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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
8
A local ad promotes buying diamonds and watches on weekly or monthly plans with first delivery on initial payment. It promises easy terms, free eye examinations, and up-to-date spectacles on the same plan, with a ten percent cash discount. Located at 209-211 Meigs on the second floor, contact A. Frank, Optician and Jeweler.
A brief fragment notes Frisbie Pie promotion urging readers to buy from all stores. No further details or event context is provided.
Chicago Nationals owner C W Murphy arrived in New York and backed Ward for National League president on the first ballot. He indicated possible support for Heydler as secretary-treasurer and stressed ownerships control of the vote. Murphy advocated 168 game schedules and extended campaigns into October for the World Series.
Philadelphia fans debate who will manage the National League club after the Conway Elliott syndicate took over. Speculation centers on Johnny Kling Fred Lake and Tom Leach, with fears the Kansas City pool sharp or Barney Dreyfuss block moves. Local talks urge honoring Billy Murray under existing contract.
Three umpires Cusack Pipes Conley and Eckman train for next season by serving as floor walkers in a Chicago department store. They plan to continue until spring.
Director A A Stage of the University of Chicago left for New York to join a jury of football experts preparing a verdict on Canadian Rugby versus an American team.
Pittsburg claims Pirates manager Fred Clarke may retire after winning a championship his goal. Clarke travels to New York for the National League meeting and says he might try another season but would quit when his aim is met. He dismisses rumors that Tommy Leach will manage or Honus Wagner will skip another year.
A large YMCA crowd watched Yale edge Princeton 17 to 15 after overtime in a Senior College basketball clash. Yale’s Hron and Kirk led. Princeton’s Conger stood out as Lafayette defeated Dartmouth 19 to 2 in the other game.
Yale University Football Association announces gold footballs for E. H. Coy W. A. Goebel H. F. Andrus S. H. Philbin H. H. Hobbs W. S. Logan T. Lilley J. F. Johnson F. J. Murphy W. L. Brown T. C. Naedele C. T. Cooney H. G. Holt A. L. Corey J. R. Kilpatrick H. F. Vaughan A. Howe F. J. Daly E. Savage P. T. Francis J. W. Field Onal Spencer C. H. Paul W. P. ite and silver footballs for S. H. Brooks H. B. Freeman D. G. Tomlinson C. C. T. L. Bronson J. EB. Parker.
Boston, Dec. 11. Harvard trainer Pooch Donovan evaluated Jim Jeffries, noting his ideal weight around 225 pounds in ring condition, his stamina as Jeffries' key asset, and that Jeffries may be breathing hard after a long layoff. Endurance will determine the outcome against Johnson.
Burlington Iowa reports ex-pugilist Jack Root now running a theatre has agreed to assist in training Jeffries for his Johnson bout. He plans to travel to California next spring and previously trained Johnson a decade ago. Also notes Pawtucket 9 Waterbury 5 in polo and New Bedford 11 Union 8.
New York reports Walter Rutt and Jackie Ark’s team gained a lap after five days of fierce racing. Butt sprinted at 3:35 am to pass Eddie Reot, with Clark and Fogler aiding to maintain the lead as Root and other sprinters chased.
Root and Fogler face referees and possible suspension as Root cuts in on Clark during a sprint causing a crash. Referee John Valentine will decide if the incident was accidental with potential penalties impacting future Continental race participation.
The Industrial league week of December 14 outlines matchups: Burritt Co versus Halmes and Edwards Dec 14. American and British versus Brass Co Dec 15. American Graphophone Co versus Jennings Bros Dec 16. Cornwall Patterson Co versus Ashcroft Mfg Co Dec 17. Handy and Harmon versus Warner Bros. Five teams now compete on both river sides. Handy and Harmon replace the G C Batchellors who folded after one game. Ashcroft Mfg Co. replace Yosts who chose not to join though their name remained on the schedule.
New Haven Dec. 11 The New York New Haven Hartford Railway directors met in New York on Dec 10 and declared the regular quarterly dividend of $2 per share payable Dec 31 to stockholders of record on Dec 15.
The funeral of Jennie McNeil a 22 year old Stratford girl who died despondently due to unemployment was held at the Neighborhood church Stratford with her family in attendance. The family remains convinced the death was accidental despite the coroner’s contrary finding.
A multiple city report details murders and heinous acts across the United States and France. Detroit records the strangling of 13 year old Helen Brown. East Orange and Columbus report murders involving relatives and a jailed attorney. Boston notes a life sentence clarified. Auxerre recounts a brutal farmhouse family murder by two teenage killers stealing a small amount of francs.
Washington reports that a bill by Representative Warner would place 2.5 million dollars annually under the President to aid widows and orphans of laborers killed pursuing work in the United States. Oxford defeated Cambridge in the Roowall clash by 36 to 0.
A secret caucus is planned at City Hall next Wednesday between a Taxpayers' League committee and city aldermen from both parties to discuss raising firemen salaries. An executive sub committee was formed to pick members for the liaison, and officials urge silence to avoid leaks. Street chatter hints at closed doors proceedings and possible lively debate.
James Dunn of Washington D C will discuss Why I am a Knight of Columbus tomorrow night at Poli's Theatre under Bridgeport Chapter Knights of Columbus auspices. Admission is free but tickets are through members. George T Kelly, president, chairs the event.
Sorrowing friends attend the Cullinan Mullins parlors for the funeral of Joseph Sullivan age 4 and Mary Sullivan age 2 nephew and daughter of Mr and Mrs Sullivan. Both perished in a High street fire. Burials followed at St Michael's cemetery. Patrick Cashman and Edith Murray also mourned with services at St Augustine and Homes.
Late residence 170 Black Rock avenue at 2 o'clock with services Robert Higginbotham assistant ava tor of the South Congregational church. Interment Mountain Grove cemetery. William Morton Skinner at Newfield avenue 2:30 p m Rev Franz St Lukes Epis copal church officiating Interment Union Cemetery Stratford Alice Westbrook 362 Broadstreet died at Bridgeport hospital intestinal troubles survived by husband James and six sisters Mrs Hickson Freear Terrell Rose Hickson Mrs James of Brooklyn and Mrs DeVoy Kingston Sampson Snyder Kingston NY also survives
E H Dillon Co showcases fur scarfs sets coats and caracal cloth coats at low prices. Bridgeport Gas Fixture Co advertises Christmas presents and home decor items. Florists James Horan Son promote poinsettias ferns and Japanese hanging vases as gift ideas.
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