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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1922
Page
3
John Munro Longiear, mining engineer and capitalist with interests in mineral and lumber lands, died suddenly at his Brookline home on May 23. Born in Lansing, Michigan in 1850, he once served as mayor of Marquetts, Michigan.
Damage estimated at 200 dollars occurred Saturday night at 708 Madison Avenue, property of A Leis. Fireman Doyle of Engine Company No. 1 suffered facial cuts from falling glass. He was treated at Emergency Hospital by Dr. A B Margul.
Seven people were arrested in three raids on Saturday night. At 102 Bank Street police raided a pool hall and restaurant, detaining John Gustavson and Thomas F Downing on $300 bail each. A pint of liquor was allegedly found on Gustavson. Della Cummings, owner of a protested resort at 2066 Wain Street, and two frequenters were taken into custody. Hop Lees Laundry at 863 Browsel Street was raided as an opium smoking resort. Lee, the proprietor, was arrested with a frequentor under opium influence. Opium and pipes were seized.
General Gregorie Semenoff insists on a hearing, accusing Senator Borah and the education and labor committee of ignoring his petition. He sends letters to committee members urging immediate access to a hearing, stating the delay is unjust and demanding consideration without further delay.
Police from the First Precinct arrested Reginald Campbel of 303 Fairfield Venue on a breach of the peace charge after an incident on Rolling 1 police rolling 1 street last night. He was later released on a 325 bond.
Carefully selected flours lard salt and sugar rich whole milk make White Rose Bread the Master Loaf of the Six Bakers. Superior ingredients blended under proper conditions yield a rich wheaty flavor and soft firm texture. Ask your grocer for Fleischmann Yeast and the new checked tea towel wrapper.
Stratford town faces financial strain as Walter W Hubbell warns information is hard to obtain. Council debates finance director duties and potential hiring, with notes of $16,595 in treasury and $17,164 in bills due early month plus $86,000 in notes due by June 1. Gifts to St James Church noted, plus Memorial Day graves decorated. Health officer reports unvaccinated children still barred from school until smallpox cases recover.
Milford May 8 Ansantawae Indge A F and A M at seasonic hall Friday evening observed Prat Masters Light and celebrated the 16th anniversary of Captain Elbert Ford s membership in the Inde Past Mastery. The Master Wason 3 degree was exemplified in full form by the Fellowcraft team. A flotilla including James Bray Alvin Smith Frank C Graham and Dan McKenna and FC Batley organist sang. The ceremony opened with a presentation by Worshipful Master Harold Thomas of a golf medal inscribed for Captain Ford in honor of his 58 year as a Mason. Captain Ford has held lodge offices for decades and served as trustee and treasurer. His sons Samuel William A and Captain F J Porder attended. Other short talks followed then a collation was served. Worshipful Master Thomas was congratulated for honoring older members. several other Ansantawae lodge members will likely celebrate similar anniversaries.
Howland's showcases Northshore women's gingham dresses made in Gloucester Massachusetts in old fashioned sturdy style. They promise long wear true to size and pleasing simple designs with models 1024 and 1022 featuring organdy collars and embroidery. Sizes available up to five dollars each.
Dainty summery hats in screpe de chine canton crepe and baronette arrive in lavender grey pink orange and white. Some are elaborately embroidered others trimmed with flowers or navy satin with red edging brims. Very few duplicates, making a delightful opportunity to select a hat.
Round neck guimpes with dainty collars and lace trim suit jumper dresses. Buttoned back or front models, available in all sizes. Priced at two dollars. On second floor rear.
An era catalog advertises women’s Athena knit step-ins with lisle elastic bands and crochet trimmed vests or bodices, featuring beaded or silk ribbon straps priced 75 to 85 cents. It also offers boys and girls namsook check union suits, bloomers, and loose knee styles up to 16 years at 75 cents.
Dress the kiddies for Summertime offers simple neat outfits for children aged 2 to 6 years. Featured styles include a green and white gingham with white pique, corded machas, and a brown edged collar with red piping, priced at 84 75 on the second floor rear.
Fashion palette features yarI colored yarns for knits in sport shades like faschia jade peri winkle blue pk red lavender along with black and white. Shetland and glow doss for tight weight sweaters priced 15c 21c and 35c a ball Germantown 28c knitting yarn and art wool 59c to 1.25 a hank. ThirG floor center see Fashions pallette window display in Main St window Monday.
A fragment notes a knitted bathing suit that won’t stretch or sag, claiming real comfort and long wear. The ad hints at a holiday appeal and introduces two new items as part of the latest offerings.
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