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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
7
An old timey ad urges readiness for winter illness with cold remedies. It promotes stocking all well known brands but favors the store’s own Sanratoey label made to meet demand. It claims better knowledge of contents and recommends own preparations when customers seek judgment.
Milford on December 18 reports a silver tea hosted by the Tuesday Afternoon Club at Mrs. Edgar T. Clark’s home on Governors Avenue to aid orphans in France and Belgian children. About thirty guests attended. Bertha Keller and Elinor Hawkins performed, Athala Munnon sang. A Christmas stocking raised funds and $70 was collected in Milford schools.
Milford's schools will close Friday afternoon after a week of exams and busy study. Christmas exercises will be held in all tower grades Friday afternoon, then holidays begin for a vacation lasting until the Monday after New Year.
The article explains that rice paper used for cigarettes is not made from rice but from membranes of the breadfruit tree or from fine trimmings of flax and hemp. It notes the paper is extremely light, with 500 sheets required to make an ounce.
Louis E Bonjon accused of killing Danial Walker will not be tried today. After a conference, the trial is postponed to December 27. Judge Carl Foster joins Bonjon’s counsel with JT Gohn to prepare the defense. Bonjon will not plead guilty and a trial is expected.
H H Sullivan proprietor of the Hotel Oneco and longtime state politician died after an operation at 71. He was active in politics until illness and was once among New Haven’s influential “Big Four” figures. Friends included William J Flynn and Patrick McGovern. Funeral planned for Friday.
Building Commissioners grant seven permits totaling about 7 580 for additions and new work on residential parcels. Projects include homes on nearby streets and private property improvements with values ranging to thousands of dollars.
Jurors refused to change their verdict after Judge Walsh urged reconsideration in a suit by O H Banks Co. of this city against William Krusch of Norwalk. The foreman said neither side could alter the decision. The case sought $0 alleged from Krusch for automobile supplies. Krusch claimed Banks owed him money and that cancellation was agreed, which Banks disputed.
President Joan A Leonard of the fire commissioners attended the meeting after illness. The board voted to buy a tire pump for 100 dollars to replace a useless pump at No 5. Hoseman John Willetts sought back pay for exposure at a railroad station fire, referred to Commissioner Cassidy.
Lieut. John Donaldson a Cornell graduate in aviation recalls escape from a German prison camp after being shot down behind enemy lines. He tried to steal a German plane, was bayonetted during a 50 mile trek with Lt Mandell, then escaped 150 miles in 28 nights to Holland before sailing to England. Also notes Lt Anderson’s forced 60 mile return and the Celtic bringing back the first detachment of Negro soldiers from the war zone.
Multiple real estate transfers and quit claim deeds recorded, listing grantors buyers and property details across Park Terrace Central Avenue High Street Main Street Sampson Avenue West Liberty Street and related streets. Notable entries include Stanislaw and Mary Oleszek to Anthonyna Schovinska Park Terrace properties and Wessels Avenue transfers. attached attachment against Francisco Magarace notes $50 damages and costs.
Barnum school district plans a Scot program at the school building tomorrow night. The event is set to start at an unspecified time with John involved.
Japp will present a scotch sketch and unveil ancient Highténé and Scottish costumes. Mise Matson will offer selectis and Miss Hall's dancing class will perform. Athletic dancing appears with Messi Drew and Rosner featuring violin and piano sections.
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