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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
6
Dillon's Wholesale and Retail Leading Milliners offers a January clearance on fur muffs, scarves, collars, and fur sets featuring Black Cat, Lynx, Red Fox, and American Lynx varieties with prices from $1.98 to $50. Also advertised are long cloth coats, raincoats, sweaters, silk waists, ribbons, and Angora items at reduced prices.
Marlop McHare Venable of Stamford obtained a divorce in the Stamford superior court from Capt. George R. Venable of the United States Navy. She, daughter of Henry K. McHare the New York banker and railroad director, accused him of cruelty including striking and choking during marriage. The couple wed June 1, 1910 in Stamford, a high society event, and the Parting followed a party dispute over seating at table. Naval cruises for civilians next summer were announced, building on last summer’s 2000-person training cruise.
A Bridgeport Protective Home gathering at 591 Myrtle avenue celebrated Christmas for Isiris children lacking festive cheer. A decorated tree bore gifts for each attendee, with aprons, dresses, and treats distributed amid games. Supervisors Katheryn Hewitt Rice and Orlena Weed led the event. honor guests included Mrs. Walter S. Wilmot and Mrs. C. D. Doremus.
Mrs J W Bray and Mrs M J Flanagan to host next Ladies of Charity whist at St Augustine's hall Pequonnock St next Thursday afternoon Jan 6. Engagement announced for Miss A Louise Houston and George E Sivers at Christmas dinner. Miss Houston daughter of the late Mr Mrs Robert Houston. Engagement of Miss Josephine Bulkley Wells to John Scott Dow ning announced. no wedding date set. Several bridge and dinner gatherings honor Miss Pierce and fiancé Jonathan Grout in Black Rock and nearby homes. Miss Martha Lashar hosts a Brooklawn Country Club dance for her guests.
The Men's league of St Paul's Episcopal church meets in the Parish house at 8 o clock this evening. A Christmas festival of the Sunday school will be held in the Parish house at 7 30 o'clock tomorrow evening. The kindergarten holds its Christmas party at 3 o'clock. Watch night services are at 11 30 o'clock Sunday night. An invitation is extended to all city churchgoers.
Frederic G Hoffer writes to The Farmer refuting untrue claims that William A Halliday was connected with the Christian Science Church in Bridgeport. Police examined Halliday correspondence and found no connection, and the letter requests a suitable correction to publish in the paper.
Mrs Ida Rifkin Hallett street storekeeper told police she would not appear as a witness in an assault case, then faced contempt charges. She admitted the remark was a joke and was found not guilty after explaining the Fairfield court testimony. The Standard Oil Company of Kentucky offered a half month’s salary bonus to long term employees earning under $3,000 yearly.
A fragment listing do it yourself remedies: a pine aromatic cough tonic using sugar and whiskey, a Rheumatism relief syrup of sarsaparilla with Toris Compound, plus Calocide foot bath for frost bite and corns. Claims ready access from Medical Formula Laboratories Dayton Ohio and drugstore procurement of six ingredients.
The Arizona suffered turbine damage but repairs should take seven weeks, less severe than feared. The turbine has been cleared of copper fragments. A report from New York notes the ship’s condition amid routine wartime dispatches.
Fire in the basement of the F. L. Wilson Company jewelry store in the Masonic Temple building Danbury Conn caused about $10000 in damage. Flames damaged floor timbers overhead and a store floor portion fell with show cases and stock while smoke harmed nearby shops and lodge rooms amid a heavy ice storm.
Loretta Mary Hayes and George Edward Nothnagle plan marriage at 7 pm tonight at the Hayes residence. Rev Otis W Barker to officiate. attendants include Helen Nothnagle and four ushers. The couple will travel on a wedding trip with details undisclosed.
Clarence W. Watson former U S Senator announced his resignation from the Democratic national committee in Fairmont West Virginia. He cited pressure of other business and said he expects to spend most of the coming year in Russia.
News from New York reports the death of Edward Trickett the famed Australian sculler who, born in Sidney N S W, became the first to deprive England of the professional sculling championship in 1876.
Forecast calls for rain and warmer air tonight into Thursday with cloudy skies and likely showers. Southeast to south winds rise to fresh and moderately strong as a broad weather disturbance moves from the Lake region. Temperatures fall in New England while the West endures extreme cold with Utah reporting minus 20.
The Smith-Murray Co advertises a wide selection of blankets and comfortables at low prices. Full and large sizes feature silkoline covers, sateen borders, and wool options. prices range from 1.25 to 5.00 per pair or item, with various colors and patterns listed.
Advertises ready to hang window shades from Arrow Oil with guaranteed rollers and Neikel shade pull in Light Medium Dark Green Kern and White 36x6 ft price 40c each for six feet Ssemsiera Pelle Duplex Shades oil opaque handmade guaranteed rollers 38x6 ft price 75c each Special lot offers extra wide shades in Dark Green with slight imperfection.
Federal inquiry into high prices cites widespread detentions of freight cars across the nation. George W. Anderson calls for railroad cooperation, noting coal cars held two to five times longer than normal after delivery in several cities. He warns such delays are suspicious and seeks reports from railroads.
A fragment notes concern over restraint of trade with cars priced high for extra profits. It suggests certain individuals appear responsible for delaying shipments and benefiting from the premium, signaling scrutiny of anti competitive behavior.
George Caruthers, a waiter at Algonquin lunch room Broadstreet, reportedly took $250 of the day's receipts plus boss Arnold Cargill's coat containing $250 from a bank deposit. Caruthers left with the boss' overcoat and has not been seen. police seek Jim.
Mrs Lester E Wheeler of 15 Ban sick Avenue reports a handbag lost near Barsick Avenue and State Street containing $150 in cash and a $150 check. Farmer Want Ads One Cent.
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