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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1911

Page

3

John T L Hubbard Takes Oath Becomes Attorney

John T L Hubbard, Yale Law graduate, Fairfield County native, was sworn in as an attorney today before Judge Howard J Curtis in Fairfield. He opened a law office in the Security Building after passing bar exams months ago and partners with a caslaw firm. Friends predict a bright future. ceremony attended by officials and his family. Funeral notices list local residents and services in New Haven and Mountain Grove cemetery.

John T. L. Hubbard Hargrove School Fairfield Yale Law Security Fairfield Cofinty Yale Hubbard Howard J. Curtis William T. Hart E. Soapside Oterani Johnson Nea Reeohens Street St. Charles’ Church St. Michael's Cemietery

Newtown Couple Augusta Campbell and Harley Peck Wed in Syracuse

Miss Augusta Murray Campbell and Mr. Harley Taylor Peck of Newtown Conn married at noon Saturday in Syracuse New York. Rev Frederick N Betts officiated at Prof Harold L Butler's home with close friends present. After a brief reception the couple planned a wedding trip through New York State and then housekeeping in New Haven. Campbell, Yale and Peck, Syracuse graduate, are celebrated in their social circles.

Augusta Murray Campbell Harley Taylor Peck Newtown Conn Harold L.r Butilér Syracuse Frederick N. Betts New York State Peck Patrick W. Campbell Sandy Hook John R. Peck South Center New Haven Chemical Laboratory

Runaway horse climbs trestle falls at bridge

A fast moving horse hitched to a baker's wagon escaped along Justatonic Avenue and climbed the Irony viaduct. It toppled through the trestle near North Washington Avenue, leaving spectators signaling trains while bystanders helped hoist the horse to safety. The animal was bruised but not seriously hurt. Separately, Prof. d'Amour gave a well attended lecture for the Bridgeport Groupe of the Alliance Francaise on Marie Antoinette, tracing the queen's life from childhood in Austria to her downfall and execution.

Jusatonic Avenue Lrony North Washington Avenue Naugatuck’ Ice Company Roipes Marie Antoinnette d’Amour Bridgeport Groupe Alliance Francaise Jonathan .Godfrey Groupe d'Amour Marie Therese of Austria Prof Louis XVI

Fire damages garage. cars saved at Norwalk

Norwalk report says Sturges' garage suffered $300 damage from a noon blaze sparked by a passing locomotive on the Danbury line. Eleven automobiles were rescued. Congressman E J Hill, watching, was knocked down and bruised when hose tangled at his feet.

Norwalk Sturges Danbury E. J. Hill

Liquor Prosecution Fees Targeted by Banks in Court

Prosecutor Elmore S Banks urged joining charges against frequenters of illegal liquor outlets to cap fees. He argued one fee per case should apply and city court would back a unified approach. In follow up actions Edward Rink Cedar Creek Yacht Club raid fined 75 dollars for Sunday liquor law violation. John English fined. seven others at five dollars each.

Elmore S. Banks Court of Common Pleas Banks Common Pleas Edward Rink Cedar Creek Yacht Club John English

Obituary notices for Burton English Ennis and Miss Mary McIntyre

Funeral services for Eli Plumb Burton at Congregational church Trumbull with large attendance. Quartet sang Abide With Me and Crossing the Brook, pallbearers listed. interment Riverside. Separate obsequies for Mrs Yohanna English at St Patrick's Church with high mass. interment St Michael's. William Ennis funeral at Elmwood Avenue and St Augustine's. pallbearers named. many Bridgeport mourners. Miss Mary McIntyre domestic nurse died at Bridgeport Hospital. remains taken by Henry Bishop Funeral Director.

Eli Plumb Burton Trumbull Congregational Church South Congregational Church Elmer Beardsley G. D. Owen Cross Robert B. Hard Sterling Booth Austin, Plumb Elmer Nichols Riverside Cemetery Yohanna Benglish Lindleytreet St. Patrick’s Church Father Curran James Rehill Edward Morris John Mahoney James English John Cunningham John Liebscher St Michael’s Cemetery William Ennis Elmwood Avenue St.Augustine’s Father Kennedy J. Supple William Maher J. Coughlin R. Kiley N. Mulloy F. Kiley Bridgeport St. Michael's Cemetery Mary McIntyre Bridgeport Hospital Miss McIntyre Henry ©. Bishop

Choral Society Sings Joan Of Arc Tonight At South Church

The Choral Society of the South Church directed by Mrs. Elmer Beardsley performs Gaul’s Joan of Arc at South Church this evening. Prologue by Charles Duckerson, cast includes Joan of Arc played by Mrs. Robert Douglas Martin and lead characters with a long list of chorus participants.

