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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
SUPREME COURT
ORDERS RETRIAL
OF SNYDER CASE
Finds Error In Superior
Courts Verdict for Fan
ME Il. Anderson

A new trial has been ordered by the
supreme court in the suit brought by
Fannie E. Anderson of this city
against Benson. F. Snyder, a Devon
real estate dealer She claimed Sny-
der defrauded her in a real estate
deal and was given verdict In the
superior court here. The supreme
court found error in the verdict.
In the suit of Louis J. Korb, admin
istrator on the estate Of John Prevos-
max, against the Bridgeport Gas Light
Co. the supreme court found no error.
The jury, when the suit was tried in
the superior court here, found for
Korb and Judge Webb denied mo-
ton to set aside the verdict. Prevos-
max was one of the dodgers in a Helen
street house asphyxiated several years
ago by fumes from a leaky gas main.
No error was found in the case of
Maude Wheeler Of Fairfield and other
heirs of the Ella Keppy estate who
appealed from the probate courts rul-
ing in admitting the will. When the
case was tried in this city superior
court jury gave verdict in favor Of
Mrs. Wheeler and the others who
wanted to break the, will.
In the case of the Bridgeport Land
& Title Co. against the George Orlove
&C. and others, no error was found.
This was an action to forecIose prop
erty +, Fairfield and Judge eager in
the superior court found in favor Of
the Title Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
BIC DELEGATION
OF LABOR men
At THE CAPITOL
Unfavorable Reports From
Judiciary Committee Dis
hearten Organized Labor
Especial to The Farmer.)

NoPSSAS~A
Hartford, Feb. 22-More than 200
mem bers of organized labor appear
ed in the hall Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives yesterday afternoon at the
field day of labor on several measures
pending before the judiciary COM
mittee, including the proposed repeal
of Section 1926 of the general sta
tutes; the restriction of employment
Of armed guards in strike troubles;
and the compulsory state investigation
of labor disputes.
Because of unfavorable reports
from the judiciary committee on such
measures as those providing for one
days rest in seven for hotel workers;
the licensing of electricians, and SIM
liar labor matters, the labor men did
not come thoroughly confident of vic
tory, and their arguments were wag-
ed strenuOusly.
Included in the Bridgeport delega-
ton were George J. Bowen, Jasper
McLevy, Attorney Thomas M. Guilt
nan, counsel for the striking Iron
Molders, Samuel Leavitt, Robert Tar
ring, Sylvester O'Neil, Carl Lang, T.
M. PeltoQ and James A. Coates.
Representatives of the several as
sociations of manufacturers who op-
posed the remedial labor legislation
were Attorneys Goodhardt of New
Haven, Mari and O'Hara of Bridge
port, Welles of Hartford.
Attorney p. B. O'Sullivan, who
fathered several of the measures I'M
der discussion, declared that he knew
of case where an armed guard had
killed peaceable citizen and that
armed guard never had been punish
ed. llt-..
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
Bridgeport Factories
Closed For Holiday

Practically all factories in the city
closed today Ostensibly the closing
was in honor of Washington's birth
day but members of labor unions de-
clared the closing was to save the
double time which must be paid MEM
bers Of the. machinists' and other
unions for labor on holidays.
The Remington Arms and Ammuni-
ton Co. factories closed for the day.
All the big factories in the West End
Including the Graphophone factory
also closed.
Warner Bros. Co. factories were
closed today in honor Of Washington $
birthday. It is the first time in a
number Of years that the factory has
closed ON this occasion. Last week a
number of girl employees who antici-
pated a holiday and who planned to
spend the day out of the city, on In
curing of forewomen were informed
that the factory would run as usual.
Early in the week, however, notices
were posted that the factory would
close.
Barber shops were all closed and
most Of the large stores in the center
Of the city closed for the day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
BONE DRY BILL

