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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
GIRL VICTIM OF HlGHWAYMAN IS
 STILL SUFFERING

Miss Clara Powell, the victim of a brutal highwayman, is still unable to recall anything of the appearance of the supposed crazy man who attacked and robbing her of a diamond ring and a purse as she walked through Colorado avenue, near her home at 748 Maplewood avenue Thursday night.
 Miss Powell who is a stenographer for Harvey Hubbe1l, Inc, is still un- der the care of Dr. David B. Wason, the Powell family physician, and yes terday suffered several attacks of hy- steria, the result of fright and shock. She was struck down so quickly that she cannot recall the appearance of the highwayTnan.
 The police have no clue other than the blackjack discovered on the grass where the robbery occurred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
OBITUARY

Thomas Higgins, for many years a resident of the South End. and with legions of friends who will mourn his death, passed away this noon at his home 463 Lafayette street after a short illness. He was a moulder by trade, and was a member of the Iron mock, Foresters of America. He leaves to mourn his loss, a widow and sev- eraI children.
 Funeral services over the remains of Louisa, wife of Edward A. Lock wood were held this afternoon at 2:3o o'clock at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. William Hannon, 625 Knowl- ton street, Rev. E. H. Kenyon pas tor of St. Pauls Episcopal church conducting the services. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery. Mrs. Lockwood passed away at the home of her daughter at the age of 84 years, Though i'll for some time her death came as great shock to her many two daughters, Mrs. Hannon of this city, and Mrs Mary Wohlrab of Bos- ton and one son, Andrew Lockwood of this city. Two sisters also survive. Mrs. Mayette Webb, of East Norwalk.
 The funeral of John w. Mohr was held this morning from the mortuary caapel of Henfy E.. Bishop in Fair field avenue at o'clock, Rev. B. H. Kenyon, pastor of St. PauFs Episco- pal cnurcn conouctlnS the services. The bearers were all members of Lo- cal No. 250, Bartenders Union, of which the deceased was a member; John M. Sears, James T. Carney, Fred Prentice, John O'Neil, Charles Stum- brick and Frank Moe. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon over the remains of Harry Lawrence who passed away on Tuesday after a weeks illness. He was a life long resident of this city and was employed with the Un- ion Metallic Cartridge Go. as me chanic where he was well liked by his shopmates. Surviving him are a widow and two children, Maude and Raymond, his parents, MT and Mrs. George Lawrence, two brothers, George and Arthur, and two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Connors and Miss Elm ma Lawrence. He was a member of J. c. Tuthill camp, w. O. w. who will conduct their ritual at the grave in Park Cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
ZALMON GOODSELL AT STATE BOARD
 OF TRADE TODAY

ZaIrnon GoodseIl Democratic candi- date for Secretary of State, is in New Haven today attending a meeting of the State Board of Trade, of which he is one of the honrary vice presidents.
 MT. Goodsen is a former president of the association, and like other for naer presidents has been accorded the title of honorary vice president on the completion of his term. This gives him the right to attend meetings of day the association members are the guests of General Edward E.. Bradley at the Union League club. New Ha- ven, and are discussing topics concern ing moves for the welfare of the state, to be undertaken by the board.
 The fruit of to-day's meeting will be apparent at the next session of the State board, which will take place in Bridgeport some time in November. at the invitation of the Bridgeport Board of Trade. On that occasion the members of the state body will be the guests of the local organization.
 The State Board of Trade includes representatives of all the prominent cities of Connecticut and works on the theory that anything that is to be ac- ton or elsewhere, can best be brought about through the influence of a body representing all the cities, rather than by the single efforts of the board of trade or chamber of commerce of any one city.
 There is nothing affecting the vel fare of Connecticut in which the state board does not take an interest and some important topics will probably come up at the annual meeting in Mo- vember.
 Fred Enos, president of the Bridge ance at the meeting of the state board to-day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
MISSION TO CLOSE
 TOMORROW

