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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1909
Page
3
Fragmentary 1909 obituary and notes refer to a Miss Julia Bryant daughter of Cullen Bryant, a child reader of poetry, with stray references to Milton and a New York editor. The text also mentions an anniversary mass for Patrick McGrath and an obituary note for Anna Biliza Dunn, inviting attendance at a funeral service at Park Cemetery.
The Babyland Amusement Co. plans a trolley circus for children on tour next season with 25 engagements across the country. Frank J. Abercrombie presides, I M Rich is vice president and manager, and Louis Kutcher serves as secretary treasurer. The show will feature a pony and dog act, a spectacular production, and a 10 000 seat tent. The circus aims to become a Bridgeport institution.
Patrick J Dowling, a West End resident, was accidentally shot in the right abdomen while seated at a table in his former business at 1387 Fairfield Avenue. Joseph White, who runs the saloon once owned by Dowling, was cleaning a revolver that fired. Dowling was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in stable condition.
Rev. Thomas Shelly of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Hartford is reported very low at his home. Aged 65, he has led the parish for twelve years and is a native of Connecticut born in Winsted. physicians doubt he will survive the day.
United States Supreme Court answers the two questions in a stockholder suit between Albany and Susquehanna Railroad Company and Delaware and Hudson Company. The case concerns an accounting and a minimum annual rental of 490000 dollars under a lease from 187k.
A message from Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for rheumatism sciatica lumbago backache and related pains. The advertisement claims the remedy reduces uric acid purifies blood eliminates stiffness and improves vitality and eyesight.
A fragmentary line from an old page references merchants and failure. The readable portion suggests a statement about resilience or caution in commercial ventures without clear specifics.
Washington May 3 The bronze statue of Alexander R Shepherd former Governor of the District of Columbia was unveiled in front of the new municipal building as eulogies praised his work turning Washington into a beautiful capital despite past denouncements as a tyrant and dictator. His grandson drew the cord to reveal the statue amid cheering crowds.
Chairman Hartley of the street committee has not signed the paying block contract and will wait for city attorney guidance. A healing resolution to strengthen the city's position in the suit by Silliman and Godfrey will likely be taken from the table at tonight’s council meeting.
Mrs Louisa Miller of Brooklyn and her sister Mrs Lillian Whatley of East Chester oppose probate of Jacob Lieze's will claiming undue influence and incompetency. Hearing set for 3 pm this afternoon. Daughters each receive ten dollars. stepmother holds life use. Lieze was a Stratford area farmer. estate valued around seven thousand dollars.
Tokio May 2 Japanese Admiral Baron and Baroness UKi will sail on Wednesday to the United States aboard the Nippon Maru. The Baron will visit Annapolis where he trained, and the Baroness will stay at Vassar College where she was educated. The couple met as students in America and wed in a college romance.
Anthony Simone of 127 Grand Avenue New Haven came to the city weeks ago and sought treatment at St Vincent's hospital. Yesterday he developed acute mania and Investigator Morrissey was called to remove him to Lakeview. If his condition warrants he will be sent to Middletown.
Portsmouth, N H May 3 Edwin arnden a fireman was killed and more than a score of passengers and trainmen hurt in the collision of the Boston amp Maine northbound express with a yard engine here at noon Two of the injured trainmen are likely to die None of the passengers was fatally hurt.
Washington May 3 The Supreme Court ruled the commodities clause of the Hepburn Railroad Rate Act constitutional reversing the Philadelphia circuit court. The decision is against the railroads involved in coat production and they must dispose of their mine holdings.
Margaret C Carthy filed for divorce from Michael Carthy in this city alleging habitual intemperance for five years and cruel conduct since January 1903. Sheriff Max Cohn served papers this morning. plaintiff formerly Byron.
Stafford Connecticut May 3 A temporary insanity incident ends in murder and suicide as Mrs Emma Rister attacks Charles Emery with an axe, wounds him, then shoots and kills her two year old son Bernard before turning the pistol on herself. Emery, an agent for memorial cards, survives after a struggle and aid arrives.
In New York courts, action is taken to set aside a peace agreement among heirs of Benjamin Richardson to distribute a $20,000,000 estate. Emma J. Richardson and W. T. sister act as co executors, with beneficiaries including Mrs. Sidney E. Wood and a daughter of the late George Richardson. The suit is brought by W. B. Richardson, a nephew, to alter the settlement.