1N HE BONE Dry liquor BILL which has passed house and
senate and which needs but the signature Of the pre
dent to become law remarkable Of egislaon in
that denitvely the state rights with
spec to the movements of liquors. and also marks the first
breach between the dsng and the brewing interests
The brewers resented the shipment whiskey
into dry states and have suspected the disng interests in
promoting prohibition legislation.
Whskey Of small bulk compared with beer and
eelyin dry states Beer the other hand almost entirely
excluded because Of its bulk and the substantial plant
necessary to dispense it. "a
About onethrd of continental United States assuming
presidents signature to the BILL will become dry dry
the heavy hand Of the Federal government make it.
This legislation may be regarded test Of the depth and
sincerity of the dry sentiment in prohibition states.
The brewing interest in fact at least believes that
hbiion produce reaction and that public sentiment may
change enough at least to permit the sale of beer and other
beverages containing low percentage of alcohol Prohibitions
the other hand that the way cleared for
lutte prohibition by constitutional amendment
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
GILLETTE FREE UNDER
SUSPENDED SENTENCES.

Jersey City. N. j., Feb. 22.-George
e. F. Gillette Of New Haven, Conn,
charged with having stolen. $1,000
from the Remington Arms Union Me.
tallic Cartridge Co., while in its en-.
ploy, was released under suspended
sentence in county court here yester-
day Gillette, who is former inspec-
tor of the Crucible Steel Co.'s works
at Harrison, N. j., where the Rem
ington Co. has been manufacturing
munitions, originally entered a plea
of not guilty, but changed this week
ago to mon vult."
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
AN AMBITIOUS EFFORT

- BRIDGEPORT ORATORIO Society is to produce "The
- Dream Of Gerontous oratorio based upon Cardinal
Newmans ecatc poem These by Oraorio
society offering which within the reach any
considerable number of persons could purchase.
private enterprise conducted for profit neither as
embe pay for such body singers experience
and training
The and women who sing in this great chorus give
their time and contribute from their pockets support Of
the society.
This they do from the love of noble music the patriotic
desire that Bridgeport shall have the best provided by
the genius of the great composers
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
BRIDGEPORT RED CROSS

- RESENTLY BRIDGEPORT will be making its enrolment
for the Red Gross The nation threatened with war;
and needs powerful Red Gross organization.
The Red Cross work part Of the whole problem
ing for sick and wounded soldiers is than
task It much part Of preparation the enlistment
training of soldiers.
Modern gun very deadly The percentage owound
ed great Under early and adequate treatment
the wounded be returned to the firing line.
Thus the Red Cross aside from its humanitarian aspects
uperrecruiting station, whose recruits being
rockies trained soldiers the battle
to fight again.
War being condition and not theory, there
paratOn Therefore Bridgeport will to the Red
roment with spirit which is equally the product generous
enthusiasm and of scientific desire to strengthen military
forces of the United States.
country which cannot salvage its wounded is not as
strong when war begins that can; humane.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
Cleaver Wielder
Returns and Falls
Into Police Hands

Christopher Van Buckulis, who
about three months ago. Is alleged to
have assaulted James Contrukis,
keeper OF the Star Lunch at Main and
Arch street. with a cleaver, was yes
terday arrested in "a Water street res
taurant by Detectives John E. Barton
and ]. J. Seery.
Van Bucku1is was enraged because
HI had been discharged by Contrukis.
He escaped and has since been wan
dering about the country having been
IN Mexico and western cities in the
course OF his flight Contrukis. who
Was hacked IN the back with q meat
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
OBITUARY
sARAH b. RUSSELL.


Many sorrowing relatives and
friends attended the funeral OF Miss
Sarah B. Russell. one of the most
widely known residents of the town
which was, held from the residence OF
Miss Frances B. Russell, Main street.
at 2 O'Clock this afternoon and a half
hour later from Christ Episcopal
church Rev. Chauncey C. Kennedy.
rector, conducted the funeral service.
The vested choir of the church rem
dered several selections. The floral
tributes were Of exquisite beauty. The
pail bearers were Herbert Snif11n, Ar
den L. Judd, George ~. Morehouse,
Edward Burritt, John G. Wilcoxson
and Melancthon Fryer. Burial was
in the family plot, Union cemetery.
Mr.. Kennedy read the committal ser
vice at the grave
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
TWICE ROBBED
AND ASSAULTED
HERE, He SAYS
CONTINUED from page ~

