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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1918

Page

3

Liberty Building Pronounced Safe By City Inspector

The Liberty Building has been pronounced safe by city Building Commissioners. Reconstruction of two floors that collapsed last week is nearly complete by the engineering firm in charge. Building Inspector Daniel M. Rowland determines the steel work is in good condition and the cement hardened properly, though past haste caused the failure. Government officials from the Ordnance department plan rapid access for general occupancy.

Liberty Enginering Company Wilding Daniel M. Rowland Rowland Ordnance Department

Bethel War Stamp Rally at Parish House

Bethel will hold a war stamp rally at the parish house of Bethel Congregational Church tonight starting at o'clock sharp. Notable speakers include Howard Speery of Hincks Brothers in Bridgeport as rally manager and Camith Charlotte of Danbury delivering a speech on War Savings and Thrift stamps. Private George Seaba of the 28th Company, home from Fisher's Island for a ten day leave, attends with others from the community.

Bethel Bethel Congregational Church Howard Speery Hincks Lrothars Bridgeport Camithlotte Danhura John J. Kennedy George Seaba Fisher's Island Hmickok Christina Birrell Tiltsticid Mass William Girred Reservoir Street James Brittle Bellet Camp Uypten Fort Cireentont William Carroll Greenwood Avenue Butler Retiring Company Chester Ship Company Chester John Halpin Plain Street Whiam Joad Chestnut Street Myrs Harry Judd New York Carton Tyter Frederick Bevis Albert Shemwood Gether Waterbury Muhiney Chase Belling Jills Leland Wheeler Nass National Bank Brooklyn N. Y Elm Street George Brodie The Derby i Manufacturing Company Shelton Lt Jon Reservoir Street Wolfpitts School Putnam Park Joseph Byers Main Street Missula Byers New London Frank &. Hurgin Laura Ixempe New Milford Hiskok Avenue Aliss R. Morse James Pelury Stratfield Hotel Harry McKenzie Fred TT Wirk Clifford S<yle William TF. Barley Charles Hart John Reid Jen Hibbard Fred Judd Fairfield County Organization Stratfield J. G. Shepard Belle Island Migene Alta Fox Esther Wright Arlene Huse Hazel Ridge Martha Mewis Nellie Chinn Marion Trowbridge Edith Dean Saaton Arms Company Mills Arthur Cleary American Graphophone Company John Cleary Joseph Carroll Remington Arms Company Teservoir Street Edmond Platt M.C. Company Beaver Sheet John Clifford Brennan MM. C. Bridgeport Richard Brennan William Laxnch 1. M. Bridgeport Tmniel Lynch William Hanna West Hartford High School Riaamuuel Hannt Elizabeth Street Kenneth Staih Contractors Supply Company Fartrore Briaih Rufus Short Chase Metal Works Witerbury Piretois Isenreit Bhory Leo Carroll BISTS T. Wrench Procery Dunbury George Livin Remington Arms Hame George Duavalli Malpine Crane John Halping Matthew Gilbert Gemestripant Hh Vutek Franklyn Tielden Till Rethel Willys Overlinda Itenry Ynick Motor Sales Company Danbury William Stryker George Carroll Mane

C of C Officials Plan Rochester Visit From Bridgeport

President Beadford Pierce heads a Chamber of Commerce delegation to Rochester New York for a two day inspection of the city and its commerce group. Vice Presidents Kingsbury Dashiat and others meet at Hotel Belmont in New York tonight to depart. The trip follows strong praise for Rochester’s chamber and its active membership.

Beadford TB. Pierce Chamber of Commerce Rochester N.Y FL Dr Kingsbury Walter B. Dashiat Cleorge Cove George At Eames Belmont New York Chamber Rtochester Jueree Bridgeport Association Merced Don Rochester Chamber

Cold Weather Reduces Produce at City Market

The city farmers market reports lower supplies of beets lettuce and peppers due to cold wet weather. Peas are in prime season with higher sales at 2 to 4 dollars a bushel while strawberries cabbage beans and lettuce are scarcer. Prices vary by variety with peas selling best as home canning grows. Retailers urged to keep lettuce in stock with minimal profits to maintain supply.

Ib Ahwenk Letines

Believed suspect tied to Spattarola Russo shootings

James Gregorian of 112 Madison Avenue, arrested as a frequenter in a disorderly house on Panik Street, is believed to have knowledge of the Spattarola and Russo killings. City court bonds jumped from 40 to 180 dollars for his appearance. Mrs Russo and Mary Jong’s bonds set at 150 and 80 respectively. Numerous local residents and workers are listed visiting home over the weekend.

