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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1926

Page

5

Couple Fined In Darien Court On Liquor Charges

In Darien on November 30 Judge Charles Bates Dana fined Joseph Ballin of 2063 West Seventh Street and Betty Millrat of 1819 East Twenty-third Street Brooklyn $100 and costs and sentenced them to 306 days in jail for transporting liquor without a permit. Jail terms suspended. Read more at arrest Nov 10 when 390 bottles of ale were seized. Ballin claimed no knowledge. Millrat said she was to be paid for handling items in Bridgeport. Other individuals faced separate minor penalties.

Darien Joseph Ballin West Seventh Street Betty Millrat East Twenty-third Street Brooklyn Charles Bates Dana Bridgeport Ballino Winthrop Mass Milton Zimmerman New Haiven

Nine Divorce Petitions Filed in Superior Court

Nine divorce petitions were filed in the Superior Court yesterday afternoon. William Sadler of Stratford seeks divorce from Marie Clamer whom he married December 25 1919 alleging desertion in May 1922. Nora McGoldrick Tennant of Bethel seeks divorce alimony and name change from Ray Tennant. married September 18 1923 alleging intolerable cruelty. Amber Grace Martin Furphey of Danbury seeks divorce and custody from Rupert W Furphey married April 1 1919 alleging left wife November 15 1920. Ella Stevenson of Bridgeport seeks alimony and custody of three children from Edward H Stevenson married April 5 1921 alleging offenses in New York with Jane Doe. Alvah Jacob Bishop of Danbury seeks divorce from Marie Burke Bishop alleging desertion July 21 1921. married May 8 1915. Dorothy Spencer Brown Counselman of Greenwich filed against Charles Counselman of New York seeking divorce alimony and name restoration Dorothy Spencer Brown. husband reportedly worth over 200000 with 100000 attachments. Alvin Heerdt of Norwalk seeks divorce from Marjorie Heerdt alleging desertion March 19 1953. married February 14 2008. Ruth McKenna Holmes of New York seeks custody of two sons from Edwin T Holmes of Greenwich. married June 12 1916 alleging desertion February 1923. Lucy Ferro Avignon of Stamford seeks divorce from Frank Avignone. married March 27 1996.

William Sadler Lin~ded Avenue Stratford Sadler Marie Clamer Nora M’goldrick Tennant Bethel Ella W. Stevenson Edward H. Stevenson Bridgeport New York Jane Doe Dorothy Spencer Brown Counselman Greenwich Superior Court Charles Counselman Counselman Ape Dorothy Spencer Brown Alvin FR. Heerdt Norwalk Marjorie Heerdt Ruth McKenna Holmes Edwin T. Holmes Lucy Ferro Avignone Stamford Frank Avignone Alsa Toume

New York Magistrates Deny Rumor of Indictment Probe

Two New York City magistrates were reported fleeing investigation in Boston conspiracy charges. Assistant U.S. Attorney H C G Thompson denied knowledge of any magistrate involvement as Chief Magistrate MacAdoo sought official confirmation in Boston.

NEW YO Now 30 New York City Federal Grand Jury Boston United State H CG Thompson O'Neill Thompson

President Coolidge mentions radio habits at White House

President Coolidge says he rarely listens to the radio at the White House while Mrs. Coolidge is a devoted fan. He spoke while discussing radio legislation and asked Congress to clarify the radio situation. He noted little interference with radio reception in Washington.

Washington Coolidge White House

North End Bank Plans Early Christmas Savings Checks

The North End Bank and Trust company announced that Christmas Savings distributions begin today with checks mailed to customers under a new policy to place the savings in the heads. Bank officials expect 75 000 to 100 000 dollars to be mailed this year as other local banks prepare similar distributions.

North End Bank and Trust Company

Twelve motorists to ask for licenses in City court

Twelve violators of traffic laws will be heard in City court Friday at 10 30 am. Cases include fatal accidents and charges of operating under the influence of liquor, overloading, speeding and evading responsibility. Named defendants include James D. Gorham Anthony Torsiello Arthur Fry John R Barrett Charles Oiderwich Thomas A Crotty Albert T Smelter Philip Ringel Albert W Warner Carl Potash Henry Stratton Jerry D Gale.

