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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
10
Thomas Donahue was arrested for striking his son Walter with a porcelain covered metal gag at their home. The son, now at St Vincent's Hospital, faces serious injuries and possible jail time after the father was released on recognizance and the trial continued to December 11.
Sarah Jane Coles wife of Matthew Mullane of Hawleyville died recently. A high mass of requiem was said by Rev. P Fox at St Rose's church with many attendees including locals and visitors. Burial followed at St Rose's Cemetery. Survivors include her husband eight children two of whom are eight months old twins and her Portland Oregon-based father. Pallbearers included Patrick Roach John Whalen Daniel Brennan Michael Brennan William Ready William Collins. Also noted is the death of Mrs Timothy McMahon of the town with funeral arrangements by Undertaker Witten Honan set for Saturday at 9 am from St Rose's. The Newtown High School senior class plans a dance at the Town Hall.
Richard Parr, the prosecution’s star witness, testified that President Roosevelt ordered an independent inquiry into sugar weighing frauds after learning of them from an unknown source. Parr described discovering a spring manipulated in government scales at the Havemeyer docks and said he began work on November 11, 1907 under Treasury and presidential oversight.
Special fine music from New Haven will be promises and a pleasant evening is Mrs. M. F. Crowe and daughter Gertrude spent Wednesday in the Park. Mrs H. B. Coeer had enjoyed a visit with friends. Mr. Charles Hayden and Foon visited friends in Bridgeport.
An immigrant lacking funds was detained after a hospital visit and referred to state authorities. With Nairobi or Philadelphia ties, he has lived in Canton and Philadelphia and has resided in the country for about years. Officials will arrange his return to his native land once processing is complete. The man expresses willingness to go home.
The article notes a dress rehearsal for the city court opening attended by Patrolman Joseph Coughlin and a newspaper man to prepare the new city sheriff for his first open court next Monday. It mentions the monthly opening tradition and highlights Saturday specials for meats, poultry, groceries, produce, bakery, and butter, with Bee display on State street.
An ad asserts painless dental operations by a long experienced office, urging immediate treatment to improve teeth. It promises free X rays and best work at reasonable rates, claiming patients will have healthy teeth with lasting function.
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