Arrives Home For New Year But Jailed Five Months
Stanley Sulensky of Gi Wes av Rie returned home New Year’s Eve after a month away to find his wife and four children supported by the Charities department. He was sentenced to five months in jail when arraigned in City Court yesterday morning, having spent the first two days of the New Year in police custody on bond of 150 dollars. Edward Kearney, 29, of 32 Laurecourt, faces serious charges by his wife and will be examined by an alienist before arraignment. Joseph Linberta, known as Young Hoppy, of 211 Lexington Avenue, arrested Monday for assault on John Main Street, received 30 days in jail. Hugo Phelix, 46 Sherman Street, arrested Tuesday night for shooting firearms while intoxicated, paid 60 dollars in fines on three charges.
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Stanley Sulensky
New Veve
Jal
Yestery
Edward Kearney
Joseph Linberta
Hoppy
Leaxington Avenue
John Main Street
Hugo Pehilxe
Sherman Street
Mark Twain Home Sale Interest Revealed In Court
Tugene O Neil, noted American playwright, was named as a potential buyer of Stormfield, Mark Twain’s burned home, in Superior Court testimony yesterday. James Fredericks, related to the case of Brideport Land and Title Company versus Mick Twain estate, testified about the sale interests and negotiations via Provincetown and New York connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tugene O'Neil
Haveing
Stormfield
Redd
Mark Twain
Siven
James
Brideport
Tite Caaganet
Mick Tuan
Samuel L. Clemons
James Predericksons
New York City
Provincetown
Mass
No 1
Mr Givens
Trudgeport Lind] and Tile Co
Henry D. Neale Seeks Mercy After 62 Years of Work
Henry D. Neale of Manchester, born January 3, 1862, began work at four in a sugar factory and rose to superintendent before immigrating to America in 1887. He held numerous positions, moved to Bridgeport in 1905, and rose to secretary of the BTIA in 1919, overseeing growth from 23 factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empl Yea Tuberculosis Relief Association
Henry D. Neale
Neale
Manchester
Engine
Cheshire
David Evans & Company & Foctor
Tine
Buckincheshire
Fin
American Chain Company
Salts Textie Company
BT. I. A
Real estate deal to pay 1500 commission after 30000 sale
The case centers on a New York broker who completed a 30000 deal with trustees. Bridgeport Land and Tile Co. claims Mr Givens as purchaser and seeks a 1500 commission as their fee, with Judge Arthur F E Dla presiding in Waterbury before a jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bridgeport Land and Tile Co
Givens
Arthur FE. Dla
Waterbury
Hartford Case Seeks Fort Worth Continuance In Forgery Charge
Hartford January 2 Prosecuting Attorney John L Bonee asked for a continuance to Saturday in the case of Lidwin DePatie held as a fugitive from justice Indictments allege forgery of a check for 16004 A telegram from Fort Worth police authorities prompted the request and an officer is expected to arrive before the weekend to prepare tradition papers Tolce court records indicate DePatie is a local police suspect in the forgery case
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Hartford
Fort Worth
Texas
John L. Bonee
Tol Ce
Lidwin DePatie
822 Teachers Now Contributors to Retirement Fund
Hartford report shows during the year ending December 21 1923 payments by the teachers retirement fund totaled 54 382 70 including 197 91 in annuities and 54 004 79 in pensions. Board collected 423 147 86 in salaries and seven year assessments total 1 397 294 90 at five percent. Membership rose from 6 399 to 6 822 with 1 190 new names added.
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Hartford
Pastor Klansman to be tried by Methodist Church
Charles D. McGhee former local pastor will face church trial in St Louis. He has been suspended from ministry and aligned with the Ku Klux Klan after leaving his Missouri and Illinois lecturing duties. A verbal clash with Bishop Beauregard followed by a Legion resolution labeled him unfit to minister to soldiers. McGhee currently resides in Chicago.
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ST. Louis
Southern Methdist
Frank L. Wells
Charles D. McGhee
McGhee
Ku Klux Klan
Missouri
Itis
W. I. Bea- Murry
American Legion Posta
St. Ouis
Chaplan
Meets
Chicago
Ela
Judge Wolfe Reserves Decision In Probate Appeal
Judge Janc Wolfe reserved judgment in a probate appeal involving Ceorge W Ehrsam and others challenging the accounting of Florence N Lee as trustee of the Frederick Whisam estate. George Dasa and his brother Frederick, under Mrs Lre’s guardianship, contested the accounting covering November 1, 1929, to June 1, 1922.
