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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

9

Breweries Fined 639000 In Internal Revenue Penalties

A Hartford report states the Internal Revenue Service assessed penalties totaling about 639000 against Connecticut Breweries company Eckart Brothers brewery and Home Products company after raids led by Boston prohibition officer William McCarthy. District Attorney Beard J. Smith declined to comment as the cases move toward possible appeals or further criminal action.

Internal Revenue Connecticut Brewy Company Eckayt Brothers Brewy Homa Products Eckart Company Iminal Court

Bronze Pedestals Set for High School Portico

Bronze pedestals arrived from J. I. Mott Iron Works for the high school portico entry. Work to install lighting will begin once columns arrive. The base and capital feature attractive designs and five globular electric lamps will light the area, addressing prior indoor lighting reflections and evening visibility concerns.

J. I. Mott ‘Iron Works

Four divorces filed in Seperine court yesterday

Four divorce actions were filed in the Seperine court yesterday. The cases involve Knable seeking divorce from Harold Weidlich, a dentist of Bridgeport, claimed cruelty. a marriage in New York on April 23. change of name and alimony. Other filings include a divorce from Jonnie and a case involving Wan M. Lounsbury Alverd.

Woweidhen Harold Weidlich Rdgeport New York Boyne William &. Banta Jonnie Wan M. Lounsbury Alverd

Norwalk Seeks Divorce From D Alvord Over Desertion

The complainant alleges of October 1 14 murder likely garbled text. seeks divorce from Matthew Howe alleging intemperance. The case notes minor children and alimony claims. Multiple names and dates appear distorted. focus on divorce action and alimony demand.

Norwalk D. Alvord Murisd Twelyn Sh Tos Sen Matthew Howe Cusot

Appeals From 570 79 Sewer Assessment Case Report

The Stollwerck Chocolate Company of Swamford appeals to the Superior Court from an assessment on Southfield Avenue claimed excessive. A hearing before a judge Friday at 2 will appoint a committee to hear testimony on the matter.

Stollwerck Chocolate Company Swamford F Southfield Avenue Jivdgs Maithie #riday Oftloci Che On

Superior Court Case Involving Walter Ity and Guilfoyle

Fragmentary notes show a court in Connecticut involving Walter Ity and F Guilfoyle as admins against Fred Smith. The Connecticut company is named but misread. Proceedings reference a summons, court occupancy, and a matter of a remainder in a weekly session.

Nogsali.ng Walter Nity Frankia F. Guilfoyle Fred Smith Saling Lederer Connecticut. Company New Waen Court

Uncontested Divorces Assigned at Friday Calendar

Judge Maltbie presided over seven uncontested divorce cases to be heard on Friday’s short calendar. Names include Vazel A Smith versus Pallip H Smith and James T Kane versus Gertrude Alice Kane among others. most cases are Bridgeport, with one exception.

Maltbie Vazel A. Smith Pallip H Smith James T. Kane Gertrude Alice Kane Saran Turner Moni Raymond William Monk Marion Bisson Pacsuy Michael Puasay Bertha Arthur Pease Agnu. Lawibe Edith Delaney Ys Matthew Deey Bridgeport

New Haven County Cases Heard Here For Damages

Three New Haven County cases were argued before the Supreme Court for the October term. One suit seeks $2,000 damages for injuries from a fall into an excavation in East Bridgeport on property where a building was under construction. The defense contends the excavation was not properly guarded.

New Haven Supreme Court Philip Pond Connections Company John ®. Booth Gamsman Pleas Court Morris Small

Excavation Site Guarded by Lighted Lantern

A historical note recalls an excavation guarded with a lighted lantern while Judee Booth reserved certain delicacies in a brief, fragmented report.

Judee Booth Dlecisic

Death in Automobile Crash Prompts $5,000 Claim

Helen McCabe administrator for John Allen Tessie Mateky filed in Superior Court a $5,000 claim for death in an automobile accident on the night of October 17, 1919. An auto in which McCabe rode collided with a firing wagon allegedly not properly sighted, causing injuries from which McCabe died.

Superior Caurt Helen McCabe John Ate Alins Tessie Mateky Thie McGabe McCabe Whieh Beater

Low Java and Hartford seek large bond issue approval

The Low Javen and Hartford Sunday received permission from the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue promissory notes totaling 2 006 000 and equipment trust notes totaling 5 500 007 with part of the funds allocated to 7 percent notes and another portion at zero percent. The filing outlines large finance plans pending final approval and details on the debt structure.

Havin Bondshington Javen Hartford Interstate Commerce Commission Equipment Trust

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