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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1916
Page
9
A widow sues in Superior Court alleging she deeded two properties to a man named McGuire in January 1915 in exchange for promised care. She says she was left alone and seeks remedy at the May term. The case centers on unpaid or unprovided companionship and care.
Thomas Slattery and Matthew Hassett, boarders in the Hotel Garde on South Main, faced city court charges for allegedly attempting to force Dolly Rana into the hotel last night. Rana testified she was returning with an escort Matt Shanley when attacked. Slattery claimed she clung to him for protection. After hearing both sides, Judge Wilder suspended judgment and released the accused. York, May 2 The trial of Dr. Arthur Warren Waite for the murder of his father in law John Peck was set to begin May 225.
Dr F J Quist of Worcester tells Swedish Anti Tuberculosis association banquet that better wages housing and factory surroundings are essential to ending tuberculosis More than 300 attend with C Westerberg as toastmaster. Coroner John J Phelan seeks contact with a woman who aided Mrs Ele Lesser after an auto incident. John Cowles says the boy ran into the street. two passengers corroborate.
More than 700 persons attended a reception and whist event by St. Augustine's Alumni Association at the school. Hundreds played whist pinochle and bridge. over 100 prizes were awarded. Dancing followed with refreshments served. the newly formed alumni group has several hundred members.
A well dressed 27 year old man, calling himself Joseph Sullivan of New York, was arrested on theft charges after inmates at 1185 Broad Street lodging house reported a prowler. He says he overheard noise and hid in a room while a watch chain worth ten dollars disappeared, with police puzzled by the missing item.
Thomas Sessa of Stamford appeared before Judge Webb in the superior court seeking citizenship papers. When asked what the United States constitution is and how many legs it has, Sessa answered Forty eight and was not granted citizenship that morning. Thirty other applicants passed the session.
Pittsburgh reports a settlement between the street railway company and its striking employees. Also in city news, Lillian M Mills sues for divorce from James W Mills on grounds of habitual intemperance and cruelty, married 1907 with maidens name Lillian Malden, alimony sought. Separate filing by Bessie Balcom of Norwalk against Thomas C Balcom for desertion, married 1905 with maidens name Bessie Corbett. Fire burns back fence on Fairfield avenue. street railway service remains disrupted. Myrtle V Scully, 6, dies. funeral from 310 Poplar Street May 3. Burial at St Michael's cemetery.
White French poodle with no tag found May 2. Owner notes it is to avoid trouble and asks for contact at 1010 Railroad Avenue. Also mentions a coachman and housework, with a contact at 181 Orland Street. By man and wife.
Arthur L. Ruland president of the R P K Pressed Metal Co. of Fairfield was arrested at 7:30 last night for speeding from Bridgeport toward Ash Creek. Motorcycle Officer Clifford Gorgas followed the car from Fairfield avenue and State street to Ash Creek. The case was continued in city court until May 9 with bonds of $50.
The obituary notices report multiple local deaths and funeral details. Edward Vanstone, two year old son of Mr and Mrs Penuy Vanstone, buried at Park cemetery. Roland Potter funeral at 344 Charles street and Bethel A M E church. Blanche Wilson two years eight months died at 887 Connecticut Ave. services sent to Kingston Mass. Louisa E B Davis widow of Franklin B Peet, buried at Mountain Grove cemetery. Milo J Aikens died in St Vincent's hospital age 36, apoplexy. Edward O Connor musician dies at 36, burial arrangements. Andrew Kristor 43 dies at St Vincent's. Alfred Midgley 36 dies at 737 Seaview Ave. John Mooney dies in New Haven. Michael H Lynch funeral at St Charles church with large attendance and multiple delegations.
A late 19th or early 20th century textile ad lists navy taffeta at 50 inches wide and various silks at 36 to 40 inches wide. Items include chiffon taffeta in navy, taffeta faille, black satin, crepe de chine, georgette crepe, and silk gabardine with sale prices marked down from standard values. Limited quantities, available Wednesday morning.
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