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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
5
A new skin remedy called possum claims rapid results for eczema pimples rashes and other conditions with relief after the first application. It touts curing thousands of cases and offers a 50 cent package and a $2 jar at Bridgeport pharmacies with free samples via Emergency Laboratories New York City.
Property owners on Water Street petitioned the Common Council to revoke L B Silliman’s license to stock 200 barrels of kerosene at 616 Water Street. They oppose a large oil depot nearby while allowing 30 barrels. Chief Mooney had previously protested. The remonstrants support a limit of 30 barrels and the petition was referred to the Ordinance committee.
Miss Lina Schoonmaker an 18 year old Kingston N Y girl on a New York trip with Kingston party was killed in a Flatiron Building elevator. Her body was crushed between the fifth and sixth floors breaking her neck and fracturing several ribs. The party was led by Rev Mr and Mrs Charles Mercer Hall of Kingston for shopping and sightseeing in the city.
New York reports a private audience with Pope Pius X sought by Miss Ade laide Pendergast and her aunt Miss Lelia Pendergast. Allan A. Ramsay attended. The pope exchanged his skull cap for one given by Miss Pendergast. The debutante travels with her aunt and is daughter of J Lynch Pendergast of Baltimore area. They left Rome for Florence last Saturday.
New Haven police chief Cowles defended city morals in response to Dr Sneath who claimed two thousand escorts and proposed licensing vice. Cowles called the minister ignorant, saying New Haven has no permanent evil venues and cleanses transient prostitution from New York Street.
E H Dillon and Co at 1105 Main Street showcases an extensive line of linen auto coats dusters jumpers suits coats and skirts at about half the usual price. G W Fairchild and Sons oversee watch and jewelry repairs with guaranteed quality and personal supervision. CleanEasy claims best hand care products that remove stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt instantly and safely for skin and fabrics.
The advertisement touts Cyrus Wart Sease as a painless method to remove warts within days. It claims noticeable results with a single cen e at Cyrus Pharmacy located at 18 Cannon Street.
A Bridgeport committee found no need for further inquiry into the Board of Charities but urged a thorough reorganization of its business methods. Key recommendations include hiring an expert to systematize bookkeeping, enforcing public bidding for contracts, ending private contracts by board members, and strengthening checks on weights and quantities to curb rising costs at Lakeview Home and related departments.
Audiences enjoyed a hearty reception for the vaudeville bill with Grace Lavelle drawing encores for her pure soprano, Major James Doyle praised for comic work, Savan and Warren impressing with acrobatics, Cohen Co. sketch The Red Pink earning strong approval, and Robinson Trio delivering song and dance. Matinees offer half price for children, with evening shows at 7 15 as usual.
Poll's stage presents Israel Zangwill's Merely Mary Ann with Miss Alice Fleming as Mary Ann and Mr Ince as Lancelot receiving strong praise. The cast delivers a polished, convincing performance reported as outstanding by yesterday's audiences. Mrs Rumage receives a gown. director H Percy Melden organized the production. more souvenir photos planned for the Thuredory matinee. Mrs Russell leaves 283000 to charity and Brown University receives half of her library.
Mayor Lee again urges Common Council to abandon the harbor line in favor of railroad alignment. He praises the New Haven road for 30000 toward the Congress Street bridge and land donations to straighten Golden Hill Street. Proposals include eminent domain land for Seaside Park, sewer plan alignment, maintaining the fire department, selling crematory property to fund police facilities, and stricter department budgeting. He cites debt growth and hopes for legislative support and trolley earth sale consent.
A Bridgeport audience found Merely Mary Ann pretty and moving at Poli's with a strong love story and a happy ending. John Ince as the hero drew sympathy despite flaws while Miss Fleming impressed as Mary Ann. Supporting players Williams and Dailey upheld a high standard of performance and characterization.
Washington June Taft's plan to discipline the Porto Rican House of Delegates passed the House after a bare quorum. The bill authorizes the Auditor, with gubernatorial consent, to spend funds based on the previous year's appropriations whenever the Legislature fails to provide current public money. The measure aims to break the deadlock created by the House majority.
Philadelphia rapid transit directors meet as Clarence Wolf fills city rep vacancy and becomes vice president after George D. Widener resigns from that post. A $25,000 pool is set aside to reward loyal workers who kept cars running during the strike.
New Haven June 8 Frederick Brigham a West Haven keeper for Merchants Bank on State street was charged with embezzling 5000. Officials say the entries suggest a total shortage of about 40000. Brigham 47, married, employed eighteen years, held on 10000 bond awaiting explanation of the books.
In McCloud California a forest fire menaces the McCloud Lumber Plant. Firefighters race to save the facility as flames push two miles toward town. The company transfers gun cotton and der items, dispatches a trainload of men, and militia headquarters face scrutiny amid the blaze. Governor Gillette reprimands General LaMand for occupying a residence as militia HQ.
The Common Council considered the petition of Jerome Sheehan to discontinue Ogden street building line for 50 feet east of Broke street. Attorney J B represented the petitioner. Robert G DeForest spoke for Nathan Kraut seeking permission to build three feet over the building line at Stillman and Hallett streets. A majority of property owners appeared in opposition or support the plan, with Samuel leading strong opposition.
A city council draft proposes removing the lieutenant title and designating current title holders as captains. The measure, referred to committee, aims to assign each lieutenant a specific charge under the new rank. The names include John HL and others.
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