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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1922

Page

4

Married His Sister in Fun Sparks Court Action

Binghamton November 16 County Judge Benjamin Baker appointed Elsia R Teepe guardian ad litem for John H Creiger 17 to file in Supreme Court to annul his marriage to Elizabeth Warner Creiger 21. Papers state the brother and sister wed in Conklin Broome County by a justice of the peace last November 7. The boy said to authorities that no

Binghamton Benjamin Baker Elsia R. Teepe John H. Creiger Supreme Court Creiger Elizabeth Warner Creiger Conklin Broome County

Marriage joy ends with fostering family move in New York

A couple sealed their marriage in lighthearted mood and she promptly returned to the home of her foster-parents in New York. No criminal proceedings are contemplated by the authorities.

New York Wg Authoritica

Rusnak Spends $23 to Secure Youth District Election

Andrew Rusnak, a candidate in the Youth district, declared to the town clerk that he spent 23 dollars to secure his election. The report notes his city position and indicates the governing board to which he was elected remains in session.

Rusnak Ai@ernian Andrew Rusnit Asnal Upor Itha

Mayor Urges Public Express Views on Charter Changes

Mayor Atwater urged residents to attend a public hearing at City Hall on proposed charter revisions. He advised informants to attend tonight and said the Common Council committee aims to correct defects in the present charter without changing its basic structure. The plan seeks legislative action to enable amendments and a possible November start for work, leading to a commission report or a different form of city government.

Red Atwater Witz Uta Common Council

Derby Student Arrives in Poland and Other Local Notes

Nov. 11. es. J. Caanky in street has word that Ron. Japh Cripia states he arrived safely in Poland. Myr. Czepla sailed for Poland two months ago to finish priesthood studies at a seminary in Kraiwamiaw. Edward Yobin of Newtisidave sun, Bridgeport, took a position with the Girminsham Insa Foundry. Miss Rose Crapin returned from a trip to Southford and New Milford. Berth DeRusse is in Dr. Pare Private hospital undergoing appendectomy. It is expected she will be able to leave the institution in about a...

Southford New Milford Berth DeRusse Dr. Pare

Bottle evidence halted case in City court trial

Objection to admitting a bottle of alleged liquor with a tag stating evidence in the Sophia Agents case delayed the Common Pleas criminal court for hours. Police identified the tag by Lt Prout, while Vincent L. Keating testified about a man named Teddie Russell seen with the bottle at 173 Main Street. Officers said the defendant resisted arrest on September 23, as the proceeding stalled over tag verification.

Sophia Common Pleas Criminal Court Prout Vincent L. Keating Agenis Ws U Politemen McFadden Burns Simpson Teddie Russell Het Main Street Aha N Holsa Attoreny 2 T. Cruback Rossall

Judge to decide harbor line owner near Stratford Bridge

Judge James H Webb will decide today who owns the harbor line east of the Stratford avenue bridge. Samuel Holdsworth claims entitlement after 12 years of control against defendant General Auto Supply company. The case follows a temporary injunction last week over erecting a fueling station on the premises. Iris claims a leave from Ingersoll Engineering Co. legal owner of the land.

James H. Webb Iris Ingersoll Engineering Company Rot Uve Innd

Lightless Motorist Summoned for Trial

Five motorists were summoned yesterday to appear in City court today for driving without proper lights. Names include John M. Nusto of 6 Wordin Avenue and Salvator Nardo of 37 Charles A. Waluick, plus Gerald Cleveland Avenue Lindberg, and others at 82 Michaellastrzebeit.

John M. Nusto Wordin Salvator Nardo Charles A Waluick Oden Michaellastrzebeit Gerald Cleveland Avenue Lindberg

Mail Now Accepted For Smyrna Posts

Charles L. Greene announced that both registered and unregistered mail would be accepted in Smyrna. On November 2 authorities ruled only registered mail would be accepted. The decision aimed to avoid trouble after the Turkish army entered Smyrna and foreign post offices closed. Original stamps traced to Hudson Bay region to the Straits of Alayellun.

Charles L. Greene Amyrna

Too Many Rascals in Coal Business Avers Governor

Governor Praus tells engineer leaders that too many rascals in the coal business hinder the St Lawrence Waterway project. He argues opposition from New York and delays in Canada risk higher grain freight costs and benefit Ontario Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan from the waterway. Premier Kins and former premiers hear the address.

Governor Avers Ottawa Ont Associated Press J. A. O. Preus Minnesota Engineeris Institute St Lawrence Waterway New York ‘State Canada United States Lawrence Seleme Britain Kins Ter Meighen Ontario Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan Gov Praus

Driver Fined In Westport Court

Eugene F. Gaven of Brooklyn was fined five dollars and costs for driving without a license and without a mirror on his truck after being stopped by deputy sheriff Clark Wirk in Westport. He was cited for driving in the middle of the road and blocking traffic. The five men arrested Sunday for transporting liquor had their cases continued. An Indian concert by Princess Watahwasco of the Penobscot tribe was held at the High School auditorium for the benefit of school children, featuring songs and dances.

Westport Eugene F. Gaven DeKalb Avenue iBrooklyn Clark XX. Wirk Justice of the Peace Joseph Morton Edward Bradley Gaven Kirk Glea Princess Watahwasco Bright Star Penoacot Maine Saugatuck Congregational Church Pracese Clao Royse

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