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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
7
Inspectors overlook the new market featuring a large floor space and diverse booths for household goods from staple foods to farm and factory products. The market offers on-site delivery and special climate controls to keep the atmosphere pure and wholesome. Management vows a modern, convenient shopping experience aimed at steady growth and public benefit.
The wedding occurred at St Marys rectory on Tuesday with Miss Mary Kane and the bridal party attending. The couple honeymoon in northern New England after a pink and white decor bridal supper at the bride’s sister’s home. guests from Stamford Hartford and nearby areas extended best wishes and gifts.
Charles G. Lyons leaves his entire $20,000 estate to his widow Gertrude Lyons. He named her executrix with William HH as executor. The will dated August 16, 1889 was filed for probate yesterday. no appraisals have been appointed.
Rome reports all Adriatic ports now dark at night under official orders. Cafes theatres and picture houses are closed with entertainment limited to street lighting only. Carriages and automobiles barred from using lanterns. a special watch keeps time due to a nearby explosives factory.
Miss Hollins led women golfers in the Sleepy Hollow qualifying round despite a wet, muddy course. A late miscue on the eighteenth hole ruined her score while rival Miss Wolling braved the downpour. The day showcased the strong field of women players amid heavy conditions.
Next Sunday the Humphries of New Hinwon one of the fastest teams in the state will journey Selty to the Singer team of the league. On their previous trip they easily defeated the Singers. Manager Andres has since rebuilt his team and is confident Humphries Clans or Gilmore Knipping for the Singers. A large attendance is looked for at the game commencing at three.
New York report notes Boston Braves win only three of eleven, four losses to Cubs, absence of Evers in batting order affects offense. Mentions Robby’s pitching, Stallings’ trio underwhelming, and Cardinals as dangerous, with Superbas delivering thanks to Dell Coombs and Jet, while Cubs and Bruins lag in hitting and base running.
The 1894 bout in Montreal saw Bouffalo Costello defeat Marine George Lablanche in six rounds. Though not a major clash, veteran fans will recall the two old-time fighters with pleasure. Both men faded from fighting into later life, remembered as part of the sport’s fading down-and-out era.
The piece recalls aging boxers Costello Lablanche and others from the 19th century era, noting Costello died near starvation yet remained game to the end. Lablanche reportedly aged and may have lived in an institution, with references to former heavyweights like Andrew Gemma and Peter Maher in late career plans.
A compact look at the first no-hit games from 1875 onward. It notes Joseph McElroy’s Princeton win over Yale in New Haven on May 2, 1875, and traces key early no-hitters by players like James Galvin, Richmond, John M. Ward, Corcoran, Mullane, Hecker, Radbourne, Dailey, and others, highlighting the sport’s emergence after the 1876 NL launch and notable feats through 1884.
The article surveys no hit games by pitchers like Atkinson and McKeon, noting multiple no hit efforts across 1880 to 1908, including Cy Young, Joss, and Mathewson. It also weaves in varied topics from caterpillars, chivalry in battle, Scotland’s cake lore, to bookplates and knitting.
In Chatham, Mass on May 28 a two masted schooner laden with lumber was found ashore on Pollock Rip Shoals as 50 mile offshore winds blew. The Monomy coast guard crew boarded and floated her at high tide, then anchored her. The coast guard cutter Acushnet from Woods Hole was sent after signals for assistance. It was believed the vessel was leaking.
On the 31st the post office will run limited hours with general delivery parcel post and registry windows open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Money order postal savings bank and stamp windows will be closed all day. Carriers will make one delivery in the morning.
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