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The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-08-27
FITZGERALD BEN HILL COUNTY, GEORGIA AUG. e. 1915
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
SUFFERING FROM
 AMNESIA, WOMAN
 CREATES MYSTERY
Holyoke Mother and Chil- dren in Bridgeport Do Not
 Know Correct Name.

Mystery today surrounds the iden- tity of we'll appearing woman of middle age, who alternately says that she is Katie Harris and Kate Harris LaConde, of Holyol1e, Mass, picked up at an early hour this morning in the West End by Policeman Martin Kane.
 Believed to be a victim of Amnesia, her two children, found at the home of Mrs. Roger Bailey, S2 Clinton ave nue, answering to the names -of Wal ter. aged nine, and Arthur, aged six, are unable to throw much additional light on the situation. They have been taken to Lakeview home, where pending communication with the Hol- yoke and Worcester, Mass, authort- ties they will be detained.
 When found by Policeman Kane, the woman was looking for doc- tor and a priest. She said she was i'll. Later she told the police that she was in love with an old sweetheart and that she had left her husband to come to this city in search of the man who had formerly expressed great love for her. She had found him living a contented life with a wife and children on Howard avenue. she told the police
 It was at first believed that she might be the wife of James Blanch- ard, 8, merchant, living at 22 Oliver street, Worcester, Mass. Mrs. Blanch- ard left that city on May 29, taking with her two children, boy and girl of about the same age as the two boys discovered in this city to- day.
 The oldest boy, Walter, who was unable to say whether his name was Harris, or LeConde, however, said that he had never been in Worcester, Mass, but that he had lived at 311 High street, Ho1yoke. They had been brought to this city yesterday by their mother who took them to the Bailey home.
 Later it was ascertained the wom- an, alone, had sought lodgings at Mrs Winspun's house, 732 Howard ave- nue and had also visited the James Montivonf residence, 594 Howard avenue. She is believed to be tenn porarily derapgeds and to have prob ably come to this city in search of someone who may have known her years ago
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Negro "Lifer'' Seeks
 Freedom From Prison

A movement is on foot by friends of Joseph Stout, coIored, to obtain his pardon from Wethersfeld prison, where he was sentenced for life, near ly 20 years ago. Police officials who were instrumental at that time in effecting his fconviction have been asked to furnish details of the case for use before the pardon board, and it is expected that at the next meet ing of that. board a large petition asking for his release will be pre- scented,
 Stout. bartender, killed man named Tucker in the saloon of Will liam Sheriden on Middle St Stout was serving drinks when Tucker en- tered the place with Alice Carr. The wornan's actions were not pleasing to Stout who became involved in argu- ment with Tucker. They went into the street and it was alleged that Stout shot Tucker with a, revolver that someone handed him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
CLOSING EXERCISES
 OF SMITH TRAINING SCHOOL IMPRESSIVE
Graduates Hear Words of Admonition For Their
 Kindergarten Work.

The commencement exercises of the Fannie A. Smith Kindergarten Training school were held at II o'clock this morning in the school building on Lafayette street and were attended by a large number of per sons who are interested in the work of the young women of this school.
 The speaker of the morning was Miss Lucy Wheelock, head of the Boston Kindergarten Training school Essential Characteristics of Kinder garten Teachers Three things, she said, are absolutely necessary-eff1- ciency, culture and character.
 At the close of the address, Miss Fannie A Smith, presented the dip1o- mas to the graduates. with few brief remarks on the conclusion of their life at the school and on the ideals that they had gained there and that they are to carry out into the world. The singing of the class hymn and the asking of the benediction. by Rev. John R. Brown, pastor of. the First Baptist church. concluded the exer- cises.
 A chorus composed of the members of the senior and junior classes sang several selections Mrs. Elmer Beardsley was the accompanist and director of the chorus. The gradu- ates held a reception, following the exercises.
 Those who receiveo diplomas this morning were Miss Florence Shaw of Lake George, N. Y, who was the class president; Miss Dorothy Simmons of New Haven, class vice-preside lent; Winifred Lee of Ridgeheld; Marion B. Payne of Worthwhile; Florence Will martin of Fall River, Mass; Miss Daisy D. Beals; Miss Dorothy Harvey | of Milford; Miss Lucy Ramsay of Greenwich; Miss Josephine Marks of Cherry Valley; Miss Athena E. G. Male of Linden, N. Y.; Miss F. Mae Whitman of Bay Shore, l.. l., and Miss Beda J. MacFarlane of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
ALIBI DEFENSE OF WILLIAMS IN
 MURDER TRIAL
Two Men Accused of Killing Commissioner Case Have
 Important Witnesses.

