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Sharp County record., 1914-05-01
A, J. JOHNSON IN
PRISON FOR MURDER
Blacksmith Named Barnett
Shot To Death Saturday
At Shelbyville.

shot and Killed by Andrew j. J0lln-
son, farmer of that place.
The two men had been having
trouble for several days. Barnett
had rented house from johnson,
but the latter's claim was that he
did not also rent the barn which
belongs to the dwelling. When
johnson went to remove the ma
nure from this barn Barnett made
objection. Thus begun the trouble,
which continued several days and
finally ended with the killing.
There were no witnesses to the
killing. Barnett left his shop in
Shelbyville for his home, a short
distance away, and was on horse
back. The first intimation the
community had of the shooting was
when johnson went to the house
of a renter on his farm and an
nounced that he had shot Barnett,
and advising the renter to 90 see
about him.
Barnett was found by the road
side, and it is believed his death
was instantaneous. He had been
shot in the face with a shotgun
loaded with slugs of lead.
Johnson's preliminary hearing
was held at ShelbyYille Tuesday be-
fore Esq. W. H. West, and he was
bound over to await the action Of
the grand jury, being denied bail.
AT the preliminary trial the defend
ant offered no testimony. 1t is
said that the testimony of others at
the trial, coupled with the position
in which the dead body was found
and the direction from which the
gun must have been fired, was
enough to convince the people of
Shelbyville that Barnett was muir
dered from the brush, without any
warning whatever. 1t is said also
that feeling is strong against John
son in the community where theV
tragedy occurred.
Soon after the killing johnson
was taken in charge by John A.
Crabtree, constable of Scott town
ship, in whose custody he remained
until Monday, when Deputy Sheriff
Luther Atkinson went to Shelby.
vile. Mr.. Atkinson brought the
prisoner to Evening Shade Wednes-
day. and he Is now in jail here. 1t
Is said that Sheriff Bristow will
seek an order from the circuit judge
at once to remove him either to the
Pocahontas Jail or the state peni.
tentiary for safer keeping, johnson
| Is said to have told the officer that
he has clear conscience over the
killing; that he had done his duty,
and that his side of the matter
would be made public at the proper
time.
johnson Is about So years of age
and has family. In recent years
he has sold goods at Cave City, Cal
anime and Smithville. He tells Of
killing another man some years
ago in another section of the state,
but says he was acting in the ca
pacity Of an officer at that time.
Barnett had been at ShelbyVille
but about q month, coming there
from Pleitfer and opening up a
blacksmith shop. But little is
known Of him, and this paper has
exhausted several sources to find
out his given name or initials with
out any success, He was some
thing like 45 years Of age, and is
survived by a wife and four child
ren, who are In destitute circum.
stances
Sharp county has had very few
killings In a great many years. and
this Is the first murder case Scott
township has ever furnished the
grand juries or the courts
Sharp County record., 1914-05-01

Call after the play Friday night.
Fountain open, Barnett Wasson
Drug Co.
Sharp County record., 1914-05-01
THE RECORD
BY CLAUDE L. COGER.

Entered at the Postoflee At Evening Shade. Ark.
as second.class matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
REPORT
 QUEER HOLD-UPS

An odd series of hold-ups in Strat- ford and Milford during the past two weeks are believed to have occasion ed the loss of hundreds of dollars to automobile tourists. The bandits became so bold Monday night as to assault Sherin John ". Vo1Imer, after which the matter was reported to Prosecuting Attorney Alexander Delaney and state action is likely to be taken
 The system which has been worked is one that involves impersonatng town constable or deputy sheriff and required two cooperative gangs The plan worked well at the Washington bridge. for the Town of Stratford has recently been keen in arresttng au- tomobiists. Several men with red lights were stationed at the approach to the bridge. Autom obilists natur- ally slowed down upon seeing the danger signal and upon, one pretext or another the machine was held up long enough for someone to turn out the tail-Hght- As the machine sped into Milford. the second gang appear ed and stopped the car, informing the chauffeur, that the light was out and that 1t would be necessary to appear before Judge Peck in Strat- ford or otherwise settle the case In most cases automobiles were glad to. settle at a charge of $7.50. One party, however, said they would appear next morning before Judge Peek They did so and were greatly surprised. to find out that no ci1arEes had been made against them In the case Of vo11mer's party the money was paid the first time. The second time an insult to a girl in the car resulted in an exchange of blows which was only ended when young VoIIKner was felled by a stone
 Many automobiIists report similar occurrences during the past two weeks and it is wondered how the practice has continued without com ing to the Milford and Stratford po- lice authorities
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
SILLIMAN'S WIDOW
 FILES AN APPEAL

