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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1918

Page

16

Sylvia for Red Cross Delighted Large Southport Audience

Southport October 21 special report describes a large audience enjoying the two act operetta Sylvia staged by the Greenfield Till Library chorus with help from the Black Rock naval base sailors. Marion C. Dunham and Mrs. Wittie M. Holton led music and lyrics, earning credit for a delightful performance that drew crowds from Southport Fairfield and Greenfield. A war rally led by Sergeant Hugh Lesting will follow November 12 at the Pequot library auditorium under the Southport Liberty chorus. Sergeant Losting will discuss America’s opportunity with lantern slides. The Liberty chorus will perform selections as part of the event.

Southport Sylvia Greenfield Till Library Black Rock Red Crossi ‘Co Marion CC. Dunham Wittie M. Holton Fairfield Greenfield Tiarle Hoskins Sir Bertram de Lacey J. Pierson Dunham Prince Toblytum Sarmie Doxtater Willinat John Wade Robin Luella Burr Hull Sylvis Lois Othwell Vetty Grace Daley Eila Brath HH Aramainta Elizawheth War Ness Joosting France American Red Cross Noearly Tie America Losting Liberty Chorus Wakeman Memorial Frederick EH. North M. R. Pergy Eit Alrs. Howard Man Filizabeth Judson Kenry H Charles EH. Bulkley Spruce Street Red Cross Current Events Club Gustave T. Bochman Hartford Methodist Episcopal Church Bochman Warren P. Sherwood Harbor Road Torning Sherwood Anna Morgan Stamford Luin Ti. Switzer Dorothy M. Taylor Osborn Place Elsie Shelton Stratford Joseph Smith Waterbury James Smith Kings Highway Ernest BE. Jennings Willow Street Cyril McKeever United States Navy Ernest Jennings Newark N. J Main

Ukrainians Ask U S to Consider Aims

Washington D C Ukro Russians urge President Wilson to aid Ruthenian national aspirations during peace talks with Austria Hungary proposing union with another nation as a federal state if full independence is impracticable. Delegation represents about 500000 Ruthenians in the United States.

Washington Odt Wilson Amerity National Council Austria-Hungary United

Red Cross Driver Sends Draft Card From Saloniki

A Red Cross driver Thomas J Walsh registered from Saloniki Greece for Draft Board 4. He formerly lived at 1916 Noble Avenue Bridgeport. The card was accompanied by a September 12 letter from American consular service signed by American consul general George Horton.

Saloniki Greece Thomas J. Walsh Ehant American Red Cross Noble Avenue Bridgeport Walsh American Consular Service George Te. Horton JL Bulenikt

Ridgefield Nurse Misreported Dead Reclaims Duty

Ridgefield’s district nurse Miss Enright, ill with pneumonia in Brooklyn, has returned home and resumed duties after being mistakenly reported dead during a Liberty Loan rally. Local relief efforts and Red Cross notes corrected the misinformation.

Ridgefield Miss Enright Dr. Enright Brooklyn Liberty Loan Red Cross Bliss Sinright Robert K. Richardson Pelham Bay Base Hospital Robert G. Edmund Allen Petburg FL P. Coates Allen Arthur Edwards Bridgehampton Irs Congregational Church Everett Ray Seymor Widgeheld State Guard Meyers Janes Meyers James Moyers Crap Upton Madison Davis Fred E. Jarvis Irrance Clinton Arthur Edward Brevistorensi Walter Dune Norwalk Oliver Banks Isenest Green Wilton Pwo Pamiby OL Grip Tier Atvs Artin Davis Ini

Lawyer Falls Ill Delaying Morning Trial in Common Pleas

Lawyer Lawrence S. Finklestone, counsel for the accused Mary deMarco, is ill with influenza causing a possible continuance. The trial in Criminal Common Pleas was to proceed before a jury today, with Prosecutor Huxford arranging for the case, while deMarco contests a felony acquittal and faces a second jury trial for two separate charges at this term.

Miay Demareo Huxford Asimbel Lawrence S. Finklestone Ahe Mary deMarco Charity Court Emferty House Water Street

Dump Fire Demands Attention of Firemen

A rubbish dump on Padre Street drew a fire response yesterday as flames spread from burning debris. Firemen arrived after 2:20 PM and battled the blaze until nearly 4 PM when the company returned to base.

Padre Street Trecesvary Howe Wateroon

Bishop Gore Warns Against Military Excess

Boston October 21 Right Reverend Charles Gore bishop of Oxford Ireland spoke at the Boston Federation of Churches warning against overs development of the military system while urging Allies to pursue peace through victory He cautioned against idolizing soldiers and urged mothers not to be fed on war as a noble occupation Probate Court activity lists administrators appointed for Adaline Cava Mary M Troster Catherine Monroe and Charles Ruel as sole heir to his late father’s estate with several minor details about dates and estates

Boston Charles Gore Oxford Ireland Dames BR. In Cava Adaline Rose Cava Lernard PB. Saltman Mary M. Troster John J. Orr Catherine I. Monroe Thomas J William J. Monroe Marty Riri Charles BR. Ruel

Health Board Warning on Influenza Dangers

Public health boards urge prompt treatment at first cold signs to prevent influenza and pneumonia spread. Guidance promotes bed rest, warmth, and using a home inhaler with Hyomei to curb infection, noting relief and low cost.

Cream Balm for Nasal Congestion Ad

An old advertisement touts Myr’s Cream Balm to relieve cold and catarrh by inserting a small amount into the nostrils. It claims quick relief from blocked airways, dryness, and sneezing, with fragments mentioning antiseptic cream and soothing healing effects.

Sues for Damages Resulting from Fire

Stephen Warwick of New Fairfield sues Adam Singer of Danbury for 125 dollars claiming a brush fire started on Singers land on March 28 caused damage to Warwicks property. Warwick alleges Singer had no permit from the fire warden and was negligent in letting the blaze spread. GREEK CONSUL DEAD. BROOKLINE MASS October 21 Bemosthenes Tei Mageenis general consul of Greece for Boston and New England for more than fifteen years died here. He came to America more than L1 years ago and was decorated with the Cross of the Saviour.

Stephen Warwick New Sairfield Adam Singer Danbury Sing Warwick Newfield Taft Singer Grenk Brookline Mass Bemosthenes Tea Mmagenis Greece Boston New England America

Crews of Neutral Ships Barred from New York Shores

New York on October 21 saw immigration authorities enforce a prohibition on crews of neutral ships going Ashore. The rule aims to curb forking of information to enemy powers and will apply nationwide under a State Department ruling. It covers all crew members except ship masters aboard.

New York

Postponement of Tolhard steel camera launch

New London Conn Oct 21 It was announced today that the launching of the steel camera Tolhard at Groton Iron Works yard has been postponed until November.

New London Conn Tolhard Groton Irion Works

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