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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
12
Late arrivals in gift articles announced with deep discounts. Hand woven cashmere shawls start at 59 cents for 37 by 37 inches and rise to 6.98 for 72 by 144 inches. Wool steamer rugs, silk hose, bath robes, smoking jackets and a new line of waists, cushions and other small goods offered at numerous markdowns.
A town sale lists Hippodrome shirts at 69c with a spring line, assorted linen scarfs, curtains, table covers, rugs, mantels, and lace curtains at discounted prices. Hand bags, bath robes, and traveling sets priced to clear, with many items under 5 dollars.
A storefront ad touts deep discounts on underwear for all ages from 5c to 49c, handkerchiefs, and gloves. It promotes 49c to $2.69 prices on men’s women’s and children’s items, plus umbrellas and suitcases with oversized ribs and special silk options undercutting rival stores.
Bargain sale lists coats suits dresses and furs with prices from $4.69 to $21.98. Toy and doll items priced from 19c to 89c. Teddy bears Angora dogs and other pets offered at fractions of a dollar. Mens and ladies wool sweaters widely discounted and children’s coats listed.
Catalog headline announces drastic price cuts on untrimmed millinery and trimmed hats plus fur muffs neckpieces and coats. Items include black fox, sable, mink, otter, raccoon, rabbit and lynx furs, marabout scarves, silk petticoats, coats in various fabrics, chiffon veils, and feather plumes with prices from under a dollar to several dozen dollars.
John Katkouskis freed by Justice Wakeman on a chicken theft case linked to Charles Reminaski who faces later trial. a warrant issued for Katkouskis' mother Frances Katkouskis for receiving stolen goods. Thomas Noon arrested for selling liquor to minors with case postponed. Wakeman Sherwood’s auto crash case delayed. Christmas concert at Congregational church praised. local accidents and holiday events noted.
The Southport Savings Bank awards a two percent dividend on deposits before July 6 1911 and one percent on deposits after July 5 and before October 6 1911. Future deposits on or before the first of each month earn interest from that date with January and July rules. Henry H. Perry treasurer, Southport Conn. December 20 1911. Enrico Caruso stage incident noted with curtain drop following a mock death on La Tosca.
A 50 cent Christmas dinner at Grand Central Hotel. a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Zoar. local social visits include Tessie Carmody May Houlihan in Bridgeport and May Egan guesting there. Helen Houlihan returns from St Elizabeth's College to spend two weeks with family. Hanover chimney fire at Charles McBath house thwarted by Hanover volunteers with bucket and salt. names of local workers listed. Officers of Hiram are named.
Broad stock plan kept with desired merchandise and rapid delivery over the next two days. Manufacturer sample neckwear and knit items offered at strong prices. silks, stockings, hose, night shirts, pajamas, sweaters, suspenders, armbands, laces, collars, kimonas and coats, suits, dresses and furs advertised.
The No. 18 F. and A. M. lodge elected and installed officers led by W M J O Pitzschler and Past Master Charles A Peale. Dr W J O Hara gave a lecture on disease causation at St Rose Holy Name Society. Local social visits include Teddy McCarthy and families, Miss Tessie Carmody visiting her mother, and others from Danbury, Waterbury, and Hartford. F E Crosby, Brookfield resident, formerly of Hawleyville, is missing amid search efforts. Services at the Methodist church next Sunday feature readings and school music.
Special from United Press reports 200 Turkish soldiers were killed and 100 wounded in a battle at Bir Tobras near Tripoli. Turkish forces attacked an Italian reconnoitering party and were mowed down by machine guns, with Italian forces described as very small in number.
Auction notice announces sale on Tuesday December 26 at 2 PM with house open from 10 AM to ? PM. The fragment lists an auction time and access period but omits complete end time and location.
Yesterday Mrs Mathes H Heft hosted a luncheon for Josephine Birdseye daughter of Mr and Mrs Ieane Birdseye The debut into society was marked by a brilliant reception at the Birdseye home on Fairfield avenue Hostess Micw aleare Richardson recently returned from Europe and a Greenwich school attendee led a party of fifteen young ladies including Margaret Sophie Smith Julie Smith Marjorie Pierce Alice Althea May and several more Misses passed the afternoon in sociable chatter and observance of the young debutante milestone.
An advertisement promotes Huyler’s as a premier Christmas candy. It notes gift suitability and early morning delivery with a red ribboned box and holly spray to enhance presentation.
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