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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
3
By Our Special Correspondent March 4 vote on the Gridgeport city court judgeship comes up at the session this afternoon with full attendance expected. Absentees will not be considered, and a full committee will attend once the decision is final. Both sides remain confident of the outcome.
Sidney F Ober a Stratford Avenue photographer died at his Naugatuck home after a windy night. He struggled while carrying a photographic burden and collapsed, leaving a wife and four children. Doctors tried to save him but he died at 5 am. He had worked in the city for years and aided H H Jackson in souvenir card pictures. Burial plans pending, funeral at Sacred Church with mass. Other notices mention Miss Cora Eagan removal, and obituaries for Jane A Dennis and Dr. He Perry.
Jacob Weintraut, a ped dler of 89 Hallam Street, reports a gang of hoodlums attacked him on East Main near Steuben last night. They took two boxes of lemons from his wagon. one box was recovered after a chase, the other vanished. The gang has evaded punishment and is linked to earlier assaults including a December attack on a woman. No arrests have been made.
The new Senators were sworn in as a fierce storm raged. Taft, after taking the oath before Chief Justice, delivered a brief inaugural address. Roosevelt slipped from the Capitol as the crowd applauded, while the parade faced heavy snow and limited visibility. Marines and bluejackets joined the day’s proceedings despite the weather.
Monroe Blackman sold a building lot with 60 feet frontage on Freeh Street to Sarsh Holler. Ignatz Herger and Alexander Gott eb sold ground with 42 feet frontage on Gregory Street and 98 feet on Columbia Street to Joseph and Berth Preichet. Ruta Forte purchased a building with 42 feet frontage on Sherwood Avenue, Tram Richment Sherwood.
Joe Russell remained before Judge Foster on a charge of stealing a suit of clothes from a lodger at 475 Middle Street. His case was continued yesterday to permit evidence but was concluded this morning with a jail term of 00 days.
A northeast gale and heavy snow struck overnight, bringing the highest tide in twenty years. Water overflowed docks at Frank Miller Lumber and Arnold Cox Co., while Steeplechase Island breakwater was submerged and the Starin steamer rode the breakwater. Wrecking crews saw no new damage as low water approached, and harbor craft sheltered offshore. Snow disrupted trolley service but did not cripple it. trains ran on time. Water flooded Harry Rider & Co. cellars on Water Street, though no loss occurred. Public services reported minimal disruption despite the severe storm.
Hartford March 4 The judiciary committee favorably reports Arnold as Manchester town court judge and the House tabled the motion for immediate consideration. Petitions seek shad protection in the Connecticut River amid unfavorable reports on Greenwich Investigation and Eldridge War-relies purchase.
In a fierce easterly gale off Eastport Long Island the stranded schooner Merry broke up after two weeks ashore. Captain Farrow Captain Denison and thirty crewmen were rescued by the Moriches Life Saving Crew using a breeches buoy and were taken aboard the vessel. The Merry was bound from Boston to Newport News with coal aboard.
Weather tale notes events tonight and Friday with cold air and clear skies. Forecast references Howland's Peetecet region with emphasis on March 4 1909 conditions and unsettled winds.
A downtown sale offers 100 plus pieces of new woolens from top mills at 89 cents a yard, though values run from 1 to 1.50 and widths 42 to 54 inches. Colors include greens browns rose gray and blue with satin stripes and herringbone patterns. Center aisle rear.
Hartford March 4 The State Commission on Sculpture petitioned for a pedestal for a full sized Connecticut statue at Andersonville. A resolution for an appropriation was sent to the Appropriations Committee. Governor nominated William Lathrop of Waterbury to the Shell Fish Board for four years. An unfavorable report was issued on a teachers pensions bill assigning pension funds to towns.
The market started firm in early trading but turned heavy in the final half hour. By noon price movements were narrow and most issues traded lower than yesterday's close.
A vendor promotes skirts from HoowLanp at 1 25 complete price with no extras. Skirts may be made from fabrics listed earlier and offered in several styles, neatly tailored and ready to wear. Other styles range from 1 50 to 2 40, with about 32 options described as graceful and correct.
Two days remain for the Howland club sale offering a Howland sewing machine with $1 delivery and 10 year guarantee. Members may return it within a week if unsatisfactory and pay on easy terms the regular store price of 15 to 39 dollars. Third floor.
Barnum & Bailey plans for the coming season include a March 20 departure from this city to open in Chicago. Ringling Bros. prepares to move from Baraboo to Madison Square Garden, opening March 19. The New York Herald notes the two circuses born from Baraboo history now dominate the national scene with 1280 staff, vast tents, elephants, and a kitchen serving thousands daily.
Fresh supply arrives at W. D. Cook & Sons with 5 cents per pound pricing on multiple fish varieties including halibut steak cod and trout. In season oysters 25 cents per quart and pure cod liver oil 25 cents per bottle. Garry's Market displays shad and other seafood such as roe shad Westport smelts halibut salmon striped bass and lobsters at corner Wail and Middle Streets Tel 583.
Charles Marsh of Marsh Brothers builders was riding into the city from Baston when his auto ran into a bridge at Brook lawn during a storm. He was thrown out and broke his leg. He was taken to a physician for treatment.
Hartford March 4 The House debated a resolution amending the charter of Northern Connecticut Light and Power Company amid questions on public utilities regulation and securities watering. Whiton New London argued against passage citing possible public utilities commission. Parker Hartford led committee to delay and table the measure. Bishop New Haven noted bonds up to two thirds of capital versus railroad rule 50 percent.
At the aldermanic street committee hearing this evening a large Main street business group will press for wooden block pavement led by Frank D. Belt of Meigs & Co. Mayor Lee supports wood blocks and the committee chair says blocks cost more than brick but may be chosen if property owners consent. Samuel H. Wheeler backs wood blocks but wants asphalt repaired first or grooved rails laid by the railroad. Director Biltz remains noncommittal and will follow committee choice. A brick test using a new apparatus will evaluate all brick pavement.
Ith board moves the Liboratory on the top floor of the Police and Charities building to create living rooms for Ambulance Driver Burleson family. Three rooms with toilet to serve the chauffeur and family. Health laboratory space to be added near Tuberculosis dispensary. Project cost about 500 dollars with building committee approval. No move for the health board requested. Also in City Court Hugh Devanny fined for assaulting brother in law William Flynn at 306 Bunnell Street after an intoxicated, unfriendly visit.
Mrs Noonan, 35, used her husband’s pistol to shoot herself in the left breast after a morning of domestic duties. Rescued by ambulance, she reached St Vincent's hospital in critical condition but regained consciousness by 3 15 PM. The family had prior trouble including an assault on her last Christmas and a weapon kept in the desk. The 12 year old Florence remained with police and relatives as doctors assessed the case.
Forecast calls for fair tonight and Friday with a storm system moving southeast from Lake Erie area and joining a secondary disturbance along the Jersey coast near Atlantic City. Snow reported in Washington at 5 am and along the coast from Virginia to Maine, extending to Pittsburgh. Central and western sections enjoy pleasant weather. Storm warnings continue along the coast as the system moves east and clears later today or tonight.
New York March 4 F C Hollins aged 58 head of the banking house J C Hollins & Company with offices at 11 Wall Street committed death by own action today by inhaling illuminating His body was found stretched on his bed with a tube leading from the open gas jet to his mouth. At the offices of Mr Holling it is stated the cause for his death by own action was ill health.
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