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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1918

Page

3

When Your Baby Can't Sleep Newtown Aid in Baby Saving Move

Newtown June 11 Special. High school students volunteer with State Cadets of Defense to compile names of all children in Newtown under five. An executive committee led by Millicent Cavanaugh assigns districts to volunteers. Also reports a senior yearbook completed and ready for printing. In Sandy Heath a benefit cake sale supports Child Welfare. Obituary notes the death of Arthur L. Peck Jr. at 30 in Bridgeport with services planned in Newtown. Virginian Houlihan, Danbury teacher, visits town.

Newtown Millicent Cavanaugh Mabel Huntly van Tinnity Jennie Sturges Justine Houlihan Edna Hoping Hanover North Newtown Georgia Northrop Hawleyville Mahel Anderson Sandy Kook Ethel Warris Mildred Corbett Berkshire Zoar Mary Keating William Murphy Walnut Tree Catherine Scanlon Walter McCarthy Botsford Charles Gartram Lillian Strisik Taunton Alice Olmstead Mellica Lee Mile Wni Queen Street Flora Ae- Namara Dodgentown Mopewell and Palestine Richard Bot Hillside House Bridgeport Mrr. Peck Hillside Home Virginian Houlihan Danbury

Hancarts Seek Court to Change Surname to Hancart

Thomas Hancart of 34 Beardsley Street petitions Superior Court to legally change his name and his four sons to Hancart, arguing lifelong use of the name Hancort causes inconvenience. His son Joseph L Hancart is a steamboat captain aboard the steamer John M. Worth and resides on Ann Street.

Hancart Thomas Hancart Beardsley Street Superior Court Hancort Hive O Hancort Joseph L Lambert Frank James H. Hancart Joseph John M. ‘Worth Ann Street

Oil Conservation Plan Outlined by Hartford Officials

Mayor Wilson and J A Courtade director of public works met with Highway Commissioner Bennett in Hartford to discuss oil conservation this summer. They stated oil is rare and city streets will not be oiled, though minor sprinkling may occur using a preparation from Teppenros company.

Miyor Wilson J. A. Courtade Director of Public Works Bennett Hartford Teppenros, Company A. Do Bridgeport Hindle Pharmacy Main St Main Sts Kinuvin Main Congress Win Stratford Leoyard Ath Ave New York City Suite 600

Toothache Delays Kovacs in Start Against Hans

John Kovacs of Bridgeport delayed departure with the last contingent of Bridgeport selective service men from Camp Upton due to an aching tooth. Dr. M J Blume supported the delay, allowing him to remain in the city for several days to treat the tooth. Kovacs has lived with O J Smith in Bridgeport and worked as a machinist at Graphophone and U M Co plants.

John Kovacs Barnumaventa United States Camp Upton Bridgeport

Grown at Home Affects Market Prices at Farmers Market

Local market report from Noble 250 outlines abundant beets lettuce radishes spinach and beet tops with high prices for strawberries and peas. Carrots and cauliflower stand out as notable home grown items while total receipts list quantities and typical wholesale costs for asparagus beets greens onions and rhubarb with retail markups explained by operating expenses.

Main Street Noble Wall Street Harsley Department of Agriculture H. S. Schwenk

Norwalk Man Sues Wife in Misconduct Divorce Case

Charles I Edwards of Norwich sues Belle Edwards of Danbury in superior court alleging misconduct occurring in March 2014 after a marriage dated May 16 1912. Edwards' maiden name was Velie Walton. Another Norwalk resident seeks divorce from James Treeeker with cruelty claims and alimony request. marriage January 28 2005 to Hyam Williams.

Danbury Norwalk James Ikeman Charles I, Edwards Norwichk Belle Edwards Aled Selwards Velie Walton Sarwilk Verson Tiyacinth A Bleeeker James W. Treeeker Narwilk Sks

Pershing Reports U S Raids Across Marne Front

Gen communique says U S forces with French improved positions across the Marne, inflicted enemy losses in killed prisoners and material. Artillery activity noted in the Woëvre and on the Marne front as patrols crossed the Marne to reconnoiter hostile positions.

Thoere Marne

Sample skirts at ten dollars from showroom lot

Twenty five dollar skirts reduced to ten dollars and twenty dollar, fifteen dollar skirts also ten. A dozen pieces valued at twelve fifty, from the showroom of a leading maker. Fabrics include Pussywillow taffeta, fancy chiffon, baronette satin, pongee, poplins, wool jersey, serges, stripes and checks in many colors. Wide sizes and colors, second floor.

United States

Wearful rich carpet-size rugs offer durable beauty

Axminster rugs in brown and green small allover patterns and rose and brown Oriental designs provide long service and eye appeal. Each 9 feet by 11 feet 3 inches, soft yet firm surface with lustrous appearance, a special lot available.

Axminster

NAPPIES and glassware sale items list and prices

A catalog listing various household pieces including nap peers bonbon dishes spoon trays water pitchers ice cream dishes baskets punch bowls wine sets water sets and dresser pieces with varied styles and prices ranging from about 1 to 28 dollars. Several items feature gold decoration and ornate designs.

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Newtown School Nestlé Joy Joy Products Co., Inc Elec Vay Hamm Taaly G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Tnc Main St. Arcade Corner Bosak Bridgeport Liquor Co East Main St Barnum Hancarts Ask Newman Pitth Ave N.Y Kovacs Hans Joun Kovacs Municipal Market Bureau Pershing U. S Fai Renort Conn Ireland Beauty & Service William A. Rogers Pla THE Howland Dry Goods Company
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