Store Slashes Prices on Waists and Sleeves
A local retailer slashes prices on waists to 1.00 and sleeves in lawn and batiste fabrics to 0.59, marking a notable discount for shoppers seeking value.
Bridgeport Evening Farmer in Bridgeport, Connecticut
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
5
Washington Bridge in Bad Shape
Engineer Scofield reports Washington bridge over the Housatonic near Milford Stratford unsafe and in need of immediate repair. Estimated cost to fix runs about 2800, to be shared by the railroad and two counties. prior railroad engineers had urged long overdue repairs. the structure cost 365000 originally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scofield
H. G. Scofield
Washington Bridge
Housatonic River
Milford
Stratford
New Haven
Fugitive From Reform School Recaptured in City
Frank Thomas, 17, who fled the Reform School three years ago and evaded authorities since last September, was captured today in the city. He will be returned to the Reform School to complete his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thomas
Reform School
Walter L. Clark Dies. Funeral Set at Broad Street Residence
Walter L. Clark aged 65 years 6 months 16 days died in this city on January 6 1909 Friends invited to funeral at his late residence 482 Broad Street on Saturday January 9 at 2 30 p m after which burial will in Mt Grove Cemetery Harriet Raymond widow of Charles T Raymond dies January 4 in South Norwalk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Walter L. Clark
Broad Street
Pao
Mt. Grove
Raymond
Norwalk
Harriet
Charles T. Raymond
Culberson Attacks President In Senate Debate
Senator Culberson of Texas, Senate Minority leader, assailed President Roosevelt over the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company case. He introduced a resolution for the Judiciary Committee to investigate whether the President acted improperly in denying information. He argued the President violated a law of Congress by allowing the Steel Trust to absorb the Tennessee Company. The move was set aside after objections from Senator Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Culberson
Texas
Senate
Roosevelt
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
Judiciary Committee
Department of Justice
United States
Congress
Tennessee Company
Steel Trust
Clark
Wyoming
Funeral of D C Peck Brings City Notables to Home
Friends and business leaders gathered yesterday at the late residence of Davis Curtis Peck on State Street to honor the memory. Rev. William H. Lewis conducted services at the home and grave. Interment followed at Mountain Grove cemetery. Peck, a Woodbury native who moved here in 1863, served as last first selectman in 1888 after consolidation. He left a widow, four sons Eugene B Lester O Arthur T and D Carlton, and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Curtis
Peck
State Street
William H. Lewis
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Robert B. Ballou
Frank Miller
W. Smith
Peter W. Wren
Mountain Grove
Woodbury
Conn
First Selectman
Eugene B
Prudent
Board of Police Commissioners
Lester O
New York City
Arthur T
D. Carlton
Weather Forecast For Bridgeport January 7 1909
HoowLann reports fair weather in Bridgeport Conn for tonight and tomorrow with mild temperatures and clear to partly cloudy skies expected. Winds light to moderate from the west, no precipitation anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Fur Coats and Scarves Offered At Concessions
Cold weather prompts fur buyers to seek bargains with mink and fox scarfs ponyskin and caracal coats in season shapes. Prices shown include 35 for 47.50 55 for 75 pony skin coats 16.59 for 25 lynx pieces and 27.50 for 45 mink collars. Second floor.
Warm all wool Double-service suits for boys at $5
Warm suits for boys made from all wool fabrics offer lasting fit and warmth. The Double-service set includes two knicker trousers, priced at five dollars, advertised as the best value for cold weather. Available on the main floor rear and front basement areas of the Boys' Shop.
Woolen undergarments for women promise no shrinkage
Plainspoken ad notes HowlaaNapD’s women’s woolen undergarments. Made from fine wool mixed with cotton to retain shape after careful laundering. Available in pure white ribbed or flat woven, medium and heavy weights. Sold at Cannon Street aisle rear.
Warm stockings on sale at Cannon Street aisle
Readable ad lists warm wool stockings for women in plain black or gray trimmed with heel and toe. Prices range from 25 to 50 cents. Also warm cotton stockings in medium or heavy weight priced at 25, 35 or 50 cents. Location given as Cannon Street aisle rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon Street
Warm Laced Felt Shoes for Home Wear
Lightweight yet very warm felt shoes ideal for health and comfort at home. Durable and affordable, with laced felt shoes featuring leather soles priced at 75 cents, 1 dollar, and 1 dollar 50 cents. Low felt slippers with felt soles available at 1 dollar and 1 dollar 35 cents near Fairfield avenue door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Avenue
Warm comfortables offered at low price
For $2 we offer a large 72 by 84 inch comfort able made of stout silkolene, tightly stitched and well filled with cotton. Cover is attractive with plain colors and light or dark hues. Extra good comfortables in fancy designs. Main floor rear.
