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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1918

Page

4

Ridgefield Repairs Filter Beds For Sanitary System

Ridgefield, Nov 22. Contractor O W Holmes begins extensive repairs at borough filter beds to improve sanitation. Thirty six men build catch basins four new manholes eight gates each, sheds leveled, old soil renewed and gravel spread. Next spring a new settling sept tank system will be installed. The old system caused noxious odors and state health officials urged repairs or suit. Henry I Beers estate served notice last summer. Local officials expect relief once conditions are eliminated.

Ridgefield O. W. Holmes Henry I. Beers Grace White Methodist Parsonage C. S Thomas Sound, Beach Lestar O. Russell

Hartford Veteran William H. Beeman Dies at 92

Hartford native Captain William H. Beeman, a Civil War cavalryman and 53 year watchmaker, died at his home aged 92. Captured in 1863, he endured Libby Oglethorpe and Charleston prisons and remained active in his trade until two years ago. Ossstrich millinery displays accompany the report.

Hartford William H. Beeman Fairfax Beaman Army of the Potomac Libby Oglethorpe Charleston

Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Recipe Ad

Grandmother kept her hair beautifully dark with Sage Tea and Sulphur. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound, sold at drug stores, darkens naturally and evenly, restoring color after one or two applications. Simply dampen and comb through hair for best results.

Wyeth

Bridgeport Store Promotes Velvet Dresses and Silk Gowns

The Smith-Murray Co lists main street and reg eer field avenue locations as Bridgeport’s Busy Cash Store. Women and Misses velvet dresses feature round neck tunic belts and fringe trim in navy and black, plus a Russian blouse style silk dress. Silk dresses in extra sizes priced at $15 showcase taffeta and Georgette details with navy taupe and black colors.

Smith-Murray Co Main St Reg Eer Bridgeports

Women's and Misses Coats and Dresses Offer Low Prices

Women's and Misses coats feature deep fur texture collars and decorative belts with pleated backs. Also offered are silk jersey petticoats at $3.95, satin dresses in extra sizes with georgette sleeves and embroidered belts, reg. $20.00.

Georgette

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