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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1914

Page

9

New Haven Supreme Court Opens June Term in New Chamber

The Supreme Court of Errors in session at New Haven opened its June term in the new chamber of the county courthouse. Chief Justice Prentiss led the proceedings with prayers by Rev. O H Perry of Plymouth Congregational Church. Notable cases listed for argument include Emma J. Easton vs Connecticut Company and several others from Fairfield and New Haven counties, with motions for new trials and various administrative matters.

New Haven Supre Court of Errors O. H. Perry Plymouth Congregational Church Prentiss Emma J. Easton Connecticut Company F. OW. Wolven Clitus H. King William E. Gedhey Pugene Pe Newa Road Louie Dworeki State Va Charlies Peck Fairfield County Munoa Motors Joseph Risley Lester A. Ya Thomas Fahey Waasner Mu‘ta

Obituary for Mrs Mary Buckley Widow of Frank Buck

Funeral arrangements announced for Mrs Mary Buckley widow of Frank Buck. Service held at Peters Woods church with large attendance of relatives and friends. Pallbearers named John Edward Clifford George Lush and others. burial at local cemetery follows service.

Mary Buckley Frank Buck Katherine’ Ois Pete Woods Mr. Murchison John Edward Ifford Cas- George -and-Bigtry Empete

Macaroni shipment seized in Bridgeport court action

A Bridgeport shipment of macaroni was seized after two defaults entered in United States court. A suspect, said to be connected to the shipment, is held as the case proceeds. Funeral notices and local ads follow, including a listing for an apartment and a building lot bargain, plus a husband’s separation notice.

United States Court Yesteriay Bridgeport SU Arretsn Liupis Gapevoort Street New York

Circus Comes to Gladden Multitudes

The parade moves from State and Main through Fairfield and Main to Washington avenue and Fairfield avenue toward the circus grounds. Citizens like Benjamin Root observe the spectacle as the Western Hemispheres band and Harry Mooney with 21 elephants take the lead. The procession features uniformed animals, medieval attire, and a long lineup of floats and vans, promising a busy opening hour with top tents full and side shows thriving.

State Main Streets Washington Avenue Connecticut Comppany State Street Main Fairfield Avenue Circus Grounds Main Street Benjamin Root Postal Service Tee Pee Mney Corke Way Boy Harry Mooney Marshal Helo Harry al. Goulden Bietan Opy

Memorial Day parade praised by Wilder for Scout help

Francis M. Wilder grand marshal issues General Order No. 4 thanking Major Laula J. Herrmann and the parade staff for organizing the Memorial Day event. He commends Supt. Birmingham and the police for service, praises divisions of city officials and patriotic groups, and lauds Boy Scouts for aiding the Grand Army and establishing relief stations.

Francis M. ‘Wilder Laula J. Herrmann Birmingham Police Department Marshal Wilder Sons of Veterans Boy Scouts Grand Army

Newsboy Testifies in Auto Crash Suit Against East Bridgeport Doctor

An 18 year old newsboy, Frank Caruso, testified before Judge Tuttle in Superior Court in a $5,000 suit against Dr. Jacob Werber for injuries from a June 1913 Stratford avenue accident. Caruso, who was knocked down and suffered a fractured ankle, said he lost earnings during a six week recovery while running a stand at Park avenue and State street. Doctors Hawley and Dupee described treatment and a post injury hemorrhage, with Werber claiming no permanent injury. The report notes the case remained in progress at press time. A separate note announces the Madrid wedding of Kermit Roosevelt to Belle Wyatt Willard on June 11. Probate matters include Stephen P. Cronan named administrator for the estate of Ann Smith. John M. Carey named appraiser.