Warm gloves offer style and warmth at low prices
Advertises warm gloves in mocha and cashmere varieties with silk or fleeced linings. Unlined Mocha gloves priced at 1 or 1.50 dollars, kid gloves 1 or 1.50, cashmere fleeced lining 50 cents, gold gloves 25 or 50 cents, children’s golf gloves and mittens 25 cents. Located near Cannon street door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon Street
Woolen underwear for sale on Main street
Woolen underwear described as light weight and durable with a careful laundress able to prevent shrinking. Notes good gray color, finished care, and models proven to fit well over years. Describes blend with cotton for extra strength and marks location at the right of the Main street entrance.
Overcoats for Boys and Men at Great Value
In the Boys' Shop and for big boys as well as little. Regular and reefer styles with warm lining. Good values daily. $5 stylish warm and good fur trimmed overcoats for boys, $5 to $9.
Boys wash suits at front basement sale
In a warm house the ad promotes boys wash suits alongside overcoats. New styles use chambray and novelty fabrics in blue red and brown at $1.00. Other fabrics include striped galatea and pure white sailor collars priced from $1.50 to $4, highlighting practical warm clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambray and Novelty
Six Year Terms for Six Appointees
Mayor Lee drafts seven charter amendments to revamp city offices. Proposals include creation of a Board of Public Works, removing nomination certificate filing, placing street cleaning under public works, naming the city engineer by the mayor with a $4000 salary, appointing the city attorney by the mayor at $1800, shifting hydrant control to the Fire Commission, shortening report approval from 35 to 6 days, aligning Board of Relief terms to four years, and forming a six-member Public Works commission to oversee city engineer, public works director, street and bridge superintendents while handling sewer, road, and bridge projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Common Council
Board of Public Works
Public Works Commission
Fire Commission
Board ‘of Relief
Board of Relief
Board of Assessors
McMahon Heirs Sue Stratford Town Over Island Land Dispute
Hearings began in Superior Court before Judge Edwin B. Gager on a four year old case by the McMahon heirs against Stratford to determine ownership of a 2683 foot land strip bordered by Steeplechase Island, Long Island Sound and nearby properties. Deeds dating to early times and earlier lease claims from Stratford are central as the Steeplechase Island Company fences off access to cottages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gager
John H. McMahon
Stratford
Ira
David Curtis
Edwin B. Gager
DeForest & Klein
Canfield, Judson & Pullman
Doolan
Idle Hour Club
Charles E. Stagg
Richard Brown
Frank B. Fulton
George Heisler
McMahons
Town of
State of
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Steeplechase Island
Long Island Sound
Steeplechase Island Company
J. A. O’brien
Narrow Escape in Mad Runaway Crash
Matt E. Merriman of 296 East Main street, collector for Schwartz child and Sulsberger Co., narrowly escaped death in a runaway on Fairfield avenue just after 5 am. The wagon shaft failed, the horse bolted, the wagon toppled onto the rails, pinning Merriman. He suffered a shattered left arm and other injuries. at Bridgeport Hospital the full extent remained unknown. The horse was later captured on Spruce street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt E. Merriman
East Main Street
Schwartzchild & Sulsberger Co
Water Street
Merriman
Fairfield Avenue
Hatters Grievance Discussed With Guyer Hat Co
New York Jan 7 At a special meeting of United Hatters of America directors in University Settlement Building east local hatters unions discussed the grievance against Guyer Hat Company which moved from Boston to Philadelphia The wage dispute centers on Boston rate versus Philadelphia pay and several Danbury Conn factories agreed to handle Guyer business Meanwhile obituaries note Charles Horace Field died aged 60 in Stratford and Anna Maria Daniel died at her parents home Also John S Mackie died after short illness in Bridgeport stock broker Arthur E Grannis suspended three years by the New York Stock Exchange for late firm transactions violating exchange rules
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
United Hatters of America
University Settlement
Guyer Hat Company
Guyer Company
Boston
Philadelphia
National Hat Manufacturers* Association
Danbury, Conn
Charles Horace Field
Stratford Avenue
Stratford
New York Infantry
Anna Maria
Robert
Christiana Daniel
John S 'Mackie
Bridgeportospital
Noble Avenue
Arthur E. Grannis
New York Stock Exchange
The
Exchange Today
Grannis
Lawrence Ith Coster, Knapn & Company
Conauit
the Exchange
Ution
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Reform
Hughes & Chapman
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John Beck & Son
Oak St
D.C. Peck
Pittsfield
Stevenson
Merchants’ Trust & Banking Co
Maine
George E. Winton
Middle Street
Hammond Beef Co
HoowLann
Howlaanapd
OUR
Talk of
the Town
Hoes
Colt
Re Oe
W’mahon
Stratford Town
Long Island Chin Cosgrove
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