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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1909

Page

4

Local couples wed in Burnside and area notes

Alfreda Lillian Rubin daughter of Mr and Mrs Rubin and Dr Benjamin Ide Hart of this city were married Saturday at the bride’s home in Burnside Connecticut. The Jewish ceremony united them and Hart, a New York University graduate, has served as surgeon at Hamburg South American Ip Company and now works from 311 State Street. The bride, born in Russia, has long lived in Burnside and supported suffrage causes. The groom and bride plan to reside in this city. Also noted are Harmony Camp outing at Gimlet Club St Mary’s by the Sea, plumber meetings in Detroit, Meadows End camp plans, Gradley named Junior superintendent of the Christian Endeavor Union, Rev Nicholson visiting Maine, T. Bock attending national plumbers’ convention, Charles School class day with Francis Rock’s song, blue and white colors, and student leaders Charles McElroy president Rosella Judge secretary Michael Simko treasurer.

Grs Alfreda Lillian Rubin Daugh‘ter M& MM. Rubin Benjamin Ide Hart Burnside Conn Feva Roses New York University Emr State Street Russia Charles Francis Rock Father Lynch Father Callahan Charles McElroy Rosella Judge Michael Simko

Roaches Invade Homes Prompt Silence From Households

Roaches running wild around the house are tolerated by careless housewives. Some attempt to control them, but none are reliable. Cyrus Roach Powder terminates roaches, is harmless and clean, priced at 35 cents per pound.

Personal musical at Port Jefferson summer excursion

Ralph H. Woodhull of Lafayette Street engages to furnish music for the summer excursions to Port Jefferson aboard the Park City. Harold Cotted will play piano. Woodhull also joins Prof. Lang's Port Jefferson orchestra for the summer season.

Ralph H. Woodhull Lafayette Street Port Jefferson

Beardsley Memorial Monument Post Cards Issued

Beardsley memorial dedication post cards by HH Jackson capture sharp views of the crowd and statue. One card shows the stand and throngs near the stand as President Fred Enos of the Board of Trade delivers the statue to the city, with Mayor Lee awaiting to receive it.

HH. H. Jackson Beardsley Memorial Monument Fred Enos Board of Trade Lee

Local convention audit reports modest balance after expenses

After defraying all convention costs, the National Slavic society auditing committee held $200. Expenses totaled $3,600. Committee members are Alexovitz, Nicholas Tesiny, and Nicholas Kovacs. A trolley car derailment occurred on Fairfield Avenue at Middle, damaging a hydrant near D. M. Road Co store. A wrecker arrived later and left the same point. South Main Street paving opposition is expected at the Common Council hearing.

National Slavonic Society Alexovitz Nicholas Tesiny Nicholas Kovacs Fairfield Avenue D. M. Road Company South Main Street Common Council

Wright Boys Ready for Government Tests of Air Ships

Washington June 21 The Wright brothers Orville and Wilbur prepared their aeroplane for government tests to resume likely Wednesday or Thursday in Minerva Their machine had been partly assembled by technician Charles B Taylor They stayed at the Raleigh and visited the Cosmopolitan Club seeking Dr Albert Seakin They expect to meet the requirements and earn a substantial bonus beyond the $25,000 government payment per mile over the target.

United Press Washington Orville Wilbur Wright Minerva Charles B. Taylor Wrights Raleigh Cosmopolitan Club Albert F. Seakin Catholic University

Lawson's Daughter to Wed in Dreamwold Hall

Boston June 21 Miss Maron Lawson second daughter of Thomas W Lawson will wed James F Lord a New York and Chicago lumberman next Wednesday under roses beside an apple tree on the Lawson estate. The ceremony at 430 p m will have sisters Bunny and Dorothy Lawson as attendants. A grand reception follows in Dreamwold hall with farm staff invited to the feast.

