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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1923
Page
7
An article by Preston L. lickey argues peat could ease coal shortages and cut costs. It describes peat bogs like Minnesota and the Great Dismal Swamp, harvesting methods, pulverizing for burning, and multiple uses from heating to fertilizer and cement.
Police confined a stray ram wandering the winter streets to Hillside Farm for safekeeping. The animal is kept under owner identification and may be returned after verification.
Derby records show the First Congregational Church holding its 253d parish business session with officers elected. Attendance noted as higher than ever. church serves six daughter churches in the Naugatuck valley. Officers include Clerk Henry M. Bradley and Treasurer Charles Marvin. Local weddings, club events, and illnesses are listed among community notes.
Abraham Wessman, a merchant from Manchester, New Haven, filed for bankruptcy listing liabilities of 18396 dollars and assets of 51.
Stratford police report Charles Weed of Putney complains his hunting dog was bested by a fox in Putney woods. James Edwards of Bridgeport hunted the dog toward Cleveland Wilson’s home where the dog was peppered with mustard shot. Ralph Wilson, son of Cleveland, suspected but not charged as mother says he hasn’t fired since season end. The dog suffers while the fox strides away in the hilltop glare.
City clerk calls Lamp committee meeting tonight to consider petitions and lay out work for the year. Sewers committee to meet next Tuesday at city hall to discuss pending petitions. Finance chair Veness schedules a Wednesday night session to act on education board bonds for a new East Side high school and an architect. prior $400,000 bond authority was rescinded after local architect was not chosen. Claims committee work cleared up. weekly meeting tonight will be omitted.
In the Fifth District a large delegation of friends witnessed Judge Paul Miller take the oath of office for another two year term as judge of probate. Administered by Sue J. Whaley, chief clerk, the ceremony also marked reappointments for Hiram Winterburn and Carrie A Hall as clerks and Amelia C Arnold as copyist. Judge Miller’s desk received two bouquets from admiring supporters.
Chicago January 3 Fred L Kriebel former head of the defunct Kriebel and company was released on a 10000 bond as federal officials press an insolvency case alleging mail fraud. The firm faced liabilities near four million with 140000 cash 460000 notes and 500000 in questionable securities.
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