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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1909

Page

4

Michigan football captain-elect declared ineligible

Arbor Michigan Dec 24 Public for Joy Miller captain-elect of the Michigan football eleven was found ineligible under university rules. Miller played against Marquette Syracuse Notre Dame Minnesota and Pennsylvania but was not a bona fide student. The board in control revoked the Michigan M, disowned his captaincy, apologized to the opposing colleges, and recommended discipline. Miller is not currently attending the university, making future re-entry unlikely.

Arbor Mich Joy Miller Michigan Miller Marquette Syracuse Notre Dame Minnesota Pennsylvania Engineering Prof. Patterson Reingent Bous Semister Frank Isbell White Sox

How Simmons Landed with Detroit Tigers

Former New Haven second baseman George Simmons gains notice after a Rochester game home run drive that broke up a Tigers Broncos series. Tiger left fielder Jack Kelley recommended him to Jennings, leading to Simmons joining Detroit. He had been with McGraw after a Giants spring training stint before being released.

George Simmons New Haven Detroit Tigers Jack Kelley Tiger Simmons Rochester Jack Jennings Kelley Baltimore Mhuchie Kelly McGraw Giants

Christmas Entertainment at Washington Park Methodist Church

The Christmas program of the Washington Park Methodist Episcopal Sunday School will be held Tuesday evening. Rev. J Edward Farrow of Philadelphia will entertain children and other Sunday School members with stereopticon views.

Washington Park Washington Park Methodist Episcopal Church Barnum and Noble Avenues Charles Elmore Barto D. D Epworth

Aged Chaplain Kenneth Mackenzie Dies in Westport

Kenneth Mackenzie aged 81, longtime chaplain of the Essex Market prison in New York City, died at the Westport rectory after a short illness. He lived with his son the Rev. Mr. Mackenzie at Holy Trinity Church Westport and was a noted Mason and former city fireman. Funeral at Holy Trinity Church Westport Monday at 2 PM.

Kenneth Mackenzie Mackenzie Holy Trinity Church Westport Old Volunteer Fire Department New York City Exempt Firemen’s Association Essex Market Calvary Church Bayonne N. Y Holy Trinity Parish

Commissioners Refuse License to Rep Fisk in Branford

The New Haven County Commissioners yesterday refused a license to Representative Louis A Fisk and Joseph Adler while approving ten licenses in Branford and signaling a possible eleventh. A commissioner indicated it was unlikely either Fisk or Adler would receive the extra license, and Fisk pondered appealing to the superior court but offered little clarity on his chances.

New Haven Branford Louis A. Fisk Joseph Adler Fisk and Adier Fisk Superior Court Cee

Boy Drives Cow to Town for Farrier Shoes

Rupert Stevens of Hartland led Ruth the four year old cow to Marshall Case in Barkhamsted to be shod with hooves fitted in a frame. The ten year old made the sixteen mile round trip in five hours. Ruth can be driven attached to carriage or sleigh and is described as gentle and thoroughly broken.

Marshall Case Barkhamsted Rupert Stevens Fred Stevens Hartland Ruth Case Rupert

Deaths and funerals mark school holiday closing

P A I ended Christmas vacation with student gifts to Principal Jones and to H F Walker a silver shaving set given to honor teachers. Stella J Brace widow of Frank W Brace died after pneumonia at Milford residence 135 Harriet St and funeral services were held at St Marys church. Lisetta Hel Dig wife of Frederick H Hel Dig died at 68 Winter St after a long illness with funeral plans pending.

Jones H. F. Walkler Stella J Frank W. Brace Heruighter W. W. Smith Jin Milford Harriet Street Soseung Carrol Ave- FO Rome St. Mary’s Church John J. Phelan John F. Murphy Knights of Columbus E. J. Broderick Order T. P. Mulcahy Michael Pate Bishop Keane Kenny John Reilly John Daley Pat Wyoming

Father Kelley Reaches Twenty-Five Years in Priesthood

The Catholic Transcript honors Rev. Father Thomas J. Kelley of St. Peter's in Bridgeport for 25 years since ordination on December 20, 1884. The piece details his single parish curacy, ascetic example, parish building in Litchfield County, and long service from New Milford to Bridgeport, noting his eloquence, leadership, and resilient spirit.

