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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1926

Page

5

Descendant of Last Colonial Governor Dies in Greenwich

Charles Bradlery Rowland sixty three vice president of Continental Iron Works in Brooklyn and descendant of the last colonial governor of Connecticut died after a month's illness He was born in Brooklyn May 22 1868 and graduated from Columbia School of Mines 1884 He married Alice Gary in 1903 and moved to Greenwich in 1907 He held many society memberships and served on several boards Survived by widow and two children Funeral at Christchurch Wednesday with burial in Evergreen Cemetery New Haven

Greenwich Charles Bradlery Rowland Continental Iron Works Brooklyn Thomas Pitch Rowland Continental Munler Mr. Rowland Alice Gary Detroi Fom Sons of the Revolution Society of Thearly American Society of Mechant Engineers American Society of Civil Engineers Society of Naval Activities and Marines Univesity Club of Columbia New Haven Historical Society Union League and University Club of New York Pulrfield Beach Club Round Hill Club Fied Cbanda the Indian Yacht Club Minursing Laland Club Rve Batapelus Mining Corporation Batapelus Mexico Christchurch Frederick G Budlong Jevergeen Cemetery New Haven

Connecticut Surgeons Honored at American College Meeting

At the annual meeting in Montreal 2009 surgeons attended the American College of Surgeons. Connecticut physicians named for fellowships include Waterbury DR ER Webber DR MEL Merriman Dr William M Good Bridport DR MM Ik Cheney Dr William W Curley Dr Joseph H Howard Dr John G O Connell Dr Thomas J Roche Winsted Dr David D Reidy Hartford Dr J F Lynch Dr K A L Prince Dr Bernard Spellane Dr DC Kelly Dr James H Biram Dr Harry G Clinton Dr Thomas H Gallivan Lov RD Dunn Dr Anthony W Branon Dr Clinton D Demins New Haven Dr William S Sheehan Dr Luther K Mueselman Dr Robert J Cook

Noiw Haven American College of Surgeons Montreal Connecticut Waterbury ER. Webber M EL

Adlerika promised to cleanse bowel and ease gas

An advertisement extols Adlerika as a two bowel cleansing remedy that relieves gas bloating and sick headaches. It quotes doctors praising its intestinal cleansing and bacteria control, urging readers to buy from local druggists. A local brief follows about Joseph Wellsby, a butler ordered to leave town after assault and intoxication charges.

Dare's Mentha Pepsin advertised as stomach relief

A vintage ad touts Dare's Mentha Pepsin as a quick cure for stomach agony, gas, and indigestion claiming relief within ten minutes. It boasts 6000 bottles sold in a New Jersey town and promises ongoing health benefits with regular use in America.

New Jersey Ameca Guarantee

Telegram Want Ads Bring The Best And Quickest Results

Telegram want ads deliver fast results for readers seeking trades and services. The column highlights quick responses, broad listings, and broad reach. Readers find timely notices for jobs, items for sale, and requests in a concise format.

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Firemen Called for Acme Shear Blaze

At 19 o'clock last night firemen were summoned to the Arias Shear company at 82 Hieds street where a sight plane beneath a fitting was found. The blaze was extinguished with no damage to the building. Later in York a $50,000 breach of promise suit by Miss GenerulHngton against Dr Walter W. Davis ended without a verdict as the jury could not agree.

Arias Shear Company Hieds Street York Generul- Hngton Sunbury Walter W. Davis Boston

Mother Expecting Second Child in December

A cable from Verne Switzeland reports Mrs. Max Oaser, daughter of Hao McCormick of Chicago, is expected to become a mother again in December. Mrs. Oser, with husband and three year old daughter Anity, are staying in a village near Cuppey while Merwennek visited last month.

KHAO Hert and Examiner Verne Switzerland Max Oaser Hao McCormick Chicago Oser Merwennek Osers

Man Inhales Content Of Bottle At Atlantic Hotel

James Nelson of Buren was taken to St. Vent's hospital after witnesses say he raised a four ounce bottle of chloroform to his lips and drained it. Nelson denied drinking the liquid claiming he inhaled it. His condition was not serious.

James Nelson Buren St. Vent’s Hospital Nelson Atlantic Hotel

Funeral for Jennie Bassett Gilbert Held in Newtown

Jennie Bassett Gilbert aged sixty one died after a long illness at her Huntington district home. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at her residence with Rev. Dr. Richmond Edgesner officiating. Survived by husband William E Gilbert two daughters Mrs Stitlar Parks of Manchester Conn Mrs Mabel Adamson of Detroit Mrs Lertha Woodin of New Haven Mrs Ruth Block of Bridgeport and Mrs John Shepard of Newtown two brothers Charles Bassett of New Haven and Benjamin Hassett of Newtown. The Federated Workers of the First Congregational Church of Newtown host sausage and pancake supper this Wednesday 5:30 to 9. Mrs Griffin of Lindzeport will demonstrate pancake cooking. Pitvechice ways Property: Join 0 Filaighier of Sandy Stook bought H Birdsey Sniften property opposite the Methodist church comprising house and land. Deeds filed at town clerk's office. Jinnley High girls and boys basketball teams to play Alumni at Hawley gym Friday. John Keyes and children of Kansas City Mo visiting uncle John Northrop, former First Selectman. Mrs eyes remembered as Missy Eleanor Northrop plans to relocate to Tulsa Okla.

