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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1924

Page

13

Primaries Near as Stratford Fight Heats Up

Vernon S. Morehouse challenges the People’s General committee over pre election statements and town finances. He compares Stratford’s past representative appointments with current ones and questions town court appointments amid calls for reform before Tuesday’s primary.

Stratford Vernon S. Morehouse Broadway Charles E. Wheeler Helen E Lewis People's General Committee People’s General Committee Morehouse Talilot W. Peck Georgen Fairchild Prank Blakeman Fred Starr Beardsley Ivan J. Morehouse William Howard Wilcoxson Henry Harford Juaze Nestor Tight Howard W. Curtis Frank E. Blakeman Wheeler John Smith Justices of Peace

Stamford Motorist Fined After Hit‑and‑Run Accident

Charles B. of Bridgeport was fined and costs in City court for evading responsibility after an accident. He struck a bicycle ridden by an 11 year old boy on Main Street and left the scene. The boy obtained the registration number and police arrested the driver.

Canderas Bridgeport

Hubby Charged With Assault by Wife of 14 Days

Michael Savoy of Washington street was fined $50 and costs for breach of the peace and assault in City Court. The charge came from his wife of less than two weeks, Irene Savoy, who testified of abuse. They were married September 8 by Justice of the Peace Herbert C. Pollard.

Sorwale Michael Savoy Washington Street City Nehemiah Candea Savoys Herbert C. Pollard Irene Savoy Joseph Searles Savoy Eva Searles

Prison Expert Addresses Wilton Club in French

Wilton September 22. South Wilton Ladies Social club hosted at Mrs A M Cavanagh home. B Ogden Chisholm United States international prison commissioner lectured in French with records and photos from American prisons. He urged international cooperation for prison reform. A large crowd attended and the event closed with refreshments.

London Willow Garden Club Wilton Sisters of the Annunciation Bradley Danby St. Mattheaw's Heiningen Willard Marti van Hoff Newport and . Hare I. Gilbert Oreia Gilbert White Mountains Lewis B. Charles M. D. Henry Milneh O Haver Ada Mos Hizabeth B. Trompson Tawe Charles Blaney Thomas Dickinson Tom Hell Middlebrook Sarah Middlebrook Henry W., Harden Frederica Maier Ralph Rounds TH. G. A. Schenck Jane Georgie Frank Thompson Elzabeth Bedford Race Track Greens Farms

Ridgefield Gets New Source of Electricity

Telegram reports Ridgefield now receives power from the Connector Light and Power Company. The Ridgefield plant shut down Saturday for the first time in three years. The new line extends from Georgetown through Branchville. The former rate of 20 cents per kilowatt will drop several cents with the new line.

Ridgefield Mains Connector Light and Power Company Georgetown Branchville

Criminal Court Resumes September Term This Morning

The Criminal court of Common Pleas resumes sessions for the September term before Judge FredERIC W Fluxford and a jury this morning.

Criminal Court of Common Fiens Frederic W. Fluxford

Father McLean Farewell Sermon in Milford

Milford Sept. 22 Rev. P. H. Mech S. who has served St. Mary's parish 24 years and to succeed at St. Augustine Bridgeport will preach his farewell Sunday at 10:80. A bronze World War tablet at St. Mary’s will be unveiled that evening with address and music. Five St. Mary’s boys who died in the war named Holmes Maher Ove Norris and Clare.

Milford P. H. Mech St. Mary's Parish St. Augustine's Church, Bridgeport J. B. Nihil St. Mary’s Church Father McClean Court Lauralton Catholic Daughters of America Architect Wolpont New York Bernardini Compan Tlaty Doys Thomas D. Holmes Thomas M. Maher Daniel Ove James Norriis Fred Clare New Funeral Home

Fires threaten two Norwalk homes in one day

Fire at the Beacon arrest home of Frank Parello damaged several rooms. The origin is unknown with damage set at 600 dollars. Daughters aged 17 and 9 discovered the blaze. Earlier, flames broke out in the walls of the Laglis home on Bellighand and were quickly checked.

Norwalk Ley Beacon Frank Parello Damare Wis Yotmer Laglis Bellighand

Local Social News Highlights From Long Hill Area

Mrs Beckwith and Mrs Lenora Melcher joined the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday morning. Weddings noted include Miss Blanche Gilbert of Newtown becoming Mrs Wickes of New York. Various visits and gatherings are listed, including the Stitch in Time club at Mrs Ray Yucas home and Mrs Thomas Northrop hosting friends for weekend events.

