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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
3
City officials note the isolation hospital will be far from populated areas, fenced by rocks along Jewett avenue and Goldenrod avenue with Enslewood avenue nearby. The site faces accessibility challenges and an entrance may require substantial digging costs.
At a Fairfield County Medical Association meeting at the Stratfield Hotel yesterday afternoon Ir. T. Nettleton of Shelton was elected president. J. I. Hertzberg of Stamford secretary. C. W. Gardner Bridgeport treasurer. H. W. Lambert acting treasurer. councillor I. W. Stevens Bridgeport. acting council for I. H. W. Barnes Stamford. cen sors F. W. Stevens FP. H. Barnes FL. M. Tukey.
Medical authorities link most indigestion to excess stomach acid rather than diet. A remedy offered is Bisveated Magnesia taken after meals with water to soften stomach acid, prevent souring, and ease pain. The ad cites Magnesia powder as safe, affordable, and effective for digestive comfort.
A period piece health blurb promotes reducing meat to ease kidney trouble. It touts Jad Salts as a remedy, claiming uric acid from meat harms kidneys, causing backache and bladder issues, and describes taking four ounces daily in water before breakfast to restore kidney function.
Milford residents hear of a Tuesday open meeting at the First Church Hirotherlood in town hall with a socialist speaker, a union man, and an employer of labor. The event, organized by Pastor Leslie Griggs, is expected to draw a large crowd amid wartime talks and local notices.
Navy orders direct new enlistees from local recruitment office to report to the training school at Newport immediately. The order revokes a prior limit of three recruits per week and directs transfer of mass attendants and landmen to Charleston Navy Yard. Remaining recruits go to New York receiving ship. three named sailors are identified.
Attorney Henry Greenstein, chairman of the Warewell committee, convenes a meeting at the Young Men's and Young Women’s Jewish Association rooms to plan a send off for local Jewish draftees. The Jewish Welfare and Activities League, led by Jacob Telein, supports efforts modeled after New York’s Welfare League serving camps in the United Army and Navy.
Arguments in four New Tayven cases heard in the Supreme Court opening session led by Chief Justice Stanuel O Prentice. Justices Raorapuck Wheeler Beach and Shumway joined 22 New Winven cases, including 11 from Fairfield County. The appeal of Thomas J. Ganhavel of New York seeks review of a 10 year state prison sentence for conspiracy and perjury linked to a divorce proceeding.
Captain Albert W. Peck of Newtown died Sunday at his daughter's home in Portchester. He enlisted in the 1711 Connecticut volunteers at the war's start and served with distinction. He ran a Main Street general store before retiring to a Mt Pleasant farm. Survived by daughter Mrs James Minor and three sons Dotsford, Robert M., and Albert W. Jr. Major Charles H Peck served in France. Albert Jr. also in France. Funeral was at Trinity Church with Rev W Rayner officiating. burial in Curri plot Village cemetery. Mrs Mateus Camp of Mt Planse, injured in a fall weeks ago, now able to go out again.
Appraisers Larry Tl. Hilton and James O. Sloan submit an inventory to Judge Paul L. Miller in the Probate Court for the estate of Mrs. Elen L. Boardman who died a city resident. The estate totals 2259.99 dollars, including a $500 Liberty head first issue, 18 shares of Franklin Telephone Co Massachusetts stock, and cash deposits in Bridgeport and Hartford banks.
Local council in Brideport holds a conference with business leaders to discuss safety measures and conservation proposals. A speaker from the commerce chamber is anticipated to address residents and plans for improved public safety.
In a campus related case Gilbert Wo Goodridyve sought a divorce from his wife Dene Chemshore. The petition cited separation after years of dispute and the court granted the divorce following review of the records.
Catalog description lists small girls and juniors dresses in fancy check and plaid gingham with varied models. Some belts and sport pockets, some with vests and fancy trimmed pique collars. Prices range from 1.45 to 8.25 dollars in blue chambray and striped fabrics.
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