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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1911

Page

5

Litigation ends in royal suit in Leipsie court

The supreme court of Leipsie ruled that Count Joseph Kwileki Myersold is the legitimate son of Countess Isabella Kwileki and Ignazwilcki of Poland. The 1908 PosEn high court judgment is canceled after years of dispute. Hector Kwilcki, cousin, claimed the estate arguing Joseph is Cecia Mayera Garcian’s child. The countess was 51 at Joseph’s birth.

United Press Berlin Supreme Court of the Empl Leipsie Joseph Kwileki Myers Old Isabella Kwileki Poland Ignaxwilcki High Court of Posen Hector Kwilcki Ignaz Joseph Isabella Ceciia Mayera Frau Mayera Tsubelia

Regatta Planned by Local Yacht Clubs Off Steeple Chase Island

A June 17 regatta by all local yacht clubs will take place off Steeple Chase Island with six classes under American Power Boat Association rules for 1/1 and three prizes per class. A committee meeting is set for this evening at Miamogue Yacht Club to finalize plans, with members from Miamogue Pequonnocks Millmogue Berkshire and others coordinating the event and the next regatta for the Commodore Henry A Bishop cup won last season by Miamogue Yacht Club.

Miamogue Yacht Club American Power Boat Association L. M. Whitney H. 0. Cram Walter Reeves Dow FR. Beebe Park City Frank B. Eliott Frank Balthwaite Robert Pallard Edwin H. Oliver John Flynn Pequonnocks Charles Lewis Thomas Robinson Howard Benton Edward Dunn Henry Mussler Millmogues Eugene Lockwood Robert Bruce William Wheeler Henry Ordner Harry Biskeslee Berkshire Henry A. Bishop

Julian Mitchell at Death's Door with Pneumonia

Special from United Press. May 15. Marital troubles have driven Julian Mitchell to pneumonia, with reports he is dying at the Lambs club. His wife Bessie Clayton has filed for divorce, last June.

United Press New York Julian Mitchell Mitchell the Lambs Club Bessie Clayton Yale Pennsylvania

Telegraphic News In Tabloid Form Headlines

A collage of brief items: Madame Schumann Heinke posts bail for her chauffeur after speeding, Swarthmore coeds aid endowment efforts, over 100000 panhandlers in New York, women help mob rip tents protecting nude statues in Harrisburg, druggist Albert Crimshaw recovers from aphasia, Lina Cavalieri withdraws American engagements, Missouri Heroes seek pension for Evelyn Clifton, Marévell Violette covers a race by air, Pauline Wayne to enter Milwaukee dairy show, ex mayor Busse avoids jail over speeding case.

New York Schumann Heinke Yonkers Philadelphia Washington Jefferson Taft Pauline Wayne White House International Dairy Association Milwaukee Wis Chicago Busse

Haughton Weds Widow of Minister in Cambridge Ceremony

Percy D. Haughton, Harvard football coach, married Mrs. Gwen Dolyn Whistler Howell in Cambridge this afternoon. The bride, formerly Miss Whistler of Baltimore, is a grandniece of the painter. The groom wed the widow of the late Rev. Dr. Richard Howell.

Percy Haughton United Pressenox Mass Percy D. Haughton Harvard Gwendolyn Whistler Howell Richard Howell Haughton Mise Whistler Baltimore

W C A Meeting and Week of Activities Featured

The YWCA announces its fiscal year end meeting this evening to review the year’s work and conduct usual business. Visitors’ day for children’s sewing classes is Tuesday May 16 from 4 to 5. Friday afternoon and evening feature class exhibits including dresses hats embroidery and stenciled pillows. An elocution and chorus recital closes the evening. Drop in to see the educational department’s efforts.

Young Women's Christian Association Association

Wart Remover and Stove Polish Ad Notice

An old ad promotes Cyrus Wart Remover at The Cyrus Pharmacy 263 Pairfield Avenue and 186 Connor promising painless wart removal in days with skin safety. Also advertises a large can stove polish effective on rust grease ink paint and dirt for hands or clothing, priced at ten cents, manufactured by Wm. R. Winn 344 ford Ave.

Cyrus Cyrus, Pharmacy Pairfield Avenue Connor Wm. R. Winn Ford Ave

Eagles Plan for Field Day in Danbury

Bridgeport Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles schedules a July 1 Danbury field day with committees detailing uniforms, rail rates, and parade plans. Capt E J Joy chairs parade and music. John J Doyle heads uniform committee. a large initiation and debut of a new degree team is planned with rehearsals and a social session afterward for about 100 candidates.

