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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1923

Page

4

Widow confirmed executrix of Saksa estate

Elizabeth Saksa was confirmed executrix under the will of Stefan Seksa who died January 7. The will leaves all property to the widow Elizabeth. Heirs at law are six sons and one daughter. The estate includes a small parcel of real estate in the city. Willian Doell noted executor in a separate probate matter. Florence Berting appointed administrator for the estate of Anne Crods who died January 7 leaving real estate in Milford and an insurance policy. Heirs at law are four children of the deceased.

Elizabeth Saksa Stefan Seksa Elizabeth Willian Doell Anne Sickmaitis Milter Cai- Sista White River Junction Vermont Florence Berting Aniife Crods Milford

Pledge Renewal on Bond Issue for East Side High School

The Board of Education asks Aldermen to renew their pledge to issue bonds for the East Side high school cost about 900000. The council previously pledged 1500000 for school purposes and later redirected funds to Sheridan school expansion and architects fees. A committee led by John Caldwell will present the claim at the next meeting.

East Side Boars of Aldermen John ¥. Caldwell Sheridan Board of Education Ttaw

Chief Field Director in Conference Here

Chief Field Director James Wheeler of Hartford, in charge of state Federal Prohibition enforcement officers, conferred with federal agents yesterday. The meeting followed a judge’s ruling requiring evidence before search warrants. no liquor raids were reported in Bridgeport this month.

James Wheeler Hartford Edwin &. Thomas United States Listrict Court Bridgepuri

Oregon Concert Heard In Portland Radio Broadcast

Homer A. Scharton of 30 Lafayette Street reported hearing a concert broadcast heard across the continent. The Oregon Journal confirmed yesterday that a Portland station provided the program as part of its transmission, answering Scharton’s inquiry about the source.

Aadio Homer A. Scharton Lafayette Streets Portland Ore Scharton The Oregon Journal

Ambulance Surgeon to Leave Bridgeport Board Appoints Replacements

Dr William F Connell day ambulance surgeon resigned to take effect Feb 1 announcing he will take over the practice of Dr M Nolan in Westport due to illness at the City Dispensary Board of Governors hearing.

William F. Connell O'Connell M. Nolan Westport

Druggist Arrested After Store Fire in New Haven

Henry J. Drier, a New Haven druggist, was held for the higher court on arson charges after a store fire. Bail was set at $2000. Firemen rescued him from the cellar where he said he was bound by masked assailants who then set the fire.

New Haven Henry J. Drier Drier

Thousands with kidney trouble go undetected say doctors

An advertisement warns that kidney disease is widespread and often unrecognized. It promotes Swamp Root as a remedy, claiming rapid relief and urges readers to obtain a sample and a information book from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. C Lottie Adja Witesso Kilmer & Co Binghamton, NX Newton

Bridgeport to consider new charter by voter referendum

Mayor Atwater stated the city commission will draft a new charter soon and present several charter options for voters to choose in a referendum. The commission includes Mayor Atwater City Attorney John A. Cornell Aldermen R Beers W J Lavery Andrew M Cooper William K H Bull and William T Hincks.

Atwater Bridgeport City John A. Cornell R . Beers W. J. Lavery Andrew M. Cooper William KH. Bull William ‘F T. Hincks

Water Freight Line Back Near Normal After War Chocks

Ray Mond French of Colombia Graphophone and New England Traffic League says freight lines between here and New York are working under favorable conditions for the first time since the war. Coal and a few products still require permits. Locomotive shortages and weather slow gains, but the New Haven is holding its own amid strict restrictions.

New York New Haven Raymond ‘L. French Colombia, Graphophone Company New England Traffic League Baldwin and American Locomotive Works New ‘England Frenca Te Han Ay Percat

Rumors Swirl Around Russian Officer and American Bride

Jan 29 Rumors of Mme Mouromsky Vonsiatsky visiting Ridley Park with Anastase Voihsiateskoy Vonsiatsky, 24, shake the scene. The claimant says they wed in Yalta. Russian Orthodox authorities call the marriage invalid. The couple, long rumored to be together, have reportedly disappeared on a cited out of town trip.

Piuladelphiya Mme. Stau Boff Mouromsky Vonsiatsky Anastase Andreivitch Voihsiateskoy- Vonsiatsky Malton Keam Stephens Ridley Park Mme. Mouromsky New York Amatsase Yalta Crimea Anastase White Guard Mme. Mouromeky

New Counterfeit Ten Dollar Bill in Circulation

Postmaster Charles F Green received a Treasury notice from Washington about a new counterfeit ten dollar bill. The note, drawn on the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, bears the portrait of Andrew Jackson and signatures of Frank White and A W Mellon. The Treasury warns the coloring and seal are poor imitations unlikely to deceive ordinary handlers.

