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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
TO HEAR EVIDENCE IN DISPUTES OVER
 SALOON LICENSE
County Commissioners To Listen To Testimony of
 Claimants.

The contest over the ownership of a liquor Iieense at 17s4 Main street will be resumed before the county commissioners July Is when there will be a hearing on A1phone Gosch's application for a renewal of the H- cense. John D. Smarto, proprietor of the Faust cabaret, has remonstrated against the application and will be represented by counsel at the hear ing
 The saloon was formerly conducted by Thomas McDetmott but Gosch claimed he bought it from McDer- mott. Later Smarto said the license belonged to him because McDermott had no right to sell it. No matter how the commissioners decide the case an appeal will probably be taken to the superior court. Owing to the impossability of getting new licenses these documents have a value of $4,- GOO or $5,o0o and dealers are willing to make fight in court for possession of one 8S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
LADIES WILL REPEAT WHIsT SOCIAL AT ST
 PATREcKss CHTf9GH PAHIORs

have decided to repeat their success om Monday evening" July IF, at the church par1oTs on Parallel street This time plnochls is to be an added lecture that devo1ees of this game may have an opportunity to enjoy if once more Thencard playing will be- zin at o'clock and there is to be danefng during the evening. A donated for the affair .aa1d during the evening refreshn hnzents VIII be served The proceeds from the party will be used for cha1dtable underts k ngs. Mrs T Sheridan and Mrs J. w walsh are charge or the arrangements Tor the affair."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
Argument Ends In
 B. Fl. S. Suit; Fallon
 Tells of Rush" Job

The statement that Miss Alice 1Es Durkin. the New York contractor rushed the first story Of the new High school to completion in order to collect the first payment from the city was made by Attorney Frederick B. Fal1on this morning during argu- naents in the S14, 900 suit brought by Gavonne 6 Robertson of New York against Durk1n 6 Lass. Attorney FaI1on said the whole trouble was that Durkin & Laas did not have enough money to carry on the eon-# tract
 Today's arguments ended the tris-l of the long drawn out suit. in which Judge William H Conley. Jr., has. been hearing evidence. Attorney CIitus H. King argued for the Mary land Casualty Co.,. which furnished al SIC, ,000 bond for Gavonne & Robert4 son and Attorney Henry D. Shannon spoke in behalf Of Durlzin G Laas.
 Gavonne 6 Robertson sued to re-. cover money alleged to be due for the excavating work at the school Durlin 6 Laas say the plaintiffs failed to keep the terms Of the con tract. Judge Comley reserved ds- ciston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
YOUNG TURK DIED
 BEFORE HE COULD
 SEND MONEY HOM E
War Stricken Parents Had Sent Him Appeal For
 Financial Aid.

"Just send US what you can. Times are bad here and your father and I will bless you for any money 2
 This was the last line that Geogory Soccer, q former waiter in this city, received from his parents Louis and Sadie Soccer in Turkey. The letter said further that the little village in which the couple live in the interior of Turkey, was filling with soldiers gathering in Q mobilization camp <, take part in the world war The crops and horses had been com mandeered by Turkish military of ficia1s and all business was at stRndsti11.
 War has closed the mail line for 6occerss parents but death closed 1t for him. In the probate court today his brother Mike was named as ad- rnlnistrator of his estate. Soccer had $500 in the City Savings bank Mike Barbash and William J. Garrity are named appraisers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
Odd Mishap Breaks
 Main Street Window

An odd case of window breaking in the business district during a. time when the corner of Cannon and Main streets was crowded with pedestrians yesterday, came to light at police headquarters today through the report Of Policeman D. Cassidy. It serves to Illustrate we'll the ease with, which a window may be broken and not ob- served by anyone. At 2:3O o'clock yesterday an autonobdle being started by the driver in front of the Kresge department store violently hurled the bowl of a. broken smoking pipe through the heavy plate glass window, smashing a big hole directly behind several persons who were lounging In front of 1t. The automobi1e drove off without the drivers being aware of the accident and those in front of the window did not hear the falling glass. When Policeman Cassidy came along and saw tn 6 window great surprise was expressed on all sides until a man across the street told Of seeing the automobile hurI something at the glass Investigatfon proved 1t to be a discarded pipe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
Boy Runs In Front
 of Gar: Rib Broken

