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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1923
Page
3
Fairfield residents plan petitions to secure better train service and add express trains to New York during commuting hours. Petition forms will be at Randall's Drug Store and the Post Office for signatures.
The inquest into Mateo Palumbo's death, caused by a stabbing at 25 Hallett Street, was continued as police failed to produce another witness. Coroner John J. Phelan heard Sebastiano Gabriele's account of a razor found near the dead man and noted inconsistencies with John Santoro's claim of absence during the stabbing.
Milford plans for the annual paraller to be given by the Milford Chamber of Commerce at the Seven Gables Inn were finalized. The event, initially set for March 15, is now advanced to March 22. The Devon Union Sunday school plans a two part church program March 11. Fire calls prompt residents to avoid calling fire headquarters for info to speed responses. Sea Scouts may form. government offers a 40 foot cutter. Frank Blatchley to address fire drivers March 12. Obituaries include Jabez Tibballs and Etta Mallett. Bank site negotiations surface for Devon Bank and Trust. The Third Alarm film slated for Capitol Theatre.
Charming overplaids on light grounds and snappy tweeds provide warmth with or without linings. New coats feature patch and slash pockets, novel sleeve cuffs and large buttons. Coats and capes tagged at 19.75 with a fall of demi linen kerchiefs and linen initial kerchiefs priced at 15c each. Men’s bordered handkerchiefs also 15c.
An advertisement lists 22 inch dolls with moving eyes and hair, priced at 4.50, on the fourth floor. It promotes cotton waists with Egyptian and Persian designs, eyelet embroidery, and cotton pongee options on the second floor rear. Also featured are women’s hose, boys’ ribbed hose, and various waistline corset styles with prices from 65c to 3.00, located on main and second floors.
Fairfield officials and local figures met repeatedly to review a bill defining Town Plan commission duties. The amended draft was sent to the Town Plan commission for approval ahead of legislative hearings next Thursday. The local delegation supports passage at hearings and a Wednesday meeting is planned.
Howl and's Silk exhibit runs through Saturday 6 PM featuring replicas of ancient silk designs and practical silks at special prices across the store. Notable values include women dresses from 17.50, babies robes 3, crepe de chine blouses 50, and silk skirts 10, with numerous silk accessories and garments offered in a variety of colors and styles.
Hundreds of pumps and oxfords offered at 4.45 dollars to make room for Easter arrivals. Colonial pumps, one and two strap styles, laced oxfords in black satin suede patent leather and more in brown calf and black kid. Sizes vary and heels range from low to junior. Main floor rear.
Fancy bordered Turkish towels heavy quality good 42c. Pattern table cloths all fine 66x68 and linen 66x84 with pretty designs. All linen napkins 20x20 inches per dozen. Main floor rear.
Odds and ends of Kup penheimer and other good Howard suits offered at quick clearance. Light grey, dark mixture, checks and stripes, single and double breasted models in sizes 33 to 44. Regulars, shorts, and stouts sold for much more, now $23.50. Main floor rear.
Basem ent sale features wool jersey boy suits in sizes 3 to 6 years. Sample outfits include middy, Oliver Twist styles with collars and cuffs in contrasting colors. Priced at 4 50 each, many suits reduced from higher retail. limited one of a kind stock.
Of special interest to the men. Yorke shirts are right-cut with good materials including Russian cords and madras in pleasing patterns priced at 2.50. Silk and wool crepe four-in-hands in light shades, a tie that ties without mussing. Substantial cotton socks in grey blue brown black and fine medium weight ecru ribbed union suits at 1.50. Main floor right front.
On display in a midtown department store, kid-pique gloves with embroidered backs come in tan brown beaver and gray priced at 2.35, white chamoisette gloves 16 button length at 1.25, and women’s skirts offered in sizes 12 to 16 years in two assortments at 8.50 and 5.0. The article highlights tailoring and snap aesthetics aimed at youth and beauty.
Women's pajamas show fancy figured voices following the mode with tiny pockets and contrast colored ribbon on neck, sleeves, and girdle. Pylinian robes in satin messaline navy use shirted puffing at neck and front, waistline silk roses. travel friendly and non crushing priced at $3 and $12.50 respectively.
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