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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
9
A worn wax angel with blue sash watches generations at Christmas, revealing greed and superficial generosity. She recalls dolling out blessings as a silent witness to shifting values, urging readers to seek true Christmas spirit over material show, with a final call to live by genuine goodwill.
A Beacon Hill Christmas Eve feature recalls the Choir Christmas Eve tradition since 1907, with candlelit windows and carols sung by men and boys from Governor’s doorway to shut‑in homes. The piece notes the custom’s roots in 19th century church life and quotes Rector Dr. William H. Van Allan on its return to religious observance and local spirit.
Mrs M F Crowe spent yesterday in the Park City. Miss Eleanor Cavanaugh of New York arrived to spend a few days with her mother Mrs Lucy Cavanaugh. Infant Thomas Martin, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Mahoney, is seriously ill with whooping cough. James Betts of New York visits Mrs Mary J E Betts. Oliver Warner of S N E Tel Co died after being struck by a lever while moving a pole. North Center school held a Christmas tree party led by Miss Margaret Houlihan with gifts and songs. Hiram Lodge No 18 elected officers including W M Charles A Peale and others for the coming term.
London dispatch reports unconfirmed word that about 20 tourists bound for Scotland were killed in a wreck near Carlisle as an express collided with a pilot engine. Earlier notes spoke of two dead and 20 injured with fire trapping several victims. A later account cited eight people burned alive among the debris. Also, the Bridgeport Owl fraternal nest held an open meeting with four new members and five applications.
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