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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
5
Slum Workers and Royland Women hosted a Christmas dinner for 29 children at 280 Nichols Street. The event featured a large Christmas tree from Park Street Congregational Church and Lincoln School Room 17, with gifts, baskets, and meals funded by the Slum Workers and Royland relief effort.
August Lieberum a 71 year old Bridgeport resident died suddenly at 67 State Street after a brief illness. Born in Borken Germany he came to America at 14 settling in Birmingham now Shelton Connecticut. He and his brother William started a furniture and undertaking business in 1866. Survived by his widow Kate Conrad and four children Emma Ortlepp A B Brown Charles J Wessener and Arthur Lieberum. Funeral at Christ Episcopal Church with Mason and Odd Fellows attendance. interment Mountain Grove Cemetery.
John T. Welle, longtime caretaker of D N Armstrong stables in Bridgeport, staged a Christmas exhibit transforming the stables into a garden bower. He and four assistants decorated with potted plants, colored sand floors, ribbons, horse show cups, and ornate equipment, hosting guests with refreshments and live music from a small orchestra.
United Press reports a tabernacle under construction by volunteer Christian workers collapsed in Marberton. Real estate dealer J. N. Meyer died from injuries, and about 60 workers were hurt, including two cutters. The structure was erected for revival services.
Special from United Press reports bay state shoals show heavy wrecks with Cross Rip, Half Moon, Handkerchief, Stone Horse, Pollock Rip and Nantucket Great Point listed as navigation dangers. A schooner mate described the area as bristling with wrecks and skeletons of ships along the channels.
An old newspaper fragment advertises CLEANEASY hand soap with claims of instant skin protection and grease, ink, paint stain removal. It lists a large can for ten cents, manufactured by Wn. R Winn of Stratford Ave, with weather and tide notes printed nearby.
An engineer on Benham's Hill spotter a blaze at P. J. Allspaugh's farm early Sunday and blew the whistle to warn the owner. The fire destroyed 70 tons of hay a large barn and one animal. Damages including farm implements are estimated near $10 000.
Denver December 7 The first step to secure the release of 16 Western Federation of Miners members sentenced to one year in jail for disobeying an injunction will be taken today as attorneys petition for writs and seek Supreme Court action. If denied, four petitions will be presented to Governor Shaeforth for pardons. The Colorado State Federation of Labor backs the miners while an executive meeting drafts a bill to lift the injunction.
Corinthian lodge Free and Accepted Masons will hold to brief sessions this evening. Steuben lodge Odd Fellows met last evening for annual officers, John J Ruess vice grand and Peter Hummel recording secretary among others. Financial secretary says treasury is in excellent condition. Beta Lambda Phi alumni dance at Slocum gym featured Bentley’s orchestra. Spanish War Veterans M W Bishop Camp elected officers led by Commander George I Schneider. At New Haven wedding Dr Frederick W Pierce and Mrs Jennie W Bailey attended by local friends. Pierce teaches German at the University. Eight year old George Schilling fell from a tree near Stillman’s Wond fracturing his left wrist. he was treated at Bridgeport Hospital and will remain for care.
A survey of scientific advances and home economics advice from a Liverpool engineer guiding a model dirigible by wireless control to drop objects, plus notes on army ration composition, telegraph cable plans, aeroplane gear, beet flour for cakes, and a wide array of domestic tricks for food preservation, laundry, dusting, cleaning, and storage. It blends tech progress with everyday living, reflecting early 20th century innovations and homemaking guidance.
Generally cloudy tonight and Wednesday with moderate south and southwest winds. An area of high pressure on the Atlantic coast brings pleasant weather in the eastern sections, while a trough extending to Michigan causes cloudy unsettled conditions there. Moderate temperatures east of the Rockies. in this vicinity expect partly cloudy weather with mild temperatures. Girl Wanted Read the Farmer Want Ads.
Christmas observances filled Bridgeport churches and public spaces with music, services, and holiday gatherings. From First Presbyterian to Augustine's, congregations celebrated with hymns, high Masses, and late services. The Christian Union Mission fed 62 men and distributed clothing and food. City life paused with shops and City Hall quiet, while theatres and vaudeville drew crowds. Community events included a Christmas tree for children, a Santa visit, and social gatherings at churches and clubs, highlighting a season of giving and celebration.
More than one resident escaped death after an explosion and fire in a six story tenement on the Lower East Side. Police and firefighters carried ethinkr clad occupants out along fire escapes, likely saving several from plunging to the street. The building is owned by Salvatore Catalano, a diri importer of embroidery and crochet work. Catalano, described as wealthy, had recently received a threatening letter signed Black Mand demanding a Christmas gift of 1000, which he refused to pay before the blast.
Funeral services were held for James J. Ryan in Annetta Hipan and for Catherine Ruessell and Patrick Condon at local churches. Interments followed at Ansonia and St Michael's cemetery. The deceased, aged 83, died in New York after pneumonia. survivors include a widow and three daughters.
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