Commission Will Decide On 636000 Claim In Probate Court
A probate court will hear Isabel S. Lewis claim of 26000 against her uncle Benjamin Lewis estate. The will left 100 dollars monthly and home use for life to Miss Lewis, with remainder to charity after her death. The estate valued around 190000 largely benefitted local charities. Miss Lewis testified she lived at the Boston avenue home since youth and fears being alone at night. Judge Comley and Judge Pullman presided with Attorney Beers presenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Canfield
Thomas M. Cullinen
Cliffora B. Wilson
Isabel S. Lews
Benjamin ©. Lewis
Miss Lewis
Lewis
Boston Avenue
Anger
Arthur MM. Comley
John SS. Pullman
Beers
Maude Adams Retires. Bill Burke to Carry Stage Tradition
New York reports Maude Adams, famed for Peter Pan, has left the stage after a 30 year tradition. Bill Burke chosen to continue the tradition begun by Adams and Froman. Adams did not respond to an invitation for the thirtieth anniversary and has withdrawn to a secluded life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Footighty
Maude Adams
Bill, Burke
Charles Froman
Miss Adams
Naval Base Offer to Alameda Held Until Next Congress
Washington Jan 29 The House Naval Affairs committee agreed there is not enough time before congress adjournment to complete an adequate study of a plan to obtain 6340 acres at Alameda California for a naval base The decision delays any action on the Alameda land offer until the next Congress and leaves the matter unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alameda
Cal
Congress
House Naval Affairs Committee
Store Under Sheriff Attachement Is Robbed
A store at 765 Barnum Avenue owned by Martin Mielkian, held under sheriff's attachment since Friday at 170 Williston Street, was found robbed yesterday. Merchandise valued near $200 was taken after a basement door was smashed and entry gained through a broken door. Thieves stole 25 boxes of cigars 37 cartons of cigarettes 25 boxes of scarves $15 in candy and $5 in gum.
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Barnum Avenue
Martin Mielkian
Williston Street
Sinceriday
Bethany Club Plans Joint Entertainment
At a Bethany Men’s Club special meeting in Bethany Congregational Church arrangements were completed for a supper and entertainment by the combined Men’s and Women’s clubs to be held tonight in the church parlors.
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Bethany
Bethany Congregational Church
Obituary notices for McMahon and others in town
Obituary notices report Terrence McMahon of 508% Brooks Street died yesterday at St. Vincent's hospital. Funeral from his home at 8:30 AM Thursday with a 9:00 AM Solemn Mass at St. Charles church and burial in St. Michael's cemetery. Survived by wife, four sons Stephen John Terrence James, three daughters Katherine Mary Helen, two brothers Michael James, and sister Mrs. Katherine Adams. Other notices mention Julius Hurd, Francis Hagan, Frank Dalton, Viola Johnson, Josephine Smith, Cyril O'Cain, Mrs Pauline Voight, John Beatty, Joseph Allaire with details of services and burials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrence McMahon
Brooks Street
Staples School
St. Vincent's Hospital
Emmett Club
Whealer & Wilson Veterans Association
Ancient Order of Hibernians
J. C. Tuthill Camp
Woodmen of the World
Men’s League
St. Charles’ Church
Stephen
John
Terrence
James
McMahon
Katherine
Mary
Helen McMahon
Michael
James McMahon
Mt. Vernon
N.Y
Katherine Adams
Norwalk
St. Michael's Cemetery
Julius Hurd
Monrose
Mr. Proper
Long Hill
Long Hill Cemetery
Frank Dalton
James Dalton
Mullins, Scott & Redgate
Golden Hill Street
St. Augustine's Church
Josephine Smith
Joan H. Smith
George, Street
Selah Homan
Ida Smith
George L.joseph BF
Richard J. Smith
Homan
Madison Avenue
St. Augustine’s Church
Barta
St. Michael’s Cemedry
Cyril O'Cain
Stepney
Joseph Schwartzkoff
Wayng Street
St. Anthony's Brench Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Joseph Allaire
Adolph Allaire
Lea Avenue
St. Anthony’s
Local Catholic Women To Hear Mrs Keppler
Mrs Kepler honorary president of the German Catholic Woman's Union with 200000 members will speak Thursday afternoon at 4 at the Bridgeport Branch meeting of the Connecticut Council of Catholic Women. She represented the union at the National Council of Catholic Women conference in Washington last October and promised to speak here this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Keppler
Tan Georgette Gown With Coral Chenille Embroidery
A gown of tan georgette features self colored embroidery bands and coral chenille trimmings with a coral hat completing the costume.
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Georgette
Importance of gray color in spring blouses
Grey is forecast as a key spring color with strong use in blouses. It pairs with bright hues and features erose-stitch or peasant embroidery trims for a distinctive, decorative look.
