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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1918

Page

4

Refutes Charge Of Entertaining Cops in House in Slander Suits

Mary Chevieralain sues Avpurst and Joseph Weiland for defaming her by alleging she entertained policemen. She seeks damages of 4000 and attachment of Word Raver property owned by the Wellands. The case notes misstatements about her reputation and claims neighbors discuss local factions as gossip.

Mary Chevier Avpurst Joseph Weiland Ue Poliecien Mary Caederelaine Trer Varstatiel Tetas Eel Suik Welland Beothers Coton Imors

Returned Officer to Be at Nichols Tonight

The note states an officer will be at Nichols tonight with an event led by Major Baxter and others. It mentions a committee in charge and a speaker, Aly Tose, as part of the program. The fragmentary text references conditions and a return from somewhere, but details are unclear.

Nichols Inehatea Ak & Ofelook

Saturday Bargain Hats Offer Wide Selection At Low Prices

Local retailer advertises a bargain day with a large assortment of hats and fashion items. Special prices apply to hats, shirt waists, capes, furs, coats, veils, sweaters, and more. Includes velvet and felt hats, feather capes, and marabout fur accessories with discounts aimed at cost-conscious shoppers.

Suave Wal Corkette Waisis Petticos Hong Conte Kolinkle Sears Mufs Red Fox Skunk Marabout Capos Oi C.ceuenanais

Costs $4,000 Per Year to Board Four Paupers

Ridge Borough voters hear proposals on the town poor farm costs and the value of its 20 acre building site. Officials note yearly expense near 4000 dollars for four paupers though never more than five charges have occurred. A smaller farm could cut costs and bring in some revenue, with a move to a different location and a lower price tag.

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Woman in Norwalk murder case linked to club fight

A Norwalk hospital patient, Archie Crawford, suffers a knife wound blamed on Joseph Brown after a dispute at a Water Street club. The Watson woman, dubbed the woman in the case, is tied to the murder of Frank Corbal in Bridgeport by Julius White. White, known as Nine Spot, faced a Bridgeport court sentence while attempting to abduct Corbal in Norwalk. Brown faces weapon charges. Crawford’s prognosis is hopeful and a trial with Judge Vosburgh is expected.

NOAA Cspoelidy Archie Crawford Sorwalk Toda Joseph Brown Water Street Alwhet Witson Wadunnda Watson Cleopatra Frank Cobtal Bridgeport Julius White Norwalk White Nine Spot Criminal Superior Court Corbal Whtson Brown Crawfoid George T. Vosburgh

Firemen Rally to Run Trolleys in Rush

Bridgeport Fire Department plans to have 80 firemen work as conductors on city trolleys between 6 and 7 am and after 1 pm while off duty. Of 233 members, 60 volunteered to earn money for the War Chest fund, with details like uniform colors and schedules still to be settled.

Bridgeport Fire Department Connecticut Company

Stratford Grants Trolley Crossing Authority on Harris Avenue

BTRATEFARND Oct 4 Permission for four crossovers at Harris Avenue 300 feet west of Main Street was granted to Connecticut Company at a town hearing last night. Few residents attended though many objectors were expected. Manager Goodwin cited safety and turn-back benefits for the public. Final campaigning for town officers continues with elections Monday, as supporters urge voting in favor.

Btratefarnd Speriot Harris Avenue Main Street Connecticut Company Althoveh Stratford Sato Goodwin Connecticus Company Safervime Fla Monsay Nelicansa

Liberty Loan rally crowds attend Nichols event

Local notices describe a Liberty Loan rally at Stratford with attendees from area groups. The report notes the gathering was for supporters to hear Major Lingterm and mentions the Nobility’s party members inviting those who wish to attend.

Hospital Discharge Delayed Amid Public Health Concerns

A hospital release and home return are noted while authorities, including Jolt Sleopukoski of CR Dias Street, face patient objections over home care and alleged experiments. Thirty new disease cases surface, many children, with schools eyed for potential closures as 90 total cases rise. Commuters near affected areas blamed for spread. cases shift from influenza to Spanish flu terminology and new hourly reports continue.

Bertoni Jolt Sleopukoski CR Dias Street Steh Rerret Datin Wil- Jin Z Tracey War First Grip Heire

Auto-intoxication and bowel care remedies

An advertisement explains auto intoxication from constipation harms kidneys and bladder, worsens stomach, appetite and sleep. It promotes “binit a liv es” liver pills as protection, claims relief when bowels are regular, and offers FrudIt-a-tives Limited products at 50 cents, trial size 25 cents, or $2.50 per bottle, Ogdenbur g, Yossi.

Frudit-A-Tives Limited Ogduneburkg Yossi

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad

An old style advertisement pitches Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for kidney and stomach pains, claiming quick relief from a range of symptoms and promising refunds if not helped. It urges readers to ask for the Gold Medal brand at reliable druggists and notes imported Haarlem origin.

Hack Nature Haarlem Itaarlem Holland

Silk fabrics on sale at deep discounts this week

Double width silk Crepe de Chine offers heavy crepe quality now at 1.89 yd while a range of silk fabrics including Silk Poplin and Peau de Soie are advertised with notable reductions. Plates at 1.19 yd highlight the selection of rich black silks and dressmaking fabrics.

Chiffon Taffeta Offered at Deep Discount Value

A 36 inch chiffon taffeta fabric described as lustrous with exceptionally fine quality and real value. Regular price two dollars, marked down to three yards for one hundred seventy five dollars per yard.

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