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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
11
A party at Molly Peaches home turns tender as neighbors and friends mingle amid roses and silver. Dr John teases, Alfred sends a telegram ordering a Hillsboro visit, and Molly grapples with impending marriage while Pet Buford and Tom share warmth and suspense.
In a moonlit scene a narrator faces love and duty. Alfred, Judge Benton Wade, and Doctor John shape a tense choice as news of a town welcome sparks conflict. The speaker contemplates marriage, loyalty, and leaving with Alfred, fearing the lonely light in the doctor’s room will haunt her heart.
A fragmented, emotional scene unfolds in a Hillsboro residence as Mamie and Billy recount meals, fear, and affection amid a chaotic family dinner. The narrator contemplates leaving a harsh marriage, reflects on champagne gifts from Uncle Thomas, and prepares for a formal gathering with lingering melancholy.
The piece urges foot care as essential for youth, detailing daily washing, a home cold cream recipe, massage techniques, toe and arch work, and careful shoe choices. It warns against tight stockings and cramped toes, praising low English heels and noting big feet signal practicality and health.
The Poli Players open George Bernard Shaw by presenting Man and Superman at the Plaza theatre today. The show has a storied, controversial history from London to New York, with earlier censors and critics giving way to public acclaim at the Hudson. Lady visitors today will receive souvenirs from one of the Poli players.
Poli Press Agent reports Polis theatre offers a strong vaudeville bill led by B A Rolfe and The Rolfonians. The lineup includes Sandberg and Lee, Dippy, Diers and Co, Lillian Watson, Phoebe Snow and Co, and William Reed. A feature film The Struggle, about capital and labor, plus a country store Thursday night replaces Friday.
Empire A presents a two part drama The Rival Engineers about two engineers. Stanley Novelli plots Jean's death and nearly succeeds until a braking scheme fails. Jean runs in a fixed brake engine causing a fatal accident and Stanley ends his life.
A historic claim touts Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a natural remedy made from roots and herbs that has stood the test of time and claims to restore health and happiness to many women, asserting compliance with the Pure Food and Drugs law.
A pretty Saturday afternoon luncheon was given at 3605 North Main Street for Miss Martha Van Horn in celebration of her birthday. Pink and white decorations and favors adorned the event while guests included Elsie Atwater, Winifred Beach, Mabel Burkhardt, Lillian Patchen, Edna Sanford, Edith Walsh, Little Decker, Ethel Joy, Hazel Lampman, May Lampman, Olive Mallette, Loretta Howely, Mrs. Burkhardt and Mrs. Lampman.
Plainville church records celebrate Rev. Henry T. Walsh marking 25 years as pastor of Our Lady of Mercy R C. parishioners give a $500 purse and a gold headed cane from the Young Men's Catholic club as a surprise.
Howard A Welch of 212 Kimberley Avenue dep uty collector of customs in New Haven has been appointed deputy collector of the New Haven district to replace J Rice Winchell whose office was abolished as the Connecticut district headquarters moved to Bridgeport One hundred thirteen collectors lose their jobs due to the change.
Saybrook June 30 Mrs Bridget Davis 74 was struck and killed by a light engine on the New Haven railroad at Rogers curve near Saybrook Junction. Her head was severed and tossed about twenty feet. She had attended mass and, as for 40 years, walked toward Westbrook three miles away. She stepped from a freight train path into the engine. She leaves no relatives here. husband and son are deceased.
Danbury reports Dominick Rossi was arrested at New Milford and charged with assault with intent to murder after Mrs. James Moffa was wounded in the arm by a shot fired from Rossi in a yard near her home. He claimed to have used an army rifle and fled toward Brookfield Junction, later dropping the rifle near a Brookfield bridge. An old quarrel between Rossi’s wife and the injured woman was cited as the motive. Independence Day millinery promotions at Dillon Co. include white hats and trims for the Fourth.
Taken by virtue of an execution to me directed and will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder at the public sign post in Bridgeport fourteen days after date which falls on Thursday July 3 1913 at 8 30 in the forenoon to satisfy the execution and fees the property includes one large press one large camera and lenses one small press one 8x10 camera and lenses four parlors chairs two rugs one old studio camera one operating chair and two head stands Dated Bridgeport June 19 1913 Antonio R Abriola Deputy Sheriff for Fairfield County
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