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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1926

Page

28

For Sale Two Family Home With Bargain Price

For sale a new two family residence boasting 11 rooms and 2 baths with a double garage. Desirably located and offered at 9000 dollars. Terms to suit.

Bridgeport area real estate sale ads crowd local market

A long string of Bridgeport area real estate notices details numerous properties for sale or rent. Listings span Stratford Fairfield and Milford with prices from around 3 000 to over 14 000 dollars, many noting modern improvements, through street corners and contact agents like Clark & Son and The Bridgeport Land & Title Co.

Fairfieldy Kings Highway Stratford van St Anderson Roble Floral Park Rand Clark & Songi Cor State Lafeyette Bate American Brass Co Conn North Main Hillhouse Ve Wayne Bt Wheeler Ave Berkimer St Tira Place Ames A. Meehan First National Hank Blig Family House Coresty Laquire Summmerfield Ave Fairfield Real Bay Bacon Wakeman & Fen Unquowa Rd Sal Huntington Road Chas B.markham Woodbury Howard Avenue Sehnee & Schnee Barnum Heal Estate Main Street John J Arbura Maplewood Ave Clark & Son Cor Lafayette Sty Milford Reed St W. M. Irving Mhford Canal Fon Manhattan Ave Clark & Son, Cor Lafayette Sinear Brooklawn Troay Brookfield Ave Sonth Man Team Heart Lafayette Sts Poplar ST Rum Clack & Son Lenox Chaser Ind Ridgefield Yanick Barna Hatfield Forkman Ava Bridgeport Land & Tits Co Church Hill Clmk & Son Tamnrotte Bie Biratfori -9 Family Shimp Yansick Stratsors Kasog Bowe Corner Barmum Broadbridge Stratford Yassick Brratford North Mate St Murton Wink Quick Clair State Lafayette Willme

FOR SALE FAST HOUSES AND MOVING SERVICES LIST

Old and modern bungalows with 2 car garages on multiple lots. Near school and beach areas. Several listings include 7 rooms, 2 acres garden, and immediate sale. Moving services offer local and long distance furniture and piano moves with large padded vans and storage. Contact George Mitchell, Davis, or Frank Nor for details.

Rangoln Ators Tecma Ace Ahelun Nes Lordehip Tincain Ave Counatcert Sillford George Mitchell Plurenve Ave Devon Salem St

Moore's Storage Warehouse Moving and Warehousing Services

Moving and storage notice advertising large closed moving vans for long distance trips between New York City and Boston, piano moving, crate loading, fireproof warehousing, local and long distance service, night trucking, private rooms, insured services, and contact numbers including Barstat 2207, Barnum 2542, and Noble 2108-2. Also mentions Zalinger's Auto Express and connections through the world via N. 3. W. A. and Conn. W. A. member listings.

Paonen Tana Lght Movita ' Laval Rarnum Strat Edso Thomas Flanaga Anywner Yanytime RY Worth Boston N. 3 Schneider Harra Ave Barnum Zalinger's Auto Express Noble

Local Trade Services Ad Broadside Listings at Noble Street

An eclectic ad page lists services from CHARLES P. WILSON high grade painting paper hanging to plumbing, lawn mowers sharpening, and a visiting valet butler. It advertises time payments, repair work, cleaning, roofing, and upholstery with multiple businesses and contact numbers in Noble and surrounding avenues.

Charles P. Wilson Capitol Ave Noble A. R. Saunders & Sons Huntington Daly Barnum Johnson Waxlog Net Chine Neuss Cor Broad State Barun Ginand

Lost and Found items and pets wide roundup on Crescent Ave

A chaotic notice section lists found items including a genderous watch and chain on Crescent Ave, a German female police dog roaming for a month, and various lost objects such as a bank book, gloves, rings, keys, and a dog collar. Contact numbers and addresses appear for each item, with rewards offered in several cases.

Crescent Ave Inquire Park St Barnum Fop St Domin E Murourlu Post Road Fairfield Ghout Midland T. City Sfechanica and Farmers Savings Bank PO Iacne Julius Urbanovaky Newtown Conn North Park North Madison Ave Alling Drogatore Wiraner Ab Hanssn Bosuin Tayrel Ave Carl Atratford

Odd Silo Storefronts listed for rent and danger signs

A fragmented OCR note wires a string of vague listings including a North End Bank building loft, a main street space near Ogden Street, and a vacant onstore at 805 Waterfeld Avenue. It mentions fire risk, potential bakery or delivery use, and a few street references like Strattons and Oates with little coherent structure.

