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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1909

Page

3

Marriages and Obituaries Notice Fragments

Fragmented notices record marriages and deaths in Shelton and citywide listings. Entries mention Annie Bridget Clayton daughter of Mr William Clayton and Otto of Manchester, a Mary Annis daughter of Mr y and Edmund Joseph, and a Mr Jonathon Warner wife. Funeral arrangements reference Saint Michael's cemetery and Saint Augustine's with high mass notices.

N—Clayton Shelton Bock MA Annie Bridget Wm. Clayton Otto Manchester Mary Annis A Y Edmund Joseph

Coyote Traits and Habits as Seen by Wanderers

A vivid, dated travel essay on coyotes describing their cautious, patient approach to humans. It notes their keen noses, green eyes, and hunger driven behavior, including stealthy调查 and opportunistic thefts at campsites. It compares coyotes to gray dogs and warns of their persistence when unarmed.

Kiote Outing Magazine

Pointed Paragraphs From The Times On Speech And Names

A collection of brief reflections and quotations on human nature language and names. Includes notes on secrecy, promises, superstition, speed, and the mispronunciation of the muskellunge with regional variants from New York and Canadian sources. The exchange touches on Muriel and Washington Gerald in a terse dialogue fragment.

Mr. Jackman Buys Wakelee Property Plans Erect Two Story Brick Building

Mr Jackman buys the Wakelee property at Elm street corner Bassick avenue. Plans call for a brick two story building opposite the West End post office, 70 by 9 feet, housing two stores on the ground floor with lofts above at a cost about $20000. Former Alderman George W Jackman to erect on Elm street the former Wakelee livery lot 63 by 50 feet. No finished plans yet but intention is an apartment house with three to five rooms per unit.

Vincent Brothers Btate Bassick Avenue West Eind George W. Jackman Elm Street Sidney L. Wakelee

Busy Fourth on trolley lines

Travel on the local lines of the Connecticut Company was so heavy yesterday that Supt. Chapman's office was not ready today to say how many people had been carried. "We are still counting the money," was the information given to a Farmer reporter.

Connecticut Company Chapman

Feud Feud in Taftsville Claims Three Killed Five Wounded

Three men have died and five were wounded in renewed Taftsville Feud warfare near St Joseph Missouri. Reports say fighting began late yesterday and continued today with armed factions roaming the area. Clyde Hatfield was killed weeks earlier in the same feud.

United Press St. Joseph, Mo Taftsville Clyde Hatfield

Hearing in Clark Case Delayed for Probate Judge

The hearing on Mrs. Willie Clark s prohibition application before Judge Wheeler was continued to Saturday to allow Stratford Probate Judge Charles H. Peck to attend. The plaintiff argues Judge Peck will rule the marriage to the late William E. Clark invalid, with the question falling to the Superior court.

Willie Clark Wheeler Charles H. Peck Stratford Probate Court

High Wind Stops Flying Machine Start at Morris Park

A heavy wind prevented Stapley and rival aviator Mr Beach along with Glenn H. Curtiss from attempting a trial flight yesterday at Morris Park New York. About 15 000 spectators gathered to witness the hoped for exhibition flight but dangerous conditions halted the event.

Stapley Stratford Morris Park New York Mr. Beach Glenn H. Curtiss

Danbury Deaths and Funeral Notices Printed

The obituaries list William Kelly of Danbury who died at Danbury hospital aged about 65, with details of appearance and surviving relatives, and note that his body remains at H W Sullivan’s undertaking parlors until Friday. Also reported are multiple funeral services at Sacred Heart and St. Augustine churches for August McCormick, Margaret Judge, William McKannor, John Judge, and other local residents with pallbearers and clergy named.

Lawyer Thompson Dies After Long Illness at Park Avenue Home

Attorney James W. Thompson, longtime alderman and lawyer noted for title searching, died in the Park Avenue home of his mother after months of diabetes and related ailments. Survived by his mother and sister Kate, he had served as alderman 1897 to 1902 and headed the Common Council in 1901. He practiced with M. J. Flanagan and was once secretary of state staffer under John J. Phelan. He was a bachelor and member of local clubs, known as a thoughtful, well read jurist with a pristine reputation.

