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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
10
This Evening FOR LATE SHOPPERS we are prepared to show on an unusual variety of practical articles for Christmas Reliable Fur Scarfs and Muffs, Shirt Waists, Silk Petticoats, Long Cloth Coats, Guaranteed Raincoats, Silk and Wool Sweaters, Angora Scarfs and Caps, Marabout Caps and Muffs and Handsome Trimmed Millinery.
An alarm from Box 41 at the Singer Sewing Machine plant at 9 45 this morning caused concern before it was learned no fire had started. The alarm came from a private box, not the main watchman system, prompting a joint inquiry by factory officials and fire department experts to locate the cause of the alarm.
Cassius B. Barnes, newly appointed Connecticut Naval Militia commander, aims to reshape the headquarters staff at New Haven. Bridgeport is favored for ample representation due to Third Division drills and deep sea maneuvers with Albert J. Merritt and John Ross named for positions. Amphitrite In at Bridgeport adds appeal while other cities may gain under the new regime.
Social and personal notes describe a Christmas reception for the Senior Social Dancing class held last evening at Varunmna hall with Santa Claus, a gift bag, and lunch. The Little Sisters plan a Christmas night ball at The Stratfield with green and berry decor and a managed supper. George W. Smith and family host a dancing party at Brooklawn Country Club for daughter Marion Smith, with seventy five guests invited and Christmas decorations planned. Second Field Hospital guardsmen return from the Mexican border to Albany after duty since July. Atlantic Tea Co. building in St Louis destroyed by fire, $400,060 loss.
Newtown on December 23 saw a large crowd at the sale of Miss Elizabeth Jake’s personal effects from Castle Ronald, while yesterday’s attendance fell due to bad weather. The early bidding was slow with about $800 realized. key paintings and antiques were not yet offered as connoisseurs are expected from cities to attend subsequent days. The report also notes community events including a women’s league meeting, Masonic lodge officer appointments, a Bridgeport pasteurization project, and local shoptalk on year-end plans.
Thomas Jones, a colored man, is held without bonds in city court for a January 6 murder hearing. He stabbed and killed Thomas Pedan during a fight in a Lexington Avenue house where both men lived. Jones is seeking counsel.
The board of apportionment and taxation yesterday approved several fund transfers and allowed extra $1000 to Town Clerk Schultz for the conduct of his office. Schultz said the additional work increased expenses.
William Slater, a Haston farmer, filed a bankruptcy petition in U.S. district court. He lists liabilities at 10,599 dollars, 5,099 of which are unsecured. His assets include 16 cows, 1 bull, 2 heifers, 7 bull calves valued at 10, and cattle held on conditional sale by Stevens Brothers of Liverpool, N.Y. Farm tools amount to 1,000 dollars, other personal property 720 dollars, and open account debts 300 dollars.
Berlin reports hailed President Wilson's peace note as joyous news of the Christmas season. Ambassador Gerard arrived from Copenhagen as officials and press swarmed the Foreign Office to learn the terms and potential for negotiation. German papers debate the note's meaning with mixed optimism and caution about Entente responses and the likelihood of real talks.
Five families were driven from the tenement block known as the Castle at 121 High Street, owned by Benjamin Root, by a fire last night. The blaze confined to rear halls and stairs, origin unknown, though a lamp near a water pipe to prevent freezing is suspected. Damage not to exceed $100.
President Wilson announced selections for the United States Shipping Board. Named were William Denmen Bernard N. Baker John A. Donald John Barber White and Theodore Brent. The board will organize the government shipping corporation to fix rates, issue bonds, and oversee the merchant marine.
Bridgeport introduces a revived destination marking system using white letters on black backgrounds instead of the former red letters. Destination text will also appear in smaller type to aid awaiting passengers and traffic officers from about three blocks away. Conductors will provide printed route designation cards on request.
Commandant James V. Bradshaw of Co D United Boys' Brigade of America orders his company to report at City Hall Sunday December 24 between 5 and 5 45 p m to form for parade and escort city officials at the municipal Christmas tree celebration. Uniforms are dress with no side arms and warm clothing advised. The Federal Reserve Board heard a petition by Louisville businessmen for a branch of the Reserve Bank of St Louis.
Dr John F Canavan contracted blood poisoning after being bitten on the hand by John Ford at Fairfield avenue and Main street. Ford, intoxicated and with a broken leg, assaulted Canavan after being restrained. four teeth punctured flesh. Ford to be arrested for drunkenness once out of hospital.
A notice listing Connecticut patent grants dated December 19 1916. Names include Henry D Ol ier Jr of Bridgeport for a reflector John J Sculley Bridgeport holder for talking machine records Ellsworth A Hawthorne Bridgeport storage battery housing and port design vehicle lamp Clarence A Arnold Hartford tire puilder s tool William M Butler Hartford automatic metal turning machine William H Gates New Haven two patents collapsible tap die head attachment Christian Bodmer New Britain Parsons Stamford aviation device Wililai CG Fisher Middletown rackidee receptacle belt Carl F Schuck Ansonia clutch Charles E Adamson Shelton dressing attachment for duplicating machines Alfred Griscom Sandy Hook speed changing mechanism for motor vehicles Andrew Kling Clinton axle testing device Margaret A Perkins Bristol cutting shaping aprons Samuel J Large Bristol four designs handle for spoon fork Trade Marks Bryant Electric Co Bridgeport electrical attachment plugs receptacles Dunham Mills Inc Hartford certain named clothing Index Visible Inc New Haven indexes files record cards etc
William T. Rock named administrator of Frederick H. Rock's estate after his electrocution at Westport on December 7. The railroad company is understood to have reached a substantial settlement with Rock's parents.
An incorporation certificate was filed yesterday with the secretary of the state by the Ryan Garage & Service Co Incorporated of Bridgeport. Authorized capital stock is 5000 divided into 50 shares of 100 dollars each. Business will begin on 5000 dollars. The incorporators are Margaret F Ryan, William H Sryan, William H Ryan Jr and Helen H Ryan.
Bremen Hamburg and Lubeck are free cities with republican structures and strong mayoral power. The Hanseatic League centered on Lubeck with power to coerce and curb pirates. the last general assembly met in 1609, after which Bremen Hamburg and Lubeck formed a new Hanseatic union.
A fragmented reader’s snippet cites a Topeka Journal item about Pete Simmons receiving a reprieve after his wife’s sudden death described as occurring this morning. The text also references light exchanges about meals and dressings, including a Toledo Blade joke about La Boheme.
In a St. Louis Globe-Democrat account, the tenth century Grimaldi is praised for driving the Moors from Monaco, earning him absolute rule over the tiny principality. The piece notes Monaco’s Greek origins, later Roman Christian prominence, and its strategic cliffside position as a cultural outpost before Grimaldi’s feat.
George Bernard Shaw recalls a wedding where he was ill and a crutch worn wreck, with Graham Wallas and Henry Salt as witnesses. The registrar misread the scene, Wallas stepping aside at the last moment to leave Shaw as groom.
A naturalist denies snakes leap at foes except a cobra can lift a third of its length. Rattlers may strike farther near rocks. A 1497 pike in Suabina lived at least 207 years. Witty exchanges and a weather note close with light anecdotes in a compact column.
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