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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
8
Milford on June 27 reports a New Haven owned automobile truck partially destroyed by fire on Shore road near Indian Street. Fire companies faced delays due to alarm procedures. volunteers and police prompted faster response and discussions at the next board of selectmen meeting on emergency calling methods.
Angelo Pavloat a 15 year old resident of 112 Helen Street was fined $5 in city court for discharging a blank cartridge last night that set fire to a little girl’s dress. The incident occurred near his home and caused a small blaze before it was extinguished by bystanders.
Frank Hegedus of Norwalk seeks a divorce from his first wife Susie Hegedus who deserted him. He lives with his second wife and two children and wants to marry legally to make the children legitimate. The civil superior court could not hear the case this morning. Judge Curtis was asked to try it. adjournment to Thursday followed.
Dr Badau and wife Mrs J H D Badau, former Bridgeport residents now in Los Angeles, return after a continent crossing covering 41116 miles in 5 days 19 hours 15 minutes. They traveled via Colorado Nebraska Michigan and New York with stops at North Platte Chicago and Detroit. The trek in a Packard Twin Six featured only four tire changes and minimal use of camping gear. They will stay with Edward T Buckingham in this city during their visit.
Ralph Foster twenty of 40 Buckingham Street was jailed for 30 days for taking a car from Rantz's garage at 320 Laurel Avenue on Saturday night. The vehicle owned by Miss Mary Reilley of the Nurses' Home was taken without consent. Howard Hubbell of 189 West Avenue and William Parker of 806 Maplewood Avenue were arrested with Foster. Hubbell fined five dollars and costs. Parker claimed he believed Foster would hire the car and would pay his share.
Deputy Sheriff Gould of Fairfield plans to arrest Samuel Holzer of Waterbury for knocking over a guide post at Flint's corner Fairfield last week and speeding away without giving his name after a bystander saw the car number. A complaint from Mrs Ralph Perry of Southport reports a canoe stolen from its mooring in Sasco Creek last night.
A will divides a 100000 estate between two children with defined shares and conditions. If a child dies before 40 with no heirs, the surviving child gets the survivor’s quartered payments or income until 21 then principal. If both die before 40 with no issue, distributions go to siblings and relatives, with a specific rotation of two ninths to two sisters and a niece, and one sixth to two more sisters. The Bridgeport Trust Co. is executor without bonds, with named appraisers.
A woman, identified as Mrs Pastnyck, killed herself while her two young sons slept, after a history of erratic behavior. The couple ran a butcher market and grocery at 417 Main. past assaults included striking her husband with a cleaver and an attack on a police officer. The husband survived after leg amputation from infection. the coroner and medical examiner were to report on the case.
Obituary notices for Anne E Hull age 19 who died at Bridgeport hospital daughter of Frederick C Hull and Augusta Hull. Funeral services for Walter S Hurlburt from 189 Ellsworth Street with burial at Mountain Grove Cemetery. Bradford Pierce Merwin two years seven months son of Horace B Merwin death burial at Mountain Grove. Susan E Parmelee widow of Ward C Parmelee dies at niece’s home Maplewood Avenue age 78. Dorothy Billing funeral held at 138 Liberty Street and Danish Lutheran Church burial Lakeview Cemetery. Mrs John O Rowland wife of Masons Home superintendent Wallingford dies at 74. husband and daughter survive.
William A. Jackson of Danbury forfeited a $100 bond in the criminal common pleas court this afternoon on charges of keeping slot machines in his possession. M. J. Cuff of Danbury was the surety. Judge Walsh ordered adjournment of the term.
Broad and narrow stripes in awnings and clothing entice Bridgeport shoppers. White backgrounds pair with color stripes on dresses, skirts, and sport suits, delivering a smart, spirited air. Supply grows daily with yardage and ready-made garments, signaling preparedness for Bridgeport women.
The adjournment was taken in the hearing before Referee Banks in bankruptcy court on the David O Connell estate. George B Clark claims over 12000 against the bankrupt who ran a garage on Noble avenue. Trustee Bar key opposes the fee request that would leave little for other creditors. Herbert Abbott, brought back from Milford by Detective Sergeant George Fox, faces a city court trial tomorrow on bicycle theft charges. the recovered wheel was sold in Milford. Alexander has won thirteen and lost three games.
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