If the. success of the service is to be gauged by the numbers in attendance then the mission at the Sacred Heart church under the direction of the Do rninican Fathers held during the past two weeks and coming to a close to- morrow afternoon is probably the most successful ever conducted in this city. Further proof of it's success was given when last Sunday at the women's clos ing two exercises were found neces- sary to accommodate the overflow congregations, something unheard of in missions conducted heretofore in this city.
 The mems mission which has been going on for the past week will come to a close tomorrow afternoon with services at 3 o'clock Overflow ac- commodations will be provided for. At be bestowed upon those Who have faithfully made the mission by Very Reverend Father Splinter. O. P. Su- perfor of all the Dominican Fathers
 The mission sermon tomorrow will be preached at the 10:30 o'clock mass by Father Splinter. To this mass ev- erybody is welcome, though the after noon services are for men only. The order of masses tomorrow will be the same as usual, 7:3o, 9, 9:S0 and 10:So a. n.
 Not alone in attendance and ben efits derived has the mission been an suspicious one, but iE other iines--the conversion to the faith-haS there been a successful ending. During the past two weeks in the true spirit of char ity, every facility was afforded for the instruction and information Of non Catholics who desired to know the teachings of the Catholic church. A class of 2S was formed that number being converts to the church.
 The services of the Holy Hour, TOT men only, will be held this evening from z to o'clock. There will not be any sermon tonight. In connectlon with last evenings exercises F'ather Splinter urged all the men Of the par ish to become affiliated with the Holy Name society, an organization for men. Cards were distributed our1ng the evening to every man present. Should they desire to become enroll ed in the order, they are requested to hand in the cards at the services to- morrow afternoon
 For the benefit of all the men who have not yet approached the Sacra- ments during the week, confessions will continue until all nave been heard.
 One of the most impressive features of the week was the closing exercises on Wednesday of the Mission for the children of the parish. The church was thronged at the morning mass with little ones, most or whom rece1V- ed Holy Communion.
 Especially impressive has been the way the men of the parish nave been attending the morning services, the church containing congregation ev- cry morning in equal proportions to the evening services. This service starts at 4:5O a. m. requiring the men to rise from their sleep long before tTair ho,1r of labor rolls round, testi- f11in- to the strong hold the mission, and those who made it possible, the Doninican Fathers. have on the men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
CITIZENS HASTEN
 ID CONGRATULATE
 MAYOR FOR VETO

Mayor Buckingham is receiving many congratulat ations upon the able manner in which he handled the Con- eress street widening question in his Veto message. After prominen. citizen had got ;r1 througn li snaklng ms lions this morning the mayor said, ssWhen I recommended that the side walks be widened without the great cost of paying land damages I say that I was looking as far ahead for tn city of Bridgeport as those who want fo spend so many thousands Of dollars of the tax payers money Widened to 36 feet Congress street would have 3. roadway wider than tbaf of any of the streets in the cen fer of the city with the exception of Golden Hill street.
 T believe that Housatonic avenue sho111d be widened as it and Middle street will be the two principal feed "rs to the new Congress street bridge. Traffic will never go up Congress avoid grades,3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
DIED.

HIGGINS.-In this city, Oct. 22, 1910, Thomas Higgins.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No 463 Lafayette street, on Tues day, Oct. 25, at 8:30 a. rn., and from Sacred Heart church at a. -Interment at St. Michae els can7etery. G 22b% IAWRENCE.-I this city. Oct. 18th, 1910 Harry Lawrence, aged 3S wears, months, 21 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at AS Revere street on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p. m-
 -Interment in family plot in Park cemetery. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
One woman knows the value of Body Brussels rug.

Sat in a dining-room evening a short time ago. Upon the floor handsome body Brussels rug Later on it developed that the rug from Carpet Hall That was when the talk had turned to the subject of rugs general.
 And the hostess, who has kept house for number of and is lovingly called Grandma by than little spoke words that of interest to every house-keeper Of deep interest because she whereof she spoke.
 I do like rugs, said she F'They far better than carpets, in every way. shall put another carpet down in my house. Rugs best It is so easy to keep them clean. It is pleasant to know that the
 This rug is body Brussels and it. is the of all for such this. Why I've had it for some and it looks just good day was bought See how clear the colors And the pattern just as clear and good as when chose it.
 That is the best of body Brussels rug. It wears so we'll have woo-and-fiber in my seeping groom. And going to have in the parlor But for real service this body Brussels not be beaten.''
 Good testimony, that And the who gave it, knows. She is experienced in e-building. And she is progressive for evidence note pointed out the worth of rugs.
 Here are such rugs Body Brussels of splendid weight pattern color Tough and firm and hand some. They will stand up for years hardest sort of wear that rug will get in the home.
 1174 by 15 feet-$45 1114 by 12 feet-$39
 1O1a by 12 feet-$35 9 by 12 feet-$25
 814 by 101a feet-$23 9 by feet-$2O
 634 by feet-$2O by feet-$16
 Spread out you see them as they will look upon the home floor these invite you them at Carpet Hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
JUDGE BALDWIN AND OTHERS TO
 COME HERE SOON

