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Old and New Testament themed sets offered for Bible study and art projects. Fine kindergarten and Sunday school work priced at 1 dollar per set. Sold at S Book Shop, 986 988 Main.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1909
Page
3
Kelsey Succeeds Late Gov Lilley
Benjamin RF., endorsed by the county committee for state central committee, secures position by succeeding the late Governor Lilley. The report notes the endorsement and intent to accept, with the historical context of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelsey
Gov. Lilley
United Presa
Benjamin RF
Reeity Committee
State Central Committee
Lth
Benstorial
Gov
Ceremony in New York Marks Patriotic Event
A Hungarian Catholic community in West End yesterday witnessed a patriotic ceremony led by Mubret of New York and the Hun gunsul general as chief honoree at the service. The event drew about 2000 attendees and reflected wartime solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Elkshi
New Haven
George S. Allen
Middletown
Grand Lodge
Louis Brock
City
Bridgeport
Garry Herman
Cincinnati
Edward A. Leach
New York
James H. Kelly
Haven
Maw Goes Insane At Hospital In Lakeview Ward
Rosa a three year old Austrian resident at a plush shop street went daft at St hospital during the first night. He was placed in the Insane ward at Lakeview. Investigator Alexander Mor reports he will be committed as at Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa
St. Ospital
Lakeview
Alexander Mor
Middletown
Wharf Collapse Kills and Injures Dozens at Lakefront
Special from United Press reports bodies recovered after a wharf collapsed at the lakefront injuring 15 and wounding 40 others. Witnesses say crowding on the edge pushed people into the water as a steamer struck, with several carried away to the lake. A Grand Jury session was set to hear from officials of the New Orleans & St. Tammany railroad about related indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Mrs Rees 84 Travels Solo Across New Milford to Pittenela
Mrs Pauline Rees mother of Loren the actor completed a two week solo journey, traveling from her home to New Milford then West Stockbridge Dalton and finally Pittenela in Massachusetts. She managed her own tickets and arrangements without a companion, underscoring her continued vitality and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Rees
Loren
Haa
Rees
New Milford
West Stockbridge
Mass
Dalton
Pittenela
Drowned Man Identified? Body Awaiting Name at Stratford
A drowned man's body found floating in the river opposite Putney is awaiting identification. Medical examiner from Stratford notes the deceased is about five feet ten inches tall, 150 to 160 pounds with brown hair and mustache. He wore a dark suit of good material and a torn linen collar. No name in pockets, three handkerchiefs bear initials N and J P, one dollar and five cents found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Table River
Putney
Nelson Hiakesles
J. P
Work Begins on New Haven Railroad Electrification Piers
Stamford report says Cochrane for F T Ley of Springfield and a contractor arrived to start tomorrow erecting concrete piers for the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co. This marks the initial phase of the electrification project while Hartford dispatch notes a proposed division of the Hartford Diocese into two Episcopal districts with two bishops to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Stamford
H. 3. Cochrane
F. T. Ley
Springfield
New York, New Haven & Hertford Railroad Co
New Haven
Hartford
Washington
Wilson is Named for Coroner in Hartford Appointments
The annual session of judges in Hartford allocated 1203 and 1910 terms with no changes. Clifford K. Wilson was named coroner for Fairfield County, succeeding the late C A Dotert, in a surprise move after State's Attorney Stiles Judson recommended Eugene B. Peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
J. R. Eldy
Middlesex County Court
Tolland County
Charles Phelps
New Haven
Alling
J. P. Kellogg
Middlesex County
Frank P. Hains
New London
Hadley G. Hull
Arthur G
C. A. Dotert
Stiles Judson
Eugene B. Peck
Weavers Strike at Plush Mohair Shop
About thirty two Mohair Department workers at the Plush Mohair Shop went on strike at noon claiming wage issues though the company said there was no pay cut. Allegations tied to a former employee’s influence were mentioned and the strike appeared unorganized with Mohair operations continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohak
Salts’ Textile Worka
Eral
Drikars
John Capozzi
Rhody
Man Fell Down Stairs at Boarding House
John J. Blewitt residing at 23 Sterling Street fell down stairs at a boarding house run by Mrs. Hayward around 1 AM. He could not explain the cause, but witnesses believe he was ascending when he suddenly collapsed. Inmates awoke to find him wedged behind a front door. police were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Blewitt
Sterling Street
Hayward
Assault At Joseph Michael’s Saloon Sends Man To Hospital
