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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
3
Stratford schools plan a meeting tomorrow night to authorize contracts for building two new rooms at the eastern part of the center school and for a room at the fourth school, outlining progress on the expansion project and timeline.
Notices announce deaths on August 30 31 1909 in this city with funeral plans. Interments to be at Saint Michael's cemetery. services from Sacred Heart Church and other local residences. Names include widow Wes Dunn Mrs Charlies Ives Treffie Hebert and Margaret Maxwell with times and addresses for visitations and processions.
The Peck v Tribune Co case saw a whiskey ad showing the plaintiff’s portrait with a signed claim she was a nurse who used the whiskey with patients. The court held the defendant liable for libel when the portrayal and claim harmed her reputation, stating the risk lay with the publisher. The Supreme Court reversed the lower court and allowed the jury to decide.
A wife paid premiums for two years after her husband’s disappearance and later sought divorce to convey real property. The Washington Supreme Court held she was not estopped to claim her husband’s death within two years after his disappearance, since the association was not harmed by her conduct.
Angelo Sansone was held in $1,000 bail after cutting Howard Johnson with a razor at Seaside Park last Thursday night. Bound over to the next term of Superior Court, the assault with intent to kill charge arose as Sansone pursued girls near the band concert while Johnson intervened, suffering a badly cut hand.
The Courtland School enters its nineteenth year with an attractive building and fine equipment. Competent instructors offer a certificate admitting to college. For enrollment or consultation, contact the Secretary at the School or visit local book stores.
Marblehead Mass August 31 United Press reports Uncle Sam’s sailors won again with the Ellen capturing the second International race for the President Taft cup. The Ellen led a Trio including the Wolf and the Joyette all flagging the stars and stripes while German colors lagged. Seehand Seehund and Berghoff crews are noted with initial confusion at the start. A sightseeing boat rammed and sank a pleasure craft. all aboard were saved.
Mary Mulloy aged 15 gave birth to a healthy baby boy this morning at Dr C E Blackman's office on Stratford Avenue. Ambulance took mother to Bridgeport Hospital. The girl, Mamie Mulloy, resides at 1026 East Main Street. The Emergency hospital book listed See the doctor, and Dr Blackman declined to discuss the case when contacted.
Mrs. Johanna W. Wolfram bequeaths all property to husband William L. Wolfram in a will read into probate. The couple ran a grocery at East Main and Maple for years. Executor William L. Wolfram and appraisers Howard F. Willett and Emil Edelman were named.
Local telephone workers from New Haven and Waterbury compete for a silver loving cup this Saturday at Steeplechase Island. New Haven has defeated Waterbury and Hartford. the match will be on neutral ground. Bridgeport hosts the event as a statewide outing with teams from across the state expected to attend.
Virginia Winder of this city is named in a divorce suit filed in [local court]. The couple wed here on Oct. 28, 1839. The complaint cites desertion in April 1893 and alleged intolerable cruelty.
A body count from a Malachy’s Home blaze rose to ten after a canvass found seven orphans dead and three others presumed dead. Officials fear the remaining bodies may be under rubble as firemen continue to search the ruins for additional victims.
New Haven, Aug 31 A probate court ruling required the New Haven Trust Company to file a special bond as executor in the will of Col Addis. Though under a statute the firm could act as executor without a bond, its capital stock of 200000 led Judge Studley to order bond filing. The will, naming the trust company executor, was admitted to probate as counsel for Lt Thomas B Addis, a nephew of the deceased, gave notice of appeal to the superior court.
The Cleveland of the Hamburg American Line will sail from New York on Saturday with Mr Wood among its passengers granted a year's leave. Mr Kloefkorn spoke at joint meetings of the Business Men's Association the Board of Trade and the Board of Education on Bridgeport as a potential trade school site referencing German trade schools and their impact.
Local trolley superintendent C H Chapman of the Connecticut Co spent the day in New Haven consulting company officers about the dispute over track spacing in Main Street. He expected word on whether tracks may be laid on Fairfield avenue between Genoa or nearby streets at 19 foot centers, a decision that would affect plans to ready Fairfield avenue for work.
Altoona report details a Pittsburg & Northern express hijack at the Narrows. Engineer Donnelly, fireman, and three messengers were forced to guide the robber to the express car and guard the crew while the safe was opened and gold and pennies looted. The masked bandit, about 150 pounds in dark attire, fled with the loot after firing at Messenger Clayton.
Assistant Prosecutor W A Redden spotted a shoemaker pursuing a thief who had stolen shoes from a shop. Under Fairfield avenue’s viaduct the pursuer nabbed the thief while a confederate fled after tossing the shoes to another lookout. The thief escaped into a crowd near Main and Golden Hill streets.
Smith Building Company of this city has been awarded the $30,000 contract to erect a brick lace factory on Connecticut Avenue for Max Henkel of Germany. The plant will cover 100 by 250 feet.
In quiet trading the market grew heavy after 2 p.m. Union Pacific fell more than 2 points while other stocks lost fractions to over 1 point. At a police commissioners meeting Major Hurley presiding, Joseph Shequin sought reappointment as a special officer after resigning in April due to ill health. Hurley refused to vote for him.
A New York fashion feature explains how progressive tailors adapt Paris lines for American taste with “try-out” costumes made from high quality fabrics like broadcloth and fancy worsteds. These experimental outfits, sized 34 to 36, typically sell for 20 to 30 dollars but will be offered at a single price of 18, with sale beginning Wednesday morning on the second floor.
New-style silk petticoats blend with updated costumes for smooth, correct fit. Rich taffeta options in black or colorful shades feature wide flounces and silk dust-ruffles. Prices start at $6.75.
Describes delightful warm sweaters for little folks priced from 1 to 3 dollars. Highlights light protection for chilly mornings and trolley rides with plain or two color patterns in sizes 2 to 12. Mentions fine worsted yarn in rich colors and combinations with prices 2.25 and 3 dollars.
The article promotes trimming felts hats for autumn with the first cool breeze. It describes a shift from ornate summer hats to trim, graceful hats with simple trimming and bows of maire silk. Hats come in outing and semi-dress effects, with vevet trim, priced four to eight dollars and fifty cents.
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