davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
Entertained Little Ones Delightful Afternoon for Children of Local Knights and Gifts Galore Were Distributed. Z

John F. Rogers Council K. of C., en- tertained the wives of the members and their children with a Christmas tree at Eagles Hall yesterday after noon. About 400 were present. The entertainment started with a musical consisting of the following program: Overture, the Misses Hanbury and Baird, and MT. H. Denny; duet, piano and violin, Misses Hanbury and Baird; chorus, "Adeste Fideles,'' Mrs. J. M. Griffin. Miss Julia Haux, R. Reilly and G. A. Haux; solo, "Bestreenen,:' Geo. A. Haux; piano duet (Sequidilla) Miss es May Price and Mae Hanbury; solo .'Rose and the Bird'' Miss Julia Haux; Meehan; duet. (Miserere), Miss Julia and George Haux; duet, piano and violin, Simple Confession), Miss May Price and Harry Denny; solo, sYou Can't Guess What He Wrote on My Slate." Miss Edith O'Hara.
 After the musical was concluded Santa Claus, in the perscn of Brother John Ryan, appeared and after becom- ing well acquainted with the wants of the little folks formed his line of chil- dren and grown ups in tWOs and made a circle around the hall, he then start ed to unload his large tree, and for an hour labored hard distributing pres ellS to all III tle Hall. Alter gong through the whole gathering he still found that the tree had still plenty left which he announced he would give to the little children in St. Vim cents Hospital. Among those pres ent were visiting knights from New York, Albany, Waterbury New Haven and Boston, The committee in charge were: Messrs Griffin, P. D. Hayes, tThos. Qrmond, w. J. Price, J. J. Sheehan, M. Small, B. J. Connolly, B. c. Walsh and R. J. Reilly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
SOME DAY WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE
Perhaps This Nocturnal Spectre of a Stratford Man May Be Truly Real ized.

Stratford, Jan. 2.-EditOr of the Farmer, Sir:-I dreamed a dream the other night after a ride from Bridgeport on the frozen trolleys. I dreamed that the last trump has sounded and the inhabitants of the world hads assembled for judgment. I saw great host of men and women mo coughed and snezeed until the sound of their cries filled the universe. One said I caught influenza on the trolleys and another said I died of consumption contracted on. the trolleys and all of the vast host raised up their voices and called for Judgment upon the men who turned the cars into re- frigerators. And in all that mighty throng there was not one who had not been taken from the face of the earth by ailments contracted on the draughty cars. And in my dream I saw the directors and officials of the road led away to their punishment. Those who wore silk hats were sus- pended by the straps of their cars over the flaming gulf where they were al- ternately swayed by the flames of Tar tarus and the frozen winds of the ice clad regions of the north. And I saw the stockholders who had received div idends while the wholesale slaughter of innocents was going on on the earth, men who had lived exemplary lives themselves but who had unfeel ingly profted by the woes of the mass es condemned to hold their passes to Paradise in theirs hands while the cars to the celestial city passed at full speed. As the hour to which their passes were limited approached. and they were unable to reach the city they mingled their cries with those of the lost. And for the first time they understood what their servants had done to the people of earth. And I saw great crowd of men in blue uniforms and brass buttons marching down to the bottomless pit to serve out their punishment but hell was already so full of them that their feet stuck out of the attic windows. And I awoke and shivercd as I thought of the ride in a freezing car that was before me ere could reach my daily toll.
 SELAH
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02

