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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1909

Page

3

Seaside Sees Wheeler & Wilson Band Schedule Unfold

Elias A. Tibbals leads annual Wheeler and Wilson Band concerts starting June 17 at Seaside Park with over season plans. The schedule includes appearances at Washington and Seaside Parks, Newark and Poughkeepsie trips, and events with local fire departments and societies. A summer public celebration marks the band’s 50th anniversary.

Elias A. Tibbals Wheeler & ‘Wilson Park Commission Seaside Park Washington Seaside Parks Washington Park Newark N. J Pacific Fire Engine Co Poughkeepsie Pa- the Roton Ea

Hearing in Hoy estate postpones as counsel sought

A court session on the William H. and Delia Hoy estate was held in Newtown with Irving J. Nettleton acting as conservator for Sarah J. Harris. The hearing was postponed to June 2 so counsel could be obtained, as Judge William H. Beecher and Mr. Nettleton prepare. Demands on the Hoy estate include a $4,450 claim from Captain Daniel and Mrs. Sprague for services.

William H Delia Hoy William H. Beecher Newtown Hoy West Hoys Daniel Sprague

Ten Year Grudge Sparks Harsh Knife Attack in Harlem

Ex police officer Tony Crizento, formerly of Palermo, stabbed 26 times by Raphel Calvenni in Harlem after a decade old feud. Crizento, hospitalized, Calvenni arrested for felonious assault following the street confrontation that began when Crizento lit a cigar and Calvenni attacked.

United Press New York Tony Crizento Palermo Italy Harlem Raphel Calvenni Crizento C Calvenni Hach Calvenni

Wall Street Eyes Inflation Amid Global Liquidation

Watson, Alpers & Co say confidence is retracing its steps and inflation is likely to return after drastic international liquidation and cleansing in securities, banking, and railroad sectors. Tariff talks in Washington add uncertainty, with agricultural factors likely the main limiter on price gains. Buy conservatively on normal reactions.

Railway Conductors Gather in Boston For May Convention

The vanguard of thousands of railway conductors arrives in Boston for the 22nd grand division gathering. The convention runs from tomorrow through May 20 with leaders A B Garrettton and W J Maxwell among early arrivals. about 200 auxiliary members expected to join.

United Press Boston A. B. Garretton W. J. Maxwell Lew

Kidnappers' Plot Ends In Morphine Attempt And Court News

Mercer May 10. Jimmy Boyle and wife Helen devised a plan to escape justice but a razor hid in a necktie lining was found during a sheriffs search. Mrs Boyle said she took morphine to kill two people but felt no effect, while Mrs Ella Harry pleaded guilty to killing her husband amid morphine use.

United Press Mercer Jimmy Boyle Helen Jimmy Mrs. Boyle Boyle Charles Chess Whitla Billy Williams Miller Ohio Chess Albany

Dave Jack Celebrates 21st Anniversary of Charities Ambulance Service

Dave Jack, veteran driver for the charities ambulance, receives congratulations on the 21st anniversary of his engagement with the emergency hospital. He long served as No 5 fire engine driver before joining the first charity ambulance crew, with the hospital moving from Court street to its current quarters.

Dave Jack Charities Ambulance Dave Charities Department Court Street

Free Wood Pulp Favored By State Editors Today

Hartford May 10 The first combined meeting of the Connecticut Editorial Association and the Daily Dailies adopted a resolution urging free ford the support of papers of the law limiting mercantile work hours. Captain Charles Wheeler spoke on The Human Interest Story and George C. Woodruff paid tribute to the late Governor Lilley.

United Press Hartford Connecticut Editorial Association Ted Garde Ford Charles Wheeler George C. Woodruff Litchfield Lilley

Burglary Reported by 101-Year-Old Store Owner

Belated notice from Harry Hellman at Reilly street reporting April 7 burglary of his store. A quantity of cigars and candy were stolen after entry by a false key. Police question the month delay in filing the complaint.

Harry Hellman Reilly Street Hellman

Cured Without a Mark by Cuticura

A mother recalls severe skin burns on a baby that healed completely after using Cuticura Ointment. She notes the treatment cleared the scald with no lasting marks and mentions three other children cured of ringworm. March 22, 1908.

