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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1913
Page
7
A humorous exhortation extols boxing as a path to fame and wealth. It cites John Purroy Mitchel's mayoral bid, notes trainers and workouts, praises boxing’s discipline for politicians, and gives practical beginner tips from bag work to stance, breathing, and control, while praising boxing’s broader virtues.
The third Packey McFarland versus Jack Britton bout tonight at Queensbury A. C. Milwaukee Arena is seen as decisive. Britton seeks victory to prove himself against McFarland who is praised for speed and power.
Jem Belcher a famed English pugilist from Bristol died at age seventy-one after a career that saw him champion or contender in twelve bouts with eight victories, one draw, and three losses. He rode a period when boxing enjoyed royal patronage and once guarded Westminster Abbey during George IV’s 1821 coronation alongside seventeen other fighters. Belcher, who began as a butcher’s apprentice, rose to fame by beating Joe Berks and later Thomas Cribb before ending his ring days after an eye injury and a fiery life that included a daring fire rescue.
In Rome a rapier duel outside the chamber of deputies left Deputy Gambarotta slightly wounded in the forearm after 23 bouts with Deputy De Felixe-Giuf fride. The quarrel stemmed from an incident inside the deputies chamber.
A German airship named Sachsen reached Hamburg at noon after spending the night away from Quickborne twenty miles north, where it was forced to descend due to the pilot losing bearings on a Dresden bound voyage through dense fog.
Phillip Hap papport founder of the Indianapolis German Telegraph-Tribune died of heart disease in Indianapolis last night. Born in Fuerth Bavaria he was 69 years old and came to America in 1864.
Aaron Montgomery Ward longtime mail order executive dies at his Highland Park home after a year of illness from a pneumonia complication. Born 1843 in Chatham New Jersey he rose from laborer to president amassing about 15 million dollars. He battled proposed Grant Park lakefront development earning the nickname watchdog of the lake front.
Rev Dr Marvin Stone pastor emeritus of Asylum Avenue Baptist Church in Hartford died at his home aged 79. A Chicago-born author and lecturer, Stone began in newspaper work in Cleveland before entering the ministry about 60 years ago. He was born in Strongsville Ohio.
The western disturbance that was over Missouri moved through New Haven, bringing southeast to southwest winds, a weather clear up, and lower temperatures. Precipitation at New Haven reached 1.59 inches. High pressure follows, bringing generally pleasant weather and a further temperature drop east of the Rockies. Forecasts from New Haven predict fair and colder conditions tonight and Tuesday, with westerly gales in Connecticut.
Germania Singing society held its annual Metzelruppe at Main street hall with a full house. Mayor Wilson and Town Clerk Joseph Schultz attended along with visitors from other organizations, sharing in an abundance of food and a lively program of fun.
A grey possum in a Connecticut cafe window draws crowds in Wall Street Bridgeport. Captured by Oscar Wells and his son while touring the South for the Automobile Club of America, the animal will star at a supper back home. Friend K Binn records a verse about the capture and voyage from Columbus, South Carolina to Wall Street, Thanksgiving timing, and future roast plans with beer and potatoes.
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Philadelphia December 8 demonstrations of machines and materials for mud building and road moving pictures showing street and road conditions highlighted the 19th annual convention of the American Road Builders Association which began today.
Marguerite Gilbert of Redding married John Todd of Redding after a Norwalk ceremony was blocked by residence rules. The couple previously survived a bullet wound when Todd accidentally discharged a rifle at Marguerite’s home, with she still carrying the bullet in her head.
Mr. W. T. Garner of 1109 Central avenue is resting after surgery at Bridgeport hospital. St. Pauls Parish Aid and Girls Friendly Society announce a Christmas fair on Tuesday to Thursday with a moving entertainment and a Barnum style side show. A grab bag Chinese laundry feature and small admission. Tuesday supper served at 6 o'clock. E. H. Dillon & Co. at 1105 Main st advertise practical Christmas gifts including ostrich plumes and fur accessories.
A Hartford Bulletin of the Board of Trade lists precautions for home fire safety covering matches lighting, fuel handling, storage, ignition sources, and extinguishers. It includes steps for if clothing catches fire, proper disposal of ashes, and chimney maintenance. Also reports British warships arriving in Naples for five days of festivities and a Hoboken water main break that cut gas and water service.
Philadelphia report: Milton Updegraff and wife wheeled their three little girls nearly 1,300 miles in baby carriages during a four months journey from Meteusia, Lancaster to Philadelphia. They traveled mostly on foot with a few stretches by train. Updegraff, a native of the city, long worked in Nebraska and decided to return home.
San Francisco aviator Siler Cfrie Jefferson narrowly escaped drowning yesterday when his hydro aircraft plunged into San Francisco Bay from about 2000 feet. Strapped to the craft, he was overturned as it hit the water, unbuckled, and after about a minute beneath the surface surfaced. Lifesavers pulled him from the bay.
In New London on December 3 a colored woman Me Johnson and her three children wandered the streets for a day and night after eviction for unpaid rent. They were later found and learned to have smallpox. The woman and children were vaccinated, as were others exposed. In Lancaster, Pa, December 1, J. Marron Shang died of pellagra.
An old fashionedHealth ad touts Peppe Diapepsin as quick relief for indigestion gas and upset stomach. It promises five minute relief from sour stomach head disturbs belching and undigested food and claims a large case costs fifty cents at drug stores.
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