The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
MISS KIMBALL KILLED BY AUTO Chauffeur Rockwell Held In Lords Of S1,000 CHARLIE FALLSIN HOSPITAL Struck by Livery Autom bi e
 and May Have Brain
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It was a sad ending to a happy day in the home Of George B. and Matte Kimball, 121 Poplar street, yesterday when their little ten-year-old girl, 'Tdelen,- tripping gaily across the street towards the grocery store. just before nightfan, was struck by the forty horsepower limousine automobile of B. D. Pierce, Jr-. driven by Chauffeur Theodore B. Rockwell and horribly mangled about the head, receiving in- Juries from which she died before hos pital aid could be rendered.
 By remarkable coincidence almost at the same time and within a few dent, Charles Falls, 1o4 Barnum ave- nue, in crossing State street at the intersection of Fairfield avenue is said to have stepped directly from behind trolley car and into the path of liv- cry car belonging to John Webber, driven by Chauffeur Leon Clarernont. car and rolled into the roadway with tsuch force that concussion of the brain is feared. At St. Vineent's hospital to- day his condition is reported as ser1 ous, and he still remains in the semi conscious condition noted upon his ad- m ;ssion.
 about the killing of the Kimbal1 girl last night, heightened by the many runaors afloat to the effect that the Pierce-Arrow car owned by B. D. Pierce, Jr., 2340 North avenue, had not been mechanically perfect for some time. as well as the refusal of the
 
 Foster to permit his client to make any statement of the accident public. the original account of the happening as related by the chauffeur is believed to be correct. Later Investigation of the cars equipment tended to show that everything was in perfect work ing order the machine had but re- gently been thoroughly overhauled in local garage.
 According to Rockwell. who has been a chauffeur for about four years, though his father, Theron c. Rock well, a retired manufacturer, living at Park, New Canaan, Conn, is rated as Poplar street shortly after nightfaH towards his home at 459 Poplar street. He had just reached Dewey street, and was travelling at a rate estimated at 15 miles per hour when the form Of a girl suddenly shot into the glare from his headlights. He instantly braked right headlight hitting the form of the girl which had slightly crouched as she saw her danger. She was struck forcibIy by the projecting light which was twisted backwards and she fell forward almost beneath the car which was stopped before going over her body.
 Quickly diemounting from his seat he found her practically unconscious and bleeding from the head Aided by pedestrians and the mother who had come from the house upon hearing warning s1riek from her daughter, the limp form of the girl was placed
 
 towards the Emergency hospital. It was found that the ambulance with pr. Curley had left but few minutes prior for St. Vincent's hospital with the victim of the other similar aeci- dent. An effort was made to overtake the ambulance which was accomplish field avenue and the girl was trans ferred within. AS the first victim was in need of special care Patrolman Dan iel Reilly accompanied the surgeon rendering assistance to the doctor. The Kimball girl expired before reach ing the hospital. The mother who had followed in the Pierce ear was over come with grief upon learning the sad news and was treated temporarily at the hospital.
 Rockwell gave himself up to the police and as it was understood his employ CT reno9need all rEsaponsi1llty Ee, ad Tor ,nd n,5 as counsel. Prosecutor Alexander De- Laney who was attending a perform ance at Polfs and Clerk Smith at his home were summoned and ball was later arranged.
 In the meantime Leon C1aremont, driver Of the Webber car: reported to Police Sergt Fred Webb. It ap- peared that as he was proceeding east on State street, when nearing the junction of Fairfield avenue, the then unknown man had stepped from the rear of a standing car diIectly before his own. Although brakes were ap- 1 piled, it was too late to prevent the of the car C1aremont too picked his | victim up and rushed him to the emer- gency hospital.
 Tn the City court this morning, be- | fore Judge Frank L. Wilder, Rockwell | who had been arrested upon a war | rant charging him with nanslaughter, | was arraiened and his caee contirued | for further hearing on Saturday next when 1t is believed the report of the crc-~,,er will he filed. Although no | counsel appeared in his behalf. bonds for $i 900 had been ara nged by his father and he was released.
 Clsremont held by the police for in vestfgation was released upon the re- coenizance of John Webber, his en- blower hut vee n c-onEtant attendance at police hea dquarters today furnish ing such additional information as was needed by detectives engaged in looking up the accident. Pending the result of the injuries sustained by Falls. no specific charge has been pre- ea-red aea+rFt the driver.