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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
6
A feature on Miss Miller of the 101 Ranch Wild West show who rides astride and bronco busters, praising her skill with lariat and bucking horses. She argues riding astride is safer and more graceful, sharing training tips and recalling early struggles winning permission to ride with cowboys.
John Chittem of 4 Seaside Court allegedly struck Wallace Gilleo eleven year old neighbor with a portion of a tool causing a notable knee injury. The event occurred last week when Chittem engaged in rough play near the work site. Authorities are investigating the altercation.
The knee injury keeps him indoors during the hot spell as Mrs. Gilleo, a Salvation Army lassie, steps forward in his defense. Attorney De Laney rebuked young Gilleo, while ace Mr. Chittem prepares to proceed with work.
Julian Street portrays George Robertson, last year’s Vanderbilt Cup champion, in the July American Magazine. The piece details his appearance, energy, and driving style, noting his hands on the car and readiness to polish his racer. It describes spectators' view of him as bold yet calculating and recounts teasing anecdotes about his driving risk and skill.
The Fairfield selectmen held a regular town meeting at the Town house a week early due to the holiday. Only routine business was transacted with Town Treasurer Switzer present. Rumor says Judge Perry may be out of town for the summer, returning around October first. The two liquor cases against men indicted for selling liquor without a license in Lenox Heights were settled out of court.
A prominent importer presents a collection of brooches and bar pins with foreign enamel, jade, lapis, garnet, coral and bold cabochons. Displayed at the jewelry front case, early inspection urged as items likely to sell soon. Also reveals new prints with side-band borders in blue tan linen grounds and percales copied from French designs, plus summer Petticoats and wash goods at discounted prices.
Teakettles described as extra heavy gray enameled 49 cents, two sizes with wood handles suitable for oil or gas stoves. Two sizes of gray green and tan pillow slips, 25 and 50 cents, on display in Fairfield Ave window. Upholstery Store, third floor.
An advertising note touts a Wednesday June 30 coupon sale from D. M. Read Co. on men's vests with values up to 1.95, claiming prior sales were weak and promising a price that will move stock. The page then features a cascade of cultural excerpts and anecdotes on Hindoo motherhood, Native chiefs, Friday superstition, Irish humor, and Devonshire lore.
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