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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1922

Page

3

American Legion Likely to Raise Prohibition Issue

New Orleans, Oct 11. A P. Light wines and beer may be an issue at the south national American Legion convention opening Oct 16 and running to Oct 20. Delegates think a resolution could reach the floor, though officials doubt it will go beyond the resolutions committee. The session is expected to sharpen political issues and criticism of Brig. Gen. C. E. Sawyer, physician to the President and coordinator for the Veterans bureau hospitalization work, is anticipated by national officials.

New Orleans The American Legion C. E. Sawyer Veterans’ Bureau Gen. Sewyer

Police Watch Autoists Parking Off Curb Line

Police warned motorists to keep vehicles within 12 inches of the curb to avoid violations. Several arrests were reported for parking over the limit, with charges also for speeding, muffler issues, overweight trucks, and faulty brakes among named individuals.

Duke Plumb Main Street William Baker Kaster Bellingi Anna Williams George Zin'k Irving T. Tenard George Zink

Police Parade Details for Greenwich Masonic Cornerstone

Bridgeport police plan a ceremonial parade in Greenwich on Saturday for the Masonic cornerstone laying. Two patrol platoons will participate under the command of Sergeants Browne and Connor after final instructions at police headquarters.

Bridgeport Po É Il Greenwich Pater Browne and Connor

Judges Overwhelmed By Lawyers Rhetoric in Bulgaria Trial

In Sofia Bulgaria the Radi glaver cabinet members trial nears two years as testimony by about 200 witnesses fills six months. The Crown Prosecutor spoke seventeen days Concher former Finances minister spoke twenty days and has not finished his part. Ten more accused ministers and about twenty barristers remain to speak. Defendants have spent three years in prison preparing their defenses. Judges are mostly peasants who fear they may need years more to pass their first exam.

Sofia Bulgaria Radiglaver Germany Concher X Ter Gln

Naval veterans may organize legion post

A new American Legion post may form on Navy Day October 27 as 200 members of the Third District Naval Militia retire their colors in a treunion. The post would consist mainly of World War I naval veterans and focus on entertainment including boxing dancing and dinner to mark the observance.

American Legion Third District Naval Militia Treaunion Harry W. Congdon Albert J. Merrit Mer- Fit

Republicans of Shelton Endorse Ward for Mayor

Shelton Oct 11 In a Republican town committee meeting Thomas Ward was unanimously endorsed as mayoral candidate as City Mayor Nettleton declines a third bid. The city convention is slated for next Monday with Ward likely to be nominated. Elizabeth Sheehy wed Cyril Arnold Repka at St Joseph’s church with reception and honeymoon to follow. Mrs Chris Berhie recovering in city. Mrs J Sterling Edwards attends National Legion Woman Auxiliaries Convention in New Orleans Oct 16 20. Francis Newleton Jr returns from honeymoon to Huntington Center and Janet Foreythe returns from vacation in Toronto.

Shelton Republican Town Committee Thomas Ward Nettleton Repka Winington Avenue Chris Berhie Clift Street Derby Sterling Edwards Edwards New Orleans Women's Auxiliary American Legion of Fis National Convention of Woman Auxiliaries Francis Newtleton, Jr Stuntington Center Ativy Janet Foreythe Toronto

Breach of Contract Case Nearing End in Shelton

Final arguments in a breach of contract case brought by Mrs. Bertha I. Dimon of Shelton against the Romeo Farm and Dominick Romeo over a 450 quart daily milk sale contract for one year. Dimon seeks $10,000 in damages. The defense says the farm is owned by Dr. Romeo and Dominick had no authority to bind the firm. Dominick is abroad.

Bertha I. Dimon Shelton Someo Christopher J. Avery Romeo Farm Dominick Romeo Romeo Dominick Europe

Fitzgerald Resigns from Hillside Home

Superintendent Angus P Thorne announced the second resignation at Hillside Home this week David Fitzgerald general utility man had years of service with the home and prior ties to the first resignation Sande tendered her resignation earlier in the week and moved to a position at the Massachusetts state hospital in Tewkesbury Massachusetts

Hillside Angus P. Thorne David Fitzgerald Geanerel Yility Severa Gevaren Diewariar Mis Sandes Shy Hag Massachusetts Tewkesbury Mass

Funeral held for Westport auto accident victim Sobody

John Pepneis Sobody, 21, of Burritt Avenue Westport, died from lockjaw linked to injuries from a State Street crash when a car driven by Frank Buterin of Norwalk struck a pole near Alger Burr’s home. He left a widow or wife and sisters Elizabeth and Margaret. A Westport town meeting discussed repairing the old Lacey Creek bridge amid rotting planks. Local residents Wuest and daughter Margaret attend a Brooklyn wedding. others in New York. Registrars of births met. High School to form an orchestra. Lunny elected president of the High School Athletic Association.

Westport. Ont John Pepneis Sobody Burritt Avenue Lockjaw Sobody State Street Wil Frank Buteiin Sonn View Favenue Norwalk Alger Burr Ivy Susan Sobody Elizabeth Margaret Sobody George T. Jennings Lasey Creek Charles Lunny Clarence Moore Walter Isnnis Peth Sestenary

Cases Settle or Continue After Court Session

Cases in the Court of Common Pleas scheduled for trial yesterday were settled out of court or continued. The session adjourned after concluding Henry Habersham vs James Middleton, a suit to recover 365 dollars for injuries to a car from a collision with the defendant's jitney.

Court of Common Pleas Henry Habersham James Middleton

Kidney and Bladder Troubles Conquered or Money Back

Advertisement offers Dr Carey prescription No 77 known as Marsmoot for kidney and bladder troubles. Retired clinician arranges with leading druggists to dispense the remedy, money back if not satisfied. Warns of kidney disease and urges buying now.

Carey al Windle Vamue Fea

RHEUMATISM LEAVES YOU FOREVER

A misprinted medical ad promises relief from rheumatism with drugstore cures. It touts hard allures and a miracle tonic, naming Allenrhy and Alleigh2 figures, claiming serious relief after years of pain while urging readers to seek a guaranteed remedy from local druggists.

Erie Hiemmaglian Bill Allenrhy Alea Ute Brug Shores

Style show specials for boys fall fashion lineup

New Fall models mainly Kupperheimer sportswear and dressy suits, with a wide selection of business and regular suits. Featured boys wear front Norfolk suits with two trousers in pure wool, ages 3 to 18. Coats in all wool chinchilla, tan and dark brown, plaid wool lining. Prices and discounts apply Wednesday and Thursday.

Kupperheimer Regan Almy Hanus

Women’s silk dresses and coats sale at Wed and Thurs

Women’s silk dresses in crepe de chine brocade and satin appeal in favored colors with prices cut from regulars to 29.50 down to 14.75 on Wed and Thurs. Coats feature crepe de chine satin linings fur collars and pockets, with discounts from 39.30 to 23.50. Also discounted dimities voiles and velvets plus hats and black kid or patent leather pumps with military heel priced to 5.15 on sale days.

Dovelyn Poiret Swill Nicotine

Style show specials for girls dresses and coats

The notice advertises girls crepe dresses aged 6 to 16 with prices reduced from 512.50 to 16.30 on Wednesday and Thursday. It also promotes coats for girls 6 to 16 in brown, reindeer, sorento blue with fur trim, regular 15, sale 10, plus 5 style options including black kid and brown high laced broad toe.

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