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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
9
A fragment notes Howland's activities along Mainstreet and Burfield avenues with an unclear weather remark. It suggests a probable fair day tomorrow but lacks full details or context. Entities mentioned include Howland and two streets, leaving the rest uncertain.
The Junior Holy Name Society of St Marys Saint Seg Se Sent, La, plans and will run events and officials for the athletic sports on September 14. Also notices of local obituaries: Eugene Aloysius Hart age 17 years 2 months 14 days, funeral from 118 Wood Ave and Saint Augustine's church with high mass. Dora Poland age 315 ae, funeral details. Trick W Cullen age 49, funeral from 145 Black Rock Ave and Sacred Heart. Sister Adolphe of the Sisters of the Holy Milne Saint church mass and interment at St Michael's Cemetery.
The month marked by a record low on the thirty-first with 45 degrees while August 14 reached 92. Total rainfall was 3.41 inches, below average, with four thunderstorms including a heavy downpour on August 23. Winds shifted southwest and a 9 degree temperature plunge occurred August 23 between 12:30 p.m. and 2:36 p.m.
Park commissioners intend to hire a qualified man with full park experience, potentially from outside Bridgeport if none in town meet standards. With Charles Keith's death, immediate action is uncertain due to season timing, as daily park oversight continues by Commissioner Hanson and park keepers. The board has begun tree weed removal at Sea Side Park following Yale forestry head Prof. J W Toumey's recommendations, cutting short lived trees and trimming branches to curb insect damage.
Enrollment in state trade school classes was very heavy with 325 new students. Priority goes to returning students, then those already employed in local trades, followed by new applicants in order of application. Classes listed include patter, plumbing, carpenter, engineering, machinist, mechanical drawing, dressmaking, shop mathematics, sheet metal, engraving, and millinery. Notices of appointment will go out Saturday for Monday class openings.
Obituary notices report Mrs Mary Poland Gregg dying at Bridgeport hospital after brief illness with daughter Winifred and sisters Fred erine Anna Dora Poland. services planned at sister Dora Poland's home and Sacred Heart church. Also notices for infant Jennie L Jackson and Ruth B Merrick deaths, Patrick Cullen death, and Marshal Parmelee seizure of vodka in Waterbury. community notices include local ads and such.
A local ad proclaims Sweet-Orr overalls and jumpers at special low prices. It targets workers such as painters machinists and engravers, noting both striped and plain styles in regular sizes up to 42. Every garment carries the store’s regular quality and the Stone guarantee with a typical price of 85 cents.
The notice states that only two pieces may be sold per customer to ensure fairness. The lot size is limited but substantial, with the main floor at the rear available. No man should fear lacking his desired size as everyone gets an equal chance.
One murder case heads the docket in the criminal superior court to convene at the county courthouse next Tuesday afternoon. Giuseppe Malvaso of Wilton will be brought to trial for the August 3, 1911 murder of Harry Maudlin. defense by John Keogh of Norwalk. State's Attorney Stiles Judson to appear. Judge Howard J. Curtis to preside. The court list includes numerous other burglary, robbery, and theft charges from Bridgeport, Stamford, Danbury, Greenwich, Westport, and surrounding towns.
A large group of Shelton property owners will attend the county commissioners meeting on Sept. 17 to remonstrate against R. D. Lamrentis seeking a saloon at 537 Howe Avenue. Opponents cite residential location and proximity to a park entrance as reasons.
In Bridgeport probate court, handwriting expert Carvalho’s testimony on a $1,500 note against George Kaiser’s estate was rejected. A three-witness panel then testified, supporting the note’s validity as Hogan claims. The commission allowed Hogan’s full claim with interest, noting Kaiser’s business ties and variations in his handwriting. An estate accounting is expected soon.
Mrs Edith E Baulieu of 9 Fort Washington street sues Dr Forest A Baulieu a Fifth avenue dentist in New York for absolute divorce on grounds of infidelity naming Miss Hyla Griswold of New York as co respondent The couple married June 30 1897 in Ossining NY have two children custody and alimony are sought Griswold formerly at 95 Fairfield avenue now listed at 106 Lexington avenue Dr Baulieu will not contest the action and is not now in Bridgeport
For boys starting school the store offers Double-Service suits with two trousers at $5 and up, blouses shirts with double yoke 45c to 75c, felt and cloth hats 50c to 1, caps 0c, wash suits 85c. Many discounted soilied suits priced to move from the front basement.
A local ad promotes a big new stock of umbrellas for children for school use. Choices include plain straight or crooked handles, covered in good cloth. Prices range from 29 cents for 50 cent umbrellas to 55 cents for 75 cent styles and 89 cents for the $1 models with cover and tassel.
School kerchiefs presented in fresh designs for boys and girls. Plain options and with colored borders, some pre embroidered with initials. Boys’ pure linen at 10c, children’s white or colored border three in a box at 15c, colored border with initial in several patterns at 19c.
Quickly and easily dress the hair with the new styles and available accessories. Features include natural wavy hair switches in multiple lengths with prices, transformations in various shades, and Psyche puffs and a special full-length bang. Third floor.
A sale listing numerous cottons and fabrics with wide selections and discounted prices. Includes 15 to 32 inch widths, voiles, batiste, madras, sateens, and prints. Regular prices shown with sale tags such as 19c to 39c, highlighting materials for women's wear, children's dresses, and general dressmaking needs.
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