Notice of appeal to the superior court has been filed relative to the appointment made by the Probate Court of Frank T. Staples as admin istrator of the estate of Lewis B. Sii nman. The position of the appellants is stated as follows:
 Under the will, the widow was named as executrix and it is contend ed that she ought to have been ap- pointed in accordance with the wishes of her late husband and in order to carry out his desires. If for any req son she were not appointed, it is con- tended that she ought to have the right, according to custom and prac- tice, to suggest a member of her fam fly or some other person to. act as administrator. This right was de- nied her.
 ''The attorneys for the various or ganizati ons named as beneficiaries in the will argued in favor of a person to act as administrator other than a member of the family principally for the reason that the will provides that the widow shall have a right to use a portion of the principal of the estate. if necessary.
 f'Evidence introduced at the Pro bate hearing was to the effect that the widow was able to act as such executrix''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
MAYOR NAMES MMITTEE ON
 PAVING DEAL
Aldermen MacFayden, Nor an and Moorey to Confer
 With Commission

Alderman Malcolm MacF'ayden, Re publican of the First district; Alder
 man William J. Moran, Democrat, of the Sixth district ,and Alderman Isaac Moorey, Democrat, of the Eleventh district, will be the committee to con fer with the paving and sewer com mission regarding the Warrenite con- tracts: Mayor Wilson made the off, ciaI announcement of their appoint ment today. The previous report that the mayor would name Alderman Mill CT on the committee proves erroneous. The committee will meet with the paving and sewer commission on We'd nesday evening. July at 8 o'clock in the city auditors office.
 The resolution for the creation of the committee as passed at the last meeting of the common council called for the committee and the commission to get together before the next meet ing of the aldermen which will be next Monday night, July 6. At it's last meeting the paving and sewer com mission adjourned to meet Tuesday evening, July 2.
 City Auditor Keating, secretary of the commission, said today that Pres 1dent Rogers of the commission had nesday. Whether a meeting of the night or not has not yet been decided but the meeting for conference with the aldermanic committee will be Wednesday night. It is likely that Mayor Wilson will warn a special meeting of the common council for the Monday following the confer encA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
STRONG ARM' SQUAD TO PROTECT WOMEN

A strong arm squad has been re- cruited by the Connecticut Company to preserve peace on the Meadows End Bridgeport line. This action is taken because of the large number of ''toughs'' who attend the resorts, and when returning to Bridgeport create disturbances and insult women on the cars
 Manager Chapman of the street car company said today: I've have had great numbers of these rowdies ar rested and taken to the Walnut Beach and Stratford ja.ils. They are released on $10 bail. and fail to appear in court the next morning. These same rowdies are arrested time and time again and do not come up in court. Because of this laxity on the part of the law, we have taken it into our own hands and are going to preserve order on these cars at all costs
 Conditions existing on the late cars from Walnut Beach on Wednesday and Saturday nights when dances are held, have brought numerous com plaints to the street car company. As a, result, a number of 'shuskfes'' were hired. They have orders to preserve peace, and they do so quickly and ef- for the conductor to preserve order the strong arm" squad is called into commission, and the disorderly quick ly Quieted. If they resist or refuse they are taken into custody.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
Se1ectmen of Stratford
 Going to Enforce Law

Selectmen of the town of Stratford have given notice that they will be in session at the town hall on Tuesday, July ', at 8 p. n- for the purpose of hearing any objections, if there be any, against the layout of a highway in the Putney district. so called The proposed highway extending from the Skidmore Hill road, near the Putney chapel eastward to the tracks Of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company or it's successors.
 The board of seIectmen at their meeting yesterday afternoon passed a law barring bicycles from the side walks. The law will be enforced and all offenders arrested
 The board voted that no fireworks shall be set off until after o'clock on July 3. If any offenders are caught. they will be prosecuted to the fun ex- tent of the law.
 Unclaimed letters at the local post office are addressed to MT. and Mrs William McLennan, John Pappas. MT. Leon Smith, Vim H. Werner and Thomas Petit.
 Miss Myra Curtis of Judson place is expected to return home Monday from Winsted. Miss Catherine Tiffany will accompany her and spend a week or so as Miss Curtis home.
 There was a large attendance at the parish meeting Of Christ Episcopal church last night meeting for the purpose of selecting a new pastor No definite action was taken but a. com mittee was named to look into the matter and report at the next meet ing, which is to be held next week It is expected that a new pastor will be- named shortly.
 G. w. Lampson, who has been quite i'll at his home, is recuperatinz.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Young. of New York are spending a few days with their daughter, Mrs. George Ferris. of this town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
Hiqh School Worked
 Delayed By Rain

