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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1909

Page

8

Bridgeport State League Dominates Waterbury in Park City Bowling

In a Park City bowling night Bridgeport State League swept Waterbury 3 games to none. Jimmy Watt posted 204 in a single game while Fritz Milsante led Waterbury with a 564 series as the local squad seized top strings. In Nutmeg League action, Bridgeport’s Dudley and Beene starred, with Dudley totaling 544 and Beene delivering high lines. New Haven’s Kelsey set a high three-string mark in rival action.

Bridgeport Waterbury Park City Alleys Jimmy Watt Swhile Fritz ‘Milsante Ecores i Capitol Marty Redfield Hlartford New Britain Sammy Brewer Father Dudley Dudley Werevecees Ti¢rhavesenese Kelsey New Haven Beene Wallingford Bceres New Havens Ord Aeater Ddictowns Hartford Water Stamford

Forbes Chooses Balloon Partner for National Race

A. H. Forbes of Fairfield secures H. Helm Clayton of Blue Hill Observatory as balloon companion for the next Aero Club of America national race. Forbes will pilot the Conqueror, rebuilt after the Berlin crash where Forbes and Augustus Post fell 3,000 feet. Final decision on starting point to come this week amid 10 entered balloons and five more possible before February.

A. H. Forbes Fairfield Aero Club of America H. Helm Clayton Blue Hill Observatory Forbes Berlin Augustus Post Mr. Forbes St. Louis Indianapolis

Kid McCoy Fights at Paris Club Under Alias

In Paris at the Circle Hoche, Kid McCoy boxed under the name Monsieur Selby for a club gathering. Notable attendees included Prince Gregoire Shik Duc d Elehingen and the Marquis des Duze. McCoy lectured on punch techniques while demonstrating them, revealing his true identity when a corkscrew punch caused a vacancy.

Paris Kid McCoy Hoche Rue Dam Monsieur Selby Prince Gregoire Shik Duc d’Elehingen Marquis’ Des 'Duzes McCoy

Root Formally Elected Senator in New York

Albany reports that Elihu Root was formally elected United States Senator, succeeding Thomas C. Platt, after the final routine constitutional proceedings completed by both Senate and Assembly.

United. Press Albany Senate Assembly Elihu :Root United. States Thomas C. Platt United States

Fighters Notes Highlight Boston Gans Jeffries Spars

Boston notes recap Grover Hayes loses to Jem Driscoll in 12 rounds with refined skill. Joe Gans returns to the ring in Philadelphia against Young Erie in a 135 pound six round bout for a $2,500 purse. Jim Jeffries speaks on stage tours and crowd pull. San Francisco reports Tomos message ends abruptly.

Boston Grover Hayes Philadelphia Jem Driscoll England Hayes Driscoll Charley Griffin Mattie Baldwin Baldwin Griffin Baltimore Joe Gans Battling Nelson Young Erie Quaker City Gans

Dope About the Amateurs

Dick Barrett previews upcoming amateur football action. New Haven visitors face local teams led by Dunbar and Nichols with 8 pm kickoff. Bets on Johnny Bond and Wiggie Halpin. McGuire may join the New York State League next season as Yannigans hope to avoid upset by East End rivals.

Dick Barrett New Haven McGuire

Oregon elects Democrat Chamberlain to U S Senate

In Salem Oregon George E Chamberlain a Democrat was elected United States Senator by a Republican Legislature. The vote totaled fifty three with House forty four seven more than needed and Senate Chamberlain nineteen Fulton seven Cake two and Bean one. The choice follows pledges by legislators to the people while opponents pressed for a Republican win. A joint session will ratify the election. A Foley kidney remedy advertisement follows.

Salem Ore George E. , Chamberlain United States Oregon Mr. Chamberlain Chamberlain Fulton Cake Senate Bean Politi Cal Taft Frank H. Hitchcock Republican National Committee United States Senate Henry M. Cake Oregony

Wall Street Today Aims For Gains As Noon Durations Shift

The market showed a stronger tone early with railroad stocks rising including B O up to 61 2 and buys in Wisconsin Central and Missouri Pacific. By noon price moves were narrow and irregular with main issues easing slightly from their highs and the market taking on a tired look.

United Press A. m Wisconsin Central Missouri Pacific

Nun to wed in Catholic church in Cincinnati

The elopement of Sister Adlia a nun and her marriage to Jacob Walter a partner came to light when Archbishop Moeller allowed a church wedding after a civil ceremony at the Duckworth Club Walter who became a patient at St Francis hospital met Sister Adlia who was his nurse They later moved to Cumminsville near Cincinnati where Walter operates a barber shop.

United Press Cincinnati Adlia Jacob Walter Moeller Duckworth Club Walter St. Francis’ Hospital Bolinger Cumminsville

Anning J Smith to Manage Roton Point Summer Resort

Captain Anning J. Smith takes control of Roton Point and plans a busier summer resort with upgrades and more visitors. The Iron Steamboat Company will operate frequent excursions to the Point this season. Ointment offers quick relief for skin eruptions with Captain Smith's boats advertised at fifty cents for passage and products.

Anning J. Smith Roton Point

Iron Steamboat Plans Face Winter Lockdown

Station crews report Point structures fully boarded and frozen as winter tightens. When spring arrives work will resume under new changes, including a proposed first class alley for the summer project.

Weather Indications and Auction Notice in New Haven

Weather forecast notes fair and slightly warmer conditions tonight and Thursday after a Lake region storm path through the St Lawrence valley. Mild temperatures persist across the area with local rains expected between the Rocky mountains and Mississippi river. A. Elwood & Son Inc at 171 John Street announce a January 21 auction starting 1 20 p m featuring consignments including toy rooms of furniture, jardineres, pedestals, coats, stoves, umbrellas and more with a focus on bidding to the end.

United Press New Haven Fairs Lake Region St. Lawrence Valley New England Rockyie Mississippi River A. Elwood & Sor, Inc John Street

Taught Children to Mend Shoes

Miss Rose A Dowd a Lowell grammar school teacher started a cobbling class within her school to mend shoes for pupils. She collected nearly two hundred pairs and trained students who began shoe repair as a side business. The effort boosted learning and several students continued in cobbling during spare time. Captain Anson seeks umpiring work and would consider a supervisor of umpires role if offered by the National League.

Hartford Times Rose A. Dowd Lowell Pop” Anson United Press Chicago Anson National League Yas

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