Mrs. Here Henry St South Shields Durham England

Cuticura Ointment Offers Quick Relief for Eczema

Cuticura Ointment used after a hot bath with Cuticura Soap and sometimes followed by Cuticura Pills provides immediate relief from distressing itching burning and disfiguring skin humours. The ad promises speedy cure when other remedies fail and offers a free book on treatment of diseases.

Powerful plea to acquit Captain Hains today

In Flushing New York on May 10 the defense urged the jury to acquit Captain Peter C Hains in the shooting of William E Annis. The speaker argued the slain man was the seducer of Hains wife and stressed impact on Hains three children and the grandparents. He condemned the alleged relations between Mrs Hains and Annis and suggested an insanity defense was not proven.

United Press Flushing L. AL William E. Annis John B. McIntyre Peter C. Hains Justice Gerretson Captain Hains Mfe Peter Hains Willam B. Annis Annis

Masked men in motor boat loot New Haven ticket agent

Two masked men arrived by motor boat at Harrison station on Long Island Sound and robbed Harry Bull the New Haven Railway ticket agent. They took $80 and fifteen duplex tickets. After tying and gagging him they fled, prompting a general alarm as nearby Rye shops were also hit.

United Press New York Harry Bull New Haven Road Harrison Station Long Island Sound Rye Bull

Miller in the Toils for Coal Cart Robbery

Edward Miller, driver of a coal cart, was arrested for being the third member in a gang that beat and robbed Michael Hennessy last night. Two others were arrested this morning. A marriage license was issued to Charles Proutt and Jenny Thompson, both residents of the city. Mayor Lee announced a deserter notice from the U S 8 Constellation for Frederick John Dellman of Detroit, believed in the city.

Edward Miller Michael Hennessy Tast Charles Proutt Eeey Thompson Lee Constellation Frederick John Dellman Detroit Mich

Investigation of Charities Board Begins Tomorrow

David S. Day, chairman of the committee to investigate the Board of Charities, has called a meeting for 8 o'clock tomorrow evening in the committee room in City Hall.

Charities Board David S. Day Board of Charities Oty Hall

Hurley Named Memorial Day Grand Marshal

Major James J. Hurley is named grand marshal of Bridgeport Memorial Day Parade by order from the Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal Office. The 49th anniversary note recalls WWI era significance and appeals for American citizen support. city committee members include Aldermen Bullard Fletcher Primrose McMurray and Tague.

James J. Hurley Bridgeport Grand Army of the Republic Coast Artillery Corps

Jurors Selected For Superior Court Criminal Session

The impaneled jury for the Superior Court criminal side convenes tomorrow at 2 o clock. Members include Edward L. Callahan and David W. Lynch of Bridgeport, Hanford W. Lyon and Francis A. Brewer of Fairfield, William H. Taylor and Edward C. Birge of Westport, Thomas Village and Oliver Mills of Norwalk, Andrew G. Boyd and Charles H. Crandall of Stamford, Henry Webb and Ezekial Reynolds of Greenwich, Alexander McKendrick and William Henry of New Canaan, Holly H. Draper and Carl W. Millers of Darien, and David L. Rhodes and Carl O. Blakeman of Stratford. Judge Silas A. Robinson of Middletown will preside. this is his last appearance here before a possible move to the Supreme Court and eventual retirement within a year at age seventy.

Superior Court Edward L. Callahan David W. Lynch Bridgeport Hanford W. Lyon Francis A. Brewer Fairfield William H. Taylor Edward C. Birge Westport Thomas Village Oliver 5. Mills Norwalk Andrew G. Boyd Charles H. Crandall Stamford Henry Webb Ezekial Reynolds Greenwich Alexander McKendrick William Henry, Sr New Canaan Holly H. Draper Carl W. Miller Darien David L. Rhodes Carl O. Blakeman Stratford Silas A. Robinson Middletown

State Council O U A M Begins Wednesday in City

The State council United Order American Mechanics opens its 57th annual meeting in this city from Wednesday night at O U A M hall 181 State street. Past National Councillor Charles H. Spear of Boston directs the unwritten work demonstration.

