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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
3
A collage of notes and quips cites a Tennessee tariff law summary, the Payne Tariff, with ads for a book shop. It threads in wit on Aladdin’s lamp versus modern ads, medical jargon on toxins, a short tale of Dumas and his son about money, a child’s rebuke about gratitude, and a joke about chickens laying scrambled eggs after a dog chase.
Aged 73 years 3 months. Invited to attend the funeral at the late residence No Main Street Bridgeport on Zistimist at 1 30. Burial in Mountain Grove L 49 b p.
In a playful exchange the speakers mock each other about becoming famous in the papers. One notes ambition fulfilled while the other jokes about finally cracking the news. The dialogue echoes a lighthearted pressroom banter from a New Orleans newspaper angle.
About 150 members of the 13th Connecticut Veteran Association and their families gathered at Otto Lehmann's Shore House on Seaview Avenue for the 39th reunion. Officers were elected including Elbert O. Ruggles as president, with multiple vice presidents and chaplains named. The group discussed medals for Port Hudson veterans and recalled Civil War memories as the event included musical performances and a banquet.
Vincent Giannio was sentenced to five months in jail after an argument over tomato pricing at Mrs. DeBello’s Main Street fruit store. He allegedly struck the owner when she refused to sell a quart of tomatoes for five cents. Attorney John Cullinan appeared for Giannio and appealed the case. Bonds were set at $250.
Judge William H. yesterday granted a partial appeal on motions in the Greek Catholic case brought by Dujack and Spelathena. The ruling keeps the injunction against transferring Holy Trinity church property in New Britain and allows reopening the building, dissolving the ban on use while a final merits hearing is pending.
In Orange New Jersey 2500 hatters ended an eight month strike by voting to return to work following Gov Fort’s proposal allowing manufacturers to keep non union workers if needed. An address by President Moffitt swayed the union stance and Newark strikers soon followed with similar support for resuming work.
C F Willard, a promising aeroplane pilot, has made notable flights after receiving Curtiss aircraft from the Aeronautic Society. In three weeks he reportedly broke the Wrights cross country record with a straightaway flight featuring a ground turn, in a race against William K Vanderbilt Jr’s car, the aeroplane outpacing it at about forty miles per hour.
Footsore and disgusted four members of Company F, 2nd regiment, returned from Massachusetts maneuvers in New Haven reporting hardship. Militia men reportedly leaving ranks due to severe weather, insufficient shelter, and rain-damaged food supplies making meals barely edible.
Joseph F. Reddington a Connecticut Co conductor on his first trip was swept from a car near the Barnum avenue run by an oncoming vehicle. He suffered a brain concussion an arm fracture and head lacerations. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in serious condition but expected to recover after the accident near the car barns at 11 o'clock this morning.
Registrars count and list ninth district voters applying for primaries. About 690 names added, with 325 Democrats and 265 Republicans. About 200 duplicate applications were found, duplicates removed, and some applicants rejected for enrollments in multiple parties.
The New York market opened weak with Harriman stocks Union Pacific and Southern Pacific dropping over one point, and New York Central near a two point loss. After 11 a.m. selling orders intensified declines, especially for Union Pacific, which fell to about 209, a drop of over 10 points for the week, with Reading and New York Central also sliding. Recovery appeared later as some stocks clawed back. sentiment blamed Harriman concerns and banking houses selling to curb gains. A brakeman, Joseph F. Hotz of 67 Edward Street, was injured after being thrown from a freight car in the South End yards, damaging his left elbow.
Judge Wilder found probable cause in the case of George White, a Lyon and Grumman chauffeur, who fired a revolver during an altercation with Alfred Johnson of Elm Street. White claimed no intent to shoot, saying he could have done so at any moment as he was the "Master of Ceremonies." Attorney John C. Chamberlain represented the prisoner.
A police quartet coached by Henry E. Riley debuted at the 39th reunion of the 13th Connecticut Volunteers Association. Members are Sergeant Coley, George Haux, James Walker, and William Lundberg. They impressed with classical and popular pieces, were encored, and plan further appearances at a New Haven Bridgeport police game dinner on August 26 at Newfield with Savin bookings noted.
Hartford report notes Representative Chandler and Mr Whiton prepared a resolution aimed at eliminating wild cat finance schemes. If passed the measure would benefit the state by stopping past abuses by various corporations. The House adjourned briefly as members were urged to return at 2 o clock.
A letter to police from J W Brackett of Boothbay Harbor Me details Ed ward Bennetts arrest on an August 7 burglary charge tied to the Idler motor boat owned by Daniel Boyle of the D M Read Company Bennett allegedly chartered the sloop Ethel Maud from Boothbay Harbor and sold it in Rockland after keeping the captain s license The case involves a sailor s license and a community wary of seafaring families plus a brief note on W Michael Clampett recovering at Fairfield Beach and a report titled Man Dies By Own Action
West Point reports seven cadets were dismissed by order of President Taft for taking part in hazing Cadet Sutton, brother of a fallen Marine. Sutton was reportedly severely hazed and spent a lengthy period in the academy hospital.
Hartford reports the House approved the personal tax measure after a heated debate. The chamber concurred with the Senate to pass the personal tax bill and rejected bills granting towns bond powers and continuing a permanent board of finance until the next General Assembly session.
Invitations were sent for the wedding of Miss Harriet Honora Reck, daughter of Mrs. John Reck, to Dr. Callahan. The ceremony will be held at St Joseph's Church at 10 o'clock in the morning.
Thousands of gloves offered from odd lots at new low prices. Silk 16-button gloves in tan gray and black priced around 1.59, double-tipped silk 12-button gloves 39 cents, chamoisette washables 39 cents, white lisle 16-button 35 cents, large sizes 10 cents. Center aisle rear.
Nobby little coats in tan covert red flannel blue serge and fancy mixed fabrics. Cut on the new full models with graceful lines priced at 2.25 3 4 and 5. Boy's Shop, front basement.
Short lengths of cotton offered at very low cost with pieces from 2 to 10 yards. Bleached and unbleached 44 cottons priced from 4 to 9 cents, wide bleached sheetings at 22 cents, Fruit of the Loom sheeting at 25 cents. New outing materials in assorted colors and patterns. Main floor rear.
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