New Two-Party Line Selective Ringing Adopted in City
Southern New England Telephone announces two party line selective ringing becomes operative in this city with the winter directory. Delivery starts today and the change takes effect at midnight Saturday. The directory redesignates prices with letters J and W, examples 123-2 to 224-7 and 73 to 284-T, and callers must use the letter when dialing. The new service, expected to meet public favor, will be distributed in about 275000 copies nationwide, with 490 copies in Bridgeport.
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New England Telephone Company
Bridgeport
Allenrhu advertised as sure conqueror of rheumatism
A county wide claim promotes Allenrhu as the cure for rheumatic pain with a full pint bottle guaranteed to relieve agony and swollen joints or money refunded. Inventor James H. Allen asserts years of trial and instructs druggists to guarantee results, Hindle's Drug Stores to supply the advertisement.
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Allenrhu
James H. Allen
Hindle
Greenwich Clubman Arthur Tucker Hensworth Dies
Major Arthur Tucker Hensworth prominent real estate operator formerly of Stamford and New York died this morning in Greenwich. He served in World War I and totaled 42 years. Survived by wife and two sons Edward and Arthur. Funeral arrangements pending. services to be held Friday at his home.
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Greenwich
Jan
Arthur Tucker Hensworth
Stamford
New York
Dlsworth
New York Athletic Club
Stamford Yacht
Suits Over Wine Loan In Common Pleas Court
A hearing before Judge John R. Bosth dealt with a suit to recover 220 lent to Gargano to manufacture wine. Lucia Wizz testified she loaned the money with repayment from profits. Gargano's wife admitted making wine but denied receiving funds. Witnesses said repayment was expected when wine was produced. Judge Booth reserved decision.
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John R. Bosth
Common i Pleas Court
Lucia Wizz
Andrew Gargano
Gargano
Concertta Gargano
Joseph Rigza
Edward K. Nicholson
Rizza
Booth
Evening school canceled at high school tonight
Evening classes in the high school building are omitted tonight due to the grammar school graduation. Classes at the other night schools will proceed as usual.
Regnery Arrested on Reckless Driving Charge
William Regnery of 904 Hancock avenue was arrested yesterday and charged with reckless driving on Main street. He faces a hearing this morning. In New York City, Julia Cennamo, 16, was arrested on a request from her father for disorderly conduct as an incorrigible minor and brought back to Bridgeport for a hearing.
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William Regnery
Hancock Avenue
Main Street
New York City
Charles Street
Julia Cennamo
Bridgeport
Mail Speed Up By Merit System Declared By Greene
Charles F. Greene, focal postmaster, told the Lions club at Strat field that rapid mail handling comes from the Civil Service Merit system. He argued that selective qualification and tests ensure capable carriers and that the merit system motivates punctual mail delivery, noting fewer dismissals with changing administrations and the role of postal workers as peace time soldiers.
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Civil Service
Charles F. Greene
Lions Club
Stratfield
Postal Service
Greene
Uncle Sam
Producten
The
Post. Office Department
Post Office Department
Bridgeport
Trumbull Social Notes Highlight Bridge Club Honors
Miss Cora Beach hosted the Afternoon Bridge club with members including Mrs. Frederick Reynolds and Mrs. Burr Beach. Mrs. Ernest Ward won the top score. Upcoming events include a Women's Community Club meeting and an Evening Whist club gathering. Trips and visits involve Nichols, Florida travel plans, and Bridgeport visits by Mrs. Charles N. Evitts and Mary J. Beach.
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Trumbull
Cora Beach
Frederick Reynolds
Burr Beach
Warnest Ward
Howard
Beach
Willard
Plumb
Charles N. Evitts
By Merrill’ Beach
Bridgeport
Ernest Ward
Horace Wellington
Nichola
Miles L. Shelton
Oxford
Florida
Banford
Long Hill
Mary J. Beach
Charles N. Evits
Albert Relmer
Reward Offered for Lost Airedale by Bedford Resident
A Bedford North Carolina man, Herbert Wonder, has raised a reward to 500 dollars for the return of a valued airedale. In recent days about forty dogs of the breed have been presented by locals seeking the prize, leading Wonder to doubt the rarity of the breed. He will not disclose the identity of the wealthy patron who boosted the reward.
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Ameord
Herbert Wonder
Bedford
N. C
Wounder
Danbury Woman Sues Landlords for 1500 Damages
Julia R. Knapp of Danbury sues Julia and Harry Platt of Denbury in Common Pleas for 1500 claiming injuries from a fall on a dilapidated wooden main street stairway at 201 Main Street Danbury. The complaint alleges the defective condition caused a broken leg.
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Main Street
Danbury
Julia
Harry Platt
Denbury
Julia R. Knapp
Common Pleas Court
Canadian College Envoy to U S Named
Montreal January report says Sir Arthur Currie, principal of McGill University, has been tendered the position of Canadian plenipotentiary to Washington. The news comes from Star tramite sources, with initial acceptance unclear amid diplomatic formalities.
