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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1919

Page

13

Triples Linkers Stagh Surprise Bert Crump at Stratford

Members of the Triple bink elit surprised Bert Crump at his new Stratford home last night to help settle in. While furniture was moved, singing and refreshments marked the gathering with guests including Albert Alzworthy Horath Dicker ITarry Snaith George Wrench John Lucas and many others.

Triples Linkers Stagh Surphish Kur Crump Triple Bink Elit Bert Crump Stratford Albert Alzworthy Horath Dicker Itarry Snaith George Wrench John Lucas G. & Kinsman William J. Barton George Gramann W.thomas Ef. Woodward Chick Lockwood A. Wellington Clinton Booth George Gaurd Arthur Card A. Borg Frank Gambot, Jr William Seward Bert Searles Clifford Skinner

Conley Named Boxing Instructor at Harvard

Saarry Conley of Boston was appointed today as boxing instructor at Harvard University. He will be connected with the department of physical education.

Pinex cough syrup promises fast relief and savings

An old advertisement extols Pinex cough syrup, claiming rapid relief for coughs and bronchial irritation. It instructs mixing Pinex with sugar syrup or molasses, touts throat and lung soothing effects, and guarantees satisfaction with refund policies.

Janey Tromaffy the Pinex Co Wayne, Ind

Bayer Aspirin Packaging Claims and Brand Marks

An old advertisement touts genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross and package branding. It claims relief for children’s fever pain and various ailments and promotes small five tablet cartons and larger 4 pack options sold by druggists, noting Bayer Manufacture details.

Bayer E Pitystelans

Obituary notices from a Bridgeport paper

Obituaries list several local deaths with details of services. Mrs Joseph Petovitz died at St Vincent's after a long illness. August Bergen Bren, Irene Lennon, Teresa Tanfer, Thomas Leary, Raymond Carl Lungren, and Raymond Cil Iemandgren are noted with funeral locations, cemeteries, church ceremonies, and surviving relatives. The notices mention dates, addresses, pastors, and burial sites amid a long obituary page.

Joseph Petovitz Auta Dad Teikovits St Vincent's Aarea Wrank Potke & Son Sirest Dusvu Burrint Bergen August Berg- Bren Brittor Avenue Swedish Lutheran Church Burisi Mounbviln Grove Teresa Ganfer Teresa Tanfer Huntington Turnpike Herman Wiemar German Reformed Church Clersyman Subilal Familly Lakeview Cemetery Thomas Tee Thomas Lea Brooks Street Bry St. Charles Jessie Murray Marky Patrick King Gear Jamiasor Thomas Hoolihan John Ikeuna Thomas Clancy Thomas Kelly St. Michael's Cemetery Y Tyee A. Jenmon Irene Lennon Daueshter Mra Jenny Casserly Bite Thomas Tuesty Washington Terrace St. Augustines St. Michael’s Cemetery Raymond Cil Imandgren Raymond Carl Lunegrey Manlewood Avenue Fleury Tishop Fairfield Avenue William Horace Day United Congre Biational Church Bridgeport Eailors Enchmaring Agin Ehard Hana Jn Cammynd New London Charles Lundgren Maplewood Avenue Thomas JH Thomas IF. Rice Danbury MM. Tannon John Street Vurlal St. Michaal James Tierney Fle James J New York William Thine Norwalk Alrs Robert "Berry Hroothlyn Mary J. Fuego Mary "Largo Levi Targ Franke St. Spencer Remington Avenue Edmer A Spencer Mikses Myride Goldie Spencer Flazel Selot Srejker Bridgeport New Wiven

Providence native chairs Island American Legion state meeting

Alexander W. Johnsop of Providence was elected chairman of the American Legion at the state convention of the 16 posts on Rhode Island today. Other officers elected include vice chairman William Sheffield, second vice chairman Arnold Hoffmann, secretary Rush Sturges, treasurer Paul B. Dave, chaplains Frederick B. Penfold, G Edward Buxton Jr., and Alexander H. Johnson as state representatives on the national executive committee.

