The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
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Marriage of Bertha l.. WhittIesey to John T. JeraIds at East Haven Com gregatiOnal Church-Death of M ich ael Eagan-An old Resident-A Good Citi-
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 The marriage of Bertha Louise, daughter of Mrs. Chester B. Whittle- sey, to John Futile Jeralds, took place last evening In the East Haven Con- gregational church, Rev. D. J. Clark officiating. There were four ushers, in- cluding Leonard Thompson and John Scoville of East Haven. The brides maid was Miss Alice Woolsey and the this city. The bride wore a gown of white satin, with pearl trimmings and carried bouquet of bride roses. The wedding march was played by Mrs. F. B. Forbes There was large attend- ance at the ceremony, but at the re- ception held in the evening at the resi- dence of the brides mother on Thomp- son avenue only the relatives were in- vited The church and residence were handsomely decorated. They received large array of beautiful gifts. The gift of the mother of the bride was house lot and it is understood a fine residence will be erected, where the couple will reside. They left last even- ing on two weeks bridal tour. The groom is resident of New York state. Francis catered in his usual first class style.
 Mrs. E. F Thompson has been spend- ing the past month in Foxon, at the home of her father-in-law, H. H. Thompson. She is now recovering from her recent illness of nervous prostra- tion and is expected home next week.
 Miss Grace Bishop of Blatchley ave- nue starts for New York on Friday to remain two weeks.
 The many friends of Michael M. Eagan were very sorry to learn of his death, which took place at his home, 279 Ferry street, yesterday. As stated in this correspondence, MT. Eagan was thrown from his wagon on Farren ave- nue last Saturday. He was driving to his farm in East Haven, when his wagon collided with an electric car VIls I1oSoll was LuIOW II Out oll lllS lltdu and was severely injured, but his fam fly believed he would recover. He grew worse on Tuesday and a consultation of physicians was called, but they did not give much encouragement for his recovery. It is believed that he sus- tained internal injuries, which resulted in his death. MT. Eagan was born in Rosconnom, Ireland seventy-three years ago, and came to this country in 1845. He settled in Green county, N. Y, where he was engaged in the tan- ming business for a time and came to Fair Haven about forty years ago, where he has since resided. For over thirty years he has been engaged in the grain and feed business on Grand ave- nue, corner of Fillmore street. He was one of the oldest members of St. Fran cis' church and was active in it's SUD- port. He was also prominent tenn perance worker and was a member of St. Francis Temperance society. He had served several terms in the board of selectmen. He was loyal to the cause of his native country and was prominent in local meetings, having for their object the amelioration of the unfortunate conditions in Ireland He was good citizen, liberal and kind to the poor His wife died last spring and one year ago yesterday his broth CT, Patrick, died A sister, Mary Eagan, died about ten years ago. The only surviving member of the family is a sister, Ellen, widow of Michael Cole man of Houston street. He leaves two sons-Timothy Eagan, foreman at Sar- gents, and James J. Eagan, who has been associated in business with his father many years. He also leaves three daughters-Miss Josephine M. Eagan, stenographer at city hall; Mary, a sister at the Bridgeport convent, and Lizzie, mother superior in St. Joseph's convent, Hartford.