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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1922
Page
5
An aged advertisement extols Kellogg's Bran as a natural remedy for constipation and related health issues. It claims cleanses bowels, prevents intestinal poisoning, and improves breath and complexion. It urges daily intake with meals and suggests various appetizing uses for bran.
J Sanford Saltus, American art and coin collector, died in London after drinking a cyanide solution used for coin cleaning. The death is linked to a ginger ale mix up at a hotel bar. Saltus, born 1858 in New Haven, was engaged to Mrs. Robert J Campbell and famed for patronage of the arts including a Riverside Drive Joan of Arc statue donation.
Fairfield June 6 The Fairfield town court tried several minor cases before Judge C. and Prosecutor Bacon Wakeman J L Williams non support continued to July 18 James Restaino assault found guilty fined 10 dollars and costs Michael Koyak intoxication fined 5 dollars and costs William Veigh non support not guilty The UnoquoWa hotel arrivals included W Palmer Haverford Pa Mr Mrs Olsson Mount Clair Pa Mrs and Mrs Adams Hartford Mr and Mrs D Adams Hartford Capt and Mrs Hinckley Miss Barbara Hinckley Baltimore Mr and Mrs Perry Philadelphia Charles Sunderlane Boston Julius Burnsbanys Danbury John Leahy janitor Sherehman School
Simeon ov of Maplewood on the Danbury Norvalk road was arrested by state police on a liquor tax violation charge. Held at Danbury police station, he was released on $200 bond for a City court hearing July 9. Investigation conducted by state police.
Paris June 26 A New York Mrs Belle Skinner first to find buried treasure in France since the war. While spading near Hatton Chateau she uncovered a pot with 400 coins dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. Most coins carry the Duke of Lorraine effigy. Government owns treasures but she receives 10 percent of value likely to donate to the Metropolitan Museum. This is the most valuable find of its kind in France.
Samuel F Beardsley of Bridgeport elected president of the Yale Association of Fairfield County at the annual business meeting in the University Club. Past president Samuel Shaw presided at a dinner. Principal speakers included Eugene Underwood Stater B Lunt Minott Osborn and James C Moore. Moore announced a $10 000 Yale scholarship gift from Mrs Frank Intitled. Thirty three graduates from the Jeca Meh school indicated they will attend Yale. Officers named: President Samuel F Beardsley Vice President Chandler Bennitt Secretary Treasurer Donald Sammis. Committees appointed: John W Teild athletic Curtis of Brookfield scholarship Samuel C Shaw and Yale Information committee.
Firemen battled four separate blazes in Connecticut during an afternoon, including a backfire threatening a mobile truck owned by Fire Commissioner Michael Noonan. The fires, including a refuse heap on Noble Avenue and a blaze near Pembroke Street, kept crews on standby for about five hours.
Derby police search for Esther Pulge five, missing since June 13 from Dover Plains New York. clues point to assault and possible river disposal. river patrols none but authorities maintain a floodwatch along banks. Also notes on William Rock’s summer visit near Good Bridge and local theatre company Actors Colony performances at Sterling theatre with several local youths.
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