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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1922
Page
16
The Henry Silas Brewlitz company filed a civil action against Lorenzo D Onofria for damages totaling $1,000. The filing appeared in the town clerk's office yesterday with attachments noted.
Tung Chuen Tsao a Chinese graduate cites compulsory vaccination in China for infancy and survival. He notes modern methods replacing old healers, widespread parental travel to vaccination stations, and strong public health push amid efforts to curb smallpox and bolster reforestation and flood control. Dr. Coon and Thorme outline health and charity dept work. Lo Englewood Hospital to host final briefing.
Bridgeport director Jones Gortping allegedly fled foreclosure amid a Cannon Eigas Court suit brought by Wheeler and Howes Co. against Ang Mt. Britt Ip Apstein Gussie Brill Lew Haven Jack Jacobson and the Park City Coat Co. over a 8785.13 bill for naval instruction material claimed delivered for September 1919 and December 1911 under an agreement with David Apstein agent for the defendant.
Joseph F Skubas files a bankruptcy petition in the local court listing liabilities at 7590.20 and assets at 7245.10. The schedule shows a $90 tax claim by the City of Bridgeport, a first mortgage of $3.00 held by Annie Hubbell, and a joint second mortgage by Marcus Hirsch and Juliner Weiss. He lists merchandise debt of 5967.31, assets including stock in trade 400, a $250 Ford delivery automobile, fixtures 500, outstanding accounts 45.10, and insurance policies worth 630.
Obituary notices list Vingent Manjansy J. Manioney longtime Ms city resident died yesterday at home after illness aged 48 survived by wife Rose and sons Salvatore Vincent and others incl. a pharmacist son and many relatives. Funeral arrangements from Holy Rosary church and burial at St Michaels. Other notices include Elizabeth Tague died age 80 at 1034 Central Avenue survived by two sons four daughters and many grandchildren with services at St. Charles and burial at St. Peters. Samuel H. Rundle funeral arrangements announced. he was a prominent Danbury banker and founder of the Danbury Fair. Also noted are memorials for Mrs. Lillian Maclaren Taylor and Mrs. Freida Hoffman with funeral plans, plus several other local deaths and service details.
A Stamford court appeal concerns a ring claimed to be over 1,000 years old in the case of George Nanes, Port Chester, vs Charles Ballos, Stamford. Judge Young awarded $100 and costs for the ring, ruling the jewelers failed to return it, while sentimental value and heirloom history influenced the deliberation.
Paris reports rising European interest in Rene Maran's Batongzla, a controversial Congo memoir by a Martinique-born French Congo administrator. The work denounces colonial brutality and tribal suffering, portraying forced marriages, taxation, and cultural suppression while arguing for dignity and autonomy.
Disturbed by a recent ruling that gasoline vending pins clearance be removed at least 16 feet from the curb, pump owners and operators of gas machines are preparing to organize an association. The group aims to protect their interests and advocate for members.
The Haimes and Bawards drama club staged a lively production titled Lamp before the student day at Northeastern College. The show proceeded smoothly and was enjoyed by the audience, with refreshments served to all attendees.
A physician announces a new treatment named Jickara for eczema and skin blemishes, claiming it clears skin without mercury or harsh additives. The ad asserts instant relief and broad effectiveness, with endorsements from Dr. Johnson and others, and notes it sells for 60 cents a jar at Howard, Mine des, J. D. McCann Co.
Nicholas Horvath a druggist at 45 Bostwick Avenue was arraigned yesterday in city court on a fraud charge. He was held in 750 dollars bond to the February term of the Criminal Superior Court.
Harborside notes report mild spring signs as blue birds appear on Stratford Avenue bridge and a New York boundi ship arrives. The Norland resumes a winter schedule between Norwich Port and New York while ferries prepare for dock work and the St Josephs barge unloads lumber from Guy Lumber docks.
An old advertisement touts Jacob's Back Pain Ointment as a harmless topical remedy for backache stiff joints and lumbago. It claims rapid relief from pain using a penetrating rub that soothes the skin and loosens stiff muscles, urging readers to buy a bottle at local drug stores.
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