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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
3
A millionaire reports buying two marine paintings last month. Captain Salthorse notes the first work shows a trading schooner under tow from a rock coast with a staysail hoisted while crews are drunk. The second depicts an eighteen foot boat racing with no flag and an at risk spinnaker setup, also implying drunken sailors.
About 60 workers at the A W Burritt Co received their annual profit sharing checks on a Saturday night. The plan, devised nine years ago by company head A W Burritt, has attracted inquiries from the United States and Europe while offering participating employees full reserve wages plus profit shares despite hard times. Workers praised the plan and most remained engaged, with Burritt away and unavailable for further comment.
The panel of jurors selected for the March term of the Court of Common Pleas which convenes tomorrow is as follows Bridgeport Joseph A Fanning John B F Clancy Fairfield I H Whiting Charles B Jennings Greenwich Ephalalet P Husted Stamford Joseph H Knapp George B Leland Stratford Ss J Beardsley E Mills Tomlinson Wilton Sigmund Solomon Frederic Gray Norwalk Charles M Lawrence Stephen H Holmes Monroe Zalmon F Purdy Homer F Sherman Huntington William J Card Thomas J Chadeayne
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled for Equitable Life Assurance in the suit by J Wilcox Brown seeking receivers for the company, reversing the Circuit Court of Appeals and affirming the lower court's demurrer against Brown.
The recent Sunday afternoon at the association drew a large audience with an engaging orchestra after dinner. Yale’s William A. DeWitt delivered a powerful talk urging a clean life and recounting the White House era of Chester A. Arthur through a nephew who rose from near ruin to reform. The quartet, with William Seabridge Joseph Barber Sidney Hellings and George R. Card, received strong praise as music complemented the event. Next Sunday’s speaker will be Don Shelton. In market news, the afternoon session showed continued strength with several gains across most issues as shorts covered, though some speculative names softened late.
Joseph Bloomer of Liberty Cycle Co plans a three story 75 foot frontage garage in Cannon Street just west of Broad Street. Hincks Johnson to erect a building likely the country’s largest motorcycle garage costing about 336000. Ground floor to house motorcycle trade and upper floors for bicycle manufacturing. Start date expected within weeks.
The will of Rodusea E. Bowers widow of George H. Bowers residing at 599 Warren Street was admitted to probate today. She leaves her watch and personal property to her niece Florence I Barker and all of her daughter Mary Belle Bowers personal property to a niece Carrie B Dewey and a diamond pin to Florence I Barker. Each named legatee receives 100 in cash. Carrie B Dewey holds 100 in trust for Frank Knight of New Lenox Massachusetts. The estate is to be divided equally between Carrie B Dewey and Charles A Witham of Madison North Carolina. Frederick D Keeler is executor. Israel J Cohn and John J Fisher named appraisers.
Joseph J. Schietinger received a gold seal ring from friends at his parents home 1358 Main Street to mark his 20th birthday. George Roehrig presented the gift as guests including John Dobry Leo Eisenman Francis Eisenman John Gruber George Schwab and others attended. Whist prizes went to Mrs. Charles Eisenman and George Roehrig with consolation prizes to Miss Freda Schneider and George Schwab.
Major Harry Taylor of the Engineering branch complains to Mayor Lee that ashes and other refuse are dumped at the foot of Stella Street on the Pequonnock River’s west side. He says the ashes fill the harbor and water from a nearby sewer washes them into the channel. The 1905 dredged harbor channel should not be filled. The mayor refers the complaint to the Board of Public Works.
The wrecking crew continues on the steamer John H. Starin, likely not floated until late next week if at all. Work at the scene proceeds rapidly as crews consider the disabled craft and possible recovery options.
Philadelphia March 1 The bursting of a thirty inch water main today wrecked the Bethany Presbyterian church and flooded homes at 22nd and Bainbridge streets causing about 50000 dollars in damage. The Bethany church is known as the favorite place of worship of John Wanamaker the millionaire merchant.
A tar roof blaze occurred at the house of Michael Bonado, 218 Church Street, shortly after 1 pm. Tar spilled and melted into the fire, causing a flare up. Box 64 sent an unnecessary call. several companies responded but no damage occurred.
