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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
Mccormack Explains 10
 NICCOVerIl
Noted Tenor's Concert Was Cancelled Unavoidably, But He Will Sing
 Dec. 31.

John Mccormack, the famous Irish tenor who is to appear at Polls the ater on Sunday afternoon, December 21St, has written a letter to his friend, Collector of the Port, James L. Mo Govern of this city, which speaks Of the keen disappointment that was his because of his inability to appear here at the time the concert was to have been held.
 Unfounded Tumors had attained considerable circulation hereabouts to the effect that the great singer had never intended to appear here and that he could not be induced to come here. How unjust these runors are is best attested by what MT. McCor- mack says in his letter to Collector McGovern.
 MT. McCormacl1's voice failed him a day or two prior to the time set for his original appearance here which was November 18th. He caught a heavy cold while en route from south ern points to the colder climate of the north. Because of this he was unable 1 to sing in Bridgeport and was com pelled to cancel several other appear ances. He has since fully recovered and Is now filling his engagements being everywhere greeted by the greatest outpourings of music lovers in his entire career. MT McCor- mack's letter. to Collector McGovern follows:
 1 On Tour, Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 27, 1919 1 My dear Jim:-
 | I can't tell you how bitterly dis 1 appointed I was at the unavoidable l postponement of my concert 1T | Bridgeport. I would not bring tha 1 matter up again now as all the de | tails have been arranged for my re | appearance, were 1t not for the fac l that a rumor has reached me that | report has been spread througl l Bridgeport that not only will l no i appear there on the 21st of Decem | Der next, but that I had no intention l of appearing there in the first place ! Surely I don't have to tell the goot l audience in Bridgeport that this is 1 deliberate lie. As a matter of fact l Jim, I have never looked forward s' | much to a concert in my career. 1o1 | see it was, or rather 1t is, to be m, i first appearance in my home stat
 for, as you are perhaps not aware,
 am a voting resident of the state o
 Connecticut, and naturally felt al
 ''het up'' at the idea of appearing i
 my home state. Do assure my goo
 friends in Bridgeport that I will b
 with them, with the help of God, O
 the 21st prox., and I hope to be abl to make up to them for any disap
 pointment they may have had on ac count of my absolutely unavoidabl Don-appearance on the 18th. Looking forward to the pleasure c seeing you, old friend, on the Fist C December, believe me,
 . Yours very sincerely,
 JOHN MCCORMACK.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
ROMANCE TOO YOUTHFUL ENDS
 IN JAIL TERM

Stating that he did not think IS year old Harold Hill was guilty of enticing 16 year old Alice Brundage of Danbury, Judge Reed of the Grim inal Superior court today sentenced the boy to jail for 60 days after it was shown that the youthful pair had lived together in several cities in this state. Judge Reed declared the boy had committed a crime by going with the girl but he did not think he was entirely to blame.
 Public Defender Robert G. DeFor- est, who represented the boy, said Hill and the girl knew each other in Danbury. At the time they left that 2 ace together the girl was not forced to go without her consent but was willing to go, Attorney DeForest de- cIared. He admitted thare had been reports that she was held prisoner by Hill in a house in Stamford but upon investigation these rumors were found untrue. The court was told that the girl had numerous chances to leave the Stamford house if she felt so in clined. She finally left Hill and went back to Danbury. taking some jewel ry belonging to Hill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
GOVERNMENT WILL SPEEDILY
 BRING MINERS LEADERS
 INTO THE FEDERAL COURTS

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 4-Hee d by Acting President John L. Lesgis, six general and district officials oIs the United Mine Workers of America ap- peared at the federal building short- cd to U S. Marshal Mark Storen, who held capiases for their arrest on information filed yesterday charging contempt of court.
 Besides Acting President Lewis, those who appeared today are William Green. ecretary-treasurer of the In Lernational organization; Ellis Searles -ditor of the Mine Workers Journal, the official publica ton of the union; Percy Tetlow, statistician; Edward Stewart, president of district II and William NJ. Mitch, secretary of dis trict Il.
 Indiana polls, Ind. Dec. 4 - Ma cFfnery of the department of justice vas put in motion today to bring about speedy appearance in federal court here of all of the S4 interna- 4ional and district officials of the United Mine Workers of America against whom information charging criminal contempt of court was filed yesterday with, U. $. District Judge A. E. Anderson. The miners are charged with violating the agree 2. 11ent.against the furthering the strike / of coal miners of the country. With the appearance of John l.. Lewis, act ing president, and the officials of the organizatio4 ettaARsd te xe4erns-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
Milk Probe
 By Council
 Committee
Aldermen Beers, McManus and Lyons Appointed By Mayor Wilson to Do the Work.