James Gregorian Madison Avenue Airs Rank Fusso Panik Street Guiseppe Spattarola Frank Russo Russo Mary Jong New York Cas Fridgeport Golden Hill Charles Beecher American Grass Company Waterbury Tame Milwaukee Avenue Peter Steck Chase Metal Works John McManus U. M. Co Dridge Anna Wheeler American Bliss Company Waterall Henry Wheeler Carl Anderson American Tubes and Stamping Company Bridgeport Atre Charles Anderson Eleanor Muarzurit Gilman University of Pennsylvania Dental College Charles Charles Gilman University of Pennsylvania Dental Color Ams Anthony Gilmartin Grassy Pliin Street Leltay Wroxon Cruix Vacal Market Waterburr Harold Patchen Torcupine Company W. S. Patchon Joseph Melvin Offord John Melvin Wilpan Wright Urritt Company Wallace Banks Wlewnur Dwight Berry Grrinville Ferry Ward Wheeler Jenny Wheeler Tour Wheeler Alilis J. Crawe American Brass Commity Mar Martin Crawe Herbert Gartram Warterbury Rress Company Charles Squires Bethel Carrestl Danbury Neliie Migonchia

Extend Time for Paying up First Loan Instalments

Bridgeport Trust company informs patrons of Tibet bond buyers that the final payment date is extended to July 10 to aid those lacking funds. If payments fail by July 10, bonds are sold at market price, with refunded amounts minus carrying costs. Conversion deadlines are also extended to July 10 for the first loan holders.

Bridgeport Trust Company Pew Bealinqueats Writ Trust Company

Regular Warpill River Grange meeting and events at Huntington

Huntington June 24 The regular Warpill River grange meeting was held in their hall. The next meeting will be children s night with a program. The Amity club at C K Perley s home enjoyed a fine evening with refreshments and officers were elected: President Benjamin Wells vice president Wallace Millard secretary Shelton Isenertar treasurer Wisner Wilson executive committee Trances Wilson Verna Querns and Tenry Wells. Elisabeth Wilson entertaining friends from Wrooklyn and others visiting. Bishop Acheson preached at St Paul Burgarday morning and a marriage short, 48 of Fairfield Maine, was rejected for military service. A man without funds walked home after police took him to the Chivities department, where his carfare was advanced.

Huntington Specelal Warpill River Grange Amity C.K. Perley Turday Evenin Benjamin Wells Wallace Millard Shelton Isenertar Wisner Wilson Trances Wilson Verna Querns Tenry Wells Hhgabeth Wilson Wrooklyn WH. A. Beattie Wallingtoard Haawley Westfield Mass B. Hawlay M. Kenesion Preston City Burnlay New Taven Skannie Dealth Bishop Acheson St. Paul Elven

Couch Hammock Offers Restful Comfort and Safety

An ad highlights a couch hammock priced at $8.50 with a strong canvas windshield and a soft top mattress on springs for comfort. It notes durable hang chains and an adjustable mattress option at $10, plus finer striped canvas models on the third floor for display.

Linen Toweling Prices at Main Floor Rear

Handseome Torkish towels of white with border of attractive color 50¢ and 60¢, smooth glass toweling of linen 30¢ and 34¢ per yard, bleached linen crash toweling 29¢ and 35¢ per yard, unbleached linen crash 25¢ and 30¢ per yard, main floor rear.

Leonard Cleanable Refrigerator Delivers Ice Saving Design

The ad praises a Leonard Cleanable refrigerator with walls that retain cold air and circulate it around the food chamber. A one piece steel lining coated with enamel keeps it clean and cool, using every bit of cold to chill the unit. Various sizes and styles are offered from £29.50 to $

Leonard

Porches blinds and lace fabrics advertised for home use

Advertises light yet sturdy porch blinds in brown with four sizes from 5 1 4 to 8 feet wide and lengths 7 feet 66 inches, priced from 4.50 to 6.00. Describes lace fabrics with pink and blue borders and full-surface patterns in white or ecru, priced 59c per yard and 29c per yard for entranice mercerised nets. Third floor display noted.

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Liberty Building Pres. Wilson Gov. Holcomb David Greenbaum Congress ST Dust of Main St U S. S United States Howard Speer General News America Ritz& Hawley Opticians New Haven Bernstein Brown Gaefoarotn ETL Leste MAIN LEE Bros C. of C President Pierce Gregorian Miuriges Snoith Fairefield, Ale Mort Blocum Chivities Department Caurvare Howe Blige Simerican Ps. Fae Jenee G. W. Fairchild & Sons Main St. Arcade Jowland's Fairfield Avenue Cannon Street Cama Formosa Howland Dry Goods Company Bridgeport Ice Asley Mienod Naugatuck Valley Ice Co Sprague Ice and Coal Co City Ice and Coal Co
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