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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1923

Page

8

Milford Woman 10 Fight For Name In Tea Room Bust

Milford resident Catherine DeRosier was arrested at Danbury Fairgrounds amid claims of a suspicious character and public disturbance. Police say she was taken to the grounds' headquarters, while DeRosier asserts she was at home in Milford and not on the grounds.

Danbury Catherine DeResier Milford Ainet Lelia DeRosier Wai Beach Oder Doust Wellasley Core

Westport Ex servicemen form Cast Commanders club

Donald Crawford of Telverside avenue helps organize a new ex servicemen group in Fairfield County titled Cast Commanders. Only American Legion commanders may join. a meeting will be held in Westport with Past Commanders invited. Deputy Sheriff Clord Nichala patrols on motorcycle until after the big football games. Joseph P Brennan, visiting from Columbian University, will remain in New York all winter. Neighborhood Breeze club plans October 6 meeting at Mrs John A Youngs Bridgeport resident.

Westport Oct Spreiad Telexrnim Donald Crawford Telverside Avenue Rew Fairfield County Aamerean Legion Obn Crawford SL Cloud Fla Tessie R. Freudenthal Clord Nichala Joseph P. Brennan Jirennanh Columbian University New York Old Brown Las Beeh Mia John A. Youns Bridgewort William Youngs Lincoln Street Wightlness Setectman Nash

Hamilton Holt to Speak in Danbury

Dr Hamilton Holt renowned editor and world voice advocate will address a Danbury audience at City Hall tomorrow under the Non Varbishn League. He recently returned from Europe where he presided at the League of Nations assembly and will discuss America joining the league.

Danbury Spock fAne Plegram Hamilton Holt League of Nations Wll America

Miss Ruth Johnson Tells How Cuticura Healed Eczema

Miss Ruth Johnson of Belfast Maine describes a severe eczema case on her hands. She details painful symptoms, night discomfort, and after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she was completely healed, recommending the products for toilet use and relief.

Miss Ruth Johnson Cuthura Eczema Sipnee Miss Rush B. Johnson D. 1 Belfast

Westport Clean-Up Promises Unique Town Initiative

Westport plans a distinctive clean-up week led by Selectmen to remove old rubbish and distribute wooden boxes and inflammable materials to the town's poor. A volunteer team will haul away debris while the Solecome appeals for trucks and crews to aid the effort amid concerns over disorder.

Whaward A AN Ah Bolter Voetport Solecome Yites Carryine Opielly Rowdy Selectna Nash

West Shelton Pastor Wilhelm Takes New Pastoral Post

Rev Wilhelm assumes duties at Sivites Congregational church succeeding Rev Watson I Philips. He studied in Chicago, earned a law degree, and built a varied career before entering ministry. Known as a strong orator, he led First Christian church at Pantius Thay for five years and joins Shelton with his widowed mother Mrs Pauline Wilhelm. He will study further at Yale Divinity and later move to Miami with his wife.

Shelton Bycelul Althoneh Shelian Ev. Watson I. Philips Sivites Congregational Church Wilhelm Wihelm Chicas

Entertainers Bring Benefit Minstrels to Newtown Hall

St Francis Forensic Minstrels of Waterbury, under The Children of Mary, present an entertainment and dance at Town Hall to aid St. Rose's church. The event features dancing and a varied program, with guests from nearby towns and local families attending.

Newtown Beneft St. Rose's Church St. Francis Forensic Minstrels Water Bury Children of Mary Ueskama Ming Antonin Duniws Lasher Lof Witkeingham Ars Ry Barton Lima Marion Wise Connertiont Light and Power Company Tohn Wookwendi Vaughn Si Honk Willaan P. Kennedy Samed Mish Ann Andersen Newton Sings Bank Arthur Mouse Shelton Sponte Tiss Sistes Misa Mievy

Fragmented notes on local events and people in Monroe

A garbled fragment mentions Miss Foaneis Ward and Merle Wade at a home gathering. It references a meeting, a study of local gardens, and visits by various residents. The text also notes a Danbury Peanut society and Swiss cattle, with scattered remarks about deliveries and neighborhood concerns.

Satras Allernoon Miss Foaneis Ward Morthy Merle Dearathy Hyde TV Saady Musume Y Uelor Mavehiol Mondvald Messi Donna Syraltyd Suniing Sandust Danbury Peete Eatule Ain Te Hollan

Stolen ham fines and jail time in Trumbull case

A man confessed to stealing ham and a shoulder from a store, was fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in Trumbull jail. He had been spotted by witnesses and taken to county jail after the incident.