Ldtchfeld, June 1O-Counsel for Isaac N Williams. of Bridgeport. and Harry E. Roe, of Poughkeepsie. N. r.. charged with the murder of Commis- sioner Hubert B. Case at Winsted, last November, continued today to submit evidence in the superior court here to establish alibis for the accused men.
 George Roe, brother of one of the accused, was recalled to the stand and repeated most of the testimony given by him yesterday afternoon, which was to the effect that his brother Har- ryl was home on the night of the mur- der.
 Miss Belle HawIey, of Poughkeep- sic, N. r., Roe's sweetheart, testified that he attended a moving picture the atre with her on the night of Novern-
 Mrs. Roane Y. Roe, mother of the accused Roe, testified that Williams came to the Roe home in Poughkeep- sic late in the forenoon of November 2S and remained there through the night, leaving the next morning. Her son was also there at the time. She denied having told State Officer Hur- ley and Chief of Police McCabe,. of Roughkeepsie, that she did not know where her son Harry was about that time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
SUBMARINES CLAIM
 FIVE MORE SHIPS
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 prisoners have been taken in a series Of counter attacks near PrzeInysl.
 According to Russian reports, the Austro-G German offensive in southwest GaIicsa has not been able to cross the river Dniester at any point other than ztirawena which is forty miles from Lenberg and which they reach ed Sunday.
 Berlin contradicts this with the statement that the right wing of the army under General von Idnsingen has advanced 10 miles further and occupied Stanislau. an important rail road center
 Tn the west the French make their usual report of slow progress, ac- oonnpanied by the repszIse of German counter -attaclxs The French claim and Berlin admits that the French now are In occupation of the entire village of Neuvi1Ie St. Vast
 The resignation of Vim J. Bryan as secretary Of state is still an ab- sorbing topic of discussion with the English press. The text of the Amer ican note to Germany Is awaited with great eaEernesA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Suspend Penalty of Man Who Used Harsh
 Words to Dr. Knapp


 David Sohleisinger, S44 Hancock avenue, proprietor of a small news room on State street suspected by the health authorities of having harbor- ed aE glandered horse, and arrested ' yesterday for using abusive language toward city veterinarian Albert C. Knapp, was fined s1o and costs in the city court to-day The penalty was suspended.
 According Hto the relations of health authorities, they have for some time sought horse reported to be infected with glanders one of the worst known forms of disease to both animals and human beings The horse was brought to Dr. Knapp re- gently by a man who said he had purchased it from Sch1eisinger- Sew eraI trips to SchleisInger's home for information were unavailing. The horse was located in the woods near Fairfield with two others.
 SchIeisingers promised to bring it to Knapp's, hospital. The horse was not returned and Knapp again went to Schieisingers home where it is a1- 1esed. abusive language was used. Later it was taken to pr. Martins veterinary hospital where both vet erirarians toosk blood samples which have been sent to the state bacteriol- ogist for analysis Meanwhile the horse is quara ntined
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
speeder Thought He Was on Hurry Gall
 For An Ambulance

