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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
16
Draft Board No 2 expects only 12 men in Class 1A when it ships 75 to Camp Greenleaf next Monday. Re examinations of 145 deferred dependency cases show no change in domestic situations, with about 100 remaining. registrants must swear to notary that they live with and support their wives and whether wives can earn a living.
Private George Sossin of 235 Clister Avenue, a member of the 102nd regiment, has been wounded in action. The report states the wounded soldier will recover. A bulky package containing a Hun helmet, gas mask, and brass shell case arrived at his home from France shortly before the injury.
NEWTOWN Aug 21 Special With the artificial lake at Zoar Bridge less than a third completed the dam under way plans in advance for extensive changes to affect plants on the Pootatuck and smaller tributaries of the Housatonic River. Also a conduit for underground power lines to Waterbury and others along the Naugatuck valley, moving away from an overhead system at Bull's Bridge. Promoters urge electricity as cheaper power for local industries and homes.
Patrolman James Clancy of the Second precinct chases fugitive Leonard Gabriella from 21 Reilly Street after a threat to shoot Frank Peppre. Gabriella, wearing a blag coat, tries to outrun but is captured within four blocks and charged with breach of peace and carrying concealed weapons.
Navy department seeks a vast array of Bridgeport manufactured goods for ships and airships including steel, buttons, metal parts, boats, motors, tax, and innumerable components. Bid information available at the Second District Chamber of Commerce office in Bridgeport.
James Smith, 25 Columbus Place, colored, formerly a driver for J. A. Black and Company on Shelton Street, is accused of taking 33 dollars collected by the firm. Police say he left his stated address, and investigation at the railroad station found he had departed from the city, with a trunk checked to Philadelphia.
Obituary notices list Curtis G. Perrys funeral at James J. Maher home in Benson's Switch Patfeld with interment at Mairfield East cemetery. Hugh P. Smith dies at home of his sister Elizabeth Clark and funeral set from her home then St Patrick's church with interment at St. Michael's cemetery. John B. Donnelly's funeral held from his home on Lafayette Street then Sacred Heart church with high Mass and committal at St. Michael's cemetery. Lorettie S Stancliff, wife of Gilbert Stancliff, dies at Bridgenart hospital aged 27 years, funeral to be held Saturday from her home with burial in Park cemetery.
Details have been set for closing exercises at Seaside Park next Saturday. Children travel from their grounds under supervision to the park for a program including songs, a soccer field march, championship baseball games for juniors and midgets, and girls events in baseball volleyball and track.
Charles Schilli of 26 Pembroke Street and Paul Gabriel of 63 Hamilton Street were arrested yesterday at 2:45 PM in the Poti theatre by Special Officer Fleming. They were jailed at police HQ and to be arraigned in City Court this morning for making undue noises and ignoring theatre staff orders.
An advertisement touts Fruit-a-tives as a unique medicine made solely from fruit juices. It claims relief for constipation, liver and kidney issues, headaches, rheumatism, skin conditions, and more, noting ingredients from apples, oranges, figs, and prunes with nerve tonics. Pack costs 6 boxes for 22.90 or trial 25e, from FRUSTA TIVES Limited, Ogdensburg, N.Y.
An advertisement touts pure un refined coconut oil as an ideal shampoo. It claims common soaps dry the hair and scalp, while coconut oil cleanses thoroughly with a grease free finish. One to two teaspoons produce rich lather and a silky, bright finish.
Miss Mary Bannon, who has run the telephone system at the Health Department headquarters for months, is promoted to stenographer in the chief of sanitation’s office. Her switchboard role is filled by Miss Anna Shanley.
On August 21 locals note porpoises in Fairfield Beach waters in increasing numbers. The animals leap from the sea and seem to play hide and seek as spectators marvel at the ocean activity. A social note adds a humorous anecdote about a working girl improvising gloves from her sister’s stockings for a dance.
Bridgeport will receive 4 million dollars to build more houses for munition workers and to ease transportation. The funds follow 3 million already received, with 1 million loaned to the Connecticut company. Announcement came from Bridgeport Housing Co. general manager W H Ham at a Chamber of Commerce meeting at Brooklawn Country Club.
Rollo B E Spaulding of 353 West Avenue is held on $1000 bond for breach of peace after his wife accused him of assaulting her. Court heard minor assault details and that he claimed exemption due to dependents at his wife's request. Spaulding, who says he will join the army, is defended by former Judge Thomas C Couliglin. The dispute arose from her German speech when addressing her parents.
Connecticut provides 12,000,000 bricks for the Bridgeport munition workers housing project. Local supply promises government savings and quicker service than distant sources. Construction has begun on a South and Iranistan avenues vacant lot for officers’ buildings and a garage for official vehicles.
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