Trumbull Atur Fihe Tay Dha Justin Oon Bert Tairn Stamey Couton Iene Boo Trermoon Aulin

County Military Commands Win National Honors

Fairfield county units led by George J Schoen collected top attendance honors in a nationwide drill. Danbury police chief placed second with 138 percent. Alabama National Guard Battery D led artillery at 137 percent, while Connecticut’s 292d Artillery battalion and battalions in Norwalk and Danbury posted strong attendance figures. Major Edward Reeves commands the battalion. Captain Yockhart leads Combat train. Anson Wheeler and George Schoen head Batteries C and D.

Fairfield George J. Schoen Danbury Alabama National Guards Connecticut Artilley Carmbattye Norwalg Firsprise Edward J1. Reeves New Haven Batetalion Joseph W. Yockhart CHR Anson J. Wheeler George G. Schoen Gattery GC

Redding Farmers Win Prizes at Danbury Fair

Redding exhibitors led the prize list at the Danbury Fair with Hawley and Son bringing many awards. Hawley defended prior honors for top display while Scofield Glipyas returned to Newark after attending. Elizabeth Stunyven and Mrs. Charles H. were noted in local society items and the Women’s Auxiliary planned a meeting at the Community House on Thursday.

Redding Danbury Fair Hawley F. Grinkerhall Mire Elizabeth Stunyven Ohin Charles HT

Liquor Raid Victims Under Heavy Bonds

In Tower Chiy by potien led by vilicor Gilford N. Gorgus a group of 1% faced charges of violating liquor laws. Several defendants, including Joseph Soleke, await arraignment as the judge indicated two plea options for the remaining defendants, with terms to be set at the next session.

Wolwich Gel Bowe Tower Potien Vilicor Gilford N. Gorgus Bauer Euperiae Goure Perenlada Joseph Soleke Dudge Row

Stratford Boy Struck By Machine Tragedy

A Stratford boy, seven years old, was fatally injured when a machine struck him at night. Witnesses and authorities were notified as emergency responders and reposed family members mourn the loss in the immediate aftermath.

Stratford

Fire at Pomfret Farm Kills Livestock and Destroys Barn

A Pomfret farm fire killed two torsos and a bull and damaged a barn and outbuildings. The blaze, under the supervision of a livestock caretaker, swept through straw and equipment, destroying feed, implements, and causing extensive property loss for the Miantet family. Local responders battled flames as the cause remains under investigation.

Spleu Tyyed Lowell Moss

Candidacys Mark Postmasters Race in New Caanan Gok

The town of New Canaan weighs candidates for the postmastership as the current term ends in March. Rumors place William B. Simon, Wardens and GOP committee member, or island town clerk Ward C. Titlecre among possibles, with Nesbit also in the field. A final selection remains unsettled as contenders lobby friends and officials.

New Canaan Gok. S Vier Tenry Kelley Wiigen Maret Kell Rutledge T. Besuo Tutt Coministratioan Waward C. Titlecre Island John William B. Simon Tteepublican Fong Sane Nesbit Post Office New Cayman Post Lown

Fragmented Wrid report hints at county court notices and odd local events

A garbled OCR item mentions a Wrid meeting and a Monday report, with references to the county court in Iowa and a May timeframe. The text names individuals such as Cora and a midwife, plus scattered notes on community happenings, school or church activities, and peculiar anecdotes about sisters and brothers.

Melwell Cora Wadler Mors Lowa Atlasionary Suvelags Chev Aindwich

Auto crash charge leads to fines in Westport court

In Westport court, Is Langine of South pat was fined 25 and costs on a reckless driving charge tied to a Shore road incident near Frederick Rad ford’s home. Attorney Warry F. Sherwood asked for remittance. Langine had a wife and three children and pledged to surrender his operator’s license if no settlement. Another case involving Charles A. Anderson from 26 Biskrop avenue Bridgeport was continued to October 22 after deputy sheriff Nichols arrested him for reckless driving and attorney Henry Irland represented him.

Whsiport Afiony Langa Southpat Lana Sron Frederick Radford Edgar LD. Purry Warry F. Sherwood Aise Charles A. Anderson Biskrop Avenue Beidgeport Anderson Clifford Tk. Nichols Melenahearigl Henry Iryland Norwalk Neged Agrounsel

Lordship Boy Scout Troop to Meet at Country Club

Special Telegram report notes Lordship Boy Scout Troop No. 6 will hold a meeting at 5 on Tuesday at the Country Club with Perry of Troop No. 6 in Bridgeport slated to attend. Also mentions social visits and local gatherings including Mrs Warry Baker and daughter Lilian, Mrs M. Corvingly, Mrs Amin Foreoz, and others visiting or staying in Lordship.

