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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
16
The article notes diamonds have not been affected by hysteria, showing a steady increase in value for the past decade with prices trebling. It promotes buying diamonds now, promising you pay for the merchandise rather than the brand on the box in which they are delivered.
Milford June 27 John McLoughlin dies suddenly at Wheeler’s Farms early yesterday morning after being taken ill in the evening He was 42 born in Milford survived by wife Mary Delainey of New Haven, parents and three sisters He was a farmer hotel keeper and member of St Mary’s Milford Ackenash Red Men and Society of Mills Bridgeport
Walnut Beach, June 27. James Jerwin a noted local soloist will sing at the Walmut Beach Union chapel Sunday evening June 29 at 730 o clock The performer will be accompanied by Charles S Dunham of Portland Oregon a renowned figure in Western musical circles who has led several large choral societies The event promises a rare musical treat for attendees with Mr Kerwin appearing in solo performance backed by a major accompanist from the West.
Myrtle Beach opens a three day carnival in Palisades under Myrtle Beach Hose Company No. 3 and Ladies Auxiliary with town officials and delegations from five other companies present. A popularity contest among three local girls Albert Suett Stella Shepherd and Charlotte Van Burge decides a $5 gold prize.
Health Officer Walter H. Brown predicts a boost in patent medicines and flavoring extracts sales after July 1. He notes many potions contain 20 to 30 parts alcohol, some up to 60, with the latter exceeding lawful limits once identified.
Local soldiers arrived home from overseas in the past few days. Cleared veterans include Corporal John F. Simpson of 73 Center Street Private Frederick L. Valentine of 2 South Street Private Elmer Notsache of 85 Whiting Street Corporal Henry N. Watche of 72 Colorado Avenue Private Vincent Martino of 174 Sylvan Avenue Private Elmer Bedford of 377 Hanover Street and Private Clarence White of 57 Basin Street.
John W W Lewis, a noted dope dealer in this state, pleaded guilty in U S District Court Hartford to violating the narcotic act of 1914. Judge Garvin imposed a three year and nine month federal prison term and a $1,000 fine at the Atlanta federal prison.
The United States Army recruiting station at 920 Main Street announces a continental motor transport expedition from New York or Washington to San Francisco waiting for the first hundred enlistees. More than 200 officers and enlisted men will undertake the journey, with start planned around July 1.
Private Irving Tobey son of Mr and Mrs St Tobey of Harral avenue has returned after more than a year overseas He enlisted at 18 and a reception will be held tonight at the home of Dr and Mrs J Gerber on Washington avenue
Miss Hilda Johnson, 82 Lee Avenue, woke to a burglar prowling in her room. Her father Gustaf Johnson grappled the intruder and overpowered him. The man was captured briefly but broke away, fleeing down the street as chase continued.
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