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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
9
Tomorrow marks the last day of Bridgeport's Great Anniversary Sale featuring deep cuts on trims hats dresses coats skirts and accessories. Readers are urged to visit for heavy discounts on untrimmed hats veils feathers boas dresses and tailored suits across multiple fabric groups and sizes.
The Detroit Tigers, champions of the American League for two seasons, lead the league once more with Ty Cobb. Noted players Bill Crawford Bill O Leary Wild Bill Donovan and other stars are highlighted in this era of Cepanine fans.
John Carroll of Wallrd told police a night robbery left him $12 lighter after men directed him to a barn for lodging near Fairfield. Police rounded up Harry Green Richard Wilson Thomas Walsh John Garvey and John Summers, all alleged knights of the road active in the West End dodging work.
United press dispatch from New York reports Stanley Robinson and Arthur Heinze with a former United Copper director testified before the U S Grand Jury probing F A Heinze affairs and the Mercantile National Bank and Unity Copper. District attorneys’ officials meanwhile rounded up the copper company directors and served subpoenas to produce the company books. The new board may face difficulty obtaining the books.
Julia Cosgrove, described as comely, told the court drugs caused her downfall after being arrested in Savin for stealing from Charles Monson & Company. The judge gave advice and sentenced her to sixty days in prison.
The late Sebastain D. Lawrence, a New London banker, leaves an estate valued between 20 and 30 million dollars and bequests funds for a new hospital, endowments, alms houses, and religious and charitable uses. Notable gifts include 100000 for a hospital, 400000 as endowment, and 50000 for an alms house, with substantial proceeds directed to St James Episcopal Church and St Mary’s Catholic Church.
Commissioner Maltbie and Chairman Wilcox testified on public service regulation, noting large pending projects and private capital interest. They described how the New York commission protects the public from excessive rates and dividends, and referenced subway financing proposals as examples of municipal oversight. The committee scheduled further hearings for next Tuesday and plans to hear additional arguments.
Mayor Lee completes his annual message noting a land purchase for a West End public playground. He urges boards to request only needed funds, criticizes excessive charity department spending, and says overages have been the rule rather than the exception.
City Sheriff served papers on Col Elmer Havens in a suit for 50 damages brought by John P Gray and Edward T Buckingham. The suit claims Havens contracted for cigars if the city team won at Newfield Park yesterday and that the cigars were refused. The defense argues the contract is gambling and claims the game may not have been on the level with possible bribery. Pottery better report notes Olmier Potter injured at Sport Hill is improving at Bridgeport Hospital.
Hats from our own work rooms and show cases offered at $3.50. Most priced $5 to $10 previously with some New York makers clearing end of season stock at a loss. Styles are stylish and graceful with seasonable colors. White or black choices. 75c to $2.50.
A vintage ad notes long silk gloves remain fashionable with increasing sales. Silk gloves in 16-button length with double tipped fingers offered in white tan or black for 79 cents. Available in left aisle rear.
A sales notice laments curtains not selling despite quality and low prices. About 350 to 750 pairs remain in stock, with muslin tucks and Renaissance edging priced from 59c to 2.50. The sales pitch suggests improved advertising and clearer styling details may boost purchases.
The ad promotes washable men’s ties in white or colored French shapes at 17 1 2c each, 3 for 50c, and initial linen handkerchiefs at 15c. It highlights new wall paper quarters with two toned papers, tapestry, and floral patterns, plus elevator access to the fourth floor.
A bookshop near Fairfield avenue door advertises handsome fountain pens at prices from $2.50 to $6 with full one-year guarantee. Pens feature black chased rubber holders, black rubber with gold bands, filled gold with pearl accents, and silver filigree. Big pen maker clears surplus. prompt purchase urged.
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