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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1921
Page
16
John W. Ho, 67, longtime postmaster of Watsimiry from 1860s to 1886, died today at his daughter Mrs H Milroy Steels home. He was a native of Straftville.
Wash woolen stockings quickly in a lukewarm lather. Do not soak. For very soiled pairs add a little borax to the water. This will remove the dirt. Rinse in tepid water.
In a short session Judge John T. Walsh heard testimony on a dispute over $400 in nondelivery charges for a meat cleaning washing service. The case proceeded in the higher court yesterday.
In Cleveland on October 12 Marian McArdle, 20, daughter of Mrs Catherine McKaber, was found not guilty of complicity in the murder plot against her stepfather Daniel Kaber. The jury of eight men and three women deliberated since yesterday afternoon and, after eight ballots, acquitted McArdle, who left the courtroom as a free girl.
New Britain report of October 14 states the newly formed vice squad raided three saloons before noon, arresting proprietors on liquor selling charges. A south saloon owner, James McCarthy, appeared in court with a four hour period to dismantle his setup.
Captain Lindquist of the Tod reports an exciting voyage from the city to Great South Bay aboard the Hite craft. Two days of heavy spray and no charts tested the yacht as waves sometimes covered it completely. Lindquist would not attempt a similar trip again. Meanwhile the Dorma P owned by Pete Petrosky rested at Berkshire Yacht Club for winter. Sudden squalls on the sound have made fishing parties cautious about venturing far from safe waters. A large houseboat yacht was forced to seek the outer harbor due to heavy seas yesterday.
A bustling Main and Fairfield scene captures residents and visitors in a lively street tableau. Vendors, officials, and townsfolk mingle, citing shops, cabs, and casual chatter as a clock on a pole draws curious onlookers.
Bridgeport to host two Marine Band concerts Saturday afternoon and evening. Afternoon program at Main Street Armory noon start if rain delays, then High School auditorium for evening show. Soloist Robert B. Clark. Selections include Ancliffe overtures, Love's Enchantment, Bachelors waltz, and Wagner scenes.
Yom Kippur observances at Hebrew Institute on Kossuth Street featured prayers by Rev Isaac Kelme and Rev C A Ppizer with remarks by Rev Avie Seth Lederer. Miss Rough Greenwood received gifts at a shower, and plans to wed John Devine of New York City at St Augustine's Church.
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