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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1920

Page

2

SONS OF G A L R VETS TO MEET IN BRIDGEPORT

The Connecticut division of the Sons of Civil War Veterans will hold its 36th annual encampment in Bridgeport on Wednesday and Thursday with sessions at Grid Fellows Hall and a banquet at the Stratfield Hotel. Commander Henry E. Axe and staff, plus national and local officers, will attend. about 175 delegates are expected.

Sons of Bridgeport Iry Sisson Springfeld Mast Mmenders Sons Henry E. Axe Mary GL. Tredo Mary C. Bassett Sons’ Usuary Gage W. W. Burt Igbattors Ilson Sls Jon Hammer J. George BR Lillian See Pierce Veterans Glyven Hide and Beardsley Wil Xy Gergestad

Women to Join the Chamber of Commerce Meeting

The Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting at Masonite hall to decide if women may join and become full members. A drive for young men as members is also discussed. A Salvation Army quintet from New York will perform vocal and instrumental selections.

Tussee iChamber of Commerce Salvation Army of New York

Fireworks Rules Tightened in Milford by Board

Milford officials will strictly enforce fireworks and explosives ordinances this year after leniency last season. Merchants will receive new printed rules. Also noted: David O’Connor, longtime city service, to retire after 75 years. Local court cases include Tray Cable fined for reckless driving and Casmere Jablonski reporting a possible cellar casemeter break in with unspecified loss.

Milford Board Ofire

Sutherland Enters GOP Nomination Race

Senator Howard Sutherland of West Virginia announces his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. He appeals to West Virginia voters to express preference in the primary and expects delegates to work toward his nomination. He calls for a cabinet of the ablest party members serving as a board of directors rather than managers.

Washington Howard Sutherland West Virginia Lis Iacemant Ivill

Vecsey Gets Permit for 12 New Houses

Building commissioners at their meeting last night granted permit to Geza Vecsey, West End contractor, to erect twelve single family houses on Payerweather street and two on Harborview avenue. Other permits included one family houses on Arcada avenue and Parrott avenue, a series of garages on Staples, Lenox, Central and Bewler streets, plus additions to garages on Standard avenue and Drew place for various owners.

Geza Vecsey West End Payerweather Street Harborview Avenue Arcada Avenue L. TR Blackma Parrott Avenue A. Datkowski North Side Hunting Street Caroline Donovan Staples Street James F. Jenkins

Property Additions Advertised on Suburban Avenue

Readers note a listed transaction on West Side Tranistan Avenue for J Souibestyan and North Side Suburban Avenue for A Gane. Aggregate value set at 70 150 dollars.

West Side Tranistan Avenue J. Souibestyan Eide For & Gane

Get Rid of Baker Mentioned in War Hearing Photostats

Frank Washburn of American Cyanamid testified before the House war investigating committee. He was shown photostats of a memorandum captured by justice agents containing the phrase get rid of Baker in Washington. The memorandum cited J. L. Andrews as the addressee. Lawmakers indicated Walter did not refer to the secretary of war. Andrews likely was Washington attorney in Sheffield Alabama.

Washington Frank Washburn American Cyanamid Company New York House War Investitatng Committee Department of Justice Heartig Baker J. L. Andrews Coneem Walter Ware Sheffield Ora

Lichen Case Continued On License Charge

Leo Bichen of 242 Wagie Street appeared before Judge Wilder for selling goods from an automobile without a permit operating the auto without lights and lacking a driver’s license His case was continued until today.

Tares Times Cay Leo Bichen Wagie Street Wilder Tor

Wells Syrup Pepsin Promotes Free Trial Bottle Offer

A 19th century promotion touts Wells Syrup Pepsin a combination laxative with Senna and pepsin. It claims long use since 1875, wide retail sales in 1890s, and over seven million bottles bought last year, offering a prepaid free trial bottle via coupon.

Dr. Caldwell Wells

Bargain Day Hats and Furs Sale Ad Highlights

A crowded price list details bargain day offerings including untrimmed and trimmed hats in black and colored straw, furs like wolf and fox scarfs, beaver chokers, satin and georgette waists, silk petticoats, veils, and ribbons. Prices range from about 1.50 to 75.00 with numerous items featured and seasonal discounts emphasized.

Kolinsky Natural SUIRT

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