United Order American Mechanics O. U. A. M. Hall State Street Charles H. Spear Boston H. C. Stevens Stamford Stratfield Bridgeport Uncas Council C . McPherson WW. Weatherbee G. B. Taylor E. D. Keyes B. F. White J. H. Rowbotham D. B. Heacox C. D. Osborn Waldemere Council A. A. Tibbals Henry Greehe Philip Tibbals

Wall Street stocks show continued rail and industrial strength

New York May 10 The early week opened with speculative focus on railroads and industrials signaling market tone. Buying from multiple cliques pushed miscellaneous issues higher while land shares and Frisco issues advanced with strong inside demand for Read ing and Amalgamated fluctuating on large volume.

United Press New York IL A. m Commission Houses Frisco Atchison and St. Paul Reading Amalgamated London Steel Common

S. A. R. Meeting In Hartford Presided By L B Curtis

The Connecticut Society of the S. A. R. meets in Hartford with L B Curtis of Bridgeport presiding. Reports show an increase of 75 members during the year. Officers to be elected this afternoon.

United Press Hartford Connecticut Society of the S. A. R L. B. Curtis Bridgeport

Theft from person leads to $500 bond in Meriden

Meriden reports Charles E. Dolan bound over in 500 dollars on a theft from person charge after allegedly snatching a purse from Mrs. George Horton. Mayor Lee, confident of charter amendments’ fate, plans a trip to the state capitol and will draft his annual Common Council message this week.

United Press Meriden Charles E. Dolan George Horton Lee State Capitol Common Council

Arnold Print Works Trial Pieces Wash Goods on Sale

Trial pieces from Arnold Print Works offer low prices on a wide range of wash fabrics. Fabrics include cottons, white poplins, jacquard plaids, silk and cotton blends, voiles, and mercerised varieties. Limited quantities, special counter opposite elevators.

Arnold Arnold Print Works America Panama

Senators Clash In Debates On Tariff

Washington May 10 in the opening Senate tariff debate Senator Beveridge pressed the finance committee for clearer information on schedules. He read McCumber’s remark about a large store of information not yet organized for senators. Aldrich admitted he had not read all hearings but defended his focus on Orange mineral. Heyburn urged moving on as Beveridge began a reply.

United Press Washington Senate Beveridge Aldrich Committee On Finance McCumber House House Committee On Ways and Means Heyburn Idaho

Stamford Man Falls From Skiff and Is Drowned

Stamford May 10 The body of Martin W. Schotanus painter of West End avenue Sound Beach was found face down in mud off Benjamin Palmer's place as the tide receded this morning. He left home yesterday around 5 am to eel and was known to roam until early morning. It is believed he fell overboard while moving his skiff and was trapped in the mud. He leaves a widow and three children ages 14 10 and 8.

United Press Stamford Martin W. Schotanus West End Avenue Sound Beach Benjamin Palmer Schotanus

Lawyer Held for Fraud in Washington Case

The Washington attorney John C. Davis is charged with defrauding residents, mostly women, of between 250000 and 500000. The case, presented to the Federal Grand Jury, notes a lack of incriminating evidence after searching his effects and the books of a building and loan association he organized. Davis has been rambling about religion, leading jailers to suspect insanity or a feigned religious zeal.

United Press Washington John C. Davis Federal Grand Jury Davis Martin Building and Loan Association

Firebugs Arrested by State Police

Rockville May 10 State Policeman Downing of Willimantic arrested Frank Broad and John Idsi on the charge of setting fire to Michael Cannon s barn in Arlington April 13. Twelve horses nine cows and other livestock were destroyed. They will be arraigned late this afternoon.

United Press Rockville Downing Willimantic Frank Broad John Idsi Michael Cannon Arlington

Also Mentioned on This Page

KeLaborde Jackson’s Book Shop Main Street Shelton Bertha Brennan Jere- Shea Danbury Lacy Blackman Moody Willam McGarry Edward Russell Southport St. Thomas St. sTehoenes the Park Cemetery Hyde Aero Cut- Polishing Tools Hughes & Chapman Stratford Avenue Carison California James Horan & Son Florists Birdsey Somers Co Qemmer Noble Avenue Burroughs Street East Side Albert Mleventh Christensen Woman Society of The Danish of Bridgeport Seaside Tibbals W. & W. Band Wall Street Razor Hains Garretson Hurley Criminal Superior Court Robinson State Council O. U .A. M Wall Street Today Otranc Howland Fairfield Avenue Cannonstre Bridgeport, Conn Howland Dry Goods CO
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