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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14
FATHER DUNNIGAN'S FUNERAL
 ATTENDED BY THOUSANDS
Former Curate at St. Marys Church Buried at His Ma tive Home-Big Delegation of Clergy Within Chan eel Rails

nary in Boston. He completed his preparation for the priesthood in Brighton, in November, 1895, and was ordained by the late Bishop Tierney at the cathedral in Hartford. December 22 of that year. His life as a priest was active and laborious. Though never in perfect health since the capacity of half a dozen men for work. He quickened the activities of every parish in which he worked. and was a big hearted, affable. kind ly, effective organizer of charitable enterprises in every city that was fla held curacies in Naugatuck, South ington, Portland, South Manchester, Bridgeport, New Haven, Lakeville, Waterbury and Meriden.
 While in this city he was an as- sistant under the late Rev. Father Rogers at St. Mary's church and was noted for his piety and zeal. He or batting society and it fiourished under his supervision.
 He is survived by one sister, Mrs. James Farrell, of Watertown. and by two brothers. James of New Britain and John of Boston
 Father Dunigan was a man of great mental capacity and had not broken health dogged his footsteps, he would have had an exceptionally brilliant career. He was a lover of books and from his school days he absorbed their contents with great rapidity. He loved his work. he loved his kind, to know him was to unanimous. He fought life's battle bravely and he met the Great Con- queror without a murmur. He was simple as a child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14
DIED.

 this city. Dec B, 1909. Martha J. Andrews, wife of Robert J. Andrews. aged 62 years, month
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence No 2l1 William street. on Wednesday, 18th inst, at 2 o'clock Burial in Lake view cemetery a'p CURRAN-In Wallingford. Conn, Monday, Dec. 13. 1909. Byron J., son Of Richard and the late Jonanns Curran, aged 20 years. months, days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors of M. J. Cannon. 1851 Broad st., on Thursday Dec 18th, at S.30 a. m- and from Sacred Heart church at g o'clock, where a solemn high mass will be offered for the repose of his 2 soul Interment in St Miehaers cemetery l4 o 1909. John Sundstrom, aged Ss years,
 Frieuds are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Edwin Bray, No 72 Liberty street. on Thursday, Dec 16. at 2:S0 10, m. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetrv. asp McELWEE-At Greens Farms. on Saturday evening. Hattie Amelia Mills. wife of Edward McElwee and daughter of Charles Mills, in the 18th year of her age
 Funeral services at her late residence on Wednesday. Dec. 18th. at D m T13 b. SKANEAIn this city Dec E. 1909. Robert son of Matthew and Ann Slxane, aged 25 years, l month, 25 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from residence of the par ents. No. 4S7 Myrtle avenue on We'd nesday, Dec Is. at s:3o a. m. and from Sacred Heart church at a. u Interment at St. Michaefs cen- q he
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14
SEVEN KILLED AND MANY INJURED IN
 FIRE IN DEATH TRAP TENEMENT

ordered to be kept open by the fire department, were nailed shut.
 When the firemen chopped them down they found the passage way blocked with charred bodies. In Mrs. Henderson's arms was her baby boy and her other. two children close be- hind her, all burned to a crisp. The bodies of Rucker and Grout were near by.
 The fire was caused by a lamp over turning during a brawl between a couple of second flooor boarders. Grout IS said to have been the man that started the quarrel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14
Special from United Press,

tSpeCfal rom Unifed Press
 Cincinnati, Dec. 14-Seven persons were killed and three are dying, while twelve others were injured in a fire which destroyed a four story tene- ment house on East 3rd street early today. The dead:
 Mrs. John Henderson 40, and her three children. Nora. Is; Ruth. g; James 5; Thomas Wilson 1-2; Isaac Rucker 30; William Grout.
 The building was a death trap. The only fire escape was rendered useless by the flames and the emergency doors. supposed to lead to safety and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14

