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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1913
Page
4
George A. Newett publisher of the Iron Ore pleads justification in circuit court here for alleged libel against Col Theodore Roosevelt. Newett will defend the action. Trial set for next month as court date appears.
A brief note emphasizes that hernia in children is common and can often be cured by using the right truss. It stresses giving the child the best truss and the best advice, noting it costs more but aims for lasting improvement.
Long liquor license transfer notices from Bridgeport dated January 1913. Caspar Schick seeks license transfer to 1148 Main Street with endorsements from local electors and taxpayers. Karl Morazes requests transfer to 753 East Main Street with supporting Bridgeport taxpayers. Names include Caspar Schick Karl Morazes and town officials.
Washington reported that House agriculture committee chair Moss urged more focus on staple crop experiments and less exploration of unusual plant varieties. He pressed Dr. B T Galloway to explain funding and warned that farmers lose about 100 million annually to crop diseases while funds for pest control are limited. Galloway credited farm management efforts but urged Congress to provide more support for disease research.
After a week away at a dying friend in Hartford Dr J W Parker returns to duties as night surgeon at Emergency hospital. Social set fills Hotel Stratfield for Subscription Ball with Bentley's 40 piece orchestra and numerous guests including Helen Lewis and Katherine Calhoun. Mrs Emily W Brown hosted a birthday party at 496 North Avenue with music games and supper for sixteen. pink carnations and birthday cards were given to the host.
State of Connecticut Probate Court in Bridgeport orders the hearing on the will of I DeVer Warner for January 21 1913 at 9 30 am. Notices to Ira Follett Warner Mountain Grove Cemetery Association and the Young Men's Christian Association must be published and mailed by January 20 1913 with return to the court. Attest Edward F Hallen
The proposed ordinances favorably reported by the police commissioners face a Monday council vote after last night’s committee held up the detective bureau dissolution. Aldermen debated the changes and salaries for city officials were set, including $4,500 for the auditor and $1,200 to $2,000 for assistants, with outside-work restrictions. Huckster license badges cost $5 and must be worn, with weights and measures enforcement led by Dennis Kelly. A charter revision, driveway warning notes, moving-buildings licensing with $500 bond, and a higher city treasurer salary post election were approved.
John F Flynn M D son of former Alderman Thomas Flynn of Crane Valve Co opens medical office at his home at Franklin street and Washington avenue Bridgeport resident all his life. He trained at Yale and Columbia earning a Ph D and became a registered pharmacist in several states before studying medicine. He worked at St Vincent's and Bridgeport hospital and previously did hospital work in New York City. His office occupies the former space of Dr Sheffrey, a well known local figure.
The First Baptist church at West and Washington avenue offers services at 10 30 and 7 30 with Sunday School at 12 Rev John Richard Brown leads Pastor’s Bible class on The Social Teachings of Jesus The Home of the Soul in the morning and The Faith of the Man of Affairs in the evening all welcome
The ad promotes Cascarets as a natural, daily aid for constipation in older adults, arguing age slows bowels and muscles. It claims a gentle, harmless tonic, usable at any age, costing 10 cents a box and working while you sleep.
Meriden Connecticut January 18 Mr and Mrs Dominic Belleville celebrated their seventy eighth wedding anniversary at their daughter Mrs George Delphy’s home. He is ninety nine and she ninety eight. They moved from Hinsdale New Hampshire to Meriden two years ago. Thirteen children twenty seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren survive. Mr Belleville set simple marriage rules emphasizing respect effort and sharing duties.
Washington dispatch reports leading Progressive Republicans declare unity with Democrats to back President Wilson’s policies and oppose standpatters. They expect to be the balance of power in the next House and will telegraph support to Wilson and Oregon's Lafferty.
Jack Rose filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the U S District Court Brooklyn. He lists residence at 141 Clarence Avenue Arverne L I and is represented by attorney Bernard H Sandler. Liabilities total 11618 28 with no assets. twenty unsecured creditors include E H Bobler of Manhattan for 1500 and A Shapiro of Toledo Ohio for 350. Bowles of Conn and others are listed. Sandler received no fees.
Nestor E. Wedge, long time assistant agent in the focal freight offices of the New Haven road, becomes a special agent. His duties include visiting shippers and receivers, addressing complaints of poor service, overdue claims for loss or damage, and all matters affecting transportation via the N H & H R R Company.
Olivet Congregational Church held a popular evening vesper with the first service the largest in years. Tomorrow the choir and a large chorus will join violinist Ernest Winterburn to perform pieces as Rev. Morgan Millar answers questions on God, evil, and Christian belief during the hour long service starting at 5 p m. All seats are free.
Building permits valued at 27215 were issued this week for multiple structures. Edward Duetcher adds a frame extension on Hancock avenue. Frederick Schrieber builds a two family frame house on Whitney. Langevine buys a one family frame dwelling on Wayne street. Nettleton constructs a one story frame garage on Colorado avenue. Nicholson and Weed move a cellar wall on Jackson avenue. Friedman adds a frame dwelling on Hallam street. Sullivan estate erects a one story cement block storage building on Fairfield avenue. Gallagher Building Co. plans two three family frame dwellings on Highland avenue. Eisenman builds a two family frame dwelling on DeForest avenue. Benedict Hayes builds a one family frame dwelling on Keeler avenue. J T Holmes to add a two family frame dwelling on Hawley avenue. Sprague Ice & Coal builds an engine and boiler house and razes a one story structure on East Washington avenue. M D Herbert adds a two family frame dwelling on Jackson avenue. Henry Minko builds a two family frame dwelling on Cleveland avenue. James W Drew adds to a garage on Park avenue. plans underway for a one and two story brick building on Stratford avenue between East Main and Kossuth streets to be arranged for stores.
The article notes a four story brick and frame building on Grand Street near Main Street to be built by Peter Damico and Michael Digenova, and a $175,000 Crane Valve Co foundry project in the West End. It also mentions a handsome residence to be built by Broncos Warren at Brooklawn, New York, with Meyer Bloom commenting on education in industry.
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