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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1918

Page

7

Had to Bail Out His Cellar After Waterproof Job

The case before Common Pleas Court resumes today involves E. H. H. Smith and a suit by European Asphalt Company of New York over an $80 waterproofing bill. Smith testified a heavy shower caused cellar flooding requiring bailouts, and he declined to recommend the firm. The company denies defective work.

E. H. H. Smith E. H. H. Smith Sliver Company European Asphalt Company of New York Common Pleas Court Smith Bridgeport

Freezone promises painless corn removal from home use

A Cincinnati man introduces freezone a cheap drop on solution that claims to remove corns and calluses without pain. It dries quickly shrivels the target and lifts the item off the skin without irritation, suitable for hard and soft corns and between toes.

Cincinnati

Pleurisy guidance and reader Q A from 1918 health column

A health note explains pleurisy symptoms and pleural cavity anatomy, noting sharp side pain and breathing difficulty. It covers potential causes, complications such as adhesions, and links to pneumonia, plus guidance on activity during nervous strain and skepticism about hypnotism as a cure.

G. L M. S

Aviatress Speeds In Six Cylinder Car With No License

Miss P K Eulenberg of New York was arrested in Fairfield for speeding at 44 mph in a six cylinder car while dressed as an aviator. She had no license or registration and faces a Saturday court appearance on a $30 bond. Officers also arrested two Brooklyn truck drivers for lacking mirrors and registrations and another truck driver for similar violations and trolley passing. Community Red Cross drive raised about $1,850 with open air meeting and parish team efforts. Child welfare weighings planned. service roll index updates discussed. local volunteers sought for Wakefield war effort.

Bairfield P. K. Eulenberg New York City P J. McGarry Gustabia Olson Company Brooklyn McGarry William Ahsquist Bergen, Street N. Y Harry Swerdina Bergen — Stresch Carolin Ilasio Waterbury Fairfield Bacon Wakeman Greenfield Hill Congregational Parish Red Cross Greenfield Congregational Church Liberty Chorus M. V. B. Dunham Simon Co. Bradley F. I. Carlson Herman Hagedorn Greenfield Hill Rev Wrobert Shackleton Marian Durhgin H.R W. G. Wheeler Myerett TL. Warston J. Walter Thornton Helden H. M. Clack State Council of Defense Wairfield War Area Joseph I. Klint Samuel H. Wheeler Boston Margaret Curran Gould Post Road Fairfield Company State Guard Sherman Hall Louis Morehouse United States Infantry Min Frederick A. Burr Thu Street United States Coastt Artillery Fairfield Athletic Club Pig” Club Farnt Latreau Janek Congregational Church Memorial Library

Post Office Clerk Now in France with 101st Infantry

Harold J. Murray, former post office clerk, writes from France with the 101st Infantry Headquarters Company. He mentions friends John J. Brown and Francis A. Dunn, travel in Europe, front line trenches, and the M C A's work. Also notes Bridgeport soldiers en route to Camp Upton, local social news, and community events in Fairfield reports.

Charles I. Greene Harold J. Murray 101St U. & Infantry France John J. Brown Francis A. Dunn States M.C. A

Attorney Wexler Faces Court in Will Scandal

Stamford attorney Charles J. Weeler and two others, Judith Ranger and Rh G Cunningham, are arraigned in Criminal Superior court amid a will forgery conspiracy tied to a wealthy Stratford man. Prosecution delays criminal charge until trial. other cases listed include assaults and multiple thefts in nearby towns.

Charles J. Weeler Fhee Stamford Criminal Superior Court Judith Ranger Rh. K. G. Cunningham Stratford Wanler Strtford Seulai John GT. Sheshle Joseph Drignig Anthony DiNigris Nansking Samuel Cowen Joseph Gordon Sieff Morris Bigler Alex Wreedman Tosenk Rebachi Bridgenort

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