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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1909
Page
4
A fragmented item list covers personnel changes, travel notes, and social visits. Mentions include Joe O Neil and Z O Neil of labor, Northrop’s sale, Mrs Tierney of Desbler Neb, and several local residents visiting Seattle and Des Moines area friends. A vaudeville act and a Continental Chicago section appear amid household updates and small-town notices.
A fragment warns that tolerating roaches and water bugs in the kitchen risks later peril if contamination reaches the family. The passage suggests concern over hidden faults becoming visible when food is served, implying a moral about honesty and cleanliness in household habits.
Shriners of Pyramid Temple plan their annual outing starting from the Masonic Temple at 1 PM and proceeding by specially arranged trolley cars to the oasis on the Housa tonic banks in Stratford. A Temple session will be held at noon for candidate reception and the caravan will include a large tent setup for the event.
The annual meeting of Fairfield County Rural Letter Carriers was held in Danbury on Saturday with post office department employees entertained at William J. Hamilton’s home. Carriers from Fairfield County attended, the gathering goal was the election of officers for next year. President and secretary were Harlana Rouge of Bridgeport and Charles W. Wixon of Bridgeport. treasurer Samuel S. Zellar of Bridgeport. Several members were voted on for Labor Day attendance as a state convention will be held at some city.
In Winsted Connecticut on August 24 a local ad sought two trained blacksnakes to carry mail between Winsted and the Southern Berkshires. Stage driver Mr Hall explained the plan to use snakes to speed letters for lovesick correspondents, claiming the reptile delivery would surpass any automobile or airship carrier.
The promised calling off of the strike did not materialize as employers refused to reinstate all striking workers. The cabinet proposed a plan to press employers to arbitrate the differences, amid growing strain as strike numbers no longer cause serious disruption.
John Kelly bid 587 dollars for piping at Lakeview Home as bids were reviewed last night. Bridgeport Heater Company submitted bids but Kelley’s figure stood out as the lowest among offers for the project.
New York on August 24 a steady stream of callers visited the bier of Rev. Father Thomas J. Ducey at 16 East Twenty-ninth Street. He was praised for charity to rich and poor alike and remembered for kindness to Mary Sullivan and others. his habit of humility and self-reliance was noted as he helped himself to a newspaper in church. Archbishop Farley and mourners awaited the funeral which was postponed to morning with interment at Calvary Cemetery, Long Island.
A Steeplechase Island event organized by the Arion Singing Society plans a German festival next Monday with a $1000 appropriation for special features free with admission. The Wheeler & Wilson band, United German Singing Societies concerts, fencing contest, wrestling, prize waltz, and performances by Loren Delbridge and the Criterion Quartette are billed, plus prizes at the bridge gate, roller coaster, and Royal Gorge. Robert Weber and Edward J. Madigan head the committee ensuring an attractive program.
New York district attorney William Travers Jerome announced he will seek re election this fall as an independent candidate. In a brief statement he said he weighed the decision and felt guidance should come from responsibility rather than personal ambition.
The opening performance of Thel Squaw Man by the Poll Stock Co drew a full house last evening. The tale follows Jim Wynnegete in the Wild West and England as events, heredity, and fate entwine with a half savage mother and a boy sent to England. Walter Law led a strong cast as James Wynnegete with Miss Maypelmond and Harold Salter delivering standout performances.
Miss Adaline Fildes stars in Dolly Varden at Jackson’s theatre with Lulu Glaser in prior years. The operatic comedy, famed for its music and bright humor, attracts a large crowd. Edward E. White presents a strong company with notable supporting performers. costuming and staging meet high standards. Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield adaptation follows Monday, appealing to readers and new audiences alike.
Financial circles report a new million dollar Taft-named hotel to rise on the New Haven house site. A syndicate led by ex-Senator Frank S. Butterworth aims for a brick steel hotel of seven stories or more, with extended frontage on Chapel and College streets and possible accommodation for state and national events.
Preparations are underway for a Labor Day observance by workers in the city in partnership with churches and citizens. The program includes a Sunday meeting at the Congregational church on Sept 6 at 7 30 p.m. featuring Rev Charles Stelzie, head of the Presbyterian labor department, who will speak as a machinist and workingman. The evening collection will support county anti tuberculosis work. Mayor Lee is asked to introduce the speaker.
Afternoon high tides open Steeplechase Island surf facilities this week as summer wanes. Mrs. A. E. Payne manages the baths offering special attention to women and children. Tickets grant rides at Royal Gorge and roller coaster, plus entry to The Great Cal cette.
Worcester Massachusetts August 4 1910 plans for a second mimic war game are under consideration by the War Department following a recent southeastern Massachusetts exercise. The Massachusetts militia would defend Boston against a hostile force advancing from west of Worcester with most fighting in the city and South Framingham area. War Department engineers are reportedly mapping the defenses for the 1 I miles radius district.
New York August 24. Report outlines the shooting of Michael O Shaughnessy a Tammany leader in the seventh Assembly district by Wil J Bowen president of the Masons International Union of America Bowen allegedly sought to punish labor leader P J McNulty who backed Cortelyou for president McNulty had set up Cortelyou headquarters in the Vanderbilt Hotel and Bowen was among backers Bowen entered the Vanderbilt saloon shot twice and fired pistol shots ignored by McNulty and Bowen remained sober according to police
List of patents granted including Inclosed fuse Nut cracker Blowpipe Flush valve Combined hinge and bracket Typewriting machine Pneumatic tire plug and Adjusting device for mirrors. Inventors span New Haven Hartford Bridgeport Motora Bethel and other locations with agents A M Wooster and F P Poole.
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