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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1923

Page

14

Bolton organizes Devon Bank and Trust Company

Milford reports the incorporation effort for the Devon Bank and Trust Company after several attempts. Nine incorporators are named including Arthur W. Bade, Arthur L. Nash, Henry Webb, Max Moeller, J. A. Bergerson, M. H. Harris, Alphonse Moeller, M. A. Abalan, and James R. Bolton.

Milford Mar Devon James R. Bolton New Haven Devon Bank and Trust Company Hag Arthur W. Bade Arthur L. Nash Henry Webb Max Moeller J. A. Bergerson Victor Massey J. P. Smith George Murphy Ada Watson Jeanette Ferguson Edith Griswold Edna’ Anderson Gertrude Joy Cathrie Hickox Mir G. A. Hickox John Brady Gerald Gilbers Joseph Joy Lester Hickox James E. Maher Kaypoha Memorial Chapter Devon Improvement Association Bridgeport Avenue Alice Lyon Willow Street Pritchard Plymouth Court Riverside Reading Circle

Havemeyer High Falls to Cornwall on Hudson 35 to 21

Havemeyer High School basketball team dropped their fourth game of the season at Cornwall-on-the-Hudson yesterday, losing 35 to 21 to the Cornwall five. Greenwich report.

Greenwich Havemeyer High Cornwall-on-the- Hudson

Barges Bring Coal and Lumber as Ice Bows River Traffic

Four barges carrying about 8000 tons of bituminous coal arrived yesterday on the tug Frederick T. Kellery from New York. Two barges were consigned to Patrick McGee and Company and Hoffman and Company. The tug Setter followed with a lumber barge for City Lumber and a scrap iron barge for American Tube and Stamping. River ice more than 12 inches thick keeps large steamers from Hartford to the sound, threatening serious freight problems when thaw arrives.

Frederick T. Kellery New York Harbor Patrick McGee and Company Hoffman and Company Kellers City Lumber Company American Tube and Stamping Company Connecticut River Sound Hartford

Child Hygiene Work Reviewed By Health Head

A 1922 statistical review by Director Dr. Co. c. Taylor compares the Child Hygiene division’s work to the prior year. About one third of 3,406 babies born in 1922 attended health stations, up from roughly a quarter in 1921. Infant mortality fell from 65.8 in 1921 to 64.5 per 1,000 live births, with the 1916–1920 average at 93.1.

Health Department Co. c. Taylor Tayior

Few Nominations Fail as Senate Session Closes

Washington March 4 Comparative few nominations failed of confirmation with the adjournment of the Senate. James G. McNary to be comptroller of currency and Joseph W. Tolbert to be United States marshal for western South Carolina led the list of defeated nominations while over twenty postal posts lapsed. Several eleventh hour confirmations included Oscar E. Bland and Charles S. Hatfield as justices of the Court of Customs Appeals. Remaining federal judgeships were confirmed except four seats in districts including Florida, Oklahoma and Montana may be filled by recess appointments. The debt commission vacancy remained unfilled as Democrats Glass and Simmons declined appointment.

Washington Senate James G. McNary Joseph W. Tolbert South Carolina Oscar E. Bland Indiana Charles S. Hatfield Ohio Court of Customs Appeals Miorida Oklahoma Montanaa Allirea Debt Commission Senatora Glass Virginia Simmons North Carolna

Delaney Dominates Gans Thriller as Rematch Hinted

Lenny Delaney outpoints rival in a crowd pleasing bout, delivering a dramatic first knockdown and steady leads from the fourth round through the ninth. Ratner and Bagley pressed in the later rounds, but Delaney held the advantage as promoter Nod McMahon eyes an early rematch and Reilly fielded offers. Previously Delaney had outpointed Italian Joe Gans two weeks earlier.

Delaney Jack Ratner Doc” Bagley

Busy week planned at Fairfield church

Fairfield March 4 Special this will be a busy week at the First Church of Christ Congregational both religiously and socially. Monday afternoon at 3 30 o clock the children of the primary department of the Sunday school will be entertained at a party in school rooms. Tuesday night at 7 00 p m there will be a Father and Son banquet at the church. The Piedmont College quartet will render vocal selections. Mid week services will be held on Wednesday evening followed by the weekly church council meeting. Sunday a visiting parson Rev Irving B Wiley of New York will conduct services.

