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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
7
In the ad a range of suits and dress options are showcased with prices. Blue serge at 15 dollars, brown and fans at 16.50, homespans with blue accents from 9.50 to 19.50. The copy promotes attire as a keynote to professional impression.
City court in tends to euustoin the lermmen and Di rector of Public Works Courtade in their efforts to stop blasting without permits. Antonio Juliano of 106 Frank Street pleaded guilty to blasting on Main and Chartes streets harming nearby property owned by Mrs. John Watmough at 398 Main Street. The case highlights court moves to curb blast activity amid safety concerns and local opposition.
An epidemic of bubonic plague has broken at the port of Jarthiel, 30 miles away, with many cases fatal. Jacmael has been isolated by a troop cordon to prevent spread.
Seerenease See Sease distantly removes Stove Polish and East Grease ink Paint and es cender clothing. Sonne Manufactured by 7 Wins and Swutforad Ave.
Olly Hart Mant and staff offer special scalp treatment at 412 Security Building 3225 Main St. Phone 197s 827. Clinic emphasizes personalized care and up-to-date techniques for hair and scalp conditions.
Charles J Byrne returns from Bridgeport to Ireland to join brothers William in Melbourne Joseph in London and John in Poyntzpass after 42 years apart. The four, all shoe makers, begin with Mass at their baptism town, tour Ireland, and praise Ireland’s future as they recall childhood at the old homestead.
The Sandy Hook school meeting, chaired by F. W. Kirby with John H. Keane as clerk, elected Josiah A. Tilson Thomas C. Keane and Patrick Larner to the district committee and reappointed Miss B. C. Keane as junior department teacher. Principal T. J. Corbett marks twenty five years in June. Community updates include guests, education awards, railway roadwork progress and local visits.
Obituaries report the death of 19 month old William Burke son of John J. and Elizabeth Burke of 48 West Avenue at St Vincent's hospital after a short illness. Peter Smith of 26 Beach Street dies after brief illness. Joseph Fahy funeral from Cullinan and Mullins on Main Street to St Augustine's Church with Fr Murphy officiating. Pallbearers listed and burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Separate notice for Mary widow of John with Mass at Sacred Heart Church and committal at St Michael's Cemetery. music by local singers and pallbearers named.
A farmer wants column provides practical guidance on crop care and farm management. It offers tips on soil preparation, planting timing, and equipment use, reflecting rural concerns and seasonal tasks for readers seeking actionable sustenance from farm life.
Five minutes after receiving a letter from her home in Poland, Mary Kusbuskey a domestic at 445 Wood Avenue, suddenly went insane and is confined at Lakeview home. She ran from the laundry screaming declaring she was followed, then was taken to Lakeview by Investigator Morrissey. The Lund family are at their summer home and cannot locate her relatives though she has $140 in Southport Savings Bank.
Washington June 17 Rev Paschal Robinson of St Francis of Assisi Church New York City has been named from Rome as professor of medieval history at the Catholic University here. Parmer Want Ads One Cent a Word.
Stamford June 17 Coroner J J Phelan spoke to the railroad public and press defending remarks on the Stamford wreck inquiry He urged careful quoting and denied bias or threats against the railroad He noted 40 years in Bridgeport entitled him to press indulgence and sought fair treatment from New Haven Railroad officials
New Haven June 17 Yale alumni gathered in Battell Chapel as President Hadley presented the universitys annual report detailing campus progress, endowment gifts totaling 1 152400 and plans to expand dormitory space while expanding engineering and graduate programs. A memorial tablet for John Lawrence Thurston was unveiled in Memorial hall as Prof. Taft spoke to scholarship societies and reunion-class responses were read by notable alumni.
Bridgeport hosts Mrs Helen King Robinson Thursday evening in a public talk on women in municipal government and civic reform. The speaker, an elected lawmaker, addresses suffrage era concerns and the lack of regulations on working hours for women in several states.
Agen John Samuel Lownds war born to Mr and Mrs Leland Lownds of Union Avenue Monday evening The Lownds are a well known family in Bridew anf and Fairfield county with Samuel Lownds as vice president of Bridfett Fabric Company Grace Nere widow of John O Brian Stratford Avenue is cited The Lownds are involved in amateur theatricals with Mrs George Sherwood and others in the cast of a Robert Sperry play This is the pretend Dorn in the Lownds family
Local farmer seeks buyer for livestock and equipment in a June advert by Lyford Bros TM East Side West End area. Readers urged to contact seller for details and arrangements.
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