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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1920

Page

2

Complete Cure of Indigestion and Liver Trouble

William Gale Shepherd of Chatham New York writes his testimonial after using Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets. He states three years of constipation liver trouble and indigestion disappeared after two boxes bought at R W Seymour's drug store. He reports no more dietary limits and urges others to use Fruit-a-tives. Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg sells six for 2.50 or trial size 250, distributed by dealers.

Old Chatham Columbia Co N.Y Tsaw Troy Times R. W. ‘Seymour Chatham Thad William Gale Shepherd Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg

Fires, rallies and accidents fill Barnum region notes

A Barnum Recreation Center meeting drew about four hundred attendees with dancing and an eighth grade entertainment. Senator Borah planned a Republican rally October 28 at the Casino to discuss the Teasue of Nationa. A collision injured Mrs Simuel Heltart and two children from 572 Park Avenue when their car was struck by another driven by Farl Kelly of the English Woolen Mills Blore. Sugar sells at 12 to 12 1/2 cents per pound as merchants weigh future price moves. Dr Leroy A. Witken left for Trenton to continue federal hygiene work. Submarine trials 8 14 and 8 15 proceed with submerging and speed tests. Two restaurants cut prices after Hazen warning. Three Bridgeport and three Fairfield moonshiners to face the New Haven Grand Jury. J P Morgan & Co as syndicate managers paid off 150 million dollars of a French loan, the largest international obligation by American bankers. Senator Hitchcock defended the League in New Haven. The Board of Selectmen at City Hall added 1,812 women and 362 men to the voters. Popocatepetl near Mexico City erupts. one hundred men taken into custody on a ferry for grain alcohol cases. James Rourke was seized in New York, linked to a Portland bank robbery. Fitzney’s bus in New Haven hit a pole, killed Thomas J. Morris. His death occurred minutes after hospital arrival.

William J. Borah Casino Nationa Simuel Heltart Park Avenue Heltart Farl 3 Kelly Blore J.P. Morgan & Company Hitchcock League New Haven Story New York United States Europe Miles Suwalki Ufe Wanda Stanislaw Wladislaw Waria Proma America Lithuania Arica Poland Senator Lodge Times Wilson Sinea

Plaintiff Wins in Sugar Suit in Common Pleas

Judge John J. Walsh ruled for Continental and Products Co of New Haven against Simon Zallinger of Os City in two actions heard this week. The company recovered funds owed for carting and Zallinger owes $106.50 plus interest from March 15, 191.

John J. Wash Common Pleas Court Continental and Products Company Newven Simon Zallinger Os City New Haven Zallinger Zalinger Walsh

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief

An old style advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a magic cure for backache lumbago rheumatism and sciatica. It claims fast relief within fifty counts and to be harmless and non burning, urging readers not to suffer and to buy a small trial bottle at any drug store.

St. Jacobs Oil St. Jacobs

Countess Turczynowicz Warns of League Fallout in America

Countess Laura de Gorduwa Turczynowicz speaks in Redding on the League of Nations and American involvement. She recalls Poland, Lithuania, and the war’s toll, urges ratification, and praises Hoover for aiding hungry children while planning further aid projects.

Redding Laura de Gorduwa Turczynowicz Lstener Times Polang Countess Turczynowicz

Diplomats Nervous Over Hooch Order

Washington reports the Treasury Department limited diplomatic immunity from customs seizure of baggage upon arrival. Order 38510 directs port collectors to inspect diplomatic baggage for intoxicants to enforce the Volstead act. Officials say the change targets shipments via common carriers and does not revoke import duties on personal belongings. Bainbridge Colby had warned embassies that transporting intoxicants in U S territory for diplomatic establishments violated the law unless carried by diplomatic entourage members.

Washington United States Treasury Department Jouett Shouse the Treasury Internal Revenue and Customs Shouse Bainbridge Colby

Voters urged to choose best man not by party line

Tweedie A Burgess urges readers to vote carefully for the right candidate this fall. Do not follow party loyalty, talk with family, and evaluate candidates on merit. He mentions a possible Republican shift and emphasizes voting for national benefit. Burgess signs from 1447 Wood Avenue.

Republican Party Tweedie A. Burgess Wood Avenue

Waterbury Trust Company Robbery Nets $800

Waterbury Conn Oct 16 two men entered the Waterbury Trust company during noon and after a teller was asked for change for a $100 bill they escaped with $800 from the teller’s desk by reaching under the window. Police later recovered a stray $90 roll found on the street and have a vague description of the suspects with slim chances of capture.

