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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
TOBY LEBLANC
 ON GRILL IN
 MURDER CASE
Especial from United Press.)

waltham. Mass. Nov. 27.-Toby Le- blanc. brother-in-law of Clarence Glover. who has been diligently sought by the state police since Clover was shot to death here last Saturday night, was found to-day and this afternoon Is on the grill before Judge Enos IT. Luce who is holding an inquest to in quire into the crime of which 16 year old Hattie Leblanc is accused.
 That the evidence of Toby Leblanc would be of interest in the mysterious case at once became evident when District Attorney Higgins began his questioning. Since that time the state police have sought Leblanc with hour lv increasing vigor, the varying state n,ents made as to his whereabouts on the night of the murder arousing sus- picion-
 This mans part in the importance In the case became evident when the girl accused by Glover was found hid den Under the bed in the Glover home.
 Toby Leblanc held the property of Glover In his name. He had been heard to threaten Glover and was known to have taken the side of his sister. Mrs. Glover in the matter Of Just what even Leblanc and the score of other witnesses being examined to- day are divulging. Is kept secret.
 The hearing Is being held behind and beyond the fact that District At torney Higgins is inquisitor in chief and Mrs. Glover is among those who will take the stand today. little of what tranSpired is known That every side of the case is being thoroughly probed is evident by the number of witnesses called to testify. Not a man or woman in any way connect ed with the tragedy Is being overlook ed. None of these as they arrived at the court room caused as much inter est as did Mrs. Glover. until. later, Toby Leblanc. her brother, came un- expectedly upon the scene. A big crowd was waiting when Mrs. Glover, heavily yelled. arrived in an auto. She was at once driven to the rear Of the building and sped with averted eyes into it's shelter.
 When Leblanc arrived he was hus- tied quickly through the crowd and though he nodded to some few who knew him, there was no opportunity given for talk That the interests of Hattie Leblanc might not suffer the represented here today by her attor- ney. Nathan W. Tufts. who. however, was refused admittance to the in- quest
 \ Samuel Elmer looked after the ip- terests of Mrs. Glover. Attorney Tufts Is confident his client will go free. 'I do not care to predict the out come of this case" he said, "but 1 will say that Hattie Leblanc did not shoot Clarence Glover. Who actually fired the shots that killed Glover 1t Is not for me to say. We shall prove beyond a doubt. however. that the fatal gun was not fired by Hattie Le- blanc"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
Girls warm coats for cold days.

Trim tasteful and service able, coats for girls are of special attraction rigth now.
 They are made by tailors whose speciality is producing young folks apparel. They show the work of these ex- perts in the way they hang and in the tastefulness of their decoration as we'll by the way they it. Folks who ''know how'' made them; you can see it plainly.
 And they are warm and of close-woyen fabric, and with good lining.
 Chinchilla, caracul, che viot, and such good-looking and good-wearing fabrics, in red blue. green and other liked colors. in sizes from 6 to .14,-$6.75 $9.75 and to $13.50.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
THREE JOLLY GERMANS
 ARE ON THEIR WAY
Biltz Baumann and Nagel Heard from via Wireless
 Bound for Cattle Show

the quartette is bound for Chicago to attend the national cattle show which opens Monday. Being butchers and proud of 1t they propose to keep abreast of the times. It is their pur- pose to purchase some of the prize winning beefers and ship them to Bridgeport where they will be placed on exhibition in the public mart of that place
 Mir. Biltz vouchsafed the information that he was prevailed upon to go along to keep an eye on Mark Nagel. whose yodth and timidity are so we'll known that 1t was feared something might happen to him if he ever turned loose in a big city. Charley is so well known in the West that he was think ing at first of traveling incog but Mark was afraid of that and his ap- peal to Charley to travel just like an ordinary fellow did not fall upon deaf ears.
 Mark says he will not worry if Ed Mansfield will keep still about what he knows. whatever that Is and he has promised to bring Louis Broch new pinochle deck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
CHAUFFEUR KILLED
 MAN; DISCHARGED
Prosecutor Declares Death of Victim Due to Disease
 and Not to Autos Impact.
CspeciaI from United Press ]

