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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1927

Page

2

Mrs Lilliendahl Faces Murder Trial In New Jersey Court

In Mays Landing Atlantic County New Jersey Mrs Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach stand trial for the September 13 murder of Dr Wilfred Lillendahl. The case unfolds in a red brick court house amid photographers and a crowded gallery as prosecutors outline a motive involving jealousy and alleged affair while witnesses recount the crime scene.

Damon Runtox Mays Landing Barker Jersey Skeeter Margaret Thompson Lilliendahl Snc Willis Beach New Jersey Lotharia Casanova Harry Richman Mr. Coolidge Romeo Ips Lillendett Atlantic City Atlantic County George Washington Alfred

Bridge Party at New College Club To Aid Local Charity

The Brageport Protective Association plans a public bridge party tomorrow at 2 45 p m in the New College Club House 199 Courtland Street. Mrs W A Grippin chair announces the event aims to raise funds to cover this year’s deficit and continue quiet charitable work aiding city youths and the community.

Brageport Protective Association New College Club Court Land Street W. A. Grippin Charman

Rehearsal Held for Church Pageant at Local Church

About 50 or 60 youths from Broad Street area church practice for December 18 pageant at Darst Methodist Episcopal Church. Director Herbert Brock coordinates the nativity themed event with Gabriel and Virgin Mary roles, aiming to depict the Christmas story.

Darst Methodist Episcopal Church Broad Street Fullfield Avenue Uerbert Brocktat Tie Church

Lilliendahl Maintains Poise Throughout Day in Court

Amid the murder trial of Mrs. Lilliendahl, spectators noted her calm and even reception with visitors between sessions. Alfred, the boy son, watched intently as prosecutors recounted the morning’s events, while Mrs. Lilliendahl studied the courtroom and remarked on the new carpet and reporters’ desks, maintaining poised performance as she faced the proceedings.

Beach Lothario Lilliendahl Boy Audl Lilliendahl Bridgeport Conn Hinkle Lailliendahl Lilhendahl Alfred Crosby Hammonton Hospital Justice Campbell McCarter James Cimino Byuesight

Woman Tours Judge’s Chambers During Trial Tour

A visitor described a tour of the Judge’s chambers and the telegraph room set up for the trial. She observed the temporary telephone exchange and switchboard as part of the proceedings and noted the heated discussion about necessity. The inspection lasted forty five minutes before she remained composed.

Lil Hendanl Whe Beach

Police Escort at Finnegan Funeral

Police escort planned for the funeral of Christopher Finnegan a former court officer who retired in 1918. Six department members will pallbear at the service from his home 104 Beachview Avenue to St Annuten Brewster Street and St Michael's Cemetery with detail to Yellow Mill Bridge. Includes names of escort and pallbearers.

Christopher Finnegan Finnegan Beachview Avenue St. Annenuten Brewster Street Buriatt St. Michael's Cemetery Yellow Mill Bridge George Benedetti Charles J Meyer David Kisselbrach Fred Rosenpenny John P. Keme Peter Laily Thomas Mullane Joseph Heigal Stephen Saksa Patrick Daly John O'Connell Daniel F. Foland Joseph P. Coughlin John F. McGovern Peter Campana James Callan

Bids Opened for New First Methodist Church

About eight bids were filed to build the new half million dollar First Methodist Episcopal church to be erected on Golden Hill Harrison and Elm streets. William B. Spencer said the committee will open bids in a few days. All but two bids came from local firms. The Gothic church will include a parish house with varied facilities. Ernest G. Southey, local architect with Allen and Collins of Boston, will supervise construction.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Golden HI Harrison Elm Streets William B. Spencer Spencer Ernest G. Southey Allen and Collins Boston

Jury panel named for Lilliendahl-Beach case in Mays Landing

The Lilliengahl-Beach jury at Mays Landing New Jersey is four women and eight men. Foreman is Mrs. Carrice L. Calkins of Atlantic City, a housewife. Remaining jurors include Harry J. Buzby, Marguerite Davis, Ella M Dietrich, Guasie Franconi, Herbert C. Test, Harry C. Vansant, Grace Wingate, Carl W Adame, Ivwi Adams, and Harry J. Smith, with listed occupations and towns.

Mays Landing N. J Lilliengahl-Beach Carrice L. Calkins Atlantic City Harry J. Buzby Marguerite Davis Hammonton Ella M Dietrich Atlats

Nicholas Robb to Entertain Firemen

Nicholas Robb of Long Hill will celebrate his 76th birthday tonight by inviting Hillside Volunteer Fire Department members to a gathering at the Log Cabin on Main Street. Robb has worked as a cigar maker at Gabler's factory for over forty years.

Nicholas Robb Long Hill Hillside Volunteer Fire Department Main Street Robb Gabler

Fairfield to Get Added Trolley Service

Fairfield gains new trolley service with seven cars per hour replacing four. Connecticut company extends Ash Creek Stratford line to Fairfield Center terminus every 12 minutes and increases Norwich line service through Fairfield Center to seven cars per hour.

Fairfield Connecticut Company Budgeport Ash Creek Stratford Fairfield Center Norwick Line

Bridgeport Doctor Coon in Wisconsin Amid Job Offer

Dr. William Hall Coon, who recently resigned as Bridgeport health officer, is in Madison Wisconsin exploring a possible offer to become health officer there. He is expected to return tomorrow or Thursday. The resignation takes effect after tomorrow.

William Hall Coon Bridgeport Madison Wis Coon Department of Health Department of Welfare

Public Auction Of Two Properties In City Feet

Public Auction to the highest bidder on Thursday afternoon December 1st. At 1 38 PM sell two family house No 567 Main St with seventeen rooms on a 66 by 135 foot lot. At 2 30 PM sell No 52 Fremont Street nine rooms with a four car garage on a 40 by 102 foot lot. Both properties offered for home or business use and must be sold.

Pablic Brookview Avenue Fairfield Brooklawn Country Club North Avenue Main St Fremont Street Pleasant Street Barnum Avenue Mill Hill Avenue

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Littiendall Fittie Roy Alfy Artiat Frederick Cameron Hinkle New J. Sherwood Thompson Thompson Beach Las Wills Beach Mountain Lakes Vineland Robert M McCarter Edward N. Hall Somerville Liliendahl Edison Hedges Harvard Guard McCarter and Hedges Charles M. Philips Louis Repetto Lilliendal Luther Campbell New Jersey Supreme Court Court of Oyer and Terminer Newvnes and Dispatch Nathan Jones Society of Friends Jones Campbell Henry Leeds Sherif Jim Cimino Mery Sheri Jim Cimino Jim Mulberry Aireeter New York Court House Orr State Agena Bridgeport Trust el Noble Mrs. Lilliendahl Unshinii S Shore Liikendahl Harry T. Lil Uendahl Iittie Bor Italy Finnegan Funeral Brookview Ave H. L. Blackman & Son State Street Lacty R. Blackman D. C. Patterson North Ave Pacific St Lacey R. Blackman Real Estate & Insurance Barnum
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