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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
5
Jakey King, long a city figure, died at Lakeview Home after several years as an inmate. The death was caused by dropsy. Under an agreement, Yale Medical School will handle the body. King was deformed with anatomical defects that drew medical interest.
The $6,000 suit by Mar Barclay of this city against Ben F. Pike as administrator on the W. W. Ingham estate has been settled out of court after months in superior court. Barclay claims she nursed Ingham and his wife from December 1905 to December 1911 and that a bequest was promised. She estimates her services were worth $4,650 plus minor expenses. The death occurred in 1911 and no bequest was left.
Bertford July 17 Mrs Jennie Watebere of No 14 Bayford Street died at St Francis hospital this morning about an hour and a half after a fall from a trolley on North Main Street. Police say she attempted to alight while the car was moving rapidly. Her skull fractured on impact with the asphalt.
Evrtieth Minn July 17—Although shifts of men were kept at work at the Spruce mine of the Oli Iron Mining Co where 15 were imprisoned by water yesterday no trace has been found of five men who failed to escape It is feared all five were drowned 150 feet underground in the mine after a cloudburst.
Six fern gatherers from New York were arrested in Vrondbury Connecticut and fined five dollars plus costs each after authorities cracked down on fern harvesting in the area.
Edward Payson Weston walking from New York to Minneapolis arrived in Janesville from Detroit at 6 50 this morning delayed by oppressive heat. He will leave for Evansville at 4 pm and expects to reach Madison Friday morning. He is a day and a half ahead of Scheine and in good physical condition.
Notices announce the deaths of Sarah E Johnson James A Clancy Charles Reed Pratt and details of funeral times and burial places including Fairfield East and St Michael's cemetery Evergreen New Haven July 16 1913 through July 18 1913 for multiple individuals with addresses Stratfield Road 448 street State Street and No 432 State Street.
Niantic Connecticut July 17 Progress shown by Connecticut National Guard infantry under regular army officers will be demonstrated in camp tomorrow as the climactic battle of their duty tour. Governor Baldwin with staff and camp staff watched maneuvers today with interest. The battle is expected to be fought in Old Saybrook near Roberts Lake.
Bridgeport residents petition the Public Utilities Commission seeking relief from Bridgeport & Danbury Electric Railway service. They request better, more frequent trips and transfers between the terminus, North Main Street, and the Trumbull line. A hearing is set for July 25 at the Capitol.
Spontaneous combustion is believed to have caused a fire at the carriage barn on the estate of IL P. Lappam a New York merchant. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars. The blaze occurred in New Canaan Conn on July 17.
New Haven July 17 Chief of Police Smith announces no Sunday baseball at Lighthouse Point. The remark ends hopes that Sunday games at Lighthouse Point would resume after prosecutor Woodruff warned of arrests for violations.
Paterson New Jersey July 17 The announcement last night that Big Bill Haywood had withdrawn from active participation in the silk mill workers strike caused a break in the strike and a rush of hands to the mills. Most weaving mills are running and manufacturers predict an end to the strike. Haywood is reportedly physically unfit to continue leadership.
A seven year old girl, Helen Povolock of Reilly street, was overcome by the heat at about 2:15 pm in front of a home on Sterling street near the Congress street bridge. An ambulance took her to Bridgeport hospital where she remained in very serious condition at press time.
The Board of Assessors met to consider complaints from about 350 dis satisfied taxpayers who feel over-assessed. Much of the morning was spent inspecting a property in person and the work, begun two weeks ago, is likely to continue for another period.
Port collector John Purey Mitchell, appointed by President Wilson, says he would accept a mayoral nomination on a fusion ticket. He emerges as a rival to District Attorney Whitman and George McAneny of Manhattan in July. Also noted: Temple Bros marble plant fire, $31,000 loss. various ads and notices including auction, rooms for rent, dog named English setter, and kennels in Connecticut.
Elnora Wilcoxson of Stratford sues Connecticut Co in Superior Court for 1000 dollars claiming damage to her Main street property from a 1910 grade change for trolley tracks. The sidewalk was dug out and earth crumbled while road materials were piled on the lawn. case returnable to September term.
Bridgeport Progressive party members met at the Plaza theatre club room to finalize plans for the State Progressive Reunion at Savin Rock. A 900 dinner capacity is noted. tickets can be bought from the committee at Savin Rock. Committees include Sammis Towne and Devlin. Marshall organizes a trolley trip with others via auto.
A July 1 braking test on Connecticut company's cars, held with Coroner Phelan, Superintendent Chapman, and GM Penderford present, showed a 120 foot stop versus 200 feet after braking. Motorman Crowley demonstrated applying brakes to avoid a collision that killed Peter H. Cole in Barnum avenue. Probing continues as Coroner awaits PU C engineer Elwell's report on brake condition.
A rubbish fire near the viaduct on South Main street was extinguished by auto chemical operation at 9:09 this morning. No 8 Engine tackled a separate fire at a public dump at the foot of Fifth street at 2:30 this afternoon.
Dr. C. W. Deane superintendent of public schools in Bridgeport departs today on an extended motor trip through New England. He will be absent from the city for about two weeks and will spend some time in Boston.
The Building Committee of the Board of Education met to review tentative Nichols street school plans drawn by Leonard Asheim. Members Howard Challenger Richard Murphy A W Bell and E H Havens attended the meeting and examined the proposed designs for the project.
Funeral services were held at 2 30 today from John C Mills residence on Black Rock avenue with Rev E J Craft officiating. Burial followed in Mountain Grove cemetery. A large gathering attended including delegates from the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Foresters, of which Mills was a member. Separate notices include funeral for John Golden of Best Main Street with requiem high mass at St Marys Church and interment at St Michaels cemetery. services for Mrs Annie Mullen of Trumbull with St Patricks Church service and interment at St Michaels. and funeral for Luke Barber of Ann Street with interment at Lakeview cemetery. SAR and parish involvement noted by Rev Father Murphy and other clergymen. Parmer Want Ads and One Cent Word line complete the notice.
The searchlight of inspection finds no faults in Mill Ends and the store invites further criticism as it marks the 31st Mill End sale. The catalog highlights economy items including coats, skirts, suits, shirts, underwear, hats, crockery, glassware, and gas plates with prices and value pitches.
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