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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
5
Town Clerk William Thomas has received the new hunters licenses for 1911 and will issue them to applicants. Under the new game laws all 1910 licenses expire January 1, 1911, so hunting after that date with a 1910 license is illegal. Rabbits season runs until January 15, so some hunters will go out on Monday, a holiday. those using 1910 licenses risk arrest by game wardens.
Two notices list deaths in this city on December 29 1910 and December 29 1918. Alexander Hawley aged 67 3 24 will have a funeral January 2 1911 at 2 30 PM from his son Samuel M. Hawley’s residence 224 Brooklawn Avenue with burial at Mt. Grove cemetery. Jennie Kiernan wife of James F Farrell aged 42 3 23 will be buried after a funeral January 2 1911 from her mother’s residence 150 Madison Avenue and St Augustine’s church with interment at St Michael’s cemetery.
Mayor Buckingham supports adding a penny to trolley fares on New Year’s Day to aid overworked conductors and motormen. The plan mirrors Massachusetts customs, encouraging riders to contribute a small amount to ease service strains and boost morale among workers.
Special from United Press reports the fall of Malpaso, Chihuahua, a rebel stronghold, and the death of Colonel Guzman. General Escudero with fewer than 20 men attacked Malpaso, killing 14 Diaz soldiers. rebels fled with lighter losses.
The Wheel & Wood Bending Company will relocate its factory to a new Cedar Creek frontage in West End. Workmen on the Horace Smith estate build a wide road from South Avenue to the Parnum dyke, crossing near Crane Valve Company to keep access open. The road aims to open land for a future factory site for Wheel & Wood Bending.
Assistant City Clerk William F Russell shares a group image from St Marys parochial school graduating class of 1880 at City Hall. Others in the photo include Fire Commissioner Joseph Hartigan, Alderman P H Brady, Ex-Alderman William Dunn, Court Clerk Michael Flanagan, Dr Edward F McGovern, the late William Ahearn, Jack Gordon, and Letter Carrier Eugene Kelly.
The planned Sunday night showing of The Second Story Man at a local theatre is halted by Mayor Buckingham and Police Supt Birmingham under threat of arrest. Promoter Benjamin J. Legere, who had framed the educational event, may consult his attorney to possibly cancel or proceed, as officials deny Sunday professional performances.
A blaze in the Schoenover Block, home to the Bell Telephone Exchange, destroyed the Philipsburg Opera House and endangered the business block. Firefighters from nearby towns battled the flames, injuries among some firemen reported. Total damage estimated at 75,000 dollars.
The local post office has halted over 300 tinselled cards for rules violations. Sharp flakes cut hands and mar mail. ecards will be discarded. Sheriff Hamilton served attachment papers in a $800 damage suit on two Bassick Ave properties owned by Edward A Berry. City Ice & Coal Co. sues for $546 loan.
The aldermanic bridge committee plans to report in January that a new bridge at East Washington Avenue is necessary to allow for a future city growth. It will oppose dredging an 18 foot channel only above the bridge and contend the current structure would fail if such depth were reached. The panel argues fixing the present bridge is too costly and the old span is near its limits.
New York December 30. Joseph G Robin, charged with fraud and larceny of 80000 from the Northern Bank of New York, collapsed in the crim inal courts building while awaiting arraignment before Justice Crane. He regained consciousness after physicians treated him with a stouch pump and he admitted taking morphine.
United Press report from New York notes a sudden strike by marine firemen on the municipal ferry system forced all city boats idle. After talks, workers’ demands were granted and boats returned to service to handle the night commute.
Winsted Dec 30 Mrs Nellie Robertson died at county hospital after being brought in yesterday with severe burns from her clothing catching fire while she was filling a kerosene lamp. It is believed she also inhaled flames.
In line with the administration, the regular bi monthly police detail posted today by Supt. Birmingham shows no radical changes effective January 1. A move to oust Edward Wagner, dog and liquor agent, is denied by authorities and sources say Wagner will likely remain undisturbed if he continues to act efficiently.
Irma Screeder aged 17 elopes with a clerk and uses her sister’s money as authorities pursue a warrant to bring her back to Bridgeport. A letter from Irma mentions a marriage in Hartford and hints at Kilroy’s wealth influencing the pair. Kilroy and relatives are described as affluent, with Kilroy living with his grandmother at Armstrong Place.
Adolph Kregland today transferred a 40 foot frontage on Carroll Avenue to Dora Taylor Duffy. John Olson transferred 33 feet on Carroll Avenue to Johan Oscar Olsen. James W. Davis transferred 200 feet on Lindley Street and 105 feet on Fairview Avenue to E. J. Orton Co including four lots. E. J. Orton Co transferred land of 150 feet on Lindley Avenue part of the Anson Hawley estate to Alice R. Lewis including three lots. Miss Irene Hunt at 944 East Main Street hosts her cousin from Newport for the holidays.
Chief Mooney warned Building Commissioners about a 332 Pine Street building used for storing hay and grain. Though built as tenements, it is at risk of collapse, and investigators will inspect the structure immediately.
A Pharmacy ad notes a misprint promising 69 bags for 69 cents but acknowledges impossibility of such a bag at that price. It states 39 leather bags remain in modish shapes from Xmas, offered at half price as real bargains in fine colored leathers.
Nice suits hurry to clear stocks as time runs out for women’s fashion in dramatic reductions. Prices once 35 to 60 dollars drop to 25 to 37.50 as retailers push remaining stock before time runs out.
A woman designer offers reusable monogram stencils in three sizes for linen, napery, and underwear. Apply stencil, then embroider over it. Options include single or multicolor monograms across garment sets. Cost is listed as 5e, 20¢, and 39¢ depending on size.
A brief catalog lists graceful coiffures with various lengths and prices. Items include wavy 20 inch for 2 dollars, 24 inch for 3 dollars, 30 inch for 6 dollars, French clusters with heavy puffs and curls for 4 dollars, and demoiselle pinless cluster puffs with 23 puffs and 4 curls for 7 dollars. The text ends mid item.
Fancy white cotton goods and linens highlighted in a white sale. Underwear items in muslin and nainsook are offered, emphasizing delicate fabrics and quality finishes for refined wardrobe needs.
The Howland Dry Goods reports liquor license applicants must finish by tomorrow or risk remonstrances delaying licenses for weeks. So far 266 liquor, 42 drug, 8 beer, 4 wholesale licenses issued with about 70 liquor and 220 drug licenses pending. The city’s check to be turned over by the county is expected to surpass last year’s 108 683 60. The county keeps 10 percent, returning 90 percent to towns.
Chief Mooney announces Hoseman Percy Searles as his new driver, succeeding Lieut. Charles Holden who was promoted. Permanent Engineer Owens moves from No. 6 to No. 5 company, and Engineer Thomas Maloney shifts from Co. 2 to Co. 6, with the No. 6 unit deemed more important to have a permanent engineer in charge.
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