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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1922
Page
3
Boston physician Harald C. Ernst, longtime leader in medical circles and former president of the Association of American Osteopaths, died today in a Plymouth hospital after several weeks of illness.
Milford Sept 7 The last open meeting of the Board of Finance for the year will be held in town hall Friday at 7 45 pm as boards present budgets and petitions from Chamber of Commerce American Legion and other groups for appropriations for the coming year Police and Fire departments and the Board of Education will seek funds including major school budget and park project.
A 1915 report cites Russia having seized 20,009 church bells and returning only 62. Poland demands restitution in kind, urging Russia to complete the bell returns.
Stamford residents confirm all people believed lost after the storm on the Sound have been found. A canoe party near Sound Beach is ruled unfounded, as those in boats returned during the night and early morning.
Long Hill township reports the heaviest school enrollment in its history with overcrowding noted at the new Long Hill School building. Bridgeport and Trumbull face similar strains as growth outpaces capacity. Community events and local notices fill the remainder of town happenings from dances to engrained weather and storm impacts.
John Byrne of Putnam named by the lake bank commission to fill the unexpired term of the late John A. Tisgland, who died last July. Byrne has served as deputy bank officer and will assume duties upon confirmation.
Sydney dispatch reports Donald B. MacMillan, Arctic explorer, returning to port with Bowdoin after 11 months in the far north. He plans a Bray d'Op Tales cruise but doubts any vessel can voyage Fury and Hecla through Arctic waters. MacMillan claims vast new lands and a possible subarctic ocean exist beyond 30 years of expectation.
In Hartford on September 2, Charias FL McCuire of New Haven was named captain, medical corps, assigned as recruiting officer for the 118th Medical Company. Trussell M. Nichols was appointed first lieutenant of artillery and assigned to headquarters, second battalion, 192nd Field Artillery.
Bridgeport prepares for a Democratic town and city convention at Bridgeport High School on Saturday night to choose 87 delegates to the state convention in Hartford, plus candidates for Board of Education, Assessors, selectmen, and other posts. Delegates at large and certain district delegates will be selected. a number will be pledged, others unpledged. A contest for the U S Senate nomination pits Thamag J Spellacy against Aubuntine Tuorgan of Hartford, with Bridgeport's delegation likely unpledged. Possible governor and other statewide posts are discussed, with figures like David H E FitzGerald of New Haven mentioned as a potential governor candidate and Oliver C. Wil ety as a possible state treasurer.
A 17 year old, William Augustine, was found with chest and head wounds on Middletown Avenue Bridge in New Haven. Police and coroner investigated missing weapon and suspect suicide theory, but family contests. A revolver was found near the scene. no conclusive evidence in early inquiry.
A New Haven woman, widow of Winchester, died in San Jose while linked to the Memorial hospital in Allingtown bearing her husband’s name. An aunt of Thomas J. Bennett and Miss Hope Bennett, she left New Haven years ago for San Jose. Her notable legacy includes the hospital funding and an endowment tied to Yale fellowships.
Dublin reports a nationwide postal workers strike appears inevitable across 26 counties due to a wage reduction effective tomorrow. The action would affect mail, telegraph, and telephone services as workers protest the cut.
Howland's Store showcases new season lines with tailored jackets, modest embroidery, and subdued braiding. The description highlights fine broadcloth, tricotine, serge, and gabardine in navy, brown, and black, with sizes for average and full figures available on the second floor.
Delightful new jersey dresses for women in light weight fabrics with warm hues. One middy style features broad cuff at waist and narrow pleated skirt. another offers straightline effect with tasteful pleats and a narrow piquant belt. Available in navy brown henna tan black sizes 16 to 38. Price ten dollars.
Advertisement describes cheerful gingham dresses for girls sizes 6 to 14 at $2.95 each. Each dress comes with matching bloomers in roomy, full-cut style. Gingham plaids offered with new color contrasts, sturdy weight, and easy care for laundry.
A main floor display of durable children’s footwear with welt soles for easy resoling. Notable options include dark brown calf skin pony cut in sizes 11 4 to 2 with $5.50 price and patent leather kid top pony cut in sizes 11 2 to 2. Several colorways feature gunmetal tops, smoked elk finishes, or patent leather with cloth tops, all offered as value items on the main floor.
Unique new bedspread concepts in soft unbleached muslin feature a basket or daisy motif. Embroidery uses old fashioned candlewicking, stitched to form tiny star patterns in blue pink or yellow. Spreads priced from s3 to s5 with materials at s0.10 and s0.25 per skein. accompanying childrens dresses aprons and nursery accents offered in applique patches and striped fabrics.
Readable ad style list detailing Mason jars Ball tops and assortments of canning gear. Includes jar prices and sizes, fruit presses, food choppers, jar rubbers, preserving boilers, racks, wood spoons, knives, colanders, ladles, and aluminum sets with prices and quantities for home canning needs.
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