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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1927

Page

2

Public notice on water supply project and probate matters

Sealed proposals for furnishing water and materials to build a 461 Aght rroum gragimacs on Dwapp a highwar in Fairfield Conn will be due before twelve o clock noon on February 8 1027. Stanley T. Bullard chairs Building Committee. Also the Bridgeport Probate Court invites claims against estate of William diteapie and John Kalenda of Milford. Hearings set for October 1827 with notices for publication and posting.

Fairfield Stanley TH. Bullard Building Omittee B. Zire Connecticut William Diteapie Bridgeport Galt District of Bridgeport Anna Flenecht Texevtopee Inserict Milford Prorat Getober Bist John Kalenda Mpford Million Maid District AL Us Hering Ao Auld Milford Inaald Omar v. Platt. Tule

Died Notices and Funeral Dates From City

Obituary notices list multiple deaths on October 19 20 21 1927 with names Frederick Bizley Sarah Clapp Iva Mae Frazier Harriet French Thomas Happell Henrietta Liesberum Clara May Perviant Mary Ritchie Annie Whileston and others. Funeral details specify dates times locations and cemeteries including Mt Grove Mountain Grove Union Hill Laurel Ave 704 Laurel Ave 866 Lafayette St Park Cemetery and Redding Center Church.

French Congregational Church Trumbull Center Long Hill Cemetery Happell Thomas Happell Park Avenue Hhis Union Hill New Jersey Lieberum Main Street Henrietta Liesberum William Lieberum Lieberum and Heaphy Lafayette Street Mountain Grove Clara May Frederick A. Perviant Laurel Avenue Mt. Grove Ritchie Mary Robert Ritchie John Bradley Hewitt Street Lakeview Cemetery Wilson Bridgeport Hospital Annie Whileon Redding M. E Redding Center Hull Cemetery Reddin

Detroit Man Elected Head Of Universalist Body

Rev. Dr. Frank D. Adams of Detroit was elected president of the Universalist General Convention in Hartford on October 21. Officers include Alfred Pillsbury, first vice president. Rev. Dr. Carl F. Henry, second vice president. Mrs. George Innes Jr.. trustees Rev. George P. Fortier. Victor A. Friend. Rev. Dr. L. Ward Brigham. Rev. Dr. John Sayles. Dr. Joseph M. Tilden. Next convention to be in Indianapolis in 1929 with budget system endorsed for future gatherings.

Hartford Associat 2N Frank D. Adams Detroit Mich Church of the Redeemer Alfred Pillsbury Minneapolis Carl F. Henry Pasadena Cal George Innes, Jr Tarpon Springs Fla George P. Fortier Morrisville Victor A. Friend Melrose Mass L. Ward Brigham Chicago John Sayles Mt. Vernon Joseph M. Tilden Galesburg Effle McCollum Jones Webster City FP. W. Perkins Washington, D. C Indianapolis Worcester Board of Trustees

Welfare Building Club Plans Halloween Party

The Welfare Building Social club announces its first event a Halloween dance next Thursday in the Welfare building. Over 105 people are expected. masquerade costumes required. The club formed in August during an employee outing with Fred Emeneger as president and Michael Tassogna as secretary treasurer. The organizing committee includes Tassogna Chirk Leckie Rely Mrs Barslow Miss OConner Miss Mooney Miss Barker and Miss Donegan.

Welfare Building Social Club Hallowe'en Welfare Building Fred Emeneger Michael Tassogna Board of Recreation Tassogna James Chirk R. A. Leckie Michael Rely Daisy Barslow Florence O'Conner Grace Mooney Ruth Barker Marion Donegan

Consolidated Dairy Products Proposes Stock Exchange Plan

A reduction in capitalization from 2000000 to 80000 shares is recommended. Five shares of old stock exchange for one new share. Dividends on new stock set at 50 cents quarterly starting January 1. Exchange deadline December 15 for stockholders.

Assessors Notice for Town Meeting and Tax Update

The Assessor s Office of the Town of Aston announces a meeting at the Easton Eire House on October 2 from 4 p m to discuss tax assessment and collection. Another session is set for October 27 at the same time. All residents must appear for tax matters. the law requires a ten percent payment by November 1. Signed by F Stimson, H A Marsh, and others.