Undertaker George Pusey fetched Joe Timko of Hallam Street to Bridgeport hospital today after an assault at Joseph Michael’s saloon on Newfield Avenue near the ball grounds. Timko suffered a head wound and facial cut. police reported no word of the incident, and Timko named a man identified as White as his attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pusey
Joe Timko
Hallam Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Timko
Joseph Michael
Newfield Avenue
Ball Grounds
White
Raid yields mixed city court outcomes and continuances
A city court session following a raid led by Serge resulted in fines for several defendants including Jim De Angles and James Schmidt, with Emma Williams and John Smith granted continuances. Others faced swift hearings or release. Hazel Lawson was jailed briefly for drunkenness, while four Italians were released. Police also arrested Hannah Noyes Alden Noyes and Margaret Connaught at 2 Gilbert street as the raid targets moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeyest
Jaltan
Jim de- Angles
James Schmidt
Ana Fassa
John Panschwig
Emma Williams
Berkshire Fists
John Smith
Pearl Russell
Frank Hughes
Ore
State Street
John Barber
Nicholas Faran
Cedar Street
Fagan
Dow
Gilbert Street
Judes Wider
Hazel Lawson
Jal
Judement
Lenora Hawley
Hannah Noyes
Alden Noyes
Margaret Connaught
Noyes
Jim Jacques Goes To Jail Four Months Four Months For Jacques Ho tel
James Jacques owner of Jacques Hotel on Waterstreet was sentenced to four months in the county jail and fined 75 dollars by Judge James Walsh in the Criminal Common Pleas Court. He had earlier been convicted on three counts for running a house of ill repute and selling liquor after hours. His counsel appealed all counts and noted his longtime ties to the city. The case stems from Law Enforcement League evidence of gambling, after hours liquor sales, and a house of assignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jacques
Jacques
Waterstreet
James ¥.Walsh
Criminal Common Pleas Court
Law Enforcement League
Edward K. Nicholson
Axel Johnson
V. R. C. Giddings
Nicholson
Ins Court
Giddings
Forbes Lends in Corinth in a Balloon Race Tale
Forbes and Harmon balloon team reaches Corinth Mississippi at 4 12 morning after a long flight from New York. reports state nine balloons started from the city Saturday afternoon with a race marked by delays tampering and mysterious performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Corinth
Miss
Mississippi
Alabama
New York
Harmon
Electric rate politics stir Bridgeport dispute
A local controversy centers on the Illuminating Company offering 5 cent electricity to Howland Dry Goods if it closes its own plant, while state officials claim the move aims to crush a rival with unprofitable rates. Critics condemn the electric interests for a raid on the public, then demanding to be left alone amid falling production costs. Alexander Grant, a stone mason, is mentioned in the ensuing discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Veterans Gather to Honor Dead Comrades National tribute and reflection on Civil War sacrifice
A veterans gathering recalls fallen comrades and the Civil War's toll. Speakers praise Union victory, salute mothers of soldiers, and warn of domestic challenges such as taxation and wealth disparity. The speaker links national strength to unity, patriotism, and peace, urging sober public policy.
Joyful sale on fine wash goods this Monday
A newspaper notice promises joyful savings on washable cottons and silk blends for summer costumes. It highlights rare opportunities to buy silk and cotton foulards and tissue with many colors, along with striped zephyr, sturdy percales, India linen, Sea Island nainsook, and mercerized waistings at deep discounts, with wide color ranges and patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Yard
Sea Island
Lincoln letter and veteran notes from Civil War era
Excerpts recall Lincoln’s consoling letter to a bereaved mother and a veteran appeal about the Civil War dead. Also reports on Connecticut Elk signs favoring two district deputies, plus a Stamford fire at the Artifice Leather factory causing about $3,000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Stamford
Richards — Company
Carnet
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Penience
James Horan & Son
Rece & Son
Main Street
Mrs. Rees
Wilson
Superior
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Charles A. Doten
Weavers’ Strike
Plush Shop
Jim
Shady Water Street Resort
Tudge Walsh
George Wilson
Torrington
George D. Wilson
Warrentown Woolen Company
Torrington National Bank and Light Power Company
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Yale College
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London
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Slots
Fairfield Avenue
Conn
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THE
Howland Dry Goods CO
War Department
Adjutant General of
Massachusetts
Republic
Lincoln
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