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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1916
Page
10
An extensive January clearance offers price reductions on winter millinery fur muffs and neckwear plus lingerie shirts and silk crepe de chine items. Deep discounts apply to coats skirts scarves and trimmings with a wide array of natural and faux fur muffs and hats, plus discounted handbags and ribbons.
Ozanam basketball season opens tonight at Joseph's ball with four teams set to compete. The Alameda building hosts an open house with Sounge and instrumental music. Musicians include Margaret Waters Lucy Glancy Edward Larkin and William Gallo plus Joseph Miller. The club's orchestra features Joseph Stapleton Alexander Jah William Judge Mam and the Sites brothers delivering a program of pleasing selections. A pocket billiards tournament is underway with cups to be awarded in both events. A new piano has been installed in the club rooms.
Social and Personal notes report the Ladies Hebrew Charitable Society meeting tomorrow at 3 in Park Avenue Temple vestry. Also noted is the return of Frank P from St Anselm College after Christmas holidays. The Ophthalmoyat club met at Miss Anna MacNamara's home on William Street with Victrola selections. Miss Irene Newstrom to host the next meeting on January 12.
A high pressure area brings mild, seasonal conditions along the Atlantic coast while Dakotas sees calmer weather. The Standard Oil steamer Command Spaw, reported sunk by an Austrian submarine weeks ago, has arrived safely in New York after voyages from Alexandria and Cairo.
The Right Reverend E Champion Acheson, bishop suffragan, preached at Christ Episcopal church in Stratford. He confirmed a class of 15 during the morning service though illness kept others home. An additional visitation is planned for May. Also noted is the death of Jeanie Griffin, wife of John Griffin of Sidney street, from heart failure. She was 45 and survived by husband, three daughters, and six sons.
Eliza J Davis widow of William J Davis died Sunday morning at 89 after living with her daughter Mrs Mary Kent at 53 Park Terrace for five months. Burial set for Danbury. William May a longtime East Bridgeport businessman died Saturday at 100 Orchard Street leaving wife and four children Alice Agnes William James a brother Richard and sister Mrs Patrick Kelly. He belonged to St Charles church. Also reported: Policeman William W Lewis of Brooklyn injured during attempted arrest at Rockaway Ave and Dean St. The American schooner Forest City carrying palm oil was destroyed by fire at its dock in San Juan Puerto Rico while en route from Calabar to New York.
Chinese reports say premier Hsu Shih-chang will not serve under the restored monarchy due to dynastic loyalties. If he declines, Lo Cheng-hsiang would likely become premier with Liang Shih-yi as vice premier, while Lu Cheng-hsiang remains foreign minister. other cabinet figures are named with projected roles.
London reports the withdrawal of Dutch liners from the Suez route to the East Indies reduces canal revenues. In 1914, Dutch vessels ranked third in number and tonnage. Britain led with 2000 ships totaling 13 million tons, Germany second with 280 ships and 2.1 million tons, and Holland with 350 ships and 1.4 million tons. The official reason cites coal supply concerns, but shipping men blame German submarine activity in Mediterranean ports. Port Said January coal price seen at about 22 dollars per ton, up from 6.50 prewar. despite fewer Suez ships, coal reserves at stations remain large. A St John’s Lodge No. 3 communication will be held at Masonic Temple Wednesday Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The H. A. accree will be conferred.
The Hartford diocese mourns the death of Rev. Thomas J. Molloy who died after a lingering throat illness at St Mary’s Hospital Waterbury. At 2 a.m. Sunday aged 26 years and one month his funeral is set for Sacred Heart church with 130 priests due to attend. Born in Bridgeport in 1890 he studied at Sacred Heart parochial school and St Thomas Hartford before entering St Bernard’s Rochester and St Thomas Seminary. He was ordained June 23, 1914 and served at Blessed Sacrament Waterbury until his death. His burial will be in St Michael’s Cemetery.
Hankow China January 3 Antimony has hit record prices due to wartime demand for munitions. Chinese producers cornered supply and profit from the surge. London refined ore fetches over 600 dollars per ton, up from about 125 before the conflict. Chinese firms like Hua Ch ang Company of Changsha expand to meet demand and supply Hankow, with many refining plants emerging.
Stockholm reports heightened scrutiny of incoming ships amid alleged German efforts to move copper and contraband from the United States via Swedish ports disguised as foodstuffs. The Andrew Welch from Philadelphia was detained at Halmstad after a German tug’s rendezvous and cargo checks found only beans, with crew hinting at hidden contents.
Bridgeport's Smith-Murray cash store advertises silklined comfortables from 1 to 4 dollars with floral patterns and 81x90 seamless sheets, 3 inch hems, linen finish towels at 10 cents, unbleached muslin at 9 cents, and crocheted bed spreads priced around a dollar. The ad highlights low prices and a wide selection for cold nights.
Two auto crash victims from Bridgeport have been discharged from hospital. A collision occurred when a car carrying Mrs. Arthur A. Greenhill and Miss Ada Greenhill collided with a trolley on Connecti- The Holland-American line ship Noordam arrived at Lisbon with Captain Prec morning. General Villa and General Zapata were reported to have organized a revolution in Mexico against the German government.
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