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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1918

Page

4

Railroad Lawyer Seeks Non-Suit in Weidlich Case

In a $10,000 damages action, Weidlich Bros. Manufacturing claims Ernest C. Weidlich’s estate was harmed by a railroad crash. The attorney for the railroad argues Ernest, a car passenger, failed to warn his brother driving and thus contributed to the accident.

Ernest C Weidlich Weidlich Antonio Bile Worth Avenue New York VOL Dartford Raitra Udge Kellon Yesterda Memicon Kellogg ad+ hin Ernest Weidlich

DeMiracle Under Skin Hair Remedy Ad

A vintage ad claims hair on the face is best treated beneath the skin. It touts DeMiracle as the original sanitary heal with absorption, offering a money back guarantee and a plain wrapper shipment from New York, with price options and a free book on request.

DeMiracle 120Th Bt Park Ave New York

Summer Clothing Plans Score Hit with Policemen

Mayer Wilson urged the Board to allow police officers to wear white blouses and black bow ties in summer, replacing heavy coats. The proposal, announced after Monday night session, awaits formal approval. Officers hope for the change as heat and sun affect those on traffic duty in the city squares.

Mayer Wilson Dormant Police Parca

Ansonia Man John Musykos Found Dead in Rail Yards

The mangled body of John Musykos, a 33 year old Austrian, was found in Ansonia rail yards early today. Friends note his temperate habits and lack of reason to be at the yards, suggesting foul play, though authorities deem death accidental. He worked with the Cook company branch of the American Kragss company.

Ansonia John Musykos Musykos Cook Company American Kragss Company

Old Landmark Hotel to Make Way for Modern Bank Block

Bridgeport will see the City National bank expand by purchasing the former City hotel block from N. M. Judgen. The hotel, once a famed gathering place near shipping and rail stations, will be raised to make room for a new modern bank building. Clampett's Drug, Kennah's cafe, Hartmann's Stag hotel, and other businesses occupy the current structure.

Bridgeport City National Bank N. M. Judgen Bank Wall Middle Street City Hotel Sterling House Windsor Old City Clampett's Drug Store Kennah’s Cafe Hartmann’s Stag

War Rally in Southport Draws Record Crowd

Southport held a large war rally in the Pequot library auditorium drawing over 700 attendees. Lt Governor Clifford T. Wilson, Rev. William A. Keefe, and Captain A. Wells Ingram of the British Ambulance Corps spoke. Ingram recalled the Marne battle and the torpedoing of the ship Arabic. The Southport Liberty chorus performed patriotic selections.

Southport Pequot Library Clifford Tt. Wilson Bridgeport William A. Keefe Plainfield Sherman Hall William JD. Lusk Ridgefield Wilbur Jennings Edward Adams Willow Street Stamford Miranda Merwin Harbor Road

Ash Creek Bed Chosen as Oyster Test Site in Connecticut

Ash Creek Bridgeport and Pine Creek in Fairfield are selected among five oyster spawning beds in Connecticut for testing growing qualities. Beds at Milford and Darien River near completion, with Indian River Milford Five Mile River and Darien River to be prepared by Saturday night. Robertson of the State Shellfish Commission says efforts aim to revive Bridgeport and Connecticut oyster industry. first trial uses 100 bushels of local oyster shells, with imports if needed.

Connecticut Ash Creek Bridgeport Pine Creek Wairfields Indian River Milford Five-Mile River Darien River Tenton Rd. Robertson State Fang Island Commission Virginia Robertson

Attachment of Katz Property in Cohen Suit

An attachment for $90,000 was levied on Samuel Katz of 1234 Main Street by City Sheriff Abri Ola yesterday. Real estate and money deposited in Bridgeport banks were seized as Jacob Cohen seeks $90,900 damages for a failed Main Street furniture business sale. Katz alleges Cohen breached by paying only $2,000 of the down payment. Cohen contends Katz failed to complete the sale. Attorneys Lavery and Finkelstone say the suit will go to the Superior court.

Samuel Katz Main Street Abriola Katz Bridgeport Jacob Cohen Cohen Ile Kntz Alloges Lavery and Finkelstone

Lighthouse bill approves over one million in aid

The House passed a bill providing more than $1,000,000 to boost lighthouse facilities on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Major items include $760,000 for lighthouse tenders, $80,900 to improve navigational aids in St Mary's River Michigan, and $50,000 to establish aids to navigation in the Virgin Islands and adjacent waters.

Washington Atlantic Gulf Coasts House Senate St. Mary's River Michigan Virgin Islands West Indies

Freezone Removes Corns With Simple Application

A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a cheap, painless remedy for all corns and calluses. A quarter-ounce bottle bought at drug stores is said to clear feet of corn or callus without infection or irritation, drying quickly after application. The ad notes high-heeled shoes contribute to corns, appealing to women.

Summer dress fabrics in ginghata voiles and plaids

The piece notes ginghata as the summer dress style, with plaids and stripes most popular and checks and narrow stripes widely used at 20 cents a yard. It highlights voiles suitable for children, misses, and adults, and mentions superb quality at 5 cents.

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