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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1909

Page

6

Social Personal Notes From Saratoga And Local Events

A collage of social notices from Saratoga and nearby towns describes Mrs. SW Roeser hosting friends at her Acery home, Mrs. Maurer returning from vacation with pastor Maurer of the Bina Congregational church, and committees led by Mrs Justin A. Wilson organizing a Merwin’s Improvement Association whist party. Mentions include Hirschberg with red hand under Dr. Leverty care, and a cottage stay at Silver Beach. A S Buechl family event, window damages from a pavilion collapse at Lakeside Park, and Walter L. Clark’s reindictment for theft actions are noted amid scattered local greetings and visits.

Urs Calvin 2 SW. Roeser Oe Acery Saratoga W. I Maurer Haseljus Maurer

Unclear fragment hints at roach issue and service idea

The readable lines suggest a discussion of roaches and water bugs and a hypothetical day when someone might be served with them. No clear names, dates, places, or organizations are identifiable.

Sunday Train to Discontinue on New Haven Line

Travel on the New Haven road from this city remains heavy as summer ends. Extra trains were split into two sections. summer resort traffic boosted passenger totals. After next Sunday, express from New Haven to New York at 1:40 will be curtailed for the season amid speculation about Harriman and high finance.

New Haven New England Ie New Haven Road New Sanvex New York Mountain Bar Harbor Peabody New York Mutual Life Insurance Company E H. Harriman Harriman Charles

Rabies Quarantine Expands Across Seventeen Counties

Ithaca Aug 31 Rabies exists in seventeen New York counties and the State Department of Agriculture maintains quarantines in villages ten cities and sixty one towns. Dr De Vine cites records from 1908 to date showing eighty nine deaths from rabies eight horses bitten twenty six cattle bitten two sheep bitten seven swine bitten and forty six human deaths listed by New York City Health.

Ithaca State Department of Agriculture New York State New York State Veterinary Medical Department of Health New York City

Ex Governor's Son Held for Theft in New York Request

Ex governor's son Bedie is held after a hearing with Attorney General Netenn B Gaskill who recommended Acting Governor Frelinghuysen honor New York's requisition for his return. Bedie faces charges of stealing diamonds and jewelry from a Maiden Lane firm. defense says gems were pawned to meet debts.

Trenton N. J Netenn Gaskill Frelinghuysen New York State Bedie Maiden Lane Renee Ine Nema Ee Ney Ter Court of Law New York

Baseball Tive Tips Amid league race and Cobb incident

The piece notes a Labor Day double feature at Newfield with New Haven finishing its run and a 1:45 start for Bridgeport Co and American British Co in the Industrial league. It covers Ty Cobb allegedly spiking Baker and Connie Mack demanding action from President Johnson, reflections on Detroit and Philadelphia tensions, and the tight Eastern League race with Newark Providence and Toronto vying for the lead as Iron Man McGinnity anchors New York's Newark club.

Newfeld New Haven Bridgeport Co American & British Co Connie Mack Imlandelphia Athletics Johnson Ty Cobb Detroite Mack Cobb Baker Athletics Philadelphia Detroits Athletics Fa White Heat Wee Boston Red Sox Ge Am Bostons Detroit Rochest Newark Providence Toronto Newarks New York Iron Man McGinnity Blair Sian

West Ends City Championship Rivalry Heating Up

A City Championship battle unfolds as West Ends hold the title while South Ends threaten forfeits to force games. St Joseph's and Newfields push for a playoff to challenge the West Ends, with clubs from nearby towns resisting attempts to sidestep the contest.

Ritchel West End Ince South Ence West Enda St. Joseph's Newfields Nai Axer Ae

Baseball Scores News in National and American Leagues

National League results show New York 7 Philadelphia 8 and Chicago 7 Boston 10. Brooklyn 1 Cincinnati 2. Pittsburgh 2 New York 7. Philadelphia and St Louis 8. American League notes Highlanders beat Browns. Detroit gains on Athletics. Connecticut League tight Hartford Holyoke race with Hartford slight lead.

National League New York-Pittsboro Cubs Philadelphia Quakers Bostons Cardinals Brooklyns Cincinnatis Pitteburs New York Brooklyn Philaderitte Chicago Boston St. Lowie Cincinnati New ‘York Souls Pitesburo Highlanders Browns Detroits Athletics Cleveland Detroit St. Louie Washington Connecticut League Hartford Holyoke Newtain Pittebure Mensneue Sont RC Philadelphee Os Pase Rede Clevelan St Louis Ashington Holyokest New Britainm Northampton New Havenoa

Final Clearance Sale of Summer Merchandise at Dillon & Co

Summer clearance cuts across millinery lawn dresses coats and children's wear. Riley says prices drop on fine hats feathers whites and silks with many items reduced from original tags. Also notes auto coats and raincoats at clearance pricing plus store-wide reductions on all summer stock across New Haven New Britain and Hartford routes.