Of the adverse action Of the society as a body last month.
 Dr. c. N. Haskell who was the sec wrote a letter to Rev. W. H. LeN.i is ot this City, a member of the executive committee, explaining his inability te accept Q reelection.
 The nominating committee, eiecteo from the floor, first reported for re- cor ling secretary J. Harry Crossleyt and for treasurer William R. Web ster. MT. webster declined. Mrs Ford was then prevailed upon to ac- cent the recording secretaryship. Ther MT. Crossley was selected as treasurer and financial secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14
HOME RULE
 FOR IRELAND

Dublin. Dec. 14.-Premier Asquith's pledge of home ru1e for Ireland Is satisfactory to the Irish National Lea que. which today held a convention here and decided to support the Ldb- e-als in the General Election. John Redmond, president of the league, ex- plained that while the promise did not embody all the Mathematics want ed, 1t was the most advanced step yet proposed and would, in the event of the Liberals success, be a fore runner of complete home rule.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14
COMIC OPERA WAR
 CONTINUES TO RAGE

Washington. Dec. 14.-The capture of Rama by forces of President Zelaya Is reported in Managua. according to dis patches received today at the State Department. It is also said that the Zeiayan army. i7 beginning the action. violated the armistics with the Es- trada forces
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14
TWO SUICIDES
 IN HARTFORD

Hartford, Dec 1.-Two suicides took place in this city today. Annie Sabourin. 27 years old. a transient, took carbolic acid at his boarding house, 27 Talcott street His body was found by the landlady shortly after 10 o'clock when she went up stairs to put his room in order.
 P. J. Newton, 42 years old. who has been out of employment for some time. was asphyxiated in his room at 1O1 Hudson street. He was found in Ia chair by the landlady about II o'clock with the gas pouring from an
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14
Mary SiIliman
 Chapter Meets

Mrs. Frederick Tracy was hostess, yesterday afternoon. at the meetig of Mary Silliman Chapter. D. A R.. in the Stratfield- She was assisted by Mrs Tukey. Mrs. Armstrong. Mrs Ferguson and Miss Walter. Miss Bes- sic Libby rendered a piano solo. The sixteenth anniversary of the founda- tion of the chapter will be celebrated fin January with a luncheon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14
These Are Busy Days.

at Eckler and O., two Main street stroes Every hour of every day finds large number of Christmas shoppers at both of the stores, making selec- tions from the big array of pipes, to- bacco pouches and pars, cigar and ci-- garette holders, and cases, humidores and all of the other articles useful te the user of tobacco. Now is the time to visit these great tobacco stores and make a selection from the finest stock of Christmas gifts for tobacco users ever shown in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14
erATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF FAIRFIELD, ss. PROBATE COURT.

December IS. 1SO9- Estate of Mary Kinsella. late of Fairfield, in said District. deceased. A written instrument. purporting to be the last Will and Testament and Codicfl thereto of said deceased hay ing been presented to this Court.
 ORDERED, That the 18th day of December, 1909 at three o'clock after noon, at the Probate Office in Fair field, be and same Is hereby assigned for a hearing by this Court relative to the probate of said alleged will and Codicfi and the granting of admins tration on said estate; at which time and place all of the next of kin of seid deceased are hereby cited to ap- pear before this Court and be heard thereon And that all persons inter ested in said estate may have notice thereof, public notice of this order for hearing and citation shall be given by publishing the same in a newspaper having a circulation in this District. at least three days before said day of hearing.
 JOSEPH T. FLINT,
 O Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14
AUCTION SALE.

A Elwood & Son will sell at auc- tion tomorrow night at ' o'clock at 12S4 Main street, the bankrupt stock of Gerson Zipp recently purchased by Eli Cohen of Springfield from J. H. Crossley, trustee. The stock com prfses clothing, furnishing goods. leather goods, hats, caps, etc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14

open jet into the room. It is sup posed that he had become despond- ent on account of ill-heaIth, said to nave been brought on by excessive drinking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14
PERSONAL MENTION.

