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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
4
The Pastors Association met yesterday to plan a winter Chautauqua for Bridgeport residents. Dates set for February 14 to 18 with four sessions daily at 11 am 2 pm 4 pm and 8 pm. Top lecture discussions and musical talent will be secured to draw broad public interest.
Marian Susan Washburn, daughter of William Tucker Washburn of 52 Past 79th Street, will wed Julian Southall Myrick at St James Church New York with Rev Bishop Courtney officiating. Attendants include Miss Reich. The Reichs of 761 East Main hosted a 25th anniversary party for William Reich and wife with eight children present. Alma Rosen aged 7, and Dr M S Rosen, were mentioned after a accident involving A B Fairchild. Internal injuries unlikely for Alma.
Dillon and Co at 5 Main Street display fur scarfs fur muffs fur sets and pony skin coats at one third less than elsewhere. Also Choice Cut Flowers for New Year Roses Carnations Orchids Violets and more with prompt delivery. James S 27 horses 27 and a big sale bid by B F Gannon Co with A Elwood Auctioneers.
Stovaine, the drug by Dr. Thomas Jonnesco, has been used intermittently at Bridgeport Hospital over four years. Dr. F B Downs brought a quantity after witnessing a Paris operation in 1905. Downs and Dr J Rend Zapping reportedly used stovaine in operations, injected into the spinal canal below the infection point for anesthesia.
A box of Huyler's tied with ribbons and holly delivered in early New Year’s morning serves as a neat remembrance for ladies. A gesture of courtesy for pleasant evenings spent in companionship.
The Clyde liner Iroquois lost its rudder after a giant sea off the Carolina coast and anchored while awaiting tow to Charleston. The San Marcos and Mohawk joined in the rescue as tugs from Wilmington, North Carolina, were dispatched to assist and tow the disabled vessel. Passengers include about 100 refers and a large crew. two passenger cars may be removed if needed.
Boarders deliver merry Christmas to Mrs Pulver with dinners and gifts. A kitchen ceremony includes a round of rings and a rose blanket present. News notes Tolstoi fever in St. Petersburg and Prince Hans of Schleswig-Holstein Sonderburg Glucksburg reported ill in Copenhagen. A worker, James Kelly, 37, drops dead at Henry Hooker and Co. in New Haven. medical examiner involved.
Yale professor emeritus William Graham Sumner collapsed in the Murray Hill Hotel lobby after arriving to address the American Sociological Society and the Statistical Association. He suffered a small brain bleed causing paralysis on his left side but revived. his condition and prognosis were uncertain as colleagues and his son arrived. The society proceeded with its meeting, Sumner’s presidency noted, and his career at Yale summarized.
Catholic social event at Bugies hall on Tuesday evening Jan 11 will feature a concert before the whist and dancing after. Proceeds fund the St Patrick’s church building. More than 100 prizes to be awarded. Patronesses listed including Mrs Brady and Mrs O Neill.
An intra county poultry show introduces electrically welded metal coops with wooden floors, folding for easy handling. A carload of 1000 to 1200 coops arrives for the armory exhibition January 4 5 and 6. Entries accepted until Wednesday. judges named for poultry water fowl and pets. Obituary notes Rufus A Rogers dies in town at age noted, funeral arrangements pending.
Yiddish actors led by Mr. Bores Thom eshefsky enchant with facial and gestural power in The Lost Paradise at Jacksons Theatre. Otis Skinner headlines Your Humble Servant with Booth Tarkington and Harry Leon Wilson, while Bridgeport vaudeville thrillers include The Apache Dance and acts by Me Minar Two Pucks Granville Rogers Nelson Otto Zara Carmen Tops. Seats go on sale and crowds flock to the grand bill to ring in 1910.
Definite plans for the annual amusement fundraising for St Vincent’s hospital will be made at a meeting of the Ladies of Charity of St Vincent de Paul tomorrow at the hospital. The group, many city and nearby town women, supports a free bed and backs hospital aid. A general outline is expected, with novel features to distinguish this year’s four night event on February 4 6 7 and 8 likely at the armory.
Alpha chapter of Kappa Mu Sigma sorority hosted a grand reception and dance in Stratfield Hotel ball room last evening. Metropolitan orchestra played 18 tunes with encores as patrons, ushers, and dozens of well dressed attendees filled the stylish event.
This evening the South church hosts a sleight of hand show for Sunday school scholars and friends. No admission fee is charged and boxes of candy will be distributed to every scholar present.
Firemen miscounted alarms at No 2 and No 6 engine houses when box 615 triggered the old system. Officials plan to speed the A D T telegraph network to match the city system, reduce rounds per alarm, and rely less on visual indicators after a near miss at McNeil's coal wharf.
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