Traffic census tallies autos on Fairfield Road
Fairfield officers report 400 to 500 touring automobiles and about 400 trucks passed the Fairfield station on a one day census by Connecticut State Highway Department for the U S Office of Public Roads. Census takers logged car names, origin and destination, with touring cars clocked. Fairfield is listed as the district’s second busiest spur and Stratford will host the survey tomorrow.
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Fairfield
Connecticut State Highway Department
United States Office of Public Roads
Megnway
Stratford
Rural Mail Carriers Examinations Held Today
Nominations for rural mail carriers will be held this morning under Civil Service supervision at the Bridgeport Post Office. Salaries range from 1800 for a standard 240 and wagon route to 2450 to 2600 for motor routes.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Bridgeport
Superior Court Docket Sets New Fairfield Record
The Superior court docket, augmented to over 60 cases, opens today before Judge John P. Kellogg. Edward J. Sheehan, linked to the Norwalk death of Sgt Branigan, is charged with manslaughter. Three alleged burglars Isaac Janovits George Whitney and Robert Hayes of New York were bound over for this term for the Spector’s Jewelry Store break in on Airfield Avenue.
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Orintina
John P. Kellogg
Fairfield County
Edward J. Sheehan
Norwalk
Branigan
Isavd Janovits
George Whitney
Robert Hayes
New York
Spector
Airfield Avenue
Superior Court
Friend of Regular Kids Angelo Patri in The Bridge Port Telegram
Daily articles by Angelo Patri provide practical guidance for parents and teachers to help children thrive. Patri, renowned as a school master who understands children, writes on real boys and girls with firm, constructive advice. His work as Bronx principal and author underpins his trusted, nationwide influence.
Coroner Phelan to Probe Baldwin Death Inquest Set
Coroner John J. Phelan will travel to Norwalix to conduct an inquest into the death of Dr. Arthur H. Baldwin a noted physician and chess player fatally injured when a trolley struck his car on West Avenue. The hearing was rescheduled for the Baldwin family's convenience as Mrs. Baldwin is prostrate and travel and funeral strain hinder attendance. Local clubs medical men and fraternal groups will attend the funeral and inquest. Further inquiry shows Drabek backed his car onto tracks as a trolley approached reportedly complicating braking and signaling for the motorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalix
John J. Phelan
Arthur H. Baldwin
West Avenue
Baldwin
Tanse
Phelan
Connecticut Company
Andrew Drabek
Glenwood Avenue
Peat Swamp
J. B. Potter
Drabek
Ile
Liftig Case To Be Reheard In Derby March 6
Ansonia February 19 Henry Liftig brought from Chicago to answer charges of non support abandonment and obtaining money under false pretenses was held for re hearing March 4 in City court under bonds of 2500. The state alleges Liftig raised a check from 295 to 200 85 and may face a charge for settlement of the family’s support during his six year absence. City funds covered 1075 plus police costs for his return. Local friends may raise funds to pay charges but alleged missing 400 from Prudential Insurance earnings is also noted.
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Ansonta
Chicago
Henry Liftig
Samuel Spector
Deater
Little
Ansonia
Prudential Insurance Company
Englishman Renounces His Title Claim and Becomes Czech Citizen
Walter Strickland, baronet and heir to a prominent English family, renounces English citizenship to become a Czech-Slovak citizen. He asks to be known henceforth as Walter William Strickland and notes he inherited the title in 1909 but will not relinquish it under English law, which will pass to his brother. Friends recall his eccentric tendencies.
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Tain Don
Walter Strickland
Uinin
Anghind
Tie
Walter William Strickland
Strickland
England
Croll Mfg Company Files Bankruptcy in New Haven
Anna St. Croll doing business as The Croll Manufacturing Company filed for bankruptcy with the clerk of the U S District Court in New Haven. Liabilities listed at 18 716 71 with assets 5 108. Su The unse cured claims total 12 593 71 and about 3 000 were set aside as chosen in action. Virginius C Mayo, once of New Haven now Stamford, a manufacturing promoter, owes 1 689.
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New Haven
Beventall
Anna St. Croll
Croll Manufacturing Company
George Wheel
Bridgeport
United States District, Court
Virginius C. Mayo
Stamford
American Fabrics Co Sues Newton Over Wood Consignment
The American Fabrics Co of Bridgeport filed a Superior Court suit in Newton Massachusetts yesterday alleging Martin Manufacturing of Newton breached a contract by refusing to accept a wood consignment. Damages sought amount to 3400 dollars. The contract is said to have been entered on September 16.
