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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1918

Page

4

Foreclosure Attached in Greens Farms Property Case

Greens Farms property faces foreclosure in a suit brought by Annie Marin Robins of Norwalk against John R. Ralston and Jorge H. St. John of Westport and others. The case alleges a note for $1.2 million secured by mortgage on the Greens Farms parcel, with the note allegedly assigned to Annie Robins and due unpaid in Common Pleas court.

Greens Farms Annie Marin Robins Norwalk Fdlware Duffy John R. Ralston Jorge H. St. John Westport Ral ‘Ston St. John Duffy George H. Robins Robins Iuiter Annie Robins Common Pleas Court

Harris to Assist in War Priorities Work

Harris to assist in war priorities work as regional representative for the Amera Society of Engi neers, with duties in Bradford and Pierce, chairing branches and gauge summaries. Co-defendants Ralston and St. John claim an attachment on the property for 200 dollars.

Marry HK. Harris Amera Society of Engine Assist Hradford BD. Pierce Ha In Mr. Twarris Tarris T Engineering Company Bridgeport Society of American Eengineers Ralston St. John

Trolley Firm Delays Plaza Lines Plan Amid Lawsuit

The Connecticut company postpones a new Plaza lines layout due to Bridgeport injunctions and expected court delays. City assurances about not tearing down buildings while owner damage disputes linger dampen hopes for a timely site clearance.

Comley Connecticut Company

French Generals Praise Our Men For XIVray Stand

French generals in the Toul sector congratulate American troops for the stubborn defense and sharp attack at Xivray last Sunday. They commend the spirit of initiative and the handling of the situation by American officers and units in the action.

France Associated Press Toul Xivray Feneral

Grasshopper to Long Hill Calls for Help

The Bridgeport and Danbury Railway car, nicknamed the grasshopper, was so badly out of repair on Saturday that operation might stop without aid from the Connecticut company which lent a large yellow car. Both Bridgeport and Danbury Line cars are reportedly almost unusable. Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver, visiting Rome, witnessed the Austrian offensive on the Italian front and plans to return to the United States in late July.

Bridgeport and Danbury Grasshopper Connecticut Company Bridgeport and Danbury

Nervous indigestion treated with Williams Pink Pills

An American audience hears that nervous indigestion comes from stress and fatigue, not the stomach itself. Mrs. S Lewis of Springfield reports relief after four boxes, with rest and nerve nourishment as key, while Dr Williams' Pink Pills are sold nationwide with free books on nervous disorders and eating guidance.

8. Lewis College Street Springfield Mass Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Sehenectady N. Y

Ash Creek Crash Ends With Driver Fined Thirty Dollars

Jesse Smith of Stratford was fined $25 and costs after a Sunday collision at Ash Creek with a vehicle driven by Weenan of Minwood Avenue Grasmere. Smith charged with reckless driving and failing to stop. Keenan, who halted at an oil station, tracked Smith to Fairfield where he was arrested. Also noted are hotel arrivals, weddings, war savings drive preparations, and community notices across Fairfield and Southport localidades.

Fatruvielo Jesse Smith Stratford Weenan Minwood Avenue Grasmere Ash Creek Bacon WilkesInm Smith Keenan Bridgeport Bmlth Wairfield Avenue State Street H. R. Blwood Unquewa Hotel Robert Jjanigan New York Charles Quick Worcester Mass Leonard Altman Charles F. Sweet Cos Colt Conn M. Va. Flurst Wilmington Del Z. C. Emhardt Edmond Daley Phiadelphia Ruth DL. Goodman Philadelphia I. A. Lopkins A. MH. Goodman Margaret McCormick A. P. Sharpless W. TI. Weald Co. HW. Chase Charles ®. Arnold Mary Kady Sturges Henry Cady Sturges Mill Plain Road James Henley Pricer James HW. Frier John 7. Mitty 49Th Infantry Sarah M. Sturges Henry Pemberton Sturges Frier U. S. Army Canin Merritt N. J Camp Union Miss Smith Georgette Crene Albert I. Smith War Savings Committee Fairfield Edward W. Phelan Fairfeld Southport Farrfeld William B. Glover Katherine Burr Ja. L. Taunton Helen G. Holman Judd Alfred H. Terry Henry H. Rennell Edwin Ingilis John H. Buckingham Sarah Wakeman James H. Brown Andrew B. Huntington Wi. G. Wells Curtis Stratfield Arthur N. Johnson Mill Plain Walter M. Redfield Greenfield Hill Marion Dunham St. Thomas' Parish Joseph Burlinson Catherine Curran Hugh Tole Russ Kate Whalen C. Flanagan Margaret Burgin Elizabeth Burgin Alice Harrigan Lilian McGarry Herbert Smith Congregational Church Henry Glover New York City Company M Fourth Infantry Fairfield Young Men's Christian Association Nichols Fairfield! YY. M. G. A Marion Donaldson William HH. Donaldson

Sniffen Land May Add 25 Acres to Town Cemetery

Stratford on June 24. Everett B. Sniffen offers 22 acres on South Main Street from Crimers Creek to Neck Bridge Creek for union cemetery use. He would deed clear title and lay out drives and paths. Members must vote to accept 80 percent of sale price to Sniffen and 20 percent to the cemetery. Stratford Trust Company would be trustee. Affected lots remaining scarce. committee seeks more land but law blocks openings within 350 feet of residences. Community notes mention related meetings and local events.