Frank Caruso Jacob Werber Tuttle Superior Court East Bridgeport Stratford Avenue Park Avenue State Street G. W. Hawley Gerber E. W. Dupee Caruso Tpl

Cup Defenders In Trial Races Near Greenwich Start

Rye N Y June 2 The first elimination races for the yachts to defend Americas cup began this afternoon off Great Captain Island Greenwich The Resolute led the Vanitie at times in a 15 nautical mile course sailed twice The official start times were Resolute 1346 12 Vanitie 1246 46 by wireless

Rye Great Captain Island Greenwich Charles F. Adams Quick Herreshoff Vanitie Resolute

Lindsay buried in Halifax after Ireland disaster death

Dr. M. A. Lindsay was laid to rest in Halifax Nova Scotia after a funeral attended by associates and citizens. Dr. Charles F. Lindsay, brother of the deceased, and Herbert M. Lyon of Bridgeport Trust Co. accompanied the body from Quebec.

Halifax N.S M. A. Lindsay Dr. Lindsay Charles F. Lindsay U. M. Co Herbert M. Lyon Bridgeport Trust Co Dr. Litte Quebec Bridgeport

Three Local Couples Seek Divorces in Superior Court

Papers filed in the superior court report three local divorce suits. Leslie Bailey seeks divorce from Rose Bailey, married November 1907, deser tion alleged. Nellie Boudreu sues Charles B. Boudreu of Brooklyn for desertion in October 1904. Bertha Breen seeks separation from Samuel Breen, married April 11, 1907, grounds intemperance and cruelty.

Leslie Bailey Rose Bailey Mra Bailey Rose Lohr Nellie Boudreu Charles B. Boudreu Brooklyn WN. C Boudreu Nellie Herbert Bertha _Breeg Samuel Breen Breen Bertha Hoyt

Contractors File Bankruptcy Plea In Bridgeport Suit

Brown and Ciglar filed a bankruptcy petition in Hertford listing liabilities of about 13 727 dollars and assets near 1 682 dollars for Ciglar plus 13 727 dollars liabilities and 1 660 dollars assets for Brown. They operate a contracting business in Bridgeport. Fred M. Brown and Joseph J. Ciglar are the members. A separate suit in United Foundry and Machine Co. seeks 500 dollars damages for alleged improper waterproofing of walls and cellar floor.

Brown & Ciglar Hertford Ciglar Brown Bridgeport Fred M. Brown Joseph J. Ciglar United Foundry & Machine Company

Danbury Salvation Army Store Burned

A fire at the Danbury Salvation Army store damaged the industrial home and store building and its contents. The forenoon blaze was caused by a defective flue and the total damage was estimated at $1,000.

Danbury Salvation Army

Postal Receipts Fall Off In May

May postal receipts drop by 3511.39 to 27502.21 from 28260.00 last year as nationwide business depression is blamed. April shows a rise of 191.17, and year to date receipts are up 2994.16 from the same period last year. Officials expect a return to normal levels next month amid rising incoming mail.

Printing bids threaten Holyoke firm for city register

The city may award the printing of the municipal register to Inter-Type, after R. M. Houston & Son in Holyoke Mass faced objections to outsourcing original city documents. Houston’s page rate was 1.13 12 dollars, with a total binding lump bid of 202.04 for 700 copies, a likely contract outcome for binding.

Holyoke Mass R. M. Houston & Son Municipal Register Catlin Board of Contract and Supply City Register Houston Company

Weather forecast and street names at Howland’s

The notice lists Howland’s streets on Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street with a fair weather forecast and cooler tonight. It reads like a local brief with street references and a concise forecast for Fairfield area.

Howland Main Street Fairfield Avenue Cannon Street

Men’s fine light suits at 16 50 brief sale

Featherweight and quarter-lined suits offered at 16 50. Made for men in light fine woolens, mohair-lined or with reduced lining for comfort in heat. Sourced from Kuppenheimer or Hart Schaffner & Marz. Normally 20 to 25, limited lot priced at 16 50.

Kuppenheimer Hart Schaffner & Marz

Have a straw Have a straw Howland straws for men

Classified ad notes a sale of Howland straws for men in various shapes and sorts priced at 1.60 to 3 dollars, located on the main floor rear.