All voters should be present to hear Judge Simeon E. Baldwin, who speaks at Jackson's Theatre on Thursday evening, October 27. It will be a rare treat to hear this eminent jurist speak upon the vital issues of the present campaign. Judge Baldwin will ar- rive in this city early in the evening and arrangements will be made if possible to hold a reception for him at the Stratfield.
 Judge Talcott H. Russell, candidate for attorney general will accompany him and William Vollmer, candidate for sheriff will also come to this city ct the same time and will be intro dueed to the voters. Other speakers at the rally will be Lynn W. Wilson, candidate for congress, and Edward r. Hanen, candidate for judge of pro- bate. The chairman of the meeting will probably be Zalmon GoodseH, candidate for secretary of state.
 After lovee at the Stratfield Judge Baldwin and the other candidate will be escorted to the theatre by the united Democracy of the city under the direction of the Grand Marshal L. J. Gill and headed by the Wheeler & Wilson band.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
NATIONAL SOCIALIST
 ORGANIZER HERE.

Lena M. Lewis, a member of the National Executive Committee of the Socialist party will speak this even ing. 8 o'clock at the corner of Main and Wall streets, weather permitting. MT Lewis is one of the ablest speak CTS in the Socialist movement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
SAILOR BURKE IS BEATEN BY
 WILLIE LEWIS

New York. Oct. 22-sailor Burke is in a bad way to-day from the beat ing he received from Willie Lewis in their ten round bout at the Fairmont Club last night. Although Lewis was at a disadvantage in height and weight. his superior c1everness made Burke an easy proposition and he hammered him merrfly throughout the mill.
 Lewis tried to repeat his former knockout of Burke. but the latter who had trained carefully. was in good form and able to look out for himself Both men were strong at the finish but Burke's face looked as though it had been massaged with a nutmeg grater
 At their home on Washington ave- nue this evening General and Mrs Henry A. Bishop will give a dinner in honor of Miss Elsie Henshaw and MT. Arthur Wirt Robinson, who are to be married at St. Johns church next Saturday. Those at the table besides the host and hostess and two guests of honor will be: Miss Mar guerite Bishop, Miss Marion Edwards, Miss Dorothy Cornwall, Miss Jean Shelton Wi1mot Wheeler, Neil Ben ham, Kenneth Weeks and Maturin Waldo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

of Miss Maude Evelyn Robinson. the. charrning daughter of Mr. and Mrs John H. Robinson, to John Curtis AaWiey' son of MT. and Mrs. F. B.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
WILL GREET HIS SWEETHEART WITH
 WEDDING LICENSE

Herbert Srnithson, aged 23, an Eng lishman who has been in this country for the past two years secured a mar riage license yesterday to marry Miss Elena Benson his schoolday sweet heart who is now speeding to this country on an ocean liner The pros pective bride has no relatives here but the groom will meet her at the pier armed with the license. Once she is admitted through the barge office they will take the first train here and be wed. Smithson has been a farmland in Trumbull, but recently secured em- ployment in this city.
 The first of this seasons recitals of the Wednesday Afternoon Musical club will take place next Wednesday afternoon at The Stra tfieId The sub feet will be: "Schumann 1810-1S56'' and the works of this great composer will be illustrated with songs and pia-oforte selections by the talented
 sers of the club. Mrs. A. M
 will preside at the concert.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22

Probably local society in years to come will look back on 1910 as ten gagement and marriage year" An
 other announcement came today, on the heels of the many interesting ones already made. It is the enga cement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
sELECTN1EN IN SESSION

