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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
5
A description of American Printing company displays bold cotton prints in colors like light blues and pinks with border designs. The collection showcases inexpensive cottons that resemble silk and woven varieties, emphasizing new patterns and versatile wear for house and outdoor use. The note highlights the firm's rarity and skill.
A Fairfield avenue sale displays water damaged books priced very low. The assortment includes fiction, stories for all ages, history volumes, and Thackeray and Twain sets. Large quantities remain from Saturday's business, promising great value for students and general readers alike.
The page records multiple notices from Bethel Harwinton Danbury Woodbury and Stamford announcing marriages deaths and funerals. Items include a Bethel marriage of a P.3 of Bethel and Miss3 of Bethlehem a Harwinton wedding of Louis H Reynolds to Miss Judd a Stamford death of Robert Bacon and several Woodbury obituaries including Emily J Lathrope and Charles Hinman, with funeral details and interment at Mountain Grove cemetery.
An ambulance was sent to Union Square Hotel at 4 10 a m for Mrs Lizzie McTammany with back ache. The Charities department had met her earlier and a surgeon advised staying overnight. She refused the ambulance. The surgeon urged vigilance against false calls to save city funds, and a likely ordinance proposal to penalize false ambulance calls.
Mystic Conn January 4 reports say the schooner Myra W Spear of the Gilbert Transportation Line struck a submerged wreck near Cape Cod on Wednesday. Four crewmen drowned, Captain Rogers and one other man survived in a lifeboat and reached Boston.
An anti machine editorial argues that public opinion favors Hon. E. J. Hill for the United States Senate and condemns the Republican machine for backing Mr. Brandegee. It calls for party leaders to resign if unable to represent the whole party and urges electing a candidate truly chosen by the people. The piece ends with an advert for Dean's Regulats a constipation remedy.
About 50 unskilled workers at Cornwall and Patterson factory walked out when Supt Oliver Banks, admired by the staff, announced plans to quit amid rumored changes. No new superintendent has been appointed. wage hours remain stable. Police were asked to monitor the scene. Banks is a former Alderman and active Fourth district Republican.
A public hearing is set tonight on sprinkling all Second district streets and funding via general city tax. The plan could raise a mill or more in taxes, with 133 miles in the district and 57 currently sprinkled. Any change would shift sprinkling costs into tax bills for all property owners.
Mayor Lee will propose charter amendments to the Common Council in January rejecting a single headed commission. He plans a public works commission to supervise the director of public works city engineer and the street cleaning chief. The superintendent of street cleaning held by John H Colgan would be abolished.
Special from United Press Calcutta Jan 4 authorities found evidence that yesterday's riot at Titteghur between Hindus and Mohammedans was a factional uprising. About a dozen people were killed and more than 100 injured. Initial reports blamed a Mohammedan cow sacrifice objected to by Hindus. Authorities declined to disclose new evidence.
The Fairfield County Anti-Tuberculosis association placed an exhibit in Hamilton's Pharmacy window at Main and State streets displaying tongues from several cows infected with tuberculosis. The cows were from a Vermont herd of 120, of which 90 were infected and ordered killed by authorities. Gland tests confirmed germs that can spread through milk to people.
The Bridgeport polo club ran up costs totaling over 7000 since October as Schietinger and Mills each lost thousands while Lou Rich broke even. National League agent William Hanna found gate receipts showed little public support and the franchise was forfeited with players to be redistributed among other teams.
Mayor Lee projects the city grand list rising by about 2 million dollars as Building Commissioners cite over 1.6 million in new construction last year. About 500 thousand more may be added by tax equalization, with the mayor promising to attend board meetings to keep the tax rate as low as possible. Auditors will total needed funds for departments, who seek more than a 23 mill tax.
A relief fund addition is noted at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Italian Catholic Society with a donation of 50.00 from The Manget Co and a list of individuals including George W. Wheeler Robert Fitzroy H Jackson Julius Pfau Matt Wieler John Hotz E J Batsford Luigi Simone H D Murphy John Farrell H H Leroy Phillips Bros Luigi Petrucce George Havens S Battista Del Russo Cecciatore Michele Fucci William Gorgeman Criscuolo Nicola A Bengl.
On June 19 Summers lost about 200 dollars after being robbed by men hiding by Barnum avenue. Henry Scott was tried in city court with Summers and others identifying him. James Dennis testified on the plan. Police traced Scotty, with bond set at 1000 dollars, as the principal accessed.
