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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1911

Page

3

Saloon Keepers May Employ Only Their Own Kin

United Press dispatch from Hartford reports Senate action on multiple bills. The chamber favorable to limiting saloon staff to owners wives or adult daughters, plus other measures including attorney general advisory rules, inheritance gifts to state aided corporations, mortgagee deed filings, harsher penalties for abducting or enticing females for immoral purposes, and a $25,000 Rockville city hospital appropriation.

United Press Hartford Senate Rockville City Hospital

RISHOR man 84 funeral set for June 7 1911

In this city June 7 1911 Anthony W Rishor aged 84 years 22 days friends invited to attend funeral at his late residence No 138 Leuret avenue Saturday at 230 pm burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. D8 b p

Margaret Simpson Thomas R. Keough Grove Street Mt. Gears Mary A. Mossey Oak Street St. Augustine's Church St.eetaels Cemetery Stamford Chauncey A. Scofield

Chandler Defeats 20000 Aid for St Vincent's Hospital

Hartford June 8 Representative Chandler of Rocky Hill blocked a $20000 amendment funding St Vincent s Hospital Bridgeport as lawmakers argued over hospital appropriations. After heated debate amendments for Derby and St Vincent s were killed and the bill remained on the calendar amid a looming deficit prediction.

Special Front United Press Hartford Chandler Rocky Hill St. Vincent’s Hi Ital Bridgeport Itzer House Stevens Committee On Appropriations Representat Chandler Meltzer St. Vincent's

Caspian Sea Shaken by Severe Earthquake

Pottsdam scientists report Caspian Sea experienced a violent tremor at 1 AM with seismograph readings suggesting wide area impact. Observers indicate the Caspian Sea and shores were affected by the quake.

United Press Pottsdam Caspian Sea

Suspension of London Banks

The Birbeck Bank suspension was announced today in London. It served over 50,000 small depositors and faces liabilities about $2,000,000 beyond assets. Depositors surged to the bank, prompting police to restrain damage to the building.

United Press London Birbeick Bank

Woman Falls Two Stories From Porch Injures Hip

Mrs. Katie Paul of 82 Willard Street fell from a back porch two stories high at 1 o clock this morning while hanging out clothes. Ambulance Surgeon Krause took her to Bridgeport hospital with a fracture of the left hip and painful bruises. She is 27.

Katie Paul Willard Street Krause Bridgeport Hospital Paul

Hats for all ages at E. H. Dillon Co display

The E H Dillon and Co presents newest hat styles in Leghorn Lace Straw Milan and lingerie hats for outing school and dress. Children's outing and school hats priced from 48 cents to 3 dollars while dress hats range 1.48 to 10 dollars. Save at least half by buying here.

Public Utilities Bill Hit As Unconstitutional Says Banks

Hartford June. The Public Utilities question was set as the special order for next Thursday at 11 30 in the House of Representatives. Judge Elmore S Banks of Fairfield opposed suspending rules to take up the minority bill today, saying he would vote for it if the vote were today though he deemed it unconstitutional and cited a Davenport letter stating it would be scrapped in higher court.

Hartford House of Representatives Friends of the Minority Elmore Banks Fairfield Daniel Davenport

Mrs Alma Miller Weds Turkish Man of Title

The marriage of Mrs Alma Miller of Stratford to Ellia Bey Caprillian of New York was announced today. The ceremony occurred June 1 in New Haven with Rev Robert Dennison officiating. The bride, widow of Willard R Miller, is known in local social circles. Caprillian, once Hamilton, N Y, now resides in Stratford with plans to move to New York.

Alma Miller Stratford Ellia Bey Caprillian New York New Haven Robert Dennison First Congregational Church Willard R. Miller Fairfield Avenue Hamilton N. Y Turkey Caprillian South Main Street

Club License Bill Tabled In The House

Hartford June 8 The House tabled the bill for special licenses for clubs to sell liquors. ROWBOAT STOLEN Hugh Burns 432 Central avenue reports his 16 foot rowboat stolen from its mooring at Hollister avenue last evening. US Marshal Hawley visited city officials and praised his new job. Judge Foster granted a further continuance for trials of Dr F B Downs and Clayton J Wrisley at prosecutor Redden's request. Wrisley remains unable to post $5000 bail awaiting hearing in jail. New Haven June 8 A broken engagement announced wedding day of Audubon Tyler and Miss Bessie Porter daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas B Porter of New York.

