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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1922

Page

16

Hunter Case And Keller Hearing Delayed By Court Busy Schedule

Two major hearings before Judge Isaac Wolfe in Stratford were postponed to next week due to a crowded calendar. The Keller injunction modification request and the quo warranto case against Town Manager Rutherford Hayes Hunter were adjourned. Hunter’s hearing is set for Tuesday morning and Keller’s for Wednesday, with both sides represented in court yesterday.

Isaac Wolfe Rutherford Hayes Hunter Stratford Willem J. Keller J@Nelton Bertha M. Keller Tilawite Wolfe Hunter Wonter Orneya Ady Mjudge Jsace Wolfe

Mayors and Contractor Clash In Hackensack

In Hackensack New Jersey on April 1 Charles Schultz of Little Ferry settled a dispute over whether he could oust contractor Job from Town Hall. The mayor later faced assault charges after Job swore out a complaint saying the mayor beat him to break a hold. Bail posted and the case proceeds to a grand jury. The row began when Job claimed police could not oust him and challenged the mayor after Job accused officials of a crooked curbstone dispute.

Hackensack N. J Charles Schultz Little Fer Cire Job Town Hall Tob Job Almcollar Jod Ne! Wanted

Parting Salute After Alimony Fight in Bridgeport Case

In Bridgeport Superior Court Judge Isaac Welfe heard the alimony dispute between Margaret E. Sullivan, a former teacher, and her druggist husband Thomas J. Sullivan. The hearing paused to address a possible salute by Mrs. Sullivan to her husband as she left the courtroom. Sullivan the pharmacist testified he earned 60 cents weekly, was discharged from Damtott & Moyer on State Street, and had borrowed money since. He acknowledged a $200 signing bonus at discharge and said alimony had not yet been paid. The judge continued the case a week to await a relative in Haver who may supply funds, amid a motion to place the matter on the divorce list due to noncompliance.

Margaret E. Sullivan Bridgeport Thomas J. Sullivin Superior Court Issac Welfe Sullivan Sigmil Ia Damtott & Moyer State Street Maurice I. Resnick Priest & Klein Wolrel Krut G Danvtoft Frank ¥. Daritort Bullivan Haver Wolfe

Farmer Dies in Fire at Van Houten Farm

Hackensack April 11 A farmer J. April Tjoan Van Houten died today from burns while fighting a brush fire on his farm. He collapsed in the path of advancing flames and was overcome while alone at the scene yesterday in a blaze that broke out on his property.

Hackensack Joan van Houten van Houten

New York Central Cuts 150 Jobs in Corning Area

About 150 workers were laid off as the New York Central Railroad trimmed 14 repair shop and operating department positions. The decision came as traffic and coal markets contracted, prompting idle workers in Corning New York.

Corning N. Y New York Central Railroad

Norwalk Man Granted Divorce After Desertion

George Howard Webb of Sound View avenue Norwalk was granted divorce and custody of two minor children by Judge Isaac Wolfe in the Superior Court after describing how Florence May Webb deserted him on February 6, 1618. A neighbor testified that Mrs Webb said she was tired of her husband and two children and had decided to leave. Edith May Webb and May Catherine Webb corroborated the desertion.

George Howard Webb Sound View Avenue Norwalk Isaac Wolfe Mornum Florence May Webb Jennig Schofield

Stamford Woman Charges Husband With Cruelty

Mrs Irma M L O'Brien of Stamford filed for divorce alleging years of abuse by engineer Michael F L O'Brien of the New Haven Railroad. Witnesses, including Harold O Telfer of Medford Mass, testified to repeated assaults and threats, with a final act that shattered a painting and injured the plaintiff. The case was continued for five weeks due to absent witnesses and ongoing testimony.

Michael FL O'Brian New Haven Railroad Stamford Mra Irma ML O'Brian Isaac Wolfe O'Brian Harold O. Tel Lushané Christyas Brian O’brians Welfer

Permits Issued for Addition to Black Rock School

Five permits approved yesterday by the buildings inspector cover additions and related framing and foundation work at multiple sites including 379 Benham Avenue Thomas Brady. 476 Gardon Street Mary Mooney. 151 Sherwood Avenue Paul Fo yt. 40 Dixon Street Mr Buches. 1921 Main Fiest Keough and Lev changing: sters from Mallet and Witlard streets Chev Melnita. Total estimated construction value 24400 dollars.

Ihs Black Rock Brewstess Street Benham Avenue Thomas. Brady Gardon Keough and Lev Sters Fron Ab Mallet Witlard Treets

Divorces Sought Over Cruelty in Hudak Case

Mary Helen Hudak testified before Judge Isaac Wolfe that Andrew J. Hudak repeatedly punched her, dragged her by the hair, and brawled with chairs. She described multiple arrests for cruelty and said he paid her only two dollars a day to support four children. Police described incidents at the Hudak home. Hudak was found guilty of intolerable cruelty and custody of four minors was awarded.

Mary Helen Hudak Superior Court Isaac Wolfe Andrew J. Hudak Daniel J. Ryan Hudak Robert A. McCullougsh Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Judge Wolfe Visits Singer Company Plant

Judge Wolfe visited the Singer Company forge plant with counsel to modify a temporary injunction. Two suits were heard alleging hammer noise harmed residents. rubber pads were installed and a limited operating schedule was proposed to reduce disturbance while preserving plant operations. Manager George Mamey cited potential relocation if the plant could not run.

Superior Court Wynus Company Allumeys Willan Hy Comics Ams Henry Greanstein Madiff Odidge Penditg Ihn Mig Hood Odenpadits Wivelling Neandy George Mamey Bridgeport New Jersey

Amber Held for Trial Over Army False Claim

Alfred Amber of Chicago faced a federal judge today as records show he sought to deceive the court by a false army claim and to obtain transport for deserters. Amber, dishonorably discharged, had his sentence increased from eighteen months to three years. his wife was accused of aiding his escape attempt.

Leia Alfred Amber Chicago Atlanta Thomas Amber Qounity

Foglia Estate Grants Wife Life Use Of Property

The will of the late Luigi Foglia, probated in Nelum court, leaves a life use of a half-interest in two apartment houses at 1063 Reilly Street to his widow. The value of the two houses is about $16,000. After the life use, the remainder goes to Joseph Foglia with $2,000 to Marin Hel, $2,000 to How Oring, and $2,000 to Violeta Faohiome. Dr. George G. Cawell and Michael Unelund are named as executors and appraisers. Foglia was a well known resident of Haw Endo.

Reilly Street Luigi Foglia Nelum Court Marin Hel Hosw Oring Violeta Faohiome Joseph Folia George G. Cawell Michael Unelund Fogily

Koresmoros Discharged In City Court

Joseph Koresmoroa of 1581 St street was discharged in city court yesterday morning after arrest for violating the liquor law. A seized bottle, described by his attorney as dusty and unused, sparked the discharge. Prohave Judge Paul Millep also ordered appraisals for Ne atais including a sack of Ia rerleshes at 177 Fairfield avenue in relation to the late Jeaunette Eade.

Joseph Koresmoroa St Street Mallee Melgs Paul Ll. Millep Iarerleshes Fairfield Avenue Jeaunette EL Eade

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