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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
30
John McPadden, appealing a Stamford city court six month jail sentence for assault on Miss Margaret Burke on May 27, remained convicted in Common Pleas Court. A jury found him guilty of assault breach of the peace and intoxication. He received an additional six months in jail plus court costs.
An advertisement touts bitro-phosphate as the cure for extreme thinness. It claims the organic phosphate strengthens nerves and body cells to boost weight and vitality, promising noticeable health gains and improved appearance, with a caution against use by those not seeking weight gain.
Judge Howard J Curtis reserved decision in a mortgage foreclosure suit by Henry C G Shenvrond against George F Hawes and wife. The case centers on two notes totaling about 6000 dollars from 1916 and 1918, shadily tied to the Hawes corset business and a later mortgage on Mrs Hawes property in Fremont Street. Values of the mortgaged property ranged from 7000 to 9000 dollars.
Judge Curtis of the Superior Court denies the appointment of a receiver for the Fairfield Park Land Co upon James O'Brien's petition. O'Brien cites a disturbed condition and a $20,000 investment risk, alleging Percy B. Anderson refuses a directors meeting. Memorandum: no present need for a receiver. further pleadings due by June 17 and a motion to be heard the following day if needed.
New York and London society were surprised by the marriage of Mrs Ava Willing Astor to Lord Ribblesdale of England. Mrs Astor was the widow of John Jacob Astor who perished in the Titanic disaster. Lord Ribblesdale is a noted English sportsman and author, reportedly aged sixty one.
Realty records detail warranty deeds and quit claim transfers across multiple properties in Bridgeport. Names include Mofford Przekop. Morehouse Linder. Lederer. Szabo. Kele. and many others with parcels on William street Berkshire Avenue Lexington Avenue Osborne Street and more. Claimed mortgage and lease details accompany numerous transfers showing fees and property boundaries throughout the city.
Southport June 10 Special A supper and entertainment will be held June 21 at Trinity Church Southport. Mrs John Henry Buckingham heads committees for the event. Candy table duties go to Mrs R B Bennett and Mrs E L W Curtis. Illan Fike runs the utility table and Trances Otchkiss the grab bag. Dorothy Jennings Alma Brotherton Nancy Sherwood Winifred Nicholas Dorothy Taylor Elsie Nicholas will serve as waitresses. The supper date moved from June 14 due to Elsie Bukley’s death.
The private pavilion of the Fairfield Beach association will open Monday. A committee led by Miss Anna B Jennings and Mrs De Ver H Warner will oversee preparations with three Yale students in charge. Multiple outings and picnics are planned for Fairfield residents.
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