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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
3
The article describes straw hats with jewel embellishments, Dresden ornamentation, and fine netting trims. It notes embroidery, chatelaine bags, cushion-cover motifs, rosettes, and buckles, along with color trends like apricot violet blue and rose pink. Long chains for lorgnettes, Empire silhouettes, and Reboux bows appear as fashionable details.
In Norwalk on August 9, James F. Parker wed Mrs. Marguerite R. Giersch. In Winsted on August 10, Levi N. Barshow married Miss Margretta J. Moylan of New York.
Abbie Padelford widow of James Padelford aged 55 died in Winsted on August 10 William D McAllister aged 43 died in Winnipauk on August 10 Mrs Stanley H Barnes died in Torrington on August 9 aged 61 The notices record death locations dates and ages of the deceased with no further details.
Advance proof pages of United States Census Bulletin 102 reveal more than 15,000,000 miles of single wire used in telegraph and telephone networks in 1907. Telegraph systems total 2,072,851 miles while telephone lines reach 12,999,369 miles, enough to circle the earth over 600 times. The bulletin, part of the Census of Electrical Industries for 1907, covers classifications, history, and employment figures across telegraph and telephone sectors.
Three Sutton women across vast distances report dreams in which Lieutenant Sutton appears and asserts he did not shoot himself, urging further investigation. His mother testified at an Annapolis hearing that the spirit begged continued probe into the Marine Corps officer's death amid family belief in the occult.
Simplicity marked the funeral services of Roderick Perry Curtis at his Pequotte Southport home and Trinity Church with Rev Imund Guilbert, D D, and full choir. Masonic rites were observed at Oak Lawn Cemetery. At Edward Madigan's residence mourning friends paid last respects to Morgan P. Madigan. Elks from Bridgeport Lodge provided hymns and pallbearers. Eleanor E Ritchings of Randall Avenue was laid to rest at Park Cemetery with Rev Morgan Millar officiating. T F Murray Co Inc treasurer welcomed a newborn son at 784 Noble Avenue.
Warner Bros plans to double its corset factory capacity with a new addition. The expansion would raise employment from 2,200 to around 4,400 workers, mainly young women. Company seeks capable workers able to earn at least nine dollars weekly, with ads placed across Bridgeport and national publications.
The House passed a personal tax bill awaiting Senate approval that would remove the need for a special council meeting to elect a military enrollment registrar. It requires town and city registrars to list all males aged 21 to 60 by the first of the year, imposes a $2 tax per person, and designates the Mayor to appoint collectors for up to four years with set compensation.
In White Plains Justice Mills ruled Thaw a paranoiac after hearings. Mrs Thaw and her brother met at a hotel before the ruling as Thaw’s mother guarded the hotel entrance. Attorney Morschauser said an appeal would follow while Thaw’s return to quarters was prepared for tonight.
The Senate passed the new Australian ballot law in the same form as the House and it will take effect July 1, 1910. The session also approved a conference committee on the telephone night rate bill with Senator Searls named as Senate conferee. Also noted is a Yost baseball team decision to play the Bridgeport Brass Co. game at Steeplechase Island, along with a factory department race program.
The permanent paving and sewer commission debates Fairmont brick for South Main street as City Engineer McKenna tests bricks from two carloads. Tests require 20 percent loss. samples posted 22.68 percent. Citizens favor city paving, with Director Biltz’s estimate 36 cents per square yard cheaper than private bids. Commission to decide tomorrow night.
Mrs. Charles F Huff described twelve years of unhappiness ending with her husband’s assault on her boardinghouse in Palmer. Huff forced his way in, threatened to kill, then fled toward Mount Vernon after the violent episode. A man named Preston Blake, sympathetic to Mrs. Huff, faced police as a potential suspect but avoided charges. Blake, a former Singer employee, claimed to act on sympathy and escaped injury due to a linen collar saving him from a fatal razor cut.
Special from United Press. President Taft will tour the west this fall with a staff including Secretary Dickinson Nagel Ballinger and Dr J J Richardson to guard his health. He will spend September in Seattle reach Tacoma October 1 and meet Diaz at El Paso with the itinerary to stir the presidential committee.
