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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
8
Hindle Drug Stores promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a remedy for gastritis indigestion and dyspepsia backed by testimonials from Mary E Burton and Ada Weast. The ad touts rapid relief within days and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The Board of Recreation distributed American flags to Bridgeport schoolrooms in grades six through eight after a 30 question flag questionnaire. Prizes went to many elementary and parochial rooms based on performance, with totals listed for each school.
Danbury December 10 Special Judge J Moss Ives said violators of the prohibition laws will face jail sentences. Harold W Wilber of Newton Maass was fined 500 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 20 days in jail for transporting liquor. Wilber appealed the case under $1,000 bonds.
Southport December 10 special Ida L and Alice H Greenleaf sold their Rose Hill estate with three acres to Mrs Mary B Harris of Bridgeport. The house overlooks the Country Club Fairfield golf course Southport harbor and Long Island sound. Harris will reside year round and move in soon. Title passed Thursday. A bazaar will be held Friday 3 to 6 pm in the Congregational church chapel by the Mission society chaired by Mrs W E Purdy.
Minnie Hotchkiss of 1176 Park Avenue filed a damage claim against the city after stepping into a hole at the northeast corner of Wood and Transition avenues while trying to mail a letter. The October 12 incident at 10 am caused sacroiliac strain, knee injuries, back and arm injuries, bruises, shock, and three weeks of total disablement with ongoing part time work. Medical bills were incurred.
Reverend Benjamin S. Winchester resigns as minister of the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, effective January 1, 1926, due to other duties with the National Federation of Congregational Churches. The church held a Golden Rule supper and heard a talk on Near East Relief, with about 100 dollars raised for its Sunday fund. Elections named deacons, trustees, officers, and committee members amid thanks to the Village Improvement Association for front brick walk work.
Willand Healy a Milford fireman was found not guilty of a serious charge brought by a sixteen year old girl last summer. Healy was arrested after the complaint to police and was bound over for trial in Milford Superior Court.
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