The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-14
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Death of weaI-Knovvn Citizen

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 Newtown. Oct. 14.-James Corbett. an aged resident of the southern part of the town. died Monday at his home in Botsford. His death followed an accident in which he was kicked by a horse in the abdomen, about ten days ago. He was apparently rally ing from his injury, and on Sunday was able to get out of bed. His family and friends were hopeful of his recov cry, but his age was against hinlA and his death came suddenly. The news of his death has cast a. gloom over the neighb borhood where he was esteemed highly The de- ceased was native Of Ireland. com ing to this country in 1859. He has resided continuously in Neweown since. He had been for over twenty years an enp1oye of the old New York Betting and Packing Co, in Sandy Hook, but in 1881 he bought farm in Huntington district, and followed that occupation successfully till about two years ago when he sold his farm and took up his residence in Botsford, and together with his wife was enjoying the peace and contentment of serene old age when death came. The cou- pie were blessed with nine children. who survive him and who have cause to rise up and bless him. Two chiI- dren, Mrs. M F. Grove and William r Corbett is in business in Port Jervis N. r.. Patrick F. Corbett is holding a responsible position with a New Jer- sey rubber concern, Mrs. Stephen D. Aoran and the Misses May and. Eliz- abeth Corbett reside in BrfdeeDor The oldest son, John H. Corbett, lives in the Middle West, where he is pros perings and another daughter, Mrs Edward KiEbride. resides in Jersey City, where her husband, fs foreman in the Car Spring Rubber company shops i late home at g a. m-, and from St Roses church at 10 a. m., and the funeral was attended by his sorrow ing relatives and many townspeople who knew and respected the deceased in life, and desired to show their sympathy and respect for this we'll known family of the town. in their loss The interment was in St. Roses cemetery, of which church he was one of the founders.
 At the Progressive party caucus last night, 1T. H. Curtiss, the Republican nominee for Judge of Probate and William Egan. Democratic nominee for representative, and Josiah Ti1lsun, Republican nominee for representa- tive, were endorsed. The state ticket of the party was ratified and tentative plans formed for a party rally in the
 
 A. Bourquenez was added to the town committee to fill a vacancy.
 Miss K Graham of New York, is the guest of Mrs. J. Nolan of the Boulevard.
 : Miss C1ar1bel Smith, daughter of Mrs. c. M. Smith of Sandy Hook, has been promoted to the responsible po- sition of cashier with the D. M. Read company, Bridgeport.
 Miss A. Nolan was in attendance at the CoIe4Coggswe11 wedding at the West End Congregational church, Bridgeport. on Saturday afternoon
 James A. Donovan, proprietor of the Hotel Bishop, Berwick, Pa, re- turned Saturday, after a visit with MT. and Mrs. Thomas Cavanaugh of the Boulevard.
 Mrs. M J. Bradley and children of Springfield, Mass, were recent visi- tors with her sister. Mrs John B. HubbelI of South Main street.
 One of the officers of an electrical concern interested i'm installing the electric light equipments, stated today that the juice would be turned on by October 18th. Each patron of the light and power company will be aI- lowed one day's use of the vacuum cleaners gratis; in the order in which their applications are received. Judg- ing from the excitement among the good housewives of the borough, the seasons dust will fly after the date above, if there is no disappointment.
 Bishop Frderick F. Johnson accom- panied by his mother. Mrs. B. L. Johnson, departed this week for Lake M ohawks N. Y, where both will at- tend the annual convention of various organizations interested in missionary work among the Indians That this Is labor of loyA for both mother and AA <z- /