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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1909

Page

5

Gold Watch for M H Sexton’s Boys Dinner Honor

Michael Sexton, noted monument builder, hosted a complimentary dinner at Flahaven’s restaurant in Stratford with over 50 friends. His sons in California received three leather cases containing gold watches, while the host thanked guests and prepared to depart for Los Angeles. An impromptu program followed with songs and recitations.

Michael Sexton Flahaven Pembroke Street Sexton Los Angeles California Thomas Ers Mr. Sexton Patrick Dunn John Reilly Thomas Rogers Dan Flahaven John Keefe Patrick Ahearn Stratford Anthony Zang Joseph P. Coughlin Edward Ferguson Thomas Finnegan Thomas Halligan John Kelly Thomas Cleary, Jr Michael O’connor William Russell Gus Coffin Anthony Zing George Zink Patrick Horn William Doherty James Flahaven Thomas Cleary, Sr Frederick Schreiber J. A. McGuinness Charles Clark John J. Hope F. C.mullins Charles Freeman Alex. Heaphy Thomas Quinn Patrick Flahaven Daniel Murphy John Reily, Jr John Flahaven Michael Smith Timothy O’rourke Charles Ellis Thomas Manion Timothy Ryan Timothy Ahearn Thomas Langdon, Jr Michael Gregg Peter Walsh John Gordon Lawrence J. Gill John McGowan Thomas Langdon, Sr William Donahue Orge Griffin John Sherry Thomas Hughes John Sexton Patrick de Terrence Rogers James Sexton

Striking Workers Clash as Troops Fire on Rioters in Covilha

In Covilha Portugal violence erupts as the garrison fires on rioters including armed women. The strike centers on the woolen mills after a German superintendent is blamed for cruelty and workers walk out. Factory owners appeal to authorities for more troops to prevent arson.

United Press Covilhao Portugal Portuguesa

Deaths and Funerals in Local Notes

Mary K Fitz widow of Maurice T Fitz dies at 147 Parallel Avenue after long illness leaving three children May 4jrace and Maurice a brother former Alderman John Morrissey and sister Mrs Josie Cox. Henry E Dailey son of Annie C and the late Patrolman Dennis Dailey dies at 1011 Kossuth Street after six months with dropsical troubles aged 29 with survivor list of kin. Eugenia G Hallock widow of Joseph Hallock dies in Plattsville after long illness. George R Laubscher funeral at 447 Bunnell Street attended by Woodmen of the World delegation. Rev E L Wells at Lakeview Cemetery. George C Bouton Sr death in Plainfield N J from blood poisoning tooth extraction. funeral at George C Bouton Jr residence Warren Street. interment Mountain Grove Cemetery. Jean Griffin funeral at 123 Atlantic Street and Sacred Heart Church with Rev Father Fitzgerald. Live Oak Camp Wy O W escorted remains to St Michaels cemetery. bearers listed. Mass said this morning at 7. A motor club organized at Nielbank South Carolina plans road improvements.

Mary K Maurice T. Fitzis Parallel Avenue May Maurice John Morrissey Josie Cox Henry E Annie C Dennis Dailey East Side Kossuth Street Inger Mfg. Co William Eugenia G. Hallock Joseph, Hallock Plattsville George R. Laubscher Bunnell Street Woodmen of the World E. L. Wells St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Lakeview Cemetery George C. Bouton Sr Plainfield N. J George C. Bouton Jr Warren St Mountain ‘Grove Cemetery Jean Griffin Atlantic Street Sacred Heart Church Father Fitzgerald Live Oak Camp Wy O. W St. Michael’s Cemetery John “Brown James, Green John Lynch Daniel Ryan James Beers David Wilson

International Peace Congress discussed for armament limits

Berlin reports a new International Peace Congress seeks universal limits on national armaments. Crown Prince Edward’s February Kaiser visit could shape proposals, including proposals for Germany to halt naval expansion or joint limits with Britain, while German public reaction remains mixed.

United Press Berlin Kleiner Journal Edward Germany England

Quinn's Body Found in Hallway

New Haven reports an autopsy on Patrick Quirnn's body found in a hallway yesterday. Coroner Mix is hopeful the testimony will determine if the death was murder or accident. Mrs. Rose Fitzpatrick discovered the body on the second floor and notified police after Quinn and a friend visited Saturday night.

United Press New Haven Patrick Quirnn Quinn Rose Fitzpatrick

Members Meet at Y M C A Features Park Travel Talk

Tonight the January Members' Meet at the Y M C A gathers association members for a social program and an instructive talk. Rev Robert Higginbotham will present a travel story of his Yellowstone National Park trip with engaging narration and pictures.

Robert Higginbotham Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park. Mr. Higginbotham Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. H. Sexton’s Boys East Bridgeport Ely Cyrus Cyrus Pharmacy Fairfield Aveviue Cannon St Wm. R. Wirma Stratford Ave HUB Clothing House MAIN Bank Streets Bridgeport Public Market W. E. Halligan RYERY SHE Wentworth Furniture Company, Inc THE Wappy Home Specialists John Street Geo. B. Clark & Co Fairfield Avenue Peck & Lines CO Middle ST Bridgeport, Conn Eleza Crawford Nielbank S. C Women’s Sample Shoe Parlor Security Building Lynn UES Se Golden Hill Berger Dry Goods CO Main Street Bridgeport Conn International Peace Congress Europe E. H. Dillon & Co Plin Morgan Woodbridge Florence Morgan Miss Morgan Award Peck W. H. Tompkins Morgan House Chase Tompkins Peck George Miles Ken MR Higgingoteam Yellowstone Park
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