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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
OLD SANTA VISITS ELKS' CLUB HOUSE
 THIS AFTERNOON
Many "Little Elks" Made Happy By Handsome Pres ents of Toys and Candy Supper Served at 5 o'clock, After Which Fathers
 Join Families

Santa Claus is still in town at his merry work. Almost every afternoon and evening he has had some place to visit and hundreds and hundreds of toys and oranges and tons of candy to distribute. To rich and poor alike he has come without discrimina. ton and the thousands of small boys and girls !, of Bridgeport have been visited by him since he arrived in town week ago and Quartered his reindeer by the big municipal Christmas tree on Broad street hill.
 Out of the rush. he saved one whole afternoon and evening for the chill dren celebration at the Eaks clubhouse on State street which began at 4 o'clock today and is to last until 8 o'clock or later tonight. Down the chimney of an improvised fireplace crept Santa right into the midst of a great. group of happy faced children who had bee- eagerly awaiting. his coming. These were all little Elks, the sons and daughters of the mem- bers of the lodge. After greeting the children, the jolly old fellow stepped to the great IS foot Christmas tree the building, and began to distribute the gifts with which 1t was heavily laden.
 ] There was something for everyone and the marvellous part of it was that Santa knew every child by name and 6stNo ttllIA1 HIS pteSSnl III th1S way H ,terwaTds, big boxes of candy and or anges and other goodies were passed out generou9ly to the children. The great tree itBeIf was a beauty, lavish ly trimmed with vari-colored electric lights and brilliant ornaments of ev- 1 cry description
 Some of the children contributed to : a. very pleasing program of dancing, singing and recitation which was hear i ttly applauded.
 At 6 o'clock this evening a supper will be served for all the small pep ' pie as well as their mothers who are attending the performance and later their fathers will join them to ex- plain. the mysteries of the new toys which Santa has brought them and i help in the general celebration of a very happy time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
IDA WAITE DoBsON
 SUED FOR DIVORCE

Ida Waite Dobson, an attractive girl who formerly lived in Golden Hill street, is the defendant in di- svorce proceedings brought by Miller F. Dobson. Jr. of Shelton. He charges desertion April 20 1910. The couple were married. August 8, 1908.
 Another divorce action filed in the superior court is brought aby Laura Nfnton Horner Parmly of this city against sEIeazer Parmly of Chicago. Intolerab1e cruelty is alleged. The couple were married April 19 1s9es Parm1y is the son of Eleazer Parn1ly, former president of the Howe Sewing Machine Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
IN THE CITY COURT

Use Of the last dime in the family treasury for two pails Of beer last night dispieased Joseph Bernard of 2 Eyitts Lane, according to his story told Judge Wilder in city court ses- sion today when he was on trial for assault and he poured the contents of the last pail down the kitchen sink Whereupon, he says. his wife attacked him and said that she was going to scratch his eyes out. He admitted hitting her but said that it was in self defense. In order to deter4nine the truth of his story Judge Wilder continued the hearing until Saturday and instructed Mrs. Burgess to visia the Bernard home and learn true con. ditions there
 John Withers, all the way from Memphis, Tenn, was given 10 days ir was arrested upon complaint by Spe- cial Policeman Howell.
 As result of an exciting day on the tug James McWiIliaTns yesterday Oscar White. a sailor, was fined s5 for intoxication. and breach of the peace and ErneI Lupec, fireman, s1 for assault upon White The fines were paid as the men were needed for work today on the boat
 James Clark of New Haven, toe much intoxicated to be arraigned yes terday was given 30 days in jail with judgment suspended provided he goi out of Bridgeport in double quick time.
 Philip Noyack. Io5s Maplewood avenue. and Cyrus Rainville, alias A W. Johnson, of 114 Pacific street were discharged from charges o1 stealing $107 from Davey Bros, it be- ing reported that they have been re- turned to the State School for Boys at Meriden from which they escaped last July. The boys were caught in Rye. N. Y, and returned to Bridge port yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
 DIED.

