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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
9
The ad lists a wide range of fur collars and muff sets in colors such as black fox, black wolf, black lynx, and natural tones like skunk and raccoon. Prices are stated as extremely low, with multiple brackets from $1.48 to $60.00 and other ranges including $2.48 to $60.00 and $1.75 to $50.00.
Waterbury rumors claim Union Metallic Cartridge Co of Brisport may buy the golf lots in the West End for a plant. Owner Walter W Holmes denies any sale or plan to locate a factory here. Officials in New York would handle negotiations if any. The lot owners report no overtures, and locals doubt a split plant location.
The article recounts William Henry West Betty’s first London appearance at Drury Lane on December 1, 1804, aged thirteen, after early fame in Belfast Dublin Glasgow and Scotland. It details vast early earnings, universal acclaim, Byron’s fame comment, proposed statues, and his later failed return after education.
In Norwalk Miss Irene M Coleman daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Coleman was toasted at a luncheon hosted by Miss Lelia Warnes at 956 Iranistan Avenue. Guests included Mrs Fred Coleman Mrs C Walter Miller Mrs Lester M Wheeler Miss Adelaide Eason Mrs George D Roberts Mrs Edmond Booth and Mrs George Cook. Coleman will wed Archer Benger of Norwalk.
Tomorrow evening will be Visiting Elks Night at Bike Home on State Street. The initiation degree will be exemplified with 20 prominent business men and manufacturers taking the degree. Bridgeport Elks invite visiting Elks and new arrivals to register names and addresses with the lodge secretary for winter entertainments. A social session will follow the lodge meeting featuring local talent. Degree work will be by lodge officers with James F. Smith of Ansonia lodge assisting. Meeting opens promptly at 8.
Governor Marcus H. Holcomb signed a requisition for the delivery of Thomas Lukes to Bridgeport police by New York authorities. Cravates, a fruit dealer, identified Lukes as one of two men who swindled him of 1030 after posing as explosives manufacturers. Lukes resisted extradition, so papers were signed to permit George S. Fox to extradite him to Bridgeport.
County Sheriff Simeon Pease hosted a dinner at his county jail apartments for county commissioners auditors newspapermen and outside friends. The guests toured the jail and workshops with Former Mayor Frank E. Clark guiding. The facility was praised as spotless and well kept with compliments to Pease.
Wilmington Del Dec 1 A major blast at DuPont Powder Co Upper Hagley yards killed 31 workers and injured six. Investigators found no light on cause while observers noted a hole where the pellet packing house stood and reports of anti Teuton notices were investigated. Officials stress precautions and secret service oversight as mystery remains.
Meriden holds its municipal campaign with Democrats nominating Dr. Joseph A. Cooke by unanimous vote and former Congressman Thomas J. Reilly presenting him. Republicans nominate Mayor Daniel J. Donovan over George H. Smith after a caucus that cited electors' protest against the administration. Donovan wins 37 of 60 delegate votes.
The New York Philharmonic will join the Bridgeport Oratorio Society for a coming concert. The fifty piece orchestra with a noted harpist along with a 350 voice chorus and top soloists promise an entertainment of unusual merit. The oratorio concerts have become leading musical events in the state. The New York police census lists New York City population at 5,257,855, 244,773 more than the state census.
A vintage ad urges mothers to switch from calomel and castor oil to California Syrup of Figs for cleansing stomach liver and bowels. It claims the laxative is gentle effective and loved by children, with directions for all ages and a notice to avoid counterfeits and to buy the product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Hartford December 1 149 public service corporations are taxable under the new gross earnings tax law. Of these 106 have paid the tax and 43 have not as they plan to contest its legality. Totals show six railroad eight trolley five gas 13 electric light and 74 water companies paid a total of 1412355.34 dollars while three trolley nine gas three gas and electric 17 electric light and 11 water firms owe 138519.81 dollars. The tax exempt status for holders of bonds of compliant firms complicates matters for estates and brokers selling such securities.
Stratford notices report the Ladies' Aid Society Christmas sale at the Congregational church parish house Friday from 2 to 6 pm with a long list of hostesses. Nearby events include O L H versus Nutmegs of Bridgeport basketball at town hall and a Stratford suffrage meeting at Mrs H Leroy Lewis’s home. Other items mention Cupheag Club, a visit from Mrs Madeline Haynes of London, Red Cross seals sales, Stratford High School cantata King Arthur, and a Chicago cemetery mystery unverified.
Hartford reports a chauffeur at 50 Elm Street was mistakenly summoned to a Secretary of State hearing for operating under the influence. the correct man, Frank A Richardson of 144 East Main Street, was not summoned. Hearings resume once the right defendant is identified.
Newtown reports a string of motor mishaps on Monday. Postmaster E C Page and his granddaughter Florence Page survived a rollover on Berkshire Road as the car was damaged. A second eight passenger vehicle overturned on Wells Hill near Sandy Hook, with all eight occupants unhurt. Howard Bassett’s touring car collided with a milk truck at Farrell's corner. one wheel and six cans spilled, but both drivers escaped injury.
The northbound New York and New Orleans Limited of the Southern Railway derailed near Pelham North Carolina last night after a broken rail. Several passengers in the observation car were cut by broken glass, according to a statement issued today.
Durable corset covers in crepe de chine with fineral or shadow lace, available in white or pale pink. Prices range from 79 cents to 1.25 dollars, with nainsook option fine for pairing.
The Bristol and Hill police board dispute over reimbursing two ruined uniforms for Officers McGuire and Gerrity during pursuit. Bristol argues officers should buy their own clothes. Hill and Stanley vote yes, Murphy joins yes, Bristol votes no. Also noted are sick officers, a $60 reward for an escaped convict, and plans to repaint the police building with bids sought through the Board of Contract & Supply.
A nine pound son arrived last night at the home of Dr and Mrs Thome F Cummings 237 Capitol avenue Mrs Cummings and Master Cummings are doing well The mother was Miss Anna Buck before marriage Court Marina F of A prepares for Ladies Night entertainment at hall 1087 Broad street Monday December 2 at 8 30 The members wives sweethearts and children invited Each child and lady will receive two souvenirs A hot roast beef supper will follow in the banquet hall Subscriptions to the new war loan opened in London
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