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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1923

Page

2

Probate Court Fights Over Merritt Will Executors

In probate court at 2 PM today Attorney Geduldig for John Helm attacks the fitness of Edna Merritt and Florence Tamell as executors of Dorothy Merritt's estate. The will granting all to the two sisters has already been admitted to probate. Questions about Henry and Merritt senior's rights will follow.

Edna Merritt Florence “Tamell Dorothy Merritt Hua Geduldig John IV Helm Henry Merritt

Ex Marine Kills Self in Elm City Meely Street Death

New Haven July 12 Franklin Cattenaugh 21 committed death by inhaling illuminating gas in a Meadow street lodging house room this afternoon. He had recently been honorably discharged from the Marine Corps per papers found in his room. The item notes a fashion craze for gloves with pleated inserts and fringe.

Self Elm City New Haven Tuly Franklin Cattenaugh Meadow Street Tle Marine Corps

Recreation Board Meeting Delayed by Quorum Shortage

The Board of Recreation failed to achieve a quorum and deferred its regular monthly meeting to next Monday afternoon. Chairman Dr William Horace Day was absent due to illness, and board member P V Gahan was out of town.

Board of Recreation William Horace Day P V. Gahan

New Invention Aids Movie Industry In London

A young South African engineer demonstrated a new device in London that eliminates scratched and rainy film, flicker from worn perforations, and harsh projection. The mechanism guides film over picks and cogs with careful handling, avoiding rewinding dust and wear. One film tested 6000 times shows no wear, and the invention fits any projector, potentially saving millions annually.

London

Pootatuck Yacht Club Hosts New York Fleet Tomorrow

Preparations for reserving the Stuyveant Yacht Club fleet at Pelham Bay for the Pootatuck Yacht Club annual cruise to Stratford were completed as the Mootatuck board voted to fly the club burgee and pennants for welcoming the visitors to Stratford harbor. The New York club will stay Saturday and Sunday with racing, entertainments, field events, and dancing planned. Membership applications were received with several elected, including John C Huenerberg, C F Schmelz, John F Heyes, William F Atherton, G L Nichols, Fred Dickerson, David Kidd, Edward F Washburn, James I Macintyre, George Moore, J Sanford Potter, Frank D Lorton Jr, and Carl H Parker.

Stuyveant Yacht Club Pelham Bay Pootatuck Yacht Club Stratford Mootatuck Club Pootatuck New York Stratford Harbor New York Club Pootatuck Club Aloo John C Huenerberg Judson C F Schmelz Curtis & Curtis Co Black Rock Avenys John F Heyes Rider-Hayes Company William F Atherton Curtis A Place G L Nichols Elm Street Fred Dickerson Thomaston Conn David Kidd Laughlin Road Edward F Washburn Tonkc James I Macintyre Drome Avenue George Moore King Street J Sanford Potter Connecticut Company Fifth Avenue Laurel Beach Frank D Lorton Jr Wood Avenue Cari H Parker BuHard Machine Tool Co

Check-Off Plan Deliberations By Mine Operators Group

Atlantic City July 12 The check-off wage equalization and other demands of anthracite miners were debated by a joint sub committee of employers and workers. The panel met late into the evening and held a night session exploring how the check-off might operate in anthracite and bituminous regions. No conclusions were reached as questions were examined and explanations given.

Atlantic City

Obituary notices for Fenrietta Jel wife of William Fuliem and others

Obituary notices list Henrietta Tutlen Fenrietta Jel, wife of William Fuliem, died after a short illness at 360s on avenue, survived by husband, two daughters Cleanor and Ldith, three sisters, one brother, and noting her longtime residency and church involvement. Additional brief obituaries follow for Mary Hamm infant, Elizabeth Bantle, Noah Lee Noahee, Gordon Cooper, and others with funeral details and survivors. closing with Henry Joyce’s federal fraud indictment in New Jersey.

Henrietta Tutlen Fenrietta Jel William Fuliem Avenue Cleanor Mary Jel LL Pearman Mra J Clabb Alfica Jelf Fulem Nast Ord Verry Ladies Guild of the Blessed Sacrament Church Elisbeth Haux Elizabeth Bantle Lugene Tlux French Street John Willam Juling Dapp William Bantle Germany Schwieblucher Meennerchor Theberum and Beaphy State Street Andreenfield

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