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U. S
Montreal
Que
Arthur Currie
McGill University
Tax Rate Cut for Shelton Districts in 1923 Proceeding
Shelton January 30 Special Telegram report states the Board of Appointments voted a tax rate cut of one fourth mill. First district tax drops to 17.25 mills and second district to 22.25 mills. The rate reduction follows a large cash balance of 15000 on January 1 1923 versus 8000 in 1922.
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Shelton
Board of Apportionmerit
Vonight
Intel
Econd
Aon
Youth Held After Claim He Robbed Roommate Here
Edward Chisaski, 20 years old, arrested for theft alleging he robbed his lodging partner at 663 W street. Police say a warrant exists in West Hartford. Robert Martin reported a suit of clothes three shirts and five dollars missing. Martin did not appear against his friend, and possessions were returned.
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W. Street
Edward Chisaski
West Hartford
Robert Martin
Chisaski
Trustees Act After Hawley Death At Local Banks
Trustees of Bridgeport Savings Bank and First National Bank moved to act on the death of Samuel M. Brawley president of Bridgeport Savings Bank who died suddenly Monday. He was a director at First National. Bank officers and employees will attend the funeral tomorrow afternoon with delegations from other city banks.
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Trust
Bridgeport
Seven Desertion Complaints Filed in Divorce Action
In Superior Court yesterday seven petitions for divorce were filed, listing desertion as the ground. Several cases name spouses from Norwalk, Derby, Stamford, Darien, and other nearby towns, with requests for custody, alimony, and name changes where noted. The dates of marriages range from 1908 to 1919, and several filings list desertion occurring within months of marriage.
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Angelo Ion
Sparta
Greece
Ponce
Raing
Mary Marper Pore
Lester Stamford
John F. Munhall
Norwalk
Viders
Munhall
Tiarney Hoster
Palyfield
Anna
Hoster
Albert W. B. Hawley
Danbury
Lucy Cummings Hawley
Tle
John R
Bridgeport
Cora Bishop
Parts Unknown
Carrie O'Connell
Shelton
Lester O'Connell
Derby
Brown
Stamford
Sylvia Brown
Rose Cruguni
Antonio Gragiani
Francig L. Wilson Gill
Darien
Adam
Hall 6U
Coble Dies at 69 Former Coal Dealer in Bridgeport
Thobert Coble longtime Bridgeport resident and former owner of Hill coal company died at his home 2321 Wallfield Avenue. He was 69. Survived by wife three sons Adali Walt other in New York Paul Goble and two daughters Mrs Helen Bohm of Mt Vernon and Miss Margaret Coble. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Thobert Coble
Bridgeport
The
Hill Coal Company
Wallfield Avenue
Adali
Walt Oth
York
Paul Goble
Mra
Helen Bohm
Mt. Vernon
Margaret Coble
Civil War Veteran of New London Dies
Joseph Woolwark a 33 year old Austrian native who fought in Vienna's 1868 revolution and served with a Missouri regiment in the Civil War died in New London today The Stamford alarm for a machine bearing Connecticut licenses A 8555 was sent state wide after a long chase as Greenwich and Stamford police pursued it using revolvers
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New London
Jan
Joseph Woolwark
Austria
Vienna
Stamford
Connecticut Ucenses
Greenwich
Wodewarda
Ateh
Missouri
Defendent Wins In $3500 Auto Crash Suit
Judge Arthur instructed the jury to return a verdict for Mrs. Isidore Resnick of New Haven in a $3500 damage suit over a collision at Berkshire and Noble avenues. Plaintiffs Onofrey and Stillmack claimed fault of the motor car rider, but the judge said motorcycle riders should have stopped even with right of way. Onofrey sought $3000 for a fractured leg and lameness. Stimack sought $500 for injuries.
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Arthur
Isidore Resnick
New Haven
Elis
Stephen C. Onofrey
Andrew Stillmack
Judgeth
Free trial promises rupture cure from His wonder stimulating application
A garbled ad urges men and women with ruptures to write to W. & Rice at 6450 Main St Adams N for a free trial of a so called wonder stimulating treatment. It claims quick tightening and binding of muscles, eventual removal of truss or support, and warns against operation or risk of gangrene.
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W. & Rice
Main St
Adams
Jhay
Free Sample Offer For Rupture Treatment Ad
An offer from W. S. Rice Inc on Main Street advertises a free sample treatment for rupture. The readable text mentions sending a stimulating application and invites state contact options, though details are incomplete and ambiguous.
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Wiciabech Co
Warren Ste Nat
Regnery
Gini
Main
Black
Charmeuse
Fells Lions Club
Hawley
Coble
Gulf States
W. S. Rice, Inc
Main St. Adame
Rockwell & Co
Red Fox
Beacon
Sport Coats
Charmeen
Eernhlaiye
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