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Janc Wolfe
Ceorge W. Ehrsam
Florence N. Lee
Frederick
Whisam
George Dasa
Iewal Ape
Lre
Tf Ds
Coolidge Confers With Brush On Shipping Policy
President Coolidge discussed merchant marine policy with Matthew C Brush president of the American international corporation and director of wartime shipping activities at Hogland Brush said he had not been invited to join the shipping board nor accept a tendered appointment He suggested several names to the President. Two local youths enlisted in the Navy from the local recruiting station Corte Milhur and George A Johnson signed four year terms for Navy service.
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Washington
Coolidge
Matthew C. Brush
American Interational Corporation
Hogland
Bush
TU 8 Navy
Corte Milhur
Park Street
Creorge A. Johnson
Cut Spring Road
Stuard
Newport
Bayliss Muses Love Symbols At Lions Club Talk
Humorist editor Wallace M. Bayliss spoke to Lions and Kiwanis officers at Stratfield noon, weaving letters from L-1-0-N-S into a romantic philosophy. He urged friendship and associations as true wealth, urging Bridgeport to become a friendly town and urging readers to live by a pragmatic Golden Rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace M. Bayliss
Columbia Nut and Bolt Company
Hopss
Lions Pub
Kiwanis
Stratfield
Scotland
Hoyt Catlin
Howard Stone
Ernest Cummings
Bughouse ‘Bugle
Bayliss
Dan Bugle
Opaeleee
Liss
Bridgeport
Emerson
New Record Set in Bankruptcy Court in December
A new record for December was set in the bankruptcy court last month. Referee John Keogh announced yesterday the number of petitions for the month reached five, from this district. Petitions from the United States District Court in New Haven in the latter part of last month were returned for action to Referee Keogh yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keogh
United States District Court
New Haven
Keoch
Robinson Joins Renovation Inquiry Committee
Los Angeles figure M. McKinnon is named to an inquiry committee on renovations. The selection follows a Washington meeting with Secretary Hughes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan.i
M. McKinnon
Los Angeles
Suan
Varis
Lightest of all warm coverings for winter nights
The copy touts light down or lambs wool comforters weighing almost nothing yet offering warmth and protection on cold nights. It describes soft sateen coverings with stylish patterns and harmonious colors. Prices range from 18 to 22.50 with Wool filled options. Main floor rear.
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Jin
Holiday Handkerchiefs Offered at Special Prices
Women’s white handkerchiefs used to trim the department for a Christmas air are now soiled but can be cleaned to spotless by one laundry visit. Featured at special prices four, nine, twelve, and twenty-five cents on the main floor center.
Grateful Heat Adds Warmth with Efficient Heaters
Grateful heat products advertise electric heaters delivering delice rous warmth with no wasted BTU and quick heating for ordinary rooms. Perfection oil heaters priced from 5.95 to 10.50 dollars plus safety guards screens and wood baskets offered from 2.75 to 7.25 dollars. Fourth floor.
New Silk Hats and Walking Oxfords Highlight Women’s Style
New women’s items feature snug silk hats with decorative feathers and bright colors. Describes second floor walking oxfords built for warmth and comfort with heavy cold-resistant soles, in black brown or calfskin, priced at 7 504 dollars.
Olive Tablets touted by Dr Edwards for constipation
Advertisement promotes Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative for chronic constipation and sluggish bowels. It claims no griping and a normalizing effect on the bowels and liver, with users advised to take one or two tablets at bedtime for relief. Prices listed as 150 and 300 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Catamel
Hyers
Dr. Edwards
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Sutver
Tories
Ganntora
Wiliam Street
Morgan Service
H. D. Phillips Advertising Agency
Conference of Minds
Jer
Bridgeport Conn
Eversharp
The
Harvey & Lewis Co
Main Street
Klanshman
Methodist Church
Wolfe
NAVY
Leons Club
Watly
Robinson
Hughes
Howland
Job
Oxfords
Howland Dry Goods CO
Lao Tai Tai
Park Ave
Wood
Noble
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Street
Eebi
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