Ryore Island Las Providence Alesander Johnsop Providence Chiairmait American Legion Ithede Island Ace VW. PP Sheffield Newhbort Arnold Hoffmann Barrington Rush Sturges Parl B. Dave Frederick B. Penfold G. Edward Buxton, Jr Alexander H. Johnson Branore

Epilepsy Victims Found Relief with Sedative Restorer

An Indiana woman long troubled by frequent epilepsy attacks tried Raszell's Sedative Restorer on a friend's suggestion. She reports restored health and happiness after years of seizures and seeks others to share their experiences. The ad claims broad efficacy for epilepsy nervousness insomnia vertigo and related nervous disorders and offers names of two patients for references.

Indiana Raszell Indiana Ind Roszell Ty Byries White

Ambassadors report Mexico hopeful on U.S. ties

Ambassador Bonilla returned from Mexico City after conferring with President Carranza. He said Carranza is optimistic about future relations and believes Mexico will pursue peace and prosperity as the world moves. Carranza expects no American protest against Mexican affairs and notes Congress is seeking fair solutions.

Washington Ort Bonilla Alextro Carranza United States Mexico Inter Wilson Vhief Sais,y

Abe Dorsen Opposed Willett Receiver Appointment

A bankruptcy hearing for Dorsen Dry Goods consumed much of the afternoon as I N Benham described Abe Dorsen objecting emphatically to B W Willett becoming a receiver. Benham said pre petition conditions differed from Dorsen statements and noted the firm sought cash to sustain operations while receivers eyed a lease to keep the store open. He added that August accounts showed the business losing money and that hearings would resume next morning.

Dorsen Dry Goods Company Vongs I. N. Benham Benham Abe Dorsen B. W. Willett Ag Entate Dorsens Daorsens Dersens Wrheale Faye Re

Cleanup campaign urged fire safety and prevention

Captain John A. Tague reported fire losses over four months were the smallest in five years during the chamber of commerce effort. He noted 873 inspections with 114 complaints and praised volunteers, urging prevention, safety matches, and avoidance of unsafe garage heaters amid a wire department briefing led by Captain Gasser and Commissioner Brennan.

Chamber of Commerce John A. Tague Chamber of Commeres Tague Eli Tn Cantetn CO Allert Gasser Newark SN. C Captain Gasser Chamber of Cammeres Gamouwell Tarue Bridgeport Joe

Lumber Company Initiates Two Civil Suits in Park City

The Park City Lumber Co. files two civil actions in the Cammer Ple court yesterday. Paul Gol ery et al are defendants. One suit seeks foreclosure of a lien on property on Lafayette Street owned by Goldberg, with Kornblut and Ferman Tsaacs claiming a mortgage after the alleged alarm and Wen. Goldberg allegedly owes 12,268.21 for materials. the plaintiff seeks 27,000 in damages. About 1,852.58 is claimed as value received. Five properties in the city owned by the defendants have been attached.

Park City Cammar Paul Golery Plainiff Lafayette Street Goldberg Louis Kornblut Ferman Tsaacs Thea

Fairfield County Sunday School Convention Report

The Fairfield County Sunday School Association held its annual convention at the First Methodist church in South Norwalk. About 700 attendees filled the afternoon program, with roughly 160 at the evening session, in a gathering featuring Yale University’s Professor Lutheran Weigle and Connecticut Sunday Series head Oscar Phelps. Bridgeport representative William Florian also attended.

Fairfield County Sunday School Association Norwalk Lutheran, Weigie Yale Unniversity Oscar Phelps Conenecticut Sunday Series Association William ©. Florian Memorial Baptist Church Bridgeport

Wentworth Furniture Co at Bras aval dob stroats wr

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Wentworth Furniture Company Bras aval dob stroats wr with Mendel qssien oF MG eye trade magnetic Hick the Heisiness and gud Moad Gort paury. no clear events or dates.

Fpurnito Rye Wentworth Purnivuare Company Bras Aval

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