MT. and Mrs. M. H. Small of Beechwood avenue, are receiving con-. gratulations over the birth of a nlne pound boy born Dec. 9th-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14

Little folks first at Christmas time. Toyland is for them It holds boundless joy It fairly overfows with amusement for them. It is spot where pleasure through all the year for little folks spread out that choosing is easy It is the merries happest and bright est spot there is in all the right spend hours there with real enioyment little folks could spend the whole day there-and then not half much asl they'd like to.
 And Toyland for little folks the rest of the store for older people, From main entrance to the Fair
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14
Whatever gift you have Tn mind Is almost surely waiting for you here.

by sin adines
 sdeby much and hu merit
 satisfied Whoever holiday Whoever of tmaybe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14

Tuesday, December fl, 1909. Bridgeport, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14

field door, from basement to uppermcst floors every part of the whole big store agow with Christmas cheer and brilliant with Christmas merchandise. It is your holiday store. It is here for the purpose of serving you you wish to be served. All it's facilities and all it's centered that pleasant work
 And to do it, there the best assembly of that the store has held at Christmas season. the best force of sales people, the best arrangement of stocks With this combination ought be able you better services We expect to be able to it-in fact doing it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14

WANT ADS. CENT A WORD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14

The Weather-Fair tonight and colder tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-14

JOSEPH T. FLINT, TT IA q n Clerk
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03

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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
Tn. Hear, Of the HaiIstone.

II 1t were not for the countless tril-
lions OF dust particles that fioat sepa-
rately Invisible In the atmosphere there
could be no raindrops. snow crystals
or hails.ones. From a perfectly dust.
less atmosphere the moisture would de
scend In ceaseless rain without drops.
The dust particles serve as nuclei
about which the vapor gathers. The
snow crystal Is the most beautiful ere.
alton Of the aerial moisture. and the
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The heart of every hailstone Is a tiny
atom OF dust. Such IN atom. with n
little moisture condensed about II. Is
the germ from which may grow hail
stone capable Of telling man or
smashing n window. But first II must
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rainbow.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
New Reporters Experience.

The reporter was not only young and
green at the business. but he was un-
married. He had covered district for
the first time with a man who knew
the ropes so well that he could have
gone over the ground and scented
news with his eyes shut.
Not wishing to appear new at the
game, when the young man started out
on the second day. on coming out from
the police courts he clambered into the
patrol wagon rs he had seen his guide
do on the day before and seated him
self beside half dozen prisoners who
were being taken to city hall for fur
Their examination. Suddenly remem.
bering that he had story to look up
a few squares away. he jumped out Of
the patrol wagon to the ground. Be
fore he could take step the police
man standing guard. who had never
laid eyes on him before. seized him
and pushed him roughly into his seat
again. The frightened boy started to
explain. but the patrolman. bent on the
stern exercise OF duty. only added to
his terror by saying: up to the hall
for yours. This Is the second time
your wife's sworn out that warrant
for desertion. and she's got a good
cause. guess"
The police card. which the would be
reporter had not thought Of before. re-
lieved a somewhat tense situation. and
In another minute he was on his way
to the scene of robbery In the street
above Ledger.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03