Boston Maron Lawson Thomas W. Lawson James F. Lord New York Chicago Bunny Dorothy Lawson Dreamwold Hall Lawson Bree Bride

Suit May Follow Automobile Wreck

A Knox touring car wrecked on Stratford avenue near St. Michaels cemetery after striking a telegraph pole. The driver, who disappeared after the accident, is said to claim the wire struck him in the face. owner on Long Island may sue Connecticut Company. Authorities question the dangling wire theory and cite a broken steering shaft as the likely cause.

KNOX Stratford Avenue St. Michael's Cemetery Springfield Mass Long Island Peck & Lines Blue Ribbon Connecticut Company Chapman

Leading Milliners White Hats For Summer Use

Displaying a large stock of trimmed and untrimmed white hats including white hair braid hats white chip hats white fancy straw braids in various shapes and styles. Also offering white flowers fancy wings aigrette effects and ostrich plumes with summer use items priced about half of small dealer prices.

Mrs Temple Telegram at Poli's Tonight

Poli's Theatre presents Mrs Temple's Telegram with Alice Fleming starring as Mrs Temple and Ince as Jack Temple. The farce promises 150 laughs in 150 minutes with a grand stock cast, special scenic effects, and a Summer Polls Baby Contest offering prizes of 20, 10, and 5 in gold. A Police-Cooled Air system and auditorium air clarification feature add to the production.

Half Holiday Advocated for Retail Workers in City

A letter to the editor urges the Farmer to back a weekly half day off for July and August for city retail workers similar to other cities. The writer cites clerks unions and store owners as possible advocates and notes factory and office workers already enjoy partial or Saturday afternoon relief. The piece calls for progressive action and cooperation among employers.

Massachusetts Bridgeport Hartford Waterbury Springfield Holyoke

Crew of Wrecked Bark Freeman Reaches New York

Eleven crewmen of the American bark Freeman, wrecked June 9 on Cucuracoes Reef near San Juan Head, reached New York today aboard the Coamo. The vessel was a total loss. all officers and crew were saved. Freeman had arrived from West Africa, loaded molasses for Boston, and was bound for Manuba to finish loading, built in 1878 with a tonnage of 1,067.

United Press New York Cucarchoes Reef San Juan Head Porto Rico San Juan West Africa Boston Manuba van Name Freeman

Tugs Cruising for Merchant Vessel Lost in Collision

London date June 21 tugs search Goodwin Sands for trace of vessel in collision with the Sealand. Victim may be a merchantman. Sealand from Antwerp to New York bears starboard bow hole. Court of inquiry ordered for Saturday night collision between Sappho and Wilson liner Sappho. cruiser beached at Dover. Foley's Kidney Remedy ad follows.

United Press London Goodwin Sands Red Star Sealand Antwerp New York Sappho Dover Portsmouth

Mrs. Harry Lauder Bitten by Bulldog

Mrs Harry Lauder wife of the famous singer was taken to hospital in serious condition after numerous bites from a bulldog she was walking home. Her brother Harry Vallance and two bystanders aiding in the rescue were bitten. Three policemen arrived and helped.

United Press London Harry Lauder

It would cost little to collect corporation tax

Washington, June 21. Treasury experts estimate it would cost the government hardly $100,000 more to collect the two percent tax on net earnings of corporations as Taft proposed. If the tariff bill amendment passes, the Bureau of Corporations may assist the Internal Revenue officers, a move that would involve little extra expense and ease collection compared with an individual income tax.

United Press Washington Treasury Taft Congress Bureau of Corporations Internal Revenue Officers

King Manuel Plans To Crush Anarchy In Lisbon

King Manuel moves to punish the slayers of his father and brother after arresting leaders from a 16 month old plot. Lisbon braces for potential revolt as the government builds military strength to swiftly crush any demonstrations in its infancy.