Bridgeport Aerie Order of Eagles Danbury Order Transportation Committee Capt E. J. Joy Willam Brooks P. H. Brady Joseph Barry Joseph Hart Timothy Donahue Edward Thompson John J. Doyle Christopher McMahon George P. Jamieson Peter J. Carroll John Connor

Building Permits Granted by City Commissioners

Building permits aggregating 1985 were granted last week by the Building Commissioners including a frame dwelling on Laurel avenue for Rodney Liber a frame shed on Drew Place for Zimmerman a frame shed on Sheridan street for Whiting Manufacturing Co a brick addition to a factory on Bishop avenue for Crane Valve Co a brick machine shop on South avenue for Crane Valve Co frame cottages on North and Colonial avenues with cellar walls on Oak and Dewey streets a frame veranda on Noble avenue and a brick apartment dwelling at Warren and West Liberty streets attributed to F A Cooper.

PC Vn Laurel Avenue Rodney Liber Drew Place Zimmerman Sheridan Street Whiting Manufacturing Co Bishop Avenue Crane Valve Co South Avenue Robert Deckle North Avenue Colonial Avenue Oak Street Dewey Street Mary B. Nettleton Noble Avenue F. A. Cooper Welling Warren West Liberty Streets

Rubber soled shoes saved boy from death on live wire

Special from United Press in Boston reports 17 year old John Mc Gary survived when his rubber soled shoes prevented fatal burns after he grasped a live wire atop a telegraph pole during a monastery dedication. Archbishop O Connell spoke nearby as the accident occurred.

Boy United Press Boston John McGary Archbishop O'Connell

Father of missing druggist seeks proof son found

Heston May 15 Albert Grimshaw a druggist vanished two months ago after leaving Somerville store and is reported to have found himself in Pueblo Colorado His father says he may not send money until he is sure his son truly recovered his memory In Pueblo Grimshaw reportedly suffered a lapse of memory and wandered away from home. Dr EB Krause an ambulance surgeon was assaulted by Lyman Dow in Whiting street to St Vincent hospital He will get police aid if needed Dow recovered and went home yesterday.

Pueblo Albert Crimshaw Sommerville Mas United Press Heston Albert Grimshaw Colo Grimshaw Somerville EB C. Krause Lyman Dow Whiting Street St. Vincent's Hospital Supt Birmingham Dow

Satisfaction Coal 18 Tops City as Best in Town

Residents praise Satisfaction Coal 18 as the best in the city, claiming superior quality and reliable service. Local businesses and households report steady supply and competitive pricing, with customers noting consistent delivery and friendly staff.

Verybody

Prof Wheeler to Leave Yale After Divorces Case

New Haven May 15 Yale University officials declined to comment on the standing of Prof Henry Lord Wheeler holder of the Organic Chemistry chair in the Sheffield Scientific school but friends say he will not return. A Superior Court divorce decision awarded him 100000 alimony. he reportedly left for Chicago. His wife Miss Eve Swarthout, an actress, cannot be found.

New Haven Yale University Henry Lord Wheeler Sheffield Scientific School Wheeler Superior Court Chicago Prof. Wheeler Eve Swarthout

Fatal blow at Cheshire State Reformatory

Special from United Press. May 15 Waterbury report details a delayed explosion in a 20 foot sewer trench at Cheshire State Reformatory that left Anthony Caddona 18 in critical condition with a fractured skull and loss of an eye while laborer Billy Riley sustained minor injuries. Both men were employed by a local construction company and in charge of hiring.

United Press Waterbury Cheshire State Riley Daddona

Sailing on Kaiser Wilhelm II from New York to Bremen

Maritime social note lists Mr. and Mrs. John Renczifophski and their son John, Mr. Rudi Renczifophski, Mr. Frank Herebawsky, and Mr. Samuel Krupka as sailing aboard the express steamship Kaiser Wilhelm II from New York to Bremen tomorrow.

