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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1909
Page
3
A consumer notes the best place to buy pencils and reasons for choosing leads. Mentions brands H. B. Mongol and Mikado No 2 as clear writers, plus Dixon S. M. and others as specialists for over 20 years.
The Connecticut Mayors Association gathered in Hartford with Mayor Lee presiding to discuss voting machines now deemed here to stay. Notables present included J. Coburn South Norwalk secretary and others from Hartford New Haven Norwalk Danbury and Meriden. The meeting covered past votes on machines and a tour to Steeplechase after a dinner at Weber's pavilion.
In this city, Annie Margaret Costello daughter of Mary and the late Patrick Costello aged 22 years. Funeral from her mother's residence 622 State street on Sunday July 23 at 8 30 am and from St Augustine's church at 3 am interment St Michael's cemetery. Also in this city, s. B. Halpin daughter of James and Mary Halpin aged 18 years 7 months. Funeral from 516 South avenue on Thursday July 22 at 8 36 am and from Sacred Heart church at 9 am with solemn high mass interment St Michael's cemetery.
In Brooklyn on July 21 a quiet ceremony united Henry Austin Jennings, assistant superintendent at the Singer Sewing Machine Company in Bridgeport, and Blanche Ridley, daughter of M. E. Ridley of Nashville. The wedding took place at the Bergen street home of Colonel and Mrs. E. F. Phelps, witnessed by relatives, with Rev. John Forsch officiating in place of the vacationing pastor. A brief reception preceded a 10 day honeymoon, after which the couple planned to reside briefly in Long Hill before moving to Bridgeport. Blanche Ridley was given away by her father.
President Bullard receives 35 from grateful property owners. The Board of Fire Commissioners is praised for efficient work. A letter of thanks accompanies a $10 check from H N McCathron whose boiler factory caused $1,000 damage last Friday. A $25 check from Livermoore Lumber Co. honors five companies for their work.
Victor Ridder, son of Herman Ridder, editor of the New York Staats Zeitung, was arrested in Waterbury for violating the automobile law. His car was seized and a hearing set at Wolcott. A mountain road accident last night, caused by a frightened team from Cheshire, left John H. Black Jr and his mother with severe bruises.
News from Fort Terry New York reports Coast Artillery troops and Hospital Corps doctors on the island had a supply shipment of canned peaches pineapples pears and other delicacies stolen in transit. The rations were part of a larger State issue shared with all soldiers on the island.
Paris reports a cabinet collapse and swift move to form a new ministry as President Fallieres weighs a successor to Clemenceau. Briant and Cruppi figure as likely portfolios while Delcasse faces opposition from Germany. Public excitement runs high as investors push government bonds higher.
The East End aldermen set a rain or shine clam bake at Courtland Club with a prize for a 100 yard race between Democratic and Republican aldermen. Mayor to umpire, rewards include a silk umbrella. bets and side events feature supplies, paratrooper umbrella test, and debates on city issues. Strong local figures and real estate boom noted as Whiting Mfg Co and Hankel Lace Factory plan sites nearby.
Conn July 21. The second week of the Mill End sale promises record results with better merchandise and value than the first week. Shoes, wash goods, kitchenware, china and glass, and house needs are attractively priced with extensive Mill End lots throughout the store. Pleasure and economy go hand in hand at the Mill End sale.
The hearing on the petition of property owners to rescind L B Silliman's license to carry 300 barrels of oil in stock will be held this evening in the Common Council chamber to accommodate the large attendance expected.
New Haven July 21 Samuel Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University died at his home today after a long illness Professor Johnson born in Kingsboro New York in 1830 was educated at Yale and studied in Leipsic and Munich He became professor of agricultural chemistry in 1856 and long served as chemist for the Connecticut Agricultural Society and on the State Board of Agriculture
United Press from New Haven reports Judge Milton J. Shumway of the superior court ruled today in Dresser et al. vs Hartford Life Insurance Company that when outstanding certificates are reduced to 1,000,000 by death or other causes, the safety fund must be distributed among policy holders in proportion to the face value of their certificates.
Stamford July 21 Major Frederick Schavior surgeon of the Connecticut Coast Artillery is being brought home by automobile from Fisher's Island where the corps is in camp for annual practice He is said to be afflicted with a new onset of the fever report indicates Typhoid fever has struck the officer and he is resting at home after the trip
Hartford July 21 House abolishes State Barber Commission and rents shop inspections to local health officers for 1 dollar yearly. Inheritance tax raised 1 percent direct and 5 percent collateral to strangers. Several other measures passed including tax, public works, trees bureau, four year clerk terms, and paving a path for memorial and capital projects. Fainting, leg amputation, and a suicide in custody also reported.
James McGrath of Fairfield dies at St. Vincent's Hospital after tuberculosis. Funeral services for Charles J. Boland held from 1276 Iranistan Ave to St. Augustine's Church with high mass. pallbearers named and burial at St. Michael's Cemetery. Elizabeth N. Farrell, daughter of the late Thomas Farrell, dies suddenly. funeral from Harral Avenue to St. Augustine's Church with a requiem mass featuring May Flaherty. burial at St. Michael's Cemetery.
Chief Mooney orders a night watch on duty at each engine house to answer alarms and calls. The change, along with yesterday's faster alarm dispatch, brings the fire department closer to residents and shortens response time.
Taunton Mass July 21 A libel for divorce filed in Probate court is the sequel to the romance of June Keith Bigney and Howard Osborne Bigney son of Colonel Sidney O Bigney The millionaire jeweler Mrs Bigney seeks absolute divorce on statutory grounds They wed June 17 19 They had a swift elopement by auto The groom is a student No co respondent named The couple have no children Mrs Bigney plans to live with her parents in line Mr Bigney has not answered.
Fire destroyed the Heally Cooperage Company two story frame building on Bald win street causing about 6000 dollars in losses though only partly insured. The blaze started from a pile of hay of unknown cause and rapidly consumed between 8000 and 10000 barrels and kegs. Also noted: Max Natrick, 22, despondent over losing his job, killed himself. In other news, Mr and Mrs J B Simmons announce the birth of a ten pound baby boy at their 445 tford avenue home.
Fairfield County locals report a Rocky Mountain wild cat in New Fairfield over several mornings. First spotted near George W Sanford's residence the brindled beast with a white breast was described as nearly calf sized. A Danbury mail notice notes plans to secure a railroad station site in Danbury for a new public building with August 1 deadline and a two week window for offers. A Plymouth storm killed a horse and cow at Moses Scott’s farm, with the horse struck on the main floor and the cow in the basement, causing no barn damage. In Winsted, lightning struck John Garrahan’s Mill River barn and burned it, killing a horse and four calves. loss listed at $130.
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