United Press Lisbon Manuel Carlos Luiz

Newspaper Man Seeks 1910 Census Supervisor Post

Waterbury journalist J Olin Howe has applied to President Taft for appointment as state supervisor of the 1910 federal census. His bid is endorsed by prominent politicians and editors including Frank B Weeks Matthew H Rogers Freeman F Patten Thomas D Bradstreet Marcus H Holcomb Senator Brooks and other lawmakers.

J. Olin Howe Waterbury Taft Frank B. Weeks Matthew H. Rogers Freeman F. Patten Thomas D. Bradstreet Marcus H. Ho A. W. Pearson Norwich Bulletin Norris G. Osborn New Haven Journal-Courier Charles W. Pickett New Haven Leader George C. Waldo Bridgeport Standard Willie O. Burr Hartford Times Charles Hopkins , Clark Hartford Courant

Smith's Theatre Brings New Vaudeville Bill This Week

A large crowd is expected for Smith's Theatre as Bostock and Hennessy present an all new vaudeville program with Miss Paulinne La Moine Tom Fletcher Hoey and Walters Greiner and La Foss plus four reels of new pictures. The shows run Monday and Wednesday with other acts on Tuesday and Thursday.

Smith's Bostock & Hennessy Paulinne la Moine Philadelphia Miss la Moine Tom Fletcher Williams & Walker Tom Hoey Walters Greiner la Foss

Cruiser New York Leaves for Abroad

Boston June 21 Renovated after months of work at Charlestown Navy Yard the cruiser New York Admiral Sampsons flagship during the Spanish war is on her way today for Europe where she will join the American fleet in the Mediterranean Commander Spencer S Wood took command when she left the harbor yesterday afternoon and had a complement of 700 men aboard The battleships New Jersey and Vermont started Wednesday for Hampton Roads where they will join the Atlantic fleet.

Boston Charlestown Navy Yard New York Sampson Europe Mediterranean Spencer S. Wood New Jersey Vermont Hampton Roads

Weather Indications New Haven June 21 Forecast

Forecast calls for fair to night and Tuesday with a chance of showers Tuesday night or Wednesday. Summer temperatures reach 80 degrees across sections east of the Rockies. Scattered showers reported in western and southern areas. High pressure centers over the south Atlantic states while a northwest low maintains high temperatures. Local conditions suggest fair weather and little temperature change through Tuesday night or Wednesday.

New Haven Rocky Mountains South Atlantic

New Lights On Trial In City Center Circuit

The United Illuminating Co. has installed several lamps on a central city circuit for trial. An aldermanic lamps committee member said no formal examination has occurred, but the company may use any lamp type if it provides 1200 candlepower per lamp. Manager Charles A. Paul called the lamp the Magnatite and said the trial aims to test a potentially better light. He noted candlepower may not be the sole measure the company uses.

United Illuminating Co Charles A. Paul Bridgeport Unitedlluminating Co

Real estate auction outlook and upcoming two family houses sale

The article notes a strong summer and fall real estate market with high bidding spirit at a Harriet street auction. Daily transfers suggest rising building prices next year, so buyers may gain. An absolute auction of two family houses Nos 10 and 16 Gilmore Street, part of the Peter Shread estate, is set for Thursday at 2 30 p m.

Harriet Street Gilmore Street Peter Shread Peter Schread Bridgeport Land & Title Company

Six injured as sightseeing car crashes into tree at Coney Island

At dawn a large sightseeing automobile returning from Coney Island ran out of control on Ocean Park Way and struck a tree. Six people were injured and more than a score of passengers were endangered, with Miss May Emery among the seriously hurt. The driver was William Losch. several women fainted as others were thrown about. Others aided by passing autos ferried back to Coney Island. aside from Miss Emery, few injuries were life threatening. The scene prompted panic and injuries to multiple passengers. The article also advertises Blanchard Lunch and Milwaukee Beers promotion.

iNew York Coney Island Ocean Parkway May Emery Rose Miller James J. Scully Morris J. Williams James McAllister William Losch Miss Emery Youngs

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