Wife Declares Drink Broke Up Her Happy Home
Grace Matthews of this city was granted a decree from Raymond F. Matthews on grounds of intemperance and cruelty by Judge Kel jogs in the Superior court yesterday. They were married in New York on July 7 1906 and later came to Bridgeport. He drank heavily and returned home each payday with liquor. She endured abuse while living with him and during the birth of their baby. A threat with an open razor was made, frightening her mother and prompting intervention. She later supported herself and her child by factory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Matthews
Raymond F. Matthews
Keljogs
New York
Bridgeport
Grace
Crink
Zelinsky
Reports Critical State of Affairs on the East Side
New Britain April 19 Discussion on the Methodist work in East Side New York occupied sessions at the New York East conference and Laymen association. Mil lard Robinson reported a critical slate of affairs. A committee was named to investigate conditions and report at the next session. Laymen questioned use of money from church property sale, and funds were used to reimburse congregations. They urged proceeds from Frinity church sale to build another. Methodist Bank showed a gross of 5 214000 for the year. Treasurer A W Layton reported receipts 644487.54 and a balance 13445423 for the year. Total assets 335,500 and fiduciary fund 278,508.27. A divorce was granted to Mary AM Maresi from Nalman Maresi for cruelty, with custody of several children. Maresi, Hungarian, wf Fairfield, recounted abuse including knife threat and sleeping in a neighbor’s barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Eest Sde
New York City
New York East
Laymeon's Association
Millard Robinson
New York
Robinson
Methodist Bank Concern
Bcoss
A. W. Layton
New Diplomacy Born from War Found in Untermyer Speech
Samuel Untermyer proclaimed a new American diplomacy born from World War I, urging open, honest policies and steadfast support for the war effort. The mass meeting in Trenton drew hundreds, with Sousa’s band leading a large civic turnout. He praised the administration’s conduct and urged vigorous Liberty Loan subscriptions to sustain the war and deter German aggression.
Albany man seeks Connecticut farm near New York capital
Frank MM Williams of Albany New York says he is traveling in Connecticut seeking desirable farms near the capital region. He mentions being accused of a Bridstea park incident weeks ago but claims he was not there and may have acted as the accused. He reports no farms seen near Luanan bhy ne and believes firms in Newark state offer few prospects.
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Conntparm
Frank MM. Williams
Albany
N. Y
Williams
New York
Connecticut
Luann
Tan Opeoud
Newark State
Explosion at Japons Powder Works Kills One, Wounds Seven
One man is dead and seven hurt in an explosion at the Japons Powder works in New Jersey. The blast at the plant caused the deaths and injuries among workers. Injured include Leon Timmanit of New Bedford, Miss. The blast is blamed on the bursting of a duty press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janponk
Eastman Admits Letters Opposed U S War Moves
New York April 19 A letter Max Eastman said he wrote during the first week of April last year as the United States entered the war pledged The Masses to fight conscription and its evils The document was admitted in evidence at the trial of Eastman and three associates for conspiring to obstruct the draft Eastman read other papers including an October 1914 editorial opposing the Kaiser and his military machine He aligned with Wilsons peace proposals but opposed armed neutrality later The prosecution introduced letters seized from The Masses offices including one from Miles L Colean seeking Eastmans advice on attitudes toward conscription The case outlines Eastmans support for revolutionary upheaval and his belief that social upheaval would spread globally A separate health talk and bankruptcy hearing are noted in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Max Eastman
United States
Mraetman
Ine
Iustman
Germany
Iaiser
Prussia
Wilson
Senate
Conklin
Volicy
Russia
Ennstman
Miles L. Colean
University of Wisconsin
Eastman
Liberty Bond Drive Urges Immediate Citizen Support
A wartime appeal urges Americans to buy Liberty Bonds today and enlist their money in the war effort, urging immediate action to demonstrate true American duty and spirit. The message emphasizes widespread participation and national unity in financing the war effort.
New Silk Maire Bags Highlight Colonial Style Accessories
Newest accessories feature silk maire bags. Puffy little colonial style bags with bright nickel handles. Varied colors ensure a shade for every suit. Navy and black plentiful. Especial ly priced at . $1.00.
Weekend Silk Dresses Offered at 8.75
A special purchase presents women’s silk dresses for the weekend at 8.75 each, matching higher priced regimens. The assortment includes foulards, taffetas, silks, georgette blends, and variety of styles with all sizes available, previously selling 10.50 to 12.50. This offer promises exceptional value and likely cannot be duplicated.
Radiant Spring Blouses with Tailored Necks and Lace
The collection features highly tailored high collar blouses and varieties of round square and V necks. Some are tailored or delicately lace trimmed with hemstitched detailing and touches of hand embroidery.
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The
San
Bayer
U.S
Stee
Mary AM Maresi
Nalman Maresi
Shia
Tian
Main St
FE. A, Dillon & CO
Rue St., Cecile
Paris
Kaiser
Vac
Wentworth Furniture Co., Inc
John ST
W. K, Agx
Pres
Broad ST
Fairchild’s
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Arcade Corner
Mer
Hughes and Chapman CO
Stratford Ave
Bridgegor
John F. Fay
Superior Entrics
Barnum
Untermyer
Trenton Loan Rally
Trenton
Samuel Untertuver
Sousa
Crescent Temple
Unteringer
Iberia
Japan
Gilbert M. Witchcock
Nebraska
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Congress
Meco
Samuel Untsamyer
Bali Dab Yor
Carneys Point, NJ
Eastmaan
Brown
Walter Hy. Brown
Bridgeport Hospital
John W. Banks
Marry I. Ashmere
Romail Debis
Fritz & Hawley Opticians
Tet Bupce
Pour
New Haven
Serey
Min Street
Smith-Marray Co
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