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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1922
Page
14
New York reports polo horses sold to $2400 at a London auction. Major T. R. Badger's chestnut Fordingbridge brought the top price, with another chestnut at $1800 and Rusty, once ridden by Col. Ritson, at $1700. Many other horses likewise commanded strong sums.
A recipe claims the best floor wax is a mixture of beeswax narafiia and turpentine. The note presents a single combination and no additional instructions or context.
Major W T Blake forced a landing at Barely Park near Marseilles while en route from Lyons to Turin as part of the world circumnavigation attempt. The aircraft struck rough ground, damaged the undercarriage and propeller, and was being towed to Miramity field for repairs delaying the flight several days. Blake and his companions Broome and MacMillan were unharmed.
George B Sheridan 97 died at home after mass at St Charles church from a heart attack. He was a machinist and tool maker, husband of his wife, with daughter Dorothy and his mother Mrs B Sheridan. He leaves four brothers and three sisters. Funeral at 9 am from home and 9 45 am from Sharley church followed by burial in St Michael's cemetery.
Mrs Mabel Hunt of New London dies at St Josephs hospital from injuries suffered when an automobile collided with a Central Vermont freight tram in Franklin. Rev T Newton Owen of Columbia drove the car and was injured along with Mrs Hunt’s three year old grandson. Mrs Hunt widow of Professor Raymond Hunt of Emnola Kan. She leaves another son.
State police will supervise Westport area during summer with limited force from Ridgefield barracks. Community notes report benefit at Weston Town Hall for the Barnasee family burned out last night, plus local events including a National Hall minstrel show, greens farms upgrades, and a Pyramid Temple Shriners ceremonial progression with Stratfield hotel headquarters and a public parade.
Mrs. Frank A Wilkie of Syracuse testifies Tanlac cured her after years of illness and debt. She describes severe heart pressure, sleepless nights, and loss of appetite, noting dramatic improvement and restored sleep, digestion, and strength. Tanlac sold by druggists.
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