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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
8
A Bridgeport reader reports back pain and stomach trouble improved after two weeks on a simple remedy promoted by a company representative at Hindley Avenue Pharmacy. The testimonial describes relief from backache and indigestion and credits the product with restoring energy and normal daily function.
Bridgeport town officials warned dog owners to procure tags within a week or face a $1 extra tax on the regular licenses of $1.25 for males and $1.50 for females. The report also notes municipal events, summer preparations at Seattle Park, railroad activity, and local street cleanliness, with observations on fishermen and seaside crowds.
Warner Brothers Inc announces purchase of Vitagraph Company in New York and Los Angeles making Warner Brothers a major distributor. Harry M Warner notes deal covers Vitagraph studios Brookyn and Hollywood, lab and film library with real estate. Vitagraph to complete planned year output under contract. sale includes subsidiaries and future product distribution worldwide.
The three day conference opens Sunday evening at St Johns parish house Waterbury with representatives from every state social and welfare group. Arthur Reed Kimball delivers opening remarks and sessions cover delinquency and correction and community life. Luncheon and supper take place at Ellan hotel with Rev William J McGurk and Fr Guilfoile among speakers.
The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Merchants bureau will hold its annual meeting and banquet at the Open Door restaurant on Putnam Street tomorrow evening. The Master Builders association will also host its annual banquet and meeting at the same venue. Miss Winifred Dougworth, a young English artist, has painted portraits of both Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and former Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald in the past week.
Multiple funeral services are announced for residents including John R R Stine at his home in Southport with burial in Oaklawn cemetery. Bernard Greenstein, longtime local Jewish merchant, buried at Park Avenue Temple cemetery. Caroline Beers, widow of Varenzo Beers, funeral at Stratford home and Union cemetery. Honora Splann Reck, widow of John Reck, mass at St Augustine and burial at St Michaels. Margaret Carroll Finlan, daughter of William Carroll, funeral at St Patrick's Church and St Michael's cemetery. Teresa Karasz, widow of John Karasz, service in Weston. John H A Riggins, World War II veteran, burial at Lakeview cemetery. Ethel Post Taylor, daughter of William Taylor, burial at St Michael's. Elizabeth Steinmetz Hall, wife of Thomas Hall, arrangements pending. Clara Mueller, widow of Weidinand Mueller, funeral at home with Takerten cemetery. Theodore Muller and Gustave Muller, funeral details noted. Robert S Ayres, died at St Vincent's, funeral at his home with burial at Lakeview cemetery. services attended by local organizations.
A private bus will run this summer from the foot of Seaview Avenue across Pleasure Beach Bridge to the bath house on the Island at a nominal rate of five rents. The line needs a certificate from the Public Utilities Commission since it operates entirely on private property. The service is expected to attract many island patrons.
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