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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1911
Page
3
Tax Collector Cooney announces today the rush on street sprinkling assessments and that Wednesday is the final day for payment. If owners fail, liens will be placed on their property under the law. Obituaries note Josephine M Parkhurst 44, Katherine Sullivan 36 and Patrick Fullam funeral notices with services in local churches and cemeteries listed.
In Superior Court Judge Greene sustained the demurrer to a petition alleging illegal votes in the last election. The decision upholds a no-license majority of 20 votes and places Stonington in the dry column.
New Haven December 11 Governor Baldwin reflecting in the Yale News says debating at Yale today lacks the emphasis of past years He recalls when elocution declamation and winning first prize in a debate were major achievements.
Juror Henry Waldron fled the hotel rainpipe and disappeared during the second Hyde trial in Kansas City. Police launched a search and suggested a new trial if he is not found promptly.
Papers served in an $8,000 libel suit filed by John C. Donovan against George LaCroix. The case stems from the last October town election where the two men ran for selectman and LaCroix circulated a circular Os allegedly libelous against Donovan.
Meriden CT today adds two names to missing persons. Former policeman John P Karsmarski left his wife and baby December 2 and has not been heard from since amid accusations of cruelty. Insurance agent Albert A Kaselhube disappeared weeks ago leaving a wife behind.
The trial of Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad continues as Graham remains on the witness stand. Prosecutors challenge her age and motives while reading letters between Graham and W. E. D. Stokes, including confessions and requests for money, amid cross examination at the Ansonia hotel.
Patrick Fullam of 190 Congress street dies at home after long illness leaving a widow and several children. Katherine Sullivan of 1073 North Avenue dies after weeks long illness. survived by husband, one daughter, two sisters. Funeral of Herman G. Liefeld held at First Baptist church with tributes from pastors Ritzman and Nicholson. hymns and large attendance. pallbearers listed. Interment Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Committee on Harbor Improvements will meet at City Hall on Thursday evening to organize and discuss the year’s work. Alderman George W. King of the Twelfth district serves as chairman. In New Haven on December 11 Charles L. Loomis 61 a noted piano and music dealer died today.
Willimantic hearing on Ernest M. Arnold's petition to be discharged from bankruptcy was postponed to December 23 by agreement. Arnold, a Putnam financier who failed for over $700,000 last year, faced creditors' charges that he hid books to conceal his true condition.
Briceville Tennessee December 11 Dr J A Holmes head of the United States Bureau of Mines reports possible life among entombed miners after hours of exploration in the Gross mountain mine He estimates about 150 men may be inside while eighteen bodies have been recovered
Charles G. Schwarz of Schwarz Bros builders is reported as the administration choice to fill the building board seat vacated when W. H. R. Dubois completes his term on January 1.
In New York on December 11 the Luna Park at Coney Island owned by the Frederick Thompson Amusement Co. was engulfed in flames beyond control. Fire officials said the park built for several million dollars could be totally destroyed.
A public hearing in the Common Council chamber City Hall is set tomorrow evening to debate street sprinkling. Residents support oil or water methods amid petitions from numerous highways. Director Kenny urges extensive oil use three road oilers and a city yard storage tank.
The Bridgeport board of trade hosts the annual mid winter meeting of the state board of agriculture in Eagles hall Madison avenue starting at 10 30 tomorrow morning through Thursday afternoon. The program includes invocations addresses by Mayor Wilson and Governor Baldwin, talks on alfalfa production milk costs and housing, followed by a lecture on improving the apple orchard and a banquet at the Stratfield Pegasus Lane.
In Hartford the Board of Pardons weighed a plea to commute the March 29 hanging of Andrea TanganelIi for the Septembers killing of Mrs. M C Davis of Altoona. Prison officials report he is a model inmate with no insanity signs despite an appeal arguing mental illness.
In Putnam two nephews and Adeline Bonneville donated skin in Day Kimball hospital to aid Eugene Bonneville burned by an overturned lamp. The men reportedly underwent successful procedures as the nephews competed to help.
At Dorchester station a 17 year old, Alton Williams, stepped to wave farewell to his aunt and was struck by an inbound express. His head was severed and his body mangled. In New Haven a 42 year old freight conductor John Deskin died from injuries in a local yards accident on Saturday.
Bridgeport notes the holiday store at its best with two weeks until Christmas. Toyland embodies the season as the big shop glows with Christmas preparation and a cheerful staff ready to help shoppers.
A selection of embroidered gifts is offered with attractive patterns ready for work. Items include collar bags necktie racks handkerchief cases glove cases whisk broom holders work bags and more. Prices range from 15 to 50 cents with third floor display for aprons and baby carriage robes trimmed with lace.
Aprons for gifts described as dainty remembrance for women who sew. Fancy tea and serving aprons made of fine lawn or dotted Swiss, trimmed with lace or insertions and tied with ribbon. Prices range from 25e to 1 dollar.
Silk-lined baskets, sewing baskets, waste-paper baskets and more are listed with prices from 5c to $10. The catalog notes variety and attractive features including china bottoms and lunch baskets for children, with motoring baskets highlighted among selections on the fourth floor.
A catalog listing boys books with prices from 25 to 210 and a fashion section describing slip over gowns, corset covers with medallions and lace trims. Notable titles include The Airship Boy series and Motor Boys editions from various publishers. Prices range from 25c to 210.
Delightful bags for opera are made of messaline or Dresden silk with gilt frames. Some are pink blue or lavender with fringed trimming. Black velvet with bright linings and metal frames feature long silk cords. Beaded bags show floral and conventional patterns in varied colors. Little folks bags of leather velvet or beaded patterns offered. Left of Main street door.
Real whizzers for boys offers Flying Arrow cars with cord drive and rear axle spins for 5 dollars, hand-cars for 4, automobiles 5 and 4, velocipedes with iron or rubber tires, express wagons from 1 to 5, and Fairy bicycles priced 14 to 16 dollars.
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