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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1927
Page
8
Roanoke Virginia May 3 AP Doctors at the bedside of Water L Boothe report he continues to decline while alive by artificial respiration for almost twelve days. A bedside worker notes the grip of death and fears he will not recover. Doctors say he no longer reacts to his surroundings or finds amusement in them.
New Fairfield May 3 The death of Rachel Wiley wife of Edison D Elwell occurred at her home April 30 after a long illness She was the daughter of the late David Mary Wiley born in town but spent the latter part of life here Survived by husband two sisters Mrs Mattie Weber and Mrs Laura Miller several nieces and nephews She was a member and president of the Ladies Aid at the Methodist Episcopal church Funeral Monday at 1 16 pm conducted by Pastor Gordon B Fear with singing by Mrs Godfrey Berggren and Rev Fear Pallbearers listed Interment in Geewawa cemetery.
Dr Alfred C Jones a leading dentist and early advocate for women dental hygienists and school clinics has been selected as the 1926 William Jarne Fellowship Medal winner by the New York State Dental Society This public notice confirms the honor though the award was decided months ago and the medal will be presented in a formal ceremony
The 58th annual meeting of the society will be held May 18 to 20 at the Hotel Statler in Buffalo. Dr. G. V. Fones of Bridgeport is selected for the William Jarvie Fellowship, the two highest honors in the dental profession, with national and international recognition for his role in advancing dental hygiene.
In New York a creditor of Mrs Lydig has asked Referee Robert P Stephenson to probe reports that Mes ti DeaAcasta Tadig received about 4500 060 over fifteen years from four prominent New Yorkers. Miss Elsie DeWolfe’s counsel says no four people would donate $5000 yearly for fifteen years and seeks to determine if income came from a secretly hidden trust fund.
Mrs. Louise Nevilles of 900 Hancock Avenue filed a claim against the city for 3500 after injuries from a fall on an icy sidewalk at Fairfield and Hancock Avenues on January 1.
In Middletown on May 3 L A Joyce bus driver for New England Transportation saved Raymond Linahan of Portland after his truck struck a fence on the Cobalt highway. Linahan suffered skull fractures and internal injuries but was rushed to Middletown railroad station where an operation followed and he is now out of danger. Mrs Isabel Joquhist and Mrs Agnes McAultie aided him aboard the bus as passengers from the collision with a farm wagon driven by George B Miller near a barn yard.
The British steam trawler Gabriella carrying an estimated 1.2 million dollars in liquor was seized entering New York harbor. Thirteen crew were arrested as Coast Guard crews intercepted the vessel off Staten Island near the Statue of Liberty. Captain Charles H Mood and Fred Coflett faced involvement claims, tied to prior rum running cases.
Providence May 8 The 84th annual session of the I O O F here elected C Furneaux Sisson of Little Compton as grand master and Fred Robbina of Woonsocket as deputy grand master following a record class of candidates. The lodge reported a financial gain for the year despite a slight membership decline.
Mrs Alice G Ropes of Walton state W C T U president said at a New England conference in Boston that women are joining at a rate of a thousand a week in the membership campaign. She warned that some groups spread false statements to ridicule the prohibition law and noted hip flasks encourage breaking the law.
A Georgia mother of three recounts four years of weakness and insomnia cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits renewed energy, appetite, and the ability to care for her children to the remedy, and notes ongoing benefit from Sanative Wash. She invites readers to write for more letters.
A historical appeal urgesBridgeport residents to support a new Bridgeport Y M C A building and upgraded facilities. The missive highlights loneliness among young men, the Y’s role in providing comfort and recreation, and promises that contributions will be efficiently used and yield strong value for every dollar given.
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