Newtown Jennie Bassett Colbert Wiliam E. Gibert Huntington District Haute Oelock Richmond Ed Gesner Trinity Church Gilbert Hushuni Stitlard Parks Manchester Conn Mabel Adamson Detroit Michigan Lertha Woodin New Haven Ruth Block Bridgeport John Shepard Hhame Charles Bassett Benjamin Hassett First Congregational Couch Griffin Jinnley High School Hawley Gym John Keyes Kansas City JM Keyes First

Harvest supper and PTA meeting in Trumbull Grange hall

In Trumbull on Wednesday harvest supper at the Grange hall features fresh roasted ham escalloped potatoes baked beans salads pickles jellies bread butter pies and coffee. The Par ent Teacher Association will hold a meeting in the Center auditorium at 3 39 o clock with Miss Smith state supervisor of elementary grades to speak.

Trumbull Mdies Grange Hall Parent-Teacher Association U'Elork Eduard Broch Webster Conine Ki O'Conner Fred Brink Webster Coniine Stratford Tom Conine Frank Goodwin Hartford Ray O'Conner Stephen Kuscak Arthur Burr Bridgeport Misabeth Hoyt New Yorker Albert Christie Robert Kiloh West Grange James Christie Gridgeport Stephen Kaseak Hallowe'en Ansonia Eleanor Beach Watertown

Funeral Held for Joe Merchant in Pembroke District

The funeral of Joe Merchant, age 80, of Pembroke district, was held at Tomlinson Mortuary Chapel Danbury with Rev. J G Osherne officiating. Pallbearers included Fred Lyon voted Field Ira Wildman Joseph Platt Clayton OG Mainland and James K Penny of Danbury. Interment was in Oaktor Cemetery. Ed Bergusen is repairing his tenement. Edgar Blerse of Pawling died in Danbury hospital after a skull fracture from a heavy stone at work.

Sweetan Joe Mainland James K. Penny Danbury Wocator Cemetery Tf. J. Bergusen Clavien Peck Elid Peck Edgar Blerse Pawling Danbury Hospital Pawtne

Turkey to crown end of year banquet in London stress

Nov 1 reports say prize turkey likely to be the feature at a large London banquet as dalliance with the queen’s death and Coolidge farm reprieve tie into a cautious holiday season.

London Lavy Jim Queen Alexandra President Coolidge Vermont

Selectman Fights for Job on Town Streets in Stamford

Stamford, Nov 1 Special William I Michaels long serving second selectman and highway superintendent threatens court action to fight removal after a town meeting voted down a resolution that would have designated Horace Graves as supervisor of town roads with a 2000 salary and 350 travel allowance and would have named Michaels to receive a 1000 salary. Graves has since acted as third selectman and Michaels, who says he has 21 years in office, seeks legal interpretation of the town’s composition and the authority of the Democratic majority to replace him.

Stamford Wiliam I. Michaels Michaela Walter N. Maguire Democratic Party Horace Graves Demeratic Board of Selectmen Rand Town Board of Finance Michaele Board of Finance Michaelsaiid Second Seletman Democratic First Selectmen Auner Graves Selectman Third

Missing Hulson Home official MacPherson sought by police

Police continue search for Alexander MacPherson superintendent of Hulson Home missing since last Sunday. Authorities traced his movements to Seaview Avenue then lost the trail. Welfare officials doubt any foul play and think he may be on vacation.

Alexander MacPherson Hulson MacPherson Itn Seaview Avenue Welfare Department Angus Thorne

Doheny Fall Naval Oil Lease Trial Opens November 22

In Washington November 1, AP reports the naval oil lease conspiracy trial of Albert B. Fall former Interior Secretary and Edward L Doheny of Los Angeles is set for November 22 in the DC Supreme Court. Defendants arrested for arraignment on November 10. Their lawyers sought January 10 postponement but the government urged November 22.

Washington Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Interior Edward &. Doheny Los Angeles Justice Kochling District of Columbia Supreme Court Doheny Elk Hills California Naval Oil Reserve Owen J. Roberts Special All Counsel

North German Lloyd to Increase Capital to Prewar Level

North German Lloyd's board voted to recommend at the December 2 stockholders meeting a capital increase from 18 million to 30 million dollars, restoring prewar capitalization as the company aims to compete with Hamburg American. The move follows the fusion of German Australian and Koenigs branches into a 31 million shipping combine, totaling 879 thousand tons.

Berlin Lievs Steamship Company Lloyds Hansa Steamship Company

Supreme Court invalidates Wisconsin inheritance tax ruling

The Supreme Court reversed Wisconsin courts that had held gifts within six years of a donor's death were made in contemplation of death. The case involved fifty gifts by Henry Withlem and $3,900 in taxes paid.

Washington Supreme Court Wisconsin Henry Withlem

Winsted Man Refuses To Aid Cop After Court Fine

William Rockefeller, of Winsted, was fined for intoxication in Torrington City Court. He returned to the police station and presented a box of eszacsy to the arresting officer but would not prove he bore no hard fee.

Torrington Williid Rockefeller Winsted

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