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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1927

Page

5

Hearings of Five Taken in Brewery Put Off by Court

Hartford March 9 AP continuance until March 24 was granted for five men arrested in a February 22 raid on Park Street Ice and Beverage company. Temporary bonds of 1000 dollars remain. Earl Britney faces illegal liquor transport charges. Names: Peter J. Dorsey Henry J. Schmidt Henry Goetz William Wardinski John Mohl.

Egan Corbet Senator Griffin Peter J. Dorsey Mon Street Henry J. Schmidt Eaton Street Henry Goetz Ius Hill Avenue William Wardinski Lincoln Street John Mohl Holcomb Street

Decision Reached In 12 Million Suit

Boston March 9 AP The Massachusetts Supreme Court upheld exceptions to a verdict awarding 10.5 million dollars to George F Willett and Edmund H Sears in a 1924 suit over stock releases in Daniel Green Felt and American Felt. The 1918 release was for 140 dollars. The suit for 15 million began in 1823 and lasted 13 months of sessions costing Norfolk County over 40 thousand in trial expenses.

Boston Massachusetts Supreme Court George F. Willett Edmund H. Sears Daniel Green Felt Company American Felt Company Robert F. Herrick Kidder Peabody and Company F. S. Mosley and Company

Yale Art Student Case Delayed for Mental Exam

Howard Lindsay Phillips a Yale Art school second year student faced six counts for alleged dormitory thefts. A prosequece was agreed contingent on two doctors examining his mental condition. Doctors Strecker of Philadelphia and Paton of Yale Sterling Hall will observe. Phillips, a gifted postgraduate student, had written a play and was a drama department member.

New Haven Howard Lindsay Philips Yale Art School Phillips Philadelphia Dr. Strecker Paton Sterling Hall of Medicine Yale Brillant Department of Drama

Matron dies after poison soup at blind home

Mrs. Roselle Vogelsang, 68, matron of St. Louis blind girls' home, died likely from promaine poisoning. Seventeen inmates became ill after eating soup at Monday evening meal. coroner ordered autopsy. Most victims were elderly blind women. officials expect many to recover.

ST. Louis Roselle Vogelsang Promaine Vitt Phat Cang

Duchess of York III Cancels Public Engagements

In Wellington New Zealand March 9 the Duchess of York suffers a mild attack of tonsillitis and will be unable to fulfill public engagements for several days The Duke will carry out solo the program arranged in their honor The couple visit Wellington for three days before touring the South Island and sailing for Australia on March 2 They will lead the inauguration in Canberra on May 9

Wellington New Zealand Duchess of York Menta Duke and Duchess South Island Australia Canberra

NEW FAIRFIELD CAMP BURNS. FIRE DESTROYS WORKERS' SITE

Fire destroyed Camp No. 9 of the U. G. th Construction Company in New Fairfield on Friday afternoon, burning a barn owned by Henry Hacker and meat supplies valued at two hundred dollars. Origin undetermined. Local legal and community notes follow, including land-taking proceedings by Connecticut Light and Power, name change requests, and social visits.

New Fairfield U. G. Th Construction Company Fira Frida Henry Hacker Charles Gerow Bethel Irving Gerow Leonard J. Nickerson Superior Court Connecticut Light and Power Company Lake Danbury Kroan Allen Mary Y. Maisenholder Charles W. Murphy Charlen Louise Kelsac C. A. Hallock Pietro Lupinski John Chestnut Camp Mo Theodora Emons Ringe Field Barracks Wi- Ham H. Fairchild Chestnut Thomas Roason Booth Danbury Nicholaa Tobraico Rocco Maria Tobratco Thomas Rosson America Rosson New York City Tobraico Labrialeo Charles A. Hallock U. S George Benedict Tony Schappels Concordia Hall Danbury Grange Brookfield Ridgefield Bull River Louis T. Backer Clarence Rasmuson Levi Peck Edward Peck Gustave Gyllensten Pembroke Stanley H. Peck Daniel Gerow Lane Charles Goerow En Haven Isabelle Johnston Gertrude Johnston Woodbury Misa Jennie Kellogg Frank Kellogg Arthur Disbrow Harry Mondy Great Plain on_Suday Walter Chatterton Arthur Chase Edwin Chase Bridgeport Elsie Foster Stanley W Pack Gon John Hornhill Jr

Oldest Mason in Lawrence Dies in Shawsheen Village

Charles B. Littlefield, the oldest Mason by membership in the area, died today at his home in Shawsheen Village in his 84th year. Born in Boston, he served as treasurer of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and had long been a Grecian Lodge Mason since 1864. He was a two term city council member and former representative from Lawrence.

Lawrence Mass Charles BH. Littlefield U's Shawsheen Village Todny Boston Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Grecian Lodge of Masuns

Doctor Charged Searles $100000 in Court Testimony

In New York on March 9 AP report, Dr Joseph W McCarthy testified about the $100000 fee for services to recluse Marion Searles of Methuen Mass as part of a suit by Angelo Ellison to claim Searles estate. The physician described Searles as domineering and skeptical of care, noting the man’s plan for a champagne party on his 100th birthday and his reluctance to accept attention near death.

New York Fidward F. Searles Methuen Magss Joseph W. McCarthy Arthur T. Walker Searlea Angelo M. Ellison Walker Ellison Searles Bearles Boston

Bequest To Phillips Academy Funds New Science Building

A. I. du Pont of Wilmington Delaware and class of 1882 donates 125000 to Phillips Academy Andover to complete the new 300000 science building. Construction will begin immediately, funded by the gift from the donor and the school’s capital project.

Andover Maas Phillips Academy A. I. du Pont Wilmington Del

California Fig Syrup Promises Quick Relief for Children

Vintage advertisement urges using California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for colicky infants and sick children. It claims a coated tongue, feverish looks, and stomach upset improve within hours after a spoonful, promoting the product as harmless, fruity, and effective for babies to adults.

Mme Californa

Adlerika Advertisement Claims Sleep Relief and Gas Cure

A Bridgeport advertisement promotes Adlerika as a bowel cleanser that relieves gas and bloating, improves sleep, and aids daily bowel movements. It features a testimonial from Lillie La mar and cites local availability through J Ostrofeky.

Adlerika Bridgeport Ij. Ostrofeky

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