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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1913
Page
9
Andrew Schule sues Bertha Heise for 5000 damages after his six year old son Arthur Schuler was kicked in the jaw and permanently disfigured. The incident occurred September 23, 1913 as the boy walked across a vacant lot at Boston avenue and Broks street in the city.
Department of Health takes unusual precautions to protect Bridgeporters during Christmas and holidays. Inspector David W. Lynch and Assistant Inspector James C. Grace joined the post office and express forces as they work to prevent sale of spoiled meat, fowl, and provisions.
Three young men, ages 23, told Superintendent Fred R. Johnson of the Department of Charities they faced a hard world without backing and yearned for home at hearthside Christmas. Their requests for train tickets were refused, and they were advised that walking is good.
Special to The Farmer. Westport reports two deaths yesterday. John Batterson, longtime resident of a small house at Rosedale, was found dead in bed with heart trouble cited by Dr Powers. Thomas McCoo died suddenly at his Saugatuck home yesterday morning, survived by a wife and six children.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Richard Bartholdt of St. Louis will not seek another term as representative for Missouri's 10th district when his current term ends in 1915. He ranks among the longest serving House members. Bartholdt says he will devote effort to universal peace.
Time grows short and a local store pushes last minute gifts with dozens of newly arrived comfortables. Silk and sateen coverings in delicate hues, flowered patterns, and fine white cotton filling, offered in large sizes from 72 by 78 inches. Prices range from 3.50 to 20 dollars, with wool filled options at 4 to 6 dollars. Main floor rear.
Nice jewelry at little prices promises enamel designs and stone set pieces. Rich LaVallieres with gold chains and pearl, amethyst, or sapphire accents offered at $2.50 to $7.50 frame pictures in sterling silver. Center aisle, front.
Table silver and related flatware described as finely wrought and durable plated ware. Prices listed include soup ladles four dollars, teaspoons two dollars thirteen cents, dessert spoons four dollars, table spoons four dollars thirty cents, gravy ladles one fifty, cream ladles one twenty five, berry spoons one twenty five, cold meat forks one twenty five, sugar tongs one twenty six, butter knives ninety five cents, sugar shells eighty five cents, with a mahogany chest holding 32 pieces priced at twenty five dollars and forty five cents, plus chests from other makers priced six fifty to twelve seventy five. Fourth floor.
A retail listing touts vast 50-cent book selections alongside cheaper titles and leather bound editions. It highlights illustrated works from Surrey to DuCame, poetry by Wordsworth and Kipling, serialized boys adventure series, and classic children's tales with prices ranging from 25 cents to $3, presenting a broad, varied catalog for readers and gift buyers.
Advertising style listing devices to aid housewives with coffee distillers percolators and chafing dishes. Prices range from $2.25 to $12 with electrical options including toasters and stoves. Fourth floor.
A display of Japanese china promises quality and attractive designs with a wide variety of items for table and toilet use. About a dozen patterns appear in many shapes including vases, bon bon dishes, radish sets, celery sets, chocolate and cake sets, bureau sets, mayonnaise sets, and an assortment of powder boxes and small functional pieces priced from 25 cents to several dollars.
Advertises a selection of blankets priced at five dollars each. Describes long staple wool, soft texture, and durable finish with care. Offers pure white blankets with pink or blue borders, plaid options, and gray with borders. Larger all wool options priced up to ten dollars.
A catalog of baby gifts perfect for the first Christmas features knitted hoods mittens and bootees in white and color. It lists carriages robes jackets sweaters and kimonos with prices from 25 cents to several dollars and notes handmade items praised as light and safe for infants. Second floor.
Unusual silk and lace scarfs charm shoppers this season offering comfort against chill. Crepe de chine scarves in plain colors or flowered designs run two yards long, priced from 1.25 to 4. Exquisite Spanish and French lace collars and cuffs, 6 to 12 dollars. Plauen lace collar sets feature new pointed over shoulder pattern in white and ecru. Front display on Main floor.
Polished brass brushes, irons, and fittings designed for a cheery open fire in the den or library. Fenders, coal scuttles, and smoker sets priced from 56 to 85 cents, with tobacco jars at 1 to 1.50 dollars. Durable construction and period style noted as favorable.
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