While attempting to run across State street at the intersection of CHin- ton avenue early thfs afternoon Louis Stein aged six. 48 Iinwood avenue. was struck by an automobile driven by Barney sHegeI aged P, residing at a6 Arthur street. New Haven A rib on the right side of his body was broken by contact with the side of tl1e autonobiIe. He was transferred to Bridgeport hospital in the ener- gency ambulance. He is said not to be seriously Injured
 me accident occurred when the au- tonoblIe con4aintnk stiege1i his moth - CT and sister was proceeding east on State street. Witnesses found by the police said that the child gan direct ly h ffont of the car which was not travaIlng fast and that in 2 sudden eGort to stop the car 1t slxsdded side Uiss and struck the child who was knocked down The driver was not held under charges owing to the cir eu1astanees- He was told to be in diness to appear in Che event of more ser1ous ccmplfcations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
HOWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Two Children Are
 Bitten By Dogs

Two more cases of children bitten by unmuzzled dogs are reported through the emergency hospital to- day The police are today endeavor- ing to ascertain the facts and are likely to make arrests. Those treated at the hospital yesterday were:
 Thomas Kinney, aged eight. 55 Cleveland avenue, who reported that he had been bitten by a dog owned by family named Koeh1er.
 Francis McGahay. aged six. 154 Howe street, bitten on the right leg by a dog owned by family named Coons.
 There is no suspicion that either of the dogs reported are rabid but interest is displayed by police because the dogs were unmuzzled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
$ ELEY AGAINST
 aBUcK'' ME PRISON
 IN BIG GOLF MEET


 Parker See1eys the Brook1awn star who is also state champion, start Cd his fight to retain the title today when he was paired with B. P. Merri- man of Waterbury, when match play was started in the state golf tourna- naent at the BrookIawn club. Merri- man Is a former cham pion and is re garded as a dangerous opponent. AL though rain made the course soggy t did not prevent the players from Keeping at the game. Those who did finished this morning before match play was started.
 The drawing resulted as follows: Top HalfG. H. Baldwin va T. L.. Hubbard. BrookIawn; H. J.. Topping. Greenwich, -vs. RothweIl. Hartford; l; S D. Bowers Brook1awn5 vs. Fl. M. Lewis, New Canaan; ". J. Jackson, Hi 1hland. vs H. S. Redfields Hart ford.
 Lower half--csff flIespfe. Wee Burn. vs. H H. Kerr. Greenwic11; Stoddard, Brook; B. F. Merrifnan. Waterbury, Nss ". P Seeleys Brooklawns c. G. Waldo. Brooklawn vs. R. Abbott, Brooklawus
 Baldwin and Hubbard were the fIrst b&zEs t6G k1.arf sins thls lrl Itch play. Composition in the second, third, fourth fifth and sixth sixteens was was to begin as soon as the cham piohship division has been started. ed permanent possession of the Con- verse cup by winning the team match for the third time in yesterday s play The scores were:
 BrookIawza. 812: Greenwich, s71; tford. S81s Wee Burn, 3s7.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
RETICENT
 ON PROBE OF VICE

Mayor Wilson today refused to say who had made the complaint to him which started his message to the com- mon council regarding the appoint naent Of a comnfttee to investigate vice conditions here Tho mayor went to Hartford yesterday where as Heutenant-governo he signed a num- Der of documents. Today he said Ia number of people have been complain Ing to me about condition in Bridge port and the possi biIities of the ex- pansion of vice condition ''
 Who are these people the mayor was asked.
 T would rather not say" he re- piled.
 AS far as am concerned,s he continueds T am inclined to believe that Bridgeport is a cleaner city than 1t has ever been in it's history but if some other citizens. who know more than [. think things are bad I am perfectly willing to have them inves- tigate. shall appoint about ten persons on the committee and sev- eraI of them will be wornen-''
 The mayor would not say whether the persons who had complained to him were men or women and whether or not they were actively en- gagged in church or reform work.
 Last night AdJutant Atkinson of the Salvation Army who has left this city to take charge of work in New Haven said:
 sOf course it would be much bet- ter if every person in Bridgeport would experience religion and turn his thoughts to the future lire I have founds however many earnest. honest and noble people in Bridge port who are helping others every day. think a committee to help others to a better life would do much for the good working people here.s'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
 DIED

