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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
3
A garbled passage references Thompson receiving an archwork after toothache and narcotic use, a postman announcing a preferment, and stray notes on island governance, an ancient law about pigs after nine thirty, and Westminster customs. It also mentions consuls and a City Bret who had served four years.
In this city, Aug. 16, 1909, Ww. gon of Charles and Mary ig, aged 19 years. Funeral from the residence of his parents at 690 Ogden Street on Aug. 19 at 2 20 p m. to Lakeview cemetery.
George White, a 20 year old chauf eur employed by Lyon and Grumman, declares love for 17 year old Maudie Johnson. Her father forbids the match and seizes the revolver when White visits. A shot is fired into the floor as White flees toward police, and the case is continued under $700 bonds.
Well known singers Jack McGrath of Pequonnock street and George Wolfe of Berkshire avenue have booked with the Shuberts and will perform at Brighton Beach this week. Their engagements run until spring. Tom Driscoll, praised for a new voice, has also signed with the Shuberts but his parents oppose road touring this season. The funeral of James Howard Grady was held at 3 PM from his mother Mrs. Mary Grady’s residence, 1708 Seaview Avenue, with services at Sun Episcopal and interment in Lakeview Cemetery.
Secretary Wilson reports in his annual U S agriculture brief that farm product value in 1908 reached 7 78 billion dollars the highest in world history. He notes crops like Indian corn and cotton lead, with wheat value near 620 million, dairy and eggs rising as well, and that farm wealth could fund grand projects.
A large clash between the Red army's 1st brigade with five batteries and the Blue infantry near Eddyville and toward Boston ends with a Red victory. Blues retreat in disorder over muddy roads to Robbins Pond as Reds push toward Plympton and Halifax. About 4,000 Blues retreat, some saw action at 8:30, while the Red advance is deemed impregnable. A war balloon sighting and a resignation at a Willen post office are noted in the same dispatch.
Washington Aug 18 The only man who can penetrate Taft’s guards with intent to harm is his physical director Dr Charles EB Barker of the tacka who Vneesae speaks the task and Barker relies on theory and gymnastic drills He believes Taft could best heavyweights in boxing if he pursued practical ring work and he notes Taft’s agility in wrestling He aims to reduce Taft’s weight to about 280 before the westward presidential trip with Taft presently around 300 pounds.
In North Attleboro last night two burglars tried to rob the railroad station safe. Patrolman John Jenkins confronted a lookout man who fired as he fled, a brisk exchange ensued, and the dead body of the other burglar was found in nearby fields. The safe’s knob and hinges were broken, tools lay about, and the dead man’s identity was not yet known.
Pittsburg August 18 A man was shot early today during a strike riot at Pressed Steel Car Works after a crowd attacked a worker suspected of being a strike breaker The assailants also stoned others and rough handling occurred Barney Waters was wounded but not seriously due to the shot The company petitions for arbitration arguing the court lacked authority to appoint a board of arbitration and a hearing is set for Friday as hunger and want deepen the strike’s toll on families
E Tyson of Greertwich files for divorce in Superior Court from John H Tyson of New York alleging habitual intemperance cruelty and infidelity. She was formerly Miss Starr and married him May 23 1908. Tyson known as an eccentric auto driver with several accidents, his Isotta winning Briarcliffe and Sport Hill climbs.
Washington, Aug. 13 The Cramp Shipbuilding company of Philadelphia and the New York Shipbuilding Company of Camden, New Jersey, were the lowest bidders today for the two 26000 ton battleships, the Wyoming and Arkansas, authorized by the last Congress.
A large 85 tank of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway on Fairmount Avenue exploded today near 8th Street. Several people are reported injured as surrounding dwellings were damaged and debris scattered through the area. Fire crews battled the flames and secured the scene as witnesses described a loud blast and rising smoke.
John R Woodhull sued the Terry Co for stock issues. The case was settled out of court by sale of Woodhull's stock to Capt. Terry, who agreed to take the stock at the amount paid. Clerk William T. Haviland asked to enter done on the files. The petition for a temporary and permanent receiver was noted.
Mystic Aug 18 The 43rd Universal Peace Union conference closes with convic tions denouncing Massachusetts army maneuvers as a bad mistake and waste. Members urge a permanent international court at The Hague. President H Love of Philadelphia reelected. officers and vice presidents named. Attendance down, raising doubt about future meetings.
Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street in Edgeport Connecticut receive a midweek forecast. The notice lists a Wednesday evening and Thursday morning period for fair conditions with light winds and mild temperatures, warning of possible garden and farm activity impacts.
Prices are marvelously low for curtains with quality lace in white or Arabian shade. Lengths range from 21% to 314 yards with borders or all over designs. Values from $2 to $4, prices $1.50 $2 and $2.50 after factory stock clearance on the third floor.
August and September sale offers porch-screens at reduced prices. Bamboo 4 by 8 to 8 by 8 ft screens in green with galvanized fittings recalled from stock. Also Barker collars at 6 for 60 cents advertised nearby. Located at right of Main street door.
A collection of wry quotes about marriage power money and status. Mrs Potomac Jackson recalls a whip as a threat and a hospital wait for abuse. Mrs Tolliver Grapevine notes legal punishment after hospital release. Other quips from Old Fogy Father Up to Date Ben and Uneasy About the Boy volley humor on money and debt.
Howuland advertises children’s dresses in sizes from six months to five years. Lawn bishop or yoke styles priced 50c to 75c, nainsook gowns $1 to $2.25, French dresses $1.50 to $3, with many items marked down due to wear but still bright, on second floor shelves.
A fragment from a periodical mixing local notices and humorous anecdotes. It discusses Fingland’s St Mary’s hospital almshouse tradition with old residents and church features, then moves through light jokes on manners and entries, ending with stray quips about etiquette and law talk.
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