Aston Easton Eire Tharada Maclork Ain Eelork P.m. Aliso Wey Texen Salt Town Steeder Fred A Marsh, Snipsnors

Crook Joins French Foreign Legion to Earn $1000

Jacobus Petrus Van Dyn of New York, a confessed crook, sails from London to Marseilles to join the French Foreign Legion. He claims he will keep straight for five years to gain a promised $1000 from a New York woman. He recounts a Long Island heist where a gun was pointed at him and he received $100 and the thief’s clothes. he vows to report to her quarterly. He bears tattooed ink, including a spider and butterflies with the words Floreat Columbia.

London Jacobus Petrus van Dyn New York Marseilles Foreign Legion Long Island van Dyn Floreat Columbia

Prince Keeps 36 Cents Per Day Job in Navy

Prince George resumes active naval career as a lieutenant and French interpreter to Sir Hubert Brand on the Atlantic fleet staff. He will be paid one shilling sixpence per day in addition to officer pay, and will be stationed aboard the battleship Nelson, flagship on Trafalgar anniversary.

Portsmouth Eng Associated Press Prince George Hubert Brand Nelson Britain Trafalgar

Doctor Beck admits perjury in Horwitz case trial

Dr Beck testified he received $160 from Horwitz and later found $100 in his pocket after an upstairs count He described a scheme to misreport the girl’s death as death from tuberculosis Beck accused of false testimony to protect another and to save himself The court adjourned until Tuesday with jurors told not to discuss the case

William H. Comley Linde Beck Sacco-Vanzetti State Board of Pardons Slade Dr. Beck John J. Phelan Mr Perry Berk Dr. Horwitz Marvin

Woman Robbed of Cash in Barber Shop

Complaint filed by Tony Arafallo of 1645 Barnum Avenue reports his wife was robbed yesterday morning in a barber shop, with 39 dollars taken from her pocketbook. Detectives are pursuing the case.

Tony Arafallo Barnum Avenue

Schaaf Wins Ten Round Decision In Boston Bout

Ernie Schaaf of Elizabeth New Jersey won a ten round decision over Yale Okun of New York City in Boston. Sid Barbaiian of Detroit defeated Mickey Sears of East Boston in a ten round bout. In a four round preliminary Joe Hartnett of Halifax defeated Cannonball Cote of Lewiston Maine.

Boston Associated Preas Ernie Schaaf Elizabeth N. J Yale Okun New York Hare Sid Barbaiian Detroit Mickey Sears

Varied Stock of Liquors Seized at Maple Street Home

Detectives raided 655 Maple Street and seized forty five gallons of alcohol and synthetic whiskey, bottles, corks, labels, and flavoring extracts. John Sabedarh, 25, was arrested for violation of the state liquor law after authorities found materials for making whiskey and gin. Bond set at 300 dollars for city court appearance.

John Sabedarh Maple Street Saboriash Aquor Inns Wise Walter Augur Thomsy M. McNamara Subodash

Carroll Returns to New York After Parole

Earl Carroll arrives on the Crescent Limited in Greenville amid a 10 minute welcome by about 200 residents. He thanks supporters from last spring illness, greets Miss Lillian Gilbert and doctors Bates and Bruce, and resumes life on parole after eight months in a local hospital.

Greenville Associated Press Earl Carroll Broadway Crescent Limited Southern Railway Carroll Atlanta Federal Prison Lillian Gilbert C. O. Bates R. C. Bruce James Carroll T. W. Rooney Atlanta New York Bates Bruce

Man's License Reinstated After Hearing

A hearing by Deputy Commissioner H. R. Bakiwith reinstated the motor vehicle license of William Doig, of Redding and New York City, after two accidents on the Redding Georgetown road on October 2 led to a conviction for evading responsibility.

State Motor Vehicle Department H. R. Bakiwith William Doig Redding New York City Doig Redding-Georgetown

Dr True Elixir Praised After 76 Years Use

A four generation testimonial praises Dr True's Elixir as a lifelong favorite medicine. Mrs. BP Driscoll of Somerville Massachusetts credits the remedy for her children's excellent health after years of use.

Dr. True BP. Driscoll Stamford Terrace Somerville Maas

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