United Press Hartford House Today Hugh Burns Central Avenue Hollister Avenue Foster F. B. Downs Clayton J. Wrisley Shelton Redden Wrisley New Haven Audubon Tyler Bessie Porter Thomas B. Porter New York City

Are Nuisances In Motor World Affects Garage Noise

A Letter criticizes residential garage noise from open mufflers and car horns. It urges garage owners to stop such practices, warns drivers to hush horns, and suggests owners can curb nuisance by addressing both chauffeurs and customers. Continuous noise harms neighborly relations and may invite legal action.

Motor World

Obituary notes for Anthony W. Rishor and others

Anthony W. Rishor died after a short illness at his 138 Laurel avenue home in his 85th year. A Seymour Ontario native, he lived in the city for years and leaves a widow and two sons Christopher J. and Earl A. Rishor. He belonged to the First M E church. Funeral for John J. Finn was at 7:30 this morning from 292 East Main street to St. Mary's church with Rev. Thomas P. Mulcamy and musical offerings, then to Winsted for interment. bearers named. Frederick C. Briggs rests after services at his mother-in-law Mary E. Neville’s home, then Mountain Grove cemetery. escort bearers listed from this city and Newtown.

Anthony W. Rishor Laurel Avenue Seymour Ontario Christopher J Earl A. Rishor M. E. Church John J. Finn East Main Street St. Mary’s Church Thomas P. Mulcamy Frank Munich Winsted Patrick Maurice Daniel Micchael Finn Michael McNerney Thomas Welch Frederick C. Briggs Newtown Mountain Grove Mary E. Neville Warren Street Henry H. Tweedy Yale Robert Hard Briggs George H. Hatheway George E. Cleveland Stanley H. Bullard John M. Merwin James M. Saxton Farnham Fox Frank Hubbard Charles S. Cole Willis H. Lyon Mr. Nettleton

Machine Nut and Bolt Co Incorporators Form New Firm

D Homer Jennings Edward K Nicholson and Frank C Johnson are the incorporators of the Machine Nut and Bolt Co The company will purchase sell and deal in nuts bolts and machinery of all kinds It has capital stock of 500 shares of 100 each totaling 50000 and will start business with 1000 capital stock

D. Homer Jennings Edward K. Nicholson Frank C. Johnson

Southington votes $220000 bonds for water works

Southington voters at a town meeting last night approved issuing 220000 dollars in bonds to take over the privately owned water company in the city.

Southington United Press

Common Pleas Salary Rise Reconsidered in Hartford

Hartford June 8 The Senate voted to reconsider the bill increasing Common Pleas judges salaries by 500 dollars in Fairfield Hartford and New Haven counties The measure was tabled but will be acted on next week in a follow up session through a court salary adjustment dispute.

United Press Hartford Senate Common Pleas Fairfield New Haven

Brown University Decennial Celebration Committee Named

Attorney John Packer Gray of this city named to general committee for the Brown University class of 1901 decennial celebration set for June 18 to 21. Roy Clark former Giants outfielder and Bridgeport alumnus who attended Brown in the same year is the only other local graduate to matriculate at Brown that year.

John Packer Gray Brown University Roy Clark New York Giants Brown

Non-Support and Wife Beating Charged Against Daly

John J. Daly of Bridgeport Brass Co was arrested at his Hollister avenue home by Bicycle Policeman Dailey on a warrant charging non support of his wife and three minor children and assault on his wife. He posted $150 bail and the case was continued until Saturday. Thieves took 15 pieces of clothes from Mrs George Nigh's line at 1248 Railroad avenue before daybreak.

John J. Daly Bridgeport Brass Co Hollister Avenue Dailey George Nightols Railroad Avenue

Well Known Conductor Tolles Ill and Not Dead

Anson A. Tolles, a veteran Naugatuck division conductor on the New Haven line, is seriously ill at his State street home but expected to recover. Despite word of his death circulating in the Naugatuck valley and condolences arriving from Waterbury papers, Tolles, a 40 year railroad veteran, remains alive and has the hope of many more years of service.

Anson A. Tolles Naugatuck New Haven Connecticut State Street Waterbury Tolles

South Avenue Trolley Route Not Settled

Mayor Buckingham questions the legality of council action extending Connecticut Co lines from South Park avenue through South avenue to the end. He will consult City Attorney Culli nan before approving or disapproving the report. Three hearings have occurred on related extensions and a new hearing may be required.

