The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12
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 Daniel Davenport and Stiles Jud- son held long argument on Satur- day, before Judge Nobbs, in the of nee or Judge Banks, at the Town l nall, with reference to the consider,i- tion of the case of Mrs. Julia Watts Morris Curtiss. Judge Banks, the 1 conservator, was present, also Mir. Kellogg, or New York, counsel for appear, and Dr. Lawrence, who was wanted as witness, sent an affida- vlt, the purport of which was that ne had appeared betore the court. been examined at length, and been excused. He declined to make any Mrs. Curtiss was intoxicated on cer- tain dates nientiored in the affidavit Judge Nobbs said the court could not compel the presence of Dr.. Lawrence. MT. Davenport wished a date set when pr. Lawrence could be heard. Judge Nobbs said he was anxious to conclude the case before his term of office expires, which will be in about three weeks. If he can have Ill | the evidence, and the depositions be- render his decision afterwards. MT. Davenport thought the case shouid be adjourned until Mrs. Curtiss ap- pears. Stiles Judson argued that she never intends to come, and that to postpone would only prolong the l matter and throw 1t over into the l Jurisdiction of the new judge of pro- bate, when the whole thing would have tofb be gone over again, de novo. He thought it a waste of time and Curtiss punished for contempt of court. It was denied by MT. Daven- port that any motion had been made previously to dismiss the case in the event of the failure of Mrs. Curtls5 to appear. He said the lawyers fees money could not be had to pay them unless the place at Sasco Hill was mortgaged. Judge Nobbs remarked that Mrs. Curtiss had been judged in- competent, and it was his duty to see that she received tender care and consid eration. MT. Davenport said he wished to produce witnesses to discredit the testimony of Dr. Law renee. Judge Nobbs said that If hs was satisfied Mrs Curtiss had dellb- of the court. he would be inclined to dismiss the case. MT. Judson was appointed by the court the next friend" of Mrs. Curtiss. The court would not assume that the conduct of Mrs. Curtiss was contemptuous lfnC upSAOl OA IiQ WiOAV AAeAseS~ "e- that the case was set down for fur ther hearing next Monday at II o'clock.
 Much interest was manifested in town on Saturday regarding the ex- animation of Joseph Klisch charged Peterson, a farm hand living at Mill Plain. The court room was throngei and many prominent citizens were present. Peterson appeared with his left hand done up in dressings. He is evidently a Swede, and has the reputation of getting intoxicated fre- quently. MT. Klisch brought into the court the double barrelled gun, which he admitted he used when shooting at Peterson. The crowbar which the potato digger and the window 1t. self were in the room as part of the material evidence. That there | was a row at the Klisch residence, owing to the fact that Peterson was very drunk, everyone concerned ad- mitted. After all the evidence had been heard the court bound Klisch l over under bonds to the amount of $500. to appear before the Superior court.
 The subject for study yesterday in the Sth grade of the Congressional Modern heroes and herines, are be- ing studied.
 Arthur Child. who has been m Mexico for a long while. but who troubles. is on his way home. and may arrive at the Sherman parson- age almost any day.
 The Fairfield Realty Company of this town has issued a fine map O. Fairfield county for its calendar for 1911. It shows every town in the | county, all the highways. the stea m | and trolley roads, etc.. and will prove | to be a useful and ornamental addi- | tion to any. home or office.
 Public opinion. so far as expressed, | regarding a prosecuting liquor agent. | to take the place left vacant ny Clitus King, is in favor of having some competent attorney appointed | to fill the place. and not to rely up- on any one who can be picked Up | for the moment. All matters per taining to law should proceed in an orderly and well considered manner. |
 Some day this week Albert Lach, man, of Greenfield Hill, expects to | start for Los Angeles. California.
 Mrs. Elmer F. Bulkley is entertain ing Mrs. George Wilson and family | of New Milford.
 Thursday evening the Ladies' Whist | club will meet with Mrs. s. H. Wis ner.
 The Country Club. at Greenficld | Hill, intends tc hold its annual re-
  of January Names of guests should | be sent to w Rurr Hill. The fol- l lowing ladies and gentlemen will have ! charge of the function. Floor com mittee, Clayton Elwood; table com ! mittee, Mrs William Bulkley; re- 1 ceiving committee. the following gea- : tlemen with their wives. Simeon C. ' Bradley William O. Burr, w. Burr Hill, and w. H. Wilson. The procur- ing of the ground pine, with which ! to decorate the club house, is in the ! hands of Clayton Elwood. Miss Maul . Wilson has charge of the decorations i Mrs. w. H. Hull and Mrs. George F. 1 Sherwood will look after the cake ! and sandwiches. Mrs. Simeon C. Bra dley is to preside at the punch bowl. Harold w. Hall has charge of the fruit
 Mrs. H. s. Purdy and daughter are visiting in Bedford station.
 A few evenings ago. at her home on Harhor road, the Misses Conway entertained the whist club.
 The social event of the past week in town was the celebration of the anniversary of the marriage of Clifford Banks and wife at their home on Greenfield Hill. The vari- ous rooms of the house, as we'll Us the table were decorated with Christ. mas greens and cut flowers The ladies who had charge of the tea table were Mrs. Fred Wakeman, Mrs. Fred Banks, Mrs. Fred Bishop of