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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
3
Reproductions of famous Tissot paintings in color sold in sets of twenty for Old and New Testament themes. Suitable for kindergarten and Sunday School work. Price one dollar per set. Available at Eson's Book Shop 986-98 Main Street.
The fragment references the world’s smallest current s and tiny coins like the Portuguese three reis piece and the five milleima, valuing them at fractions of a penny. It also includes a court note about a drunkness case and a prisoner’s surname confusion, plus a death notice and a family funeral invitation in Torrington, Connecticut.
Bridgeport Relief Association to discuss care for tuberculosis cases at 8 p m in City Hall Council Chamber. Enthusiastic response from civic bodies and factories supported by President Dudley P Bullard. Leaders plan representation from Italian and German groups to aid the effort.
Mayor Lee names himself Alder man Brock and Frank W. Bolande of the Business Men's Association to wait on Cit Co. to try to secure six tickets for 25 cents. The move aims to obtain a favorable discount for residents.
Fairfield County notes from Bethel report a Pomona Grange gathering on Wednesday June 9 and a change of Rev. John Adams visit to MBE church moving to Sunday June 13 for morning service and quarterly conference. Several local residents visiting summer homes and church events including a June 20 Children’s Day service and a 25th anniversary celebration for Rev. and Mrs. Douglass with a $25 purse and refreshments.
Sheriff Sidney Hawley invited Fairfield County Senators and Representatives to tour the new jail addition on Monday June 11 at 11 a m. A luncheon will follow the inspection.
Hartford June 10. The Senate and House advanced several measures including two charter amendments in Bridgeport and Greenwich. Other actions covered Grand Army and Spanish War veterans quarters in national armories and a bond issue for Fairfield county. Debate on a school pensions bill drew personal exchanges among lawmakers.
New York June 10. The separation suit of Katherine Clemens Gould against Howard Gould goes on trial before Justice Vi i Dowling. Mrs Gould appears with Clarence M Shearn. Gould does not. He counters with absolute divorce and names Dustin Farnum and Buffalo Bill Cody as co respondents. Alimony has totaled 25,000 dollars yearly.
Funeral services for Horace C. Graham were held at 2 30 this afternoon at Henry E Bishop undertaking parlors State street The services were led by Rev William N Morton and Rev E J Craft Pallbearers included Samuel Randolf Cornelius Randolf James Monroe Thomas Sherwood William Rogers and George Taylor Interment followed at Mountain Grove cemetery
Southington report states William Ferguson, conductor on the Connecticut Electric Railway Southington division, died at home from blood poisoning caused by picking a pimple on his horse. He left a widow and several children. formerly of Meriden where his father and two sisters survive. Mrs Catherine Kron announces marriage of her daughter Mabel Louisé to Frank Bridge Wheeler on June 7 and says they will reside in Woodmont this summer. Wheeler is a traveling salesman from New Haven.
Milford Mass cadet Stuart Co. Godfrey will graduate from West Point Friday at the head of his class. He has held class honors since entering four years ago and serves as cadet lieutenant and editor in chief of The Howitzer.
Meriden June 10 The Connecticut Council Deliberation Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the northern Masonic jurisdiction met here with about 70 high degree Masons present Officers elected include H O Canfield Bridgeport Grand First Lieutenant Commander E M Armstrong New Haven Grand Second Lieutenant Commander W W Frayer Hartford Grand Minister of State J B Cornwall Bridgeport Grand Chancellor Eli C Birdseye Meriden Grand Treasurer A S Comstock Norwich Grand Secretary Costello Lippitt Norwich Grand Master of Ceremonies A H MacKenzie Bridgeport Grand Hospitable Charles K Rounds New Haven Grand Seneschal William W Price New Haven Grand Standard Bearer George Kies Norwich Rial S Peck Hartford Captain of Guard George C Curtis Waterbury Grand Sentinel
The gruesome skeleton of Giuseppe Bergamo from the Boye trial remains in the County Court House exhibit room. Physicians call it a masterpiece and the State’s Attorney may donate it to a museum of learning.
Chef James Jacques at the county jail chose labor and received a chef’s uniform. He applies his training to jail kitchen work, delivering meals to short term inmates with a different presentation, earning comment from an old inmate who notes it isn’t the same pork and beans.
Smiths theatre to reopen Aug 18 under Ira D Jackson with Bostock Hennessy moving picture and vaudeville shows. Tickets to start at ten cents for one price seating. Free coupon to appear in Saturdays Farmer for June 14 16 performances valid any Monday or Tuesday. Also notes license to marry for Claude E Murray and Ella Currie natives of New Brunswick residents of Bridgeport.
The forecast calls for cloudy skies with rain tonight and into tomorrow. Temperatures will be mild before a gradual clearing trend later in the day.
Sunshine fills the June sale as gar ments from France and lace trimmed pieces attract buyers. The hand embroidered garments impress with fineness and value, while new tailored underwear suits those who prefer crisp plain wear. Watches the careful craftsmanship and low prices lure shoppers to view and purchase.
Catalog notes new wide models and extra sizes for drawers in cambric and nainsook with deep ruffles, tucks, embroidery and trimming. Isabella designs and soft styles feature shadow eyelet work, lace, and ribbon. prices range from five cents to three dollars and seventy-five cents.
The garment unites a corset cover with drawers or a short skirt and gains popularity for slimming the waist and offering comfort. Available in cambric with lace trimming from 5 cents, nainsook options from 1.25 to 2.25 dollars, and refined versions at 2.95 dollars.
Nightgowns offered in muslin and cambric with high neck and slip over options. Yokes edged with embroidery and lace, tucks, or hemstitching. Styles range from 45c to 1.75 dollars, including Empire Dutch and Swiss trimmed models in extra sizes and French nainsook options.
Corset covers offered in cambric and nainsook with lace inserts and ribbon beading in sizes from 34 to Nainsook, featuring new trimming and embroidery. Prices range from 25c to 95c, with variety including scalloped edges and dainty French styles.
Market list of babies and children garments including skirts drawers and night gowns. Notable items include cambric and nainsook fabrics with lace trims and hemstitched tucks. Prices range from 10c to 95c, highlighting short and long waist styles and bishop necks.
Advert reads a range of ladies skirts in cambric and lawn from 27 to 31 inches, with tucks, hematitching, ruffles, and embroidery. Various trims include lace, edging, and ribbons with prices from 39c to $4.95.
Fresh from Paris this June, the collection features snowy undergarments with fine fabric and hand embroidery including bow knots fleur de lis and forget me nots. Prices range from 1.25 to 8 for corset covers chemises drawers and gowns across assorted finishes.
Listing describes fine lawn garments with embroidery or lacetrimmed trims. Slips feature neck lace edging ribbon beading and decorative patterns. Prices listed are $1.50 $3 and $4.50.
Hoseman Michael Bane of No. 1 chemical engine barely survives a chimney fire on Main Street near South Avenue when the top of a small tank blows off. He is bruised but continues duty after the incident.
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