Prison Sentence For Horse Theft Near Hartford
Irving B. Caldwell of Granby was sentenced in State Superior Court to between one and three years for stealing a horse that he abandoned near Hartford where the animal starved. The owner was James Scully of UK. The case occurred after the horse disappeared in September. Dr. Frederic Poole will lecture on Cantonese humor at the Public Library tomorrow evening, following a chalk talk. Doors open at 7 and the lecture starts at 8. Other brief items note marriages in Port Chester and Norwalk on December 8 and 10.
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United Press
Rockville
Hartford
Irving B. Caldwell
Granby
James Scully
Canton
Frederic Poole
Public Library
Died notices from December deaths across Connecticut towns
Multiple obituary notices dated December list individuals including Nelson K. Beard aged 48 at 08 Roosevelt St funeral December 15 at 2 PM Park Cemetery. Mary A Ingham wife of William W Ingham funeral December 16 at 7:30 PM East Main St Manchester NH. Celina A Fairchild aged 94 at 337 John Street funeral December 15 at 2 PM Nichols Cemetery. Margaret E Abbott aged 87 at New Canaan December 12. Her Smith Stamford December 12. Murtage J McDonald Noroton December 11. Samuel Closson Holley Danbury December 11. Stephen C Peck Greenwich December 11. Catherine Considine Canaan December 39. Mrs Fred Stimson Winsted December 11. John H Finn Winsted December 11. Thomas Halloran Norwalk December 10.
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Beard
Nelson K. Beard
Firends
Henry F. Green
Roosevelt Street
Park Cemetery
Ingham
Mary A
William Wingham
East Main Street
Manchester
Celina A Fairchild
John Street
Nichols Cemetary
P. Abbott
New Canaan
Margaret E. Abbott
Smith
Stamford
Her- Smith
Ald
Noroton
Murtage J. McDonald
Danbury
Samuel Closson Holley
Peck—Iin
Greenwich
Stephen C. Peck
Considine
Canaan
Catherine Considine
Winsted
Fred Stimson
Finn
John H. Finn
Norwalk
Thomas Halloran
Bridgeport Expressmen Do Not Favor Strike
An officer of Local No 2 predicts a potential ex pressman strike along the New York to Boston route during the Christmas rush. A Bridgeport veteran says drivers and handlers oppose striking but support unionization. He notes workers fear a last minute organization would falter and that most would stay at work if a strike occurs.
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Order of Railway Expressmen
Hartford
New Haven Road
New York
Poston
Bridgeport
G A R Posts of State to Hold Big Reunion
Connecticut Grand Army posts plan a statewide reunion separate from the annual veterans convention and separate regimental gatherings. The armory in Hartford may be offered by the adjutant general to aid veterans, with preliminary plans to be set at the Secretaries of Regiments meeting in Hartford on June 25, 1911.
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United Press
New Haven
Connecticut
State
Hartford
Carpenters Union Elect Officers Last Night
The Carpenters Union elected officers: President Charles Stout, Vice President C. H. Cannon, Recording Secretary Ernest Elmendorf, Financial Secretary M. L. Kane, Treasurer William G. Simpson, Conductor James Fae, Warden Thomas Law, Business Agent Timothy A. Fianagen.
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The
Carpenters’ Union
Charles Stout
C. H. Cannon
Ernest Elmendorf
M. L. Kane
William G. Simpson
James Fae
Thomas Law
Timothy A. Fianagen
Obituary of Nelson K Beard and Cornelius Bogardus
Nelson K Beard died yesterday at Bridgeport Hospital after a lengthy illness at age 46. He was the son of former Huntington representative Charles Beard and is survived by his father, brother Frank in Huntington, brother Edward in New Haven, and sister Mrs Henry F Greene of Roosevelt Street. The funeral of Cornelius Bogardus was held at 2 30 this afternoon from 185 Pembroke Street with Rev C E Barto of Washington Park M E Church officiating. Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Nelson K. Beard
Bridgeport Hospital
Charles Beard
Huntington
Frank
Edward
New Haven
Henry F. Greene
Roosevelt Street
Cornelius Bogardus
Pembroke Street
C. E. Barto
Washington Park M. E
Servces
Lakeview Cemetery
Fourth Company G W G Entertained At Smoker
The 4th Company G W G hosted a smoker at the Armory for 75 members and guests. Coroner Clifford B. Wilson Captain Bennett Lieutenant Chase and others spoke between three fast bouts Candy Williams fought Mickey Durst Kid O Connell faced Jack Johnson and Kid Knauff met Te Sears. The 4th Co. quartet Farrell Walker Green Casey performed popular songs of the day.
