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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1910
Page
3
A small fire was spotted on the roof of Richard Robinson's home at 140 Linen Avenue this morning. Holyoke game postponed as manager McCann received word the local team cannot play due to wet grounds.
Special from United Press Norwalk June 6 the crank shaft of the excursion boat John Sylvester broke leaving nearly 1 000 Norwalkers aboard all night as the Phoenix Engine Company trip to North Beach was halted passengers were transferred to the Rosedale and did not reach South Norwalk until seven this morning women children and men were frightened by the accident
Willis De Loss Hall a 27 year old machinist and husband who left school seven years ago to work at Locomobile Co of America graduated from Temple University Philadelphia as a doctor of medicine. He studied while working days and attending night courses at Booth Preparatory and Temple University and will begin medical practice in Philadelphia. His family faced the loss of a child during his education but friends celebrate his achievement.
The New England Navigation Co announced a fare increase from 50 to 60 cents for city to New York boat travel. The change took effect today. Charles R. Bishop, president and treasurer of Bishop Box & Paste Co and Stamford Manufacturers Association, died at 2:30 am in South Street Stamford. Born in 1859 in New York.
Two firefighters were killed and twenty five injured after a backdraft at a bonded warehouse on Washington Street. Firefighters Timothy Cotter and William Healy died after being knocked unconscious and drowned in a water-filled floor pool. Total loss estimated under $100.
Hartford June 6 The superior court judges met at the capitol to assign duties for the year and name state attorneys and clerks. A motion allows bar admission in Hartford on the second Thursday before the last Wednesday in June or in New Haven on the second Thursday in January. Clerks and assistant clerks in eight counties were re appointed. M J Flanagan of Bridgeport named second assistant clerk for Fairfield County. State’s attorneys re appointed. Names to the state bar examining committee for a three year term: F D Haines George D Watrous William B Boardman Edwin B Gager Samuel O Prentice. Jury commissioners for New Haven County for the year: Robert O Gates Edward A Bradley.
London June 6 King George and Queen Mary entertained Colonel and Mrs Roosevelt at Marlborough House luncheon. The Colonel arrived at 1 pm, was alone with the King until 1 45, and Mrs Roosevelt joined for the meal. They departed at 3 pm.
Rome June 6 The Pope signaled in an audience with Archbishop Henry Moeller of Cincinnati that there will be another American Cardinal after the next consistory. Moeller quoted the Pope as saying the impression he received was clear.
The battleships Iowa Minneapolis and Minnesota with 950 midshipmen aboard sailed from Annapolis for a 10000 mile practice cruise. The voyage aims to test endurance training and seamanship across long ocean legs and port calls. The ships represent U S Navy fleet readiness and naval academy leadership under orders issued today.
The Queen's Daughters annual report shows extensive charitable activity and a growing reserve fund. Sisters of the Holy Ghost logged about 10,000 nursing hours across city parishes, with 1,017 hours in January alone. Revenues totaled 1,208.11 from dues, donations, interest, and entertainments, while expenditures included shoes, groceries, coal, dry goods, and postage.
The Danbury and Bridgeport trolley line hearing before Judge Howard J. Curtis of the Superior Court was postponed for one week due to the judges meeting in Hartford. Chief Justice Frederic B. Hall presides in Danbury, and the court may seek an additional Fairfield County clerk from the next General Assembly.
President Frank W. Bolande of Bridgeport Business Men's Association appoints D. Fairchild Wheeler Edward L. Graves and Col. Charles L. Gaylord to study the block map proposition and report to a forthcoming association meeting under a recent resolution to examine block maps and discuss the project.
Prosecutor DeLaney vows to confront owner Tracy B. Warren over the notorious Pine Block on Houston Avenue. Charles and Louise Youngs, both Black, escaped jail after a raid that rounded up every resident. Louise produced a torn marriage certificate corner as proof. The case highlights the block's reputation and calls for immediate action.
Four petitions for divorce were filed in Superior Court. Lulena May Wakelee sues Robert Nelson Wakelee for intolerable cruelty and infidelity. the couple wed April 24, 1904. Florence Chapman sues Frederick H. Nichols alleging cruelty. they reside in Bridgeport. Belle Bensinger Chagnon sues Moses Chagnon for infidelity and cruelty. married November 24, 1904 in Chicago. Edward Ogren sues Alice DeLand Ogren for desertion. married January 14, 1904.
Prof Quilty ends a long run of Saturday dances at his dancing academy in Jack son’s theatre building and plans a move to a new ballroom in Fairfield avenue. The academy remains for teaching while summer dances move to Park City skating rink with expanded orchestra. Dances scheduled Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with Meyers Risley orchestra on Tuesday and Monahan’s orchestra on Thursday and Saturday.
George S. Melhuish of this city sues Valentine Ballard of Milford in the Superior Court for 1085 dollars the amount remaining unpaid on a 2500 dollar sale of a saloon and license on Bank street dated August 1 1908 with only 915 paid to date the papers filed this morning.
Bridgeport store offers Knickerbocker watches in gold filled cases with 10 year guarantee and 30 day trial. American 6 jeweled movement, priced now at 4.50, down from 7.50 to 10, limited days left on Main floor front.
Rev T R Sweeney officiated at a marriage uniting Minnie G Nevins and Albert E Langham at the Sacred Heart church parsonage on Myrtle Avenue at 7 PM. The couple, from South End households, planned a breakfast reception at the bride’s home and a brief honeymoon to Washington and Atlantic City before settling at 1116 Park Avenue.
Archibald A. McIntyre died Saturday evening at Bridgeport Hospital after a short illness. He was 79 and resided on the East Side. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James R. Viets of Lynn, Massachusetts. The funeral was held this afternoon with interment in Mountain Grove cemetery.
Carrie Leighton of Paramount Film Renting Co. files in Common Pleas for $1000 against Jennie Wigglesworth of East Bridgeport claiming a moving picture machine 300 chairs and a curtain were purchased on December 27, 1909 but payment not made.
Washable underskirts described as silk skirt style with black and white stripes. Ideal summer weight with deep accordion pleats or deep ruffle finish. Trimmed with straight and serpentine bands in blue tan green or red. Second floor price one dollar.
Damp weather brings hordes of flies, so a local store urges buying wooden and metal frame screens and hinged doors to keep insects out. Prices range from 18 to 30 inch heights for wooden frames and 2 by 7 feet doors, with wire cloth and repair mesh offered. Fourth floor stock, payment promised by Jan 1, 1910, default noted in Common Pleas court filings.
The American Tube and Stamping Co. has been served with two suits in Common Pleas court. Burns Co. seeks $500 and John Smith, a driver for the same company, seeks $1,000. Smith was thrown from a double team on Seaview avenue where the industrial railroad of the Stamping Co. runs, breaking his collar bone and smashing the wagon.
Margaret Hopkins, 14, a ward of Mr and Mrs James J Cooke of Turn-Off River, disappeared Friday afternoon in Stamford. She had arrived from St Francis asylum in New Haven two months earlier. Police notified. her father lives in Orange and her grandfather, once living with the family, resides in Bridgeport. In Naugatuck, probate papers filed for John H Whittemores estate. The will leaves $500,000 to the wife, then splits the remainder between Harris and Gertrude B Whittemore after other allowances.
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