A speedy investigation of the milk prices in Bridgeport is promised by Mayor Wilson to the public by his appointment today of milk investi- gating committee.
 The announcement of the new com mittee composed of Alderman Ralph Beers, chairman, Aldermen Edward J. McManus and John L. Lyons.
 Mayor Wilson stated today that he had given the committee no instruc- tions as to how to proceed in their work but stated they were all thoroughly familiar with the high price of milk and the recent in- creases Their first step will be to determine the price farmers receive for their raw milk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04

 again and make a united party in this state.
 Judge Head says that there is feeling in this state that if Wood was nominated King would be chairman of the National Committee and one or the strongest pp,itical factors there is in the country and the up- state alliance hates to see such a thing come to pass and are fighting 1t in every way possible.
 In the meantime in New Haven the Young Mems Republican club has an Internal discussion which threa tens to split il wide. open, as some ex- service members of the club express- ed desire to invite John T King and Gen. Wood to speak and other club members and officers. it is claimed, are objecting to this It will be remembered that early this year this same club adopted resolutions asking King to resign from the .Sn- tional Committee.
 The anti-King crowd declare there are more service men opr----- to the appearance of King and ------- than are in favor of it. ''WhaaleS ties did King fight? What dig to set soldiers wild with joy2
 way they put it up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04

When he regained consciousness. Milton declared, he was taken to a hospital where one hand was ban daged but fractures of his jaw and numerous cuts and abrasions were not treated.
 Former comrades interested them selves in his case and sent him clothing. This he never received, he said.
 American consul Boyle, st MeEcan. announced he would report the case to the State Depsl4 trnent. Mexican au- thorities announced that they were Investigating the case, meanwhile holding the accused policeman in jail.
 Juarez, Mex, Dec. 4-Mexican off, CiaIs here today were still without confirmation of the reported capture of Francisco Villa by members of his band who are said to be holding him for ransom. Both civil and military officials were striving for confirmation through every available channel.
 The report of the capture came in a despatch from 8 telegraph operator al Parral, to P. W. CabaIIero, super intendent of the National Railways ot Mexico, for Chihuahua, who is here on an inspection trip.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
PARROTT ESTATE VALUED
 AT $125,OOO

The will of the late Henry R. Par rott was filed this morning in the Probate Court with Judge Paul L. Miller for probate. The hearing has been set for December IS. The estate Is valued at about s125,O0o.
 In his last will, dated June 10, 9919, Henry Parrott leaves $1,0oo to his sister, Mrs. Mary F. Whitney, of Los Angeles, Gal, $1,000 to his nephew, Brewer Whitney. $500 to Miss Elizabeth Webster, of Dorches- ter, Mass, and to Thomas Carton and Timothy Bulger $500 each with the provision that they must be in his employ at the time of his death.
 The balance of the large estate both real and personal, is left to his wife, Helen R. Parrott. He also names his wife as the sole executriz of the estate without bonds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
FIRE DAMAGE IN PAST MONTH
 ONLY S5,45O

The November report of the Bridge port Fire department, issued today, shows that fire damage in this city during the month just past amounted Ito s5,45O. This fgYre is considerably lower than that of last month. The greatest loss occurred in a building at 1928 Pembroke street. owned by Matthew Farrell and occupied by Nathan Rothman, where the structure and it's contents S2,OOO. During the month of November the department responded to 28 bell alarms, 23 still alarms and two false alarms making a total of 53 for the entire month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
NEW ENIGL -IALND GOAL FOR WEST
COUNCIL PREPARING FOR MILK PRICE INVESTIGATION
But He's Taking No
 Unnecessary Chances

London, Dec. 4-Former em- peror William of Germany, does not believe he will be brought to trial by the allies, OF, if tried, that his future will be affected in any way, says the Berlin coITes- pondent Of the Daily Mail. Vari- ous friendly sources have recent ly suggested that he surrender to the allies, offering to give the court all information in his pow CT, the correspondent says, but he appears too IethaFgic to take any steps. or even concentrate his mind upon the preparation of notes.
 Next to saving wood, the erst- while monarch's main interest seems to be the various cam paigns waged in Russia. which he follows with the aid Of large maps, and he eagerly reads all the news from that country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
$500 AS SIDE BET ON NEXT
 ACCO CAME

