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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1920

Page

11

Seeking Coal for Connecticut Homes

J Hoadley president of Hoadley Manufacturing, Bartford, left yesterday as Connecticut Chamber of Commerce special representative to Wilkes-Barre Scranton and Pittsburgh hard coal operators. He will present data on the coal shortage to operators and note New Haven railroad officials say Connecticut can receive coal as fast as offered to normal supply. Hartford representatives will compare prices charged by operators and by speculators, who demand 3 to 5 dollars more per ton.

J. Hoadley Hoadley, Manufacturing Company of Bartford Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pittston Connecticut Hoadley New Haven Railroad State Chamber of Commerce Hartford Stha

Trolley Valuation Sets Basis for Connecticut Rates

Connecticut trolley valuations completed by the public utilities commission will guide new fare levels at its October meeting. A ten month field effort produced the report focusing on physical trolley property, excluding stock, and awaiting final review before public release.

Connecticut Public Utilities Commission Hartford Matl Interstate Commetee Commission

Trial resumes in Devlin murder case in Superior Court

The Devlin trial in Shelton for the death of Mrs. Bertha Beck after a June 23 truck collision resumes today before Judge John E. Keeler. Testimony is complete. morning arguments precede jury deliberation as moonlight hours approach. Beck died June 10 in Stamford hospital from a fractured skull. Beck was alleged to drink. Devlin denies drinking and cites faulty brakes as cause.

John ¥. Devlin Shelton Bertha Beck John E. Keeler Moon Devlin Beck Brooklyn Stamford Elwood B. Wade Ethel Hutchins Nott John B. Johnston Frank Lenave Joseph Mancini George FE. Nott

Navy Trial Board to Visit Bridgeport for Submarine Trials

Navy trial board arrives Tuesday to supervise builders train of submarines 13 and S16 by Lake Torpedo Boat Company now private trials off New London. Subs expected in harbor this afternoon and to start trials Tuesday afternoon with builders and board. Trials span two weeks to test seaworthiness diving ability and torpedo equipment. Destroyer Beaumont and mine layer No 20 plan arrived to assist during trials.

Navy Natura Tuck Dock Navy Trial Board Lake Torpedo Boat Company New London Hartor Beaumont

Death of George Shankuma Due to Natural Causes

The death of George Shankuma of 350 Willow Street was attributed to natural causes by Medical Examiner Fitzgerald after he was found dead in bed Sunday morning. Shankuma, formerly in the Massachusetts shoe business, had been in Bridgeport only a short time.

Fitzgerald George Shankuma Willow Street Shankuma Massachusetts Bridgeport

Engagement Rings From Our Store We Offer Sparkling Diamonds

We showcase beautiful diamonds suitable for engagement rings with a range of settings. Personal guarantees accompany every purchase, ensuring quality. Prices from 325 to 1000 dollars.

Exclusive gowns and hats for autumn fashion show

The collection features gowns designed to flatter fuller figures with embroidery and draping to suggest slenderness. It showcases long tunics and skirts in loose lines, street wear without coats, and fine materials like wool and velour. Millinery includes Continentals, Knox Sailors, turban hats, and French-inspired pieces from Read ateliers.

Tailored Suits Display Second Floor Fashion

Elegant fabrics and plain mannish tailoring showcase Veldyn Duvet de Laine Duvet Superior For tuna Cloth and Irish Dent Tweeds beside Serges Tricotines. Colors range from black and navy to Far East shades Malay Zanzibar Moose Brown Suchow Squirrel Partridge Sparrow, promising fashion and practicality.

Duvet de Laine Duvet Superior Fortuna Far East Zanzibar

Plaid Skirts Described For Sports And Business Wear

The ad outlines plaid skirts in dark browns blues and greens with plain navy serge options. Details include plaid bands girdles heather shades French plaids and checks box or knife plaited and invisible greens or blues. all tailored for women. Second floor.

The Sash Blouse of Georgette Series in Colors

The Newest in waists showcases a sash blouse of georgette with filmy surface and elaborate floral and fruit embroidery. It features tie ribbons and sash girdles that can be tied at the front or back. Available in black tangerine taupe navy and brown with oriental embroidery effects. The collection includes novel styles in black and navy blue.

Winter Coats Displayed in Belivis Silvertone and Chinchilla Styles

A large assortment of winter coats shown in Belivis, Silvertone, and Chinchilla fabrics. Browns, taupe, dark navy, and dark gray colors dominate, with linings ranging from full to waist-length for varied warmth and style.

Belivis Silvertone Chinchilla

Exclusive Moyen-age dresses and fur wraps featured

The catalog highlights satin and taffeta gowns in black, blue, taupe, and brown with Moyen-age styling, ruffled panniers, sit-ins, and elaborate beading. Also listed are blue and brown mignonette dresses with embroidered vesteés, shoulder wraps in fur, and various fur pieces, chokers, and muff bags in fine materials.

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