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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1915
Page
6
From Vladivostok to Tokyo reports say munitions for Russia reach Tokyo in large quantities. Rail facilities through Siberia cannot handle the shipments, spurring Russian authorities to place rush orders for cars and locomotives in the United States to move supplies.
Fragmentary obituary notes Rear Admiral Benjamin Fisher Wood, U N retired, died at his ... details incomplete.
Seymour Conn June Beer N Spadoni aged 10 years drowned at Holbrook Quarry in southeastern Seymour last night. He fell into a five to six foot deep pool while hunting bullfrogs with companions of similar age. The body was recovered.
Opening trading on the New York stock exchange shows war shares strong with Baldwin Locomotive hitting a high, Westinghouse advancing, and later a broad recovery as buying returns. Union Pacifica and United States Steel move well, while bonds and metals hold steady amid renewed demand.
The store advertises exceptional buying facilities benefiting customers. By purchasing for five large stores at once, middlemen profits are eliminated and prices are about half of other dealers. Featured items include Genuine Panama Hats Natural Leghorn and White Hemp Straw Hats and Black hats of all descriptions.
Thirty five of the Jarvis Military School graduates, once the village’s pride during Civil War days, returned for the second annual reunion. The event featured a Weston welcome with a banquet at Town Hall, church exercises, and remarks by graduates including Warren Smith and Michael Friedsam.
The Nature Study class picnic plans in Derby with 2 25 trolley ride and bring lunches. Miss Pigg’s junior piano pupils showcased talents at the Art League, names listed. Mrs. Booth sick with diphtheria at 65 Bassick Ave. Engagement announced for Miss Anna Louise Sanger and Burton Gray Canfield. Miss Molly Bassett to wed Virgil Calvin July 15 at Olivet Church. Yale Fine Arts awards honor Miss Dorothy E Wilmot and Miss Bertha Hitchcock. Miss Catherine Ethel Reilly to marry Edward J. McKeever. reception at bride’s home and honeymoon by motor. residence at 1043 Noble Ave.
Bridgeport lodge No. 282 Loyal Order of Moose earned five of nine prizes at the Howdy Pap state convention and field day in Hartford. Parade numbers 427, silk hats and frock coats highlighted the winning entry while Henry Deacon claimed a gold Moose ring for smallest stature.
Admiral Caperton, commanding American ships on Mexico's east coast, urged the navy to send all available vessels to Vera Cruz to address famine conditions. Some officials feared rising trouble, while others interpreted the dispatch as a call to bolster naval forces near Vera Cruz focusing on the food crisis.
Coast guard and city authorities investigated reports that eight people drowned on the Atlantic City beach. No additional bodies were found and police reported no missing persons. Four of the eight victims’ bodies remained missing. seven were bathers and one was a fisherman. 42 guards were on duty yesterday.
On board the U S S Colorado at Guaymas Mexico June 21 fighting was reported along the Yaqui river north of American settlements indicating Villa troops are now beginning active operations against the Yaqui Indians Carranza troops advance from North Sinaloa toward General Maytorena Burned bridges north of Guaymas delay Villa troop movements Advices from Acapulco and Santa Cruz report quiet garrisons with brawls and saloons closed Smallpox cases are reported at Acapulco.
Stratford board of finance approved 43 200 for permanent improvements at the October town meeting to be spent on school houses and roads. Two youths with fictitious names were arrested for disturbing the peace after a fight with a trolleyman, Charles Shellgreen, as constables Stacey and Bassett took them to Justice Stanton for arraignment. Paul Tietjens, author of The Wizard of Oz, visits Stratford writer Lara Abell. St Johns lodge members attended service at Christ Episcopal church with Rev Arthur Lewis preaching.
Charles Jennings of Center street Fairfield resigns from the special committee appointed to appraise the cost of a new Stratfield school and bond issue due to business pressure. The panel toured Stratfield to inspect sites and will report findings soon. The Fairfield Congregational church Junior C E society earned a banner for three years of perfect attendance. Joseph Kolericz’s startling revival of life surprised residents along the main.
Bridgeport's Smith Murray Co promotes matting bags and small suit cases for weekend trips or longer vacations. The line includes 14 16 and 18 inch sizes with straps snap fasteners and bound edges, Japanese matting bags fitted with lock and key and leather bound corners. Prices start at 1.50 per item.
The ad showcases Palmer hammocks with valance and head rest in multiple colors for porch use. Prices range from $1.00 to $4.50 for hammocks and from $5.00 to $9.50 for tufted couch hammocks. Durable grass rugs offered in plain and stenciled designs with bound edges priced from $1.19 to $7.25 for various sizes.
The Park City steamer offered a 1 30 pm matinee excursion to Port Jefferson with a three hour sail. Passengers enjoy a six thirty pm return, special low round trip fare, children under twelve half fare, under five free. Planned runs daily through Labor Day from Bridgeport.
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