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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
2
Fairfield residents engage in outings and gatherings, church events, and a spire repair project at St. Pauls. The Cavanaugh case ends with fines and jail time pending higher court action, while a wave of social visits, sports matches, and property moves color town life this week.
Westport observers witnessed the Carrar marble Holy Virgin statue installed in the Church of the Assumption niche after arrival from Italy. The 6 foot high 1,400 pound statue features illuminated head and face and marks the Assumption feast day. Marble cutter D P McKenney oversaw the ceremony as parishioners prepare for a ten day parish fair benefiting the church with donations including a coach, Morris chair and sideboard.
George Logan, a Black Southern Railway locomotive fireman in Ashville, N C, will receive a $500 loan from George W Vanderbilt after he persuaded a porter to deliver a note to the Vanderbilt car. Logan had once sold land to Vanderbilt and faced losing his home due to lack of funds. He traveled to New York, presented his case, and was told to collect the loan at the State office today. Also, John Fox filed for police appointment with signatures from Rev William H Lyunch, Fred Mullins, William Burnham, James McElroy and George Camp.
Our display of diamonds in proper mountings promises strong interest for purchasers. We source from first suppliers to ensure quality and fair prices. Special items include Blue White Diamonds at 145 per k. value 175 in sizes from TM% to 2%k, and Blue White Diamonds at 110 per k. value 145 in sizes from % to %k. Commercial White Diamonds 90 per ki with others as low as 50 per k. Your inspection invited.
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