The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-12
MIR. FAIRCHILD TO SUE WIFE
 FOR DIVORCE
InfideIity to be Ground of Con- int--RetainS Noted !
 Lawyer.
Prominent Young Republican Office Holder Accused of Wrong Doing-Episode in a New York Hotel Confirmed Suspicious of Husband
Special to the Farmer.)


 Stratford, Aug. 12.-George A. Fair child. of the jewelry firm Of George w. Fairchild & Sons, of Bridgeport, whose home is in King street, this town, has retained States Attorney Stiles Judson to institute suit for di- vorce on the ground of infidelity.
 MT. Fairchild has been living at the home of his father George w. Fairchild. in Elm street, since Sun day last, and his wife has held sole possession of their home in King St. since then.
 Mrs. Delbridge and Mrs. Fairchild figured in a sensational horsewhipping spectacle in Fairfield avenue, Bridge port, this spring, when Mrs. Fairchild and Delbridge unexpectedly encoun- tered Mrs. Delbridge near Broad St. She had been apprised by private de- tectfve that her husband was dining in hotel with the Stratford-woman and waiting for long time in the darkness outside, finally caught the two. After flashing Mrs. Fairchild with a dog whip until she fled into the Blue Ribbon Garage for protec- ton, she walked about the streets un- til she met her husband at the junc- tion of Broad and Golden Hill Sts. Here Delbridge protested that there was nothing wrong in his friendship for Mrs. Fairchild and begged for forgiveness. Mrs. Delbridge finally ,Felented and allowed her husband to return home.
 Mrs. Fairchild and Delbridge have since been seen. in company. Late lY the domestic affairs at. the Del bridge household have come to such a pass that Delbridge has taken up hic rnci6nnnn Q fha HntaI
 Last Saturday night he sang at a Brooklyn concert. Mrs. Fairchild left Stratford during the evening, and Delbridge and she met in New York city after the concert. MT. Fair chilN followed and on the strength hotel returned to this city, and promptly retained States Attorney Judson to conserve his interests in a divorce proceeding.
 1t is said that there was a dra- matic scene between the Fairchilds man walked into the hotel room to be confronted with evidence of his wife's perfidy. There was no phy- sical violence exchanged, however, and the Stratford man, convinced of his wife's wrong doing, returned here.
 He protested when Mrs. Fairchild laten returned and took up her abode as usual at the King street residence, but she was not to be swayed from her purpose of living in the hand some home where she is still housed.
 'sYes, it's true that I've retained Att torney Judson to bring suit for di- vorce" said-Mr Fairchild in Stratford this afternoon.
 Mrs George A. Fairchild answered the telephone at her home. and referred 4~,- x L s- IL CTS telephone number.
 The horsewhipping incident in which the two women figured occurred on Friday night. May 6. YetSMr. Fair child protested his cenfideuee in his wife's integrity and the following Sun- day escorted her on a walk through the principal streets of Stratford. Not un- til last Sunday morning could he be convinced of the truth of the story that his own family had repeatedly brought him. Mrs. Fairchild was a Waterbury girl. blonde of robust type. Mrs. Delbridge is a striking brunette. The Delbridges had son woh died in infancy. The Fairchilds have a boy of g. the custody of who the father will seek. z-
 DeIbridge is among the best known singers in the state. having figured prominently in church choirs in this city and elsewhere He. has been and as reward for activity in the in- terests of the Republican party was appointed clerk of the board of as- sessors. which he now holds.
 Mr. F,airchild is one of the most re- spected citizens of this town. He is also one of the leading young business men of Bridgeport. His courteous manner and his kindly disposition have endeared him to many. and the people of Stratford are filled with sympathy