Continued from page ~
police headquarters but he finally did.
He told the captain his story and they
raided a store at 519 Water street.
Detectives Gerrity and Washburn ar
rested Philip Marks, the proprietor,
Hynan Hockburg, of 1887 State street;
Peter De Maris, of 1889 State street,
and Tony Ancolsky,. a man from
Tonys home town. Tony swore they
took his money They said they never
saw him. This morning in court their
cases were nolled.
Tony has returned to Waterbury
without even the substitute watch.
on a ticket bought with borrowed
money.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
Drives Brother and
Family From House
At Point of Gun

IIyoados Sackol, Of Water street,
who until recently was living with
his brother Antonelli, at SO Laurel
street, when he was elected and told
to keep away from the residence, re-
turned yesterday to his brother
home, armed with a gun, Antonelli
alleges.
He put Antonelli his wife and chill
dren out into the street and then
locked himself inside. The police
were called and arrested him. This
morning Judge Frank Wilder fined
him 81 and costs and gave him four
months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
All Offices in City
Hall. Except One Close

All Offices in the city hall were
closed to-day in honor Of Washing
toms birthday except that Of the tax
collector, which will be open
until in the afternoon and from z
to o'clock in the evening for the
convenience of those who desire to
pay their personal taxes. The office
will be open from to each even
ing this week also. Up to date less
than half OF those liable for the tax
have paid. Those who do not pay
on or before March 1 are liable to ar
rest and may be compelled to work
out the amount OF their personal taxes
in Jail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE.

NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE.
Taken by execution to me directed
1 will sell at public auction days
from date to wit, March /, 1917, al
II o'clock a. m. at the Public sign
Post in the city Of Bridgeport, the
following articles of personal proper
ty: / roll top desk, s sinks, tin
cutter, 1 pr tin shears, 1900 tt. pipe
80 sections radiators and 1 lot misc
fittings and plumbers supplies, IN
Guiding pipe hangers, valves, COCKS,
clean outs etc, sheet tin. stove and
furnace clay, gauges. in satisfaction
of said execution and iny fees there
on. Dated at Bridgeport this 10Th
day of February, 1917.
Attest:
ABRAHAM LEVY,
Sheriff of the City Of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
HURLED HEADLONG
BUT UNSCATHED

Danbury, Feb. 22-Edward Matney
of Waterbury was hurled head fore
most from an automobile which was
struck by a train at a grade crossing
on the Mill Plain road, two miles
west of this city, yesterday afternoon,
but escaped practically unhurt. John
Howard Of this city, driver of the car,
has scalp wounds and possibly inter-
nal injuries and is in the Danbury
hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
SWEDEN MAKES PROTEST.

Stockholm, Sweden, Feb. 22-The
Swedish minister in Berlin has been
directed to file a protest against the
sinking Of the Swedish motor ship
Hugo Hamilton. Nothing has been
learned regarding the fate of the
crew.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
TO PROBE DEFICIENCY BILL

Hartford, Feb PAN investigation
may be made into an alleged state
ment credited by Senator OSulHvan.
Democrat, to Deputy Comptroller Bis
sell to the effect that water marked
state paper cannot be bought for use
by outsiders, under resolution adopt
ed by the senate today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
QUIET ON FRENCH FRONT.

Paris, Feb. 22-tThe night was
clam over the whole 'front.'" says to-
days official announcement "Our ar
tillery caught with it's fire and dis
persed a German detachment which
was making a sortie near Bethin-
court, on the left bank of the Meuse"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
TO COMBAT U-BOATS.

Paris, Feb. ga delegation OF
merchant ship captains from the chief
ports of France will soon arrive In
Paris to consult with the authorities
as to the best means Of dealing with
the submarine menace.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
EUROPEAN MAILS RESUMED.

Christiania, Feb. 22-It is officially
announced that mails can again pc
sent to western Europe and America
The dates of sailing will not, however,
he nublished
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22

cleaver, was at first thought fatally
injured but he recovered from the
wound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
che DID, Read CO
Established 18@z
Do you need Wall Paper?

