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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1918

Page

4

Patrick Renahan Dies By Inhaling Gas At Home

Police believe a long suffering caused Patrick Renahan aged 65 of 1865 Fairfield Avenue to end his life by inhaling illuminating gas. His body was found on a bedroom couch shortly after eight on Saturday night after his daughter Catherine found him. Dr Matthew Foley attended but the case was fatal. James Renahan, the son, is serving in the army as a mechanic in the aviation section at Mineola Long Island.

Patrick Renahan Fairfield Avenua Matthew Foley M. Garlick James Renahan Army Mineela, & I

Man Arrested After Disturbance Near Water and Bank

Richard Benicek of 129 Brooks Street was arrested yesterday by Patrolman Al Namara and Cassiddy on breach of peace and resisting an officer charges. Police say he caused a disturbance at Water and Bank streets and fought when officers attempted arrest. He faces arraignment in City Court this morning.

Richard Benicek Brooks Street AlNamara Cassiddy Polce Benicek Water Bank

Lodger Discovers Friend Dead in Hotel Bed

A lodger in Mart man’s hotel on Middle street found Prank Bateh dead in his bed. Dr. Matthew Voley pronounced him dead. medical examiner Der.8.M.Garlick ruled natural causes. Bateh, a cigarmaker living in the city about two months, worked at the Yost Cigar factory and stored a Newark, Ohio home. A few papers, a union card, and 36 cents were found on him. body sent to Cullinan, Atul lins and Buckley undertakers on Garlick’s orders. An effort to reach relatives in Ohio was noted. In a separate item, aldermen may discuss a sewer bond issue on July 15 after bids open this week by the Paving and Sewer commission. The bond would fund sewer and disposal plant work. exact cost undisclosed.

Martman Middle Street Richard Boylan Prank Bateh Divergency Hospital Matthew Voley M. Garlick Batch Yost Tittle Newark Union Cullinan, Atullins Buclkley Galden Hill Street Garlick Ohio City Paving and Sewer Commission Wilson

Senior Play May Be Aired Tonight By School Board

Board of Education meets tonight to discuss the high school senior play amid criticism of a character named Plevin. Commissioner Owen Burns may present concerns, while Superintendent Slawson defended the production as one of the finest by students. Parents of some actors objected to further participation, and an audience debate is anticipated.

Board of Education Owen Burns Art. Burns Pleven Samuel Tr. Slawson Art Burns Maiy Hight Siiawson Burns

Nut Sundaes May Soon Become Thing of Past

The Nut Sundae face extinction as prices rise to 20 cents in many drug stores and soda fountains. Dealers struggle to obtain English walnuts and other coverings, making supplies scarce and expensive. Substitutes like acorns or horse chestnuts may be used if conditions do not improve. Also reported: Mrs. Frank Brown, 237 North Avenue, charged with shoplifting at Smith-Murray store for waists valued at 15 dollars. Gus Makrai reports his bicycle stolen from in front of a saloon at Colorado and Wail ee ad avenues. description provided.

Frank Brown North Avenue Gus Makrai Kings Highway Preccinet Colorado and Wailead Avenues

Misery for years prompts Lydia Pinkham’s remedy claim

An Oska loosa Iowa reader reports years of misery from weakness and pains and credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with quick relief. The letter urges other women suffering from displacements irregularities inflammation ulceration backache nervousness or menopause to try the remedy or seek advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Oskaloosa Iowa Lydia TV Pinkham Lizzi Courtney 8Th Ave West Towa Courtney Lydia Lydia WW Linkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Hero Chaplains Return From Front Instructive Battle Rite

Washington July 7 chaplains with American armies are ready to share danger and death Father Dougherty and Rev Lyman H Rolling of the 141st infantry return to Camp Bachury Taylor Louisville for preliminary training Chaplain Lt Tinkins followed a New England infantry battalion over the top but came back unscathed Captain Walton B Danker the first to pay the supreme prize died June 18 in a shell crater His brother Frederick H Danker a YMCA worker was with him In Louisville chaplain recruits live as privates for five weeks taking drills lectures and lessons on army organization The army now has 700 chaplains and 350 more ready for assignment Protestant chaplains are named through the Federal Council of Churches Catholics through Rather Hearn Paulist order About 200 additional chaplains will be added shortly

Washington Father Dougherty Lyman HH 141St Infantry Wrathe Bachiury Taylor Louisville Tinkins New Taneland Infantry Dougherty Ministerial Corps Walton &. Danker Worcester Mass Leichenrey Cantingy Army Federal Council of Churches of Christ Rather Hearn War Department

Danbury Junior National Guard Idea May Spread

Lieut Col J Moss Ives says Danbury based Junior National Guard may inspire wider use of youth military training after a Seaside Park Fourth July drill impressed Bridgeport observers. The Danbury unit, ages 12 to 16, trained by Lt Frank Linster of the Connecticut State Guard, could influence Bridport and nearby towns to form similar civilian military groups under supervision of local authorities.

J. Moss Ives Hartford Danbury Stars and Stripes Arca Seaside Park Frank Linster Connecticut State Guard United States Regular Army

Columbia Attorney to Succeed Sen Tillman

Columbia attorney Timhin Hewet has been named by Governor Manning to fill the six month unexpired term of the late Senator Tillman of South Carolina. The appointment triggers an election for the remaining two months of the term expiring next March. Mr. Denet, 44, among the youngest senators, is praised for sterling Americanism by the governor.

Columbia Christia Hewet Timhin Grovernor Manning Tillman South Chrelan Senate Wr. Denet Manning Ma. Benet

Concert at Beardsley Park by Wheel and Wilson

The Wheel and Wilson gave a destral concert at Beardsley Park yesterday afternoon led by Louis Chermak. The program opened with The Stay Spangled Banner and closed with America. The concert drew a large audience with generous applause throughout.

the Wheel Wilson Beardsley Park Louis Vs. Chermak America

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