The seIectmen who are in session in fhe council chamber at the City Ha11 made 126 new voters yesterday and a7 up to noon today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22
BOY WHO WEDDED HERE NOW ASKS
 FOR ANNULMENT I

James Wilson, IT year high school boy of New Haven who came to this city on March 28, last, and secured license to wed, appeared Superior court at New Haven yester-
 day asking for annulment of his
 marriage to Miss Gertrude Cullen of
 that city. w. H. Wilson, prominent
 fish merchant of New Haven, as
 guardian for his son represented that
 deceit and that his son was led into the marriage by the woman whom he represented to be much older than
 his son. He stated that his son had never lived with his wife. The judge
 reserved his decision.
 The records at the office of the town clerk in this city show that the groom said he was 22 years of age and that the bride was 21. Other than the perjury committed concern ing his age the rest of the informa- ton given to the town clerk appears
 to be authentic.
 Assistant Town Clerk w. T. Null lins stated this afternoon that he re-
 mem bered the young MT. Wilson to
 be about feet tall and that he and
 the bride drove up to the office in a
 motor car. They were married at the city hall.
 The bride of last March entered no defense to the request of her hus- band to have their marriage set aside e.. Miss Elizabeth Evans of Courtland street and MT. John J. Dewitt of this city, have returned from the wedding
 of Miss Evans cousin, Miss Marion
 Curtiss of Hartford. They were ac- companied by Mir and Mrs Growth CT.
 and daughter, Ethel, of Harriet street.
 Miss Curtiss is a niece of the Crow thers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22

Mrs. G. w. Macley of Avon, Mill ford is confined t.o her home with a severe cold and nervous breakdown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-22

Spread out you see them they will look upon the home floor these invite you to meet them Hall.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-16

full sympathy with the whole project
including the amendments offered by
the local committee. but he wished to
present another which was as follows:
And further provided that the
tracks of the Vermont Valley railroad
shall be so arranged as not To deprive
existing stoTehouses of free switching
they now enjoy.
Those present at the hearing from
Bratileboro were Dennison Cowles, G.
l.. Durham, Martin Austin, NJ. j.
Moran, John Calvin, 5. \. Daniels, II.
C. Rice, c. r. Crosby, John Pellet, c.
C. Fits, +. w. Gibson. A. 7. Carmen
ter, +. f. Barber and Judge J. NJ. TYLER.
The local delegation that went to
Montpelier Wednesday afternoon put
in n decidedly busy day and half in.
teresting Legislators in the proposed
Boston 4 Maine improvement. They
spent Wednesday evening in the state
house corridors explaining the benefits
of the proposition to various members,
and held forth all day yesterday in the
supreme court room where the plans of
the line which the Boston 4 Maine in
tend to build were spread out for the
inspection of all who desired to exam
inc them. The Windham county dele
cation held two caucuses Yesterday to
consider the proposition, and appeared
TO be unanimously in favor of II. Near
~ all the members of the house and
senate. with the exception of a few
known TO be allied with the Central
Vermont interests, seem favorably I'M
pressed with the proposition, realizing
the saving that il means to the state
and the vastly improved railroad serv-
ice it promises.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-16
NOT CHEAP AT ANY PRICE.
H. D. Walker Says Present Municipal
Lighting Equipment Is Out of Date.