this city, Tuesday. Dec gath, 1e14. Katherine M Me- $ Keons beloved wife of John T. Healey.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. A13 4fapleuzood avenue on Thurs day Dec. s1st at S.30 a. In.. and from St. Augusine's church where solemn high mass of requiem will be offered for the repose Of her MichaeYs cemetery. T z9 b. FIBRE Yin this city. Dec 29th, 1914 Jerusha Sheldon, widow of Peter r. Perry aged 8 2 years. 8 mouths
 Funeral services will be held at her 1ata home, No. 51 2 East Wash 1ngton avenue on Friday. Jan ISL 1915. at 70 clock D. m. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. pE1e, fH.l I'm tiais city. Sunday. Dec. 27th. 1914. Gustave Peichert, aged 4e years. months. 8 days
 Friends are invited to attend the BOA North avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 30th at 1:30 p. m., and from St PanIus German Lutheran church. Harrie4 St. at D. m h. torment at Park cemetery. k&ARA4ON1D---4ns this city, Dec. 18th, 1914. Sarah M Hoyt. widow of ChatIea n. Raymond. aged 6s years, months.
 Friends are invited to attend the 5 funeral at her 1ates home No 532 West avenue on "Wednesday, 30th 1nsts at 2s80 o'clock p. m Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. Dan bury papers please copy.
 T28 bsp lxE xEkATEAEE.Re-In Shelton, Dec zg 1914, Henry c. Kraenaer
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par 1ors of Cu1linan & Mullins, 86A Main street on Thursday, Dec 31, at 2 :S0 D. ms Burial in Park ecem- etery ae this city, Dec 29, 1914. Nellie. wife of Michael Cliff
 BEtendg are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence. SITS Nichols street. on Thursday, Dee S1. at s:30 a. m, and from St Mary's church at a. m, with sol exnn high mass. Burial in St. Mi el1a'el,e ceznetery a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
WIRELESS OPERATORS
 MUST PASS EXAMS
NTisdeanor to Send Message Without
 Certificate After January
CsneciaI to The Farmerl

Hartford. Dec. S0-H c. GawIer, radio inspector for the New England district, has advised Hiram Percy Maxim that examination for radio operators will be held in the post of flee building between o'clock and p. m. January 5, and between a.. Tn- and 5 p. m January 6. All the amateur wireless operators who have sending apparatus. are expected to present themselves for examination After the examinations are compIet- ed, it will be federal misdemeanor to send any wireless messages unless the operator possesses the United States government certificate show ing that he has passed the neces- sary examination.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
|sTRATFoRD BUILDING
 LOTS CAUSE LAWSUITS

On the charge that she refused to carry out an agreement to buy 40 building lots in Stratford. Louis H. Welles of that town has brought suit against Flora. Deckand of Stratford for $5,000. He claims the agreement was made September 8 last
 Welles says he agreed to sell the lots, which are just east Of EeIles' place, to the defendant for $18,5O0. She was to pay $500 in cash as the first payment It is claimed that WelIes was ready to sell the lots but Flora Deckand would not buy them. The action Is returnabIe to the su- perior court. January term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
ICE HEREABoUTS IS NEARLY THICK
 ENOUGH TO HARVEST

If the present cold spell holds out for a few days ice harvesting on the local ponds and the filling of the ice houses that supply Bridgeport will be- gin.
 The Naugatuck Valley Ice Company reported today that 1-2 inches of fine ice had formed on the Beards1ey Park lake, and that only two more days of real cold weather were needed to bring the necessary 10 inches when marking out and cutting will begin. This will give employment to about 200 men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
TWO MORE ARRESTED
 FOR COUNTERFEITING

New Haven, Dec. 8o-Two more ar rests have been made in connectlon with that at Marlborough of Philip Ieibernaan by secret service men on counterfeiting charges, IL was Iedriiseu =. todav Kopel- GoIdhagen, owner of inc house were Leiberman was arrest ed. and his brother, Barrough Gold hagen, were taken into custody yester- day by Deputy United States Marshal G. Bla.keman and were later brought before United States Cof11Inls- Is <i-oyeT wright in this city who held them under $5,O0O bonds each for a hearing on Monday on charges of con spiracy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
Coroner To ooks Into
 Death Tn Which : Phone
 Service Is Involved

5 Coroner Phelan was in Darien to- day investigating the circumstances Of the death of Istan Kovacs It is claim ed that Koxacs was taken i'll late Sat-
 urday night and the central tele- phone operator was asked to call q. physician. She neglected to do so ft is alleged, and Kovacs died, while with prompt medical attendance he might have lived. The employees of the telephone office deny the charge. Coroner Pheian is today taking the statements of those interested in the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
DIR. DORLAND SMITH IN
 LONDON ON WAY HOME