tory when Rhode Island and Massa- chusetts teams were taken in. Man ager Bone had almost decided to keep his team in New Haven, but the man. agers, including Hanna of this city, were out against him. To put Bone where they wanted him, a schedule was made out for the club that would be apt to- bankrupt it. He was or dered to take his team for three con- secutive weeks into Massachusetts and without any income, as each team takes it's own home receipts. Bone notified the managers that he would not make the Brockton and Worcester trips this week. Word was sent back to him that he would be obliged to follow the schedule and no funny bus mess would be allowed. Word was quietly passed to the other managers to be ready to fill in the dates if Bone did not show up with his team. It was also decided that if Bone did not take his team up into Massachusetts that the teams there would refuse to go to New Haven.
 It can easily be seen the low tricks that the local management and others outside of New Haven resorted to to put polo on the blink in this State. Little regret is expressed because Han ma is leaving Bridgeport. For the playing members of the team the fans are sorry to lose them as they were all good fellows and made friends everywhere. The withdrawal does not put Bridgeport in the-~list of cheap sporting towns as the game was spoil ed through the sunderhanded methods of the Massachusetts managers and because the local team was controlled by a weakling
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
JUDGE PATRICK KANE
 New Charity Commissioner

Judge Patrick Kane, the new Demo- cratic representative on the Board of Charities, has been life long resident of this city, He is one of the most highly esteemed members of the Fair field County Bar. He is the eldest son of the late Patrick Kane, mem Der of Co. D of the Fighting Irish Ninth Regiment, which won distinc ton in the civil war. He is essen tially a product of American oppor unity. having made his way from a newsboy to a position of affluence. As boy he attended the old district school of the city and later took course in Bryant & Stratton's Busi- ness College, after which he entered G. B. Days private school or college preparatory During this period of his life he was identified with the old Wales News business on Bank street and later became the proprietor.
 He retired from business in 1885, en- tered the Yale Law school from which he graduated two years later, captur- ing the Seymour gold prize at the completion of his course He served as deputy judge of the City court and during his term Judge Rose, his as- sociate on the bench. died and Judge Kane sat continuously as judge and deputy judge until the Legislature met again and elected a judge. He is charter member of Park City Coun- cil, K. of C.. and for twelve years has been its advocate. He served on the Board of Relief and completed a num- Der of land indexes for the city. de- voting much time in the town clerks office to title searching. He was 3 charter member of the old Father Mat thews Temperance Society and for four years was State editor of the Con- necticut T. A. Uniona He is a member of the Board of Trade and has a legion of friends in both the Democratic and Republican parties.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
ASK FOR USE OF
 PARK CITY RINK
Amateur Poloists Will En- deavor to Find Suitable Place so League May Con tinue.

Now that the Bridgeport team has been transferred to Lawrence the next thing in order is Amateur polo. The boys are willing to go on with the game but have not a surface to play on. The race as it stands to-day is rather interesting as all four teams are about evenly matched; the North End team the weakest of the quartette being dropped and the Yannigans from the St. Joseph league taken in. An enquiry has been made at the local polo rink but the railroad cOmpany's crew will take hold of it in few days and transform it to a freight shed This morning the Ex-managers, ticket sellers, etc., were busy taking down the netting and dust collectors which decorated the rink. A propo- sition has been put up to the man. agers of the Park City Rink an State street to continue polo there but as that place is a paying proposition this season it is hardly probable that we will see polo here again this season. The rink owners, however have taken the idea in hand and will consider it. So let's hope.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
AMATEUR POLO.
(By Dick Barrett.D

The West Ends defeated the Yanni- gans Y to o in a rough and tumble game yesterday afternoon at the local rink. Boiney, 1avery and Coffey were the stars of the Yannigans. Johnny Bond md Frank Lalley were there with their passing work which helped win the game for the West Ends. Lan- non put up. a good game until he was hit in the eye which required two stitches to sew it up. Geo. Bentze played a good kame for the Yannigans. Fhe score:
 WEST ENDS. YANNIGANs. J. Bond ........... .Bentze. w. Graham
 First Rush F. Lalley StrickfuS
 Second Rush. LannOn, Wilson t.... .BO1ney
 Center. Alien ...s................s s.....e. Lavery
 f. Halfback. yerrelle ........ COHey
 Goal
 Rushes, West Ends. 8; Yann'gan g. Stops West Ends. 21; Yannjgans, 29. Goals made by Bond. 3; Lalley, 4. Referee Wetstine. Timer, Barrett.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
Foul Breath
Made Pure and Sweet By the Use of Stuart's Char
 coal Lozenges.
Trial Package Sent Free.