VzANII t1ls citys Thu1Bday, July g. 1915, Albert Vantlne. aged 6s years.
 Friends are lnv1red to attend the funeral from Henry Bishops 1nortuary chapel No. Rs4 Fairfie1d m Internnent Mt Grove ce111e- td MI Vernon papers please 3-In thzs city, July 2. 1915, David Walsh aged 5 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the 1or9 of Gallagher & Gallagher, III EazrdeId avenue on E1zday, July g. at s no Internent St Angus tfness cemetery asp ON LA requiem high mass VII be celebrated st St Marsss church Friday, July 9. at 7:59 a m, for the repose of the soul Of the late Tn1tny OsNen of SID Newfiead Avznne- Friends ars invited tO at BEsCE---zn fhas ely. July 6. 1915. Agnes daughter of James F. and Nellie Beck
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from tho residence of hsr parents SIT Madison avenue on Friday. July at 2.SO a. mL, and from St. ratx1czkss church at a. 1n IuteFulent St 1EIchaePs cene- tery b@ CON NGDON-zn this city, Wednesday. July z. 1915. Bridget Burns. wife of ThcMaaA R. Comgd0n.
 Friends are invited to attend the 6uz1&Ea1 from her late residence. No. 164 Lewis street on Friday, July sth at g. 3e a. m. and from Sacred Heart church where solemn high z1zan Of reaazeen will be offered for the rep0se Of her soul at 9 o'clock BuF1ad M3 s<- A6ichaeIs cemetery
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
Miss Beck Mourned
 By Numerous Friends

mourning today the death of Grace M. Beck. aged 19 years. Miss Beck had a 1ovab1e and cheery disposition that endeared her to her friends and mourners are many.
 Miss Beck was employed in the lddIls Shirt shop She was g. graduate of Grand street school and was one of the most prominent in the religious and social work of St. Patriek's par ish. She belonged to the Children of Mary, and to the W5omen's Auxiliary, A. o. H.
 She was the daughter of former City Sheriff James T. Beck. Survfv- ing her are both her parents, five brothers, Charles, Walter, Robert, Vincent and Fred, and one sister, Helen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
MRS. SCRIBNER
 BRINGS ACTION
 FOR SEPARATION
Wife of Missing Real Estate Broker Starts Divorce
 Suit.

It is understood that Martha Mer- win Scrfbner has brought divorce pro- ceed1ngs against G. Howard Scrfbner, the former local real estate dealer, who disappeared so mysterious1y in November, 1914 Attorney Hugh J. Lavery. who is counsel for Mrs. Scrfbner, would not say anything about the matter this afternoon, al- though S1s did not deny that suit had been brought.
 saI can't say anything about it just at this t1me,' said Attorney LaWery. Mrs. scribner is but of the city on a vacation trip at present.
 The first public intination of trou- bIe in the Scrtbner family came last year when Scribner suddenly left the city, His real estate business. then located at 143 Fairfield avenue, was in such confused state that Mrs. Scrtb- ner had to work over the books for several days. Subsequently, when scribner did not return, the Bridge port Land 6 Title Co. took over the business
 MT. and Mrs: Scribner were living at 5S7 Wood avenue at the time of their domestic trouble. Then the wife took her child and went to the home of her mother, Mrs Frank A. Mervfn, 228 Clinton avenue.
 Several years ago Mrs. Scrfbner started divorce proceedings, alleging that her husband had been unfaithfuf during a trip to New York with. am other woman. Friends 1nterceded for Scribner, however. and the suit was withdraJwn before it reached the courts.
 Scr9bner is not in the city and Att torney LAvery said today that he did not know where the young husband is located at present. NO papers in the divorce action have yet been filed in court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
Divorced Husband Is Jailed For Threats
 on His Former Wife

Louis Costa, Ss Highland avenue, arrested last night for breach of thes peace committed against his former wife has been divorced four months but did not know it according to statements made in the city court to- day where he was fined $1 and costs and given thirty days sentence for acts.
 Evidence presented to the court tended to show that husband and wife have lived apart for four months, a divorce being granted in the su- pertor court at it's last session
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
JITNEY BADGES ARE FOR PROTECTION OF
 AUTO PASSENGERS

