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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
3
NEW TRIKITATN Oct 2 It was announced at the office of the Board of Education today that claims for deferred classification for all male teachers here would be presented to the local draft boards.
Washington Oct 2 Lieutenant Harry S Witt of North Cambridge Mass among ten officers and ten men of the American expeditionary forces reported by General Pershing as awarded the Distinguished Service Crosses for gallantry in action during World War I.
Ottawa on October 2 lists New Englanders among overseas casualties. Killed by action are A. J. Tanvoie Linford Mess Bladfield Lawrence Mess. Wounded: J. M. Mould Tarw rence Mass J. Collins Lawrence Mass.
Greenwich jitney driver William Effort faces bond reduction after Judge Reed sets $15,000 bond in Clifford case. Clifford’s attorney Johnny W. Junges seeks lower amount, arguing severity to be excessive and facts may bring a favorable outcome. Clifford accused of assaulting 18 year old Annette Chard during a jitney ride near Greenwich two months ago. Clifford denies the charge and trial timing remains uncertain.
Rene Consolloy of Greenwich asks alimony in a divorce from Leslie Consol loys alleging infidelity. Property listed at 15000, with motion to hear by committee next short calendar session. Maiden name Jean Wallach. case pending trial.
Southport residents hear the annual meeting of the Southport Fire Department on October 8 at headquarters on Main Street. Officers listed include Perry as chief and van Holtz as treasurer with other posts noted. a clothing drive is organized for occupied France. News items cover local residents’ reads and travels amid wartime aid efforts.
The State Board of Charities debated expanding supervision, considering adding a supervisor for every 100 children in homes. A proposal would increase the number of state commissioners to oversee inspected institutions.
Judge Haines of the Superior court remains indoors after a severe illness. Civil branch sessions in Middletown were postponed. 82 cases on the docket await the next Friday calendar. Six divorces also delayed as hearings shift to the following week amid anticipated motions and unopposed listings.
On the second day in Criminal Superior court two brothers from New Britain, Marasmo and Joseph Perret, face murder charges for the killing of Frank Patmese in New Britain. Witnesses testimony focused on identification. MISS GRAY ADMINISTRATION, Craca PF. Gray appointed executor of Gurton St. estate, totaling about $7,000 with $2,000 cash and $5,600 in real estate.
A catalog style listing shows various coats in Hudson seal, muskrat, leopard, and coon, with details like collar and cuffs and belt options. Prices range from around 115 to 983, highlighting 48 inch and 32 to 80 inch models and combinations such as belted coats and nutria collars.
An ad lists numerous fur items including gray squirrel capes beaver capes lynx scarves black lynx at very high prices sivinie stoles and other furs. It quotes ranges for scarfs muffs and sets such as beaver taupe wolf and brown fox with mentions of seal and muffs and unclear prices toward the end.
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