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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
5
Father Will Make Grave Charges in Rhode Island Court
Prosecution plans in Rhode Island hinge on affidavits by Maud Hubbard who altered statements about John Powers. Hubbard says Powers took the girl to Providence and lived with her as his wife for over a week. The girl, under 15, may lead to a rape charge in Rhode Island, while Watson Hubbard plans to file another charge in East Providence. The parents oppose marriage and pursue Powers’ punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiles Judson
John Powers
Rhode Island
Maud Hubbard
Powers
Miss Hubbard
Providence
Watson Hubbard
East Providence
Hains Loses Temper Under Fire In Murder Trial
The Hains murder trial features intense cross examination as Thornton Hains struggles to answer accusations of improper advances to his sister-in-law Claudia Hains. Prosecutor Darrin presses repeatedly while Mrs Annis mocks from the gallery, and Hains denies the charges amid courtroom turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hains
Claudia Hains
Annis
United Press
Flushing
Darrin
Thornton Hains
Aiis
Quimby Posts $1000 Bond in Conspiracy Case
William R. Quimby released on a $1000 cash bond and, with Hector C. McLean, faces conspiracy to defraud charges. Quimby left for Worcester after posting bond on property there and in Brooklyn. He vows to return and furnish McLean’s bond. case may go to the Supreme Court on legal questions. Mrs. Emily Benwell has attached all visible property to recover losses in a civil suit tied to the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector C. McLean
William R. Quimby
Worcester
Mass
Hector Co. McLean
Quimbly
Quimby
Brooklyn
Gquimbly
McLean
Fairfield County
Supreme Court
Emily Benwell
Ceal
Gilbert Street
W. H. Batchelor
Fur coats and scarfs offered at sharply cut prices
A cold wave is forecast within 24 hours and shoppers are urged to buy fur garments now. Ponyskin coats caracal coats mink scarfs lynx scarfs and throws are advertised with significant price reductions for a three month period, promising quick payoff for buyers.
Woolens for less at sale prices on fine weaves
Displays of serges and novelty suiting 52 to 54 inches wide offered at 79 cents to 89 cents per yard. Satin Directoire woolen fabric 44 inches wide priced at 89 cents yard. Diagonal and novelty suiting 54 inches wide in green and taupe shades at 89 cents yard. Striped broadcloth 52 inches wide available at 89 cents yard. Caracul coats material priced at 1.50 per yard, original 2 to 3 dollars. Center rear main floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satin Directoire
Stout Shoes for Winter Wear at Fairfield Avenue
Advertisement touts heavy soled winter footwear built to endure rough weather. It highlights fit and comfort from expert makers with dull or shiny leathers in tan wine or black. Prices start at $3 and up with women’s sturdy shoes around $2 at the Fairfield avenue door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fairfield Avenue
Intriguing American prints surprise shoppers at low prices
A shopper notes cotton prints that look high quality from a distance yet turn out to be modest in price. The center sales display two color designs and artistic effects priced at 7 cents per yard, with plaids and figured patterns at 6c and 5c. Centers on the main floor.
Bigelow dies in apparent accidental asphyxiation
Newton January 6 William H Bigelow Manta of asphyxiation is reported as an apparent accidental death. He was nephew of late Governor Hobart Bigelow and had worked with the Bigelow Company for over two years. The notice lists services at 453 Hallett Street January 7 at 10 pm and burial at St Michael's Cemetery. George Parfitt, aged 76, has funeral from 8 Wyllys Place January 7 at 2 pm with interment at Mt Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
United Press
Newton
William H. Bigeow
Hobart Bigelow
Bigelow Company
This City
Patrick
Bertha McMahon
Wyllys Place
Mt. Grove
Mrs J T Howland Hosts Rainy Tea Party
Mrs John T Howland hosted a large tea at her home despite heavy rain Gowns described for Mrs Hawley Cooper and others Green and white decor filled with palms ferns and floral displays Tea room attire plus a New York caterer menu and live music by Wheeler Wilson Orchestra Also at George M Eames home Mrs Eames and Mrs E Noble Vincent receive guests in pale yellow satin and white satin outfits A Denmark Lodge D B S meeting installed officers and welcomed two new candidates with refreshments afterward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Howland
George W. Wheeler
George Comstock
Marguerite Hawley
Alia
Eugenia Barker
Ada
Nomination caucus set for Tuesday in Brandegee race
Hartford January 12 caucus convened for Republican members of both houses to elect a U S Senator to replace Frank Brandegee. E J Hill faced Brandegee with Hill's backers claiming growing support while Brandegee anticipated to win on first ballot. Debate over open or secret ballot dominates pre caucus talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corres
Farmer
Hartford
United States
Frank B. Brandegee
New London
Brandegee
E. J. Hill
Norwalk
Hill
Ichael Kenealy
Sheriff Hawley
Bridgeport
Mr. Hill
Hincks Re-elected by Apportionment Board and Committees Named
The Board of Apportionment met at City Hall and re elected Enoch F P Hincks as president. Committees named cover Roads and bridges with A W Paige and H W French. education and library with Friend W Smith H W French J J Phelan. fire and health with A W Paige Bernard Setzer. charities and police with Sigmund Leewith George Windsor. park and building with E P Hincks 8 C Osborne. sewers lamps and gas with A M Cooper J J Phelan. city hall attorney probate registrar of voters city court sinking fund tax collector city engineer town clerk assessors and board of apportionment with H C Sherwood 8 C Osborne. miscellaneous with B D Pierce Jr Cooper and Loewith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Apportionment
Enoch FP. Hincks
A. W. Paige
H. W. French
W. Smith
J. J. Phelan
Bernard Setzer
Sigmund Leewith
George Windsor
Park Department
Building Commission
Obituary of Thomas J. Murphy pioneer of bill posting
Thomas J. Murphy, father of Thomas J. Murphy Jr., prominent in the Brooklyn bill posting industry, died yesterday in Brooklyn at about sixty-five. Born in Cork, Ireland, he came to America at 16 and helped found Kenney & Murphy, later joining American Bill-Posting Co. Survived by four children all in Brooklyn. life member of the Brooklyn Elks. Also a note reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs John W. Doherty of 157 Lee Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Murphy
Thomas J. Murphy, Jr
Bridgeport Bill Posting Company
Brooklyn
Mr. Murphy
Cork
Ireland
America
Old Country
Kenney & Murphy
American Bill-Posting Co
Murphy
Ian
Thomas Jr
City
Joseph
Lillie
Margaret
The
Brooklyn Elks
Lilley’s Stand on the Speakership Explained
The piece analyzes Lilley’s stance on the speakership amid factional shifts. It notes Lilley’s purported backing by the retiring and incoming governors, the Banks and Malone camps, and the resulting jockeying for committee posts. It highlights expected selections for Judiciary and Cities and Boroughs, with scenes of wire pulling and regional loyalties.