Word received at the home of pr. Dorland Smith of this city indicates that the well known physician, who has been spending some months in India, has reached London on the re- turn trip. Though he was expected by his many friends to be here by Christmas a. cable dispatch within a few days states that he has arrived safely in London though difficulties were encountered in getting passage from India. He will arrive here prob ably by February 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
o. o. P GIVES UP CUSTOM OF NEW
 YEARS RECEPTION

There will be no New Years recep- ton at the Republican club this year. In the first place the club is without funds to entertain the .tbunch,'s which club is moving into smaller quarters and R. M. Hudson. who owns the build- ing. is remodeling 1t. It is the first time in 12 years that the club has not held a New Years celebration and these affairs have always cost about $500 This year after the campaign expenses were paid there was little left in the eonmittee treasury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
Da1lbury Man and
 Wife Attempt Suicide
6special to Thel FarmerA.

Danbury, Dec. so.-Mrs. Joseph sLour, 25 years old, attempted suicide last night by drinking poison. She was taken to the hospital where she is in a. serious con dition. It is be- heyer, however. that she will recover According to the police she and her husband have had many disagree ments of late. MT. Lours attempted suicide last night. but the police be- Heve that the attempt was a bluff to frighten his wife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
DENIES CHAR SEEKS
 PEACE WITH KAISER

Washington. Dec. s0.-A statement having been sent widespread through the United States that Russia pur- poses negotiations for peace with Ger many independent of her allies, France and England, and it having been suggested that Ambassador Bakhmeten had knowledge of such an arrangement, the Russian ambassador to the United States has issued a statement not only denying such a. possibility, but he cabled to the for eign office at Petrograd and has re ceived the following message from the Russian minister of foreign affairs
 Certainly please deny absolutely the absurd statement. 6Signed3 Sazo- noff. .''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
5IlAATEs CITY FOR FAI4I.
 or HORSE ON BRIDGE

The New York Cleansing & Dyeing Co. has served notice on the city clerk of Intention to claim damages for in- 1uries to horse and harness sus- lained about 1z: go on the night of De- eember 22, 1914 The complaint all 3eges that due to faulty construction Of the Stratford avenue bridge, a horse owned by the company, caught it's hoof between the bridge and the draw when being driven over there at that time. No amount of damages is indicated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
PROSPECTIVE JAILER
 INSPECTS INSTITUTION
 WITH SHERIFF. ELECT

County Sherir-eIect Simeon Pease had as his guests today MT. and Mrs Matthew Scott of Danbury. They in spected the county court house and later were taken to the Pease resi- dence in Fairfield where they were entertained. It is reported that Mr. Scott is to be appointed jaiIer by SheT1m-eIect Pease
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
STEAMER HITS ROCKS;
 CREW MAY BE LOsy

Halifax, N. S., Dec. s0-Tfe steamer Navarra. 9 947 tons. which left St. John.l N. B., yesterday under charter to the admiralty and bound for France struck on Holmes Island during the might and was reported this afternoon to be breaking up. No word has been received as to the safety of her crew.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
MOT,ORIST ARRESTED FOR
 DRIVING PAST TROLLEY CAR

Leonard Doyle of s86 stratford avenue, an engineer employed by Ihe 5TrI,Inf131ll Motor Car Co.,, was ar rested this afternoon on a warrant charging violation of the motor ve- hicle statutes in passing a stationary trolley car at Main and Cannon Sts a few hours before The warrant was served by Motorcycle Policeman Gorgas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
pA1RonMAN FISCHER REPORTS

Traffic Policeman Hugo Fischer, under suspension on charges of hav- ing been intoxicated while on duty, appeared before Supt- Birmingham his afternoon and gave his version of the occurrenee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
ROBINSON WILL SWEAR IN NEW OFFICIALS ON
 NEW YEARS AT NOON

At noon New Years day City Clerk Robinson will be at City Hall for the purpose of administering the oath of office to the officials whom Mayor Wilson will name on the various city boards
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
MAYOR GUEST AT CAPITAL

