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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
5
The successful popular director C. White will represent the children in the play. Two girls and two boys are needed. The sale of seats for David Copperfield will commence on Friday morning. Judging by the audience interest, the engagement is assured.
In Fort Crook Nebraska on August 26 Crabtree on trial for murder shouted at his mother not to testify and repeatedly interrupted proceedings. The outbursts halted testimony and the judge and court officials struggled to regain order as the prosecution and defense prepared rebuttal after the interrupted session.
A live electrical wire broke loose on Stratford Avenue causing a long display of danger and tying up Main Street. Police and inspector Cavanaugh helped control the scene as crews moved the writhing line away from vehicles and toward repair. The incident drew onlookers as service crews worked to restore connection and reopen the area. Open today for repairs and inspection.
City claims committee heard Mrs Louise Petrucelli seek $100 for injuries from a March 29 1909 fall at Main and Wall streets. She withdrew the petition noting the suit should have been against the Connecticut company, as the city keeps the street. Also heard was Mabel Surdam seeking $500 for frontage loss from Main street widening. Petitions of Joseph McDermott and T F McMurray for license-fee refunds were to be reported.
Two summer cottages Kay Ess and Sound View in Woodmont were burglarized while occupants were away. Losses include $13 from Ralph Fogarty, $12 from George Hill, and a $75 gold watch from Mr Finnegan. Police suspect a local resident familiar with the homes and are investigating quietly.
Wheeler & Wilson band performs this evening at Seaside Park starting at 8. The local composer Egbert W. Marsh debuts the Seaside March. Tenor William Redmond sings Mollie and The Longest Way ’Round. Program includes Centennial Overture Morning Noon and Night Concert Valse Eternelle Svresse and Algeria Sleeping Beauty Seaside March My Pony Boy and Talk of New York.
Steeplechase Island plans a three day carnival on September 4 5 and 6 with Captain Boyton unveiling new attractions and a host of surprises. The season will end with an attractive programme and free events. Contests in athletic and aquatic disciplines will be open to all and bookings are under way. Further details will follow.
Great interest surrounds the Arion Day festivities at Steeple Chase Island set for next Monday with anticipated events and community participation.
The brick smokestack of the Warner Brothers Company power plant nears completion. At 150 feet tall with an octagonal base 29.5 feet wide and tapering to 6.5 feet, it uses hollow radial brick and stands 55 feet deep on solid gravel. About 680000 bricks were used, built since August 7 at about 10 feet daily by W. W. Kellogg Co. from Dodge’s plans to vent three boiler batteries totaling 1500 horsepower.
A local store advertises Velvet Rugs in Oriental and medallion designs with Grecian borders at unusually low prices. Regular size 9x12, visit the large rug store to inspect these handsome pieces. Also features Zibelines and Poplins fine cotton mercerized fabrics at 25 cents per yard, satin striped poplin at 25 cents, Bellislor Bath Powder at 25 cents, and the Eagle Stylographic Ink Pencil on sale for 59 cents with spring needle point.
Patrolman James J. O'Neill in full uniform leaped into Berkshire Mill Dam to rescue Michael Chisarik of 571 Berkshire Ave. He brought the boy to shore. Ambulance Surgeon Bennett revived him after stimulants were given by the ambulance crew.
Newtown memorials and social notices mix with oblique tragedy as Andrew Donlon of Jersey City dies from intestinal perforation after a fall near an incline. He had been vacationing with his mother and was to join Adams Express Co. His burial will be in Jersey City. The page also records visits, travels, and society news from local families and clubs.
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