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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1909

Page

11

Millionairess Olga Everard Elopes With Private Secretary

Olga Everard daughter of Greenwich brewer James Everard reportedly eloped with William Williams her father's private secretary and former driver. The couple, said to have wed likely in Jersey City, may face religious differences but are expected to be forgiven.

Olga Everard James Everard Greenwich County Court House Robert MacMillan William Williams Olga MacMillan Jersey City Williams Everard Asbury Park Everards

Four Local Patchers Bring Home Proof Of Visit To Chicago

Four Bridgeport men G D Roberts Charles Bilts Rudolph Baumann and Mark Nagel plan to return tomorrow evening with prize steers from Chicago to prove they visited the livestock show. They intend to exhibit the steers in their local stores within the next fortnight to counter friends suspicion of a Pleasure bent trip.

Chicago G. D. Roberts Charles Bilts Rudolph Baumann Mark Nagel Bridgeport Four Bridge Great White Way

Thieves Return to Market. Second Break-In Reported

The meat market of Daniel Black at 161 North Avenue was entered at night for a second time within months, with hams and other meat stolen. No clues exist for the burglars.

Daniel Black North Avenue

Obsequies Held For Murdered Man John Hackett

Three sisters and a large family mourned John Hackett at St Marys church in a Catholic requiem. The victim of fugitive Tony Mareon, Hackett had recently come to America and leaves seven brothers and sisters in Ireland. A funeral procession from 645 Union Avenue preceded the service at 9 am, with interment at St Michael's cemetery. Pallbearers included Patrick Flanagan, Michael Gill, Thomas Flanagan, Patrick Winn, Patrick Gill and Michael Winn.

John Hackett Tony Mareon St. Mary's Church Hackett Ireland Dennis Hackett Union Avenue Broderick America St. Michael's Cemetery Patrick Flanagan Michael Gill Thomas Flanagan Patrick Winn Patrick Gill Michael Winn

Molloy Wins Fourth of Water Street Profits Suit

Ex Alder Molloy secures a fourth of profits from the Water street land deal. Thomas P. Rourke must pay Molloy $1,591.77, adding to $3,350 already paid, to complete the share. Attorneys Wright and Heaton filed notice of appeal as the case heads to the supreme court.

New Haven Thomas H. Molloy Water Street Thomas P. Rourke Molloy Rourke Wright and Heaton Supreme Court

Wall Street opens with fractional gains then retreated

New York stock market opened with small gains for some transactions but prices slipped below yesterday's close after a few minutes. By 11 a.m. a stronger tone emerged and readings led to gains, especially Reading. Noon trading showed further improvement with the general midday range above the previous close. DO THE RIGHT THING If you have Nasal Catarrh. Get Ely's Cream Balm at once.

United Press New York Ely

Odd Laws and Curious Remedies in Historic Columns

A collection of quoted excerpts covers harsh ancient laws from a Chinese context, bizarre punishment notions, and a London journalist’s note on superstition. It also includes playful notes on boomerangs, wind use, and skillful throwing according to St Nicholas.

The Value of His Time

Young physicians in smaller towns believe a busy appearance aids practice start ups. The article notes how doctors project busyness to attract patients and establish credibility in their communities.

Hunter of Abentucky and speed to judge

A Kentucky doctor riding fast in town is stopped by a police officer who cites city ordinance. The physician must pay a fine of five dollars, but offers ten dollars to return as fast as he is going. The piece includes various short jokes and notes on astronomy and language.

Chi New York Press Success Magazine Africa Arthony J. Hayes Blue Nile Lake District

A Purist and Child Language in 19th Century Notes

A mixed set of anecdotes on children's verses and spoken English, with a Charleston tone of moral commentary. It notes debates over suitability of Stevenson for children, a sixteenth century meal timetable, a dervish trail marker story, and a quip about corporal punishment versus moral suasion.

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