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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1923

Page

3

Double Funeral for Aged Stratford Couple

Stratford Oct 23 Special to Telegram the double funeral of Donald R Hopkins Civil War veteran and his wife Adelaide E Hopkins was held at eight pm at their son Edward F Hopkins home Stratford The couple aged 85th and 87th respectively died within 12 years of each other after long marriage Plans had been made to bury one at each of their sons homes in Stratford and West Haven Their deaths followed news that Mrs Hopkins who was dying could not be told of her husband’s passing until after and she declined rapidly The service led by Rev Minor Harwood preceded sending the coffins to Portland Conn for internment tomorrow A large crowd gathered at the Hopkins home Schools will close Friday for the State Teachers convention in Bridgeport plus other meetings in Hartford and New Haven Catholic Daughters of America plan a costume dance Friday night at Red Men’s hall likely drawing a large Stratford crowd

Stratford Donald R. Hopkins Adelaide E. Hopkins Edward F. Hopkins Byron D. Hopkins West Haven Mrs. Hopkins New Haven Minor Harwood Portland Conn Hopkins Aed Ion Bridgeport Hartford Stratford Council of the Catholic Daughters of America Red Men's Hall

Easton Justice Fines Woman for Liquor Sale

Mrs Dudley Broadwell was charged on three counts by the state police with selling liquor at her place near the Blue Bird Inn in Easton. Justice J B Fill fined her $200 and costs and sentenced her to thirty days in jail, jail term suspended, with her vowing never to sell liquor again.

Newsboy Buck Dies of Blood Poisoning

Pasquale Santa, known as Buck the Newsboy, died at Bridgeport Hospital from blood poisoning after a leg infection. For 24 years he sold papers at Main Street and Fairfield Avenue. Survived by his father Michael Lanato and a brother and sister. Funeral Thursday from his Stratford home and St James Church with requiem. Burial in St Michael's Cemetery.

Pasquale Santa Main Street Fairfield Avenue Buck Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport Michael Lanato Stratford St. James’ 'S Church St. Michael's Cemetery

New Haven Man Found Liable for Death in Street Crash

John W. Silvio of 171 Whalley Avenue New Haven is found criminally liable for the death of Joseph Waldman of 267 Stillman Street New Haven killed October 16 at Round House switch Southport when struck by Silvio’s automobile Coroner John J Phelan announced yesterday Waldman had been drinking shortly after alighting from a trolley car Silvio testified he thought Waldman would not cross until after he passed and could not avoid the accident The scene showed Silvio’s car blocked the street and the coroner faulted him for failing to observe the law against passing stopped trolley cars and remaining stationary as required The finding states the deceased died at the time and place from the criminal act of John H Silvio 171 Whalley Avenue New Haven

John W.silvio Whalley Avenue New Haven Joseph Waldman Stillman Street Round House Switch Southport Silvio John J. Phelan Waldman Silvlo Neer Phelan Am Lins Tha John H. Slivic

Bankrupt Man Sentenced to Five Years Exile

New York Oct 23 A sentence tamlamount to expetriation for five years was meted out today to Hugh B Joseph of Childs and Joseph an importer. He pleaded guilty to signing a false financial statement to extend a $125000 loan and agreed to remain in Europe for five years if Judge McIntyre would impose the term. Probation officers recommended the sentence.

New York Hugh &. Joseph Childs and Joseph Europe General Sessions Mc~intyre

Two Hurt in Separate Accidents In City

Two persons were slightly hurt yesterday morning in separate accidents. Stella Isenberg of 603 Union Street suffered a fracture to the left forearm after falling two flights of stairs. Alexander Carson of 766 Broad Street sustained a severe laceration to the left forearm when a razor he was strapping slipped. Both injured were treated at Emergency Room.

Hstella Isenberg Union Street Alexander Carson Troad Street

Waterbury man's estate rights challenged in New York

In New York on October 23 Mrs. Katherine Riordan Rennigan petitioned Surrogate O'Brien to remove administration of Dr Patrick D Riordan long thought to be a bachelor. She claims to be his daughter and seeks to establish a claim to the Waterbury, Connecticut estate. James Riordan, the brother, has been named as administrator.

