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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1918

Page

3

Judge Turns Prisoners Over to Red Cross

Fort Chester May 27 Judge John L. Coward ordered two men charged with assault turned over to the Red Cross. Nicholas Carbo and Samuel Lombardt of Stamford were the accused. Arthur Becker of Sir Hancock Javenue was sent to Fort Slocum by Draft Bonard No 2 under a Washington order for machinery work. The board says its clerical staff is enough for new classification of registrants under work or fight.

Fort Chester John L. Cow Ard Red Cross Nicholas Carbo Samuel Lomhardt Stamford Fort Slocum Arthur Becker Hancock Javenue Bonard Washington

Stratford Plans Memorial Parade and Town Grants

Stratford May 28 special report outlines a Memorial Sunday parade with exercises on Academy Hill and a singing program by school children and the Liberty chorus. Speakers include Lyn W. Wilson of Bridgeport. parade led by Wheeler and Wilson band with Company L Fourth Infantry and others. Also notes 26 building permits totaling 48 880 and numerous warrantee deeds. additional items cover local Red Men Veterans event and upcoming school vacation.

Stratford Academy Hill Monument Academy Hill Liberty Chorus Lyn W. Wilson Bridgeport Louis 7 Herrman Wheeler and Wilson Company L Fourth Infantry Stile Guard Red Men W. I. Aiken Bridgeport Plumbing Supply Company High Park Avenue Bridgeport Pacific Land Company John Hilloist Kensington Park Emile P Rockland Avenue Jere Holmes W. K. Holmes J. Warner Street Elizabeth Johnson Rebecca Barker Gus Johnson J. A. Edwards Johnson Avenue J. A. Lawler Land C. B. Bearney Auge Aberle Henry Avenue Lordship Park Association George Gledhill W. J. Histon Warry Baker Lordship Jacob Miller A. J Prechette Honeyspot Road Paul Mureko Paul Mureki Victory Street Benjamin Parsons A. J Parson Meadow Street E. W. Peck James Chaipis Chestnut Street C. G. Whitefield Charles Grimwood Stratford Terrace Ellen Winspur John McSheedy Cottage Place Jennie G. Whitehead Emile L. Schwab C. G. Whitehead Angelo Giacini Jacob Brothers Carl Hammerstrom Woodstock Avenue Lucy B. Stevenson East Broadway John Melencak Burritt Avenue Ir. M. Brewster Nichols Avenue Jerry Holmes Warren Street Albert Erikson Taylor Clinton Avenue Gaiy Gustafson George Potts Broadbridge Avenue Alfred Stacey Fairfield County Stacey Ernest C. Carpenter France The

Understanding Apoplexy and Its Effects Across Ages

Apoplexy or cerebral hemorrhage, commonly called stroke, affects newborns, children, middle life, and the elderly. It results from brain vessel rupture, with symptoms ranging from minor to fatal, including headache, dizziness, vomiting, unconsciousness, and rapid decline when surface hemorrhage occurs.

Death by gas: John OConnell commits self to death

NEW HAVEN May 27 John OConnell employed in the allee of the gas company killed himself by inhaling illuminating gas in the building today. The report discusses wax recovery from bayberry, its New England household use, and mentions the sweetgale plant from Scotland yielding essential oil.

New Haven John O'Connell Allee of the Gas Company Scotland

New Suit Picks for Decoration Day Delights

Two day sale invites men to choose new suits for Decoration Day with Tuesday and Wednesday pick up. Palm Beach Mohair options available with prices from ten to fifteen dollars. Rich blues serge checks stripes and plaids offered, fully lined or lighter quartering for summer comfort. Also big value twenty five and twenty dollars suits in various patterns and colors on the main floor rear.

Hammock Advertisement for Easy Day Relaxation

Want a day of ease in Decoration Day weather. Hammock for you, Sir. Sit down in a big roomy couch hammock and slide gently down with an adjustable rest and pillow. Perfect for porch or under your favorite tree. Priced at $10 on the third floor.

Knitted bathing suits praised for comfort and warmth

An advertisement touts knitted bathing suits as ideal for season use offering comfort freedom in swimming and warmth when out of water. It highlights a new collection in black and navy with white trim, some with matching tights, priced from $2 to $10 with children’s bright solid color options.

White Hat Time Signals Summer Hat Sale

Memorial Day marks the formal start of summer with a display of white hats. A large collection of trimmed white hats in smooth and rough straw, priced at one dollar, with many styles described as fresh and impressive and worth double.

Handsome white skirts with varied pockets and fabrics

A feature on attractive white skirts for women highlighting diverse pocket designs and fabrics such as gabardine, bedford cord, honeycomb, and cotton. Prices range from 2 to 12.50 dollars with standout items at 7.50 dollars and novelty satin stripe options.

Handsome Curtains at Little In Limited Quantities

Ad offers filet net and lace trims for summer curtains at special prices. Filet net priced at 45¢ per yard, lace inserting and edges from 6¢ per yard. Limited quantity available on the third floor.

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Bohn Syphon Bohn Syphon Refrigerator Mr. Warren Bohn American Hardware Stores, Inc Fairfield Ave. and Middle ST Seth Thomas Mantle Seth Thomas G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc Main St Arcade Corner War Parade Interests Finance Corporation L. W. Wilson Okenuck Tribe Grand Army Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church Barnum Eugene Meyer, Jr New York Wilson War Finance Corporation Mr. Meyer War Industries Board National War Savings Committee Andrew F. Currier, M. D MM. D Currier Ilsigner Andrew TF. Currier Man Crooke Crookes Fritz& Hawley Opticians Lowland Main Street Fairfield Avenue Cannon Street Conn Shie Lwers Howland Dry Goods Company
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