DO you T1eeQ wall Taper!
Every roll of paper in the Read stock is at two
thirds it's original price. Styles for all rooms are
in this remarkable clearance.
Neat little floral patterns for bedrooms.
ALI artistic tints in plain papers.
Japanese and Chinese reproductions.
Third
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22
The Flower Garden
of Cretonne and Chintz

A very cheerful sight is that portion Of
the Upholstery Section given over to the
new decorative fabrics.
Cretopnes in floral patterns are printed
in all shades, effective great roses peonies
and rhododendrons, many Of them well COW
cred with masses of foliage
Broad stripes give decided characteS
to many designs in what art decorators term
the modernist style. There is profusion OF
medium and dark foliage effects.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-22

Ills DTCSS
Black and Colored Crepe de Chine,
narrow box-plaited skirt shirred to
blouse in graceful fashion. Vest OF
Georgette. Very plain with almost
nun-ike simplicity and very attrac-
tive.
$1,000 special.
Second floor.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-08
NOTICE

The committee on closing Of the
business places on Wednesday after
Moons, wishes to thank the proprle-
tors of such places for their coopera-
tion. that all may have one-haf day
in which to do such things not pro-
per to do on Sunday, and would Sug-
pest that each one make the best use
possible Of this half holiday, ever keep
ING in mind that our country is at
war, and it is our duty to conserve
and assist, that out Of this awful car
mage NAV come liberty for all, with
the universal brotherhood OF man.
The following firms will close their
stores each Wednesday afternoon dur
ing the months Of june. July and
August:
N. o. Fuller
o n. Leach & Son
The Warner Hemmeter Co.
s. H. Brainard
Foote & Edwards
E. C. Ziegler & Son
w. H. Sipher AM
s. S. Oatman
Jay Sargent
Hyde & Carver
W. F. Pelton
c. L. & w. E. Griesinger
C. M. Cannon
G. F. High
Hartman & Son
o. C. Thatcher & Son.
A. F. Bartholomay
Miss M. E. McCulloch
E. r. Handchy
Gertrude Bishop
J. B. Webber
Dawson S. Longacre
M. T. Wright
G. W. Reinhardt
C. J. DeArmitt
A P. & F. E. Nichols
Miss Minnie Hill
Andrew Erb
Mrs. J. C. Beedle.
Miss Della Moore
Thos. Ferriman & Son
D. R. Pelton
Oatman's Hardware
A. Munson & Son.
L. Abrams 4l-z
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-08

The Lookout class Of the Church
0f Christ will hold its monthly social
and business meeting on Friday even
ing. st the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Ritter. 56S South Court street,
The Clytean club will be "at
home" to all its former members next
Friday evening, at the home Of Mrs.
i'll. C. West, wv. Liberty street.
The eighteenth annual reunion o1
the Halliwell family will be held or
the Medina fair grounds, Saturday
June is. Dinner will be held al
1880.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-08
''lROBATE COURT

Hearing had and will Of Harvey e.
Dustin admitted To probate.
\ First and final account IN estate OF
Geo. NJ. Elmer filed.
Proof Of publication fled in estate
Of Sarah Foskett.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-08

Mrs. Faye Bartholomew, who re-
Gently underwent an operation at Ger
man hospital, Cleveland, was able To-
return home Tuesday, greatly inn
proved Ii health
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-08

BALTIMORE q OHIO n, R.
Change Of time at Medina, June 10th,
1917: No. 81 at 4:35 p. NJ. instead Of
8:35 ?. M. Other trains no change.
H1-2
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-09-07
Gifted Musician Coming