New Britain. Nov. 7.-At the re- quest of Prosecuting Attorney George W. Klept the case against Richard Hall. chauffeur for Charles H. Glover, president of the Corbin Screw Cor poration. charged with manslaughter for running down Henry Sherman in this city on Nov. 5. with his automo- bile. was nolled in the police court this morning.
 After being struck by the machine which Hail was driving Sherman was taken to the hospital where he died on Nov. 1e. At the time physicians pro- nounced death due to injuries received in the accident Prosecutor Klept told in court to-day, however. that the phy- sicians later changed their verdict. declaring the man died from a pull rnonary affection. On this account he said he didn't feel justified in prose cutting the chauffeur on a manslaugh- ter charge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
SIGNS OF ACTIVITY
 AT STATE DEPARTMENT

Washington, Nov. H.-There were signs of unusual activity over the Gen. tral American situation today at the State Department, which, 1t is believ- ed pressage important announcements within the next few days. Several dispatches have been received from Managua and there are indications that the department has detailed infor- nation on hand now bearing on the execution of the two Americans, Can non and Groce.
 Definite plans are said to be under consideration affecting the disturbed region. Efforts to learn whether the dispatches received from Managua to- day were sent by Vice Consul Caldera, were futile. Beyond stating that the dispatches had come from that city, of- ficiaIs of the department declined to discuss the subject
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
Yes, the whole store IS ready for Christmas; ready to help you get ready.
Wood to burn.

But not to burn in the fire. Instead to burn by fire in designs that are truly artis- tic.
 Glove and handkerchief boxes 1ec to 25c.
 Panels-5c to soc
 Dresser Boxes.-5ec to s1. Collar-and-cuff boxes.-25c to soc Cabinets, medium size.-5oc. shaving-boxes. with nirror,7z3s1. Hfirrors-25c to T5c- Book-racls.-25c to ssc Hair-receivers.--25c.
 Hat-pin hoiders.-12kc and 15c. comb-and-brush trays,-25c- Work-boxes.--25c.
 Nut-bowis.-25c to SIPS.
 Reliable sets to do the burning with, complete, -benzine- e-burning, ,-95c to $6. Gas sets, complete, packed in samped box,-10e.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
Nothing Like What He Saw in Pictures
 Was His Seaman's Life
So John Wood Quits Navy to Become a Pirate, or Chauffeur or Something

Life on the bounding main as one of Uncle sam's tackles lost its fascina- tion for John Wood of Bridgeport when he was assigned to, the position of ships cook He tired of the fra grance Of the kitchen and Nov. 10 while the U. s. s. Culgea was lying near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, he van ished-
 Wood lived in this city last year when he enlisted. making his home with Mrs. Lavinia Holt of 1se Golden Hill street The local police have sat- isfied themselves that Wood hasn't come back here. They think he has become a pirate or a chauffeur.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
Ry Wireless to The Farmer.)


 Albany. Nov. 27.-Enroute three jolly Teutons who claim to hail from the Park city alighted from the Empire state express this afternoon made a bee line for an anti-thirst emporium -close to the station exchanged the well known Celtic salutations "Ges- undheit, and Prosit' and got back in time to catch their train on the move out The cards left at the cafe bore the names of Herr Charles M. Biltz. Herr Markf Nagel and Herr Rudolph
 It waS learned that the trio are ac- jeompehied by George Roberts of the fHanqfnond Beef Co. Mir Roberts did noK leave the train. he being left be- bfnd to save the parlor seats A sus- .<picious looking package was surrep- titiously passed to him by Nagel as the train steamed out of the station and the smile which illuminated his features plainly told that he was pleased
 MT. Roberts told your operator that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
MEANS TO FIX
 RESPONSIBILITY
 FOR MINE HORROR
Especial from United Press l

Chicago. Nov 27.-Chairman New sam. of the state mining investigation commission to-day promised to leave no stone unturned to learn the causes of the recent mine horror at Cherry. Ills. and to fix responsibility. Scores of witnesses will be examined and the inquiry. which will be far-reaching, is expected to have a strong effect on the mining laws.
 The first work by the commission win begin Monday. In the meanwhile Cherry has been deserted by most of the people. The remaining troops were withdrawn yesterday and the mine shafts are now guarded by a force of deputies. Both shafts are sealed and will probably remain so for three days
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
ALDERMAN O'NEILL
 IS ABOUT AGAIN
Hopes to Be Able to Attend His Party Caucus Monday Night.

