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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1920

Page

2

Fruit-A-Tives Cure for Indigestion and Heart Misreadings

Mrs Frank W Wallace of Moultonville Carroll County Illinois shares a testimonial about Fruit-A-Tives Liver Tablets. She says indigestion and gas caused belching and heart concerns, but after using Fruit-A-Tives the digestion improved and heart symptoms diminished. Boxes priced 2.50 for six and 0.25 for trial sizes. FRUIT-ATIVES Limited Ogdensburg New York distributes.

Frank W. Wallace Moultonville, Carroll Co N. Hi Ogdensburg

Nervous, Ailing Women Seek Vinol Health Tonic

Advert says Vinol is a long sold remedy for nervous and ailing women. It claims to enrich blood, improve appetite, aid digestion, and build strength and vitality. City readers urged to trust testimonials from locals praising Vinol as a reliable tonic.

Vinci

Jitney Dance Draws Large Crowd at LeChateau

A big crowd at LeChateau on the Housatonic filled with jitney patrons. Abe Rosenberg and his ten Jate demons played as Harry Frank and John Schwartz greeted riders unloading for free rides and a night of dancing.

LeChateau Housatonic Bridgeport Abe Rosenberg Harry Frank John Schwartz Cox Harding Coney Island Main Fairfield Frank Schwartz

Coal shipments to Sound ports ease statewide shortage

Thomas W. Russell acting fuel administrator says a ICC order prioritizing soft coal shipments to New England will bring about 250,000 tons to Sound ports within a month. He notes the coal situation is improving though Hartford will receive its share by water or rail routes to Sound ports.

Thomas W. Russell Interstate Commerce Commission New England Sound Ports Russell Hartford

Multiple Local Accidents and Civic notes in Bridgeport area

Auto crash leaves George Murphy in serious condition at Bridgeport Hospital after being thrown through a truck windshield. Six year old Alice Cunningham struck near Fort Trumbull Beach but not seriously hurt. 12 year old Rachfelle Reig injured at American Tube plant. Ten year old Thomas Egan knocked into the harbor but rescued. Woodmont Fire Department takeover by Milford to be finalized Monday night. Sinn Fein action in Dublin and various national items follow.

George Murphy Noble Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Alice Cunningham East Broadway Fort Trumbull Beach John Clark Beach Street Bridgeport John Clarke Milford Alice Cunningham William Cunningham Sinn

Obituary notices for Wheeler Quinlan Carmody

The funeral of Hobart R. Wheeler was held at 2 40 yesterday from 667 Suite Street with Rev Sherman Jr and Rev Shemeld officiating. Burial at Long Hill cemetery. Mrs Mary Quinlan funeral at 9 from 98 Willow Avenue Stratford with bearers Major Hurle Kish Reilley Struk Schultze and Groninger. Burial at St Michael's cemetery. Michael S Carmody aged 54 died at home in Newtown survived by wife three sons Frank Richard Arthur one daughter Mrs R M English and two sisters Miss Margaret Carmody and another sister in New York. Funeral tomorrow at Si Fese's cemetery Newtown.

Hobart TR. Wheeler Hobart R. Wheeler Suite Street F. Sherman, Jr L. R. SheMeld Samuel W. Beach Fairchild Mary Quinlan Willow Avenue Stratford James Hurle Stephen Kish Robert Reilley John Struk Carroll Schultze William Groninger St. Michael's Cemetery Michael S. Carmody Newtown Frank L Richard Arthur Jone R M. English Danbury Margaret Carmody New York City

Javelin Throwers Fail to Hit Shark in Atlantic Practice

American athletes bound for the Olympic games practiced aboard a ship bound for Antwerp. Javelin throwers aimed at a shark that swam alongside, but none of the efforts hit. A corded spear was even hurled overboard as runners practiced starts from signals in French.

U.S. S Mateika A. P Antwerp

D M Read Company Plans Stock Swap for Employees and Public

D M Read company on Bridgeport Main Street and Fairfield Avenue offers 2500 of 5000 shares to employees at par with 5 000 000 capitalized proceeds to expand business The other 2500 shares go to the public Bridgeport Trust Company will handle distribution The estate controls the firm and donates profits to local charities including Bridgeport Hospital Orphan Asylum Organized Charities DeVer H Warner the president earns 5000 yearly and donates it to the hospital Employee stock is 8 percent preferred at 100 a share redeemable at 110 The firm traces its origins to Hall & Read in 1857 and the current department store grew from that venture The board includes Silas Burton and other officers are Warner Jones Day Engelhard Sanford and Burton.

