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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
2
H H Jackson offers Gillette safety razors at 986 Main Street promising time and money saved with guaranteed performance. A four year history of use is claimed and customers are invited to drop by and see them.
Lieutenant Neilson A. Miles retired, a charter Roosevelt in bad blood figure, called at the White House today for the first time in about eight years. He said he came to pay his respects and remarked there are many others to see. An onlooker noted the casual, informal exchange as Miles left in his automobile.
Two boys aged five and six faced Captain Arnold at examination over missing two gold watches two gold chains and cash from Mrs J Finley’s Caroline Street home. They were absent from the house at 8 and 9 o clock, entered rooms with a key, and gave rival stories. Detectives say the boys fabricated the theft tale.
Special from United Press Peelgrade March 20 a peaceful settlement of the Servian Austrian conflict is believed imminent as war talk in official circles subsides. Russia’s ambassador is convinced the cabinet is not yet ready for intervention, while Servia weighs demands and Russia avoids interference for now. Dead in city reports include William C Babcock 48 and Patrick Brane 69 with obituaries and funeral notices in Seymour and Stratford avenues and St Peters church.
The Wright Wire Company's three story brick plant at 60 Hamomad Street was destroyed by a March fire starting in the fireroom. It spread to the machine shop, carpenter shop, and weave shop, reaching the Standard department before flames were halted. Loss estimated at $150,000. Eleven hundred workers discharged.
An organ recital at South Congregational Church during Lent features Mr Walter B Hartley assisted by violinist Mr Rowland Edgar Leach. The program includes Bach Prelude and Fugue in E flat minor Mendelssohn featured pieces Wolstenholme Svendsen Dvorak and Rheinberger selections, with an offering to defray expenses.
Sorrowing friends attended the afternoon funeral of Mrs Mary C Lockwood wife of David D Lockwood and mother of Dr Lester D Lockwood and Dr Howard C Lockwood at 2 PM from 67 Lenox Avenue with interment in Mountain Grove cemetery. Sophia M Hanson lay in state at Henry Bishop parlors for service by Rev Isac Hoyem, and was transported to Worcester for burial. William C Babcock died at 48 after a short illness at his home 230 Chapel Street, survived by a widow, formerly with Singer Manufacturing Co.
Tickets for Prof. J. C. Monaghan's Irish Character lecture at Poli's tomorrow night are selling well. Box office opens at 7 39 and exchanged tickets may be reserved. A special musical program with noted singers and musicians will supplement the lecture.
Major J. B. Merwin will lecture on Lincoln before the Men’s Brotherhood of Grace M. E. church Monday March 22 at 8 p.m. Members of the G. A. R. are invited. Merwin knew Lincoln from 1852 until his assassination and has spoken in many major cities.
Fairfield county members of the General Assembly caucus voted to recommend legislation to let county commissioners issue 145000 dollars in bonds to refund existing debt at a lower interest rate. The proposal was investigated by a committee including Philip Holzer Bridgeport M R Bennett Norwalk and William R Tomlinson Danbury which approved it.
The Fairfield county Grievance committee heard two complaints against Attorney Wallon. Complainants include Alderman Denis O'Neill and Thomas Keegan. Keegan alleges overcharge for a city claim. O'Neill claims Fallon mishandled a property sale, delivering less than the agreed price for two of his sisters.
Real estate movement in the city slowed from the prior year with 19 sales and $57,808 in mortgages. Building activity centers on new houses and tenements across Carroll avenue Drew Place Pembroke Street Norman Street and Sterling Street with multiple contracts and plans by Marsh Bros Co Hicks Realty Co and Otis Elevator Co. Permits issued total $22,500 for homes garages stores and alterations including a three family dwelling on Gregory Street and a two story building on Lexington Avenue.
James Berry of the street cleaning department fell into an open excavation opposite police headquarters this afternoon. Dr. Krause treated a fracture of the right arm near the wrist at Emergency hospital and Berry was returned to his home at 4 Lexington Avenue.
The F A Stuart Co promotes Charcoal Lozenges as odor absorbers. A simple test covers decaying matter with pulverized charcoal to show odor disappears, claiming proof of benefits for breath and stomach health. Product sells for 25 cents a box, with a free sample on request.
