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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
2
Post office authorities announce promotions and yearly raises effective this month for clerks and carriers. Clerks see several ahead to $1,000 to $1,400 ranges, with clerks rising to new scales and a rule granting extra steps for long service. After $1,200 no further increases unless promoted. no new hires since the West End post office opening.
Bank street buzzes with stenographers and goats as a local prank prompts an ad for a nanny goat. Fritz Hartmann receives 25 letters and over a hundred calls, suspects Bad Sceli of the Bank street tailor shop, who then posts for a stenographer to hire him a writer.
In this city notices announce deaths on July 22 to 24 1909. Each entry invites friends to attend funeral services from the late residences or churches with interment at local cemeteries. Names include Nadia Tully Amanda Ward and Roderic Fairbairn with ages noted and funeral details.
Mary R Gaylord died at 77 in Bridgeport and funeral details list 905 Lafayette street with burial at Mt. Grove. Probate Court in Bridgeport notes estate of Mary K Fitzgerald seeks mortgage of real estate with July 27 hearing and required public notice.
Hartford July 24 Judge E W Pratt who was seriously injured in a trolley crash last Sunday remains critical as doctors report lockjaw from a foot laceration. A second operation was performed to treat complications.
Three fast heats on Hollister Avenue pitted Billy Hogan driving his horse Brindewald against Frank Gurtch s black pacer in a 50 a side race. Gurtch won two heats and the deciding heat by a neck, Hogan mastering sulky handling in his first drive. George Houston and Jimmy Stokes officiated as judges.
Chicago July wheat prices surged in early trading with a bid at 110 3 4 then collapsed to 109 3 4 in the first hour of the pit session today.
Elmer King son of a Chinese laundryman was brought back from Stamford by Officer Edward Wagner and appeared in City court. The case was postponed to Monday to hear from his mother, with Elmer claiming a unhappy home life and past abuse. He denies stealing money in Easton, says he saved pennies to buy his suit, and has been in Probation Officer Canfield’s care.
Attorney J B Klein administrator of Wong Cheong estate seeks court action to declare the laundry operator insolvent. Commissioners named to determine due claims of about 600 dollars presented in Chinese. interpreter to translate. Estate listed at about 300 dollars in cash aims to secure an equitable settlement.
Susie White, 21, Despondent and Deserted, drank carbolic acid last night and was rushed to St. Vincent's hospital where Dr. Joseph Barry treated her. A letter found on her blamed Howard Baxter for her troubles. She died at 3 o'clock this afternoon. no coroner statement issued.
Dora Brelsford aged 55 dies at 163 Nichols Street after a brief illness. She was active in First Baptist Church and various charitable groups, holding offices in several. Survived by husband George W Brelsford daughters and grandchildren. another obituary notes a Mrs Frederick Stevens with a Main Street pharmacy background.
Philadelphia officials announced that Mike Donlin former Giants right fielder will captain and manage the Philadelphia club. The move comes as the club also plans to restore William Murray as manager, with Enliacellas mentioned in the context.
Miss Grace B. Hall, sixteen, daughter of Fire Clerk D. C. Hall, writes of a large incendiary fire in West End Long Branch area. The blaze destroyed knickerbocker stables and adjacent buildings, causing over 200000 in losses, cutting power and gas lines, with volunteers from multiple towns assisting. Horses were saved, chief’s home untouched, and two dozen local firemen worked through the night.
Hyde Park hosted the vast rally this afternoon with about 400 000 laborites and Liberals marching in support of land taxes and the Budget. The crowd then split into thirteen meetings as 100 MPs spoke, signaling broad public support.
New Haven July 24 final session of the state encampment of the Spanish War Veterans elected officers including George F. Gammon as State Department Commander and James Cochran as junior vice-department commander. Delegates to the National Encampment in Tacoma were named and the session closed with a dinner at Savin Rock. Next encampment set for Willimantic.
Specimen savings from the Mill End sale feature men's low shoes priced from 3.20 and 3.20, women’s leather and canvas low shoes, shirts at 55 cents, tailor-made wool suits at 13.50, dresses from 1.95, and waistlines from 1.75. Home goods include curtains, rugs, linings, mohair fabrics, silks, and linens with substantial discounts across items.
The Howland Dry Goods Company notes a strong building season in Bridgeport with permits totaling 185 for diverse projects. Multiple firms, addresses, and plans emerge, including new brick blocks, frame houses, a brick factory, and a six room dwelling, plus a Seaside Club addition and a church linked school renovation. A separate report covers a sailor in New London stabbed by a negro, in critical condition, and a Norfolk search party forming for a missing resident.
Preliminary steps toward the city baseball championship will be advanced tomorrow as Newfields meets St Josephs at Newfield Park at 3 30 pm. Both sides boast unbeaten records this season and the East Side title looms alongside the city crown. Frank White or Cy Miller will catch for Newfields with Hoeschele handling recent duties.
In Woodbury on a July morning 16 year old Mary Udruff was accidentally shot by her 14 year old brother Edward as he loaded a 22 caliber rifle at the breakfast table. She died hours after the incident. the medical examiner labeled it an accidental shooting.
Kanosha Wis July 24 The N R Allen Sons Tannery strike ends with most workers returning to duties State troops in Milwaukee to be dismissed this afternoon Sergeant Kuntz of the U S Army visits his aunt and uncle Mrs Amburin at 58 Booth Street reception follows with piano selections by guests.
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