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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
18
Classified page lists Goats coats for 2 to 6 and 6 to 14 year olds, girls and ladies suits from 5.00 to 14.98, trimmed hats, scarfs, plush coats and gloves. Nightgowns, dolls, portieres and framed pictures appear with prices ranging from 25c to 6.98.
An ochre stained classifieds style page lists prices for fox, lynx, raccoon and mink muff sets and coats, plus silk waists, petticoats, gowns and velvet hats. Numerous item prices range from under a dollar to about ninety-five dollars, with marks for coats and rainwear and trimmed millinery noted.
Congressman Gardner testifies before the House naval committee urging full shipbuilding funds and criticizing Secretary Daniels for underfunding the fleet. He cites shortages of ships and personnel, decries cold storage battleships, and argues for stronger aircraft and submarine programs despite opposition.
Maud Morehouse fails to obtain a divorce in Stratford superior court after evidence of her husband Leon Morehouse with another woman is deemed insufficient. Judge Burpee continues the case to allow more proof as testimony recounts a July 5 1913 Hotel Vanderbilt sighting and a related train sighting. The Diet's 4 million yen coronation funding and the ill fated British steamer Isthmus of Tone are noted as side items.
Judge Burpee approved the sale of Merchants Express Co after a receiver held the business. The sale price for equipment and goodwill was 795 dollars. J. P. Costello claimed 2,583.43 and was allowed. he formerly served as company president and said 627.50 was due for salary. Francis J. Brien claimed 224.15 and was allowed. C. Braddock has acted as receiver and continued operations.
A furnace overheated in a three story wooden building at 1131 Stratford Avenue caused about 300 dollars in damage to the F. E. Fickett drug store. The fire spread through furnace asbestos and attacked rafters before a clerk on discovery and alarm. Firefighters used water and chemicals. damage reportedly fully insured.
Mme Anita Rio, famed American and European concert artist, has been engaged by the Bridgeport Oratorio society for a principal part in its forthcoming rendition of The Messiah. Her career spans successful performances in the United States and abroad with leading operatic stars, critics predicting a high place for her in this role.
Bertha M Dearborn of this city was granted a divorce from Ervin Dearborn of Millville New Jersey by Judge Burpes in the superior court. Infidelity cited as ground. The case was continued from last week with testimony including an 11 year old brother of the defendant and a co respondent May Marden. The court also granted a separate decree to Pan crazo Bucolo and freed Frederick Krouse from Frieda Krouse. Desertsion in 1907 and marriage in 1896 noted.
Four young children Mabel Oakley aged 11 George F Byron aged 5 Thomas C Byron aged 7 and Sega Corpay were committed to the Norwalk county home by Judge W J Beecher in Newtown probate court in the absence of Judge Hallen. The Oakley child had been living in Long Hill and the Byron and Corpay children were said to be deserted by their parents.
Don Fin ds model hav en tenements in New Haven offering sanitary surroundings a living room two bedrooms and bath for 312 monthly rent. Spencer R. Gordon superintendent of the charities department submitted the investigation to the mayor. He favors establishing similar tenements here noting water is free and garbage and ashes are collected at no charge.
The Greenfield Country clubhouse hosts a Friday night dance with coffee and cake during intermission. Miss Mildred Hull, recently ill, is recovering. A drama titled The Denton will be performed by club members at the Greenfold clubhouse after the holidays.
At a Harmony Grange gathering the next regular meeting was changed to Tuesday evening December 22. Members will have an Xmas tree and exchange ten cent gifts. Also noted were Mrs. Anna Gilbert convalescing after surgery in Bridgeport hospital and Mrs. Elbert Olimstead ill at Cutler's farm care.
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