Pretty negligee pattern offered at low cost
A Bridgeport Telegram notice promotes a simple negligee sewing pattern requiring 278 yards of 40 inch material for sizes small to large. Priced at 15 cents, the pattern is mailed on receipt and can be completed for about $4.10 using various fabrics. If not received within five days, readers are advised to call Barnum 6100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Telegram
Barnum 6100
Whist Party At Calvary Episcopal Rector’s Aid
Rector's Aid of Calvary Episcopal church plans a whist party tomorrow at 2 PM in the parish house. Mrs. Charles Gay chairs, assisted by Mrs. A Russell Cone, Mrs Arthur Thompson, Mrs C Howard Dunbar, Mrs William Stiff, and Miss Ann Parrott. Also notes a Long Beach dinner dance guests list and a 35th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Robey with 22 guests from nearby communities. Engagement announced for Carolyn Lehman to Charles Bertram Levy. Semper Fidelis club to hold monthly meeting at 78 Colony Street hosted by president Mrs William Hunte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Episcopal Church
Charles Gay
A. Russell Cone
Arthur Thompson
C. Howard Dunbar
William Stiff
Ull Ann Parrott
Marguerite Mannix
Anson Street
Lillian Douglas
Lenox Avenue
Long Beach
L. I
Fred W. Douglas
Hotel Nassau
Elsie Winkler
Arthur Lyman
Clarke Kirkman
New York City
Theodore Robey
Ridgewood Place
Bridgeport
South Norwalk
Sound Beach
B. H. Steegmuller
Robey
Thomas H. Smith
Ranistan Avenue
Alma Lehman
Denver
Colorado
Carolyn
Charles Bertram Levy
Semper Fidelis Club
Second Baptist Church
William Hunte
Colony Street
Angeline Del Vecchio Surprise Party Reported
A surprise party honored Miss Angeline Del Vecchio hosted by Miss Jennie Verrilli and Miss Margaret Giaurro. Pink and white streamery decorations adorned the table for refreshments as games and dancing followed. Attendees included Jennie Verrilli Dora Verrilli Margaret Clausso Anna Nielsen Lucy Verrilli Adeline Del Vecchio Rocco Clorado Henry Del Vecchio Alfred Del Vecchio and Mr and Mrs Michael Del Vecchio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline del Vecchio
Jennie Verrilli
Margaret Giaurro
Jennie
Dora Verrilli
Margaret Clausso
Anna Nielsen
Lucy Verrilli
Angelina
Misa Adaline del Vecchio
Rocco Clorado
Henry
Alfred del Vecchio
Mrs. Michael, del Vecchio
Loretta O Connell and Martie Rothman Recital in Milford
Loretta O Connell pianist will perform with soprano Martie Rothman in a Milford recital under Laralton hall on February 14 at 2780 o clock. The program includes works by Scarlatti Chopin Beethoven Gounod Schumann and Beach among others.
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Laralton Hall
Milford
Loretta O'Connell
Martie Rothman
New York
Scarlatti
Vardi
Marie Rothman
Beethoven
Loretta Cy Connell
Ave Maria Gounod
Rain
Curran
Robin
Sprong
Roselin
Schumann
Auffrage
Maria Rothman
Chopin
Loretta O’connell
Spross
Will O’ Tho
Wrap
Basgett
Grant-Schaefer
Beach
Children of Mary to Produce One Act Play
The Children of Mary of St Charles church directed by William Snidewind will stage a one act play titled The Revolt by Kilig Parker Butler at St Ihn's hall on February 8 followed by dancing. Cast includes Grandma Grett May Brannick Pauline Katherine Brannick Susan Jane Jones and others. A three piece tan jersey suit with crepe de chine bands and tan yarn embroidery and a short sleeveless cape is described.
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Children of Mary of
Josephine May
Edith
Ella McQueeney
Ida
Marie McQueeney
May
Martha Rouge
Mrs Larson Receives Gift At Choir Party
The St Peter's Choir party Sunday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl V Larson 433 Els worth street featured Poli's Palace musicians Carl Larson Ray Garrison and John Patuzzi with a musical program and George Benham reciting. Choir members presented Mrs Larson with a ten piece set in appreciation of her work. Guests included Rev Charles Leddy Miss Katherine McGrath organist Mrs Ralph Hannowall and others.
