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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1910
Page
3
A local shop promotes a holiday stock of silverware toilet sets and manicuring sets with rock bottom prices. It features scarf pins brooches brenty pins and a 28 piece silver tableware set. Also showcased are chains match safes tie clasps belt pins and a variety of gift items for Christmas.
In Stratford Connecticut on December 17 1910 Otto Thoery aged five and a half funeral at John C Ford undertaking rooms 29 Cannon street on December 20 at 2 pm burial Mountain Cove cemetery In big city on December 18 Michael Dixon funeral from his residence 355 Brooks street Wednesday December 21 at 8 30 am and from St Charles church at 9 am interment at St Michaels cemetery Eucharistic league meets Tuesday at 8 pm
Two foreign men were detained after being found removing crude zinc from a freight car at Bridgeport. Conductor C. Newton witnessed the theft, confined them aboard the train, and alerted police when the train reached New Haven. Cases postponed to determine jurisdiction.
More than a dozen motorists have been issued blue on white license markers by Secretary of State Matthew Rogers but officers warn not to use them until after January 1. Police at Fairfield avenue and Main street stopped several drivers to remind them the red on white markers are required until New Year’s Day.
A reader is encouraged to test the Farmer Want Column by submitting ideas and asks for feedback. The piece signals practical tips and invites participation from local farmers and readers seeking guidance on listings and opportunities.
The body of Barney Miles, a long time city fixture, was found on Seaside Park sands west of the public bath houses after a receding tide. Medical Examiner Downs ruled death due to an epileptic fit that left him stranded as the tide rose. Miles, aged near eighty, wandered from the almshouse to nearby streets, then to the sand where he died. his remains were unclaimed at the morgue by afternoon.
Attorney William E. Greenbaum of Giddings Hughes Greenbaum expects the trolleyman Peterson to be released from jail by 5 PM with bail set at 1500 dollars. Greenbaum has talked with relatives amid the manslaughter case tied to the Jessica Saunders tragedy in Stratford and notes trolley workers may fund the bail if needed.
Mrs Julie Watt Morris Curtis failed to appear at a Probate court hearing before Judge Nobbs on her bid to remove her conservator and restore her rights. Witnesses testified as Curtis remained away citing health risk under orders from Dr G A Lawrence. Weather in Fairfield showed unsettled skies with light rain and cooler temperatures.
Stratford workers commuting to Bridgeport faced disruption when a major power cable under the Pequonnock river burned out cutting trolley service. Riders crowded into limited trains, filling depots with shows of mass transit demand as crews slowed to inspect.
Street car service on the Barnum avenue line will be improved next week with all New Haven Beard's Corner and Washington Bridge cars running over the Barnum avenue extension through the city center to State street terminal. Special morning cars will run from Stratford Center and Paradise Green. evening cars will run to Paradise Green and Stratford Center. The new schedule for some routes is pending contractor work on the road bed. Beginning tonight a North Main street trolley will await the New York train at 12:35. Residents in the northern city area gain this service, added after Mayor Buckingham's request. Vice President Buckland will visit again tomorrow to oversee trolley service plans.
Despatches report a deadly quake in Salvador with at least 300 deaths on Pacific islands near Ilopango Lagoon. A large island sank drowning 200 people as waves swallowed smaller islets. Many refugees fled to the lagoon’s bigger islands amid chaotic boat losses and hysterical scenes. A Bridgeport music event offers a free recital by Leon Rice at the First Methodist Church this evening.
Freshly made Tuesday by Whitman of Philadelphia Guth of Baltimore and Liggett of Boston the confections are packed in dainty imported gift baskets. These bon bons and chocolates promise an attractive Christmas treat and are presented as ideal gifts for milady in a nostalgic Grandmother's day style.
A sales-themed feature highlights rapid-fire toy guns, Simplex typewriters, rocking horses, dolls go-carts, cradles, moving picture machines, electric cars, game boards, fire apparatus, and dressed dolls. Prices range from 25 cents to several dollars with notes on quality and usability. Third floor.
Pretty warm dressing sacks for women in soft fleecy material with Oriental patterns and good colors. Trimmed with satin and priced at $1 to $1.25. one style offered as well made and affordable. Sold on floor 8 Beyond.
Light crepy cotton and warm fleecy fabrics offered in handsome patterns and rich colors. Kimonos reach from neck to foot with satin ribbon finishes in sizes and prices from $2 to $3. Second floor display and sale.
Special assembly of tea gowns in handsome striped patterns with Persian borders. Shirted backs and fronts with butterfly sleeves and satin trim. Priced at $6.75 for a value item in the collection.
Women’s sweaters in warm worsted available in white and oxford gray. Knitted to fit closely without binding. Prices range from 2 to 5 dollars. A few long white and red sweaters offered at 2 dollars. Located on the second floor.
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