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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1922
Page
6
Lucy Createre Iarriccio seeks divorce from Anthony Tarrico now in Italy claiming years of jealousy and abuse. She says he sold her furniture to a second hand dealer during marital strife and endured beatings after a motorcycle accident worsened tensions.
Angela Guggino testified yesterday that Waldo Marvin discovered her husband’s affair in Utah. The court granted divorce and custody of her eight year old son Joseph. She said Marvin sued to gain $1300 from the settlement and she agreed to a $500 deal to stop him from harassing her.
Washington March 17 The alleged attack on Governor Riley of Porto Rico by Felix Comiova Davila resident commissioner was described in the House by Representative Strong Republican Kansas as having been for the purpose of breaking the Governor and allowing politicians to control the agenda to continue the attempt to separate Islam from the American government.
Bridgeport foreign war veterans named Alderman Hugene C G J Kelley as their spokesman at a Raymond Harris post meeting. Kelley was thanked for sponsoring a $280 expenses fund for a July convention here, with plans to attract veterans from many states in the East to the event.
Funeral services for Colonel Henry Watterson, veteran journalist who died December 22, 1921, will be held at First Christian Church in Louisville, Ky, on Wednesday, April 4, with interment in the family plot at Cave Hill Cemetery. Affected parties are advised of legal notices and disolved partnerships affecting related contracts and responsibilities.
Anna S Curtiss of Bridgeport sues Walter S Curtiss for divorce. The action was to be heard by Judge L P Walto Marvin in Superior Court yesterday morning but may be reassigned to a committee upon stipulation approved by the court. Judge Wilder recommended U S Commissioner Hugh Lavery as Special committee to hear the evidence.
John Trozenski of Fairfield was found guilty by a Crim inal Common Pleas Court jury on having liquor in his possession the night of February 9 during a raid on his home by Deputy Sheriff Hezekah Elwood and assistants. He was acquitted on the sale of liquor count. a motion to set aside the verdict was adjourned to Tuesday morning.
Judge John Banks will hear the Rozic vs Seekar case in South Norwalk over a $3,000 damage claim arising from a June 27 1921 hair pulling and pepper attack on the way to work. Other sessions include Ritter v Melo with Mayor FitzGerald counsel, a quo warranto related to Stratford Town Manager Hunter, plus juried trials in Criminal and Common Pleas and a Civil hearing for Vanthos vs Sigalos in Stamford.
A man from 99 Elizabeth Street faced a city court yesterday morning for using another’s ticket to ride a railroad line. The defendant, gravely fined 5123 in connection with the commute book incident.
New Haven March 17 police say furs valued at 1500 dollars were stolen last night from a shop. Entry reported by burglars who gained access by forcing a door. The furs consisted of fox skins and other pieces. Suspect described as a cheater named S A Shever.
Mary Coffin, an employee of Union Metallic Cartridge Co., was granted a divorce in Superior Court from Claude Coffin of Bridgeport after she and witnesses testified to repeated cruelties. She and her 19 year old daughter described threats, beatings, and assaults including choking and a gun threat.
Attorney Theodore B. Stoiber for the Great Northern Pacific Grocery Company said creditors accepted a 30 percent composition as part of their bankruptcy proceedings. Receiver George Mara, appointed by the U.S. court, had been relieved of duties. The firm continues normal operations amid an investigation by Bridgeport police following a warehouse fire of doubtful origin.
Stockholm March 17 Anatole France the French author who won 340000 Nobels for storniture Yast awarded has explained how he spent and invested the money. He says much is disposed of including exquisite Gobelin tapestries and the rest invested in French national defense stocks and related means.
The Fairfield County Bar Association grievance committee met in a secret, early hour session at CODY Court House yesterday afternoon. No statement was issued by the committee or any members regarding the proceedings or outcomes.
Wicbur H Stratton a former patient at Middletown State Hospital for the Insane was granted a divorce from Margaret Clampett Stratton in the Superior court yesterday morning by Judge L P Walero Marvin. Stratton said he and his parents live at 151 Elm street and summers were spent at Walnut Beach. Mrs Jane Ashwith Stratton mother of the plaintiff and Dr Henry H Weiss testified leading to the decree on the ground of infidelity.
Louise C. Dion granted divorce for desertion from George P. Dixon. Custody awarded of daughter Eva M. Dixon born February 24, 1913. Testimony notes service while he was with 34th Infantry at Madison Barracks and later desertion from World War era military life. Irene Markey Darrian granted divorce from D. Berrian after revealing his infatuation with other girls and desertion. married January 22, 1910, he left April 15, 1911.
A special meeting of Fairfield voters is called for March 19 at Town Hall to consider recommendations of the Board of Finance, authorize borrowing up to 50 000 dollars, issue notes, and levy taxes to cover current town expenses. The notice names selectmen Burr Dalling and O'Dwyer.
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