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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1918

Page

3

ONeil Aids Prisoner In Court Aid

Police Lieutenant James ONeil assisted Edward Pattensburg in court by supplying 28 cents to complete his fine. Pattensburg had been arrested Tuesday for smoking in the Plaza Theatre and fined $2. ONeil covered the balance, allowing Pattensburg to avoid further trouble.

James O'Neil San Titan Edward Pattenbur Tattburgh Plaza Theatre Camrow Ciy Neil Lalu

Stratford Police Force Needs One More Patrolman

Stratford June 5 Special The Stratford police need another patrolman due to heavy summer traffic and calls across distant sections. Chief William Nichols emphasizes arresting only when necessary preferring talks to resolve matters, keeping beats arranged for time off while remaining on duty, with a home telephone line for emergencies.

Stratford William Nichols Nichols Chief Nichols K Vwirst Selectman James Lally Little Neck Bridge Eleanor Street Abbott Nichols Avenue Center School Lyric Theatre Louise Barnum King’s Heralds Methodist Church Bridgeport George H. Bateman Stratford War Bureau Barnum

Second District Republicans to caucus at Gregory Street

Republicans of the Second District will hold a caucus at 45 Gregory Street Thursday night at 8 o'clock to select delegates for the convention on Saturday and Saturday. Tune 1

Gregory Street Sattown Oiurday

Common Pleas Court Jury Finds Mills Not Guilty

A Fairfield man Frederick Mills was acquitted by a Common Pleas Court jury after a five minute deliberation. Mills had been found guilty in Fairfield town court and fined 25 dollars on a charge of reckless driving for failing to signal when turning. Motorcycle Officer McGarry filed the complaint and two witnesses testified Mills extended his arm. Attorney George Th. Mara represented Mills.

Criminal Common Pleas Court Frederick Mills Fairfield

Mrs Wright Opens Home for Garden Prize Fete

Fairfield reports reveal Mrs. J O Wright will host a lawn fete at Oakhaven on June 25 to raise funds for prizes for school children with top war gardens. Last year's fete cleared over 300 dollars. Also noted are National Serving Day registrations with about 60 Fairfield youths turning 21 since June, and Red Cross shipping tallies for May including clothing, comfort kits, infant items, batched gauze products, and irrigation pads.

Fairfield J. O. Wright Oakhaven Wright Bridgeport Red Cross The Henry Glover Louis Roberts Yonkers Church Street Wairfield

Aldermen Board Sets Friday Night Claims Meeting

The board of aldermen refers claims to the committee on claims and schedules a Friday night session at 7:30. The committee will review and act on the referred items during the meeting.

Committee On Board of Aldermen

Silk and wool skirts at special low prices

Silk skirts $1.50 down to $1.25 woolen skirts also priced low for a limited run. Dozens of stylish options with full tailoring guarantees. Fabrics include chiffon taffeta satin moon gutter satin crepe pongee corduroy and more. Third floor.

Cheerful New Smocks Arrive for Young Folks

New stock of colorful smocks arrives featuring white organdy yokes with rose, green, or Copenhagen shades. Embroidered collars and pockets, voile fabrics, and French knot details highlight several styles priced from $1.75 to $9.50. Includes round neck white wool? smock with delicate embroidery and puckered pockets.

Copenhagen

Neckwear Sample Sale Offers Varied New Styles

Dozens of new-style neckwear pieces on sale including sailor and rolling collars, vestees, tar and cuff sets. Mostly white with clever color mixes, in ghorgette crepe organdy pique satin and chiffon. Samples, some rumpled from handling, priced from 50 cents to 1.29 dollars at Centef alste front.

Summer Knitwear Sale Promises Lightweight Union Suits

A garbled shoppers note lists pink and white union suits in soft cotton and lisle, featuring dainty dainty fits and light weight fabrics. Prices around $1.50, with notes on comfort and form fitting. Display location noted as left aisle rear.

Ecol Zae

Auto Jr Kodak for good pictures

Auto Jr Kodak promises clear photos with autographic feature and easy use. It claims high reliability, a device for marking negatives with date and place, and four sizes including a 3A postcard size selling at $17.00. Fourth floor.

Velvetlike lawn gear and tools on sale

To keep the lawn velvetlike a mower that clips with ease costs $5.50. Good spades, rakes, trowels, hoses, and lawn sprinklers priced from 5c to 65c per item. Includes iron or steel rake options and four ply hose for flower beds.

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O'Neil Stes Clary Rane E. M. Jennings Co Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, Conn G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc Mcin St Arcade Corner Helen Fraser Bridgeport High School Fraser War Savings America Women’s Colleges Council of National Defense Miss Fraser Tetreen Fritz& Hawley Opticians Main St NEW. Hayen Common Pleas Court Fairfield Town Court Mrs. Wright Idgeport Conn Panama Shawe Centef Alste Howland Dry Goods Company
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