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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1914
Page
9
We the undersigned express gratitude for the kindness shown after the death of our father John Hackett and especially to M Buckingham Co and their employees. Acknowledgments go to Dan J Wolan and a caller. Reward for return to 1219 Pembroke St.
A restaurant ad promising cheap rates ends with free bread butter and potatoes. A solemn customer asks if the claim is true and, after a waiter confirms, the proprietor humorously provides bread, butter, potatoes, and coffee. Washington Star notes.
The local Postal Savings Bank reports a November gain of 123591 with 126 accounts opened and 68 closed. Totals include 596 deposits and 264 withdrawals, 19767 deposited and 7167 withdrawn, leaving 124149 net remaining on deposit in Bridgeport and Stratford.
Funeral services were held for Margaret E Kane at St Patrick church with Rev John G Lynch and Fathers Picker and Kelley officiating. Pallbearers included Raymond, Richard, William Scanlon, John Looby, James Looby and Horace Plumb. Burial followed in St Michael's cemetery. A second obituary notes Michael J McMahon's funeral at St Augustine's Church with Pie Jesu and Some Sweet Day played, burial in St Michael's cemetery. Francisco Chylinska widow of Edward Chylinska, funeral from 17 Ann street and St Michael's Polish Church, burial at St Joseph's cemetery. Eliza Day widow of Isaac W Day buried at Park Cemetery after service at Bishop's mortuary chapel.
The B S Athletic Association presents James W. Erwin of San Francisco showing slides and narration of travels through the Sunny Southland and the Great Southwest. The 8 o clock Thursday Assembly Hall lecture benefits local interests and is followed by a second talk Friday on Through Western Wonderlands.
Henry 5. Dennison of the Dennison Manufacturing Co. will speak on The Industrial Partnership Plan for Employer at the Manufacturers' association monthly dinner. Speakers include David S. Day of the Housing association and Spencer R. Gordon, superintendent of the charities department, at the Stratfield hotel tonight.
Secretary Daniels has pushed to raise the Navy’s profile while facing a shortage of crews. About 51,000 sailors are in service, with 95 percent native born, and thousands more are needed and will be recruited.
Morris Connecticut December second. Formal notice served on Frank H. Turkington who was declared elected high sheriff of Litchfield County. High Sheriff Middlebrooks of Winsted files action to contest election claiming recount and irregularities in ballots in Barkhamstead Colebrook Bethlehem Goshen New Hartford Woodbury Sharon Harwinton Plymouth Litchfield and Kent. Turkington a Republican and Middlebrooks a Democrat.
Alderman Malcolm MacFayden is expected to win the Republican caucus for president of the common council in the city clerk's office tomorrow night. Primrose may face opposition, but sources say MacFayden will be chosen unanimously. The contest for council page is also noted, with Hungerford and Cole in play. registrar William Lounsbury likely to be renamed, while Democrats prepare their own caucus lineup led by William Moran.
Bridgeport Lodge No. 36 reports the death of Harry Lane in Portland Oregon. Lane, once a local sports figure born on the East Side, suffered mental and physical decline after a northern expedition. He is survived by his mother Mrs Anna Lane of New York and a sister buried in Montevilla Oregon. Plans were underway to bring his body back to Bridgeport.
Emma A Wheeler wife of Dwight Wheeler president of Acme Shear Co died suddenly last evening at 783 Noble Avenue while sitting in an easy chair after the meal. She had not been vigorous for years yet remained cheerful and active at Park Street Congregational Church. Born May 18 1846 in Bridgewater CT she lived in Bridgeport after marriage and was deeply mourned by relatives and friends. The body will be moved to Bridgeport for burial. Survived by husband and several nephews and nieces including Dwight C Wheeler former fire commissioner and Acme Shear Co official and Mrs Hoy H E Clark Mrs Charles A Beardsworth and Miss Adelaide A Wheeler.
Arthur W. Northrop of Ridgefield was chosen master of the Pomona grange No. 9 of Fairfield County at the annual meeting in Grand Army hall. The session ran from 10 a.m. with unanimous officer choices and few contests. Others named included Overseer Charles Shipman Norfield Weston and Lecturer Alexander Sanders Harmony Monroe.
William Brazil a 15 year old of 892 Myrtle avenue employed at Hayes and Betts is held at police HQ after detective work linked him to the theft of a bicycle once owned by Leslie Jacobs of 320 Atlantic street. Jacobs reported the bicycle missing and later identified it at a curb near Hayes and Betts. Brazil says he found the bike at a Seaside park dump and police found many bicycle parts at his home. A seven story factory of R W Reed and Co in Brooklyn burned, causing 25000 dollars in losses.
Pittsburgh reports light receipts after the foot and mouth disease quarantine was lifted and open for cattle from free territory but brokers foresee little improvement until quarantines against Indiana and Ohio end. Also notes personnel shifts at city police headquarters.
The notice promotes a dual store concept highlighting readiness for holiday shoppers while maintaining regular service. It stresses abundance of essential holiday wares, and claims each store is complete attractive and at the customer's command.
In a shopping note the store invites all guests to stay comfortable by using a free wrap and fur checking service on the main floor rear. A cheerful staff member oversees the service and accepts no tips.
Local Bridgeport firms showcase good toys and practical products including Ives trains, Struktiron sets, Braitling dolls wigs, Dolly stockings and shoes, American Typewriter quality letters, willow cradles, swinging chairs, bassinettes, and Standard Manufacturing Co telephones. Third floor displays highlight home use items from $0.10 to $3.
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