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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
3
Attorney Joshua Meltzer has prepared the city charter for print and turned the manuscript to the city clerk. Within a few days the Board of Contract and Supply will advertise for bids to print the charter copies.
Four year old Rosie Wilson of 459 [address unreadable] was scalded by hot milk at her home this forenoon and taken to St. Vincent's Hospital. Burns cover neck and chest but not considered life threatening.
The town clerk reports multiple June engagements and upcoming weddings. Names include Charles M Rowe, Nettie A Kennest, Laela Henshew, Ada R Borstern, Harry H Mudgett, Anne M Jergersen, Johan Johnson, and Selma Biison, all residents of Stratford or Bridgeport, with ages ranging from 18 to 50.
In this city on June 19 1912 Samuel F Brown. Friends invited to attend the funeral from his late residence 28 Hayes street on Friday June 21 at 636 p m and from St Charles at 9 a m with solemn high mass Interment at St Michaels cemetery D119 bt
William Kraberg an electrician aboard the Lake submarine boat Setal was arrested on abduction charges after he aided a German girl Paula Bernath age 17 and brought her to Newport News Virginia Officers from Virginia will arrive tomorrow to take him and the girl back to face authorities related to the Newport News case The incident followed a near drowning when the submarine ran aground near Atlantic City weeks earlier
Harry Thompson a bricklayer from Hast Bridgeport who has been an inmate at Cook County In Sane Asylum in Chicago was handed to local Charities by two men paid to bring him home. At 87 he was violent enough to wear a straight jacket and is to face commitment proceedings for admission to the State Hospital at Middletown. He claimed to have lived on Hallam or Helen street but his incoherent speech prevented confirmation.
Station Master Peter Hunt and his wife left for Williamsbridge New York after the death of Clifford Hunt son of the late Terrence Hunt The 22 year old was born in this city and grew up at the Mre Lord homestead South Main street He worked for John Wanamaker rising through the ranks before his illness The death deeply affects his mother and sister the only immediate relatives.
Richard K. Manning, a Sea Breeze Island concessionaire, was struck by a trolley as he boarded at Newfield Avenue Monday evening. He fell into mud, ruined clothing, and suffered a severe wrench to his right shoulder along with multiple bruises.
Baltimore June 19 Judge Alton B Parker presidential candidate a likely temporary chairman choice for the Democratic national convention The sub committee on arrangements will select tomorrow Parker is believed to have backing from Ross Murphy of Tammany and Illinois committeeman Roger Sullivan New York and Illinois hold 154 convention votes a balance of power Contests to be heard in Baltimore are few about 40 and expectations are for quick decisions Leaders consider offering a defeated candidate second place on the national ticket with possible pairs like Clark and Harmon Wilson and Underwood or Harmon and Wilson.
Yale celebrates its annual Commencement conferring degrees on over eight hundred candidates. Notables include William Brian Hooker for M A in Mona author, Edward Hume of the Yale Mission in Changsha, Cecilia Beaux painter, Henry Turner Eddy, William Lyman Taylor, George Washington Goethals, Alfred East, and Franklin MacVeagh across various degrees.
A Stamford board of trade meeting urged a paved permanent highway from New York to New Haven. Samuel W. Wheeler and George S. Eames spoke for the local board. Bridgeport representatives backed a permanent pavement of any approved type for the corridor. A committee was formed to coordinate with other boards and clubs to promote the trunkline project and wider town participation. John Judge of a Boston paving firm cited Westchester county work and the Boston post road becoming a state highway to the line, to be paved with permanent pavement.
Josephine Conney of Danbury appeared before Judge Burpee in the superior court to seek a divorce from Harry Conney of Southbury. She charged cruelty, saying her husband spent money and forced her to do all the farm chores. She is now a nurse in Danbury, living with her parents, with children in the family. her maiden name was Stratton.
Middletown Conn June 13 Mrs Laura Hull aged 55 left her son Bryans home at 4 AM and drowned herself in the Connecticut river. Family provides no known reason for the act.
S Fannie Conger aged 61 widow of Albert Conger died at Bridgeport Hospital from uremia. She had been employed as a domestic nurse at 887 Broad Street and was taken by the ambulance corps last evening. Her home was 12 Fairfield Avenue.
A tense Roosevelt Taft convention session in Dexter features debates over seating rosters, interruptions, and party rules. Allen defends Washington disputes while Hemenway and Hemnenway challenge the national committee's actions. Civil exchanges turn to order as chair Root enforces rules amid protests and a midday lull. Connecticut State Agricultural College graduation follows with an address by George M. Twichell.
Principal Henry D Simonds announced the graduation program for Bridgeport High to be held June 25 at the Park theatre with music by the mandolin club and the Girls Glee club. Salutatorian Bettina Beatrice Buenecore will give the welcome as five Barnum prize speeches are delivered by Dargan Cushman Laing Tomlinson Weiss. A triple trio and mandolin backing follow before two more speeches on Dickens and peace. Miss Blanche J Chapin will deliver the valedictory and diplomas will be presented by Superintendent Deane. The class of 124 marks a historic first for the school.
Mayor Wilson has blocked the Street committee report on Park Avenue wood block paving from Fairfield to Washington pending a funds inquiry. He also halted Elm Street paving to assess whether these costs affect Fairfield Avenue paving this year amid the ten foot centers controversy. The Streets and Sidewalks committee will meet Friday at 7:30 PM.
Special to the Farmer from Stratford June 18. A large milk producer invaded Stratford, grabbing customers from long established local dealers. Critics blame town attitudes and outmoded shop practices, urging merchants to modernize and compete with Bridgeport on price, service, and cleanliness to win back early morning customers.
Washington June 19 The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a general inquiry into coal rail transportation rates and practices to determine if coal is mined under common carrier authority and whether railroad practices are unlawful.
For three days the store advertises tailored suits for men at 16 dollars 50 cents, promising fast service and guaranteed fit. It invites buyers to choose plain black blue and mixed fabrics in any style, with a satisfaction guarantee judged by the customer.
Butterick late news announces the July issue with reading on midsummer fashions and authoritative fashion reports. It promotes new embroidery books with patterns and a coupon for any Butterick embroidery pattern. Priced at 15 cents for the issue and 25 cents for the embroidery book. Left aisles rear.
White suit fashions for boys described as ideal dress up outfits for warm weather. Styles include military and sailor collars with low or high necks, round necks, made in Galatea and linen fabrics, some with embroidery or tape, box pleats, or all-over embroidery, priced from $1 to $3. Offered in the front basement.
A real panama offers lightness and comfort, jaunty yet well dressed. The genuine Panama is scarce and not inexpensive, with a velvet band and fine quality for the price. Also selling white wash rag hats of Turkish toweling, saucy in style, on the second floor.
Advertisement touts BVD Lisle and Balbriggan union suits in open mesh Porosknit and knit textures. Describes ankle to short lengths with long or short sleeves, cool wear, no bunching, with prices from 59 cents to $1.50 and $2.5. Emphasizes comfort and freedom from hitching.
Nightgowns and petticoats for large women describe under garments made on special lines for comfort and satisfaction. The items include nightdresses in slip-over or square neck styles, muslin cambric fabrics, and petticoats with tucks and flounces, priced from $1 to $3.
Fresh summer dresses charm young women with dainty lawn fabrics, Valenciennes lace, and fine embroidery. Lingerie dresses and veils feature rows of tucks and filmy lace, offered on the second floor at prices from five dollars upward.
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