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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1919

Page

12

Two Baseball Players Hit by Batted Ball

Angelo Laconta aged 12 of 164 Pem oke street was injured when a baseball struck his eye at the Yellow eMill playgrounds. He received treatment at Emergency Hospital with eye injury not expected to be permanent. Raymond Maiers of 034 Main street was also hit in the eye yesterday, eyebrow cut requiring stitches. treated at Emergency Hospital.

Angelo Laconta Pemoke Street Esiot Aymond- Maiers Main Street

Milford WCTU Elects Officers and District Notices

Milford May 18 Special The annual W C T U meeting at Mrs William B Bush home elected officers and noted 25 members. Reports praise the local union while appointments span evangelistic work temperance in schools sick visiting committees and flowers for the sick. Also community notices of council meetings aid society Epworth convention attendance and several local residents returning from service with military postings and discharge.

Milford William> B. Bush William Adams The Methodist Church Lyon Thea William Fowler Cornwall’s Hall Broad Street Ladies’ Aid” Society Methodist Benevolent Union Gertrude Gifford Andrew J. Martin Giace Mi. OE Church Bridgeport Grays Church Irene Smith George Perris Natalie Ford Sfarry Miller Grace Whitcomb Perry B. W. Putney Art Monros Troy N. Ya Renssalaer Polytechic Institute Port Trumbull Beach Fire Company Champ Devens Mass Wiliam A. Platt Susan Platt Phiners Plath Maury Heminy John Clark Nove Mensington

Near beer allowed until court ruling in New York decision

Washington May 18 officials said the internal revenue bureau and the department of justice will not take action to halt brewing of beer with 2.4 to 4 percent alcohol content pending a federal district court ruling in New York. They had held regulations and opinions that such beer was illegal but would defer enforcement until the case is resolved.

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau Department of Justice Federal District Court New York Revenue Bureau

Fairfield Garden Club Meeting at Sunniholme Gardens

Fairfield May 18 A meeting of the Fairfield Garden Club will be held Tuesday at 10 30 in the gardens of Miss Anna Bure Jennings Sunniholme. Henry Wild a noted gardener will lead the session studying iris and rock gardens. Next gathering June 10 to study peonies and hardy perennials with Jordan roses featured June 21.

Fairfield Fairfield Garden Club Anna Bure Jennings Sunniholme Mirfield Garden Henry Wild Land« Goupe Jordan

Welcome Home Dance at Botsford's Dance Hall

Welcome Home dance set for Bots ford's hall Tuesday evening with Taerfel's seven piece orchestra providing music. A large guest list from Milford Stratford Bridgeport and nearby towns expected. A. S. Teettel leads with service men assisting in charge of the event.

Walnuut Beach Botsford Taerfel Milford Stratford Bridgepo Tevenine A. S. Teettel Char

Connecticut Forestry Association Annual Meeting

The Connecticut Forestry association will hold its annual meeting next Saturday at Pine Point Grove near Hazardville on the lands of A. D. Bridge & Sons. Members will see demonstrations on growing pine logging and pine manufacturing. After the business session Prof. J. W. Toumey will discuss "Co operation Between Public and Private Owners."

Connecticut Forestry Association Pine Point Grove Hazardville Conn A. D. Bridge & Sons. Company J. W. Toumey

Auto traffic heavy through Fairfield on Boston Post Road

A steady procession of automobiles along the Boston Post Road through Fairfield marked the start of the spring and summer motor season. Cars from every state joined the exhibit while Fairfield speed cop Patrick J. McGarry patrolled all day as thousands enjoyed the fine weather.

Fairfield Boston Post Road Union Patrick J. McGarry

Strike plans emerge as transit workers vote on settlement

May Pittsburgh report notes motormen and conductors of Division 5 Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes to meet and vote on a plan believed to end the street car strike. The plan was not made public.

Pittsburgh May Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway

Use Cuticura to Keep Your Hair from Falling

An old time advertisement urges men with dandruff and scalp irritation to apply Cuticura Ointment at night and wash with Cuticura Soap in the morning. It promotes a clean scalp for healthy hair and praises Cuticura Talcum as an antiseptic soothing powder with a delicate fragrance, priced 25 cents.

Stomach Ailments Promised Quick Relief From Pills

An advertising pitch urges readers to take ATONIO and KATONIC to end acid stomach distress. It claims instant relief from belching heartburn gas and bloating, promises better energy, and offers a money back guarantee if symptoms persist. The copy ties acid stomach to broader health issues and promotes purchasing from a druggist.

Atonio Eatonic

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