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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1918

Page

10

Truck Demolishes Auto in Wilton and Flees

North Wilton witnesses a dramatic crash on Ridgefield road in front of Comstock's store when a large auto truck struck an automobile carrying TH. Meigs and son and Thomas Nolan of Cannondale. The Meigs car was completely demolished, Nolan sustained a broken rib and bruises, and the truck occupants escaped custody. Police seek the truck party as drivers and a boy were badly cut and a broken nose reported.

Nolan Meigs Gladys Green Food Economics Leagus Mrn Est Schenck Waa Congregational Apel Mary Comstock St. Matthew's Park George Boyd Harriet Cummings Ofen Joversile W. Y S. H. L. Sturges Edward Dewing The Erdom R. Lambert Devens Hopkins Eetown School Winnifred David Winton Winton Canning Club Frederick MM. Holliste North Stonington Wheeler School A. Schlichting the Pines New York George Pike School of Music Danbury Miss Hopkins B. S. Martin Bald Hill

Steeplejack Arrested After Abusive Language Incident

Henry Fay claiming to be a steeplejack from New York used abusive language toward John Johnson of Southbury on Water Street yesterday afternoon. Fay was booked at headquarters on drunkenness and breach of the peace charges.

Henry Fay New York John Johnson Southbury Water Street

Professional Nurse Praises Vinel For Strength After Illness

A New York nurse Testimonial claims Vinel restored appetite and strength after bronchial pneumonia. She states Vinel’s beef, peptones, and amino acids boosted weight and energy, recommending it widely through Ostrofsleys, pharmacies, and dentists everywhere.

New York City Waller R. N Witteh Ostrofsleys Thie Findts Pharmacy

Newtown Pupils Ready for Work During Summer

Newtown June 25. At the close of school the students joined two organizations to keep them occupied for country service during vacation. The Home Garden association led by Christine Corbett and the War Savings association under Millicent Cavanaugh appointed officers across districts. Captains include Agnes Glover in Newtown borough and Jennie Sturges in Hawleyville, with several assistants named in each district.

Newtown Newtown High School Homese Garden Association Christine Corbett War Savings Association Millicent Cavanaugh Home Garden Newtown Borough Agnes Glover Geo. Northrup Marion Fitzpatrick Sandy Hook Dorothy Meeker Mildred Corbett Walnut Treehill Anna Scanlen Botsford Dorothy Bartram Lillian Strisik Taunton Hawlerville Jennie Sturges Willis Arndt Barl Smith Donald Aieeker Dodgetown Elliot John Scanlon France Catherine Theresa Anna St. Rose's Church St. Rose’s Cemetery Maria Coverdale Trinity Church Marie Coverdale Red Cross State Guard Coverdale Wallace Mitchell Pootatuck Grange Grange Hall Charlotte Asinor Mary Kelley Girls Friendly Society Ridgefield A. 2 Bemton Henry Wurtis Ales Nichoals Teo Cravenor Cathryn Newman Lar Cooper Tyanbury L Leonard Newtown Street Iutthleen Seattlesty Itebury Dorris Owns Raisnury N. Iy Alice Cillee Warrall Bridgeport Aray Wise, Teint Dorothy James Lawley Vmng TS M Cathering Daumtes Grewwlel Viris Morgirl Mise Mildrenk Leer Gaegred

Easton Graduation Exercises Tomorrow

The Easton graduation ceremony is planned for tomorrow. Details on location times and participants are listed in the school bulletin.

Easton

Miss Meeker Recital Aids Red Cross At Greenfield Hill

Greenfield Hill hosts a charity song recital by Miss M Louise Meeker at the church parlor tomorrow evening to support the Red Cross chapter. Will from New York accompanies with a program split into four parts featuring songs such as Left in the Dust and From Monte Pinco.

Greendpield Greenfield Hill M. Louise Meeker Red Cross Monte Pincio Parent-Teachers' Association Dwight School Sylvia Johnson Mr. Wakeman Lie School Parent-Teachers Association Marion Dunham

Bethel Birthday Party Sparks Mixed War Stamps Talk

Bethel, June 25. At a birthday gathering for Joseph Teentlig, guests enjoyed an evening of games and social chatter. The event featured a sign in for War Stamps and lively remarks about local activities and people in attendance.

Bethel Joseph Teentlig Pivis Poel Cherry Hind Deen Wue Grange Dole Los Preswitt Woltiana Tina Colter Jia ISPS Geduitine Eines Orpee Gonseniions Ud Wleir Seetebury Kai Hrindee

Milford Milford Memorial Church Silver Anniversary Observed

Milford Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary with a large gathering from Milford and nearby towns. The event featured a program of music led by Elinor Hawkins, addresses by Rev. James A. MacMillan and Rev. Fred Saunders, a silver offering, and a reception in the church parlor. The article recalls Milford Methodism dating back to 1768 with preachers Ceargie Whitefield and Jesse Tee and outlines early church growth and location.