'~This jitney ordinance was not passed to give drivers a decoration like the iron cross. but rather to pro tect passengers from being short said Prosecuting Attorney Delaney in the city court this morn ing when demanding punishment for
 drivers who had failed to display their badges in addition to the license mum bers on their cars. August umsderr fer Of Stratford and Walter Adddlicott SSs Berham avenue, were the ones 70 whom the admonition was directed to- day Their cases were continued unfiI Saturday that they might prove to the superintendent of police their desire .to conform to the new regulation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
Detective Gathers Facts in Stavola's
 Payment to. Policeman

Investigation into the collection of $35O by Special Policeman Frank Lo- perci from Angelo Stavo1a, a Strat- for sa1oon-keeper, for the apprehen- sion of Joseph Della, otherwise known as Joe C5ccarel1i. who had skipped his bonds, is being conducted today by Superintendent Eugene Bir1alng- ham who has assigned Detective Luke Petruscheu to special duty in con nection with the, affair.
 Officials yesterday admitted that both Della. and Stavola, had been be- fore them and had made statements in regard to the incidents preceding Delia's arrest in Clean. N. X., by State Detective Frank Virelli.
 It is said that no charges have been actually preferred by Stavo1a who considers the payment as a reward for the capture of Della, This view is not taken by others about the city, including Prosecuting Attorney Alex ander Delaney, who demanded that the statements made by Stavola ana Della be laid before Superintendent and that if found true, they be placed before the police board
 Though the excuse has been offered by Lopercf that he had every right to accept the case and take payment sfor his work, there is a. police rule that states specifically, that no such work shall be undertaken except by perInis- sion of the superintendent of police. It is further intinated by Prosecutor Delaney that Della was technically a fugitive from justice and as such any officer who demanded or accepted money. for the return of such a pris- oner should have his badge taken away from him. Consideration of these facts will be made by the police commissioners at their next meeting
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
IS NAMED AS PRESIDENT OF
 GAME COMMISSION

Hartford. July s-At the annual meeting of the state commission Of fisheries and game in the capitol to- day, these officers were eIected:
 President, William K Nolan, Bridgeport; vtce-president, Fred N. Manross. Fsorestville; secretary. c. IT. Peaae, Canaan; superinte John M. Crornpton, New Haven.
 Mir. Manross was the only new of- ficia1 elected, taking the place of R Hart Fenn, of Wethers1eld. who re- signed when elected to the general assembly last fall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
DIR. MONAHAN IS
 NAMED FOR PLACE
 ON HEALTH BOARD

pr. David H. Monahan, who lives at 764 Myrtle avenue, was named today by Mayor Wilson to succeed Edward A. Lambert as a mem Der of the board of health. MT. Lambert recently ten dered his resignation, giving press of business as a. reason for quitting the public service.
 MT. Lambert lives in Fremont street in the West End. Dr. Monahan will i'll his term, which expires in Janu- ary.
 Dr. Monahan is prominent in social and fraternaI circles in this city and served several terms on the board Of education.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
Mrs. Chatlos Slowly
 Sinking At Hospital

Mrs Anna Chat1os, the wife of will liam F. GhatIos, contractor of Barnum avenue, living at 46o Mill Hill avenue, is reported as slowly succumbinE to self-inf1fcted wounds At the Bridge port hospital where she was taken af- ter shooting herself son June 16, it is said that she has shown marvellous vii ta1ity but that during the past few days she has weakened considerably. Little hope was held for her life when she was admitted to the wards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
GOES TO JAIL FOR
 NOT SUPPORTING WIFE

James OsNeiI1, formerly of this city was sentenced yesterday to six months in jail, by the town court of Orange for non-support. His family, consist ing of a wife and three children be- tween one and one-half and four years of age were returned to Bridge port where they are now charges in Lakeview home. The family was dis covered to be living in the most squalid condition and though every effort had been to have the head of the family work, he had refused to do so.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
Porch blinds that II stand rough usage.

