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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1924

Page

3

Man Seeks Fees for Nine Months Care of Milford Woman

Albert Strang of Myrtle Beach sues through the Superior Court for 3000 plus costs claiming he tended Charlotte Porter after a stroke from Oct 1922 until her death in 1923. He served as nurse and domestic helper at Shady Nook Cottage, Milford, with Porter promising him the home. Probate court had rejected the claim, and the present suit followed.

Traving Charlotte A. Porter Milford Albert J Strang Myrtle Beach Superior Court Co Pasant Frederick Wellman Vurce Shady Nook Cottage Myrtig Beach

Devon man fractures ankle in tree fall drives to hospital

James Cogwiile of Devon fell from a tree at work and fractured his ankle. He hopped into his car and drove to an emergency hospital in this city and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment.

James Cogwiile Devon Bridgeport Hospital

Mother in Hospital Hears of Son's Death

Mrs. Sherry, mother of eight year old Neil F. Sherry, who was drowned near Washington Bridge last Monday, was notified of his death yesterday while she lies recovering from a serious operation at Vincent's Hospital. Hospital officials report she was not strong enough to hear the news earlier.

Man arrested for carrying revolver on way to bank

Nutone Thomax, 29, of Orange Street Mamaronock N, arrested by Patrolman Robert Tate for carrying a revolver and carrying $150. He posted a $100 bond for appearance in City Court. Police found the weapon after he left a pawn shop on Wallmeld Avenue and Water Street. Thomax claimed the gun was for self protection while he deposited $150 savings.

Nutone Thomax Orange Street Mamaronock N Robert Tate Wallmeld Avenue Waterstreet Romas' Co Romas

McAdoo Chosen by Tennessee Delegates for Convention

Tennessee's 24 delegates to the national Democratic convention will be instructed for William Gibbs McAdoo. Shelby County cast 16 delegates for McAdoo, joining Davidson County's 184 votes, for a total of 1,360 votes to 443 for the opposition.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Witlam

Vote Placed Today on Wheeler Evidence in Senate Debate

The Senate debated the Wheeler evidence for hours but did not vote on adopting the majority report exonerating Senator Wheeler of Montana. Senator Sterling of South Dakota urged delaying action until after Wheeler's trial, while the majority backers predicted an overwhelming approval.

Madington Senate Wheeler Muntina Iis Chartioy Interior Department Kurman Borwn Sterling Republian South Dakota Hhis Bus Underwood Alabama Wheele

Son Arrested on Way to Mother's Funeral

Arthur J. Waller, 8, arrested by Patrolman Tiernes as he traveled to attend the funeral of his mother Mrs Amastasia Walkier in New Haven. Mrs Walkier died Wednesday night at 51 Howard Avenue. Walter, wanted for alleged non support of wife and child, wields a $500 bond set for a continued hearing in New Haven. Body taken to Trenton for burial at Our Lady of Lourdes cemetery. The deceased leaves four sons Frank Hugo Edward Rudolph and two daughters Mrs Hose Bynather and Mrs Christina Walt.

Amastasia Walkier Christian Walter Howard Avenue Arthur J. Waller Tiernes New Haven Walter Apd Trenton N. J Our Lady of Lourdes’ Cemetery Arthur Frank Hugo Edward Rudolph Hose Bynather Christina Walt

Howland Stores Offers Deep Discounts On Home Goods

Alexander Smith & Sons auction plans shift as Howland department store announces a sale on rugs, cookware, baskets, cleaning supplies, and miscellaneous housewares. Discounts feature 4 qt sauce pans, 5 qt kettles, Wear-ever and Peerless ware, 9x12 ft rugs, and additional kitchen and laundry items with prices as low as 15c to $9.95.

Alexander Smith & Sons Alexander Smith and Sons Howland Axminster

Summer Curtain Sets at Low Prices

Summer curtains offered with multiple styles and prices. Mercerised splash voile curtains with tie bands and ruffled edge priced at 1.39 per pair. Marquisette curtains hemstitched with chine edge 2.25 per pair. Dutch curtains set includes four pieces with hemstitching and edge ruffles priced 1 per set. Marquisette cross bar curtains 1.25 per pair. Third floor center.

New Victor Records Friday Offers Various 10 and 12 Inch Records

New Victor records announced include two 10 inch discs with Spang and Stare byes and Love's Nocturne both on one 12 inch record featuring Beniamino Gigli. Also listed are two selections from Fauno obs Victor Symphony Orchestra on a 12 inch disc, plus new records by Billy Murray and an American Quartet and several dance records on 10 inch size available at The Fourth Floor.

Mabel Ganison Marthi Beniamino Gigli Katryn Meble Fauné Obs Victor Symphony Orchestra Billy Murray American Quartette Tran

High Grade Leonard Refrigerators On Sale This Week

New shipment offers several Leonard refrigerators including large topier style models at $19.50 and $15.95. Three door and genuine porcelain lined Leonard units priced up to $48.50. Fourth floor rear display with full assortment available today.

Leonard

Metal wares and containers with varied affordable prices

A list of metal wares and kitchen items with prices including garbage cans four to seven gallons, tin and copper wash boilers in multiple sizes, gas or oil stove ovens, japanned tin food boxes, and potato ricers. Prices range from 35 cents to $4.45 across items.

Rome

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