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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1909
Page
2
A persuasive offer promotes a secret prescription for nervous debility and worn manhood. It claims a physician designed a quick acting restorative remedy. Readers are urged to mail their name and address to Mr A E B in Detroit for a free copy in a sealed envelope.
DIED BOUTON In Plainfield New Jersey January 15 1909 George C Bouton aged 87 11/12 Friends invited to attend funeral at the residence of his son George C Bouton Jr 408 Warren St Sunday 17 inst at 230 PM Burial Mountain Grove Cemetery BORN Stratford Conn January 15 1909 Fannie Hall wife of William S Osborn aged 52 funeral at residence of her father Lucius Judson Main Street Stratford Sunday January 17 at 220 PM neat convenience of the family CONNOLLY Anniversary mass of requiem for late Mrs Ann Connolly at St Mary's Church Monday January 18 at 730 AM GRIFFIN In this city January 14 1909 John Griffin aged 36 funeral from residence 122 Atlantic Street Sunday January 17 at 2 PM and from Sacred Heart Church at 230 PM Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Church 7 AM Monday December 18 for repose of his soul Interment at St Michael's Cemetery DIMOND In Bethel January 9 George H Dimond aged 37 years
Mayor Charley Lee and new commissioner Charley Lee review fire department requisitions and discuss hydrant placement as Bridgeport grows. Bullard, re elected president, notes council patterns on leave days and shows annual expense details while inspectors highlight horse versus motor apparatus costs.
John W. Sterling, Edward H. Harriman’s personal counsel, will travel to the city Monday with the late Thomas Pearsall’s will and three codicils to seek probate. Sterling is named executor. only the New York resident’s property is to be probated here. Pearsall’s assessed estate tax shows $142,400. Meanwhile, Bridgeport crowds await the A B C club’s stage show Visitors’ Day at School at Eagles Hall on Tuesday January 19, promising a polished musical comedy with local stars and a 50-strong chorus.
A Notre Dame woman offers a free home remedy for rheumatism and related ailments. She claims the treatment removes uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and restores vitality. Letters are requested to Mrs. M. Summers, Box 8, Notre Dame, Ind., for proof and correspondence.
Yale professor William L. Phelps spoke to Bridgeport's English Club on Browning's Christian optimism and his marriage to Elizabeth Barrett Browning. He highlighted Browning's late rise to fame, noted the couple's lifelong closeness, and discussed themes of suffering, faith, and time as spiritual measure, ending with praise for Rabbi Ben Fera. The audience lauded the lecture as insightful and enduring.
Thomas O Rourke a hermit living alone near Torrington was found dead beneath the ruins of his shanty after a fire destroyed the shelter. Authorities and a passing minister said the blaze likely started from an overheated stove and the death occurred late last night or early today.
Mayor Lee has advised that property owners on Main Street who were assessed for the asphalt pavement may again be assessed if the pavement is replaced. Captain Samuel Lockwood of the towing steamer Stephen E. Babcock departed with his family for a vacation to Philadelphia Newark and other points in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Repairs are planned on the Stephen B. during his absence and he will resume command on return in a week or ten days.
The Mill End Sale proclaims to have what people want when they want it at lower prices. It highlights warm merchandise like blankets coats and footwear, spreading items before buyers and offering large savings on every chosen piece. The sale emphasizes home ware, personal wear and luxuries with its noted economies.
Bridgeport residents joined Sheriff E. Hawley for a Knights Templar ceremony in Danbury where the sheriff received a charm. Attendees listed include J W E Burnham F W Smith Jr Swan B Brewster Dr C L Banks Jacob Huber George Smith Charles Logan Jr Fred Schussler E S Sumner Otto Lerman Stiles Judson Sheriff Hamilton Hugh Sterling Louis Kutscher Jr Irwin Smith E T Buckingham Roderick P Curtis Nelson Freshour Angus McKenzie and Dr D C DeWolff. In another note Bernard Murtagh who died recently left 1200 cash and his relatives in Ireland may claim. Mrs Michael Stokes reports a brother in Ennybege Longford Ireland. Charles Biltz, Murtagh’s designated friend, may inherit but no will exists. Mr Biltz will probate Monday and claimants may be heard.
Italian government and steamship lines offer free transport to residents of Reggio and Messina who wish to return to the earthquake zone. Proof of former residence required. Government plans to straighten land records and locate property ownership for families wiped out by the holocaust. Railways will provide free movement from any port to Aeexio or Messina.
The Hatters strike involves about 18 000 workers as trimmers and panders walk out at the Crowfoot and Knapp factory. Most are women affiliated with United Hatters of North America. Danbury reports shutdowns in union factories with no disorder. The AFL executive council pledges support and calls for funds to aid the federation officers’ case.
Elsie L Raabe only daughter of Arthur and Pauline Raabe died last night at the family home 281 Wheeler avenue after a year long battle with lung troubles. She was 20 and a member of German Evangelical Lutheran Zion church and was held in high esteem by many friends.
In the City Court Joseph Galash Denis Michalowski and Joseph Manuello were released in charge of the probation officer by Judge Pullman. Frank Verillo remains held for investigation on theft charges, with three pairs of pants pawned by him linked to B Sackowitz. Edward Handley faced breach of peace charges from Island Brook Avenue. Katkoushkis and Permitare, ages 15 and 16, faced burglary charges for Trubee & Co. in Water Street. cases continued to April 16 with probation officer supervision. William Cairns, jailed for drunkenness and breach of peace, was sent back to jail for 30 days and fined $5.
Judge William H. Comley Jr files in Common Pleas civil court against Bridgeport. He claims Crown street property damaged by a grade change ordered by the Common Council last June. He says pre change he conformed to the old grade and now property value declined. he seeks $150 in expenses plus other damages totaling $1,000.
The United Press summary notes early stock gains as no selling pressure appeared. Union Pacific led with shorts covering, Southern Pacific, St Paul, Reading, and New York Central rising. Inter-Metropolitan and Brooklyn Rapid Transit gained. Chesapeake & Ohio advanced two points. By noon strength broadened with Harriman stocks, Union Pacific near 130 and up two, and traction stocks firm. The close showed a strong market at high levels.
Patrolman Griffin arrested Dominic Liederkowitz, an alleged Moraski gang member, in a morning raid. He is wanted for his role in the assault on Joseph Koslowski, with several gang members already out on bail. Celia Krapp fell on an icy sidewalk at Myrtle and Railroad, injuring her ankle and being taken home by ambulance.
The mayor proposes a public works amendment requiring the city to fill street excavations at the charge of the person making them. No permits will be issued for any other understanding.
The final performance of Thorns and Orange Blossoms will be given at Smith's tonight. The company delivered a well balanced interpretation last evening to a large appreciative audience.
Gylvester Z. Poli a famed theater magnate and his wife plan to sail from New York on Tuesday aboard the Lusitania. They will spend two months in Europe visiting Florence Italy and will tour Sicily to view the earthquake aftermath.
Paris Jan 16 Orville Wright and his sister Miss Catherine Wright escaped death when the Bayonne Express collided with a local train near Mission Habas Tunnel Two passengers were killed and ten injured but the Wrights were unhurt Alderman J H Tague found garnets on Seaside Park seacliff and plans to preserve them One garnet measured an inch in diameter The Park City Theatre offers a week of films including Lighthousekeeper's Race Prejudice and Boar Hunt with 5 cent admission Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Hampshire were held at Advent Christian church with Rev I Millard Blanchard officiating Interment at Lakeview cemetery
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