NorushIng out in gusty shower or half gale-to ul up the porch blindf it is this special linden blnd. It will withstand all but a rir-tearing blow
 The s1ats of thickness width and of selected linden wood held together by warp close and strong that it will hold weight of 100 pounds for eae foot ofs1ts width.
 For example the 1o-foot blind will hold weight oe 1000 pondsf Naturally will stand up when vrng3 shower comes hurrying along
 Painted green brown with pure lasting paint; Eoles fitted with special grip to hold warp and slats frs with furli1 ropes of heavy cotton that it straight W instead of pulling diagonally
 Widths ST and losfeet. all of uniform depth of 1 it 8 inches,-accordng to width g to s6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
New sport dress; two-piece style.

For girls; quite the snartest new dress seisport style with skirt of white voe and separate waist of unique coatee model in attractive color.
 The skirt is pleated and hung from under-walsr. wide band of color encircles it at hem with another liar band at about the knee. This band is of the color the coatee and like is dotted with large white dots.
 Coatee waist is made with distinctive sashed bottom and hemstitehed sailor collar.
 A voile sash gives clever finishing touch
 Colors are blue green and rose. There is a-whteas well.
 Sizes ls and ls ss5o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
S8.50a
New Windsors and
 4l.1a

Candy stripes and great big dots make the Wind ties attractive to all who love life and color. What bright and cheeery air they do give The quieter ones crepe de chine and silk plain colors are rich too Either sort-t5Oc. New gumpes of net and organdy have long sleeves, very attractive,-$1 and $150 Vestees with colored edge striving to excel those plain white Each sort is tasteful Lawn voile and organdy,-5oc.
 Pretty new collars have pleated back; rolling or standing shapes organdy, lawn and organdy voe,25c
 front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
ELIVIDA M. HAlgsEyTeT.

The funeral Of E1vida M Hansett the five years old daughter of James H. and Esther H. Hansett was held at o'clock this afternoon from the mortuary chapel of Walker 6 Banks Rev ". N. Morton, pastor of the Messiah Baptist church conducted the service which was attended by a. number Of sorrowfng relatives of the small girl Internent vas in Long T5i11 cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Costa has persistently followed his former wife and last night threaten ed to slash her with a knife unless sl1e returned to live with him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
OBITUARY
RosE.IITNR DATY.

The funeral Of RoseI1ne, the i've years old daughter Of Peter and Rose Daly of s72 Gregory street, was held rom the home of her parents at 2:S0 this afternoon Intermen was in St. Adichael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
sARAH b. MuNN.

Services were held at o'clock this morning over the body of Sarah D. Mum at the home of her niece, Mrs. A L. Rose, Of 65 Sherwood avenue. Rev. Henry M. Sherman conducted the services and the body was taken to Newark N. J. for internnent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08

Ph1lornena BeIardo, 46 LeEnvtosn avenue, found to have been seIlfnE 1iz auor without a license as g. result of q shooting affair 1sz the house two da-r ago, was fined $25 and costs this rnc1r- ing in the city court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08

Former Russian Minister of T1nance Davidoff, now chamberlain for the Car, left Paris with his stafr for the French front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
FREDERICK E. B14AClxnFA1y.

The funeral of Frederick B. Black man whose death occurred on Tues day, was held from his late reaidence, 4eo Wi1mot avenue at 2:30 this af- ternoon. The services, which were conducted by Rev. H. A. Davenport, were largely attended by friends of the deceased. The Masonic ritual was exenp1ified at the house A delegation was present from the Samuel Harris lodge. l. O. o. E. of which the deceased Was a member. Interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08

The Swiss government issued a statement urging the Swiss people to adopt economic measures and eat less meat than hitherto.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
silk bathing-suit

Limited number of rioh-looEdng black satin bathing suit for women,-$3.75.
 Cut on new model fresh from the rnaera aggres- sive factory.
 Have the latest sleeve which outward the shoulder to the underarm and yet gracefully short
 Finished with collar of white pique and cord of pique at waist-line
 N4ede from lightweight lustrous black bathingau satin. S375 Second: d:hoore
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
Boys Indian suitsy
gpec1aI pr1ce $L. I5.

Heap Big Chiefs style Bright and feathery and like in every way Well made stout, will stand the racket that always goes with playing Indian Samples, hot all sizes, regularly sold at s15o nn0re, $I15.