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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
3
Multiple short death announcements list individuals by surname and city across Winsted Waterville West Torrington Stamford Darien Shelton Torrington Darien and related churches. Entries note names ages and funeral details including dates times and locations.
Connecticut representatives received a letter from the Charles B. Bowen Camp No 2 Meriden United Spanish War Veterans urging endorsement of any measure to restore the canteen for army soldiers.
Hartford health authorities have not yet reached a decision on a suspected leprosy case at the city hospital. Dr. Charles P. Botsford said bacteriologists have not reported, expecting results in several days. The patient is a 60 year old man under two weeks of observation since admission.
Waterbury May 18 The committee of the State Federation of Women's Clubs closed today with a reception where delegates exchanged congratulations on the healthy club movement in the state. Following Mrs Thomas N Hepburn, individual clubs plan to feature woman suffrage on next season's programs. Treasurer Mrs Rosa T Shelton reported the federation in good financial condition with a cash balance over $200.
Senator La Follette announced today he will call up at Monday's Senate session a resolution to form a five member special committee to investigate the election of William Lorimer of Illinois to the Senate. The move aims to scrutinize the contested seat and determine validity of Lorimer's 1912 election.
Hartford officials complete arrangements for the Hartford City Guard’s 50th anniversary parade, marking a long service record in the city’s life and celebrations.
Washington dispatch reports that the United States aims to open arbitration talks with any nation seeking peace with Britain and France. Officials say Japan’s response is awaited as Baron Uchida notes the proposal’s importance and the need for careful consideration.
Fire Chief Mooney, a member of the International Association of Fire Engineers, is invited to its Milwaukee convention in September 1922 and to the International Municipal Congress exhibition in Chicago in September 1830. Both events will showcase firefighting devices and papers on city fire protection by leading engineers. The Fire Commissioners may approve his travel. Preparations are complete for the Connecticut Fire Chiefs convention in the city on Monday, June 5 at the Atlantic hotel.
A well attended funeral for Mrs. Jen OConnor was held from her daughter’s home at 65 James Street to St Augustine’s Church. Rev John J Kennedy celebrated a mass of requiem with special songs by Mrs F J Kelley and Joseph Wade. Floral tributes highlighted the esteem for the deceased. Pallbearers included Patrick Fitzgerald Patrick Reilly L A Barnes and James Gately. Burial followed at St Michaels Cemetery in the family plot.
Hartford May 18 the Connecticut river is falling due to a dry spell at about three inches per day. The drop is notable as surface levels recede and water supply concerns rise for communities relying on river flow.
Derby May 18. Evidencing cordial relations between the local union carpenters and contractors a reception and banquet will be tendered the contractors by the unionists tonight. The carpenters went out May 1 to enforce higher wages and better conditions and the contractors capitulated within 24 hours. Now for the love feast.
New York May 18. July cotton rose to 16.08 as a new pool buys heavily in a lively market suspected of attempting to corner the market. All options advanced, August up two points to November up 15, aided by a drought reducing excitement.
New Haven May 18 The cases were continued until Saturday in police court of Frederick Sommers John Reese and Frank Howard three waiters of this city who are charged with conspiring to rob their employer The men were held in bonds of 1 000 each The police allege that the prisoners robbed a local restaurateur by systematically doing away with checks and holding the monies collected Private detectives were called in and the police claim the men were trapped by the sleuths.
Obituaries for Franklin E. Wadhams G B Holmes Mrs John Fountaine Eliza beth A Ward Elizabeth W Gerow John Reed Edward H Hawley Mrs Matilda Walt Foster William Stuart Elizabeth Kraiger Edward N Lockwood Ellen Nannary John H White Vincent Latina Esther E Lyon Rebecca E Lyon plus geographic tags Goshen Norwalk Darien Wilton Stamford Stamford Winsted Greenwich and Long Ridge with ages from 26 to 86 and multiple towns cited.
May 18 Richmond reports the 15th annual American Cotton Manufacturers Association convention opening with delegates from across the U S and several foreign countries to discuss New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges, overproduction, curtailment, market expansion, freight rates, and tariffs. City treasurer receives a 3 835 95 tax check. probate court names executrix and appraisers for Houston and Flynn estates.
