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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
8
The ad touts $15 suits as the finest value for money with fine cassimeres ceviots worsteds and serges plus superior tailoring. It claims a leading style edge and a convincing fit from try-ons, urging customers to compare and be convinced.
Fraternal rounds report activities across Rock Circle B of A Adelphian Lodge and Jerusalem Chapter. Degrees conferred, new officers elected and visits from New Jersey group noted. Upcoming convocations and annual events set with plans for large candidate classes and public gatherings.
Stamford dispatch reports Mr and Mrs C Purdy fishing in a fat bottomed rowboat a mile from the lighthouse when they lost oars and drifted toward big Sound marshes waves washing into the craft signals for help drew Stamford light keeper R R Lanier who guided them to shore after a two hour sea struggle they remarked they had more fishing than life demanded. Poughkeepsie observers note Harold Whitebrook and wife preliminary separation case halted by Justice Merschau urging reconciliation.
The Steeplechase Island resort announces free vaudeville every afternoon and evening starting next Saturday with two pleasing bills in the Summer Garden. First class male singers from New York will debut in Bridgeport, plus afternoon and evening band concerts. Joe Steeplechase, who ran the galleries previously, now operates the shooting galleries with new rifles and modern targets. The island will feature bathing, dancing, air ships, a ferris wheel, and a new moving picture theatre opening soon with latest reels.
Poli's Players stage Clyde Fitch The City at Poli's this week with John Junior as George Hannock. The drug fiend learns he has married his sister, shoots the girl, and tries to kill himself, in a sensational finale praised for Junior's dramatic power and physical intensity. The cast and supporting acts, plus a brass bedstead display, close the program. next week The Virginian is planned with several original company members.
Dr. M. A. Warriner of this city was honored by the Connecticut branch of the American Poultry Association at the Hotel Garde in New Haven. He received the State cap for the most points won at winter shows and was elected vice president of the State association. W. C. Burr of Fairfield and William Taylor of Southport were elected to the executive committee.
June 22 report from Redding notes ex tax collector Gorham backed by a new compromise. He would cover the net shortage of 1400, minus 200 salary and 400 credits on the treasurer’s books, while dispute over about 700 rate book credits remains. Town officials weigh whether to accept his terms or pursue suit based on Soule findings, balancing possible gains or losses.
President Taft publicly endorses the Supreme Court decisions in the Standard Oil and American Tobacco cases, calling the court the balance wheel of government. He lauds Justice Lamar and Yale President Hadley, notes how the rulings aid honest business, and praises Yale expansion and a $20,000 library gift.
Twins arrive at Mrs James Love home Marblehead as first recipients of the Gregory Fund gift established by the late James J H Gregory. The will provided a handsome gift to Marblehead women blessed with twins easing the burden.
Harvard Cambridge June 22 special United Press class day began at 9 am with clear skies and grand decorations. Thousands gathered as the yard presented a striking spectacle, with festivities expected to run until midnight. Elmira N Y The throat slash incident involving W H Leahy was noted as a shocking, self inflicted act aimed at restoring his mind.
Seasonal upsurge in picnics and outings fills parks and beaches as church groups plan multiple gatherings. Beardsley Park hosts nine picnics from June 29 to July 15 including Park Street Congregational and St. John’s Episco pal, with Seaside Park and Steeplechase Island events to follow such as German Day and Elks gatherings. State Emancipation Day trip to the Island on August 1 centers visitors from across the state.
Walter Brookins of the Wright aviation team rescued a Hereford bull trapped in mud beside a road near Dayton. Observing the danger, he used a chain attached to his car to pull the animal free, then narrowly escaped the bull’s charge as it dashed toward him. The incident highlights Brookins’ quick thinking and daring.
In New Haven on June 22 an unknown artist drew a chalk portrait on coal car 65706 near Union station. The bust resembles C S Mellen of the New Haven road, leading railroad men to believe it depicts the president. The artist offered no comment and left quietly as the drawing may be washed away. Also in court, John Franzelli sues Darien resident Virginia Wisschussen for $1,000 claiming unpaid extra work on a house.
The advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as highly effective for female ailments, citing testimonials and large testimonial files from the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts. It asserts health restoration and avoidance of surgical operations through a root and herb based remedy, urging women to use it.
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