Lordship Lordship Boy Scout Country Club Authineie Perry Walter Poley Holford M. Woley Hartford Downs G. Brandt Chupi Buffalo Misa Gertrude MacDonald l H. Cooke Pauline Arrest Lord Peep Fi Co. Inc Conmittes John Alle John Charse Charles Fran Robert Fishey George jLordship Barnum Taz

Milford to Hold Fall Women’s Chapter Meeting

Milford area notes report a Ladies’ Aid Society meeting at Mary Talas Church to plan the annual harvest festival and discuss fall and winter activities. Also noted are rummage sale plans to aid two French orphans, a Milford Wheel Club event, and a local post inspection delegation.

Milford Speekit Ohn Vona Ahong New Haven al Coa Gotonial Inc Wons Blaven Viriious Comepanies Mallard Enpyte Leutenants Lew Stows Wage Lodain & O Moya Arenniwu CLG Lig Fii Company Deven A. U. AG Renee Wml Cleorge Petersen Milford High School Basantecer University of Maze Hopter House Milford Wheel Club Sugene Barth David FP Webber James Z. ‘Oooker Adin Batthy William AL Rosa George WF. Weed Women's Bullet Corps Elias Howe Post Corps Brideeport TL Cochrane Pas

Greenwich Seeks Tax Evaders Crusade in New York Area

The city announces a campaign against personal tax evaders in New York area environs. Authorities pledge to pursue those hiding jewelry and other assets from income taxes, aiming at high earners and widespread noncompliance.

Greenwich Greeny Ima Monsare New York

Brush Fire Threatens Nearby Homes in Devon Park

Special to the me reports a Walnut Breach Fire Line incident Sunday afternoon near Devon Park. Firefighters fought difficulties to contain a brush blaze endangering a nearby house as Meramnen efforts helped prevent major damage. Community notices include a Myrtle Beach chapel social and a memorial about Miss Margaret Davin's London tour and England visit details.

Walnut Breach Devon Park Rite Meramnen Myrtle Beach Vols Uorge BP London Mingster Abbey Buckingham Davin Jenland Lie Country Agand Isk Davin Vishieu Birmingham Feld Livermool Srace Lyery Myrtia Beach Loles Ghort Advon Miami Miami, Wh In Company With Her Mother, Mra Ha Davin Sora Biwsingss

Mrs Crocker Returns from Liverpool to New York

Mrs Crocker travels from Liverpool to New York aboard the White Star liner with stops at Boston and Queenstown. She plans to holiday in Palm Beach Florida for the winter, after wading through a voyage from Ireland.

Hoston Se Cooker Vy FR. Jarmes Tariniatis Reid Wits Boston Fran Liverpoo Queenstown York

Zemo Relief Advertised For Eczema and Rashes

An old advertisement promotes Zemo as a topical treatment for eczema and skin conditions. It claims quick itch relief, healing of skin, and soothing penetration. The copy mentions burns wounds and chafing and positions Zemo as effective and dependable, urging readers to try it.

Hoesen

Danbury fires destroy three outbuildings and a home

In Danbury, three fires burned two barns and a dwelling, damaging a fourth property. The structures belonged to Alexander Trocello, Mrs. Miury Walker, and William Gerkerie. Damages total about $2,000. Origin of the blazes is listed as unknown.

Danbury Alexander Trocella Miury Walker William Gerkerie Trocello Germantown Berkla Beaver Pronk Triso Street

Driver in Norwalk Fatal Crash Had No License

A Norwalk fatal crash involved Osborn driving without a license. Witnesses testified Osborn bought the car from a acquaintance and used old registration markers. The car struck a vehicle near Sunon's home, throwing Was on from the scene. Osborn left town but later spoke with authorities awaiting the coroner's outcome.

Norwalk Osborn Elike Eason Hee Osbornnad Osborn W Sunon Bason Osher Fent Bug Atfalps

Milford Chamber to Hear Civic Economist Speaker

Milford Chamber of Commerce announces a luncheon speaker for the first in a series. Percy I. Morgan of Mount Vernon, a civic economist, will address members at the Milford Beach Community Center at seven o clock Wednesday evening. A brief business session will follow to elect committee members and discuss the year’s agenda.

Milford Get Percy I. Morgan Mount Vernon Witton T. Hoyt Presidne Wallganize Cosuilar Sovan

Easton Teacher Resigns To Take Danbury Post

Easton school board met and accepted the resignation of Miss Anna Ryan, a teacher at the Sport Hill school. Miss Ryan has secured a position in Danbury schools with no successor named yet.

Mise Mattory Jennings Sport III Danbury Dasjyury Normal School Sind Vepore Gambe

The Pearl Method To Whiter Teeth And Fresh Breath

A promotional note extols Pepsodent toothpaste claiming it removes a viscous film from teeth, prevents decay, and improves appearance. It urges a ten day trial with a 10-cent coupon, noting increased alkalinity and whitening as evidence. The ad targets households, promising visible dental improvements.

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