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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1923
Page
4
Mrs. Mary Tyter of this city seeks a divorce from Clarence A. Tyter of parts unknown and custody of their ten year old child, alleging desertion on March 24 1920 after their marriage on September 20.
Greenwich judge Jaunes F. Walsh, prosecuting attorney, returned aboard the Leviathan after six weeks abroad in France Italy and Switzerland. He reports fine health and notes the national day of mourning observed at sea with passengers standing in silent meditation.
A five year old girl Mary Chesto daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph C Chesto of 106 Elm Street died suddenly of convulsions while playing in the rear of an automobile in her father’s yard with other children. She pitched forward from the rear seat and died almost instantly before aid could reach her.
Olie C. Funderbank, a mechanical engineer from Hing ham, Mass, sues Spring Perch Co. of Stratford in Superior Court for damages and an accounting, claiming a 10 percent commission on springs sold to Ford and others, with the case returnable on the first Tuesday in December.
Marino DiMartino of Danbury sues Danburians Maxy Lafayette Be G Berry and another for recovery of a loan allegedly made on April 12. The case is filed in the Superior court with returnable date set for the first Tuesday in September.
In Wilton the 44 acre Charles Lockwood farm on Olmstead Fall was sold to Edward Mills of Seminary Street. Mills plans thoroughbred cattle stock and dairy business development. Also notes a New York cello recital at New Canaan Country Club on Aug 25, a September 7 Advertising Ball, and a school calendar for the district with term dates. The Loomis Scofield veterans’ event at Roton Point is announced for Aug 8. Chester Fladd, now in California, won a distant car prize and plans to stay there.
Fairfield August 17 Special to The Telegram Christian Goetz faced town court after aiding his son while Officer H R Elwood attempted to arrest him for trespassing on railroad property. Judge Clarence R Hall fined him 10 dollars plus costs and imposed a ten day jail term suspended on good behavior.
Deputy Coroner Henry C. Steven son exonerates Henry J. Borst of 78 Spring Street South Norwalk from all responsibility for John A. Volk's death on Sunday August 11 Volk fatally stepped into the path of Borst s machine after stepping out of the way of another car Evidence at the inquest showed Volk moved into the path of Doros s car and Borst s vehicle was not at fault
The State Trooper reports on the Connecticut State Police led by Sergeant Frank Virelli in a city auto theft ring bust. A photo depicts several of the 800 cars seized during the investigation and cleanup carried out months ago.
Edward Motley of Greenwich sues in Carnie Ple hour seeking return of a valuable antique settee taken in a replevin action last November. Motley accuses A J Norris of Greenwich and Charles Witek and Mrs W E Beott of New York of conspiracy to seize the item.
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