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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
5
An ad notes feather-weight garments and two piece suits in English Mohair priced from 15 to 22 50 dollars. It advertises special summer trousers in white and striped with a blue coat option at three dollars. The copy references being just out of a larger rent and expense section.
Lisbon reports show one man killed and about 25 injured when five bombs exploded during rioting. Cavalry charges were ordered. the military quarters covered the city and squares as unrest continued through the night. Hartford notes Trinity College's eighty sixth commencement events, sermons, and class day activities scheduled for the week. Ferry excursions to Port Jefferson begin Monday from Fairfield Ave with Park City steamers offering round trips. Also advertised is a wart removal remedy at 263 Fairfield Avenue and 8 Cannon Street.
Parochial schools in the city plan a stricter, more religious tone for commencements. Sacred Heart St Marys and St Charles will avoid social gatherings. St Augustine's uses the school hall. St Joseph's holds a Beagles hall program with an elaborate three part show and a pastor's address. Graduates include B Green V Nolan H Lnd and many others.
A series of personal names appear in the community column including Gertrude Oogan Genevieve Kelly Arline LaHalt Marie Lennon Gertrude McBride Lucy McElroy Alice McMurdie Margaret Moran Helen Shanley Mary Stofel Cecilia Sullivan.
Fairfield June 22. Frank Marek was fined 25 dollars for neglect of his eleven year old son after neighbors testified the boy slept in a barrel and begged for food. Marek appealed the fine from Judge Bacon Wakeman who urged active paternal duty and noted the boy’s suffering. The boy also testified of harsh conditions and earlier theft. Marek claimed he owned property and provided for the child, while the stepmother corroborated neglect claims.
Baltimore June 22 Judge Alton B. Parker of New York was selected by the arrangements committee as temporary chairman of the 1904 Democratic convention. Parker won eight votes on a plurality with other votes scattered. The report notes the likelihood of contest or fight over the presidential nomination.
Building permits issued last week total 38 515 with many single and two family dwellings, garages and stores noted. Firms and residents including Patrick McGee Herbert Steth Nellie Tordoff and F D Keeler appear along Knowlton Barnum Goddard Beechmont Fourth Washington Vine Carleton Hallett Arctic Main and other streets. Hartford registry shows nine motor vehicle manufacturers 351 dealers licenses 14 478 vehicle owners and 1 766 motorcycle owners.
Rt Rev Bishop OGorman will read Mass at 8 20 tomorrow at St Michael s RF C Church Sterling Street and administer first holy communion to a class of 30 children prepared by the Staters of St Francis bor for this parish The Bishop will address the congregation at this mass and at the high mass Rev Father Baran rector of St Mi cie Sundar he Suppose wi the rat lay in July masses at and of a TM celebra Fament 20 vase during the summer gust At Rev Bishop Nilan 4 4 confir mation at St Michael s last Sunday
Delegates began arriving in New Haven for the 16th annual Connecticut State Saengerfest opening the four day session. The formal opening with a band and illumination is planned for tonight. Lena Lee will sing Monday afternoon with a concert that evening featuring 1000 voices. The annual parade is scheduled for Tuesday morning.
Meriden June 22 strike by 15 freight handlers of the New Haven line prompted a call on Station Agent F P Loomis by a Business Men's Association committee demanding better freight distribution. Merchants and shippers were handicapped as four men at the depots tried to cover duties. Loomis promised normal service by Monday as work resumed.
Miss Bertha Helly, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Reilly of this city, becomes the bride of Mr John Hartnett at Sacred Heart Church on Monday. Nuptial mass will be celebrated with decorations planned for church and home by Horan. The bride to be is described as an accomplished young lady with many friends.
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