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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
5
FOWLAND's Bridgeport forecast notes rain on Friday June 10 1910 with clearing tomorrow and moderating conditions expected after. Strong wind and showers possible earlier in the day.
In Norwalk on June 8 events include Miss Mary Louise Freeman marrying James J. Gilligan and Miss Jennie Mae Robinson marrying Walter Frederick Becker. Also June 4 Miss Mercedes Nattes of Stamford wed William Devitt in Noroton. June 8 Michael Moriarity and Miss Mary Conroy wed in Stamford. June 8 Chester Provost to Minnie Janke in Torrington. Died: Nellie J Bishop aged 37 in this city with funeral details. Ellen Wildman of Danbury aged 64. Patrick Cooke of Hartford aged 67.
Philadelphia leader Mrs. Frederick Schoff says infantile mortality falls when young mothers receive professional guidance. She cites a Philadelphia program showing success and urges nationwide organization of nursing education for mothers under one year old. Judge Howard B. Scott returns to court after pneumonia recovery. Mary E P Sherman sells three brick houses at 679 699 705 East Washington Ave near Brooks Street to George W Finn and Leopold Weiss.
The appeal from Justice of the Peace Joshua Meltzer in Charles Earl's $100 suit against Connecticut Co. was filed in Common Pleas Court. Meltzer ruled for the defendant with costs $4.30.
At a police department meeting on Wednesday afternoon the delegates selected to attend the State Policemen's Association annual convention in Stamford include Sergeant John H. Regan Patrolman John Ryan Patrolman John F. McAsta James Walker and James J. Neil.
Driver Connors of A. McNeil & Co. cleverly swung his coal team to cut off a frightened horse attached to a bakery wagon near Walter street. The maneuver halted the runaway, and Connors leapt from the seat to secure the animal, earning praise from bystanders.
Washington June 10 Indictments charging the Western Union Telegraph Company with forty two violations of the bucket shop law were returned by the Federal Grand Jury. The fast wire service allegedly supplied to Artemus and Cella offices operating as Standard Stock and Grain Dealers in Jersey City forms the basis. An additional indictment also charged the Price & Company forces with running a bucket shop in the District of Columbia.
Washington reports a severe shock to Parr supporters as the federal fund for detecting customs frauds totals 35000 dollars after a sundry civil bill adds 25000. The article notes Parr saved the government about 4 million and that more than 35000 may require a special act of Congress to obtain.
Washington reports Brodie L. Duke aged 62, a tobacco magnate, obtained a license to marry Miss Mylania Roschelle aged 22 from Durham North Carolina. The ceremony was set for this evening at First Presbyterian Church with Rev Donald K McLeod.
A lone bandit stopped El Paso and Southwestern passenger train No. 2 last night near Dalhart. He herded passengers from one Pullman into Superintendent Hawkes private car and stripped them of valuables. By noon a posse searched the mountains but found no trace of the robber.
Charles J. Hoffman longtime contractor and builder in Naugatuck died suddenly on his farm late yesterday of heart failure. He collapsed while walking to a pasture with his wife.
Louis and Temple Abernathy two Oklahoma boys traveling to New York to meet Colonel Roosevelt left Wilmington Delaware at 6 10 this morning for Philadelphia where they planned a two hour stay before continuing to Trenton for the night They will move on to New York tomorrow morning hoping to reach the city Sunday evening They spent the previous night as guests of the Wilmington Lodge of Elks and called their trip a bully time.
Attorney General Wickersham was selected as the chief orator for Harvard Law School’s commencement celebration in Cambridge on June 28, the day before the ceremony. The announcement was made in Boston.
Fishermen pulling nets from Lake Como found a heavy iron trunk containing a well dressed young woman. The skull showed blunt force injuries and other marks of violence. Police suppressed letters from the corpse and seek an American couple known as Mr and Mrs Porter who stayed at a lake cottage.
The New York stock market opened with little irregularity and a generally strong tone. By 11 a.m. Chicago & Alton fell 6 1/2 points after reports of suspended dividends, while Amalgamated weakness prompted a broad bear pressure. government bonds eased with threes down 1 1/4 while other bonds held firm.
Luxurious 39 cent silk and cotton fabric offered at 30 cents a yard in two patterns. One pattern features self-color dots, the other corded stripes with diamond dots. Colors include rich tan reseda lavender old rose mulberry heliotrope pink light blue navy Alice blue and black. Center aisle rear.
Retailers announce clearance on all-wool serge and fancy reefers for boys. Three-quarter size, full box cut, emblem on sleeve. Useful for night riding, wash-suits, and rainy days, with prices cut to clear stock.
Navy blue serge wash suits for young boys offered in Russian and sailor styles. Described as well-made, plain white or colored fabrics with neat trimming. Prices range from $2 to $3, with sizes for small boys and service-ready designs. Located at the front basement storefront.
Royal waists priced at 1.75 and 2.50 are advertised as samples of superior fit and appearance. The copy touts their long standing quality and urges women with sizes 34, 36 or 38 to buy below regular price on the second floor.
Advertisement notes cover-all aprons for women in stout cotton with generous size and back buttoning. Ready for housework garden chores or work around the shop with wheels humming, priced 59 cents on the second floor.
Silk petticoats offered at five dollars represent good value. The items feature full flounce and changeable color effects in black and other liked colors. The store touts these silk petticoats as notably good value when all features are present.
Pretty ribbons of 5 and 6 inch widths with pink blue lavender or yellow flowers. Quality noted with satin overstripes and multiple sorts offered at 35c to 59c, now 29c with free bow tying from purchases in the center aisle front.
Lion wheels are the store special bicycles built to order and guaranteed for the whole riding season. Howland tires use real rubber with a store guarantee on defects, priced with a regular option and an extra heavy variant. Front basement location noted.
In the right aisle rear, Hoowanp's offers dress goods in black and white at 39 cents a yard. Regular price for these fabrics is 59 cents. the lot measures a yard and a half wide with a good firm weave and tasteful check. Savings cited as twenty cents a yard.
A retro note praises lingerie hats for women, praising their light cool comfort and versatile pairing with dresses. Present styles are graceful, trimmed with ribbons and flowers, offered around $5.50 and up for summer service.
The Geological Survey sends ten parties to Alaska to study geology and streams. An Ohio inventor patents a pitching trainer. A Baltimore patent covers an electro ironing board with foot lever magnets. Aluminum has low resistance. mercury high. Western Australian gate tree wood shows high tensile strength. An odorless frying pan with side opening directs gases to the stove. Tungsten drawing methods for lamp filaments are noted. An Illinois device mends hoses with a central tube and metal fingers. A Berlin radio record links a steamship 4000 miles away. A portable dark room patent from Hindustan, and a potassium iodide test for battery polarity. France offers prizes for aeroplane feats. A cross pollination machine uses a giant brush to transfer pollen.
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