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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1926
Page
18
A woman wins compensation after an unusual claim described in the filing details. The case notes her residence at Norman Street and involvement of local officials, with reference to specific dates and adjacent names.
Stamford man is held in custody after a traffic crash near West Avenue and 13 Fencon Avenue. Vehicle damage reported to both cars. no further details available.
Local man assumed leadership of a nominating board for manufacturers. The article names a slate of officers and committee roles, citing the governance structure and eligibility for electing officers. It mentions locations around New Haven and Hartford and lists several company names and positions.
A chaotic report details a collision near Easton involving a truck and a touring car driven by James Murray Stroth Sr. The Mingett car was on the wrong side of the road causing the crash. James Murray and Harry Murray were among the injured or involved, with a legal action filed before Justice Walkin. The case resulted in a fine of $1880 and costs. The piece also references community events, trips, and local notices surrounding the incident.
Long Hill and Trumbull reservoir access expanded under state plan to convert water works into public fishing area. Open entrances along Main Street and Pak Street provide parking and riverfront access while preserving limited fishing rights and prohibiting littering and shouting. Officials say the move adds valuable waters for sport near Bridgeport and Wilis-Drow era.
James Dellaret a city night watchman from Brickenort claimed compensation after illness following a fall at Cappte and Dark avenues in October. Commissioner Lava of the Commission denied the claim, ruling illness caused by employment conditions not proven. medical bills totaling $15 were paid for August through January related to Bainum school and ferry employee incidents.
The Republiccan Women of the 25th Senioral District enjoyed an outing at the logging of Mrs John Stuss in Huntington on Tuesday. Monroe attendees included Mrs William EK Mix, Mrs Earle Lewis, Mrs Chester Tyrrell, Mrs Ralph Benedict, Mrs Edgar Nothop, Wis Alec Sinclear, Mrs Benedits, Mr Hans Dineson, Miss Matilda Smith, Mrs Alpheus Stannard, Miss Hoe Sin clair, and Mrs August Jacet along with several others who were detained. Rev Hoeniv and Fritersham will exchange on Sunday with Rev Wol ham Beardeley of St Phonag church New Essen. Rev Beardsley will conduct services at Tashut church at Bodlock and at his eters Monroe. Beardsley will visit with Mr and Mrs Lévards S Beardsley. Alton Hawley’s friends will be pleased to know he returned home Tuesday after an 18-day hospital stay in Bridgeport.
Local notes from Long Hill July describe residents traveling to Jacksonville and home visits by Mrs Lanisa and Miss Mildeo. Mentions of Mr and Mrs Wallin of Traxceport hosting guests, Miss Tinel Mullet visiting, Marguerite Wokeley and Helen Green with Frink Garmume, and other family gatherings. Wallin relative from New York noted among attendees.
Mrs A Resiikoff of 89 Maple reports to police four children’s clothes two adults bathing suits and various items stolen from the Fairfield Park stand overnight including paints pot corn candy and cigarettes. The incident involved breaking into the park concession area and removing a quantity of items.
Milford July 12 Hundreds of Botsford descendants gathered for the first annual Botsford Family Reunion, the association now claiming about 500 members with 100 in Connecticut, 160 in New York, 23 in California. A church service, business meeting electing officers, and a memorial dinner followed at the Milford Church and Botsford memorial boulder site.
In Leopold Farmer and Sons offices a bottle of port wine over 200 years old is offered free to anyone who wishes to sample it. Harold Farmer discovered the bottle during excavations and the offer requires the taster to leave some in the bottle and drink at their own risk.
Vitleroy G Hard Sr of South Venter district found a hand bag with money on Bridgeport State Road near his home. He advertised the find in Tuesday 4 Telaskim and Wast. George Wil Kisson of Trumbull verified the bag’s owner Tuesday evening, returning the cash and bag. Mr Hard, a respected longtime volunteer fireman, was thanked for his honesty.
A digest of July happenings lists Robert and Ale Reid of Brizepool visiting, Mrs Beach of Lewiston Ford hosting, and families from Saybrook and New Milford on extended vacations. It includes births to Seeley and Parks, Atuis, and others, plus a June town office statute listing and an egglay granary meeting notice for Friday in the Gran e hall.
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