Divorce Trial Highlights Separate Living in Same House
Esther Curtis Solo man and John Soloman, aged midlife with eight children, reside in the same house in separate apartments. In Superior court Judge Christopher J. Avery urged reconciliation but ordered Soloman to pay $5 weekly alimony while outlining living arrangements and each party’s earnings. Mrs Solomon and younger children reside downstairs. Soloman earns sixteen dollars weekly as a moulder and must cover own food, clothing, medical, and laundry costs. two elder children contribute about $20 weekly. Eldest child is 23. four others attend school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Curtis Soloman
John Soloman
Superior Court
Ang
Solomon
Kennedy shoots wife and two children then kills himself
At Topsfiel d Mam Oct 24 Homer Kennedy 59 shot his wife and their two young children then killed himself. The older children were at school and Kennedy who had recently suffered a nervous breakdown had been away from home for days. Irene Walsh, daughter of the police chief, was visiting when the shooting occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsfield
Mam
Homer Kennedy
Kennedy
Irene Walsh
Three Prisoners Escape Bucks County Jail Amid Break
Three prisoners escaped Bucks County jail after beating the head keeper and taking his keys to the front entrance. The fugitives are James J. Meghee of Philadelphia serving 2 to 10 years for robbery and Frank Chance and Fred Sitzer, both 18, of New York who were to be released tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doylestown
Bucks County
James J. Meghee
Philadelphia
Frank Chance
Fred Sitzer
New York
Motorist Killed at Grade Crossing Near Manasquan
Winfield S. Stryker, 64, of Marlboro New Jersey was killed when his car was demolished by a New York and Long Branch railroad train at a grade crossing about six hundred yards from Camp Silzer near Manasquan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manasquarn
N.J
Winifield S. Stryker
Marlboro
N. J
New York and
Long Branch
Camp Silzer
Drunkenness Charge Ties Man to Berkshire Mills Invasion
Peter Antowitch, described as not properly dressed, is held at the Fourth Precinct on drunkenness charges tied to an alleged invasion of the Berkshire Mills. Bonds set at $80. he will appear in City Court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Antowitch
Fourth Precinct
Berkshire Mills
Williams Pink Pills Ad Promises Dyspepsia Relief
An advertisement features Flora Jones of Manchester New Hampshire praising Dr Williams Pink Pills for fatigue stomach trouble and heartburn. It claims the tonic builds up weakened organs aiding digestion and reports relief after taking one and two boxes. Pills priced sixty cents available at drug stores with a free diet book by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Jones
Ehn Street
Manchester
N. H
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Obituary notices from Bridgeport area papers recount several funerals
The notices report Charles Way of South Norwalk dying at his son's home with services from 7 Taylor Avenue and burial at Mountain Grove. Other obituaries include Sarah Crane, Sarah France, Thomas Matthews, Leslie Bolmer, Gilead Smith, and Cathleen Hackett. Also listed are Charles Lattin, Louise Garrison, Ormanby Smith, William Shepard, Catherine Sheehan, Myrtle Dickens, and burial details at St Michael's, Mountain Grove, Lakeview, and other local cemeteries. Burial services, mass prayers, and funeral home arrangements noted for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charies
Charles Way
Peet K
Bridgeport
George M. Way
Taylor Avenue
Norwalk
Mountain Grove
Cathleen Allen Hackett
Frank Hackett
Gallajehar & Gallagher
St. Patrick's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
W. @. Vincent
William and
George Cody
George Treadwell
James Valanca
Arthur Jackson
William W
Stricken Workman Dies in Toolhouse in Waterbury
Herbert A. Foungs 60 dies of heart failure at 7 45 am near Loren R. Carter's home where he worked. He went to the tool house for his tools and died within minutes. Survived by his wife four daughters in Waterbury and a son in Long Deland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Get
Herbert A. Foungs
Loren R. Carter
Long Deland
Catherine Macauley a famed early historian dies
Catherine Macauley born in Kent as daughter of John Sawbridge married Dr George Macauley at twenty six. She wrote a popular history of England in 1792 and supported liberty. She corresponded with George Washington and visited America in 1785, staying three weeks at Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Macauley
England
Kent
John Sawbridge
George Macauley
London
George Washington
Citizens Praised for Offering Aid in Special Poll
Citizens and leaders of civic groups were praised for volunteering to serve as election officials at the December 16 senatorial election to lessen city costs. Mayor Bahr Pens said the city would hire workers, stressing moderators and deputy registrars must be experienced, while some exchanges club members offered to serve without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John VT. Wing
