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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1921

Page

12

Milford Fisherman Reels In Enormous Coast Cod Tale

Milford resident John Shaul on Stevens Avenue brought in a three foot long, weighty cod described as an extraordinary catch. An old Massachusetts fisherman declared it a fine specimen, noting Cape Cod fame, as Shaul fought the fish from a boat near an island, finally hauling it near the side after a tense battle and securing the big catch.

Milford John Shaul Stevens Avenue Massachusetts Cape Cod Turkey Siaulo Sie Charlie Ir & Stack Jon John Shaul Menaid Charles Island Archusetts Soneshivisien Menard's

Mystery Cod Catch Surfaces After Porpoise Theft Theory

A fisherman named Shaul hooked a large cod that looked unfamiliar to local waters. After weighing it at Meenaid's grocer, experts suspected the fish was stolen by porpoises near Charles Island, drawing attention but no definitive identification.

Bassick Sales Conference Opens Annual Company Meeting

Gassick president opens the Bassick company sales conference in Meriden for its annual meeting and plant study. W F Bassick manager reviews company history and factory expenses while Ismnész Berg outlines next year plans. The group tours the Meriden factory and products, with meals at Meriden Mama and Highland Country Club.

Meriden Mama Clay Hishland Meriden Gere and i Braaklawn

Realty Records show deeds and transfers in Bridgeport

A long list of real estate transfers and filings across Bridgeport and surrounding streets includes Thomas J Wayes to Elisabeth Bradshaw on Exeter and Greenwood, various land dealings with the Title Guaranty and Trust Company, numerous address mentions like Madison Avenue and Fleet Street, and multiple adjacent parcels identified with 40 or 60 feet. Also noted are certificates of attachment, a Waterbury Amusement Company filing, and a five year lease for an Annex Barber Shop at 1034 Main Street.

Claint Thomas J. Wayes Tolisabeth Bradshaw Exeter Greenwood Bridgeport Witte Elisabeth Bradshaw Joan J. O'Neill Augusta Liest Madison Avenue Joseph Deng Louis M. Raffel Margaret Lyons Melausnin Teel Beechwood City Vings Bank Abraham Acheson Madison Capitol Lockwood Plast Street Guaranty and Trust Mypany Guaranty Pune Tor Carrie Knapp Emeline F. Chamberain Fleet Aghioh Ey Reichel Fr. Jer Englewood Arena David Isaac Schine Wyman Say Prior Garfield Renas Carlson and Sylvan Talk Avenue Land and Tula Company Ivpstre Toe Ante Anty Deeds Company Incor Albee, Realty Aq Mudolt BR Teschord Emman Lacix Albert Irenster Yeet Raman Avenue Dsivan Path and Wresedett Toth Sophii Miss Cornwall Street James D. Grady Frank Pek Alfred John J. Chamberlain Tim Chamber Sonnlokey Island Street Pal and Mary A. Fee Ord Aber Bradshaw Wi Realty Lrwood Marizagé Wrani Asmaetta Sufret Winter Street Lonisteich Zlate Miller Capitol Avenue E Laufer Mertha Cockerill Arty Laufer City Savings Bank Huntington Turnpike Frank Peker Christopher LaCroix Walter Mac EB. McCart Fayerne Docuis Tomsva Katali Bank and Trust Compan Louis WH Cacousa Steet Heminiock Street Joe Pal Mary Paliq Su Papa Knox Avenue Charen Street Stra Jane Whitempe Campo Brono George Ber Giovanni Campo Prank Campo Waterbury Amusement Company, Incorporated Isadore Bostele S. Sopin Hark cMullen Govani Campo Jvank Campo Stephen D. Woran Mainstreai Icola Adils Ezra Street Summit Street Harmony Street

Board of Appraisal Meeting Sets May 12 Hearings

The board of appraisal of benefits and damages will hold its next meeting on Thursday May 12 with many hearings scheduled and a large delegation of citizens expected to attend to address assessments before the board members.

Board of

Lawyer discloses Stokes campaign against wife

May 2 in a criminal case Mrs. Helen Telwood Stoke faced a series of probing questions from her attorney about alleged misconduct. Witness Bernard Sandler, counsel for Henry Williams, testified amid sharp questioning as he admitted to furnishing questions about Stokes and to presenting photographs he claimed resembled the couple. Mrs. Stoke denied all accusations when called to testify, stating she had never met the named man or entered his house and that her knowledge of him came only from Mr. Stokes.

Neaw Nourk Martin W., Littletom Helen Telwood Stoke Dioers Stokes Bernard, M- Sandler Henry Williams Pullman Sandler Ross Juiffleton Myer Witleton Dom Paul Beemiren St So Fourth Street Nick Sydney Saylor Campbell Pullman Company Chicago Titleton Sander Gom Pau

Indictments Weigh on Durell Gregory Stock Firm

Federal indictments charge conspiracy to defraud investors via mail fraud against the Durell Gregory Company and Wall Street brokers plus about 70 firm representatives in New York Buffalo Syracuse Boston Springfield New Haven Providence and other cities. They allegedly sent erroneous information about American Tire Corporation of Delaware and profited by options on capital stock at manipulated prices.

Durell Gregory Company New Haven New York Durcl Gregory Aid Company, Incorporated Wall Street Buffalo Syracuse Boston Springfield Mass American Tire Corporation of Delaware Durell Gregory Communny, Incorporated Five

Milford School Addition Construction Reopens After Dispute

Milford May 2 The Board of Education announced at the monthly meeting that work on the Walnut Beach High School addition has resumed after a wage dispute with bricklayers. Contractors aim to have the building ready for fall term. The project includes 400 pupils funded by bonds totaling 840. Classes will start earlier to prevent retaliation on the plan. Salary increases were approved for several staff including Principal Elmer, Warren, and new teachers who began last term.

Milford Board of Education Walnut Beach Jaliss Elmer Ifgo Drene Warren Princpal

Opposition to Garage Heard by Common Council

The common council heard opposition to B G Berrion's plan to build a garage at 474 Seaview Avenue. No supporters appeared. A score of residents attended to oppose the proposal, and withdrawal was suggested as the usual course. Dr. Osborne spoke for the opposition, arguing the garage would be unsafe. The session lacked defender of the project and a heated clash did not occur.

Common Council B. G. Berrion Seaview Avenue Araring Onpenanty

Fragmentary inked protest signals new city ordinances

A partial OCR passage notes residents reacting to a written remonstrance read by an assistant city clerk, bearing 39 signatures, regarding a new city code. It mentions prohibitions and supervisory provisions, with garbled lines about dances and dog restrictions.

Perty Wise

Mystery rider found near desert grave on trail

A lone rider is found nosedly near a desert grave on a trail. Investigators pursue a mystery as several compounds are discovered in a coffin filled with Tad war material. The scene suggests a hidden conflict or covert shipment. Local authorities probe the elusive incident and identify potential suspects.

Vere

No Trouble Keeping Skin Free from Hairs Ad Feature

An advertisement touts Modern Beautyy a depilatory paste made from powdered dointone and water. It claims removal of hair without blemish after a three minute rub and rinse. Caution urged to obtain genuine delutone and mix fresh as needed.

A Mother's Desperate Call for a Worm Expeller Remedy

A distressed mother writes of her sick child with fever and worms. She mentions common worm symptoms such as stomach issues, sour breath, itching, grinding teeth, and tongue discoloration. The advertisement claims Trie's Elixir as a trusted laxative and worm expeller since 1900s.

Trie

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