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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
3
Mixed notices of marriages and deaths with brief local anecdotes and jokes. Names such as Flossie M. Favidgeon, Ruth Denton, O Neill, and Mary A. Konstanzer appear alongside obituaries and church notices. Short humorous items and old-time anecdotes follow, including a tale of a laborer named Mat and a dentist-like exchange about clothing, plus various reminders about property protection and safety in daily life.
Thomas J. Nolan of Brooks street fell from a northbound East Main street trolley at Putnam Street about 5 30 pm yesterday. He fractured his hip and was carried home by Dr. George B. Cowell. Two witnesses, Chas Bundock and Michael Conroy, reported signaling the conductor to stop. the motorman continued, and the car later returned. The conductor was identified as number 3978.
Ground was broken today for the eight story brick factory building of the U M C Co located at Barnum avenue Pauline street Helen street and Arctic street. The $65 000 structure measures 88 by 60 feet and joins other company buildings on the square adjacent to the plant. A shot tower rising three stories above the current structure is planned though erecting details remain unannounced.
A Connecticut discussion weighs Judson's draft to create a single judge election court arguing it could align with the constitution and ease docket backlogs. Opponents fear concentrated responsibility and push for two judges or a unanimous verdict to ensure fairness. The author credits Judson with civic effort and calls for constitutional remedies.
Boston dispatch reports the drowning of Mr and Mrs Robert G Loughead of Charlestown and eleven other tourists when a rowboat capsized in a gale on Killarney Lakes Ireland. Their son Charles Loughead 28, a Wilbraham Academy professor, is hospitalized for bone disease and faces surgery. Daughter Syble Loughead 17 graduates tonight from Boston Girls Latin School. Relatives chose not to inform the youths of the loss.
The engagement of Attorney Arthur M. Marsh of Stoddard Marsh and Stoddard to Miss Irene Griffin of Montclair is announced. Miss Griffin is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Almon J Griffin.
New York June 24 stock market opened firm with Reading and others rising. Union Pacific common moves above 1927-3 to 193, Smelting up 11-2, M E T, Interborough Metropolitan preferred up 5-4. Early gains widespread though some arbi trage buys cooled later. John Tully fell from a scaffold at Lafayette and Broad Streets and was treated at the Emergency hospital.
William G. Boyce, once executor of Albert Boyce who died, is charged with embezzlement. He was arrested by Detective Cronan in Ossining, N Y, after leaving Bridgeport in 1906 and 1905 related absences. He waived exam and a June 29 continuance was granted.
Yale and Harvard faced off at Soldier Field Boston with Yale scoring the lone run in the game. Neither side plated in the first inning and the third inning remained scoreless as Yale emerged ahead 1 to 0.
Ernest Dibble applies to probate court to appoint Willard Plumb of Trumbull and City Savings Bank treasurer as administrator of his mother Sarah Dibble estate. She was murdered at her Trumbull home two weeks ago.
United Press reports fear of renewed turmoil in Turkey as rifts widen between the Young Turks and the military under Enver Pasha. Sultan Mehmed V is viewed as a tool of Cheftek, seen as reactionary, with plans rumored for abdication and replacement by Prince Yusuf Dazenden.
Forecast calls for warm muggy weather with local showers and gradually falling temperatures. Recent showers reported in northern sections. eastern areas remain hot while western and central zones cooler. A broad trough of low pressure from Lake Superior to the coast supports the warm humid spell with showers, then pleasant conditions.
Wilmot F Wheeler allied with Staples and Co purchases a half interest in five acres on Cedar Creek from Mary A and Edwin N Lewis of Fairfield. The deal is said to support a new manufacturing venture.
A collage of notes on card history describing deck rules and marking, followed by a Rhineland tale where three robbers double cross and are outwitted by a poisoned loot plan. A salt codfish omelet recipe, regatta origins in England, and breakfast hours in Greenland punctuate the page. Several jokes about bore management and a humorous exchange appear alongside medical advertising for cough syrup.
An auction listing itemizes about 300 pieces of cut glass with values from 3.50 to 12.50, plus 10 and 12 inch plates, cheese dishes, sugar and creamers, see bowls, nappies, fern dishes, orange bowls, celery trays, salad bowls, water bottles, pitchers, vases and decanters with price ranges from roughly 3.75 to 87.50 dollars, 4 to 6.50 dollars, and similar. The sale emphasizes varied tableware pieces and price estimates.
Itemizes children footwear for hot weather including barefoot sandals and leather styles. Prices range from 45 cents to 1.75 dollars, with barefoot sandals, welted sole sandals, barefoot low shoes, and regular tan low shoes listed in assorted kid leather grades.
The store lists low shoes for women at $2.50, many made to order or discounted from $3 due to broken sizes. Styles include lace or button, in tan patent leather, black kid skin, or calfskin. Described as fashionable, durable, trim, and comfortable.
A parcel of imported full fashioned stockings ideal for warm weather is offered in rich tan shades or pure-dye black. They are designed to fit snugly and comfortably, with typical retail at 50 cents but this lot is offered hoping for a lower price.
Wash suits at three dollars drew quick crowds on Wednesday as shoppers rushed after the seasonable, tasteful garments. Demonstrated value ranged from three to eight dollars and seventy five cents, with many buyers leaving satisfied that the price matched quality. Second floor display notes the sale.
Cool underwear is underpriced as samples from Merode stock go on sale. These garments are seasonable and of regular Merode quality with fine cut and finish, offered at prices far below typical rates because they are sample items from the mill distribution. Special counter near elevators.
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