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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
6
Paris based leading milliners advertise wholesale and retail at 10 Rue St Cecile Bartfore, highlighting a presence on Main Street and nearby streets.
In Northampton Mass on December 11 twenty people were driven from their rooms after a fire partly destroyed the City hotel, a wooden structure estimated to have stood for over a century and causing about $15,000 in damage. The blaze forced evacuation and damaged the historic hotel building.
Stamford mourns Mayor John M Brows who died last night after a brief illness. Born November 7, 1856 in New York, he spent 25 years in plumbing before entering politics a year ago and winning the mayoralty on the Democratic ticket by a large majority. He was active in St John’s Lutheran Church, led the Stamford Scottish Society, and belonged to several fraternal groups. He leaves two brothers, a sister in Stamford, and a sister in Scotland.
An announcement for five Olivet Church entertainments, led by Rev. Ar Trevies, presenting “The World War” with illustrated lecture material. Trevies has toured battle fronts and offers a lecture on war’s lessons, beginning at 4 o clock with no admission charge. offerings support a cause.
Hinkee Dees club members and guests gathered at the club for a dinner and dance night. Virginia Powell noted guests, with final fund totals reaching 67 247 toward a 200 000 goal. John Tass injured in a fall at the wharf is hospitalized in Bridgeport.
Isa elle Kendrick Abbott wife of Col Tracy C Dickson United States army retired died early Saturday at home 85 Park Place Bridgeport Conn Born Atlanta Ga she was daughter of the late Col Benjamin F Abbott She leaves two sons Tracy Dickson Jr cadet at West Point and Benjamin Abbott Dickson a student in Washington D C A sister Mrs Geo W Perrigo two brothers and numerous relatives Also survived by a number of friends known for literary talent music and musical taste Remains to be taken to Atlanta Ga for interment
The Associated Charities for Industrial Relief held its annual ball at The Stratford ballroom last evening. A large crowd in elegant dress danced late, with pink and white roses sold during intermission to boost receipts. Hawkins, florist, decorated, and executive board members welcomed guests. A long list of patrons and sponsors attended, supporting the charitable drive through gifts and festivities.
The Woman's Auxiliary of St John Episcopal church elected officers: President Mrs Lewis Curtis first vice president Mrs Gare Rand second vice president Mrs Charles Ferry treasurer Miss Alice Godfrey secretary Miss Louise Warren. Miss Alice Beach Seeley and Mr Roland Goodsell Lane wed at Christ Episcopal church with immediate family present. The Bride wore blue velvet travel outfit and bouquets of orchids and lilies. The couple, soon to reside at 535 Park street, plan a honeymoon to New York Philadelphia Washington DC and Old Point Comfort. Miss Seeley is a high school alumna and prominent in local society.
Oscar S. Straus of New York was named by Governor Whitman as chair man of the New York Public Service Commission. A former secretary of commerce and labor and ambassador to Turkey, he has been honored by five presidents, serving under Cleveland, Harrison, McKinley, Roosevelt, and Taft. He succeeds Edward E. McCall, who was removed.
The First Presbyterian Church at State street and Myrtle avenue invites worshipers as pastor John MacLaren Richardson plans a Sunday night talk titled Weighed In the Balances and Found Wanting. Tony Vito of 48 Hallett Street was struck by a jitney last night and taken to Bridgeport Hospital for observation. his condition is not serious today.
The Smith-Murray Co in Bridgeport promotes Pictorial Review subscriptions as ideal Christmas gifts for women. The January issue features five short stories, a serial by Gilbert Parker The World For Sale, new embroidery designs, and a Puss in Boots cutout for kids. Subscriptions available for 15 cents, with a $6 value in books offered for $1.50 annually for four years.
Bridgesport shoppers are offered a wide Christmas toy selection including dolls, games, ships, fire engines, trains and the Erector set. Tinker Toy is highlighted as a versatile construction kit with many possibilities for children of all ages.
A Sunday evening fundraising event in Bridgeport supports the Employes' Tuberculosis Society. From 6 to 10 pm workers pay to attend moving pictures, with all proceeds benefiting local patients and home care under medical supervision. The society began in 1914 and has cared for over 30 patients at $2,554 in expenses, while upcoming drives will involve many city employers. The effort excludes Red Cross seal funds, which support Visiting Nurses, and aims to bolster the society before spring collections in factories and shops citywide. The group is led by Vincent S. Whitney as president and a board including figures from major local firms.
An OCR fragment lists numerous Bridgeport based firms and manufacturers including Ashcroft Manufacturing Co Ameri can & British Manufacturing Co American Chain Co George C fialub eller Co The Burts & Bassick Co Bridgeport Deoxidized Bronze & Metal Co Bridgeport Hardware Manufacturing Corp Bridgeport Public Market Bryant Electric Co Compressed Paper Box Co Canfield Rubber Co Coulter & McKenzie Machine Co Crawford Laundry Co Challenge Curley Co Crown Corset Co HO Canfield Co Eastern Malleable tron Cy Handy & Harman Howland Dre Goole Co Holmes & Edwards Silver Co The William P. Kirk Co Kline Brothers Siemon Hard Rubber Co The Singer Manufacturing Co Standard Manufacturing Co The Thomas P. Taylor Co Tait & Sona Paper Co The Warner Bros Co Whiting Manufacturing Co Acme Shear Co
In city court Judge Wilder imposed a sentence on Benjamin Pomerantz of 61 Arch Street for passing a trolley while discharging passengers. Pomerantz, arrested by Policeman John Ryan on State Street, faced the charge for a third arraignment. He was fined $8.67, costs, and sentenced to 10 days in jail with no appeal.
CYRUS PResto Killer advertised to kill bugs and rid the house of the peat for 25 cents. The note warns that guests avoid staying overnight due to bugs and the message implies a remedy offered for domestic use.
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