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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1926

Page

5

Obituary notices from a New England city paper

Funeral notices for Mrs Margaret B Solan and Edna O Leary Way mark a day of bereavement in the North End. Others include Michael Keane, Maud F Smith, Hen Jowett, Victor Roy Anderson, Charles Homer McPherson, Clarence Nolan, Rose B Darling, Monroe V Douglas, Louis Pressman, Nellie Bradley, Albert B Greene, Millen Farrell, Adam Pollock and related services at St Michael's, St Patrick's and local cemeteries with interments at Lakeview and St Rose's.

Margaret B. Solan Michael J. Solan Hawley Avenur St. Patrick's Church Ireland Revi Joseph V. Solan John J. Sulan Williamsport Edward O'Leary Edna O'Leary Gallagher and Callagher Fairfield Avenue Sacred Heart Church RF. Moore James Killian Hugh Carrig Teresa O'Brien Charles Ogren Miss O’brien St. Michael's Cemetery Malind Frances Smith John Smith Union Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Geneva Hobson Elsie Riley Thomas Detroit Mich Herbert Smith Waterbury Chesley Smith August G. Baker Stratford Avenue Lakeview Cemetery Clarence Nolan Harral Avenue St Augustine's Church O'Olock Alfred Driscoll Mae Wlaherty Alf God Monroe V. Douglas Monres TL. Douglas Frank Avon Street Devon Clarence Douglass Milford Police Martin Ressler Charles Stapleton Norwalk William J. Guggenheim Devon Union Church Aeford Cemetery Flten Farrell Millen Farrell Malachi Farrell George Byron Forth Street St. Augustine’s Church Adam Pollock Elizabeth Street St. Michael’s Archangel R. C. Church Charles Ratajczak Woodmen of the World St. Stanislaus Society

Kansan Receives Queen Victoria Gift Cornet

In McPherson Kansas a silver cornet gifted by Queen Victoria rests in a local home. Harry Hapgood, a lifelong musician, once played with the Dispatch band of Kansas and toured with circuses before joining the Grand Victorian Army band in Morrison Wales. After seven years service he received the inscribed cornet from the Queen at a public gathering.

Morrison Wales Grenadier Guards St. James Palace London Victoria Duke of York Cheorge VI Hapgood America

Additional Charge Against Driver in Stratford Injury Case

Charl Bachman of 257 Thompson Street Stratford faces an added reckless driving charge along with operating without a license after a collision on Fairfield Avenue at Whittier Street. Seven year old Arped Hire of 634 Bostwick Avenue survived but was badly injured, hospitalized at St. Vincent's in critical condition with a fractured skull. Bachman jailed at police headquarters in default of bonds.

Charl J. Bachman Thompson Street Stratford Trafic Vivicon Bostwick Avenue Bachman Fairfield Avenue Whittier Street St. Vincent's Hospital

Catholics Refuse to Open Churches After Conference

The Episcopate issues a formal statement noting the situation remains unchanged since the meeting with the President. Church services will not resume until priests receive guidance without violating church rights or the liberty of conscience under pending legislation. Methods to present the issue to Congress and the Chamber are under discussion.

Aly Su Episonetes Cater

St Swithin's Reign Ends With Rainy Run Ends

The reign of St Swithin the rain-maker ended yesterday after twenty official rainy days since July 13. The longest stretch ran July 12 to 18 with heavy rainfall. August rainfall totals to date reach 6.75 inches, nearly double the normal 3.59 inches.

St Swithin Hida

Fight Against Disease Could Save Nation Billions Says Expert

Williamstown reports Louis J. Dublin of Metropolitan Life cautions that national losses exceed two billion dollars yearly from sickness and premature death. He argues current public health spending is inadequate and that two dollars per capita directed at preventable diseases could cut deaths and raise life expectancy by years, boosting economic value substantially. World longevity gaps are noted with New Zealand and Australia topping lifespans, while India trails.

Williamstown Mass United States Institute of Politica Louis J. Dublin Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Dublin Wablin New Zealand Australia Denmark Norway Sweden England France Germany Italy Japan India

Funeral Today for Dr Eliot

Funeral services are held today for Dr Charles Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard, whose career shaped American education. Leaders including Yale President Angell and Brown President Faunce laud his 40 years of fearless experiment, enduring influence, and contribution to the modern university.

Angell Ays New Haven Weber Aig Providence Roy America Chares W Eliot Harvard William H. P. France Brown University Providence Journal Fron Lake Mohonk Trifot Alow Amenet Faery College

Salvation Army named in two suits for damages

Edmund and Georgianna Schmitt sue the Salvation Army for 5800 dollars in two cases filed yesterday in Superior Court. Schmitt alleges a Salvation Army truck approached Stratford Avenue as he passed a WaBon, swerved right, pushing his car onto a sidewalk and into an iron fence and telegraph pole. He seeks 800 dollars for car damages. his wife seeks 5090 dollars for injuries.

The Salvation Angthia Elfs Super Edmund Georgianna Schmitt Schnmitt Stratford Avenue Salvation Army Schmitt

Dangerous varicose veins treatment advertised at home

An advertisement claims to reduce dangerous varicose veins at home using an original two-ounce bottle of Emerald oil strength. It promises swelling reduction after daily morning application and asserts piles are absorbed, urging readers to ask a druggist for the product.

Moone Humdic

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U.S. D A Helen Felpa Helpa Barnum Newsroader HitHlye Cuticura Bony Ici Wiehart Keane Michael Keane St Vincent's Hospital of Preumenia Windsor Avenue St. James’ Church James Delan John Flood George Monahan George Rock James Keane James Merrick James Finnell St. Rose's Cemetery Newtown Ehen Jowett Edwin Jowett Noble Blo George M. Geisel St. Paul's Episcopal Church Victor Roy Anderson Victor Roy Anderson Seco Ond Tairfield Swedish Lutheran Church Park Avenue A J. Okerblom Mt. Grove Cemetery Alice Ker Anderson Charles Victor Anderson Harold Herbert Edwin Johnson Charles Homer McPheron Charles Homer McPherson Flora McPherson Milford Tate Naugatuck Avenue Deson Union Cemetery Conn Rose B. Darling Rose Darling Joan Daring Bank Street Anna Felton Rhode Island First Church Nilso Ladies Sewing Society Unit Church Eelock Bench First Methodist Church Louis Pressman Parrott Avenue Hebrew Free Sehel Pressman Hebrew Sick Benefit Cemetery Bowsles Morris Mreida Wola Spr J Meld Maas Nellie Bradley Nellis Bradley Peter and Mary McMahon Bradley Dracusa Curtiss Huh Sandy Hook St Ross's Dhstress Albert BE. Greene Albert KB. Greene Housatonics Avenue Exterson Kansan Queen Victoria Queen of England ST. Swithin DR. Eliot Asthou Northeast Harbor Calf Iskinad Frenchman's Bay Eliot Mt. Nope Island Hanoko County Rockwell & Co Main Street M&c New Samuel Insull Mr. Insull Interest City Savings Bank Hom
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