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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
5
Christmas 1909 in Bridgeport marked a broad celebration with 2000 trees lit across the city and extensive family reunions boosted by a weekend storm. Institutions fed about 2000 people through Salvation Army and Slum Workers baskets while Former Senator Archibald McNeil donated 1000 dollars to benevolent societies.
Hartford detectives return with jewels from Mrs Carrolls home missing after a burglary. Felons Freda Lewis William Levee and Harry Williams are described as dangerous criminals. they are sought by multiple cities and face Hartford court for local house robbery before potential Bridgeport transfer.
The Blue Ribbon basketball team played two games on Christmas Day at Tafteville and New London. They won the afternoon game in Tafteville and were defeated at night in New London. A Wart Remover sale ad follows.
Advertisement for CleanEasy left hand cap claiming skin protection and cleaning powers. Mentions removal of stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt with sands or clothing. Credits manufacturer Wm A Winn at 36 Stratford Ave.
The Sunday school of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Fairfield presents a Christmas program tomorrow afternoon from 2 30 to 4 00 in the Sunday school room. Refreshments and presents will follow. Rector Rev Alien E Beeman serves and A B Huntington is superintendent.
Bridgeport Local of the International Bartenders' Union held its annual meeting after a storm and elected officers for the next term. George In was named president with Henry Hellman as vice president and Richard Falls as treasurer, along with fellow officers Sears Nellegar Trench Ryan Mohr.
Forecast calls for partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with slightly colder air. A storm near Halifax caused high winds along the Atlantic coast north of Hatteras. Lake region and New England see cloudy conditions with light precipitation. overall pleasant weather elsewhere east of the Rockies. Temperatures dip below zero in northern Lake region and far north areas.
Despatches from Portugal report Spain facing a catastrophic flood with 500 to 600 dead and many miles of railways destroyed. Freezing weather compounds distress in provinces such as Galicia and Burgos while King Manuel oversees relief, and the cabinet approves aid to affected regions.
Lee H Crane violin teacher at 6 Masonic Temple filed a city damages claim after a Westrly Stratford Ave crossing near Yellow Mill bridge. He showed a bruised face and long eye cut from an iron plate dislodgement causing a wagon stop. He did not state a specific damages amount.
A dozen Christmas drunks faced city court after saloons closed over the holiday. Patrolmen and Beamer corralled about half the group. some were released others jailed or fined. One man was taken to St. Vincent's hospital. Charles Ro!
William McCracken aged three of 231 Coleman Street fell on a tin whistle left by Santa Claus the previous night. The neck wound was dressed by Dr. J. M. Kiernan at the Emergency hospital.
State police in the city were rumored to be targeting liquor law violators over Christmas. Officer Frank Virelli said this morning he did not believe the rumor and no raids were planned.
The Crane Valve Co plant No 1 office staff gathered Friday afternoon for a Christmas tree gift exchange in the Children’s Ward of St Vincent’s hospital. After the event, the fully decorated tree and gifts were loaded on a large truck and sent to the hospital.
Fire at Rocky Neck in Salem Massachusetts threatened destruction but was stopped after property worth about 50000 dollars burned. Fire alarms failed delaying response by about an hour. High seas damaged wharves and small boats.
Christopher Hickey was found near Dr. Thomas F. Martin's house nearly exhausted in a snow drift and rushed to St. Vincent's hospital with acute gastritis. Alice McGuire also fell in a drift on Canion Street during Christmas night and was admitted to St. Vincent's. she was much improved the next day.
Reports from Chelsea to Washington describe mass ruin from a severe blizzard. Chelsea faces over 250000 dollars in damage. Boston area lines and utilities suffer as railroads, streets, and harbors freeze and flood. Trains delayed, power outages, and emergency crews handle fires and high tides.
A parent reports that after using Cuticura products a year old child with widespread eczema on the head and body has found relief with no further troubles since treatment.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Cuticura Soap for clean skin hands scalp and glossy hair. Mentions Clearer Rinse and Purity pills with limited legible pricing and product claims, reflecting a vintage beauty product promotion.
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