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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
9
A garbled set of phrases references fear, neighbors, and a line about a deed. It mentions a person named Johnson and suggests a moral or instructional tone from perceived reverence. Overall the text appears as a collage rather than a coherent event.
A 1900 narrative describes a chaotic scene as a disguised fugitive clashes with diners during a state dinner. Patrons react with alarm while servants pursue the suspect, and the host Watson Dillingham faces a mounting spectacle as accusations fly and the room erupts in disorder.
Automobil club of Bridgeport plans Orphans day with Lewis B Curtis treasurer of Cure Gir 4 Curtix Co hosting at his Southport home. Cars arrive after a park ride. refreshments on verandas. Curtis is CT society 5 A R president building Seaside Park home. Dr C Lincoln Banks chairs committee seeks more cars for Tuesday afternoon ride. press car and two buglers from Wheeler & Wilson band arranged. cars assemble at Orphan asylum at 2 30 PM. plan includes island visit option.
A local note describes Dr S P Cronan drawing attention in town today with an unusual display described as a ceasing sheen or mantle. The piece notes a mother and son going fine amid the scene and hints at a curious event or item linked to Cronan and the household.
New Haven forecast calls for fair tonight and Saturday with cool pleasant weather behind a prior disturbance. Reports note a low minimum and a sense of unseasonable coolness across sections east of the Rockies, while several items mention other weather observations and a distant jet of air.
Meriden hosts a large carnival to aid Undercliffe Sanitarium with daily features. Governor Weeks and party are to arrive at 6 o'clock, dine at the Home Club, then attend the city carnival where the governor will speak. A baby show and athletic program follow with local contestants.
New York June 18 The stock market opened higher with gains in Amalgamated Steel Common and brisk demand for leading railroad issues. New York Central and others rose, but a late wave of selling hit rails and industrials as traders locked in profits. Government bonds held steady and general strength persisted through the first hour. In the Wenstead segment two prisoners were sentenced today in Winstead Superior Court with punishments ranging from seven months to twenty four years in state prison for theft and related offenses.
The Hartford Times reports D. Fairchild Wheeler of Bridgeport Land & Title Co. was fined 310 and costs for speeding on Asylum Avenue detected by Motorcycle Policeman Whitehead after a pursuit from Woodland Street. Wheeler lamented paying only 2 in Bridgeport and the piece humorously warns motorists on police court tactics.
Wilbur and Orville Wright received state and city medals in Mayton as 10 000 locals pressed to shake their hands. More than 3 000 attendees passed before them, while the rest bowed and smiled. Brig. Gen Allén presented the national medals at the fairgrounds. Gov Harmon praised their navigation breakthroughs and promised laws and business reform to follow. Mayor Burkhart awarded Dayton city medals and lauded the Wrights as exemplars of American citizenship.
Ada Rogers Lybolt of Stamford wins a decree on cruelty grounds against her husband Charles W. Lybolt. The case cites her prior name Aga Tullius and notes her 1900 marriage in New York City, with witnesses including bridesmaid Miss Lillie Hopkins. The article also lists separate decrees for Cora Lane and Giuseppe Mansa for desertion.
Eugene J. Reilly, a popular young pharmacist, departs Sunday for York Harbor Maine to take a lucrative drug business position. He is regarded as a bright young man who knows his trade well and will be missed locally though his move offers immediate advancement opportunities in his new field.
Mr and Mrs Wells arrive in the city from California and are known to locals as Hattie Hotchkiss friends recall his past as a leading Connecticut dancing teacher. Mr Wells plans to return to duty with the Los Angeles Times tomorrow while Mrs Wells and their son Lyman W stay with Mrs Bray for the summer.
Norwalk June 18 Rev Dr Maher rector of St Josephs church in South Norwalk is seriously ill after having one leg amputated at the knee yesterday due to disease. He is a noted orator in the Hartford diocese and was to deliver the chief address at the jubilee of the American College in Rome this month but cannot attend because of illness.
Funeral services were held this morning for Sergeant Joan In at 8:30 from Harrall Avenue, with high mass by Rev. Thomas J. Kelley at St. Augustine's church. Pallbearers included Patrick Keenan and others. Interment followed at St. Michael's cemetery in the family plot. Also noted were services for Julian Shanley and Josephine Finbo with interments at Lakeview and Park cemeteries respectively.
Bridgeport Con Friday June 18 1909 report notes weather tonight and tomorrow. HowLand dances on Main Street Fall Avenue and Cannon Street are mentioned amid the local events.
Summers demand brings dainty white hats in sailor and mushroom shapes and white chip hats trimmed with broad wings. New roll-brim sailors priced at $1.25. chic, cool, and summery headwear under fashion notes.
During the closing days of a big subscription book sale a 10 volume edition of Longfellow’s works is offered at $8.75, with 83 illustrations and Dante translation. Three volumes cover prose and poetry, seven volumes include the Divine Comedy translation. other bindings and prices are listed as $12.25 and $18.50. Sale ends next week with many authors still available at one fourth of original subscription price.
A colorful listing describes many parasols in every color and combination with ornate handles. It promotes new 10 and 12 rib bed styles and 8 rib variants priced at 1.95 to 2.60, plus hose supporters and satin pad items advertised at 29 to 50 cents.
The Gem safety razor goes into every man's travel bag as vacation begins. It promises freedom from the barber during the trip, saves money, and ensures a clean face. Also offered are Rubberset brushes and spare blades at Sparemen's Corner in the basement.
Howland tires advertise affordable options with a season long guarantee. The guarantee promises a replacement tire if the purchased tire develops erecnets or peer in regular weight conditions during the riding season.
An advertisement touts pongee jacquard waists priced at 45 cents, claiming they are superior value to typical 75 cent items. The notice notes good quality, cream color, and availability in all sizes, asserting stores would charge hundreds at 69 cents elsewhere.
Exceptional double service suits in blue serge and gray fabrics for boys sizes 15 to 18. Pure wool, stout lining with careful tailoring and two pairs of trousers. Priced at 5 to 10.50 dollars, some single breasted styles previously 8.50 available.
A fragment from a local advert lists Bront shopping bags at $1 praised as sturdy leather with 12 inch frame, coin purse pocket, gilt clasp. It also touts sun-shades and bamboo porch covers, hammocks with wood frames from $7.50 to $14, woven hammocks up to $5, and a final rush on undershirts and muslin nightdresses during a June sale ending at 10 o'clock, urging readers to visit the third floor.
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