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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1918
Page
13
Louis Hamideau of 528 Clinton avenue reported to the detective bureau that his Buick touring car with registration C41-144 was stolen from in front of a friend’s house on Cort Street around 10 o’clock last night. He had left it there during a short visit and returned about 10:30 to find it missing.
Frugal cure touts a do it yourself cough syrup using 212 ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup. Claims quick relief for bronchitis croup whooping cough asthma, priced about 63 cents for a pint, with a money back guarantee. Pinex described as concentrated Norway pine extract used for generations.
When approaching your first golf ball this spring consider the indoor links at American Hardware Stores. An official Spalding course offers full practice to refine the complete game and restore the thrill of a vigorous drive.
Secretary of State Robert Lansing announced treaties with France and Italy allowing conscripted Italians in Bridgeport to enlist in the Italian army or be drafted into U S service if they refuse to volunteer. Between 3,000 and 5,000 locals aged 15 to 45 may be affected as recruiting parties prepare to visit in coming weeks.
Indications of a boom in building emerge from a semi weekly report of the building committee showing permits issued valued at 238 225 dollars. EK J Orton gets a remodel permit for a two family house on Lindley street west side. Charles Cole approved to repair fire damage on Park avenue east side. Additional permits include garage addition on Seaview avenue, porch on J H Knopf property Noble avenue, and ventures on Exeter street Paterson street and Judson place. Steven Zelney to build a two family house Andrew street.
New patrolmen, 96 in number, prepared for active duty Friday night after a second duty phase marked by cold symptoms from the prior heavy rain. They will start on payroll without uniforms, with a city plan to fit outfits via a uniform tailor at headquarters. Shifts were rearranged with Lieutenants Barton Dooley Tex and Hall moving among precincts and the detective bureau, while Sergeant Watts replaced Lieutenant Dooley.
Police headquarters reported that a touring car owned by Reuben Toetter of Stratfield Read was stolen after he turned it over to a stranger to drive to a garage for repairs. The car, Cass4, has not been seen since. Police believe the vehicle was taken to a different garage and is considered lost for the time being.
Patrolman Patrick Tierney of Bridgeport falls on an icy arcade beat late night injuring a fractured leg and a knee dislocation. Taken to Bridgeport Hospital, he is a senior, popular officer at Police Headquarters, with a rookie partner present during the incident.
A Philadelphia resident attended a two day national conference of the war housing and city planning commission on February 25 and 28. A missing pocketbook found on Broad Street was turned in at Police headquarters and the owner may claim it by identification.
About 250 attendees gathered at People's church parlors for a reception honoring Rev. Henry A. Davenport on his 40th city anniversary. Speeches, organ solos by Miss Thel M. Pigg and Miss Ethel Pigg, and a reading of a ministers association resolution highlighted the evening, with bouquets and refreshments concluding the program.
Simple and impressive funeral rites were held yesterday at 2:30 for William S. Haviland, late clerk of the Superior court. Episcopal service led by Rev Stephen Jish Sherman. Honorary pallbearers included George W. Wheeler Supreme Court justice, William M. Blair, John B. Booth, Henry A. Bishop, Nathaniel W. Bishop, Norris G. Osborn, Yale classmate, Dr. Virgil B. Gibney, DeVer H. Warner, and Fred W. Tracey.
Washington reports one man killed in action and three more wounded from action or explosion. Private Edward Hernon of Brooklyn dies of wounds while Corporal Anthony J. Lehrer dies from an earlier explosion. Four others are slightly wounded on the fighting line.
Sparks from the Acme Shear Company foundry chimney on Hicks Street caused a $700 fire damaging the roof and upper floor of a dwelling at 141 Hicks Street owned by Wooster J. Carpenter. Two pedestrians triggered alarms from boxes 423 and 424, and firefighters battled the blaze for about thirty minutes before recall.
Sam Sing a 36 year old laundryman from 252 Railroad Avenue was arrested yesterday by the detective bureau and booked at police headquarters on a technical charge of breach of the peace. The department refuses to reveal the full basis of the case while the inquiry continues. Six brethren visited Sing in his cell last night as he remained held for investigation.
Twenty members of Bridgerore division T S Volunteers Savings corps at Seaside began first aid lectures to prepare for Red Cross life saving and first aid exams in May. Dr M Clarke gave the opening talk with weekly Tuesday sessions and Thursday reviews led by John Lewis.
The article praises Hood's Sarsaparilla before meals and Peptiron after meals for purer blood and stronger nerves. It claims improved overall condition with economical benefits, noting Blood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron support each other for fourfold benefit. A laxative like Hood's Pills is recommended for gentle cleansing.
City court heard auto cases with multiple owners absent as hearings paused for two weeks. George F. Barger and Delbert Wilson faced dismissals or continuations, while others had licenses restored after suspensions. John Foster admitted DUI charges. Jank Smith and Chester Alger had licenses returned.
Plaza Association claims damages totaling 330000 for land taken to build John Street extension and Water Street widening. Key owners named include Julius Nuss enfeld, Henry Bresky and Son, Levine firms, Shalot, Lesser, Lefkoff. attorney J B Klein notes hardship for Nussenfeld in finding a new site.
A short patriotic pageant titled Little Sisters of the Play will be staged at the United Church at 7 45 tonight by members of the Junior Department of the Y W C A The event is a Y W A evening with Mrs I N Sperry presiding and giving an account of the association s war work and the progress of a 26000 drive Others from the Y W C A will participate Everyone is invited to attend.
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy for rheumatism and blood thinning. It cites a Pawtucket patient who improved after use, claims to enrich blood, strengthen organs, and restore health. The pills are priced at 50 cents a box, six for $2.50, with mail-order options from Schenectady NY and a free booklet available.
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