First District James W. Thompson Curtis Thompson Carlos Curtis John LL Wessels Park Avenue Kate Thom Herman Lanzerelle Chicago Thompson M. J. Flanagan Board of Aldermen Thomas P. Taylor John J. Phelan

Contract Awarded for Torrington Brick Factory Building

Carrington & Co. of Torrington, Conn., have secured the contract to construct a new brick factory building for the U. M. C. Co. on land beside their current quarters. The project, estimated at about $65,000, will start within days and include a shot tower as a distinctive feature previously described in these columns.

Carrington & Co Torrington Conn

Rounding Up Black Handers In New Haven

New Haven July 6 detectives arrested Antonia Massari in Fitchburg Mass and brought her to New Haven. Massari is charged with complicity in the September 1908 attack on G Tudisco, hotel proprietor of the Metropole. Her case is continued until July 13. Massari is said to be a cousin of Vincenzo Sabatti, the alleged leader now awaiting trial on the same charge.

United Press New Haven Black Hand Society Lawler Antonia.Massari Fitchburg Mass Massari G. Tudisco Metropole Vincenzo Sabatti

Norwich Celebrates 260th Town and 150th City Anniversary

Norwich, Conn. marks a twofold anniversary with a morning fire department parade and a memorial fountain dedication by the Faith Trumbull chapter D A R. Cap tain Baldwin postpones airship flight due to weather. Afternoon programs include literary addresses by Samuel O Prentice and Harry Garfield, a 150-voice choir, and Putnam Phalanx drills. Evening water carnival, illuminated harbor display, and grand military promenade, concert, and ball cap the celebration.

United Press Norwich Conn Thomas H. Baldwin William Frisbee Julian Williams Faith Trumbull Little Plain Elizabeth B. Buel Ellen K. Bishop Lippitt Edwin W. Bishop D. D Oak Park Ill Sarah T. Kinney Connecticut Putnam Phalanx Chelsea Parade Broadway Theatre Samuel O. Prentice Hartford Supreme Court Harry A. Garfield Williams College Arthur L. Shipman State Armory

Fire alarms echo through city blocks in afternoon blaze

Fire bells rang at the corner of North avenue and Lindley street as box 8 activated before a plan to sound box 64 at Church and Hallett streets. A No. 2 engine responded to a small Willard street chimney fire, while 259 Merriam street porch roof fire caused no serious damage. The dwelling at Merriam is occupied by a Black family.

North, Avenue and Lindley Street Church and Hallett Streets Willard Street North Avenue Merriam Street

Rock-A-Bye-Baby ship arrives with infants from canal zone

The steamship Colon reached New York from Panama with forty babies aboard. Among them is Annette May Hudson, seven weeks old, child of Henry and Mrs Hudson of Roslindale near Boston, to be exhibited to locals. Also aboard is Anna Tunger, two months old, daughter of S R Junger, to be taken home to Stamford, Connecticut.

Camamer United Press New York Colon Panama Canal Zone Big Ditch Annette May Hudson Henry Hudson Roslindale Boston Anna Tunger 5. R. Junger Stamford Conn

Howland trunks Promise Strength for Any Trip

Count strength first in fixing trunk value. Howland’s trunks are built to endure hard knocks from baggage handlers. The line includes brass trimmed models, iron bottom, and linen lining in sizes from 28 to 36 inches, with prices from 4.50 to 11.50, plus wardrobe trunks designed to keep garments perfect.

Funeral for James Reeves Held in St Augustine’s Church

The funeral for James Reeves drew a large crowd after his death from complications of appendicitis. A high requiem Mass was led by Father Mc Elroy at St Augustine’s, with Elks and other fraternal groups in attendance. Burial followed at St Michael’s Cemetery as Rev Father McCormack offered final prayers. Delegations from Elks K of C Tigers Eagles and Emmetes attended along with Reeves’s family and musicians. Reeves was 61 and had long worked with Wheeler and Wilson and later Singer Company, surviving by his widow and children. Peter Heyer, a Bridgeport musician, died after an intestinal operation at Bridgeport Hospital. He had been a longtime member of Wheeler & Wilson Band and orchestra and served earlier in France. He settled in West Point before moving to Bridgeport and had recently left work due to intestinal troubles. He is survived by a widow and a grown family including son George Heyer, also a musician.

