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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
5
Anne Smriga of Caroline Street seeks habeas corpus for her daughter Mary Smriga ad 43 years in a case against relative Anna Puskar of Sturgeon Allegheny County Pa. Attorneys Geduldig and Merva claim a $2,500 fee to secure custody as the child has been with the Puskar family for about a decade amid family separation and a prior move from the city to Sturgeon.
William Carman of Greenwich was jailed for three months by Judge Ralph Wheeler after a September 19 attempt to rob a Greenwich hardware store. He was shot in the chest by the watchman. doctors say his heart position and fright may explain his survival. Carman admitted drunkenness and lack of awareness during the theft.
Greenwich Conn Dec 9 Special from United Press says Sheldon, president of the Phoenix Insurance Company, is held at his Greenwich home as illness prevents his removal. A letter received here from Assist-… implies removal could cause his death, asserting his liberty is tied to his health.
Mayor Buckingham will organize the Ree eie one committee on better trolley service tomorrow afternoon at o o clock in his office. The committee includes Alderman McMurray Clampett Jackson and Bullard.
Cleveland dispatch reports the Anchor Mne freighter Clarion burned to the water line off South East Shoal Point Pelee Ontario last night. The captain and twelve others escaped in the ship’s steel lifeboat and have not been heard from.
Buffalo dispatch reports the steamer W C Richardson carrying grain en route from Duluth to Buffalo lost five crew members when three miles from the breakwater, shortly after 10 o clock this morning.
The Cecil Calvert Council Knights of Columbus elected officers last evening. Names include Grand Knight Frank Mussicotte Deputy Grand Knight Thoras Maloney Treasurer John Leddy Financial Secretary James F Wash Recording Secretary John Pitzgerald Chancellor George Advocate Matthew Daley Inside Guard William Honan Outside Guard Cornelius Hughes Chaplain Rev William H Lynch and Chapter Committee Frank Maescotte John E Leddy Frank O'Brien Matthew Daley. An inventory filed in probate shows real estate valued at 900 dollars.
The trial of Archduke Carl Keinrich and his wife Countess Gulatta, formerly Sylvia Thompson of New York, began in the Paris Correctional Court on charges of swindling jewelers. The couple rented a luxury Paris residence near the American Embassy, used imperial imagery to solicit patronage, and were arrested after a jeweler grew suspicious. The Countess says she bought the jewels in good faith before her husband paid. The Count and Countess have a history of international movement and false titles, with the Count claiming European nobility while the Countess has five children from a previous marriage.
B Blumberg shoe merchant reported threatening letter or call claiming danger to his life. He and wife visited Danbury police headquarters for protection after a lengthy talk with Superintendent Birminzham. He refused to name the potential antagonist, while police begin inquiry into the unusual matter. Blumberg runs stores on Main near Em Street and at Wall and Water streets. Trading Stamps: Danbury Retail Butchers' Association opposes their use.
The Weather-Palr notes conditions for tonight and tomorrow with general outlooks. It provides a concise forecast typical of early 20th century columns, highlighting temperature trends and precipitation chances.
Splendid warm fur coats of double attraction now available with true luxury and expert service. Furriers are specialists, coats fitted for comfort and style, ranging from ponyskin to beaver, lengths 36 to 52 inches, satin linings, and a second floor display to try on and feel the warmth.
A catalog of affordable classics in leather bindings offered by a library sale. Shakespeare in red or blue leather, Kipling volumes, Dickens and Thackeray sets, Scott and Meredith pieces, with prices ranging from 45 cents to 3.75 for boxed Oxford editions. Including Travel and poetry volumes, and notable works by Collins, Keats, and Burns.
The display features unique silver and brass items including pen-trays ink-wells desk sets smoking-sets and frames priced from 25c to 7 with many pieces in sterling silver. Baby comb and brush sets manicure sets framed by silver and perfume assortments from topmakers fill the center and front aisles with holiday appeal.
A warm nice overcoat at fair price. For young men and for big boys or little, here are overcoats that are right in every way and that are to be bought at less than ever such good coats were sold in any other store hereabouts. From fabric to lining they are thoroughly good and stay in place. Sizes 34 to 38 new motor style and regular cut. Boys' overcoats with fancy patterns in gray tan and brown, sizes 10 to 16 at $6. Fur-trimmed coats for boys aged 3 to 10 in navy or brown at $5. All-wool chinchilla Russian overcoats in red gray blue, sizes 2 1/4 to 8 at $5.
Multiple styles of leggins arrive including Billy Possum for children, Astrakhan in red or gray, white jersey or corduroy, red jersey or brown corduroy, tan goatskin, tan suede, and black jersey. Prices range from 23 cents to 1.75 dollars, with overgaiters for women available.
An advertisement extols Waterman pens as ideal gifts. It highlights the Waterman Ideal line with prices from $2 to $3.50, Waterman Safety pens at $3 to $4 with gold trim, and Waterman Self-fillers from $2.50 to $4. The copy notes quick ink flow, simple mechanisms, and durable parts, inviting readers to visit the book shop on the main floor rear.
European and Bavarian porcelain on display offering pieces from Chas Field Haviland Elite and Haviland et Cie plus Bavaria and Austria. Prices range from 25c to several dollars for various sets and individual pieces with many tables of affordable options in the basement.
Frederick Baldwin, 38, son of Louis Baldwin, killed himself with a shotgun at his father's farm near Middletown. Ill health is blamed for the tragedy. In local school news, Kappa Mu Sigma sorority from the high school announces its annual informal dance at The Stratfield on December 27, with patronesses listed.
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