Velegram Iee Beckwith M N. Lenora Melcher Methodial Episcopal Church Arthur J. Hull George A. Smith Janet Misa Blanche Gilbert Newtown W. SN. Wickes New York Stitch In Ray Yucas Rs. Pe. Nichols Stratfeil Thomas Northrot Mroo J. Edward Beatoll S. G. Seeley Mary Lucas Union Kay Lusea George Griffin Springfield Mass Thomas Northrop L. R. Wildman Jeanette Theodore Coolidge Soxol J. A. Sokol New Haven Samuel G. Seeley Caumily Miss Seeley Mabel A. Seeley Charles B. Seeley Werbey Milford

Gallows Hill Holds Name Given in Revolutionary War

REDDING Sept 22 In 1777 British forces sought to topple American lines as General Washington shifted to winter quarters in Connecticut Putnam commanded a Connecticut division and New Hampshire brigade encamped near Redding Saugatuck valley It recounts executions of treason suspects Smith and Jones and the grim gallows on Gallows Hill now overgrown with a lone old oak marking the historic site

Redding Washington White Plains Wariough Connecticut Putnam New Milford Connecticut A Lonetown Ridge New Hampshire Son Saugatuck River Light Infantry Calvary Umpauwaug Hill The Sound Sever Harry Ea@ward Jones Jity John Smith Srat A !Otty Reilding Smith Jones Winis Gallows Hill

Former Inspector of Soldiers Home Dies in Norton

Major Howard Pelton longtime adjutant and inspector of Fitch’s Home for Soldiers in Norton died at his Norton home aged 33. He served Civil War era units including Highth Conn. Vo and Sixth Infantry. Services scheduled 1:30 p m Wednesday at his Chestnut Street residence with burial at Bethel. Survived by wife a daughter Mia and two sons Guy P Pelton of Cleveland and another son.

Norwalk Howard Pelton Fitch Norton Aafor Polson Surfield Conn Highth Conn. von Buckingham R Chestnut Streat Bethel Mia. Baward F. Taylor Guy TP. Pelton Cleveland Ohio

P T A Meeting and Community Socials in Devon

The Devon area reports a 2 30 p m P T A meeting at Evan Grammar School basement with hostesses Mrs John Walsworth and Mrs Arthur Johnston serving tea. A charity card party at the Clinton Gray home supported the Order of Amaranth, with multiple pinochle tables. The Nevon Union Church harvest supper is set for Thursday evening by the Ladies Aid at the church parlor. Also noted are visits by families from Bridgeport and Nangarve venues and a couple welcoming their infant daughter Jean, plus attendees at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfeld.

Pelegram Service Parent-Teacher Association The Evan Grammar School John Walsworth Arthur Johnston Clinton Gray Order of Amaranth Walt Edwin Clark Virginia George Coggawell Bridgeport Avenue Alfred Crump Bridgeport Nevon Union Church Ladies’ Aid Society

Norwalk Kiwanis members depart for New England convention

Norwalk Kiwanis and their wives left for the New England convention at Tenax Massachusetts. The delegation includes President and Mrs Arthur Wheeler Secretary Frederick S Lyon Rev and Mrs Ernest McGregor Mr and Mrs Samuel Greenstein Mr and Mrs Neffleto Paddock and Mr and Mrs John Milne.

Norwalk Norwalk Kiwanla Club Newingland Tenax Mass Arthur Wheeler Frederick $. Lyon Ernest . McGregor Ale Anc Sammuel Greanstein Nelfletos Paddock John PT. Milne

Lordship News Sees Elections Weddings and Prep for Basketball

Mrs Bown returns from Pittsfield with her sister and twins. Lordship election of officers is set for Friday at 8 H Calhoun’s home. Miss Lian Gledhill to wed Wirton B Stratton on Sept 24. Athletic association plans season. Delmore to manage. Vincent Delmore captain. Burns Cassidy forwards. Leneh Messervin guards. Sterns also guard.

H. Calhoun Stratford Road I A. Strong Bridgeport Scool House Carl EB. Bush Lordship Lian Gledhill Wiftford B. Stratton John Simpson Lordship Athletic Association Fred Phelan Vincent Delmore Burns and Cassidy Leneh and Messervin Nhe Delmore Jana Sterns

Newtown Social Notes Include Visits and Weddings

Miss Eileen Finkle stays with Dr and Mrs Kiernan as her mother visits Woodcliffe New Jersey. The Town School committee member Mr Keane spent the weekend at his Gas Street home. A dance by the Unknown Three drew a good crowd at Town Hall. Several residents attend the Dorothy Sturges Tame and Sewell Taylor Wils wedding at Danbury First Congregational Church. Mrs Bertha Ferrig and daughter visit Detroit while Mr Arthur Perris heads to Chevy Chase with guests from Bridgeport.

Taylor Avenue Margaret Crowe Botsford Dorothy Sturges Tame Sewell Taylor Wils A First Congregational Church Danbury Town Hall Bertha Ferrig Carl Tolmson Detroit Mich Arthur Perris Fridgeport Chevy Ghase Washington DD. C George Ferris

Huntington People Enjoy Frankfurt Roast at Shore

Huntington residents gathered at the Horton cottage Cedar Beach for a Saturday evening dog roast. Guests included Miss Mabel Palmer Miss Hattie Ziegler Miss Minnie Ziegler Miss Frances Spada and others with Aldermen Cawthra Loverin and Cook and Mrs Beardsley joining. The event also noted visits and attendance at a Springfield exhibition and a bishop’s confirmation at St Pauls church amid local social activity.

