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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1919

Page

11

Six New Divorce Cases Filed In Superior Court

Six new divorce cases were filed yesterday for the September term of the Superior court. Allen T Goodsell of Norwalk seeks separation from Lydia C Goodsell of Rutherford, N J, on desertion alleged August 10 1916. their marriage was February 28 1888 and Lydia's maiden name was Lydia C Fry. Thomas Anderson of this city files for divorce from Lena Anderson of New York, desertion alleged December 10 1915. they married in June 1907. Ethel M Richardson of this city sues Frank A Richardson, formerly of Bridgeport, for divorce on desertion alleged April 1 1934. she seeks custody of two minor children.

Superior Court Allen T.goodsell Norwalk Lydia C. Goodsell Rutherford, N Lydia CC. Fry Thomas Anderson Lena Anderson New York Ethel M. Richardson Frank A. Richardson Bridgeport Ethel Wilmot

Knights of Columbus opens employment bureau at club house

The Knights of Columbus opened a free employment bureau at 460 Washington Avenue to aid soldiers sailors and marines. Martin Hearne named superintendent will staff the office from morning until 5 pm, linking to the national network of Knights employment offices.

Knights of Columbus Club House Washington Avenue Martin Hearne

Safety demands and driving duties for sight impaired motorists

A fragmented plea emphasizes better road design and driver education. The writer urges higher bridge clearances and properly aimed headlights, while criticizing drivers who fail to use mirrors and understand car safety features. The message blends safety concerns with heated rhetoric about drivers and infrastructure.

Quien on Trial for Treason Trapped by French Court

Paris August. George Marton Quien faces treason charges for aiding German efforts and sharing maps with escape routes. He testified on June and July 1915 movements from BL Quetin to Brussels, crossing to Holland, and meeting Cavell’s circle. The court noted inconsistencies and linked several arrests, including Madame Bodart, Maes, Van Damme, and Bonsteels, to the alleged spy network.

Quien Paris George Marton Quien Widith Cavell BL. Quentin Brussels Holland Ais Antwerp Qbhien Brussel Diermans Madame Bodart Quincy Memor Madame van Datsme Madame van Damme

Seaside Village Considers Junior Reserve Corps at School

Seigh high school may host a junior branch of the Reserve Queers' Training Corps next month. Colonel Havens, president of the Lourde of Education, says the corps would enrich high school life. War Department committee holding special meetings to study the proposal amid superintendent absence. Enrollment requires students over 14 years to join for a year.

Vuins Queers’ Training Corps Seigh Jimer Jb. Havens The Lourde of Education Yoof Samuel JD Ansol War Department Prinato

Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Detroit to promote American Legion

Lieut. Col. Theodore Roosevelt reached Detroit on August 27 as the first stop of his national tour in support of the American Legion. He plans to visit industrial plants and study methods for re employing or re educating returning soldiers.

Roosevelt Detroit Theodore Roosevelt American Legion

Clothes Closet Fire At Osborne Street Home

A fire early yesterday morning at 126 Osborne Street, home of Stephen Wooris, tore through a clothes closet during an alleged burglary by a youth. Firefighters contained the blaze quickly with about $60 in damage. the building is owned by Joseph Lebovich of 1084 Slate Street and houses 12 families.

Stephen Wooris Osborne Street Joseph Lebovich Slate Street

Home Invasion Fright Ends With Leftover Suitcase

A break in near River premises led intruders to ransack a home at 2147 North Avenue Tuesday afternoon. They packed articles into a suitcase but fled when frightened, leaving the suitcase behind. Police were alerted yesterday.

River Burgers Stephen Meeker North Avenue

Theft at Highland Avenue Watch Stolen From Home

Leonardo Pasgiella of 64 Highland Avenue reported a theft on the night of the incident. A gold watch and chain were taken after a family disturbance. a key was allegedly obtained, and valuables were ransacked during the break in by a brother in law.

