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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1911

Page

11

Destitute shoplifter rich from a check pays fine

George Hudok of 344 Willard Street told City Court he was penniless after being caught shoplifting from Howland's Woolworth and Kresge stores. He admitted the theft and was fined 50 dollars plus costs, paid by a woman with a check she presented in court.

Howland Geo. Hudok Willard Street Hudok Annie Estok Willard Treet Land’s McCullough Howland’s Woolworth Kresge’s Hudek

Obituary notices from East Side resident Hannah Kearns

Obituary: Mrs Hannah Kearns, East Side resident, died at her daughter’s home 103 Orchard St this morning. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Also notes the funeral of Annie T Shanley from 160 Hurd Ave to St Patrick’s Church upheld by Rev Father Picker with hymns, a large attendance, and pallbearers Edward Foley Theodore McCormick Charles Callahan James Johnson Michael Matheson John Riley. Interment in St Michael's Cemetery.

Hannah Kearns East Side Chas. Selenrick Orchard St Annie T. Shanley Hurd Avenue St. Patrick’s Church Father Picker Mr. Clampett Jessie Murry St. Augustine’s Branch Catholic Benevolent Legion Edward Foley Theodore McCormick Charles Callahan James Johnson Michael Matheson John Riley St. Michael’s Cemetery Carlstrom Ernest A. Carlstrom Organ Street Mountain Grove Cemetery Driscoll Priday Mary Considine Patrick J.” Driscoll Peter’s Church iInterment St St Michaels Colorado Avenue St. Peter's Church St Michaels Cemetery

Bar Charges Brought Against Lawyer Petrucelli

New Haven on December 22 charges of unprofessional conduct were filed in the criminal branch of Superior Court by the grievance committee of the County Bar Association against Attorney Louis M. Petrucelli of New Haven formerly from Bridgeport and Meriden. The exact nature of the charges will not be made public until the hearing.

United Press New Haven Superior Court County Bar Association Louis M. Petrucelli Bridgeport Meriden

Moving Picture Theatres Must Exclude Minors

State police visit local theatres to check enforcement of the new minor protection law. The rule bars under fourteen from afternoon shows and under sixteen from evening shows unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Superintendent Birmingham says only warnings have been issued so far as proprietors claim compliance. The force oversees moving picture houses and watches for violations.

Moving Picture Houses

Missing man Albert Sixsay Wanders From Hallett Street Home

Albert Sixsay, 294 Hallett Street, is missing since last Saturday. He is described as ill and demented, with his wife Veronica Sixsay reporting him missing this morning. Family and police fear harm may have befallen him. Frank Voos, brother of Alderman F. J. Voos, secured a marriage license today to wed Alice Koehn.

Albert Sixsay Hallett Street Veronica Sixsay Sixsay Frank Voos F. J. Voos Alice Koehn

Renton Bigamist Case Divorces Wife in Superior Court

Mary Emma Renton of this city obtained a divorce from Joseph Renton in the Superior court this afternoon. Deposition evidence from Bradford witnesses claimed Renton had a second wife there and described his intoxicated cruelty to his wife.

Joseph Renton Bradford England Mary Emma Renton Renton Superior Court Belony Abraham Dabney Branford Agnes McNaught Challenge Cutlery Co

Pupils March Out In Fire At City School

In New York on December 22 seven hundred eight children aged four to twelve, including sixty five in a crippled class, were led from Public School No. 107 without panic during a Christmas assembly as smoke filled the building. Willie McClellan, ten, spotted the flame and whispered to a teacher triggering the alarm and a swift orderly evacuation before firefighters arrived. Later in New York, seven year old John McCabe was crowned with an agate kettle during Santa duties and plumbers freed it.

United Press New York Assembly Hall Willie McClellan John McCabe

Russia to Impose 100 Percent Tariff on U S Goods

St. Petersburg December 22 Russia plans a tariff war against the United States upon expiration of the 1832 treaty if a bill by ex President Guchkoff becomes law. The measure backed by Octoberists and nationalists calls for a 100 percent duty on all Russian duties and on goods entered free.

United Press St. Petersburg Russia United States Guchkoff

German advance in cancer treatment reported by Wassermann

Prof. von Wassermann in Berlin says a chemical mix of eosin, selenium, and telluride cured malignant ulcerations in mice after four vein injections followed by a ten day observation. He cautions human applicability remains unproven.

Prof. von Wassermann Berlin von Wassermann Berlin Medical Society

T. J. Connors Milkman Recovering At Home

T. J. Connors a milkman residing on Madison Avenue recently underwent two operations and is now resting comfortably at his home.

T. J. Connors Madison Avenue

Yale Professor to Preach at Stratford Congregational Church

Professor Harlan P. Beach of Yale University will occupy the pulpit at Stratford Congregational Church this Sunday. A vesper service at 4 PM replaces the usual evening service and the choir will perform a cantata titled The Holy Child.

Harlan P. Beach Yale University Congregational Church

Christmas Wines and A1quor Prices in Local Ad

Selected list shows wines and A1quos on sale with prices per bottle and per pint or quart. Duff Gordon Sherry and Sunnyside Port offered, plus California Port or Sherry. Brandy and gin, whiskies, and vermouth listed with assorted bottle prices and small quantities.

Dare Sunnyside California

Branch Managers of Ruppert Brewery Meet in New York

The Jacob Ruppert Brewery branch managers met yesterday at the Third Avenue brewery in New York and attended a luncheon hosted by Col Jacob Ruppert Jr at the Casino Central Park. J P Walsh of Danbury acted as toastmaster as managers praised growth and the Bridgeport branch reported record progress under Earle M Christie.

Jacob Ruppert BE M.christie Bridgeport Third Avenue New York Col Jacob. Ruppert, Jr Central Ork Col. Ruppert George Ruppert J. P. Walsh Danbury Christie Ruppert Brewery Jacob Ruppert, Jr Congress Ruppert Housatonic Avenue Earle M. Christie

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