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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
4
Ford reports the state school fund ending Sept 30 rose to 2,008,623 with a 22.61 percent rise from prior year. A balance of 50 on Oct 3 was loaned, and the fund earned 111,059.60 for the year ending Sept 30 while Connecticut real estate balances climbed to 1,107,038.7. The forest rate is 5.20. Harrison, Controller, dies after pneumonia.
Hartford November notice from the road administrator fixes wholesale flour profits to retailers at sixty to ninety cents per barrel, up from fifty cents. Retail butter margins rise to seven cents a pound with fractional cost allowances. cheese margins set at seven to eight cents per pound with similar allowances. The article also notes Telfair Marriott Minton U. S. Navy will speak at the YMCA gym Sunday at 3:30 p.m. on a talk featuring his historic flag replica collection, the only one of its kind in America.
Sergeant Alexander Rich of Company M 325th Infantry writes his brother Leo Rich that he was wounded three times in the right ankle by machine gun bullets and that the boys are treated well. He signs from the front promising to share details when he returns home, date unknown. Also reported: Private James F. Stone of 421 Bishop avenue wounded in action September 26 and now in a base hospital after being employed at Remington Arms plant.
Attorney John W Banks appointed by the Superior court as a hearing committee finds Lauretta Bulkley deserted Joseph H Wheeler on July 15 1915. The couple known in Southport prior to 1915. no misconduct by Wheeler alleged. Judge Haines will rule on the committee report today.
Zurich dispatch reports Empress Zita of Austria has asked the Prague government for permission to travel with her children to Brandeis along the Elbe in Bohemia, as cited by the Prague Tagblatt.
Mongus Feldman sued Louis Feldman in the Court of Common Pleas and was awarded 173.01 in damages after a claim of unpaid cash. Judge Booth drew a new jury panel for next Tuesday as the court adjourned. The jurors include Gleason, Hall, Albrecht, Guyer, Disbrow, Rogers, Wilson, Plumb, Whitney, Hubbel, Ryan, Sullivan, Wakelee, Betts, Meeker, Banks, Perris, Smith, Eaton, Austin, Bassett and Taylor.
Seven uncontested divorce suits, including Bridgeport residents, are set for hearings before Judge Haines in the Superior court today. The Harriet Wisdale versus Grover Tisdale case was partially heard last Friday and continued to today for a military service affidavit. New filings include Catherine Fairchild versus Elmer Fairchild, Mary VolkER versus Gustave Voelker, John Lingvai versus Rose Lingvai, Alessandro Caudiano versus Maria Caudiano, Lodorico Tartaglia versus Vincenzo Tartaglia, and Elizabeth Eastman of Stamford against Herbert Eastman.
A Southport committee meeting set district quotas totaling 33000 for the United War Work campaign opening November 1. Judge John F. Perry chairs the panel with members including Mrs. Hetzgl, Miss Ferry, Miss Pilko, Mrs. Inglis, Frederick Northrow, Henry Rennell, and George Phillips. The drive aims to raise at least 10000 in Fairfield and Southport, with Weston and Redding contributing as well. A war rally, postponed due to influenza, is rescheduled for November 21 at the Pequot library with Sergeant Hugh Lofting speaking on America’s Opportunity, plus Red Cross sewing, chorus performances, and library notices.
The Bridgeport fuel administration seeks funds to maintain its headquarters after government support ended October 31. The War bureau cannot bear the burden, and the Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers' Association have been approached for aid.
A retail feature touts blanket displays as valuable choices for the home. Prices range from $2.25 per pair for 54x74 blankets to $12.00 per pair for 70x80 Wool Plaid blankets, with a variety of colors and finishes including cotton warp, wool finish, and plaid designs. The ad emphasizes substantial savings and sufficient supply for the season.
An excellent grade of all silk satin charmeuse with lustrous drape. Colors available include plum Belgian blue taupe navy and black priced at $2.00 per yard.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for colds and grippe symptoms. It claims head congestion relief, stopped nasal discharge, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing after two to three doses, with no substitute required and low cost.
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