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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1914

Page

14

Compensation Commissioner Williams disapproves AG ruling

Waterbury report states Frederick M. Williams, fifth district compensation commissioner, finds Jeanette Chidesey of Bristol not entitled to recovery for injuries while employed by George N. Griswold and Minerva A. Griswold of Watertown. He cites the attorney general’s view but insists a different legal conclusion is needed, questioning the act’s reach on small employers and referencing Ohio’s classification.

Waterbury Frederick M. Williams Fifth Congressional District Jeanette Chidesey Bristol George N. Griswold Minerva A. Griswold Watertown Chidesey Bar Ohio Light

Holy Name Boys Organize League for 14 15

A Holy Name Basketball League forms with officers elected John J. Lyddy Jr president Thomas A Laces vice president William Garrity secretary Rev James V Hussion treasurer The league schedules two games weekly at St Charles Court and St Johns Hall New Year’s Day start and runs to early April Prizes include a silver cup. aim to produce state championship matchups with New Haven and Park City leagues.

Nema Dasigehalk Hele St Chartes St. “Mary‘s Chartes St. Jes Geered Heart Cen John J. Lyddy Thomas A. Laces William J. Garrity James ‘V. Husaion St Charles’ Wall St. John’s Sqn St. Charles’ Court St. John’s Hall Pembroke Jake Street Man Grump James V. Hussion St. Chariss Father Hussion Treeparer St. Mary's Lyddy St. Joseph's .T. Or Holy Name Basketball New Haven St. Charles

Officers And Men Lost With German Steamer

Petrograd reports the Derentie of the Levantine line was found off the Turkish coast near Kerasunt and sunk by a Russian warship. Only two Turkish soldiers survived. others perished with the steamer near Herasunt, a Black Sea port about 90 miles west of Trinidagy.

Petrograd Derentie Kerasunt Trinidagy Black Sea

Great White Way Celebration Plans Proceed

Chief Edward Mooney leads plans for a holiday parade with Engine Co No 3 Hose Co No 3 Truck Co No 1 and Division No 5. Post Office clerks and Letter Carriers auxiliary join with marching Jones and a mystery Barnum Bailey float. Veterans and auxiliary groups will parade and serve refreshments as part of the event.

Edward Mooney Abs G. F Post Office and Letter Carriere Association Jones Barnum & Bailey Circus Eran Erans Eet Office Letter Carriers Association Andlisry

Fight Over Melons Sparks $750 Damage Suit

In Common Pleas Court Judge Walsh hears a case between Robert M. Kenneson and Angelo Allegra arising from a dispute at a South End fruit stand over a watermelons pill. Kenneson claims Allegra knee struck him causing serious injuries while Allegra says he acted in self defense after being assaulted. Trial not finished at press hour.

Walsh Common Pleas Court Robert M. Kenneson Tity Angelo, Allegra Fondant I Allesta South End Kennesonm Kennehe Allegre Allegra

Memorial Gifts Honor Late Women Members at Two Episcopal Churches

St. John's and St. Paul's Episcopal churches received memorial gifts honoring deceased women from their pews. Louisa Brown donated a Gothic marble credence to St. John's in memory of Adelaide Discredit, while Rev. H. M. Sherman presented a gold lined silver communion service to St. Pauls in memory of his wife, Mrs. Sherman. The ornate service features gems and is highly valued by parishioners.

St. John’s St. Paul’s Episcopal Is Baas Beles Louisa’ Brown Adelaide H. M. Sherman St. Paul's, Church Haad Heey BP. Sherman

Judgment for Ryburn in commission suit

Judge Thomas C. Coughlin awarded $59.50 to John J. Hyburn in a city court commission on sale case. Hyburn claimed a 5 percent fee for negotiating a Brooklawn store sale by Jacob Reich, which Reich denied having agreed to.

Thomas C. Coughlin John J. Hyburn Jacob Reich Ryburn Brooklawn

Infant Alice K Valentine Dies At Eight Months

The infant daughter of Walter and Ethel Valentine died at their home 1522 North Avenue. The family receives the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. Arvena Elizabeth Sherwood widow of William I Sherwood funeral at 817 Willam Street with burial in Trumbull CT. She leaves a husband a sister Mrs Nettie Hazard and two sons Arthur W Martin of Providence and Irving Sherwood.

Alice. K. Valentine Walter Ethel Valenstine Alice K North Avenue Mrs. Valentine Arvemna Elizabeth Sherwood Arvena Elizabeth Sherwood William I. Sher L. EB. Hebbard Willam Street Trumbull Nettie Hazard Arthur W. Martin Providence Irving Sherwood

Gernert FAS To Regain Strength After Accident

The condition of Mrs. Frank C. Gernert of 134 Mountain Grove Street remains unchanged after a serious automobile accident returning from the Danbury fair. A week of gradual improvement has brought cautious hope for recovery.

Frank Co. Gernert Mountain Grove Street

Foreign agents visit U M C C amid German envoy charges

Representatives from England Germany and possibly Japan stayed at the Hotel Stratfield and toured the U M C C plant. Authorities link the visits to charges by Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador in Washington as the company maintains silence on inquiries.

England Germany Japan Stratfield Count von Bernstorff Washington Cta Ind Cartridge New York

No Requisition Made This Year For Block Maps

City engineer Terry has prepared requests totaling 17 800 for the coming year. This is nearly 7 000 less than last year’s 25 000 requisition. Salaries total 15 509 with 1 400 for supplies and 900 for auto expenses.

