Perplexing Town Topics and Police Notes
Local column covers a jumble of Bridgeport scenes from public officials to crime lore. Mentions Prosecuting Attorney DeLatey plans, Willams Vollmer, Rev. I J Cramp, and Captain George H Arnold amid notes on poison needles and missing women concerns. Also cites Don Donovan, Congressman Payne encounter, and urban transit ideas including a Broad Street tunnel proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George H. Arnold
Fagtazon
Trath
Marie
Ferry Wit
Ttes
Don Svan
Donovan
Serena Payne
Payne
Jers
Connecticut
Hartford Times
Building Permits Approved for Local Properties
The building commission granted permits for three projects with a total estimated cost of 7700 dollars. George Lemmerirst plans a two family frame dwelling on Seaview avenue east side, James R. Kilpatrick a two family frame dwelling on Carroll avenue east side, and J Moskovitz a one story brick store at 908 State street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lemmerirst
Dwellige
Seaview Avenue
James R. Kilpatrick
Carrollvenue
J. Moskovitz
Dreaming of Days When Appetite Was King
An advertisement-like reminiscence details past appetite and current indigestion. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy, claiming they restore appetite and ease digestion after large meals. The copy urges immediate purchase at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Business Men Mounted Police In Indianapolis Strikes
Indianapolis businessmen take up mounted police duty amid the teamsters strike as Governor Ralston weighs calling out the National Guard. The move aims to inform citizens by publishing statements from union and employers as violent clashes unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IND
GOV! Apolis
National Guard
Indianapolis
Teamsters
Ermployers
Criftdyert
Overnor Ralston
Benny and Persey Chatter Over Pigeon Milk Bet
A humorous schoolyard tale shows Benny, Persey, Artie, and Sid Hunt planning a petty prank. The group jokes about buying pidgin milk on the cheap from a grocer and failing to complete the debt sentence, ending with Persey not getting the sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saas
Simkins
Sissey
Persey
Benny
Reddy Merry
Artie
Pritty
Leenyhoddy
Young Women Suffer Weak Back and Nervous Spells
The notice claims many young women suffer weak backs dizziness nervous spells dull headaches and weariness. It says kidney and bladder pills cause these troubles but Wolsey Kidney Pills give prompt relief and the sickness disappears. Mindle's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindle
Gifts for Men Folks at D. D. Smith's Emporium
At D D Smith's Emporium 44 Fairfield avenue offers a wide range of smokers articles ideal as Christmas gifts for men. The shop features cigars in boxes of 45 and 50, pipes, cigar cases, and select tobaccos with low prices. Clerks assist in making selections and ensure courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Smith’s Emporium
D. Dmith
Fairford Avenue
Amin
Smith
PB. D. Smith
Fairfield Avenue
Sidney Pills Boost Taunton Woman’s Kidney Relief Claim
Mrs. Mary A. Dean of Taunton Massachusetts reports relief from bladder weakness, inaction pains, and rheumatic discomfort after using Weeley Sidney Pills. She states the product helped her pass another birthday and meets her kidney trouble concerns. Hindle's Deus Store-Adv-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Dean
Walnut St
Taunton
Masa
Hindle
Hartford Socialists oppose municipal ice plant in letter page
A letter to the editor ridicules the Hartford Socialist petition for a city ice plant claiming it would politicize ice supply. The writer, signed Augustus Cholmondreley Pip of Georgeton Texas, mocks plans and warns against tax funding for artificial ice. A Kansas reader endorses Foley Honey and Tar and notes violet light gem testing in France distinguishing Burmese rubies from Siamese stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Manufacturers Association
Dominion Council
Socialist Party of
Common Council
Banca’ Steerers’ Union
Middletown Insane Hospital
Augustus Cholmondreley
Pip
Georgeton
Texas
J. A. Kimbro
Foley
Hindle
Adv
France
Pimply? Well, Don't Be Guided By Olive Tablets
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe vegetable remedy to cleanse the blood bowels and liver. It claims pimples and facial dullness improve after a few nightly doses and promotes the product as a gentler calomel substitute. Prices listed as 1c and 20c per box. The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Tom
Eawards
Columbsis
Notice of Cornwall Street layout damages and benefits report
The Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages reports on the Cornwall street layout from State Street extension to railroad tracks. It lists no awarded damages or benefits, names none receiving excess damages, and names no equal compensation recipients. Adopted December 1 1913 and approved December 8 1913 by City Clerk J A Robinson and Assistant Stephen F RahRig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inlous Kullroy
J. M. Daranin
Geo. Finn
J. Alex H. Robinson
Sstrone
Steve Ann
Wistos
James Bichary
C. Kraut
T. B. Tokatz
G. Zarka
Thomash
E. Miski
M. Thurman
Sabo
EB. Szombatl
E. Boy
M. Sohn
E. Miske
Szombath
Stephen F. Rahrig
Layout of Hubbell Street Damages and Benefits Report
The report lists damages and benefits for the Hubbell Street layout from Orland Street to the railroad property. Named recipients include Geo Schneider M and R Imre Arenta J and MJ Mentes L and E Imre A Kolyszensky and others with amounts established by the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages. City Clerk and Stephen F. Rahrig Assistant are noted in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semis Soneed Moun
Patterson Street Layout Damages List Adopted 1913
The Common Council adopted a report on Patterson Street layout from State Street Extension to the railroad property. The document lists damages and benefits awarded to named individuals and notes the balance of damages versus benefits as of the December 1 1913 adoption.