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Martin Manufacturing
Newton
Mas.s
Woods
American Fabrics Co
Bridgeport
Gat
Y M C A Plans Monthly Bridgeport News Edition
The Bridgeport YMCA announces a new monthly paper to cover local member matters and national issues affecting the association. Editorial staff includes G W Connins F V Coville J L Roche Walter H H Read and W G Lineburgh promising up to date news in an appealing style. The text also oddly notes New York has over 6 000 Smiths noting a biscuit comment about France.
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YY. M C. A
Bridgeport Y. M. C. A
G. W. €Onins
F. V. Coville
JL. Roche Walter
H .H. Read
W. G. Lineburgh
France
New York
Youth Suffered Left Forearm Injury After Barn Fall
A 12 year old, John Scinto, fractured his left forearm after pulling ten feet from a barn roof. He was treated yesterday at the emergency hospital after hiding the injury from his parents while playing with friends.
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Valurday
John Scinto
Young Scinto
Jowland’s Spring Suits Offer Refined Tailoring and Core Colors
Jowland’s showcases Spring tailored suits in beige tan and navy with twill cords and camel hair options. Silk embroidery accents minimal, trims matching the fabric, and short jackets feature a flare. longer coats offer chic lines. Notable pieces include Donegan tweed suit at 29.50. Prices range 29.50 to 45.00 with styles aimed at sport or business wear.
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Centra
Coroner absolves driver in Greenwich boy death
James J. Miller of New York, driver of the auto that fatally struck eight year old George Kitmas on South Water Street, was exonerated by Coroner John K. Phelan after an inquest. Miller, chauffeur for Fred Hirschorn, faced bonds of 8,400 dollars and a Greenwich Town court hearing was set for tomorrow. Frank Duffy received a suspended 20 day jail sentence, probation, and fines for assaulting his wife, with the judge noting leniency due to her plea and advising an end to his "cave-man tactics."
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Greenwich
James J. Miller
New York
George Kitmas
South Water Street
John K. Phislan
Phelan
Miller
Fred Hirschorn
Greenwich Town Court
Duffy
Frank Duffy
James A. Méad
Greenwich Town
Svan
Mead
Reverend Brookman Opens Lenten Lecture Series at Morristown
The Very Rev. Donald M. Brookman rector of St. Peter's Morristown will begin a Lenten service at St. John's Episcopal Church tonight with a highly anticipated address. The St. John's choir directed by Alvin C. Breul will perform Sir John Stainer's The Penitential Office.
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Donald M. Brookman
St. Peter's Church
Morristown
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John’s Church
Alvin C. Breul
Sir John Stainer
Kidney and Bladder Troubles Conquered or Money Back
Dr. Carey s famous Prescription No 17 offers relief from kidney and bladder troubles. Guaranteed results with a money back plan after decades in practice. Available in liquid and tablet forms at Hindle s Drug Stores and other pharmacists nationwide.
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Br. Carey
Hindle
G. Danial
Rheumatism Gone with Allensitl Claim
Advertisement touts Allensitl as a universal cure for rheumatism promising rapid relief. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the product, citing James Alien of Rochester as discoverer and guaranteeing results with a money back offer managed by Hindle Drug.
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Unig
Alientu
James
Alien
Rochester
N. Y
Allensitl
Garantee
Adare
Hindle
Zemo advertised for skin diseases relief
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a solution for Begema blotches ringworm rashes and similar skin troubles. It claims instant itching relief with a cleansing soothing effect and quick healing when applied, promising immediate benefits and graceful disappearance of symptoms.
Unusual offering of women's cape gloves at $2.35
Gloversville artisans produced cape gloves in a range of spring shades. The sale offers a savings of at least one dollar per pair on quality capeskin gauntlets with embroidered backs and strap wrists. Main floor left center displays the collection.
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Gloversville
Novelties in ladies hats and fabrics from Paisley line
The season showcases Paisley hats with Persian ribbon accents priced 7.40 and 10. Rich camel hair cloth coats feature Kasha Plaid and Sabara cloth in crepe de chine lining, at 45 and 25. New footwear includes black suede pumps and oxford styles at 8. Boys wear all wool Shaker Knit slip-on sweaters in navy, brown, and tan, priced 9.
Musterole advert promises quick cold relief from grandma's remedy
Musterole is advertised as a handy cold remedy with mustard oil and simple ingredients. It claims warm tingling then cooling relief, recommended by nurses and doctors for bronchitis sore throat stiff neck pleurisy rheumatism and more at 25¢ a jar or tube.
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Fairfield Road
Angelo Patri
Derby
Croll Mfg. CO
American Fabrics
Sues Newton Concern
Y.M.C. A
Jowland
Brookman
Oor
Howland Dry Goods
Segar Electrical Supply Co
Cannon St
Noble
Major
Mfg. Co
Peark G
New York City
Lipton's Tea
Miss E. Stuart
Cuthura
Eugenie Stuart
West Lubec
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