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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
3
New merchandise floods the Mill End sale as wash goods, shirts, and embroidery arrive from stockrooms. The first week of the 22nd Mill End sale closes with strong business, bigger store facilities, and high customer satisfaction, inviting everyone to save money and find value.
The page lists multiple death notices and funeral arrangements in the city and nearby areas. Names include Philip Brasch aged 86 11, Gyrus L Meade aged 45 8, 2 days, Mary B Curtis, Louise Miserez, Sam H Meade, and Sarah A Meade. Burial plans and church or cemetery details follow for each, with service dates January 21 to 22 and locations in Mountain Grove, Lakeview, Mt. Grove cemetery, and St. Michael's cemetery.
Republican leaders nominate George C. Miller of Meriden to finish the unexpired county commissioner term after his governor‑appointed death. John Wilkinson of West Haven wins the long term. Balloting shows Miller and Wilkinson alternating, with final results placing Wilkinson to serve the full term. Hartford reports plus discuss a separate session of the Connecticut State Dairymen's Association and a threat to a harbor line at Naugatuck wharf amid assessments and potential damages.
Judge Scott ruled in Civil Common Pleas awarding Attila Piccirillo $50 and costs against Joseph Cicavale over insults including loafer bum and drunkard. Other actions include McNamara vs Walsh estate bill dispute and a Stratford property boundary case involving Steeple Chase Island and a Stratford squatter area.
Thousands of unemployed men shouting socialist songs and bearing banners clashed with police in Berkeley Square in front of Lord Lansdowne's residence. Both sides reported injuries as the mob paraded through West End streets before gathering in the square.
Contributions received since last report include donations from John Piura F D Wood Arthur Lerz Geo H Jones and T B DeForest among others totaling fifty dollars and fifty cents from unidentified donors. The document lists several contributors with varying amounts and includes a reference to an Italian church and relief effort.
Federal Judge Anderson set February 23 as the start date for the retrial of the 29 million dollar Standard Oil case in Chicago. Government attorneys pressed for immediate trial while Standard Oil counsel sought delay until May, with the court ruling the case must begin before March or a new judge would be assigned.
Guthrie Oklahoma Jan 20 Thomas P Gore was formally elected U S Senator today by the Oklahoma legislature. Harrisburg Jan 20 Boles Penrose of Philadelphia was declared elected United States Senator from Pennsylvania for six years from March 4.
A fragment advertises a digestive aid named Psyspicus or similar, claimed to ease indigestion and dyspepsia. Described as a best digestive and carminative blend, pleasant and affordable, sold in eyed sizes for the price by chemists in Lowell Massachusetts.
The first ballot in the Illinois Legislature joint session shows Hopkins with 89 votes, Stringer 76, Mason 61, Foss 16, Shurtleff 12, with others. On the second ballot Hopkins loses ground while Stringer maintains support and Shurtleff, McKinney tally small shifts.
Eugene Kennedy known as Spike Kennedy was fined 16 dollars and costs in city court for assault and breach of the peace after a bare knuckle fight on January 12 with John Clancy behind a Main Street cigar store. He was arrested by Patrolman Sullivan and later taken to New Haven.
The Contemporary club received notice that United States Senator Dolliver cannot lecture January 21 at the Hawley home 908 Fairfield Avenue due to duties in Washington. His appearance is postponed until he can attend and he will keep the engagement later.
In a Liberty Athletic Club card last night Teddy Fabrick of Southport stopped Hassett of West End A C in the fifth round. Mutch McNally bested Johnny Holbrook, while Eddie Kelley and Tommy O Gara drew interest. Johnny ODerin and Frank Wolf also fought three rounds with Wolf taking the fourth for ODerin.
A large gathering at St Patrick's Y M T B Association hall celebrated its annual officer installation. M J Keys presided with Rev Father Curran present as chaplain. Officers named included President Thomas Fitzgerald and roles for Mulligan Howe Glennon Roon ey Scanlon Gaffney Callahan Whalen.
Landing New Jersey January 20 four men were killed when the grinding mill at Forsita Powder Works near Lake Hopatong blew up. Half a dozen others were injured.
Brooklawn Rink opens tomorrow night with amateur polo as local teams prepare. Spectators pay 15 cents with 50 reserved seats at 10 cents more. new stoves and repurposed cages ensure comfort. Kimberlys of New Haven touted as state champions, Bridgeport lineup includes Bond Dunbar Lalley Dowling McGuire Halpin Allen Reba Coffey. preliminary features Yannigans vs Newfields.
Hartford dispatch notes Governor Lilley declares no criticism of Congress action declaring his seat vacant. He says his resignation date was December 11, 1908 and cites inauguration as governor on January 6 or 9, 1909 as the end of his term. He adds no statement yet on a special election. Deaths and funerals section covers Mrs. Katherine Fitzgerald with detailed mass rites and pallbearers.
The ad promotes ALGONQUIN PENCILS and HB pencils for writing and hard pencils, inviting customers to seek H B and H for hardness. It notes sales at Jackson's New Book Shop located at 986 988 Main Street.
A digest of early 1900s science items covers rapid 60-ton dumps by one worker, a new electric barometer, an international clock expo in St. Peter, and an artificial sapphire from melted alumina. Also notes a Vienna baby with full teeth, a noiseless typewriter, wireless license rules, aero plane plans, walnut-picking vacuum device, Bank of England coin sorter, and global commodity insights.
Patrick Kiernan former head of Fidelity Funding Company will appear when wanted, announcement by Edward J. Jellinek of a Buffalo law firm retained by the promoter to handle threats. The bankruptcy hearing for the company resumed before Porter B. Olney. Jellinek declined to reveal Kiernan's location but implied he may be nearby if not in the city.
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