North End Ory Ogden St Vincent Leh O'Neil Watrfeld Ave

Local Classifieds Show Mixed Small Business Listings

A chaotic classified page lists items for sale and business opportunities including a soda fountain, a barber shop, grocery stock and fixtures, cash registers, a restaurant, a trucking business, and various other ventures. Advertisements name addresses and contact numbers such as Noble, 629 East Washington Ave, Stratford, Bridgeport, and Port Jefferson, with calls for quick sales and bargain prices.

Noble Atlantic Hotel Hakelry Dong Inquino Rho Burton A Ave Lea Maplewood Ave Wood Ave Big Sacrifice United Grocery Co Washington Ave Bridgeport Mal Street Water St Alva Orent Park City LW Davis Port Jefferson Heetanrant and Finch Stratford Gssolinn Ffoot Newfeld Ave Stowe Bros Madison Aves Salt Corner Union Stratford Aves Shore Road Bell We Toney Adarens

Very Special Inducement in 7 10 and 12 Room Houses

Classified rental notices describe multiple dwellings for rent or sale. Listings include 7, 10, and 12 room houses with lofts, stores, and private entrances near Clinton and Washington Park, plus a 6 room cottage and several 4 to 8 room houses in Bridgeport and Stratford areas. Prices quoted include 2004 and 600 period figures with seasonal terms and garages.

Clinton Lewoot Washington Park Noble Ave Battom Fairview Washington, Conn Aisbed Rottery Road Village Green F. OW. Smith P.C. Hox Bridgeport Karim Ave Lordship Geanon Ideal Bacouts Lordahin Amily House Old Stratfield Road Barnim Cottarn Conine Stratford Cottagh Payerweather Terrace Growers Ave Black Rock Bostwick Ve Sromny Charles St Beansillo

Poultry Supplies and Chicks Auction Notice

Poultry supplies announced with low prices for baby chicks at 15c each, accredited Rhode Island Red and color-type birds from select flocks. Circulation free circular from Homestead Farm Newtown Connecticut and Yarm and Burr Fairfield. Also listings for coop and wire cages and a market buying native live poultry and milk calves at Musslers Market 2462 Airfield Ave.

Homestead Newtown Conn

Boarding at Southport amid homelike rooms sought

Classified notice fragments show families offering board and room in Southport area near Stratford with private family care. Advertisements request accommodating arrangements for children and a single boy, with addresses and notes on meals, surroundings, and nearby centers.

Southport P.O Timanyland Washington Stratford Addrean

Building Lots for Sale Near Tourdeley Park Paradise Green

Several lots with improvements offered above SF area trolley line. Financing available to build homes. Properties described as high, dry, ventilated and near a residential section around Paradise Green. Bargain sale with terms and quick sale incentive. Contact Barnum for details.

WIL Julius Texing Tourdeley Park Kousatole Ave Upitaira Barnum Paradise Grean

Salesmen wanted for paint and varnish firm

Those with real sales ability and experience are invited to apply for commissions with a nationally known paint and varnish manufacturer. Address 4749 this paper or P O Box 818 New Haven Conn to join a company with branch offices across the United States.

Roaton Connecticut Teteltery Wales Lout Territo United States United States. Good Commission P.O Now Haven Conn

Wanted to Buy All Kinds Furniture and Household Goods

Help wanted for all kinds of furniture and household goods. Advert text appears garbled but seeks purchase offers. Names and places are unclear. potential buyers inquire for very old furniture, rugs, carpets, and general home wares.

Furnished Rooms in Marion House and Nearby Homes

Furnished rooms with steam heat and bath. Men only or adults preferred. Rents from 91.50 to 3 weekly. Locations include 780 Park Ave, 552 State St, 851 Myrtle Ave, 605 Warren St, 832 State St, and other addresses. Some units offer light housekeeping, kitchen access, or garage. Central, residential areas noted. inquiries welcomed at several phone numbers including B 2188 and Noble lines.