Justice Wilder issued three decisions in recent sessions. Teresino Spinello sought 100 dollars for an assault by Antoinette Simonelli and her mother Maria but received nominal damages of 5 dollars plus costs taxed to the mother. The plaintiff plans to appeal. Another ruling found George L. Broadbin’s claim against John Hynes unfounded as the boy left on his own, with Hynes absolved of liability. Floyd B. Bartram appeared for Hynes. Shapiro & Shapiro for Spinello.
The Millionaire and the Policeman's Wife features Theo dore Kremer as author and producer. A sensational portrayal of metropolitan life, the play runs this afternoon and evening at Smith's theater, promising gripping stage stories.
John Daily claimed Troy as his birthplace and residence and was detected stealing a pair of pants at Foster Besse Co. this morning. Detective Hackyatt arrested Daily on the theft charge.
For first time in city history Knights of Columbus councils attend a Holy Week retreat led by diocesan missionary fathers from Milford. Services at St Augustine's Church begin Palm Sunday April 4 at 7:30 p.m. daily through Holy Week with confessions Saturday afternoon and evening. Fathers McClean Downs Mitchell May Dolan Sullivan lead the devotions, committee includes Callahan Harrigan Lynch Lyddy Calvert Halligan Waters and Wa ters.
State's Attorney Stiles Judson will speak at Hartford Tuesday at 2 p.m. for the Public Utilities bill before the judiciary committee, representing the Joint Public Utilities Committee and the Business Men's Association, Board of Trade, and Manufacturers' Association. Edward L. Graves will officially represent Bridgeport's Business Men's Association. directors planned a large Hartford delegation. Judson urged passage, noting lobbyists would resist, and was named spokesman by the joint committee.
Joseph Dagostino reached a settlement this afternoon with U S Deputy Marshal Parmalee in the attachment suit connected to the bond for Stavello, the cigar manufacturer who fled. Sheriff Richards oversaw the deal as Parmalee received the full amount of 216 dollars and the attachment was released.
Assistant Chief Daniel Johnson will answer first alarms in a central city district riding a newly painted buggy drawn by a spirited horse. The route runs north to East Washington Avenue, west to Park Avenue, east to East Main Street, and south to State Street, with headquarters on John Street and service from all private boxes. The buggy will be used until an automobile is secured.
Howland Dry Goods Co offers a large assortment of silverware and jewelry at striking prices direct from stock. Prices highlight candle-sticks tea sets forks spoons and serving pieces with deep discounts on pearls enamel and stones in hat pins brooches cuff links and barrettes across many patterns and finishes.
A fragment mentions intersections on Main Street, Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street in Fairfield. The brief notes unclear events or incidents at these locations with no details on time, agency, or outcome.
The advertisement touts affordable carpets with several grades. Wool ingrain at 50 cents per yard, wool and cotton ingrain at 39 cents, cotton carpet at 25 cents, all-wool ingrain at 75 cents, ingrain stair carpets 22 to 35 cents, and Brussells or Axminster up to 1.45 per yard, promising good pattern and color across options.
Flaxon is a new durable cotton fabric for women preferring sheer delicate undergarments and frocks. It uses mercerised cotton yarn for a fine sheen and daintiness similar to linen and holds color well, priced white 12 14? to 25 a yard and colors 19 c a yard. Cannon street aisle rear.
Janitor George Zumstag of Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank at 109 Wall Street was startled at 6:40 AM by a crash of glass. A stove lid from a nearby restaurant was found in the rear room, likely thrown by boys. no entry attempted as bars between the windows were tight. Police were informed at headquarters.
Special United Press summary of a volatile morning on the market with unsettled opening as stocks sell off, Interborough and Metropolitan declines, Steel Common weak, rails mixed. By 11 a.m. the market firms slightly then drifts, Reading and Steel Common pressured, Inter-M Metropolitan softening, most stocks retreat as the day ends with steel shares sliding further.
About 199 men dynamited the First National Bank vault at Imogene Iowa and escaped with $10,000. The robbery was discovered when the bank opened this morning. A Bijou bill lists new films including Boots and Saddles with Sioux Indians and U.S. cavalry in a western feature.
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