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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1927
Page
8
An inventory of the estate of Lot tin Simkeo was filed yesterday in probate court by Anvraisera ponent and Louis Kochiss showing an equity value of 1482073 dollars. The estate includes four pieces of property valued at 311,300 dollars, two mortgage notes for 800 dollars, and bank funds of 220.78 dollars.
Six month old Camille Risant of 254 Lindley street died at St Vincent hospital at 7 am after suffering second and third degree burns from pulling a pot of boiling water onto herself. Medical Examiner Il R DeLuca investigated the death.
An infant seated in a high chair toppled a pot of coffee onto herself, causing fatal burns. Authorities described it as an accidental incident and ongoing investigation has commenced.
Theodore Dugler of New Haven and John Peed of New Haven were arrested in Ansonia on reckless driving charges after a crash near Eagle House at Main and North Main streets. Peed’s touring car struck a pole, the vehicle wrecked. injuries to Dugler and others were reported.
City court yesterday fined several violators of parking regulations after cases were heard. Names include Warner Kames of 166 Blakeman Place Stratford Laws FE Carsten sen of 4890 Main Street John S Button of 88 Chalmers Avenue William G Jaquith of 374 Grovers Avenue and Joseph Kraus of 1398 Main Street.
Police arrested 36 year old Peter Fomenko at an attic on Maple Street yesterday after Bureau of Investigation officers found a distillery in operation. He is charged with violating the liquor law and four stills were confiscated.
Police prepared liquors for the Lusalan Past celebration. A man held in $360 bond faces court today on charges related to 25 gallons of fimehed liquor and 130 gallons of mash.
Rain drenched Bridgeport and towns statewide reducing grass and forest fire danger. Wet ground and damp foliage lower risk for the immediate future, with spring greenery expected as conditions dry.
Bridgeport bank closes after a $200,000 shortage. Cho Amill, 22, admitted responsibility, claiming the deficit arose from carrying bid notes at the institution, not embezzlement. Cashier William Thomas was in St. Claisville county at the time.
Wes Eemy S Matin entertained the Brook club with Miss Theodor Skicmore of Barringer High School Newark NY delivering an engaging talk on mental hygiene and IQ tests. Frederick S. Curtis shared insights from a Valley Verge visit as refreshments were served.
Huntington April 22 Mrs John Vanderberg and Lilian Vanderberg with Edith Dorothy Nichols of Brooklyn visiting Mrs John Arundell Isinglass Street. Dinerud meeting club met under Mrs Frank Wesolowaki. Isabelle Andrews of Boston visiting Mrs Phillip Jones White Hills. Day trip through the state. St Pauls Episcopal church mission April 24 to 27 schedule with Holy Communion, sermons by Rev George Hilton and Missioner. Bishop Acheson to address. Social hours and meetings Wednesday Thursday. Bonds forfeited by Elmer Day and Jennie Day for intoxication and breach of peace. Local visits include George Quick and grandson Russell Lambs in town. Hanford G Wilson family and Edith Clarke visited Bridgeport. Mrs Edward A Freer with Percy Card in Stratford.
In Brantford Ontario on April 22 a charity entertainment at the Dodgingtown Lhe Toise features the Jolly Sewery Junior Jolly Sewers and the Swamp Freda clubs. Proceeds aim to aid delegates traveling to a Hartford round-up while a separate fire in Linayville damages two buildings and a store worth about 19000 dollars.
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