Quite an addition to the musical
atmosphere of Weston will he the
coming Of Miss Edna Hanna to rep
resent the Malcn Burnett School Of
Piano Playing. Miss Hanna grad
uated at Underwood College near
St. Louis, Mo-. under Miss Burnett
before Miss Burnett came West.
Miss Hanna then went 10 Europe,
where she remained two years
studying piano. voice and harmony.
She then returned to this country to
teach at her former college, whore
she has been up to the present
time. For the past two years she
has been head Of the Piano depart
ment Of Underwood College. Miss
Hanna is filling the vacancy caused
by the leave of absence granted
Miss ZiIla Simpson, whose work
here has been so highly praised and
who is to study in New York this
winter. Miss Hanna will open her
studio here Wednesday, September
18th. I'd" m-...
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-09-07
WESTON SCHOOLS

The Weston schools will open
Monday, September 10.
The board of directors has now
the entire faculty selected. Mr.. +.
c. Fitzpatrick is superintendent.
He has had twelve years experience
in teaching. during which time ne
has taught in the states of Indiana.
Washington and Oregon. He was
for four years principal Of the Rose
burg High school at Roseburg. Or
egon.
Miss Florence Simmons Of Nc.
Cook, Nebraska. comes highly rec
commended. She will teach Latin
and English. Miss Simmons taught
the past two years in the McCook
High school.
Mr.. o. B. Ncedham will have
charge of Manual Training and
other work in the High school.
He is d young man with several
years teaching experience, and
taught the past two years in the
Harrisburg, Oregon, High.
In the grades, We are again for
tunate in having Miss Rintoul for
the First and Second. She has been
with US for the past few years and
has made a splendid success.
Miss Vera Upton Of Roscburg,
Oregon. will teach the Third and
Fourth grades. Miss Upton was a
successful teacher the past few
years in the Douglas county, Ore
gon, schools.
Mrs. LueIla Pinkerton will teach
the Fifth and Sixth grades. She
has had a number of years Of sue
cessful teaching experience. She
taught last year in District No. | !
near Weston. b
Miss Dorothy Clark Of Portland
will teach the Seventh grade. She
is strong teacher and comes with
the best of recommendations. Miss
Clark taught in Roseburg, Oregon.
last year and has had teaching ex-
perience in other states.
Mr.. Walter Hercher will teach
the Eighth grade. He has taught
the past few years in Douglas coun.
ty, Oregon. Last year he very sue.
cessfully taught the Eighth grade
in the Myrtle Creek City schools.
He is a capable instructor. s
Superintendent Fitzpatrick dc.
sires that all pupils get into school
the opening day, or as soon as pos
sible thereafter. The attendance Is
expected TO be larger than that Of
last year.
All parents having children who
are beginning school for the first
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-09-07
CABIN OF PIONEER RELICS
A POW.WOW FEATURE

Walla WaIla, Wash. Sept. 6.
--- Early pioneers Of the Walla
Walla valley. now scattered over
the Northwest. will make II special
effort to b. in Walla Walla for the
first annual Pioneer Pow-wow Sept.
cmber IL. Is and lS. according to
letters received from many Of them.
The pioneers cabin ut the fair
grounds. erected by the early set
tiers principally at the instigation
of the late ". =. Winans. will be
headquarters. Here will be dis
played the treasured relies of the
pioneers old utensils. books. wcap-
ons, implements. fancy work. etc.
and here will gather the pioneers
to sit around the campfire and re.
tell the story Of their lives in this
vicinity before Walla Wnlla was
anything but a village.
There is hardly nm early settler
in the Northwest who mt some time
did not live in or visit Walla Walla.
which in pioneer days WAS the prin-
cipal trading point. Here came the
miners 10 try their luck nt
gambling or in other primitive
good time ways" now frowncd
upon; here came the stock ralscrs
and carly farmers and here. in
fact. came everybody in the carly
days.
There are 30 many Of the men
and women who were here at that
time now living in the Northwest,
that it is believed there will be an
unusually large attendance this
year. Every effort will be- made
to have them feel at home. The
whole show is being prepared with
view to pleasing the greatest
number.
Each afternoon Of the three days
there will bc the events on the
track and in the arena riding,
roping. broncho busting, bulldog
ging, ETC., and ms the best riders
and ropers to be found in the
Northwest will be here, the pro.
grams will bc snappy. The Great
Workman Shows will furnish the
uptown night attractions. This is
the largest carnival company in the
West.