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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1918

Page

4

Wallace Property to Be Sold to Meet Expenses

The Aaron W. Wallace property on State street east of the Ridle club, with two buildings valued at about 240010, will be sold as income of 858 cannot cover taxes and expenses of 1019.69. A Superior court petition was granted by Judge Donald T. Warner, with a committee to dispose of the property before November 19.

Aaron W. Wallace State Street Se Ridle Club Superior Court Donald T. Warner

Okenuck Tribe plans W S S campaign in Stratford

STRATFORD Aug 13 Plans for the War Savings Stamps campaign by the Okenuck Tribe of Red Men were discussed at the tribe meeting. Teams were selected and ready to canvass Stratford as soon as ordered. Also noted were local social updates and honors, including Mrs Reinhold Persson's election as state commander of the Spanish War Veterans auxiliary.

Alva C. Thompson Mansas Harriet Geard Board of Jeducation Great Barrington Frederick Viner Warwick Avenue Flarry -Nothnngle Paradise Green George Shenton Brooklyn Belle Parks East Broadway Wmlizabeth Rogers Sutton Avenue Ernest Wilcox Ansonia Lordship Lordship Park Poplar Stratford Fairfield John Wilcoxson Michels Avenue Bridgeport Persson Connecticut China

Charged WEE TART Arrest in Theft Case at Water Street

John Alitowitch of 88 State Street was arrested after a clock yesterday afternoon on a charge of theft. Patrolman Afo Curthy took him into custody. Min towitch is accused of taking a suit from a room at 51 Water Street.

John Alitowitch State Street Afo- Curthy Mintowitch Water Street

Patrolman Sheehy Faces Suspension Over Court Absences

Patrolman Patrick Sheehy was suspended by Supt John H Redgate after failing to appear in City court for two arrests and not notifying for days off. His badges were turned over pending the police commissioners report expected at tomorrow's meeting. The investigation followed a claim he was unwell when relieved from duty and did not appear as required. Other duty disruptions involving Cass and Bernard were noted as tabled.

Tia Men Iie Ito Patrick Sheehy John H. Redgate Sheehy Tina Ehiltees Cass Bernard Wn

State Fire Chiefs Will Meet Today For Convention

Bridgeport hosts the state fire chiefs convention with a luncheon at 1 p.m. at the Wiks club and a 2 p.m. business session at Eagles hall. Mayor Wilson opens the session and Chief Daniel Johnson serves as host. Visitors tour city parks, fire houses, and equipment, with officer elections to conclude Thursday afternoon.

Wiks’ Club Eagles Hall Cilers Bridgeport Wilson Daniel Johnson

Vienna Citizens Pay 40 Crowns for Italian Papers

Vienna residents resorted to paying 40 crowns to obtain Italian papers amid a surge of anti Italian propaganda. The Buildings Department in Vienna approved 14 permits totaling 74,151 dollars for various structures including a two family apartment building on Fairfield and Troward avenues. Additional permits included private garages, alterations, and a veranda project on Park avenue.

Vienna Francis G. Prank Fairfield Troward Avenues Troward Avenue Ivanistan Avenue Elizabeth McMillen Ah Trembult Street Twenty Society Iranistan Avenue T. Ix Bor- Avm Eh, Marsh Bricketpola South Avenue Eastern Mallalle Iron Company Park Avenue J. W. Morehouse Chineet Ruth ‘Miller Henry Street Henry Tigan Stratford Avenue Williaia Nothnngie Old Town Road H.W. Merry Myrtle Avenue Ala Thompson Tiriele Wairfield and Howard l Avenues Francis G. Terank Cedar Street Robert Wrensman Trick Howard Avenue Francis G. Ifrank

Nerve tonic claims bold results from Hilo Phosphate

An advertorial touts Hilo Phosphate as a non habit forming nerve and vitality remedy for thin or nervous individuals. It promises restored vigor, brighter eyes, and improved appetite, claiming rapid weight gain and dramatic mood improvement, while warning that it can aid anyone not wishing to gain flesh.

Germany to discuss prisoner treatment with U S

Washington Aug 13 Germany accepted in principle the American plan for a conference on prisoner treatment to be held in homes Switzerland in mid September. Delegates led by Minister Garrett at The Hague will attend. Talks will also cover interned civilians and related questions.

Washington Tormal Germany Horne Switzerland Saptember State Department United States Garrett Hague

Pork Raising in City Draws Permits Debate

Pork is being raised in considerable quantities in Camville with residents planning to keep pigs in backyards for winter meals. Health officials have many permit requests, though city ordinances require pens to be 100 feet from dwellings and permits may not be needed for backyard pens.

Camville Health Department Efealth Department Opt Chon

Three Men Injured in Flights at Pensacola

A seaplane crash at the Naval Air Station Pensacola injured three men and left three others dead. The Navy Department released a list of the injured and deceased, including crew members and technicians, with names such as Jenusign J and Schwab St. Bonta.

Pensacola Abhington Ar 13 Naval Air Station Pensacola Bla Jenusign J Schwab St. Bonta Herbert I. Groh Meto Pastdena Maryland Rank Lynch Electrician Somerset Alans

Division Six to Summon All General Service Men

Division Six will summon all General Service men from the class of 1947 and those in 1948 who fit General Service needs. About 49 men in the 1947 class are called to report for entrainment in August. The call aims to fill quotas with men reclassified in the area often tied to marriages, and many in this division fit that profile.

Objects to Housecleaning Method of Chinaman

A resident on Prospect Street objects to a Chinese man living there and allegedly airing bedclothes and sheets on the sidewalk. The caller asked the health department to send an inspector to stop the practice.

Prospect Street Wayien Argent Jtlealth Department

Lifebuoy soap promotes skin health in training camps

Lifebuoy is touted as a popular soap in United States training camps due to its creamy antiseptic lather. The ad claims daily skin perspiration, dust, and acids can irritate skin, which Lifebuoy prevents with regular use. It emphasizes a hygienic odor and urges trying a cake for face hands and bath, from Lever Bros. Co., Cambridge, Mass.

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