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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
9
Copies of Connecticut statutes laws and legal books advertised for sale at N S Book Shop located 986 988 Main Street. Includes blanks warrants quit deeds deeds leases power of attorney and other instruments for use.
Switzer treasurer of the airfield organization sues his wife Carrie in Common Pleas court for divorce and $1200 damages. The plaintiff claims a loan funded by notes he says were used to buy property in Southport and that the notes have been paid. The case names T Smith of Elko Ohio as attorney for the defense.
The Press today prints nominations for the Senate and local offices. Notices invite relatives to attend funeral and burial events and announce league meetings at named residences and St Michael's cemetery in this city during April and May 1909.
New Haven reports final heroic efforts by YMCA campaigners to raise 180000 in debt for the local association. The campaign, which was to close today, has been extended to tomorrow as volunteers seek large contributions.
Morgan stocks rose in early trading with Southern Railway and Western Union among leaders. In Bridgeport, William F. Gerrity died at 697 Barnum Avenue after ten days with pneumonia, survived by a widow and several siblings, with prior employment at C Valve Co and membership in multiple local societies. A historical note recalls a Paris siege era cookbook offering eggless omelet tips and disguising animal flesh recipes.
London Graphic notes a regaining of vigor in the weeks before a birth anniversary. The author reports renewed vitality lasting two to eight days, always fading before the birthday, suggesting a possible link between birth date approach and health maintenance.
North Adams No 1 balloon with A Holland Forbes and Clifford Harmon of New York completed a 100 mile night flight to Bucks Hill, Waterbury. They described a moonlit ascent, 7,200 foot sunrise views, and plan further night ballooning with a future long race from Indianapolis.
About 600 teachers attended the Danbury convention despite bad weather. Sessions opened at 10 with Vice President G H Tracy presiding. William E Chancellor spoke on high school teaching and officers for next year were named for positions in Fairfield South Norwalk Shelton Stamford and Danbury.
The Press Club of this city will publish a souvenir program for the fourth annual hill climb by the Automobile Club of this city at Easton on May 31. The book will list official entries and will be edited under the Press Club’s direction. Steiber is authorized to solicit advertisements and distribution will be managed by the Press Club.
Weather observer Jennings reports the latest heavy snowstorm in 17 years of records, noting it surpassed most late season snows. He says April 1907 saw the heavier snow in the period, with 6 inches on April 9 and 7.1 inches for the month. yesterday’s fall measured 2.5 inches, and no May 1906 snow exists in the records besides a brief flurry.
Reports from Arkansas and Tennessee indicate about 2000 injured in cyclone touched areas. Many dead expected as the storm sweeps Pulaski Tennessee and surrounding countryside. locals report See Springs village wiped off the map and casualties rising.
Mrs Lyon of 644 Broad Street obtained a decree for cruelty against her husband S. Howard of this city. He admitted an ungovernable temper and beating, leading to the separation and custody award of their minor child. The couple had previously lived in Monroe and New Britain before the final decree.
Erwin C. Fordham, 56, died at 36 Spring Street after a brief illness. The Post Office attaches and friends arranged a decent burial with H. E. Bishop’s undertaking and Mountain Grove Cemetery interment. Survived by a widow. pallbearers included Frank Case H C Henss H C Seitlinger Herman Rieckel J H Cook and L S Jackson. William Tomlinson sang. Floral pieces included a prominent arrangement from Postmaster Marigold.
Benjamin Wellington Soule, unemployed, says detective stories led him to crime and he confessed to extorting money from Rudolph Spreckles and Bank cashier James O'Brien Gunn. Arrested last night, he wrote a demand letter for 3000 dollars and warned of a fatal needle poison.
V A Olander of the Lake Seamen's Union ordered a midnight strike after a referendum. The action covers all organized Isheron lake branches and follows the vote.
John Engelhardt aged 66 former Pembroke street hotel owner in this city died yesterday in Portland Oregon where he had resided for 20 years He retired last year and left a wife and two sons in the west His sister is Mrs Charles Meyer and nephews include Louis Pack George Pack and George Engelhardt He belonged to several local lodges for many years
Lester Isabel a 28 year old Waterbury silver stamper ended his life by cyanide at Meadows End near Fred Mellen’s saloon. His body was found at noon after lingering in the area for days. He left a wife and family. parents own a cottage at Walnut Beach.
Rev Father Moran, speaking at St. Mary's Mission in the parish church, asserts that unrepented mortal sin leads to eternal punishment. He cites Christ's warning of everlasting fire, with confidence in the Catholic church doctrine. Confessions are daily, with a mission closing Sunday after services and sermons.
A pretty wedding was held yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mr and Mrs Frank M Wootton at 149 Shelton Street. Rev Gerald H Beard of Park Street Congregational Church officiated. The couple left at 6:20 by train for Providence then Boston and will reside at 136 Park Street upon return.
Tax Collector John M. Donnelly and Loren Delbridge, clerk of the Board of Assessors, were chosen to receive the initiation work at Pequonnock hall under the five Bethlehem lodge group. About 100 candidates competed. Donnelly and Delbridge were deemed best looking. J. H. Beaudry of Morning Star lodge directed the event with visitors from New Haven Stamford Derby and Ansonia and supreme officers present.
Boston reports from April 30 detail the killing abuses in Asia Minor that led to Abdul Hamid's dethronement. The material comes via letters from Rev. J. K. Greene in Constantinople, a longtime Ottoman mission worker. The telegrams reference events dated April 14 to 16.
Bridgeport notices show Howland's entrances on Malin Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Bridgeport Conn. Friday April 30 1909 forecast rain and warmer tonight with clearing tomorrow.
Charming mushroom hats for little tots sold at less than usual in the Girls’ Store on the second floor. Plain and fancy straw hats trimmed with white or colored ribbons come in natural hues and novel mushroom shapes, priced at 1.25, 2, 2.50, and 3 dollars.
A new lot of hats priced at five dollars offers burnt or black straw styles trimmed with quills ribbons or flowers. Medium and large shapes include milan straw varieties in white with black velvet trimming and jaunty mushroom shapes.
Catalog notes gray wool double service boys suits with 13 pockets across two trousers and coats with multiple pockets. Describes fit, tailoring, and availability for ages 6 to 17 in gray shades, plain and striped patterns, priced from 6.50 to 10.50 dollars.
A large lot of Louisville Slugger bats offered for players to choose from. Includes Wagner Davis and Lajoie models and oil tempered options. All lengths and weights priced from 45c to $1.0.
Saturday marks the final day of a 25c sale offering numerous home use articles at substantial savings. Enamelware, galvanised pails, sugar canisters, Dutch Cleanser, Babbit’s soap, toilet papers, dust brushes, china plates, and brown glass tumblers are offered at 25c each item or set, with many items previously priced higher. Basements and home goods stores promote the event.
Notice of a cheery wall-paper store sale featuring rich tapestry and two tone papers in red green and brown at 90c per double roll. Oriental and conventional designs with borders 18 inches wide priced 24c double roll. Floral black and granite papers with borders 6c per double roll. White molding 1 inch wide 1 1/4c a foot. Third floor.
Advertises hat flowers in many styles including roses and daisies. Highlights American Beauty roses and violets with foliage at 25 cents. Notes affordable trimming options for ladies’ hats.
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