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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1909
Page
3
The sale aims to dispose of all remaining Laborde Co stock in fifteen days. Fixtures, shelving, cash desk, roll top desk, tables, tungsten lamps, linoleum and other items are offered at absurdly low prices.
Readable segments describe divisions and cutters taking to the water at 1 o clock. The event includes coastal shore camping and an upcoming night sail as divisions compare boats and crews. Strong entities include the city naval mill and launch port.
A garbled report notes plans related to a waterfront railroad project, including foundations for a car barns site and land reclamation. It mentions a navy rail facility and dumping dirt into the river, with potential action by War Department and rail authorities if illegal dumping continues. no work has begun yet.
Two brief funeral notices invite attendance by relatives and friends. Lindley Baker, 22 months old, passed away. services set for August 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the residence of his parents in Newtown, Palestine Drs. Marcus, son of James gan, aged 7, to be buried from St. Rose's church.
United Press reports the Hartford city directory lists the population at 112,596. Hatvara notes the directory was issued recently, reflecting the city’s size as of the current census period.
Meriden hosts a major sprinting event this afternoon with 17 teams of two runners each in a 4.15 mile marathon relay scheduled to start at 4:20 under AA sanction. The entry list features top long distance runners in the state.
Special from United Press. Thomas Mc Clure, 66, a well known New Haven resident and proprietor of the Columbia Hotel at Savin Rock, died suddenly at his Bradley Point summer home of heart disease. He left two daughters, Mrs. John Gorman and Elizabeth McClure, and a son, Attorney Charles McClure.
Winsted Aug 28 Mr and Mrs John B Adams announce the engagement of their daughter Beatrice Moore to William Blodgett clerk of the House at the last General Assembly. The notice records a northeast town romance linking Beatrice Moore with Blodgett, a clerical official attached to legislative proceedings.
Ketchikan Alaska Aug 28 The names of George Eeckles of Winnipeg wireless operator on the steamer Ohio and F J Stephens of Seattle purser appear in the list of sea heroes who gave their lives to save passengers. Eeckles was mid message as the Ohio sank and Stephens helped the last passenger into a lifeboat as the vessel went under. Two other heroes remain unnamed. Survivors plan memorials for Eeckles and Stephens with funds and monuments likely in their home towns and near the sinking site. Also reported Serious Zeppelin accident near Liepsic as ship descended for repairs. Nine months old baby of Patrolman Hatch convalescent after fall incident Friday. i manos
The Courtland School Incorporated enters its nineteenth year with an attractive building and fine infrastructure. Students and staff look forward to a productive season starting Thursday.
Walter Ritch was arrested by Officer Peter Hall in Pittsfield Mass for theft. Once a slater’s helper in Stamford he drifted through life, married, then faced non support and abandonment before ending his days by spending his last money on flowers for Maude Hill’s funeral.
Multiple churches list service times and pastors. Christ Episcopal conducts Holy Communion and morning prayer with a 10:39 a.m. finish. St. Luke's Episcopal holds morning service at 10:30 a.m. Rev. John DePeu leads a Seakcentionst church service. Congregational underscored by Rev. P. E. Mathias with 10:45 a.m. preaching and 12:15 Sunday school. First Methodist Episcopal at Fairfleet and Broad hosts 10:30 a.m. service and 7:80 p.m. evening worship. First Presbyterian presents 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. sermons by Rev. John MacLaren Richardson. Others include First Church of Christ Scientist at 11 a.m. with reading room hours. People's Presbyterian at 10:20 a.m. and Sunday school at 12:10 p.m. with missionary meeting Wednesday. The Mormons noted.
Edward Charters wandered into the Second Precinct station last Monday night and asked to be allowed to sit and die. He was taken from St Vincent's hospital in Ingford to Walli State by authorities yesterday.
A large three story wooden residence for Mrs Annie B Jennings rises on Main Street in Fairfield. Designed by C O Whitmore of Hartford and to be supervised by Thomas Forsyth the house features 181 by 46 feet with two story porches and a central hall leading to a terrace. Interior includes 15 sleeping rooms 10 baths and extensive servant quarters with gas and electricity lighting and white enamel finish.
A meeting planned to bring superintendents together and discuss park upkeep and landscape gardening. The party visited Seaside Park where Baker praised its size and beauty, calling it the largest waterfront park seen. James Pettigrew of the Boston Park department will chair the session with A G Waldren of New York and other park officials in attendance.
Mrs. Isador Klein, proprietor of a Spruce Street confectionery at 433 Spruce Street, reported a burglary at her home above the shop. Thieves entered during the night and took her husband’s watch and $30 from under a pillow as he slept. Weather, time, and suspect details unavailable.
Angelo Lota sues Gaetano Lappello for 500 damages after a Sunday night shooting at St Rocco day celebrations. Lappello bound over to the next Superior court term on assault with intent to kill. released on 200 bond. Lota had thrown fruit at the New Haven Italian band marching in the parade. Petrucelli to represent plaintiff in October Common Pleas term.
Dolly Gray, known as Ma mie Norton in New Haven and Middletown, sought confinement at police headquarters about two weeks ago and was sent to the Middletown asylum. At 35, she was married to los Norton in New Haven while employed at Winchester Arms Co. Her mother, Anna Scranton, has three prior involuntary hospitalizations, and Dolly shares a similar record.
