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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1913
Page
3
A fragmented 1913 Connecticut page offers a wanted partner request for a fledgling flethhing business seeking $1790 capital, plus employment ads and notices for marriages, deaths, and funerals. It includes a pinny sale offer, a meeting notice for the Bt J. vT. BM t Association, Fletcher and Gale marriage entries, Hurlbutt Sackman vows, and multiple obituaries and funeral details with names, addresses, and dates.
The city inter-communication exchange installed by Mayor Wilson failed today causing widespread mixups. Miss Jessie Hyde operated the line from Public Works as calls intended for other offices flooded the mayor’s and clerk’s offices and the tax collector’s desk. By afternoon the system improved and officials relaxed as service returned.
Announcement by William H. Isham states the Lyric theatre will reopen Saturday with moving pictures and a lease is believed in effect. Larger productions may follow. a Democratic electors caucus for Trumbull town offices is planned Monday Sept 15 at 7 20 pm. Probate Court in Bridgeport sets six months for creditors to file claims against the estate of E Stewart Summer with payment urged from debtors.
The Connecticut Battalion of the Naval Militia completed the longest cruise by two militia commands under militia officers. After sailing 14 000 miles from New Haven to Bermuda and back aboard the U S S Machias Lieut J Merritt commanded the local division and served as cruise haviszter The unit returned to New Haven Sunday afternoon with no accidents and minimal seasickness The crew logged perfect landfalls and steady progress throughout the voyage
An autopsy by Medical Examiner S M Garlick will be conducted on Antonio Vennuccio who was killed last Sunday during a street brawl. Coroner Jehm J Phelon will hold an inquest at 11 tomorrow morning, with the defendant expected to be returned from Rochester in custody of Detective Frank Virelli who helped locate him.
The text defends religious education in schools as essential, arguing religion shapes conduct, not just books. It links virtue to faith, warns against secular morality, and urges parental support for Christian pedagogy to mold obedient, morally engaged children.
Detective James Bray traced a morning tip to William Clarence, 13, of Frank Street, and Jacob Conrad, 14, of 134 George Street, led to their bringing to headquarters for the burglary of Newman's Bicycle Store on North Main Street last week. They will be charged with durzinrs.
The catalog highlights autumn and winter silks and related fabrics. Crepe de chine, bengaline, charmeuse, crepe meteor, messaline, satins, chiffons, and velvets in varied weaves and finishes are priced from 59 cents to 10 dollars a yard. Cloaks and coats welcome moire velveteens to pair with plain velveteen. Center aisle, 1
Mrs Charles Henry Israels of New York argues that love cannot be replaced by eugenics. She states eugenics only concerns child production and will not curb unfit individuals from loving. Education can steer unfit people away from misery, she says, while true love remains beyond human control.
About twenty five friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Gaylord of 792 Colorado avenue hosted a surprise nonuple party to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary. The couple, back from a Northwest Canada tour with Hamilton commandery Knights Templar, planned a weekend at Walnut Peach cottage but stayed home. Fidelity Rebekah, Afternoon Whist, and Pinochle clubs attended, Turkish hats adorned the ladies, and a elegant glass vase was presented to Mrs. Gaylord.
Fragments depict a heated debate over coal mine tensions with references to greed and weapon imagery. A bishop denies personal financial interest in West Virginia lands while a senator probes remedies, joking about church attendance and biblical steering to calm violence.
Fairfield court heard Henry Kroos Jr of Mt Vernon charged with reckless driving after a motorcycle officer stopped his car for speeding 43 miles per hour. The judge ordered the defendant to pay costs totaling 0.38 with the case resolved in court.
Policeman and Mrs John E Barton returned yesterday from a vacation in New York City where they were guests of Detective John J Sullivan of the Metropolitan Police attached to the 19th precinct. Brooklin residents in Mexico are packing their trunks and preparing to flee the country.
Delegates including Arion Singing sockety and several singing societies plan a Saengerfest. Major groups named include Germaine Ringing society and Sprrwyisberiper Mannerchor with a roster of Liederkrans and Concordia style choirs. Mayor Wilton opened the welcome but preparations face delays as selections proceed.
A worker named Trackman sustained a serious left foot injury at a street crossing near Empire and Finket streets during a freight car incident. Emergency crews transported him to hospital as authorities begin an inquiry into the mishap involving several teammates and nearby operations.
Court Marlin and guests attended a social outing at Columban Grove for a large gathering. Officials mark the event as a successful gathering with activities amid celebration and community attendance.
Obituary notice describes the death of Crenetta Ven and mentions her sister Stee Geatee Stee and other family members. It notes residence in West Shad nirek and references memories of a home with a water time-piece and a line of relatives. The text is fragmented but preserves mentions of siblings and a farewell tone.
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