Six Killed and 10 Missing After Lake Eden Torpedoing
Aug 26 reports list six crew believed drowned or killed when the American steamer Lake Eden was torpedoed in foreign waters on Aug 21. Nine crewmen and one naval guard member remain missing, with several named individuals and roles among the missing and rescued still unconfirmed.
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Lake Eden
Navy Department
Washington
Naval Armed Guard
George Bruce
C. Craft
Derham
Muller
August Artisan Reveals Roy Carpenters' Work
The August Arts issue from State Trade Education shop on dgeport urges boys to stay in school for technical training as the call to colors nears. It quotes Youth's Companion on postwar skilled labor needs and features Tioward Pedersen's account of the shop’s bungalow project at Rockwell avenue Stratford. Carpenters lead work under Mr Welsh with painting by Mr Romkus. project began in June.
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Dgeport
Oder
Olors
Lan
Rockwell Avenue
Stratford
Tioward Pedersen
Welsh
Romkus
Chamber Seeks Leading Speakers for Luncheon Program
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce officers aim to secure exceptionally skilled speakers for noonday luncheons at Strafield starting next Month. President Bradford D. Pierce Sr expects messages of value for members involved in city improvement. A speaker list should be ready next week with many responses to Secretary George Gove, aiming to finalize by September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Strafield
Bradford D. Pierce
Chamber
George Gove
Dollar Day Bargains Highlight Hats and Silks in Sale
A Valley newspaper ad lists Dollar Day deals on hats from $1 to $6, including banded straw Sailor, Leghorn, Panama, velvet and georgette options. It promotes white lingerie shirtwaists, silk waists, silk crepe watlats, petticoats, camisoles, coats, scarfs, veils, Shetland sweaters, and satin trimmed items at special price reductions for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnesvee
Ciee
Mrs Austin Learns of Husband's Over There Prank
Mrs Edith Ring Austin, of 456 Warren Street, learns her husband is with Company A 320th Supply Train overseas. He was a Stratford boy before marriage. A railroad collision in Willimantic blocked east and west bound tracks of New York New Haven Hartford and Central Vermont railroads for four hours.
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CL. Austin
Frank C. Austin
Warren Street
Austin
Stratford
Edith Ring
Windy Mantic
Willimantic
A& S
New York, New Haven and
Hartford
Central Vermont
Fruit-a-tives Headache Relief Ad at St John
A customer testimonial from Mrs Alexander Shaw at 112 Coburg St St John hails Fruit-a-tives as a lasting remedy for violent headaches after years of suffering. The ad notes a bore a box six for $2.50 and a trial size 2c, with purchase through Frust-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg N Y or dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coburg St. St. John
Alexander Shaw
Frust-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
Light Michigan primary vote expected tomorrow
Detroit August 2s Michigan voters are expected to cast a light turnout in the state primary with the senatorial contest drawing the most attention. Thiery Ford appears on both major tickets, with other GOP hopefuls Truman Berry Newberry Charles Osborn Ste Marie and William Simpson contesting Ford for the Republican nomination. Helme seeks the Democratic nod, while Sleeper faces no renomination challenge on the GOP ticket and other gubernatorial candidates include Batley and Fronadtorz for the Democrats.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Tierry Ford
Truman H. Newberry
East
Charles I. Osborn Af
Ford
Wilson
Albert 3
Sleeper
John W. Batley
Battle Creek
Edward Fronadortz
Hudson
Newtown Residents Take Auto Trips and Campout
Aug 26 Special report from Newtown notes Mir and Mrs W G Hardof kshire enjoyed an auto trip visiting Farmington Sandy Hook and nearby areas with ten calls. The party also mentions campout adventures by Wes Corbett Cornelius Houlin and Eugene Kelly in Leyville and a Maine-bound return of Mrs Leo Hickson. Funeral notices for Matthew Colgan and Mrs Gage are listed with attendees. Local guilds and social notes follow with visits to Danbury Waterbury and Bridgeport.
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Newtown
Mir
W. G. Hardofkshire
Farmington
Sandy Hook
Leo T. Hickson
Maine
Hickson
Wes Corbett
Cornelius Houlin
Eugene Kelly
Newstown
Thomas Nichols
Waterbury
Out of Town
George Reilly
Bridgeport
John Gordon
Botsford
Margaret Colgan
Gage
St. Thomas
Southbury
St. Rose's
G. T. Sinnott
Ladies’ Guild of the
Methodist Church
Herman Oppo
Sunshine Society
Obituary notices for John Curnias Christopher Reilly and others
Funeral services were held for John Curnias at St Charles church with a Bridgeport Elks delegation attending and burial at St Mary's Milford. Also honored were Christopher Reilly and Joseph Vagini no with Catholic rites and interments at St Michael's and Lakeview cemetery. Frederick Soden and others were noted, with survivors including a wife and extended family.