Do not go among your friends with a breath so odious as to make your presence distasteful. Foul breath is capable of easy removal if you will take a, little time to overcome it. Gen. orally foul breath comes from one of two causes, impure gases or foul di- gestive fluids.
 Charcoal is the strongest absorbent of foul gases known. It positively at- tracts poisons and neutralizes their evil effects.
 A noted French physician swallowed strychnine enough to kill three men and with a teaspoonful of, charcoal re- moved the bad effects of this terribly swift poison.
 A little charcoal in a bed room or cellar will make foul air pure. Pure willow charcoal mixed with honey are the component parts of Stuart's Char coal Lozenges and pure breath is the result of their use after meals. Simply dissolve two or three after meals and at bed time and foul breath flees at once. No matter how you cause these gases, whether by bad food, alcohol or abuse of the stomach, ,Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges will stop gas making and sweeten the breath.
 They are perfectly harmless and the eating of a box would cause you no whatever.
 Charcoal is hard to prepare for the stomach because it must be strong and pure and most people will not take it unless made palatable. Stuarts inim- itable process presents charcoal to the taste and system in all the nicety de- sired.
 Choice virgin willow is burnt into desirable charcoal; this is mixed with pure honey and the combination is compressed under tremendous power into a lozenge of great pleasantness and efficiency.
 Don't let NQur bad breath make peo- ole cross the Sstreet to avoid you; go to the nearest Sdrug store and buy a box of stuart's Charcoal Lozenges to- day and eat what you will. Two or three after the meal will sweeten your breath at once. if you want proof of this fact send us Nour name and ad- dress and we will send you a trial package by mail freq Address F. A. Stuart O., 200 StI Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
Slum Workers Feast
 For Many Children

About a thousand children were en- tertained yesterday afternoon and giv- en presents from a Christmas tree by the Slum Workers at their hall at John and Broad streets. Although the event was not scheduled to begin un- til three o'clock, a mass of youngsters gathered about the hall by two o'clock and before they were admitted to the hall their picture was taken. The ex ercjse was opened with a prayer by Rev. P. E. Matthias of the King s Highway Chapel after which several musical numbers were sung and es- pecially songs appealing to the childs mind. Hazel Kimball, impersonating Santa Claus distributed the presents. A bag in which was an apple, an or ange, some candy and a toy was gfv en to every child in the hail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
STILL A CONGRESSMAN
Offered to Resign, but Action Was Con.
 Sidered UnwiSe.

Hartford, Jan. "A dispatch sent out from New Haven yesterday an- nourced that Congressman George l.. Lilley under date of December 15 had rendered his resignation to Governor Woodruff to take effect on MT. Lil- ley's inauguration as Governor.
 When the dispatch was brought to the attention of Congressman Lilley last evening he said: 'I am still a Con- gressman. I conferred with Governor Woodruff on this matter and offered to resign, but he considered it inex- pedient because of the cost of spec ial election and in view of the fact that my term would run but sixty days after my inauguration as Cover nOr''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
sTRATFoRD.

The N. N. Pinochle Club held social gathering New Years eve at the home of MT. William Hee of Nichols avenue. The evening was spent at cards. prizes being awarded as follows: J. Metzger, hand painted sofa pillow: c. Carten. silk umbrella: H. Johnson, smoking set, M Metzger, box of cigars; F. Bogart. handkerchiefs. while T. Car ten had to be content with consolation. A feature of the evening was the sing ing by the Elbirret quartet, Jacob Wieler. c. Carten. H. Johnson, and William Hee. A bountful collation. was served at midnight. The guests de- parted at an early hour after spending a very enjoyable evening
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02