D. M. Read Company Main Street Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Trust Company D. M. Read Bridgeport Hospital Orphan Asylum Organized Charities DeVer H. Warner Hall D. M. Jones D. 8. Day A. M. Engelhard Charles G. Sanford Silas Burton

Walsh to be Republican nominee for governor says Hartford insider

A Hartford Republican source asserts James F. Walsh of Greenwich will be the party’s governor candidate at the coming election. He adds John T. King is defeated in Fairfield County and King allies cannot nominate Merritt. State committee chair Henry Roraback remains in place until after the election.

John T. King Schuyler Merritt Merritt Congress King Fairfield County Hartford James F. Walsh Greenwich Holcomb Henry Roraback Col Isaac Ullman New Haven Roraback Harding State Committee Danbury

Japan Rejects US Note on Saghalien Occupation

Tokio July 31 outlines of Japan's reply to the US note regarding occupation of Saghalien are printed. The reply says the occupation is unavoidable to maintain national privileges and will be temporary until a stable government is established in Russia. It asserts Japan has no territorial ambitions.

Tokio Japan United States Saghalien Siberia Russia

Bullfight in Barcelona Ends With Wounds to Matadors

In Barcelona on July 30 Matador Correa was fatally wounded after striking the bull and falling onto its horns, receiving a deep wound. Matador Arequipeno was also gored in the thigh during the performance.

Barcelona Matador Correa la Bone Matador Arequipeno

The Paliser Case leads Saturday theatre bill and vaudeville

The Poll theatre offers four shows from 1 p m with Pauline Frederick in The Paliser Case. Pathe News and Pathe Review headline the program along with The Shepherd's Dream vaudeville dance revue and acts by Jimmie and Hughie O'Donnell Cutty and Nelson Rives and Arnold Ryan and Bronson. Empire features The Vigilantes then West End shows Leave It to Me with William Russell. Park promises The Girl With Carmine Lips with an English star and Broadway co stars for a week long engagement with matinees Friday and Saturday.

Pauline Frederick Pathe News Pathe Review Viasta, Masova & Co Jimmie Hughie O'Donnell Cutty Nelson Rives Arnold Ryan and Bronson Eve Garden of Eden Carmine Bridgeport New York

League Standings and Results Across National and American Leagues

National League results show New York defeating St. Louis 8 to 4, Cincinnati 11 over Brooklyn 9, Philadelphia 7, Pittsburgh 2, Boston 4, Chicago 1. Teams include Brooklyn 55 42, Cincinnati 81 39, New York 47 44, Pittsburgh 46 44, Chicago 48 50, St Louis 44 50, Boston 39 46, Philadelphia 38 53. Today’s games: Cincinnati at New York, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Boston, Chicago at Philadelphia. American League results list New York 19, St. Louis 3. Chicago 6, Philadelphia 3 (10 innings). Cleveland 13, Boston 4. Detroit 8, Washington 4. State probate notice for James Horahan estate in Bridgeport, July 27, 1920, six months for creditors to file claims. payment sought from debtors. address for notices care of Shannon and Wilder.

New York St. Louis Cincinnat Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Washington State OF Connecticut District of Bridgeport James Horahan Bridgeport Court of Probate Ww. Inc Mae Chicago Washington

City or state must own trolley lines says mayor

New Haven July 31 Mayor Fitzgerald urged state or municipal ownership of the trolley system. He argued the public will support a five cent fare within city limits if the system proves paying, and said public confidence in the trolley has vanished. He favored closer public management and suggested state or city control if private operation cannot regain trust.

New Haven Fitzgerald Taayer

Rich Opened Mine Offered for Machinery Ready

A prospect described as a big rich open mine has been examined by five reputable mining engineers who recommend preparing for machinery to extract the rich values. About 400 000 dollars in potential value noted and details offered by addressing the President and General Manager at the Old Colony Club Hotel Biltmore New York City.

Old Colony Club Hotel Biltmore New York City

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