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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1909
Page
3
A near disaster is reported as William Shore of Millerton steered a train to stop just 20 feet from a gully edge after sparks from a locomotive started a fire. No fatalities are confirmed. Also noted are brief notices of obituaries and local church services.
A collage of humorous vignettes from period papers notes a curious catbird examining rooms and plotting pranks with the pincushion, plus xenial quips about an Englishman learning American slang, a satirical verse on race and idioms, and a sharp schoolroom exchange about mind versus matter.
Large crowd gathers for the official opening of the Plattsville road as heavy clouds clear. Everett J. Lake James H. Macdonald Ebenezer J. Hill Henry Lee Edward T. Buckingham Meade Pease Brophy and Sheriff Sidney E. Hawley attend along with motorists and Bridgeport Auto Club members. Wheeler Wil son band performs and souvenir photos are taken. The event aims to boost good roads sentiment and showcases community effort.
The will of Martha A. Farist widow of Joel Farist founder of the Farist steel works was admitted to probate this afternoon. She bequeaths 300 to Nathaniel H. Wood 100 to Martha A. Wood and 1000 to Joel Farist in trust for grandson Charles A. Farist and 2000 to Arthur B. Penfield in trust for Florence E. Penfield. The rest and residue are to be divided equally between daughter Lulu E. Farist and son Joel Farist. Joel W. Farist named executor. Ralph T. Beers and Geo Windsor named appraisers.
Casey and Hurley building contractors sue the McFarlane Brothers Manufacturing Co alleging they were told by the company president to swap a window for a door and a door for a window during a building project. The changes and related expenses were billed, but the defendants refused payment.
Harry Fitzgerald known as Fitz, a local restaurant worker, was injured during a dispute at Lighthouse Point after a Bridgeport waiter ordered him to clear tables during a banquet for the police baseball team. Fitzgerald sustained a lacerated lower lip and was treated at Emergency hospital by Dr Kiernan.
Bridget Dunn widow of James Dunn died yesterday afternoon at her home 205 Black Rock Avenue after a brief illness. She is survived by one son Michael and three daughters Mrs Nellie Foster Delia and Margaret Dunn.
John Bechel aged 21 died at St. Raphael's Hospital after fracturing his spine while diving in shallow water at Woodmont last Monday. The incident occurred in New Haven region with the accident reported by United Press.
New Haven news reports Mary Powers, described as a young negress, was fined $7 and sentenced to 30 days in jail for theft from a department store. She was bound over to the next term of the Superior court on the charge of stealing dresses valued at $1,000 from Mrs. Fahey of this city.
Madrid reports the lower gallery of a Caicedo church collapsed during a service today killing several and burying many under ruins. Details are not yet received.
Portland Me September 1 Stephen H Weeks aged 74 famed as the first surgeon to make drainage tubes from animal arteries died here today He was a member of the International Medical Congress in Berlin during three sessions and was widely honored in medical circles.
Local observers report three Septembers weddings in Catholic churches. At St Josephs Dr James Henry Callahan wed Harriet H Beck with nuptial mass and a full ceremony attended by clergy and a large celebratory breakfast for 150 guests. The couple, planning a Maine honeymoon, are hailed by a wide circle of friends.
Dr William A L Styles of Montreal and Miss Molly Caroline Gaynor daughter of Dennis J Gaynor of 872 Park Ave were married at Sacred Heart church in a nuptial mass. The groom is a McGill medical grad and Royal Victoria Hospital staffer. the bride a noted pianist and Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club member. They plan a Canada wedding tour then reside at 251 Prince Arthur West Montreal.
James J. Cannon and Miss Mary McKenna wed in a nuptial mass at St Peters Church with Rev. Thos Kelly officiating. Bride wore embroidered white silk. maid of honor Catherine Donohue. best man James Edward McKenna. After the ceremony a breakfast at 1133 Howard Ave followed. The couple leave for Atlantic City for their honeymoon and will reside in the city thereafter. The groom works in the railway mail service and the bride is sister to City Engineer Maurice F. McKenna.
New York on Sept 1 opened with fractional losses across leading stocks. Union Pacific Southern Pacific and Reading fell slightly while early hours showed a steadier tone for Union and Southern Pacific and Reading rose on buying orders. M E T common gained over a point as government bonds held steady. A noon dullness followed the first hour with Kansas City Southern and Western scoring a point. A marriage license was issued to Jerome A Lashar and Irete T Hallam today.
Domestic coal users face a probable 25 cent per ton rise on all anthracite before winter ends, with a possible additional 25 cent hike. The current price here is cheaper than New York, kept low to spur summer purchases. buyers hesitated this year amid prior strike talk and expectations of higher winter costs.
Weather-clearing, cooler Wednesday night and tomorrow. The forecast covers Fairfield and Cannon Street area, noting cooler conditions following tonight. Includes date September 1, 1909.
A leading tailor adapts the latest Paris styles for American women. Suits, valued from 20 to 30 dollars, are now offered at a single price of 18 dollars. The maker explains these are surplus from prep for the season, sold to kick off the new line. Only a few remain.
Bedford Pa dispatch reports a double header freight train rear ending a work train on the Huntington and Broad Top railroad near Riddlesburg. Killed were John T. Zero engineer A. J. Mowery conductor and J. J. Rickard flagman. Two crew injured. Officials cited operator error for allowing the worktrain on the single track as the approaching freighter neared.
The article explains a new fund to compel towns to repair state roads when neglect occurs. If towns fail to act, the state may enter and repair the roads, charging the cost as a penalty. It notes watering roads is costly and oil dust layers are used as a preservative, with sprinkling carts active on main macadam roads. Residents of Fairfield county area anticipate improved trunk routes as contracts proceed.
A nine foot long shark weighing about 400 pounds was captured near Woody Crest in Woodmont on September 1. Ex-Sergeant J. Orr and F M Newman of New Haven claim the honors of the second catch in two weeks in these waters.
The New London probate court filed an inventory of the will of Sebastian D. Lawrence. The estate totals about $9,000,000 with principal items including railroad bonds worth $2,778,567 and railroad stock valued at $6,258,705 50.
Blue serge suits of the Double-service family for boys from 7 to 17. All-wool serge, two pairs of full-lined knicker trousers, full cut coats, plain or fancy weave. Priced at $6.50. Front basement.
Hand embroidered and tailored waists of excellent linen are praised for quality and fit. A skilled maker specializes in nil waist models with new tailor-made styles, offering hand embroidery in delicate patterns. Prices range from $2.25 to $6, reflecting refined craftsmanship appealing to women.
A vintage promotional piece urges readers to use the Evening Farmer’s want ads to run stores, offices, or homes, promising help in finding goods, services, buyers, and lost items with reliable daily assistance.
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