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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1925

Page

18

Stamford stores and homes damaged by Stamford fires

Fire early Wednesday damaged William T Janey Inc and red lux sane company stores in Stamford, with water damage to Fox and other nearby buildings. W H Grant’s residence on Lockwood Street was damaged by a gas range fire. smoke and woodwork losses reported. Also notes on a dissolved injunction involving Greek Orthodox church by-laws and a pre-dawn arrest in a restricted theft case. A Port Chester motorman and several injured were reported after a head-on collision on the Post Road. investigations ongoing. An event at Hotel Davenport featured Jewish Women’s Circle speakers and a later police report details more thefts and property break-ins in Stamford and Greenwich.

Blamford Get William T. Janey, Inc Red Lux Sane Company Mtie Sreel Pinner Foxe W. H. Grant Lockwood Street Fie Grant John KR. Booth Sumeler Mdgze Freeman Light Norwalk Louis Chiles Psigent Greekhodox Church Rehhurch Fter Chiles George Qepolous Stamford Hospital Joseph Brown Port Chester Post Road Was & Cgresn Imetorman Rom Brown Daniel Freir Riverside Firhet Grey James Farrell Sgfanat Strent Mford Minale A Webb Hawthorne Street Margaret Belew East Elmtreet Greenwich Ad Wressey Rev & E

Prosecutor denies threatening whiskey case defendants

Prosecutor Max Spelke released a statement saying he did not threaten Alden Major and Patrick Shannon who were convicted for transporting whiskey without a permit. He asserted he provided lawful, confidential information and advised on potential outcomes if they did not plead guilty. He criticized their counsel Arthur Austin as overzealous and presented a signed statement from Austin admitting overzealousness.

Max Spelke Alden Major Patrick Shannon Spelke Jack Austin

Greenwich Youths Held on Robbery Charges at High Court

Five youths from New York were arraigned in Borough Court on robbery charges for holding up Joseph Dorsey, a Greenwich night watchman, with bonds set at 10 900. Two others were released after probation officer review as guests of Ticone Sullivan and the group in a car believed stolen. Also in court George Miller of Jamaica, I. T. was fined 24 dollars and costs and given 15 days in jail for driving while intoxicated.

Greenwich Frank Ticone Dere Sullivan New York City Joseph Dorsey Superior Criminal Court Ralph Kirtz Michael Dooley New York Tinone Sullivan George Miller Jamaics I. T C. Eizabeth Lyon A Greenwich Henry Wool Woods Renard L. Plate al Hosmer First Presbyterian Church of Clare Meredith Parks M Dlrank J. Parks Busi Avenue Belle Hiaven Raymond Rudd Ridabosk Torrington Conn Levistus Nor Lore York Misen Parks Harry Idabock Ethel C Hobart Port Chad Carl E. Lange South Water Eet Port Chester Everett A. Barnes George Lobe Tange Pride

Foundation of His Health Promoted by Tantac

A testimonial-style notice praises Tantac for improving digestion and energy. It claims chronic indigestion, fatigue, and poor weight management improved after using three bottles, with the user feeling like a new man and urging readers to accept no substitute.

Stroneth

Milford Ad Line Adds Free Call Service For Patrons

Milford patrons can now reach the office by direct telephone for advertisements or news items without toll charges. Call Milford 1257 to place notices or submit news.

Cr Milford Call Milford

Milford hospital reports improved condition after self inflicted shooting

Reports from Milford hospital indicate Mrs Lucy Legato who shot and wounded herself Monday and was later found to have killed herself by Carmely improved. Police investigate and note Legato had three children living in Italy. Regain sent $6 out before the incident.

Melford Milford Hospital Lucy Logate Carmely Waterbury Legato Italy

Local road project advances toward completion this year

Fragmented text notes progress on a road between Trumbull and Besrdsiey Park with financing reportedly secured. A gathering at a church parlor is mentioned, with a plan for minutes and a levy or collection to be arranged. Community announcements include references to a Christmas season effort and local posts.

Thir Dome Trumbull Besrdsiey Park Elyly Crowe Cela

Fairfield Poll take up pollution clash at town meeting

A Fairfield town meeting in the gym debated Fairfield’s pollution duties as residents urged Fairfield to curb sewer discharges before targeting Bridgeport. Judge Parry and Health Officer Poole outlined enforcement and created a committee to study pollution, while hydrants and lights were approved and tax talk noted.

Fairfield Bridgeport Parry First Selectmen Ash Creek

Meeting notices from church groups Thursday

The Women's Guild of the First Church of Christ announces a Thursday afternoon talk by Miss Wilburn Deming about her missionary work in India. Douglas Bridgeman of 65 Reet Road will host the North Mesa Club meeting at the Sirat Church of Christ Thursday night.

Red Men’s Hall Wilburn Deming Women's Guild First Church of Christ India Douglas Bridgeman Reet Road North Mesa

Ansonia Tree Limb Falls on Head injuring worker

James Bowles of North State street is in serious condition at Grace Hospital New Haven after a decayed limb fell from a tree in the driveway while he aided others removing limbs. He was carried to Hirass dispensary by Harry Palmer and treated by Dr L E Wilmot before hospital transfer.

Ansonia James Bowles North State Street Grace Hospital New Haven Bowles Tie American Brass Company Hirass Dispensary Harry Palmer

Three Held After Elopement Plan Leads to Arrests

New York state troopers arrested Bari Morgan forty two and Henry Melius nineteen with Florence Melius sixteen in Shelton New York after a planned elopement with Morgan and the girl fled in a patrol car. Morgan, a married father of two, and Miss Melius reportedly believed the brother’s presence would reassure skeptics of the trip.