Mquor James D. Gorham Main Street Bridgeport Anthony Torsiello Sedgwick Avenue Stratford Arthur Fry William Street Danbury John R. Barrett Seaview Avenue Charles Oiderwich Goodwin Street Thomas A. Crotty Keller Street Albert T. Smelter Logan Street Brideport Philip Ringel Fairfield Avenue Albert W. Warner Carl Potash Madison Avenue Henry Stratton East Avenue Jerry D. Gale New Milford

Rooster River Suit To Conclude Today

Closing arguments proceed today before Judge J. W. Banks in a dual damages suit by Carl Wenstrom and Allen W. Terry against Ida and James Weir. The plaintiffs seek 2000 each for land damage claimed from Rooster River diversion by walls on the Weir property. The case involves land bounded by Laurel Cleveland Wood and Arcadia avenues.

J. W. Banks Carl Wenstrom Allen W. Terry Ida James Weir Wenstrom Terry Rooster River Weir

Driver Held After Driver Injured Companion Dies

Piter Sabino twenty two told police he had just taken Mrs James Collins for a ride after their wreck on Spring Valley Taif River road in Piermont New York. Collins, forty, was found dead and Sabino was arrested on a manslaughter charge. Collins was mother of two.

Piermont James Collins Spring Valley Taif Piter Sabino Mra Collins Oheld

Wool Auction Continues in London with High Attendance

At the London wool sales on November 30 AP reports 19,407 bales offered with 3,000 sold. Full attendance and good demand met the opening values. American buyers took a fair quantity of medium wools and crummy blends amid strong demand for washed wools.

London America

Self Government to Reconstruct China, Hume Says

Dr Edward Hume of Yale predicts China's postwar order will arise from broad self-government across provinces. He argues federation of provinces may resemble a tense US-style union with local powers handling many matters independently. Regional negotiation could settle municipal control issues in Shanghai and other cities.

New Haven China Edward Hume Yales Chin Hume Republica of China United States Wbsteer Peking Shanghai

Compensation cases heard by Stamford official

Compensation Commissioner E T Buckingham described Ida Sabote of 11 Greyrock place as one of the most touching cases. Sabote, scalded in December 1924 at Yale and Towne, has received compensation and may have a permanently crippled arm. Two physicians will report at the next hearing. Other hearings covered Florine Mercer’s death claim linked to strain at work, Charles DeRose’s compensation request, and additional claims by Emily Hall and William Dick with decisions reserved.

Stamford E. T. Buckingham Ida Sabote Greyrock Place Yale and Towne Company V A. Paul Yale and Towne Ralph W. Crane John H Staub W. A. Paul W. L Weadon Emily Hall Young Women’s Association Charles DeRose Conde Nast Company William Dick

Oldest Brown graduate Rev Lyman Tefft dies at 97

Providence Nov 30 AP Rev Lyman Beecher Tefft dean of Brown alumni preacher author and the oldest Brown graduate died last night at his Cranston home after illness of less than two weeks He observed his 98th birthday July 15 and recalled changes since his college days He was educated at Rochester Theological Seminary 1888 and taught Baptist pastorates in Prescott Wis Winona Minn and Norwich Conn He authored Institutes of Moral Philosophy and was twice married to Susan Ham and Erma Thurber Brown He is survived by one daughter.

Providence RJ Lyman Beecher Tefft Brown Cranston Rochester Theological Seminary Prescott Wis Winona Minn Norwich Conn Susan of Ham Lawrence Mass Hs Serond Erma Thurber Brown Providence

Tragic Fire Claims Three Children in New York

A fire of unknown origin in an apartment owned by Mrs May Dunbar in Rinuktyn New York claimed the lives of three children Alfred four Edward two and Ernest three weeks. The mother, on the floor below, tried to rescue them but was unable.

New York Miz. May Dunbar Rinuktyn Alfred Edward Hrnest

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