majors breath came hard. his face
grew apoplectic, but his wife's hand.
closing and enclosing convulslveiy,
warned him not to interfere.
He tried to assume judicial air
and say, THE case admits Of argu-
ment," but ut the second word the
door opened to admit Miss Alicia Ack-
royd, who usurped and abused priv.
ileges Of intimate neighborliness.
The Ackroyd house stood just across
the road. The two sisters had been
on watch In the front windows ever
since they saw Douglas ride through
the Clyde gate.
They had heard the screams and
had made their incurslon. Somebody
must be killing somebody over there.
I'm going to find out who" Miss Alicia
said to Miss Patricia, not even stop
ping 70 snatch at bonnet as she
sped through the front door and down
the walk.
After one startled "Oh" she stood
still. staring at Douglas, who had
loosed his hold Of Kitty, but kept her
hand. Kitty had been In n white rage.
Now she flushed brilliantly and
looked at the intruder with her most
infantile smile. Dear Miss Alicia, did
/ really brighten the neighbors?" she
asked. I'm so glad. Do say did.
We have just had an impromptu re.
hearsal. Douglas. wretch that he Is,
insists that can't act. that he Is not
deprivlng the stage OF n great orna-
ment In marrying me. and was bound
to prove him In the wrong"
"Oh!' Miss Alicia said again, this
time with mighty different infection.
yet one that still lacked something of
conviction. Miss Patricia. fully bon.
neted. here painted In.
When the stir Of settling her ended
Miss Alicia returned to the charge.
you ought to have called In n bigger
audience, dear Kitty" she said In the
suave voice that always meant mis-
chief. But do tell me what the play
was. I don't seem to recall
"Of course you don't. I belong to the
new school," Kitty said brightly. "The
new school exists, you know, to prove
that until II came nobody ever played
Shakespeare quite right. Maybe It's
because OF my name, but I've always
felt that could give new rendering
Of Katharine, you know. In The Tam
ing Of the Shrew'
"She did do 1t and was most con-
vincing." Douglas interrupted CRATE
fully. He had been going hot and cold.
wondering II there were any escape
from the valley OF humiliation open
before them. He knew that only by n
miracle could the Ackroy tongues be
stopped.
$50 convincing" he went on. II see
I must marry her right away. Miss
Alicia, Miss Patricia, will you come to
the wedding? It's to be just three
weeks from now"
"You are wretch. an ingratew Kit
ty said to him half an hour later when
the Ackroyds had reluctantly taken
themselves away. II saved you and I'm
doing 1t trapped myself beyond escape.
What punishment do you not deserve.
sir:"
Nothing short OF Imprisonment for
life" Douglas said. kitty. darling.
you showed yourself genius and
heroine. In reward you shall go on
having your own way"
81 don't want it-except sometimes"
Kitty answered. racing away TO kiss
the major ana Mrs. Major and ut last
to pet old Flossy's precious puppies.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
Statement of the
Fire Association Of Pfsifadelpfsia,

Pa. to December 81. 1908.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03

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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
Cut this out, it's wOrthS1.00
TO YOU

CUT OUT THIS AID. and bring it to and we will allow
81 90 for it until April 9th of harness the
house We have not added this dollar extra prices
contrary after the
with the largest and best assorted line goods in this
county with prices figured the very closest margin
expect sacrifice big of profit get number of
before advertisement We've studied your
the harness line and we've had the kind of goods made
up that will suit you.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
TAKE No SURSTiTnTE

Ask for DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. Insist on
having IL. There Is no remedy better or
Just as good: II Is the odd reliable cure
Price CSC. zoe. and sl.O0.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03

of Philadelphia. Pa, to Dec. 81. 1908.
Capital ...............$ 10000
Total Admitted Assets .... 6.S41, 1884
Total Liabilities ........... 4.172, 307
Surplus. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1913, SGT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
statement OF the
California Insurance Conn.
Statement of the

of London. Eng, to December 81, 1908.
Total Admitted Assets "a, 89l, 557
Total Liabilities ............. 5000, 528
Surplus ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1,798. 029 |
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
WORTH
MOUNTAINS
OF GOLD
During Change of Life,
says Mrs. Chas. Barclay

sGraniteville, VT. -" was passing
through the Change of Life and suffered
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
Statement Of the

Of st. Paul, MINI. to December 81. 1908.
Capital ..............$ 500, 600
Total Admitted Assets. .. $3.50, 256
Total Liabilities ............ 3,703, 234
Surplus ..................... 1927. 022
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
POcOr1OKE PACKET LINE.

