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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1918

Page

15

Obituary Notices of Local Residents in Turbulent Week

Multiple notices report deaths from pneumonia and Spanish influenza across Warren Street and surrounding areas. George Weldon of Warren Street dies at St Vincent's after a week of illness. Natalie Bundock of Seaview Avenue dies at home aged 28. Lillian Malone and Jennie Wood noted for large funeral attendances. Others include Edward Tracey, Emily Jenkins, and Patrick Darragh among several local residents. Funerals held at local chapels with mass services and interments at St Michael's and Lakeview cemeteries. mourners and survivors listed for each.

George Weldon George Wellon Warren Street St. Vincent’s Hospital Mr. Weldon Seauth Bend Warner Bros. Sarage James Edward Henry Cullinan, Mullins and Buckley Co Golden Hill Street Cred Heart St. Michael’s Cemetery Natalie Rose Bundock Natalie Rose Henry J. Bundock Seaview Avenue Mia Vervane Elliot Joseph Fred Rodewick Theresa Constance M. Z. Gannon Lilian Biatone Lillian Malone Tranistan Avenue Alexander Alison, Jr First Presbyterian Church Lakeview Cemetery Frederick Derrick Martin Kane Frederick Holbrook Patrick Lynch John Garrity Harry Leahy Marty Eucas Mary Lawrence Lucia Fairfield Emily E. Jenkins Worcester Hospital Chara Larson Loomis Street Thalkov G. In. Knollmeyer Wiford Women's Relief Corps Waltham Mass Caine Charles E Edwin A George W. Carpenter Carrie Franklin Mary Gammell Clara Larson George Bush William H. Potter Devon Walter J. Blair Lewis Blair Cleveland Avenue St. Patrick’s Church Charles J. J. Shelly Gillian Sullivan James McDonald John J. Phelan William L. Whelan Richard Cullen Albert Blair Edward Rinko St. Michael's Cemetery Gregory Petrowshky Gregory Petrowsky Rourke and Boucher Main Street Meron Street Peter Beluski Rourke Gertrude Ladner Easton James J. Barnes James J. Parnes Logan Street Church of the Blessed Sacrament Terrance B. Smith M. H. Glynn Frederick O'Leefe William Higgins Patrick J. Green John Byrne Michael Glynn John Wainer George Wainer Capital Avenue Holy Trinity Church

Fourth Liberty Loan Report From Bridgeport Date

Bridgeport banks prepare to report the fourth Liberty loan subscriptions to New York with a statewide target around 12 million dollars. Officials expect final figures this afternoon as some plants have yet to report and late payments are urged to secure faith in the bonds. Many subscribers owe initial payments and banks hold blanks to finalize sales and prevent losses, aiding over subscription. The city’s honor flag was flown over City Hall under the Stars and Stripes amid Liberty loan activity and plans to display near Liberty loan headquarters.

Bridgeport New York Liberty Loan City Hall State Street Court Exchange Building

Registration Office Banner Highlights 2500 Rooms for Rent

Bridgeport branch of the United States Homes Registration Service displayed a banner near 303 Fairfield Avenue announcing 2500 rooms to rent in all sizes and prices. J H Greene, in charge, urged applicants to notify the office when rooms are rented to avoid wasted trips and delays.

Bridgeport United States Homes Registration Service Fairfield Avenue U. S. Homes Registration Service J. H. Greene

Hotel Guest Rescued From Gas Poisoning At Stratford

Joseph Ciglar, proprietor of the American hotel at Stratford and Seview avenues, saved guest William Collins from possible death by gas fumes discovered in Collins room. Collins revived after Ciglar traced the odor, opened the door, and found him on the bed. Harrison Overseas reports Y M C A service member Tred W. Harrison has arrived safely overseas in France, per a cablegram to his wife at 1002 Norman Street.

William Collins Stratford Seview Avenues Joseph Ciglar Ciglar Collins Harrison Tred W. Harrison France Norman Street

Isolation hospital opened in Stratford for influenza patients

Stratford authorities convert the Ely house on Stratford avenue into a two family facility to house up to about 25 influenza patients. Doctors will treat their own patients and fees may be charged if payable. A nurse will staff the facility and Minute Women with the Red Cross coordinate nursing and meals. Major effort by locals to care for strangers and townspeople during the outbreak.