With four feet of water in sections of the excavation at the new high school building at Lyons Terrace, and attachments upon the material with which the walls are to be raised, he roic attempts were being made by Su- perintendent Charles Haas this morn ing to keep the work going.
 Through her attorneys, Marsh, Stod- dard & Day of this city, Miss Durkin, head of the firm which has the local contract, is making an effort to satis- fly creditors and it is understood that the attachments have already been taken from the three large boilers which it is soon expected to install.
 A further effort to secure a reduc- ton of the garnishee upon the build ings is being made by her attorneys, who yesterday served notice upon sub contractors Robertson & Giovanne to appear in the superior court in Water bury tomorrow and say why an order should not be issued to reduce the amount of the claims made
 Suits for $500 damages for labor upon the Kelly house and $9,5eo for excavation upon the high school site were recently covered by attachments for $1 800 and $10o00 respectively
 The complainaEzts in these suits are now ordered to appear and offer state nents of their claims that the attach. ments may be a5bsolved or reduced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
Unemployed Worker
 Commits Suicide

Matthew Burns, 1odger at the State Central hotel, State street, this morn ing committed suicide by swallowing an ounce of carbolic acid which he had apparently purchased for the pur- pose. Burns was 28 years old and g. mechanic. He is lately believed to have been out of employment
 He went to bed last night about 10 o'clock, speaking pleasantly to the proprietor He was up and dressed at o'clock and passed the morning salutation with Harry Garghan, occu- pant of room 33. He went back to his room and when the maid went to make up his bed at nine o'clock he was found lying dead upon the bed.
 CarboIic burns about the mouth a tun9bler containing dregs of the acid andl a one ounce bottle hearing the label of a nearby drug store told the tale.
 Medical Examiner S. M. Garlick was at once notified and the body ordered removed to the Tnorgue- A search of his, clothing failed to reveal any mo- tive for the act. A few cents in change and some personal belongings were intact in his clothing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
EAST END YACHT
 CLUBS SPEEDY EXCLUDED
Why Was the "Clipper'' Barred From Race for
 Bishop Cup
HER COMPLETION
 HURRIED FOR EVENT
Keen Disappointment EE- pressed Over Exclusion
 Yachting Circles Aroused