Terry Enare Bes Ick

Building Board Budget Soars Above Appropriation

The building commissioners seek 16850 for inspectors and staff costs, 600 for printing and office supplies, 3600 for plumbers examiners, totaling 6885, 106 over last year, while the injured Hungarian girl aidit madi lingers in Bridgeport hospital amid cautious recovery reports.

Board of Apportionment

Arrester Seeks Thef From Man Who Helped Him Gain Freedom

Detective sergeant Cronan arrested Joseph Issab alias Schwarts, a Crawford laundry employee, on a laundry theft case. He allegedly stole 60 dollars from Andruss Hedwig, who had bailed Schwarts out and later employed him. Schwarts, 34, denies but is held for the Superior Court December term. Hedwig posted 500 dollars for his release and Schwarts allegedly took 40 dollars from Hedwig’s absence and 20 from Mrs. Hedwig. The accused, an expert needleworker, has not yet been arraigned.

Joseph Issab Schwarts Crawford Leundry Pequonnock Street Cronan Cleveland Rournery Andruss Hedwig Orland Street Schwartz Superior Court Hedwig Rewnery

Auto Driver Unconscious After Trolley Collision

E B Welsh driver of an automobile that crashed into a trolley at Main street and Wheeler avenue was found unconscious today at his home in Elm Street New Haven. Welsh fell unconscious after being thrown from the car, then revived at St Vincent's hospital and returned home. He suffers a concussion of the brain and drives for Kirk Distributing company of 217 Crown street New Haven. The trolley step was torn from the car in the collision.

E B. J. Welsh Main Street Wheeler Avenue Elm Street New Haven St. Vincent’s Hospital Welsh Kirk Distributing Company Crown Street, Newen Trofley

Painter Dr EF N Hayes Arrested for Theft at 6 Gilbert Court

Dr EF N Hayes a 27 year old painter at 6 Gilbert Court was arrested after allegedly stealing two printer’s hooks used in hoisting scaffolds and pawning them. He surrendered to authorities. In other notes a letter from President Wilson praised paths energy after a fire at a West Orange plant. Prices for American linseed oil rose two cents.

EF. N. Hayes Gilbert Court Thomas A. Ridison Wilson West Orangs

City Hall Considers Move of Board of Education Officials

A city hall committee plans a Monday meeting with the common council to discuss relocating the board of education and registrars of voters. The move aims to create space for records and tax collection offices, with likely quarters in a new bank building.

Common Council Board of Education Registrars of Voters Howard J. Smith

Annual Militia Inspection Scheduled Next Month

Connecticut National Guard orders announce annual inspections for all units. The 16th Company Coast Artillery is to parade at the local armory Monday evening at 8. The Coast Artillery band and 4th Company inspect Tuesday at 8, 1st Company Wednesday at 8, and the Hospital Corps on Friday March 26 at 8.

Connecticut National Guard Coast Artillery Corps Ith Hospital Corps

Police to round up drug users and vagrants in city

Police plan a roundup of young men known as habitual drug users and those with no visible means of support. Suspects may be sent to jail or Lakeview home. Supt. Bihas issued orders to arrest offenders. John Brown Hubert Lane and John Griffing were detained in the West End yesterday and released after proving steady employment.

Lakeview John Brown Hubert Lane John Griffing West End

Bethel Church Entertainment Proves Successful

A Bethel M B church event directed by Rev S Jacobs and Prof W H Jackson featured a musical program and a sale of fancy articles and ice cream in the basement. An auction raised a tidy sum for church purposes with songs by the Clover quartet and a piano solo by Sarah Brown Ross followed by remarks by Prof Jackson and a talk by Prof Bull on Race Antagonism.

Peat Vening J Bethel M. B Broad Whiting S. Jacobs W. H. Jackson Prof. Jackson Sarah Brown Ross Prof. Bull James Branshaw

Stamford Manufactur ing Co Seeks Tax List Remove

The Stamford Manufacturing Co contends its island property lies outside Stamford city limits and petitions Judge Burpee to strike its name from the tax list. Value of the property is about 200 000 dollars. Also notes retirement of Mrs Thomas F Hart a policewoman from Munice Ind and the death of Major General George B Davis former judge advocate general at his Washington home.

Stamford Stamford Manufacturing Co Burpee George B. Davis Udge Advocatie Washing

Moratoria Extended by 90 Days and Oregon Wheat Growth

The Brazilian moratorium is extended by 90 days. Fall sown wheat in western Oregon stands eight inches high. The rest of the text notes Senate consideration of a Caribbean treaty, NYPD green light summons, an $86,000 installation cost, Drexel funds for relief in Philadelphia, IRS receipts for war stamps, and a proposal to sell Alaska Northern to the government.

Oregon Senate

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FM. Williams Holy Name Boys Great White Way Enesland Ins. Gernert Fas Bridgeport Building Board Madi Gies Aidit Madi Lizzie Bedo Bridgeport Hospital Thef Gottlieb & CO. Co Bethel Church Entertainment Davey Bros Davey Ben-Hur S.&h Swifts Oran Arco State ST Iranistan Ave George S. & H. Greta Thomas F. Hart Munice Ace McCormack Charlies M. Wellington Prof. Stevens Harry Fox I. S. Jacobs George W. Childs Drexel Hue Philadelphia Internal Revenue Osborn Internal Revenues P. Morgen Alaska
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