Wade divorce granted after cruelty verdict in Walden brief
Jessia Louis Wade of South Main obtained a divorce from Dora B Wade on cruelty grounds. They wed at Walden on June 21, 1904. A neighbor’s interference and family moves followed, with Wade later working for Remington Arms in Ilion and Bridgeport. Witnesses testified to knowing the couple in Walden.
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Jessia Louis Wade
South Main Erect
Dora B.er Wade
Walden
Johnson
Ilion
N. Y
Remington Arms Company
Bridgeport
Clarence Wilson
Remington Street
Frank Wricht
Den
Wade
Divorce on Desertion Hits Bridgeport Courtroom
Henry M. Higbee of Springdale was granted a divorce from Hazel Allen Higbee in Bridgeport on April 16, 1913, after desertion. Hazel Higbee had deserted on February 1, 1918, and is alleged to have run away with another man. Judge Keeler presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Higbee
Springdale
Hazel Allen Higbee
Bridgeport
Keeler
Dressmaker’s relief after Pinkham remedy tale
Vernon Texas dressmaker Mrs W M Stevens says three years of monthly agony ended after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She credits relief with improved health to the remedy and urges others to seek information from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine. Montreal report notes cod and haddock migration study by International Fisheries Commission planning targeted fish tagging.
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Tex
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tama
W. M.stevens
Commerce St
Vernon
Texas
Stephen
Montreal
International Fisheries Commission
Asked Decree For Cruelty In Greenwich Divorce Case
After ten months of correspondence with a man she had never met, Sarah A Rowe McKee of Greenwich sought a divorce from William R McKee on grounds of cruelty. She testified he mistreated her in California where he had taken his bride after a brief acquaintance. Lillian Rowe, her daughter, testified, with other witnesses. judge reserved decision pending affidavits.
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Sarah A. Rowe McKee
Eenwich
Keeler
William R. McKee
California
Lillian Rowe
Booth Gives Three Court Decisions
Three Common Pleas cases heard by Judge Booth were released yesterday. Harold Seltenrich versus William Flanagan arising from an August collision at Berkshire and Noble avenues resulted in $279.80 to the plaintiff. Michael Joseph versus Crane Company awarded $121.90 in damages on a counter claim. A Mapleweed and Laurel avenues crash on July 10 led to a Crane Company victory for the defendant. Jacob Kleinberger versus John J. Melarland Jr. shows no residence found.
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Common Pleas
Booth
Harold Seltenrich
Wiliam Flanagan
Berkshire and
Noble Avenues
Michael Joseph
Mapleweed and
Laurel Avenues
Joseph
Crane Company
Jacob Kileinberger
John J. Melarland, Jr
Tag Day For Community House In West End
Community leaders launch a tag day to raise a 50000 dollar building fund for a new West End Community House. Plans include a 1.5 story building with basement kitchen dining hall for 400, showers and bowling, a gymnasium, handball courts, and balconies. The site backs Memorial Baptist church and aims to serve hundreds of local youths with supervised recreation and weekend programs.
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West End
Memorial Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Bridgeport News Roundup of Graduations and Social Events
Sicard Benedict Swanson graduates from Cordell University Ithaca N Y with a mechanical engineering degree, returning home with his father Even Swanson. The article notes a pupil recital at First Methodist church, a graduation party for Catherine Dwyer and 18 classmates from St Augustine parochial school, and a linen shower for Agnes Swanson ahead of her wedding to Oscar Olson. It also mentions Barnum Service Center YWCA events, P G club plans, and various social visits and club meetings around Bridgeport.
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Sicard Benedict Swanson
Faifield Avenue
Bridgeport
Cordell University
Ithaca
Even Swanson
Catherine Dwyer
Worth Street
St Augustine's Parochial School
Margaret Fardee
Catherine, Reddy
Marie Sweeney
Olga Topstzer
Dorothy Weir
Hazel Benedict
Evelyn Eagan
Frances Forest
Marie Collins
John Redgate
Edmond Johnson
Ormond Judge
Mark Luccarelli
Martin McKeon
Harvey Schaller
Francis Donnelly
Thomas Morrissey
Thomas Maher
Vacation trunk sale advertised at $15
An old advertisement touts a sturdy roomy vacation trunk priced at fifteen dollars. It promises durability for summer travel with a reinforced shell, hardwood slats, metal corner protectors, a stout lock, and a deep interior tray. Sizes range from 30 to 34 inches, located on the third floor.
Suitcase and furniture items advertised for weekend visit
A vintage ad describes a light durable black enamel suitcase priced at $3.50 with organization pockets and brass lock. It also promotes third floor porch furniture including striped couches and handsome hammocks in blue gray or green tones with sturdy duck fabric and tufted mattress beds suspended by chains.
Canning and preserving supplies advertised in shop
Fruit time prompts preservation needs with a list of canning gear. Fries heavy tin canner fits over stove and holds seven jars. Mason jars, jelly molds, jar racks, lifters, openers, scales, kettles and spoons priced from fractions of a dollar to several dollars. Fourth floor display emphasizes various jar sizes and sealing supplies for berries and other fruits.
New Low Prices on Window Screens in Various Sizes
Advertises durable window screens and door screens with prices. Sizes range from 12 by 33 inches at 50 cents to 30 by 45 inches at 1.25 dollars. Screens claim mosquito and fly exclusion while allowing air flow. Durable doors with black wire netting offered in four frame sizes with springs, hinges, and handles priced at 3.35 dollars.
Community notices and events in Bridgeport area
Registration opens for the Golden Hill W C A teen program with Miss Rose Pasanella and Miss Lena Newell in charge of sewing and basketry. Sunday school holds its semi annual test with all members expected to attend. A Wednesday talk titled The Bad Example of Good People led by Newton Hoyt. Republican club outing includes athletics and a G O P nine vs Shamrocks baseball game. Milford Wheel Club weekend events may be discontinued. Norwalk A C plays Milford, Wheelers go to Wallingford. Frank Comuret, 5, suffered a broken left arm after a chair fall at home. Motor law violators to be heard in Coroner's court. U S Commissioner Hugh Lavery reappointed for four years starting July 1. April term of Common Pleas court approaching. Communion to be celebrated at Park Street Congregational Church. Swain to preside. Banbury to hear final week in court.
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St the Golden Hill
W.C. A
Rose Pasanella
Lena Newell
Iris
Newton HL Hoyt
Seaside Park
Chester Grover
Park Street
Banbury
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