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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
18
A Saturday sale advertises wide ribbons, silk waists, and an extensive fur and clothing selection. Prices on black fox, narobia lynx, coney, mink, lynx scarves, muff sets, and coats are deeply discounted, with half-price trims and dress hats offered alongside seasonal garments and children's items.
Rev John H Anderson D D son of Mrs Kate Anderson of 489 Colorado Avenue will speak at the fifth anniversary sermon at St Michael's Church Hartford Ell served as a professor at St Thomas Seminary Hartford Conn He is described as a forceful and fluent speaker.
Tickets for the historical pageant presented by all Catholic children of the city by the Queen Daughters will go on sale at Steinert's Music Room Main Street on Monday December 20 at 9 o'clock.
Saybrook December 17 two Boston men were arrested on the 11 06 a m express train from New London when it reached Saybrook charged with gambling on a public conveyance.
Hartford December 17 due to heavy snow firemen could not reach 162 Clark Street in time, a two family tenement burned. A defective furnace is blamed for the blaze, and both families fled to the street with little property saved. Loss estimated at about 4000 dollars.
Licenses issued to Philip Dorkin 24 laborer of 22 Williston street and Sarah Perman 21 1117 Barnum avenue. James EB Hall 39 1117 Kossuth street and Nina Andrews 31 117 Kossuth street. Jerry Gardner 23 199 Gilbert street and Julia Daniel 19 same address.
The city received 2,500 tons of coal by barges this morning aiding the harbor's relief. Franks Miller lumber yard loaded bricks from Sayresville on schooners Howard Russell and Daniel Tomkins. The Calvin C Harris sails to New York to load coal for eastern ports. Reginald McKenna denies hints of India viceroy rumor. Vanderbilt race announced for May 13 at Sheepshead Bay, course about 300 miles. Bluefields Steamship Co. suit against United Fruit Co. for 15 million damages denied. A fire in 114 Organ Street closet prompted a 9:30 alarm. damage about 10 dollars. origin unknown.
The obituary notes the actor Tom died at the Vermont Soldiers Home. He previously starred as Old Hurrican in The Hidden Hand and later ran a touring company he bought for several years. He served as stage manager for Amy Stone and for Laura Keene before her retirement from theatre.
Washington reports Henry Prather Fletcher, serving as ambassador to Chile, was nominated by President Wilson for ambassador to Mexico. Elisio Arrendondo has been named Mexican ambassador to the United States, restoring diplomatic ties broken for nearly three years. Ansonia burglars stole 23.75 from a barber drawer and cheap jewelry linked to a punch board scheme. Worcester conference at Clark University discussed Monroe Doctrine and Pan American cooperation with speakers from Harvard, the navy, and Brazil.
Hartford December 17 announced in the Superior Court that an agreement among counsel of different interests and the judge’s approval allow an additional dividend of 11 8 percent to Pope Co creditors, bringing total distributions to 92 5 8 percent.
Harry Turney Ford Jr died at 70 Wheeler Avenue aged 19. Cecelia W Sherwood died at 2439 Fairfield Avenue aged about 79. John F Dorsch died at Bridgeport Hospital aged 57, a toolmaker. Walter H Hitchcock funeral held at 2 pm at 200 Coleman Street with Carpenter union bearers. interment Mountain Grove. Michael McMahon funeral held at 109 George Street and St. Augustine's Church. Court Sandy Hook F of A member attended. interment St. Michael's Cemetery.
Nettie B Foley of Easton files suit in superior court against husband William J Foley of Hartford. Desertion alleged since November 2 1912. Married November 22 1906. Nettie Bassett is her maiden name. Suit returnable to January term.
Enfield reports the death of Rev. Horace King at his home aged 88. Born in Enfield he was ordained in 1872 and later led a local Catholic Apostolic church before retiring about a year ago. A daughter survives him.
Washington reports winter wheat sown this fall covers 37,256,000 acres, down 11.3 percent from the revised 1914 fall estimate. The Agriculture Department released the figures today. Also noted is the arrest of John Murray, described as a divine healer, in New York for practicing medicine without a license and that President Woodrow Wilson’s name will appear on Michigan primary ballots.
Practical gift ideas for every family member with a week left before Christmas. Plan to finish shopping tomorrow to allow time for tying up and sending gifts to distant friends.
A dainty blouse makes a delightful gift for any woman featuring attractive striped wash silks white black or colored crepe de chine or lace and chiffon blouses in white or flesh color. Many styles available at 3, posters to appeal to mother sister or friend. Samet offers priced at 2.00.
A Christmas shopping item highlights kid gloves in black tan and white with stitching options. Prices range from 9 cents to 1.25 dollars per pair for washable kid gloves and leatherette styles in multiple colors.
An old classified style note offers women fibre silk hose in light and dark shades with a four thread heel toe and sole guarantee. It presents silk hose as a desirable gift and highlights wear durability and value.
Advertisement promotes writing paper and correspondence cards as practical gifts. It lists various features such as vaheets nemopres fence eeds and holiday boxes, cabinet style flat bo rables, gilt edge paper, and Velopes Velopes-BOc with prices around 48c to $1.00.
Washington December 17 The Woman's Suffrage association convenes with election of officers and debate on a proposed 50000 campaign budget. M Carrie Chapman Catt of New York is the sole candidate for president succeeding Dr. Anna Howard Shaw. No contests for other posts except treasurer, won by Mrs Henry Wade Rogers of Connecticut.
Albany reports the Court of Appeals has upheld Froederick C. Hicks as the First district congressional winner in 1914. His three vote plurality over Democrat Lathrop Brown is increased to ten after re canvass and correction. Also noted is word that Earl Kitchener plans to wed the widow of the Earl of Minto.
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