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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1919
Page
2
An advertisement promotes relief from cold induced headaches using Laxative from Quin Ane Tablets. The ad features Groves signature on the box and emphasizes a remedy described as the only from uining.
Advert describes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowels remedy for stomach upset. It claims tablets arouse the liver to restore digestion, ease indigestion and improve energy with a vegetable mix and olive oil.
Port aldermen discuss city planning and safety measures urging sewage plant for East ship harbor water clarity and the rapid development of Steeplechase Island into an amusement area. They seek a boxing commission ordinance, an assistant building inspector who is a skilled electrician, and condemnation of Catherine Main Washington triangle for a public square.
Bridgeport industry may feel little effect from wartime coal restrictions as local firms hold two months supply of soft coal. Officials say priority order covers utilities and key manufacturers, with railroads instructed to halt soft coal in transit. Crane company rep says export coal is being held, and ex-fuel administrator Pards says he was removed from the post last February.
Walter J. Lyddy native of this city has been transferred by Bishop Nilan to St. Joseph's church Danbury to succeed Rev. Joseph Daly who moves to St. Joseph's church South Norwalk He will report to his new parish on Wednesday Father Lyddy received local education at St Thomas seminary Stratford and trained in Italy. Also Rev C M Kosey of Rockville Conn assigned pro tem to St Patrick's Church replacing vacancy left by John J Keane now at Post Graduate Hospital New York City after intestinal operation. Rev James Dargan son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Dargan of 1464 tranistan avenue assigned to St Peters Hartford to assist the pastor He will report for duty on Wednesday.
Miss Anna Tomlinson, aged about seventy five, died this morning at her home on Broan Street. She was widely known in Milford and sister of the late Sheriff Charles A. Tomlinson. A sister, Jean Tottenon of Washington DC, reports funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
The Swedish Salvation Army temple at 141 Clinton Avenue hosts a farewell program Wednesday at 8 p.m. for corps secretary Frank Rydberg who leaves to visit his father abroad. A musical program will be followed by coffee and cake. Rydberg has served the corps nearly fourteen years. The public is invited.
Joseph Green 84 a Port Chester New York resident and Civil War veteran with the Fifth Heavy Artillery died after a brief illness at his brother Valentina Green's home where he was born. He served as a sergeant through the war with three brothers one killed in action. A silver plater by trade he worked 30 years for Whiting Manufacturing Co. Retired 11 years ago he lived with his brother. He was a member of Elias Howe Jr Post 3 G A R. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the late home with burial at Mountain Grove Cemetery. Evangeline Wanfeld 60 died Sunday at South Bark Avenue Sanitarium after pneumonia. She formerly lived in New York and Newtown. Arrangements pending.
Georgetown residents descended upon Naturalization Clerk I LY. Munich with about five Gilbert and Bennett Co. employees seeking first papers. The group arrived by automobile, some provided by the company, which supports all its workers becoming American citizens. Munich and staff spent the entire afternoon preparing the necessary papers.
The Southern New England Telephone Co. will not raise or lower Bridgeport rates. Manager Harney said no rate schedule has been filed with the Public Utilities Commission and no changes in rates, methods, or policies are planned. Government control of the Southern New England Telephone Co. ended August 1.
John and Mary McCay, blind siblings, present a concert at Eagles hall tonight. The program features solo and duet pieces ranging from sentimental to humorous, including Irish character impersonations and instrumental selections. Mary offers a sweet clear soprano. John provides a strong baritone in a varied offering for older and younger audiences.
New bond issue totaling 568 009 was approved by the new board of aldermen after a favorable committee report. Bonds of 1 000 each will bear 4 3/4 percent interest to refinance maturing bonds in 1919. The issue, starting December 1 1920, matures with 125 000 annually for four years and 25 000 in the final year.
Partly cloudy conditions in Northern New England on Tuesday with likely snow flurries and a colder Tuesday night into Wednesday. A strong cold spell is noted in the upper Mississippi valley, upper lake region, Great Plains, and Rocky Mountain states with subzero temperatures recorded across multiple northern states. Winds from the Atlantic coast be moderate near Sandy Hook and Hatteras.
Ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies poisoned blood to ease sharp rheumatic pains and back agony. Mentions relief for limbs and feet and presents the product as standard medicine. Includes period advertisements style and phrasing.
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