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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1918

Page

3

Stamford Girl in Court Teems With Colored Husband Controversy

Flora Patten a Stamford resident, a white girl described as a street walker, appeared in Common Pleas court on appeal from a Stamford City court sentence of 30 days. James Patten sat beside her as age was postponed for today. Judge Booth was to decide the final sentence. Steve Norke of Stamford, accused of theft, was committed to the Connecticut School for Boys but his execution was suspended. Norke, a minor, placed in special probation. Frank Taylor of Norwalk, charged with drunkenness, was sent to Norwich State Farm for two years. Jacob Lavine of Stamford, cited for motor vehicle violations, was released on bonds.

Flora Patten Stamford Cme Peters Common Pleas Court Euro James Paten Tod Booth Steve Norke Connecticut School For Boys Norre Hugh J. Lavery Frank Taylor Norwalk Norwich State Farm Jacob Lavine

Dr Day to Speak at Midweek Meeting in Bridgeport

Dr William Horace Day, fresh from a Chicago meeting, returns to Bridgeport tonight to conclude a Revelation study drama titled The S end of All Things at the midweek church gathering. He heads to Philadelphia tomorrow for a church unity conference. A committee will meet after tonight’s United church session to plan the Everyember drive.

William Horace Day Cicago Bridgeport Philadelphia Conference On Church Unity United Church Congregational

Speeding trolley witness testifies in Conductor suit

Witness A W Teller of Waterbury testified in Common Pleas court yesterday that a West Haven trolley car traveled about 30 miles per hour before colliding with Arthur Evang’s automobile. Evang seeks $1,000 damages for injuries from the crash caused, he says, by negligent driving. Jury trial resumes today before Judge Walsh.

West Hatton Arthur F. Cordoll N Automolite A. W. Teller Waterbury Corbett Corbe Arthur Gh. Tevang Capitol Avenue Evang Connecticut Talker Eller West Haven Vans Walsh

Victim of Collision Shares Blame for Crash

Coroner John J. Phelan ruled yesterday that John Reynolds 35 of 250 Fairfield Avenue died from injuries suffered in a Paradise Green Stratford collision. He found auto driver Charles Allen of Allen Street Stratford and wagon driver Alexander Perhalla of Tutney equally at fault. no criminal responsibility.

John J. Phelan John Reynolds Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport “Hospital Paradise Green Stratford Charles Allen Allen Street Allen Alexander Perhalla Tutney

Ex-Empress Reported In Improved Health

AMSTERDAM Holland Dec. Former German empress nearly recovered from illness and seen walking with her former emperor at the castle. Confidants say she influenced her husband to abdicate. An informant alleged turmoil in Germany over the throne. A fragment about a marriage vow and a minister’s remark follows.

Amberongen Holland Dec Germany

Suits for real boys in Norfolk styles front basement

In the front basement a display of boys suits in Norfolk fashion and seasonable weight. Mixtures with colors boys favor and some with two trousers. Prices lowered: $9 to $17.50 range for sizes 7 to 18, including Lampeck suits.

Lampeck

Warm little jackets to wear under coat

Warm little jackets for the coldest days, including knitted cardigans and crocheted havid pieces. Describes color options black gray white with pink blue lavender, chinchilla trim in black lavender. Prices range from $2 to $7.75. Second floor.

Chinchilla

Children's Warm Footed Nightdrawers For Kids

Ad promotes warm footed nightdrawers for children covering from neck to toe. Describes elastic yet firm fabric, soft woolly feel, and thorough protection against cold. Sizes 1 to 10 priced from $1.25 to $2.00, located on the second floor.

Rich silk stockings sold at reduced price of 1.39

Rejected for minor flaws, these silk stockings boast splendid texture and rich luster. Marketed as pure silk from toe to top, they come in deep black, white, and popular colors, offered in regular quality at 2 dollars but priced at 1.39 in the left rear aisle.

Lovely dresses for young folks collection

Distinction and fineness join in dresses for young folks and women with youthful figures. The line features velvet, taffeta silk, Georgette crepe, satin, serge, and wool jersey in light to dark shades. Sizes 15 to 18 for youth and $18 to $52.50 for women.

Heaters Offered For Home Warmth And Savings

An ad notes perfect oil heaters priced $5.25 and $6.50 that burn eight hours per fill, round gas heaters at $3, and SUBOR copper reflector gas heaters from £5 to $9. Fourth floor.

Perfection

Antique lace edging described as durable with tasteful finish

Fragment describes a strong woven thread lace edge suited for several rooms in homes. It notes attractive quality, durability, and good taste, with a stated value of 3.25 and 2.50, located on the third floor.

Tasteful high cut shoes for girls in patent leather

A retailer describes tasteful high cut shoes for girls with snug comfort and attractive style. Winter wear height and patent leather with welted sole are offered in sizes with prices $4.50 to $5.00, plus variations in Dark Russia calf and Black calf options.

Russia Aiste

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