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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1922

Page

18

336th Company Seeks Recruits Before May 31

Captain Philip Marlow reports 15 vacancies in 336th Company at Fort KH Wright New London harbor. Recruits enlisted before May 31 receive pay and camp benefits. arms, subsistence, and quarters provided. Recruitment visits at the state armory Mondays Thursdays and Fridays during May. drilling two nights weekly led by Lt Frederickson and Lt Hinderer.

Philp Marlow 3384 C. A. Ca George Ms Cole Fort KH Wright New London Harbor Harlow State Armory Burney Freq Frederickson Wrank C. Hinderer

Greenwich Man Held After Suicide Attempt

Joseph Williams, who lived in the same Greenwich apartment where Mrs Henry J Bacher killed her three children and herself, attempted to take his life. He was charged with breach of the peace and held for observation and medical treatment in the Greenwich lockup. The poison had a slight effect and his case was adjourned to Thursday in the borough court. Police say jealousy troubled him in his relation with his wife. A brother-in-law, Rob Eddy, is known in local boxing circles.

Greenwich Associated Press Joseph Williams Henry J. Bacher Williams Dus Rob Eddy

Building Permits Sink In Bridgeport During 1921-22

Bridgeport building activity for March 1, 1921 to April 1, 1922 fell to less than half of the prior year with 1,072 permits issued for $2,287,445 in construction. The preceding 13 months produced 1,27d permits totaling $4,909,721 amid the worst phase of the national depression. Officials expect a return to normal as weekly permits rise and new school and church projects appear, including a Blessed Sacrament Church Corporation plan on Union avenue.

Bridgeport Board of Building Commissioners Dar’ Perimnent Union Avenue Blessed Sacrament Church Corporation South Avenue William McLennan William Martins C. H. Botsford Wayne Street Lena M. Gibson Columbia Street Joseph Medgansis Broad Street Mary A Lucius J. Jordan Olive Street Joan J. O'Neil L. Naylor Central Avenue Sabina Cody Gregory Street Lay Gagcheck Madison Avenue Anthony D. Grosse Bishop Avenue Wm. F. Charles F. J. Bernard Thei Main Street Bertha Hurlock John Pristas

Stricter sewerage regulations adopted in Westport

Westport residents face new sewerage rules prompted by crowded conditions and new homes. Selectman Austin Wakeman and Health Officer John A. Moore urge conversion to aseptic tanks from cesspools, with orders possible if requirements are ignored. Construction on State street and new local moves noted as projects proceed.

Westport Austin Wakeman Compo Beach John A. Moore Wakeman Opimen Rohnert W. Post State Street Katherine Hauser John and Harry Keene Riverside Avenue

Sexton Monument Shop Destroyed With $6,000 Loss

Stratford May 18 Special Fire destroyed the workshop of James J Sexton monumental establishment on Stratford avenue opposite St Michael cemetery. Loss estimated at 8000 with about 30 markers and monuments and one Italian marble statue destroyed. The office and part of the workshop saved. adjoining Keene establishment spared. Fire started by spark from a passing freight engine and controlled within 15 minutes.

Stratford James J. Sexton Stratford ‘Avenue St. Michael's Cemetery Keene Monumental Sexton West End Charles Roenrich Louis Shmone Timothy Ahern Tawall

Vaudeville Old Timer Wham A Brady Dies in New York

New York May 16 Wham A Brady and Co one of the vaudeville old timers died suddenly today in his room at the Hotel Arthur. His home was in Medford Massachusetts.

New York Wham A, Brady, &C Hotel Arthur Medford Mass

Resignation Accepted of Captain C N G Paul

Hartford May 16 Associated Press Captain V A Paul of Medina corps C N G has had his resignation accepted by the adjutant general's office. The School of Instruction for officers and men of Battery A First Field Artillery is moved from June 14 17 to June 2 5. A letter from Mrs C Osborn Cleveland Ohio praises Foley's Honey and Tar for a granddaughter's cough and feverish cold.

Hartford Associated Prags Pau Medina Corps Adjut General's Office A. Flrst Field Artillery C. Osborn Hillside Rd Cleveland Foley

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