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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1918

Page

6

Scaffolding Fall Hurts Two Workers At Railroad Station

Two painters from New York New Haven Hartford railroads were lowering themselves from a 12 foot scaffold on Water Street when it collapsed. Macobish, 28, of Pembroke Street, suffered chest injuries and possible left foot fracture at St Vincents Hospital. Thomas Howard, 19, of Golden Hill Street, had a sprained right arm and multiple bruises. Fellow workers moved them to safety and emergency hospital was called. Pharmacist MacPherson treated Howard before Tubish was taken to the hospital.

Water Street Mac Obish Pembroke Street St. Vincent’s Hospital Thomas Howard Golden Hill Street New York New Maven Hartford MacPherson Howard Tubish

Mount Vernon Man Hit by Automobile Here

S H Goodman of Mount Vernon was struck by a car driven by Josephson of 764 Gates Avenue near West Avenue intersection sustaining contusions to his left foot. Goodman received treatment at Emergency hospital from Dr. Meon F. Keesan after the accident. The incident was reported to the traffic bureau.

S. H. Goodman Mount Vernon Meon F. Keesan Diduis Josephson Gates Avenue Josephson Airfield Avenue Goodman West Avenue

Wilton Sugarless Frugal Housewives Unable to Can

In Wilton Connecticut the sugar shortage disrupts the town’s canning drive. Residents were told there would be sugar for canning but September brings no sugar, leaving families unable to preserve food. Fr. G Hopkins sought a second allotment. a pink slip was needed but no grocer would honor it. The piece notes wartime food policy tensions and community efforts, including library exhibitions and a Red Cross drive, amid transport shortages and fuel restrictions impacting Sunday travel.

Wilton Food Administration Connecticut Fr. G. Hopkins St Matthew's Church Saturda George Weston Waynag Marshall Civil League Lbrary Red Cross Danbury Bridgeport Lizzie Ege Library H. S. Ogden Charles A. Ogden Henry S. Ogden Napoleon Bonaparte Guy Howard France

Bridgeport G A R to Be Entertained by Milford Post

Milford on September 3 Special report outlines George Van Horn Post G A R planned town hall event Friday evening. Guests include Mrs. William May of Bridgeport and descendants of Civil War veterans. Special invitations go to notable Bridgeport veterans and local officials. Also reports a jail term for Joseph Madden after gambling raid with other offenders fined.

Milford George van Horn Post Town Hall Grand Army High School William May Bridgeport C.V Camp Ford Texas John Buckingham Norman S. Buckingham William Buckingham Henry J. Seeley National G. A. H George L. Porter Army and Navy Club of Connecticut Lincoln William Garning Connecticut G. A. R Liberty Chorus Charles M. Shailer van Horn Post

Return of exiled French emperor relic owner treasures

John Wundelich, once a chauffeur for I J Middlebrook, visits Wilton to reconnect with old friends. He is currently earning good money in the wireless department at the Brooklyn navy yard and plans to return after the war to buy a farm. The few remaining original master cast pieces from the former French emperor are valued relics kept by the owner.

John Wundelich I. J. Middlebrook John Brooklyn Navy Yard Wilton

Georgetown Opens Four Minute Men Meet Near Meriden

Georgetown schools start year under Principal Wilbur H. Miller with new teachers Miss Harriet Seymour of Hartford and Miss Lillian Rider of Millinocket. Recitals, local notices, and town updates lead into a Four Minute Men meeting planned near Meriden with golf, luncheon, and a Boston Fed host.