Alderman Dennis O'Neill who has been confined to his home for several weeks as a result of an operation up on his ankle was able to get up and tspwn stairs to-day on crutcnes for the first time. His many friends are now glad to hear that he is improving and hopes to attend the party caucus to be held next Monday night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
MAYORS SON
 UNDER X-RAYS

Russell Buckingham. the. little son of the Mayor. was taken to pr. wrfght's hospital this afternoon to have his knee placed under the x-ray machine for the purpose of determin- ing whether any portion of needle which the little chap accidentally run left there.
 The needle broke off and although all parts of it were believed to be re- moved. his parents desire to be certain about the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
CLEAN BILL FOR
 GARBAGE PLANT

Sanitary Inspector D. W. Lynch in- spected the plant of the Brtdgeport By-Products company. Wednesday. and said this morning that he found things there in fine shape.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
sALEsMEN TO SWAP YARNS

The local council of the United Com mercial Travellers No. SS9 will hold their regular monthly meeting this evening at the rooms at Elm aid Main streets Grand Councillor of New England John Gerry of Lewiston. Me, will be present. There will be an in- itiation of ten candidates. A collation. will be served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
JOSEPH GARRY TO
 RESIDE IN ALBANY

Joseph Garry, for many years identi- fled with the firm of Garry & Gallen and latterly sole proprietor of the mar ket at wall and Middle streets. has purchased an established restaurant business in Albany, N. Y-, and he will leave early next week to take up his residence in the capital city of the Empire State. MT. Garry has a host of business and personal acQuaintances in this city who are confident he will meet with deserved success in his new enterprise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
HAMMER HITS FINGER

Victor Thornblade,1 16 Cottage place, while working in the factory of the Locomobile company caught his f1n- ger under a drop hammer He sus- tained a laceration of the right in dex finger which was dressed at the Emergency hospital by pr. J. M. Eiernan this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
MORE THAN 100 KILLED AND HUNDREDS INJURED
 AT RED CROSS MEETING
fsnecial frorn United Press.l

Special from United Press.)
 Tokio. Nov. 27.-More than one hun Ired persons were killed to-day and several hundred were injured when an immense throng attempted to enter building where a meeting of the Red Cross was being held. according to des- patches received from Osaka
 Interest was evidence in the Red
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
Four weeks for all the Christmas shopping.

Right on the very heels of Thanksgiving, comes Christmas: the chidren's holiday.
 Only four weeks-and then the brightest morning in the year for little folks
 That four weeks will fly by almost before know it. My what lots of things there to be done How many plans to be carried out And when busy time flies at extra speed.
 Truly-wise folks will begin their preparations prompt y There much to be saved by doing it. there is noth ing to be gained by delay.
 This very minute the store is being transformed into the holiday store Books of the most-important of all the Christmas stocks have reached for Handkerchefs and novelties and umbreas they expanding Up in the art section the third oor there is quantity of things to be made up by delft fingers and it's not whit too soon to start upon them.
 Such is the story all through the store We ready
 Almost forgot Toyland, for moment. Couldn't for get for than minute; it is toodeghtful place to overlook Up the fourth oor it is light and rooy and cheerfuand is alive with everything that brings pleasure and joy to young hearts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
Death of W. F. Fuller

Hartford. Nov. 27.-William F. Full Ter. president of the Connecticut Auto mobile Association, died at his home la this city s66 Pennington avenue to- Jay of heart trouble. Mfr. Fuller had been troubled with heart disease for some time and his death was unex- pected- He was S5 ycaIs old
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
TOMMY DOwNEY'S
 FATHER VERY ILL

Thomas Downey. ST.. father of Tom my Downey. the widely known ball player. is dangerous i'll at his home on Stillman street with pneumonia, and Is not expected to outlive the day He only recently returned from his old home in Maine. where he had gone on a 1-f~st with his son
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27

