Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1923

Page

19

Man Found Dead in Cow Shed on Saugatuck Farm

Westport area report states an 80 year old man identified as Benson was found dead on Patrick Fisin’s Saugatuck Lane property. Medical Examiner Dr. J Mo Xen ordered a full investigation into the death with no foul play evident. Funeral arrangements to be handled by son Charles with surviving wife and daughter in Bridgeport.

Westport Spock Christopher Heyagn Patrick Fisin Jiang Lane Saugatuck Benson Dro J. Mo Wables Morgue Nolin Neardhy Charles Benson Flynn Henco Etnon Peter Chrip Chrip Seven O'Clober Stig Ben Charles Frbie Ciurre Pénxon Charles Bridseport

Long Hill Church to Obtain Organ at Summerfield

The Long Hill M E Church plans to install a pipe organ formerly used by Summerfield M E Church Bridgeport. A committee including I B Abbott SG Seeley Charles G Redcliffe and George Grittin has solicited subscriptions as the project moves toward installation. The Embroidery club bi monthly meeting will be hosted by Mr E E Landon of Daniels Farms, while Mr and Mrs A A Doyon have moved to Bridgeport for the winter to work in the tugboat business.

Long Ti M. E Summerfield XM Bridgeport Abbott Seeley Charles G. Redcliffe George Grittin Embroidery Club E, E Landon Daniel's Farms A. A, Doyon Doyon Tuck‘og

Lordship Scout Troop 1 to Receive Tenderfoot Badges

The Lordship Fay Scout Troop No. 1 held its first official meeting at the Country club. Tenderfoot badge recipients include Robert Jacobs Durvee Frant and Norman Wessel. Board of review to award Second Class badges for Hate Burstington Walter Henderson David Larson and Kenyon Ottawas.

Lordship Ord Country Club Robert Jacobs Durvee Frant Norman Wessel Board of Review Rligeport Council Hate Burstington

Frayed memory of a statue dedication in a waning town

An imperfect OCR fragment recalls a controversial statue dedication in a rural town. It mentions a stone monument, a ceremony with townspeople, and debates over upkeep, with scattered names and places that hint at local figures and the period’s social tensions.

Arisatle Keener Than Moderns Says A E Beeman

Fairfield news notes Aristatle’s keener stance than moderns as A E Beeman gives a lecture in Farmington about the founding of a mission church. Shy Been presides over Farmington district events and a school matter is mentioned amid unrest and civic reflection.

A. E. Beeman Fairfield Tetines Chapel Farmington Miss Porter

Community Demonstrations Spark in Fairfield County Homes

Rumors of demonstrations at multiple residences spread among residents. Reported events reference Miss Tirberh McDonald hosting discussions on temperature and respiration, with separate gatherings noted at Mrs. Joseph Tishep’s home.

Reda Tirberh McDonald Paine Rinford Ander Ureaust Fairfield Counly Joseph Tishep Mdede

Norwalk Man Receives Pass From Showman Barnum

A Norwalk man obtained a pass from the famous showman Barnum during a resurrectional event. The ceremony featured noted figures and drew spectators to the venue, with crowds observing the proceedings and the honored guest’s recognition.

Norwalk Barnum

Unclear text about a garage fire in Torrington

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a garage fire in Torrington with lost vehicles and disjointed phrases about people, places, and health. No coherent events or names can be confirmed from the readable fragments.

Torrington BURNS

Milford Dam Faces Another Water Flow Event

Dam at Milford experiences renewed overflow triggering local alerts and inspections. Officials monitor spillway levels as residents prepare for possible downstream impacts while crews assess structural integrity and flood mitigation measures. Local agencies coordinate with state authorities for continued surveillance and public advisories.

Relief Worker Returns to Armenia Amid World Turmoil

A fragmented report depicts a relief worker from New Canaan heading back to Armenia amid continuing conflict and aid concerns. The note references international aid networks, local volunteers, and questions about safety, timing, and responsibilities as relief efforts resume.

New Canaan Armenia

Fragmented notes on local events and people in a muddled page

A garbled OCR item lists various names and phrases including Monroe, Mey, Mia, Abe, and Ghestnut with scattered references to home, ribs, a curb, and a bowler or bar setting. It reads as an unreadable collage of potential notices, sports mentions, and personal items with no clear narrative or date.

EMS Mey Sulu de Jiuaae Sherishih Lalitre

Kennedy Odell wedding in Norwalk

Norwalk wedding details for Miss Odell daughter of Mr and Mrs William Henry Odell at a Norwalk residence on a Saturday evening. Miss Odell known in social circles and served overseas as a YMCA entertainer during World War II. The couple plan to reside in Los Angeles with engagement to Albert Pemberton of New York City having been widely reported.

