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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1923
Page
3
Firefighters from Bridgeport were called to rescue two Burns company horses dragged toward the Congress Street bridge. A wagon slipped on a snow bank, sending the team into the stream bed. the rider escaped uninjured by a backward somersault. The horses were saved and the wagon salvaged. no damage reported.
The January Postal Savings monthly report shows new deposits failed to offset withdrawals, with more than two thirds of a million dollars pulled from Brooklyn and New York City branches. Forty-nine of 107 cities with deposits over $100,000 reported increases. 25,000 new accounts opened, 20,000 closed, net gain 1,690. Local station deposits fell $8,556, dropping to 28th place. Bridgeport leads Connecticut with $373,652.
Deputy Game Warden A J Williamson notes deer driven by deep snow have entered city cemeteries and fed on fresh grave flowers. Residents report deer overturning garbage cans and raiding outdoor iceboxes, with carcasses found near a Fairfield residence amid unusual sightings.
Health department employees faced a forced Monday shift while other city departments enjoyed the holiday. The Division of Child Hygiene and school nurses remained on duty as the Board of Education kept schools open, though tensions and mandated work sparked mixed reactions among divisions.
Inventory filed yesterday in probate court lists the Sarah F. Foster estate at 4550 dollars. Fairfield and Milford real estate valued at 4250 dollars with 300 dollars in personal property. Appraisers Edward A Morse and Frederick J Walker. Three youths enlisted in the Navy at the local station and sent to Newport Navy Training Station. Francis P Ganley 18 of 35 Wooster Street Yethel Edmone FF Williquer of Botsford and Joseph Katona 18 of Milford.
From Luxor on Feb 13 Lord Carnarvon gains powers to push an opening of Tutankhamen tomb as a lucrative enterprise. The expedition faces clashes with Egyptology ideals and a rival American cinema operator arrives, triggering graft and dramatic protests from local inspectors and monopolists.
Coroner John J. Whelan held a continued hearing into the death of seven year old John Rahi ske struck by a car driven by Joseph Patenaude. Attendees included Peter Aldy, Kushovik, and neighbors who described children playing near Myrtle End South avenues. The coroner withheld the finding pending further examination of the circumstances.
City tax records show January collections totaling 104533.97 dollars with 18464.27 from sidewalk and improvement assessments 60898.54 for 1921 property tax deficiencies 26108.39 for arrears and 723.78 for street sprinkling charges Howard A Drew filed the January report with the city auditor detailing these figures and current payments dominate the total.
The Superior civil court jury will begin deliberations in the case of Marjorie I. Gallagher, 11, daughter of fireman James T. Gallagher, suing Walter Shemenis and James Grigaliinas for 3000 dollars claiming injuries from an April 13 accident on Harbor avenue near her home. Judge John W. Banks postponed final charge until court resumes this morning after a late conclusion last night.
Home sewing helpers offered at attractive prices include spools of cotton thread, Barbour’s linen thread, Jacquard darning cottons, hooks and eyes, snap fasteners, pins and needles, hair nets, embroidery edging, rick rack braid, seam tape, waist linings, hose supporters, dress shields, sanitary belts, rubber aprons, pin cushions, elastic, mending tissue, needle assortments, sewing machine needles, collar bands, hair dots, household aprons, dress belting, Rotex packaging, Sunset soap dye, pearl buttons, and buckles. Many items feature color options and bulk deals, with prices ranging from a few cents to a few dozen cents per item. Local store displays emphasize affordability for home sewers.
Stamford Feb 12 V Frank Farrington of his city was bound over to the Superior court today under bonds of 2100 on charges of attempted robbery. It was alleged Farrington pointed a pistol at a girl in a store but she screamed and fled, with no funds obtained.
Limited fur coats remain with discounts aimed to sell tomorrow. Nutria 36 inch at 175 dollars. Raccoon 28 inch 150 dollars and 36 inch 100 dollars. Muskrat 36 inch 110. Civet cat 36 inch 1100. Bayseal skunk coat with collar and cuffs 75. Sealine coats with squirrel or lynx details 75 to 75. Caracal coat with lynx collar 43 inch 225. Second floor centre.
A description of a fashion collection offering waist sized 48 to 54 with sheer French voices, long collar effects, drawn work designs and embroidery. The text highlights appealing features for fuller figures and notes prices at $2 and $3, located on the second floor rear.
Basement rear offers a special Wednesday dinner for 35 cents with choices including fried pork cutlets with tomato sauce baked country sausages with mashed potatoes creamed oysters on toast with fries creamed chipped beef on toast minced chicken with rice and hashed browns cold ham with potato salad cold prime rib roast tuna or egg salad with mayonnaise cake pie or pudding and coffee cocoa tea or milk.
Bakery advert offers Howland Home bread and Boston baked beans at 25 cents for one loaf and one pint. Call Wednesday for orders, pickup Thursday at the basement center.
Silk section features Mallison crepes and printed chinchilla fabrics priced from 3.50 to 7.70 per yard. New hats, capes, oil painted blouses, and bronze or black opera pumps showcased. gowns and chemises in lace, voile, and Calais trim offered from $2.25 to $45. Fashion models highlight Parisian copy hats and navy tricotine capes. 3rd floor front displays suggestive of a broad silk wardrobe.
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