Frank H. Taylor, driver of a 1iv- cry car belonging to Hickey Brothers, arrested on Connecticut avenue yes terday by Motorcycle Policeman Cor gas, and charged with speeding, was released by Judge Bartlett in the city court this morning when the method of the American Chain Co.,, in caring for the injured in their factory was disclosed to the court.
 It appeared that Taylor had been summoned to the Hotel Stratield by an officer of the company who had been notified that an accident had occurred in the plant and that a man was severely injured. Rather than send for the, Emergency ambulance it is the custom to have an officer of the company take him to private hospj- tai. In court to-day it was said the victim was only slightly wounded on the hand. Judge Bartlett intimated that the driver believed he was upon an errand of mercy and he discharg- ed the prisoner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Will Exhume Body to Prove
 Darien Murder Victim Is Really Lost Margaret Fair
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Y found in Darien last August is that of Mrs. Fair Attorney Shannon de- clared the boy, under the constitu- ton, could not be deprived of his Hb- erty or opportunity to get bail.
 Coroner Phelan stated that the state police have been working on the case and he would strongly object to. the release of Deveraux at this time. He believed the evidence suf- f1cient to warrant him in holding the boy He said the body would be exhumed today or tomorrow and the result of the autopsy would decide the states future course. The cor oner declared he would not think of keeping Deveraux in jail unless he felt Justified in taking such action
 Attorney Shannon asked the cor oner to state in the presence of the court that within two weeks the boy would either be released. or held on some charge. Coroner Phelan said he couldn't name any definite time but felt sure that the state police in- vestigation would be completed withs in two weeks.
 Judge Shumway continued the hear ing until next Tuesday and in the meantime remanded the boy in the custody of County Sheriff Pease. The court said that if the state had not completed it's investigation before next. Tuesday he would decide whether to take action.
 In a statement madE after the hear ing Attorney Shannon expressed great indignation at the manner in which his client had been treated. He said when DeVereaux was first brought to the county jail his counsel was not permitted to see him and he was not allowed to have food brought in from a restaurant. When Attorney shan non complained to States Attorney Cummings, these orders were revoked
 Margaret Fair had not been living with her husband for several years previous toz the finding of the body in the Darien woods. She had been con- ducting road hoI7~o~ in various parts of the country. Her husband was anx- ious to locate her and had asked the Stamford police authorities to assist him.
 Devereaux was working on Fairs farm at the time Mrs. Fair left but hadn't seen her since she deserted her husband, he claims. He was surprised when State Policeman Virelh came to the farm and arrested him. Deveraux says he Knows nothing about the wo- mans death and doesn't even know she is dead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
PATRIOTIC PEOPLE GATHER AT EAST LYME WHEN ANCIENT
 COLONIAL HOME IS RESTORED
Thomas Lee Homestead Is Placed Upon Original Footing By Connecticut Society of Colonial Danes.