Nellie Perry of this city was today named administrator of the estate of the late Edward. Ter rence Golden and Thomas F. Reilly were appointed appraisers. An inventory filed in the probate court shows the late Emily Grenier's estate with real estate valued at 2650 dollars and personal property at 145 dollars.
The funeral of Margaret Tierney was held this morning from 1129 Pembroke street at 8 30 and at St Charles church at 9 where Rev John F Callahan sang a high mass of requiem Miss Josele Murray sang Ave Maria and Beautiful Land On High The pall bearers were Bernard Kearney Thomas Durgan Bernard Cregg Dennis Coughlin Edward Mahoney and Michael Cregg Interment was in St Michaels Cemetery The many friends of Thomas B Glazebrook will be pained to hear of his death this morning at his residence 149 Parallel street after a lingering illness He is survived by a widow and several children
Frank Case, 43, a carpenter for the American Thread Company, died instantly when he fell through an airshaft at the plant. He left a wife and three children. Special United Press dispatch from Willimantic reports the accident occurred March 1.
Miss Vera Cameron Curtis daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Curtis of this city scored a musical triumph Saturday afternoon in New York by her performances as the Mother the Sand man and the Dew Man in the Fairy opera Hansel Gretel The New York Symphony concert for young people directed by Frank Damrosch Carnegie Hall hosted a large enthusiastic audience The Mother was sung by Mme Lillian Biauvelt Hansel by Mrs Edith Chapman Gould the Witch by Miss Josephine Schaffer and The Father by Mr Weld The chorus of one hundred children trained by E Marquand accompanied by the full New York Symphony society The critics Reginald De Koven of the New York World and Mr Knabel of the New York Tribune praised her versatility and singing.
In Trenton on March 1 the Court of Errors and Appeals reversed Vice Chancellor Emery’s denial of a preliminary injunction. The suits, brought by James C. Colrate and United States Leather Company stockholders, sought to enjoin the consolidation with Central Leather Company.
Russell Tomlinson brought a watch to police HQ after Mrs. Olmstead of 27 Hall Street believed a thief had taken it. Found at Park and Laurel Avenues the watch had the bow ring missing, likely opened and caused it to drop. Town Clerk Weber reported 3 600 dog tags issued for license compliance.
A collage of quips and anecdotes reviews fashion ugliness, a Japanese volcano suicide note, lime uses to prevent rust, a safety marriage joke, sun spot humor, epitaphs from Maine cemeteries, Olive Schreiner reflections, and light verse. Includes a cough remedy advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar by F. B. Brill.
Hoow Lane issues street notices for Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street in Bridgeport Conn with a forecast of fair weather tonight and Tuesday dated Monday March 1 1909.
A large stock of remnants across ginghams chambrays Galateas pongees prints silks and cottons is on sale this minute. Goods are spread on a counter opposite the elevator and priced by the piece with exact lengths. Prices typically run one third below usual. Center aisle near the stairway.
A device called the No-piece curtain stretcher eases laundering and stretching of curtains. It folds little room, adjusts to any curtain size, holds multiple pairs, and features a hinged center, adjustable brass pins, and an easel back for upright use. Priced from $1 to $2.25, with corner clamps for extra strength on the third floor.
Five days remain to join the Howland club and secure a guaranteed sewing machine at cash price with easy payments. Machines cost 15 to 39 dollars, perform all home sewing tasks, and carry a ten year guarantee. Sold year round at cash prices, club members pay in small installments starting with one dollar. delivery on initial payment. Club closes Saturday night at 10. Act now.
HoowLanp unveils a larger basement showroom with bright lighting and over 75 dinnerware patterns from France Austria and America. The sale features Haviland Elite and other brands with 100 and 130 piece sets priced from 12 to 64 dollars, including cups saucers bread plates and tea sets.
A local store touts Wear Resisting stockings for boys and girls, claiming they are the best for wear. The yarn is dense and tightly knitted to endure strain, with medium or heavy options for girls and heavy for boys. The manufacturer asserts long testing and no disappointments among wearers.
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