While Horton ID. Walker, one of the
members of the special committee named
to investigate lighting conditions in nearby
cities and towns and report TO the bailitfs,
did not take part in the discussion which
was INDUCED in at the special village meet
ing Friday evening when municipal light
ing was talked over he offers suggestions
for those who may attend the next village
meeting Dec 2S Mr. Walker says that
whatever price the village may pay for its
street lighting the fact to be kept in mind
is the necessity for more light. He says
, that the present equipment is inadequate
and from the standpoint of a properly
lighted town the present lighting equip
ment would not be cheap at any price.
Mr. Walker calls to mind the elaborate
and exhaustive report made by Alton ID.
Adams, the electrical expert, and empha-
sizes the fact that in that report no men
ton was made of arc lights. Mr.. Adams
recommended $40 S0-candle-power mean
descents. The matter of commercial light
ing, which was brought up at the meeting,
Mr. Walker does not believe should have
any consideration in any discussion that
may be given municipal lighting In regard
TO the rates paid in Bratteboro for com
mercial lighting Mr., Walker believes that
such rates are in keeping with the pres
ent output OF the local company and that
the statement of Manager +. NJ Adds.
made at the village meeting Friday even
ing, that only additional business warrants
a further reduction, is not at all unreason-
able. Mr.. Walker says that Brattleboro is
enjoying commercial lighting rate lower
than can be found in any other New Eng
land town of its size.
Mr., Walker feels that the village should
not entirely ignore the report OF the best
illuminating engineer Obtalnahle and for
whose services the village and the board
of trade have paid over 500. Even if the
village cannot succeed in getting the rates
mentioned in Mr.. Adams's report it can at
least accept his recommendations for bet
ter lighted streets Mr.. Walker says that
he shall feel that his work ON this matter
for the board of trade and the village. ex-
tending over a year. will have amounted
to nothing if the village decides to renew
the contract for this same, old, out-of-date
equipment at any price.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-16

gave a plano solo. Misses Ruth frentlss
and Elisaheth Le~is were la charge 81 The
hooih of ianes articles, and Mrs, l.. u,
Siellman al tte apron hooih, Mlss lreme
Maiher and lla1en sloekNell prvslded al
lhe oandy s.oolh, and Mis-, II, Weather
head al the lunch counter, The Hover
garden Was arranged by flomns Fisher
sud Nrs, I, u. Whittier, aud the lran
40. dispensed by ,hsm, M'ss nalh
Mraihrihead represented M,s,ivss ma,l
III Neither hoose thYmes, Mis- hu.n
lloughton Mas In charge 81 he ne9.h
uheir potied plants were sold, Mlss Helen
Weaihs,heal suI~rintcndel the decora'
lions, which wcfr al I'D, black, yellow
sIeen and white paIeF flowers, aud slrcani'
rn. The candy bsoih was decorated WIN
eoin aud small pumpkins, Marching was
enjoyed by the young people,
E,lson fes-enien Akley, Is, died Ines
day morning Al a;n o'cl0ck OF nctheri,is,
Nj. Akley Was one at eight children oi
Aln,ss Abd Harriet tfcssendenl Akley, lie
was hom June ~, lS2, in West hral'le'
l50ra nn the place now occupied hy sum
ner Coleman, about nne-lourth al mile
irom where he died. He was edueaiod ~
the town schools OF districts Mos, I and :,
and lived al home until he was married 10
Mics sophia NJ Quinn, Nov, II, 1850, and
they hrsan housekeeping ~ the house That
has since been his home and where he
died lie WAS a man Of even temperament
aud genial disposition aud always looked
on the bright side of life. lie sustained a
shock about threr Year, ago and second
one IN March, lnE,, and has been a par
lial invalid ever since, lie i survived hy
his wife and four sons, William Ed.on,
Clifford l.cn0y, Fred Everett, and Bert
Gilman. Onc daughter. Gertrude Sophia.
died when three Year, old lie also leaves IL
grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mary
Il. Clsbec. his twin. and Mrs. Lydla WI
tnti The funeral services were held yes.
ienlay afternoon at o'clock in the Bap'
,ist church, T. Stacy Harrison officiating.
The choir sang. Ny Jesus rs Thou Wit.
and Abide With Me The bearers We're his
-four son,, aud burial was in the West
Brattlehoro cemetery
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-16
Hattie Leblanc Acquitted.

The jury in the trial of Hattie lie
Blanc, charged with the murder OF CIar
ence F. Grover, the Waltham Mass,
laundryman, returned a verdict OF not
guilty Wednesday, after considering the
case one hour and 50 minutes. Miss LIE
Blanc, a young French Canadian girl EN-
ployed in the Grover household, met
Grover by appointment at the laundry il
the evening, and shortly after he stagger
ed out MORALLY wounded. Before he died
he charged the shooting to the girl. she
was found after three days by the police
hiding under bed in the Grover house
The widow OF Grover has figured prom,
nently in this case She had threatened
her husbands life, was an expert with the
revolver and after the shooting her, con
duet was peculiar. The Leblanc girl was
her cousin.