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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1914

Page

6

Coat Sweaters Come In Bridgeport At Low Prices

Coat sweaters are advertised with wide selection and low prices due to large bulk buying. Men’s sweaters range from 59 cents to 4 dollars 95 cents, children's 98 cents to 1 dollar 98, girls 49 to 1 dollar 98, boys 59 cents to 2 dollars 98, ladies 98 cents to 4 dollars 98, plus ladies cardigan vests 49 and 98 cents. Also outing flannel nightgowns in fast color materials with full patterns priced 49 to 98 cents regular and 75 to 98 cents extra sizes 38 or 75?

Bridgeport

Greek Minister Schlismans to Depart Washington

Greek Minister to the United States Mr Schlismans bids farewell to President Wilson in Washington as he retires from his post after serving abroad. The farewell meeting occurred on December 7 and marked the end of his tenure in the capital.

Washington Wilson United States Mr. Schlismans

Inquest Begins Into Store Attack Death

Hartford Conn December case opens as coroner A Herman presides over a private hearing. Thirty two witnesses summoned, hearings expected to last two days. Mary G Dunlap funeral held for wife of George W Dunlap at M J Gannon parlors. Rev Murphy officiated at St Michael's cemetery burial with bearers John Dailey Georges W Wheelie George J Caulfield and John Dunlap.

New Hartford Genn Litchfield County Herman Mary, G. Dunlap Mary G. Dunlap George W.dunlap M. J. Gannon Feather J. JF. Murphy St. Michael's Cemetery John Dailey Georges W. Wheelie George J.] Caulfield John Dunlap

Wolff's Shirt Shop Opens Auspiciously

Wolf's Shirt Shop at 47 Main street opened Saturday with new counters displays and fitting rooms to serve Christmas shoppers. The store offers poplin repp oxford and Russian cord fabrics plus silks madras crepe linen and fine batiste. Women’s gifts and ready mades are emphasized as the chain grows from New York to other cities.

Wolf's Shirt Main Street Oxford Madras New York New Haven Gridgeport

Railroad men favor federation of unions in New Haven

About 300 employees from New Haven and Central New England railroads met in the Grand Opera House and approved a joint union system uniting five organizations the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Firemen and HAZIMEN the Order of Railroad Conductors the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. A two-thirds vote in each group is required, with ballots showing strong support. the plan aims to speed a federation by year’s end and has seen related movements on Delaware and Hudson Long Island Erie and others.

New Haven New Haven Road New England Road Grand Opera House Joint Union Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Brotherhod Delaware and Hudson Long Island Erie Charles W. Stratton A. E. Patterson Brotherhood of Firemen and Engineers Patterson The Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley Jersey Central Reading Erie_railroads Scranton Mr. Patterson Era Manion San Francisco Order of Telegraphers Pacific Coast Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen of America Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks E. C. Terry Order of Railroad Telegraphers Terry Mr. Grifing Bangor Aroostook Griffing D. and H G@ EK, Wark Manitoba Canada Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen G. H. Sines Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen New Rochelle United States Lines Brotherhood of Co-Operative T. M. Pierson Castle Square New York C. F. Lehman Jamaica L. 1 Long Island Railroad A. A. Leonard Ff S. Evans Locomotive Engineers Nor 1Slass Tom M. Walker Dorchester Mags Pan Able John L. Rowe Trainmen Bridgeport Woll W. Merrill Faiiroad Roxbury Mass L. J. Ross Auburn

Special town meeting warned on Mills Hill and bridges

The Newtown selectmen warn a special town meeting for Wednesday afternoon December BS 1914 at the town hall to rescind the prior vote delaying Mills Hill bridge action and to decide on repairing the Hanover bridge near the Shepaug railroad, or to accept bids for raising and grading approaches to Mile Hill bridge. Grave bridge conditions prompted this urgent session.

Newtown Hill ‘Bridge Hanover Shepaug Mile Hill Beecher Hartford Sidney W. Clarke A. A. Banks Frank J. Gale Gordon ‘Gale Esra J. Johnson Johnson James Cameriletti Norwalk Anie Lambach Elizabeth Weldon James Hughes Brooklyn Christopher. Weldon Weldon Currituck Bridgeport Iseport High Bertha Summers Virginia Hou“han Amy Bantle May Jordan Anna Greenblatt Leyi C. Morris Howell Wright Cleveland Ohio Morris Sugar Street Barnhill Mortimer Smith Izing T. Nettleton Io- Real Bank Pitzschler

Velvet Hats and Feathers on Sale at Reduced Prices

A sale announcement highlights black velvet hats with ostrich bands and plumes plus varied trimmings. Many goods offered at half price or less, with some items priced well below usual values.

New Common Council Slated With Eight New Members

The city announces a call to order for the new common council by Mayor Wilson at 8 pm with eight new members to receive flowers and gifts. Members listed include Carr, Lewis, Blakeslee, Toole, Harrigan, Roswell, Winterbury, Caldwell. council makeup shows party lines and key appointments. Alderman Miller to resign. Blakeslee to be elected in his place. MacFayden tapped for president. Men’s League at South Congregational church hosts a 7 pm meeting with two speakers from UMC and Torrington.

