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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1909
Page
3
The notice advertises the consolidation sale ending soon with scarce time to act. It promotes silk coats lingerie dresses and waists at low prices, urging readers to stop in and seize the opportunity before values vanish.
Three men believed linked to the drugging of farm hand Henry Lee near Milford and theft of a wagon were arrested in New Haven. The suspects, named as Herbert, Gaynor, and James Ber, were found driving toward Stratford from Bridgeport, and later traced to Beaver Dam and Putney as officials pursued the case.
Frank Miller acquired The W. G. Rowell Company brass foundry at 353 Water Street. The bill of sale transfers all machinery, stock, accounts receivable, and property for one dollar plus other consideration. Officers could not be reached. the office closed for the day as Miller considers continuing current operations.
Beverly Massachusetts September 8 The resignation of Gov Post of Porto Rico though expected by President Taft has not yet been received It is thought the resignation was sent to the Secretary of the Interior at Washington and will be sent on to Beverly in a day or two Gov Post appointed by Roosevelt has clashed with native officials and the legislature for a year Charges were filed last winter and Roosevelt as judge acquitted him The governor indicated he would resign but Roosevelt asked him to stay for appearances The trouble has passed and it is believed he may retire from the position into private life without appearing to resign under fire
Word arrived of the sudden death of Mrs. Helen M. Cook in Hamilton Mahe widow of James H. Cook and sister of Daniel E. and Francis W. Marsh and Mrs. John S. Turrill. Francis W. Marsh sent for the body to be brought to this city for interment. In Newtown John Carmody died at 83 with funeral at St Rose's church tomorrow at ten.
Maurice F. Egan United States Minister to Denmark greeted Dr. Cook upon his polar return. Egan met Hans Egede at sea and changed plans to let Cook continue to Copenhagen under the Danish flag. He was the first American official to inspect Cook’s records and deemed them genuine.
Brescia Italy September report says Louis Bleriot’s monoplane struck a tree at about 30 feet during a flight in the aviation week contests. The propeller broke and he landed with difficulty but was uninjured. The accident followed news of Eugene Lefebvre’s fatal test flight yesterday at Juvisy sur Orge. Curtiss and other aviators mourn Lefebvre while plans unfold for today’s program amid a large crowd.
W. H. Gardner displays Arctic expedition relics in his Broad and State window. A hammock sent by Captain Frank L. Harris recalls the Hayes 1860 North Pole search, Mount Harris, and a flag raised in Lincoln’s honor. Harris, later in the navy, fought for the Union. his star flag and initials L O O F appear on the banner. Captain Harris, now retired, resides in Jamaica Plain. Social notes include Anna Dargan’s return from Berkshire vacation and Attorney George E. Hill’s Cherbourg voyage aboard the Wilhelm der Grosse.
The Peary expedition relied on a sturdy ship and hardy northern mariners. With few exceptions, the crew had prior Arctic experience and the vessel was among the best equipped to face polar ice en route to the pole.
United Press reports John D. Rockefeller's 1909 advice to young men: success comes from energy and steady effort, not luck. He recalls starting his career with a 25th birthday Job Day, after weeks of begging for work in Cleveland, urging perseverance despite refusals.
Painter Joe Cholerva was fined $3 in city court after trying to ride free on the railroad and claiming he lost his ticket. John Pivish paid $5 and Stephen Smith $10 for breach of the peace after beer was thrown in Pine street. both were jailed for nonpayment of fines. Dowdie’s drunkenness case was suspended, Dupee forfeited a $10 bond.
Spoering, liveryman of 74 East Main Street, captured a pocketbook thief on a city to New Haven train amid a crowd. The thief, Joe King alias, was turned over to New Haven police and faces trial Saturday. A work accident crushed two fingers of William Graham, leading to amputation and hospital care. Charles E. Meyerholz, 83, advance agent for Daniel R. Ryan groups, died at Bridgeport Hospital.
Promptly at ten the first car left as Crach in the American Simplex led the 318 mile road race. Robertson in the Simplex held a strong pace early with 95.4 miles by noon and led after 130 minutes 56 seconds. By the twentieth lap Robertson remained in front with four hours three minutes nine seconds, ahead of Grant in the Alco and De Palma in the Fiat. Burman in the Buick and Poole in the Isotta followed.
Mary Carroll of this city forfeited a $50 bond after pleading to shoplifting goods from several stores. In the Common Pleas Court before Judge James F. Walsh she faced a $1 fine and 75 days in jail in City Court. Other defendants included Michael Gasper fined $25 and 20 days in jail, John Mates fined $25 and 3 days, William Slegenhaut with 10 days and $10 fine reduced to $15, and John Feeney committed to 30 days in jail with 12.26 costs.
William Stapleton son of Walter Stapleton reports to police the loss of 250 dollars Saturday while driving his brother's team. Detective Fox is assigned to the case with want ads at a cent a word.
The advert touts stout durable school shoes for boys and girls with features like velour calf bluchers and Goodyear-welted soles. Prices range from $1 to $2.50, highlighting comfort, lasting wear, and the strong leather uppers. Main floor rear.
Wear Resisting and other good stockings for school entice buyers with stout yarn and heavy knitting. The store claims extra yarn and careful placement yield longer wear, priced at 25 cents for all sizes and genders. Also offered are lisle and cotton options with reinforced heels and toes, in black white or tan. Cannon street aisle, rear.
Mayor Lee asked Police Superintendent Birmingham to assign officers on Fairfield Avenue from Main to Water to ease traffic since the street is torn up. The superintendent posted men at Middle and Water Streets as a preventive measure amid concerns over speeding cars and road damage. The mayor cited New York State repairs costs and a $500 per mile estimate, saying automobiles remove dust that binds and leads to road decay.
A mailer with a lobster image and a penciled note is examined by Captain Arnold after a section foreman found it. The line attributes the 1999 murder of Mrs. Sarah Dibble to the Dixon brothers, Charles Macy, and Peacey Kelly, though police suspect the card is a joke and will investigate.
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