E H. Diller, & Co Main Street Meigs & Co

Boxing Showdown Foretells Coast Title Shot at Fairmont

Joe Jeannette of New York faces Sandy Ferguson of Boston in a Fairmont A C bout framed as a victor earns a coast title challenge. Ferguson, around 215 pounds, boosted by recent training after Johnson beat Burgs, has fought Jeannette once more and Langford, while Jeannette returns from a win over Sam McVey. The card includes Ketchel-Britt chatter and Burns negotiations, with later notes on Ketchel’s spendthrift habits and Langford’s likely edge if matched with Ferguson.

Joe Jeannette New York Sandy Ferguson Bostdh Fairmont A. C N. Y Ferguson Johnson Tommy Burgs Jeannette Langford al Kubiak Bosthe Tater Boston John L. Sullivan Hess al Kauffman Tommy Buren Sam Langford London Burns Meinetosh Ketchel Britt Frisco Fairmont A. C Ketchell Colma Boon Lansford

Ty Cobb Threatened With Baseball Ban

Ban Johnson denounces Ty Cobb for spiking a Detroit player and warns Cobb may be forced to quit. He plans winter steps to curb on field violence and suggests banning long spikes to stop the practice.

United Press Chicago Ty" Cobb Ban Johnson Detroit Baker Georgia Peach Detriit Johnson

Dare Devil Speeding At Brighton Beach

New York begins 34 hours of speed trials at Brighton Beach starting noon today culminating Saturday night with a 24 hour race featuring 19 top cars. Hotchkiss Cannon Ball and Cyclone among favorites alongside Fiat Renault and Lotus entries in the main event.

United Press New York Akes Walter Christi Fiat Renault Acme Ranier Palmer Stearns

Wolffe Abandons English Channel Swim After Nine Hours

Dover reports Jabex Wolffe quit his attempt after nine hours and 13 miles. He returned aboard the relief boat to Dover stating he has had enough. Edward Heaton of Liverpool was departing for the French coast, confident he could finish the Channel.

United Press Dover Jabex Wolffe Wolffe Edward Heaton Liverpool England

Endorse Labor Church Service Plans Backed by Officials

The Sunday evening labor church service at South church on Sept 5 receives endorsement from labor officials and prominent clergymen. Rev H A Davenport notes speaker Rev Mr Steizle is a preacher and mechanic connected with labor unions and church work. Ernest G Southey files suit against the city seeking 1260 dollars. papers served yesterday.

South Church H. A. Davenport Steizle Southey Ernest G. Southey

Hemstitched Chiffon Veils and Lace Patterns on Sale

The Smith Murray Co offers hats and veils with long hematite​ patterns and hemstitched chiffon veils at 58c each. Auto veils in various sizes and colors priced from 8c to 1.00. New embroidered white lace patterns and mesh veilings in dotted styles sold at 25c to 6c per yard.

The Wily Ways of Dumas and Other Vignettes

A collection of humorous anecdotes and observations on authors and aristocracy. Doligny charges Dumas a share of profits citing a peculiar contract for Kean. Italian nobles are described as financially poor and socially indifferent. Brief jests about songs, mists, and actors close the notes.

Dumas Paris Doligny Willpens Coligny

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Kline Brothers Money Back Store Main St Imate Kline Justin A. Wilson Char Merwin's and Improvement ‘Association Woodmonn Ask Willam T. Haviland Prine Eipesport Tacht Club the & Gosen Edward Fagan, Sr Edward Whitney Byron Heade Bs Irene Woods Lanesboro Florence H. Agar Shetet E Burne George Mexenzie Portland Oregon F Wate New England Agar Sheffield Connecticut Avenue Buechl Bae An Soromelie Lakeside Park Arei Broker Clark York Walter L. Clark Augustus Matqueen Dr. Adams Morrigan Cou Aketoke Dillon & GO White Lawn I Haven New Britain Bridgeport Foley F. B. Brill Wheeler & Wilwam Seaside Park Ty” Cobb Jobson Dare-Devil Brighton Beach THE Smith-Murray CO Sam Harris Sam Conn Fairfield Avenue Water Street Rolass Italy Walter Victoria Wellington Guernsey Sandy McKay John Lowe Comerty Starman Lowe Comerdy Philadelphia Press Johnstone Leading Horse Mart Connecticut Hamilton Bros Broad Strease Aves E Rae
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