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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1927

Page

3

Artist Mastrukoff Demonstrates Cotton Painting Method

Russian artist M. S. Mastrukoff showcases a new painting process at his Bridgeport studio, 319 Golden Hill Street, using cotton instead of brushes to color photographs, drawings, and prints. He claims the method enables even beginners to develop talent at home and has toured globally with endorsements from leading artists and photographers.

Golden Hill Street M. S. Mastrukoff Mastrukoff Russia Hesya Bridgeport

Boy Cop Named in Springfield Mass

Springfield police create the post of boy cop to foster cordial relations with local youths. Patrolman James F. OConnell, 27, will serve as a friendly ambassador, visiting playgrounds in uniform yet free to mingle with boys during sports. The idea followed Judge Marcus Kavanaugh's remarks at a police chiefs convention.

Springfield Mass Associated Press W. J. Quilty James F. O'Connell O'Connell Marcus Kavanaugh Chicago Superior Court International Association of Police Chiefs Windsor Ont Quilty

Judge Welch Dies After 38 Career Wins

TORRINGTON Sept 28 By Associated Press word reached Watertown Massachusetts of the death of Judge Gideon H. Welch at eighty three. He served as state referee and for seventeen years as judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Litchfield County. Welch held many offices including Yale secretary of the class of 1868, New Haven city clerk, Torrington probate judge, Torrington town and borough clerk, and member of the General Assembly and state Senate. He was a candidate for office 38 times and was successful each time.

Torrington Associated Press Watertown Mas Gideon H. Welch Court of Common Pleas Litchfield County Welch General Assembly Yale University New Haven Torrington-Goshen Torrington Town Court

Holy Cross Alumni to Honor New Bishop in Worcester

About 809 Holy Cross alumni are expected to attend a November banquet at the Bancroft Hotel to honor Right Rev. Joseph N Din, recently appointed bishop of Selinius and vicar apostolic of Jamaica. The event follows his October 30 consecration with Bishop Thomas M. O’Leary officiating. A purse from the alumni is planned, and a delegation may accompany the bishop to Jamaica.

Worcester Mass Associated Press Holy Cross College Bancroft Hotel Sons of Holy Cross Joseph N Dinand Selinius Jamaica Thomas M. O'Leary Springfield Dinand Charles Bowman Strom Jamaics

Man Fined in Rum Case Faces Robbery Action

Attleboro Mass September 29 by Associated Press Dantel Kellsher alleged Pawtucket gangster was fined 100 today in district court on a liquor charge A warrant charging him with the 815000 robbery of the Plainville stock company has not yet been served on him Police hold the talent which they say will be served if Kelliher pays his fine

Attleboro Mass Associated Press Dantel Kellsher Pawtucket Plainville Stock Company Kelliher

Liquor raids lead to fines and detentions in New London

New London authorities report a state police led liquor raid sweep aided by local and federal officers. Seven places were raided, nine arrests made, and warrants issued by Acting Prosecuting Attorney John N. Mallon Jr. Resulting actions include $200 added to the city treasury and six new inmates in the county jail.

New London Associated Press Groton Barracks John N. Mallon, Jr

Murder suspect Reed weeps on stand in murder trial

Herman A Reed of Waterbury Conn sobbed on the witness stand during cross examination in Lawrence Mass as he and co defendant Leo Nolin face charges in the March murder of William Griffin storekeeper Haverhill and accessory Mary Gwickla Suffield. Reed said he and Nolin drank about three bottles of square before visiting Griffin's store and could not recall key details.

Conn McDonald Reed Lawrence Griffin South Groveland Nolin

Man Takes Dead Wife to Undertaker in Brantford

Brantford Ontario September 2 The body of a woman claimed by George Duncan a former Brantford police officer as his wife was taken to an undertaker after dying in a car trip from Hamilton to Brantford Dr Faris pronounced the woman dead Duncan drove away with the body and was later detained as a material witness after a police search covered about 90 miles no formal charge was filed.

Brantford Ont Associated Press George Duncan Duncan Hamilton Faris

Tanlac touted as cure for digestive ills in 1900s ad

A testimonial promotes Tanlac to treat coated tongue and digestive disorders. Dora Rothbard of Bellingham, MA says digestion and appetite improve after taking Tanlac, enabling her to handle cooking and washing. Ad claims Tanlac, made from herbs and roots, has no mineral drugs and offers money back if ineffective.

Dora Rothblard Bellingham M&ss St. F Bea

Women's Handbags in Multiple Leather Finishes

Handbags offered in black tan and brown Morocco patent calf alligator and lizard calf leather. Pouch and underarm versions made on covered and metal frames. Includes novelty effects such as tiered type with clip trimmings. Main Floor.

Morocco

Candy Special for the Week End Delights

Fresh season dates filled with chopped walnut meats offered this week at 39 cents per pound. Basement location.

Women's Beacon Bath Robes on Second Floor-Rear

Cold mornings will not threaten the wearer with these Beacon Bath Robes offered in attractive patterns and durable color effects. Shawl collars with cold trimming, deep patch pockets, and sizes 36 to 46. Special price at Second Floor Rear.

New Lamp Shade and Silk Goods Openings in City Shop

Men’s combination fitting oxfords embroidered georgette in new colors suited to the fitted shade trend. Brocaded silks offered at 5 to 7 dollars per yard, plain colored brocaded silk also 5 dollars. New assortment of braids and trimmings from 15 cents to 2.50 dollars. Free lamp shade making instructions provided. Second Floor Main Fleet.

Men's Fall Underwear on Main Floor Front

Medium weight cotton Union Suits with long or short sleeves in gray priced at $1.50. Separate shirt and drawers in medium weight cotton and wool mix at $1.75 each. Splendid quality meant to wear and launder satisfactorily.

Comfortable Bedding and Spreads Advertised in Store

A variety of bedding items are advertised including single comfortables filled with cotton batting and covered in plain colored sateen with a wide ruffle priced at 7.50 each. Full sizes 81 by 105 inches and variants in pastel colors, plus white rayon spreads at 12.50 and muslin sheets at 2.29, all described as seamless and on the Main Floor rear.

Gossard Corsets Ad Offers Varied Models for Figures

An advertisement for Gossard corsets promises a range of styles to suit different body types. It describes topless front lacing models with medium or long skirts, tailored for slender, average, slight, short, and full figures, including reinforced hips and elastic gore backs.

Oriental and Chinese Rugs at Third Floor Rear

Far East rugs feature blue rose cream and taupe shades with sizes from 2 by 4 feet at 29.50 to 3 by 6 feet. Beluichistans and Lillahans offered in red, copper, and blue up to 3 by 4.2 feet. Hanidans priced to 49.50 and larger Lillanans to 75.00. Antique patterns available 75 to 150 dollars.

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