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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
3
Iced in colors these famous paintings are sold in two sets the Old and the New Testament. Suitable for kindergarten and Sunday School work. Priced at $1 per set. Available at N S BOOK SHOP 986 988 Main Street.
From Providence R I lured in the automobile at Hill Memorial Day moved to his home Reiling near recovery Hosmer Potter remains in residence and will soon be at home Joseph Herbert Leewith and William convalescent at their respective locations
In Costsville Pa this morning J Gustys reports a search for a missing person and a confrontation with Louis Prainski at the War Forset factory. The wife who left with Prainski returned to her husband after the incident.
Franese Branziese and Nicholas Messina faced assault charges in city court. They were held on $280 bail each pending Superior Court action. A separate note mentions a wife’s kitchen duties and a jail sentence of 90 days for a street incident.
Notice announces the death of the widow of Henry Holmes and invites attendance at a service from the residence of her son Biolmes at 12 Booth Street on June 14 at 3 30 p m, with interment at Lakeview Cemetery.
Champion of all champions will headline a Smith’s Theatre show in Bridgeport with Str Berger. Tickets available at central cafes or via manager Billy Hogan. Jeffries plans road work before the six or seven round sparring bout on Thursday night June 17 at Smith’s Theatre.
Ed Callahan the feudist lies at Jackson Kentucky bedside with no hope of recovery as relatives guard him closely. Sufficient jurors are obtained to empanel a special jury to investigate the shooting and several noted feudists are listed among the panel. Stuart Carey, a Bridgeport resident, graduates with honors from Fordham College on June 9 and receives his medical and surgical diploma.
The B H S baseball team defeated Hartford High School 5-3 at Newfield Park this morning. Malcolm pitched well for the locals, holding the visitors to three runs. Bridgeport scheduled two more league games in Middletown and here against Meriden, with a State final berth at stake.
Attorney General Wickersham says he will thoroughly investigate charges of Sherman anti trust violations by the sugar trust and prosecute if a good cause is found. He cites recent actions against the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company as supportive of DOJ willingness to pursue alleged violations.
New London June 12 Charles H Morse aged 65 a well known Black Falls resident died suddenly at his home today Death attributed to an acute attack of Brights Disease He is survived by his widow and two daughters.
Charles Anderson a 39 year old zinemith from Boston was hit by a car while walking on the Boston Post Road last night. He was picked up by a passerby and taken to the emergency hospital where his wounds were treated for injuries.
Senator Overman of North Carolina lambasted the pending tariff bill as the work of privileged interests. He warned of “Bad Faith and Broken Promises” and urged downward revision, asserting high tariffs benefit manufacturers at the expense of the masses. He endorsed an income tax and proposed a head tax on aliens, while criticizing the United States Steel Corporation as an outrageous transaction.
Ten Italians and Sicilians arrested in Ohio by Federal authorities as members of the Ohio Black Hand will be tried in Cleveland for conspiracy. District Attorney Day announced the fall term will hear the case. Investigators say Lima was the gang boss and that the group planned extortion from wealthy Italians. Evidence includes weapons found in Lima’s home and letters linking funds to a murder defense. Nizzo brothers remain jailed in Cleveland on $2,500 bail.
An inventory of the estate of the late John H. Starin founder of the Starin Steam boat line shows a total value of $62,700. Interest in Starin boats and wharfs is listed at $59,000.
Special from United Press. Marseilles reports seven hamlets near La Fare and Saint Seannat were largely ruined by last night's quake. Death toll expected to be heavy as villages lie in ruins and rescue work is underway with volunteers called to assist.
Four men died as a factory floor collapsed at Penninsular Stove Works today near noon in Detroit. The incident caused a panic among hundreds of workers and several others were injured during the rush to escape.
The unveiling ceremony for the James W. Beardsley memorial in Beardsley Park will take place Saturday at 2 20 oclock with sculptor Neihaus and architect Bacon in attendance. Attendees include Mayor Lee, Fred Enos, and the Beardsley Memorial committee as well as 200 singers from German singing societies and the Wheeler Wilson Band.
Police identify the killer of octogenarian Mrs Dibble in her Trumbull residence. The report notes a stealth entry during dishwashing, a powerful intruder, no robbery motive, and that the murderer likely acted alone. The Dibble family, including four children, is listed with residents and occupations.
New London June 12 Mrs Rena Smith arrested last night on a charge of harboring young girls for immoral purposes arraigned in city court today and held under 5000 bond Her arrest followed police investigation into the story of a young girl named Viola Peters Mrs Smith claimed Hartford Conn as her home.
In St. Petersburg on June 12 the torpedo boat Kambala sank in a Black Sea storm during trials. Twenty crew members drowned including the captain first lieutenant and chief engineer. A separate obituary notes Mrs Sarah B E Dibble murdered in Trumbull with funeral Monday at 2 30 pm at the Congregational Church.
Lew Simmons, veteran baseball magnate and banjo performer, visited Bridgeport Elks. He recalled early days with Jim O'Rourke and Moran, shared Corks origin of Elks, and sang old hits. He remains active, booked for two seasons, and will attend centennial celebrations.
The steel passenger steamer Avondale ran aground on a Lake Erie sandbar ten miles east of Ashtabula late last night. Captain Jones and the crew helped evacuate passengers as panic rose, with about a hundred staying aboard for the night. Tugs later moved to refloat the vessel while life boats and fires aided a midnight camp ashore.
Judge Edward K. Nicholson acting as private citizen and attorney Paul Chapman filed a remonstrance with county commissioners against granting a liquor license to William Hart for the former Jacques place. Hart is described as unsuitable and the location as unsuitable. Hart previously ran a saloon at Ash Creek.
New York traders saw mixed early action with many industrials advancing in the first minutes and a general strength by midmorning. By closing, a stronger tone emerged with steel and standard rail stocks leading gains as buying intensified and government bonds held firm.
Havana reports General satisfaction as the death sentence of Sergeant Cortes and his son is commuted to twenty years in prison. President Gomez granted leniency following a recommendation by State Justice Davino. The men were convicted by court martial for leading a small insurrection of Rurales in Santa Clara.
Bridgeport forecast for Saturday June 12 1909 calls for fair weather tonight and tomorrow. Light winds and no precipitation expected as the city experiences a calm start to the weekend.
A black wool and true mohair fabric by Priestley is marketed as durable and crease resistant with a distinctive luster. The piece is offered at $1.50 per yard, down from $2, and is located in the right aisle rear.
A store showcases a gleaming silverware collection with prices clear for gifting. Tea spoons cost 9 per dozen, dessert spoons 19, table spoons 23, and various serving pieces from 2.56 to 6 per item. Cannon Street aisle, front.
A weekly inn raffle in an English village used numbered steel disks in a bag. The daughter failed to draw her mother's disk and asked for the hot one, raising suspicion among neighbors about the prize allocations amid ongoing rural curiosity.
Alaska refrigerators preserve food well and reduce ice waste. The design keeps cold air dry and recirculates it before it escapes. Units range five sizes from 45 to 100 pounds of ice priced $9.75 to $21.00.
A catalog-style roundup showcases couch hammocks with flat beds and headrests, priced from 2.50 to 14 dollars, plus contrasting stands for lawn or veranda use. It also notes Navajo patterns and various colors, with extra-large models and comfort features.
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