Spokane Aug 12 Excitement over the Pinchot Ballinger controversy continued as the National Irrigation Congress opened today. Ballinger warned that irrigated lands are not a poor man's proposition and Pardee condemned Ballinger, with resolutions pending expected to judge the issue. Talks covered The Farm Community Apples and Alfalfa and proper water use plus women and conservation.
Rob ert H Hawkins, longtime manager at James Horan Son, plans a new Horist flower shop in the Stratt Geld hotel building ready by Sept 1. A native and noted floral designer, he will lead a metropolitan style store on Gold Street with potted plants and a full cut flower line.
The County Commissioners consider a liquor license relocation for Paul, owner of two saloons at 21 jpg South Norwalk. The move aims to move the saloon within 200 feet of a church, facing objections from about 26 property owners. A hearing with residents in attendance occurred in the commissioners offices with attorneys Leo Davis and Charles H. Shapiro, and Judge John J. Walsh presiding. No final action was reported.
A box party at the theatre hosted by the girls of Mlon Business College celebrated Miss Patty Aillesa before her engagement ends with Poli Stock this Saturday. Flowers were given, lunch followed at the Stratfield with Miss Allison as guest. Attendees included Ethel Borstleman, Chariot Barske, Clara Brill, Nellie Johnson, Irene Colgan, Margarite Phelan, Christine Strickfus, Ellen Walsh, Christine Tickey, Edna Molden, Lulu Mullins, and Mrs. George Welling.
St Louis detectives in Muncannon Pennsylvania say the children held are not the kidnapped boy and girl from St. Louis. They questioned the pair for over an hour and will release the suspects. The couple said they came from Altoona and detectives head back to St. Louis.
Special from United New Haven reports the Stamford to New Haven route will switch from steam to electric trains. The project costs about eight million dollars for the traction conversion and an additional one million for a new New Haven depot.
Salonica reports the death of former Sultan Abdali Hamidi after a severe angina attack. The telegram states he died today, with details indicating a fatal cardiac event. The report notes the overseas status of the former ruler and the sudden nature of his demise.
For the fisher. For the fisher. A saving in good reliable fishing tackle is worth making. Sportsmen's Corner offers jointed rods in man styles and materials from 4 to as little as 15c. Canvas fish baskets 75c. A special steel rod 1 oc. Kelso braided lines Irish linen 50 yds 50c. Reels 2.50 to 15c. Plain bamboo fish-poles 18 feet 10c. Ringed snapper hooks long shank 2c to 16c. Swelled snapper hooks 15c to 25c.
A fragment notes utility boxes and plain white fine weave matting on the third floor. The text praises cleanliness and convenience, stating the boxes are wooden and dust free, with some garbled attribution to a third floor location.
Special from United Press reports that all testimony in the Sutton case concluded at noon in Annapolis. Judge Advocate Leonard announced no oral argument for the government, and the court adjourned until tomorrow at 10 o'clock when Attorney Davis will sum up for the Suttons.
The article reports the death of well known musician Max Guetter. It notes his relation to a brother-in-law Hansmann and mentions an August street location. Further details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
Cincinnati dispatch reports a second dynamite attempt under a viaduct failed when a stick placed under the girders exploded, wrecking one girder. Officials believe the root of the affair lies deeper, as authorities investigate the attempted attack.
United Press report from Hartford notes a 75 year old man named Karl shot Burns last Sunday morning. Burns died at city hospital on Tuesday from gunshot wounds and Karl was arraigned in city court on manslaughter charges with bond set at 35000, case continued to next Tuesday. A separate item reports an ash box fire at 22 Crescent avenue, auto-chemical unit responding at 1 04 PM. Dr Robert J Lynch is improving after typhoid pneumonia. A false fire alarm originated from Crane Brothers plant at Main street, 3 o'clock. An advertisement promotes Foley’s Kidney Remedy to strengthen kidneys and ease related pains.
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