Although it was previously an nounced that the American Chain Co. and Williams football teams would play at New Haven next Sunday, 1t was learned today that Manager Kearney of the Chain eleven is still trying to have the contest staged at Newfeld park, this city. The mat ter will not be decided positively un- til tonight. Last night the manag- CTS of the Chain and Williams teams each posted a forfeit of $500 to in sure the appearance of the teams on the field selected. It may be de- cided later to allow this money to stand as a side bet on the result Of the game. The forfeits have been posted with Frank Hollywood, man ager of Bu1len's hotel.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
DIRECTRESS OF DAY NURSERY
 BROWNS SELF

Meriden, Conn, Dec. 4-The body of Miss Emily Mccarthy, 34, direc- tress of the Young Women's Chris tian Association day nursery, and a visiting nurse. was found in Black Pond today. She left the nursery Sunday evening in her uniform and wearing also a raincoat. Officers of the association say that for a week Miss Mccarthy had seemed mentally depressed. Miss Mccarthy came from New York and was graduated from the Meriden Hospital. In July she Was appointed to the day nursery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
Britain Will Protect
 France If U. s. Is Out

Paris. Dec. 4Terms of the Tripartite treaty guaranteeing France against unprovoked at tack by Germany will be carried out by Great Britain regardless of whether the United States, the other participant ratities the pact, according to newspapers here, which state that negotiations to this end have been almost com pIeted between the French and British governments. Under the terms of the treaty, 1t would be- come operative when both Great Britain and the United States ratified it. The former has al- ready acted fayorabIy on the con- vention, but it has never been submitted to the United States Senate by President Wilson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
Former Service Man Beaten by Mexican
 Police and Wounded
Federal Authorities Investigate Story of w. M MiitOn-Mexico Holds Accused Policeman Report of Villas Death Not Confirmed.

CaIexco, Cal Dec w. Nj. Milton former service man. army hospital here today receiving treatment for suffered he said at the hands of Mexican policeman in Mexcali Calf just the international boun diary line from here.
 brought this side of the border last night af being November 8, virtually without medi treatment he arrested in Mexica charge intoxicated but broke from his capor and toward the line The policeman pursued he said beat and kicked him into nsensibty and left in the street for several hours.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04

While Bridgeport's Fire Department individual mem bers expressly forbidden by departmental and city laws to in politics positive proof that they have not needed the law is given the Republican Town Committees statement of election expenditures filed at the City Hall.
 The returns show that about 270 contributed to the campaign from this department despite the rule that crats and Republicans supposed have equal footing in the department.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
MAYOR WILSON
 WILL TELL. OF
 IMPROVEMENTS

Mayor Clifford B. Wilson will at tend the Southern Commercial Con gress of Atlantic Coast Mayors to speak at their annual convention in Savannah, Ga Mayor Wilson will speak on "Bridgeport's Municipal Inn provements" It will convene from the Sth to the 10th. Members expect General John J. Pershing as their guest
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04

The so-called contributions Of the members of this department run about the same as the police with firemen giving s1O each on an average
 while the Eeutenants, captains and assistant chiefs gave from s15 to s25
 It is estimated that this department save the Republican Town Commit tee about S3,0G0 of their total fund and the police gave the other $2.000. l The percentage of men in the fire department who contributed their share pro rata was much higher than In the police department where the check lists showed that about 75 per cent. contributed while in the fire fighters ranks about 90 per cent. con- tributed their little bit to the ad- nin:Stration machine.
 The names of the firemen who con
 tributed to the fund are as follows:
 Henry J. Albus, James Alexandar.
 Frederick G. Anderson, Michael H.
 Rain, George H. Baker Frank Ban dre, George F. Beardslee, Charles T.
 Bell. Ralph Bennedetu, Vincent J.
 Benham. George H. Bennett, Freder- ick A Berry, Edward Beyer. George
 H Biebel William Biebel, William H Bishop, Charles H. By, Thomas F.
 By, Jr., Frank Bobalko. William Bow den.
 . Thomas Bowen. Joseph J. Brady. George R. Bray. sydney L. Bray, T r, Frederick, David Trolley, Joseph Brown, Loyd J. Browne. William + 1 Brown. William P. Buckley, Robert C. Burgess, Charles J. Burke, James Burke, Jcso-h Burns, Thomas F. Burns CCaptain}, Thomas aF. Burns Frank Butler, George Butler. Clayton Carpenter. Joseph H. Carroll
 George F. Carroll, Thomas F. Car rolf, Charles F. Case, Jeremiah Cav anaUgh, Arthur Chambers, John +
 Chase, Hector -Commette, Andrew
 Continued on Page Six)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04

have the secretary before it later to- day.
 Decision to call MT. Lansing for a discussion of the Mexican question was reached by the committee after a two hours session behind closed doors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
LUCAS FINED

