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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1925

Page

3

Suspect Held for Superior Court Arson Case

Hirsch Berliner of Brooklyn waived arraignment in City Court on conspiracy to commit arson. He was bound over to the December term of the Superior Court on $10,008 bond. Berliner, wanted in Casper and Feinberg cases tied to a Main Street clothing store fire, was extradited from New York yesterday. He is alleged to have plotted with others to defraud insurers of thousands of dollars.

Hirsch Berliner Bedford Avenue Brooklyn SOF City Court Superior Court Berliner Fie Casper Feinberg Ats Sen P.david Main Street New York

Assessors Set New Tax Listing Record in September

Assessors report a record number of tax listings in September, surpassing the prior high of 15,828. An estimated several thousand delinquents may face a 1 percent penalty for noncompliance as auto owners drive the listing increase.

Eptember

Woman and Child Hurt in Worcester Crash

A touring car carrying Mr and Mrs Nate Apter of Staten Island and their two children Pauline and Dorothy was in a head on collision with a five ton truck on the Baton Post road in Shrewsbury. Mrs Apter and Pauline are in serious condition at City Hospital from internal injuries. Mr Apter has a cut above the eye and Dorothy suffered a painful shoulder injury.

Worcester Mass Nate Apter Monroe Avenue Staten Island N. Y Paulinening Dorothy Massachusetts Motor ‘Trucking Company Dorchester Avenue Boston Baton Post Road Shrewsbury Apter Pauline City Hospital ML Apter

Child Dies After Being Struck By Car In Bridgeport

Elmer Arthur Smith ten years old, son of Mrs. Julia Smith and the late Eamund Stanley Smith of 44 Carrell Avenue, died at Bridgeport Hospital from injuries suffered August 8 when struck near the Bizhop Avenue railroad viaduct by a light delivery automobile driven by Nelson C. Persry of Nichols Avenue Stratford. He is survived by his mother two brothers and a sister, a grandmother and an uncle. Window dressing and booth decoration terms note women have advanced in art recently.

Elmer Arthur Smith Julia Smith Eamund Stanley Smith Carrell Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Bizhop Avenue Rail Road Nelson CP Pers Ry Nichols Avenue Stratford Warl Mariott Smith Edmond Spencer Smith Mma Louise Smith Walker Frank Walker

Held for Attempt to Wreck Express

Louis Bates of Tolly Avenue is held at the county jail in lieu of a 2590 dollar bond for Con stable H R Elwoot and Railroad Police in connection with an attempted last week to wreck the Federal Express by placing a large log on the railroad track near Fairfield by the tin bridge.

Ban on Sale of 48 Central Bus Shares Enjoined

Temporary injunction bars Iydward L Schlump of Bridgeport from selling or transferring 48 shares of Central Bus Corporation stock until trial. Hubbard and Hall allege a sale agreement for 2400 dollars with deposit and receipt. action linked to a receivership over bus company directors.

Iydward L. Schlump Bridgeport Jud Tom Tt. Booth Superior Court Central Bus Corporation John T. L. Hubbard Clarence R. Hall Wae Schrump Hubbard Hall

Free Suspects of Banditry Cleared in Court

Rocco Bassa and George Cotane, both arrested on breach of the peace tied to a North Main Street holdup, were found not guilty in Clut court before Judge William J. Buckley. The two were among several youths held for trial. a confession from another suspect implicated Basso and Cotane.

Rocco Bassa Harral Avenue George Cotane Benham Avenue North Main Street Clut Court Iriday William J. Buckley Superior Court Basso Crotone

Discharge Sought in Two Bankruptcy Hearings

In a heating before Referee John Keogh there was no appearance to oppose Mortimer A. Hopps for discharge from bankruptcy, and the discharge will be recommended. Hopps ran a plumbing shop at 1857 Main Street. Objections filed by Westport Bank and Trust Co. challenge Frederick Schacter’s discharge from the United Five and Ten cent store in Westport, alleging false statements to obtain a $1,000 loan. hearing postponed for two weeks.

Mortimer A. Hopps John Keogh Hopps Main Street Frederick Schackter United Five Ten Cent Westport Westport Bank and Trust Co

Christian Union to Honor Allen at Anniversary Service

In the home of George H Allen the Christian Union will honor Allen. He has been a Convert’a club member for nine years and will deliver an address about what the Union accomplished for him in eleven years during Sunday’s 3 PM services.

George H Allen Convert Christian Tmnion Allen Christian Union

Suspect Schooner Patrick and Michael Reported Carrying Rum

Boston dispatch reports the British schooner Patrick and Michael anchored near Portland harbor and moving 40 miles offshore toward Boston Light. A patrol boat monitors the vessel while two Cunard steamers pursue suspected rum smuggling activity and an airplane was seen east of Boston yesterday.

Boston Patrick Michael Porland Maine Cunard Yesterda

Cholera Deaths Rise Across Mantle Region

Cholera deaths climbed to 47 in Mantle and neighboring provinces with 24 hours reporting new fatalities. Health officials say 47 deaths occur since December 1 and new cases were logged in the adjoining areas, as health services track the outbreak.

Mantle

Stockings for Fall Show Silk and Cotton Styles

Fall stockings preview features silk and cotton wool blends. Women's heavyweight cotton and wool stockings in oxford camel and cordovan sell for 69 cents. Silk stockings with rislé top double toe and full fashion hold their shape in black nude French nude crash and tanbark at 1 dollar 50.

Oxford

Underwear for Cool Days Highlights Athena Comfort

Athena named underwear for cool days offers heavy cotton vests and pants priced at 1.15 to 1.25, combination suits from 1.75 to 2.00, and girls combinations in white sized 1 to 1.25. Main floor retail display.

Athena

New Winter Coats Displayed in Varied Fits and Fur Details

A fashion item note describes winter coats with options that wrap closely or flare. Color tones include blue plum brown burgundy and black. Furs listed feature beaver brown fox grey squirrel opossum nutria caracal and raccoon with collar cuffs or pleated band accents.

Howland all wool overcoats featured at $25

Howland presents a winter overcoat sale with all wool fabric. The range includes navy browns and greys in double or single breasted styles with semi Ulster collars. Prices advertise from $25 with a complete showing on the main floor rear.

Howland

Candy advertisement for Hershey products and pricing

An old advertisement promotes Hershey’s milk chocolate kisses at 50 cents per pound and Hershey’s best milk chocolate coatings at 42 cents per pound. It highlights pleasant evenings with “Howland candy” and describes the treats as pure and healthful.

Hershey

Radio Service Offer By Local Experts

Have your radio installed and serviced by experts who know and care. Get the best radios with issuing results and buy on a deferred payment plan without added interest. Then you will try your radio at Klowland's.

Klowland’s

Navajo Blanket Coats Offered at 6 95 for Girls

Offer describes girls ages 14 to 18 to choose Navajo blanket coats made from Begcon blankets with Navajo patterns. Promoted as stylish, durable and a special lot price of 6.95, highlighting wide appeal for high school girls.

Glove Styles Highlighted With Flare and Embroidery

Glove features include flare cuffs and French cuffs with embroidered designs. A selection of capeskin pieces in tan or brown is offered at $1.95. Chamoisette gloves showcase French cuffs and embroidered backs with beaver accents priced at 95e.

Warm Men’s undershirts and socks on sale

A chilled air itemizes heavier weight cotton menswear including heavy weight shirts and drawers at $1.50, and medium weight sacks with a fancy checked pattern in tan shades selling for 65c.

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