Stratford Union Cemetery Cometery Association Sniffen Deluge Halls Bridgeport Epworth League of the Methodist Church Himer Cavelti Putnam Park Redding Mpnorth League of the Trinity Church of Bridgeport League of the Methodist Church Okenuck Tribe of Red Men Wentague Country Club New Haven Country Club

Savings Banks to Hold Their Elections July 2

Notices have been sent out by local savings banks calling for the election of directors and other officials on July 2. Few changes are expected in board personnel with re elections likely the rule, as this is the usual time for director elections. The banks are noted as prosperous, and policy aims to minimize changes.

Save Ings Gand

Suffering with broken leg after barn accident at Gruman stables

Elmer Johnson, 14, employed at North End livery stables, suffered a broken leg Saturday night while tending a horse in the barn of Frank Gruman on Texington avenue. He is hospitalized at Bridgeport hospital.

Byttorst Frank Gruman Texington Avenue Elmer Johnson Bridgeport Hospital North End

Thieves Steal Dow Suit With Registration Card

Wester Dow of 1293 Toward Avenue reports a blue serge suit containing his registration card and a pair of silk slacks were stolen from his home Saturday. Police investigation is underway.

Dow Wester Dow

German deserter couple reaches Danish island in escape

A German noncommissioned officer and his wife fled Germany in a small boat and arrived at Moen, a Danish island in the Battle sea. They have been interned along with other deserters while an investigation proceeds, with authorities planning a course of community canning for a week. Thousands toured the gardens of Miss Anna B Jennings last week.

Prer Germany Anna B. Jennings

Total Casualties Now Total 8 634 Is Announcement

Washington June 23 Total casualties in the American expeditionary forces to date numbered forty one thousand four hundred and one according to an announcement today by the War department They are divided as follows killed in action including Ke a Treated of wounds Battle of disease Died of accidents and other causes Wounded in action A Missing in action including prisoners Casualties among the marines with the expeditionary forces are not included in this list No official flabulation of these casualties reported to date was available today but unofficial figures show that they total slightly more than one thousand The 549 names reported by General Pershing since last Sunday included four hundred forty fled in action six died of wounds thirty four died of disease twenty four died of accidents and other causes two hundred sixty four wounded in action and nineteen missing in action including prisoners some nine hundred thousand men now in France the small number of deaths from disease reported is considered rather remarkable and shows that the American soldiers are in fine physical condition.

Washington Tune War Department Kea Pershing Prish France

West End Coal Co Dissolved by Court Order

The West End Coal Company at 250 h was dissolved by order of Judge Kellogg of the Superior Court after a petition by directors Aldermatt John Reacy Samuel Greenbaum and John Dezso. The July 1917 notice to creditors and the final report showing $1947.42 to be divided among stockholders were approved.

West End Kellogg Superior Court Aldermatt John Reacy Samuel Greenbaum John Dezso Delorest Kjein

Paris Considers Naming Street After President Wilson

Paris council members weigh naming a major Paris street after President Wilson. The proposal, already warmly favored by councillors, will be discussed at an upcoming city council session.

Paris Pres. Wilson President Wilson

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed

Mrs Jorn Koreen Mann of Melian Nebraska reports health gains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for a functional disturbance. The letter promotes the remedy for displacements inflammation irregularities backache headaches nervousness and fatigue with a claim it helped her have a healthy baby. The notice urges women to seek treatment from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.

America Lydia HE. Finkham

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Main St Dillon Hartford Rue St. Cecile Milan Dillon's Bridgeport Ice Naugatuck Valley Ice Co Sprague Ice and Coal Co City Ice and Coal Co Federal Reserve System THE Smith-Murray CO Trolley Company Plaza Lines Long Hill Fairfield Court Neck Bridge Creek Charles H. Atwood Ourth Infantry George W. Spark EH. W. M Wegglehelmer West End Coal Co Lydia E. Pinkham Comfort Powder Co Boston Maas Philo Huy Co Newark Smith=Murray Co Fairfield Ave Bridgeports Balbriggan Nainsook Union Madras Serges Featuring Blue and Clothiers Seaview Avenue Currier Street Magte Street Huber A. Elwood William Oliver Laughnn Seaview Ave Barnum Bridgeport War Savings Club U. S War Thrift Bridgeport Telegram
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