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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1919

Page

3

Bridgeport Men Face charges for pocketbook theft

Wranie Scianna of 1292 Howard avenue and Walter Elwood of 729 Beechivoon avenue will be arraigned in Trumbull town court for failing to return a pocketbook containing 189 dollars found while delivering bread for Berwick Baking in Trumbull. Sheriff Berger arrested them while in the act of spending the money. Peter McCue known as Sunny Jim, will make his 20th City court visit to explain to Judge Bartlett why he took an automobile tire from C Howard Munhar’s garage, chief inspector of the board of health.

Peter McCue Sunny Jim Judge Bartlett C. Howard Munhar Board of Health

John Street to be Warrenited and widened soon

Brick pavement on John Street between Main and Broad is being removed to allow surfacing and widening. Work began yesterday and traffic is blocked. West Morgan and Taft avenues also under reconstruction as part of a city park expansion with a circular boulevard plan resembling a wagon wheel.

Warren West Morgan Taft Avenues Beechwood Park Widga Avenue Park Madison Avenues Taft Avenue Trafic Wrast Morgan Avenue Park Board North Avenue Patt McKinley Jackson Lincoln Avenues Capitol Avenue Madison Avenue Morgan Morgan Avenues

French Sailors Adopt Forty-Eight Hour Week

June 24. The Chamber of Deputies adopted a bill limiting work aboard all public and private vessels to eight hours a day or forty eight hours a week. During debate, deputies urged negotiations with other powers to enact similar rules, so France would not be handicapped if alone. The government promised to begin talks.

Chamber of Deputies France

Retail Merchants to Hold Meeting in Bridgeport

Bridgeport retailers and their employer plan a get together at 8:30 tomorrow in the High school auditorium. Under the Chamber of Commerce, a motion picture The Troubles of a Merchant and How to Stop Them will be shown with a lecture by William H. Trarley of the National Cash Register and songs by the community chorus directed by Alvin C. Breul.

Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce William H. Trarley National Cash Register Alvin. C. Breul

Sergeant Mitchell Appointed Policeman

IF. J. Mitchell a war veteran with two years service in the Second division and multiple wounds has been named a special policeman under the Park department. He will be assigned to Seaside Park. Hall school district invites the public to an outdoor twilight play time tomorrow night featuring a track meet canning homes millinery exhibits and an iceless refrigerator demonstration.

IF. J. Mitchell Park Department Seaside Park HAL Hall Boston Avenue Willow Street

Marriage Licenses Issued To Several Residents

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Timothy Sullivan of New Haven and Katherine Nolan of 432 Brooks street. Also listed are Thomas Kenny of 134 High street with Mary Campbell of the same address, Peter Nalwalk of 1537 Barnum avenue with Frances Olender of the same address, Cietia Rintard of Tarrytown New York with Gabbibo Salvatrici of 20 High street. Spain contributes about 1400 tons of the world s mercury output of about 4000 tons.

Timothy Sullivan New Haven Katherine Nolan Brooks Street Thomas Kenny High Street Mary Campbell Peter Nalwalk Barnum Avenus Frances Olender Cietia Rintard Tarrytown Gabbibo Salvatrici

Hammock and Porch Pillows Sale Description

Hammock and porch pillows described as covered with heavy sateen and filled with floss, showcasing handsome colors and patterns. Cretonne covers with cotton filling offered in round or square shapes priced at one dollar, with the remaining line indicating a stock item in a catalog or advertisement.

Shoes for Women Comfort Summer Fashionable Oxfords

Lightweight calfskin and kidskin oxfords offered in patent and glossy finishes. Styles include long vamp leather French heel, high arch, and graceful contrast with dark or light gowns. Prices range from $6.50 to $8 with a main floor display.

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