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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1909
Page
4
Westport and Greens Farms community items cover pavilion framing delays and repairs, school openings, and thanks from the School Board to the Woman's Improvement Society. Other notes include births, dances, flag gifts, library donations, and a Compo Beach late-night saloon concern amid a heat wave.
A vintage ad notes roaches are tolerated by careless housewives. It claims many methods fail until Cyrus Roach Powder ex terminates roaches, is harmless and not poisonous, priced at 35 cents per pound.
A new large altar with furniture and accessories was consecrated at the German Reformed church during yesterday morning service. Rev. Mr. Weimar preached a special sermon. Donors funded pulpit, altar, baptismal font, chairs, Bible, hymnal, and altar cloths. Notable donors include Mr. and Mrs. George Reinecke, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Behrens, the Schweizer family, the Ladies' Aid Society, Mrs. Emilie Harberle, Mrs. Emerie Heyse, Mrs. Catherine Beck, Miss Lydia Fotch, Miss Mabel Spiltz, and Misses Elizabeth Stein and Lillian Graether.
Waterbury June 28 At the convention of the State body of the National Association of Stationary Engineers officers were elected President George Cleveland of New Haven Vice President Charles Ostrander of Meriden Secretary and Treasurer Harry Vanderberg of Hartford Trustees George P Thomas of Norwich George Cleveland of New Haven and Patrick Grace of Bridgeport The 1910 convention will be held in New Haven Advertize in the Farmer.
The 101 Ranch Wild West Show, from Bliss Oklahoma, visits our city July 5 with afternoon and evening performances and a grand forenoon street parade. Miller Bros and Arlington promote a fully authentic frontier spectacle featuring cowboys, Indians, buffalo, and stage coaches, traveling from prairie life to entertain across North America.
Theatres present Augustus Thomas Western drama In Missouri with Alice Fleming as Kate Vernon and John Ince as Sheriff Jim Radburn. Elaborate staging features a realistic blacksmith shop scene and a large crowd is expected. Coupons start today for a gift at next Monday matinee, a pair of silk stockings, awarded during Zaza’s opening.
In Liverpool on June 28 a rumor linked to a ringing Protestant church bell sparked a riot between Orangemen and Catholics. The mob marred streets, rifled houses, and caused extensive property damage as police used force to restore order. Several people were seriously injured amid clashes driven by the rumor of an attack on Catholics.
In New Haven on June 28 Yale University President Arthur T. Hadley gave the baccalaureate address to the graduating class urging that leadership rests on both personal integrity and belief in others. He warned against suspicion and urged cooperation and confidence in colleagues to foster a healthier and more efficient modern society.
Washington June 28 high protectionists seek control of the tariff bill conference committee to displace Hill and McCall. They favor seniority changes, proposing Smoot and Burrows or Cullom, with McCall and Hill targeted as undesirable. Standpatters push for Western and Michigan choices to keep hard tariff elements and bury revision downward under duties.
Stratford notices report Rev Dr Packard fishing in Bangley Lakes and due home Monday. Town talks cover school plans, Beardsley led additions, and a new architect. Local events include lawn party at the Methodist church and a civic procession with dignitaries. Mrs Allard visits New York and Edwin Moore goes to Detroit for Bullard Machine. A new electricity current began Saturday with gas coming soon.
The Smith-Murray Co displays The Pantaloons Gown novelty in its cloak department for autumn with a full line of women bathing suits in navy and black. A broad wash fabrics sale features many patterns and discounts from 12 ½ to 17 cents a yard plus sale prices on percales zephyrs batiste madras serge sullings silk ginghams and silk muslins with considerable color variety and new patterns.
In the District of Fairfield Probate Court on June 24 1909 Joseph T Flint administrator seeks power to sell estate real estate. A hearing set for July 3 1909 at ten o clock in the forenoon to consider pendency of the application and notice publication in a local newspaper. Judge Elmore Banks Whitney Meloy and Fred Blake appear.
Mid dle Village visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Todd tour the state. Repairs underway on three schooners Wars Martha Eclipse at Bedell s shipyard. St John families enjoy auto ride to Canaan. Chester Dunlay recovers from scarlet fever. Rev C S Bullock led Neighborhood church services. Center school reports 8th grade graduates and perfect attendance certificates. Rev Geo Farrar spoke on Narcissus of Christianity. New reel and hose for the fire reel beside the lockup. Miss Helen Stage visiting grandparents. Stratford Veteran Association elects officers led by Henry P Stags with Sylvanus Dickinson and William Hart. executive committee named. Foley s Kidney Remedy urged for early signs of kidney bladder issues. F B Brill local agent.
Four yacht clubs entered in Park City regatta win first prizes. Cricket owned by J. H. S. Jones captains cruising cabin class with 1 h 45 m 35 s time, prize 150 feet of rope. Major Taylor wins cruising cabin class B in 57 m 30 s. Success takes open power class C in 49 m 45 s. Toss claims speed boat class D with a strong harbor history. Twelve boats competed across classes with Mohawk and Pequonnock clubs prominently represented.
New York June 23 Intervention for Miss Dorothy Whitney to aid the Junior League spurred a Health Department inquiry into dental health of 14 to 16 year old applicants seeking mercantile work permits. Of 496 examined, only 14 had sound teeth. 3 had unsound teeth. 257 must be extracted. 419 had insufficient chewing capability. Estimated cost to restore their mouths ranges up to $10,000, blamed on early neglect.
Pittsburg reports Amalgamated officials concede Republic Iron and Steel has posted notices to close mills by June 30, moving toward open shops and challenging Steel Corporation plans. Unions in Youngstown Mo line East Chicago and others warned of walkouts at midnight next Tuesday, as labor tensions rise amid the industry split.
Points of interest advertise linen coat suits linen jumpers linen auto coats lawn and linen waists with sales at 11% off. The ad urges eye remedies and promotes M J liable jeweler at 48 Fairfield highlighting refractive eye exams as a specialty.
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