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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
3
From United Press Sept 2 the German boat Hevella crosses the line first in a close contested race. She finishes ahead of rivals Margarethe Ellen Wolf and Seehund II in a dramatic run observed by sailors and officials.
Solomon, 21, was bitten in the chest by his former roommate Ken Kaplavka after a dispute over rent. He was rushed to Emergency hospital with deep wounds to the bone and is in serious condition. Kaplavka was arrested after the incident following a previous job loss and housing dispute.
About 50 delegates attended the 35th convention of the state grand of the German Order of Harugari at Haven. Officers read figures showing 23 male and 14 female members in the state, an increase of 37 from last year. The capital on hand stood at 70,959.80 with gains of 3,386 and receipts totaling 10,858.47 carried forward. 831 brothers and 98 sisters were listed as out to date. Election of officers was scheduled for the afternoon session.
The funeral of Civil War veteran Patrick Quinn was held from his daughter's home to Sacred Heart church with a high mass of requiem. Pallbearers included D J Troy E Hennessy T Shanahan Mulligan J Linehan and J Cod. Remains then went to Windsor Locks for G A R post services. Also funeral services for Catherine Wade widow of a noted G A R figure at 361 South avenue followed by a high mass and notable musical selections. Pallbearers included James J Kennedy Frank OBrien John Redgate Thomas Wade B L Ruggles and H J Seeley. Sarah E Hall daughter of James A and Sarah Hall died at 101 Denver avenue after a short illness aged five. Peter Hanson, 50, vegetable peddler, was found dead in bed in New Haven. death due to heart disease.
The progressive Democrat conference at Albany N Y opens September 4 with focus on the income tax and suffrage. Mrs O H P Belmont, a leading advocate, attends while William J Bryan cannot attend but will send a letter urging income tax leagues formation.
Montreal report quotes Harry D. Bayne confirming Cook’s 18 year pursuit of the pole and balloon plan, while Yale professors react with mixed enthusiasm. Professor Brewer cites potential scientific value but cautions on broader knowledge. Mason F. Smith questions practical methods and notes earth mass measurements.
United Press reports the Cunard liner Lusitania races toward New York aiming to set a new trans Atlantic speed record. The vessel passed Nantucket Light and may land passengers between 5 and 6 PM, marking it as the first real four day boat.
County Commissioners refused a license for Thomas Carroll after remonstrance by the Law Enforcement League. Judge Frank L. Wilder presented a 1909 Common Pleas record showing Carroll forfeited a bond for keeping a house of assignation, a factor under state law that bars license issuance. The court noted Carroll’s bond forfeiture implied guilt though not a conviction, leading to the license denial.
Multiple nuptials listed in Norwalk Stamford and Kent with couples including Howard J. Hyatt and Lillian Turner Andrew LaCroix and Catherine McKay Edward M Price and Frances Loomis EN Wiley and Mrs Edward M Teall Stephen Jobagy and Julia Haydu all marrying in late August in South Norwalk Norwalk Stamford Kent and Bridgeport regions.
A noon blaze in an ash box behind 501 Ogden Street was stopped by chemical extinguishing agents after Box 431 was dispatched from East Main and Ogden. Also noted is real estate dealer J Monroe Blackman returning from a Saratoga trip and gifting friends with steins bearing travel mottos. Civil War veteran Wilson M Smith, 75, died in Bristol after a paralysis stroke, survived by two sons and a daughter.
Fire at William Baker's barn in Thompson, origin undetermined, caused $2,500 in damages with partial insurance coverage. Nearby, W. D. Cook & Son advertise fresh fish selections and health remedies, including Foley's Honey and Tar.
A listing of obituaries from Danbury Norwalk Stamford Greenwich Norfork Torrington Harwinton and New Canaan noting names ages and death dates in August 1909. Notables include Bridget Dunn widow of James Dunn aged and funeral at Black Rock Avenue and Sacred Heart church with St Michael's Cemetery interment. Other obituaries include Charles Schock Mary M Peet Moses Doucett William Bedient Blanche Curtis Elizabeth Taff Mary E Fairchild Matthew Hermes and more with ages from 28 to 85 across CT towns.
The notice lists Howland street Frances on Matin street Fairfield avenue and Cannon street in Bridgeport Conn with weather forecast for Thursday Sept 2 1909 fair tonight and warmer tomorrow.
Carpet Hall offers yard and a half long samples of Brussels Wilton and Axminster weaved carpets at exactly half the former price. The lot includes patterns not kept in regular stock, with many colors and designs ready for tight budgets, each bound and finished.
New stock arriving at the Boys' Shop basement includes tough corduroy trousers in plain colors or mixed fabrics, cut extra full with taped seams for durability at fifty cents, plus a range of blouses priced from 25 cents to a dollar, designed for quick wear and color patterns.
A local store holds a rapid sale of gloves with heavy discounts. Lisle gloves at 10 and 15 cents, 12-button gloves in black or tan at 9 cents, 50 cent 16-button gloves at 29 cents, silk gloves 39 cents, and chamoiisette gloves 39 cents. Limited quantities, prompt purchase encouraged.
A little lot of all linen handkerchiefs for men in pure white with neat ham finish. Good weight and quality. Ten cents each or 3 for 25 cents. Center aisle rear.
An advertisement extols the Economy fruit jars in several sizes with air tight caps, priced per dozen from 1 to 1.35, plus lists of kitchen ware from lipped saucepans to strainers, measures, knives, and choppers with prices. The catalog-like note ends with a mention of a basement display.
A Howland Dry Goods Co feature describes a six month old baby kept up to 12 midnight as a “night hawk” to suit parents. A second item recounts Mrs Appleton fainting after learning her son Chauncey Devere Appleton faced marriage rejection, with doctors attending later in the day.
A fragment suggests Clarence unintentionally offended a young poetess by sending her a gayly cool wastebasket as a birthday gift. A humorous aside from Puck imitates a dialogue about wit, wealth, and social irony in a sharp mockery of manners and marriage.
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