At the beginning of the month Bridgeport was in first place with New Haven close on her heels. Five wins out of eighteen is not going much; 1; Worcester on the other hand was at the bottom but made a great spurt in November and won eleven out of fif- teen. It can be seen that the two Con- necticut teams fared the worst.
 Barney Doherty was in his prime last night at New Haven and had a mix-up with most of the New Haven team. He brought his stick into play few times but Referee Leahy put the call on him. In the afternoon he created little ex- citement here but Rogers called his bluff.
 The polo players around the league have come forward and contributed to the fund for Hugh Rorty who is in the hospital with a broken jaw received here two weeks ago. Terry Rogers has also come forward and donated two nights pay for games in which he subbed for the Red man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
HOTEL HAMILTON
OPENS DEC.

this season. Most desirably located on high ground. overlooking harbor A stone structure, with all the com forts and conveniences. Send for il lustrated booklet and information tc our New York Hotel Arlington" 25tL. St. and Broadway. GA most conven. tent hotel to stop at en route.)
 Wm. F. Ingold, Mgr, Hamilton, ,Bermuds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
BUST IN HONOR OF POE.

Especial from United Press.)
 New York. Jan. 2.-January 18th, the centennary of the birth of Edgar AL len Poe. has been set as the date for the unyeilinga of the bronze bust in Poe's honor by the Society of Arts and Science. The society is opposite the cottage of Poe on Fordham Bridge road where Poe lived during the last four years of his life and where his wife died. One of Poe's descendants will unveiI the bust
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
SMART TALK ABOUT
 KNIGHTS OF. THE SHINY
All aboard for Lawrence.

All aboard for Lawrence. Y
 Here's hoping the Lawrence team lands the pennant.
 Ted Lewis is sorry to leave Bridge port. But he goes where the money is. It's a job for the winter.
 Lewis wishes to express his thanks through this paper to his many friends who presented him with a bouquet of flowers and the greetings of the New Year at yesterdays game.
 J. J. Leonard, formerly manager of the Lynn baseball team. of the New England league is to take charge of the New Haven team in that town.
 IT the league had started December 1st here's how the teams would stand:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
MOTHER AND SON
 BURNED TO DEATH.

Special from United Press.l
 Buffalo, Jan 2-Mrs. Harvey Spen- cer, 65 and her son. R. c. Spencer, assistant cashier of the Bank of Ham, burg, met death early today in a fire in their home at Hamburg, eight miles west of here. The house was prac- tically destroyed An overloaded fur mace is supposed to have been the cause.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
GRAND COUNCILLOR DISMISSED.
 (SneciaI from United Pressl

Pekin, Jan. 2.-Yuan Shi-Kai, grand councillor and commander-in-c chief of of the army was dismissed from office to-day, his place in the council to be taken by Nai-Tung, controller of the customs and ex-Governor of Pekin The reason given for Yuan Shi-Kais removal is that he is suffering from rheumatism but this is merely an ex- cuse to cover up the fact that " uan has been wholly out of sympathr With the new regime
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
EMINENT ASTRONOMER DEAD

Especial from United Press.)
 Chica go, Jan. 2.--Public funeral ser vices were held today over the body Qf Prof. George w. Hough, the fa- nous astronomer, who died at his home in Eyanstown. Tomorrow, after a short private service, the body will Prof. sHough has been head of the Department of Astronomy at North western University for many years. He had been director of the Dearborn Observatory since 1879 and is the dfsaaverers of more than 500 new dou- ble stars.s the creator of many scien- lists instruments and the writer of standard works on astrohomy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02

There is no case on record of a cough cold of Ia grippe developing in- to pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar has been taken, as it cures the most obstinate deep seated coughs and colds Why take anything else. F. B. Brill. local agent. 1851
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
B E R M UsD A

a EngIand's most favored possession An ideal climate with the most ex uuisite coloring of flowers, water, birds and fishes. Delightful drives, charm ing scenery. Absolute rest and quie under balny skiess9j A short pleasan sea voyage, by at lSrge rnsw steamer Golf, tennis boating fishing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
Floral Decorations.

