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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1910
Page
3
Marabout boas and muffs priced from 2.48 to 15 dollars. Handsome trimmed dress hats range 1.98 to 50 dollars. FE. H. Dillon & Co. offers a variety of festive accessories and headwear for holiday shoppers.
Bridgeport residents discuss two teas this afternoon at Mrs. F. M. Wilson’s Myrtle avenue home and at Mrs. Charles Wood’s 67 Washington avenue. Hostesses include Mrs. Wilson’s daughters and Mrs. Sidney Wood. Tea service led by Mrs. H. H. Sprague and Mrs. W. K. Jewett.
Judge William H. Williams granted five divorces, three to couples, including Sadie Jane Nichols and Edith Hammond. Nichols was freed on fidelity grounds with co respondent Florence Chapman involved. other cases cited desertion and bigamy. The divorces follow marriages in 1904 to 1907, with multiple witnesses detailing spouses living with others and desertion across various addresses.
From the sunny south neat little aquariums with two gold fishes graves globe pebbles and plants are selling at The Cyrus Pharmacy Fairfield Ave and Courtland St for only 100 Full directions how to care for these little pets are furnished The aquariums are pretty and ornamental and make an splendid gift
The case describes a wife who learned her husband had a hidden family in another town. He denied the story when questioned, then disappeared. She believed him single at marriage and the court allowed the desertion ground, permitting her to resume her maiden name Parketon.
The president announced the appointment of Frederick W. Lehmann of St. Louis as solicitor general to succeed the late Lloyd W. Bowers. The decision was disclosed today in Washington.
Longfellow school students from Bostwick Avenue stage a festive afternoon program at Rakoczy Hall to raise funds for a new school plane. The event features dances, songs, skits, and a flag salute, with free hall use by the Rakoczy Sick Benefit Society and patriotic printing support from local residents.
Forecast calls for unsettled weather with likely light snow or rain by Sunday afternoon or night. Moderate west winds shift to variable as a high pressure ridge moves east from Michigan to Florida, freezing temperatures reach as far south as Jacksonville. East of the Rockies pleasant conditions prevail, though the lake region remains cloudy with flurries. A Sunday School Institute committee thanks the Park Street Congregational church pastor and leaders, Bridgeport press, and Rev Franklin D Elmer for the recent lectures.
Washington December 3 1914 The Panama Canal will be ready for general use January 1 1915 with full completion expected by December 1913 though actual use may await the rainy season. Col Goethals says locks and dams near completion and the sea cut progress hinges on excavation and cave ins. The zone shows rapid sanitation improvements under Col Gorgas, with yellow fever eradicated and living conditions improved for canal workers who enjoy low costs and ample government support. Panama City remains cosmopolitan and heavily American influenced while the canal project reshapes regional life and trade outlooks.
The piece argues Central America has few earthquakes, citing Panama City ruins and seismograph records in Washington. It notes the canal project’s massive scope, using concrete to resist shocks and shaping geography by linking two continents. Taft’s quote praises American achievement.
Advance sheets of the Tax Commissioner William H. Corbin’s report reveal public service corporations are taxed on a value far below their claimed profits. The Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co pays 208,431.81 in taxes while swearing to a valuation over 30 million, with tax at one percent on 22,959,182. The state undervalues property and uses a lower rate than towns would. A summary shows total taxes across public service firms reaching 1,913,236.66.
The World’s greatest actress Madame Sarah Bernhardt known as the divine Sarah will visit Jackson's Theatre in Bridport on Monday December 2 for a leading role from her vast repertoire. New York Globe Theatre box office show strong early demand, with nearly a thousand patrons lining up.
A long line of people stretched over two city blocks as final tickets for Mme Bernhardt's three week engagement sold out. The star announced this tour will be her last in the United States, making Bridgeport a noted stop in the East. Given Jackson's theatre capacity, a box office record for the tour may be set at the performance.
St. Petersburg reports fear of imminent conflict as Russia orders heavy mobilization in Karz province near the trans-Caucasus. Turkish officers seek victory to boost prestige of the Young Turks, while negotiations over strategic Karz aim persistently to shift power between Moscow and Istanbul.
A historical note describes the province as divided with half its population Muslim, a quarter Armenian, and its past as part of Turkish Armenia under Turkish rule with ties to Tiflis rail routes.
The show drew one of the season’s largest crowds with an excellent company and high quality settings. It offered bright witty dialogue based on vaudeville style situations and wit, though the performance could have comfortably lasted a second showing.
The remains of Annie M Hubbard were taken to Ridgefield yesterday for interment after services at her home 5 Orchard Street. The Ridgefield services were at the Congregational church. She was 34 and survived by husband Charles Hubbard and one son. Funeral plans for Katherine Cowles Drew change from 4 to 2 PM tomorrow at the Drew home 127 Street. Girl Wanted Read the Farmer Want Ads.
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