Poster Pictures to Tell History of Past Events
Bridgeport posters display birth of Christ on 24 sheet site in 13 columns, highlighting lithographer art. National posters group promotes inspirational educational pictures with no advertising. Next year will feature US holidays and historic events. 50 posters will be placed in Bridgeport each time.
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City Beautiful
Bridgeport Poster Advertising Co
Bridgeport
Christ
National Bill Posters’ Association
United States
Winter Coat Styles With Plush Trimmings and Kimono Sleeves
Astrachan, Chinchilla, Zibeline and Plaid back coats feature plush velvet trims on collars and cuffs. Drop shoulders set in with kimono sleeves, yoke back and front. Full assortment of sizes and colors for the latest winter fashions.
Danbury Homicide Probe Involving Ally and Davids
Danbury resident Joseph Ally was shot and killed by Samuel Davids amid testimony that the death arose after Ally took 3386 and a watch from Davids. No filing of findings yet.
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Joseph Ally
Danbury
Samuel Davids
Ally
East Side wine dealers report adulteration probe
Police investigate reports that wines sold by East Side dealers are adulterated with cider water and other liquids. The scheme allegedly dilutes liquor customers believe they buy, prompting wholesale adulteration concerns.
Paris Conservatoire graduate to entertain Bridgeport Alliance Francaise
Madame Emilie Dambrine of Paris and New York, a Conservatoire graduate, will headline a Bridgeport Alliance Francaise program next Thursday. The readings and recitations promise a refined blend of literary and dramatic French art.
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Bridgeport
Conservatoire of Paris
Alliance Francaise
Douglas appeals from fine of 100 in turpentine case
Douglas arraigned in city court for selling a bottle of turpentine below standard to W F Potter of North Haven. He was found guilty, fined 100 and costs with bonds for appeal set. Delays cited from lack of notice and prosecutor’s vacation. Sample contained eight percent adulteration per Connecticut Experiment Station report. Also notes three German airship plans to study New Guinea for future explorers.
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W. F. Potter
North Haven
State Board of Education
George A. Douglas
Howard Avenue
Frank L. Wwilder
Douglas
Delaney
Hartford
Potter
W. B. Morrison
Connecticut Experiment Station
Waiters Seek Missing Treasurer After Ball Cancelled
Geneva notes the Eagles hall waiters mourn missing funds from a advertised ball. Several hundred attended but treasurer Thomas Cunningham, once with Amazon, could not be found. Losses ranged from 1 to 5 dollars per contributor, with over 100 dollars needed in tips to ease the grief.
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Eagles’ Hall
Geneva Society
Thomas Cunningham
The
Amazon
Reducing Garbage at Old Plant Today
The plant of Charles C. Fischer resumed garbage reduction under a new board of health arrangement. Fischer will process waste through one digester and one drier, then box and ship the garbage out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Fischer
Board of Health
Fischer
SEEKS JEWELS STOLEN IN SPRINGFIELD HERE
A request at police headquarters asks for a search for $500 worth of jewelry stolen in Springfield Massachusetts. R.ubert Thomas, the New Milford undertaker, has been visiting friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
R.ubert Thomas
New Milford
Rear Admiral Fletcher Holds Marines Back at Tampico
Dispatches from Vera Cruz report a critical Tampico situation after rebel victories. U S warships Louisiana Nebraska Rhode Island Chester and Wheeling lay off Tampico while Rear Admiral Fletcher, aboard the Louisiana, waits for orders to land Marines only to save foreign lives.
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Fletcher
Tampico
Vera Crus
United States
Louisiana
Nebraska
Rhode Island
Chester
Wheeling
Essary
Washington
The
Weather Brief for Bridgeport on December 13, 1913
Bridgeport forecast from Saturday December 13 1913 calls for fair weather and warmer temperatures tonight. Street entrances on Bain Street Fairfield Avenues and Cannon Street are noted in the Fairfax area.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Bain Street
Feirfie’d Avenues
Babies Gifts from Germany Bring Cheer to Little Ones
A newly arrived collection of baby items from Germany features rattles in many shapes with bells faces and animals and ribbons for carriage straps and playthings to hang. Also included are hot water bottles comb and brush sets baby record books clothing hangers teething rings and light balls for carriage or crib priced from 25 cents to 1 50 on the second floor.
Gifts of utility light up kitchens this Fourth
A list of practical gifts for lighter labor through the year includes bread mixers at 1.25, cake mixers 1.75, percolators 3.50 to 4.50, cretonne trays 0.35, VanDusen cake pans 0.75, china rolling pins 0.50, willow hampers 2.50, bread and cake boxes 1.50, chafing dishes 3.50 and up, coffee makers 5 and up, carpet sweepers 1.50 to 6, presented as keepsake presents for easy living.
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VanDusen
Glove Advertisement Offers Variety of Silk and Kid Styles
A historical ad lists double silk gloves for women described as fine yet heavier, with colors black gray and brown priced around 75 cents to $1. It mentions washables including white doeskin, white black and colors, and leatherette options with pink seams and elastic fit. Other items include short kid gloves at $1.50 to $2, cape gloves, and specialty Howland Victoria Center aisle noted.
Howland Lunch Offers Prompt Service and Varied Dishes
The Howland lunch is of value to every Christmas shopper. One saved journey home and the effort of preparing and serving lunch. Service is prompt. Food is palatable. Prices are reasonable. Much variety of hot and cold dishes is offered for choice.
