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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1922

Page

7

Baumgard wins Norwalk divorce for desertion

Mary Baumgard of Norwalk was granted a divorce from Paul Baumgard yesterday in Superior Court by Judge John E. Keeler. They married Aug. 17, 1918 at South Norwalk and he deserted her Sept. 10, 1918. She testified he refused to work and would not give money, packed his trunk and left, and had not returned since 1948.

Mary Baumgard Norwalk Paul Baumgard Superior Court John E. Keeler South Norwalk Elizabeth . Becker Edith Webb Misa Anus Thiel Baumgard

Three Automobile Cases Entered in Common Pleas

The ThetHxwin M Jennings Co filed a replevin action in the Common Pleas Court to recover a Model F. ex press body automobile. James Wr Doolittle allegedly possessed it when damaged in an incident near Fisher's Hill New Canaan on November 11, 1921 at 6 20 p m Burns of New Canaan seeks 1900 from John W Pele and Betty Peate. Betty Peate described as reckless unlicensed driver. Burns claims losses from sale of his car for 100 and 550 in the transaction. Tony Weyuznik Fairfield sues for injuries from a March 1 1921 collision while riding a bicycle at Pickett Switch Fairfield damages sought were unspecified.

ThetHxwin M, Jennings Co Tac Bridgeport Corman Pleas Court James Wr. Doolittie MBO Tony Weyuznik Fairfield Pickett Ask

Case Over Flour Heard By Judge Boardman

In City Court Judge William B. Boardman heard evidence in Miner Read and Tullock versus James Grasso Hallett Street baker. The contract involved 60 barrels of flour to be delivered at 15 barrels weekly. The company alleged Grasso did not accept later deliveries and sold the flour elsewhere at a lower figure. Damages of 100 dollars sought.

County Court House William B. Boardman Miner

Divorced on Desertion in New York Court

Laura Ann Lee won a decree of divorce from Albert Lee in Superior Court after he abandoned the home in New York City. The couple reportedly wed on Oct 24, 1908 in Jersey City and the husband left on Sept 10, 1915, while Mrs. Lee worked as a domestic.

Albert Lee Ife Ho New York City Laura Ann Lee Joan FE. Wheeler Superior Court Lee A. Av King Street Greenwich Shoe Jay Jersey City

Seventy Two Persons Seek Easter Suits in Bankruptcy Case

The Ty credit tora of Bells Tailoring at 945 Main Street faces an April 4 hearing in bankruptcy court. Assets total 2900 with debts of 2308.09. Hartford, Waterbury, New Haven and local residents joined the scheme offering $1 weekly payments to earn a tailored suit after paying 45 dollars.

The Bells Tailoring Company Main Street John Kaogh Hartford Waterbury New Haven

Judge Keeler to preside Friday court sessions in Bridgeport

Judge John E. Keeler will hold court Friday during a four week period as juries hear cases on Fridays and other days. Clerk Fred W. Tracy said the change follows the large volume of divorce cases largely disposed of in recent Friday special sessions. Trials listed include Stapleton vs Wells and Montross vs Rupee plus Beach probate appeal and Beck vs Howell. trials set for Tuesday.

John E. Keeler Bridgeport Fred W.* Tracy Superior Court Keeler Robert W. Stapleton Susan Wells Paul Montross John Stanley ¥. Beach Frederick C. Beach Charles Beck Richard Howell

Real estate attachments filed in Town Clerk’s office

Attachments on real estate were filed yesterday. Alber and Demirjian versus John Baredjian for 600 dollars. The American District Telegraph Company versus Morria Metals Products Corporation for 700 dollars.

Alber, Demirjian John Baredjian American District Telegraph Co Morria Metals Products Corporation

Winton Sued by Wife for NonSupport in Superior Court

Rose C Wilton sues David T Wilton in Superior Court claiming abandonment and lack of support. She seeks 1500 damages and a court order for support, alleging he left the state on February 4 1922 with undisclosed assets while she is poor and debilitated. Wilton is described as a widely known Bridgeport figure with prior ties to local newspapers.

