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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1922
Page
11
Hunters across the state report a banner grouse season with strong recovery after earlier scarcity. Observers note winter conditions of 1917 trapped many birds under deep snow, while foxes birds of prey and vermin likely hunted remaining rabbits and birds in lean years.
Waterbury October 24. The funeral of Rev Luke Fitzsimmons, a priest of 46 years, was held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Priests from nearly every parish in the diocese and from New York and Massachusetts attended. Bishop John Y Nilne presided. A high mass followed a low mass. Monsignor Thomas Duggan gave the eulogy. Delegations from various organizations and Dharish joined Mayor Guilfoyle and CI government officials. Lieutenant Governor Templeton represented the state.
More than 300 people attended an open meeting in New Haven as Yale Divinity School observed the 100th anniversary of its founding. The three days of centennial events will close tonight with a program led by Power.
The body of Emil Schutte, a former state guard member, was moved to Middletown and placed at a local undertaker. A public funeral is planned for tomorrow. burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery in Middletown per his wish to avoid Haddam. Attorneys Gustaff Carlson and Daniel B. Don believed the probate document will be offered in Haddam, reaffirming Schutte’s innocence claim.
The October session of the Supreme Court of Errors for the Third Judicial District opened at the Fairfield County courthouse with a small docket. New Haven county cases were argued yesterday and the first Middlesex county appeal is scheduled for this afternoon in Maury E. Scabridge v Sylvester Poll where a personal injury judgment of 2909 was sustained. Judge John Borach was absent due to illness. Judge Jama H. Webb presided in his stead. The session was postponed next week and many appeals will be decided on briefs with oral arguments to be heard in others.
Oct 4 The President Harding of the United States Line arrived today from England carrying five gallons of brandy in a jar. the captain said the crew loaded the stock in Tilbury Docks London to meet British clearance laws. Captain Pendlebury noted that after unloading the ship's Monor in London, wireless orders from the Shipping Board led to a British Board of Trade refusal for clearance powers, which required ships to carry a gallon of brandy for each hundred steerage passengers.
Edward J. Lang of 1862 Park Av Shue became the state's youngest lawyer when admitted to the bar by Judge Christopher L. Avery on motion of Attorney Joseph G. Shapiro. Lang, who earned an LL B from New York University last June, passed the state exam after reaching his majority Sunday.
Bridgeport real estate board voted last night to take action against individuals using the word realtor without authorization in selling property. The decision follows widespread use by nonmembers, and a state convention in Hartford next December aims to petition for better real estate law. Abraham Schnee reported national conditions show improvement, with Bridgeport lagging slightly. exclusive agency contracts are rising in sales.
Washington reports Mrs Blair Banister of the Democratic National Committee mocks Ambassador Harvey after a London speech. She jokes about the Ten Commandments not applying to women and to the ambassador, and notes reactions from women leaders who criticized his remarks.
An injury incident on Main Street near Terkshire Avenue end of Tast might involved Miss Mary McPadden. The fleeing driver, later identified as P. J. Russell, was reported by Sergeant Benjamin Smith while driving through Stratford. Mac Padden expected to return home after the accident.
The Mercer County Board of Elections reversed an earlier ruling that deprived former President Woodrow Wilson of voting rights in New Jersey. The high court decision allows voting by absent absentee ballots pending final disposition. The ruling centers on residence status and intent to reside in New Jersey.
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