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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1918

Page

5

Olcott Estate Inheritance Tax Set At 43350.63

In Ridgefield the Olcott estate of George Mann Goleott, former president of the First National Bank of Ridgefield, will pay $43,350.63 in inheritance tax to the state. Executors Franklin Trest Company of Brooklyn report a net New York estate of $1,480,284.78 with life interests and shares in the Dodge and Olcott company allocated among widow Jennie Olcott, daughter Mary Olcott, and other relatives. The will distributes lands, houses, and numerous stock shares among grandchildren and siblings, with life estates and eventual equal division of principal. Intermingled notes mention civic efforts by the Liberty Chorus to aid the war and local fundraising.

Ridgefield George M. Olcott Brooklyn Franklin Trest Company New York George Mann Goleoit First National Bank of Ridgefeld Herbert O T. Keteham Jaoklyn Olcott Dodge and Oteoatt Company Ean- Spionous Jennie Olcott SL Voor of Ridgsfield Riv Mary Olcott Judgefield Casigma Cornelian A. Gooth West 77Th Street West T1th Street Dodge Snl Olote Arpalix Jane Derre and Olcott Company Kaw Alga Fialke Itu le Glcott Jodge and Olcott Company Apshur Booth Dodge and Olcott Y Commpany Absolutely Jahan Waldo Booth Helen Month West 77 Street Binnea Oleett Tidgefield Arthur Meott Booth London Nghind Ng Shires Dhe Ta Dodge and Oleett Company Nis Anna Giese Conn Luke Nin Elizabeth AL. Archer No. Oo Grace Court Jonnie A. Gleoth Florence A. Chadwick Franklin N.og Major MacDonald Alary Olcott Liberty Chorus Cegile Liberty Chorus Red Cross Horns Stephens North Salon Dramatic Club Justin Alaney Charms Ridge- Hell Cherns

Vic Ferris Promoted Ensign and Naval Career

Vic Ferris Norwalk editor receives promotion to ensign after meritorious service. He joined the U S naval reserve in Bridgeport and served on submarine patrols off the Atlantic coast. He has long been a prominent local sportswriter and editor. The piece notes his early enlistment and pending assignment, along with a separate notice that hospital stock tax return deadlines have been extended with new dates for different regions.

Norwalk Victor Wy. Ferris United States Naval Forces Bridgeport U. S. Naval Reserve Jeuve Abser

Dollar Day Sale Offers Kids Toys and Hats in Milan

This lot features turbans pokes sailors hats and other shapes in Milan Hemp and Liserne. Hats priced up to five dollars. Nursery or Chamber Chairs shown at 1.59 dollars, special for Dollar Day. Kiddie Kars or Jitneys for children, large sturdy natural finish, regularly 1.49 dollars.

Milan Liserne

White Mary Jane Pumps Sell At Dollar Day Sale

A sale offers white canvas Mary Jane pumps priced at $1.50 to $1.50. The shoes feature ribbon bows over the instep an ankle strap white soles and heels and come in size 14 to 1ll, highlighting a Dollar Day promotion.

Washable Satin Fabrics and Hosiery Offer

A sale notice advertises washable satin fabrics for summer skirts waists and camisoles in white and flesh colors. It lists a Doltour Day deal with three pairs of women's stockings in fibre silk or fine Lisle thread in black white and colors, featuring double lisle top high spliced heels and double soles, three pairs for the stated price.

Four Boys Wash Pants Dollar Day Sale Highlights

Mothers of active boys can grab quick deals on Dollar Day with four for $1.50 pants in striped and plain colors available in sizes. The sale includes bath towels, rompers for ages 2 to 8, various lingerie and corset pieces, and a range of garments and accessories at special Dollar Day prices.

Two Boys Union Suits on Dollar Day Sale

Two boys' mesh openwork union suits with short sleeves knee length sold in almost all sizes. Foe bows, with special pricing for Dollar Day, two for the price of one.

Foe

Dollar Day Offer on Heavy Oblong Clothes Baskets

A catalog snippet advertises large heavy oblong splint clothes or laundry baskets priced at $1.39 each. The item is described as a good size for bassinets and repeated as a regular Dollar Day deal.

Two Children's Hats in All Colors on Dollar Day

A remarkable variety of children's hats including pokes and plain sailors trimmed with flowers ribbons and fancies offered on Dollar Day. Also advertised are household churns for making butter beating eggs whipping cream and other uses priced at 1.50 value on Dollar Day.

Fibre Silk Hose Two Pair On Dollar Day Sale

Two pair Fibre Silk Hose for men in Onyx brand with double soles. Color options include white navy grey champagne and tan. Sale note indicates two pairs for a dollar day deal.

Dollar Day Special Shirts In Madras And Percale Prices

Masculine apparel feature bold Madras and Percale shirts with collars attached and golf turned over cuffs in plain colors or neat stripes and figures offered as a Dollar Day special.

Limited stock Union Suits for Men

A brief sale item offering two types of men’s union suits in short sleeve ankle length sleeveless and knee length options. Limited quantities available, two for a low price. Suitable for warm weather wear.

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