Wilsom William P. Carr Henry A. Lewis R. N. Blakeslee John F. Toole Daniel P. Harrigan Andrew R. Roswell Republic Hiram I. Winterbury Kepublican John Y. Caldwell Tewifth Joseph H. Stags Malcolm MacFayden Thomas McHugh Ralph 5. Broderick Dantel . Walker Frank J. Clancy Robert W. Blakeslee Masuritz Olson Republians John H. Casey Willam J Eo Democrats Frederick Delaney John B. Coughlin SphSioh Ee Meariben William E. Primfise Wenzel G. Steigler William, R. Kearns Oliver C. Cole Hiram Winterburn Vincent 5. Whitney John Y. Coldwell Paul L. Miller Robert NM. Blakeslee Malcolm MacFayden Wilbur F. Hendrick Page William Lounsbury Williqgm J. Morsn James H. Rooney Thomas Hungerford Page Men's League of the South Congregational Church G. NM. McDonald Harry J. Wylie Torrington Men's Club

Home Doctor Cures Rheumatism and Coughs With Home Formulas

A set of home remedies claims to cure rheumatism by mixing Toris compound with syrup of Sarsaparilla in whiskey, and to treat coughs with Globe Pine Compound and glycerine in whiskey. It promotes Calocide for foot sores and suggests purchasing from drug stores, attributed to Medical Formula Laboratories, Dayton, Ohio.

U. S Medical Formula Laboratories Dayton

Boundary Reestablishment Sought on Stratford Street

A petition from Broad Street property owners requests reestablishing the Stratford Street boundary. The board of selectmen scheduled a hearing at town hall at 8 p m. Numerous church and social events are noted, including meetings, sales, lectures, and charity activities in town, with several officers elected for local organizations.

Stratford Broad Street Elm Street Housatonic River Board of Selectmen Lewis F. Judson Giovanni Vozzella Ladies'y Altar Society St. James' R Red Man's Hall Wiliam McGrath John McQuillan Mary McGrath Annie Ahearn Frank Moran Nellie London J. McQuillan Rosalie Sexton T. Byatt Young Parochial Society of Christ Episcopal Church Irwin Congregational Church Sunny South Lands Great Southwest Azala Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Emma Allen Howard Curtis

Obituaries for Evelina Feledi and Chester Griffin

Evelina Feledi died at 1977 Malin street after a short illness with private funeral. Chester W Griffin funeral held at 229 Thorme street with Rev Simpson officiating and W O W delegation. burial at Lakeview cemetery. Rev Thomas G Denchfield funeral from Stepney Stepney Baptist churches. burial at Stepney cemetery. Anthony Regan funeral from 6 Oak street to St Augustine's church with high mass. burial at St Michael's cemetery. Arthur Randall funeral attended by many relatives and friends.

Evelina Fpedell Evelina Evelo Tina Feledi Malin Street Anthony Regan Oak Street St. Augustine’s R. C Edward W Murphy George Barnes P. J. Cosgrove Christopher Fenton James Sheehy Joseph McCarthy William Henderson St. , Michael's Cemetery Arthur Randall Arthur Ran

Obituary for Local Resident with Cemetery Burial

A funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the deceased's late home at 107 Fremont Street. Rev. John R.B. Brown of the First Baptist Church and Rev. J. Lafitter of the Christ Episcopal Church officiated. Floral tributes surrounded the bier. Pallbearers were Farnum Fox, Wallace Taylor, George Curt, Roland Whipple, George Mills, and C. P. Coe. A delegation from Arcana Lodge No. 1 attended. Burial followed at Mountain Grove Cemetery.

Thomas G. Denchfield Stepney Baptist Church Stepney Frank Rideout Second Baptist Church George W. Nicholson First Baptist Church Stratfield Fremont Street John RB. Brown J."g. Lafitter Christ Hipiocopal Church Farnum Fox Wallace Taylor George Curt Roland Whipple George Mills C. P. Coe Arcanum Lodge

First Woman Smoker Mary Frith Mall Cut-Purse

The first European woman to smoke tobacco was Mary Frith known as Mall Cut-Purse born 1565. She cut purses while wearing men's clothes and led highway robbery later aiding the Cavalier cause and helping the needy. She lived to about eighty and bequeathed funds for merrymaking at her funeral.

Mary Frith Nicotine

Lyautey the French General and Morrocan conquest

General Hubert Lyautey, at sixty one, famed as Morroco’s governor and France’s celebrated military strategist, has influenced European war conduct and led Moroccan conquest. A member of the French Academy, he helped shape colonial campaigns including Madagascar, while his Moroccan post remains pivotal to France’s North African positions.

French Republic Hubert Lyautey Morroces France Ig Republiane Trantey Morocco Belgium Lyanutey Lyautey Nancy Gen Lyautley French Academy Henry, Houssaye Medagascar Africa Mediterranean

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