Deaths and Funerals in Bridgeport Area
Funeral services were held for Charles E. Williams at 2:30 pm from his home on Cottage Street with Rev. J. MacLaren Richardson presiding. Delegations from Arcanum Lodge and other groups attended, pallbearers from G A R. Burial at Mountain Grove cemetery. William T. Garner's services followed at St Pauls Church with Rev. E. P. Kenyon. delegations from local clubs attended and Knights Templar helped with road services at Lakeview cemetery. Charles Kamens, 36, of 726 Shelton Street, died at home after living in Bridgeport as a mechanic. Albert C. Collins, longtime Universalist church sexton, died at 103 Reservoir Avenue. survived by a widow and five children.
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Chas. E. Williams
Cottage Street
J. MacLaren Richardson
Arcanum Lodge
Stratfield
Elias Howe, Jr
Post
William T. Garner
St. Paul's Church
E. P. Kenyon
Bridgeport Brass Co
St. John's Lodge
Stratford
Orient
Charles Kamens
Shelton Street
Germany
Bridgeport
Albert C. Collins
The
Universalist Church
Plan Changes In Hartford Mail Service
Hartford reports progress on a railway postoffice terminal as part of a postal service plan. The second assistant postmaster general will allocate eight to ten workers at Hartford Union Station. The terminal aims to cut dead time in mail handling and process stuck mail from trains and other sources.
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Hartford
Au[Sustine Lonergan
Postoffice Department
Washington
assis_tant
Union Station
Six Stores In New Block For Rent On Main and Fairfield
The United Cigar Stores Company has leased the corner lot at Main Street and Fairfield Avenue from Badau Estate and will open a store there on January 4, 1914. The project will replace a frame building with a new two story brick structure, creating six shops available to tenants beyond the Cigar Stores firm.
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United Cigar Stores
Hhas
Badau
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Fairfield Ave
United Cigar Stores'Co
HowLand's Entrances on Main Fairfield Cannon Streets
A brief street level note lists entrances on Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street in the town. The item records access points for a local project and indicates ongoing public works planning at these sites. Community officials oversee the entrances with coordination from the city department.
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Umbrellas and prices vary for gift value items
Advertisement lists men's and women umbrellas in silk and gloria covers with varied handles from boxwood to mission. Prices range from 50 cents to $10, including folded, suitcase, and novelty models with silk coverings and colored options. Also notes light yet durable construction and comfort in grip.
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Gloria
Noel
Warm baby robes for cold weather rides
Robes designed to keep the baby warm during carriage rides. Made from pure white China sheep or lambs wool, lined and interlined for warmth. Shaped to fit snugly in a carriage yet fold around the baby. Priced from 3.50 to 12.50 dollars.
Bath-Robe Attire and Boys’ Playwear for Vacation Wear
All boy likes a bath robe and a matching set, with selections in blue gray with red facing or tan gray with pink or blue facing. Finishes are cold and mighty comfortable in sizes 4 to 16. Also Indian and cowboy suits, khaki outfits with bright decor, and headpieces, bandannas, lasso, and pistol. Sizes 4 to 10 in playwear. raincoats in black rubber or tan with hats. Front basement.
Tepee Navajo Style Rugs Offer Authentic Color
Tepee rugs in Navajo style boast authentic patterns and baroque color effects. Soft yet firm close woven yarns ensure long wear with a lustrous finish. Sizes range 21 by 45 inches to 8 by 6 feet, priced from $1.25 to $2.50. Third floor sale location.
Funeral notices for Dr H M Clapp and Charles Kamens
Death notices from Stratford and St. Petersburg report Dr H M Clapp aged 47 dying in St. Petersburg on December 11 1918 with funeral at his Stratford residence December 16 at 3 30 p m and Charles Kamens aged 35 years 9 months dying December 12 1913 with funeral at No 728 Shelton Street Stratford on December 15 at 2 p m burial in Union Cemetery Stratford.
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Clapp
St. Petersburg
Fla
H. M. Clapp
Main Street
Stratford
New Haven
Kamens
Charles Kamens
Shelton Street
Union Cemetery
Bridgeport Probate Court Notices Estate of Johannah Donovan
The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport allows six months from the date for creditors to exhibit claims for settlement. Those neglecting to present accounts will be debarred. All indebted to the estate should pay immediately to James A. Meehan, Executor, 64 Worth Street, Bridgeport. Also notices an apartment for rent at 2785 North Main Street, opposite St. Vincent's hospital.
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State OF CO
Johannah Donovan
Bridgeport
District of Bridgeport
Sald Ber Tate
James A. Meehan
Worth Street
Ridgeport
North Main St
St. Vincent's Hospital
Cornerers of cotton crop fined in anti trust case
Washington reports fines of 4900 dollars each against Bogere Seales of Texas Frank Harnee William Brown of New Orleans Mer ris Rothschild of Mississippi and Col Robert M Thompson of this city for their plea of no contest to cornering the cotton crop of 1909 in violation of the Sherman anti trust law James A Patten of Chicago had previously been fined ten thousand dollars in the same case.
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Washington
Federal District Court
Bogere
Seales
Texas
Frank Harnee
William Brown
New Orleans
Merris Rothschild
Mississippi
Col
Robert M. Thompson
Nolice
James A. Patten
Chicago
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Billboard
Seely’s
Homicide
Common Council
Park City
State Street
West Avenue
Kossuth Street
Feh
South Norwalk
Newark, N. J
Manila
P. I
Bridgeport Department of Charities
Fred R. Johnson
F. L. Kumenses
Island
New Guinea
Fdot
Ted
Marins
Mowland Dry Goods CO
HowLand
All Boy
Howland Drygggos CO
Fine Laurel
James Horan
Hughes & Chapman
Averus
John Rece & Son
Boston Ferns
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