Huntington Horton Cottage Cedar Beach Mabel Palmer Hattie Ziegler Minnie Ziegler Frances Spada Misa Cordelia. Dyer Percy Cawthra Michael J. Wesolowski Richard Martin Frederick Cawthra James Loverin Fant Ziegler Arthur G. Cook Olaf. Shelton George D. Nichols Olin BR. Shetton Hdward M. Beardsley Monroe George Graves Wells Hollow Knapp Frank Scheibel Bridgeport Florold McConney Derby Norfolk Bishop Brewster St. Paul's Church Edward Perrey Samuel T. Buckinghan Edward Vargoshe le Roy Hellman Charles Griggs Charles McMahon W Walworth Stillian G. H. Schenk Wilson Coolidge Club Buckingham Hall Stephen Tomak Tony Hill George Penny Fipton Street

Commodore Cogill Captures Handicap Cup in Milford

Ex commodore Frank Lin Cogill of Bridgeport won three loving cups at Milford Yacht Club events on Port Trumbull Beach. He received two cups for power boat wins in the wind and one for the Milford Club as top overall in outings. The Win and one for New Haven Port Jefferson race marks highlight Cogill as a leading figure in regional yachting.

Milford. At Milford Commodore Cogill Waueauma

Darien Debates Mounted Police Plan At Town Meeting

Darien residents debate moving to a motorized police force with New Canaan cited as a model. Supporters say population warrants protection. opponents warn the town is not ready. A vote is set for October 6 at the annual meeting with an estimated minimum cost of 1500 dollars for the notice department.

Darien Telerain Service New Canaan

Norwalk Priest Transferred to Wallingford Diocese Shuffle

Rev John D assignant pastor at St church in Norwalk has been transferred to Holy Trinity Church Wallingford by Bishop John J Nilan. He will take up duties Thursday. His successor will be Rev John Shea of Derby. Shea is a Derby High School, Holy Cross College and University of Louvain graduate ordained 1924. Carey came to Norwalk in 1920 after studies in Paris and Rochester. He was ordained June 10 1916 in Hartford.

Norwalk Telgram John D St. ‘ Church John J. Nilan Hartford Louvain John G. Murray Father Carey St. Rose's Parish New Haven St. Thomas Seminary Michael J, Tierney Paris St. Bernard's Seminary Rochester St. Joseph's Cathedral Nilan

Local Notes From Stepney and Surroundings

Mrs. Jerome Hathorne of Steyr praises a large eight inch diameter dahite garden attracting attention. Philadelphia guests M Wilbur Maxwell and Lying Maxwell visit Steyr hosts Mr and Mrs Solon Wales. Several attend Miss Blanche’s wedding in Newtown to William Wi of Brooklyn. Stepney fire company auxiliary names Mrs Henry Sherman chair for upcoming chicken pie supper. Frankitt and Wr travel diaries report northern New England motoring. Stone fences being built for the new State road nearing completion.

Monro Jerome Hathorne Steyr M Wilbur Maxwell Lying Maxwell Philadelphia Solon Wales Sim Street Knapp Bridgeport Agnes Beardsley Hobart Adsley Blanche Newtown Miss I William Wi Brooklyn Chester Emack Stepney Long $i Stepney Fire Company Henry Sherman Frankitt Vermonkeld New England Frank Plonski Warren Jacobus and Beards

Ridgefield Pays Last Respects To Late Town Clerk

Ridgefield mourns longtime Town Clerk Tudge George G. Knapp with a crowded funeral at the Methodist church. Rev. Wilmot Pi Lord led the service amid broad floral tributes from local organizations and numerous out of town guests. Honorary pallbearers and Masonic rites marked the reflection on a man remembered by Ridgefield and surrounding communities.

Ridgefield George G. Knapp Ridgewled Methodist Church Wilmot Pi Lord Ridgefield Wire Department Jerusalem Lodge A. M Ridgefield Band Mamanaseo O. E Thes Ridgefield Selectmeny Eli’s Bang Danbury Elk’s Lode New Canaan Denta Walter Stewart Herbert Bates M. C. Joseph Mr. Knapp Richard W. Rogers A. V. Davis Hl. E. Bates John M. Whitlock George Brown W. Stevens Honard CG. Freer Arthur G. Seymour George G. Stengel T. P. Bissell E. N. Bailey Davy W. Lowe Michael McGlynn J W Hibbart Jesse L. Benedict George A. Mignary Francis Bedtent William R. Keeler James 8. Ryan Wi Nam R. Ryan Judge Knapp State Hallock Wathingford Vm i Scott Blood Hartford, &M Frank Sarl Leander Mead Elbert Avery South Salem Har. Chambers South Norwalk Howard Davis John M. Beyo Arthur David ‘Wat North’ Salem Kathleen Connelly Robert Bissell Bethel Donald Cumming Connecticut Agricultural College Storrs Joseph Bacchiachi Mansfield Eleanor L. Burdick Ruth E. Wills Hamilton H.gh Arné Nash Springfeld Monson Nash Kenneth H. Weidner Sprintfield Mass

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