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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
2
In New York on Sunday Smith proprietor of the Bijou Moving Picture theatre in Broad street was hit by a trolley car after slipping in the snow. The force threw him against another car and he escaped with bruises.
Itinerary for Captain L S Miller of the U S Army to instruct Coast Artillery officers in Bridgeport Norwich Danielson Newton Stamford Greenwich Norwalk Danbury with dates from January to March across multiple cities including sessions on specific days for each unit.
In Wildwood New Jersey two well dressed hunters were found frozen to death on Swayne's Channel bank. Julius W Uber 33 of Camden and J W McFarland 19 of Wildwood Crest were identified by gunners licenses. An overturned boat was nearby and likely caused their exposure after hours in cold conditions.
Henry H. Reed a North Riverside Street resident, living with his sister in law Mrs. Louis N. Wright, was struck by a burst blood vessel behind the eyeball and is now totally blind at St. Mary s hospital. Doctors hope for possible sight recovery while early reports show some improvement. Reed collapsed after feeling dizzy while returning home from his daughter s house, aided by a passerby, and Dr. D. J. Maloney ordered his removal to hospital. Reed has been a foreman at Randolph Clowes Co for 22 years and previously lost sight in his right eye in an accident two decades ago. In New London, Allen J Kennedy was fined 150 for selling liquor to a minor on Sept 4. An appeal was filed with a $200 bond.
Mrs. Margaret Baun was chosen noble grand of the Freundschaft Rebekah lodge. Officers include Vice grand Miss Anna Kunst and recording secretary Mrs. Augusta Schoenwalter. Other lodges elect Floyd Fox noble grand and officers for Samuel H. Harris lodge. Court Park City elected Frank Finn chief ranger and named Andrew J. Britt and Stephen B. O’Brien to key posts. Also noted are other titled officers, beagles, and trustees. BRYAN GOING TO JAMAICA. William J. Bryan travels to Jamaica with health improvement. KING LEOPOLD'S FORTUNE. Baron Goffiner reports Leopold’s private fortune between $3 and $8 million. ANOTHER TERM FOR SETH BULLOCK. Seth Bullock to be reappointed U S marshal for a new term starting January 13.
The Poli’s New Year bill features M Molasso’s pantomime Paris by Night with the Apache Dance showing brutal yet graceful movement. Mimi Paruisette and Pierrot characters drive a dramatic plot as Hedwin Crawford and Ines Barillo provide comic and dramatic contrast. Granville and Rogers debut as Two Odd Fellows with clever dancing and dialogue, while Motoring fuels laughter and a Merry Widow themed segment captivates the audience.
Binghamton reports Mrs Bila Miner arrested for the Great Bend Pa post office robbery. $145 recovered after Walter Wilmont confessed a woman disguised as a man committed the deed. Money buried beneath a barn. South Norwalk athlete in novel swimming stunt.
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