Steamer Mabel, Captain Ohio Wilson,
Leaves Snow Hill foot of bank street,
daily at 4.30p. m. arriving at $50 p. m.
Returning leaves Pocomoke City 100 a.
m. arriving at Snow Hill at 900 a. m.
This line carries u. S. Mail.
o. d. COLLINS, President.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
Statement of the
I OG0gSEIECHt VI GlfC
Norfolk Fire Insurance Corporation
Statement of the
Statement of the

Dixie Fire Insurance Company,
of Greensboro, N. C. to Dec. 81, 1908.
Capital. 49,. .............s 500, 900
Total Admitted Assets ..... 1,144, I'll
Total Liabilities. ........... 564, 34l
Surplus OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. S0,370
The Springdale news., 1909-04-30

summerl Don't see why as fast a place as Harman can't afford to have a picnic as we'll as any other place. What do you think about It!
 There was musical at Bud Thompson's Saturday, having an organ, violin, three guitars, one banjo and guitar-mandolin. They gave some fine music and the way that banjo did ring was a caution. Hugh Rollins was the musician.
 We had quite an electric storm down this way Saturday night. Lightning struck the telephone fine between Mir. Fraker's and Terrel Roper's, burning the line for some distance, and bursting up three posts, striking Roper's house, bursting the studding which the wire was fastened to, and tearing some of the weather boarding off, was all the damage that was done to the house. No one was hurt, only shocked.
 MAGGIE.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-30
PROSPECTS
 NOW BETTER. MAY YET RAISE MONEY FOR THE INTERURBAN.
HAVE UNTIL SATURDAY NIGHT
People Awakening to the Im- p0rtanee of the Matter and
 Subscribing More Literally

The outlook for the interurban had improved materially yester- day when The News went ID press. A public meeting was held at the Opera House Monday night, at which talks were made by Attorney McGill of Benton vile and Mr. Crossland and number Of springdale gentlemen. At this meeting questions which seem to have heretofore been misunderstood were made clear and satisfactory, and since that time the committee has gone to work with renewed energy. Ne were informed yesterday that about S10,o00 of the required SIS, 1000 Ill cash was in sight. Although this entire amount had not been actually subscribed pledges had been made which amounts to that sum.
 The local committee has been given until Saturday night to raise the amount, and We under stand if II Is not raised by that time the interurban promoters will take the matter up with oth- ef points. So If you have not yet subscribed to the interurban and expect to do so see the com mittee at once. There IS no time to be lost. And If you ever ex- pect to do anything for the good Of your town-and yourself as well-now Is the time to do It. The building of this interurban into Springdale will probably mean a fifty per cent increase in yalues,of property in town and 1surreanding country. II we let 1t pass us a few miles our prop erty will decrease in like propor- tion. This is the condition that confronts us. What are We go- ing to do about it?
The Springdale news., 1909-04-30
HARMAN.
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Wilburn Frazier of Rhea is staying at 0. C. Wright's help ing him put in his crop.
 o. C. Wright and family visit ed at Rolandus Browns Sunday. They went to see that big boy that Roll has been Dragging so much about. And they do say they are going to call him Ro- landuS, also.
 We were disappointed at not having Brother Hellstern of Elm Springs to preach for us Sunday morning, but tor some reason he was not present. Bro Gilnour filled his regular engagement here Sunday afternoon.
 Miss Bertha Delozier of Elm Springs came over in this viein. ity Saturday, brought her camera along and took some pictures while here. She was the guest of Mrs. Franklin and was also present at the w. C. T. U.
 A few who are a little ahead with their work are spending their leisure hours along the banks of Wild Cat. All succeed in landing d few of the finny tribe, but no nncommonly large ones have been landed as yet.
 o. C. Wright has one of his fish-ponds completed and has few fish in 1t. He expects to have the other one finished in a few days. Say, wouldn't it be a dandy place for picnic thls