Cross meeting and people from all
 parts of the empire thronged to Osaka
 There was but one entrance to the
 building and the crowd. fearing that there would not be room enough for all. fought and rioted in an effort to
 crowd into the hall Many were trampled and hundreds crippled for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
ADDRESS ON CALVIN

An address on "John Calvin, Re- former will be the special feature of the regular meeting of Bridgeport Pas tors Association. which will be held will be delivered by Rev. O.E. Maurer. of Center Church. New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Henry C. Fairchild has sold to James c. Ludlum a strip of land 10 feet by 100 feet in Lyon Terrace.
 William NJ. Terry has sold to Nellie A. Gilbert two connecting building lots. one with 90 foot frontage in Terry street, and the other with 50 foot front age in Wentworth street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
MANY SEEK CHARITY

Investigator of the Charities De- partment Alexander Morrissey. who dispenses food to those who are help cd bv the Charities department every Saturday morning. said today there is a noticeable increase in applicants this morning. The increase he thought "a rsneed ~fS-- tho cola waather.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
CHRISTIAN UNION
 NOW CORPORATION

The Bridgeport Christian Union. which is to do mission work in this city on a large scale filed articles or Incorporation in the office of the town clerk this morning. The incorporafors are Edwin B. Knowles, George T. Hathaway. William V Garner and H. B Converse
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
PRIVATE BANK
 CLOSED TODAY

Spencer, Ind, Nov. 27.-The privat, bank of Beem, Peden & Company o this city, one of the oldest banks il this part of the state, was closed to day by the state auditor, Biltheimer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
DERBY CAR SPLITS SWITCH.

Car traffic at East Main street and Stratford avenue was tied up for a quarter of an hour about this morn ing when a Derby car split the switch. and the rear truck was derailed- There was no damage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
Spreads, extra value ,-S2.

Crochet spreads of heavy solid weave, in good pat terns of attractiveness and good Iness- $2
 Made in regular style with cut corners to fit metal beds Finished with deep full fringe Very plainly worth more than price,
 Quantity is limited. That delays dam lgerous. ain hoor.r rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
Bjornson, Norwegian
 Poet, Nearing Death
fspeoial from United Press.) )

Paris, Nov. z7.-The family of B5orn- xtJerne Bjornson. the Norwegian poet. dramatist and novelist. have gathered at. his bedside in the Hotel Wagram urerared for his death. It is not ex- pecfed that he will survive the day
 Btornson is paralyzed from the waist down as a result Of srterial sclerosis due to old age The doctors to-day were forced to resort to artificial re- npfrmffon to keep him alive Hiccough- inr. which presages death began dur fr1r last night and the physicians have been unable to relieve him
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27

FOR SALE-Fine cooking range with
 water back and connections, cheap. Anniv 11as North ave a-D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27

FOR SALE-Extension table and range with water back and all connections. No reasonable offer refused 214 George Street. a-p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27
DIED.

DIED. HORNER-In this city. Nov. 27th. 1909 Edward Horner. aged 63 years, month. 12 days
 -Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his brother. WE Horner. No. BIO Myrtle aveuue. on Monday. 27th inst, at 200 o'clock D. m Burial in Lakeview cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-27

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The Newtown bee., 1909-01-01
Georgetown.
BRIEFLY NOTED.

A reception was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. c. A. Bennett on Monday evening, in honor of MT. and Mrs. D. Harold Mohr, who were re- gently married at York, Pa. The Dramatic club presented the young couple with a handsome cut glass water set.
 Miss Fanny Perry, teacher in the public schools of Danbury, is spend- ing her vacation at her home here.
 Mrs. Floyd Jennings is entertaining her niece from Germany.
 Mrs. Hubert Taylor spent Saturday in Danbury.
 Mrs. Mary E. Bennett, who has been ill is improving.
 Miss Kate Connery of Ridgefield is visiting her sister Miss M. Connery, who has been critically i'll. Principal J. D. Began is spending several weeks in the South
 Mrs. Carrie Kelley of Dennis, Mass, who was caring for her aunt, Mrs. Mary Crosby, during her last illness, returned with Mr. and Mrs R. o. Bennett to their home in Belleville, N. J.
 Carver Taintor is again at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John w. Ferris.
 Rumor says Louis Barrett con- templates starting and 10 cent store in his new building.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-01

