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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1920

Page

7

Personal notices and obituaries from Bridgeport area

Local folks entertainments and visits at Lakeview cemetery and Walnut Beach Union Chapel events mark community life. Obituary notes Oscar S Lawyer, Oscar S Sawyer, and Philip G Puffer with funeral details and survivor lists. mentions of visiting relatives, vacations in Pim Maine, and social gatherings across Fairfield Avenue and Laurel Avenue.

Union Chapel At Walnut Beach Judge Root of Devon Oscar Oscar S. Sawyer Howard Avenue Albert Chandler L. W. Clark James Foster Jean Campbell Joseph Burley St. Augustine's Church Loyal Order of Moose

Nettle D Bordenet Seeks Divorce From Alfred Bordenet

Nettle D. Bordenet files for divorce from Alfred Bordenet, married July 22, 1889, who deserted her March 5, 1915. She asks restoration of her maiden name Smith upon decree.

Nettle D. Bordenet Superior Court Alfred Bordenet Smith

Hooch smuggler kingpin death tied to Springfield feud

In a Springfield drive to settle a $6,000 liquor bill, New Haven men led by James Mosca engaged Luvera and others. Mosca and several companions were shot. Luvera, Paneretti, and Imciametto were arrested. Mosca died before hospital aid arrived. Police found a 45 caliber automatic on Mosca’s body.

Angelina Tedesco Mercy Waterbury Mosca New Haven Owen John Lavern Luvera Springfield Police Iwo New Haven James Mos Harry Coppola Charles Chieppo DiAntonio Joseph Mannetti Springfield Chiepplo Nicholas Chiepplo Johniuyvera Hickory Street Springfeld Frank Paneretti Samuel Imefamelto Hubbard Avenue Main and Park Streets New Joseph Massetti Holyoke Indian Orchard Ben Nefa Small Nations Consignee Spring New York James Mosca Myrtle Street Greenwich Gianelli Lawlor United States Lynch Hartford John Gaudioxo East Street France Macone Louis Bianca

Chambray Dress For Young Girls With Subtle Touches

The article advises on dress for around age eleven, stressing simple styles and smart, distinctive details. It highlights a yellow chambray frock with a gathered skirt on a plain yoke, two pockets, and black and white embroidery at the neck sleeves yoke and pockets using simple stitches and French knots as the distinguishing feature.

Who Will Write the Family History

The Buffalo Express quotes a cynical remark about who should document a family history. The line notes Hiram has already taken out many life insurance policies, implying a questionable motive for recording ancestry and suggesting suspicion of intent behind genealogical work.

Hiram Tfe Buffalo Express

Vinci builds strength for tired women after sleeplessness

Mrs. T H Shelton describes severe fatigue and nervous weakness from lack of sleep. She credits Vinci with restoring energy, appetite, and sleep after other medicines failed. The ad touts Vinci as a blend of proven tonics, addressing run down and weak conditions.

Vinci

Walter L Dunlap obituary services held in Bridgeport

Funeral services for Walter L Dunlap were conducted yesterday at Hawley and Wilmot on Lafayette street with Rev. Charles Simpson of Bridgeport Christian Mission presiding. Burial followed at Mountain Grove cemetery. Walter Wine obituary services held yesterday at Hawley and Wilmot with Rev. Charles Simpson presiding in Bridgeport.

Philip G. Puffer Laurel Avenue Agen American Tube and Stamping Company Bridgeport Puffer Remington U. M. C Association of Purchasing Agents of Connecticut Mountain Grove Cemetery Walter L. Dunlap Hawley and Wilmot Lafayette Street Charles Simpson Bridgeport Christian Mission Walter Wing Walter Wine Hawley & Wilmot

Webb seeks court order to eject Commonwealth Paper Box Co

William H. Webb as receiver for the Craig Paper Box Co petitions the Superior Court to empower an agent to eject the Commonwealth Paper Box Co from disputed premises. The filing outlines a legal ejectment action and requests authority for eviction proceedings.

William H. Webb Craig Paper Box Company Commonwealth Paper Box Company

Crossing clash tests driver patience at Stamford station

From the Craig Company's prn at Stamford, motorists confident their 30 mph pace can outrun a 60 mph train at a railroad crossing risk a fatal result. The odd note warns against underestimating train speed and the danger at crossings.

Craig Company Prn Stamford

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Christian Mission Lakeview Cemetery Jacob B. Klein Fairfield Avenue Pim,Maine William J. Nichots Clinton Avenue Ward B. Chamberlain New York City Mary E. Ford Rennell Street Brooklawn Country Club George C. Peet Golden Hill Street Joseph Peet William Lineburgh New London Fred W. Hall Pauline Mohawk Trail Harold Moss Fort Trumbull Beach James Mizer Argus Club Stratford Henry Ordner Broadbridge Avenue William B. Griffin Rose Street Ralph White Wood Avenue West End MR. and Mirs Lucien T. Warner Broadstreet Mrs. L. C. Warner Ghief Chambray Stion Bart Feesinoi City Savings Bank Tomer Barnum Noble Rockwell & Co Main ST Pinaud Mengem Safety Razors Lyon Gillette Hay Aubry Sisters Ed Pinaud’s Piver’s Mary Garden Roger & Gallet Violet de Parme Hudnut’s Mavis Derwillo Dorothy Dalton Babcock Castile Hind Pond Dagett and Ramsdell Dr. Charles Gourard Ingram Djer Houbigant’s Ideal Piper’s Extracts Tanty’s Tetlow’s Blue Moon Kirk Goblin Roger & Gallet’s Sunset Miller’s Fountain Bayer Baticyicw
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