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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
5
Readable fragments describe entrances located along Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street. No further details on purpose scope or events are available in the accessible text.
A year end Nemo addition enhances the line with semi elastic bands below the back steels to shape the figure while remaining comfortable seated or standing. An improved Self-Reducing front creates a smaller silhouette without discomfort, available in low or medium busts for $3 on the second floor.
Delightful new-style underwear for women offered at a stirring price during a Year-end sale. The copy highlights new spring styles, quality trimmings, durable fabrics, and fair values, noting they are produced under ideal workshop conditions with light and air considered essential.
A detailed shop listing describes nainsook muslin cambric and satin gowns, drawers, corset covers, and petticoats with lace, embroidery, and ribbon trims. Prices range from 25 to 89 cents and up to 2 75 for elaborate sets, with multiple yokes flounces and decorative borders.
In today's session Judge Thomas C. Coughlin sentenced Daniske to four months for a scalding assault on his wife at 177 Hallam Street amid a dispute over his stepdaughter. Mrs. Daniske sustained a badly burned arm. Other cases included James O Connor on intoxication and breach of peace. Charles Harvey of Dover and Henry Taylor of Canada five days each for train riding. Joseph Taresko, John Taresko, and John Rich of 130 Willard Street fined $2 and costs for trespassing on railroad property with judgment suspended. John Marzenski's assault charges were amended to manslaughter and continued until Wednesday.
Washington reports that British Marines from the cruiser Hermoine have landed at Belize in British Honduras to patrol the border with Mexico and Guatemala marking the first land expedition by British troops in the region. The move aligns with watchful policing along the southern border, with Gen. Brito of Campeche suspected of planning actions across the border. Brito, traveling under an assumed name, is alleged to have smuggled rifles for a potential uprising to seize Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo. He is now said to be across the Belize Guatemala frontier.
Frances L. Burt widow of Richard C. Cheeseman aged 65 years and 7 months died December 26 1913 in this city. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home 90 Porter street on Monday 29th inst at 2 oclock p.m. Burial in Park Cemetery.
Japan protests to the United States over the lack of protection for its nationals in Mexico. Baron Chinda pressed for action after outlining risks to Japanese in Juarez and Chihuahua, citing the Idzuma cruiser at Mazatlan and a Japanese envoy en route to Mexico City as signals of Tokyo's intensified interest.
Vatican officials and Rampolla's friends deny rumors of mysterious death and a will related exhumation. They state the cause of death is known and no exhumation is planned despite reports of a missing small box believed to hold private papers.
Charles C. Freeman dies after Main Street accident. funeral at 2:30 from 1309 Seaview Ave with Rev. Barnes officiating. Connecticut Co. and Loyal Order of Moose pallbearers. Moose service at Lake View vault before interment on Long Island. Frances L. Cheeseman dies at 65 at 90 Porter St.. survived by son Pearl S.. daughters Mrs Goodyear Doolan and another in the West. Mrs. Mary Eliza Perry, wife of Rev. Henry M. Sherman, dies. funeral at 2 from 16 Harriet St.. burial at Mountain Grove. Charles E. Butler dies in Hot Springs Ark.. funeral in Henry E. Bishop mortuary chapel. burial in Park cemetery. John J. Reilly’s funeral at 8:30 from home and 9 at St. Augustine's Church. requiem mass. A. O. H. delegation attends. interment at St. Michael's cemetery.
The ways and means committee urges $1,000 for Dr Charles R Pratt’s widow as he died while serving the board. The streets and sidewalks panel will add $5,500 to a city auditor requisition to cover land damages awarded to Erwin M Jennings of Jennings Bros Co for grade change at Harrison and Elm streets.
Deep River Connecticut December 27 Charles R Marvin president of William and Marvin says a fire that destroyed their wood turning plant last midnight was set by an incendiary. The loss is about 12000 dollars.
All Bridgeport national banks will seek membership in the national reserve fund under the new currency law signed by President Wilson. They have 60 days to apply. Charles G. Sanford of First Bridgeport National Bank indicated likely future application. Hamilton B. Shelton of Connecticut National Bank and Charles Hough of City National Bank confirmed plans to apply.
Sigmund Groman, 20, a labor on the steamer Naugatuck, attempted suicide at 561 Lafayette Street by drinking carbolic acid after failing to win affection. He screamed as he drank, was driven to St Vincent's hospital by ambulance, where Dr William H Curley treated him with a stomach pump. He is believed to recover. The immigrant, who has limited English, was despondent over his romance.
Coroner will investigate the death of James Denton at Bridgeport Hospital after authorities refused to sign a death certificate. An autopsy by Medical Examiner Garlick reportedly found a cerebral hemorrhage from a blow, with the coroner to determine how the injury occurred. Denton died December 24 after a tumble from a trolley car near Hollister Avenue. He was reported to have hemorrhage of the left wear and refused hospital care, later dying from complications.
United Commercial Travellers Bridgeport branch hosts annual Christmas festival at Odd Fellows hall tonight at 8. A Christmas tree will bear gifts for all members and City Clerk Robinson will portray Santa. Families of members expected. In Charlotte, C. B. Skipper, a noted cotton man, was killed by a streetcar.
In Shelton Massachusetts? No, Shelton Conn. December 27 strikebreakers and strikers at the Sidney Bremenhau company's elm mill clashed again last night. Firearms and knives were involved. twenty seven strike breakers returning from Christmas gatherings were met by strikers in Wharf Street. Deputy sheriffs and local officers dispersed the crowd. Deputy Sheriff Vichleen seized a man believed to be their leader, who named Thomas Kubak when charged with breach of the peeps. Continuance granted until Tulstey. Revolvers were used from a rooming house occupied by strikers.
Hr. Fander of Ellsworth Street sues Willie Lieper for room rent claimed overdue from July 10 to November 10, 1908. Mother appeared at common pleas court appealing from the justice court. Judgment awarded $72.40 but Lieper appealed.
A county home board meeting selected officers for Norwell County Board. Commissioner Joe Brophy became president, Denia Mulvihill named secretary and treasurer. J. Fred Jackson of Harmion, state health board registrar, and Mie Anne Walter of Middletown joined the board as members.
The forecast notes a passing storm yesterday from Halifax to central areas, followed by high pressure bringing pleasant weather with cooler temperatures. Freezing readings reach parts of Missouri and New York, while New Haven expects fair skies and cooler conditions tonight and Sunday.
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