Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1918

Page

3

Car Crash At North Haven Hurts Portland Woman

Prominent wholesale liquor dealer Talley of Fairfield avenue was summoned after his touring car collided with Mrs James I Johnston of Portland Maine. Johnston was severely injured. other occupants included William R Hurley James Wines and several associates. The Johnston car struck the Bridgeport vehicle as one turned to pass another auto. No Bridgeport residents were hurt.

Ley North Haven Grank FE. Talley Promit William RR Hurley James Wines Alwonquin Club Linitex Rimy Jolaten Bridgeport

War Savings Parade Precedes Bethel Address

A Bethel gathering featured a street parade led by the Bethel State Guard brass band the Bethel State Guard and Red Cross members to support War Savings stamps. Speakers included Trawell Cheney state War Savings chairman and Carey W Tomhouse of Newtown who recently returned from France after combat in the Canadian Army. Local chairman Terry urged weekly district canvassing to raise funds and support the war effort. The program closed with patriotic songs and remarks stressing personal sacrifice and national unity.

Bethel Varly Bethel Wriday Ua Street Unvarte Bethel State Quard Brass Band Stethel State Tnard Red Cross Trawell Cheney Wir Savings Committee Carey W ToMhouse Newtown France I. i. Terry War Savings Committee Terry Sam Tate Cheney Mrr. Cheney Aght America Harry Hillhouse Belgium Jsngland Vimy Ridge

Ridgefield Plans Large Budget For Maintenance Costs

Ridgefield's board of finance held its annual meeting to finalize the budget for the fiscal year ending August 20, 1915. The body elected David W. Work as clerk and, after petitions, approved raises for the tax collector and the prosecutor of liquor and law violations. The town maintenance budget is set at 76,465, with the school board request reduced by 400 to 30,000. A Democratic caucus is scheduled for Sept 16 to nominate town officers. Francis T. Bedini is stationed at Camp Greenleaf, Chickamauga.

Board of Finance David W. Work Wis Courtlandt P. Dixon Ales Nash Louis Jloffee Dank Bhedient Archie V. Davis Wm. H. Beers Chalemann First Selectman Orville v. Tholmes G. Ti. Lewis George. Abbott Taylor Francis T. Bedini Camp Greenleaf Chickamauga

Camp Upton Replacements Focus Declares Training Shift

Camp Upton in New York will switch from training divisions to a replacement garrison. Devens will remain a divisional camp for another year amid heavy usage. Major General McCain praised Devens fields, while reports from other camps say Upton lives up to its reputation.

Camp Upton E. I Garrisan Imp Devens Massachusetts McCain 76Th Badtini Ridgefield Town Hall Julius Tulips Danbury Town Hall U. S

Home dressmaking is economy and war effort

The piece urges women to sew at home to save money and support wartime industry. It highlights Butterick sewing goods and fabrics from Howland store, promoting home dressmaking as patriotic, economical, and practical with clear instructions and encouragement about quality and quantity available now. It notes potential fabric shortages later and the benefit of keeping workers employed.

Howland

Coats Wool Fabrics Describe Textures and Colors

Beautiful even texture wool velous of special weight and fine kerseys with pleasing luster. Tibelines show rich soft surface in seasonable shades taupe wisteria brown green burgundy khaki and blue. Price ranges four to five dollars per yard.

Dresses and Suits Fabrics in Wool and Crepe Variety

Catalog listing poplin serges crepe and wool fabrics in numerous colors and weights. Prices range from 1.75 to 4.50 per yard, with hues including tan taupe navy burgundy Pershing green wisteria Pekin blue and green shades. Text describes Autumn colors and fine finishes with many fabrics suited for dresses and suits.

Copenhagen Panama

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Bullard Machine Tool CO Bullard Company Ee As Bullard Machine Tool Co Bullard Engineering Works Sai Hiveaine Ateris Bullard Co England United States Horace Cele Washing D.C Ifred Dimond Danbury Hig School Henry RR Gilbert Henry Street Wesleyan University Walter Settle Brooklyn N. Y Siter Manton Tathke Wiekok Avenue John Fhaswt Ti Stefkinson New York Magnolia Cottage Ity Center Street John McLean Itisfield Mass Wm. Horeau Reservoir Street Theamas Bellany Jdart Ridgefield Main St Dillon Judson Um Lished Fairchild Military G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc Wey Oran Fairfield Ave Cannon St Arkdgeport Conn THE Howland Dry Goods CO Iladies Armory
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication