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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1915
Page
9
Bridgeport residents learn about street conditions on Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street with a brief notice dated Monday December 20 1915. Weather forecast indicates fair tonight and likely Tuesday local conditions.
The Overseas News Agency published the official Austrian report dated December 79 describing Montenegrins during the campaign. It notes that at some locations the Montenegrins raised flags and advanced toward the enemy before retreating, then resumed forward movement with drum and dim sounds.
A chaotic notice details penalties for landlords failing to clear snow and ice on property, with prosecutions by Prosecuting Attorney A. I. Delaney looming. Obituaries follow, including John Kenyon of 55 Cedar St aged 77 and other death notices from Dec 1915 across Shelton and Bridgeport area.
Howard Dunbar, clerk of the board of health, forwarded a letter to James Saunders, superintendent of the Danbury and Bethel railway, ordering the company to scrub and sanitize two green cars. Inspectors will station at Mainstreet and Fairfield avenue to count passing trolleys, report unsanitary cars, and remove noncompliant cars if needed.
Five submarine grant bidders study plans for two 25 knot fleet submarines designed by the Navy. Lake Torpedo Boat Co. admits receiving government plans for steam turbine or oil engine propulsion. G2 water entry expected at perigee tide Wednesday December 22.
Between 6 and 7 this morning Patrolman Joseph T. Coughlin found a burlap bag bound around four sticks of dynamite against a trolley pole at Main Street and Fairfield Avenue. The explosive was taken to police headquarters awaiting a claimant as detectives investigate. Police believe a local contractor was transporting the dynamite for work and forgot his luggage on a trolley car.
Police officials announce orders from Superintendent Eugene Birmingham by mayoral directive that warrants are unnecessary for raids on houses of disreputable character. All officers must enforce the order vigorously and close such premises by December 22.
Rumor says John Packer Gray will resign as assistant prosecuting attorney and Judge Frederic C Bartlett may name a successor next week. Bartlett has power to appoint and today claimed no candidate is under consideration, not Gray or anyone else. Gray’s term ends soon.
Policeman Bartholomew Sheridan surprised Paul Werner 23 of 456 Lane Street behind a drug store in Sheridan during a Sunday dawn pursuit. Werner admitted intent to buy a magazine gun after allegedly stealing $50 worth of tobacco Friday night from Edward F. Tousey’s East Main and Shelton drug store. Four cartridges found on Werner. he was jailed at second precinct. City court set bond at $500, Werner unable to pay. case continued to Friday.
Police will monitor Sunday performances at Park theatre to ensure no admission is charged after a 25 cent fee was collected last night. Prosecuting attorney will notify theatre officials by letter. repeat offenses will result in immediate closure. Oak street theatre owner denies charging admission. Mayor Wilson notes no complaints to him and will act only if complaints arise.
Louis Prokoper is held in county jail on a 5060 bond after a Saturday arrest by Detective James Dooley and Sergeant Isaac Williams. Judge Fred eric A Bartlett ordered a December 28 trial date while police investigate robberies and a saloon shooting linked to Prokoper. He admits held up Bertha Goldmanz and robbed Warren Goldman and is suspected in the Willard street saloon attack where John Petro was wounded.
The Remington Arms & Ammunition Co. football team sent $257 to Secretary Christopher Finnegan for the Police Sick Benefit fund. The gift honors the police protection during the championship series at Newfield Park when the Washington Glees of New Haven tied with the Arms team. funds were accepted into the fund's treasury.
A basement sale advertises Flexible Flyers family sleds in four sizes from 2.50 to 4.50, National coaster sleds 1 to 2, Velocipeds 1.50 to 3, Winslow ice skates 0.75 to 5, roller skates 0.35 to 1.75, and hockey sticks with pucks. Items are described as easily steered and durable, with emphasis on kid-friendly gear for winter and off-season use.
This advertisement promotes men’s sport and benefit items at Berkshire or Beardsley, from Dutch Roll skates and speed-stroke coaching to golf clubs, red-dot golf balls, Kodaks with autographic features, and photo albums. It lists prices for sporting gear, boxing gloves, punching bags, footballs, basketballs, pocket knives, safety razors, and razor straps, with sizes and styles highlighted.
Harold Steadwell of 205 Gilbert street was arraigned before Judge Bartlett in city court today on an assault charge against Henry Cartesen of 24 Cannon street. He received a fine of 5 dollars plus costs after the incident at Cartesen’s stable on Saturday afternoon where Steadwell, a Cartesen driver, allegedly abused the horse and then assaulted his employer. Bread tickets to be issued in Hungary. Women to operate Berlin streetcar motormen next week. Bavarian untrained sandstorm mobilized. Gov. Whitman toured New York for Christmas shopping. Maj Gen von Stockhausen of the German army was killed in action. Four classes of British recruits under Derby’s plan were called to the colors. A cablegram congratulating President Wilson on his marriage was sent by the Emperor of Japan.
A leading store advertises record business with large, varied stocks of gift merchandise and full service. Staff are cheerful and alert, with delivery hustling and extra help added for holiday demand. Evening hours extend through Christmas to aid daytime shut-ins.
A vintage ad promotes Brownie cameras for children, noting box type prices from 1.25 to 4, Folding Brownies 5 to 10, Folding Autographic Brownies 6 to 30, and an extra outfit including developing and printing gear for 4. The copy emphasizes child friendly photography surpassing parental snapshots.
An advertisement lists fine toilet-table gifts with American ivory likeness, includes complete sets from $2 to $12 and individual pieces from 25 cents to $5. Shaving stands with adjustable mirrors, some magnifying or with electric light, are offered. Mirrored sets, new woods, and military brushes with ebony backs priced $1.25 to $5. Toilet waters from Hudnut Colgate and new petite perfumes priced 75 cents to $1. Descriptive odors and handsome bottles fill the display.
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