Lorenz Lucas, of Fairfield, who drove his machine into a car owned by Antone Waive, of Fairfield in Rosrwick avenue Sunday night, and then st+uck a telegraph pole was ar ratgneI in the City cour. this morn ing. charged with reckless driving and trying to evade responsibility He was fined S25 and costs. Lucas hsd been drinking a little cider.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
DROVE INTO TROLLEY CAR.

Thomas Patterson of Madison ave- nue, Myrtle Beach, who was arrest ed last night after he had driven his automobile into the side of a trolley car at the corner of Main street and Fairfield avenue, was fined $5 in the city court this morning. Patterson was charged with violating the traffic rules.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
LANSING TO BE CALLED BEFORE
 COMMITTEE BEFORE FINAL BREAK

Washington, Dec. - Secretary Lansing will be called before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee before action Is taken on the resolu- ton of Senator Fall, Republican, New Mexico, requesting President Wilson to sever diplomatic relations with Mexico. The committee hopes to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
THE WEATHER.

New Haven, Dec. For Bridgeport and Vicinity: Fair and slightly warmer tonight and Eridas
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
ASSISTANT TREASURER RESIGNS

5
 Arthur J. s. Silliman, assistant treasurer Of the American Bank and Trust Company, has sent his resigna- ton to the directors effective Dec. IS, MT. Silliman has been with the bank eight years. He was formerly con- nected with the Bridgeport Trust company. His courtesy has made for him many warm friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
NINETY PERCENT OF
 FIREMEN GAVE TDTHE CAMPAIGN FOR CLIFF

Total Contributions of Department Amounted to
 S3,0OO and Democrats and Republicans Were
 Equally Generous-MOre Light on Methods by Which s3O,OOO Campaign Fund Was Ob- tained.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-04
The Weather

For Bridgeport and vi- einity: Fair and slightly warmer tonight and Friday.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-10-24
Opening Of the Second Fall
Term Of The Oberlin
Business College

The second fall term at the Oberlln
Business College will open Monday,
Nov. 8, 1919. This is one of the best
times of the year for new students to
enter. The attendance this year is
larger than ever before. AS it en-
rolls only mature young men and wo-
men it has gained a great reputation
as perhaps the most thorough school
of it's kind in the entire country.
Scores of young people from this
community have attended this school
in the past and are now holding fine
positions in different parts of the
country. Miss Swaisgood, of Ashland,
completed her course at Oberlin a
year ago last May and is now draw
ing a salary of $1540 in a Govern
ment position at Washington, D. g.,
and she is only one Of hundreds do
ing as well or better. The young peo-
pie of this community who would like
fine business positions could make no
mistake by making their preparation
at the Oberlin Business College.-Adv.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-10-24
CHIDES BUSINESS MEN
FOR NOT ATTENDING

Representative Medina county far
mers were invited to attend a public
gathering in Medina at noon Saturday
to meet L. c. Tabor, who was to
speak that evening, and to hear him
in short after-dinner speech. The
meeting was held in the parlors of
the Church of Christ, and the ladies
of the church furnished the dinner.
In addition the business men Of Me-
dina were invited, and the dinner was
to- be free to them. Members of the
Medina Grange felt an interest in hav-
ing Medina business men meet Mr..
Tabor, and wished that they hear
! what he had to say, satisfied that the
interests of the farmers and business
men are identical in many instances,
and assured that a closer bond of
union would work for the good of all.
| Few business men were present, and
one who was had this to say: II feel
that we showed our farmer friends
lack of cordiality. Our interests are
the same; as property holders the poll
ticians will tax us to death the same
time that they rob the farmer. We
should pull together, and every bust
ness man should have attended this
dinner and learned what he could"
The business man in question says
the ladies gave them a bountiful din.
Ener, but too few business men were
y there TO enjoy II. w
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-10-24
Docket. Entries

