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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
4
Reports from Ta 'aizelea and from manufacturers show that industry in this city remains busy behind orders with continued business. Last week plumbers carpenters bricklayers unions sent for more men, marking unusual wage and craft expansion as good times return to the area.
Short Beach residents sue the Atlantic company for 3300 damages each alleging nuisance from fish odors and filthy scum fouling rocks and bathing areas. Five claimants named Stobart M Wilcox Wheeler Wilcox Huth Ritter Louie Bettcher David Welch. Two company vessels Seeey Brothers and Arden seized for $700 attachmen t bandied in court.
On July 2 the consecration of Bishop Becton took place with the Right Rev. eeph Anderson serving as diocesan vicar of SS Paul’s. Archbishop W. H. L. O’Connell presided, assisted by Most Rev. George A. Guertin of Manchester and Rev. Daniel S. Feehan, bishop of River.
An order to end the jobbing system at Singer Oste. c goes into effect this morning, wiping out the last vestige of contracting work. Four percent of the factory workforce will be affected as all employees become day workers. The Sewing Machine Co. remains unaffected as a separate entity. Contractors who did parts of the machine work must hire their own help.
A fragment urges use of Cyrus Presto for bedbugs to avoid negative impressions of a home. It frames a bedbug incident as a mark of neglect and promotes a pest remedy priced at 25 cents, with the narrator urging readers to act to spare reputations.
New York on July 23 reports that Mabel Howard, a decade with Belasco and other productions, has left the stage to become a nun. She plans vows at the House of the Good Shepherd on East Ninetieth Street under Sister M. F. Xavier, after roles with Belasco, Gillette, Skinner and Kendall.
The notice listsWM William T D Patchen aged 33 who died after three years of illness, with details of his work history and loyalties to local churches and lodges. funeral set for 2:30 PM tomorrow at Mountain Grove cemetery. Also reported are funeral services for Ella Tull wife of Joseph Tully with interment at St Michael cemetery, Thomas Nadin's funeral from Em street, and a decomposed body found near Thomaston with unidentified man and no clues.
Washington notes show President Taft clashing with progressive Republican Senators over the pending tariff bill. He argues the platform envisions substantial downward revision within a protective framework, not a revenue-only or free-trade shift. The debate centers on how to compare importations and revenues under the old and new laws to avoid misreading the consumer price impact. Aimed at preventing monopoly and preserving competition, the plan seeks selective duty reductions to deter price hikes rather than boost imports. The article ends with a local clearance sale line for hats, dresses, and fabrics at half prices.
A reader recounts ten years of stubborn scalp eruptions cured by Cuticura products after trying sulfur washes and carbolic ointment. She notes dramatic improvement after three weeks and credits Cuticura with making hair soft and scalp clear. The letter promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for cleansing and relief, claiming benefits for hands and skin as well.
The Poll All Star Stock Company presents the mysterious play in Bridgeport with H Percy Melden directing. Miss Mabel Montgomery makes her debut as leading woman and appears in a striking gown in the third act. Ince Wil and the stock cast promise strong performances as Thursday matinees grow popular with free photos for ladies.
The Primrose Minstrels open the season at Jackson's Theatre on Monday Aug 2 led by George Primrose and a 50 member troupe. The program features top comedians dancers and singers with a 14 member symphony orchestra conducted by Charles Prokop. Seat sales begin Saturday morning.
George Lammadin was elected president of the Liederkranz Singing Society at a semi annual meeting. Officers include Richard Brand as vice president and Fritz Starck as corresponding secretary. A committee to plan German Day in Meriden was formed with Charles Edieman R Brand and Emil Edieman. A shore dinner and outing at Steeplechase Island is set for September. Ladies of the Liederkranz elected officers led by Mrs George Lammadin as president.
Lawrence Halloran a veteran city worker and noted rescuer from 207 East Twenty sixth Street died when his hat blew from a moving train at Goose Creek station and he leaned out to retrieve it. He fell onto the Jamaica flats as the express crossed the track, breaking his neck. The body was recovered at Dannen Park.
State police chief plans to fetch Jacob Israatovitch from Los Angeles custody as he faces charges for shooting and robbing Simon Miller in Thomaston on Sunday January 26 1992. Miller a Waterbury area peddler died from a head wound after being found along a Thomaston highway. Witness Nicholas Purcell identified Israatovitch driving Miller's team. the team later surfaced unhitched in Bristol.
Herbert Knox Smith Commissioner of Corporations notes Connecticut waters and shipping in his transportation by water report. It covers vessel taxation across states, including light rates in Connecticut, and details on navigation company taxation, railroad debt deductions, and steamship lines in the New Haven area and Long Island Sound routes.
Secretary of State records show two new incorporations in Minnesota. Mechanical Rubber & Cable Company of Frie reports capital stock 315,000 with incorporators William J. Burns R Freich Dunkars and A Thorpe. Beatty Company and Bridgecoorts stock 35,000 with Charten Tharer of John as organizer.
Mire James A McGuinness and Mrs Walter Wilmot host a charity fete on the Stretfort lawns Thursday evening and the following night. Organized by Mrs Loman Hilem and the capable Ian Blea, the event features vocal and instrumental performances, diversions, auto and power boat trips, and refreshments to raise funds for local charities aiding indigent families and urgent needs. Weather favorable, co operation of committees noted.
The Pequonnock Foundry, Inc. bought two parcels at Third and Fifth streets in the East End to enlarge its plant from 56 to 100, with two acres of land. The new concrete and steel plant will include a three ton cupola and a five ton crane, replacing the former Bridgeport Spring Co. location on East Washington Avenue. The East End plant is to be ready for occupancy this fall.
Proposals are invited by the Faking and Sewer Commission until July Seth 1998 at 8 p.m. for the construction of sewers on Congress Street from Hospital Avenue eastward and on Main Street from Pallet Pike southward. Profiles can be seen at the offices of Cy Engrenard Creating, Secretary, City Hall Room 32.
Small fire started this morning in upholstered material at Bridgeport Mattress & Upholstering Co. 55 West Washington Avenue. Smoke filled the plant then an excited worker notified nearby streets. fire quickly controlled with chemicals. Origin of the blaze remains a mystery. Weber Day opened at Steeplechase Island with crowds before press hour, promising a lively festival of fun. Program includes boxing matches, prizes, concerts, and soloists with Wheeler Wilson band, Harvey’s orchestra, and George Finklestone. Free admission and a lively evening expected. attendance already strong.
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