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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1909

Page

4

Berkshire Valley visit and family notices headline

Dente Boyle departs for Barbaxtos to visit his sister and help with Berkshires works. Alexander Leverty bars Falls Leverty and grandson Alexander to stay with relatives. Mrs Doolittie’s family heads to Myrtle Beach for August. Locomotive man Lavell returns to Steeplechase plans with Henry Botsford, while the Neff reunion and National Pana...

Dente Boyle Barbaxtos Berkshires Sone Sorte Biache D. M. Read Co Alexander Leverty Thin City Alexander Gordon Falls Leverty Jett cWitaan Lavell Ifusla Ile Limited Jerumilem Zesterdey Lavell Tomaford Eleenna

East Side social week notes and visiting guests

A long pleasant East Side social week with many events and visitors is noted. The piece lists committee members including President P. H. Brady and others, visits to Miss Ester Simonite, receptions at 47 East Main Street, and social gatherings featuring notable attendees from Bridgeport and New York.

East Side Ester Simonite Bare Gustave Widine- Bod East Main Street

Roach Tolerance in Kitchens Cited as Mistaken Belief

The note questions belief that tolerating roaches and pests in kitchens prevents discovery. It suggests that while some may tolerate them in hope of avoiding trouble, a future day may reveal the issue. The text implies vigilance and the risk of hidden infestations.

Tryon Boat Burnt Aground In New Haven Harbor

Federal inspector reports the Tryon, the government inspection boat, was burned aground on a mud flat in New Haven harbor after a search for motor boats not fully equipped with federal regalia. Capt Edward P Thomas confronted the light with his vessel, as inspections continue for boats to be used in New Haven and Bridgeport.

United Press New Haven Tryon Capt Thomas Bederst Inspector McGovern

Kilkelly Survives Fall After Spanish War Hero Feared Dead

Patrick Kilkelly, a Holyoke volunteer in the Spanish war, reportedly fell sixty feet from a mill top and suffered a broken hip and internal injuries. He told bystanders to cheer as he was taken to Providence Hospital, where doctors hoped for recovery. Kilkelly was noted as the only one to gain flesh during the campaign.

Holyoke Mass Aus Patrick Kilkelly Kilkelly Lim Providence Hospital Xkilketly

Druggist Settlement Over Obscene Cards in Bridgeport Carnival Plan

Meriden Aug 9. A local druggist Frank M Kibbo faced charges for handling obscene art cards after a court hearing. The Bridgeport Aerie of Eagles General Carnival committee plans a meeting to organize subcommittees and improve past efforts. The list of names includes Patrick H Brady George P Jameson and many others.

Bridgeport Aerie of Eagles Aerie Patrick H. Brady George P. Jameson Willam E. Callan D. J. O'Connor Thomas W. Reddy Thomas Mmcnamera D. H. Monahan James 3. Kerwin Joseph G. Meckel Ernest Freyler Michael J. Clabby Frank J. Quinlan Philip Coligan Edward F. McGovern John W. Flynn James F. Brady John Nagte Timothy Donahue John J. Corneil Christopher Donanhue Frank Henham Jakn J. Doyle Frank J. Bulkley John Connor Thom Joorph Avery Timothy A. Piasnigasy Timothy A. Gear Willliam Dixon Ana “Eugene Wope Meriden Aus Frank M. Kibbo Cura Guilcs

Auto Tragedies Trigger Divorce Case in Connecticut

Mrs Grace K E Tyson of New York City and Riverside Conn seeks divorce and alimony from her wealthy husband John H Tyson in Connecticut courts. Tyson, heir to millions, has been arrested multiple times for speeding and faces manslaughter indictments tied to a fatal auto crash. The couple were tied to a high profile social marriage and a prior Geneva tragedy involving the McCormacs during a racing incident.

Grace KE .Tyson New York City Riverside Paul McCormac Tyson McCormaces McCormac

Hilt Leads Week With 18 Safe Wallops In Waterbury

Hilt clouts 18 safeties in nine games as Sweeney rises to a steady average. Bunyan drops to three hits in ten games while Steinhauser posts 13 hits in nine contests. Miller chips in, and Lada and Bannon fall back as team batting averages show various shifts.