Fairfield First Church of Christ Piedmont College Quartet Church Council Irving B. Wiley New York

Yale Harvard Hockey Deciding Game Set Here Wednesday

New Haven March 4 Yale and Harvard face a deciding game after Yale’s 3 0 victory tied the series. The deciding match will be played Wednesday evening in New Haven.

New Haven Mar Harvard Yale

Obituary notes for Chesnut Anker Farrell Moran Cohen and others

Bridgeport era obituary notices list William C. Chesnut a Warner Brothers veteran with lodge memberships and a Wednesday funeral. Betty Anker Catherine Farrell James H Moran Julius Cohen Albert A Lewis Helen Lyon Imogene A Boughton and others in regional burial plans with Mountain Grove and Lakeview cemeteries and multiple family survivors.

Death Notice Mary Torrington Minor Greenwich Mass

Mrs Mary Torrington Minor age 30 wife of William H Minor died today at the Minor residence in Sandwich. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from her late home with Rev L H Mills officiating. Survived by daughter son in law and three granddaughters. services at Hawley Wilmot parlors on Lafayette Street. remains to be incinerated in Springfield Mass per prior request.

William C. Chesnut St. Vincent’s Hospital Chesnut Warner Brothers Company Bridgeport Lodge Loyal Order of Moose and Mithra Knights of Phythias Warner ‘Brothers Lafayette Street Mountain Grove Cemetery Henry Kelly St. George's Episcopal Church Betty M. Anker Betty Maria Peterson Anker Adolf Anker Philip Weidenhammer Park Avenue North End Richard J William E John C. Farrell William Dougherty St. Patrick's Church St. Michael's Cemetery James H. Moran East Bridgeport Brooks Street Elizabeth John Moran Winsted Nathaniel Wheeler Julius Cohen Bassick Avenue Cohen Bridgeport Mary Cohen Max Harry Gilbert Friedman Robert Wiener Springfield Mass Helen Lyon D. P. Avery Camden Street Devon William Knollmeyer Milford Episcopal Church Lakeview Cemetery Hawley & Wilmot Greenwich Maren Mary Torrington Minor Wiliam H. Minor Sandwich L. H. Mills

Kansas challenges White money for new title bout

New York March 4 Having blasted Charley White out of his bid to fight Benny Leonard Rocky Kansas now plans to force White to pay for a challenge to the title The deal will be made by Dan Rogers Kansas manager who will post the $2500 check White gave for failing to make the lightweight limit with the New York Athletic Commission as the customary guarantee accompanying all challenges.

New York Charley White Benny Leonard Rocky Kansas White D Lefi Dan Rogers Kansas New York Athletic Commission

Father John’s Medicine Restores Strength After Flu

After the flu epidemic, Father John’s Medicine is praised for restoring strength and health. The ad claims it builds new nourishment without stressing the weakened digestive system and is safe for the whole family, being alcohol and drug free.

Father John

Armstrong Linoleum Floors Offer Modern Home Beauty

The piece extols Armstrong Linoleum for new and old homes, highlighting color and pattern variety, durable integration with room design, and affordable replacement of worn wood floors. It notes options like two tone raspé effects parquetry tile inlaids and printed designs, plus Armstrong Cork Company's free interior decoration advice and a cemented felt underlayment to handle seasonal floor movement.

Armstrong Armstrong Cork Company Bureau of Interior Decoration

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Bolton Health Head Public Market State and BM Bank Sawyers Blue Kirkmans Gorton Gorton-Pew Fisheries Gloucester Moss Barney Gans Fairfield Church Rees Heh Eagle Tea CO Goldman Fairfield Ave Catherine Farrell Federal Street Adath Israel Congregational Cemetery Albert A. Lewis Hillside Home J. H.carroll Elm Street Charles W. Simpson The Christian Union Brave Imogene A. Boughton Imogene A. Weekes Boughton Florida D. PD. Lyon Laurel Avenue R. Kansas Bengal India Sete Armatrong Launcastor Pennsylvania Fifth Avenue
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