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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
11
A display offers hundreds of distinctive hats for summer wear including Natural Leghorn Panama White Chip White Hemp Brassié hats and white fancy straw hats with trimmed and untrimmed options plus new flowers and ostrich feathers.
E H Dillon and Co reports socialite Lady Betty Faulkner, bride of Frank Henderson of New York, sailing aboard the Lusitania for Europe on their third wedding trip. Her history includes two prior marriages, a Boston divorce, an early-stage career, and an annulment of a second marriage. Recent engagement to Henderson surprised friends. her father-in-law previously annulled Henderson’s first marriage to protect the family name.
Stratford resident on King Street protests patching by the repair crew and claims a long stretch remains untouched. He says holes and unfinished patches mar the area near Nichols Avenue and Barnum Avenue, urging officials to explain delays and ensure the street is repaired.
Stewart L. of Durham North Carolina, Yale graduate, wins historical prize. scholarship awarded.
John H. Wheatley aged 33 died after a three week illness at Bridgeport Hospital yesterday. He lived at 28 Sheridan Street and leaves a widow and several children. He belonged to P T Barnum lodge AM A and Sons of St. George and Progressive Circle B of A. August Harter longtime proprietor of Mechanics Hotel at 79 State Street died at 1440 North Avenue after a lingering illness. He was a member of Humbolt Stamm U er R M and Heinelodge O D H and took part in St. Josephs German R C church activities. He is survived by three daughters Freda Augusta wife of Andrew McTaggart Josephine wife of Charles H Schmidt Jr and two sons Charles A and John L Harter.
Public notice urges cleaning homes to attract tenants, praising Cyrus Presto Killer as a safe, effective cleaner. It advertises a 25 cent can from Cyrus Pharmacy at Fairfield Avenue and i Street, claiming it removes infestation without burning and improves rental appeal.
Ex soldier Frederick J Brown, 23, obsessed with 13 year old Annie Lynch, shot her at her doorstep in Phillipsburg New Jersey after a failed marriage proposal. He then shot himself in the chest and remained in hospital as authorities filed murder charges and he confessed. Brown had met Annie at a church social and pursued her despite her father's warnings. The tragedy unfolded as Annie rushed home to tell of her mother’s illness.
Atlantic City New Jersey June 1 City Councilman Harry F Dougherty faces trial after pleading not guilty to taking a $500 bribe to vote for a concrete boardwalk project. Detectives Burns Wahl and operatives staged a trap to expose graft among councilmen, with other officials confessing.
Phoebus denied implicating others for publication but admitted sharing evidence against higher officials with Burns. When asked about Ben Kuehnle, imprisoned for Meadow Water swindling, he refused to answer. City Councilman Gustav Kessler, linked to the case, was seen at his meat shop and hinted admissions could be adjusted in minor respects. Kessler reportedly worth about a quarter of a million dollars.
Connecticut members of the National Association of Stationary Engineers prepare for the state convention on June 28 and 29 in the Colonial ballroom converted to an engineering equipment exposition. Frank J. Mulcahy and E. B. Cooley headline, with potential remarks by National President E. S. Stone. Over 100 exhibition spaces are booked and attendees will tour a Sound crossing aboard the Park City.
The summer New Haven road schedule becomes effective tomorrow with several new trains on the main line and Sunday changes on the Naugatuck and Berkshire routes. New trains include a 11 27 p m Sunday departure, and adjustments to existing trains with minor time shifts. All changes go into effect Sunday.
Miss May E. Ivers received a delightful linen shower at Mrs. W. E. Grant's home on Norman Street. She is to marry June 17 to E. L. Meyers, longtime Bridgeport B. Co. employee. About fifteen friends attended, bringing linen and silver gifts. The evening featured music and games in a warm social atmosphere.
The Smith Murray Co outlines a semi annual sale offering numerous fabric items at marked down prices. Includes gloves, lace, embroideries, ribbons, handkerchiefs, neckwear, and leather goods with substantial discounts and limited quantities.
O Ro rake announces new policy prohibiting any prior agreement to halt games at a set time or innings. He cites Hartford Memorial Day dispute and urges starting holiday games with aim to complete full contest. Ban Johnson enforces rule against stoppages to catch trains. clubs should adjust start times to finish games. Redfield ambitious in distant vice presidency bid. Trinity church notices Holy Communion and sermon.
Newark reports show theatre personnel ordered kerosene placed on water in fire pails to prevent mosquitoes. Superintendent Gasser cautions that kerosene in pails meant for fire extinguishment is dangerous and unwise. The protest letter was sent to the Essex County Mosquito Extermination Commission.
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