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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1923

Page

3

Appeal on Will of Miss Merritt in Superior Court

The appeal from Probate Judge Paul J. Miller’s decision admitting Miss Dorothy A. Merritt’s will to probate has been drafted by Abel Geduldig and is expected to be filed soon. Geduldie, representing John E. Henm Newark attorney, says he was the husband of the deceased and seeks a share of the estate. The contested pre death will left $10,000 to Miss Merritt’s in laws, excluding her father two brothers and five sisters, and Helm challenges the will, seeking a prior will. Judge Miller previously ruled for the contested will but did not rule on the merits for the other family members.

Miss Merritt Helm Merrit Wio Hely Miller

Footatuck Club Wins Trans-Sound Race At Port Jefferson

The Tatty owned by Lews Weidlich won the Pootatuck cup from Port Jefferson to Stratford after a close finish with the Wrind owned by Frank L. Cogill. Fellowcraft, Melissa, Pilot, and Buddie followed in order as weather hindered the fleet. Also, New York reported a fatal shooting in New Brighton, Staten Island, when Pasquale Colantone killed August Santera after a cigarette dispute.

Footatuck Club Weidlich Lews Weidlich Frank L. Cogill Port Jefferson Jr Stratford Barry i. Harris Frederick Viner Wewest Hull Buddie Herbert Reid Port Jefferson New York Santera Pasquale Colantone New Brighton Sate Island Santoro Colantone

Training wild animals for circus and stage not cruel

Expert trainer Peter Wumber Taylor argues in Billboard that cruelty in wild animal training is unfounded. He says top trainers avoid harsh methods, stressing patience, animal welfare, individual study, and tailored techniques, noting trained animals enjoy active lives and better care than many zoo animals.

The Humane Society Facta Peter Wumber Taylor Uoo Hagenbeck Rostock Wumber Zoological Park Sahara Nubia Sudan Kongo Tunis Africa India England Nicholas Russia Carl Hagenbeck

Household Suggestions for Cane Chairs and More

Household tips cover caring for cane chairs with hot soda water cautioning against woodwork staining, using cotton gloves to protect hands during dirty chores, inexpensive crepe tea towels not needing ironing, how to dry wet umbrellas by draining with handle down, choosing hair mattresses filled with black hair for comfort, and beating carpets on hot springs to lift dust for professional-looking results.

Four Injured In Sunday Accidents Reported

Four persons received hospital care after incidents Sunday. A child fell from a three story window on Johnson Street and was observed at St Vincent's hospital. Other injuries included a laceration from a closing door on Kiefer Street and two dog bite wounds in Easton. A woman stepped on a shell at Seaside Park and a missing Fairfield call ended at a drug store en route to Emergency hospital.

Wifeliam Lambrosky Johnson Street St. Vincent’s Hospital William Galante Kiefer Street St. Vincent's Hospital Joseph Clancy Faston Seaside Park Beach Bertha Shine Pembroke Street Fairfield Ang's Junxia Hill

Wonderful Defense Against Mosquito Weapons

An advertisement touts a mosquito defense product by Sweet Dreams described as a dependable weapon for night-time protection. It claims ongoing efficacy against troublesome mosquitos and notes availability at druggists and various stores.

Sweet Dreams Hindle Prug Stores Agi Leverty Ding Stores

Man Hangs Self in Stamford Police Cell

Charles Dobriwicz, 61, of 15 Melrose Street, hanged himself in a Stamford police cell using a leather belt tied to a cell bar. He followed a history of violence toward his wife Victoria, who had accused him of beating her and chasing her with boiling water. Dobriwicz, employed at Stamford Rolling Mill, was in custody since Saturday night. his death mirrors his brother’s 11 year old self inflicted death in the same station.

Stamford Charles Tiobrichva Melrose Street Victoria Ella Dobriwicz Ile

Greenwich police seek hold up men near Tollgate Full

Greenwich July 22 Special to The Telegram two hold up men Teshe Fiske and William Lyons are suspected of taking personal valuables from William Robertson at Hageerty's saloon on the Losten Pests road Tollgate Full. police warned surrounding cities to be on the lookout. Bodies of three workmen killed in a flour mill found at Hooker Jones Jewell Milling company. mill fumigated after orders to save the plant.

Greenwich Iuly Teshe Fiske William Lyons William Robertson York Joby Kiten Police Sund Ay Hooker- Jones Jewell Milling Company

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