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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
6
Yesterday afternoon a large company of guests gathered at Park Place to honor Mrs. Davenport’s daughter Mrs. Valencoust. Prominent local leaders assisted, with Mrs. George Comstock pouring, Bentley’s Orchestra providing music, and a dainty menu served by two local caterers.
The Colonna society departed at ten o clock for Milford with basket lunches to visit Mrs Ward at her home. Frank P Devine, longtime telegraph editor for the Farmer, now edits telegraph news for the New Haven Palladium. Bridgeport Orphan Asylum children enjoyed a 25 mile car excursion through Beardsley Park Seaside Park and Southport, hosted by Lewis B Curtis with cars supplied by the Bridgeport Automobile Club. A North End Tennis Club lawn party on Wells street and North avenue featured Rev Arthur R Davies, club president, in attendance.
Roaches running wild around the house are tolerated by careless housewives. Some faintly attempt removal using unguaranteed remedies, but Cyrus Roach Powder promises complete extermination. It is described as harmless, clean and nonpoisonous, selling for 35 cents per pound.
St. Petersburg reports the Interior Ministry's cremation regulations are rejected by church authorities who say the practice violates Orthodox dogmas. The article notes public concern about kidney and bladder issues and promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy.
New York dispatch reports Miss Nayne Rowan an artist in manicuring was arrested for arson after a blaze in her Brooklyn manicure parlor. A police officer forced entry saving the building from greater damage. Fire Marshal Beers ordered arrest. Rowan denied the charge but remained in custody.
A large monkey caused excitement in Greenwich on June 23 as it raided several houses. It entered Mrs W T Bouchelle’s home, chased women who fled to safety, and challenged a bulldog before a wire screen halted its advance. Neighbors flocked to witness the incident while police dismissed mad dog scares.
Chung Sin, Leon Ling’s roommate, recounted through the keyhole the strangling of missionary Elsie Sigel by Leon Ling in a room on Eighth Avenue. He described blood stained cloth, the trunk, and Leon burning clothing as detectives press the third degree to uncover all details of the crime.
Notice-promoted event at The Blanchard Lunch in town then Blumberg opens a new shoe store at 1112 Main Street. Invitation to attend tomorrow at 9 or any hour during the day, with all dey souvenirs to be given away and a chance to inspect the new bright, well-arranged shop run by Mr. B Blumberg.
Pittsburg June 23 Baggagemaster L Jones of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, a trusted 22 year employee between Pittsburg and Chicago Junction, is under arrest charged with larceny of jewelry valued at 2500 dollars. For years travellers reported trunks opened in transit with items stolen as the claim department investigated.
Display highlights a large stock of White Hair Braid, Chip, Milan, Fancy Braid, Tuscan Braid and Natural Leghorn hats in fresh summer shapes. White flowers wings feathers and aigrette effects are offered alongside hats at prices at least one third lower than competing stores.
E H Dillon and Co Theatres resume shows after graduation day with matinee today Polys all star company presents Mrs Temples Telegram praised as best comedy American stage Miss Fleming and Mr Ince star in notable performances Poli stock company Prettiest Baby contest gains attention voting coupons issued at each show A bank account will be started for top babies next Saturday Three piece Rajah silk suit to be won for a patron next Monday matinee
Florence Carvello struck Tonego Dastaffance with a sharp object in Albany on June 23 after conflicts with parents over affiliations. She then harmed her mother and ended her own life in a public safety incident, authorities report.
John B Considine a famed New York sporting man and former Hotel Metropole proprietor is believed dying from pneumonia. He recently had lung surgery and pneumonia followed. The other lung is now affected by the illness.
Woodbury Connecticut June 23 The coroner will examine the death of Frederick Johnson ten, who was shot and killed instantly last night when Phillip Lockwood twelve while handling a shotgun in Lockwood yard. Johnson stood about ten feet away and received the full charge in his back.
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