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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1925

Page

11

West Haven Judge Presides in Brown Absence on Docket

Judge William I Larash of West Haven presided in the absence of Judge J D Brown Jr who is home ill. Milford July 19. A large Town Court docket included nineteen cases with motor vehicle violations and breaches of peace among those heard. Several defendants faced fines from 5 to 200 dollars and others had continuances or suspended judgments.

Milford William I. Larash West Haven D. Brown, Jr Patay Ceruolo Antonio Dandino Framingham Mass Murphy Westport New Haven Turnpike Mihtin Basdikian Bridgeport Isaac Fuescher Marc Clark Shelton Max Parlino Costa Genrie Wilson John Strum Irvington

Danbury to Host Connecticut Trapshooters Tournament

Danbury will host the annual state registered tournament of the Connecticut Trapshooters Association on Saturday August 1 under the auspices of the Pahquinque Red and Gun club. Leading local and New York shooters are expected to attend as committees finalize plans at a Tuesday meeting.

Danbury Connecticut Transhooters’ Association Pahquinque Red and Gun Club Tr Iy New York State Loreal Club

Cardiff Giant Estate To Be Sold At Public Auction

Fairfield July 19 Special Fairy Tale Farm a thirty acre estate of Captain William Auger famed as the Cardiff Giant will be sold at public auction on Saturday August first at 2 pm. Administrator Fred A Burr says the sale may be in one two or three parcels per bidders wishes. The farm on Black Rock turnpike was known as the Cardiff Giant and its massive size once required a derrick to hoist the coffin from the house.

Fairfield William Auger Theis Fame Cardiff Fred A. Burr Black Rock

Rheuma Old-Time Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief

The ad touts Rheuma as an old-time remedy for rheumatic pains claiming it acts within 24 hours affecting kidneys liver stomach and blood. It promises strong relief after a full trial and offers a money back guarantee if not fully satisfactory.

Raeama Toi Zaire

Two Held in Stamford as Liquor Sellers

Stamford July 19 Special police arrested three locals in separate liquor cases. Mario Alvi of 227 Canal Street released on 50 bail after officers found a small whiskey supply in his fruit store. Eva Tehansky of 49 Oliver Street, a restaurant proprietor, released on 590 bail after a small liquor quantity was found. Joseph S. Carpenter of 189 Davis Street Greenwich was arrested for operating an auto under the influence of liquor.

Stamford Last Merit Mario Alvi Canal Street Mra Eva Tehansky Oliver Street Joseph S. Carpenter Davis Street Greenwich Uquor

Danbury Awards Contract for FiveStory Apartment House

The Pahquioque Realty Corp of Danbury awarded Saturday contracts to Tracy Brothers of Waterbury to build a brick and steel five story apartment and business building on Main Street opposite City Hall. The project cost about 825000 with land over 100000. 33 apartments planned with first floor stores. Architects include Royce Goldstone Sunderland Watson.

Danbury Pahquioque Realty Corporation Main Street Bullding Gough Charles KE Rilfing Andrew N. Griffing Ralph A. Griffing Inglang Line Company Delaware Corporation Granville Whittlesey New York Ciy and Redding S&h Tracy Brothers Waterbury W. J. Royce Tl. A. Goldatone New York Sunderland and Watson

Derby Guardsmen Leave for Camp

Derby July 19 Six ty five members of Company I and Company M local Comfort Guards left this morning at 7 15 for Camp Trumhall Niantic. The first call was entered at 7 15 o'clock when all the members reported at the ary mnacy They were conveyed by train to Niantic where dinner was served at 2 ablock Local people invited by Cal Lewis Ta Bold to visit the camp during the time the boys are stationed there and many have expressed their intention of accepting the invitation The Ech Slovak Sokal of Derby enjoyed a banquet Saturday night at Hotel Clark in observation of ta 25th anniversary About 100 members were present and a number of prominent speakers addressed the gathering

Derby Ocal Trumhall Nianth Niantic Cal. Lewis Ta Nhe Sokal Hotel Clark MacMillan Charles Dickreiser Ansonia MacMilan North Pole of Artic Regions Norée i Worth F. Maylet Dé Uvere Maylott Clark

Greenwich Names New Head of Mathematics Department

Greenwich July 19 The resignation of Stax W Foss head of the mathematics department at Greenwich High School was accepted by the Town School Committee. George A Smith was appointed as department head. South is a local graduate of Greenwich Tech and Columbia University. He gained a reputation as a ball pitcher and manager with MeGra of the New York Giants and later played for minor leagues including Brooklyn and Indianapolis before serving as a mathematics teacher here.

Greenwiche Stax W Brooklyn Indianapols

Firemen's Carnival at Easton Extended

Easton July 19 report shows the special carnival held last week by the Jasien Volunteer Fire Department being extended to tomorrow. The executive committee decided to add more events while the fundraiser total reached nearly 2,094 dollars and 49 cents.

