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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1922
Page
3
A hearing on the involuntary bankruptcy petition against the Saltman Dick Company of Bridgeport is set for 2 PM in the County Courthouse. No asset and liability schedule has been received, and John Keogh has appointed a special master to examine witnesses in the case.
In South Norwalk 1948 divorce case Leo J. Gonch sues Catherine V. Gonch for intolerable cruelty infidelity and habitual intemperance. Witness Patrolman Frank Stratton described a 12 year pattern including a 1918 incident with boiling beans and thrown vessels at her husband in the Bristol Hotel apartment. Judge Isaac Wolfe granted the divorce after testimony and chambers conference.
Stamford April 20. Ray Rane, 19, of At- Uaporo Moss, held by City court in 2,600 for the Superior court on burglary charge. He climbed to the Lee Labelle bakery roof, lowered into the shop, filled pockets with cakes and biscuits, and escaped by a clothes line. A revolver found on him was said to be stolen from a Tremont and West Springfield bakery. He had been in Shirley and Newtonville reformatories.
Stratford April 20 Believing abolishing the 100 per year raise would demoralize the district the Board of Education voted to keep the schedule for the coming year. They rejected the town council plan citing teacher supply and comparisons with other towns. The board notes that even with raises, many teachers have left for higher pay elsewhere, and vows to maintain periods of gradual increases under state law.
Ont t April 20x Canadian House of Commons member William Duhulls will urge a government push to back international deep sea racing events. He seeks about 50,000 dollars to enable Canadian fishermen to conduct trials and promote coastwise races with American participation.
Joseph Hollander trading as Joseph Hollander at 41 No. 172 Ware Street filed for bankruptcy. Referee John Keogh received a composition offer to creditors of sixty percent, ten percent, plus two installments of ten percent each. Schedule lists liabilities of 15,080.58 and assets of 1,650, with back taxes owed to Bridgenor city and machinery at the business address.
Westport Memorial Library schedules book returns on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m and Thursday Friday 1 40 to 6 p m. A series of community notices follow including postponed events, a town meeting adjournment, a funeral in Newark, and local live entertainment disruptions due to smallpox restrictions.
The case of Louis Stockana was heard yesterday as he faced charges related to possession of illicit Vietian items. He requested own recognisance after claiming inability to comply with the commissioner's request, and is to appear at the next term of the United States court.
An action for divorce filed in the Superior Court by Ruby Geen of Bridgeport against David W. Cohen of New York alleges a breach from May 1, 1918, to the present writ date.
Advertises seamless axminster rugs in floral oriental and all-over patterns at reduced prices. Includes sizes 9x12, 8.3x10.6, 9x12 and 7x9, with discounts from $39 to $32 and similar markdowns on velvet, tapestry brussels, and fringed pallissade rugs.
Large selection of floor covering squares on the third floor rear. Not rugs, just perfect goods in designs to suit every room. Prices range from 1.80 for 3 by 9 to 10.80 for 9 by 18.
A local sale offers women's low shoes at $5.85 from a $7 to $9 range, with models including Beaver kid one strap pumps Junior Louis heels and brown calf and patent leather options. Also advertised are screen doors, window screens, and related home improvement items at discounted prices.
An advertisement touts silk pongee and wool coatings with newness and crispness, highlighting white poppy, lagoon, copper, navy and other shades. Extra quality 36 inch pongee at 1.85 per yard, 33 inch at 1.50, plus wool crepe in multiple colors advertised for women and children. Third floor, front.
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