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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
9
In Kansas City on a June day, George Stonoff allegedly ordered an operation after a physician told him surgery was needed. He drew a gun and shot Dr George A Schmitt in the downtown office. the doctor died half an hour later.
Washington June 23 The United States Civil Service Commission will hold examinations July 15 to select eligibles for appoint ment to postmaster positions in several towns. Salaries range from about 1300 to 2700 dollars annually. Second and third class offices will be examined at multiple Connecticut towns with locations noted. Some candidates will be rated on education training and business experience rather than gathering at a central exam site.
A vintage advertisement touts Sylpho Nathol as a modern sanitary safeguard. It claims superior germ destruction, safe use around homes, and a pleasant barely lingering scent. Directions describe mixing a teaspoonful with warm water for cleaning, with four package sizes and pricing.
George A. Bradley, 77, longtime Waterbury resident and Civil War veteran, died at his Beechwood Avenue home following illness. He enlisted in 1862, served in the 5th Connecticut Infantry and other units, endured Libby Prison, and saw major campaigns before discharge. He leaves a widow, five children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at his home with Rev. J. D. Roberts officiating. burial in Milford Cemetery.
Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts, a Republican, asserts in the House that the 18th amendment was bought and paid for by the Anti-Saloon League. He claims expenditures ranging from 100,000,000 to 150,690,000 in the years leading to its adoption and says evidence of violations of the corrupt practices act has been presented to the Department of Justice, with weeks passing without progress.
The Fairfield school graduation program lists the senior class events with an orchestra, essays, songs, and diplomas. Names appear garbled, but include Martha Goer, Elsie Erickson, Evelyn Sanford, Frank Viel, Stella Sayminski, and Miss principal as presenters.
The piano pupils of Miss Mary Foulse Peck will present a recital at Stratheld sun patios this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Alice Smith Godilot, soprano of New York City, will star. A varied program features Lucie Shapira, Hawley, Elinore Hail, Charlane Rawley, Mary Lewixe Wheeler, Dorothy Preke, Sylvia Serine, Irene Burns, Betty Whieler, and others in a lively student musicale.
An advertisement touts a ten piece dining suite in fine mahogany including a large buffet china closet closed in server and oval corner extension table with five side chairs and one arm chair. Leather upholstery described as blue.
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