East Lyme June 10.-The old town of East Lyme fairly outdid itself yes terday, when the Connecticut Society of the Colonial Danes of America held a. meeting at the famous Thomas Lee homestead. This house, which is one of the oldest and most interesting in New England, has recently come into the possession of the Danes and has been restored by them. as fae as pos sible, on it's original lines,
 Over 500 people from all parts of the State attended the meeting, there be- ing over 100 automobiles parked on the spacious lawn. The Rev. MT. Reed meeting and opened the exercises by introducing. Miss Celeste Bush of Nil anttc, who gave a. concise but wonder fully interesting history of the house and the family that occupied it. Miss Bush is not only eloquent speaker but it is largely through her enthusi- astfc and persistent efforts. that the splendid results that eliminated in yesterdays celebration have been ob- fained.
 Ex-P President Taft, who was the next speaker. was received with hearty cheers, and the band appropriately playing the Star Spang1ed Banner
 Esx-President Taft was at his best, entering fully into the historic and pa trfot1c feeling of the day. His speech abounded with wit and huTnor and was also a strong appeal to the pa triotism of the people of our State. He was followed by Mrs Williston Walker, president of the Danes, and Mrs. E. P. Trowbridge, a. former pres ident. Both leaders spoke most de- 1fghtfu1fy and forcibly of the aims of their society and the duties of the eft izens of our State towards the pres ervadon of its ancient structures.
 Speeches of a patriotic kind were also made by MT. Dowd. president of the New London Historical society, and several of the town d1ciaIs
 The ladies served dainty basket luncheon on the lawn There was singing by 8 double quartet Of ladies and the East Lyme band added great ly to the pleasure of the occasion by their music.
 Among the many prominent people of the State present were ex-President Taft and party, Hon. Charles F, Brooazer and wife of Ansonia, three members of the Advisory Board of Ar chitects of the Danes, Warren Briggs of Bridgeport, l.. W Robinson of New Haven, and H. Collins of Hartford.
 The exercises were brought to a close early in the afternoon, tine day being pronounced the greatest in the town history.
 The house is of extra ordinary inter est to all those w to desire to study the early history of the architecture of our State and is well worthy of a pilgrimage of any student of archaeol- oey
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
MRS RAWl ING
 VICTOR IN SUIT
 FOR SEPARATI I ION

Because her husband slept with his head in a washtub and his feet in the sink. Bertha Jahreis Rawling of 6s3 Spruce street, has been granted a di- vorce from Reuben Roger RawIing of this city. Judge Shumway of the superior court handed down the de- cision today. His eccentric sleeping posture was only one of Rawlings many acts that got on his wife's nerves. She said he liked to ''hop freight trains when he was looking for saznusenaent and that he treated her cruelty when he was intoxicated. which was very often.
 The Rawlings were married August 31, 1910. Mrs. Ravvlins gave her SeS. tinpny last Tuesday before Judge SIlumWay at which time Rawling contested the suit. The court or dered Rawllng to pay $S a week for the support of a minor child and ruled that Rawlfng may see the child one half day each month so long as he continued to pay toward the child $ support
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
.SI AND MARY, IN
 FROM SLAB CITY,
 GIVE TOWN zoo !"
Dodge Jitney and Try To Buy Hosiery While in
 Quest of "Uncle John"

Oh, yes! They liked our fair city and displayed marked surpriSe at the many tall buildings on Main street, but they were not particularly carried away with delight over having a crowd of several hundred curiosity seekers following them in their first journey through a real, gosh-durned big city, where. trolley t'kyars'' and jitneys try their all-naightiest to separate you from your very breath.
 They left the railroad station shortly after noon, these good, unob- trusive country folk who bashful1y admitted that they were Si and Mary Stebbins and their son. Joshua. They were in search of their uncle John Taylor, who some years ago had ten dered them an Invitation to enjoy the hospitality of himself and wife, but blamed if they knew on just what road in Bridgeport John Taylor had told them he lived. Si had succeed ed in bringing bloom to the cheeks of John Taylor when that individual paid him a visit in the summer of 1904, convincing Si that he was a. full b1ooded uncle of his'n, although Johns appearance at that time was anything but prosperous, according to his nephew At any rate, Uncle John thoroughly enjoyed himself foD a meath or more on the farm and then departed with many fond well wishes, and begging them to allow him to reciprocate the favor, when they should visit Bridgeport. But Slab City, Vermont, is long way from Bridgeport which probably ac- counted for Si and Mary's delayed arrival.
 Now si stebbins wants to see the sights and he knows Uncle John is just the man who can do it brown, for hadn't John told him so many hi ', spouse presented a rather ludicrous appearance to the noon hour throngs in the centre of the city today and several times a policeman was fore ed to request the gigglers to move on and leave the t'rubes" alone.
 They visited several of the big stores for Si wanted Mary to buy herself some new clothes and he also wanted his son Joshua who tagged along behind them. to look like the city boys.
 In Howland's they nearly purchas- ed a pair of stockings and Ma ever so modestly raised her skirts to show the clerk just the kind of stockings she wished to buy But stores of to- day are so consarnedIy modern in ev- cry detail that they couldn't supply Ma with her idea, of a real stylish pattern in hosiery and she left the store complaining.
 Si led the procession at all times while Mary held the back of Sis coat in a patrolman's grip with her wooden -gloved hand and Joshua with his funny little hat, brought up the rear.
 The last a Farmer reporter saw of the trio was on the. corner of Main and Golden Hill streets where Pa and Ma were debating in no smother ed voice, upon suitable ''restrunt' where they might obtain horne-cook- ing for as Pa Stebbins said, I'm scared of my indigestion in these city places, Ma"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
SOUTHPORT WOMEN
 :. ROTEST RENEWAL OF RESTS LICENSE
Appeal to Superior Court From Decision of County
 Commissioners.