Catholi Transcript Diocese of Hartford Father Thomas J. Kelley St. Peter's Catholic Church Howard Avenue Father Kelley West End New London Norwich Massachusetts Canada Grand Seminary Montreal Thomas Kelley Church of the Assumption Ansonia New Canaan New Milford Jerusalem Litchfield County Kelley Tierney St. Peter's Church Bridgeport St. Peter's

Inflammatory Rheumatism Averted in Three Days

Lebanon Indiana man Morton L Hill testifies his wife suffered with inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint, was bedridden six weeks after eight doctors failed, then Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism gave quick relief within three days and restored ability to walk. Curtis Pharmacy Dur gist 1149 Main St sells it.

Morton L. Hill Lebanon Ind Detchon Curtis Pharmacy Durgist Main St. Get

Frank W. Smith Named Commander of Morning Star Lodge

Frank W. Smith was chosen commander of Morning Star Lodge 8 of P last evening. Other officers include Vice Commander Mary Sweeney Scrite Peter W. Pulver Marshal Margaret Reed Accountant Mary Malley Treasurer Mary B. Pulver Chaplain Hannah Ward Outside Guard George Proctor Master of Ceremonies Charles Post Trustee for 18 months Sigabeth Flannery Janitor Joseph H Beaudry.

Frank W. Smith Morning Star Lodge Mary Sweeney Peter W. Pulver Margaret Reed Mary Malley Mary B. Pulver Hannah Ward George Proctor Charles Post Sigabeth Flannery Joseph H. Beaudry

CAPT RANDALL TO COMMAND COLLIER MARS

Captain A B Randall of Bridgeport, formerly of the U S Hannibal, will command the new steel collier Mars built at Sparrows Point Maryland by Maryland Steel Co The vessel measures 54 foot beam 16% feet deep with a capacity of 4000 tonnes of coal and a crew of 111 men The first cruise is planned for January to Guam

Randall MARS A. B. Randall Bridgeport U. S. & Hannibal Coller Mars Sparrows Point Maryland Maryland Steel Co. Ae Guha

Frisbie Pie Promotes Christmas Dinner At Home

Intrederste E H Dillon Co advertises 1105 Main Street stock as compliant with Christmas expectations. Frisbie Pies are promoted to complete the dinner and satisfy appetites, sold by grocers with orders urged early. Uric acid and Turkish baths are advertised as remedies for rheumatism at Hotel Atlas Turk Baths near the avenue.

E. H. Dillon & Co Main Street Atlas Turk Br Avenue

Brilliant Military Wedding at South Church Last Evening

Miss Marguerite Wordin Hawley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Wilson Hawley, wed Lieut Chauncey Lee Fenton U S A at South Congregational church last night. The ceremony featured army uniforms, white satin gowns, and a reception at the bride’s home. The couple will reside at West Point after a lavish gift-filled celebration.

Marguerite Wordin Hawley Chas. Wilson Hawley Fairfield Avenue Chauncey Lee Fenton Ohio West Point Military Academy South Congregational Church Elmer Joyce R. Clifford Merwin Mary E. Avery Farmington Cornelia Co. Barker Ada L. Read Sophie K. Hurd Marjorie J. Hurd Joseph W. Stindwell Francis W. Honeycutt William Bryden Robert C. Richardson, Jr George R Allin Henry Hallam Tweedy West Point

Yale Alumni Weekly Questions Sideline Coaching Debate

New Haven December 24 Walter Camp Yale football guide discusses Ted Coy's eleven and questions if Coy could beat Lee McClung and Gordon Brown. Camp ridicules the idea of Yale being coached from the sidelines and asserts that Yale could have coached its own staff. He weighs the old question of Brown's eleven versus Brown's and McClung's teams in light of Coy's and Yale's coaching history.

New Haven Walter Camp Yale Ted Coy Coy Lee McClung Gordon Brown Lee Lung’s McClung

Hartford Tire Strike Men March On Factory

Three hundred fifty tire-makers at Hartford Rubber Works marched in a body to the factory for their pay. Officials remain silent and decline to treat with the men as a body. No official denial of the claim is reported.

Hartford Hartford Rubber Works

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