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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1918

Page

4

Southport Plans Second War Rally and Meetings

Southport to hold a second war rally plans are underway for a later date after a small turnout at the Current events club meeting at Wakeman Memorial building. A Liberty chorus meeting is set for January 31 at 7 pm at Mrs. Howard N Wakeman's home with all members urged to attend.

Southport Vents Club Wakemian Memorial Harbor Road Red Cross John E. Perry Liberty Chorus Howard N. Wakeman Pequot Avenue George Hughes Spruce

Kidney Health Promised by Gold Medal Haarlem Oil

An advertisement urges preventive care for kidneys and bladder through the Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It lists symptoms signaling kidney disease and warns of Bright's disease, claiming two capsules daily keep you toned. Money back if no benefit, urging readers to ask for the imported Gold Medal brand.

Nature Bright

Newtown Fire Echoes as Bucket Co Wins Fire Battle

A small blaze in a cellar near the Misses Culhyhian residence drew a bucket brigade andchemics from Harris Wire Co helped extinguish it with little damage. First Sergeant John Fendrick resigns from the Home Guard. Daniel Honan visits from Trenton. Martin Shannon joins AG M. & Co. in Bridgeport and commutes. Home Guard holds first target practice. Miss Virginia Howalihan, Danbury teacher, visits Newtown.

Newtown Misses Culhyhian Sandy Look Atenie Lillis Fra Harris Harris Wire Co Haring Wire Co John Fendrickson Home Guard Euard Daniel Honan Trenton N. J Daniel Slonan Walnut Tree Hill Martin Shannon Bridgeport Virginia Howalihan Danbury

First American Enfield Rifle Presented to President Wilson

The Winchester plant produced the first Americanized Enfield rifle for American troops and presented one unit to President Wilson for preservation as a personal souvenir. Officials said rifles are being manufactured at 2000 daily, 800 more than the British at that plant. A stray aside notes theatre etiquette regarding audience attention.

Washington Winchester Wilson

Birth of Bobby Burns Observed by Clan Campbell Concert

Clan Campbell plans its 32nd annual celebration of Robert Burns birth at the Casino Webriiturgy 25. A Scottish concert company from New York plus Boston dancers and the Bridgeport Highlanders Pipe Band will perform. Tickets available from society members. event aims to replenish treasury and support patriotic charities.

Clan Campbell Robert Burns Webriiturgy Custon Scotland Keith & Wrocter United States New York Boston Wighlind Bridgeport Scottish Eighlanders Red Cross YM. C. A Garfield Everett Japp Bridgeport Scottish Highlanders New York Scottish Quartet Afton Water Bromer Burress Maude Rowe Highland Fling

Stratford News Briefs From War Guard Duty To Community Events

Stratford residents face wartime duties as Company L of the Home Guard guards Washington Bridge and Naugatuck Junction for nearly 24 hours. Social Four plans a Feb 1 Red Men’s hall dance with Perry’s orchestra and a male quartet. Stratford High seniors stage a Jan 31 play at Red Men’s hall to raise funds, with dancing afterwards. First Selectman Lally meets with the fuel committee in Bridgeport to discuss lights and costs. town lights will stay on as needed. Local residents Mr and Mrs Daniel Russell and daughter plan to move to Noble Avenue, Bridgeport. High school exams concluded Friday. funeral services for Riva Mebaren Stevenson set for today at Faust Broadway home, interment Mountain Grove.

Stratford Home Guard Washington Bridge Naugatuck Junction Perry Gertrude Thompson Sears Stratford High School First Selectman James Lally Fuel Committee Bridgeport Selectman Lally Sally Electric Light Company Electric Light Co. Guld $T Daniel Russell Catherine Russell Noble Avenue Riva Mebaren Stevenson Faust Broadway Internment Mountain Grove Ceme

Mother seeks $10,000 in Norwalk fatal bicycle crash

In Norwalk superior court Isla F. Rehravery administratrix sues Bishop and Lynes for $10,000 damages after her son George I. Kavana, 14, died when a truck driven by George A. Ayrault hit him on Main Street. The case alleges negligence by Ayrault’s employer.

Isla FF Rehravery Bishop and Lynes Norwalk George I. Kavana Main Street Greorge A. Ayrault

Boudoir Slippers and Valentines Sale on Main Floor

A large mixed listing describes black and tan boudoir slippers at 1.19 per pair, women's spats 1.29, children's school shoes 2.75 to 3.25, all on the second floor. It markets novelties, hand colored cards, valentines, seeds with verses, boxed valentines, candy cups, stationery deals, and various chocolate confections with prices and banded sections.

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