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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1909

Page

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Mrs Gould Angry At Husband As Alimony Case Opens

Witnesses in the Gould separation and alimony case describe Mrs Gould as habitually drunk and harsh toward her husband Howard Gould. Valet Harry Veitch testifies to scenes in Europe and at St Regis, noting calls for meals, drinking, and quarrels over lettuce and other trivial matters during trips and at hotel stays.

New York Katherine Clemmons Howard Gould Justice Dowling Luchal Goults Ativineye Mra Gould ABE Harry J. Veitch Des Moirea West Lea Europe Landburg Gould St Regia West Indies Bre Gonlid Custis Goult Veitch Baling Trantzomma Beerytes IMM Aria Joe Myre Gould Lord Royalston Nice Currier Myre Howard Malloy Knowles St Regis South Costimet Yen Dowbur Mr. Gould von Cudd Joner Gould Mix Shearn Leen Lepourous Sire Gould Sham Cowboy Farnum Sean Sapiens Wis Somerset Hotel Rim St. Jovais Larchmont Chb St. Regis

Rowland Divorce Granted After Cruelty Allegations

A divorce was granted to Mrs Rowland from her husband in Fairfield after findings of desertion and cruelty. Custody of their daughter remains with the mother, with the child visiting the father for set periods each year. The Rowlands, once wealthy and influential in Fairfield, were noted for a strained marriage and a troubled separation.

Pierre— Newland Mar Harray Howslake Méward W. Starral Fairfield Ro Judes Lawien F. Burpen Ainis Arthur M. Mark Mre. Row Harri N. Y Sinen Sears Laan Rowland Rowlands Fairfield

Ship Builder’s Divorce Granted After Alcohol Evidence

Ellen Mon telis of New Haven sued Greenwich shipyard owner Joseph E. Montelis for divorce, alleging habitual intoxication and intolerable cruelty. Superior Court ruled against alimony and found no sufficient evidence of cruelty, accepting grounds of intoxication while noting his real estate in Greenwich heavily mortgaged. The couple wed in Daytona Florida in April 1800 and lived at Greenwich before she left for New Haven.

Superior Court L. & Barnes Ellen €. Montelis New Haven Joseph E. Montelis Greenwich John Tuytona Poorida Conn Haven

Bunglarg Operating at Railroad Stations

Police guard railroad stations after a burglary report. Station at Naugatuck area ransacked. only a snail chara 2 chewing gui fivt marnine found. Ermittlng by United Press dispatch notes ongoing police search and security patrols.

Bunglarg United Prem Naugatuck

Monument Ready for Unveiling in Bridgeport

Bridgeport prepares to unveil a statue honoring James W Beardsley donor of Beardsley Park. The ceremony, led by the Board of Trade, features the Wheeler Wilson band, Rev. John De Peu, and speeches by Henry A Bishop and George M Emmes. Pedestals by Henry Bacer, statue by Charles Henry Niowus, with ample park access guidance and parking rules for attendees.

Bridgeport James W Beardsley Beardshey Park Henry Bacer Theoard Enos George “W Wheeler Isaac W. Birdseye Henry Bishop Samuel _H. Wheeler Morris B. Beardsley Frederic Baller Clty Wheeler & Wilson Band John de Peu Henry A. Bishop Kreutser George M. Emmes Board of Park Commissioners Koellner Wheeler A Wilsen Podenaky Henry Putgt Ibest No~ Sin Avenue Huntington Road East Main Street Park Commissioners Park Noble Avenue

Suit filed to recover $5000 over Stratford accident

Christian J. Christiansen as administrator and father of John M. Christiansen sues Jack Fisher Yale student owner and driver of the car that fatally struck the boy on Stratford avenue near Surf avenue. Plaintiff claims Fisher drove at excessive speed and was negligent. Attorney Paul S. Chapman represents the plaintiff.

Christian J. Christiansen John €. M. Christiansen Stratford Joek Fisher Forts Stratford Avenue Surf Avenue Fisher Tate Geeligent Paul S. Chapman

Free List Defeated In Senate Vote

Washington June 16 Senator Brown Nebraska Republican amendment failed by 4 to 3 vote. The Free List measure drew support from Beveridge Bristow Brows and lur tel Buller. Lorimer new Republican senator from Illinois sworn in today voted with the organization.

Washington Senator Brown Nebraska Fips Sustradt Sanata Today Filewine Itr Beveridge Brlntow Brows Lurtell Buller Lorimer Illiiois

Child Run Over in Waterbury Tragedy Claims Life

Special from United Press Waterbury June 1 A three year old girl Aydin Kanksy daughter of Mr and Mrs Motead Kanksy North Leonard Sarvet was run over and killed by a wagon owned by the Hellmann Brewing Company The body was mutilated George Fentomeroann mine driver of the team Bran pinned under the wagon but survived

United Waterbury Reet Hern Toiay Aydin Kanksy Motead Kanksy North Leonard Sarvet Hellmann Brewing Company George Fentomeroann Bran Sereat

Against Electric Monopoly

Hartford report notes lawmakers consider repealing a statute restricting electric service sales. Judiciary committee favors repeal, arguing current law harms competition and limits self-help rights. Debate centers on the impact on public utilities, consumer rates, and potential industry responses.

