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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1925

Page

14

Stratford Ludlow To Run Against Bartlow For Town Council

Stratford Sept 14 Speqman Fairfax Ludlow of Windsor avenue a Stratford resident in the Eighth district will seek election to the town council from that district running against incumbent Albert Bartlow. A petition supported Ludlow saying he would back public improvements and drainage for the district which he has long pressed in the press. He notes Stratford’s growth requires more district representation. The piece also covers a dahlia show at Christ Episcopal Church, recovering youth from a street accident, Pootatuck Yacht Club officers, Carmel Hall opening with 60 students and upcoming court appearance for a reckless driving charge.

Stratford Spe Fairfax Ludlow Windsor Avenue Albert Bartlow Ludlow Fundat Paradise Lawn Farochial Society of Christ Episcopal Church Main Street Elarola Fish Adelaide Gunther Harry Barnes Elwood Tephen Simke Burrith Avenue West Broad Street Barnum Avenue Joseph Shonda Wheeler's Farms Milford Simko Boy Peter Rackiewicz Jackson Avenue Carmel Hall Carmel Hall Boys School Howard Clinton Walter Goddard Andrew Slootmaker Robert Peck Victor L. Davy Warwck Avenue Lakewood Louis F le Flahnast Honeyspot Road Stratford Avenue Davy Kuhnast

Train vibration blamed in Norwalk death of workman

Michael Peetersop of Plainsfield New Jersey was killed Sept 8 while installing a safe at South Norwalk Trust Company on Washington Street. A passing freight train allegedly vibrated the door, loosening the prop, and he was crushed under the door. Coroner Phelan will resume inquiry in Bridgeport when a missing watcher is found.

Norwalk Michael Peetersop Plainsfield N. J South Norwalk Trust Company Washington Street Peterson Teretson Masier Safe Company John J. Phelan

Bankrupt baker tied to olive oil and raisin purchases

At a creditors meeting James Geanuraces, owner of a Willard Street bakery, faced questions over 4500 worth of July goods and 2100 unaccounted funds. Referee Keogh warned him of perjury as details on olive oil basins raisins and sugar sales were reviewed.

John Keogh James Geanuraces Baker Geannraces Willard Street Maurice Resnick Geanuracos Mr. Resnick Broad Street Resnick Keogh

Two Bridgeporters in Milford Court

Milford Sept 14 Special James Shields of Bridgeport was fined 100 dollars and costs for operating under the influence and the evading responsibility charge was suspended. Stephen Alomosky, also charged with DUI, had the charge dropped and was discharged. Joseph Dunn Woodmont was granted a nolle pros with 50 dollars and costs.

Milford James Shields Armstrong Place Bridgeport J. D. Brown Joseph Dunn Woodmont Brown

Negro explains theft motive in Stamford court

Frank Bayes, a negro, told Judge Samuel Young he stole Miss Lucy Green's watch and ring and wrecked $800 worth of dresses after she spent his money. He claimed gifts to her justified his actions as she gave attention to other men. Judge Young jailed him for 60 days.

Stamford Frank Bayes Lucy Green Wal Street Samuel Young Misa Green

Woman Dies After Setting Fire to Clothing in Rome NY

In Rome New York on September 14 a woman aged 62 Mrs Millard H Helmer set fire to her clothing after saturating it with kerosene. She died three hours later from burns and her charred body was found in a cornfield near her home.

Rome Camden Millard H Helmer Sxty

Fequot Yacht Club regatta features five close races

Southport Pequot boats staged a series of hotly contested races at the Fequot Yacht Club regatta on Saturday afternoon. Winners received vice-commodore prizes as five classes raced over varied course lengths. notable winners included Ruth owned by F. T. Bedford and Little Hope owned by the Van Schaicks, with several other boats battling down to the wire in Class EK, Class O, and Star events.

Southport Fequot Yacht Club Pequot Henry A Jennings Charles A Munson F. T Bedford Ruth Imeets Bedford Erne G. A Sherwood Belipse J. Schiott Bowknot C. B. Seeley Munei H. A. Jannings Tattle Hope van Schaick Little Hope Gerritt W Marjorie Helen B. van Schaick van Schaicks Scallop B Thompson Peagueste D. Bissell Gazeka M. Mathisen Heron Ralph Perry EB. Hinkle Fulla Pep Louise Curtis Paraquet Clark Stetson M. Barber, Jr Swallow Mrs Hobson W. Black Cat Bird Carolyn D. S Peacock Maia III Big Dipper J. W. Bullard Maina II FT. Bedford Scorpio Cunningham Grenouille Robert Womrath Flying Turtle John T Arms Quahog Roderick Williams Swan John Marsh Barrosa CHF Graesser Southport Briefs Pequot Yacht Club Schooner Discovery I. DeVer Warner, Jr Oliver Jennings Cunnigham Ohio John Kehler Westway Road Bear Mountain Tivenis Club Congregational Church Fairfield Scnse

Also Mentioned on This Page

Conklin Endura Conklin Tou Chicago Piiipiay Bartlow Pootatuck Pootastuck Yacht Club Donald S Sammis Arthur E .Fuller A H_ Trotter Merritt F Axtell Louis H. Burritt G Carl Back George B. Garlick Charles W. Simpson Henry C. Harford Glendon Hall Beard of Governors Fred W. Viner Herbert Reid C. E B. Adams Henry Harford Frank Lawton William D. Bedell Charlie Chaplin Milford Court Negro Board of Assessors Switzer 5 Drug Store Hyle Easy Washer Co Broad St. of Conn Hyle Savage Electrical Department Conn Wnpa Pe Eaabhi
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