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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1926

Page

5

Decision on Bank Appeal Reserved After Hearing

Judge Tamac Wolfe reserved decision after hearing evidence on the West Side Bank appeal against a Bank Commission charter grant to the Black Rock bank. Several witnesses testified to local growth, population, and demand for banking services, including Dudley Bullard, Albert Frost, Fadward Phiecke, Mary True, and Kenneth Griffin, highlighting district development and public convenience. Additional supporters and officials argued the community’s need for a local bank to serve residents and businesses.

Tamac Wolfe West Side Bank Bank Commission Black Rock Bank Dudley P Bullard Bullard Machine Black Rock Albert Ellet Frost Payerweather Street Bryant Electric Company Kenneth Griffin Bosworth Street Charles H Fanchier Frederick H Merwin Nash Street Frank B. Lucas The Lucas and Co

Four Minor Accidents Reported In City

Four slight auto accidents were logged by the police traffic bureau. Cars driven by Carl D Westerberg and Sydney Attabey were damaged at Park avenue and State street. John Accard and Willam Thierregen collided at Brewster street and Fairfield avenue. Aloysius Kabina paid a two dollar fine for no operator license after a crash at Hie lett and Ward streets. Adolph S Grasso and Afongse gaccara collided at Pembroke and Arctic streets.

Carl D Westerberg Post Office Arcade Sydney Attabey Stratfield Annex Park Avenue State Street John Accard Davenport Street Willam Thierrgen Atlantic Street Brewster Street Fairfield Avenue Aloysus Kabina Torrington Charles A Riccio Noble Avenue Hielett and Ward Streets Cara Adolph S Grasso Main Street Ogden Street Pembroke Arctic Streets

State Troopers Guarding Black Person in Mingo County

Heavy guard surrounds a Black man in Mingo County as authorities hold Harry Sawyer after an attack and jewel robbery on Mrs Cullen Amhurst. Sheriff Bishop denies early reports of relocation to Huntington as guards bolster jail safety amid potential unrest.

Stratford Fire Damages Home on Retark Street

A furnace pipe overheated and set woodwork ablaze at William Lutch’s Stratford residence on Retark Street around 8 pm. Stratford Fire Department arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze, with damage estimated at 60 dollars.

Stratford William Lutch Stratford Fre

Evangelist Condemns Women Who Neglect Home And Morals

An evangelist urges women to embrace Christian duty at home, condemning vanity and leniency toward vice. He cites a society leader mother, a smoker girl, and a soldier’s sister as contrasts, stressing modesty, faith in Christ, and the lasting power of a devout mother in guiding sons and husbands.

Crusade Calendar Today at Singer Mfg Co Factory

The program lists a noon shop meeting at Singer Mfg Co factory, an afternoon service led by Dr. Anderson, and a 7:40 PM sermon. A story titled Picking Up Sticks presents the power of truth, loyalty, and salvation, tracing a sister’s pursuit of truth to reach the Queen’s throne and grace.

Singer Mfg Co Dr. Anderson Homer Grimes Dr Anderson Jerry Deans London Queen's Palace

Mother Held for Poisoning Her Son

Fairmont Minnesota March 17 AP Mrs Esthe Atz was jailed on a first degree murder charge in the death of her five year old son Raymond on December 24 Authorities planned to exhume her two year old daughter's body from last May and an analysis of the younger child's stomach will be conducted at the University of Minnesota after a medical school report said poison was found in Raymond's body in sufficient quantity to have caused his death

Fairmont Minn Esthe Atz Raymond W. Carver Matin Vounts University of Minnesota Chikda Medical School Poson

New Haven Railroad Buys Old Race Track

Readville famed track, a long time center for fast pacing, is reportedly sold to the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad. Formal passage of title pending. owner C W Leonard has finalized arrangements. The site will support development of the New Haven freight yards. The 1896 racecourse drew attention when Star Pointer posted speed records, marking a historic mile in under two minutes for harness racing.

Readville Maia Readvilles New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad C W. Leonard New Haven Star Pointer

Christian Endeavor events and community notices in Bridgeport

March 1 special service by Dr Anderson at Tabernacle Bridgeport Sunday night plans for Congregational church at 8 o clock. Miss Mariam Wales led a Sunday meeting at the Tabernacle. A Harmony Grange progressive party is set for Wednesday evening at Grange hill. Various locals mentioned as attendees or ill. Baptists plan a food sale March 24 from 3 to 4 at Hawley store. Baby born to Emer Sharp welcomed at Derby hospital.

Harmony Grange Charg Hervert Joyce Edwin Shelton Alec Sinclair Charles F Nichols George Beck Hawley Joase Luckner Iiva Tabernacle Stephen Wrench Landon Charles Sulman Haston Florence Standish Stanley Joyce Donald Kenneth Wilkingon Stratford Ald Society Wi Comany Merwin Burr Eon Howard Arthur Benton Bridgeport Emer Sharp Derby

Bronchuline Cough Medicine Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Bronchuline as a potent cough remedy for persistent and severe coughs. It claims rapid onset from the first dose and relief after multiple doses, urging readers to buy from Hindies Drug Stores or Kinsella Drug Store and other local druggists.

Sistent Health Hindies Kinsella Drug Store iUres Thenchaline

Freshen Up Gearets Laxative Candy Promises Quick Relief

Purports to ease constipation with mild candy form. Claims to refresh the system, clear the head, sweeten the stomach, and improve tongue and skin. Appears aimed at men women and children, stressing no griping and gentle action.

Ocean-O Deep Sea Mineral Health Claim

An advertising pitch promotes Ocean-O deep sea water as a health tonic to cure rheumatism and other ailments by supplying mineral elements. The claim links blood mineral content to vitality, lists uses for digestion and energy, notes bottle sizes and price, and mentions Hindle Drug Stores and Alain as retailers with money-back assurance.

Alain State St Ocean

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