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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1918

Page

13

Dieringer and several local obituaries listed in city notices

Sudden death notices and funeral details appear for Katherine Dieringer 66, Joan Mahoney 7, John J Delmar formerly of this city, Adam H Boehm 64, Mary B Kippen 58, Miss Mary Fagan (date errors present) along with funeral arrangements, addresses, and interment details in Park and St Michael cemeteries, automobile cortege noted.

Dieringer Katherine Dieringer Wenzeshius ‘Dieringer Black Rock Avenue Buriat Park Cemetery Ashe. Mahoney Long Hill Conn Joan Grant Mahoney Daugher John P Fish W. Pelton Mahoney Pelmar Middletown John J. Delmar Cullinan, Mullins, Buckley & Co Golden Hil Street Adam HH. Boehm Hallett Street Kippen Mary B. Kippen St. Charles’ Church St. Michael's Cemetery

Hall for meetings parties and events on Madison Ave

Consider Eagles Hall for a show or entertainment in a convenient city location. A large hall and a smaller hall are available for parties weddings and gatherings. Rates are reasonable at 67 Madison Ave. Tel 2691. Call or telephone secretary.

Main ST Eagles” Hall Madison Ave Sec’y

Chief Yeoman Saves Alcedo Records and Shipmate

William Z. Bellaty, yeoman first class, saved the master roll and the commander’s war diary during the Alcedo torpedoing. He also assisted pharmacist’s mate Richard W. Rudolph, holding him afloat in a broken life raft air tank for an hour until rescue. Bellaty, commended by Secretary Daniels, hails from Brooklyn, New York.

Alcedo United States Navy Wiliam Z. Bellaty U. S. Naval Reserve Bellaty Richard W. Rudolph

Vigilant signalman earns Navy commendation on wrecked ship

Hugh M. Lanmay, seaman second class, United States Navy serving aboard the British ship Valacit, maintained unbroken signal duty for fifty six hours as the vessel grounded. His seven days at sea resilience highlighted by steadfast post amid danger earns recognition for duty and courage. A separate public notice proclaims the purchase of the store at 95 Frank St by Joseph Scintel lo with claims process details.

Hugh M. Lanmay United States Navy Valacit

Shorefront cottage for sale by Feb first on own terms

Eye catching ad seeks one man desiring year round shore living at Myrtle Beach. Fine shore front cottage with rooms gas and electric lights first floor finished in beaver board. Sellable for a few dollars more work. Contact Mr White Pole 107 Myrtle Beach Milford 1852.

Myrtle Beach Milford

Louisiana Boy on Alcedo Performs Brave Deed

George A Collier a Louisiana native and Navy fireman aboard the torpedoed ship Alcedo showed calm and duty under fire. In water up to his knees he stopped the main engine and opened the main engine safety valve by hand gear, saving the vessel and risking his life. He is the son of W T Collier of Morningsport Louisiana.

United States Alcedo George A. Collier Navy Secretary of the Navy Fireman Collier W. T. Collier Morningsport Louisiana

Local Hero Seaman Rescues Family at Long Island Landing

Frank LeFevre a second class seaman in the Naval Reserve on patrol boat Jimelia is recommended for a life saving medal after diving into heavy tides at Glenwood Landing Long Island to rescue a man his wife and two children swept overboard and against the wharf. He entered the Naval Reserve last April and saved the family despite dangerous surf and piling.

United States Navy Frank LeFevre Fabian Lefebre West 106Th Street New York Naval Reserve Force Jimelia Gilenwood Landing Long Island LeFebre Lekebre

Navy honors cool headed man for bravery at Feeding Hill

Frederick R Ferguson a pharmacist's mate second class at the Boston recruiting office broke into a barricaded room in Feeding Hill Mass and overpowered a desperate murderer after a tense struggle. He was commended by Secretary of the Navy Daniels for his bravery and swift action. Lanman enlisted in June 1916 and received Navy commendation. next of kin John A Lanman of El Reno Oklahoma.

United States Navy Frederick Randolph Ferguson Boston Mass Feeding Hill Ferguson Lanman Navy John A. Lanman el Reno Oklahoma Secretary of the Navy

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ELF Turney General Chemical Co Wordin Ave Gis Works Aris Alfred H. Clark & Son Bullard Foundry Brewster St Trewster St Fairfield RST Report Engineering CO Bruce Ave Reo Garage, Inc Bayer Employment Agency Main Street Barnum 1066 A. M. Wooster U. & Patent Office Bridgeport Iranistan Aviatt Admiral Streis THE Anderson Die Mach. CO Max Ams Machine Company Scofield Avenue Bilton Machine Tool Company Housatonic Avenue Toolmakers the Bilton Machine Tool Company Connecticut National Bank Main Wall Streets Congress W. M. Terry Company People’s Savings Bank Accountancy U. S Liberty Ordnance CO Union Ave Lindstrom Tool Works Silliman Avenue Bullard Engineering Works Black Tock New Bullard POLL Barnum Stratfield Atria Moderty School Dorr R. Whitney Fairfield Ave George P. Potter Broad Street Ichief Yeoman Wotice Frank St John Dominick Joseph Scinteillo Ligugw Hadley Co Edwin Smith & Co Smith's Gun Store Wall St the City National Bank United States Depository Wali Board OF Relief City of Assessors Office City Hall Board of Assessors William A. Lewis Thomas F. White Isaac Moorey John B. Riley Goodyear Rudge - Whitworth Middlefield New Haven Ralph Blackburn Laurel Avenue Barnam Mr. White Frank Lefebre Fairfield Avec Burpee FB Shaw Warwick and Oxford Sts Jackman Avenue T.L. Watson & Co Bankers Corner Main and John Streets James Staples & Co State Street Bridgeport, Coon Editorial Liberty Loan Bridgeport Telegram Massachusetts Film Producing Corporation Greater Hollywood California Thomas Dixon Society Players Film City Savings Bank Bridgeport, Conn Gregg Cannon Street Ernest M. Butler Bullards United States Fuel Administration Bullard’s FORD Stevens-Duryea BUICK Chevrolet Model Iverson Johnson St Park Ave Lierson Garage Age Pi Junk Ave M, Olsen Harborview Ave Orn E. S. Northrup Stepney, Conn Tetany Jeseaneseeet Teen Lee Treambult Tk Equipme Compiete
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