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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
3
A Ohio druggist asks The Practical Druggist for Castoria formulas noting ineffectiveness of substitutes. The journal replies it does not supply proprietary formulas and condemns imitative products labeled Castoria. It urges using the genuine article and warns mothers against misnamed substitutes from Chas H. Fletcher.
The War department lists 27 New England deaths, including one Bridgeport man, Joseph P. Fitzsimons of 670 Howard Avenue, died of disease. The New Haven and Waterbury area names appear among killed in action and died of wounds or accident, with many from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. Wounded severely and other private entries are noted across several states.
Mr and Mrs James McKelvey of 60 Garden Street report their son Robert F McKelvey of Battery I 420 Artillery sent two artillery shells from Chateau Thierry and Verdun as war souvenirs. The shells honor his battles with the 102d Connecticut Infantry on the west front where Americans repelled the Germans. He was never wounded and his parents prize the shells as memory of the Great War.
The Men’s club of the People’s church hosts a patriotic meeting with the Creel committee film Our Boys in France. Rev H Davenport delivers a lecture and Willam Davenport plays patriotic organ pieces at 7:30 PM. Open to the public. Vic President Leon Court presides and announces the winter program. Plans for a large reception for returning service members are underway.
Martha J. Gould of Easton left an estate valued at 1.09 000 all personal in an inventory filed in Probate Court yesterday afternoon. Appraisers were Burton Merwin and Joseph K Hill. John Lobdell is administrator. Included is a City Savings Bank deposit of 527.99 and cash on hand of 172. Fourteen was valued at 945 and hay at 72. A large number of other small items, including two pictures at 25 cents, are listed.
Abram Dorsen, member of the defunct dry goods firm of that name, will not be required to furnish special bail in a case brought by Farley and Company of Boston. Judge Haines of the Superior Court handed down a decision in Dorsen's favor yesterday. The suit will now be tried as an ordinary civil action. Dorsen is charged by the Gostan firm with making large statements to secure credit.
Charles Hassen left an estate valued at 578.05 dollars with all funds on deposit in City Savings Bank. The inventory was filed in Probata court by Adley Hasgen of South Norwalk yesterday.
A Germantown yarn sale offers pure worsted yarns and fancy wools at special prices. Stores advertise drastic reductions on many colors and textures including Shetland floss and Fuzzywool, with discounts driving buyers to the third floor for sweaters scarfs hats and slippers.
This week only, skirts made to measure guaranteed satisfactory at a special price of 1.50, with regular 2.00. Woolens from serge to gabardine offered, many plaids and checks in rich colors. Skirts finished in several styles with no extra charges, tailoring also 1.50 through the week.
Women’s shoes priced at eight dollars feature fine beauty and great comfort. Styles include gray fine kid with gray cloth, dark tan kid with tan cloth, black calf trim, and black kid with military heels. Main floor rear display.
Hand-embroidered beauties from Madeira by busy Madeira women. Dainty needle work ideal gifts for table or dresser. Round doilies 6 inch $9.95 to $6.75 per dozen. 10 inch $5 to $8 per dozen. Centers 18 inch $1.25 to $1.75. 24 inch $2.50 to $3.25. Doily alternatives: 36 inch $6 to $8.75. 45 inch $8 to Lea mim. Scarves 4d inch $3 to $6. 54 inch $2.75 to $7.28. 72 inch $2.75 to 5.
Advertisement notes special prices on men suits for all seasons. It lists models for young men and all men, with color and patterns, comparing former prices of 42.50 45 37.50 and 350 to current offers and other ranges like 29 32.50 85 57.50 40, urging shoppers to act at once.
Ad offers baby white corduroy coats with white coney fur yoke, two pockets, turnover collar and cuffs. Sizes 1 to 3 priced at $7.50. Also white coats in wool poplin serge cashmere whip cord from $7.50 to $10. Chin chilla coat with wide belt and pearl buttons, pockets, turnover collar, sateen lining priced at $10. Second floor.
Clever little affair converts a usual bonnet into warmth and comfort for winter. Silk exterior with cotton lining and quilted light interlining. Pink blue and white, sizes 12 to 16.65p. Entirely silk with the same warm interlining.
Bargain sale on aluminum kitchenware with prices tied to last winter. Percolators 3 and 4 pint $1.50 $1.75 $2.75. Rice boilers 2 and 3 pint $1.50 $1.75. Sauce pots 6 qt $5.00. Sauce pans 4 qt $1.35. Pea pots 2 $2.75 $3.20. Tea kettles 4 pt $2.60 5 qt $2.95 7 qt $3.25. Fourth floor.
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