Gilbert srRimr Poat Fairfield Aye USA State Susay Myrtle Ave Warren St CLHAN Ingaire Carroll Ave Courtland Johnohn Furnie Dunham Rolls Goluhn Fairfield Avi Pressant Bath Providence Fairfield Ave Noble Ave Toni Ioan Barnum Ave Aqolden Iil Mery Convenience Harrison ST Lafayette Bt State St Liberty Ponackeering Seaview Ave Noble Honekeeping West Ave Park Ave Stratford Ave

Auction notice for industrial machinery and tools sale

A sale listing from Remington Arms Co Inc at 939 Lardam Ave Tow Saciexeatty offers concrete mixers rock drills steam drills steel low gear truck keystone grader swinging gear lathes and welders with rests jacks and radiators tools. Prices range up to 150 dollars. Sale emphasized as a cheap lot with various machines and accessories.

Canady Otto A. B. Becker Morse No Univ Fraser Remington Arms Co., Inc Lardaum_ Ave Atttiman Bt

Piquette Piano Co Advertises Used Upright Pianos

Older newspaper ad notes several used upright pianos for sale or rent at Piquette Piano Co with prices from 105 to 405 dollars and weekly payment terms. Listings mention brand names Steinway and Sona, various model types, and contact at Fairfield Avenue and Trailfield Ave.

Planos Terman Piquette Piano Co Fairfield Ave Dover Gauler Aie Trailfield Gqabler Steinway & Sona Piquette Herolge Ale Oeynerleoeing Asylum Bt Barnum Piquette Fisno Co Fatefield Ara, Bros Fairfield Ave

Real Estate Listings Across Long Hill and Stratford

Real estate items advertise plots from Long Hill near cement road with various lot sizes and features. Stratford areas list multiple lots on Burritt Avenue, Sport Hill, Durrite Avenue, and Florence Avenue. Two brand new houses at Trumbull near Heardasley Park highlight move in readiness. rentals offered in Newtown area. Mortgage and loan notices from local brokers. inquiries urged with contact details and advise checking multiple sources before decisions.

Long Hill Cement Rd Enoll Tollwaine Hill Road Stratfield Line Stratfield Poh. Springs Durrite Ave Stratford Gract Sidgefield_ St Burritt Ave Florence Ava Devon Houbes Trumbull Heardsley Park Newtown Gresne Northrop Ball —Town and Country Werme Chas Ho

Old Lumber and Hardware Ads Near Stratford Street Corners

Miscellaneous second hand lumber windows doors and brick stones for sale. Includes porch enclosure materials, tools, fixtures, and farm supplies. Local numbers for delivery and pick up at Stratford Ave addresses. phone contacts listed. Also plant nursery stock for sale and various garage and boat items advertised by local vendors.

Grand Lexington Ave Bank of Gas Alnu Stratford Jarnum Avenue Noble Sen Main St Hart Main P. Beers Faiyfield Rale Visor Dalicateann Stratford Ave Atrat A. Angelovich Soundview Ave Stanklin Scholy Stephens Eagle St Sylvan Nursery Bytron Tauge Fgat Kossuth

Houses Wanted Cash for homes in 8200 range

Buyers offer 3200 cash for a five or ex room cottage or bungalow. Readable notes seek 2 or 2 family homes, with details to be sent in a front-letter. Also ads for renting a 3 room house with heat and electricity, and a green bungalow in Black Rock or Fairfield.

Black Rock Pairfield

Painting and Paper Hanging Specialists Offer Services

Inside painting and paper hanging by skilled mechanics. Call after 6 PM RB Royaraky. Barutm vend ATTENTION painting and paper hanging. Estimates cheerfully given. Cal M Sch Stratford 10 CLIFFORD M ST JOHN Fainter and Paper changer. Prices reasonable 221 Grange St Noble 214 First class house painting and paper hanging. Room papered 450 up Wall paper 10 cent and up Noble 4315

Royaraky Barutm Cal

Local classifieds offer builders, pets, and appliances for sale

Listings show builders and contractors offering planning and estimates for homes, masonry and plastering work, and professional services. Ads include typewriters for sale, office equipment, safes, and adding machines. Pets such as puppies, poodles, bulldogs, and chows are advertised with contact details. Also present are horses, ponies, and real estate offers with prices and locations.

Wanted Live Stock and Garage Space Ad Details

Classified ad requests milking goats and garage space or a car workshop 22 by 85 feet for repair or print work at 680 Central Ave. Also includes notices of a town meeting in Ishfield for May 20 1926 to decide on appropriations for sidewalks roads park costs school additions peddler licensing tax exemptions and bond authorizations.