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4Th Co
Armory
Clifford B. Wilson
Bennett
Chase
14Th Co
Hidima
11Th Co
Barrows
Sera
Joy
Quartermaster Sergt. Johnson
Candy Williams
Mickey Durst
Kid O'Connell
Jack Johnson
Kid Knauff
Tei Sears
Messrs. Farrell
Walker
Green
Casey
Miners Peril at Greens Mine Leaves 22 Dead 26 Trapped
A restrained report from Bluefields Virginia dated December 14 states that twenty two miners were killed and twenty six entombed by an explosion at the Greens Mine near Tacoma Virginia.
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United Press
Bluefields
W. Va
Greens Mins
Tacoma
Two Postmasters Nominated in Connecticut
Washington December 14 The President sent postmaster nominations to the Senate for Connecticut naming George Y Merritt of Greenwich and Frank M Buckland of West Hartford.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Connecticut
George Y. Merritt
Greenwich
Frank M. Buckland
West Hartford
War Report Kept Secret by War Department
Washington reports the War Department refused to disclose the army’s Pacific coast defense capabilities. Secretary Dickinson sent the response to the House while the Speaker’s office floated secrecy. The administration argues publishing potential weaknesses in national defense is unwise.
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United Press
Washington
War Department
Representative McLachan
Republican
California
United States Army
Pacific
House
Dickinson
Proposed Sale of Boston Doves Falls Through
New York December 144 The proposed sale of the Boston National League team to William Hepburn Russell of New York and James T. Phelan of Boston was declared off. John D. Harris holder of the majority stock set his price at 130000 dollars, but Russell and Phelan would only pay 60000. Harris left, saying there was no deal. Later he hinted negotiations might resume with a late statement planned.
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United Press
New York
William Hepburn Russell
James T. Phelan
Boston
John D. Harris
Russell
Phelan
Harris
Farmers in Session At Connecticut Board Meeting
Waterbury December 14 second day of the Connecticut Board of Agriculture annual meeting featured important addresses and farm experiments. Lowell Roudebush spoke on the crime against the soil and L A Clinton discussed results of experiments at the Agricultural Experiment Station. Herbert E Cook spoke on dairy management and W T Taylor lectured on corn growing breeding and judging. A banquet at the Elton is scheduled for this evening.
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United Press
Waterbury
Connecticut Board of Agriculture
Lowell Roudebush
Agricultural Experiment Station
L. A. Clinton
Connecticut
Herbert E. Cook
St. Lawrence University
Canton
N. Y
W. T. Taylor
New Hampshire Agricultural College
Elton
Soldiers Bound Over for Theft in New York Looting Case
New Haven December 14 Two United States artillerymen Marion Hyrne and William K Griffis pleaded guilty to theft and each received 60 days in jail. Bound over for the next term of the Superior court on burglary charges. Authorities in Westerly Rhode Island and Stonington Connecticut report possible ties to local burglaries.
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United Press
New Haven
United States
New York
Marion Hyrne
William K. Griffis
Superior Court
Westerly
R. L
Stonington
Freeing Hattie LeBlanc Shocks Court Room
Hattie LeBlanc weeps in court after Judge Bond’s ruling on a murder case. Glover’s dying statement dispute narrows to whether it was valid. Police long searched the Glover home. LeBlanc was found under a bed and jailed as an alleged accomplice to the crime.
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Bond
Johnson
Glover
Hattie LeBlanc
Waltham
Hattie le Blanc
Hattie LeBlanc appeals in murder trial in Cambridge
In East Cambridge the 17 year old Hattie LeBlanc pleaded innocence before jurors, urging to go home with her father as deliberations began in her murder trial for Clarence F. Glover. Judge Bond outlined reasonable doubt, noting circumstantial evidence and potential verdicts from acquittal to first degree murder with electrocution. Gustavo Johnson funeral and pallbearers also noted in court news.
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Cambridge
Mass
Hattie LeBlanc
East Cambridge
Clarence F. Glover
West Arichat
Cape Breton
New England
Bonde
Hattie le Blanc
Hattie
Johnson
Warnock
Rhoades
Bond
Glover
Gustav Johnson
Armstrong Place
St. Charles’ Church
J. B. Hussion
United Order of Workmen
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Dyke Found in Squalor Living in the Barracks
Investigator Morrissey halted the occupancy of the dilapidated Black Rock tenement by Henry Dyke and his grown sons after the Board of Health condemned it for unsanitary conditions. The O'Brien family with young children remained temporarily as efforts to clear the place continued. Owner W. H. Nichols said the tenants were there without permission.