A delegation of Southport women were present in Part Two of the su- perior court this afternoon to remon- strate against a renewal of the South port liquor license of Chistlan Rist granted by the county commissioners recently. The matter came before Judge Shumway in an appeal taken by the Wakeman Memorial associa- ton of Southport from the cornn1is- sioners' ruling. It was claimed that the location is unsuitable because Southport is a residential village and also because the saloon is so near the Wakeman Memorial hume.
 Luin B. Switzer, a Southport drug gfst; w. H. Jennings, a grocer, and several other merchants, appeared in favor of the applicant They said the building had been used for saloon for 25 years and was there before the Wakeman Memorial home was located in the vicinity.
 Judge Shumway reserved decision In Part One of the superior court Judge Williams was hearing Andrew Bortnik's appeal from the comn1is- sioners' decision in granting Andrew Adzema transfer of license from Avon park to Thompson street, Strat- ford. It is claimed that the location is residential.
 The court reserved decision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
ELIZABETH HOPKINS DoHERTY

Elizabeth Hopkins, wife of Edward A. Doherty, died yesterday at her home in Middletown, N. Y. Mrs. Doherty until her marriage three years ago when she went to Middle town to live was a resident of this city and had great many friends here who will be grieved to learn of her death. She was born and spent most of her life in this city at 344 Pequonnock street. Mrs. Doherty was 45 years of age. Her death occurred at the NIiddletown hospital. Surviv- ing her are her husband and a broth CT Owen Hopkins of NGiddletown The body will be brought to this city at 3:15 p. m. on Saturday. Funeral Di- rector M. J. Cannon is in charge of the arrangements.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10

sung by the choir. At the offertory Joseph Wie1er sang, t'Pie Jesu" and at the conclusion of the mass, Some Sweet Day. Among the beautiful floral tokens was a large standing cross of red roses from the employees of the Crown Paper Box Go. A dele gation was present from the Dewey Camp, Modern Woodmen of America, from Division No. 1, A. O. H., and from the Holy Name Society of St Patrick's church. The bearers were John HaniI, Robert Johnson, John Lilies, James Hawley, James Null doom, and Patrick Devine. Interment was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
JAMES CARROLL

The funeral of James Carroll was held this morning from his home, 113 Black Rock avenue at 8:30 this morn ing and a half hour later from Sa,- cred Heart church where Rev. Father Judge sang the mass of requiem. The floral pieces were exceedingly beau tiful. The bearers were Edward Rowe, Thomas Quesnell, Patrick Lal- 1y, John Donahue, Michael McCar- thy and John Shannon. Interment was in St. MichaeFs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
MARIA B. FORBES.

Maria E., wife of Thomas w. Forbes, died early this morning at her home, 1172 Pembroke street. Mrs Forbes was born in Walnngford Al years ago. She was a. prominent member of St. Charles, church and belonged to the St. Mary's Branch, L.. c. B. A., of that church. She leaves large. circle of friends who are mourning her death deeply. Suryiv- ing her are her husband and two daughters, Loretta and Mary.