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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1922
Page
18
Scientists say prehistoric cave art allegedly shows ten Pleiades stars, though modern observers can discern only seven. A proposed Mount Evans drive would link the Denver Mountain Park System to Mount Evans, among the nation's highest peaks, at about 11 260 feet in elevation.
An advertisement touts Kellogg's Bran as a permanent remedy for constipation and a maker of clean, regular bowels. It extols brain and nerve benefits, child strength, and a nutty flavor, urging readers to buy Kellogg's Bran at all grocers.
Sui and Mary Graves as trustees of Zalman Goodsell allege James J. O Brien mortgaged 42 acres in Fairfield to Goodsell to secure an $18 000 note dated August 14 1916. They claim Goodsell holds a mortgage on the Fairfield property and seek foreclosure and possession. The suit notes the land was planned for a wartime home development and cites prior disbarment actions by O Brien in federal court.
The Leck and Key company of Leominster, Mass. sues Bridgeport Rolling Mills, Inc. claiming a 36,000 pound contract for 12 percent nickel silver at 21 cents a pound was met with only 1,448 pounds delivered by December 10, 1921. Plaintiffs say they were forced to buy at 26 cents a pound in the open market and delivery was refused on three occasions, injuring their business and delaying orders. The suit seeks damages of 3,000 pounds.
A civil action filed by Christopher A La Croix and W ter A Anderson against John T Donovan seeks $10,000 in damages for alleged breach of a lease of premises at 66 Fairfield Avenue and 162 Fairfield Avenue for a five year term starting December 29, 1920, with annual rent of $4,600. A certificate of authenticity on real estate owned by Donovan was issued in the town clerk's office yesterday. A separate brief notes a ten year old boy, Warren Clinton of 508 Main Street, fell from a fence and fractured his right elbow. the break was set by Dr. F. A. O Brien at the emergency hospital.
Stratford and Trumbull church and women’s aid societies face a court decision to classify as charitable societies in the residue case of Caroline Booth who died in 1692. Administrator Hobart Brinsmade seeks adjudication of a $10,900 residuary estate and division among six societies named in the will or heirs at law, with questions over trust funds and the Stratford homestead. The suit argues the will is unclear whether residue goes to heirs or listed charitable entities, amid other legacy and family heir disputes.
Chicago August 24. Wayne Dinsmore of the Horse Association of America argues straight gaited horses suit saddle use when endurance and stamina are tested. The five day 300 mile Colorado Springs endurance run showed lameness and defects worsen with time, with only straight gaited horses finishing without lameness.
A group of postal workers will travel to New York to watch the Yankees play the St Louis Browns. Accompanying them are priests and city officials, with a Broadway show planned after the game. Names listed include Gene Nelly and Edward Pegan among others.
The Holbrook Cabot and Talina Corp. of Boston sue the city for 400000 after completing Stratford avenue bridge work. They allege extra work caused costs and accuse city delays in contract execution and rising material and labor prices. The case is set for the Superior court. bridge spans 449 feet with 45 foot curb, sidewalks.
Two barges of cinders were sold to the city by Emerson company and condemned by Director of Public Works George M. Caughtin for excessive dirt. They head to New York aboard the tug Edmund Mortin. In Ragiv's Creek, a crew notes six of Ragiv's boats anchored daily. The M Mott towboat will return to Pleasure Beach dock after drydock issues at Farists Beach. Tug Isis, from Bridgeport Towing, returns from Southport to dig a channel funded by the Pequot Yacht Club, with boulders obstructing progress being blasted away.
Flood of cattle from surrounding counties to be auctioned at the annual meeting of the Moravian Breeders Association held at the Home Farm tomorrow. About 1,008 association members are expected to attend if weather holds. A sheep raffle and speakers are listed on the program.
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