Waterbury, Conn Waterbury Trust Company

Obituary for August Steinmetz at 122 Berkshire Avenue

August Steinmetz aged 69 died at home after a short illness. Born in Germany he moved to the United States at 19. He belonged to Humboldt Stamm and Park City Foresters of America No 99. Survived by wife, son Augustus, a grandson, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Monday at 8:30 from home and 9 at St Joseph's Church. Also notes the funeral of Henry Wreeman of Monroe officiated by Rev Haver sham with burial at Center Cemetery.

August Steinmet August Steinmetz Berkshire Avenue Germany Humboldt Stamm Park City Foresters of America Augustus Jacob George J. C. Johnson M. C. White West Newtown Mass St. Joseph's Church

Four Divorces Granted at Superior Court Session

Four couples won divorces yesterday at the short calendar session of the Superior Court. William A. Davenport of New Canaan separated from Ama S. Davenport of San Antonio Texas on desertion. Nellie Perry Bradley of Westport separated from Harry Bradley of Norwalk on intemperance. Lillian DeGrasse Raymond separated from Walter Raymond of Norwalk on cruelty. Edith M. Ocame Jayne of Bridgeport divorced Leon B. Jayne of Bridgeport after desertion.

Superior Court William A. Davenport New Canan Ama S. Davenport San Antonio Texas Nellie Perry Bradley Westport Harry Bradley Norwalk Lillian DeGrasse Raymond Walter Raymond Edith M. Ocame Jayne Bridgeport Leon B. Jayne Jayne

New Haven Factories Cut Workweeks and Jobs

New Haven reports a wave of layoffs as several plants limit orders and reduce staffs. The Winchester Repeating Arms Co, with about 9,000 workers, has released or plans to release around 1,000 employees. The New Haven Clock Co will move to a four day week starting next week, while Candee Rubber Co. remains busy with peak seasonal demand.

New Haven New Haven Clock Co Winchester Repeating Arms Co Winchester Candee Rubber Co

Bridgeport Man Held At Westport In Reckless Driving Case

William Tedgate of Bridgeport appeared before Justice Hyatt in Westport on charges of reckless driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle without a license. He was held for trial on October 23 after allegedly taking a car from a Bridgeport garage with others, driving off a bank at New Creek, damaging a boat owned by Alex Kirk, and returning home.

Westport Conn William Tedgate Bridgeport Hyatt Redgate New Creek Burial Hill Alex Kirk

Colby Attacks Harding Stand in Chicago Speech

Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby in Chicago and Evanston denounced Warren G. Harding as severing the nation’s conscience and shifting toward opportunism. He defended the League of Nations and criticized Republican Senators for opposing a Democratic administration.

Chicago Warren G. Harding Bainbridge Colby Evanston League of Nations Colby

Business Women Luncheon Features International Banker

The Bridgeport Business and Professional Women’s club will host a Monday luncheon at The Stratfield at 12 15. John Jacob Arnold, connected with J P Morgan and Frank A Vanderlip, and former supervisor of the Bank of Italy’s international business department, will share insights. Bankers and business men are invited. reservations to Miss Rose Kiehl by six this evening.

Bridgeport Business and Professional Women’s Club Stratfield John Jacob Arnold J. P. Morgan Frank A. Vanderlip International Business Department Bank of Italy Mr. Arnold Rose Kiehl

Lawrence J Nealon Joins Fred L Mills Auto Firm

Lawrence J Nealon, longtime member of McMahon and Wren, has accepted a position with Fred L Mills, a well known automobile dealer. The Times reports the career move and anticipates impact on local auto sales and service networks.

Lawrence J. Nealon McMahon & Wren Fred L. Mills

Terror Night in Londonderry

Londonderry Ireland October 16 scenes of wild disorder erupted as youths fired pistols along Carlisle Road. Rival groups exchanged shots while pedestrians fled in terror. Soldiers were rushed to the area and cleared the street. No casualties reported.

Londonderry Ireland Carlisle Road

Immediate Probe of Hatti Killings

Washington Oct 16 Investigation of charges that United States Marines in Haiti have been guilty of wrong doing including indiscriminate killing of natives will be begun without delay by a board of inquiry named today by Secretary Daniels Members of the board are Rear Admirals Henr Mayo and J H Oliver and Brigadier General J H Pendleton of the Marine corps.

Washington Haiti Torday Daniels Henr T. Mayo 3. H. Oliver G Bridgedier J. H. Pendleton Marine Corps

Poles Smash Red Division on Russo-Polish Front

Warsaw reports the Sixth Bolshevik Division smashed by Polish forces resuming hostilities on the Russo Polish line. The Poles extend lines toward the boundary set by the armistice, which is soon to take effect.

Warsaw War Office Armiistice

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