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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1911
Page
7
A readable list of inexpensive gift options including blankets, bath robes, sweaters, silk neckwear, silk hose, handkerchiefs, and combination sets. Items appear in various colors and prices, with note that gifts should be economical and suitable for holiday giving.
A long list of ladies and misses hose in silk and lisle, with multiple box sets and Christmas cards, plus rhinestone jewelry, vanity cases, manicure sets, hat pins, comb sets, bracelets, clocks, and gold pens. Emphasis on gift readiness and varied price points from 25c to several dollars, highlighting gloves, handbags, and dolls as holiday items.
A genuine inch long doll described as 26 inches tall with jointed limbs is offered at $1.10 in Bridgeport. Other dolls are slightly taller, include shoes and stockings, with a noted value of $2 and a price of $1.60 in a sale listing.
The store presents hundreds of gift suggestions in an organized, shopper friendly layout. Customers are invited to browse or go directly to items, with the promise of practical, thoughtful gifts packed in attractive Christmas boxes with complimentary cards.
In Greenwich the court heard John Donovan a driver for Charlies Greene confess he sold a ton of coal en route for 3.2 dollars. Judge Poster condemned coal theft as common and jailed Donovan for 20 days with a one dollar fine plus costs as the case highlighted local black gold losses.
Highway Commissioner Mac Donald and H J Mc Elroy of Bridgeport attended a yesterday briefing on the Bryam Bridge approaches. New York is building new approaches on its side and Connecticut has been asked to mirror the work on this side.
New Haven notices Yale will mark Porter Centenary with a service in Battle Chapel tomorrow. Dr. Noah Porter born December 14, 1811 in Farmington, Conn., became Yale president in 1830 and expanded the college. he later served as Clark Professor and held chair in theology. He resigned after 15 years as president.
Washington December 13. Perkins former partner of J P Morgan told the Senate Interstate Commerce Commission that prison sentences should be possible for those violating a proposed business court or controlling commission. He urged licensing powers for interstate and international corporations and said publicity of all company affairs from capitalization to business practices should be required. The idea aims to curb abuses by magnates in business.
Manila date line reports Monsignor Ambrose Agius Papal delegate in the Philippines died today after a sudden battle with peritonitis He had been recalled to Rome and his death marks a major Vatican episcopal absence in Asia
Lat is reported to have been chosen to replace Cardinal Falconio as Papal delegate to Washington. The prelate died immediately after a farewell banquet in his honor. Bridgeport groups plan a 100 strong parade led by Lincoln School Drum Corps. Wheler & Wilson band and nine others will provide music for the event. Bridgeport residents depart Friday at 7 PM on a special train. Saxon Parliament reports new government push for stricter strike picketing laws. Berlin unionists denounce the government as Socialists expect a large vote next month.
George Gabriel of this city appeared before Deputy Secretary of State R J Dwyer at Hartford yesterday charged with two motor law violations. It is alleged his car struck a hammock on the highway at Putney and on another occasion struck an officer in Waterbury. Decision was reserved.
Bridgeport friends note Captain George M. Penfield of Black Rock has left for Sailor's Snug Harbor at Staten Island due to ill health. Former Bridgeport Yacht Club house committee member with a Black Rock home near Grovers Avenue, Penfield has suffered rheumatism and hopes improved health at Sailor's Snug Harbor.
San Francisco labor figures tied to a nationwide dynamiting conspiracy are missing. Olav A. Tveitmoe, head of the San Francisco Labor Council and California Building Trades executive, vanished after leaving New York for San Francisco weeks ago. A U S Grand Jury subpoena targets him in Los Angeles. Antone Johannssen and Mrs. Dave Kaplan are also missing.
A Bridgeport wary city committee asked the Board of Trade and Business Men's Association to bar Bridgeport banners from the New Haven parade. The Bridgeport delegation will still participate as onlookers, supporting sister city enterprise while avoiding conflicts.
Derby record shows Fred S. Pray and Marion E. Barry united in marriage on November 21 at Derby Congregational Church. Rev. W. H. Alexander officiated.
Susan Sanford files foreclosure action in the Court of Common Pleas against Robert G. Morris administrator for the Morris estate. Plaintiff claims Morris owes $1,000 on a Pine Street note secured by property, still unpaid.
Mayor Wilson received a two second letter from Mrs Mary Franklyn of 531 East Sixth Street urging immediate search for Lucy Smalley believed to reside in Bridgeport or Canaan. Andrew Egeresty qualified as administrator of the Mary Egereassy estate in Probate Court today.
City board of health reports a state regulation under Chapter 96 of the Public 1911 prohibiting providing any drinking cup in or on premises of hotels, restaurants, theaters, schools, stores, public parks, streets, railroad cars, or steamboats starting January 1, 1912. J. H. Townsend, MD, Secretary.
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