Lost Money on Bringing Jim Jeffries Here

Controversy over the Jeffries exhibition in Bridgeport details how rumors damaged efforts and nearly altered plans. Hogan refused a lucrative offer to cancel the event, sticking to the contract and keeping Jeffries in Bridgeport. Jeffries and Sam Berger visited Hogan's cafe after the show, praising the sparring and noting the hostile chatter.

Jim Jeffries Sparrine Sam Berger Horan Ras Jeffries Bridgeport Wic Pittsburg Hogan Pennsylvania Berger Wall Street Bie Bie Sptink

Conductor Wald Resigns Trolleying At Connecticut Company

Wald a well known and courteous conductor in the local trolley division resigns from the Connecticut Company to join Siemon Hard Rubber Co. of the West End. He served as president of the next union of trolleymen and was regarded as a conservative capable executive. Patrons will miss his accommodating manner. He is expected to be a valuable addition to his new employers.

War Burr Hartford Hokner Hisense Sopany Walitieg Wesso Bo Stiles Judson Howland Dry Goods Company Maneatis Cubeesion Watllc Service Corpy Antic Ne ‘Cor R. EB. Wald Connecticut Company Siemon Hard Rubber Co West End Wald Nex

Pocketbook Lost by Poor Woman Found at Kine Bros Store

A pocketbook lost by a poor woman was picked up at Kine Bros Store Saturday morning. Jane Li will return it. the finder may keep half the amount as a reward, and the owner’s name is in the wallet. The owner cannot afford the loss but consents to this arrangement.

Kine Bros Jane Li

Aged Husband Divorced From His Wife

Charles Warner of Orange was granted a divorce from Ladie A. Warner in Orange Superior Court. The couple wed in April. Warner testified the bride and her mother planned a yearlong secret marriage to share a large Western inheritance. He claimed support arrangements dissolved as the marriage ended.

Sperial United Press Haigen Charles Warner Orange Ladie A. Warner Warner

Robertson Locomobile second in Great Race card

Robertson's Locomobile No 10 finished second in the Indiana Trophy Great Western Vanderbilt carnival race held near Grown Point Indiana on June 18. Entries included Corbin Maisonville Buick Stutz Chalmers-Detroit and others. Robertson moved into third late, with Monson third and Aronson cited. Distance 282 miles, course 23.6 miles per lap.

Corbin A. J. Maisonville Buick R P Burman Marion H. E Stutz & Chalmers Detroit W. K. Nipper A. Bronxon Locomobile W. Florida Chevrolt W. H. Pierce Geo Robertson Phil_ Wells Strang John Rue Grown Point, Inc Theittle Corbin Malsonville Burman Indiana Illinois Lowell Adolph Magnus Adolph Busch Florence Packard Harriet Barnes Manus Packard Bu Barnes Maisonville Matsonville Pierce Knipper Wells Florida Chalmers Stoddard Dayton Chevroit Chalmers-Detroit Suake Drivigen Chalmers-Detroit 19 Robertson Wi Poole Chalmers-Detroi Durinug Muick No. 3 Tech Moon Tnouan Dearty

More State Police Will Be Employed In Slay Case

State Police Virelli and Hurley pursue new lines in the Mrs. Sarah Dibble murder probe as Chief Bean orders aid. Deputies Plumb and Stags believe the Stratford arrestee has a dire motive and cannot reveal his whereabouts. Detective Fox travels from local to Providence amid leads and a vagrancy charge.

Sarah Dibble Plumb Stags Stratford Lve Bond Street Providence H. 1 Fox Trumbull Dougherty Garrity

Aldermanic committee weighs police rank reform

The Aldermanic committee on ordinances meets to consider abolishing the lieutenant’s office and creating two captaincies in the police department. It favors placing Second and Third precincts under captains, with Lt W H Anderson and Lt John H Redgate in charge. Also under review is patrol wagon driver status as autos replace horse patrol, plus a license protest by Water Street property owners against storing over 30 barrels of oil by J B Silliman.

Tne Aldermanic W. H. Anderson John H. Redgate Water Street J. B. Silliman

First Caisson Is Successfully Placed on New Congress Street Bridge

The first caisson for Pier No 1 of the new Congress Street bridge was located by Snare Triest Co with mayor and bridge commission watching. The box caisson sits at the west approach ready to be sunk for pier construction and underwater work proceeds. Senator Manwaring, commission president, predicts finish in November.

Congress Street Snare & ‘Triest Co Bride Commission Lee Manwaring

Change of Hours and Rental Notice In City Ad

TO RENT seven rooms all steam heat furnished 509 Park avenue Tel 2801 4 OF ty CHANGE OF HOURS on many requests my offices open for eye examinations on Gay evenings to 5 Daily 20 100 to 5 Other hours appointment Specialty and its reflexes Children of eye diseases diagnosed Leavenworth D Graduate Philadelphia Optical College Meigs Building ATTENTION ALL members of Xo 38 T A of are requested to attend regular Friday evening Sushiase of frapprtnecs bi Gabral

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