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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1923

Page

8

COSCOB WOMAN DENIES MARRIAGE VOW BREAKING

Ethel Thomson of Cos Cob denied infidelity in divorce actions against Lewis Thomson. Testimony cited a New York architect Almon Rogers and Greenwich chauffeur Earl Willoughby as alleged lovers, which she refuted. The hearing before Referee Milton A. Shumway adjourned to Tuesday morning amid counsel clashes.

Almon Rogers New York Earl Willoughby Greenwich Ethel Thomson Cas Cab Lewis Milton A. Shumway Thomson Noses Miller Port Chester New York City Adelbert A. Skeei Thorngon Willoughby West 5Th Street Shumway

Little Speck of Humanity Holds Big Possibilities

A humorous tale notes how a baby’s future could span grand roles from preacher and physician to astronomer and author. The speaker imagines a child’s life shaping worlds, with the crowd responding to each bold prospect as the potential of a single life unfolds.

Ansonia Man Injured in Elm City Store

Ansonia man Connors of 40 Francis Street was injured in an elevator shaft while working in a New Haven department store yesterday. Hospital admission followed after the incident. A class of candidates is slated for Saturday evening at Main Street rooms, with a large meeting anticipated.

Ansonia Connors Francis Street Grae Hospital New Haven Roois Main Street

Varied Bargains at Paris Ham and Old Iron Bazaar

A Paris market feature describes the Ham and Old Iron Bazaar near the Bastille, with stalls selling beds clocks pianos photographs pewter and copper items, old regional foods sausages hams and pates. Vendors in period dress offer samples as crowds browse then sit at sidewalk cafe tables to drink and eat.

Paris ALC Messigurs Ingres

Bridgeport Firm Joins Hartford Chain in Millinery Buyout

The J. Neuhof company millinery and women’s furnishings store at 1103-1107 Main Street was sold to Outlet Millinery Company of Hartford. The deal expands Outlet’s holdings to seven stores, with the business to operate under its present name until March 1, 191?. The sale was free of debts and liens, with undisclosed price. Henry A. Lilington will stay as manager. A separate sale saw Summerfield ME Church dispose of property at Grant Street and Central Avenue for 6500, with American Bank and Trust securing a 40000 note. other property remains as security.

J. &. Neuhovf Main Street Outlet Millinery Company Hartford Seven Xeuhoff Company Henry A. Lilington Summerfield ME Grant Street Central Avenue Charles W. Pilemm Charles FE American Bank and Trust Company

Pleasure Beach set to open for summer May 16

Pleasure Beach will open May 16 under new management after refurbishing and completing facilities. The Ingersoll era is ending as Pleasure Beach Park Company takes over, with Fredrick W. Pearce named general manager and a new board of directors including Albert J. Merritt and William Krug Jr.

Pleasure Beach van, Yang Detunct Ingresoll Engineering and Construction Company Pleasure Bed Perk Company Fredrik W. Peares Albert J. Mew Willam Krug Jy H. Nevard Thomas J. Barty Auditor and & CO Addison Direetors George M. Fames Albert J. Merritt Wiliam Krug Jr Murphy W. B. Nevard Addison Pearce Ingersoll Company

Bar Association Seeks Disbarment of Stamford Lawyer

The Grievance Committee of the Fairfield County Bar Association pursues disbarment of Attorney Albert A. Golder formerly of Stamford now missing. He allegedly took 550 1500 and 660 from Josephine H Reynolds in 1921 1922 by mortgaging her property and promising to redeem mortgages. He purportedly devised a release and left town December 12 and has not been heard from since.

Pairfield County Bar Association Albert A. Golder Stamford Superior Court Josephine H. Reynolds Goldner Fuller Mortgagee Evta Stamford Dev Sine

Bethel Classes Dismissed to Fight Large Forest Fire

A Bethel forest near Reservoir Pool burned over two acres and men, including high school students, were called from classes to help. Bethel Fire Department fought the blaze for hours as flames threatened nearby houses on the woodland edge.

Banbury Anvil Reservoir Peet Bethel Tha Itigh School

Mallory Steamship Delayed After Engine Crew Walkout

In New York on April 36, the steamship Henry R. Mallory carrying 150 passengers to Key West and Galveston was delayed for a short period as the engine crew walked out. Harbor conditions otherwise were reported normal. New crew replaced the strikers and the vessel resumed its voyage.