]. H. Dubsky and Theodore Dubsky
doing business under the firm name
and style of j. H. Dubsky and Broth
er. Affidavit and motion in aid of
execution. Hearing fixed for Oct. Is,
1919, and G. r. Moxley and T. Reiff
are ordered to appear and answer on
said dates as to property of defend
ant in their possession. Injunction
to prevent disposal of property.
]. n. Dubsky and Theodore Dubsky
doing business under the firm name
and style of ]. H. Dubsky and Brother
cognovit. Cognovit judgment in
favor of plaintiff an dagainst defen-
dant for $195.23 with interest from
date and costs Of case.
William H. Wetherbee VS.. Western
Wetherbee, partition, equitable relief
Leave granted plaintiff to amend b!
erasure without reverification.
Guy Zigler VS.. A. M. Baughman, e
al, commissioners of Medina county
money only. On motion of plaintiff
Willis Leach is substituted as plain
tiff for A. M. Baughman.
Sam Spence VS.. Mittie Spece, di
vorce. Divorce granted plaintiff o.
ground of three years wilful absence
Matte Stuff VS.. Jacob Stuff, divorce
alimony, injunction and equitable re
lief. Defendant given leave to fiji
answer and cross petition instanter.
Fred V. Humphrey VS.. Gertrud
Humphrey, divorce, custody Of chill
dren. Divorce granted plaintiff fo
gross neglect of duty and plantit
awarded custody of two minor chill
dren.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-10-24

R.K. and Lulu E. Crawford to VIM.
H. and H. F. Bowers, lot II, Wads-
worth village, 81.
Homer E. Conner to Fred Love-
lot 1913, Wadsworth twp, 81.
Homer E. Conner to Isaac Mccain
mon, lot 317, Wadsworth twp, 81.
Ida A, Crum to S. d. and Alice j.
Slater, lot 43, Lodi village, $1OO.
Pearl Campbell to Roy and Ruth
Thurman, TAG acres, Homer twp
$500.
Luella and C. F. Davis to o. c.
Wilcox and wife, lots 11S and ll9,
Medina village, $27O0.
M. q. Frazier to Seville State Bank
lot 63, Seville village, 81.
Roy and Ruth Fehrman to Wlltred
B. Schott, ct al, 74.46 acres, Homer
township, $4,000.
Charles Farr to Frank and Eva
Luke, lot 712, Wadsworth viii, 81.
Mary X. Goodyear tolV. A. Homan
and VI. E. Starr, tract No. IA, Chat
ham twp, $25.
Earl and Winnie Hines to Charles
Gesellshen, ct al, 1906 acres, Litch-
field twp, 81.
Idena j. Hutchinson to W. D. and
Della Clifford, lots 80 and 81, Lodi
village, SIS.
Jacob Longacre to Charles H.
Brock, lot 1921. Wadsworth viii, 81.
Eugene w. Long and wife to Chris
and Sarah Long, lots 15 and ia
Wadsworth twp, $5.
F. H. Minger and wife to Frank S
Turner, lot IA, Litchfeld twp, 81.
Bessie Omeroid and Nora Foster
ct al, to Carrie Omeroid, lots ~
81, 80, Spencer twp, 81.
Elmer A. and Graicia Plum t'
Harrison T. Plants, lot %, Medina twp
$1O0.
Harry A. Rice to Mary A. Rice, lot
and 3, Spencer twp, 81.
Oscar and Mary A. Sterrett to H: M
and M. F. Gangler, rs acres, Guilfor'
twp, 81.
Elizabeth M. Shaw to Ruez ant
Estella L. Strong, lot IS, Medina vii
S..
} Anna Slepchak, ct al, to Spiridol
, Ciora, ct al, 67.57 acres, Hinckle
twp, $40.
, M. D. and A. c. Wright to Fran
! Reichard, lot 676, Wadsworth village
81. -,
VIM. ]. and Blanche H. Wells t
Samuel Chester, lot 290, Wadswort
village, 81. =. p
VIVA. F. and Susie Way to M. +
Leatherman, lot 275, Wadsworth vii
81. 49,,
Mary Walker to s. ]. Alleshous'
1850 acres, Medina twp, $5.
Kate B. and l. L. Zepp to Clarenc
. and Audrey o. McMullen, lot 81
Wadsworth village, 81.