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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1920

Page

19

Real estate transfers fill Bridgeport records in 1900s issue

A flood of quit claim and warranty deeds records property trades in Bridgeport with entities such as City Savings Bank, American Housing Co., and East End Realty Corp. Names include James Corkran, Elizabeth Medve, Adolph Sherman, Walter Redfield, John Liebscher, and William Dobson among others. Transactions cover streets like King, Atlantic, Wilkinson, and Milford avenues, with values ranging from 350 to 200000 dollars. The notes also reference Moritage Deeds and a social comment about Reds and strikers.

Pixies William J. Dobson Michael A Yolan Baltovich Lenox Avenue John C. Liebscher City Savings Bank Bridgeport Savings Bank American Housing Company Connecticut Avenue Adolf Sherman David Schine Third Street Connecticut National Bank Herman Ostrofsky Federal Street Capitol Avenue Edna B. Roy Leopard T Sarah J. Court Iranistan Avenue Mechanics & Farmers Savings Bank Fred and Mary Ulbrick Orland Street Adolph Sherman Walter M. Redfield Atlantic Street Amelia D. Liebscher Milne Street John Cyana Sylvester Pike Jane E. Bowker William and Roosevelt Streets Harris Hatei Giovanni Bianzo Fulton Street Tlouis Antousat Mary Antousat Hillside Avenue Bridgeport Housing Co American Housing Co Con_necticut avenue James Emma Czakal Sophie Kish Brewster Street Mary I Elizabeth J. Fitch Goldie A. Tomlinson Hickory Street Minnie L. N. Hunt Thomas Stewart Ashley Street Glenwood Avenue Edward C. Spargo William Winter Elizabeth Medoe Bronx Avenue Andrew and Helena Sediak Annie Martin Shelton Street East End Realty Corporation, Incorporated James Corkran Pixlee Place William J. Nichols Minnie EL. N. Hunt Joseph Piura Horace Street Michael A. Rékevich Yolan Baltovich Wiliam J. Dobson Ignats Kiss Bertha Kiss Sate R. Snow Center Street William and Julia Kovacs Edna Olgen Carrol Avenue Adolph Levy Alex Elizabeth Kortesi Denver Avenue Waverly Development Co Jerome Carey Beardsley Park Terrace Aaron Frauwirth Morris Rome Hallett Street Bridgeport Land & Title Co Jacob Levy Roosevelt Street Moritage Deeds Bridgeport “Savings Bank James Cyakal Andrew Herema Sediak Fred Scofield Avenue John Mr. Sullivan City Savings Reds Warren Street East End Frank Gouliis Red Russia Petty Corporation, Incorporated Ple

Gould Donation Sparks Debate On Jockey Welfare

The piece questions the need for a Gould funded shelter near Maison La Fitte in Paris and critiques the idea as unnecessary for riders who earn substantial sums. It laments doping and seeks spiritual uplift, noting jockeys' high season earnings and the allure of luxury cars rather than wholesome support.

Maison la Fitte Paris Gould Nest

Local notices from Nichols and Bridgeport residents

Sunday guests and family visits mark a community scene with Stepney and Nichols names. Local rentals and property transfers appear alongside a Bridgeport visit, a Chevrolet purchase, and a school entertainment raising funds. A marriage, an accident, and a hospital case are noted, plus voluntary compensation hearings and a times want ad reminder.

Parrot’s Food Saves Yacht Crew On Uncas Voyage

Los Angeles May 14 parrots food saved the lives of the crew of the schooner yacht Uncas which reached Balboa after a passage from New York. Captain L P H Wilson said the craft cleared Sandy Hook Dec 3 and faced gales Calms head winds and exhaustion of supplies until birds’ feed kept the men alive after cracking corn was eaten.

Los Angeles Cal Balboa New York L. P.H Doc Wilson Sandy Hook Pagama Canal Tropics

Old Lady 31 at West End Delights Audiences

West End shows Emma Dunn in Old Lady 31 adapted from Seachel Crothers. Dunn’s Angie Hose draws praise for sweetness and charm as fans adore her motherly portrayal. Henry Harmon as Abe also earns acclaim. The feature screens again tonight.

Metra Emma Dunn June Mathia Seachel Crothers Miss Dunn Angie” Hose Abe Rose New York Lee Kugel America Ate Angie Abe Henry Harmon

Buckingham Narrowly Escapes Serious Injury

Compensation Commissioner Buckingham tripped on a stair top at the Connecticut Bank building and grabbed the iron railing with his left hand, averting a fall. He sustained bruises and strains across his body from the mishap yesterday.

Buckingham Joe Horvath Columbia Graphophone Manufacturing C c Bertram McCormack Auto Service Co Buckngham Connecticut Bank

U S Marine Corps Promotes Travel and Adventure

A wartime recruitment piece extols the Marine Corps as a path to world travel and varied skills. It describes Marines as versatile, well trained, and capable in land, sea, and airlike tasks, with opportunities in boxing, sports, and civilian careers after service. The article highlights postings from Haiti to the Philippines and urges informed recruiting through the U S Marine Corps Recruiting Office.

Martine Corps Marine Corps Vera Cruz Guard of Honor Prince of Wales Pennsylvania State Constabulars Canadian Mounted Police Texas Rangers Kitt Corps Haiti Philippines London Paris China Time Build World U. S. Marine Corps U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Office

Handkerchiefs At 29c In This Lot Of Linen

A lot of pure linen kerchiefs offered at 29 cents each, included in the sale price. Many pieces held intrinsic value at 59 cents each in the listing.

Children’s Corner Garments in Blue Denim and Gingham

The ad promotes children’s denim coveralls in sizes 2 to 6 with a regular price of 1.59 now 0.51 to 1.39, and dresses and rompers in gingham with collars and cuffs in blue pink and yellow in sizes 2 to 6, with an extra special price of 1.95.

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Eff— unzPo Realty Records Stepney Miss "eEatrice Plumb Nichols 3. B Hayes Elmer Read Emily D. Leavenworth John Hinckley Bridgeport Frederick Porter Millard Randall Harold Binkeman Mast Villaze L. V. Slade Birdseye Plain School House M. B. Hawley William Beardsley George Smith Lemuel Osborne Mary Feliseko Michael Feliseko Stephen Pulaski Cutler's Farm Mpensations Parrot’s West End Uncle Sam U.S. Marine Corps Kiddie’s Barnum NOBLE Rockwell & Co Main ST Taffeta Sport Inersharp Verysword Black Kid Jazz Pump Louis Heel Louis Chidren Oxford Georgette Brouses Creme Angelus Batiste Mavis Gouraud’s Oriental aLuy Roger & Gallet Aubry Sisters Park & Tilford’s Bay
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