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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1923

Page

7

Marine Officer's Death on Island Remains Enigma

Washington June 19 The death of Colonel Filis Hillis commander of a renowned marine force on Chateau Thierry and Hue Islands in the South Pacific remains unexplained. Diplomatic and naval officials in the United States and Japan have not determined the cause. Reports say Hillis was traveling for inspection duties when he died on May 1 near Tinrag or Rarae, with Japanese and American communications offering few facts.

Washington Coelunel Farlit Hillis Bilis Uy Navy Takina Takio New York City Tie Rarae Mensidg Islands

Three Motorists Fined for Parking Violations

Three motorists were fined after appearing in city court today. Names listed include Lewis of James Street, By Vignn of No a diay well street, Wells of Fe Wheeler Avenue, and Ryitt of Provisierce Th te. Details given were unclear due to damaged text but the verdicts were recorded.

Lewis James Street Thomas Wells Wheeler Avenue Thomas Ryitt Vilecurk

Potter Will Admitted to Probate Court

The will of Giles Votier was admitted to probate yesterday. William R. Sellick of Union City was appointed administrator. The will assigns about 2400 dollars in personal estate to Blanche T. Potter and Bernard W. Potter, children of the deceased. other named heirs are listed on the rolls.

Giles Votier Wilain O R. Sellick Union City Blanche TE. Poter Bernard W. Potter

Dance Orchestra Catalog Fragment of 1920s Sessions

An OCR style list details Fox Trots and waltzes by Columbia Dance Orchestra Frank Westphal and Hia Orchestra Meyer Davis Dance Orchestra and others, with song titles, small prices, and performer lines. It reads like a catalog page for tunes such as The River Shannon Moon, Underneath the Mellow Moon, and Louisville Lou among many others, with various soloists and ensembles noted.

River Shannon Moon Columbia Dance Orchestra

Morning Will Come by Jolson Tops Columbia New Process

Jolson showcases a tender ballad in Morning Will Come, revealing a sweet voice beyond his blackface persona. Columbia announces New Process Record A-3880 duet When Will the Sun Shine for Me, plus symphonic selections and dance songs. Dealers demonstrate the double hit and highlight Columbia New Process Records with quiet surfaces readable on any phonograph.

al Jolson Columbia Columbia New Process Charles Hart Eliott Shaw Columbia Dealer Choice Symphony

Guard Against Destruction of Four Large Elms

Pairolmen on the best crossing seavelie and Stare street were instructed not to permit the destruction of four large elm trees at Wircorney near the Atlantic Refining company site. The company may remove one family of trees, others to remain, with only the warden and police department enforcing access and safety. Rotary Club backing led to an ordinance making tree felling without permission punishable by a 40 dollar fine. A business leader stressed a tree’s value at a thousand dollars, and Commissioner Stanley’s action to halt the work drew praise.

Seavelie Stare Street Wircorney Atlantin Refining Company Gaiaolie Staton Tovertsiev Esther Phot Treag Pbsidiet Tres Warden Pe- Iyee Moline Joh Stanley Esterday Willian H. Ute Renary Club Yrelesdas Elius Y Conidastoner Stansley Rotary Clso Stanley

Vital Statistics Births and Marriages In Waterbury

Births listed include Louis Edward and Madeline Thir haul at 441 Hawley avenue with a daughter named June 12 to 19 entries. Antonio and Adelina Clerleuaie at 57 Hallett street welcomed a son June 17. Frank Szamatul at 428 Broad street welcomed a son June 13. Salvatore Mosch elia and Manerazia at 190 Steuben street welcomed a daughter June 14. John Kvasnica and Mary at 784 Hallett street welcomed a daughter June 12. Marriage licenses show Haggerty and Anna Dwyer both in their twenties with residences Worth and Park avenues respectively. Joseph Gough and Listen Lath Witseh, both in their twenties, tied by license. Remkus and Lindstrins. Wiklorowlcq and Helen Sama ntisky listed with addresses on Washington Terrace Wolow Street and State street extension.

Louis Edward Madeline Thir Haul Hawley Avenue Min Haze Kick Shingtoi Avenue KON Shon Brosler Mair Street Waterbury Antonio and Adelina Clerleuaie Hallett Street Frank and Mary Szamatul Broad Street Salvatore and Manerazia Aghington Terrace Wisse M Lindstrins Wolow Street Joseph Wiklorowlcq Fast Main Street Helen Samantisky State Street

Delightful Lowboy Promises Harmony At Home

Marian Moore praises a walnut lowboy as both handsome and practical for busy housewives. The piece extols storage for linens and clothing, suggests decorating tips, and invites readers to write for home furnishing advice while weaving in period domestic concerns and fashion notes.

Marian Moore

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