David T. Wilton Wilton Bridgeport Rose C. Wilton Ahsy Hig

Bertha H Stafford Seeks Divorce in Superior Court

Bertha H Staffords of Bridgeport files for divorce from George L Stafford of Middletown in Superior Court claiming intolerable cruelty since November 6 1919. She cites her maiden name Bertha Harriet Worthing and asks for custody of two minor children along with alimony.

Bertha H. Staffords Bridgeport George L. Stafford Middletown Bertha Harriet Worthing

Three motorists arrested on state automobile violations

Three motorists were taken into custody yesterday on state automobile violations. John Dancewk of 3 Judson Avenue faced unregistered vehicle and license issues. Alex J. Kanala of 3 Ellsworth Avenue Milford and Anthony Mala of St Hewitt Street were charged with reckless driving.

John Dancewk Judson Avenue Alex. J. Kanala Ellsworth Avenue Milford Anthony Mala St Hewitt Street

Mosseau Fined For Threat To Kill Wife In City Court

Fred W. Mosseau of 290 Nichols street was arraigned in city court for threatening to kill his wife while intoxicated. He received a $15 fine and probation. Harry Lich of 88 Washington avenue and Frank Chage of 481 State street were fined $5 and $3 respectively after a fight on Main street following an alleged bump involving Mrs Chase.

Fred W. Mosseau Nichols Street Harry Lich Washington Avenue Frank Chage State Street Chase Main Street Lieb

Larou Reappointed to State Pharmacy Board

Norwich observer reports Mayor Herbert M. Larou was reappointed to the State Pharmacy Commission by Governor Lake today for a five year term. The ceremony occurred in Norwich on March 24, confirming Larou’s continued role in state pharmacy oversight.

Larou Norwich Herbert M. Larou State Pharmacy Commission Governor Lake Today

Absent Minded Man Leaves Auto on Ferry

Ernest J. Reazy of West Hoboken confessed to misplacing his automobile on a Weehawken to Manhattan ferry run. He parked, entered the cabin, read a newspaper, and disembarked as a passenger, later learning his car had been found. The State Motor Vehicle Commission suspended sentence but warned against forgetfulness as a driving fault.

Wast Orange MN. J Ernest J. Reazy West Hoboken Bill Weehawken Manhattan Rouge

McCarthy starts action to break wife's will in Bridgeport

Michael McCarthy of Shelton files probate action to claim statutory one third of late Anna McCarthy estate valued around 50 000 with 32000 real estate, alleging abandonment. Will directs trusts for son and niece with successors and possible transfer to widow if no issue. Attorney Culkin Bridgeport Trust named executor. case hinges on whether wife can veto his rights.

Shelton Anna, McCarthy Howard Avenue Bridgeport Bridgeport Propate Court Michael McCarthy M ’cCarthy McCarthy John McGarthy Julia Sullivan Hartford Bill Thomas M. Culliinan Bridgeport Trust Company

Asst Fire Chief 18 Overcome at Stubborn Blaze

In Milford on March 26 Assistant Fire Chief Frank Stevens collapsed fighting a stubborn blaze at the Downs homestead on the New Haven turnpike. He was treated at home and will be off duty for several days. Firemen also over come by smoke but revived. damage around 200 dollars started from unknown causes. Hose across the turnpike halted traffic for a time.

Milford Mareh Old Downs New Haven Frank Stevens Vitro Carl Mack Stevens

Morse to Lose Noank Ship Yard in Foreclosure

New London March 24 Judgement of foreclosure on the Noank ship yard of the Charles W Morse properties was given by Judge Christopher L Avery at the Superior Court to establish a claim of Jonvie Morse sister of Charley for a mortgage of 964,498. Sale under the judgment was set for June fifth.

New London Noank Charles W. ‘Morse Ivan Judas Christopher Ll. Avery Te Suprortor Gourt Laday Jonvie Morse Charley Jane

Wesleyan Glee Club to Give Free Concert Here

The Wesleyan Glee Club will perform as the final event in the church series at the First Methodist Church on Thursday evening. Admission remains free and the public is invited to attend.

Wesleyan Glee Club First Methodist Church

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