Choral Society of the South Church Elmer Beardsley Gaul Joan of Arc Charles Duckerson Robert Douglas Martin Philip Louis D. Ginand Robert de Baudricourt Jean de Noveloupont Joseph F. Wieler Florence Allen Minnie Beers Lena M.boyland Marion Boyland Anna Braitling Florence Braitling Carrie M. Brown Frank Curtis Francis M. Dodd Ruth Gilbert Ruth Griffin Bessie Grigg Martha Hanson Robert B.dard Aldred Hawes Jessie C. Hawley rs. _Rober ginbotham Caroline Hill Berth . Hinckley Mabel M. Keefe C. F. Kiehl J. A. Lang Elizabeth Frank W. Knox L. H. Moulthrop Charles Nichols Charles W. Oviatt Asa Pond Dr. Chas H. Sprague

Jail Sentence for Real Estate Operator

Michael J. Goods, once a leading New Haven real estate operator, was sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to embezzlement. Five related counts were dropped after restitution was made on the remaining charges.

United Press New Haven Michael J. Goods Goods Alling Goode

Major General Bell Prepares Manila Transport for China

Washington reports Major General Bell is holding the army transport Sherman at Manila to be ready for an emergency call for troops to China. The ship may be used to move American forces in or out of China if anti foreign demonstrations intensify, reflecting heightened foreign policy tensions.

Bell Manila U.S China United Press Washington Sherman

U S Mediation Sought Between Italy and Turkey

Rome report says the Italian government informed Washington of a willingness to mediate between Italy and Turkey over Tripoli and that the U S administration favors acting. The statement cites highest authority and notes Washington’s favorable view.

United Press Rome Washington United States Italy Turkey

Santa Claus rugs sale at Carpet Hall sparks toyland makeover

A Santa Claus rug sale transforms Carpet Hall to a Toyland prelude for Christmas. Rugs ranging from Worsted Wilton to Axminster are deeply discounted to clear space for the holiday display, with prices cut from $35 to $28 and down to $1.15 for small rug scraps. Ready now through Saturday night on the third floor.

Santa Axminster

Nine Beef Barons Resign Amid Sherman Law Probe

Chicago today reports nine directors of the National Packing Company have resigned hoping to influence their criminal trial under the Sherman act. The U S district attorney says the government views their actions as prosecutable. Only Edward Tilden remains as an officer of the company, now the sole surviving executive tied to the alleged meat trust.

United Press Chicago National Packing Company United States Meat Packing Trust Edward Tilden

England to Probe Cruelty In Canal Zone

New York reports that the British government will officially investigate charges of cruelty to Jamaica subjects in the Panama Canal Zone. Sir Sidney Oliver and his suite sailed aboard the Prince Auguste Wilhelm to Jamaica, Costa Rica, and Cotona to examine the alleged abuses and the potential response by Britain.

New York Prince Auguste Wilhelm Atlas Service Jamaica Great Britain Panama Canal Zone Hig Sidney Oliver Auguste Wilhelm Cotona Costa Rica Canal Zone Eee al Nestor Jama’ F

Spencer Breaks Down In Murder Trial Arraignment

Special from United Press Springfield Massachusetts November 14 Bertram G Spencer nicknamed the Jekyl and Hyde of Massachusetts broke down and wept at arraignment while District Attorney Callahan opened the sensational murder trial. He argued the insanity defense would fail and asserted the defendant confessed after evidence showed guilt. Witnesses including an architect and Medical Examiner Bates testified as the case moved to testimony from Mrs Cordana Blackstone.

