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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
3
Potter Trolley Company discusses a general reorganization and confirms layoffs of extra conductors and workers. Management says seasonal starters may be rehired later, while veteran staff remain in their positions as the summer season ends.
Josef Reiter proprietor and Lleser Evans manager of Food Stores Incorporated, operating 112 groceries in Greater New York, were arrested on profiteering charges. They face arraignment near Thursday February 26 under the Lever Act, accused of anti profiteering and charging 2022 cents a pound for sugar bought at 9 14 cents.
Dr Coyle joins the staff of the emergency hospital to replace Dr Burns who has resigned. Dr Coste, acting as substitute, will keep the same hours as Burns. The schedule runs from morning until the afternoon.
The Timas term of the Su pena court heard six uncontested divorce cases with orders to proceed to final decree. Proceedings noted names such as William Tein and Catherine Febm among others, with dates around November and December 1961. The docket lists include several spouses seeking final dissolution and property arrangements in a formal court setting.
The Milford G A R branch received a Civil War sword presented by Agnes Peabody of New York. The blade belonged to Captain Peabody and was worn by him in the war. it will be hung in the Post rooms.
The Moor Vehicle Finance Company of the city sues William T Medknight of Pocisville and others to recover on seven notes of $1118 each dated December 6 7419 endorsed by Terman Motor Sales. Damages of 1200 are claimed.
Hen Branch asks 8509 for damage to his automobile while parked at Latin Fork Toby 1 1920 when it was struck by an automobile owned by John Walfeather of New Itaxen. He alleges Kilfeath els cir was operated recklessly.
An incident involves multiple parties and blamed drivers. The report lists alleged participants including Mr Bempson and Fiona, with assorted ages and locations referenced. Authorities note a raid in January and a subsequent investigation into damages and liability.
A suit against Singer Co seeks damages totaling $60 000 for alleged negligence by an employee at a shop in Wiple Street. The complaint cites injuries to residents and property damage from heavy machinery and states damages include $2 200 for Philpo Cucoli and $10 000 for Madeline Pallert among others.
Greasmaus Bagley files suit alleging injuries from a collision on Tulv 9 119 when his car was struck by a Miller company vehicle driven by an agent of Shania in Bridgeport. The suit seeks $10 for allmins recened and includes foreclosure proceedings by the Fullui drug company of Greenwch for $1060 and $90000 dating from 191? and Pel ray a7 $41. The matter involves negligence claims and a request for compensation.
An advertisement highlights handsome plaid skirts priced at ten dollars each, noting rich color combinations and various pleat styles. The text mentions original values of 12 to 15 dollars and emphasizes affordable fashion with smart tan, brown, blue, and black and white options.
Handkerchiefs set for sale include women's embroidered pieces with initials and butterfly motifs, priced down from 25c to 15c. Men's cotton handkerchiefs offer good size with 1 inch hems, reduced from 19c to 15c. Additional women's varieties feature corner embroidery and multiple patterns, with assorted festive displays noted. One lot remains unsold and on the floor.
The fragment notes light weight and durability with colors beige and regular 730 Son 39c.
Fragmentary OCR notes a plan involving two people at a man door location in the rear area. The unreadable text limits specific names, dates, or actions, but indicates a pairing decision to be made at a back doorway setting.
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