Milford Methodist Episcopal Church of Milford Methodist Church Elinor Hawkins Fred Saunders Meriden Macc-Millan America W. S. Putney George Whitcomb Frankie J. B. Burwell C. EB. Budgen James A. MacMillan New Canaan 1. B. Burwell Sunnyside Farm Jesse Tee New Tongland Norwalk Bu N Stephen Ginn Riepoxer Alling York Nott and Oyange Onsennrs

Ansonia Pastor To Speak at War Rally Tomorrow

Ansonia holds a war savings rally tomorrow at 8 o clock in Sherman hall with Judge Bacon Wakeman named chairman. Speakers include Miss Bench of Milford and Rev. Watson Phillips of Ansonia. attendance expected large and free admission noted.

Sherman’ Hall Bacon Wakeman Miss Bench Milford Watson Phillips Ansonia

Judge Platt to preside at Milford war rally tonight

Milford June 26 a special notice says Judge Omar W. Platt will preside at a large World Defense rally in Town hall under the Coach of Defense. The Liberty chorus will sing and speakers include Miss Ann B. Scoville of Stamford and Lewis F. Welch of New Haven.

Milford Town Hall Coach of Omar W. Platt Liberty Chorus Ann B. Scoville Stamford Lewis F. Welch New Haven Heanor Lewis Brock Bridgeport Dr Hartman James Norris Fred Crary Charles Thayer LeRoy Higgenson Alethea Circle Joy Madden 276Th Aero Squadron Hoboken N. G Robert Dwyer Camp Devens Robert Syvete Claude Johnson Newport R.Z Naval Reserve Bert Browning Asey Navy Dublin Red Bern Colonial Heights International Sunshine Society Lighthouse Point Gertrude Greene Sea Side Avenue Danbury Banmons Guill Street Argi Erie Wuthering Merwin Morris The Gulf New York City Page Bristol Lidium Sass A. E. Bristol Willian Scoot Herkimer N.Y George Wumphrey Norman Lochr Vamp Devens Lauralton Wranghters Ory Hes State New Kemi Ryan South Nor Walk Lawrenee Allephy Rogers Ave Shasbury Sadie Hickey Bean Nui Milford Friends Chas Chauittabieud Trentefes M.A Cheney Willian de Adadetoi Prinedpad

Park City Couple Fishes on Sunday and More from Newtown

Newtown June 25 Special report notes Miss Intin Lew and Joan Ryan of Bridgeport were arrested for fishing on Sunny Taunton Lake. Justice McCarthy deferred case after hearing. Also reports the death in France of Private Charles Francis Duffy, 28, of New Haven, with family reactions. War savings drive to canvass homes in town, led by Postmaster Bradley and Riener. Various local visits and travels noted, with mentions of Harvard bound student and Newtown activities.

Newtown Taunton Lake Intin Lew Joan Ryan Bridgeport Thomas Carlson Justice McCarthy Newtown Inn France Charles Francis Duffy New Haven Duffy Thn 19Th Engineering Corps Pranea Camp Devens Parker Tobn Newtown War Savings Robert Bradley Frederick Riener Sandy Trook Prank J. Gate William Leonard Tosday New Thampshire McCarthy Nowrowsr SteCarthy

Stratford Women To Can Asparagus At Ding Bat Club

Stratford community kitchen at the Ding Bat club opens canning with local women assisting under Miss Marguerite Dorsch who leads the effort to aid winter food supplies. Wages match prior helpers and a small fee is charged to cover costs as the project aims to help Stratford residents. Other items note a serious drill accident at Housatonic Shipbuilding, high school farewell gathering, job moves, a marriage announcement, and a lumber-for-employes plan.

Stratford Ding Bat Club Wonenh Iar Marguerite Dorsch Dorseh Storrs Miss Borseh Pril Edward Jacolittle King Street Housatonic Ship Uilding Company Doolittle Stareywell Stratford High School Frederick Converse Weach Navy Savin Rock Benjamin Graham Warwick Avenue U. M.C. Company of Bridgeport Elizabeth Rogers Sutton Avenue Wpoen Bridgeport Hospital Bairul Machine Company Stratford Avenue Lisherty Christ Church Parligh House I. H. Judson Arthur Rhoades Pootatuck Yacht Club John Bennetto Eugineer Corps Camp Pevens Ralph Parks Camp Devens Alfred Mallett Afort Wright Walter Root Vtiet Ellsworth Brown Aviation Corps Akron Anna Zehner Myrea Milton Fort Hancock Mdle Azulin Chapter John Goodsell al Street Housatonic

Letter From Alice Lombard to Dr Caldwell in Springfield

A dated letter from Miss Alice Lombard residing at 22 Boylston Street in Springfield Massachusetts is addressed to Dr Caldwell. The document records personal correspondence amid circulating notices of local residents.

Alice Lombard Boylston St Dr. Caldwell Springfield Mass

Dr Caldwell a Syrup Pepsin Free Trial Offer

Dr. Caldwell offers a mild pleasant laxative syrup with pepsin. A trial bottle can be obtained free of charge by writing to Dr W B Caldwell 458 Washington Street Monticello Ulmeis.

W. BR. Caldwell Washington Street Monticello Ulmeis

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