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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1909

Page

10

Industrial Base Ball League Sees Buckingham Ejected Again

The Industrial Baseball League unanimously ejects KE Buckingham city clerk and president for the third straight year. New officers named include secretary Ag He escent and treasurer Jeremih mies. Ashcroft Mi Co withdraws, 1 & British Co applies for Nepresen a. R. Stroud resigns as secretary. Profits from a fat dance and social total about 800. Fourteen teams hold fortitude, with 380 forfeits. Next meeting Feb 9 to revise schedule and constitution.

Industrial Baseball League KE. T. Buckingham Buckingham Serretry Ag Heescent Jeremih Mies Ashcroft Mi. Co Inn 1 & British Co Kgt R. Stroud Bridgeport Wate Wiliam Nearheee Colefing and Sullivan U. M.C. Co Arthur Ball Bullard M. T. Gm Walter Pit Anager Singer Mfg. Cx Heiplco Union Type% Iter Co Thomas A Keenan Man- Ce

Carroll as coadjutor of Baltimore named in Rome report

Baltimore January 13 reports that Bishop John P. Carroll of Helena has been named as a coadjutor for the Baltimore see and forwarded to Rome by Cardinal Gibbons. If selected, Carroll would eventually become Baltimore archbishop with succession rights to Cardinal Gibbons. The page also lists numerous obituaries and notices from Danbury, Sharon, Shelton, and surrounding areas with names and dates of death and funeral details.

Baltimore Bishon John P. Car Helena Atontana Catholic University At Wash Romesa Cardinal Gibbons Carroll

Labor Appeal to Aid Gompers Headed by Labor Mew

Special from Culled Press reports a conference of leaders including Judge Alton Parker and A. Mahone where the American Federation of Labor executive committee decided to appeal to the laboring masses to defray expenses. Legislation will be pushed through Congress this session to fund actions related to India’s issues. A California judge’s ruling in a James Barty case is noted as finalized today.

Janek Gorbere Meher Morrison LK American Federation, of Labor Alton &. Parker Attirneye Mahone Dt Wees Womley India Congress Talifornia Jamoa Barty San Presse

Footpath and footbridge works tied to Congress Street bridge

Snare and Trieste Co will dismantle the Congress Street bridge tomorrow keeping the south footway open for a few days. The bridge commission notes dredging and old bridge removal must precede the new footbridge, plans nearly ready, and permissions secured from Tuinating Co and Wheeler and Howes for access to their property. Personal mention highlights Mrs. Herman Latsky recovering from surgery at St Vincent's.

Tuinating Co Wheeler & Howes

The Millers and other oldNew York names

A collage of notes on common surnames led by Miller as a top name in New York and other cities, with Smith Brown and Jones ranking elsewhere. Satirical quips on fashion, humorous exchanges, and brief anecdotes follow, including a light jab at sartorial choices and a telegram joke about a daughter’s marriage.

Millers New York New York Sun Miller Smith Brown Philadelphia Hind New York City Chicago Jones Boston Clark Willams White

Fraternal badge saves Tympain from spoilers in Mt Vernon

Michael Tumpain a wealthy Irish immigrant living in Mount Vernon was mistaken for Rev J H Carmichael the Michigan murderer. He was found in the company of Knight of Columbus Joseph Gorman after leaving a New Year’s celebration with $231 in his possession. Tumpain is single 42, employed by James Butler, and recovering in St Vincent's Hospital after a drink led to his misadventure while intending to visit Bridgeport.

Wipperary Mt. Vernon N. Y Henry Bo Waters Mohus Lompals Uth Birth Avenue Mowah Vernon J. H. Carmichael Michigan Tampain St. Vincent's Hospital B. J. Donnegan Mount Sounell Tuimpain Fuin F. Tumpain Michael Tiesome America Mount Vernon James Butler Fie Mr. Waters Water Street Tumpain Mount Vernom Southport

Fatal Fire At Higgins Home In New Haven

A fatal fire at the Higgins home in New Haven caused multiple investigations. The two family dwelling on Lake Place, owned by Dwishman and Pond, suffered damage estimated at 38500 though all occupants escaped uninjured. Initial furnace origin theories were questioned after asbestos covered tubing suggested the blaze did not start there. A possible gas explosion is suspected. the New Haven Water Company denied low water pressure reports.

Higgins Hovee Charles H. Webb Higgins Lake Place Geo. H. Pond Charles J. Sheppard Dwishtman and Fond New Haven Water Company

Funeral of late John G. Mitchell in Wilimantic

The funeral for John G. Mitchell, former secretary of style, was held at the Wilimantic Methodist church with brief prayers at his home. State officials attended. honorary bearers included Secretary Rogere of Bridgeport and ex-Secretary Bodenwein of New London. Rev. Walter S. McIntyre of Rakville officiated. Mayors Association meets in Hartford to discuss the military tax collection. no action taken.