Delegates from every Connecticut loft attend the thirteenth annual Connecticut State Haymakers Association convention at the Konckapotanauh Tribe Barnum Institute. Mayor Henry Lee grants city freedom. George J. Talbot responds. Officers elected include Albert M. M. as State Chief Haymaker and Howard J. Hopkins as State Vice Chief. About 225 delegates travel by trolley to Forest Grove for a clam bake, sheep roast, and chowder lunch.
Judge Carl Foster signed a temporary injunction against George W. Moulton to bar him from locksmithing in Bridgeport. Pillow thro’s law firm Lee & Shapiro filed a bill alleging he sold the business on Broad Street near Fairfield Avenue and violated a non compete by reopening across from police headquarters. Hearing set for the third Monday in September. Suit filed for 3509 with attachment of 750.
The permanent paving and sewer commission will likely recommend that Main street from Seaside Park to Atlantic street be paved by Director C F A Biltz for Bridgeport. The railroad will handle its own paving and has ordered materials. Biltz ready to start. cost estimates beat private bids. Golden Hill street reopened Monday. Connecticut Co. to deliver rails on September 1 for Main street between Bank and Congress streets.
W M Terry Co delivering hay on Hallam street meets John Kubeck as two horses and two wagons block the alley. Drivers refuse to budge and Terry's employee brandishes a whip, spooking Kubeck's horse and throwing him to the pavement. Kubeck sues for 2000 dollars claiming severe injuries.
Aug. 28. A large fire at Bauer's cooperage near 31st and Jefferson drives water from the Schuylkill due to pressure loss. One fireman is believed dead and several injured as flames threaten wharves and Bergdell Brewing plant for blocks in each direction.
Ray McDowell former Mohican store manager at Mohican store in this city drowned yesterday at Lake Keoka near Rochester New York. He had been in this city two months after transferring from New London where he also managed a Mohican store. Illness plagued him during his stay and he left last month for a long vacation. He was married and is survived by his family.
New Haven records reveal Edward Malley's will and a four page codicil totaling an estate over one million dollars. It provides 1000 for cemetery lot cars, 14700 in gifts to relatives and friends, 6000 to housekeeper Marion T Leddy plus 50 a month for life, and 1000 each to multiple charities. The bulk of property goes to four trusts for his children with income paid out and principal kept in trust, tying up assets for years.
Mrs. Mary E Tyer sues for 2000 dollars after her 13 year old son Wil Ham Tyer was struck by a wagon driven by Heymen Kats, owner of a second hand furniture store at Water and Main, causing a broken leg and permanent disability from the April 9 1909 accident.
Leo Fleck, a mining engineer and Sanford University graduate, was brought to St. Vincent's hospital Thursday evening with gastritis and is much improved today. Once wealthy with a controlling stake in California's Yellow Dog mine, he lost his wife and fortune in a 50,000 loss after a salted mine venture. He arrived in the city recently, has no work, and stayed with Mrs. Napoleon Durcan at 936 Broad Street until funds ran out. He had food only since Sunday. He claims descent from a German baron who is deceased.
Newsmen trail Harriman specialists as consultants gather for Harriman in a staged effort. An Erie route plan shifts autos toward Tower Hill with most doctors expected to travel via Tuxedo to dodge reporters.
The opening and early trading showed nervousness amid conflicting reports on Union Pacific. Union Pacific tumbled over 5 points to about 194 1/2, with Reading, Wabash, New York Central and Northern Pacific also sliding. By close, gains and losses varied as market nerves persisted and government bonds held steady while others weakened.
In Superior Court today a $3,500 damage suit by George C. Tilyou against A Murphy saw papers returned. Murphys property at Steeplechase Island including the carousal swings and Ferris wheel was attached by City Sheriff Thomas Cunningham to satisfy the claim. In Common Pleas Court papers were also returned in a $2,500 rent suit by Steeplechase Island Company with the same property attached.
County Commissioners fix Thursday morning September 2 for hearings on applications by Thomas J Carroll of 25 Middle Street and John Vichec. Carrolls case is objected to by their attorney Jesse A Stewart for Law Enforcement. objection claims Carroll is an unfit licensee.
Bridgeport Conn Saturday August 28 1909 weather fair tonight increasing.
Autumn edition of Butterick Fashions is ready and authoritative for the season. It costs 10 cents but includes a coupon worth 15 cents toward any Butterick pattern, making the total value strong for the purse. Available at Delineator and Butterick patterns, left aisle rear.
Pretty white cottons for autumn wear in new mercerised waistings and batiste. Woven in tasteful patterns with a silky gleam, priced at 19¢ per yard. Light weight, lus trous and sheer, ideal for immediate wear and undergarments at 15¢ per yard.
Mothers and girls favor bright plaid fabrics for school wear. The store offers a large collection in small and large sizes, soft tones and dominant reds or blues, with hues like Joseph’s coat. Ready for making up into perfect dresses. Center aisle rear.
For chilly late summer nights these cotton blankets promise comfort and quality at low prices. The notice touts finish weight and value in white or gray, priced at 756 $1 and $1.50, with main floor display.
Deaths and funerals reported for George Warren of Stratfield road with services by Rev Hiamoweneee, and Walter S Jones who died during a visit to Englewood lane. Maude, wife of Harry Lee, had funeral services in the afternoon with interment at an unnamed cemetery.
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