Shiuton New York Fishki N. Y Shelton Bari Morgan Henry Melius Florence Melius Green Haven N.Y Fishkill W. 5. Donovan Morgan Miss Melius George B. Catlin Melius Donovan iMelius

Easton School Pupils Set Attendance Marks for September

Easton records show perfect attendance by students across several rooms at Sport Hill School. Named pupils include Sherwood Bawards, Francis Hscott, Albert Fenssky, and many others. separate lists note Room 2 and Center school honorees, plus Ard Arend and local high school attendees. A school board meeting is planned Saturday at the home of Mes. Trobert Ma Me and Mrs. Leroy Wheeler.

Grace Brown Gertrude Fensky Hattie Fensky Helen Fensky Yevelyn King Dorothy Madsen Marto Madsen Maney Main Sarbaral Marsh Center School Tod Toffman Charles Laskey Albert Swanda Th~vellik Charles Zillvekward Dennis Paul £ Jabai John Ke Tony Laskey Kdward Milnar Jey Nighows Vietro Sendane Fiten Kinsko Grace Nichols Oa Kachts Room 2 Margaret Moran Sfelen Kasper Alice Pierron Catherine Dombrdéghy La‘da Ebricho Florence Anderada Irene Dennis Catherine Rosa Helen Matden Regina Knazur Julia Turezy Hazel Hoffman Betty Merwin Helen Bratz Anna Mlinar Fillaadeth Jaeyd Maquat Fidward Edward Kensley Frank Matthews Charles Ruman Irving Ruman Peter Swanda Joseph Hemsley Peter Naiden Julius Nenskay Trorace Nichols Nicholis Zilinek Perifect Atendance Miss Winifred Platt Teache Ernest Brats Louis Tbaks Doratha Ful Nataulle Mar Dorothy Marsh Muriel Nichols Verne Lopez Cyril Kendall Calvin Drown Charles Spath Pawling Kachis Elizabeth Anton Hazel Gordon Mary Urban Soy Norton Laure Magnat Inthe Ray Tawrence Williams Patte Main Luda Plecka Central High School Leonard Tingley Congress High School Bridgeport Trobert Leroy Wheeler Alan Wheeler Arthur Sherwood Frank Blakenan Wattle Beard Oronogue Clearence Temyage Marjorie Jennings Aaystte C Afebarhind Miratirld Teresa Porter

Derby Police Extradite Pair Arrested in New York

Derby Connecticut police announce the extradition effort for Miss Edna Folsum and Pasquale Fanica, linked to a diamond swindle on local pharmacist Alphonse Indocer. Lieutenant Urbano conducted investigations in New York, locating Fanica and Folsum via Rogues Gallery leads, with Bond to 30,000 for Fanica. Authorities await governor signatures on papers to return them to Connecticut.

Derby Anthony Urbano Daniel T. O'Dell New York Edna Folsum Alphonse Indocer Miss Folsum Pasquale Fanica Miss Zolsum Alphonse Indoccl Urbano Panton New York Homicide Bureau Rogues’ Gallery A. E. Smith Paonica Connecticut Mineala

Moon's club meets in Darien after summer break

Darien October 7 Moon's club session at Royle school opened with speaker Tey Wallace Finch pastor of Stam ford's First Methodist. The meeting noted a derailment of Boston express No. Bd near Darien with minor damage and steps broken from cars while Near East Relief totals show children contributing 187.44 across Fifth School and Hindley Junior High.

Dawien Rpeulal Moon’s Club Darien Royle School Wallace TE Finch M. EB Stamford Boston Express Darten iPifth Hindley Junior High

Local residents move residences and travel plans noted

Clyde Martin and Fred Heart have left Mrs Martha Dean Hallam's residence in Noreton Heights returning to the city. Martin bought and plans to build a Colonial house in Shorehaven soon. Mrs William Searles of Yoksneke will sail to Naples Italy Saturday and visit Florence during Europe trip. Mrs Maude Inselee of the Post road sold property to Charlie Miller and bought Gertrude Wilson place on Harrison Street New Canaan where she will reside. Holmes School records show 28.94 in expenditures.

Royle Ool Baker School Jtgtal Clyde Martin Fred Heart Martha Dean Hallam Noreton Heights Cit Martin Shorehaven Wil William Searles Yoksneke Naples Italy

Manor Hotel Lease To Senator Blackman In Black Rock District

Simon Lake owner of the Manor hotel in the Black Rock district leases the property to Senator Frank C. Blackman of New York City. Blackman will run it as a hotel of convalescents. Blackman has forty years in the hotel business and previously served as a P. T. Barnum show advance agent around 1875.

Simon Lake Black Rock Frank C. Blackman New York

Danbury Fair Hosts Noted Guests and Crippled Veterans

Lieutenant Governor J Edwin Brainford and 25 state legislators attended the Danbury Fair as guests of honor. General Charles Summerall led 26 crippled ex service men from New York hospitals. Attendance reached about 18 000, making it the second largest Wednesday in fair history. Bridgeport day is set for Thursday with excursions from surrounding cities. Governor John Trumbull attended with Edward J Kelly Rex Delacour among others. four planes planned to greet them.

Danbury J. Edwin Brainford Danbury Fair Charles Summerall Second Corps New York Robert T. Hurley The Fair Association Bridgeport Jonn Trumbull Hartford Edward J. Kelly Rex, Delacour Stratford Fair Grounds

Episcopal Church General Conference Opens at Audubon Park

In New Orleans on October 7 delegates from across the nation gather for the forty-eighth triennial general conference of the Episcopal Church of America. The assembly, noted for its historic lineage, continues to shape church policy and missions.

New Orleans Audubon Nature General Conference The Episcopal Church of America

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