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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1923

Page

5

Children receive major share in Bishop estate

The will of Mrs Susan Washburn Bishop filed in Bridgeport apportions most of a 1 million estate to her two children Teeyluia and Walling, with numerous specific bequests including silverware, paintings of Emperor William and Thiers, and a trust for servant Delia D, extra funds for the Washburn homestead, and gifts to local charities.

Ner Teeyluia Walling i Susan Washburn Bishop Paul Miller New Bhinvea Rosburn Siven AL Silverware Dunwerbys Mores Furnishings Chin Rac Pletiiron Bishop Homestead Courtland Hill William of Germany Monsieur Thiers Foench Republic Vila Bishop Sal- No AL W. Fowler Sallie Mowler Hu W.’ Fowler Fowler Lucy A. Stone Floss Ste. Hawley I Ay Ohauneter Virgil P.’ S Louise Maviand Willan Haviland Squaw Shoe Mountain Grove Society For the Prevention of State of Connecticut Society For the Prevention Mary Grant William Mishop Bridgeport Trust Company Fe Namp Kairchila Wheeler Frederick KE Morgan Ang F Neil Senhant

Scientists Mystified by Alleged Spirit Writing in New York

In New York on October 17, Rev. Mrs. Quett K. Stewart, pastor of the First Independent Church of Cleveland, stunned a scientists’ committee by failing to produce any base material for wood and card writing claimed as spirit messages. The panel noted the writing appeared on pink and heliotrope cards, but could not confirm authenticity after observation and demonstrations.

New York Melegraway Tre Ned Stewart J. Malcolu A .G. Inaules Statl Ales. Waturn Tend Scientific American Seow Benad Auglieht SieWwart Weithig Skaytas Powell Sti. Watt Antwis Sor Arthur Country Yasue Gireviany Bey Arthur Mcs Ste Wwe Teleni Othez Scientific Amerigan Escormt Aalylo Inveskividors Ifelengih Morter Xed Bird William James Mr. Bird Guthie Troy Colin Dcaios Earth Stews Exton Helto York Scowert Merube Ana M Stewart Ghee de Currington Chet Slewark Serlon Bert Vanid William P. Snead Steydian Angel

Spirit Communication Seance Ends in Ambiguous Messages

In a Long Island Sound garden setting Mrs. Stewart led a seance with observers present. Cards were scattered and moved, breathless expectations followed as the group sought tangible spirit messages from Dr. Carrington and others, with one voice declaring future success while others noted unclear results.

Stewart Mr. Bird

Philippine Assembly backs recall of Wood

Manila dispatch reports the Philippine Assembly passed Sergio Ormena's resolution urging the recall of Governor Leonard Wood. The move follows a historic stormy session as the Independence commission's July section was approved. Carl Reck, from Tod Reaiseul Bon, had just returned from the convention.

Manila Prass Lege Seysiong Sergio Ormena Independence Commission Searral Leonard Wood Carl Reck Tod Reaiseul Bon

Florists Telegraph Delivery Association Holds Meeting

A report from St Pauls Missouri notes the Florists Telegraph Delivery Association convention ran October 21 to 15 with over 24 members in attendance. The association claims about 500 members in the United States.

Butter Churning Creates Sweet Indefinite Preservation Claim

A chemist from Folland Daley reports that churning butter releases an atmosphere rich in carbon dioxide which could allow butter to stay sweet indefinitely, a claim noted by Gray in a commerce department trade report.

of Folland Daley Gray Com Clssi C. S. Department of Commerce

Eighteenth Child Christened in Luneville Sponsorship By Poincare

In Luneville France Parad Premier and Mme Poincare consented to act as sponsors for the eighteenth child of M Michel president of the League of Families. Jednere Buckingham awarded compensation of 317 per week for a claimant.

Luneville France Parad Mme Poincare M. Michel Th Fanalies Jednere T. Buckingham

Bridgeport Company Award Payment Details

The record notes a 32.5 week period to Clarence in October 1922 at the Bridgeport gtraetian company. The award will be paid as a lump sum.

Clarence Bridgeport Gtraetian Company

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