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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
6
A fragment notes a Catholic holy day and obligation on tomorrow. The text repeats the phrase and references observance, but provides limited context or details about events, communities, or attendance.
Reported events describe a Sunday forum style meeting with Dr George A Javea and Dr Fisher discussed as speakers. The session is led by the association and focuses on public debate rather than formal orations. A separate incident notes Hyndreau of South Norwalk left with possible sight loss after an assault on Broad Street near the Federal building. Two unknown assailants struck him, one using a vulgar insult before a rough confrontation. He was treated at the emergency hospital and later transferred to Dr DeWolfe. He cannot identify his attackers and suspects a case of mistaken identity. In Kentucky, a mine disaster in Greenville leaves three miners dead and five injured from a state shaft collapse.
A festive note offers a box of Huylers as a courteous Yuletide gift to ladies, thanking them for pleasant evenings of companionship over the past year and instructs to leave the card for delivery.
Congressman Cramston of Michigan cited a Washington Times interview with Bull Moose chairman Hinnebaugh urging reunification of Progressive and Republican elements to defeat Democrats in 1916. Debates followed on party bosses, reform, and adding prohibition to the platform to secure a sweeping victory.
A meeting of Elias Howe Post No 3 G A R will be held tonight at the G A R hall 925 Main St. Every member should attend as business of utmost importance will be transacted.
In its 52d semi annual report the Bridgeport Savings and Loan Association declares a five and a half percent dividend for the year. The annual election of officers is set for Tuesday evening January 19. The 53d series begins January 19 with finances showing 12,096.19 and surplus and reserve fund totaling 11,007.52 and 1,088 allocated to reserves.
Hartford judge approves receiver George Pope sale of the Pope Manufacturing Capitol avenue plant to Pratt & Whitney for 300000. Transfer to purchasers to occur after deeds are prepared. Pratt & Whitney plans costly adaptations and expects European orders. factory employs about 2000 now with room to hire more.
J Harry Horwitz of 108 Watter Street faced city court for a second non-support charge in a month. He must pay $12 per week for a year under a $400 bond, with weekly re-arrests possible if payments lapse. Judge Wilder questioned Horwitz’s claimed ill health and offered to appoint physicians to verify it.
A firmer tone appeared in early New York trading with Reading and Amalgamated Copper up slightly while Union Pacific and Pennsylvania rose from a half to a point. American Telephone ex dividend advanced a substantial fraction and United States Steel and Southern Pacific held yesterday's levels. Western Maryland four percent bonds weakened on anticipated default. Neon trading remained quiet though undertone firm. Amalgamated gained a full point as Great Northern Ore certificates rose three points. London noted improved mood ahead of next week's exchange reopening. Bonds were steady.
Captain Milligan aboard a tug reached Yarmouth to report the steamer Navarra fast on Holmes Ledges at Tuskel Island in the Bay of Fundy. He said damage was not as severe as feared and the vessel could likely be salvaged once seas calm. The crew remained onboard with no immediate danger observed.
An advertisement promotes Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment for itching and skin eruptions. It claims doctors prescribe the products for nineteen years and highlights prices, availability in druggists, and a trial offer from Baltimore, Maryland.
Arthur E. Miller vice-president and superintendent of Edward Miller & Company makers of lamps died today in Meriden after a period of illness. He was 51 and had worked at the firm in various roles since 1835 becoming superintendent in 1901. He was active in social and fraternal life in Meriden.
Mrs Annie Torrance widow of Chief Justice David Torrance of the Connecticut supreme court died at her Derby home after a lingering illness. Born in Scotland she was about 74 and is survived by two sons and a daughter.
Berlin reports Major Moraht in Tageblatt says all military authorities agree Warsaw must be evacuated soon. He notes the fortress value is slight but forts in front of the works are strongly defended and require strong forces to hold. Russian plans remain unknown and may affect actions west of the Vistula.
Tonight the First Presbyterian Church hosts its first watch night with Rev. Stephen F. Sherman of St. John's Episcopal as speaker. The building opens at 7 30 with meetings and a social, a 9 30 program, refreshments, and an 11 o clock auditorium opening for an organ recital by Alvin Bruel before Dr. Sherman speaks and a midnight dismissal.
An appropriation of 2000 dollars for a rear garage behind the police and charities building to house department machines is the main item in the commissioners' building requisition. The project, completed today, asks 3840 dollars this year against 6460 dollars last year, detailing salaries 1600 dollars sundries 290, water 159, cartage 75, repairs 1000, awnings 15, lights 1700, wood 1700, coal 9 ephone 650, telephone operator see new garage total 32000 and grand total 8340.
Thomas T. Shepard long involved in hardware and gaddlery business dies at age listed in Hartford. He lived with Frederick C. Shepard in Hartford and descended from colonial stock with grandfathers who served as Continental Army officers.
Tashua and Long Hill Christmas guests at Ot to Walters home included Herman Walters of New York Frank Mead Sr. and Jr. families and Miss Hester Anderson of Bridgeport. Many locals share holiday tales as the community notes health visits and movements.
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Friday with a slight cooling. Connecticut expects little temperature change, moderate variable winds, and a high pressure ridge stretching from Texas to New York. Pleasant conditions prevail east of the Rockies except for light snow flurries in the lake region and a developing disturbance over Montana.
Miss Harriet Hall, 81, buried in local cemetery last Thursday after a lifelong residence here. Teachers, friends, and neighbors feature in visits from Miss Gertrude Craft and Miss Edith Fairchild, with ice harvests on Jesse Levi’s pond. A charity-spirited progressive dinner for 18 young locals unfolds across seven homes, ending with music and games at Jerome Nichols.
A fragment lists individuals tied to the Sandy Hook case including Stanley Joyce Perking Nichols Stanley Elliott Skinner and William J Nichols. The text provides no actions or dates but confirms their involvement as named parties in records.
Mrs. Percy Knapp returns from a visit with Miss Marcia Godfrey. Edith Richdaie and Walton visit Rhinebeck during the holiday race. Mac Ridsoux returns to Bloomfield from an extended stay with her son. Mrs. Mary Abbott visits New Haven. Sackmann and Scheel guests of Henry Seckmann in the holidays. Doris Godfrey visits New Milford. Toquet Sturges group spends Christmas with Adele Sturges. Corsa and Florence Banks visit Danbury. Illien Saunders returns from Smithtown. Rev. John W. Mace visits Pennington. Mrs. Fred Brundage visits Hast Norwalk in Dodgingtown. Sturgeses return from Kent after Christmas with A. C. Bradley. Charles Sterling injured by falling apples. Batterson family entertained at Chas Sterling’s. Josephine Osborne returns from Redding Ridge after Thanksgiving. ADVERTISE IN THE Fanos.
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