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St. Peter's
Carl V. Larson
Elsworth Street
Carl Larson
Ray Garrison
John Patuzzi
Poli’s Palace Orchestra
George Benham
Larson
Ite
Charles Leddy
Katherine McGrath
Ralph Hanne
Miss Dingman to Get 124 Weeks Compensation
Compensation Commissioner Edward Buckingham ordered the American Chain Company to pay Lydia Dingman six dollars ninety eight cents per week for 124 weeks. On August 5 she injured her right hand while operating a machine at the plant, which necessitated amputation of three fingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Buckingham
American Chain Company
Lydia Dingman
Carroll Avenue
Banking institute to offer public speaking class
Bridgeport Chapter of the American Institute of Banking schedules a special public speaking class with Alvin M. Bearse as instructor. The first meeting is set for February 6 at the high school, inviting members to enroll and improve presentation skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
American Institute of Banking
Alvin M. Bearse
Bliss Named Minister to Sweden by Harding
Washington Jan 29 Robert Woods Bliss of New York third assistant secretary of state was nominated by President Harding to be minister to Sweden succeeding Ira Nelson Morris who recently resigned.
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Washington
Robert Woods Bliss
New York
Harding
Sweden
Ira Nelson Morris
Local Births and Marriages Reported in City Notices
Vital statistics list multiple births and marriage licenses with names and addresses. Werbert Johnson and Louise Johnson welcomed a son at 124 Arctic Street on January 21, while other couples reported daughters and sons on January 21 to 26. Marriage licenses issued for Solliey Marcell and Angelina Borelli and for George Ujiaki and Mary Nimet. An advertisement promotes Medium Brown Hair stock following Golden Glint Shampoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werbert
Louise Johnson
Arctic Street
Peter
Helen Daniels
Gregory Street
Terrence
Irene Doran
Benson Road
Patrick
Mary McCarthy
Beardsley Street
Anthey
Kermiera Steinbach
Kossuth Street
Edward
Rosaire Krolikowski
Olive Street
Felix
Fannig de Rosa
Logan Street
Paul and
Rose Pulley
Hallett Street
William and Stuart
Broad Street
Edward and
Eliza Batchelor
Wordin Avenue
James and
Margery Robinson
Lindley Street
Solliey Marcell
North Main Street
Angelina Borelli
Harlem Avenue
George Ujiaki
Sharpsville
Mary Nimet
Hancock Avenue
Retail Sale Notes on Hosiery and Coats
Catalog style sale listing various ready to wear items including hood irons tuxedo coats in multiple colors and sizes 38 to 42 with prices from 1.25 to 3.00. Slip ons handmade crochet silk and stock stockings for women and children with reduced prices setup in sweater and hosiery sections on the second floor for WW women and boys.
Babies muslin outfits on sale with lace trim
Advertisement notes good quality babies muslin with lace trimming offered at 29 to 59 cents. Two for 25 cents. Girls sizes 2 to 6 years at 1.25. Sizes 8 to 12 years at 1.35. Older girls sizes 14 and 16 at 1.45. Main floor.
Glassware Reductions At Clear Out Prices
Satin finish goblets and sherbets offered at six dollars per dozen, formerly eight dollars. Egg glasses in plain optic sell six for two dollars. Heisey Sherbets in high Colonial style priced from four dollars and seventy-five cents to six for one dollar forty or one dollar eighty. Domino sugar holders in Heisey glass offered at twenty-five cents each, regularly forty-five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heisey Glass
Marcella Muslin Garments Offered at Low Prices
Bargains on Marcella drawers in lace trim with waist sizes 28 32 and lengths 23 to 27 inches now $1.50 to close out. Marcella combinations in sizes 38 40 and 42 were 3.00 to 3.50. Also gas cookers with three burners and large bake ovens sale price 24.00 with connected free of charge in the basement.
Electric Heaters Ideal for Bedroom or Bathroom Use
A powerful heater suited for bedroom or bathroom spaces. Regularly priced at $6.75, this basement listing highlights compact design and practical warmth.
Percale Aprons Offered in Various Qualities and Colors
Good quality percale aprons in black and white neat figures and bright stripes. Many with large pockets suitable for knitting or sewing. Two price groups 69 and 75 cents now 59 cents and 1.00 and 89 cents. Large gingham kitchen aprons at 50 cents. Second floor.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isabel S. Lewis
Naval Base
Bethany Club
Francis Hagan
Francis John Hagan
Rose
John Hagan
Adams Street
Rose Foratick
Newport News
Joseph
Viola
Lonngon
Viola M. C. Johnson
Charles J. Johnson
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Pauline Voight
Tunxis Hill
Fairfield
Charles L. Dennis
Stats Street
Charles Simpson
Bridgeport Christian Mission
Lakeview Cemetery
Joan A. Beatty
John A. Beatty
Trinity Episcopal Church
F. E. Aitkins
Mrs. Keppler
Tetley
Tetleys
Annabil
Children OF Mary
Dingman
Banking Institute
Bliss
Caberk
Marcel
Mme. Vera
Main St. Tel
Noble
Ealing
State ST
Wwwomen
Children’s
Heisey
Marcella
Percale
Che
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