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John Curnias
Noble Avenue
St. Charles’ Church
J.W. Husston
P. J. McGivney
Thomas WR. Gloster
Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
John Somers
John W. Kane
Frank Murray
Patrick Avery
Charles H. Mortis
Harry Fitzgroy
St. Mary's Cemetery
Milford
P. AH. McbLean
St. Mary's Church
Christopher Reilly
Simon T. Reilly
Westfeld Avenue
I P. Mooney
St. Peters
Paterick Corrigan
James Lovely
Charles
Bully
James
Jeramiah
John Sullivan
St. Au
Frederick Soden
Lenox Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Walker and Banks
Fairfield Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
Efe
Resignations Of City Teachers Six Appointees
Resignations of ten Bridgeport public school teachers were accepted by the Board of Education. Several staff members plan further study and assignments. New hires include Ward, Coydevant, Buonoeste, Wright, Casey, and Trene Wright with salaries ranging from 800 to 1475 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Public Schools
Board of Education
Ernest Pringle
Mary J. Mckenney
Crosport School
Ordnance Department
Jernest Pringle
Mary Z. Palen
Mary T. Mikenney
Prospect School
Natalie Rosen
Bling Howe
Winifred Japp
Thas Howe
Marpole Boyden
Kling Howe
Tena D. Mimoney
Shetton School
Mags
Totty College
Pringle
Marguerite Coydevant
Boston
Tass
Boston University
iBettona Buonoeste
Bridgeport
Bridgeport High School
Columbia
New York City
Jane ©. Wright
Jane Casey
Smith College
Miss Bourne
Trene D. Wright
Bridgeport High
Bridgeport Normal Schools
Summerfield School
Steamer Rams Bridge And Then Turns Turtle
DAMARISCOTTA Me August 26 Nineteen vacationists mostly from Massachusetts were saved after the river steamer Tour ist struck a bridge on the Damariscotta River and capsized. All escaped with slight injuries. engineer Everett Shear of Bristol is believed dead.
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Damariscotta
Massachusetts
Christmas Cove
Foss Etheridge
Everett Shear
Bristol
Cadum Ointment Advertisement Offers Quick Itch Relief
An advertisement promotes Cadum Ointment as a speedy remedy for eczema and skin irritations. It claims soothing, healing effects for pimples, rash, eczema, ringworm, cuts, burns, and more, promising peaceful sleep for persistent itching.
9x12 Tapestry Brussels Rugs Offered at $24.50
Excellent rugs that are beautiful in colors and designs. Wholesalers' price today runs $27.35 for these 9x12 tapestry Brussels rugs.
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Brussels
Tapestry Brussels Rugs 7 6x9 at $15.00
Durable attractive 7 6x9 tapestry Brussels rugs offered at 15.00 with colorings and patterns noted as splendid. Promotes savings on every rug purchase and encourages women to take advantage of the offerings. Full value claim emphasizes durability and value.
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Weing A
Martin
Naval Board
Ralph EE. Hogien
Funner
Laurel Hill
Wha
Escood
I.eres
A. Mosher
Cook
J. Harms
H. Ricardo
Johnson
Lyredan
Lovenzon
Duterok
Stanhor
August Artisan
Roy Carpenters
Harvey
Pedersen
Man St
F. A. Dellon & CO
Main St
Rue St., Cecile
Paris
Fiers
Hams Co., Inc
Mandell
W. H. Wadhams Co., Inc
Rie
Ruth Clarkson
Berkshire
Sarah Elliot
Helen Hyan
Danbury
James Farrell
Mary Connors
Parl Clty
David Bale
Leona Bale
Hawleyville
Smith=Murray Co
Cps
Farfield Ave
Bridgeports
Axminster
Mullins’ Typewriter Exchange
Main Street
Poli
Corons
Cann
Mary C. Gilbert
Chas. Gilbert
John PF. Fay
Harnum
Armour
Ours
Armouraccompany
Sts
Liberty
New Finven
Conn
Armour and Company
Chicago
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