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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
8
Bridgeport news item catalogs tax assessors notices for slave transfers and exemptions, local scientific society officers, licensing of druggists and others, plus a recap of a Cuban Giants game at Avon Park and multiple police actions including Kalmazoo arrests, a missing youth, and a stage actor’s farewell, all reflecting early 19th century civic life in Bridgeport.
Fifty years back a new quartet Stand By the Place by M. M. Pomeroy and music by Mrs. J. W. Pratt receives praise for noble sentiment and beauty. Seaside park improvements remain funded delays, with a view to boosting city prosperity and regional appeal. The Intial Trot at Bridgeport Trotting Park draws a good crowd despite cold winds, featuring Ned the Southport horse and Flora the mare, while a shell and curiosities sale in Washington Hall draws many visitors and praises the unique collection.
A Baltimore fan and promoter of tissue building foods presented the Orioles players Jennings, Kelly, Keeler and McMahon with engraved bronze medals blessed by Pope Leo XXII after an audience with the team. The product touted contains the exact tissue building ingredients and claims to make flesh without alcohol or dangerous drugs.
Washington May 4 The piece urges Americans to aid Pershing's troops in Mexico with practical comforts. Soldiers in Parral face harsh conditions and lack socks goggles chewing gum and tobacco. Philanthropists are asked to send these items to Columbus New Mexico in care of Gen Pershing.
Philadelphia May 4 strong helmet models like those used by French and German forces to shield against shrapnel have been submitted to Marine Corps officers in Philadelphia for approval. Currently no U S fighting branch uses this life saving device.
The Rev Dr James M Buckley former editor of the Christian Science Monitor announced he gave his blessing to the secret marriage of his daughter to Ernest Pignone an Italian bricklayer The couple will live with him in Morristown N J He plans to print announcements and send them to friends The groom will continue bricklaying while completing a cement engineering course
William H. Farrell, president of Bridgeport Screw Co, bought the gasoline auxiliary schooner The Mystery, formerly Haida, from Max Fleischman of Cincinnati. The vessel, built in 1908, measures 83.6 feet long, 24.9 wide, 10.5 draft, tonnage 112, with a crew of 11, to be kept at Black Rock Yacht club. Also noted, 25 New York firemen received medals from Mayor Mitchel for acts in 1915.
Gold and silver jewelry described as lasting gifts for graduations birthdays weddings and anniversaries. The shop argues wares endure beyond fashion and sentiment, inviting customers to view from inexpensive pieces to elegant options.
Investigation of the Burr and Knapp failure continues in the office of Spotswood D Bowers with former clerks volunteering to aid inquiries into entries before the 1914 closing of the bank. Officials refuse details, citing private hearing concerns and protecting non responsible persons. Bowers expects State's Attorney Homer S Cummings to return this week and a preliminary report by Saturday.
The Bridgeport Land Improvement Co organized under state law with 50000 capital stock, 1000 shares at 50 each, all subscribed and paid. It will develop land in Trumbull on Main Street, build 100 bungalows and cottages, and sell with initial and monthly payments. Officers: Barnith Sachs president treasurer, Arthur Bard VP, David Keen assistant treasurer, Louis Sachs secretary. Offices at 509 Security Building Bridgeport.
Mothers Day is on May 14 to honor mothers, with tokens and greeting cards sold at P O News Store 11 Arcade near the Main street entrance. The Market lists fresh catches, veal and beef cuts, poultry, hams, bacon, and fruits, with Bridgeport Public Market details. A separate item reports one life lost when the Spanish steamer Winifreda was torpedoed off Corunna, Spain.
Bridgeport to host the Connecticut State Medical Society May 17 and 18 marking the first convention in Fairfield County in its 125 year history. About 200 physicians are expected to attend with smoker and entertainment at the hotel on May 17 and a banquet at 6 30 p m on May 18. Prominent speakers and papers will be presented by leading physicians from across the state. Local arranging committee includes Dr F M Tukey chairman Dr R A Lockhart and Dr J B Lambert.
Compensation Commissioner E T Buckingham will renew the hearing tomorrow afternoon on claims by two women who say they are widows of Walter Shaw a trolley conductor killed when a trolley struck his car at Ash Creek. Witnesses have testified and a continuance was granted to allow attorneys to file briefs. Shaw was crushed between cars during a storm while changing ends at the rear of his car. A Norfolk Virginia and a Providence Rhode Island claimant allege widow status.
Steamship piers overflow with freight as 50 steamers sit at anchor and 450 tug boats are idle in New York harbor. The marine engineers strike halts movement, affecting about 75 percent of harbor craft. Lehigh Valley, New York Central, and New York New Haven Hartford railroads have granted the engineers’ demands.
Mrs Anna Weltner mother of John W Weltner business agent of the Sheet Metal Workers union sailed for Panama last week. She plans to stay through the dry season of several months. A daughter is married to a military sergeant stationed on the Isthmus. Exports from the Port of Philadelphia for April valued high and customs revenue for April 1916 rose 65 percent over April 1915. Spring flowering plants John Rece & Son.
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