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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
9
The article discusses Prince Albert of Flanders ascending the Belgian throne aiming to curb Congo Free State abuses. It praises his humane views and democratic royalism, notes a princess with humanitarian ideals, and mentions his inspections of mines to ensure miner protection under strict Belgian laws.
Europe pushes extensive reforestation to convert dunes and wasteland into timber producing forests. France leads in mountain reforestation with tax relief and grants, while Austria Germany Denmark and Switzerland expand planting to protect streams dunes and shores. Russia Belgium Holland and the United States pursue similar programs to maximize land use and conserve resources.
Nathaniel W. Bishop camp U S W V elected officers at the biggest meeting since the camp was instituted. Officers include Commander James J. Boyne and George J. Schneider as senior and junior vice commanders, plus Albert V. Demery as officer of the day and Lewis Corbit as chaplain. Additional posts announced for installation by Park City lodge in January include Warden Mrs J T Beckers and secretary William Parsons among others.
Members of the West End Congregational church plan to incorporate. At a meeting last night C. M. Adams F. W. Proud man and J. W. Northrop were selected to prepare articles of incorporation to be submitted to the ecclesiastical society. Delegates to Grand Lodge include Miss A. C. Strembeck and others with alternates at large.
East Lyme December 16 Arthur Goss 15 was drowned during a duck hunt off South Lyme. He went out alone in a boat, failed to return by morning, prompting a search. The unoccupied boat signaled danger, and his body was recovered later.
Mrs Julia Mallory, born September 1 1808 in New Milford, approaches her 101st Christmas with full mind and energy. She recently resided with her grandson William Brinsmade at 169 Park Street in Bridgeport. Brinsmade formerly worked at DM Read & Co. and led a department for two decades.
New Haven Dec 16 The board of trustees of the Sheffield Scientific School bought the entire tenement row of six houses on Prospect Street to Trumbull Street, beside the Sheffield chemical laboratory, to enlarge the laboratory. The deal is noted as one of Yale University’s major year transactions.
Hartford December 16 Montagie Roberts, the automobilist, was found guilty in the criminal court yesterday of violating the automobile law. He was sentenced to thirty days in jail and fined $150. The verdict stands after the court refused to set it aside. The trial stemmed from a September 17 accident in Louon that badly injured F. L. Kieffer of New Britain.
Danbury December 16 The dwelling of Peter McKeever on Clapboard Ridge north of Danbury was destroyed by fire of unknown origin last night. McKeever, returning home, saw the blaze and raced to awaken his wife and four children who were asleep inside. The building and contents were totally consumed.
An international botanical congress will be held at Brussels in May. At age 70, the average man has consumed five tons of food. The first school for the blind was established at Liver in 1791. Razor and knife tech, compasses with luminous needles, and dye absorption tests are noted. Japan mines 14 million tons of coal yearly. coin and cigar banding advances are reported. A Paris residence on a motor turntable faces the sun. a thimble blade is used by grape pickers.
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