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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1909
Page
3
The notice promotes typewriter ribbons and carbon papers for all machines and grades, plus erater oil and brushes, available at Jackson's Book Shop located at 986-988 Main Street.
In this city March 3 1909 Buss aged 27 years 7 months invited to attend funeral from Lieberum undertaking rooms No 69 State on Tuesday March 30 1909 at 1 PM funeral at Park cemetery In West Cornwall Ct 1909 Christian Reb 80 years Meriden Conn Tue 30th at 2 30 PM In this city March 1909 Blydenburgh aged 16 months invitations to attend funeral at late residence 89 Bun March 31 in Lakeview At Sacred Heart church 9 am St Michael Cemetery In Middletown Conn by 1909 Ann widow of Pat molly of funeral hereafter In this city March 28 1909 x McCue invites to attend from his late residence No street Wednesday 22 at 3 30 am and from Bt church at 9 am From St Michael's church In this city March 29 1902 O Leary invites to attend from Tate residence No avenue Wednesday March 71st at 8 30 am In this city March 29 1909 A Blydenburgh memorial In Middletown Conn 1909 Ann widow of Pat molly mentioned In memoriam Beloved Son and Brother Herman R Weise Died March 29 1909 Only a year ago a boy with bright curls and hopeful voice burial stone veil grows thin The WEISE AND FAMILY
The Common Council faces a fierce contest over creating the assistant building inspector role. Four Republican candidates seek the post as Mayor Lee weighs the ordinance report. Thomas F. Burns, John Neff, Ward M. Cowles, and Joseph Pacquette vie with union and Interstate Association backing shifts amid caucus plans. Mayor Lee delays action to discuss with several people.
Mary Miller sues Elizabeth Dolinsky for slander alleging she claimed Miller poisoned children in a hospital. Damages sought amount to 100. Sheriff Max Cohen attached property on Church Street. Case before Justice W. W. Bent on April 9. Papers drawn by Attorney Joseph A. Merva. Neighbors on Church Street.
Three non union workers injured in a March 1 melee in South Norwalk plan to sue the city for failure to provide protection. George Townsend Charles A. Carraclough and Edward Weldner filed notice with the city clerk Saturday night through the firm Stoddard Marsh Stoddard of Bridgeport.
In Lowell on March 29 the missing two and a half year old John W. Howarth from Central Village is believed by his parents to have been kidnapped, while police pursue the theory he drowned in the Merrimac River where he was last seen. The river is being dragged today as searchers work the banks.
In City Court this morning John Manock, Arthur Robarge and Patrick Lucey faced charges of assault breach of the peace and drunkenness after Leonard Vandewater claimed they attacked him on the lower bridge. The trio contends Vandewater impersonated an officer. Cases continued. Fred Daitichy appeared on a complaint from his sister in law Mrs Merritt alleging threats to murder residents. Judge Foster fined him one dollar and costs and jailed him 30 days. Mike Shumski faced breach of the peace and drunkenness charges with judgment suspended. David Pell Secor remains critically ill at Bridgeport hospital under Dr Bin care with daily visits.
Boston woman Mrs. Baker, known by aliases, allegedly ran a general brokerage business in homeless infants. Investigator Morrissey tracks clues from 258 Gilbert street to East End and Hewitt street cases, with victims paying for confinement and board while authorities suspect widespread ad brokered infant placements.
Death notices from the South End and surrounding towns record Dennis W. Dolan dying at St Vincent's Hospital with services at Sacred Heart Church. Other obituaries include Eurilla Noxon Boodry, Ann Connolly, Christian Rebstock, David B. Booth, Mrs. Sarah Chase, and Mrs. Ann O Leary with funeral arrangements and family plots noted.
James H. Thornton a machinist of this city sues Elizabeth B P Davenport Thornton for divorce in Civil Superior Court citing 1891 marriage and three children aged 18 to 14. He names Frank Wade cook as co respondent and seeks custody of the children. Beatrice M Riley and Charles B Stevens marry in this city July 13 1907 but part after. Mrs Stevens asks for divorce and a name change.
