Real Estate Transfers Stamp Widespread Bridgeport Deeds
Realty records show numerous warranty and quit claim deeds. Transfers include Henry B Seeley to Frank Dvorsky on Grand View Park land and several lots on Woodlawn avenue. Other deeds cover Meadow and Central avenues, Highland and Wheeler avenues, North avenues, and Beardsley Park Terrace.
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Henry B. Seeley
Frank Dvorsky
Theron
Woodlawn Avenue
Wihitem H. Moffitt
Tohn Avon
Grand View Park
John Behunsik
Andrew Kandrak
George Wandrak
Andrew Carcin
Beardsley Park Terrace
Hillcrest Road
Samuel H. Shavitz
Benjamin Harris
Wells Street
William H. Moffitt
Andrew Joseph Metro
Bridgeport Land and Yitlo Company
James Mmccall
Imperial Street
Pietro Palumbo
Brank
Ama Iore
Olive Street
Brank Fiore
Rebecca N. Fray
Emma
F. Zink
Joseph T. Fray
Nellie Atherton
Bele Faust
Jesse Lusher
Mead Street
Central Avenues
Samuel W. Beach
Francis H. Beach
Giovanni Caltabiano
Highland Avenue
Matthew J. Bowen
J. Philip Gendel
Williston Street
Samuel Cohen
David Schine
Marco Marcus
Lindley
Merriam Streets
Bridgeport Trust Company
Mary A. Henshaw
Wheeler Avenue
Frank T. Staples
Augusta A. Mekelvey
Cottage Street
Fedegrino Aurillo
Cohn Family Becomes Comen By Court Decree
Judge Haines of the Superior court ordered the Cohn family to adopt the surname Comen. Jacob Cohn may call himself Joseph Comen Lona. son in the navy and another in the ordnance department retain Comen names. Minnie Cohen will be Minnis Comen. Comen, born in Russia, arrived in 1894 after a tip to use Cohn for ease. no lawsuits or insurance concerns cited.
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Cohns
Comen
Haines
Superior Court
Jacob Cohn
Joseph Comen Lona
Jacob
United States Navy
William
United States Ordinance Department
Benjamin
Rdgeport High School
Minnie Cohen
Minnis Comen
Russia
Cohn
Comfort Club Raises 1177 for 102nd Ambulance Fund
The Mothers Comfort club at the Presbyterian church announced the 102d Ambulance company Christmas fund surpassed its $1000 goal, totaling 1177. Committee led by Mrs Crosby, assisted by many Bridgeport volunteers, raised funds through baking, selling goods, crafts, and a Brooklawn rink dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
102D Ambulance Company
Mothers Comfort Club
Presbyterian Church
C. 2. Crosby
Crosby
Bridgeport
Dudley Mills
Florence Biltz
Nellie Lynn
Frederick Hubbs
Charles Morgan
Hercules at Home Smashes Door to Prove Strength
Hyacinth J Beecher of Norwalk appeared before Judge Haines in the Superior court to seek a divorce from James W Bleecker of Norwalk. The wife testified of cruelty including choking and striking, and that she would rather death by her own action than return. The case mentions German Dutch ancestry questions and a prior marriage in 1905, with infidelity alleged and Andrew Ikeman named as co respondent. Other items note degrees awarded to Edwards and Foster, with Foster described as ill tempered and unfit to support, plus a separate note on paper rationing under War Industries Board oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyacinth J. Beecher
Warwalk
Maribell Foster
Fenton Co. Foster
Foster
Actress Edna Hibbard Dunning in divorce case
Edna Hibbard Dunning known on stage as Edna Hibbard faces verge divorce proceedings filed in Superior Court by Phil H Dunning of this city. The couple married August 13 1914 and reportedly separated about three months later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Hibbard Dunning
Rock A Bye, Baby’ Company
Fiverge
Philin H. Dunning
Dna Hiboard
Velvet and fur hat and coat sale many discounts
An old newspaper ad lists numerous discounted fashion items including velvet covered hats and mats, genuine velour hats, trimmed dress hats, knitted and silk petticoats, feather turbans, colored wool scarves, aviation caps, lace and net veils, mourning hats, silk waists, crepe silk, and heavy reductions on sweaters, coats, coats, rain gear, and fur muffs. Numerous price points and item groupings are shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main ST
Hartford
Rue ST
Cecile
Paris
City Wins Opening Skirmish in Suit Against Scott Company
The City of Bridgeport won a preliminary ruling in Superior Court when Judge Haines overruled the Scott company's demurrer to the city’s complaint. The case centers on a contract to build 3,925 feet of seawall at Seaside Park, damaged by a storm that necessitated a $45,000 rebuild. The trial has not yet begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
7. A. Scott Company
New London
Haines
Dmurrer
Scott Company
Seaside Park
Mrs Twiss Seeks Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty
Florence Twiss of this city filed papers in the Superior court yesterday against Clifford Twiss of this city alleging intolerable cruelty. The couple wed April 24, 1903. The suit is returnable to the November term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Twiss
Dree
Clifford ‘Twiss
Twiden
Florence Hills
Swift
Marriage Certificate Magical and the Love Philtres
The court case reveals wives consulting a fortune teller to obtain a charm to influence marriage fate. A wealthy wife travelled to obtain a paper to be placed under a pillow while another woman in New York sought a love potion to win back her husband. The piece questions whether educated women truly dismiss such beliefs, noting jealousy can worsen fragile unions.
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Mencay
Shoe
New York
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Comfort Club
Prowlands
Main Street
Fairfield Ave
Cannon Street
Hercules
Blecher
Court
Washington
Sarach
War Industries Board
Main St. FE
B. Dellon & CO
Stain St
Oy &G
Jerg Siest
Mrs. Twiss
AY Ruth Cameron
Bridgevert
Conn
Nuppenheimer
Sart Schaffner & Marx
Barpins
Chinchilla
THE
Howland Dry Goods Company
Farr
Tell
Walnut Beach
Milford
Chas. L. Doherty
Milford, On
Bella Napoli
DW. J
Belfort
Broad Street
Riter Exchange
Poli
Corona
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