HANNAH:
 Nothing better for the boys than bread from Gold Medal Flour. REBECCA,
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-01

A little attention to your horse from an experienced veterinary when the first signs of being out of condi- tion are manifested, will save you time and money in the long run. Many horse owners have their anil mals examined regularly, and a sim pie treatment often forestalls se- rious malady. Dr. H. H. BurlisOn, the we'll known veterinarian surgeon, has had many years of experience and is prepared to give first class treatment to horses at his veterinary hospital, corner of KnoWlton and
 Arctic streets, or at the owners sta- bles. If your horse is out of condi- tion, telephone to Dr. Burlison and
 prompt and efficient service will be at your disposal. X
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-01

A9TOR RI A. B..r .s. AIhs Kind You Has Always Buuga s's,.s'" s NAHNINM
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-01

Evening red and morning gray,
 Will set the traveller on his way;
 But evening grey and morning red
 Will bring down rain upon his head. And to the travellers coming this way you will know this is the place. Why? For the stars and stripes are floating high and in this space 200 feet deep, 200 feet wide and in the building on the north side you will find The F. H. Chase Feed Store, with the Willow Brook Dairy Co.,, underneath. You then can go four rods south and enter the railroad station house; you then can travel four rods east and find the place where Chase first began to cheat in weights; this building contains 100 barrels of Flour or more, and farming utensils in galore; you then can go three rods east, enter the Horse shed containing baled Hay overhead. This is the home of old Dandy, too, a horse that is old but very true. The Inter- national stock food building comes next with poultry netting, gasolene, Max we'll car called a machine; you then can go four rods east; here stands the Blacksmith shop at ease; you then can go four rods north, stop, read this sign, "Coal Yard.'' The price of colds marked up high You then can go two rods west and get your weights from Jones' scales and Jones, he pays the frieght. You then can read this sign, Post Office and General Store in, side"
 Evening red and mornning gray
 Has set the tide of travel this way,
 And if you will stop and restawhile.
 Drink our wines and take smile,
 Dance our songs and sit awhile
 In your mind you'll read this Sign:
 INDIAN 'SAGWA.
 Office of Dr John Monroe.
 Fred H. Chase,
 South Kent, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-01
Pig Tail Against
 the World.

Evening red and morning gray.
 Will set the traveller on his way; But evening grey and morning red Will bring down rain upon his head.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-01
Sherman.
THE CHRISTMAS SERVICE.

The Christmas entertainment in the Congregational church Christmas Eve was a very pleasant affair. The trimming of the church and the dec orating of the tree which was very much admired by all, was in charge of I. c. Atchison and c. c. Stevens. Alex Ferguson and Mills Hungerford procured the tree and placed it in the church. The Pastor was presented with a quartered oak rocker and center table from the ladies of the parish, and from the gentlemen very nice gun in case A. D. Cid dings. Superintendent of the Sunday School, was also presented with very nice rocker.
 The duet by Miss Esther Johnson and Grace Briggs was fine; also the one by Mrs. T. J. Rogers and Miss Brush. The anthem by the choir was finely rendered; in fact the evening entertainment was faultless.
 Several crops of tobacco remain un- sold in this community. Morton Herrick from Virginia sur prised some of his friends with snort calls at Christmas time.
 Starr Gidings from near Williman- tic, was at his fathers, a few days last week.
 MT. Brush and sister from New Fairfield, have been guests of their sister, Mrs. T. J. Rogers.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Carlson spent Christmas in Forestville, near Waterbury, with Mrs. Carlsons fath- CT and sister.
 Miss Cornelia Gelston and Miss Anna Stuart are home for the holiday vacation.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. B. Hungerford were in Danbury on Christmas and the following Sunday.
 A little boy baby was welcomed in the family of Charles A. Carlson, on Saturday, December 26.
 On Wednesday evening of this week sociable was held at MT. Johnson's.
 A large bag of clothing was sent last week by the Dorcas society, to the Connecticut Children's Aid Soci- ety.