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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
5
Former Senator Charlee W. Bargom of Limeeck who represented the 21st district in the state upper house is described as overworked and mentally exhausted. He was moved to a center for treatment after suffering a nervous breakdown and has reportedly undergone earlier treatments at another facility.
In this city dates include March 6 1923 for George E L Botts age 74 and May 4 1913 for infant Mary daughter of Hugh and Lees Barnk. Funeral attendance invited for services May 7 at 2 30 pm and interment at St Michael Cemetery. Also May 4 2013 notice for Wanry Alien Hubbell age 7 months 17 days with funeral from 285 West arenas May 7 at 3 88 pm.
A forest blaze in the eastern section of Portland on the Masoneick mountain district burned over six hundred acres since Sunday. Thirty men fought the fire, which destroyed cord wood and a large quantity of railroad ties belonging to local interests. The burn area stretches along the Masoneick road toward the East Hampton line.
The General Assembly learned the initial two year funding needs with total recommended state use at 12 946 575 dollars. Pending bills add 2 ? 27 560 to the total while Waterbury thermal school is excluded. Fixed appropriations list various departments with multi million sums and several hospitals and commissions also funded. Finances will require determining methods to raise money to cover the appropriations.
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider a bill requiring ten Bible verses to be read in public schools. If passed by the Senate and approved by the governor, teachers who fail to comply could be dismissed.
Police through hard work uncovered the secret chancels from which copper was stolen from Groove Company cornice works on Tulip Street. Two suspects, Henry French of 57 Parallel Street and Smart Wheeler of 124 Parallel Street, were arrested by Detective Sergeant Peter Hall after being taken from the Drouve place and William P. Kirk plumbing establishment.
New Britain on May 6 saw M. D. Stanley Inc grain sheds destroyed and a house damaged when a blaze swept the premises. A two year old baby was rescued by Charles Brennecke after forcing a door to reach the child. Damage estimated at about 6000 dollars.
Advertising copy notes paste in tubes and jars including pints quarts and gallons with 5 gallon or barrel quantities. Sold by J N S at 986 988 Main St. Also mucilage and glue offered in ten and ten cent sizes.
Senator McNeil defended his committee against a New Haven Journal-Courier report claiming it was delaying Bridgeport judgeship appropriations. He called the piece false and said his committee works late to advance funding while noting Maher, the paper’s Hartford representative, wrote the piece.
John J. Morrissey president of the Board of Appraisal lauds the Common Council for sustaining Mayor Wilsons vetoes of three appraisal reports. He argues the public will see a bias against the board and stresses the mayor approved the reports when submitted to the city attorney. The reports covered damages and benefits for Congress Street paving Wablenus widening and Main Street building line changes.
Berlin May 6 Extra precautions surround Frederick grand duke of Baden after an assassination attempt at Mannheim station The episode recalls the curse of Stephanie wife of Grand Duke Charles of Baden a niece of Empress Josephine who cursed their line after her son Kaspar Hause was kidnapped The curse nealy found fulfillment in the attempt on Frederick Jerick
In a heated discussion the House rejected the direct primaries measure amid claims towns fear losing power to nominate state officers, while a trolley fare bill to seat all passengers was also rejected. Senate action covered Hurley bribery investigations and confirmations including Reeves as judge and Meigs as deputy judge in Waterbury, plus library committee appointments.
Hartford May 6 The committee on Cities and Boroughs reported favorably on an amendment to the charter of Bridgeport allowing the city to lease sewer use to residents of nearby towns once a proper contract is signed. Dexter Lindsley A marriage license was issued to Fey J Dexter foreman and Bessie Lindsley of Scranton. Probate Court The will of Ann Coughlin was admitted to probate with Michiel Coughlin as executor and Thomas W Redfly and George Mooney named as appraisers.
London May in opposing the women’s suffrage bill Premier Asquith declared he would resign if cabinet colleagues hinted they could not justify following a government headed by one opposed to them.
A delay in issuing coal peddler licenses occurred as the police board notified that no further licenses would be issued until a suitable weighing scale is approved by Sealer Dennla Kelly. Plan to use weighing baskets and weigh wagons appears likely to ensure weights are verified.
Eighteen new citizens were admitted in the morning naturalization session of the Superior Court, presided by Judes Greene. Attorney Church from the Department of Commerce and Labor questioned applicants. one case was continued for further study. Names listed include Francis J. Dooley of Westport, Samuel Klein of 255 Tindley Street, Jacob Gudas of 25 Hallett Street, among others from Stamford Norwalk and Darien.
Health inspectors warned William Curran of Madison Road Bridgeport to stop selling milk from his herd after two wagon samples tested below the required standard. The Board of Health served the order citing substandard quality and prohibiting further distribution within the city limits.
The United States submarine torpedo boat Hi was launched in San Francisco on May . Jean Sieakin of Montreal christened the boat and qualifies for membership in the sponsors' club made up of young women who christened naval vessels.
Former Deputy Sheriff Thomas F. Hamilton faced a suit brought by Julia Johanscik in the Court of Common Pleas. The claim alleges the sheriff attached goods belonging to the defendant, whose husband ran a local meat market. The trial continued at press hour. Dr Roche on duty.
The store announces a ready supply of muslin underwear in new styles at attractive prices due to prior orders and steady manufacturing despite high cotton costs and a recent worker-employer dispute. The goods arrive Wednesday morning and promise real savings for shoppers guided by foresight and timely deliveries.
Listing of ladies nightgowns in soft muslin and crepe with embroidered yokes, lace edging, and decorative sleeves. Describes yokes of embroidery, pin-tucks, eyelet patterns, beading, ribbon, Cluny lace, and kimono style sleeves. Includes variations in sizes, trims, and color accents, with price hints such as 88c to 1.50.
Catalog style description of slips featuring Maslin and Nainsook fabrics, Sounch and Val Inos embroidery, yoke effects, flounces, and inserts. Includes Cluny patterns, alternate ribbing, and price points of 1.50 to 1.75 dollars.
Fragmented text describes a fashion or tailoring process with mentions of trim, collar, ribbon, and quality notes. It references a person or brand sotto voce and contains garbled phrases that obscure clear facts such as dates, places, or outcomes.
Antique notes describe corset covers in various styles: gtim mantin with ten excellent embroidery, nainsook with edging and ribb n, handsome allover embroidery covers, and fine nainsook pieces adorned with medallions of lace and embroidery.
Short muslin petticoats feature a tucked flounce with embroidery. Long petticoats include full flounce and edging. crepe petticoats described in modal with circular style and embroidery trim. White linen petticoats noted with embroidery and pin-tusked features. full-length options described with dotted patterns.
Patchy text from a historical page mentions names and numbers loosely but lacks coherent events or context suitable for a full summary. No clear person, team, place, date, or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
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