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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
5
Continued report details legal clash over lease renewal, Mohican Co denying Leeser renewal after leasing store to a New York firm. If Leeser appears, he may stay until the supreme court rules, likely next autumn, while parties await the decision.
The city plans an elaborate July Fourth program with at least 15 bands and a unity chorus in Sea side park. Under Howard M. Wheale, nine bands have accepted including Second Regiment band New Haven and Governors Foot Guard. more bands from Ansonia Derby Norwalk and Stamford expected. A second event features national dances of many countries at Marina park under Worth American Civic League with dancers in full national costume from Europe and beyond. Frank Miccusco chairs a planned loyalty surprises while Frank D. Bell leads the merchants decoration effort to illuminate the city center.
Cheers and pageantry mark the First Connecticut field company departure from Hartford for Niantic camp led by Capt. George A. Cole at 9 30 this morning. Four wagons with horses moved from the armory gates, start delayed for track clearance, mounted men to be supplied at Niantic. The company includes wireless and telegraph operators and electricians.
A 22 caliber bullet was found on the floor of the front room of Miss Jessie A. Milroy’s home on State Street this morning. A small hole in a window showed the entry point. The nose was flattened, suggesting impact with resistance. Detective John Seery investigates the incident.
Remington guards escorted the body of John 8 Norman this morning from the mortuary chapel of Walker and Banks where services were held at 10 30 by Rev E R Cooper of the English Lutheran church to the grave in Lakeview cemetery where Taps were sounded by the buglers Lieutenant Norman a member of Company K Sixth Massachusetts Volunteers and a Remington guard fought through the Spanish war
Coroner John J. Phelan ordered further inquiry into the death of Charles Hall who was struck by an automobile in this city on June 3. Maurice Costello of Rockville Connecticut testified in a hearing yesterday that his car was not connected with the accident. Phelan postponed his finding while police investigate the incident.
An inventory of the estate of Sarah E. Burroughs was filed this morning in the probate court. A half interest in real estate in Trumbull and real estate in Bridgeport are valued at 350.
Former Mayor Frank E. Clark unveils a concrete paving block claimed to revolutionize US paving and employ prison labor profitably. Bridgesport investors link with Goodwin & Gallagher for a $250000 plant, $17000 piers, and a $6000 mortar facility as Clark seeks state penitentary backing to standardize production nationwide.
Mrs. Sarah McNiff of the McNiff hotel on Railroad Avenue lies in Bridgeport Hospital after a vein burst. She was moved by ambulance last evening under orders of Dr. R. J. Lynch. Also available, lot for sale at 198 Beechmont Avenue. Telephone 506. D 21 up.
In Superior Court this morning Harriet L Stagg of Stratford obtained a divorce from Henry L Stagg married November 12 1908 alleging his morphine habit and Cologne intoxication. Other divorces granted include Margaret McNaughton from William B McNaughton for Desertion and alimony, Anna Urban from Anton Urban for Intolerable Cruelty, and Charles E Boudreau from Nellie Boudreau both Cruelty. Susan Miller from John Miller for Desertion with marriages listed between 1904 and 1912. Judge Webb granted all decrees.
A Mexican civilian recounted a clash near Juarez where Carranza forces ambushed US troops in sand dunes, trapping 17 soldiers in a pit. He claimed Gomez’s men advanced under a flag of truce before machine-gun fire resumed and a Mexican detachment killed Gomez. Casualties were reported as about 40 Americans and 40 Mexicans, though officials awaited corroboration.
The description highlights gray and white striped gingham cut in one piece with a white pique corselet closed by a black silk lacer. Black silk embroidery adorns cuff triangles and the front point, with buttons trimming the pockets. There will be no Liver pool Cotton Exchange session on July 1.
Oreste Shillitani known as the Paper Box Kid escaped Sing Sing this morning after firing on two guards. He had been in custody for murder and the shooting of two New York police, and was apprehended by Officer Goulden with help from information on the wanted man. He sought refuge at Ossining hospital, was captured, and awaits execution in June.
Judge Scott of the common pleas court issued an injunction against Ralph Milano requiring removal of the upper portion of a 15 foot fence. Mary O'Brien, neighbor, sought relief claiming the fence is unsightly, built out of spite, and blocks light making her home damp. The order demands the fence height match the rest of the boundary fence, under a $1,000 penalty.
In Bridgeport thousands of former U S soldiers, now factory workers, await notices on Fairfield Avenue from Corporal John Liggins of the U S recruiting service. No call yet, recruiting continues for all army branches under a seven year enlistment, with four in service and three in reserve or three in service and four in reserve.
They were married April 25, 1902. Mrs Walters was a litigant in Maude Wheeler of Fairfield's suit to break Ella Keppys Stratford will. It was alleged she unduly influenced Mrs Keppy, her mother. A superior court jury favored breaking the will. an appeal to the supreme court has been filed.
Two teenage men, Harry Tickey and Joseph Prokop, opted for jail rather than wed accusers. Tickey, 17, was found to be the father of Juliatta Robinson’s child and ordered to pay 100 for mare expenses plus 3 a week for 12 years under a bond of 800. Prokop faced 145 expenses and 2.5 a week for 12 years. They were jailed this morning and face six months unless bonds are posted.
Attorney Theodore B. Ogteiber of this city married Miss Madriana Cohen daughter of New York attorney Maurice S. Cohen in her home at 1088 Woodcrest avenue at 2 30 pm Rev Dr F DeSola Mendes officiated Nearly 100 guests attended and the couple planned a Virginia tour then a cottage at Fairfield Beach for the summer Also included is a garbled surrounding neighborhood scene and a note about a divorce case in the Superior Court involving Florence Hunt and One Walters filed January 17, 1912.
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