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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
11
Bargains sweep the season with untrimmed and trimmed hats shirts waists petticoats and coats at low prices. Willow plumes ostrich plumes and flowers headline discounts while Lorette wraps raincoats and long coats show cut prices from $0.98 to $15.00.
The funeral of Mrs Jennie Rothe MacOrmond, who died at the Galen hospital Wednesday from kidney trouble and mercurial poisoning, was held this afternoon at 2 30 from the morgue of Rourke and Rourke with Rev Phelan officiating.
Albany report notes the passing of Jahe Brannigan widow of Jamies Brannigan at home with daughter Miss Hickey. She was about 85, a devout Catholic, long resident of Treland parish. The obituary records Catholic faith and family survivors.
A 77 year old woman, Mrs. Joseph Basso, fought off an intruder, Frank Dobe, who barricaded the restaurant doorway with rice and chairs at 653 Howard Avenue. Patrolman Lynch arrested Dobe at about 10 30 after witnesses, including May Rose and Mrs. Basso Jr., raised the alarm. The case centered on the dramatic struggle and the missing daughter as a key witness in court.
In Fairfield Justice Bacon Wakeman heard the Ee trial involving a boy arrested for theft. A narrative of the boy’s mistreatment was presented, drawing from authorities. The boy’s father is connected to Park City Lamber c hs and is said to own property.
At a Knights of Columbus building committee meeting the group approved issuing bonds of ten dollars each at five percent interest to fund a new city home. The current lease expires March 1 and the committee aims to start construction well before then. Fifteen members serve on the building committee representing five councils, with George T. Kelly as chairman and John G. Fitzgerald as secretary.
Unsettled weather forecast for New Haven tonight and Saturday with light variable winds and possible showers across the lake region. temperatures expected to be moderately warm except along the Atlantic coast. A new Cong ress Street bridge city float, 20 by 14 feet, will be placed tomorrow morning at a cost of 250 dollars, built by a bridge department employee. Ivan Lee Morehouse of Stratford and Huth Vesta Griffin of New Haven secured a marriage license today. Nick Pechillo, working in a West End excavation, nearly lost the little finger of his left hand when a heavy pipe ripped it. His hand was treated at the emergency hospital and he returned home.
Tessie Spinnelio once of Bridgeport's red light district, living at 360 South Main, dressed in satin robes and Sholenit finery planned to end her life with carbolic acid this afternoon. A lodger knocked the phial away, leaving her with slight burns. Ambulance attendants and a hospital emergency physician tended her. She lamented that life had grown tame and dull.
Newtown residents plan a town meeting tomorrow to decide whether to sue the New York New Haven Hartford railroad or accept a $500 damages offer for grade crossing issues. The town attorney advises against litigation as taxpayers show strong opposition to the utility commission’s finding.
Mrs. David Stillson of Black Rock turnpike Fairfield was badly hurt when her buggy was hit by an automobile driven by Clarence Tait son of William Tait 2056 Main Street Bridgeport. She recovered at home with a splintered rib and shock but expected to pull through. Deputy Sheriff Elwood took Tait into custody for reckless driving and a $500 bail was posted for Fairfield Town Court appearance.
The funeral from 28 Hayes Street proceeded to St Charles Church with a solemn high mass sung by Fathers Lynch Callahan and McElroy. A quartet performed De Profundis Ave Maria Some Sweet Day and I Shall Not Be Forgotten as the casket entered and left the church. Delegations from Park City Council Knights of Columbus and Philip Sheridan Chapter attended. Pallbearers named Henry Cullen Edward Cleary Thomas Hearn N D Whyte D F Donovan and George T Kelly. Father Lynch led the committal at St Michael's cemetery. Floral offerings showed deep grief.
At a reg ular convocation of Jerusalem Chapter No 13 Royal Arch Masons the Royal Arch degree will be conferred Friday evening June 21 A large attendance of the companions is desired This was the last meeting until September.
Colonel William J. Bryan launched a formal protest against Alton B. Parker as temporary chairman, announcing plans to prevent the convention's ratification of the committee’s pick. He sent messages to key progressives and said he would leave Chicago for Baltimore to press his anti selection campaign.
In Superior Court judge Reed granted divorces to Eugenia Dillon from Carl Dillon for desertion, Josephine Farley from Peter Farley for desertion, and Grace Gaylord from James Gaylord for intemperance. Gaylord loudly challenged the decision, while Grace Gaylord’s decree was granted. Eugenia Dillon described Dillon as a hard drinker and Farley’s husband was branded parts unknown. The court reserved Josephine Blaisdell versus William Blaisdell for decision amid claims of intemperance and cruelty.
Amateur sports note lists Western A C facing Brookside Saturday at Bostwick avenue grounds 2 20 pm with manager Matt Wells seeking Nutmegs Rosedales and Iranistans. Westerns meet Longfellows on Sunday.
A store advertises summer flannel trousers at a special price, noting a limited lot bought from a store-buyer. The text promises excellent quality from cuff to pocket, suitable for young men, with cream serge options in plain or striped styles. Main floor rear.
Linen suits for girls advertised in several styles with natural hues and yoke coats. Designs feature long roll collars, high girdle skirts, and Norfolk white corduroy options. Suits touted as durable, cool, comfortable and easy to launder, available in sizes 14 16 and 18.
A fragment from a catalog lists bias binding white and colors in 6 yard pieces, fancy buttons, air-weight hair rolls, ready-made buttonholes, handy bags, ag pins with shields, and sanitary dress protectors. Included are prices in cents and dollars and a note about display location in the store.
Spotlight items feature Waltham watches with seven jewels and a 20 year gold filled case. Limited quantities priced at 7.85 dollars. Also Yorke shirts 8 1 2 cents and a wide display of men’s and women’s apparel including undergarments, underwear and white low shoes with Goodyear welt soles.
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