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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1909
Page
2
Porter and Jessie Barker Boston youths arrested for attaching to a freight car face city court action under Judge Foster. Probation officer found their story credible as they planned to hoof it to Metropolis, aiming for summer resorts and odd jobs before continuing to New York.
United Press reports a two frame tenement owned by Mrs. James McGregor in Burnfoaee destroyed by fire on July 3. Loss runs into hundreds, partially insured. Fire blamed on a defective flue but was checked in time. tenants saved most furniture as flames spread to nearby structures.
The German societies of the state begin a second annual convention in New Britain with a welcome program this evening. Delegates will attend a mass at St Peter’s and hold a business meeting before a parade and services, followed by a banquet and a baseball game slated for the afternoon.
Obituaries dated in this city for July and early August list multiple individuals with church services and cemetery arrangements. Dates include July 3 1939 for Rivett and July 2 1909 for Feeley, with masses at St Michael's and related ceremonies. Other notices reference McCormick and McVeigh with family invitations and funeral processions.
City officials invited to annual patriotic ceremony at Olivet church held tomorrow evening. Installation of Camon Lodge I O O F officers last night under District Deputy Grand Master Joseph H. Rowland and staff with officers including Noble Grand B Mudeett and Vice Grand Edwin Firkins. Miss Viola B. Kanyon to Hartford Elmwood for a month and Miss Helen Oulsey to Ansonia for two weeks.
Rumor of a man’s body found in Beaver Dam Reservoir Stratford, a Bridgeport Water source, prompted officials to investigate. Officials stated the rumor was a hoax and originated from a joke, causing unnecessary concern among water consumers.
Real estate transfers totalled 27 in the week with mortgages of 98525. The largest loan was 17000 by J W Horton to City Savings Bank on a 92 by 201 foot parcel at Fairfield avenue and Holland street. June building permits in Bridgeport reached 307558 as Whiting Mfg Co plans a new steel plant of about 75000 square feet with a 600 horsepower boiler house. twelve contractors will be invited to bid. Engineer in charge is F Wing.
Sam Cardowsky the kosher butcher is relieved as Julius Egry admits the cow found in his possession is not his. Egry sued for 375, claiming theft and was to appear before Justice Lyons on June 10. Cardowsky would rather sell the animal alive for 75 than kill for 30, while Egry mourns a missing three year old cow and a wife who notes the missing milkers with three teats.
Miss Helen Lesko of 11 Walter Court reported a home break-in this morning after a neighbor found and returned several rings taken with a key that fit the front door. She asks police to investigate possible further missing items.
Bridgeport Yacht club regatta committee asks owners of oyster boats to meet this evening at the Windsor hotel to discuss time allowance and regulations ahead of races on Monday. Two classes are planned: boats 25 feet on the water line and under, and those 25 feet and over.
Forecast calls for fair and cooler weather tonight and Sunday. A disturbance centered near Boston moved eastward bringing showers and thunderstorms from the western lake region to the coast. Georgia’s disturbance wavered with showers on the south Atlantic coast. Temperatures remain high west of the Mississippi and cooler in the lake region and New England. Monday expected fair.
William Coulter of Fairfield, arrested by Patrolman Hall on Water street, was turned over to Fairfield authorities today. He is wanted for the theft of several pieces of jewelry from a Fairfield home. BP. O. B NO. %. Members of Bridgeport Lodge No. 36, B P O E, are called to a special session Sunday afternoon July 4 at 2 o'clock to discuss action on the death of brother James Reeves. Per order James L. McGovern, E. R. Loren Delbridge, Secy.
Mrs James Rosindale of 601 Lafayette street sought police help about her 18 year old son James missing four weeks. She linked his disappearance to reports of a young man found in the East River, noting he worked at Grant Manufacturing Co in John street and that he sent his pay home. She cited a chum Watson's mother urging him to seek work away from the factory and hinted his friend’s mother planned a circus act.
The marriage of Eugene Eiley and Lena O Leary will be celebrated with a nuptial mass at St Augustine s church on Monday morning in July. O Leary is daughter of Thomas O Leary of 1513 Park Avenue and Kiley a popular salesman for Warner Corset Co. A New York State tour and a summer at the Thousand Islands follow. The couple planned a quiet ceremony but word spread and they receive many congratulations.
A short notice mentions funeral arrangements and notes that details will be published elsewhere in the issue. The item confirms a forthcoming public notice and directs readers to later pages for full information.
Mayor Lee announced appointments to the Board of Relief under a charter revision. William A. Lewis four years, Charles J. Byrne three years, John C. Curtis two years, Owen Byrne one year. An act of the Legislature sets all terms to end August 31. Hughes and Burns have varied terms. Hughes may succeed himself as Assessors.
Frank Sal flog told Judge Carl Foster he loved his wife in Bridgeport and Hungary, explaining the bigamy charge. Ballog testified about a Hungary wife and two children, then about a city marriage, arguing a free country. The court could not fit plural marriage into statutes and remanded Ballog on $1,500 bond awaiting Superior Court trial. Bridgeport wife filed the arrest.
The First Catholic Slovak Union of America buys 350 acres on the Susquehanna near Harrisburg Pa to build an orphan asylum for deceased members children. The project includes four dwellings six barns and a $200000 cost. Slovak sisters will administer with a home built for them. A committee led by Rev Father Matthew Jankola Michael Senko and Andrew BStlilik selects the site.
United Press reports that the Senate will vote at 1 PM Monday on submitting a constitutional amendment to allow federal income taxation. Senators Brown Nebraska and Aldrich Rhode Island introduced resolutions, with debate aiming for a swift decision rather than extended discussion. McLaurin urged uniform taxation beyond corporate income, and Carter suggested the Monday vote proceed.
The death of James Reeves occurred at St Vincent's Hospital this morning after an appendicitis operation. He had been hospitalized two days, failed to rally, and had recently been discharged. Reeves, formerly a courier between this city and New York, was active in fraternal circles and lived with his sister on George Street. He belonged to Cordova council, the local aerk of Bagies, E No. 36, Jungle No. 1, B. O. and the Emmet club. A special Elks meeting is set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the lodge rooms to finalize arrangements.
Five Chinese men convicted for killing three and wounding another during the Tong riots in Boston two years ago were sentenced to death by Judge Brown. Warring Charles Leong Gong Min Singng Gong and Joe Guwen face executions scheduled for October, marking the largest mass death sentence in Massachusetts history. The crimes occurred August 2, 1907, in Oxford Place amid Old Home Week celebrations.
Michael Malone, longtime New York Police Department officer formerly based in Whitestone, buried yesterday in Long Island. A native of Church Street Bridgeport, he served 15 years in the Broadway Squad before illness led to reassignment. survived by a daughter in Whitestone and brother Patrolman Thomas Malone of Bridgeport.
Four year old Arthur Ousterhout remains in St. Vincent's hospital three weeks longer after a bonfire accident. The Ousterhouts claim Maurice Rome who runs a store in their building should share charges. Rome denies responsibility. The charities department has been informed.
Andrew Messinlenna bound over to the Superior Court on $500 bond after June 24 stabbing of Gaetano Padula on Main and Elm streets. Padula hospitalized at St. Vincent's. condition reported as doing well. Officer McCullough nabbed Steven Mareski and John Koch for riding unlighted bicycles. Mareski fined $1 and costs, Koch fined $2 and costs for being fresh with the court. Koch claimed language issues but officer said he spoke English.
Torrington July 3 George Shields age 67 employed by F L Wadhams Company died after falling from a haystack while covering it from rain. He broke his neck and died instantly. He leaves one daughter and two sons.
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