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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
6
Household notes advise airing dress skirts to avoid shrinking by hanging dripping wet on the line by the belt. It covers lighting gas lamps, cutting fabric, lamp chimneys cleaning, fat rubbing, rope pliability, silk care with coffee, cleaning yell with alcohol, and general fabric handling tips.
In Tunkhannock Pennsylvania August 28 three men died and one was dying after consuming wood alcohol mistaken for gin, whiskey, or alcohol. The four men were found ill in distant parts of the countryside last night with three deaths and one man not expected to survive.
New Haven August 28 President Charles S Mellen will not leave the service on August 31 as expected but will remain in an advisory capacity for a term of years at a reduced salary. Directors debated whether to retain his services to aid Elliott in rebuilding the road while placing dividends at four to five percent.
Untrimmed hats and trimmings see price drops from half to a quarter of their former tags. Dress hats trimmed price now four dollars ninety eight cents, previously two to ten dollars.
Terre Haute Ind Aug 28 Fireman Ford of Logansport was killed and four people were injured one fatally when a south bound freight on the Logansport division of the Vandalia Railroad sideswiped a north bound passenger train near Otter Creek junction late last night The fireman was buried under the freight engine wreckage William Cochran of Terre Haute conductor of the passenger train was injured internally and may die
New Haven August 28 Official announcement states that effective August 31 General Manager G W Clark of the Central New England Railway will oversee trains on the western division of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad between Danbury Connecticut and Hopewell New York, including the Danbury engine terminal.
Multiple brief obituaries note Bridget McMahon of 109 George Street and Mary Hagerty of 521 Lafayette Street, with details on survivors including spouses, children, and siblings. Also mentions funeral arrangements for William Tit, Mildred Arlene Della Vecchia, and infant Elizabeth Lombard, plus a local quip about a proposed arch for a visitor and a humorous line about government jobs and a farmer want ad.
The Bridgeport Pacifics secured two first prizes at the Firemen's convention in West Haven yesterday. They earned the trophy for the largest number in parade line and for the best drilling, receiving bronze replicas of a hand engine and firemen figures. Despite heavy rain, Pacifics praised West Haven firemen's hospitality at Savin Rock.
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson signed an order allowing pre cancelled postage stamps to be sold from September 16 onward. The stamps bear the post office name and apply to second through fourth class mail and merchandise. They speed delivery and save labor, an estimated 250000 dollars annually, but cannot be used on sealed letters requiring mailing date.
Boston reports a well supplied but starving Philadelphia woman, Miss Mildred Whiting, taken to a hospital after poison intake in a personal crisis. Doctors assess her sanity while noting refinement. two quarts of milk since Aug 16 is her only nourishment. She insists on paying for lodging, medical care, and taxi to the hospital.
A fashion overview notes hats with soft vague shapes and standout finishes, youthful high waists retained by designers, the all tulle black hat with transparent crown, and ratines favored for fall. It highlights the normal waist line with a broad sash, bandeaux for head shapes, jeweled neckwear, and long bows from waist to hem as flattering trims for stout figures.
Newport society debated whether to welcome Alfred Vanderbilt and his wife Mrs. Margaret Emerson Smith Hollins Mc Kim Vanderbilt after their return from abroad or favor the former Mrs. Vanderbilt Elsie French. Gossips claim Elsie won the social war as current Mrs. Vanderbilt faced a cool reception at events, with reports that the couple were snubbed at the Fish Ball and Mrs. Gelrich's event.
More than 200 delegates of the United Order of Red Men will travel to the city for the national convention. An informal reception starts Sunday at Germania hall at 8 PM with welcomes from Chris Neubauer and Matt Weiler. The business sessions convene Monday at 9 AM, with Grand Chief Powhattan Jacob Horn presiding. A banquet Monday at 7 PM and a public ball at 8:30 follow, then sightseeing Tuesday. Official HQ is Matt Weiler's Kaiserhof. Bridgeport delegates include Ernest Ortlepp Paul Hoffman and Jacob Kerscher. Officers listed include Grand Chief Jacob Horn and Grand Vice Powhattan Ernest Ohlund.
Hamilton Commandery tourists from the city traveled the western coast visiting Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. An automobile tour around Los Angeles covered 60 miles, renewing ties with John P. Dunn of Bridgeport. The Bridgeport party praised California roads as superior to Connecticut. A. S. Wells led the group, his humor infectious.
Democratic leaders prepared to complete formal recognition of Lieut. Governor Glynn as acting governor in Albany. They aimed to clear business before the extraordinary session and plan a 3 day recess until September 15.
After reviewing Maurice Willows report on local charity conditions the Bridgeport committee plans to publish its findings for public consideration. A September meeting will discuss endorsing private charity organization independent of the public charities department. The panel includes Mrs. W B Allen Rev Dr John R Brown Rev Edward Curris Mrs John C Curtis and others. Evelyn Thaw story notes Harry may not avoid trouble at every New York engagement.
A speaker argues farmers should stay on the land and notes children drive migration to cities. He recommends limited two to four room schools with auditoriums, consolidating districts into larger real schools, employing teachers, and transporting rural children by covered wagon for five cents daily. He cites Kaneer districts where rural education matches city standards and urban relocation declines.
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