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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
6
An ad lists the biggest hour sale bargains with suits up to 20 dollars value marked down to ten dollars Alterations charged for Children coats ages 2 to 6 years in all colors offered this hour only Men s all wool worsted coat sweaters available for three fifty in a limited lot this hour only
Joseph Stevens, a New York professional thief nicknamed Red Murray, pleaded guilty to stealing 700 dollars from James Pullar Carriage Company. Despite a 20,000 dollar bail, he was released to see his wife and child in Springfield, then returned to Hartford and was sentenced to one to two years in state prison after the judge leniently considered restitution and his repentance.
The flower loving woman will enjoy the delicate perfume of her favorite blossoms in Sylvan Toilet Soap. Available in Violet Rose Carnation Lilac Sandalwood or Heliotrope at Cyrus Pharmacy 10c per cake. box of three cakes 25c.
Governor Weeks of Connecticut spoke at the National Rivers and Harbors Congress, urging waterway improvements as part of a broad conservation program. He warned against the pork barrel view of funding, noting limited river and harbor spending despite heavy tonnage and value carried on waterways. Weeks said the movement should serve all regions, not just New England, for posterity’s benefit.
The progressive firm Thing & Co. known as The Million Dollar Shoe Folks opens a new Hartford store leasing a multi year term in the business center. The Shoe Hustlers store in Hartford has thrived for five years drawing thousands of satisfied customers in Seana and cinity with strong local demand this year. The policy to sell the most for the least and a money back system fuels their success in this latest venture.
Town Clerk Nickerson admits to misplacing tax receipts for Mrs. Cornelia Moore, leading to a lien and later a clearing check for 32.58 after presenting a April 2 stub. A separate inquiry into dog license funds and an outstanding 23 debt to the town remains under review by the selectmen, with bids for Putnam Park road extension discussed but not awarded. Weston sees a local land boom near Buckley’s Corners as Judge Winthrop Perry expands holdings from Joel Perry estate toward Dimond Hill and beyond.
Reports indicate Judge Perry intends a southerly road from the Joel Perry property to meet the existing highway near Lumley Gould, suggesting development for building rather than a private hunting and fishing reservation. An attached but unserved $200 damages suit against James Delaney over cattle trespass seems unlikely to proceed after Delaney’s assault acquittal. other local notes include illnesses, a wedding, a water line install, road work on Lattgen east of Sunset Hill, and a Sanford School pupil entertainment to Grange Hall next Tuesday.
Residents in East Bridgeport report numerous dandelions in full bloom on the Barnum school lawn on Noble Avenue. Italian neighbors harvested greens before frost cooled the plants, noting December blossoms are unusually bitter and unlikely for food.
Special from United Press reports that a rivers and harbors bill and a public building bill are likely this winter as leaders push these measures. In two days in session over a thousand bills for improvements and many more surveys were requested. Representative Alexander of New York is named chairman of the former committee, replacing Senator Burton, and urged members to submit surveys and estimates for already surveyed work.
Cornelius Driscoll longtime city resident and former St Michael's cemetery superintendent died at 42 in Westport leaving three children and five sisters with brother Daniel Driscoll in city employment. Mary A Parrot widow of Levi Parrot died at 84 years with services at 2 pm at 21 John Street and interment at Mountain Grove Cemetery. John McCaffery funeral held at his mother's residence and St Patrick's church with high mass. pallbearers named. interment in St Michael's cemetery.
Polar winds grip Park City with icy air as Pequonnock River freezes over from Berkshire Mills to the Naugatuck dock. Readings range from 18 to 22 degrees above zero in several towns with the river coating forming a solid ice cover before shipping stirs activity later.
In Mineola today Mrs Mary Blair Brokaw testified in the separation suit against W G Brokaw millionaire clubman and horseman. She described injuries from her husband and said she is now practically an invalid. She seeks 60000 lump alimony plus monthly support as a crowd of society people observed the proceedings. Attorney Baldwin resumed his argument.
From store opening to closing time we are busy with shoppers of useful and ornamental things for the holiday season. Every day filled with more customers to handle and to wait on. What you find here is priced on the close margin plan. Shop early and come in the morning for best service.
Popular selling fabrics boxed for Christmas gifts attractive and practical. Includes Plain and Fancy Poplin Fine Mercerized Fabrics Percales Fancy Lines and Pongee. Prices from 50c to 2.00 each. Left Aisle Front.
Specials on 4 inch ribbons and plaids for hair bows and crafts with yard and per yard prices. Also a large selection of books from 19¢ to 50¢ per copy plus boxed presentation editions. Highlights include Henry Books at 19¢, Black Beauty, Hans Brinker, and Elsie Dinsmore at varied low prices. Four to six inch moire ribbons and plaids advertised.
Examination reveals Brokaw learned of a party at his Great Neck home after their split last December. He sent telegrams claiming his wife entertained men he banned. Mrs. Brokaw says the gathering was innocent with equal women and men guests, and cites his jealousy as unbearable since their marriage.
New Haven dispatch reports Judge Wm J Mills former local resident named as governor of New Mexico territory by President Taft. He expresses confidence in New Mexico achieving statehood, as the appointment presentation in Washington proceeds.
Congress guest Judge Mills of New Mexico arrived in New Haven from Las Vegas and checked into the Quinnipiack club. A Yale Law School graduate and brother in law of W H Law, Mills spoke of New Mexico's growth and predicted statehood during the current Congress session. He noted the territory's 475,000 population and vast area and said he felt at home there.
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