Haston Jasien Oebt Romimilee Hane

Mortgage Sunday Planned at Milford Beach Church

Milford July 19 Special plans are being made for a Mortgage Sunday at the Fort Trumbull Beach Christian Union to clear the church mortgage. Over 20 members have pledged to cover the obligation in full when due. The hour of Sunday school has been set to 9 30 a m with Mrs Mabel Mahony Tilton assisting. A daily promise and prayer service is held at 5 45 p m. The Milford Delphian Society bridge party is slated for next Thursday at 3 p m at the Milford Yacht Club.

Milford Fort Trumbull Beach Chapel Society Union Chapel Haseen Mabel Mahony Tilton Milford Delphian Society Milford Yacht Club Robert O' Stoddard Henson I. Snyder Hugh Watkins Legion AmericanLegion National Endowment Fund M:lford Daniel A. Milholand Chemical Company No. 1 Gulf Street Five Woodment Rebekah Marle No. & Beach Avenue Madeline Jackell Ansonia Joseph Cink St. Totes Church U. S Naval Michiel W. Healy Bridgeport Lodge of Milks Shoreham Myrtle Beach Pentland Ore Frances Brotharton Guerdon William F. (. Crothertton Harborside Drive PG. Hout Washington, T. C

Redding Man Injured by Bull in Narrow Escape

Jim Conde of Redding Center, an employee of Mr. German, was attacked by a bull while leading it to a barn. He suffered two broken ribs and possible internal injuries after the animal tossed him against a fence.

Redding Jim Conde Redding Center Mr. German German Conde Austinn Ridgewold Inn New York New Haven Tedding Easton Fire Company Suteliff

Milford Concessionaires Hire Milford Lawyer Over Sunday Beach Curbs

Milford authorities face a dispute over Sunday opening at Walnut and Myrtle Beach concessions. Concessionaires have hired Robert Rosan to defend their business. 46 concessionaires are named in a church committee complaint alleging gambling-like risk in open-air games. If the enforcement committee proceeds to court, damages suits against the town and officials may follow. The issue centers on licenses and the town's ability to allow Sunday operations while church groups oppose such amusements. The story notes the resort’s economic impact and potential loss of license revenue if concessions close.

Milford Omar W. Platt Walnut Myrtle Beach Robert Rosan

Summer lull in Fairfield town activities eases schedule

Fairfield July 19 Special The summer lull in public activities is evident with fewer events as outdoor amusements and beach visits draw crowds. Notable items include Edward T. Kelly’s address on Legislation at the Fairfield Luncheon Club and a week of scout meetings, Grange degrees, golf, and charity events across town while schooling and budget discussions continue in Greenfield Hill and surrounding areas.

Fairfield Fairfield Junchion Club Willie Unquows Peter M. Davey Greenfield Hill Norfield Grange Weston Handy Harman Greenfield Till

Bicycle Repairs Gone Wrong In Easton Accident

Albert Krisco sustained a deep leg cut while repairing his bicycle when the knife slipped. Dr. George Smith at Long Mill required ten stitches. The item also notes visits by guests to local residents and upcoming Grange events and trips.

Stephen Wilson Tairfield Howard Gillette Evelyn Foster Yonkers New York William Loper T. Q. Peer Morristown New Jersey E. Conklin Keyport Harold Smith Earton Grange Grange Hall Marjorie Jennings Mohawk Trail Vermont New York State

Books Donors Fuel Stratford Library Expansion

Stratford Memorial Library reports 63 book donors and 23 magazine donors in the last fiscal year. Librarian notes an up to date reference collection thanks to Stratford residents and organizations, listing contributors including Nelson Abbott, Howard Allen, Dennison, Studebaker, Salvation Army, and Universalist Publishing, among others.

Stratford Stratford Memorial Lbrary Lbrarian Ilarviet A. Abbott Howard P Allen D. Aprleton and Company Preston H. and Badie B. Axpells Richard G. Badger Clarence Goodell Lawrence Haggerty Frank L. Manson Hartley Corporation C. A. Herrman Stanley Herzog Frank C. Hinckley Fred B. Holmes Eva Jewell Jewish Palliation Society Mra Stiles Judson Mid Harriet W. Ide Klein Company Sidney V. Lowell Edward and Caruer Mattoon James MacDonald Navnal Bureau of Tiwerete 'T Sally T Welles J.B. Aldrich R. Coolidge

Norwalk Lunch Fire Destroys Kitchen in South Main

Norwalk July 19 Special. A grease pot boiled over starting a fire at 5 am in the kitchen of the South Norwalk Lunch on South Main street. Damage estimated at 2000. Firemen used two hose lines. Dining room water soaked, business suspended for days until renovation. Insurance covers the loss. The restaurant burned previously a year ago due to a defective chimney.

Norwalk South Norwalk South Main Street Losa Resturant

Weston Grange Invites Neighbors for Community Night

Weston Grange No 146 hosts Neighbors Night with Danbury and Pokono granges invited. Program includes What the Grange Should Stand for in the Community by Rev W D Carroll, recitations by Lillian Odell Long and others, a pantomime The Lamp Went Out, and a supper planned by the Home Economics committee. Also notes Emma Fanton recovering after appendicitis surgery at Norwalk hospital following a Sunday school event. College whist at Lyons Plains reported as a success with twelve tables and prizes for Stanford table.

