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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
8
June 18. A general alarm out by the peace of this city Charles Reed, aged 45, of a city, who left his home last night. Traces of him have been secured. Police are working on the theory he may be suffering from an aphasia caused by a blow on the head received yesterday afternoon from a horse. Relatives in Bridgeport have been notified but report that he is not there.
New Haven on June 18 professional baseball will not be played on Sundays at Lighthouse Point. Management agreed with clergymen observers of Sunday laws not to bill teams for Sundays. The Pittsfield team faced potential Sunday game sanctions, with legal action unlikely to proceed.
New York June 18 Wall Street shows mixed mood as London brightens on political prospects. American stocks opened lower than yesterday but gains in Union Pacific and other rails provided some support. International issues moved cautiously while traders awaited stronger gold signals amid a stalled but hopeful market.
A band of unknown travelers conducted night raids on country post offices on June 18. In Higgantrand reports two breaks occurred with some cash and stamps taken, though the total value was not large.
A government plan seeks 600 million dollars in loans to farmers with fixed terms. The act in force assigns limits on loan durations and sets caps so the loan value does not exceed a percentage of farm security. Officials emphasize national associations may administer lending arrangements.
A damaged description notes trust money for striking workers forming a public record. It states members were personally liable for future payments, with orders directing the topers to the clerk of the court and to pay 99,819 in traditional sums, reflecting amounts received by them and now accounted for.
Obituaries for Mrs Catherine Greenwood wife of John H Greenwood note services at St Marys and Mount Sinai Grove cemetery with pallbearers Walsh Miller Downey Arnold Deth Weather, and music by W Berger. The second obituary for Sarah Dowarue describes her funeral from Margerstown to Sacred Heart Church, with pallbearers Chestnut Beardsley Wheldon Galvin Chamberlain and Keat, service at Sacred Heart and interment at St Michaels cemetery. A police note reports thefts on Lafayette Street with street duty officer searching for suspects.
The city court session heard Prosecutor Delaney denounce highhanded installment men. Henry Feuer of Goldberg Furniture Co New York fined 69 and costs for breach of the peace with a $100 bond on appeal. Witnesses described abusive conduct as Delaney clashed with attorney Finkelstone over remarks about Mrs Hollinger.
Easton and nearby residents hosted various guests during the weekend as families and friends gathered for church events and dinners. Attendees included the Marsh brothers, Arthur Staples, Mrs Betsie Seelsy family, and Mrs Ira Andrews party. A children’s concert at Stepney Baptist church drew audience from town. The Tremont Temple meetings drew Boston visitors, while others spent time with relatives or at university observances. The wreck of the steamship Dora near Port Dick Alaska prompted rescue of 35 aboard Paranita. Franklin and Benjamin Franklin statue unveiling marked class day at the University of Pennsylvania. Rentals include a pleasant furnished room for rent on James Street.
Two drivers employed by George Rickard faced jail after reckless driving through Fairfield last Monday damaged Edward O’Brien’s car and injured O R Evats. Robert W. Long, colored, was fined ten dollars and costs for reckless driving and jailed ten days for driving while intoxicated. A Mrs Palmer testified Long’s driving was not under the influence, while Isadore Cohn called the Bridgeport resident to prove his client’s sobriety.
A counterfeit ten cent piece dated 1907 has entered circulation in the city. The piece is silver plated with a smooth touch and imperfect milling, closely resembling genuine government coins. The Connecticut National Bank noted no deposits yet, but many sightings today suggest more may appear. The cold test indicated both brass and copper in the composition.
Stratford notices cover road work near Cut Spring road, Derby routes via Wheeler road toward Putney, and remarks on Charles Parkard receiving a medical degree from Columbia and pursuing zoology experiments at Wood's Hole. Also reports a polo match in Meadowbrook, a band concert at Academy, a Catskills trip, a wedding in Winsted, a student injury, a library meeting in Bloomfield, and trolley schedules. The piece notes a hotel ad and a one-cent-a-word classified section.
Hartford June 18 In his concluding testimony Dr Paul Waterman co defendant in a $50 000 suit by Elizabeth Curtis Holman alleged conspiracy against her former husband Cranston Brenton said she suffered two abnormal mental disorders during the period and there was a strong presumption of moral imbecility He cited a permanent and a temporary condition and said the most irritating influence was her correspondence with her present husband Mr Holman while she remained legally Brenton s wife
Attorney General Lucey filed for a receiver in the county circuit court for the La Salle Street Trust and Savings bank and Lorimer Mun day bank based on a state examiner report showing a repeated condition of Hartford. The June 18 filing forms part of a broader set of notices and incidents including corporate filings and local reports.
