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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1914
Page
11
A special holiday furnishings drive offers a wide selection of Bik shirts, neckwear, handkerchiefs, hose, underwear, suspenders, pajamas and umbrellas. Prices range from 25 cents to 2 dollars for ravats, shirts from 1 to 3.50, full dress shirts 1.90 to 3.00, with Arrow silk shirts at 3.50 to 5.03 and accessories like cuff links and belts also featured.
Special to the Permder Milford reports plans for charity and a club meeting at Stratford Methodist church chapel. The Messiah at Bridgeport Oratorio Society will feature Rose Bryant soprano with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra of 40 pieces. Public ticket sales start tomorrow at Steinert's.
New York December 22 Austria-Hungary will suspend payments on its notes for the present at 4 1/2 per cent due January 1 ext. An announcement from the United States quoted Dr Dumbs saying the move is temporary. The Delaware and Raritan Canal Lane to Senn for the winter. Union Medd Cnetom Suite 5 Expord Brothers Bucy East Side and West Hed F.
The storm moved from yesterday to the maritime provinces and a high pressure area brings pleasant weather to the Mississippi valley. Temperatures are low across central districts with zero readings in the upper Mississippi valley and the lake region. freezing in Georgia. Almanac times: sun 7 17 am, sunset 5 27 pm. Low water 9 03 am. After brief debate, the Senate set aside the Leia bill until Christmas recess. James B. Carroll of Springfield Mass took oath as associate justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court.
The current Poli's program, titled A Holiday Festival of Features, offers a top to bottom lineup praised by yesterday's audiences. Notable acts include the Famous Roeders with strong feats, a rural farce Ejoping, Kimbery and Mohr singing Clubland, and Von Hampton and Josslyn in a song and dance sketch, plus Morris Golden's violin comedy. The feature film Officer 666 leads a five reel screen program, with other high quality pictures interleaved between shows.
London December 22 A message to the Star from Belfast reports that the Canadian Pacific Railway Company has purchased four ships being built at Belfast and Glasgow. Their cost is said to be in excess of 7500000 dollars.
Skinner and Walker plans were nearly approved by the charities commissioners and the Board of Contract and Supply advised to advertise for bids. The project costs around 150000 with bids sought for general construction electrical work and mechanical equipment. A 25 bond with each plan set and two week return window. Bids may be rejected or accepted at the commissioners discretion.
Calburn Stock company staged The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary at the Lyric theatre to a large audience. Emma DeWeale excelled as Aunt Mary aided by Huth Findlay and Violet Barney. The cast delivered strong singing and comedy with Lucinda played by Jean Barret and George Barnum as Joshua. Final scene featured a tea wagon and improvised dancing that drew applause.
Photographs of him were handed to attendees after last night’s show causing disruption among admirers. Farren lodge No. 57 A U W plans a large meeting tonight on Fairfield Avenue to elect officers amid potential rival candidates. Hoboken’s Odd Fellows Hall burned, destruction estimated at 350000.
A Visiting Nurses Association committee asked the Board of Charities for a $1500 appropriation to sustain their pure milk stations. The centers feed and care for 80 to 130 babies daily, with total monthly costs over $200. Branches operate in the North East and West Ends, led by a specially trained nurse at the central station. The Board endorsed the work but did not view it as its duty to finance it.
The Bridgeport Art League held its annual Christmas party with candlelight, a decorated tree, and six numbers including readings, soprano solos, and interpretive dances. A business meeting voted to incorporate under Connecticut law and discussed finances from the Christmas sale. Also noted were a new executive appointee and a social event for the Wheeler household, plus brief market and political remarks.
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