticipations of taxes. He emphasizes no one intends improper action, but the phrasing could permit unintended borrowing.
Confidence Men Active in City Victimize Local Merchants
In Bridgeport yesterday con artists posing as buyers and messengers targeted merchants. A furrier at 1219 Main Street lost a $275 coat to a man who promised a later pickup after presenting a bogus check. A bakery employee was swindled by an envelope trick yielding only newspaper clippings. Several thefts were reported including a missing $76 fare box from a jitney car and milk allotments at Jogan Brothers on Lafayette Street. Police warn merchants to beware strangers and bad checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blodgett
Blodncht
Tom
Greenstein
Peeme
Blockett
Bridgeport
William A. Redden
Senator Redden
Bridgerort
Wolcott
Hridgenert
Samuel Kahn
Main Street
George C. Saunders, Jr
Kahn
Bridgeport Trust Company
Mary Brautimier
State Street
Manan
Frank Winnietus
Warren Street
Malin Street
Jogan Brothers
Lafayette Street
Meetings Tonight Across Local Lodges and Societies
A list of meetings scheduled for tonight includes Arcanum lodge at 1087 Broad Street, Bakery and Confectionery Workers at 208 Fairfield Avenue, Beloin Camp of the M W of A at 150 Lea Avenue, Bridgeport lodge Fraternal Aid Union at 176 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport lodge NEO P at 1119 Bridgeport, and several other groups such as the 37 French Street Swabben Benefit Society, Company F and RB E of P at 497 Housatonic Avenue, and the Joseph Dowdall Lodge K of P at 1025 Main Street. Additional assemblies include the Marlinists at 847 Main Street, Nancy Lincoln Lodge at 496 Stratford Avenue, and the Painters Decorators and Paper Hangers at 170 KM Street. The schedule also lists Park City Lodge at 1087 Broad Street, Pride of Bridgeport Council D of A at 62 Cannon Street, and the Remington Arms Club and Stroy Athletic Association at 614 Pembroke Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcanum Lodge
Broad Street
Fairfield Avenue
Beloin Camp
M. W of A
Lea Avenue
Bridgeport Lodge
Fraternal Aid Union
Bridgeport Schwaben Benefit Society
French Street
Company F. & RB. E
Housatonic Avenus
Court Nelson A. O. FF
East Main Street
State Street
Halodge
N. J
Oranogue Lodge
O. F
Town Hall
Stratford
Park City
N. FO
Pride of Bridgeport Council
Cannon Streets
Remington Improvement Associaten
Remington Arms Club
Stroy Athletic Association
Pembroke Street
Scandinavian Sick Benefit Society
Taf Lee
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Representative Wheeler
Waate
Baker's
Home Medicine
Leonardi
Leonardy
Senatory Howard
Sherg
Redden
Behrens
DeLaney
Honda
East Washington Avenue
Yellow Mill Bridge
Chinder of Commerce
Aril Otter Eivie
Elmer
Jlavens
Ets
Havens
Paps Poe
Educational Beard
Haven
Wilder
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Finkelstone
Mo R Te
Eivic
Cubelli
Tota Pf
Finance Advisory Board
City National Bank
Laurary
State and Bros
Yellow Mill Creak
Bernard Kealing
Board of Relief
Keating
Dimit
Fa Sani
Frank E. Hen
Opinien
Reidreport
Svetetl
Piel Harrison
Gommen Council
Tesal
Betta Streets
Uwe
Vin Hutler
Hunes Mebbray
Photon
Carl B. Slemon
Slemon Rubber Company
Manufacturers Association
DeLaner
Noyes Alhor
Uridgr
Heard
Sadie R. Leewith
Board of Education
Danger Point
Finany Cla
Vincent Edward Mattina
Paneral Dervies
Fe Vines
Vite
Mulins
Frank Wad
Cecobe McGrail Mavie
Petsonius
Vrank Doberiy
Erence Te
Mivtietal
West Bahonts Sree
Willing Scott
Redaute
Bt Mishael
Toseph
Louis Molian
Werber Heath
Edwaard Shea
Frans Fob Saitenape
Mrans
Johan Sodurquist
Read Memorial
North Avenue
A. H. Newman
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Charles W. Scarritt
Miles Howe Post
Gt A. R
Pequonnock Lodge
Sons of Veterans
Second Baptist Church
Charles W Scarritt
George H. Noble
Stratfield Road
Daniel R. Trick
Charles A. Decker
First Baptis Church
Lakeview Cemetery
J. W. Barnes
Frederick Tomlinson
Prank Con
Wallace Taylor
J. Traviland
F. A. Chaffee
George FR
Zwmstag
Dennis B
F. Bulkley, Jr
G. W. Camp
Albie J. Mosman
Los Angeles
Cal
Tarry T. Mosman
The
Post Publishing Company
W. T. Horne
Charles F. Mosman
Burns and Basaick Company
Minnie Bell Weeks
John Weeks
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
Richard N. Penny
Teehard
Penny
Kerema Avenue
Upper Greens Farms
Devon
Patrick
Bradley
Patrick, Wadler
James
Ellen Manrahan Bradley
Sandy
Rose's CO
Burink
Apt Rose's
Newtown Fern
Cornelia Sycene
Cornena Jo Sweeney
Ascor Io
Diate
Aay
St Mary's Church
Norvalk Dimes
Grady
Murry Teaghy
Ednard J Splan
Beautifet Land Oy
College
Wis
Charleson Patek Hennesser
Vrs Sweenes
For Younge Childeen
George Barrigan
Crisco
Davis
Casipcarry
the Cash & Carry Wholesale Grocers
Water St
Coan
Nestle’s
Putnam Coffee
Georgette
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