The D. M. Read Co opens its fair week with daily afternoon concerts at 2 o clock featuring the Criterion Four G E Lush L C Fenton G D Tordoff James Holt Jr and Mrs Martin W Sturtevant plus Wheelock Pianola piano solos and violin by J Leonard Booth. Shoppers over $2 receive a souvenir and tea is served each afternoon with a tulip program on the title page.
John Galpin, housed at 96 Goodwin Street, died at St Vincent's hospital at noon after an unconscious fall yesterday afternoon. He reportedly fell down stairs hitting his head and did not regain consciousness. Coroner Doten will investigate while relatives from New Haven plan to collect the remains.
George Cullen of Stoughton Mass was sent home by Investigator Morrissey of the Charities Department after being run over by a train in the East End yards two months ago. He suffered two amputations of his left leg at Bridgeport Hospital and was waiting to catch a freight when struck.
A reflective meditation on immortality urges belief that departed loved ones rest in a peaceful beyond. It contrasts enduring human hope with science and death, asserting immortality as life’s grand, consoling fact. The piece invokes poetry and faith to sustain belief in an eternal peace.
The County Commissioners granted Fred Schussler's request to move his liquor license from 2154 Pembroke Street to 2253. Initial remonstrants numbered many, but have dwindled to three while supporters rose to thirty.
Mary Mullins wife of Dan Mullins was found drunk at Fowler's boarding house 18 Main St tearing the house down. Investigator Morrissey of the Charities Department was sent to remove her and her child with possible placement at Lakeview and the county home for the child.
Lafayette Consistory of Bridgeport will hold a Scottish Rite ceremony in the Scottish Rite Hall tonight conferring the 21st Patriarch Noachite 27th and 32nd degrees on candidates including many leading citizens from Bridgeport Danbury Norwalk and Stamford. A banquet at the Stratfield follows. Henry O. Canfield and Ebenezer S. Phillips head the event with a long list of degree recipients and supporters from area towns.
Rev A R Davies pastor of Trinity M E Church to leave after four years. He joins the Olin M E Church in the Bronx New York with a larger salary. The New York Post Conference opens tomorrow at Stamford with Bishop Goodsell presiding. Also leaving are Rev B F Saxon and Rev C S Ball.
The Peoples Presbyterian church corporation in Lincoln hall held a meeting where Thomas P. Taylor was re elected chair of the board of trustees and D. C. Wheeler filled a vacancy. Other trustees named include William C. Bowers M D Edward P. Bullard Jr Edward Deacon R J McKenzie Stephen C. Osborne John A. Spafford and Charles W Walker E H Miller remained treasurer.
A building at the Ceruloid Sepain Company plant in Stamford burned today, destroying the distilling section and causing about 3000 dollars in losses. The blaze started when a man hole cover blew off and flames from heating furnaces reached vases in a connected area.
Howland showcases a spring hat collection praised for unique shapes and refined trimming. The store emphasizes value for price, broad selection, and attentive sales staff on the second floor, inviting customers to inspect hats and consider custom creations.
A catalog note advertises spring gloves in kid, lambskin, suede, and silk. Items include Fine French kid gloves with two clasps at $1.50, white or black silk gloves at various prices, and 16-button silk gloves in multiple colors. Cannon street aisle, rear.
For the first time in Fairfield county jail history prisoners left the jail to work for the county. Overseer Michael Murphy led six inmates to perform tasks at the County Court House on Golden Hill street for a week, eating at the courthouse and returning each night to the North avenue retreat. Wallace Ufford was treated at Emergency hospital after a deep wound above the right eye, closed with three stitches by Dr Ives.
A suit and a hat for Boy are displayed as value clothing at the Boys’ Shop. The 5 dollar suit features two pairs of trousers and durable tailoring, advertised as better value than typical stores. Also promoted are straw hats in multiple colors, priced well below normal value in the Front basement.
The Ladies Aid of People's Presbyterian Church will host apron sale events at Lincoln Hall 62 Cannon Street on Tuesday to Thursday with free admission. A chicken pie supper is served Tuesday evening for 25 cents, plus musical acts by Keeler Ladies' orchestra, William Chew, and Mrs Alene Lyons.
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