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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
6
A resident commits to shopping at Hlifes next year after hearing strong word of mouth from friends and neighbors about the store. The decision reflects trusted community recommendations guiding local shopping choices.
The piece surveys hats from black astrakhan caps to tulle calottes with fur trims and jeweled garlands. It notes spring dresses with unfitted blouses, supple straws, and lace garters, plus vivid colors like reseda green and peach. It also mentions Pope Pius X in excellent health and a dip corps greeting the new year.
Chestertown Md Dec 31 The second battalion of the Fifth Regiment Maryland National Guard arrived from Baltimore to guard Kent County Court during the trials of Normal Mabel and James Parraway for murder. Troops camped at the county buildings with full equipment and ammunition as judges warned against outbreaks if verdicts go against the community. Chief Judge declared the court would tolerate no dictation and asked soldiers to remove defendants quietly if needed.
The Day Nursery describes a merry Yuletide with toys clothing apples candy and pictures received from many donors. Miss Miller kindergarten led a class tree gift effort and numerous individuals and groups contributed including Christchurch South Congregational church and the A S S class of North church along with stores such as Riker drug store and Foster Besse Co. Receipts totaled 24 29 dollars all spent on age appropriate articles.
Bridgeport Christian Union hosts speakers on the Twice Born Men program at the little Bank Street chapel. Stories from the institution illustrate life plus recovery among men from doctors to business leaders, with John Larkin Im cited as a notable success and assistant superintendent.
Charity commissioners deny rumors that Merle C Cowles will not be re elected Lakeview superintendent or that James Stone will succeed him The annual requisition calls for a $100 salary increase for Superintendent Cowles A Berlin resident plans to endow a forest school for boys with 1 250 000
The Elizabeth Seton Guild ball at Stratfield last evening drew hundreds of young people and raised funds for charity. Despite a simple program of waltz and two step, guests enjoyed a lively night ending at 1 am. Proceeds will aid charitable aims.
Rhinelander Waldo, police commissioner for 2 1/2 years, resigns in a letter to Mayor Hein. He opposes an acting appointee plan and says the department will be run by Chief Inspector Max Schmittberger after noon. Deputies resignations take effect at 12. John Purroy Mitchel prepares to name a new commissioner.
burglars broke into the Wheeler residence on Academy Hill Stratford raided dining room and pantry stealing silverware, linen napkins and canned goods. They left matches burned on floors but no clear clues as investigators follow leads.
William Bowles of Farmington Missouri will tackle fifty simultaneous checkers games in St Louis tomorrow. He recently completed 49 games with 40 wins 1 loss and 8 draws.
Secretary Bryan and Mrs. Bryan returned to Washington today from Miami Florida where they spent Christmas.
Albany December 31 announcement describes the creation of the Life Extension Institute a group aiming to lengthen life through modern science. Chairman William Howard Taft and consultant W C Gorgas named with doctors and bankers among directors. Members include Taft Fisher Vanderlip Sabin Gould Cooley Bowman and Rittenhouse president E B Rittenhouse. The institute will offer periodical exams for policy holders and the public and share life saving knowledge.
Sweden mourns as Queen Mother Sophia dies after a long illness. The Nassau princess, married to King Oscar II, left a fortune likely to go to her younger son Oscar who renounced the throne to wed Ebba Munk. The nation observes mourning with flags at half mast and theaters closed.
Suffering from acute mania Mrs Hamburg 34 was taken from Sixth Street and Stratford Avenue to Lakeview for observation. A New Year celebration security detail of 18 with a sergeant was assigned tonight at the municipal Christmas tree. Six year old Rosie Mauritz was struck in the face by a stone and required one stitch at the emergency hospital. Rumors at police HQ suggest Lieutenant J A Hazel may replace Captain George H Arkhwoild as head of the detective bureau. A stolen car robe was returned to police for claim. Max Doyle paid 2 50 for a robe later found not to be his. Mrs Elizabeth Coburn died at 100 in Guy's Mills Pa. Aviator Chanteloup flew over Hen den England several times.
Mrs George Teahout of 18 Weekington Street was fined 10 dollars and costs for abusive language toward Mrs Mary Clap in a disturbance at a Main Street furniture store. A suspended jail sentence and six months probation were imposed on Mary Caristrom of 116 Ogden Street for breach of peace. Cora Hale of 179 Goldenbury Street, formerly of Waterbury, had charges continued to tomorrow. A manslaughter hearing for Joseph Magienfelt of 49 Green Street is set for Saturday.
August Jacobs fell from a second story while cleaning windows at the Crown Corset Company plant on Railroad Avenue. He landed on his feet after performing a double loop and suffered a fractured left ankle. He was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital by the emergency ambulance. Dr. W. Curley called it one of the stranger escapes from serious injury in his experience.
New York market opened with few strong spots as prices rose slightly amid cautious trading on the eve of the holiday. American Ice advanced while Reading, Norfolk and Western, and Texas Company posted modest gains. Hartimes slipped. Bonds remained steady.
City Engineer A H Terry was chosen president of the Association of Connecticut Road Officials at the annual Hartford gathering. The report mentions a move to Europe and a Newark reference plus Mayger Heussling and a small Salvation Army collection in New York City.
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