Georgetown W. H. Miller Meriden Wilbur H. Miller Harriet Seymour Hartford Lillian Rider Millinocket Maine Hisie Chin Gilbert Memorial Congregational Church Charles A. Jennings Kentucky Jennings Howe Louis Perry Morris Little Leonard Taylor Harry Windstrom Camp Newtonville Mass Mr. Lindstrom Lindstrom Willam Hunt Alara Flora Masonic Hall New England Order Miller’s Hall Rudolf Jacobson Bridgeport Charles Dathberg Louis P. Miller Howard C. Castle St. Lawrence Niagara Falls Toronto Quebec Thousand Islands Montreal A. Chair New Haven Axel Johnson Walter Barrett Louis Barrett Fannie Perry Martha Carlson Norwalk John Dowling Clara Charles Anderson Charles Lewis Philadelphia Sadie Davis Edith Foster Coley ‘Taylor Wilton Taylor

Assault case set for arraignment in City Court

Paul Chrestedias of 36 Walter Street, arrested Monday night for assault on Mrs. Dennis of 32 Walter Street, will be arraigned in City Court Saturday morning. He told Judge Wilder he has several witnesses ready to testify and his request for their appearance was granted.

Steve Havcke 7 Green Street Wilder Hayveken Hie Paul Chrestedias Walter Street Dennis

Man Pending Draft Induction After Arrest

John Justian of 910 Housatonne Avenue was arrested Monday afternoon after his wife reported he is 27 and unregistered for the draft. He was turned over to federal authorities yesterday and will be sent to the draft board in his district. Induction is likely if he is deemed physically fit.

John Justian Housatonse Avenue Army

Two Men Arrested After Mutual Assault in Middle Street

Toney Crlibrese of the West end and Alex Cameron who names the Atlantic hotel as home were arrested in Middle Street yesterday morning on mutual assault charges. Patrolman Callahan and Polan could not determine why the fight began. They will be arraigned in City Court this morning. The rest of the item lists residents visiting, returning home, and weekend activities across Georgetown, Waterbury, Hackensack, Danbury, Milford, and other local towns.

Toney Crlibrese West End Alex Cameron Atlantic Hotel Middle Street Callahan Poland Blanche Gates Georgetown Florence Barrett Ella Bouton Arthur Leidburg Elsie Hansen Ethel Rosendahl Waterbury Charles Rosendahl Chaavies Leidburg Nieges John King Washington D. C Arthur Yvanflerlick Miss Hitnor William Nytin Hackensack Charles Nylin Fanny St. John Theodore Meade Leonard Taylor Stella Leidburg Bris Charles Leidbure A. J. Phillips Danbury Hines Dilbert Farm School Devon Milford Mildred Chinn Gilbert Farm Wethel Nev Colahuru St James’ Protestant Episcopal Church Harry , Bennett Harry Siiver Mine Afr Linnest Lowden Gamix Clayton Roton Point

State Education Board May Leave Capitol

HARTFORD Sept 3 it is possible the State Board of Education will be moved to a building outside the Capitol A committee of the board consisting of Wowoll Cheney and A ant Secretary Henry C Morrison has been appointed to obtain a building large enough to accommodate all the amiable force and other subordinates

Hartford State Board of Educition Capitol Wowoll Cheney Ant Henry C. Morrison aMicn

Why Women Dread Old Age Capsule Ad Promises Youth

An advertisement urges women to ignore aging fears and maintain health by keeping kidneys and bladder clean. It touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the only reliable brand, claiming they flush wastes, energize the body, and restore a youthful appearance.

Haarlem

Further Registration Instructions Issued Across Districts

Men aged 18 to 46 in outer city districts must register. Samuel J. Brown of New York will oversee the school registration year starting this week. Registrars appointed for Stratford Ivan Ta Morehouse Shelton J Sterling Edwards Monroe Frederick Sherman Trumbull George B Beers Fairfield Joseph I Flint Westport Edward B Bradley and Weston awaits a chief registrar.

Ste Cees Samuel J. Brown New York Tee Ing Stratford Town Hall Ivan Ta Morehouse Shelton J. Sterling Edwards Monroe Frederick Sherman Trumbull George B. Beers Fairgeld Joseph I. Flint Westport Edward B. Bradley Weston

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