New York Bremen John Renczifophski John, de Rudi Renczifophski Frank Herebawsky Samuel Krupka

Obituary notices for several local residents

The remains of Joshua Joel were taken to Meriden for services at AU Saints church with interment in West Cemetery. A local lodge delegation accompanied the remains. In Meriden Red Men and Independent Order of Foresters read services at the grave. In this city funeral services were held at Mrs. BE H. H. Smith’s home. Charles A. Peck, longtime pawn broker on Middle Street, had services at 884 Stratford Avenue with Rev. G. W. Simonson. interment at Lakeview Cemetery after a Rock of Ages and Softly and Tenderly medley. Parle Hawkes of 1033 Housatonic Avenue was laid to rest. trustees Ballou, Kiley, Kiley, Walsh, Griffin present. interment Lakeview Cemetery. Elizabeth W. Guernsey was laid to rest in Park Cemetery after services at Captain H. P. Rugg’s home. Beatrice A. Wakelee’s funeral was at 316 Benham Avenue with Rev. E. J. Craft. interment Mountain Grove Cemetery.

Joshua Joel Meriden AU Saints Church West Cemetery Elliss Red Men Independent Order of Foresters H. H. Smith Fairfield Avenue Charles A. Peck Middle Street Stratford Avenue G. W. Simonson Newfield M. HB Jesus Lakeview Cemetery Parle Hawkes Housatonic Avenue Elizabeth W. Guernsey Ternoon Park Cemetery H. P. Rugg Wood Avenue G. M. Brown M. E. Church Edward Hanford Henry E. Reid D. E. Brewer J. A. Broadhead Beatrice A. Wakelee Benham Avenue E. J. Craft Christ ‘Episcopal “Church Mountain Grove Cemetery

Cash settlement after Fairfield avenue auto crash

Josef Ragany of 304 Spruce Street accepted a cash settlement for injuries from a collision on Fairfield Avenue near the circus grounds yesterday evening. The incident involved Charles H. Knapp of Ridgefield whose arrest on a criminal charge was not pursued. Ragany and another man on a bicycle were crossing paths as Knapp’s party approached. The bicycle rider suffered only superficial injuries.

Josef Ragany Spruce Street Fairfield Avenue Charles H. Knapp Ridgefield Knapp Fairfeld Avenue Ragany

Weather Outlook for New Haven and Nearby Areas

May 15 forecast calls for generally cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday with moderate variable winds. Showers have occurred in the upper Mississippi valley and northern Lake region with eastern sections remaining pleasant. A low pressure area over Colorado may move northeast toward the St Lawrence Valley Wednesday. In this vicinity expect fair weather followed by cloudy skies and a slight rise in temperature. H Jennings, an automobile dealer, fell from his car in North Avenue Saturday afternoon after a collision with a telegraph pole, losing a diamond pin but later regaining consciousness and going home unhurt.

United Press New Haven Mississippi Valley Lake Region South Atlantic Rocky Mountains Silgit Colorado St. Lawrence Valley E. H. Jennings North Avenue

Remarkable Violin Test in Paris Voted Modern Best

An ingenious blind test of seven violins in Paris judged by critics and performers in darkness. The modern maker led with 102 votes, beating a Stradivarius with 96. other models scored 82 to 85 to 80. Also included is a poem about a tender maid and her gentle woes.

Paris Lst London Telegraph

Sensitive to Art Portrait Imitations Draw Crowd Commentary

A gallery guide notes visitors imitate the poses of portraits, admiring grace in the figures. A visitor observes that attitude and poise are copied, with both men and women attempting elegant stances.

Art Gallery

Waiting Championship and Beavers in Dubois

An Atchison woman recounts patience as a virtue amid time and delay before theater trips and home comforts. The piece shifts to Beavers and the Dubois dam, detailing their long effort shaping the land and water, with mention of a vast tableland created by mud and strategic flooding.

Dubois Pennsylvania Weil Valley Altooanm Tribune

Pie Giver to Traveler Describes Harsh Town Life

A fragment from the Chicago News portrays a kindly woman offering apple pie to a busky hobo while discussing hardships. The hobo and the speaker reflect on winters when farmers sit idle, apples rot, and harsh cider is drunk, while summers bring people offering work.

Chicago News

Bird to Slug Match Delayed Dinner Errand

A London Mail quip notes Mrs Pride asking Jimmy to fetch a bird to be matched at the slug, as the cook reports no chicken for dinner. Mr Pride asks what errand is needed and the plan is to take the bird to the slug for matching.

Pride Jimmy Mr. Pride Tcheha London Mail

Extravagant Economy Fragment Quotation

A fragmented OCR excerpt critiques economy and desire with surreal dialogue. It references Atlanta Journal and mixes lines about a doting mother and a deep student. The text includes garbled phrases and placeholders, offering little clear reporting or named entities.

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