Jonns Bunyan Waterbury Frank Hilt Sweeney Steinhauser Cy Miller Bannon Lada

Island Brooks Triumphs Over Westerns In Crowd APPEALING Game

In front of one of the largest crowds at Hatrn Lot North End the Island Brooks defeated the Westerns 11 to 9. A home run by Leopold highlighted the Island Brooks scoring while Slocum and Jackson pitched for their teams. Westerns rallied late but fell short as Island Brooks secured the win.

Hatrn Lot Island Brooks Westerns Leopold Slocum Island Brook Jackson Teland Brook Neame Beck Fahey Murphy Pinlaywin M.lacas J. Wargo Cigtar Fay Rachel Cook Leapala Liocum Lucas Strak Lucan Island Brooks & Westerns Inland Brooks Westme McMullin

August clearance sale at Dillon and Co. milliners

EH Dillon and Co announces an August clearance offering seasonable hats at about one quarter to one third regular prices. Untrimmed hats, outing hats, children's hats, trimmed dress hats, separate skirts, washable jumper suits, various waists, Petticoats and fabrics discounted. Free opportunity to buy desirable merchandise at reduced prices.

Million Dollar Bank Aims from New Haven Plans

Local financiers anticipate the consolidation of the New Haven Union Trust and New Haven Bank. Soon after, plans target a merger between Merchants National Bank and New Haven County Bank. New Haven County Bank is led by Eckiel G. Stoddard with capital and surplus totaling 750,000, while E. E. Warren of Merchants Bank heads a bank with 571,000.

New Haven County Bank and Merchants’ National New Haven Aug Bridgeport Long Island Sound Union Trust Companies Merchants National Bank New Haven County Bank Eaeklel G. Stoddard

Posse Finds Murderer and Killed Himself

Special from United Press. Hardwick Vi Aug. Search for Joseph Pascale who last week shot and clubbed to death Charles Perkins, a wealthy merchant, ended with Pascale's body found with his brains blown out. Physicians said he killed himself, dead at least two days, while hundreds of farmers searched the surrounding country. Pascale killed Perkins while Perkins protected Mrs Pascale from her drunken husband.

United Press Hardwick Joseph Pascale Charles Perkins Pascale Perkins

Six Troops of the Tenth Cavalry March to New Bedford

Six troops of the Tenth United States Cavalry arrived by special train from Port Ethan Allen Vermont and began a march to New Bedford as part of Massachusetts war games this month. The unit, known as The Fighting Tenth, recently returned from the Philippines and is the only colored cavalry in the manoeuvres reporting to Brigadier General William A Pew Jr. and joining the army of defense when the exercises begin.

United Press Fitchbore Tenth United States Cavalry Port Ethan Allen New Bedford Masachusetts Micer William A. Pew, Jr Army of Defense Tenth Philippines

Search Ordered Bank Waratah Coast For 600 Miles

Cape Town Aug 9 reports orders to search the southeastern African coast for 600 miles for the steamship Waratah and any passengers or crew thought to have escaped wreckage. Over 200 women and children were aboard when she sailed from Cape Town two weeks ago and no trace has been found since. Violent storms followed the failure day after departure, raising belief the vessel is at the bottom of the sea.

Cape Town Durban

Thirteen Killed in Collision Between Car and Train

Paris August 9. Thirteen people were killed and 22 injured in a collision between a large inter urban car and a freight train at Long Jumeau. The car was torn apart and bodies and wreckage lay along the track for about 100 feet. The crash was blamed on the motorman failing to see a stop signal.

United Press Paris Long Jumeau

The Stock Market Outlook and Regional Heat Fatality

The article cites Watson, Alpers & Co predicting a renewal of rising prices after recent corrections amid improved conditions for large investment funds and agricultural prospects. It notes legislative relief is expected to promote construction activity in the near term. Also reported is the death of Terrence Framel of Waterbury from heat in Torrington, with other items mentioning steamer service schedules and navigational details for trips to Port Jefferson, including fare notes and age-based concessions.