Wilimantic John G. Mitchell Columbia Methodist Church Rogere Bridgeport Bodenwein New London Walter 8. McIntyre Rakville Mayors’ Association Hartford Hinoker Jay Hooker Hartford Cub

Father of 12 Saves Money Uses Father John's Medicine

A Washington man FW Chaney praises Father John’s Medicine as the best family remedy for coughs and colds. He notes winter expenses from twelve children, including a 20 year old and a 2 year old, and endorses the medicine as valuable and essential for his household.

Tam Press Ent J. W. Chaney Washington John Corey

Tillman grills Bonaparte over Oregon land suit

Senator Tilman pressed Attorney General Bonaparte by telephone seeking confirmation on whether a suit had been filed against the Southern Oregon Company. The exchange, observed by reporters, centered on land grants for the Roseburg to Coos Bay military road, with Tilman demanding a direct yes or no and promising to await the attorney general’s written note.

Romanted Washington Jdan Tilman Oregon Tillman Kach Senate

Colonel Hopkins of Stamford Dead

Stamford January 12 Special from United Press Colonel Woolsey R Hopkins died at his home in Stamford He was born July 31 1830 in Moscow New York son of Miles Hopkins a New York lawyer A civil engineer helped lay out the New Haven Hartford railroad In the Civil War he became Lieutenant Colonel of Volunteers and served as quartermaster of the Twelfth Army Corps on General Slocums and General Thomas staffs He was president of the Stamford Historical Society and a Loyal Legion member He leaves a son Sheldon C Hopkins to survive him

United Press Stamford Woolsey R. Hopkins Isla Moscow Miles Hopking Litchfeld New York New Haven Hartford Twelfth Army

Trolleymen's Union to Hold Three Meetings Tomorrow

The local Trolleymen's Union schedules three meetings tomorrow afternoon evening and at midnight to discuss plans. D S Fitzgerald of New Haven, an International board member who attended the Denver A F of T gathering, will address all sessions.

Lvst D. S. Fitzgerald New Haven International Board A. F Taat Denver

Steamer Sabfile Martins Wrecked Off California Coast

San Francisco January 1. The steamer Sabfile Martins from Gray's Harbor Washington bound for San Francisco was wrecked about 60 miles south of Santa Barbara. Two men are known to have drowned. One body has been recovered. The remaining crew of twenty two are believed to have escaped but full details are not yet available. The vessel carried lumber and was lost.

United Press San Francisco Sabfile Martins Gray's Harbor Washington California Santa Barbara

Insurance Underwriters Dine at Algonquin Club Meeting

The Connecticut Underwriters Association held its regular monthly lunch at the Algonquin club attended by about 20 members. A discussion followed on The Legal Reserve Sife Insurance System vs. Fraternal and Natural Premium Systems. Frank W. Hodge presided as toastmaster. William Tolman and D. J. Holbrook of Hartford spoke as principal speakers.

Connecticut Underwriters Association Algonquin Club Legal Reserve Sife Frank W. Hodge William Tolman D. J. Holbrook Hartford

City Court Notices Resolve A Confused Case Amid Drunken Incidents

A young woman identified as Alice Parker, found inebriated on Broad Street, was taken to headquarters and discharged after police found money and jewels on her. Conrad Trink, initially questioned for beating a man at a State Street saloon, proved helpful and was discharged. Charles Jackson faced theft charges for a hand axe from Peck and Deyeau’s Middie Street store, captured by Detective Hackett.

Broad Street Conrad Trink State Street Amaritan Prink Wut Trink Waa Charlea Jackson Peck & Deyeau Middie Strest Mu Waa Hackett Wxe Win Jarkeen

Health Board Appoints Committees and Actions Warned

The Health Board of Meath appoints committees including Health and Commissioners Ober and Lawson, and plans to press two complaints with the prosecuting attorney. Ex Alderman Welch is ordered to fill a stagnant pool on Charles Street. C E Pusquercto must connect sewer lines at 682 Madison Avenue. Dr Over proposes a free tuberculosis test with a small appropriation request.

Meath Ober Meelioe Lawson Kelly Corft Gorff Wallace Welch Charles Street C. E. Pusquerctio Nia Madison aVerine Dr. Over Board of Apportionment

Elderly Romance Leads to Wedding in Brooklyn

William B. Palmer a civil engineer aged beyond fifty and Miss Sarah L. Clark a Brooklyn housekeeper were united in marriage yesterday. The bride was attended by Emma Butler with T. M. Palmer as best man. The couple, who will reside at 156 West Avenue, plan a return wedding trip from Burlington Vermont after their ceremony in Brooklyn.