Central Ave Legwl Ishfield Roger Budlows High School Wutitorium Buard of Finance Sneco Creet Fairfield Center Fairfield Amity Wellfare Association Fairfield Viking Nurses Association Fairfeld Conn Frederick A. Burr Stanley Hull William M. O'Dwydr Walnut Beach Milford Penny Avenue Fenny Ntckal

Canadian government passes budget bills

Ottawa May 19 The government won a vote of 121 to 108 after an all night sitting to approve the budget bill with tariff reductions on automobiles and party tax cuts. The Conservatives’ motion of non confidence was defeated.

Ottawa

Icebergs Drift Into Atlantic Shipping Lanes

Halifax May 19 The patrol cutter Modoc reports icebergs and ice fields drifting into North Atlantic shipping lanes. Fifteen bergs sighted in one day with ice fields and small growlers. Ten bergs observed within about ten miles. Southward drift of the ice is later than usual.

Halifax North Atlantic Modoc

Wall Street Note on Motor Stocks and Bonds May 19

New York May 19 AP Wall street statistics show drastic reductions in market value for General Motors and Hudson Motors over six months. In the 1926 bull run Hudson peaked at 186.5 million. recently it traded near 75.9 million. Also noted are tinplate output shifts in Pittsburgh and June corporate maturities.

New York Wall Street General Motors Hudson Motors Hudson Pittsburgh Chicago Rock Islami and Pacific

Clearing House Statement Shows Large Exchange Totals

New York May 19 Clearing House reports exchanges totaling 369 million dollars with balances of 103 million in reserves. Federal Reserve credit balance stands at 81 million.

New York Federal

One Killed and Four Hurt in New York Auto Crash

New York May 19 One girl died and four others injured in a collision between two automobiles early today Stella Kassner a waitress was crushed to death Three injured were Lillian Mack 25 a Coney Island dancer Isidore Puroff and Alexander Sumus Mack girl and the chauffeur fled after the crash Harry White president of the White Packing Co was injured in the other car as it crashed.

New York Stella Kassner Lillian Mack Isidore Puroff Alesander Sumus Mack W Harry White The White Packing Co

Train Wreck Injures Passengers in Omaha Yard Collision

In Omaha yards a passenger train en route between Omaha and the Twin Cities collided head on with a moving freight train. The crash injured ten passengers, six seriously, who were rushed to hospitals while engines telescoped and debris forced passengers against windows. Among the injured is J. Shapiro of New York City.

ST. Paul. Minn Omecs Omaha Twin Cities J. Shapiro New York City

Tilson predicts early ratification of debt settlement

Washington May 13 Representative Tilson Republican House leader predicts the House will swiftly rate the French debt settlement and the Senate will not act until the French parliament ratifies. He expects ratification by both countries before Congress adjourns for the summer.

Washington White House Tilson Reepublican House Deotind House Senate Congress

Death notices and funeral announcements from Stratford area May 1926

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Stratford and Bridgeport area, listing names such as Amelia Louis Beardsley, Mary Elizabeth Collins, Edith Peck Dew, George Godley, John Liniz Lillis, George F. Laver, Thomas Joseph McGovern, Frederick S. Stiles, Fred W. Tracy, Margaret Wood, with addresses in Stratford, Bridgeport, and Hartford. Dates range May 16–21 1926. Services scheduled at residences or local churches with interments in Lakeview and Mountain Grove cemeteries. Card of thanks and anniversaries also noted.

Dewey Street St. Anthony's Church Famely Pdew Bridgeport Oapital Edith Peck Thomas Dew Park Street Stratford Wilmot and West Lafayette Street Lakeview Cemetery Godley George Godley Barenum Ave H. A. Remington Barnum and Willian St Lillis John Liniz Charles I. Dennis State Street St. Augustine's Church St Michael's Cernetan Bover Noroton Heights George FE. Laver Henry E. Bishop Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Mountain Grove Thomas Joseph McGovern Margaret Poland McGovern Colorado Avenue St. Peter's Church Howard Avenue St. Michael's Cemetery Stiles Frederick Wilmot and Wear Inc Inet Burlaln Lakeview Cemetery Tracy Fred W. Tracy Glastonbury Conn Wooood Hartford Margaret A Samuel Wood R. A. Wunderbald- Inger Frederick Atreat St. Patrick's Church Bridge Port St. Michael'’s Cemetery

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