Grieved Over Loss Of Fiddle In Family Dispute
Mrs. Nettie Jackson appeared before the superintendent with her uncle seeking help to recover a violin she says was kept by her mother at 1410 Main street. She suspects a man at 1412 Main street named Lynch. the uncle seeks gold eyeglasses allegedly taken two years earlier. The official would help but called it a family quarrel beyond his jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Jackson
Birmingham
A. Brown
Main Street
Lynch
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in Three Days
Morton L. Hill of Lebanon reports his wife suffered widespread inflammatory rheumatism and swelling, bedridden for six weeks with eight doctors before Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism gave instant relief and enabled walking in three days, sold by Curtis Pharmacy at 1149 Main St. corner Elm.3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton L. Hill
Lebanon, Inc
Smooth Con Artist Bursell Tries to Cash Fake Checks
The report details a man named Bursel who passed bad checks after visiting multiple firms. He claimed large funds, fled town, and caused incidents at Newark bank and Atlantic and Stratfield hotels before leaving Sunday. Meigs & Co. describe him as a convincing liar with direct eye contact. He is described as dark complexioned, about 5'10", around 37, wearing a brown suit and derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Bell
Meigs & Co
Polymens Pay to Supreme Court Seeks Pay Rise Ruling
Davenport and Banks for the local police and City Attorney Cullinan have filed a statement of facts with the Supreme Court seeking an opinion on whether patrolmen are entitled to a pay increase approved by the board of Aldermen. Judge Gager in Superior Court granted the application and a decision will follow. In the Common Pleas civil side Judge Scott awarded the plaintiff $137.55 in Levering and Garigues v Bay York et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport & Banks
Cullinan
Supreme Court
Board of Aldermen
Gager
Superior Court
Common Pleas Court
Scott
Levering & Garigues
Bay York
Hurley & Casey
Son Kills Mother in Drinking Frenzy Murder
New York reports Mrs. Mary A. Finn, 57, was murdered by her son Paul C. Finn, a compositor, who after a drunken fight stabbed her, placed her in a closet, then surrendered at a police station. Probate notes show Patrick O Riley will admitted. James H O Riley senator. Estate inventory lists real estate value and personal property totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Mary A. Finn
Paul C. Finn
Finn
Patrick O'Riley
James H. O'Riley
John H. Redgate
Michael Witzgerald
Stephen French
Monroe
Local Divorce Petitions Highlight Early Connecticut Case
Local cases show Caroline Lyon seeks divorce from Edmund Lyon of Monroe with child custody sought, desertion cited. William Gordon sues Catherine Gordon for divorce for intemperance and custody of three children. marriage dates to October 10, 1886. Plus alimony motion for Jessie Carl Smith in Edward C. Smith suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline S. Lyon
Edmund L. Lyon
Monroe
Shannon & Hull
Jessie Carl Smith
Divrce Aganst
Edward C. Smith
William A. Gordon
Catherine Colling Gordon
Nichols divorce decree grants wife alimony
Francis D. Nichols withdrew his divorce suit as Edith Arms Nichols was granted the decree on desertion and $100 alimony. She testified she went to California with her mother in 1904 and since returning he refused to live with her. Mrs Nichols lives in Black Rock while her mother is wealthy in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis D. Nichols
New York
Edith Arms Nichols
Braithwaite Narrowly Misses Senate Messenger Post
At a Hartford Republican Senate caucus Frank Braithwaite of Bridgeport came within an ace of appointment as Senate messenger. He lost on the final ballot to a Danbury candidate. Bridgeport listed three applicants for doorman and messenger, Pelton Jennings and Braithwaite, but none secured the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hartford
Frank Braithwaite
Danbury
Bridgeport
Messrs
Braithwaite
Pelton
Jennings
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H. P. Peterson
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J. P. Miller
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Nonce
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Malone
Hartford County
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Parker
Charley Burns
Greenwich
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J. Qm Howe
E Brandegee
Connecticut
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Scince Last Report
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Michael Gorso
Nathan Kraut
H. C. Rylands
A. Rockett
F.C. N
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Christian F
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Thomas Fenicke
John Riccio
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John Ericson
Stefano Carillo
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B. German
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Friends
Bridge
Maryland
Gusy Herthal
Hart
F. Lyman
Optician
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