Howland

John L Rowe Receives Gold Watch From Railroad Brotherhood

John L Rowe of 353 Nichols Street, longtime railroad man and chair of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, was presented a gold watch by the Grievance Board. The honor reflects his role in leading arbitration over wage increase disputes unsettled for over a year, with concessions claimed as largely favorable to employees. Rowe, a former baggage master, now dedicates his time to committee work for the Brotherhood.

John L. Rowe Nichols Street Brotherhood of Railroad New Haven Rowe

Funeral for Mrs Atkinson Held Tomorrow Afternoon

The funeral of Eirza Landon Atkin son, widow of John F. Atkin, will be held tomorrow afternoon at eight from the residence of her daughter Mrs Charles Barnum Read, 128 Park Avenue, where she died yesterday morning. Telegrams of regret arrived and friends visited the home to mourn her death. Mrs Read, the surviving child, is shaken by the shock of discovering her mother dead. The services will be simple, with Rev Henry M Sherman officiating at St John Church, and the family plot in Mi Grove cemetery.

Eirza Landon Atkinson John F. Atkin Charles Barnum Read Park Avenue Henry M. Sherman St. John’s Church Pelaim Mi Grove Read

Hamiltons Return From California to East Coast

Mr and Mrs Edward J Hamilton return east from California and plan to reside with Mr and Mrs Hugh J Hamilton of Stratford. He will work with Hamilton Brothers, the local horse dealers. He enjoyed a Pacific winter but prefers New England. He was married in southern California. Sir Cecil Spring Rice sails to England for a short vacation. Jack London is reported seriously ill in Vera Cruz. President Wilson plans to attend Princeton class of 79 reunion on June 13. Thomas M Robinson former NY Cotton Exchange president died in Long Island City at age ?.

Edward J. Hamilton California Hugh J. Hamilton Stratford Hamilton Hamilton Brothers Pacific Slope New England Cecil Spring-Rice England Jack London Vera Cruz Wilson Princeton Thomas M. Robinson New York Cotton E Exchange Long Island City

Heads of Big Show Greeted by Friends in Home Town

Samuel Mc Cracken manager Charles Hutchinson treasurer John McLaughlin master of transportation and other department heads of the big show were greeted with congratulations on their appearance in their home town. Dexter W Fellows of the press department renewed old acquaintances as he promoted circus publicity.

Samuel McCracken Charles Hutchinson John McLaughlin Dexter W. Fellows Fellows Tody Hamilton

Prong Folks Suits and Beads Featured In Sale

A newspaper item describes women’s suits and accessories on sale. Prong Folks’ suits, originally 27.50 to 47.50, discounted to 18 dollars, with sizes 14 16 and 18 highlighted. Also advertised are summer fabrics like silk poplin gabardine wool and moire, plus beads with scented flowers and Panama hats at reduced prices. Center aisle displays and floor descriptions noted.

Special exhibit shows H and W waists with flexible support

The H and W waist offers figure support without confinement and no compression. It claims strong yet light construction suitable for maternity use, with models for every figure including children. Styles include back and front buttoning. exhibit available, priced from 20c to 50c and up to $3 on the floor.

The Elder and Younger Chapter I Garden counsel

Father and son hoe in the garden as the elder urges patience and counting to avoid haste. A sudden danger looms when a mansion chimney threatens to topple, prompting a tense moment of restraint and attentiveness.

Jerry Boeing

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Supreme Court OF Errors IN Session Britain Rudolph C. Gottachaik Pri Il J. Connors Ichiaios RENWT Sanford Ave Sn Eine Charlies St Whitmey and Sturgis Golden Hill Nellie McGuire McGuire BOY Newsboy Kermit Roosevelt Belle Wyatt Willard Madrid Stephen P. Cronan Ann Jeremiah J. An Smithe Eee John M. Carey Wee Associated Press Wireless Mr. Lyon MAY Lo&e Dgeport Conn Mrs. Atkinson Mrs. Hamilton Fairfield Avenus France Spain Chidren Almie Ree Milli Panama Jess Howland Dry Goods Coo Ae “the Elder Bie David Krubi
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