Gertrude Breitweiser John Breitweiser Howard Budd Emma Fanton John Fanton Bradley Street Norwalk Hospital Putnam Park Lyons Plains Stanford Harriet Prevost Tha Lyon Alice Birchland C. Ti. Patchen

Trumbull School Picnic Planned at Compo Head

The Trumbull Congregational church Sunday school will hold its annual picnic at Compo Head on Wednesday. Buses depart at 9 30 from the church to transport members and others without transport. Also noted are Carnival plans by the Trumbull Volunteer Fire Department and a Clown band practicing for the event. Rev William F B White and Coral Beach with Mrs White spent a day in New Haven.

Trumbull Fire Department Aston Willam FB. White Whits Coral Beach New Haven

Norwalk Committee to Pick New Pumper

Norwalk city officials formed a committee to select a Jon Gal Fon pumper for the fire department. Major Thomas Rolins Fire Committeeman John Br. Wrigzel and Fire Chief George W. Rogardus will meet tomorrow at the Central Fire Station to review pump manufacturers before ordering. The plan aims to have the machine in service by October.

Norwalk Spedat Thomas Rolins John BR. Wrigzel George W. Rogardus Jon Galfon Central Fire Station Toda

Greenwich Rotarians to Feast in Glenbrook

A large Greenwich Rotary delegation will attend a field day and clambake at Walt Irving’s Glenbrook home on Tuesday. His Queens Borough Rotary club will join in force. Activities start in the afternoon with the bake at six. Irving invited Greenwich Rotarians after a luncheon at Indian Harbor Yacht Club last Wednesday.

Greenwich Greenwich Rotary Club Walt Irving Glenbrook Queens Borough Rotary Club Irving Rotary Club Indian Harbor

Three speeders arrested by state police at Westport

Westport report states three alleged speeders were summoned to appear in own court next Thursday after State Trooper Stanton stopped them. He also investigated a Darien crash and arrested the driver deemed responsible. Brevet Breithweiser faces reckless driving charges after a collision with a Bridgeport car. Funeral announced for Mrs. Robert Allen of Compo Road. Community events and notices fill the rest of the page with local meetings, outings, and performances planned in July and August.

Westport Stanton Darien John M. Hayden Myrtle Avenue Bridgeport Post Road Stephen A. Murray Bennett Street Thomas Funnell Glenbrook Victor Breitweiser Lake Avenue Greenwich Frank Piazza Hamilton Street Breitweiser Robert Allen Compo Road Norwalk Hospital Saugatuck Methodist Church Carmiulo Riggio Christ Church Cemetery Greeny Farms Congregational Church Helon Point Harris Life Guards Charlie's

Manis Seriously Hurt After Truck Fall in Darien

Norwalk, July 19. Special Tarry Connor, 52, of 191 Atlantic Street Bridgeport, was seriously injured when he fell from a truck in Darien landing on his head. He was brought to Norwalk Hospital for X rays to determine the extent of injuries. Connor was returning from a construction job in Darien with Kiegenort firm when the accident occurred.

Norwalk Tarry Connor Atlantic Alieet Bridgeport Darien Making & Foo O'Connor Darlen Kiegenort

Norwalk Man Injured After Auto Strikes Pedestrian

Werner Johnson of 57 Lee Avenue Bridgeport was painfully but not seriously injured when struck by a car on Post Road last night. A passing motorist took him to Norwalk Hospital where doctors reported his condition not serious. Johnson was unable to give details due to being under the influence.

Norwalk Werner Johnson Lee Avenur Bridgeport Johnson Post Road Givat

Seven yachts compete in Southport regatta amid Larchmont clash

In Southport on Saturday seven yachts raced at the Yacht Club while many locals sailed at Larchmont Race Week. Pequot boats showed well with The Little Hope winning its class by over three minutes. Eyne and Bow placed in the 8S class, and other Pequot entries finished among the fleet. Star class saw Shawars take victory as boats from Lucie and Lilen B, Paraquet, and others posted times on the 5.6 mile course.

Southport Omg Caga Larchmont Pequot Little Hope Gerrit Marjorie Helen B. van George A.wood Hinton Barnum Bseeley Shawars A. Schmoe Ver Clark, Jr Eugene W. State Ion, Jr

Danbury Battery Wins Track Meet at Camp Return

Danbury Battery D of the 192nd Artillery returned to Tobyhanna Pa after two weeks encamped. The unit led by Captain George Schoen arrived by train at 6 am and dominated the range with a 155 mm howitzer, also clinching top track honors by scoring the most points in the camp relay meet concluding the week.

Danbury 192Nd Meth Artillery Tobyhanna George Schoen Alag Carri

Resinol Heals Woman With Varicose Veins After 30 Years

Chicago report tells how Gussie Newmary of Orchard Street suffered 30 years with varicose veins and sleep loss. After trying Resinol, a sore on the chin also healed and the condition improved within six trials, leaving her “happiest.”

Chicago Gussie

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