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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
10
Neal fishermen aboard the Joppaite under Capt Nestor Thurlow hauled a live deer in a purse seine off shore. Maynard Eaton brought in a sea bass and a rare 2.12 foot star fish. The deer, exhausted, reached shore after the crew steered the vessel toward land and the animal vanished inland.
Washington reports a heated Senate session as the tolls law repeal passed 50 to 35. The Simmons Norris amendment limited potential U S canal rights, and amendments by Walsh Reed and Norris were defeated or withdrawn. Senators West and Vardaman clashed verbally, nearly sparking a confrontation before order was restored. The measure now goes to the House for action.
New York reports Mrs Maud E Thompson wife of Ralph Thompson former Yale coxswain received 30 a week alimony during separation proceedings. She also filed a 100000 alienation faction suit against Louise A Thompson mother of her husband. Justice Greenbaum notes outside annuity income as main source. voluntary idleness not a defense. Thompson has been married twice with a second wife once married to Kid McCoy. Meanwhile the transport Prairie bound for Mexico carries over 3,000,000 letters for fleet personnel.
Tomorrow only, extraordinary values on untrimmed and trimmed straw hats. Prices from 25c to 9Sc for various styles and sizes. Ostrich plumes, ribbons, white lawn waists, and silk garments deeply underpriced. A vivid sale of economy in fashion for hats and accessories.
News notes two weddings from this area. Max Salkovitz of Bridgeport married Miss Ida Horinbein at the bride’s home with Rev. Swirenjak officiating. best man Charles Horinbein and bridesmaid Miss Sarah Brechman. The couple will reside in Bridgeport. A second ceremony united Miss Be of Waterbury and Mr Louis Schoeck at the bride’s home on Brooks Street with Rev. G. Weimer officiating. Miss Augusta Nast was bridesmaid and Sandy Debner was groomsman. The bride was given away by her father G Phillip Poe. The wedding included a color scheme of pink and white, a song by S A Debner, and a honeymoon at Niagara Falls before moving to Waterbury where the groom is a contractor. The article also lists Kindergarten and primary pupils, concluding with upper grade girls names.
The closing exercises of West End private school were held yesterday afternoon on the school lawn in Elmwood Place with Miss Eva M. Ostot serving as principal. A number of attendees participated in the program marking the end of the session.
Red Top reports light work for Harvard crews due to heat. The varsity and freshmen did a two mile paddle with short high stroke spurts while the Henley eight logged a three mile easy row. The item also includes a short humorous dialogue about Madge and Marjorie.
Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that he will introduce the promised amending Irish Home Rule bill before Lords approval. Unionists pressed for action and the Lords may exclude Ulster and protect Protestant minorities. The new bill likely won’t reach Lords before the week of June 7.
Norfolk Connecticut June 12 The Litchfield County Medical Association oldest in the United States marked its 150th anniversary with a meeting featuring commemorative and historical addresses. Speakers included Dr John C Kendall and Dr Frederick J Dennis along with officials and guests. Former President Taft attended the day and golfed at Norfolk Downs ahead of the UC banquet.
Walter Williams and Christopher Wallace face ongoing personal tax charges as Judge Ughiin presides. Wallace receives four years tax abatement from the common council. John Kenny alias John Kelly is fined $5 and 30 days for intoxication and vagrancy. Leo Drowdowski gets 60 days for intoxication and breach of peace after a confrontation over money for whiskey. John Matasick is held for a motorcycle recklessness hearing with $500 bond set.
Mrs Minnie Muennich wife of John Muennich proprietor of the Redding Ridge store died suddenly at about 4 oclock this morning after a fainting spell during a trip home from Bethel with Mrs Flora J Bradley. Dr Smith diagnosed an apoplectic seizure. She was about 34 and came to Redding Ridge from New York five years ago.
The Smith Murray Co advertises linen suits at 3.50 with pure linen fabric in shades Natural Old Blue Tango Mustard and White. Coats in cutaway style with button trim and flowered linen collars. Linen dusters and grey brilliantine tourist coats offered with specials 2.50 to 5.00.
Message proclaims biggest glove values in Bridgeport with silk lisle and chamois suede options. Claims prices never below 1.25 dollars and lists Milanese silk title gloves, guarantee of shape after washing, Paris point checks, and 16 button length tricot silk gloves in various colors.
Bargains in men s wear featuring silk items and silt boss styles at low prices. Includes shirts slight soiled but good styles, coat styles with cuffs, 50c shoes or less, and cotton hose and ribbed union suits priced for summer wear. Multiple colors and patterns offered.
Readable parts show an advertisement for ladies undergarments and hosiery including fibre silk, cotton ribbed vests, hose, and assorted sizes in black and white. Mentions special sale pricing and varied colors.
Trimmed and untrimmed straw hats and flowers boast deep cuts with prices from $1.50 to pennies. Hats go for a quarter of original price while crockery and kitchenware slash costs from parlor lamps to enamel soap dishes.
Detective Sergeant Peter H. Hall led inquiries into the theft of records and supplies from the American Graphosphone Co. plant resulting in the arrest of Louis A. Newman, merchant, 1253 State Street. He was released on cash bond as more arrests are hinted. General James D. Bell of Bro was elected commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in Chester, N. Y.
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