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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
3
Old and New Testament painting sets priced at $20 per set, with fine engravings for Bible study and Sunday school use. Additional ergarten work available and Bible price set at $1 per set. Sold at Sun's Book Shop, 986 988 Main Street.
Public indignation surrounds harbor controversy as YOR signs the Rab measure while concessions remain unresolved. The harbor grab resolution passes amid debates over mayoral control and pending legislation affecting the harbor authority.
In Wave City, Tate, 46, was killed after a collision involving Policeman John Brown. The aldermen were asked to authorize compensation of 37 dollars for time lost and clothing. The death occurred on March 3, 1909, and the service will be at Lakeview Cemetery with details to follow.
Hartford June 8 The House moved to clear three matters from its calendar and pass amendments to the general highway law. A plan to fund eight engineers and a deputy commissioner at 65000 drew opposition from Democrat Higgins of Windsor. The chamber rejected a 25000 appropriation for a Connecticut cavalry monument. The public utilities committee report was postponed to June 22 with a hearing for legislators this afternoon. The Senate handled routine business including unfavorable shell fishery reports and two bills on Hampden voting districts and life imprisonment for murder, both rejected. Favorable reports came for pardons board meetings at Wethersfield and the state capitol and for immediate seizure of oyster boats.
June weddings unfold with ceremonies at Sacred Heart church and other venues across the state. Miss Sabina aes and Miss Mary Moran, bridesmaids, receive bouquets as couples exchange vows and celebrate at Olive Street and nearby homes with relatives from Bridgeport and beyond.
The Odd Fellows' Association of Bridgeport held a meeting last night and organized for work related to the new building. Judge Edward P. Nobbs elected president Wilbert Sanford vice president and George E. Curtis secretary and treasurer. Also noted: spontaneous combustion caused a Brooklyn Malt Diastase plant fire, with $200,000 loss and four explosions that panicked the neighborhood. Daniel P. Keane Auctioneer to sell contents of 7 room house at 24 Fremont Street corner of Norman at 9:30 Wednesday morning with no reserve.
The Indiana balloon crew Fisher and Bumbaugh landed at Dickson Tennessee at 6 P.M. Monday, winning the American endurance record of 49 hours, surpassing the former 44 hours. A. Holland Forbes won the cup for distance, landing his New York balloon at Corinth Mississippi, 400 miles from Indianapolis.
Horace Gorham janitor at the customs house died at St Vincent's hospital after being crushed by a freight elevator at work. He was alone on the car when removed, and the shaft doors open to the sidewalk. Gorham, married, resided at 395 Charles Street.
A strong summer vaudeville bill at Smith's theatre features five acts led by the Robinson Trio with encores, and a musical monologue by Little Major James D. Doyle. Grace LaVelle performs two tough arias, LaVan & Warren display acrobatic humor, and three reels of clear, steady pictures cap the program.
Special report from United Press in Philadelphia on June 8 says the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company broke its recently signed agreement after a six day strike. Union leaders call the company statement arrogant and plan an indignation meeting of all employees later this week. C O Pratt, head of the strike, is expected to respond.
Plaintiff whose boy was injured by an automobile failed to file bond as ordered. James Rollins of Connecticut Avenue did not comply with the court order in the suit against Dr Frederick J Adams of Fairfield Avenue who ran down his seven year old son on December 9 1908 at the corner of Connecticut and Seaview Avenues. The suit seeking $2000 damages was dismissed. Rollins engaged Geduldig and Merva as his attorneys. The accident left the boy hospitalized seven weeks and permanently injured.
Corinth Mississippi June 8. Clifford Harmon and pilot A Holland Forbes report the balloon New York was fired upon while crossing Morgan County near a small village after a 5 pm Saturday takeoff from Indianapolis. A rifle shot ripped the rigging as the crew planned ballast drops to land, a man warning them to descend. Officers and Aero Club aid are sought to find the shooter.
Oliver Cromwell, a poor driver, moved household goods from Hancock avenue to West Fairfield when a trolley struck the light wagon. Pieces and furniture scattered. Percy Cromwell, 10, injured with two head gashes. Pa Cromwell and eight of nine children aboard. Ella, witness, cried out as the trolley approached. Pa blamed for wagon damage. remarks on drinking and hard times.
Death notices report George Lathrop former Porto Rico fruit grower dying after paralysis in San Juan and his body arriving in the city to be laid at his mother's home. Elks delegation to attend. Louis Gall dies at St Vincent's from carbolic acid poisoning after suicidal intent. Patrick Breen dies at Greenfield Hill after long illness. Funeral for Alexander Grant conducted at 15 Olive Street with Clan Campbell delegation. burial at Mountain Grove. John Blewett's funeral held at 156 Nichols Street and St Mary’s Church with high Mass. pallbearers listed. William S. Carstensen dies suddenly in Wilmington of peritonitis. Odd Fellows to handle arrangements.
Time to go for these stylish hats with no half measures. The electrifying word is cut-prices as trimmed hats drop to 2.50 for $4 to $10 items and 7.50 for $12 to $18 items. Sailor hats go to 50c, untrimmed hats 50c, flowers 10c. Second floor.
Bans of marriage age between Mise excina Marie Brisebois Co. Irwin were published for the first time at the masses at St. Charles Church on Sunday. The ceremony was performed by Hev. 23 at 9 a.m. The bridesmaid was Alma Menard of Mass. a cousin of the bride. Best man will be Robert B. eh brother of the groom. Ushers include Dr. Philip i en and Dr. Halpin of Gloversville, N.
Indignant citizen reports Frank H. Herman secretary treasurer of the Herman Drug as the only man by that name in the city. Herman posted a $100 bond for June 15 ahead of his appearance while Lena Smith and Tillie Nelson had cases continued to the same date.
Lightning Fleming, the Black man shot last Friday, is expected to survive based on indications. Italians Luigi Franzese and others confessed involvement, Franzese admitting he fired to scare Fleming who allegedly threatened to carve a Messing brother with a razor. The incident occurred on Housa Avenue in front of the Ozonean Works as Fleming confronted intruders at Phoebe Vim’s residence in the Waies block.
Anna and Orvil Noyes faced city court on unclear charges. Emma Williams fined 100 dollars plus costs for operating a house of ill repute in Berkshire flats, bonds set at 150 dollars. John Smith, charged with frequenting, was discharged and a notice entered.
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