Republican Town Committee
King
Theodore Roosevelt
Théodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Exchange Club
Maurice Perry
William Bahr Pens
Alfred W. Burdick
Burdick
Suit against tax collector Drew concerns Bridgeport Brass case
In Bridgeport Superior Court Judge Christopher L Avery heard a four hour argument on a 2 27 item demurrer filed by Edward A Drew tax collector of Bridgeport. Bridgeport Brass seeks to collect 4813 dollars in taxes and interest on the 1940 grand list. The case centers on a 120000 certificate of error once issued by Arthur F Connor, then tax commissioner and now postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Brass Company
Edward A. Drew
Ideeport
Christopher L. Avery
Superior Court Yeater
Drew
Avery
Nis
Arthur F. Connor
Redding Man Lounsbury Found Dead at Home
Redding October 2. William Lounsbury was found dead in his home this afternoon by his mother. Dr Ernest H Smith attributed death to heart disease and old age. Lounsbury, lifelong Redding resident, was active in town affairs until recently. Survived by his mother and a son Harry Lounsbury of Lone Town district. Burial expected at Georgetown cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
William Lounsbury
Ernest H. Smith
Lounsbury
Harry Lounsbury
Lone Town
Georgetown Cemetery
Naval militia officers resignations and enlistment report
Hartford Oct 24 orders from the adjutant general announce the resignation of Second Lieut John T Dunigan of Company H 163th Infantry and the resignation of Lieut Roy Anderson supply officer of the battalion. The naval militia is enrolled in the U S N R F and he is honorably discharged as an officer of the naval militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Adjutant Geners
John T. Dunigan
163Th Infantry
Roy Anderson
Naval Militia
First street lights in United States history claim
The National Republican notes early milestones in street lighting. It recalls FIRST STREET LIGHTS New York claiming 1997 as the year to introduce lanterns for safer nights, and compares gas lighting instances in Baltimore and Boston as notable early efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Baltimore
Philadelphia
United
Boston
100 Leather Hand Bags Bargain
Genuine leather hand bags offered at 1.59 each. Includes pages in pouch underarm and assorted handles in favored colors. A timely chance to replace an aging bag showing wear after long service.
Gloves in six-button length two styles strap wrist gauntlets
Gloves offered in six-button length with two styles, strap wrist gauntlets in beaver silver and brown shades. Made of good grade material and described as suitable for the current year.
200 More New Petticoats Sale Item
An advertisement notes another lot of petticoats at 1.98 each. Made of fine trivolette with two tone pleated flounces, available in every color to match costumes.
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N. Firesto
Hely Deautivier
Polal
Parkers al Beleero
Printed Silk Tunic Blouses Close Out Prices
A' close-out' sale offers printed silk tunic blouses at 498 and 5.98 with plain dark colors and colorful prints. The styles are described as at the height of popularity for current fashion.
Limited assortment of warm sweaters with stripes
Brisk weather boosts demand for plain color sweaters with contrasting cuff and bottom stripes. Garments feature double breasted coats with high necks and small collars. Availability is limited.
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Sarah J. Crane
Rufus Crane
Hawley and
Wilmot
Lafayette Street
Charles Decker
First Baptist Church
Wit
Huntington
Conn
Sarah France
John France
Tranistan Avenue
Park Cemetery
Jisther M. France
Thomas J. P. Matthew
Thomas J Mathhews
Pequontock Street
St. Augustine's Church
Burtat
Taso Weadswworth Bolmer
Leslie Wadsworth Bolmer
Isaiah C
Jessie F. Bolmer
Tlatterstown
Hanley and
Lakeview Cemetery
Gilead Smith
Kingston
N. Y
Mref
Pred Lynes
Wiltwick Cemetery
Te Faw
Charles E. Lattin
Charles 1. Lattin
Benjamin Lattin
Ridgewood Avenue
Jennie Lattin
Burehington
Thres Sons
Benjamin
Charles
Robert Lattin
Robert T. Lattin
E. Lewis & Sons Derby
Episcopal Cemetery
Louise Edith Garrison
Janine“Edith Garrison
Beardsley Lane
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Ormanby DeWitt Smith
Ormsby DeWitt Smith
Main Street
Gyrus Smith
Albany
Frank van Balkerburg
Olvier Smith
Na. F. Shepard
Catherine M. Sheehan
Whitmoy Avenue
Daniel F. Sheehan
Johanna Sheehan
Myrtle Walsh Dickens
Wlyrtie Walsh Dickens
Morton Dickens
Lindsay Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Sha
Danbury
Herhusband
Doris Katherine
Francis EH. Walsh
Willan F. Walsh
Joseph's Church
St. Peter's Cemet Bury
Redding Man
N. G. Changes
Rockwell & Co
Rockwell
Posner
Crepe
Serge Ayard
New Haven
All
New Coats
Hanken
Armory
East Main St
Newspaper
Haerive
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