Wiliam B. Palmer West Avenue Sarah L. Clark Brooklyn Emma Butler T. M. Palmer Burlington Thin City Aires Connecticut Bank Mrs. Palmer

Judge Pullman to Retire Amid Succession Plan

Judge John H. Pullman of the City court announced plans to retire at the end of his term with Deputy Judge Carl Pas er set to succeed him.

John H Pullman Carl Paser

Parkhurst to Speak at Banquet of Bridgeport Pastors

Dr. Parkhurst, noted New York clergyman, will be principal speaker at the Bridgeport Pastor's Association annual banquet at the Stratfield hotel on Monday evening January 23. United States Senator John P. Dol liver of Iowa will address the commemorary club at the Hawley home on Trintieid Avenue, January 8, on the subject Public Virtue As a Question of Politics.

Dr. Parkhurst Parkhurt Bridgeport Pastor’s Association Stratfield Notel United States John P. Dolliver Iowa Charles W. Hawley Trintieid l Avenue

Prize Winners at the Poultry Show in Bridgeport

The Bridgeport Poultry and Pet Stock Association's show concluded this afternoon with a strong crowd and satisfied exhibitors. Winners announced include White Plymouth Rocks, Buff Wyandottes, White Leghorns, White Cochin Bantams, Buff Cochin Bantams, Silver Seabright Bantams and more, with many firsts credited to Henry A. Grimm, John S. Leonard, James Mills, A. Jessel, and others from Windsor, Westport, Fairfield, and city addresses. A larger attendance is anticipated tomorrow.

Bridgeport Poultry and Pet Stock Association White Plymouth Rocks Rocks Henry A. Grimm Windsor William Bure V. Ballard Milford Peng William Taylor Southport Bottom W. de Pledge M. A. Wartiner BR. A. Farewell City Drew Brox Dr. Wartiner James Mills Westport George W. Hills Fairfield A. E. Jessel A. K. Jessel George R. Harry A. Jessel Charles C. Wilbon A. &. Jessel Jessel George R. Hair Thomas F. White Harry FE Smith Middletown HB. Smith Charles P. Schmid Sliver Seabright EB. Jessel EK Jess Plymouth Woods Northville

Deaths and Funerals in Trumbull and Nearby

Miss Millie Belle Burton of Trumbull died with services led by the Hey Mr Clipmenger and Rev Judson C Cross. A quartet sang Thy Will Be Done Lead Kindly Light Some Sweet Day Bye and Bye. Elmer Beardsley presided at organ. Pallbearers named Carl Howard Emil Berger Howard Teach George Henedtet Theodore Wheeler Elbert Brinsmade. Interment in Mountain Grove Cemetery. Catherine Garvey Evergreen Street died of rheumatism. Assistant Town Clerk William T Martins welcomed a baby girl. his brother Joseph had a son. Mullma hotelna ore both Democrats.

Millie Belle Orville Burton Trumbull Hey Clipmenger, Pasor Conerventional Church Judson C. Cross Schenectady Lutan W. Patchen Robert B. Hurd Lambert H. Monetrop J. A. MacConnel Misa Elmer Beardsley Carl Howard Emil Berger Howard Teach George “Henedtet Theodore Wheeler Elbert Brinsmade Mountain Grove Ecemtery Catherine Daugh‘eer John S Margaret J. Garvey Evergreen Street

A Laughing Ledger Of Oddities And The Sea

A collage of short tales and anecdotes from the Philadelphia Bulletin era recounts thefts on a famed Atlantic liner where ink wells vanish and scolded ladies are taught a gentle lesson, crafty fox antics near waters, pianist Harold Bauer’s daring travels, navy officials and wives’ duties, and a curious trunk tale, all with period voice and brisk humor.

New York Meet Blan Eabla Crunk Blank Tikatu Philadelphia Bulletin

Advertisers share bold aims and small shop growth lessons

In excerpts from several papers a vaxuu jesting over a plan to swap a smaller trunk that holds more, a merchant recalls early ad failures without branch stores, and a trader reflects on branding. Other notes include a remark about Arizona water scarcity and fatherly discipline.

Fragments of a Curio Laden Page from a 1900s Paper

A collage of anecdotes and sketches on etiquette aboard a Kaiser ship, shifting to social critique by Miss Loane on gender and labor, then brief notes on London bylaws and Lucerne licensing quirks. The text mixes travel, satire, and law with scattered references and names.

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