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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
9
Over two thousand trimmed hats are shown with a strong made to order option. Turbans large hats quaint shapes and new sailor styles are available priced well below current schedules. Dillon’s experts will craft to personal requirements offering style and individuality. It pays to trade at Dillon’s.
Chief Daniel B. Johnson directed merchants to stop using flimsy and other combustible materials in decorations during a two week shopping period. Stores must remove excess inflammable packing from cellars and floors near crowds, inspect wiring, and report premises with dangerous supplies. Detailed fire prevention rules from the National Fire Protection Association will follow within days.
Wiltweon England native Mawson dies at home aged 60. Funeral planned by friends. William B. Mead funeral held at daughter’s home with burial at Stepney where Masons conducted service. M Howard Gregory Remington Arms clerk dies in Fairfield at 35. survived by widow and parents. Michael Doubelstein funeral attended from Ogden Street. burial Lakeview. William H. Kane former Bridgeporter, died in the Bronx. requiem Mass at St Raymond’s and Calgary cemetery burial. survived by widow, six children and two brothers.
Sailors use daylight code flags and pennants following an international system. When visibility fails, cones balls and drums convey orders per the code. Examples include Show your ensign, War is declared, Beware of torpedoes, Enemy in sight, Keep a lookout for disguised merchantmen.
Waterbury December discussion in district court as attorney Theodore Schroeder of New York argues a demurrer to the Connecticut 1643 blasphemy statute. Michael Mockus, a Lithuanian free thought lecturer from Detroit, faces a second trial after a prior jury disagreement. Schroeder traces church state fusion and asserts enforcement would punish denial of witchcraft belief, noting Yale could be guilty for Possessing Paine’s Age of Reason.
A collection of humorous quips and brief notes includes a married couple debating a telegraph message about visiting with the mother, a tongue in cheek line about speed versus age, a remark on lathe power and early machinery, a playful exchange about mountain air, and a reflection that children are travelers in a strange land, all in brief daily items.
Michael Rizzio of 177 Sterling Street was sentenced by Judge Burpee in the criminal superior court to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to second degree murder. He shot his uncle Antonio Rizzio on May 8, after moving from Syracuse, New York, amid claims about his mother’s death. Washington dispatch notes President Wilson clearing his calendar for Congress and engaging with national defense council and 800 Ohio youngsters at a citrus fair in Visalia California, plus Masonic notices for Jerusalem chapter and St Johns lodge at the Masonic Temple with degree conferrals.
Foxhall P. Keene of New York remained semi conscious today after a hunting accident near Farmington Maryland yesterday. The was injured yesterday and his condition was reported unchanged.
Bridgeport to illuminate a Christmas tree on Broad street hill with a 300 voice Sunday school chorus, a Santa gift distribution for orphans, and a parade led by Mayor Wilson. Park commissioners suspend Beardsley park raid for a suitable tree and appeal to landowners for help while weather risks threaten earlier plans.
Washington December 6 bids for four enormous battle cruisers authorized by Congress were opened at the navy department. The ships will be the largest and swiftest American fighting craft, with 180000 horsepower, speeds over 35 knots, over 32000 tons displacement, 850 feet length and ten 14 inch guns. Estimated cost about 21000000 per ship, hull and machinery limit 16500000, bids to be on cost plus profit if needed.
The Christian Endeavor society held a musicale and dramatic entertainment to benefit Japanese youths aided by Miss Mary Ward who leads the Japanese Missionary society. William H. Horton of Middletown New York was killed when his automobile skidded and struck a telephone pole.
Practical health note describes catarrhal mouth inflammation in children linked to digestive issues and poor hygiene. Recommends cleansing the mouth and nipples, washing nipples with boric acid water, turning nipples inside out to scrub, soaking, and using boric acid glycerin wash. Suggests milky magnesia for constipation or diarrhea.
Angora Wool scarf and cap sets offered in blue coral old rose gold emerald and white with 70 inch scarf. Sets priced at 1.65. Also holiday ribbons and Dresden taffeta ribbons and women's silk knitted scarves in two toned and plain colors priced 1.00 to 2.95.
Patterns for teddy bears with capes and hoods, silk cords and pockets in sizes 1 to 14 years priced from 59e to 69e and 1.00 to 1.39 Infants sweaters and jackets hand crocheted in white pink blue and trimmed, from 50e to 59e Children’s Angora knit teddy suits in four pieces offered in Old Rose Brown Old Blue and Oxford priced 2.95 3.75 4.50
Gown in flesh color Nainsook with lace smocking yoke boxed for 4.25 dollars. Nainsook gown trimmed with shadow lace and ribbon in empire style priced at 1.50 dollars. White petticoats with embroidered flounces offered in multiple prices from 0.75 to 1.89 dollars.
In New York on November 36 Louis A Goldberg of Stamford wed Miss Ethel Hartsilver. In Durham on November 30 Harry A Mertz wed Miss Margaret Durham. In Norwalk on November 30 Julia Regina Nowak wed Roy Donald McKenzie Carson. In Westport on November 30 Albert W Violet wed Catherine M Sullivan. In Torrington on November 29 Edward F Carroll wed Helene L Durand. In Torrington on November 29 Morris S Fuller wed Laura Cleveland. In Thomaston on November 30 James Ryan wed Helen Kane. In Pittsfield on November 30 Melinda Rondeau wed Dominick McCrane of Winsted. In Winsted on November 30 Joseph Burns wed May Moore. In Greenwich on November 29 Eugene Doran wed Clara Richert.
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