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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
10
Agnes Kiela testified that on November 17 she attended a Fairfield wedding then missed a trolley and was assaulted by Zembracky as she walked toward a friend’s house. She was so injured her brother-in-law did not recognize her at home. Dr W H Donaldson notified authorities and Zembracky was jailed. jury found him guilty with sentencing set for tomorrow.
Remington Yost players prepare for next Saturday’s game at Yale field with practice sessions tonight tomorrow and Friday nights to stay in condition for the Annex eleven matchup.
In probate court J H Porter and James B Porter were appointed appraisers for the Charles M Biltz estate. Anna M Biltz wife was named administratrix. The will not yet admitted to probate and estate extent unknown. The Plakett will admitted to probate with William P Plakett named administrator.
Maurice Mills known as Mott Mills a famed horse trainer and Mabel Allen wife of Oscar Allen have vanished from their homes in Westport authorities report Mills sold horse Black Knight and was last seen near Norwalk while Allen left Greens Farms with their young son. speculation centers on Meeker the ex husband who reportedly aided Mills in securing his marriage and the couple’s possible elopement.
President Wilson appointed Eva L. Moran as a War Department clerk honoring her father Moran who served fifty years in government roles. Civil service rules were waived by executive order because Moran is now too old to work.
In New York a hidden chapter unfolds as Margaret Catherine Sullivan seeks to compromise a $50,000 claim against Big Tim Sullivan's estate. The 17 year old, claiming relation to the late senator, appears with Mrs M A Holland as guardian. Ellison & Ellison represent the executors and claim ignorance of Holland’s location.
Mrs. Clark reports a stranger attempted to lure Frank E. Clark Jr., son of ex Mayor Frank E. Clark, while shopping near Fairfield avenue and Main street. The man spoke to the boy and tried to attract him across the street before Mrs. Clark could alert authorities. He claimed he sought the location of a prominent building and then vanished into the crowd.
John M. Larkin former convert of Bridgeport Christian Union returns to the city and stays at the Union Mission. He is expected to be offered his old post left vacant by Assistant Superintendent Harry Kratzig at Bank Street institution.
The Visiting Nurses association of this city began selling Red Cross Christmas stamps. Booths were set up in the post office, railroad station, and department stores with young volunteers in charge. A considerable sale is reported and proceeds benefit tuberculosis work nationwide and locally before Christmas.
Fifteen deputy sheriffs arrived at Shelton at the request of Warden Barlow to relieve worn out Shelton police during the five week Weaver’s strike at the Blumenthal Silk Plant. About 237 workers walked off. several early arrestees faced Shelton police court with one discharged for lack of involvement.
Police seek an 18 to 19 year old robber who forced entry at 312 Howard Avenue yesterday afternoon. He threatened Mrs Kling with a revolver, struck her with the butt, stole soap, and fled toward Railroad Avenue. Dr Hair treated lacerations. The assailant vanished after leaving the scene.
At the annual communication of Corinthian lodge No 104 F and A M the following officers were elected and installed W M Carl F P Siemon W M Charles R Crowther J W Charles P Haller treasurer Philip L Holzer secretary R M Broderick S D E M Jaycox J D O C Tanning S 8 F W Harrison J 8 E B Ives chaplain Charles Morrison marshal J L Alvord organist G A Murphy Tyler C E Roath trustees S Lee with R T Whiting John Taylor finance committee G E Melius Goodsell A H Bullard
After January the new board of police commissioners is organized Mayor Wilson will present a plan to retire a large number of the present police force. He says the plan will name the men to leave and take pensions to increase department efficiency.
Coroner John J. Phelan today concluded the inquiry into the death of Jeane Duval a farm hand killed near Newtown on the Berkshire division tracks last week. The coroner announced the finding of death by accident after the examination.
In Washington on December 10 Representatives Donovan of Connecticut and Hobson of Alabama clashed as Donovan blocked Hobson from seeking an hour tomorrow to discuss a prohibition amendment petition. The dispute spilled from the floor to the lobby with Hobson allegedly inviting a fight. Bartholdt of Missouri objected to the petition, and Donovan shouted I object. Hobson pledged to proceed at 4 pm despite the protest.
The Warner Girls club presents The Jolly Minstrels this Thursday and Friday at Sea Side Institute. Rehearsals span six weeks under Jim J. Mahoney with piano by Miss Margaret McHugh and interludes by Miss Margaret Kane. The program features soloists Ada Reinhardt, Sheehan, Treat, O Brien, and more, with a dancing specialty by Kendall Brothers and a chorus of numerous local youths led by Anna McFurey and Margaret Snyder.
The ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for sour, upset stomachs. A fifty cent bottle is claimed to relieve heartburn belching, gas and nausea within five minutes, digesting food as if the stomach were not there. It suggests universal family use and home placement.
Hartford reports Attorney General John H. Light issues guidance to Superintendent Thomas Egan on who may appoint town and city sealers when 1911 law establishes a state superintendent, deputy, county sealers, and city sealers in larger towns. The ruling asserts no jurisdictional conflict and outlines the hierarchy from state to city level.
Hartford reports John Dipastino from Southington pled guilty to assault with intent to shoot Elli Michael Branchi and was sent to the Cheshire state reformatory after a prior guilty plea was set aside. The case arose from a dispute over a liquor-fine settlement by Castine’s father. Herbert Frankel, alias A N Vaught, was found guilty on forgery and related counts and received prison terms totaling four to eleven years.
During testimony in the Frank Miller versus Daniel Rowley suit, a witness valued land in Monterey Massachusetts at 86 or $7 an acre, prompting Judge Bennett to quip about his own wealth. The remark followed a suggestion a local offer had been made for land at $1 an acre.
Stamford reports Miss Kate Daniel known for her work with the Girls' Friendly Society of the Bois Church died suddenly at Stamford hospital after showing heart trouble while at a fair held by women of St. Luke's chapel. She was about 50 and leaves two brothers.
Hartford dispatch reports ballots for a coast artillery major to succeed Major General John Hagberg of Norwich have been received and will remain sealed for 10 days. Captain John J. Haff of the 12th Company at Greenwich is nominated. he has served 10 years and became captain in February 1908. He claims a perfect drill and encampment record since joining the national guard.
Thaddeus Peck of Stratford rushed to the Health board meeting to argue for a new ammonia-based disinfectant. He slipped on stairs, fell, and two demonstration bottles shattered spilling the chemical on him.
Captain of Detectives George H. Arnold identified a gas leak at a meter broken open and stolen from a Housatonic avenue residence. Earlier, Michael Morrissey of 233 Lewis Street suffered a scalp laceration requiring five stitches after hitting his head on a hook used for site tension of beef.
Holiday gift ideas from the Fancy Goods Department include white brush and comb sets from 1 25 to 2 44 and full brush, comb, mirror sets up to 14 50. Manicure and infants sets, perfumes, boxes, and a wide range of boxes, baskets, bags, and clothing accessories offered at varied prices.
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