Tratford Ta Ely Stratford Avenue Hard’s Corner James Lally Seleck Selleck Selectman Cospital Bunting Ely Harry Barnes Dob George F. Lewis Lewis Stratford Bridgeport Red Cross Packard Hall C. ©. Kennedy Kennedy Christchurch Europe Lane William Morehouse

Treasury Medals For Boy Scouts Aided Bond Sales

Seventy one scouts will wear U S Treasury medals for selling ten or more Liberty bonds. Total bonds sold by scouts reach 1308, valued at 127 050 dollars. Names listed include Troop leaders and many scouts across multiple troops, from Troop L to Troop 32, with numerous first and last names in each group.

S. Treasury Wayne Thrall Alfred Keller Isadore Groenstein Louis Sehneider John Sarabinos Tred Nichols Oliver Andrews Walter Tyler Leonard Shaw Travel@ Marks Jennath Walker Wiliam Samilton Michael Strauss Leo Strauss Flarold Friedman William Banny Richard Osborne William Thlson Guard Pawson Tohn c O R. Storrs Kenneth Wallace Frank Marsh William Crouch Roy Crouch Harold Smith Julius Sherman Proep Lawrence Alling Palemer Senior Donald Kimball John Tansey Toney Chhiline Trving Goldstein Joseph Moscovitz Clark Smith Elmore Lyfort Wiliam Butterfeld William Tansey Arla Weeher Raymond Watt Tohn Watersr Charles Ferron Elwood Stanley Carlton Weidenhammer Ronald Oxford Ohn Whewaxs Daniel Antihr Geerra Ryper Sturges Hurlburt Richard Myrerett Morean Tawson Cecil Hongland Wwillittum Howking Henry C. Hurlburt William Angliss William TH. Wright Chauncey A. Jenson Robert G. Hull William Ortlenp Robert Emmons Charles Wheeler Joseph Milnick Tak Serater Arch Edward Barratt Food Sprague Jesse Williams George Th. Linnquist Edward Reiche Marvin Marshall J. ¢. Johnson Ron- John Z. Tedlock Robert Schafer

Motorcycle Rider Injured After Collision With Truck

Adam Chihoski 18 of 86 was injured when his motorcycle was struck by a truck at Broad and Cannon streets last evening at 6 15. He suffered contusions and abrasions to the left knee and was treated at Emergency hospital and sent home. He was dragged about 20 feet after impact.

Adam Chihoski Cannon Street Broad and Cannon Streets Harry H. Weis

Struck by Auto Truck Injures Stratford Youth

Ernest Erickson aged 14 of 36 Morehouse Street Stratford was struck by an auto truck yesterday at 6 pm. He suffered a lacerated right hand and abrasions to the right leg and was treated at the Emergency hospital before being moved to Bridgeport hospital by Dr. Harry H. Weis. He is listed in stable condition. The report notes first aid at the scene and transfer to Bridgeport hospital.

Ernest Erickson Morehouse Street Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport Harry H. Weis Mae Vivian Long Island Ceare First Jas. Lally Harold C. Lovell Charles Abercrombie David L. Rhoades George Bateman Olaf Stratford

Rail stocks rise as war peace boosts markets

In New York, railroad shares rebounded after the wartime dip, with averages showing gains since the prior December and anew strength in high grade securities. Copper prices and Liberty Loan proceeds touch notable milestones as investors seek safety with solid returns.

Grain Market Buoyed by Peace Rumors and Demand Outlook

New York, Oct 22 The corn market rose briefly on peace rumor optimism before fading to a waiting stance as traders priced potential export demand from peace prospects. Prices shifted with evening reports, while oats showed modest gains and losses amid uncertain demand and policy signals on war contracts. Central Leather reports weaker quarterly performance but solid nine month surplus, with dividends fully covered by earnings after fixed charges.

New York Washington Central Leather Company

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