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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1909

Page

8

Lost by One Run to Hartfords In Brave Alley

The Senators edged the Orators 3 2 in a tense game at Newfield. Freddie Gibbs faced Ray Fisher as Boston scores and fielding plays turn the tide, with key hits by Flournoy and Metzger and strong defense keeping Hartford in the game until the final out.

Hartfords Senators Newfield Jung Freddie Gibbs Ray 2 Fisher Ero Pamwes Flournoy Wanner John Warner Tia Cinhauser Metzger Miller Sweeney Connery Steinhauser Hart Sander Gibba Senator McKenna Bunyan Justice Abrogast Fisher Hartfor Highlanders Browns Hilltoppers Athletics Detroits Mackien Bostons Tte Sox Washingtons Jevelands St. Louis New York Boston Chicago Cleveland Washington Krause Detroit Tigers

Slive Base Ball Tips from Hartford to Springfield

The piece reports a doubleheader scheduled by manager O Rourke between the Ponies and Holyoke in Hartford and Springfield with a 2 15 p m start for the first game. It notes injuries to third baseman Ruell and Cy Perkins, discusses the Connecticut league finish, Bridgeport’s position battles, and mentions aims of the Holyoke and Senators races.

Senators Holyoke Waterbury Hartford New Britain Springfield Northampton Brrt New Haven Wisterbury O’rourke Connecticut Bridgeport Jim O’rourke New Haven Register Ruell Cy” Perkins Winkler

Donlin and Simmerman Rescuers Talked of for Hero Medals

In Point Pleasant New Jersey on August 24 Mike Donlin former New York Giants captain and Arthur Simmerman former world cycling champion rescued Harold Wharton from drowning after he was seized by cramps while swimming. The pair brought him ashore unconscious and he was revived.

Unitel Press Point Pleasant N. J Mike Donlin New York Giants Arthur Simmerman Harold Wharton Donlin Simmerman Wharton

Honey Melody Satisfied Hes Not a Dead One

Boston August 25 Honey Mellody declares he is not a dead one after a draw with Billy Rolfe at the Armory A A. spectator reaction split with the referees granting a decision to Rolfe. Young Jack Johnson beat Larry Corley in an eight round prelim.

United Press Boston Honey Mellody the Armory A. A Billy Rolfe Jack Johnson Larry Corley Stokanie Lynch Eoones

Deaths and Funerals Notify Loss in Vinceslette Community

Catherine Davis of Vincellette died suddenly after supper at age 52 from heart disease, soon after an apparent collapse. Her husband Stephen Davis and local medical examiner confirmed the cause as heart trouble. A silver loving cup was presented to Julia W. Smith, house secretary of the Young Women’s Christian Association, by numerous young ladies as she leaves the post on Sept 1.

Catherine Davis Vincellette Rae Axe Stephen Vis Dew‘hirst Julia W. Smith Young Women’s Christian Association Mrs. Smith Smith Jeannette L. Hawley Grace Williamson Anna M. Kershalls Katherine F. Decker Charlotte N. Watkins Geraldine Hayden Anna A. Herdina Florence Cole

Contrasts of earthly and heavenly love in Hawthorne excerpt

The essay contrasts love on earth with love in heaven, noting heavenly love brings peace and fulfillment beyond earthly desire. It reflects on labor, humility, and awe in heaven, while recalling a naturalist's humorous observation of herons and traditional hats in Korea as vivid, unrelated vignettes.

Arth Heaven Earth Hell Julian Hawthorne

A Whimsical Tale of Cigar Pranks and Ring Insults

A tobacco merchant crafts a clever ruse sending cigars with a bill to a physician who had not ordered them. The physician replies with five prescriptions, noting the unsolicited professional advice. Then a Monmouthshire tale recalls a ring inscription threat and a student’s geography joke. The clashing anecdotes showcase curious human folly.

Medical Times and Hospital Gazette

Man Introduces New Game Fails With Women

In Somerville Journal a man proposing a new game faces rejection as most women refuse to participate. He suggests starting by wetting the finger in water and drawing it along the cheek, a proposal that society members dismiss.

Somerville Journal

A Tale Of County Fairs And Salt Water Falls

A veteran recounts fair ideas from county events including a contest offering a gold headed cane for the homeliest man and a silk dress pattern for the homeliest woman, noting no entries for the latter. The piece then describes Salt Water Falls in Vancouver Island where tides create a salt cascade eight feet high that flows both ways.

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The Cattle Shooting Habit Divides City and Rural Views

A cattle shooting dispute described by a farmer and a government meat inspector highlights rural objections to city gunners. The article notes the spread of the habit and the disbelief of farmers about reported damage.

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Fragmented text: hunting, wills, and reflections

The fragments describe hunting scenes with birds and packing houses, then shift to wills and heirs, a derisive English anecdote about William Hall, a curse against a man, and remarks on meekness and reformers. The piece cites a Chicago Record style fragment and a quotation about rising in the people.

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