Mayor Wilson was in Hartford to- day. This evening he will attend banquet at the Allyn house to which all Republican members of the next state senate have been invited
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
England Plans to End Differences With U. S.
 On Delaying of Ships
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tcontinued from Page 1Y men as they did in Belgium on the The crossing which they forced at great cost has now been nullifIed, ac- cording to despatches from Petrogra,d the Russians having driven the in vsldeTs back to the west bank of the river.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
NAMES POLICEMEN FOR
 HYDRAULIC COMPANY

The governor has approved the ap- pointment of Herbert c. Ferris of Stratford and Charles Dutel1e of Eas- ton to be policemen The appoint ments were made on the application of the Bridgeport Hydraulic company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30

While cutting a skate strap with q safety razor blade yesterday, II years old John Anderson of Madison avenue cut his left hand so severely that five stitches were necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30
BUILDING COMMISSION FRS
 IN SESSION TOMORROW

hold their se4ni-weekly meeting at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon instead 6f their usual time on Friday which Is New Years eve. This will be the last meeting Of the year.
 The Bank Of France has declared a dividend of 30 franes a share for the second half of the fiscal year
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30

Authority for opening all naval ra- dio stations to commercial business was sought by Secretary Daniels in a letter adressed to the House Naval Committee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent . EVoFd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-30

.rner wans AdA one Cent : word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-14
THE PEMBROKE

The new moving picture theatre. The sPembroke,' which was opened at the corner of Jane and Pembroke streets Wednesday, October ', is still continuing to draw large crowds every evening. It is the intention of Adolf Aldermen, the manager, to run the best and c1eanest photoplays than can be procured The theatre Is well ven ti1ated and has a seating capacity of 1,8oo.
 The seats are so arranged that no matter how far some may be in the rear of the hall they may see the pie lures as clearly as if close to the screen.
 The price of admission is within the range If all and MT. Alderman states that he is under a big expense in bringing these high priced pictures to Bridgeport. He is a man of wide ex- perience and no doubt the patrons of the theatre will be fully satisfied with the pictures shown.
 As an added attraction this evening, country store will be held and 20 val uabIe gifts will be distributed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-14
IDE FOREST AND P. H. BRADY FOR REPRESENTATIVES, Wilson and McNIurray Beaten
 in Democratic Con- VentiOn. AMIN, 9TH DISTRICT i.
 DELEGATE ABSENTS SELF Vote Rejecting Proxy Causes
 Eight Delegates To Leave
 Convention Hall.

After a nexciti1ljg convention the
 Democrats of Bridgeport last night in their headquarters in Cannon street nominated Atty. Robert G. De Forest
 and Patrick H. Brady as their candi- dates for representative The con vention scheduled for o'clock did not meet until 9.25. The calling of the l conV ention was delayed because | Tn homas Moriarity of the Sixth district l could not be located. When the con 1 vention was at last called to order 1 there was a. clash because Lawrence l Foley claimed a proxy from William 1 Amin, also a delegate from the sixth
 district. Foley did not have the proxy
 in writing but said he had received it 1 the night before. Howard Sullivan, de1egsute from the Fifth district, cor
 roborated MT. F-o1ey's statement, but 1 the delegates by a, 12 to Il vote refused ! to- seat MT. Foley.
 1 When this vote had been announced
 most of the delegates favorable to the
 refominafion of Lynn w. Wilson and
 John M McMurray as candidates for
 representatives arose and left the con I vention.
 Tine delegates voting to seat MT. I Foley were: Dennis Gaynor and Charles Hinman of the list district; John J. Ford and Harry Sieger, End 1 district; Howard Sullivan and Joseph
 CS sYi5gas Jr., 9th district; Thomas Mo l riarity. 9th district; John H. O'Rourke
 and Charles F. Bierbaum, 7th dis
 trict; Stephen l.. McMahon and
 Charles Sachs, 9th district
 Those voting not to seat MT. Foley
 were: John Flanagan and William All
 len, srd district: Frank J. Clancy and l Albert Reichert. 4th district; Albert l A. TfbbaIs and John H. CoughHn, l proxy for Ernest Kaimer in the 9th I district; William F. Russell and Hugh J. Lavery, proxies for John Capozz1 S--2 %E~ I45r. I tr1et; John H. Tague and James A. l Hart in the 11th district; John D. I Ryan and George Rickel in the 18th I district.
 l The delegates who walked out of
 the convention were Dennis Gaynor
 John J. Ford and Harry Sieger, End district: John H. O'Rourke and Charles Bferbaum, 7thE district; Ste phen T.. McMahon and Charles Sachs, 1 9th district.
 Town Chairman William T. Mullins
 who called the convention to order
 announced the vote. Then Alder
 man CoughIin was made chairman of l the convention. Atty Lavery was 1 made clerk The nominations were 1 then made as stated, Atty Lavery nominating Atty DeFsorest Albert
 Reicher seconded the nomination Albert A. Tfbba1s nominated MT
 Brady. Howard Rfckel seconded this l nomination.
 i The chairmen of the delegations of each district whose representation re- I nained in the convention hall, then I selected the following as candidates 1 for justice of the peace:
 | Daniel B. Rrennan, John A. Cor nell, Jr., Stephen Sfksay, Henry J 1 Waters, PEiIo A Calhoun, Harry A
 Goldstein. Hugh J. Lavery, Bernard
 Keating, Jr., John H. Casey, James H
 O'Rourke. Samuel Me1litz, Herbert O.
 Hull. James Keith, and Edward Me I Aanus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-14
ELOPE, MARRY AND MAIL ANNOUNCEMENT
 TO BRIDES PARENTS

