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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
9
The 17th anniversary sale features substantial price reductions on all items. Hats, veils, ribbons, boas, petticoats, coats, and dresses are offered at deep discounts with many near or below half price, highlighting trims, leghorn hats, ostrich plumes, and silk waists among others.
John L. Sullivan, back from Europe with his bride, rates Johnson the favorite over Jeffries. He criticizes Jeffries training as aging and unsuitable, mocks Jeffries camp and its trainers, and vows to visit the camp to offer blunt fatherly guidance if needed.
The mother of Emil Potts told Judge Foster he is incorrigible and cannot be managed at home. She said she loves her boy but he loses jobs she secures and fares better in the school. She explained her cool reception of farewell dresses as the parting neared.
Eugene McCann manager of the Mechanics and Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney met today to decide against Sunday baseball for the present. McCann admitted abandoning plans for Sunday games after the conference, while DeLaney offered no discussion of the situation.
A decree on desertion was allowed for Elizabeth Ur of Hancock grenue from Stephen Ur. They wed Feb 3 1894 in Hungary, the husband later coming to the United States to see himself. When not writing, the wife followed, and he replied to her ads saying she would not live with him.
An inventory of the estate of the late Andrew See lists personal property valued at 17464. The report notes Andrew L as a long time city resident who finally sold his Cannon Keen homestead. The Lincoln building now occupies the site. The will of John Baton r named wife Jasbelle as sole beneficiary. An inventory for William M. Haggerty shows real estate 2200 and personal property 583.38.
Park Street Congregational church plans a patriotic evening with Dr. Gerald H. Beard delivering a sermon on The Conquering Ideal. National colors adorn the church and invited groups include Elias Howe Jr. Post 3 6 A. R. and Coast Artillery Corps C. N. G units. An original poem Soldier's Reverie by Miss Crosby will be read.
Edward Schack a waiter of 24 Orchard Street and Edward Semlack an usher of 345 Willard Street both 18 were placed on three months probation by Probation Officer Canfield after being arrested on suspicion of stealing a gold watch from Miss Alice Cullen of 507 Park Avenue. They claimed to have found the watch and were not arraigned after police determined their story.
Mrs. August C. Leith wife of the Mechanics' hotel proprietor at 73 State street left a derelict she engaged last week in charge while she went to the market. On return she found the place deserted and $17 in the till missing. She reported the disappearance to police.
Frank Beck, conductor for the Connecticut Company, was badly injured when a dead tree branch struck his head as he stood on a moving car. A hole was torn in his skull but doctors say the wound is not fatal. Parking tickets for Snake Hill auto climb on sale at Jackson's stationery store.
New Haven May 27 Lucy Sarvant a Pequot died at Springside Home aged 90 she was the last full blood Indian in New Haven and among CT's few remaining. She left no relatives.
Mayor Buckingham and Dr. G. E. Ober visited Providence Fall River and New Bedford to study garbage disposal methods ahead of bids. They learned pig feeding and reduction-plant systems are used elsewhere and plan to discuss options at next Wednesday's board of health meeting with local business and trade leaders.
Little Rose Martino of the North End was freed in Superior court from Pasquale Martino a former junk dealer now missing after deserting her two and a half months after their marriage Rose aged 18 and he 26 years old told the court he loved her but failed to return after leaving each morning Rose kept the home then sold it and moved in with her mother collecting no details on his whereabouts
Funeral services were held for Ellen widow of William Gannon at St Charles Church with high mass. offertory songs by Miss Jessie Murray and a procession to St Michael's cemetery. Louise Mitchell was laid to rest at St Michael's after services from 621 East Washington avenue to St Anthony's Church. Ann Stack 14, and Michael Grady were also honored with Masses and burials at local cemeteries.
The Board of Governors of the Bridgeport Yacht Club extend the courtesies and privileges of the clubhouse and grounds to Brooklawn club members for Memorial Day and Independence Day.
Union carpenters appear to back the Masters offer of 19.14 weekly with a half holiday versus 19.50 with no holiday. A night meeting will decide. Also report: Tony Grace is injured by a falling trolley rail during Main Street improvements. Dr Krause notes a broken jaw and cheek lacerations. Grace, 22, of Columbus place, is hospitalized.
The Parisian Optical Co warns against reading during recovery from illness, stating eye muscles weaken like others and overuse can cause lasting damage. Advise resting and offer properly fitted glasses at 091 Main St.
Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint with severe swelling. After eight physicians and six weeks bed rest she found relief with Dr Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism and could walk in three days. Sold by Art Pharmacy, gist, 149 Main Store.
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