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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
4
In New Raven on June 4, common pleas court dismissed cases against Savin Rock concessionaires accused of secular law violations from the prior Sunday. Judge Wolfe ruled some defendants were technically guilty while others were truly guilty, despite permits from the state police superintendent under a new law.
Hartford June 4 Mrs Mary Daly Richter suing for Ferdinand Richter, Hartford broker, in a divorce case will receive alimony of $60 000 if a decree is granted. Announcement was made in the superior court today.
A testimonial advertisement from 112 Coburg Street St John notes great relief from violent headaches after using Fruit-a-tives. Mrs Alexander Shaw praises the medicine and offers a box of six for $2.50 or a trial size 25 cents, with distribution by Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
What good is wealth if you are in poor health and indigestion rules your life. Seven Barks is touted as a digestive tonic that cleanses poisons, restores stomach and liver function, and relieves headaches pains and biliousness. One bottle costs 60 cents and is claimed to prove its value after duration of continuous use.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver or bladder troubles as a mild effective herbal remedy. It claims quick, gentle healing and mentions sample bottles and a pamphlet from Dr Kilmer Co at Binghamton New York.
The Modern Beauty advises women to keep a small delta tone package for hair removal. Create a thick paste with the powder and water, apply to hairy skin, then rub off after a short time and wash. The result is skin free of hair or blemish, urging readers to obtain delta tone.
For over thirty years they have served people in all lands as a standard proven herb remedy for constipation rheumatism indigestion sick headache liver and kidney ills. Thousands of families keep them at hand and testimonials note beneficial results. A box contains 200 tablets and lasts about six months with a genuine trade mark on every tablet and a money back guarantee. Price.
In common pleas court Judge John J. Walsh heard two actions by Kalman Goldberger a wholesale merchant against the M Solway Co seeking 320 dollars for 49 sacks of potatoes with a 1 cent per sack acknowledgment but dispute over a bill of 100 sacks and payment. The judge reserved decision. A second case for 200 dollars loaned for a jitney automobile was heard with Peter Leszchuk claiming from Adam Lavsky of New York. Michael Waskup appeared as a part owner and brother in law of the plaintiff. the trial lasted the afternoon.
William G. Shaw, trustee, testified in Superior Court before Judge Howard J. Curtis in the foreclosure action by James G. McLoughlin for $35,000 on Norwalk property. The case, arguing the loan to Shaw as estate trustee in 1913 was not repaid, will resume tomorrow after Shaw detailed all loan negotiations with attorney Henry B. Shannon and later under cross examination by E. M. Lorkwood.
Marquis Shigenobu Okuma, elder statesman and former premier, told a meeting of military and naval men that the effectiveness of the League of Nations in maintaining world peace is doubtful and Japan should keep its military strength in a state of preparedness.
The clerk of the Superior Court records the withdrawal of D Henry Roraback as counsel for Greenwich Savings Bank in the action of Lawrence Timmons against the bank. Roraback previously represented the defendants. Judge N C Downs will assume representation. The case concerns a real estate transaction.
The will of Charles H. McLean includes a peculiar clause forcing that contesting parties lose their bequests, or the interests pass to the other side. Howard K. McLean and his mother Elizabeth may be affected as the estate, valued around 25,000 dollars, proceeds to probate with Judge Paull L. Miller naming the widow as executrix after McLean’s death last week.
Alfred Persequion of 812 State Street faced arraignment before Judge Bartlett on non-support charges. He declared he would support his wife if she stops working and stays home with their children. He said he earns good wages and can support the family. The case was continued for two weeks for further investigation.
Two young highwaymen snatched $4,000 in payroll money from a messenger in Toledo Ohio on June 4 and fired at a crowd. Detectives surrounded a cellar, where the pair surrendered, with weapons and most of the money recovered and returned to the owners.
The publicity bureau of the welcome home committee may open a centralization bureau in the city council chambers next week to disseminate information to soldiers sailors and marines about Bridgeport’s World War I celebration. The event starts June 30 and runs through July Fourth.
The will of the late Kalman Mez zargs, who died here on April 28, was admitted to probate yesterday. Judge Paul Pillar appointed Rev. Alexander Lutigers to oversee the estate.
Ansonia June 4 Word was received that Sergeant Frederick McCarthy who lost a leg in France and had it amputated has undergone another operation at Colonial Army Hospital New Jersey. Surgeons removed a portion of bone that failed to heal. He remains cheerful and hopes to be home June 14 for the soldiers and sailors welcome celebration.
Deputy Sheriff Robert Nichols will act as sheriff during Simeon Pease's vacation and oversee the office in the county building.
The ad warns that backache signals kidney trouble and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules from Haarlem Holland as a quick relief. It claims the remedy attacks toxins, has two hundred years of use, and offers money back if it does not help. Sold by druggists in sealed packages in three sizes.
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