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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
3
Hartford on November 13: a stock of adulterated sugar taken from dealers for examination was stolen. The state food and dairy commission announced the theft to warn dealers and deter further moral disobedience.
Marcus Mare of 712 Catherine Street was fined 100 in city court yesterday after being found with a 32 calibre revolver during a disturbance in a pool room. He said he carried the weapon while celebrating Tuesday and did not know it was illegal. the gun was not used in the room.
The Greensboro NJ advertisement warns druggists to limit VapoRub orders due to influenza demand. It notes 18,000 back orders and three million jars shipped in October, with urgent parcel post shipments to afflicted areas and no new accounts during the rush. Free booklets and samples offered to druggists, plus usage instructions and preventive tips.
Local draft boards report confusion after Major John Buckley ordered all questionnaires for men aged 36 to 45 to be filled and returned. Previous guidance allowed unsigned returns. No new physical examination calls issued yet. Boards 2 and 3 say most questionnaires have been returned. classification of 18 year olds will proceed.
Market notes list plentiful apples and California grapes at Bridgeport stores. Beets onions lettuce and celery sold, with prices for an array of vegetables and fruits. Buyers should expect a 20 to 40 percent retailer markup over listed wholesale costs.
Official post office figures show state sales 13,600,684.11 dollars and city sales 1,702,493.77 dollars. Day totals include estate 35,113.88 and district post office 226.50. Bridgeport notes a drop due to Tuesday celebration, while Liberty Loan messaging reached 305,000 people at 130 events statewide. Bridgeport ranks third in city performance, Waterbury first, New Haven second.
Draft Board No 2 will hold physical examinations at the High School next Sunday morning for 100 men under Pro vost Crowder guidance to finish classification of registrants up to age 37. About 200 men in Class 1 remain untested and 100 more will likely be examined on Sunday November 24. Other boards aim to finish tests soon so physicians can prepare final reports.
Branchville on November 13 hosted a game supper given by Miss Mildrum for 12 friends. Nellie Samuelson and Lilly Ring performed piano duets, Mildrum sang The Sunshine of Your Smile, Julia Gustafson and Nellie Samuelson danced. Supper included roast rabbit, gray squirrels, potatoes, onions, relishes, bread, fruit and candy, and dancing continued until 2:30. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Beers, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Little, Sadie Samuelson, G Gustafson, Julia Gustafson, Carl Johnson, Lily Ring, Clarence Beers, Ana Mildrum, and Frank Harper.
Director of Public Works Jacob A Courtada says federal boards have not delayed projects in Bridgeport. He notes permits are not required for construction, maintenance, improvement and development of highways roads boulevards bridges streets parks and playgrounds. Bridgeport continues work with no holdup.
John Rowan of this city left an estate valued at 1200 with about 909 cash in banks. Judge Paul L. Miller appointed Louis J. Kochiss as administrator. Sena M. Fancher was named administratrix for Velma Mudgett whose estate is valued at 1000. May Canfield of Weston, Velma’s sister, is the only living relative.
Harry T. Baker, veteran M. C. A. secretary in Russia, will speak to the Victory boys and girls at the High school auditorium this morning at 14 o'clock. A representative from each school will explain how the youth will raise funds for the United War Work campaign. Victory members pay 25 cents to join and 10 cents weekly as a pledge.
Street Commissioner Thomitts reported that about 14,657 pounds of paper were swept from the streets during the peace delirium on Monday and Tuesday. The mess included many other items such as letters, boilers, and sheet iron used as noise makers, left for the white wings to clear.
Dadgett who died in November in this city declared that her body be buried with little expense and not more than 30 dollars be spent, to be paid from a 740 dollar life insurance policy. Velma Boy Wind? money found by 10 year old Joseph Lent of 335 Carroll avenue turned in to police. owner may claim by describing the money.
An electric runabout broke loose on Middle Street yesterday, sped to Housatonic and Congress, then struck Louis Bennett, a Connecticut company conductor. Owned by Robert Fitzroy, the car knocked him down and pinned him under a viaduct before bystanders freed him and he was taken to Bridgeport Hospital.
Newtown reports Pvt Clarence Meeker of Sandy Hook located in a German prison camp in Baden after being missing since July 28. His parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Meeker, receive congratulations. Frank Kinery of Sandy Hook wounded in the limb and hospital in France. Victory boys and girls club organized at Newtown high school with pledges to War fund. Thrift stamps urged. Pootatuck grange elects officers. war fund canvass over $4,000 of $6,000 Newtown’s share.
Patrolman Callahan found a sweater and coat at the foot of Wall Street wharf on Monday morning believed to belong to a death by suicide. Michael John appeared yesterday, claiming the apparel for a friend, clearing the ownersh IP and closing the case.
Bridgeport city plaza project moves ahead as suits against the city are postponed without prejudice. Lincoln Co. received $7,167 in damages for property taken at 976 Main St. totaling $40,000 sought in claims. City and Lincoln attorneys agreed the action would not delay government requisition proceedings.
Captain Joshua Atwood of the U S Army, who had come to Bridgeport to meet men eligible for the officers training school at Camp Greenleaf Cal, received orders Tuesday night to return to his Springfield headquarters. The recruiting office officially closed yesterday morning and Captain Atwood is now in Springfield.
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