Bishop Brewster confirmed a class of three members at Calvary Episcopal Church yesterday. He was a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Zalmon Goodsell during his stay in the city.
Hartford dispatch says John Wynne, 50, a teamster for Daniel Maloney, was killed when a fast locomotive struck him and his two horses on the Highland Division of the New Haven road at Charter Oak Park. Wynne's body was found 70 feet from the track and the horses were mangled.
Deeds handed over this morning transferring Ike Williams saloon at Wall and Middle streets to Alexander J. Vezina. The property was previously owned by Charles Pierce. The East Side U S Post Office station leased to the government for ten years at 1440 annually, lease from Elizabeth Lewis. Park City Cleaning Company at 141 Ann Street sold by John F Fay to James C Driscoll in town clerk’s office. company reports prosperous business.
Mrs Luciana Beers widow of Bird sey Beers died this morning at her Long Hill home after a short illness. She is survived by one son Ransom O Beers. Grace Dalgrimple Clarke will present Hulda and the Sandman at Warner hall this Saturday. The play, a sequel to Mr J Dolby and his Doll Shop, aims to benefit the Boys Club with expected large attendance. The 1909 Presidential year edition of the New York Tribune Almanac is on sale at Post Office News Store for 26 cents.
The late Thomas W. Pearsall transfers a large Grovers Hill Black Rock land tract to his son Paul Spofford Pearsall. The deed recorded this morning notes Beach Street and Long Island Sound boundaries. the site includes two grand residences with views of the Sound. Heirs are exempt from income tax on the property. Jonathan Thorne and T. L. Watson residences are nearby.
The New York Central led early gains as Reading and others showed strength and many stocks rose by noon. At 2 pm a Consolidated Gas decision triggered a dramatic drop from 164 to 140, with lively selling and rapid price swings before partial recovery.
The body of Henry G. Ritter was brought to South Norwalk from Westport today for an autopsy to determine the cause and duration of death. Ritter was found among bushes by two pedestrians yesterday afternoon between the two towns, and he had been dead for several hours. He had shown signs of eccentricity recently.
Felix Fendro a 14 year old arrested by Officer Hall on Thursday with seat and door handles from Connecticut Company cars. Superintendent Chapman identifies the fittings as part of a larger theft ring, valued over 100 dollars, suggesting the boy acted as a salesman for a gang. He refuses to name associates and is being held for Stratford court proceedings.
Luther M. Wright of South Norwalk sues Frank D. Lawton a grocer in South Norwalk for $5,000 damages after a June collision on Fairfield avenue. Wright alleges he met Lawton’s wagon driven by William Conley at a rapid speed, was forced to the right, and suffered internal injuries.
Last night Blansfield Patrolman raided the Vendome Hotel at Sterling street and Crescent avenue. Officers confiscated a half barrel of whiskey and other liquors. The hotel had no license and a complaint led to the raid. Proprietor C les Pierce was not arrested. there were no frequenters. The place had been denied a license by the county commissioners, Serges Prout.
The report notes James L. Sullivan, M. D., of 39 East Main Street, is at St. Vincent's Hospital with syphoid fever and is described as favorable. Charles B. Read of the D. M. Read Co. is resting comfortably at his Marina Park home after a favorable night and recovering from an appendicitis operation.
Rev Father G Conner, pastor of St James Catholic Church Stratford, announced a nine month report showing total receipts of 6191 including a 2000 donation from a Stratford resident. Expenses ran 1633 leaving 4466 as net balance deposited in two Bridgeport banks. He noted English speaking souls are about 600 and praised generous non Catholics for support.
The New York and Bridgeport Transportation Co. now operates freight transfers between New Haven and New York from a new foot of Pembroke street wharf. The facility allows expansion for large shipments and tail end dray deliveries. An Arcade office run by commercial agent N. H. Milliken offers shipment information. phone 3270. Triple Link club elected officers for the new year: President W. Hubbell, Vice President Smith Blackman, Secretary Joseph B. Hyde, Treasurer M. G. Marks, Governors H. N. Pritchard Edward J. Buckingham F. E. Van Ness A. J. Dimond J. F. Wester. The board will organize next Saturday. a social followed elections.
Belgrade January 4 United Press reports the Servian cabinet did not resign today though public demand for a more aggressive stance is noted. Retiring ministers oppose war and likely be replaced by adherents of Jed Milanovitch's foreign policy potential successors.
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