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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
9
Readable ad fragment shows Strawberries priced at 12%4c, Mackerel pals at 3 for 10c, Herring large salt at 2 for Be, Lobster canned at 35c. Indicates a small neighborhood market listing with varied produce and seafood offerings.
Henry Setzer, longtime Bridgeport real estate holder and Park Board member since 1907, died after a life of outdoor sports and public service. He married Alice Perrys, had a son Perry Setzer, and built a substantial estate including Brooklawn land and a Twin Lakes summer home. Known for racing saddle horses and involvement with local clubs, he left a widow, a sister Anya Ottman, and a brother Bernard. Much of his public work focused on city parks and development.
The funeral for Gottlieb Hildenbrant was held at 2 30 PM yesterday from the mortuary chapel of August G Baker with Rev Herman Wiemer reading the committal at Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Matty Taulson Enalius Paul William Rohbeck and Richard Brown. Orlo Williams funeral followed at his Broad Street home, with Rev A C Thompson officiating and burial in the cemetery amid many floral tributes.
A bay horse owned by William Thorpe of Fairfield was overcome by illuminating gas from a Bridgeport Gas Light Co main leak on Beach Road between Fairfield Beach and Southport. The horse collapsed, was revived after water, and stood unharmed. A marriage license was issued today to Andrew Victor Lindman and Emma Johnson.
In Canaan Connecticut May 26 1914 Henry Setzer aged 57 years 11 months 9 days. Friends invited to funeral at his late home 512 East Washington avenue Bridgeport on Friday 29th inst at 2 oclock. Burial Mt Grove Cemetery. Also notice of Emily Clarissa Jones wife of Seth B Jones funeral from home of Nathaniel H Jones 1789 Noble avenue time to be announced.
Coroner hearing on the Tony Della Peitra killing at Joseph DeViva’s saloon resumes with DeViva contradicting prior testimony. Police seek a principal witness and a warrant for possible perjury as sources describe a crowded street confrontation between Farino, Della Peitro, and a man named Lorenzo. Dempsey testifies Della Peitro held Farino’s arm as shots rang out, while DeViva’s inconsistent statements complicate the account.
Handsome dresses from a renowned maker, crafted from silk and fine cotton, ahead of rivals. A special lot, with newest styles and trims, will be sold Thursday at a sum less than usual. Silk, crepe, taffeta, poplin options range 12.50 to 30, sizes 34 to 44, featuring lace, embroidery, and Dolly Varden patterns.
Witnesses describe a street struggle as police arrive with one man lying in the street. City officials plan Memorial Day parade details while other items note a Yonkers warrant, a diplomat candidate, wage demands by Connecticut trolley workers, a boy killed adjusting wireless gear, a Bayonne man’s freight-train accident, a baby bitten by a rat, a congressional letter of thanks, and a bronze tablet unveiling for the 1912 International Chamber of Commerce congress.
A wagon owned by William Fiske at Benson's switch shed its left back wheel this afternoon, spilling two tons of hay onto the Fairfield and Southport trolley tracks. The incident halted car service for about thirty minutes while a wrecking crew cleared the debris.
The St Charles church mission draws capacity crowds with Fathers Walsh and Gorman delivering awakening sermons. Morning masses and evening services are well attended, with confessions held afternoons and evenings, as parish women show strong interest. A coroner rules the death of William Ready, struck by a freight train in East End yards, accidental. Ready and George R. Greer of Meriden had come to Bridgeport seeking work.
Local storefront HeOWLAND'S appears at the corner of Main Street and Fairfield Avenue with access near Cannon 6. The notice notes a business presence, location details, and surrounding streets. No further operational or event details are provided in the readable text.
Men's good bathing suits offered in gray or blue with white trimmings heavy solid sweaters for long swims. Worsted two piece suits in several colors, plain or trimmed, priced $2 to $2.50. One piece suits for expert swimmers at 5c to $5? and good cotton two piece suits 5c to $1. Boys' bath suits range 25c to 1.50. Display in the front basement.
A nostalgic shopping note highlights Kodak cameras for Memorial Day and easy printing, plus durable boys’ shoes in leather uppers, and family croquet sets. It promotes home photography and outdoor play items, listing price ranges and basement sale location.
Frenchman would love these tango pumps now in stock with patent leather or satin finishes and ribbon accents. Prices run 32 and 32 50. Closed Saturday but ready for Friday shoppers. jelly rolls and ice cream on offer with cakes.
Four daughters of Senor Emilio Rabasa, Mexico’s envoy chairman, express hope for peace and no war with the United States. They pose on the porch of the peace hotel as a vivacious quartet, showcasing talent and up-to-date style.
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