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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1921

Page

9

Black Rock Shore And Country Club To Close Doors

Black Rock Country club to close as president Lacey R. Blackman confirms imminent shutdown. Attorney David W. Pidce directed legal steps. membership dropped from 640 in 1919 to about 180. Archibald McNeil was its first president, and Captain Simon Lake owned the property where the club stood near Black Rock shore.

Lacey R. Blackman Black Rock Country Club David W. Pidce Fom Lene Archibald McNeil Simon Lake Prs Black Rock

Police accuse wife of shooting her husband at South River store

New Brunswick report says Frank Sehule at a South River general store was shot and killed. His wife Mary Schultz was arrested on a murder charge after a patrolman found the husband dying on the floor and a revolver nearby. The couple had been married two years.

New Schulte Schultz Emple

Senate Passes Salary Appropriation Bill in Washington

The Senate approved the legislative executive and judiciary appropriation bill and sent it to conference. It provides about 114 million dollars for salaries and maintenance of government departments and is the fourth regular supply bill to clear the Senate. A rider authorizes the treasury to buy 106 million dollars of farm loan bonds. An annual 240 dollar bonus for government employees was reinstated 42 to 29 under suspension of the rules.

Wasilington Senate Secretary of the Treasury

School Committeemen to Fight Loss of Powers

Connecticut school committeemen vow opposition to pending legislation granting the State Board of Education broader powers. Suburban residents plan to lobby against measures seen as stripping local officials of duties, as hearings approach before the legislature’s education committee.

State Board of Education Connecticut State Board Committee On Education

Fish loses suit for refund of income tax

Albany N Y Fel. 1d Stuyvesant Flat banker railway official and gentleman farmer today lost his suit against Internal Revenue Collector Moscoso Irwin demanding a refund on income taxes paid to the federal government. The jury found he did not conduct Glen Curt farm as a business while holding that operation of Continental villas farm was a business venture.

Albany N. Yo Stuyvesant Internal Revenue Moscoso Irwin Glen Cpc Farm Putenam Conmy Gresa Fish Glen Curt Farm Continental Villas Farm

Charles B Schoenmehl dies inventor and businessman

Charles B Schoenmehl died suddenly this afternoon at his home. He was an inventor formerly with American Brass in the tube department and later ran his own business as president and treasurer of Waterybury Battery Co and Charles B Schoenmehl Inc. He leaves nine children, seven in this city.

Charles B. Schoenmehl American Brass Company Waterbury Battery Company

Examinations for Auto Mechanics at New Haven

The United States Civil Service Commission announces competitive examinations for Chief Auto Mechanic, Auto Mechanic, Auto Mechanic Helper, and Garage Man at the New Haven post office. Full details and application forms are available from the local secretary in New Haven or Bridgeport, or the U S Customhouse Tower, Jackson, with applications filed by a specified date.

United States Civil Vdieo Commission New Haven Appiteadion Bridgeport Ub Saatrlot Custombhouse

Most Perfect American Girl Weds in Hartford

A marriage in Hartford unites Buell of Cincinnati with a native of Jersey City. The bride, once named the most perfect American girl, was recognized in 1918 by a national pageant as the red perfect American aid, with the award described in contemporary reports.

NEW Upayeen Harry Hartgord Misa

Beardsley Will Hearing Postponed by Judge Om ar We Platt

The hearing on the Beardsley will was postponed due to illness of Charles J Beardsley son of the deceased and executor. Judge Omar We Platt granted a continuance and probate matters tied to the January 28 document remain unsettled. The estate valued around 260000 with most property to sons Charles and others, plus an intra-family distribution and a 500 gift to the Hanlesia silent society.

Charles Jah Kita Clark Hanlesia Silent Society First Congregational Church Fary Pee

Two Arrests Made in Walsh Slayer Search

New Brunswick officers report two arrests in the Walsh Slayer case. Arnold and Kain Smith, proprietors of Lutwmibiles, were found abandoned in Harrigan Friday morning. Police say suspects may be linked to the Mau­er bandita involved in bootleg raids. Each suspect is held on $6,000 bail before Justice at the Fence Sedan.

New Brunswick Wels Arnold Kain Smith Lutwmibiles Harrigan Skelevel Mauer Bandita Prink Wilkh Anomlercial

Lands at Providence to Avoid Congestion

The steamer As 4 from Marseille and the Avores landed at Providence today due to congestion at Lis Island. Four days at sea were spent because of stormy weather. Of 411 passengers, all bound for New York, none suffered typhus or other contagious diseases aboard.

Providence Marseill Avores New York I Lis Island

Woman Missionary to Speak in Milford

Mrs Geore Hubbard of Sowavon a returned missionary from China where she served 20 years will speak to the Women’s Christian Temperance Union at the First Congregational church Thursday afternoon. She will recount her work in China and promises an unusually interesting address followed by tea and refreshments. Plans are in place for March and April meetings with prominent speakers invited.

Milford Mob Geore Hubbard Sowavon China Foreign Missionary Society Wer Men's Ghrlaiian Temperance Union First Congregational Cebu Thrive Ook Hubbard van Wlc Membora

Church Case To Be Concluded Today

The suit of Isaac Church of Norwalk against J I Green ory and company New Haven brokers broken will end this noon. The claim seeks return of 2400 paid for American Lim stock plus 2509 in addition. Elderly plaintiff nearly 80 says he was hypnotized by salesman Ilmioend McBrien into signing the contract.

Isaac Church Trust Norwalk J. l. Greenory and Company New Haven Church Ginims Lim Corporation Chr Ilmioend McBrien

Former Secret Service head Drummond dies at 76

New York February 14 Andrew J Deammond aged 76 former head of the United States Secret Service died at his Brooklyn home Saturday. He joined the service in 1970 and early assignments included guarding a southern secret organization. He was deputy chief of the service in 189% and retired a few years a

New York Andrew J. Deammond Sehler United States Secret Son Brooklyn Tie Secret Service P Camionsuthern

Furniture Notice Promotes Value Over Discounts

In these days of advertised discounts on furniture and talk of mark downs we state our policy: quality matters and the highest grade goods are cheapest in the long run. Spring renovations begin soon and we have reduced all stock received before year’s start to prices below today’s replacement cost.

Veilings French Dot Veiling in One Half Motif Pattern

A fabric swatch description detailing French dot veiling in a half motif pattern with colors black on flesh, henna on brown, jade on black, plus plain colors in black, navy and taupe. Priced at 60 cents a yard. Available on the main floor.

Copenhagen

Embroidery Trimmed Garments Sale Incomplete List

A fragment lists prices for NRE White wainsock chemises with embroidery trim in sizes 42 44 and 46 and embroidery trimmed drawers in waist measures 28 30 and 32 inches. Prices noted: 3.45 2.50 and 1.50.

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