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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1918
Page
3
In New York on December, a call was issued to engage about a thousand volunteers registered with the prepared outfit to join the Four Minute Men in continuing public information campaigns. The move was announced tonight to boost national standing and inform the public this week.
Felix Ariotti, charged with the murder of Valentine Oberle in Greenwich, has been released on recommendation of State's Attorney Homer Cummin, though no recommendation was accepted by Judge Case. The case stemmed from a fight on September 28. Oberle's body was found in a pond outside Greenwich. The State's Attorney later found no link to Ariotti, and court proceedings resume tomorrow with 19 prisoners, many facing arraignment for minor crimes and some expected to plead guilty. The list includes others awaiting sentencing as the docket moves forward.
Short illness heads Stratford obituaries with multiple funeral details. John T. Daly dies after illness. services at 8:80 a.m. and 4 p.m. with Alpha Phi Alpha. interment in St. Michelm colony. Lacey M. Marvin, 27, former Bridgeport Screw forewoman, dies at mother's home. survivors listed. funeral arrangements incomplete. Thomas J. Smith, Stratford resident, dies after short illness. survived by wife, five children and sister. arrangements incomplete. Nellie A. Miller funeral held at 79 Clifford Street with pastor officiating. interment Union Cemetery Stratford. Also a household cleaning tip using paraffin to scrub tables.
Letter from Father Francis F Duffy recounts Ridgefield native Everett Seymour killed in action near Feaven Taudenois during the Great War. Seymour fell July 29 while leading his battalion across the Quel river line, honored for gallantry as the only American troops in the area for hours.
Mrs David Lloyd-George wife of the British premier tours towns in an automobile and speaks at meetings in support of her husband’s Parliament candidacy. A motor procession accompanied her to Merthyr Tydfil and Treharris where she addressed miners and other crowds from car seats.
Mae Harrington sues Clarence Harrington in this city alleging intolerable cruelty. Papers show they married February 28 1910 and Mae's maiden name was Mae Scinsella. Mrs Harrington asks for alimony.
The Lee Methodist church Ladies Aid society held its annual gule and chicken pie supper in the hall on Tuesday evening, raising over $112. Donations included a large han and a frozen potato mashers from Jacob Kiefer of Bridgeport. The hall interior was freshly covered with Beaver board for a pleasing appearance. Mrs John J Broadbin moved to Bridgeport for the winter. The Dorens society of the Baptist church held a sale and eleven pie supper Friday, about $100 was raised for the treasury. The Grange plans a cheese pie supper and meeting next Tuesday at T ofelock. all members urged to attend.
Stockholm reports recall of Swedish diplomatic staff in Moscow after a Bolshevik accusation and refusal to extend diplomatic immunity. The move follows charges against a Swedish envoy and warnings that diet members would depart.
A subway shuttle train jumped a switch at Hostet and Lenox, crashing into a concrete barrier. One man was killed and four injured, including a guard. few passengers aboard, smoke filled the car, and rescue efforts followed. The district attorney opened an inquiry into recurring weekday crowding risks.
A letter to WV Wheeler of the Bridgeport War Bureau indicates General Edwards, late commander of the 20th Division, plans to deliver an address in New Haven on January 4 with subsequent speaking engagements arranged for this city. The schedule suggests a later date suitable for arriving listeners.
Poignant holiday notes from Bridgeport shoppers describe mailed Christmas club checks, toy machine guns, flexible steering sleds, and snowflake weather. Listings mention winter coats and pet, baby dress, and fine lace trimming. Prices span $1.50 to $7.50 with values for boys and girls ranges.
An accident at the Western Railway station in Ghent today led to a bomb explosion believed hidden by German forces. Ten people were killed and several injured in the blaze that followed the fire. Mrs Bennett Beard, recently with the American Labor party, addressed organized labor on democracy and the need for working people to fight for it.
Mrs. Ensus G Linets of Brooklyn describes one year of misery from displacement and general run down condition with headaches and side pains. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a splendid tonic and recommends it to others with similar troubles. The notice urges readers to write Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. for guidance after forty years of experience.
A lively scene as men anticipate Christmas gifts of sweaters. Shoppers and dandies mill about selecting from many options including military style with upright collars and buttoning down the front and others with large warm roll collars.
Delightful perfumes and toilet waters are pitched for holiday gifting in beautiful boxes. Fragrances described as subtle delicate and lingering appeal to women who love daintiness. Prices range from 1 to 3 dollars.
Split from a vintage catalog, this item advertises keepsake brushes in natural or ebony finishes, highly polished or dull, sterilizable and gentle on bristles. Each set includes a brush and comb, sometimes a mirror, priced from 81 cents to $5.50.
An ad note suggests special cape eloves priced at $1.85 for Madam and hints at matching tones with tan white and champagne colors. The writer claims they are supposedly important but finds little difference from regular $3.50 capes upon comparison.
Advertisement notes beauteous silk umbrellas with imitation ivory handles looking distinguished. Describes bright and quiet colored options and prices 6 dollars for a single item and 4.5 dollars for tasteful plain handles.
Advertisement copies a small desk suitable for a little girl or a grown-up style. Desks described as both small and large, priced from $2 to $8, appealing to a buyer seeking a child’s or versatile workspace.
A brief notice advertises stock ings of fiber silk in color and white with lisle top, sole, and heel for durability. Prices stated at 75 cents.
The ad promotes knit silk stockings in soft gray and mocha with rich appearance. Prices range from $3.50 for premium items to $1.25 to $2.50 for silk products. Silk 4 inch patterns offered in varied colors at 65 cents to $1.50.
Postmaster Greene advises sending Christmas parcels early and wrapping them securely with insurance. Following this guidance reduces worry about parcels arriving on time and highlights prudent mailing practices.
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