The floral decorations at the Grip pin and Pierce receptions were by Horan & Son and were on a most extensive scale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
W ALLOPED IN
 FINAL l; ] GAME
 WERE TEDDYS
H Was a Corking Slam < Bang Fest at that Mans
 field a Hero.

< The Teddys played their final game .,f, home yesterday afternoon and lost to the Shoemakers from Brockton. 7-6 We had the game tucked away in the final by the score of GA but the visitors made spurt and caged three goals. The victory can be credited to Ado Mansfield. the light haired center of the visitors. He seemed to be all over the floor and his vicious drives really broke up the game. It was slashlng contest filled with smashing drives ana good blocking but not much passing. Lewis shone out for the locals and Walloped some fierce drives at Dayy Cusick. The big captain captured nlne of the Sixteen rushes from Mccarthy. Honest lawn Roberts was not wanting And shared with Lewis in the number of goals scored. The old boy had Bar rley Doherty on the jump the whole game and made things lively for the Spectators. Jimmy Canavan' was all over the floor and drove some scorch- smile for the first time in many moons silent Jack had his troubles with the two rushers and Mansfield but he came out onstop.
 Candy Harper had busy afternoon and the fact that heghad 51; stops show
 
 Carthy. and Mercer rushed together like two veterans but could not seem to. get by Jack Carrigan. As usual Barney Doherty furnished the excite nents of. the evening sby getting into a scrap With Lewis. but the big captain was able for him and Barney measured his length ofl the floor. Foul on each. Poor -Davy Cusick had the greatest time of his life; it was only mere luck that he stopped Lewis drives. The Teddys started strong in the first when Roberts shot a hot one by Cusick In or followed by one by Mansfield from the side of the rink in :07. Lewis kent going and tallied in 4:02 and Mansfield again ins :3z. Lewis put us two to the good on itwo.fof his sensational drives. The visitors tied matters in the second but Captain Ted. came back strong and again, sent us ahead in :22. The fans saw victory in the final when Roberts made 1t six for us but it was right here that the visitors started things, Mans field got in. another shot from the side and Mercer tied the; score in IT. It was now up to Bridgeport to do some thing; Mercer was lucky and showed on bys Candy a bout one minute before time was up. The score:
 BROCKToN.. BRIDGEPORT Mccarthy ........................ Lewis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
POLO.
National Polo League Standing.
EVENING GAMES.

AFTERNOON GAMES. Brockton, &: Bridgeport, 6.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
\ HANDSOME XMAS PRESENT

Present your friend with fire ir- surance policy in one of the best companies. Frame building or furni- tureatherein, 1 year soc, years 45c years soc; or brick bldg, one year 25c, years 38c, 3 years soc per $lO9 of value. Enquire at the office of the THE INDUSTRIAL SAVINGS BANK
 Cor Fairfield Aye. and Middle St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02

GAMES 'TO-N IGHI. New Bedford at Brockton. Bridgeport at Pawtucket.
 t'all River at Worcester.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
GAMES TONI

At New Haven-New Haven, 5 6rockton. l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02

II the league had started December 1st here's how the teams would stand:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16

son, Renne, Briere, Painter, Roenius,
Lukas eski, Gilmaster, Jackson, Ris-
tow, Nash, II. Nayes, Jeffrey, Payne
y.
There was presented the report of
Geo. l.. Williams, City Attorney, on
the claim of Topping Bros. for the
return of S27.14 for taxes paid under
protest, said Attorney recommending
that the claim be allowed as the evil
dences show said claimant did not
own the property assessed to him on
Nav /. 1908, but that same was own
ed by Reiland Packing Company, and
on motion, by unanimous vote, the
Clerk calling the roll, said report
was adopted and the claim allowed.
There was presented the bill of L..
M. Nash for s3512 for 13 of the cost
of 3O1 feet of curbing at thirty-five
cents per foot, and on motion, by
unanimous vote, the Clerk calling the
roll, said bill was allowed at S30.O1.
On motion, by unanimous vote, the
Clerk calling the roll, the following
bills were allowed: