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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1924
Page
7
Judge John J Walsh halted a replevin trial when he found papers lacked proper endorsements. He ruled jurisdiction could not be assumed due to a constable’s defective returns on a work horse seizure from a farmer. The constable faces potential liability on his $1,000 bond.
Sarah G Wietmann of Shelton filed suit in Superior Court claiming she gave securities valued at 11 550 to Glenn A Henderson of New Traven who promised to transfer stocks of equal value with higher interest but she has received only 1 400 in stocks and believes Henderson embezzled the remainder.
Wilton resident La Grand Seymour who died Wednesday will have funeral services Sunday afternoon from his late home. Rev Frederick R. Bunker of the Wilton Congregational church will officiate. Seymour, born August 9 1836 in Wilton, had been blind since 1886 yet pursued business and wood carving and was a violinist. He is survived by one son Jared Clinton Seymour of Wilton.
Arthur Jarks of Riserside killed himself last night, slashing his throat after an operation. Despondent over illness, he was reported to be partly dead with recent health issues and underwent surgery.
The regular P T A meeting at Cento school drew over 70 attendees, with Charles Dow of the Child Welfare Bureau of Connecticut sharing insights. Tewell supervisor presented on the teachers' convention. Cornwall sang a solo as the group reported active welfare efforts in the town. Mrs Flea Sterry of South Kent died at home after the shock of her husband’s death, leaving several children and grandchildren. A Republican rally is set for Bulls Hall Saturday at 8, featuring James P Glynn, Trederick C Wolcott, and William F D Blodgett to discuss campaign issues.
The Congregational Home Missionary Society and the American Missionary Association filed notice in Superior Court appealing Judge Henry W. Gregory’s probate order in the Norwalk district regarding inheritance under the will of the late Carrie A Saymourn of Norwalk. The inheritance, once directed to the state, is at issue as part of the appeal.
In the Napoleonic era, Bonapartists filled snuff boxes with violete scented snuff to gauge loyalties. The tester would offer a pinch and ask, Do you ske this pet fume, intending to learn which side the individual supported while Napoleon was on Elba and plots swirled to return.
A review in The Telegram surveys state campaigns where the Ku Klux Klan and related issues dominate races in Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio and other states. It notes Republican and Democratic tensions over Klan influence and contrasting stances on honesty in government farm policies and anti parochial school provisions affecting campaigns and endorsements.
Ignace Zarossikki of Malhee 3 sues Paul Stefan of Oairfield after an assault with an iron bar. Judge John Walsh presided in the Court of Common Pleas yesterday as Zarossikki claims temporary nervous disorder and loss of earnings from the injuries.
Mrs Bertha Corcoran of 68 Gray Street was arrested on a charge of cruelty to her young stepson after neighbors complained in Humans Agent Warren Keeler reports. She was released in her own recognizance pending further investigation. the boy is the child of Corcoran's daughter and resides with his mother in Tort haste.
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