United Press Springfield Mass Bertram G. Spencer Jekyl and Hyde Massachusetts Martha B. Blackstone Callahan Miss Blackstone Spencer Dow Bates Cordana Blackstone

Double-Services sale cuts prices on boys suits

A local ad promotes a Double-Services lot with sizes for boys six to seventeen. Regular five dollar Double-Service suits now slash to 3.50 as several size ranges are broken and must be cleared. Styles include double-breasted gray brown and tan with two trousers as the feature.

Moore

Curtain Lot Sale Cuts Prices Across All Styles

Lots of savings among curtain lots at Tot Sale with almost every curtain style in stock. Special lots are created when patterns are reduced to small quantities and offered at about a third off usual prices. Trish point Brussels Scotch lace flat muslin and novelty curtains included.

Trish Point Brussels

Silk waists offered at two prices in sale

Silk waists in plain colors and fancies with long or short sleeves are advertised at two sale prices, $2 and $3.50, claiming real silk and wide selection to fit many buyers. The note mentions necks and variety, positioned on the second floor.

Three Fatally Injured After Auto Crash With Wagon

In Cambridge, Miss Florence Crawford, Henry Asher, and Albert Ashley were fatally injured when their car collided with a farmer's wagon early today. A man and woman in the auto escaped serious harm, while the wagon driver and his horse suffered severe injuries. The injured were taken to Cambridge Hospital. police investigate.

United Press Cambridge Mass Florence Crawford Boston Henry Asher W. A.greene Film Exchange Albert Ashley Ston Cambridge Hospital

Rescue praise as Washington steamer crew saved all aboard

In Astoria on November 14 passengers and crew of the steam schooner Washington honored tug Tatoosh crew for guiding their vessel to the Washington during a gale and rescuing those aboard after lifeboats failed. The ship had rested on the bottom for about 24 hours with no loss of life, despite reports of two sailors washed overboard being incorrect.

United Press Astoria Washington United

Albertine Lyon Seeks Divorce From Ronald Lyon

In Superior Court Judge Curtis heard the contested divorce from Alber tine Lyon of Daftten to Ronald D Lyon of Darien. She accuses infidelity naming Sadie Hoyt of Norwalk as co respondent. Lyon denies. Evidence showed William H Harrington once of San Francisco had been accused by Lyon of flirting with Mrs Lyon and a letter by Harrington to Mrs Lyon was opened by her husband. He said the letter contents disturbed him and he threatened the postal authorities.

Albertine Lyon Daftten Ronald. D. Lyon Darien Curtis

Supreme Court Upholds Workmen's Compensation Act

The Wisconsin Supreme Court today sustained the constitutionality of the workmen's compensation act. The decision, announced in Madison, reinforces state workers' compensation provisions and assigns clear authority to administer and enforce the act.

Supreme Court United Press Madison, Wis

Nine Year Old Boy Missing from East Side

Willie Rubins of Main Street East has been missing from home since last Saturday. His parents are anxious to learn his whereabouts. A small nine year old, he is known to wander at times and has not returned after going out to play Saturday afternoon.

Willie Rubins Main Street Willie

Sprague Granted Probation After Embezzlement Sentence

T Dwight Sprague of this city, recently jailed six months for embezzlement, was placed under Probation Officer Frank A Arnold of Hartford. Judge Walsh suspended the sentence though about one month remained to serve. Sprague allegedly embezzled 188 dollars from Blue Ribs Carriage Co, and used funds for personal needs. He was arrested in New York after securing a railroad job. his wife remains in Hartford and he will reside there. He must report to the probation officer every two weeks.

T. Dwight Sprague Frank A Arnold Hartford Walsh Court of Common Pleas Sprague Blue Ribs Hares & Carriage Co New York

Queen's Daughters Whist Rescheduled to December First

The Queen's Daughters Whist at Stratfield is now set for Friday December 1, not November 24 as yesterday's Farman incorrectly stated. The correction follows an error noted last evening.

Stratfield Farman

Embezzler Lucas Pleads Guilty and Gets Three Years

New Haven reports Lucas, the former treasurer of the City Savings of Meriden, George M. ig rls, pleaded guilty in state superior court to embezzling 511.00 and received a three year sentence. The note also mentions bond issue coverage in New Haven and references a veteran legislator correspondent with a civil war history.

Lucas United Press New Haven Nay City Savings of Meriden George M.ig Rls Hartford

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