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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
9
A compact note lists four items priced at 10c, 8c, 20c, and 15c in a sequence. The fragmentary OCR lacks context on what these items are or their seller. The record preserves the price details as read.
Harvey Russell captured two Papermakers attempting theft and Strauss Dang was named as a suspect in a third looting attempt. Agnes C Hynes aged 10 years 4 months 11 days died in the city May 26 1911 with funeral from No 340 Pequonnock Street May 28 at 2 p m and St Augustine's church at 2 30 p m interment at St Michaels cemetery Michael F Carroll died May 25 1911 funeral from No 382 Park Avenue May 28 at 3 p m cemetery
Lady Duff Gordon the English designer furious over a customs raid on Lucille Limited in New York. Authorities accuse the firm of importing gowns that evaded duties. The manager appeared before Commissioner Shields with a June 6 court date.
Suspect Mau rice Coyne 23 of 10 Hollister court. pursued by a dozen residents, tangled in barbed wire while fleeing, arrested by Motorcycle Policeman Dailey near Hollister avenue. Coyne claimed innocence at Second precinct, saying he would have not run if he had worked that morning. An earlier East End complaint cited him for insulting women.
Detective Captain George H Arnold and Sergeants Hall and Hackett will tour the New Haven Bureau tomorrow afternoon to familiarize themselves with the Bertillon system of criminal classification, soon to be introduced at police headquarters here.
George L. Stanton of 1153 Capital Avenue received a divorce from Mary I. Stanton. Judge Burpee granted the decree in the Superior court. Stanton said his wife deserted him on December 1, 1902. The couple wed December 11, 1897. Custody awarded of two minor children, George Warren, 13, and Walter Austin, 11.
James Disalerno aged 35 second chef at the Amazon Cafe slashed his left hand with a carving knife at work this afternoon. He was bleeding severely until Dr. LaField, summoned by Proprietor Pfau, arrived and completed eight stitches. He left for home at 32 Houston street with assistance.
Waterbury announces a new ten story store and office building to rise on North Main street opposite the green. The project is to be built by William Riether with a department store contracted to rent the first three floors. Construction is set to begin soon.
Boston May 26 The New York New Haven Hartford railroad and several milk producers face federal indictments for offering and taking rebates and conspiracy in restraint of trade. The New Haven faces 30 counts for alleged concessions to contractors. Elm Farm Milk Co is indicted on 30 counts for acceptance of concessions. Boston and Worcester men face two count conspiracies. The case stems from the Saunders bill of 1910 setting milk rates.
George Lauder, nephew of Andrew Carnegie, attended the Superior court session as Mrs Mary Josephine Sheldon of Greenwich sought a divorce from George P Sheldon of New York. Witnesses testified to habitually intemperate behavior and lack of support. Judge Burpee granted a decree after sufficient testimony.
Hartford officials sought a path to remove a 60 year old leper living 20 years in Hartford. They hoped to place him in a Massachusetts leprosy colony or Ward's Island if needed, or else construct a city shack. The man, who arrived from Russia, has a wife and four grown children, with his name withheld to protect the family from suspicion.
John Callahan chauffeur for Linehan of Pittsfield hotel arreste d after muffler cut-out warning failed near Broad street. Bail set at 100 dollars furnished by Linehan. F W Wunderle of Pennsylvania also arrested for muffler open while driving party to Boston. bond provided for city court appearance.
Klein Clothing Co opens a new men and boys apparel store in the Newfield building at Middle and Golden Hill streets Bridgeport, joining its New York branch at 2142 Third Avenue. It offers a complete line at reduced prices and a free shaving set with each suit purchased tomorrow. Members of the Ladies Relief Corps will collect floral donations at G A R hall Memorial day morning for graveside banquets.
Boston creditor Thomas E Hawes seeks a Superior Court injunction against Hawes von Gas Co of Danbury to stop use of the Hawes die in Boston. He requests an accounting of hats sold in Boston, a share of profits, and 7500 dollars in damages. The die belonged to Benjamin F Hawes who died in February 1902. Hawes says he acquired rights to use the die from Benjamin Hawes heirs.
Michael Carroll a conductor on the New Haven road died this morning at St Vincent's hospital from peritonitis after an operation for appendicitis yesterday. He lived at 382 Park avenue and was 53. Survived by his widow two daughters Helen and Catherine Isabelle Carroll three sons James Edward and Francis and brother Edward Carroll of Torrington. His funeral was held this morning from the home of his parents William J and Mary Ryan 722 Arctic street to St Charles church with high mass of requiem. Interment in St Michael's cemetery.
A Bridgeport tobacconist promotes discount Segars for Memorial Day weekend. The Cunningham Special Nugget Wilton Lackaye Wilson Spomer Fromer mix is offered as six cigars for 25 cents, targeting discriminating smokers before the holiday. Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy, phone 832.
Samples from a maker sold at a single low price due to exclusive season ordering ending. Pure white, blue, and linen colors in stripes and patterns with braid or emblems. Fabrics range from tep to fine madras. values up to 2.50, now in the Boys' Shop front basement.
A small quantity of lingerie dresses offered at four dollars each, with plain to visible value. Made of soft fine fabric with embroidery and lace, cut in a seasonally correct model. Previously sold at four dollars, now cleared quickly.
An ad lists assorted personal care items with prices in early 20th style. Hot water bottles and fountain syringes, maroon or white rubber, two quarts. Celluloid soap boxes with Felted foot soap. Sanitol or Sozodont toothpaste. Witch hazel six ounce bottle. Balsam sanititie paper three rolls. Powder box with sachet. Hanson Jenks perfumes praised for odor and lasting quality. Rubber chin straps advertised to claim to remove double chin. Center aisle front.
Demand for silken gloves rises daily with scarcity looming soon. Present supply is good with high quality at a low price. Nice silk in top colors. Excellent shape and finish. Center aisle, rear.
Silk hosiery in fine lustrous black silk with lisle sole and heel and garter top for wear and rich appearance. Priced at $1.79. Thread silk stockings with lisle sole and heel in black tan and white offered at 50c to 39c.
New lot of Dresden ribbons on sale at less than actual worth. Over 5 inches wide, flourished in beautiful patterns and glorious soft colors. Mostly white with delicate tinted flowers. Sometimes with stripes of contrasting but soft hue. Sold usually at 39e yard. Main floor rear.
William J. Bryan, in his Commoner, denounces the Standard Oil case ruling and the Supreme Court. He says the decision foreshadows a demanded anti trust amendment to serve trusts, notes appointing White and Hughes, and cites political shifting by President Taft and Wall Street in 1908.
Memorial and patriotic services at the German Reformed church honored the Civil War’s fiftieth anniversary with a large attendance. Members of the United Boys' Brigade and several military figures attended, including Major A. B. Gilbert and Lt. Udo Welly, Capt. Richard Wynkoop, Capt. Barton G. Seltsam, and General William Bernhard with his staff. The event featured remarks by Rev. R. S. Povey on Lincoln and brief addresses by Rev. H. A. Davenport and Commander Russell Glenn of the G. A. R.
Hartford May 26 James W Lenon of this city blames a dull knife for his failure to end his life yesterday by slashing his throat and wrists. He was despondent over continued illness. At the hospital today his condition was reported as critical.
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