Members of the East End Xa-ha Club, whose property ig located ac tGa foot of Carroll avenue are at a ios8 co understand why one of the enfr1ea c1 that club in the 4th of July power boat races off this port has been de- nied the right of comp peeftion- Tna colors of the club were to have been born upon Joseph 1leecalfs new cruiser Clipper in the Bishop cup race, the principal event o6 the after- noon.
 MT MescaIf had worked early ana late to nave his boat ready for 1Elr race and his fellow yachtsuen were expectant of her carrying or the uFlza.
 Almost at the last moment MT. lfel- calf has been informed that his cFafl has been turned down and win uct be allowed to compete.
 All efforts upon his part and uDclf other members Of the club to aaesr-. tain the reason for this action nsI proved unavailing- The "Cl1pper il 24 feet 2 IA inches on the vaeer-lirn and her owner believes her to De ono of the speediegt motor-boats Cf EaN size on Long Island Sound, He E1r~ ried the completion of the craft for the sole purpose of having her ready for the races on Saturday af-erno11s nat sfpatfng. fin view of 1lc fs ne comes within tho Fs quirements of the epecificatfous 0OWn .DV LUG CDIlFELAAL41- ElAA7aH she would take her place arnon9 competitors on that day.
 Much to his personaI disaDrr ment and to fhe keen cnaErfm c1 ara members of the East End Yacht -9 information has been couveE them from one Of the offlcia18 rE te regatta that the "CIippef will rrt m allowed to enter. No reaann for rr disbarnoent has been Bfwen and owner. is at a Ioss Ito snnderetans aF she has been excluded
 The rules governing this race r- vide that entries sl1aH be cabin ter over 22 feet long and lees tra- 20 feet on the water-ifne- Tn all regpsrlr the "Clfpper's'' appointments ccnforAu to these requirements.
 Some of the members of the Taclt Club are of the opinion that the -r~ yachting circles, the "dope" has gone out that she will be a sure NlnHer I allowed to compete.
 The entry of the East End Tacnt club in last years races .'The Har- er," owned by Ernest MetcaG ca tured the three principal pr1zegs Gae General Henry A. Bishop cup lla FairchiId cup. and the handecrrr bronze and fn1aid silver trophy given by the Bridgeport Motor company.
 Some of the members are OutgpclreT in their declarations that a man-1t injustice has been done their cllls which has a membership of over 80. owns its own property and was c1rr- ble of turning out a winner of 8 principal events of a. year ago. TEer propose to see that the matte thoroughly gone into and. Until l of the facts are sfftsd, they eo Ec. propose to be unsportsmanIfire encuGn to make any rash charge It lr derstood that among the entries Grf the races Saturday are the "gNtNAarr Barker" victoria III,' '-Veloz." e IL sHumpty Dumpty." 'sEarl W'' ar1 Peggy"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
MEDITERRANEAN
 OF WOMAN HELD
 TO GIVE EVIDENCE

Developments of an interesting na- ture rnateria1ized today following in vestigation by Federal Inspector George H. Sheehan and Detective George F. Simon of police headquar- ters into details connected with yes terday's arrest of Stefan Pervu1seque and Mrs. Maria Jabak- Bachman on charges alleging violation of the Mann White Slave Law. Both of the ac- cused are now held in Boston while evidence is being gathered to strength en the deportation proceedings that will be pressed before special board of inquiry.
 Erme Kerekes, a brother-i11-IaLw of Stefan and now located in Bayonne, N J., Ws a merchant, was comun4cat- ed with today and said that he will arrive in Bridgeport tonight. Later he will go to Boston to give testimony against the prisoners. He is very anxious to get some of the family relics that Stefan is supposed to have.
 Mrs. Bachman's aged mother and three children are scheduled to sail intending to make their home with her. Two of the children are said to be Mrs. Bachnan's by the man whom she deserted in New York and the third by the man with whom she eloped to Austria and who blew out ms DTa1n9 when ne IO1nd h1m96tI In financial diGcu1ties and unable to provide for her in the way that she had been accustomed.
 Mrs. Bachman was undecided yes terday as to whether she should cable them not to come, but decided not to, as she has hopes that deportation proceedings against her will faiEg Inn migration authorities all along the coast will be warned of the expected arrival of the mother and children and their trip across the water will be with disappointment awaiting them at this end
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
BANK SHOWS
 LARGER DEPOSITS

The local branch of the postal saw ings bank completed it's most success fuI month in June. according to the monthly report just completed. The local branch includes the branches at the main, east side, west end, and Stra tford The total number Of de- posits for the present year opened were 641, closed 541, deposits remain ing 517, total amount of deposits $63,- 341, withdrawals $4s, 534, laying a total balance remaining on deposit of $4s, 786 This makes an increase of nearly s15,O0o on deposit at the local branch than for the same period Of last year.
 By stations, the deposits for the month are as follows: Main post of closed, 49; number of deposits, 2s4; number of withdrawals, 158; total amount of deposits $5,49s; total amount of withdrawals, $4,3e2; in- crease, $1.136.
 East Side station: Deposits opened. 8; deposits closed, 12; number of de- posits. 55; withdrawals. B; total of deposits. s1,279; withdrawals, $S41; in- crease, $43s.
 West End: Deposits opened. 8; closed, 5; number of deposits, S9; withdrawals, IT; total deposits, 539;
 The showing of the Stratford branch was very poor. Accounts opened, closed, deposits and withdrawals were one each. One certificate for $25 was issued, while one withdrawal of $1 was made. For the month, the in- crease in deposits in all stations was $1,640, with total deposits of $7,341-
 Since the opening of the local bank, a total of $142, ,OO0.72 has been placed on deposit with withdrawals of $S3,- 621, leaving a total still on deposit of $5s, ,621 The number of accounts re- nnaining open are 665, leaving a. total of $S7. .62 accredited to each depositor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
REMoDELING OF PAR
 THEATRE HAS BEGUH
Snowy Front and New Line of Stores Included In
 Alterations