Chicago May 3 Special from United Press with more than a thousand delegates and visitors at the second National Peace Congress. The event runs to Wednesday with a banquet and aims to awaken world conscience for abolishing war. Delegates include humanitarians labor leaders business figures and scholars urging arbitration and disarmament.
At the Common Council meeting this evening the Miscellaneous committee will report in favor of appointing a committee to inquire whether the Charities department methods should be investigated in doing business. Indications are aldermen will adopt the recommendation.
The Bridgeport Art League held its fourteenth annual meeting at the Stratfield this afternoon. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President Mrs Clarence Foster and vice presidents Mrs Alfred Fones and Mrs Myra B E Wooster. Miss Florence Levy of New York spoke on Municipal Art during the banquet with daffodils and tulips decorating the hall.
Armenian residents of Bridgeport gathered at Park Street Congregational Church to raise about 100 for immediate relief of Adana massacre survivors. The fund will be sent to N W Chambers in Adana for distribution under supervision of a committee led by D H Meymarian and including J S Wooster, H C Went, C O Hoyt, C G J Whitten.
Empire Furniture Co. reported missing goods from a delivery wagon on April 25 totaling eight dollars. A wagon driver left a bundle on 1067 Ogden Street, later found at the Second precinct station and identified by A Resin koff, revealing the goods’ owner as the mystery was resolved.
Mrs. Sweet of 77 William Street reported a rear porch theft after 11 pm Saturday. A thief rifled the porch, taking an 18 pound roast beef, five gallons of milk, butter, eggs, and other supplies, with the Sunday dinner also eaten by the family.
East Bridgeport druggist Charles Cippola, arrested for selling liquor without a license, settled by paying the costs of prosecution and obtaining a license. The seized liquor was returned to Cip pola.
A quarrel between Secretary of Agriculture Wilson and Secretary Ballinger over courtesy and legal interpretation has been sent to President Taft. A ruling for or against either official would mark a rebuke and mean one cabinet member may lose out.
Anna Eliza Davis wife of Alonzo B Davis died this morning after pneumonia illness. She was 68 and survived by her husband three sons Charles E Lewis W of this city and William I a distiller in Long Hill two daughters Mrs John Heavey of Brooklyn and Mrs Burton J Gray of William street plus many grandchildren. She was a communicant of Trinity Episcopal church. Many friends attended the funeral of William F Gerrity this morning from 697 Barnum avenue to St Charles Church with high mass. Interment in St Michael's cemetery. Probate Court notes list Sylvia Mallett estate inventory with real estate valued at $900 and personal property at $5517.
Miss E. Conklin will spend the week at the store offering free lectures on corset health and fit. Lectures occur daily at 3 o clock on the fourth floor with personal consultations on the second floor. A special exhibit of Thomson glove-fitting corsets, made in Bridgeport, will accompany the talks.
Vintage shoe description details low cut sides below the ankle and a graceful front curve. Cloth top matches the shade with two buttons for fastening. Pointed toe, welted soles with fine leather or calfskin options, light soles in patent or tan kidskin. Price listed as $3. Shoe store.
Howland Double-service blue serge suits priced at $5 offer comfort and value for boys aged 6 to 17. Gilbert serge, stout lining, strong waistbands, tear-resistant buttonholes, taped seams, fully lined trousers with belt loops, and two knicker trousers per suit. Made by expert tailors at Boys' shop, front basement.
Fred Hill long time sporting events manager and Howland Dry Goods Do has accepted Bert Dorman’s offer to run the Hippodrome in Paris. He will bring boxers to face Paris’s top fighters, with Kid Broad already signed and others under review for second in command. They sail May 22 on the Kaiser Kilhelm Der Grosser.
In South Norwalk on May 2, Dr Charles B MacFarland announced that hatters and manufacturers both favor ending the strike. Appointed to join a committee to investigate conditions, he described the situation as hopeful after visiting Connecticut cities and planning similar inquiries in New York and Newark.
Special from United Press Stamford May 3 Michael Kenealy operated on for appendicitis at Stamford Hospital is resting. doctors say his condition is as expected after such an operation. He withstood the shock, but prognosis will take two days. condition remains dangerous.
Washington May 3 The Federal Government filed its brief in the supreme court of errors in Connecticut to challenge a Circuit Court decision that dismissed Edgar G Mondou’s action against the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Company under the employers Nobility act The lower court held the act unconstitutional Want ads cent a word.
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