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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1923

Page

7

Greenfield Church to Host Indian Pastor Theodore

Jan 12 special notes Rev Theodore, born in India, will deliver sermon at Greenfield Congregational Church Sunday. He studied at Cornell and Carnegie, later went to England, then returned to his native land. He will preach in absence of Rev Winchester, at 7:30 Sunday prayer meeting.

St. James Theodore Madura Andie Greenfield Ivndia Cornell Carnegie England Cenvinld Winchester Congregational Education Society Theodore Scrooby League New Adla

Snow Cleanup Warnings Issued to Delinquent Property Owners

Last warnings were issued yesterday to persons who failed to remove snow from sidewalks adjoining their property. A list of delinquents has been furnished the office of the prosecuting attorney, and arrests will be made if removal is not done at once.

Deserted marriage ends in divorce in two weeks

Rebecca Berkman Rothschild of Bridgeport was granted a divorce from Morris Rothschild by Judge Banks on grounds of intolerable cruelty after two weeks of marriage on May 28, 1922. She resumes her maiden name. custody details not specified. Other divorces noted include Anna Zatkin versus Samuel Zatkin for intolerable cruelty and Kathleen Smith versus Walter H. Smith for habitual intemperance.

Banks Sha Rebecca Berkman Rothschild Bridgeport Morris Rothschild Joh Fo Joseph JG. Shapiro Anna Zatkin New Canaan Samuel, Zatkin Tamford Russigin Kathleen VW. Smith Walter H. Smith New York Fielda ‘Svenson Stamford Anton Svenson

Holzer Divorce Petition Alleges Habitual Intemperance

Paul Holzer of Bridgeport filed for divorce from Clara Holzer in Superior Court alleging habitual intemperance. Married April 1907, they have two children Margaret 18 and Paul Jr 8 whose custody he seeks. The note mentions a White House-born child said to be a grandson of Thomas Jefferson.

Paul Holzer Bridgeport Clara Holzer Margaret Paul, Jr White House Thomas Jefferson

Last of liquor legally distilled in state moved out

The final quantity of liquor legally distilled in Connecticut before prohibition was removed yesterday. 3,000 gallons of 103 proof gin were transported to New York in bonds by federal agents, under the supervision of Colonel W. Hilary Allyn of the IRS. The gin, valued around $30,000, was taken from Swedney's warehouse in New Haven and had been moved from the Baird Daniels Distillery six months earlier amid suspected thefts.

Connecticut Swedney New Baird-Daniels Poin Afer

Death of ex king Constantine shocks Athens

In Athens on January 12 the passing of ex king Constantine was announced by the Associated Press. The city reacted with deep regret and resigned acceptance, as even his fiercest foes offered no harsh words. Observers attributed the loss partly to heavy smoking, noting the king’s health had suffered. King George was profoundly affected by the news of his father’s sudden death.

Athens Associated Press Constantine Jathens George

Shelton Man Awarded Health Chairmanship

Shelton January 12 The chairmanship of the committee on humane institutions was awarded to Representative John J Hill This is the only chairmanship awarded to a representative from the four associated communities Third term on the committee John N Linsabaugh was named a member of the Public Health Committee Royal representatives have returned home until session next Tuesday A Shelton Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for Thursday January 26 at the American Legion rooms Lighting on Avenue Shelton’s business district will be discussed Also planned are better lights at the railroad station and platform to be considered by the railroad company.

John N. Linsabaugh General Assembly Voth Shelton Chambey of Commerce American Legion Rooms Offowe Avenue Shelton

Non-Support Charge Dismissed in Court

Alonso Bean, 76, faced non support charges after arraignment in city court yesterday. The case details indicate he sold his wife and left home, but charges were dismissed.

Alonso Bean

Musterole to Ease Cold Symptoms This Season

Musterole offers topical relief for cold symptoms with mustard oil based formula. Consumers apply by hand for warming tingling and cooling sensation aiding breathing and throat comfort.

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