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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
2
Bridgeport shoppers cram a 16th anniversary sale featuring trimmed and untrimmed hats, flowers, ostrich plumes, ribbons, ornaments, shirts, waists, sweaters, silk petticoats, marabout boas, silk jumper suits and more. Deep discounts include cloth tailored suits, black maline, wide silk by the yard, skirts, veils, and linen coats with many items below half price.
Holbrook and McNamara sell their shoe business to Walkover Company. The transfer of property will follow soon. John F. McNamara served as active manager and was a popular figure in the firm.
Testimony describes Cavello’s Italy trip, disputed half share, and expenses in the Arena case. Fallon recounts settlements, fees, and pressure over who paid what to whom. The exchange touches on prior refusals, professional conduct rebukes, and threats near a final settlement.
Hartford June 2 Frank Luby and Thomas Colson were sentenced on two burglary counts for a March 15 home intrusion at Unionville. Captured while attempting the stationmaster Burnham’s residence, they were held at gunpoint by the stationmaster’s daughter until police arrived. One count carries four to fifteen years, the other five years for each man, with alleged prior Windsor Haven robbery ties.
Timothy McMahon a Stratford Avenue resident was found comatose near the U M C Co plant by Pembroke Lake and died at St Vincent's Hospital. He worked as a track walker for the Cartridge Company and his death is under coroner investigation amid questions of possible foul play or accident. He leaves two sons and two daughters.
Hartford June 2 The House held a single session at 10 30 am to press work but tackled little. A notable bill allowing taxation of land in another town taken by a municipality for water supply passed after strong backing despite finance committee opposition. Other items favored included city and corporate charters, fireproofing measures, road and rail amendments, and a $25 000 appropriation for an equestrian statue. A measure letting the Governor appoint trustees for the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane was sent to the Senate, and a bid to recall a New Haven charter amendment failed amid Governor Weeks veto rumors. The day also featured party leadership maneuvering over Friday sessions and a pending special commission on education.
The long awaited footbridge over the Pequonnock river at Congress street opened today under the control of the Director of Public Works. The bridge is described as fully ready for public use and will be managed by Bills, who has been charged with its oversight. Senator Elkins of West Virginia argued in the Senate against tariff reductions on coal and petroleum, framing protection as essential to national industry. He warned that lifting duties on certain American products would destroy the future of West Virginia and harm mining nationwide.
D H Meymarian of 143 Golden Hill Street received letters from two brothers in Adana detailing graphic accounts of the Armenian massacre. The letters will be read at a mass meeting aiding Armenian sufferers at Smith's Theatre Sunday evening. All Meymarian relatives in Adana escaped death except one nephew.
Hartford June 2 The following appointments were announced today by Governor Weeks Frank A Ingraham of Hartford to the board of veterinary registration and examination for a period of five years John H Parrish agent for the Connecticut School For Boys for 2 years Sadward H Jenkints of New Haven Sylvester Wheeler of Bridgsport and Charles L W Pettee of Hartford state chemists for a period of two years
Six uncontested divorce cases lie on the Superior Court civil short calendar for Friday. Bridgeport petitioners include Martha Merwin Sturges seeking separation from Percy Sturges, and George W. Main requesting dissolution from Lizzie Main. Danbury filings show George Hobby versus Alice Hobby, Minnie Tuman versus Morris, Jennie Murphy versus Albert Murphy, and Palmer versus Oscar.
The community mourns Caroline Diehl whose funeral was held at her uncle Rudolph Wundrack’s home with Rev. Emil Hingkeldey officiating. Olga lodge O D H S and the Germany Ladies Society members attended. George F Jillson’s funeral was held at L H Bradley’s home with Pequonnock lodge LO O F escorts to Lakeview cemetery. Dwight F Gesner, son of Mr and Mrs Dwight M Gesner, died suddenly. services were conducted by Rev Parks at the family home on State Street with Grace M E church choir assisting.
Bridgeport City notices record Howland's strances on Main street Fairfield avenue and Cannon street as part of an influx report. Weather is partly cloudy and unsettled tonight and tomorrow in Bridgeport Connecticut dated Wednesday June 2 1909.
A large end of season lot offers 50 cent to 1 dollar savings on curtains. Fresh new patterns and durable textures from a big Pennsylvania mill, with 742 pairs and 100 patterns. Quick buyers have profited, and many sorts remain available on the third floor with scotch lace effects and various colors.
Fifty cent buys dress goods worth 59 cents to one dollar and more. Average value is 75 cents, with some at 59 cents and many at one dollar. Choose at 50 cents as stock clears for advertising turnover. Remnants in varied colors, including black, in the right aisle rear.
Housewives seek lighter bed coverings for winter wear and comfort. A wide selection offers summer-weight comfortables priced from 1 to 2 dollars, cotton blankets, crochet and satin spreads, bleached and unbleached sheets, and pillow cases in multiple sizes. Main floor rear.
A small lot of double-service boys suits, usually $8.50 to $10, is offered for five dollars each. Finely tailored with Mohair lining, fully lined trousers, and smart styles in Norfolk, double-breasted, Derby, and chalk stripe patterns. Also matching caps available at fifty cents. March One price applied to the lot.
A hair-goods shop enhances its appeal by offering a larger, higher quality stock and expert, unbiased advice. Featured items include puffs, transformations, switches in multiple lengths and shades, wavy switches, natural gray switches, sanitary hair rolls, and large mesh hair-nets with prices ranging from a few cents to several dollars.
William Travers, mechanic in Car No. 2, during the Vanderbilt cup race, narrowly escaped death in Waterbury yesterday when his Locomobile skidded into a telephone pole and overturned, throwing him several feet. He was only slightly hurt. the car was wrecked.
Charles Gasteiger 20 of Brooklyn N Y was fined and costs for recklessly driving his auto through Meriden streets last Sunday.
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