Coal Costs to Schools Rise as Board Considers Carting
The Board of Education faces coal at 12.82 per ton for next winter, higher than the current 11.00, with a proposal to handle carting in house. Secretary Wynkoop says local dealers may be unable to deliver coal to schools due to domestic orders, forcing the board to seek self trucking and possible price adjustments. The fuel administrator will notify the board as discussions proceed with the fuel committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
John B. Wynkoop
Wynkoop
Fuel Administration
Department of Education
Department
of Education
Chare
Mesers
Hurley
Schwerdtte
Burns
Why So Many People Are Losing Their Hair
An ad warns dandruff as a major cause of baldness and scalp ailments. It urges weekly scalp cleansing to keep pores open and nourished hair, criticizing common soaps and praising Birt's Head Wash ingredients and use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birt
Cacum Ointment for Infant Skin Troubles Ad
Cacum Ointment is presented as safe for infant skin addressing fetter eczema chafing and similar troubles. It claims instant relief stopping itching soothing healing and helping infants resume natural sleep. Also said to aid pimples blotches itchy skin eruptions sores scabs cuts burns ringworm insect bites.
Wiltonites Oppose New R F D Carrier In Town
Wilton residents protest Archia Abbot appointment to R F D route 57 after Clarence Chapman served as substitute and filed for the permanent post. A petition supported Chapman while officials noted Abbot’s late examination in Westport. The dispute echoes local politics and route loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Westport
Wilton
Cannondale
Gantley
Waterbury
Pelham Bay
John Carlson
CGT
Gregory
Cannondale Emporium
John
John Hadley
Washington, D. C
New Canaan
W. 8. Merrill
Tim Merwin
C. A. Marks
Lieut Thompson Invalided Home Now Instructor
Newtown reports Lt Thompson, once in charge of a Sandy Hook battalion, has been overseas and wounded, nearly losing use of his right arm. He sent a note from Halcyon House Watch Hill R I before training at Camp Gordon Georgia. He and comrades were warmly feted by Sandy Hook people, and he greets them whenever possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Thompson
First Infantry
GC. N. G
Hartford
Sandy Hook
Etste Road
Danbury
Waterbury
Michael Lsugh
Washington Avenue
Michael Quailey
Walter Charter
Myr
Prank Rhodes
Mary Kelly
Sandy Frook
Fete at The Pines for D A R charity near Milford
Milford Aug 14 Special announces a lawn fete on Aug 24 at The Pines home of Mr and Mrs N M Pendal Welch's Point. Proceeds benefit Freelove Baldwin Stowchapel 1 A R Whiss annual affair for the Milford D A R chapter. Attractions include a Punch and Judy show, fancy articles tables, baskets and vegetables. Guests will be shuttled from Taylor library corner to The Pines. Additional notes mention visits, travel, and local social events including a Red Cross contribution and updates on residents and guests across Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Library
Broadstreet
Bantam Lake
Roscoe Reeves
New Haven
A. H. Bristol
Gloden Hill
C. M. Chartes
New York City
William White
Mary Brundage
Clifford Bristol
Page Bristol
Ludlow
Mass
Milford
Newton
Springfield
Richard Keating
Briggs
Leslie Briggs
First Church
Briges
J. C. Reynolds
Park Circle
Frank Reynolds
874Th
Aeroadquadron
Wilbur Wright Field
Dayton
Ohio
Milford Red Cross
Rhode Island
Harry Fowler
Golden Hill Street
Gildea
Reeves Manufacturing Company
Broad Street
Charles Graham
Frank Graham
Claude Palmer
Long Island Sound
Graham
Thomas J. Falls
Elsie Carsh
Central Avenue
Robert Pomeroy
Walton
New York
Tack” Cowan
U. S. Naval Reserves
Jack
Philadelphia
Fore Holy of the Methodist Church
Sea Side
Sea Side Port
Bridgeport
William Chadderton
Woodbine Cottage
Rogers Avenue
St. Peter's Parish
Importer Now Serves As Medical Officer
George R. Abalon, Second Lieutenant of the 252d regiment Medical section Aviation corps, now in France, writes from Paris about learning French and plans to become a physician after the war. He sailed July 10 and arrived August 1, with parents in Lakewood and his NJ business noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LGU
George RR. Abalon
George R. Abalon
252D
Aviation Corps
France
Paris
A. BR. Abalon
East Main Street
Lakewood
N. J
New Jersey
Olympic Band Concert Tonight at Seaside Park
The Olympic band will perform at Seaside Park tonight under leader J. J. Broadbrook. Selections include Star Spangled Banner and Our Heroes, with marches, waltzes, dances, and solos such as a cornet solo Ramp Tramp by S. Altarrissi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaside Park
J. J. Broadbrook
Federal Reserves
S. Altarressi
Pantheas
Kentucky
Aimerica
Accused Robber Has But One Cent on Person
Police report a cobbler claimed a man stole $70 hidden in his shop. The suspect was found with only one cent, and investigators doubt the accusation, noting the thief may have known the area well. A thorough probe continues.