Brookfield Center June 11 Lewis Augustus Hiwell Olga E Mon trope Kouhoupt Gloyd Lavelle in Shelton Miss Martha Lavelle George Gloyd Torrington June 10 Wilfred Cruess Misa Mae Boland Ridgefield Thomas Soules Myrtle Miller Bridgeport Black Rock June 10 Cornelia Sterrett Penfield Henry Monroe Lathrop Shelton Port Chester June 10 Joseph Boyd Greenwich Hyla Banks Danbury June 11 David Bliss Elsie Brush Norwalk Darien June 11 Maude Ware Charles Ware Noroton Heights Stamford June 10 Margaret Walsh Edward J Donahue Norwalk June 10 Rose George Archibald Totten Saugatuck Southport Westport June 10 Russell Chalfont Evelyn Middleton
Danbury and neighboring towns report a sequence of death notices from June dates including Delia Cunningham, Charles Henry Bennett, Charles L Gale, William T Fisher, Ollie Humiston Low, Paul Cullen, Warren H Taylor, Hiram J Myers, Julia Patrick, Robert D Murphy, William D Clarke, Sarah B Smith, Chas Gale, Mary Ball Woolsey, William F Whitlock, Minnie Muennich, Fanny A Dryer, Harriet E Ives, Ara bella Haines, Ferdinand Amato. Names tied to Danbury Darien Stamford Norwalk Ridgefield New Canaan Greenwich Bethel Stratford Shelton Winsted Norwalk. Ages and locales vary from 37 to 89 years.
A Sunday June 21 8 PM benefit concert at the Plaza theatre under Trinacria Mutual Benefit Society to aid northern Sicily victims of Mt Etna eruptions. The program features Stradfield orchestra Bridgeport bands overtures operatic selections lectures by Dr Formicella and multiple soloists including Miss Adeline Myers Miss Ruby Boyland and Mr Domenico Ciarmatore with ensembles and a full company.
The Phi Alpha Delta Quarterly profiles John Alfred Jr of Bridgeport Conn who recently graduated from New York University Law School with highest honors. It notes NYU’s rigorous standards, Cornell’s scholarly achievement, and Dean Ashley’s praise, while saluting his roots, diction, and the fraternity’s pride in his success.
William King aged 25 a lineman living at 104 Morehouse Street Bridgeport was fatally shocked while working on the New Haven road in Stratford this morning. He suffered severe burns as highly charged wire stripped clothing from his body and he was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital where recovery was possible according to reports.
A morning mishap at John nny Jones carnival on Parrott's lot started as careless disposal of a cigarette and set a small side-show tent ablaze. The fire spread to an 18 by 20 tent before the show fire brigade and chemical crew halted the blaze. Other concessions were torn down by owners to prevent spread.
Rev Irving Maurer former pastor at West End Congregational Church is expected to preach at both services next Sunday. He has been visiting Bridgeport renewing friendships with former parishioners and friends and is presently located in Northampton Massachusetts.
A license to wed was granted to printer Eward Thorn of Philadelphia and Irene Szymarski this morning. The 19 year old bride to be prompted her parents to the front when the clerk questioned her age, and consent was given.
A sequence of dress ads highlights white linen dresses at $6.50 with new tunic styles and organdy trims. Other notices feature colored linen dresses, cotton dress lots fresh from packing, and Dolly Varden and striped tangs in seasonable pink and light blue.
Summer value rugs feature patterns in Rosé blue green and brown. Options include 24 by 36 inch mats at 75 cents up to 4 by 7 feet at 2 dollars. Woven matting rugs and washable bathroom rugs offer cool durability and color fastness with sizes ranging from 6 by 9 feet to 18 by 36 inches and 36 by 72 inches.
Special prices on hair goods for a limited time with a selection described as fine quality and natural waviness. Prices range from 95 cents for 20 inch wavy switches to 4.50 for 22 inch yes, and 75 cents to 1 25 for transformations. Large psyche puffs and sanitary hair rolls highlighted. third floor.
A vintage advertisement promises perfect cooking without fire. The Ideal cooker can stew bake or bake cakes and pies by simply placing prepared food inside. It claims quick time savings and comfort for homemakers, inviting readers to see it in actual service.
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