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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
12
Notices announce marriages in Georgetown Stamford and Waterbury and funeral details for James Spargo and Hivira Gardner. Also records death and burial arrangements for John F. Soules and others in this city with service times and cemetery details.
A lawyer argued before a New York city board that damages should be paid to clients due to a grade change on their street. The president dismissed the claim, noting the clients had no legal basis. The lawyer accepted the ruling and left with crestfallen clients. The piece includes other items on coast guards in England, a humorous observation on deduction, and literary coincidences linking Shakespeare, Byron, and ancient Indian texts.
A compact school page reflecting on examinitis and the value of practical knowledge versus bloated memory. It cites American Medicine on specialists, quotes jokes and quips from Chicago Record-Herald Boston Transcript and Life, and touches on patience, silence, ghostly explanations, and Sunday school nudges.
London date line reports the periodical Truth predicting a New Year honor for James Bryce former British ambassador at Washington with a likely peerage in the imminent list.
In Bridgeport a large gathering surprised Rev. Edgar R. Cooper and his wife on their fifth anniversary at English Lutheran Church Laurel Avenue. Trustees led by C. F. Nolan arranged the event with an evening program, a purse of gold for the pastor, a bouquet for Mrs. Cooper, and a served supper. Cooper came to Bridgeport five years ago from Glen Gardner New Jersey where he had preached four years and has since grown with the congregation under Nolan’s praise.
Middletown Connecticut December 19 J Taylor Flynn former member of the Democratic state committee died today at his home from hemorrhage of the brain He was 48 years old and connected with Democratic circles statewide He served as sergeant at arms of the Connecticut delegation at the 1904 Democratic National Convention and chaired the party town committee here He is survived by his widow a Hartford brother and a Meriden sister.
New Britain December 19 robbers gained access to East Berlin and Westfield station houses and the Westfield toolshed on branch lines of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad. Entry by breaking a window and forcing a padlock. They took dollars from a telephone pay station in East Berlin and some change from slot machines. A few tools were taken at Westfield.
A festive store promotes cheerful prompt service and the spirit of Christmas. The piece emphasizes helpful staff, merry atmosphere, and abundant merchandise to enhance shoppers’ experience this season.
For men who drive, shoes reduce foot and leg strain with a flexible non slip rubber sole and solid heel. They absorb vibration and ease clutch fatigue while maintaining stylish looks. Calfskin uppers with blind eyelets promise comfort at five dollars.
Tl take it easy at home. To every man, that means slippers, robe, or bathrobe. Seek a man’s complete store for gifts. Slippers from $1, housecoats $5 to $12, bathrobes $3 to $12. Main floor rear.
An advertisement details silk hosiery gifts for women, praising fineness and comfort. It lists silk stockings in black white or tan with durable tops and spliced heels, prices from $1 to $2, silken vests and lisle stockings with descriptions and price points, and notes a box of 3 pairs for $1. The ad mentions colors, patterns, and finishes and directs readers to the left aisle rear.
An ad describing boys interest in Meccano and Erector sets as building toys and lists prices for varied toys. It covers railway sets with clockwork or electric operation and a wide range of girls toys including teddy bears dolls and doll furniture with price ranges.
A varied catalog lists numerous books and series with prices from 50 cents to 3 dollars. Highlighted are individual titles by Roosevelt, Fuller, Tagore not shown, and popular children’s series like Riverside, Dick Hamilton, Rover Boy, Tom Swift, Outdoor Girls, Ruth Fielding, and Dotty Dimple. Includes sets such as The Every Child Should Know, with main floor display and rear area note.
Beautiful crepe de chine and silk jersey underwear offer luxury and service. Describes petticoats with lace, princess slips, camisoles, and boudoir caps in white pink and blue, with prices from 50c to $9. Second floor.
Dozens of stylid hats for boys offered at half price as sales drop accelerates. Tyrol Jack Tar Middy mushroom shapes in beaver plush corduroy velvet and chim chim chilla fabrics. Colors gray blue brown black green red priced at 50c 1.50 and 3.00 with basement sale notes.
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