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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
12
A dusty sale list advertises closeout items including absorbent scrub cloths and towels, tufted work baskets, yard wide carpets, lace curtains, sash curtains, teddy bears, and room size rugs. Prices span from 12 to 28 cents and a $1 upholstery item is noted amid miscellaneous stock.
Jack Ortura a longtime stage carpenter connected with Ranard Co. and former owner Smith of a theatre long bearing his name, died recently. He worked at Hartford Opera House and venues in Harlem Music Hall and New York, traveling with the company. Ortura passed away in Newark last week.
Describes bed bug infestations deterring tenants and promotes Cyrus Presto Killer as a safe, effective 25 cent cleaning solution. Claims of quick, harmless use and improved rental appeal. Mentions Cyrus Pharmacy at Fairfield Avenue.
June 20 1912 notice in Bridgeport District requests An Goodwin be guardian for minor J Winters father Winters absent parts unknown hearing set June 24 at ten o'clock in the Probate Office Bridgeport. Notice to be circulated five days before hearing and return of notice to Edward F Hamel.
In a public statement Roosevelt declares the time has come to address Republican voters and the nation. He asserts he must uphold principles, took his case to the people openly, and accuses taft supporters and party leaders of fraud and control through a manipulated convention roll call and fraudulent delegations.
Theodore Roosevelt pledges severing ties with the fraudulent convention and declares he will lead a fight for honest government, urging purge of fraudulent delegates and urging the majority to decide swiftly. The piece also shifts to a reminiscence on circus clowns and Barnum & Bailey touring Bridgeport with large tents and many performers.
Stratford Evening Star reports the lodge of Rebekahs entertaining Grand officers in Odd Fellows hall with a reception and supper in Redmen's hall. A large attendance greeted the visitors and Miss Mary Benables of Cleveland suffered a fractured hip after tripping over a rug at J. P. Hale’s home, a fall described as remarkable. Confirmation by Bishop Nilan at St James church will occur after the last mass on Sunday morning, Sept. 8.
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