Clifton Nicholson Phillips. aged s1, a widower and recently. an automobile salesman in this city. was married yesterday to Irene Jane Wagner, aged #2 petite and blonde. She is the daughter of a wealthy resident of New York and New Rochelle, N. r., and according to statements made by the pair eloped in a large Locomobile touring car yesterday from her Gparen- tai residence followed by Burns de- tectives who attempted to intercept the marriage.
 Arriving at the home Of Town. Clerk Joseph Schultz. a license was at first refused but after showing that he had paid personal tax in this city, Marrying Justice Henry Waters was [called into requisition and tied the nuptial knot before pr. Stephen P. Gronan, Arthur w. wrenn and Rod erick McNeil, as witnesses.
 Later, a. wedding breakfast was in dulged in where the e1opers laughed at the efforts of detectives to keep them. apart They left for Washing ton, but before doing so mailed a. certi- fled copy of the marriage certificate to the father.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-14

A detachment of Gov. Maytorena's s troops left Guaymas on the steamer Bonita. supposedly to capture Lower California for Gen. Villa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-14

Attorney Robert Griswo1d DeForest who has been named as one of the Democratic candidates for representa- tive is a widely known young lawyer who is associated with the law firm of DeForest & Klein in the practice of law. Attorney DeForest is a product of the public schools of Bridgeport and completed his education in the law school of Yale. He has been ac- tive in politics for many years and has represented his district, the Fourth. in the Common Council, where he served as president of the board. His dis tinguished father was a former con gressnan from this district and the younger DeForest naturally takes to politics for it was bred in the bone He is a finished public speaker and will take the, stump in the coming campaign for the success of the Dem ocratic candidates
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-14

Forest fires have broken out in the mountain section near Middletown, N. Y, and are causing great damage:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-14
FIVE ARE SERVED
 IN ssNEW HAVEN'T
 BILLIARD GO. SUIT

Hartford, Conn, oct.N 14-sherin Charles H. Latham returned to his home here last night having spent the day making personal service of the New Haven s, 100000 suit on five of the seven defendants. The two that missed the sherifs personal call were Charles s. Mellen and Edward D. Rob-. bins
 Under Connecticut procedure no fur ffaer attachments under the writs are valid unless ordered by the New Ha- ven county superior court.
 When Sheriff Latham arrived at Me1len' s home on Whitney avenue, was to be seen. But a window had been left open and the law was conn piled with by tossing the writ through the window te the library floor.
 At the Robbins home, Mrs Robbins gingerIy accepted the papers and prom fsed to tell Robbins about it.
 Samuel Hemingway was served in his office in the Second National bank.
 President Harry ". Whipple of the Merchants National sat smiling in his office when the sheriff arrived and asked some questions, which the sher if advised him to address to his law yer
 That's easy, commented the amia- b1e attorney amueI c. Morehouse, who was found at his office. when serv- ed. The shertn then went to Meri- den
 John L.. Billiard. who is the most attached'' defendant, was served in the lumber yard in the rear of his lumber and coal office ,and Charles F Linsley of the Meriden First National bank said Thank you when the writ was handed to him.
 The court writ, with the itemized list of realty and stocks under st- tachmenf, which admittedly aggregate much less than the sum sued for, will be filed next week, as returnable as