Heguland Ave Leonardo Pasgiella Highland Avenue

Refuse Injunction in Jennings Garage Case

In Waterbury the Superior Court denied the temporary injunction sought by John Le Carpenter to stop W. A. Jennings from continuing construction of a new automobile sales and service building off Elm street. The decision follows evidence presented by Carpenter. no witnesses were required.

Obidge Julia Neluge Buperioy Court Waterbury Joma le Carpenter Ibis cl Mrwitt AY Jennings Elurrigom Street Carpenter

Dividends approved in bankruptcy cases and discharge hearing

Referes in Bankruptcy John W Banks approved a five percent dividend for Hugh J Murphy creditors and a 25 percent dividend for Edward Sheran creditors. J J Maloney as trustee for Baker and McBlaney milliners was given permission to sell fixtures. Banks heard evidence in the Ware Warada Deiwueda discharge from bankruptcy case and division was reserved.

John W. Banks Hugh J. Murphy Jeweley Edward 1 Sheran Greenwich J. J. Maloney Baker and McBlaney Treferee Banks United States District Court Ware Warada Deiwueda

Shelton Women Vote Friday In School Issue

Shelton residents readied for a Friday vote on a $190,000 bond issue to fund a new high school and a name change from Huntington to Shelton. About 70 women voters have registered with strong appeals from supporters and debate over local identity and confusion with the old name.

Stlelton August Oius Enalletrs Board of Education Sehoa Shelton Join & Dillon Samuel Chapluk Dillon Guily Ame Fron Funtington Huntington

Gambling cases dismissed in City court raid

Commence until Friday was granted in the City court ye starting in the cases of Ignatz Hesensweig of 361 Pine street and Albert Wagner of 232 Pine street accused of keeping gambling places and the 22 frequenters arrested at the same time. Bonds set at 140 for principals and 60 for the frequenters. Arrests made in two simultaneous raids Tuesday night by Capt. OConnell and police of the third precinct. Frequenters found in Rosensveig's place and in Wagner's as well.

Gambeers CA Ignatz Hesensweig Pine Street Albert Wagner O'Connell Rosensveig Wagner

Discharged Patient From St Vincent's Hospital

A man known only as Bringol or Drungoled, who escaped gas in his room at 42 South Avenues, was discharged from St Vincent's hospital after recovering. He declined to provide his first name or any personal details. The incident involved accidental gas exposure while cooking.

South Avenues Ut Uta Bringol Drungoled St. Vincent’s Hospital Gssume

Ice wagon accident at Main Street market injures worker

John Sabel an employee of the Spree Tee Co slipped while carrying ice into the Chicago Market on Main Street. He caught his wrist on a hook and it was suspended until help arrived. Maxwell at the emergency hospital stitched the wound with 12 stitches.

Cers John Sabel Wells Strout Emsploya Spree Tee Co Licago Main Street Oedt Hue Tor Af Maxwell Iamergency Hospital

Candy thief fined by city court

A man who admitted stealing about five cents worth of candy from the front of a freight car paid a $10 fine yesterday before Judge Wilder in the city court. He is identified as Kra ten Jahawies of 31 Russell Street.

Ftont Kkraten Jahawies Russell Street Wilder Ciy

Wehomas Hodge Sentenced in Assault Case by Judge Wilder

Wehomas Hodge of 669 Must Main Street was sentenced to ten days in jail by Judge Wilder yesterday for assaulting his wife. The case appeared in the local docket and reflects a domestic violence incident heard in the county court.

Wehomas Hodge Mainetheet Wilder

Rheumatism Neuritis Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old ad claims CG GC pills remove aches stiffness and inflammation from rheumatism and neuritis with a free trial and prepaid shipment from Central Chemical Co Bridgeport Conn. Endorsements from A J Pixley Mable Cole J Gale promise relief and satisfaction before payment.

Central Chemical Go Bridgeport Conn A. J. Pixley Andrews Mable Cole New Maven J. Gale Stratford

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