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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1918

Page

19

Missing man Wakelee Seeks Far Away City

Stratford police sought Alfred Wakelee after he failed to return home Tuesday afternoon. Neighbors recall a prior three year absence without warning. Wakelee, 33, 5'8", 154 pounds, wore a dark suit, cap, and Toy Scout shoes. he is an Odd Fellows member and bears a three-link pin and a WT. OT. C2 badge. Dentists were unable to locate him despite checks.

Wakelee Oddellaws Wow. CG Flo Nan Nichols

Hugger Fined and Jailed After Threatening Woman

Succesroso Pappelarde of 66 Lexington Avenue was sentenced to 20 days in county jail and fined 100 dollars after arraignment in City Court for assaulting Florence Burdick of 65 Highland Avenue. Bonds set at 400 dollars. Burdick had been missing earlier and was found at her New London home, fearing retaliation from Pappolardo’s friends if she testified. Police traced the case after a report of threats and a dentist’s visit yielded no matching names.

Succesroso Pappelarde Lexington Avenue Florence Burdick Highland Avenue New Lennon Ingana Pappolardo New London Se Seca Sachin

Tufts College Man Overseas 367th Infantry Scout Sergeant Summons

Letters reach Mr and Mrs Reuben Summons Stratford from Sergeant Jor mer R Summons Headquarters company 387th Infantry in France He was born in Stratford and educated at the Stratford High School Camp Devens Camp Pevens and Camp Upton saw service with Pershing’s division He sailed for France June 11 last He attended Tufts College Boston and Howard College Washington D C studying for a physician certificate He plans to become a doctor after the war

Eemcr RE. Summons Reuben Summons von Rennsgelaer Street Stratford Jormer R. Summons 387Th Infantry France Pershing Sergeant Summons Camp Devens Camp Pevens Camp Upton Tufts College Boston Howard College Washington, D. C Summons

Wolfe Heads Canvass For Corporations In War Drive

Edmund Wolfe, president of the First Bridgeport National Bank, was named chairman of the corporation committee for the limited War Work drive canvassing Bridgeport firms. The United drive’s general committee has named 175 citizens to its committee. Towns including Stratford, Newtown, Monroe, and Huntington will cooperate, with meetings and speakers arranged for Sunday.

Edmund §. Wolfe First Bridgeport National Bank United Drive Therirmetn Bridgepoort Stratford Litot W. Peck Nichols George I. Woods Newtown Arthur J. Nichols Monroe Charles W. Deane Bridgeport Imasten Charles FB Amarsh Huntington Shelton Derby United Congregational Church Block Hampton Holt The Independent National Catholic War Council Knights of Columbus Lush Avery Jewish Welfare Sameel J. Abrams Salvation Salvation Army William Deraddy We. A Spormy Clathinie Parish Ceorre m Kelly Frangels J. Srennan FT. Tilon Adah

Primrose Joins City Police Board After Appointment

President John C. Stanley welcomed William Primrose at the bi weekly Police Board meeting. Primrose was named to fill the unexpired term of George C. Pach and thanked the board promising to his best efforts. He joins the financial special officers and Third precinct committees and has long served in city public life including ten years on the common council.

John C. Stanley Board of Police Commissioners William Primrose George C. Pach Stanley Omcera Third Precinct Common Council

Bridgeport To Sell Bonds At Meeting Monday Night

Expect premium for Series C bonds as Bridgeport prepares to act on $150 bond sale next Monday. The bonding committee including the mayor city auditor and treasurer will meet bond brokers to discuss terms and finalize arrangements.

Board of Alderman Bridgeport

Spanish influenza epidemic warning and Hyomei treatment advice

Local doctors report a rising Spanish influenza surge and urge early treatment. An advertising feature promotes Hyomei inhalers and Oil of Hyomei as a preventive and therapeutic measure, claiming easy home use and broad protection, while warning against negligence and urging readers to act to curb spread.

Tr Ig Mindreda Bridgeport Dni

Influenza Treatments Promoted by Minyon’s Remedies

An old advertisement touts influenza cures with Minyon’s Paw Paw Pills Munyon’s Colt Remedy and Munyon’s Grippe Remedy. It instructs taking remedies hourly, urges dietary care, and lists a Philadelphia address for Minyon’s laboratories.

Minyon Munyon Minnyon Gtth Columbia Ave Philadelphia

New Ebeiam Incorporates Certificates Filed

Six certificates of incorporation were filed Wednesday in the state secretary's offices. The capital stock is $3,000 with incorporators Larry K. Barris, W. Parker, J. E. Lapels of Bridgeport and Thy Hibbard Harrig of this city.

NEW Ebeiam State Secretary Thy Hibbard Harrig Larry KB. Tarris W. . Parker Jl E. Lapels Brideepore

Kiernan Estate Inventory Filed in Probate Court

Thomas I Lattin and John Lyons spapraisers along with Margaret A McDonald executrix report in probate court an inventory of Bridget Kiernan estate valued at 4500 dollars. The listing covers 2 houses and a lot on Hancock and Maplewood in the city.

Kiernan Thomas I Lattin John Lyons Spapraisers Margaret A. McDonald Bridget Kiernan Hancock Maplewood

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