Hartford May 18 automobilists celebrate as State House passes a new automobile bill removing the 35 mile an hour speed cap. The measure passes largely as written, though its fate in the Senate next Tuesday remains uncertain. The act grants year round reciprocity with Connecticut drivers and codifies existing auto laws.
William G. Everson an Adams Express employee testified he stole about 15 packages to raise money for Christmas. He marked bundles with crosses for Byington and Fox to receive. Fox paid Byington, though no formal agreement existed. The state rested and the defense began.
Waterbury May 18 Mrs Lizzie Zubell of Asbury Park is saving up money to go to Detroit Michigan to look for her husband who deserted her ten years ago She left Waterbury today for Asbury Park after a fruitless hunt here for her husband He had left the city but friends told her Zubell went to Detroit She would save up money to go after him She would like to know if her husband has married again.
The Streets and Sidewalks committee will meet tomorrow night to discuss extending the South Park avenue trolley line to the west end of Seaside park. A favorable report to the council is expected next Monday on routing via South avenue to Iranistan avenue and Atlantic street to the Barnum dyke, with second district aldermen and many residents favoring South avenue straight to the dyke.
The Illinois Senate steering committee reported a resolution urging the United States Senate to reopen the bribery investigation tied to the election of U S Senator William Lorimer. The call came in a May 18 memo distributed as a special United Press dispatch from Springfield Illinois.
Hartford May 18 The triennial meeting of the National Commandery Military Order of Foreign Wars opened in the Supreme Court building with the main business session planned for tomorrow. About 50 delegates from across the country attend the convention. An auto ride to Farmington and an informal supper and smoker are on the program for this evening.
The House Committee on Expenditures in the Post Office Department discussed a probe led by Louis D. Brandeis who offered his services pro bono. Brandeis, famed for the Ballinger-Pinchot case, would supervise the inquiry into Post Office operations under committee direction.
Paris May 18 two French officers and a dozen soldiers were killed and 49 wounded in fighting against Moroccan rebels near Deb Dou last Tuesday. Despatches received here say the French column may not have reached Fez yet.
Henry Hutchins Sykes, aged 80, longtime manager of the Southern New England Telephone Co., died after a lingering illness in New Haven on May 18. Born in Suffield, Conn., on July 3, 1867, he studied at Exeter and Yale, later graduating from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He rose as chief engineer of Bell Telephone Co. in Missouri at St. Louis.
Grover Yale Haskins, age unknown, of 485 Howard Avenue, a skilled machinist at the American Graphophone Co, died of a heart attack at his home this morning around 6 o clock after reporting illness. He is survived by his widow, one daughter Mrs Maurice J Ahearn, and a brother John Haskins of Peoria Illinois. member of Court Seaside Foresters of America.
Mrs Annie Wake man Lathrop wife of the American Consul Lorin A Lathrop at Cardiff Wales died in London after illness. She had been a correspondent for the Boston Herald and other American papers for several years.
Freeland Pa May 18 Important among the business of the C. T. A. U. convention of the Scranton district was the meeting of the National board with local officers for the National convention in Scranton next August. John J. Corbett of New Haven Conn is third vice president of the board.
Mary Heaton Vorse argues in Success Magazine that the Boott Mills of Lowell Massachusetts influenced the Dingley Bill to raise linen duties by up to twenty percent, aiming to spawn a domestic linen industry. Yet no new linen mills were built while American women bore higher costs and the mills kept cotton production.
A cooling summer treat called Zephyr Sticks debuts this weekend at Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy. The candy, described as a molasses core coated in chocolate, promises to resist melting in hot weather. Available Friday through Sunday, phone inquiries encouraged.
The ad touts eco silks with bordered designs in colors on white and white on colors, once selling at 75 cents a yard now offered at 39c. Seco silk, cotton and silk blend with luster and strength features, also 39c, while plain or dotted Seco silk suitable for children's wear and summer dresses is 25c per yard. Center aisle rear.
Correct needs for hair dressing emphasizes buying quality hair goods for style satisfaction. It highlights German and natural wave switches in multiple lengths and shades with prices, plus special Psyche switches and oval cluster puffs, noting third floor availability.
Merit marks May underwear praises comfort and durability. Each garment shows good material, careful making, pretty trimming, and stylish decoration. The May sale promises actual economies with special value for price on the new styles on the second floor.
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