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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1923
Page
15
An advertisement warns that chronic acid stomach causes pain and ulcers and promotes Hisurated Magnesia as a safe fast acting remedy. It claims the product neutralizes excess acid, aids digestion, and can be bought from reliable druggists in powder or tablet form.
The Sunday evening United Church forum schedule reveals planned speakers for the winter season. Notable figures include Governor Sweet of Colorado, Dr Nehemath Boynton, Dr Samuel W Gratary, Miss Beatrice Yorke Robertson Hale, and Dr Willen Pickens among others, with dates from November through March and several openings yet to be filled.
The Bridgeport Telegram offers a versatile dress pattern No. 656 that fits bust sizes from 32 to 46 inches and suits serge twill wool jersey silk crepe or satin. The long sleeve version needs about 4 1 8 yards of 40 inch material and 2 7 8 yards of 54 inch fabric. price 15 cents postage optional embroidery 15 cents extra. Pattern mailed on receipt and contact via telephone Haroun 100 within five days.
Agnes M Smiley McMuller of New York filed for divorce from Arthur McMuller Jr of New Canaan in Superior Court alleging desertion. Married February 18 1913, desertion alleged in June 1915, action returnable on the first Tuesday in October.
John E B McGrath weds Misa Marguerite L Plonk in St Marys Catholic Church York Pa the ceremony conducted by Rev George J Brecikkel followed by a breakfast at the brides home and a reception. The couple plans to reside in New York City after a visit to Atlantic City. McGrath is a World War veteran and has served with Capital Musical Service of New York.
The October births include a son for Robert and Jeanette Cohen of Bots ford Connecticut. Phillip and Celia Pausteer at 207 Wheeler Avenue. a son for John and Margaret Gleagon at 549 Ogden Street. a son for Rank and Cornelia Colonnesa in Goshen Connecticut. a son for John and Lydia Rino at 71 Madison Avenue. a son for Abraham and Nelle Stollman at 247 Capitol Avenue. a son for Alfred and Ardeen Rideout at 644 Eau Ele Avenue. a son for Catrera and Pauline Dean at 30 Charlotte Street. a son for Sidney and Minnie Moscovitz at 407 Wancock Avenue. a son for Charles Asunda Peminna at 262 Beardsley Street. a daughter for Clifford and Katherine Kesley at 778 Front Street. a marriage note for B. Georginn and Catherine Bo Ryan. a note on Charles W. Mick and Mary Campbell at 1244 Lindley Street. a marriage record for Joseph Bronento and Hilda Shuster. additional entries for William H. Garrett and William Tubman at 208 Lumber Street and 884 Main Street. William Sehindin at Colonial Avenue. and Fatsey Cleoira with Bertha Schleimer of Brooklyn.
An advertisement urges women to act quickly when afflicted with female-specific symptoms such as backache headaches nervousness and irregularities. It touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a great American remedy to restore health and save years of suffering.
Edgar White Burrill announces a twelve lecture course starting Tuesday at 4 18 p m in the Liberty building business and professional women's club rooms. He will cover prose fiction poetry and drama with books by Rowland White Armitage and others and follow with discussions on domestic foreign and international current events.
Bridge and Mah Jong party for the Girl Scout council is planned for next Tuesday at Mrs. C. Nathamiel Worthen’s home, 2340 North Avenue. Reservations already exceed a long list of attendees including Mrs. Thomas Lash ar, Mrs. Henry W. Lyon, Miss Dorothy Lyon, Miss Jean Harris, Mrs. A. M. Gomiey, Mrs. J. Rennell, Mrs. Andrew R. Smith, Mrs. Helen I. Ryan, and many others. The Girl Scouts will serve refreshments and assist in entertaining.
Frances Sakowitz was guest of honor at a surprise kitchen shower hosted by sister Anna Sakowicz at a Quarneck Street home. Autumn leaf décor and color scheme set the scene with music games and a mock marriage. Numerous guests listed including Catherine McCarthy Frances Castletti Sylvia Sakowitz and many Sakowicz relatives.
The Business and Prof Women’s Club announces a monthly dinner and upcoming road sales starting tomorrow at 1:00 AM in the Liberty Building room. Emma Eames and Georgianna Greeley lead. open house in the afternoon with Mah Jong and bridge. Martha Alden’s group assists. dinner Monday evening at 6:30 PM followed by a business meeting and Mah Jong at 7:00 PM.
A shop advertises lightweight warm coats ideal for driving and travel, with shadow stripe or plaid options in brown black and grey, priced 17.50 to 35.00. Special fox skins in colors like black platinum accompany the fall collection, aiming to flatter street frocks and outfits as cooler weather approaches. The Jersey Frocks line notes a fresh shipment, including sizes 16 to 46 with tucks embroidery buttons linen collars and cuffs in greens browns cocoa taupe and tans.
Outing flannel gowns for cool weather feature pink and blue stripes with low or high necks and short or long sleeves. Slip-over styles range from $1 to $2 with solid colors blue pink orchid and two-piece pajamas in pink blue orchid with floral designs. Extra sized gowns $2.25 to $3.50 and children’s flannel gowns sizes 6 to 14 priced at $1.00.
In our millinery department a splendid array of reproductions from France features hats crafted from hatters' plush with sweeping gly cerine ostrich and coque feathers. Each hat is exclusive, priced from $10.95 to $15.00 in velour options and camel's hair velour, with a wide color and shape variety. Second floor prominence.
Merode Underwear from Harvard Mills offers a garb designed to stay down over a low top corset with a straight bust line and flat back. Swantex sanitary napkins come in cartons of one dozen. two women’s suit specials open the season with union suits and fibre silk blends priced from 1 to 2 dollars.
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