Under the direction of P. F. 8r11 present owner of the Park GhsH4r1. radical Improvements to the front with projected Improvements for t1.l interior. probably to follow shortly have been begun by Builders " a- Smith G. Sons of thts city.
 The remodeling of the frcut cG l1a theatre, according to the plauls calls for a large lobby with Marquee front and art glass doors. Three largo stores are to be upon the ground 1cce while the second floor will ne-fe Tt-4rs glass fronts throughout and win br arranged so that they can be cuE ur into offices to suit tenants PrI glasses will form an additional featuFT of the second floor lighting
 The third floor front fs to Ee1aln practically the same as at present c-~ cept that the old structure win 11 sand-blasted and stucco front Of color ed material will form am atTactfve decoration. It has not been decided whether the old "P. T. Bsrnuma'- algn will remain.
 Plans not as yet approved by ll1 owner call for a, large central rrtur. ~. from the lobby to the center of Che second floor giving a semi arcade cir feet to the offices on the secund Gr1ra It is expected that the work will co completed with three wselcs-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
FAIL TO
 FINISH THEIR JOB

YeeEmen, believed to. belong to the same gang that has been operating with success in southern New EngIand visited the Meadow street office of the Na.ugatuck Valley Ice Go, last night gained entrance through forcing a. rear window and spent some time working on the Safe.
 It's weight and the visitors inability to roll it out of the range of the night light baffled them and they left with out taking anything. Traces were found where attempts had been made to roll the safe into the shadows of the office
 Apparently the yeggs were afraid to work where the safe is located, be cause of the glare of the night and policemen passing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
JUDGE lNSPECTS
 SHOPS OF WHICH WOMAN COMPL AIMED

In order to inspect the premises of the Bridgeport Piston Ring Go. and the Connecticut Cylinder Grinder Go. about which there have been some complaints. JuIge Futile of the su- perior court visited the East End yes terday afternoon. Frances B. Spoer- ing of 7s Baldwin street had asked for an injunction restraining the factories from operating at night and thereby preventing the neighboring from sleeping.
 Judge Futile did not give any de- cision but it was said that the fac tory owners were willing to stop the night work. On July 10 Judge Futile will return to this city to see if the matter has been settled satisfactorily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
sCLAMPETT NAMED
 FOR PAVING BOARD
 BY MAYOR WILSON

Mayor C. B. Wilson has formally Fannounced the appointment of former Alderman Henry J. Clampett to suc- ceed Walter B. Lashar as a member of the paving and sewer commission 1dr- Lashar's term expired at mid night on Tuesday. The term of Mr. -C1ampett is for six years
 1Er. C1ampett has represented the E1xth district on the Democratic side or the board of aldermen and he was for one year president of the comno1t council Mir CIampett, who is in the livery and trucking business, is one of Bridgeport's most widely known citi- gems
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
CANADIAN STEAMER, WITH 100 ABOARD.
 GROUNDS IN BAY

Montreal, July 4The Canadian Pacific Railway steamer Assfniboia, with 100 passengers aboard, went ashore early today at Bad Neighbor ShoaI. Cove Island, Georgia. Bay.
 News of the grounding reached the offices of the Marconi Wireless Tele- graph Company here from the radio station at Sau1te Ste Marie, Ont The wireless operator on the boat said it was thought the Assinfbois would back off as she has been swinging and there were II fathoms of water under her stern.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
Orders Shelton Concern to
 Pay New York Firm

The Writerpress Co. of Shelton, which has been in the hands of a re- ceiver for some time furnished bus mess in the superior court today when Judge Futile ordered Receiver E. w. Kneen to pay $1.677.59 to Manning Maxwell & Moore of New York This is to satisfy a. claim the New York latter was a. creditor of the Writer press Go. to the extent of $11, ,764 24 The receiver ordered a Is per cent dividend, but as soon as Manning, Maxwell & Moore learned of this they wanted to seize Knapp's share of the money to satisfy a judgment previ- ousIy obtained against Knapp.