Charles F. Green Treasury Department Washington Federal Reserve, Bank of New York Andrew Jackson Frank White of the United States Secretary of the Treasury A. W. Mellon

Turkish Leader Reported Married in Smyrna Dowry Mentioned

Constantinople January 29 Mustapha Kemal Pasha national leader reportedly wed the daughter of a wealthy Smyrna merchant Mouvamerou Chaki Bey. The groom's ride reportedly brought a dowry of 1000 Turkish shivas.

Constantinople Associated Press Mustapha Keman Pasha Smyrna Mouvamerou Chaki Bey Mustapha Kemel

Veteran Bureau Head May Become Director of Rehabilitation

Washington report notes that Col Forbes head of the veterans bureau may be replaced with Thomas W. Mills as director of veterans rehabilitation, while Forbes is on extended Europe trip. White House confirmation unavailable. Hartford dispatch adds Lt Col Gordon Hunter granted one week leave and Wood D. Beagley attached for temporary duty in Stamford for inspection.

Washington Cal. C R. Forbes Veterans’ Bureau Europe Col. Forbes Veterans, Rehabilitation Work and Co Thomas W. Milles Miller White House Hartford D Gordon Hunter 169Th Infantry C. NS. G Wood D. Beaghley 192Nd Field Artilery Stamford A Jutant Genera Si

Pyramid Pile Suppositories Offer Relief Claims

Pyramid Pile Suppositories are advertised to ease severe years of suffering from piles. The ad asserts relief from itching and pressure and promises rest and sleep, stating the product is carried by many druggists in the US and Canada at 60 cents a box. A free trial offer asks for name and address to Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan.

U. S Canada Pyramid’ Drug Co Pyramid Marshall Mich

Gerber Sued for 20000 in Kindred Actions

Two kindred actions asking damages totaling 20000 have been filed in Superior Court against Jacob Gerber of Bridgeport NY Leroy and Charlea Howe of Bridgeport. Leroy, a 14 year old through his father Charles Howe as next friend, alleges on February 1, 1922 he was struck on Arctic Street by a car driven by a descendant’s servant, causing permanent disabilities with injuries valued at 15000. Damages of 5900 are claimed by Charles Howe for loss of service of his son due to the injuries.

Jacob Gerber Bridgeport Ny Leroy Charlea «Howe Bridgeport Charles Howe Arctic Street Charles, Holve

Bourg' gl Apportionment to Meet for Transfers

The Bourg' gl Apportionment will meet Wednesday at 4 o'clock to pass on requests for transfers in department accounts and to finish routine matters postponed from prior sessions. The annual meeting is set for next Tuesday with the auditor's report to be presented, and items routed to subcommittees. Public hearings not yet announced but expected the following week. The Board of Contract and Supply will meet Wednesday at 3 to open bids for oil and meat supplies for February.

Bourg' Gl Board of Contract and Supply

Zoning Committee Member Speaks at Fairfield Luncheon

A. F. Hancock, of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce zoning committee, will address the Fairfield Luncheon Club at noon tomorrow at the Fairfield Beach Inn. His topic is zoning, with other club business limited to routine transactions.

Fairfield A. FH Hancock Sinber Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Fairfeld Fairfield Beach Inn Hancock Transacions

Tax Collector Edward Drew Confined to Home Again

Tax collector Edward A. Drew was confined to his home yesterday with an attack of grippe but was reported recovering. He had suffered a similar illness weeks ago and did not fully recover before returning to his office.

Edward A. Drew Grippe

Springtime silks and printed crepe dominate fashion notes

Fashion notes highlight new Spring fabrics including printed crepes and crepe de chine in 40 inch width with Paisley effects. Demand grows as styles like Egyptian motifs and Bayadere effects appear. Crepe knit fabrics at 36 inch width cost 3 to 3.50 per yard, with displays on the third floor.

The new Paisley handkerchiefs display at Math floor

Deauville scarfs and Paisley handkerchiefs feature new neck dressings in printed mercerised cotton at $1 and silk at $1.50 to $4.50. Women's Paisley four in hands pair with tailored waists, with vivid descriptions of luxurious fabrics and versatile uses from neck dressings to pillow coverings.

Deauville

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