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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1924
Page
15
An old style ad touts St. Jacobs oil as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and sprains. It promises relief without burning the skin and claims long use over six years with an offer of free trial.
Spafford seeks a hearing to refute Buechler claims connected to a property sale now held by Commercial Bank and Trust Co. The deal reportedly valued at 78000 with a 2000 interim payment and tax-related notes discussed. Names tied to the inquiry include DeLaney and Alfred Voness as potential witnesses, with Dietchwakig and Bernstein also mentioned in the contested accounts.
In Tunxis, local officers raided the home of ELA STILT IN PAIRFELD. IRVIELD, Ja was charged with making liquor with intent to sell after the raid uncovered three gallons of mash and a noted ten-gallon still. He is to be arraigned in town court tomorrow morning.
The Barnum School Glee Club presented an Indian operetta titled The Feast of the Red Corn in the school auditorium last evening directed by Miss Grace Laing with J Henry Hutzel leading the orchestra. Cast includes Weeda Wanta queen and Tila Hitkin sister plus other named performers. stage settings crafted by sixth to eighth graders. singers listed along with presenstras and instrumentalists.
Pupil groups from grade 4 and 5 are listed as perfect in attendance for the fall term including Lois Abbott Phebe Kellogg Syl Stohl Dorothy Stabel and others. A certificate for perfect attendance was awarded signed by Governor Templeton. Officers and sewing club members are named with positions. Also credited are students perfect in geography and staff aiding the Athletic Club.
Malrefield dispatch notes Tunxis Hill Center Fire Company No 1 responded to a rear lawn fire near Ioland Hill School after Fire Company No 2 failed to answer. Fireman Joseph Youly active in district organizing says Tunxis Hill members remain on strike, with union leaders Hedberg and Busser advising Center officers.
Joseph Flynn of South Stamford was bound over in City court in bonds of 1000 dollars charged with stealing an automobile from Samuel Cohen a real estate operator who had left it outside a local restaurant for barely five minutes. The wrecked car was found on the Boston Post road. Flynn and two companions, whose identities he refused to reveal, were located in the vicinity and are to be arrested soon in connection with the case.
Readers are invited to order dress pattern No 193 from Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Department. The design offers a printed chiffon over silk satin or lace overdress in black, with a simple slip to sew in about an hour. Sizes range from 13 years to 42 inches bust. fabric requirements and price listed, pattern mailed for 18 cents in stamps or coin.
Stamford reported Jan 89 Thomas A Hamimorshoy a 20 year old night ticket agent was given 33 days in jail and fined 43 dollars plus costs on a conviction of stealing 174 dollars from other ticket agents in court today. He allegedly used a key fitting locks in cash boxes of other seekers.
Westport will observe Founders Day at Staples High School with a program by students and faculty honoring Horace Staples. Activities include invocations, hymns, alumni addresses, an operetta, recitations, prize essays, and prize awards. Judges and trustees are invited. public participation welcome.
Miss Sadie Flood aged 43 died at her uncle Rev William J Dulard's home in Danbury after six months of illness. She had moved from New Haven to live with the St Josephs R C Church pastor and leaves five sisters Mary and Nellie Flood among others. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 from St Joseph's church with burial in St Lawrence cemetery New Haven.
A police search across the city targeted locations used by criminals in a string of holdups over recent days. Early yesterday a jitney driver named Julian fled after an incident, Buckwalder was robbed at his Calhoun Street garage, a woman lost her handbag on Main Street, and another man was assaulted on Madison Avenue with pockets picked.
Susan Cribben of Newtown files suit in Bridgeport Superior Court against Joseph and Mary Tukas claiming they built a silo on her right of way causing $1,000 in damages and seeking an injunction to stop further silo work. The incident is cited to have occurred October 1924.
Our customers are pleased with the car fare and bonus we are giving out. Special Thursday only items include heavy cotton filled comfortables at 3.95, 69c ladies outing flannel petticoats regular 89c, 49c nickel tumbler holders lightly tarnished at 1.00, and 10¢ special lot character dolls slightly damaged.
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