Court to Decide Who's Chief of Shelton Firemen
A Shelton fire chief dispute goes before Judge John W. Banks in Superior Court today. Plaintiff Thomas G. Ward alleges appointment on January 1, 1923 for two years and contends his incumbency remains valid for the year, while William Sheehy Jr. is claimed as chief by others.
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Shelton
John W. Banks
Thomas G. Ward
Plaintff
Fir
Furns
Ward
William Sheehy, Jr
Der
Fake Priest Case Continued By Court In City Report
The case of George Moore alias William Pit, 72, arrested Friday for obtaining money by false pretenses, was continued to May in City court. He allegedly posed as a Catholic priest and swindled convents in the city. Terbert J. Dalwood, no address, was fined 20 dollars and costs, given 30 days suspended jail and one year probation for drunkenness and breach of the peace after disturbing his wife at 1857 Central Avenue.
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George Moore
Wiliam Pit
Terbert J.dalwood
Lie
Central Avenue
Three Divorce Petitions Filed in City Court
Three suits for divorce were filed in a aperson court yesterday. Everett S. Burdick of Norwalk accuses Vinton Hollow native of dese royes, while Jennie Meshensky Budzowsky seeks custody of their six month old child and cites intolerable cruelty and habitual intemperance against John Gudzowsky. Margaret Young Anderson of Stratford petitions against William FR. Anderson of Bridgeport for misconduct and cruelty, and requests a name change to Young.
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Everett S. Burdick
Vinton Hollow
N. Y
Deseroyes Burdick
Norwalk
Jennie Meshensky Budzowsky
John Gudzowsky
William FR. Anderson
Bridgeport
Margaret Young Anderson
Stratford
Avilerson
Young
Kellogg's Bran touted as cure for constipation
A reader letter from Mr Patch praises Kellogg's Bran as solving chronic constipation and improving health. The note claims the cereal cleanses the intestines, removes poisons, and guarantees results with money-back purchase. Kellogg's Bran is advertised with serving suggestions and usage tips.
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C. Patch
TL Main Si
Greenwood
Masa
Hawley Reappointed Chairman of Bridgeport Social Agencies
George S Hatley of the Bridgeport Gas Light Co is re elected chairman of the Central Council of Social Agencies for the coming year. New officers include Judge Paul L Miller as vice chairman and George L Warren as second vice chairman with Clarence King as secretary. The executive committee lists Victoria Larmour Angus Y P Thorne Mrs J B Klein Miss Ethelis Sterting Fiverett Cortright. The council coordinates charity groups under the Community Chest in Bridgeport and approves agency activities. Next meeting at the Stratfield at 12 15 p m with Raymond C Brannon as speaker on The Welfare of the Disabled.
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George S Hatley
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
Central Council of Social Agencies
Paul L. Miller
George L. Warren
Clarence King
bMcera
Misa Victoria Larmour
Catholic Community House
Angus Y P. Thorne
City Charities
J.B. Klein
Jewish Welfare Bureau
Ethelis
Sterting
Fiverett Cortright
Community Chest
Bridgeport
Stratfield
Raymond C. Brannon
Secre
Five Persons Sue for 26000 in Injuries and Damages
Five residents sue for a total 26000 in damages over injuries and auto losses. Carrie Swindon of Bridgeport claims permanent arm disability and health effects from a fall on Howard Avenue. Agnes May Gurfem and others sue over a fatal hit by a delivery truck on North Avenue at Madison. William Dupont, Battery Service, sues Bridgeport city and others over a ripped John Street sidewalk. Worthy Dusseaulihe seeks 3906 for a rear-end collision on Stratford Avenue. Robert C. Curtey sues Stephen Llo- Uo for damages after a John Street and West Avenue crash.
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Carrie Swindon
Bridgeport
Howard Avenue
Anna S. Cohen
Harrys Cohen
North Avenue
Madison Avenue
Bos
Agnes May Gurfem
Z. Pascone and Sons
William Dupont
Battery Service
John Street
Dusseaulihe
Bridgebert
Samuel Sivelsky
Stratford Avenue
Robert C. Curtey
Stephen Llo- Uo
John T
West Avenue
Methodists Balk at Creed Change Proposal at Conference
At Springeiteld Massachusetts on May 26 the Methodist Episcopal General Conference narrowly rejected altering the Apostle’s Creed replacing Holy Catholic Church with Christ’s holy church. Rev J W Abel of Oklahoma suggested the change would distance Methodists from evangelical churches, prompting strong protest and debate.
Legion Building Fund Tops Two Five Thousand Mark
The American Legion building fund surpassed 2500 in pledges over the weekend with total contributions reaching 23.1. Elsie Mv, a nurse at Truthland Veterans Hospital and auxiliary member to the Beilgeport post, was among last week’s subscribers.
