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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
7
Great January clearance offers fur muff and coat prices cut deeply with discounts across Black Coney Muffs Black Fox Muffs and Scarfs as well as long cloth and fur hats. Names of fur types and prices are listed with extensive markdowns for coats muffs and capes ready for next year.
Special to The Farmer reports Democrats pick William S. Thoms for Speaker while Republicans name Morris C. Webster on the second ballot. The piece notes rising new faces in the General Assembly, mileage and transportation debates, and early caucus maneuvering with Danbury figures facing costed pay and potential railroad duties. Fairfield County solidly represented in the Democratic caucus as deliberations continue.
The funeral of William Mead was held this morning from his home at 2 o clock and a high mass of requiem celebrated at Saint Marks Church at 9 20. Bearers were Knights of Columbus members P H Ryan John Gaul James Walsh Timothy O Rourke and Patrick Lynch. Interment in Saint Michael's cemetery. Joseph Caraker aged years, a well known East Bridgeport resident and parishioner of Saint Church, died yesterday afternoon after four weeks of pneumonia. He was born in Ireland and long active in politics, serving as an inspector in the street department. He leaves two nephews and two nieces. Riverhead reports Lies Wether Harrie walked out of jail with the jailer's keys. Sundries note garter and skin care ad follow.
I J Cohen becomes president succeeding Charles Gelman at Laborde Gelman Co. He arrives directly from the largest department store in America where six years of extensive merchandising work preceded this move. Cohen brings twenty one years in the field to boost the thriving business.
The notice proclaims a reorganiza tion sale with a definite purpose to raise cash and meet obligations. It stresses paying a retiring president, funding new plans, adjusting stocks, and adding lines to ensure a colossal bargain event that aims to provide more real money savings than any other sale this season.
A wholesale reorganization sale showcases women and misses suits priced down from 40 dollars to 30 dollars and coats from 6.75 to 15 dollars. The event features coats in 54 inch wool, chic styles, and plush varieties, plus bargain furs and vast embroidery and lace underprices to clear stock. Representative names and local committee mentions appear in passing among catalog details.
Immense sale on white goods features deeply discounted under muslins and lingerie. Readily available items include Nainsook, Valenciennes lace, Swiss embroidery, Wallace trim, and various nightgowns, petticoats, drawers, corset covers, and chemises with sale prices widely reduced from regulars. Discounts emphasize value per yard and per item with numerous sizes and patterns.
Ladies' flannelette night gowns in white and colored varieties with high and low necks, cuffs, and collars embroidered. Extra sizes available. Regular prices range from 59 to 125 cents with sale prices from 42 to 79 cents.
Fragmented OCR lists Forest Mills underwear sale items with price cuts. Ladies’ medium gowns and chemises in various necklines and sleeve lengths reduced from higher prices to 38c, 69c, and other amounts. Union suits, corsets, and lattice-hosiery patterns described with colors and finishes, some marked down to 1.96 or 2.40 for multiple pieces.
A B Chamansky remains treasurer of the firm with long ties to the city of Mus birth and the Che iis Chendisinge. The text notes Chamansky’s past as an incorporator of the Labuewe Co and his ongoing role amid a broad business history, mentioning past suits and ownership.
North End residents trek along stone walls as Huntington Road remains impassable. A deep mire caused by Hydraulic Co. disrupts travel and raises safety concerns for locals.
Stratford residents complain about Huntington road surface after Bridgeport Hydraulic Co dug up the street last fall to lay mains and left it in deplorable repair. Mawths were laid near the proposed school site and heavy iron pipe remains nearby, drawing local blame.
Flooded roads yield deep mire that traps vehicles and delays workers while pedestrians hop stone walls in darkness. Supt. W H Kelsey rearranges school grading to admit late entrants, enabling review and promotion by year end. Stratford Fire dept elects officers Harry Wilcoxson president Frank C Evitts vice president Frank R Edwards secretary H C Lovel treasurer Martin Knapp trustee.
New England Lines issues a folder promoting Boston as a premier trans Atlantic departure port for travelers in New England, the Midwest and the Provinces. It explains why Boston is logical and delightful, highlights voyages to Europe, showcases New England scenery, and includes sailing schedules and a color map. Copies available at Room 1 South Station Boston Mass.
New York police report an extensive six month theft by Ameri can express company workers. About 25000 valued cash and checks feloniously taken from ships and shipped consignments. Details remain unreleased as authorities pursue the case.
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