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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1919
Page
4
A Shelton resident died this morning at his home after reading a letter from his brother in the Canadian Army. The deceased, long employed at a local firm, was identified as a man well known in the community and his passing follows a period of illness. No further details were provided.
The Shelton board approved hiring an assistant principal at a salary of 1800 dollars after a general discussion of discipline and conditions at the large school, suggesting plans to expand the teaching staff.
Delay of about five minutes affected trolley cars on the Congress street bridge around 6 o'clock last night due to a breaking of a wire. Several cars were held briefly while repairs were made and service resumed with minor schedule disruption.
Prices listed include REN'S HATS and straw pom poms as low as 95 cents with sprays and braids. Silk shirt waists range from 2.98 to 7.00 dollars with white and colored versions. Georgette and crepe waists priced around 4 to 6 dollars, plus silk tones and wreaths.
Arnold Newlander son of Mrs Olof Newlander of Ridgefield avenue Milford is held criminally responsible by Coroner Mix for the death of Cullen W Brown of Detroit Michigan in a Milford automobile accident at 1130 morning. Newlander, driving a car owned by J Phelps Montgomery of New Haven without consent of Montgomery’s son John, invited three other students on a ride. He will be before Judge J D Brown in Milford town court Monday at 9 am for a hearing. Naomi Lodge Fraternal dance attended by over 200 at 119 Broad Street hall decorated in national colors. Anniversary celebration of The Sedndin Sick Benefit Society with entertainment and dance at 62 Cannon Street hall. Performance included solo by K O Stalhammar accompanied by Miss Thyrad Stalhammar with Swedish Singing Society Norden and other acts. Committee included Mrs Jennia Tobey and others.
Shelton May 16 Thirty permits from the board of aldermen allow new construction across the city. Plans include tenements dwellings and garages on Howe avenue, with major changes expected in the business district near the center. Demarco brothers of Shelton Wet Wash obtain approval to build three modern bin buildings within blocks of the business core, signaling a north end expansion. Contractors rush to meet demand as Shelton anticipates nearly 200000 dollars in new work within weeks.
Dennis L. Sullivan aged 28, injured in a Thursday night motorcycle crash near Anna B. Jennings’s home, died at Vincent’s Hospital. Joseph M. Herman, the motorcycle driver, was arrested and charged with manslaughter before Judge Bacon Wakeman in Fairfield. Bonds set at 9000. he could not post and remained jailed until Tuesday for trial. Coroner Phelan to hold an inquest today. Both men resided at 221 Colorado Avenue. They rode Thursday night. the motorcycle struck a telegraph pole reportedly moved by a collision.
Delegates Radurescu and Bremis plan to enter teams across boxing soccer rifle fencing and track in Paris to boost organized athletics in Roumania. About 150 Roumanian soccer players expected to study American British and French games while in Paris to bring methods home. Captain Bremie notes Roumania lacks strong domestic athletic traditions and relies on foreign training.
Washington reports May 16 that Maxi can rebels allied with Francisco Villa attacked Corralitos on May 6 and inflicted several losses on General Pablo Quiroga's forces rushing north to aid Chimnahua. News was delayed by the Mexican censor before reaching here by mail.
Miss Sarah Clayton Shelton and Frederick A. Somers wed in a Shelton Congregational ceremony led by Rev. Watson L. Phillips. Bridesmaids Helen Stephens and others attended. Henry A. Clayton was best man.
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