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Morrissey
Board For Charities
Black Rock
Henry Dyke
Board of Health
O'Brien
O’briens
W. H. Nichols
Rebels Routed First Battle Near Guerrero
Mexico City dec 14 the war department announced the first battle near Guerrero western chihuahua in which 200 rebels holding the town resisted 500 troops under general Navarro. seventy five rebels and 14 federal soldiers were killed and 130 rebels and 80 troopers wounded. Federal troops moved from pedernales to Guerrero and attacked after a hard march, the rebels entrenched ahead and across Navarro's path.
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United Press
Mexico City
War Department
Guerrero
Chihuahua
Navarro
Subscribed to Farmer Before the Civil War
Joseph A. Treadwell of Trumbull visited the Farmer today and praised the paper. He recalled subscribing before the Civil War and noted the linotype machines and the mechanical department impress him, remarking on changes in newspaper offices.
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Joseph A. Treadwell
Trumbull
Mr. Treadwell
Divorce and Alimony Granted to Mrs Comstock
In New York state Supreme Court Judge William H. Willars granted Fitzabeth C. Comstock a divorce from Theodore C. Comstock on grounds of intolerable cruelty. Elizabeth C. Stanton was restored as her maiden name, and alimony of $150 was approved after Comstock objected. The couple wed October 20, 1902, and he deserted her December 1902.
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Fitzabeth C. Comstock
New York
Theodore C. Comstock
Wilton
Bliss
William H. Willars
Comstock
Elizabeth C. Stanton
Brooklyn
DAYS JUBILANT OVER ELECTIONS IN BAY STATE
Boston reports complete returns from Massachusetts municipal elections in 14 cities yesterday. Seven mayors were re-elected and no city changed its license stance. Four cities Lynn Newburyport Salem and Woburn kept no license, while others stayed with prior outcomes.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Lynn
Newburyport
Salem
Woburn
Time to Choose Fine Gifts This Week at the Store
This week emphasizes taking time to select gifts carefully before the rush. Read aloud suggestions include books, silk dresses, patterns, slippers, neckwear, glassware, and a Columbia graphophone, with emphasis on calm shopping and helpful sales staff.
Fine scarfs attract in store display with rich texture
Fine scarfs feature fluffy richness and distinctive beauty. Muff styles enhance the effect with matching capes. Imported goods emphasize value, priced from 3.50 to 25 for scarfs and 15 to 27.50 for bets, located on the right aisle front.
Fancy beaded hand bags from across the ocean
Beaded hand bags in various colors and finishes priced from $1 to $12. Small leather bags in black and colored styles with metal or self-covered frames cost $1 to $15. Fine morocco and grain walrus or goat seal bags include mirror powder-box card-case purse file or comb priced $3 and $5. Left of Main street door.
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Morocco
Silk stockings collection advertised with varied styles
Nice hosiery offers a splendid silk stocking collection ready for gifting. Descriptions include pure black silk or silk with lisle soles, embroidery contrasts, and multiple price points from 5 to 2 dollars. Left aisle rear.
Automobiles for little chaps and bicycles
Automobiles for children showcase with speeds and maneuvers that delight youngsters. Small motor-like toys on rails appeal to boys and girls, offering steel tires and rubber wheels, priced from 1.50 to 5.50. Wagons and bicycles priced around 19 to 20 dollars provide durable options for youth.
Novelties of sweet grass on Main floor displays
Real novelty marks these frag rent sweet grass articles woven into many shapes and colors. Lightweight yet strong and pretty. Baskets, scissors holders, thimble-holders, hair-receivers and more. Prices from 10 cents upward. Enjoy watching the workers craft them on the main floor.
Bath Robes and Pajamas for Boys Auction
Bath robes for boys offered in several patterns including Teddy Bear. sizes 4 to 16. Blanket bath robes for ages 8 to 16 in white, blue, pink and tan with ABC Dutch and Little Nemo designs. Warm, pretty robes priced at $1 and pajamas at 50 cents to 7? Located in the front basement.
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Iaesz
Lea & Perrins
Maine
van Wagener—Vance
Port Chester
Helen Taylor Vance
Lorenzo H. Vance
Port Ewen
Scholley—Ingraham
Shel
Mia
Mary Ingraham
Robert Scholley
Arnold
August Arnold
New Milford
N. J
Mary E. June
Poinsettias
John Rece & Sons
Main Street
JAS. Horan & Son Florists
Bing and
Pollehing Toola Hughes & Chapman
Sthratiurd Avenue
Main St
Jackson's
Boston Doves
Farmers IN Session
Charities Department
Bay State
Jennie Hamilton
Howland
Fairfield Avenue
Cann
Conn
Howland Dry Goods
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