Buckingham Connecticut Co South Park Avenue South Avenue Thomas M. Cullinan West End South Main Street South Main-South Avenue Atlantic Street Iranistan Avenue

Did 12 Years For Murder He Never Committed

Boston, June 8. John Henry Chance, freed from Charlestown after 12 years of a life sentence for murder, proclaimed I have lost 12 years. The real slayer, Arthur Hegan, now in Chicago, confessed. Governor Fass pardoned Chance. Hegan is immune after an earlier acquittal.

United Press Boston John Henry Chance Charles‘town Fass Chance Arthur Hegan Chicago

Final Arguments on McKenna Case Tonight

Final arguments are to be delivered this evening, expected to conclude the investigation into the city engineer's office. It will be the committee’s last public meeting with J B Klein representing the city engineer and Stiles Judson for Denis F Mulvihill and others. Ladies of Charity meeting at St Vincent de Paul hospital Sunday June 11 at 3 30 p m.

J. B. Klein Stiles Judson Denis F. Mulvihill Ladies OF Charity Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul

Sad Dog Sad Dog Collar Ad Promotes Happiness

A fragmentary advert suggests keeping a dog happy and compliant with a collar and license tag to avoid the dog catcher. It warns of a muzzle if the pup escapes, and pitches dog collars for sale at 25e to $3.

White Girls Dresses Great Bargain at Saving

White lawn dresses for girls offered at one dollar and a quarter to two dollars and fifty cents. Most dresses valued higher, with real worth averaging around two dollars. Five attractive styles with short and long sleeves, embroidery lace trims, and dimes of tucks. From one of our preferred makers, on the second floor.

Black bags on sale at magnetic price

Nice black bags sold at a special low price. These premium goat leather hand bags come in small and large sizes with gilt or oxidized trimmings and strong handles. Regularly two dollars, now priced at 1.35, near the left of Main street door.

Main Street

Dress lawns of extra beauty and value assembly noted

Description celebrates a display of dress lawns with varied patterns and colors. The piece highlights black grounds with tiny white dots to white with tiny black ones, noting a wide range, small and large figures, one color patterns, and skilled color mingling. It praises the summery, tasteful collection and its appeal to women.

Satin tested for bathing suits proves durable and attractive

Tested satin for bathing-suits. Black satin is the deluxe fabric for bathing suits. We have tested it by actual washing and its finish remains unchanged. It is as lustrous and attractive after immersion as before. Nice weight, spot proof, yard wide, $1.25 yard. Center aisle rear.

Sharp cuts on silk and wool fabrics in store sale

Silk and wool fabrics priced at $1.50 a yard are drastically reduced to clear the last lot. The offerings include lustrous bayadere striped, black patterned, and plain weaves, with a small selection of gray wools noted for softness. Located at the right aisle rear.

Elevator tragedy at Stratfield injures teen worker

Herry Beers aged 17, elevator boy at the Hotel Stratfield, was killed when his head and chest were crushed between the seventh floor ceiling and floor. The body was shipped to Norwalk from Rourke & Rourke morgue with Medical Examiner Garlick's permission after he left the elevator door open and failed to clear the shaft.

Herry Beers Stratfield Norwalk Rourke & Rourke Garlick Young Beers

Lad Admits Stealing $13 from Parents

Torrington report states Leonard J. Younger aged 12 of Providence RI admits stealing $13 from his parents and running away from home. Police hold him as the parents announce they will pursue action next Saturday.

Lad United Press Torrington Leonard J. Younger Providence R. 1 Tan Leonard

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Uaely RO Lake Alaska Campbells Ins John Beck & Son Main ST JAS. Horan & Son Florists Hawkins Florist Stratfield Pneumatic Ent Fieg Tocla Hughes & Chapman Spellbinder Rep. Meltzer C. W. Hair Whitney Avenue W. Beehler D. E. Williams Weaver Rmelee Woodruff West Haven New England Hudson River Valley Jackson’s Book Shop E. H. Dillon & CO Conn Rue ST. Cecile Paris E.H. Dillon & CO Davenport Marshal Hawley United States Sidney EP. Hawley City Court House Atty John P. Gray Anson L. Tolles McKenna Case Pound Jennie Hamilton Howland Cannon Street THE Howland Dry Goods CO
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