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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1920

Page

3

Reckless Driving Case Heard In Criminal Court

A jury trial continued for Willem J. Rry of Stamford on a reckless driving charge. Judge John W. Waleh presided as the defense and state argued through the day with no verdict reached at adjournment. Trial expected to resume today, extending the court day.

Gommen Lens Willem J. Rry Stamford John W. Waleh Dury Baery Ani Frank D. Haines Superior Court Juere Acd Warren 5. Smith Oscar 5. Thompson Howard J. Curtis Electric Specialty Company Weerless Copany Recov

Gregorys challenge Bridgeport Rocton Ave extension case

Arthur O. and Jennie C. Gregory appeal to the Supreme Court against the city of Bridgeport over damages awards by the Board of Appraisal for the Rocton Avenue extension. They contest the method of extending the street and assessing benefits and damages, claiming $20,000 in damages while the board alleged $4.92.

Supemor Arthur O Jennie C. Gregory City of Bridgeport Bosra Rocton Avenue Camphaint Amut Michael Lab Medica Elisa Martucci Park City Lumber Company

McMullen Executors Appeal State Tax Challenge

The executors of Lenz McMullen joined by Bankers Trust Co of New York and John H. McMullen of Norwalk appeal a $10,286.29 state tax assessed by Commissioner W H Blodgett and state treasurer. They seek relief contending the law is unjust excessive and unconstitutional in the Superior Court.

WH. Blodget Lenz McMullen Bankers” ‘Trust Company New York John H. McMullen Norwalk

Lawsuits and property deeds feature in local suits

Francis Williamson of Darien sues his daughter Likae G. Wieman of New York to reconvey a deed given May 33 1914 to secure taxes about 300 dollars, claiming it as a mortgage. Harriet A. Stevens sues Connecticut Light & Power for 2500 dollars over tree cutting and planned permanent right of way in Newtown. Various court hearings include a contested divorce, a salary recovery suit, and damages claims in construction contracts.

Francis ‘A. Williamson Darien Likae GB W Wieman New York Harriet A. Stevens Orange, Conn Connecticut Light & Power Company Newtown

Sues Auto Company Over Damages in Collision Case

Samuel Laginna of Old Bee sues Connecticut Company in Common Pleas for 1000 dollars claiming auto damage. George Yuengling of New Canaan sues Postal Telegraph and Cable in Hartford for property damage from wire strings and tree gutting. George H. Pitt of Bridgeport sues C. H. Russell estate for 5000 dollars over a leaky-roof rental home damaging furniture.

Samuel Laginna The Old Bee Ageinst Connecticut Company George Yuengling New Canaan Postal Telegraph and Cable Company of Hartford George H. Pitt Bridseporn Sait C. H. Russell

Wartime book sale offers varied titles and authors

Published at 1 50 to 2 and these are the original editions. Stores of the war of adventure of mystery of love. Among writers such well known ones as Marie Corelli Arthur Stringer Victor Bridges and R W Kauffman. Choice of many at 1 35 Mijn Moeer rear.

Marie Corelli Arthur Stringer Victor Bridges R. W. Kauffman

Write letters for less on Irvington Lawn advertises special price

An old advertisement offers handwritten letter paper and envelopes at a special 62 cent rate for a pack of 72 letters. It promotes firm smooth correspondence paper, pleasant weight and size, boxed separately in a 3-quire set, with a box price around 39 cents and a special 3 cent price for the box on Main floor rear.

Irvington Lawn

Hairpieces described with price list and placement note

The item describes real human hair pieces that stretch over the hair and stay in place, woven by hand with cap shaped design. It lists prices from 15 to 20 cents per piece and up to 2.25 dollars per dozen, with color options including blonde light brown and gray, and directs to the left aisle.

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