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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
11
Florence Clancy edits a women’s page accepting items from readers. Contributions should include sender’s signature and address for publication. Readers may phone Barnum 6100 with items to insure appearance.
Local notices recount births and illnesses in families across Stratford and nearby towns, including a newborn at 74 Tonroes Reet and a pneumonia recovery. Reports cover engagements, visits, meetings, and influenza disruptions, with relatives traveling to New York and coastal connections noted.
The Mothers' Club gathered at the home of Mrs. Brereton of Vals co brrterte La and discussed club matters. Officers named include Mrs. George A. Utterley, president. Mrs. Lioawert S. Adonis, secretary. Mrs. Thel Morais, corresponding secretary. and Mrs. Jimes Sereretou, vice president.
Mrs Gmans is elected head of the Guild of America at a St Johns parish meeting. Officers include Mrs Charles and Mrs Seetey as vice presidents. Abs Adams and Miss Thaymeand as treasurer. Members urged to join for a drive to supply garments for the poor with deadlines in November and distribution at St. John’s Church.
Reverend Edward Jerome Webster of New Traven will lecture before the Philosophical Society tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the Towers of Pythies Hall, 1625 Main Street. He is a prominent clergyman and noted lecturer on ethics topics.
Miss Mildred Tarske daughter of Mr and Mrs Chirshire Chestnut Wil became the bride of Alport Murphy Noble yesterday at 10 o'clock in St Josephs German Church. Hubert Dauhme performed the ceremony. Miss Stella Dorske sister of the bride and Walter Shimley acted as best man. After the reception the couple left for a New York wedding trip. Murphy is a clerk at a local drug store.
A social gathering honored Marshall Joseph Mantle's newborn twins, hosted by Mr and Mrs Rudolph Mantler of Fits Shalesbred. Attendees included Mer and Abert Pie, Trabert Mant, Joseph Bike, Custase Trendy, Winter, Charl Bends, DLorming Saxe, Lewis Meius, Miss Lillian Scbfessnigi, Mh. Uirathenborenr, Joonek Gevars Lienry Maida, Haivonne Jidienpohl Mantley und Ales, Gibiin, and Thiespy.
Legal papers filed in Superior Court reveal Fayette C refused to finalize deed for Libe avenue property. Morsen chiims Uhirk agreed to sell for No.8 Clark. a check for alleb Water rendered Jim $0,800. Charis re fused Rivler PSO GL COMME SNe ars' turilough at the home of Edward Speer, 242 Atlantic Street.
An intense, disjointed excerpt depicts a narrator in severe pain and disorientation amid a hospital setting. Lillian Underwood tends wounds while voices argue over care, with recurring names Dickys, Tomi, and Dr. Alfred Darrke. The fragmented text hints at trauma, memory, and shifting perceptions.
Burnished brass desk lights with emerald shades suitable for desks and writing tables. Priced at 18.60 dollars, with two ink wells and pen rack available for 16.50. Floor lamp adjustable to any height offered at 20.00. Basement.
A new line of knitting varnas arrives in natural gray and khaki. Production is increasing but limited daily, prompting early purchases before scarcity grows. Art Seethon, maint fluc.
A Woman's Editorial urges renewed national effort for the United War Work Campaign starting November 4 to raise 170 HOH for seven allied agencies, Knights of Columbus and the M C A. It stresses support for the soldiers and calls for volunteers, warning against fatigue and emphasizing solidarity with brothers, sweethearts, and friends.
An old catalog page describes silk tapestries with gold threads, cotton tapestries, couch covers, and decorative medallions with color tones. It also lists new books by Humphrey Ward and Reardall Parrish, including Misabeths Campaign and The Wolves of the Sea, along with brief notes on pirate yarns and apocalyptic themes.
Partial OCR notes discuss high prices and staffing limits for hiring older waiters. The lines mention Louis and a Winter month, noting the challenge of employing aged staff for heavy work. Content is incomplete but centers on labor and wage concerns in a hospitality setting.
Regular wristwatch movement with a radium dial and suede leather strip. Post cards offered at 10 per dozen. Candy section lists glazed nuts at 1.10 per pound, glazed figs at 60 cents, roasted peanuts 79 cents. Main floor showcases trays, carafes, and glassware with oak or mahogany finish or colored enamel from 8.75 up. Food jars and thermos bottles sized pints or quarts in nickel or colored enamel.
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