Watson, Alpers & Co Congress

Sunday Auto Tragedy Deaths From Speeding Car

A Lyme representative in an auto ran down and killed year old Lawrence Morrissey on Chapel street after attempting to avoid him. The car veered into a sidewall and then struck the boy. Hall surrendered to the Coroner and awaits an inquest. A second crash injured Mrs J P Armstrong in a collision between two cars driven by J P Armstrong and C K Williams. The Joy Rider case in Worcester ended with the Boston chauffeur Stanley Taylor killed after a collision with a milk wagon. In Bethlehem a Philadelphia dealer died from injuries after a car overturn near Nagareth, the second fatality from that accident. W H Wagoner also died in Camden company loss.

Chapel Street General Assembly John S. Hall Lyme Lawrence Morris-sey Max Worcester Massy Stanley Taylor Boston Shrewsbury Taylor Wiliam B Clarke Bethlehem Charles Fleuhr Philadelphia Nagareth W. H Wagoner J.B. van Sciver Company Camden N. J

Easton Horseman Cited for Short Cut and Sworn Outbursts

William Ian of Easton, noted horo, fined 6 for taking a short circle at Main street and Fairfield avenue and 15 for insulting Patrolman Brown. He was accompanied by brother Edward C Sherman, an egg dealer known for courteous manners, who was shocked by the incident.

William Ian Easton Main Street Fairfield Avenue Brown Sherman Edward C. Sherman William

Warehouse Collapse Injures Thirteen in Ohio Sash Fire

Cleveland Aug. 3 thirteen men with injuries from fractured skulls to cuts are in three city hospitals after the two story brick warehouse of the Ohio Sash and Door Company collapsed when a fire destroyed the building early today. Eleven of the injured are firemen rescued from upper floors.

United Press Cleveland Ohio Sash & Door Company

Taft Begins Summer at Beverly Cottage with Golf

President Taft starts five weeks at the Evans cottage in Beverly Massachusetts and, with Secretary Carpenter, reviews a batch of letters before hitting the links at Tinks Club with W K Boardmann John Hayes Hammond and Robert Taft. He plans an automobile ride with Mrs Taft and replies to a Philippine Commission congratulatory letter from Acting Governor Cameron Forbes.

United Press Beverly Mass Taft Evans Cottage White House Carpenter Tinks W. K. Boardmann John’ Hayes Hammond Robert Philippine Islands W. Cameron Forbes

Woman Delays Suicide Bid at New York Harbor Dock

Elizabeth Smith, 27, disembarked in New York and attempted suicide in the harbor before being seized by Gustavus Couvelos. Her mother Catherine McGrath asked the judge to place her daughter in a home rather than jail. The case was continued. Miss King the probation officer was ordered to examine Elizabeth’s life and report. The judge noted the law restricts commitment of married women and girls over sixteen to certain institutions.

New York Mrszabeth Smith Gustavus Couvelos Catherine McGrath Elizabeth Wilder House of the Good Shepherd Hartford

Siemon Robb Rubber President Arrested for Speeding

Carl F. Siemon of 37 Lenog Avenue, president of Siemon Hag Rubber Corp, became the first ideal auto mobilist to fall into the speed trap on Fairfield Avenue in Black Rock. He was arrested by Sergt Hazel after allegedly traveling an eighth of a mile at 30 mph. He denied statements, was fined $8 and costs, and plans to contest in court. Two other automobilists were arrested and posted bonds of $25 each for P Soence Sateen.

Carl F. Siemon Lenog Avenue Siemon Hag Rubber Corporation Fairfield Avenue Black Rock Sergt. Hazel Siemon

Registrars of Voters Hold Primary Session Hours

Registrars of voters plan sessions at their office Room Hall State Street from Friday the 6th to Saturday August 14. The hours are noon until 9 pm each day except Sunday for electors wishing to participate in the primaries after August 1909. The registrars will retain electors on the primary list unless transfers or erasures are requested. James H Rooney William M Lot Leroy M Halaniew John Doe.

Room Hall State Street Sara James H. Rooney William M. Lot

Connecticut Markamen Preparing for Ben Mar Willem A

Unclear OCR text mentions military or ceremonial order, with scattered phrases about a rifle match, East Haw location, and a captain. Readable items include names and an order context, but content is fragmented and lacks coherent events or dates.

Mar Willem A Aie Ordnanes Department Oy Fe East Haw

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