New York Katherine Riordan Rennigan Patrick D. Riordan New York County O'Brien Riordan Oslain James Waterbury Conn Range Ferreil Rennison Mary Irekind James B

Witness confirms occupants tale of another car in crash

Ha O Masters of 128 Barnum avenue testified yesterday before Caronar about the auto accident at Railroad and Ivanistan avenues last week. Edward Symes of Buenos Aires was injured. Masters said the mystery car, a touring model, appeared to be traveling fast and caused the driver of the wrecked cart to swerve. He is the only witness to date to say he saw both the Symes crash and the unknown vehicle.

Caronar Joan J. Fhelan Ha O. Masters Barnum Avenue Railroad Ivanistan Avenues Edward Symes Buenos Aires Lile Masters

Neighbors End Dispute Over New Street Layout

In New Wa Vie n, neighbors and a land owner resolved a building conflict. They agreed to limit structures to at most two families per house and ensure new construction would not harm nearby home values. The meeting ended with no opposition to the street plan.

Conn sailor among 3 commended by Denby

Three crew members of the destroyer McParland were commended by Secretary Denby for performing beyond the call of duty after the McParland and battleship Arkasia collided off Grand Cod on September 19, 1923. Joseph P. Hancock from Newark SN, Allen M. Smith of Baltimore, and Thomas Stunk of Waterbury CT risked danger to rescue pinned men and raise the alarm, contributing to reduced loss of life.

Washington McParland Denby Arkasia Oany Cod Joseph P. Hancock Newark SN. J Allen M.smith Baltimore Thomas Stunk Clay Street Waterbury

Man and Wife Slain by Bandits in Dance Hall

In St Louis late today a man and his wife, Get. 24. Me. and Airs, Richard Grant of Chicago, were shot and killed in a southern city dance hall. Police said highwaymen carried out the attack.

ST. Louis Get Richard Grant Chicago

New Kuppenheimer Overcoats Arrive In Store

A handsome lot of Kuppenheimer overcoats is now in stock. Try on a model to feel the easy fitting lines and warm comfort. Prices range from 35 to 75 dollars. Main Store, rear.

Kuppenheimer

Warmer furnishings and apparel for changing weather

Weather bulletin suggests warmer furnishings with a medium weight suit long sleeves and ankle length to block a chill and prevent a cold. Cotton items priced at 2.50 and khaki flannel shirts labeled Wool Spun offer warmth, while soft finished cotton socks sell for 50 cents. Four in hands of heavy Superior Silk priced at 1.50 with refined patterns.

Beauty Secrets? Denney Toilet Preparations Demonstration

A beauty expert demonstrates how to use celebrated Denney toilet preparations to enhance and preserve skin. She highlights daily care and practical tips for achieving softer loveliness, inviting readers to learn vantage points and methods. Main door, right, rear.

When the frost is on the pumpkin poster ad

An old style ad promotes pumpkin pies made with pumpkins eggs milk and spices baked in flaky crust. It notes two sizes priced at 25 cents and 40 cents and mentions a basement veneer context.

Special Wednesday Dinner at Basement Raat

A traditional boiled New England dinner offered Wednesday with dessert choices pie cake or pudding. Beverages include tea coffee cocoa or milk. Dinner priced at 35cents.

New England

Baby clothing assortment with silk and knitted pieces

A second floor display offers buntings and Eiderdown quilts, coats, carriage covers, crib blankets, loggins, carriage boots, bootees, jackets, sweaters, bonnets, mittens, and sets. Prices range from 25 cents to $7.50, with items in Japanese silk, Angora trims, and hand embroidery.

Queen Quality Exmore shoe delivers fit and value

Shoe satisfaction assured in advance. Be guided by the good name of Queen Quality, America's best known shoes for women, promising style, perfect fit, and value. Exmore trim rubber heeled model in Zanzibar brown calf with tan underlay and stitching seven fifty. black calf or patent leather seven dollars.

America Exmore Zanzibar

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