Norwalk Get Velegram Niss Scarhatle Odell William Henry Oeil Avenue Wil Owen Maurie Kennedy Wittauurgh Odell Ome Odell Soci Cireles YM. C. A California Los Angeles Albert Pemberton New York City Kennedy

Airfield Mulls Public View on New Highway Plans

A public meeting is planned Friday night November in the Memorial Library to gather resident opinions on proposed state highway routes. Keirdiela Dexter leads the session with charted route options to explain, followed by open discussion. Plans include a Post road route to Gras mie and a back-of-Gould Homestead path via Flies street, with another option to be determined. Commissioner Macdonald may not attend but asked to be informed of views.

Joby A. Macdonald Grasmie Pest Road Greens Long Lota Woad Cedar Road Oaklawn Cemetery Moody's Bridge Bridgeport Bindiey Jocal Oftl J Macdonald Haa

Brookfield Restores Train Service Amid Outage

Special report notes Brookfield again receives rail service after a period of suspension. Residents had petitioned officials to restore lines between January utilities, with previous outages affecting connections to Bridgeport and Pittsfield. Officials promise resumed service and warn of future schedule changes while noting prior disruptions and community response.

Bridgeport Aind Wittsfield Groakfield Pervonaering Gnu Lave Boblig

Woman jailed in Greenwich for selling liquor

Greenwhich police jailed a woman for liquor selling after a raid at her home. The suspect, Mia Tess Delia, faces a $200 fine and a charge filed by Judge Mead. Officers seized liquor and associated items during the operation. The case and other related arrests were set for hearing tomorrow.

Greenwich Mia Tess Delia Gatlan Juage Mead Lyuur Valwet Sainto Thuy Tomerror

Danbury Pastors Attend Linversange Convention

Mov O F Leln Ing, pastor of Danbury Universalist Church, and Mrs Foster of his circle, today attended the biennial convention of the Universalist churches of America opening tomorrow at the city.

Danbury Bet Mov Itt Danbury Universatit Chirch Ko Foster Provicenbe Linversange Churches of America

Devon Children Go to Crown Game in Bosses

Devon October 21 Special to the Telegram Principal Rogers plans to take many school children to the Yale Brown game Saturday afternoon 3 the Yale howl. Several trucks will transport the youngsters as they are admitted free. Devon Bank Trust Company directors meet to prepare for bank reopening. Local social notes cover neighbors traveling, events, and youth activities in Devon and nearby areas.

Devon Rogers Devon Public Yale Devon Bank Trust Company Hita Malule West Haven A. I. Wheeler Florence Nus Avon Charles Staith Old Point Roa Walnut Beach Wayne Berwyn Street England Myrtle Beach George Davie Wheeler Avenue Charse Saf Clarence Devin Eugene Davis Intermediate Christian Madeavor Society Devon Union Church Misa Mary Clemene Kenneth H Bridgeport Christian Endeavor Union Joan “Mosher Sniingfield Pita I Imprégve— Ment Association Naugatuck Gardens Riverelite Community Club Ehlert Devon Athletic Clubaching Alley Wiliam Browning Harry Palmer Clarence Faurmian Don New York City Alfred Pasi Bridgeporturnpike Devon Boy Scouts Morris Milford

Ridgefield Woman to Wed in Fall Home Setting

Miss Elsie Phelan of Victoria Lee New York will wed in Ridgefield tomorrow at the brides home with Rev Edward Rasett officiating. Best man Roy Johnston of New York. After the ceremony, they plan a wedding trip to New York City and reside there.

Elsie Phelan Victoria Lee New York City Clowet “Sik Roy Johnston New York

Joint Aims Highlighted in Pharmacist Ad

Pharmacist advertisement promotes Oint-Base for sore painful and inflamed joints. It claims relief for rheumatic joints with promise of benefit and availability at druggists for sixpence per tube.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mari Christopher Benson Will Long Hill Summerfield LiNinday Pitty Ste Louis Nunnold Ocean Avenue A. Patterson Saugatuel Andrew Schneider Lisette Adlon Flay Maude Davies Mise Leslien Handley Horace Bethel Friton Presrut Nsktin Asia Lise TV Marin Victoria Barnaum Charity Taylor New Englandailoress Danbury Junk Shop Danbury Selectmen Nohava Spegnig Pater Hapy Springs John Waerty Norval Al-Knihsn Chieras Fergulion Sutowalai Borhel A.omer Lydaggen Jsds Vecevatianie Ubon Owen Hunter Fastlieg UK Davis Wiley Thier Siytian Thaning Vlatylaud Prvanida Klean Fein Ianford Bias The Gates Milford Dam Willie Tits Tke Arimikber Sheowis SOIAY Monroe Brookfield VO Atpyend Convesnion Rogers Krsna New Haven Ridgefield
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication