Friendly suit tests savings bank right to open branches
Bridgeport Savings Bank seeks to open two branches at 159 Barnum Avenue and State Street with planned openings by June 1. President Samuel M. Annaley and State Bank Commissioner E Sturges proposed a friendly suit after Attorney General Frank A Healey said state law has historically barred savings banks from branch banking, though the bank argues the statute’s interpretation is unsettled.
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Savings Bank
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Barnum Avenue
State Street
Howard Avenue
Brancox
Samuel M. Annaley
E. Sturges
Hawing
Prank A. Healey
Feteer
Yall
Eran
Lex
Judge Denies Motion To Set Aside $2,000 Verdict
Mary Seabridge sues Sylvester Z for injuries from a fall at Poli Theatre and wins $2,000. Judge Jennings denies defense motion to set aside the verdict, confirming the award. Notice of the verdict’s allowance reached the plaintiff’s counsel Reich yesterday.
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Mary Seabridge
Asainst
Sylvester Z
Poli TasSt
Werk
Sot
Aida
Judwell Jennings
Poli Theatre
Counse
Reich
Norwalk Coal Company Appeals Assessment Action
A Superior Court appeal contests the City of Norwalk's property assessment on Norwalk Coal and Supply Co. The plant is said to be valued at $68,000, reduced to $52,500 on appeal, with claims that the figure remains too high and that valuation is not equal to nearby properties.
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Superior Court
City of
Norwalk
Norwalk Coal and Supply Company
Cee
Urata
Plaintie
Board of Redet Tha Blaine
Stamford Woman Seeks Divorce From Husband in West
Mrs Helen Elizabeth Miller of Stamford files divorce from Robert C Miller after three years of residence in California and Nevada. The case notes the husband’s marriage announcement to a Los Angeles woman and alleged support from his Western wife’s father.
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Helen Elizabeth Miller
Stamford
Robert C. Miller
California
Nevada
Tne
Hide
Los Angels
Miller
Jeremiah Miller
Ready Tool Co Sued for $2000 by English Firm
In the Court of Common Pleas a suit seeks $2000 from Ready Tool Co. by Charles W. Goodchild of Goal enild and Partners Ltd of London. The complaint says that in May 1921 George W. Goodchild and McNab Co. of London took exclusive agency for Great Britain and Ireland for three years. McNab withdrew in 1915 and a dispute followed. In August 1920 the agency was terminated with six months notice. The plaintiff claims stock and tools remained and Bridgeport Co. refused to take them back, requesting damages of $2000.
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Court of Common Pleas
Charles W. Goodchild
Goalenild and Partners, Ltd
London
Fengliod
George W. Goodchild
Charles C Mercer Alleged Bankruptcy Claim
Charles C Mercer alleges bankruptcy with purchases from Wheeler and Howes five years ago. Liabilities are listed at 8873.33 mostly unsecured while assets total 2874. Four creditors named. First hearing set for June 6.
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Wheeler and Howes Company
Mercer
Sobriety questioned in damage suit over dental accident
In Superior Court, James Clancy sues Dr William McLaughlin for damages after a metal tray and tools fell from a window onto his path. Dr McLaughlin and witnesses described Clancy as intoxicated, with arrests for drunkenness cited, while Clancy testified he learned trades and that the fall left him unable to work due to a foot injury. The case centers on the alleged act of dropping crockery to injure an acquaintance and the defendant's insurance claim.
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James Clancy
Broadstreet
William McLaughlin
Clancy
Pr. McLaughin
Mack
Cincy
Shoush
John Cullinan
McLaughlin
Na. N. H
Glancr
Lesury
Edward L. McGovern
Francis PF. Carroll
Hillside Home
Walter Birmingham
Birmingham
Fits
Chaney
Clisey
Unidentified fishing smack towed from Best Blue of the Narbor
A damaged report notes the unidentified fishing smack Wept on the Best Blue of the Narbor off Pieagury benton Tuesday night, towed by Bridgeport tug. The Ashes of Norwalk arrived with the barge Purluyn in tow for the Garbage M Disposal plant. The Fredericks Spar lighter and other vessels unloaded cargoes as harbor activity continued with multiple tugs and fish cargoes observed.
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Narbor
Pieagury Benton
Bridgeport
Norwalk
le Harbor
Real Estate Tachments Filed in Town Clerk’s Office
Tachments on real estate were filed yesterday. Stenton Norke as administrator of the estate of Stephen Norke Jr deceased sues George Eyles for 10000 pounds in damages. The notice records a legal action connected to the estate and property.
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Stenton Norke
Stephen Norke, Jr
George Eyles
Plaintiff claims May 3 crash on Boston Avenue injures man
George C. Clark sues James H. Errahim seeking $10 000 damages after a May 3 automobile collision on Boston Avenue near Dover Street. The complaint alleges Byolas drove and knocked down an unidentified man named Norkoe, who died from injuries.
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Byolas
Boston Avenue
Dover
Ftroet
Hil Row
Norkoe
George C. Clark
James H. Errahim
Injury Suit Over Road Crash Damages Sought
On May 13 1923 Michael Rebstock sues Anthony Stevens for 2000 dollars damages and costs after a motor vehicle collision on Main Street New Strength Town. The plaintiff claims permanent body and head injuries from the defendant's car.
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Matin Street
New Trenghtown
Toad
Michael Rebstock
Anthony Stevens
White Linen Pumps and Oxfords in Summer Style
May items include white linen pumps with white kid trimming on vamp lace stay and heel foxing and low broad heel. A pair of all white one strap pumps with buckle sold for 5.95 featuring white leather soles and heels. Also white buckskin sports oxfords with rubber soles priced at 9.75 and a white calf apron strap model with low flat heels.
Silk hose with rifle top and foot advertised price
Full fashioned silk hose in heavy all white McCallum make priced at $1.95.
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McCallum
16 Button Silk Gloves Prices Sold in Milan
A catalog note lists 16 button white Milanese silk gloves priced at 1.65. Also offered are 16 button double tipped Kayser silk gloves in color mede mastic and pon gee at 1.50.
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Superior
Boston
Barnum
Newport Porgies Mackerel
Long Island
Ang
Curtice
National Biscuit Co
Norwalk Coal Company
West
Ready Tool CO
Charles C. Mercer
Con Off Co
Main Street
Corner Elm Street
Frederick
Grass Company
Hanlington
Bridgeport Motor Works
Halla Ton
Ael Tris
Meigs
Stratheld
Viéo &T
Stratfield Hotel
Hawkes &——Co
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