William Kelly H. W. Sullivan Liberty Street Danbury Kelly Danbury Hospital Thomas L. Feeley Lafayette Street Sacred Heart Church Matthew Judge Father Picker William Fitzgerald T. J. Lennon Margaret Cummings Jesus Robert Emmet Football Association Welcome Home Circle B. of A Michael Solon John McCarthy Thomas McGee Thomas McHugh Edward Morris Richard Mullins Father Fitzgerald St. Michael's Cemetery John McCormick J. C. O'Brien Patrick Reiily John J. Quinn Michael O'Leary James P. O’neill Patrick Hennessey Court Pequonnock F. of A William H. McKannor Calhoun Avenue Nellie McKanner Charles Tully John Madigan Margaret John Judge George Street St. Augustine’s Church James A. O'Meara Charles J. McEvoy Edward P. Curran May Flaherty F. J. Kelley Alfred Brisebois J. d Kennedy Dominic James Reeves St. Augustine's Church Father McElroy Quartette Gannon Elks Father McCormack the Elks Tigers Eagles Em- Tete Peter Heyer Jane Street Bridgeport Hospital Wheeler & Wilson France West Point N. Y Wheeler & Wilson Co Singer Co Lodge of Elks Bridgeport Musical Union Lessing Lodge IL O. O. F Eee George Heyer

Shelton Man Charged With Criminal Assault

Shelton Connecticut July 6 Michael Tubrinski 25 was arrested and charged with criminally assaulting Rosie Rozenbak 34 on the Bridgeport road last evening. Passersby heard her screams and aided her Tubrinski fled but was captured this morning He admitted guilt at arraignment and was bound over to the Superior Court on $1000 bond.

United Press Shelton, Conn Michael Tubrinski Rosie Rozenbak Bridgeport Tubrinski

Thaw Habeas Corpus Proceedings Proceed in White Plains

Harry K Thaw was brought before Judge Isaac N Mills on a habeas corpus writ as his lawyers seek to move the insanity trial from Westchester to New York County. Testimony from ex Governor Stone may be allowed. Thaw was relocated from Matteawan to White Plains jail amid opposing positions from the Attorney General.

United Srey White Plains Harry K. Thaw Supreme Court Isaac N. Mills St. James L. L Mills Marschauser Stone Pennsylvania Thaw Countess of Yarmouth Matteawan Morschaueer Millis Gaynor New York District Attorney Bert

Mr Morgan Injured In Fall While Repairing Screen Door

Daniel N. Morgan former treasurer of the United States sustained two broken ribs after falling from a chair while repairing a screen door. He was reported progressing comfortably despite the painful injuries.

Daniel N. Morgan United States

Sensation over arrest of an alleged assassin in Paris

Paris reports Premier Clemenceau ordered an inquiry into a sensational claim that Michel Landesen, chief of the Russian secret service, is the fugitive once condemned for an assassination attempt on Czar Alexander III. Landesen, a high official and Legion of Honor member, is alleged to have tried to blow up the czar father.

United Press Paris Clemenceau Michel Landesen Hekkelmann France Alexander III Landesen Nicholas Legion of Honor Europe

Household Hints and Remedies From Everyday Life

A collection of home tips on cleaning textiles and fabrics using borax and soap, removing grease and tarnish, and preserving jelly and soap. It includes cautions on iced tea cooling, waxed sewing threads, furniture polish, hot coals handling, soap making, and a brief medical note promoting Foley's Kidney Remedy with local agent F. B. Brill.

Foley Bright F. B. Brill

The Sea Hedgehog Explains Globefish Defense Mechanism

Scientific American describes how globefish inflate with air to become a sea hedgehog when chased by a shark. The fish stores air to puff itself, causing its skin to tauten and spines to stand erect, deterring predators while lacking a defense like a dedicated muscle.

Scientific American

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Agroup Japan Jackson's Book Shop Main Street No. Avenue St. Ya Church St. Michael's Cemei St. Michael's Cemeey Ae City Saint Augustine's Jonathan Warner It Park Cemetery Cemeis Lut Court Exchange Monuments Hughes & Chapman Stratford Avenue Rhett John Beck & Son Broezel Gallatin West 46Th Street Sth Ave New York City Atchison Globe Canada St Lawrence Great Lakes Caribbean Pacific New York Press Washington Gerald MR. Jackman Wakelee Vincent Bros Employes of Connecticut Co Clark Curtis C.thompson Torrington Concern Rock-A Howland Fairfield Avenue Cannon Street Shelton Man Harry Thaw Mr.Morgan Howland Dry Goods
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