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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1918

Page

3

Black Rock Club Dance Draws Large Attendance

Washington reports warn of possible ammonia shortage threatening next summer’s artificial ice output. Authorities urge conserving ammonia and securing natural ice. Black Rock Country Club hosts a large dance with Speidel’s orchestra, 109 turkey dinners reserved, many notable guests and a lively crowd.

Washington Food Administration New York Black Rock Shoren T. Buckingham Edward Buckingham, Jr Russell Buckingham Anna Budau R. E F. Tuttle Daisy Hyde Joseph Hyde C. Blackman Delbert Blackman Paul Blackman Gladys Maclellan Brewer Whitney Gordon Williams Hugh Wagner Atv W. A. H. Hatfield T. W. Downes C. H. Hunter Harry ©. Wadham George FE. Coulter Earl Morrell Simon Lake A. Pinkham R. H. Beers W. V. Dee Eugene Horton H. W. Langretel Wogh Wagner Jesse Gordon A. H. Nelson C. WF. Lacgill Sanford Stoddard

Suspend Grocer’s License for Extortionate Prices

Washington Treb 7 suspension of Phillip Applebaum a New York grocer was ordered for 24 hours by the food administration after he was charged with asking extortionate prices for sugar.

Washington Treb The Food Administration Phillip Applebaum New York

British merchantmen sunk by mine or submarine

London reports the official admiralty summary for the past week noting the loss of 15 British merchant ships sunk by mine or submarine.

London Admiralty

Congestion Hits Stratford School Halls and Plans

Stratford feb 7 the town reports severe crowding in public schools with Garden street and Nichols avenue buildings strained by half day sessions and a jammed high school. A new high school is urged to ease the congestion while thrift stamp drives and school dances continue in progress.

Christchurch Pauline Vest Josephine Relther Helen Tpollett Alohn Silliman Leila Welly Carolyn Brown Bisie Wheeler Margaret Beach Hester Hanson Marguerite Paladins Messrs Benjamin Graham Paul Carpenter John Thompson Sidney Follett Walter Wheeler Irving Bennett Stanley Curtis Stratford High School Taylors Orchestra of Bridgeport Board of Education Garden Street Nichols Avenue

To-morrow Last Day of Clothing Sale

Chester Clothes shop at 1198 Main Street reports that Saturday is the final day of its clothing sale due to a typographical error in the ad. President Chester Krone of 36 stores says profits were not reached by selling $11 salts and overcoats and a new $20 line will follow. remaining suits are to be given to mayors for distribution to worthy institutions.

Chester Clothes Shop Main Street Chester Krone Krone

Russian American Club Withdraws License Bid

The Russian American Political Club withdraws its petition to transfer its club license from Shelton and Hallett streets to Berkshire Avenue, deciding to stay put for now after opposition. A scheduled hearing was canceled as the petition was withdrawn. Berkshire Avenue property is owned by the club president.

Shelton and Hallett Streets Berkshire Avenue The Elwb

Bar Association to Honor Judge Scott

Fairfield County Bar association chairman William T. Haviland issued notices for a meeting at the county courthouse on Friday February 22 at 9 40 a m to act on the death of Judge Howard Burr Scott who died yesterday at his Danbury home.

William T. Haviland Fairfield County Bar Association Bar Association County Court House Howard Burr Scott Danbury

Remington Typewriter Firm Land Sale to NY Buyer

John C. Ray of New York purchased two and a half acres from the Remington-Yost Typewriter firm, via B. F. Chase of Westport. The land is part of the Remington Typewriter company's extensive West End Railroad avenue holdings.

2X Puwriter CO John C. Ray New York Remington-Yost Typewriter Company B. F. Chase Westport Remington Typewriter Company West End Railroad Avenue

Connecticut Life Underwriters Hold Luncheon in Hartford Club

A business men's luncheon and special meeting under the Connecticut Life Underwriters Association will be at Hartford Club banquet hall on Tuesday February 12 at 1 p m. Speakers include Julian Myrick New York Mary Rosen New York Janklin Gange Boston and Lawrence Pridy New York. Invitations go to chambers of commerce bankers and professional men statewide.

Eomien Mize’t. A Connecticut Life Underwriters’ Asociation Hartford Club Np. m Julian Myrick New York Marry Rosen Janklin Gange Boston Lawrence Pridly Chambers of Commerce

Marquis of Dufferin and Ava Dies in London

The Marquis of Dufferin and Ava died in London today of double pneumonia at age 51. His widow was Florence Davis, daughter of John H Y Davis of New York. He was the son of the Governor General of Canada who lived at Rideau Hall from 1872 to 1878.

Marquis Dls London Marqus of Dufferin Ava Florence Davis John Hy, Davis New York Marquis of Dufferin Canada Rideau Hall

Pope's Diapepsin Advertisement Claims Quick Digestive Relief

A vintage ad promotes Pope's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless antacid for dyspepsia and indigestion. It asserts that a small dose neutralizes stomach acids within minutes, stops food souring, and helps the stomach digest meals, costing fifty cents for a large case.

Pape

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