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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
9
A dated deed from October 11 1899 records a mortgage of about 11468701 payable to Scott of Newport R L concerning Thomas W Pearsall at Lovers Hill Black Rock filed with the town clerk. The document bears revenue stamps and lacks clear information on the lender.
Bernard Deckman, a Long Island carpenter, married Edith Alger on Aug 5 1908 at St Pauls church. Within a week he learned of her illness and ceased being husband. She left $50 and about $400 of his savings. She later reappeared asking for a divorce. The hearing before Judge Gager noted a birth five months after marriage. Dr Wright and Dr Quinn testified.
A 16 year old Loms Carporetta faced breach of the peace charges after a family feud with the Donnelly family. John Donnelly claimed the boy fired a revolver nearby. the boy denied shooting and accused Donnelly of trying to shoot his father. The case was adjourned to determine who lied. Dr Herbert T Thurber of Fairfield Avenue was granted a divorce from Hattie A Thurber on desertion grounds by Judge Gager.
Flowland announces larger stock and stronger sales force on Main Street Fairfield and Cannon Street. It promotes warm weather apparel and home goods with prices including blankets at 5 dollars and underwear from 50 cents.
The store slashes prices on fur coats and scarfs to clear stock. Coats once 45 to 47.50 now 35, scarves from 45 now 35 or 27.50. Goods described as best value and in good shapes, with service lasting about three months. Second floor.
Wet and dry books show varying damage from a flood or damp exposure. Harper titles exist among sale items. most volumes were not severely waterlogged, with an average damage estimate around a third. Prices halved to two thirds, depending on extent. Near Fairfield Avenue door.
American Printing company has built 50 years of experience and a large plant printing 115000 pieces weekly. It employs top designers and skilled dyers to produce cotton prints that are prettier and more durable, now displayed as evidence. 5 6 7 cents Main floor center aisle.
Representative Tawney of Minnesota rebuts President Roosevelt's charge that Congress endangered the secret service. He argues the President misquoted him, defends Congressional integrity, and clarifies that the secret service measure affects only Treasury, not other departments. He notes large current and projected anti crime funding and cites land fraud investigations as uninterrupted.
John Powers of East Providence faced extradition over the alleged abduction of 14 year old Maud A Hubbard of Bridgeport Connecticut. He pleaded not guilty to a direct complaint and was jailed in default of $1000 bail. The trial was set for January 11 at 2:30 PM.
Judge Gager granted a decree to Lillian Harris Holden from her husband Orland Holden, a former soldier in the Philippines. Desertion was the ground. She was 16 at marriage in 1898. three weeks later they quarreled. He promised support but never provided. After letters and a move to Frisco, he sought divorce by incompatibility. She was allowed to resume her maiden name.
Judge Gager heard E. K. Nicholson for OBrien claim the Marshal sued for slander failed to sign a surety bond for appearance. Court told OBrien and Cullinan and Cullinan to confer and attempt a resolution within two weeks.
The Charities Board met with new members and mayor presiding. He critiqued city bills, questioned Middletown insane asylum charges, and pushed for tighter oversight of Lakeview Home and hospital care while railing at funding and contracts as the board prepared to visit facilities. Bills totaled $3,879.50 for the period.
Edmond Chagnon a Quebec native and mason who lived eighteen years in this city died suddenly at his home 132 Clinton Avenue He leaves a daughter Rose and four married daughters and four sons Charles Arthur Fred and David the latter of Bristol The funeral is Monday at 8 80 from the home and 3 a m at St Anthony's Church Interment at St Michael's Cemetery Charles Horace Field Civil War veteran died with services held at Stratford Avenue Stratford Reflects on his role as lecturer and the Elias Howe Jr Post 3 G A R delegation noted the war historian tales
Bridgeport kept births rising modestly with 2,693 recorded in the year, one fewer than last year, while deaths fell, yielding a net population increase of 198. Marriages dropped by 236 from 1907 to 1908, and still births are excluded from totals.
George T. McCarthy heads the Board of Appraisal while Charles H. Botsford is elected president of the Building Commission. Dr. George F. Ober, president of the Board of Health, will succeed himself and A. H. Bullard is slated to lead the Fire Commission for a fourth term. George F. Hill is expected to be chosen as Police Board president to succeed himself.
Patrolman Connery found John Kinman drunk and freezing on North Avenue last night and placed him under arrest, likely saving his life as he could not have survived the bitter cold. Judge Foster suspended sentence this morning.
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