Obituary notices dated August 14 1918 in city death list
In this city August 14 1918 many residents died including Elissit Campbell widow of Charles H Swezey at 238 Carroll avenue Juillan Lizzie Campbell died at Bridgeport Hospital Funeral at Walker and Banks mortuary chapel on Aug 16 Burial Lakeview cemetery Adaliza Chase Harrington 68 Stratford prayers at Elmar St Whitney Stratford Aug 15 Funeral and Newport burial Michael A Gaffney 68 Wood avenue Aug 16 funeral at St Augustine's 10 am Interment St Michael's tomb Ellen J Kelly Aug 14 wife of Anthony Wermell funeral Aug 17 from Railroad avenue St Peter's church High Mass Sarah 66 died Aug 13 funeral from 1 Williston Street Holy Rosary Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elissit Campbell
Bridgeport Hospital
Lizzie Campbell
Walker and Banks
Fairfeld Oe
Lakeview Cemetery
Ellttt Harrington
Stratford
Conn
Adaliza Chase Harrington
Elmar ST. Whitney
Sutton Avenue
Newport
N. E
Elbsst Gaffney
Michael A. Gaffney
Wood Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
This City
Ellen J. Kelly
Anthony Wermell
Railroad Avenue
St. Peter
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Elétht Salal
Sarah
Williston Étreat
Holy Rosary Church
St. Michael's Cemetary
Elis$het
Former Trolley Dispatcher Promoted to Top Sergeant
T F Griffin once night dispatcher for the Connecticut company on the Bridgeport division enlisted about nine months ago and is now stationed in the Ordnance department at Camp Raritan New Jersey. He has been promoted to top sergeant and is welcomed by friends in Bridgeport. Griffin formerly lived at 129 Capitol Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Griffin
Connecticut Company
Bridgeport
Army
Ordnance Department
Camp Raritan
N. J
Grifin
Uncle Sam
Mr. Griffin
Capitol Avenue
Ford Property Taken Over for New Bridge
The city acquired land from Bridget Ford for the Grand Street Bridge approach. A warranty deed filed at the town clerk's office records $8,560 as the consideration. The parcel extends north to Ford’s land, east to Housatonic Avenue, south to Ford in part and Old Sword's Lane, and west to Elo vita property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Ford
Grand Street
Ford
Housatonic Avenue
Old Sword's Lane
Elovita
Rubbish Fire Alarmed Newark Neighborhood
A rubbish fire in an ash box at 754 Maplewood Avenue caused a brief alarm when papers burned and appeared out. Fire department responders from box 274 were alerted yesterday afternoon. no damage occurred. Paralysis in New Britain reports a second infantile case within a week, a 19 month old girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplewood Avenue
New Britain
Realty Transfers and Quit Claims in Bridgeport Area
Real estate deeds list multiple transfers including Filomena Marecello to Ethel Johnson, Frank H. Riley to Roza Krist, Arsene J Levesque to Andrew Lusande, Philip and Kate Smith to Andrew and Katherine Owens, Julia Sass to Joseph and Mary Pitlik, William Mullins to Andrew Vanelli and Philomenia Vanelli, Edward and Charles Marsh to Mullins, Chamberlains to Whaley, Leewith and Herz to Konda kar, Bridget Fort to City of Bridgeport, Robert Blakeslie to Frank Riley, Carrie A. Pease to Annie Lat tin, Franklin Perry to Anna Lat tin, Ady Bodzas to Joseph and Mary Orosz, Kish to Anna and Mya Phillips, Marsh to Hollister avenue, Mile Guaranty and Trust Co to Caroline Betts, Title Guaranty and Trust Co to Christian Johnson, American Bank and Trust Co to Henry Weltner, Mary Sweez to Harry Lukachik, Blomgren and Meagher families on Fairfield avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filomena Marecello
Ethel Johnson
Wentworth Street
Frank H. Riley
Roza Krist
West Avenue
aArsene J
Levesque
Andrew Lusande
Garfield Avenue
Philip J. Smith
Kate Smith
Andrew P. Owens
Katherine L. Owens
Madison Avenue
Julia Sass
Joseph Pitlik
Mary Pitlik
George II
Gilman
William ‘T. Mulling
Andrew Vanell
Philomenia Leppreé Vanelli
Hollister Avenue
Edward H. Marsh
Charles B. Marsh
William W. Mullins
Lollister Avenue
John ©. Chamberlain
George D. Chamberlain
Emeline F. Chamberlain
John M. Whaley
Irrances Street
Sigmund Leewith
Nathan C. Herz
Joseph Kondakar
Arthur Street
Bridget Fort
Caroline Betts
City View Avenue
Title Guaranty and Trust Co
Christian J. Johnson
DeForest Avenue
American Bank and Trust Co
Henry J. Weltner
Gem Avenue
Mary Sweez
Harry Lukachik
Williston Street
Blomgren
Mary €. Meagher
Lillianings
Fairfield Avenue
Mark C. Meagher and Co
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Allen
Flatburg
Manuel
Kalpho
Hindle
Preston Fourth Ave
26Th St. Threa Min
4Th Ave
Grand Central
Wiltonites
Clarence Chapman
Washington
Walter Glover
Wirelisa
Cattery Park
Glover Avenue
May Carroll
Jennie Carroll
Mary Clark
Elizabeth Clark
Sugar Street
Ll. A. Guatt
Port Jefferson
J. T
A. H. Patterson
Newtown Library
Nancy Schoonmaker
Ranachies Toneue
Ta Moe
Killings
Opp
Mitford
Robertson
Charles W. Robertson
Medical Corps
3224 Infantry
List
Irrance
Newtown Equal Franchise League
Olympic
George P. Potter
Pet. Barnum
TE. Griffin
New Bridge
U. S. Food Administration
Meat Department
Valencia
Sue
Iter
A-1
UBLIC
Bank Sts. East Main
Georgette
Outfitters
Main ST
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
Mullins Typewriter Exchange
Main Street
Poli Bidg
Curons
Roth-Blum Diamonds and Jewelry ON Credit
Alfred H. Clark & Son
Edwin Smith & Co
Dpealera
Smith's
Wall St. Telephone
Union St
THE
NEW England Steamship CO
David Greenbaum
Congress St
Main
H. S. Hershman
Center Street
Barnum
Sonably
Hughes AN Chapman CO
Stratford Ave
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