Kelley’s Cigar Store Ad at 141 Fairfield Ave
Local ad lists Kelley’s Cigar Store at 141 Fairfield Avenue offering a complete line of imported and domestic cigars and pipes. The text repeats the shop name and address with misspelled product terms and unclear extra lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley’s Cigar Store
Fairfield Ave
Vest Cigars
James Heet
Layout of Bryant Street Damages Report Bridgeport 1913
The Common Council of Bridgeport approved the Board of Appraisers report on Bryant Street layout from Ariand Street east to the railroad property. It lists damages and beneficiaries including T. Loposky J S Girga M Ohla A Puzak J McFarland Geo W Finn James Karesmaros Vasily Julia Est Matzeck A M Emery E Zombath Koiboy. Adopted December 1 1913 Approved December 3 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Street
Common Coun—cil
City of
Bridgeport
Board of Appralant of Genefics and Damaxed
Ariand Street
Rairoad
Ee Common
T. Loposky
Girga
S. Virsalla
M. Ohla
A Puzak
McFarland
Geo
W. Finn
Jas. Karesmaros
Vasily Juila
Matzeck
A. M. Emery
E. Zombath
Koiboy
Attest
J. Alex H. Robinson
Chir Clerte
Per
Stephen F. Rabrig
Damaged Bremen Street Layout Report Bridgesport 1913
Public notice outlines the board of appraisal of benefits and damages for the Bremen Street layout from Orland Street northerly to the railroad property. It lists recipients and amounts, dated December 1 1913 with attestations by J ALEX H. ROBINSON and Stephen F. Rahrig Assistant.
Establishment of a Building Line on Winter Street
The Common Council orders a three foot building line on both sides of Winter Street from Newfield Avenue to Smith Street. The report lists recipients of benefits and damages for the line, naming Richard J. Mononan, Frederick D. Hotson, Alice Holson, Mrs. Louisa Ivans, and others. Adopted and approved in December 1317, with clerkly attestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Newfield Avenue
Smith Street
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Board of
Richard J. Mononan
Frederick D. Hotson
Alice Holson
Louisa Ivans
Andrew EB
Miller
Sofeska
Olof Christenson
AL L. Krouse
Marion E. Keefe
Harriett Wyash
H. Herbiz
AL Lebenthal
G. W. Hoffmaster
W. F. Gagner
Jas. Brophy
Hearn
J. Alex H. Rominson
Cits Merk
Per
Stephen F. Ranrig
No Merchant Ever Failed When Advertising Well and Much
Advertising counsel suggests merchants prospered by sending strong messages through ample promotion. The maxim asserts success comes from aligning effort with opportunity and maximizing outreach.
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Keown
Alexander 1. DeLatey
U. Stodia
Patrick J. Corfeun
Malw
Groyer
Train
Torgent
Willams Vollmer
North Avenue Institution
Amone
Ernest Lesh
Warfield Avenue
Christ
Teale
Beas Dutesview
Parmer Reov
Fireeytt
Snodfrar+ Paltee
Turemiaat
Ni 2Mah
Destioies
Main
Parrott
State Street
Mr. Parrott
Sxpt Bis
Dulles Head
Uiun
Golden Hill
Broad’street
Broad Street
Bulls Head
Bette
Stiari
ED Polic Eet
Little Benny’s
Hubbell Street
Orland Street
Hobbett Street
Geo. Schneider
R Imre
Patterson Street
Ines
United States
Siemon Street
Orlund Street
Bremen Street
Demares
Benetin
Benante
Southworths
Mollan’s Shoes
Ile
Cleburne
Avery
W. K. Mollan
Main ST
Remiz Furs
REMIZ
Arcade
Halibut
Ty Green
W. D. Cook & Sin
Sas
Water Street
Bachmann
Wolan
Marvel Ce
Thatiber
Mate Street
Urdere
mIow Oz
Atlantic Pharmacy
Prescription Sporiitters
Ono Main Street
Wert
Davis & Tawler
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