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American — Legion
Misa EL Elsie
Veterans Hospital
Truthland
Catherine Stewarts Post
Beilgeport
Republican treasurer Upham denies hospital visit
Fred W Upham treasurer of the Republican National Committee denies being confined to a hospital for ten days. He explains he only visited for an X ray and is in good health. He plans to travel to Cleveland for the national committee session. Also notes a local eating contest with a large meat and tea feast in a nearby town.
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Chicago
Fred W. Upham
Republican National Committee
Upham
Efe
Cleveland
National Committee
Memorial Day Victor Records Catalog and Addresses
A fragmented list of Victor Records and associated speakers and works for Memorial Day observances. Includes Washington addresses by ex presidents, Democratic principles, Lincoln and Gettysburg items, Lincoln, Patrick Henry, and Washington farewells, with multiple band and chorus pieces cited.
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Won. S. Battie
Victor
Pryer
America
Sousa
Souss
Souzen
Amy Bugle
Columbia
Lambert Murphy
Orpheus
Conway
Humphrey Victor
Lincen
Humphrey Patrick Henry
Washington
Humphrey Webster
Hayne Hamphrey
Splendid Summer Coats and Silks on Sale
Lustrous satins and velvet cloth coats in tans greys browns and black. Some capes and teddy bear cloth fabrics offered at $25. Silk fabrics Fan Ta Si Migel colors include sandalwood navy white and more. A limited supply of self colored striped fabrics in many hues usually $5 yd now $2.95. Second and third floors.
Sterling silver at half price sale items
Sterling silver at half price with a variety of serving ware including fruit stands, bon bon dishes, vases, bread trays and candlesticks. No rings or salt cellars available. Great opportunity for gifts or personal use. Main floor front.
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Sily
Fluor
New Books Arrive In Brief 75 Cent Editions
A note lists several newly released titles priced at 75 cents each. Among them are The House of Dreams Come True West The White Desert The Jungle Girl Kenneth The Wolfer Lady Luck The Wildcat Yolanda Theres No Base Hike Home Scarhaven Keep The Dawn of a Tomorrow.
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White Desert
Kenneth
Wolfer
Lady Luck
Yolanda
Scarhaven
Extra trousers count D S suits at 35 dollars
That extra pair of trousers is a key feature making Howland D S suits a strong buy. Double service means longer wear and sharp appearance. The current D S line offers English style sack coats, loose cuts, and colors like greys, powder blues, and striped mixtures. Two trousers priced at 35 dollars.
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Howland D.S
D. S
Memorial Day Straw Hats On Sale In Wide Range
The ad touts a holiday straw hat selection with wide variety and prices from 1.85 to 7 dollars. It highlights dandy straw hats for men and larger options including panamas leghorns and Mackinaws. Located at the main door and rear.
Men’s Neckwear Shirts and Socks Adverts
A catalog style note lists men’s neckwear shirts and socks. Negligee shirts “Yorke” in blue and white stripes with two collars priced at 3 dollars. Shirts with attached collar in tan or white 2.59. Four-in-hands silk and wool powder blue striped 1. Socks of silk with top and sole in black and navy 75e.
Women’s silk bodice and bloomers advertise in pink
An old classified style ad lists women’s underwear in Italian silk, pink bodice at 1.75 dollars and pink bloomers at 3 dollars. A light weight cotton bodice or vest is 35 cents.
Handkerchiefs of interest feature color borders and silk options
Women's cotton handkerchiefs with a 1 inch hem and embroidered corners sold at 15¢. White fine cotton handkerchiefs with woven colored borders also 15¢. For men silk pongee handkerchiefs in colors offered at 50¢. Meciat rloug.
Stockings on sale in varied colors and fits
Women's silk stockings with lisle tops and soles priced at $1.95 come in black white grey peach and air. Infants' mercerised cotton socks in white with curled toes cost 25 cents. Girls' fine ribbed mercerised lisle stockings listed at 50 cents.
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Shelton Firemen
Joseph T. Taylor
Morria Greenberg
Jack Green
Willam Turner
Abe Gerster
Dave Fishman
New Haven
Kellogg’s
Keelloze
Belloge
Battle Creek
Advertisent
Tee
Madame X Redwing Girdle
THE
Howland Dry Goods CO
Hawley
Social Agencies
Central Council
Legion Building Fund
Wimes
Cotin
Tiowland
John Mi
Mngied Benet
Heniing
Hoboken
Wilson
Willen
Ictoree Records
Ater
Howland Dry Goods
Long Island
Long Island Flatfish
Newport Haddock
Icorpo
Kraft
Heese
Fairfield Avenue and Branch Market
Main Street Telephone Barnum
Stratfield Cafeteria
Stratfield Hotel
City Savings Bank
Pen
Venlug
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