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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
8
William V. Dee resigns as Secretary and general manager of the G Drouve company to enter business himself. He plans an office and factory in this city and will open an office in Philadelphia. He has lived in Bridge for 12 years.
An advertisement touts Wendell's Ambition Pills as a quick remedy for nervousness fatigue and low spirits. It promises improved well being within three days, money back offer, and purchases at Hindle and Hartigan Pharmacies. It also claims benefits for digestion appetite and vitality.
Three divorces were granted in the Superior Court yesterday morning by Judge Warner. Emma Marsden of this city received a decree from Jack Alarsden, now a U.S. Army soldier, with Marsden waiving the right to a postwar delay. Clara Seipke of this city obtained a divorce from Paul M. Seipke on grounds of intolerable cruelty. their marriage occurred on June 1, 191y. Helen G. Iseeles of Portland, Me., was granted freedom from William Eccles with alimony set at 760 dollars following a cross complaint alleging desertion.
City Normal school principal J Everett Cortright lauds graduates for wartime readiness noting city and state need trained teachers. Speakers Henry C Morrison Samuel J Slawson and George Shafer praise progress and dedication as diplomas are awarded to a long list of graduates.
Lieutenant Joseph Wallace formerly of Bridgeport now serving with the 34th Field Artillery United States Army spent a few hours in Bridgeport Wednesday visiting friends before departing for France to join the French army staff.
The Farmers market reports higher potato costs with a busier morning and more farmers present. Prices vary by item. peas may become scarce for canning, while cabbage and beans are normal. Strawberries linger at 25 cents a quart, asparagus ending, and new potatoes up to 7.50 per top grades.
A German American division plans to march in the Fourth of July parade. A circular invites all Americans of German origin to meet at Schwaben hall at dawn, wear uniforms with salt and straw hats, and carry American flags supplied by the committee. June 4th, 191? Hitler era tone not present. parade participation and patriotic appeal emphasized.
Peyton Chirk from New York part of a government traffic team visited the Chamber of Commerce to urge recommendations for trolley schedule changes. He was joined by I 8. Storrs, Connecticut company trustees chair. A month earlier a government rep met with Superintendent J. A. Goodwin of Connecticut Local division to discuss changes aiding industrial workers. The company signaled willingness to adjust, aiming to shorten morning and evening runs for better service, as the focus shifts from ultimate consumer to the worker.
Mike Sarrake told police his Cres cent place home was robbed of 216 while playing pool in a saloon Wednesday night up to a late hour last night. He re asserted the report after advising police to do so, though initial skepticism surrounded the claim.
A Bridgeport pharmacists meeting will be held in the next few days to discuss the feasibility of advancing the closing hour of local drug stores. The gathering aims to decide on potential changes and their impact on customers and businesses.
Memorial Baptist Sunday school families will hold their annual outing at Beardsley Park tomorrow. The group leaves from Beardsley Church on Ward Avenue at 9 o clock in the morning. A busy events program is planned with tracks for juniors and seniors, a wall driving contest for women, and various races and activities.
Wellie Armstrong gave police an address at 119 BEN street when arrested on soliciting charges on Wednesday night but does not reside there. Mrs. Mary Trotter appeared at the Telegram office last night. Other residents listed deny knowledge of the person. The report adds unrelated notes on a contest and jumping events.
Springfield Armory in Springfield Massachusetts announces production of assembled rifles has begun after months of work on spare circle parts. Colonel J M Hoffer says the plant will enlarge the working force and implement new equipment to maximize output at the armory by General Frishing’s request.
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