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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1920

Page

8

Stratford Gears Up for October Battle in Local Election

Stratford hosts a budding political fight as factions led by George B. Chase and the Morehouse Lovell group mobilize for October primaries. Rumors place Mayor Wellington Reinhold Persson and ex Mayor James Lally in contention. Probate judge seats top the ticket with Wells Curtis Peck intrigues noted. Also reported are a basement fire at Hards Corner and a clamming scoop by Martin Knapp, plus local ads for housing and plumbing services.

Times Stratford Morehouse-Lovell George B. Chase Republican Town Committee Chase Republican Town Caucus Wellington Reinhold Persson James Lally Charles H. Wells Charles H. Peck Howard Curtis Judge Peck Judge Curtis Judge Wells

Death of Benedict Arnold in England in 1801

The article recalls Benedict Arnold as a traitor who betrayed West Point to the British after early service in the American army. It notes his bravest moments at Saratoga, his swift fall from favor, and his later reward with rank in the English army.

Benedict Arnold United States England Saratoga West Point

Notice of Divorce Proceedings in Bridgeport Court

In Fairfield County Connecticut Superior Court Bridgeport on June 4 1920 Anna Steiner Porter asks for divorce notices due to Morley Porter absences. Court orders publication in Bridgeport Times once weekly for two weeks starting on or before June 11 1920. Also notice of a separate Dempsey divorce and name change pending against Henry L Dempsey.

Anna Steiner Porter Morley Porter State OF Connecticut Fairfield County Superior Court Bridgeport Bridgeport Times Conn Mabel C. S. Dempsey Henry K. Dempsey Connecticut Henry L. Dempsey Fred W. Tracy Fairgeta County Dabo

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