New York Stilling TW Toa Wise Ienry R

Runaway Plough Horses Kill New Canaan Man

April 28 in Stamford a man named Tousnier, aged 6, was killed while ploughing at Ernest Green's farm near New Canaan. He was dragged about 800 feet by two runaway horses that had bolted from the field.

New Canaan Stamford Tousnier Ernest Green New Crean

Lost Soul Bird Brought From Amazon Beats Head Hunters Legend

New York reports the Lost Soul, a neeturnard found only in inaccessible Brazil and Peru, was brought to the Field Museum by John Zimmer of Lincoln. Neb. The bird, named Troy by locals, was shot after following its wailing shrieks for 34 feet. It is small, mottled gray in color and avoids human settlements, seldom seen by natives.

New York Brazil Peru John Zimmer Lincoln Neb Field Museum Chicago Troy Meno

Greenwich Man Stabbed in Face in Stamford

Stamford April 26 Special Joan M Maheziras cobbler 76 Greenwich avenue Greenwich is in critical condition at Stamford Hospital after being stabbed in the face. He is held by police at 28 Chapel Street with the alleged stabbing occurring in front of 3 Pacific Street. The reason for the act is unknown.

Stamford Joan M. Maheziras Greenwich Avenue Greenwich Condi Ien Ac Bie Stanvard Hospital Ag Chapel Sim Pacific Etreat

Sheriff ousted in probe of convict camps in Florida

Florida Senate removes Leon county sheriff J B Jones amid probe into convict camp abuses. Governor Hardy cited malfeasance after findings that Jones and deputies colluded in arrests and evictions to stage drinking parties and profited from prisoner transfers to Putnam Lumber Company.

Tallahassee Fla Florida Senate Sherif J Jones Leon County Martin Yabert North Dakota Senate Hardie Joint Legislative Investigating Committee Putnam Lumber Company Clara Willis

Family Bulletin Board System of Learning

The Parsons family uses a chalkboard in their dining room as a communal notice board. Neighborhood news, tenant moves, and local tidbits fill the board as each member shares gossip and plans. Ma Parson worries about keeping the family informed.

Family Bulletin Board System OF Learning Ma Parson Ted Harlem Sieve Moody Nevis Ian Dirk Murdock Doris Parsons Blackboarel Pa Parson Sajis Smith Dorie Bulletin Board ATB York Sun

Divorce Suit Sparks Candid Bill of Complaint

Wisconsin wife sues for divorce and lays bare grievances in her bill of complaint. She accuses him of misdeeds while her charges oddly flatter him, reflecting a sharp, tongue in cheek tone from the Stamford Review.

Stamford Review

World Tribunal Cost Negligible Declares Root in Washington

April 26 President supporters report that Jim Root told the American Society of International Law the cost of joining a permanent world court would be negligible for the United States. He argued the court would be a moral endorsement rather than U.S. authority shaping events and contrasted it with the League of Nations.

Washington Harding United States Lee Jim Root American Society of International Senate Foot Permanent Court of Arbitration Fre Hague Court of Arbitration World Court League of Nationa Root League Court of Internation Lice Comi Mr. Root

Coroner clears Milford man death driver case

New Haven April 26 Coroner Mix absolved the driver in the death of Himer J Overton 49 of Milford after a coroner's inquest found no criminal liability The deceased was fatally struck by a motor truck operated by Rudell of Whalley Avenue The driver faced further hearings in court tomorrow and was expected to be released from custody by the city court.

New Haven Ft Mix Himer J. Overton Seaside Avenue Milford Rank Rudelf Whalley Avenue Fin Baston Post Road Rudei Artery Honda

Damage suit follows Fairfield auto crash claim

Eugene I. Naxon of Stamford seeks 3000 dollars in a damage suit against Hartare Despatch & Trucking of Hartford for injuries from an automobile collision on March 3 on the Baston Post road in Fairfield. He says he drove carefully and was struck by a truck owned by the company and driven by its employee and agent in a reckless manner.

Eugene I. Naxon Stamford Hint Hartare Despatch & Trucking Company Hartford Baston Post Road Airfield

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