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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
6
The forthcoming Common Council session centers on reading the mayor’s second address and considering Alderman Frederick Cederholm. The agenda signals political remarks and municipal planning discussions for the evening.
At the elshiednth Biennial convention of the Sone of Hermannis Connecticut held Saturday at Maen sardine Hall officers were elected. Grane Prewitent Herman Jaeckel Sarwink First Vice-President F A Saier New London Mecent Vite-Prraitent Otto Hech meine New Terstein Grand Begretary Otto Hersey An G rand Tresourer Camp A Halfeyne Wartford Grand Trosters Emt T Zander la Guerne Mucttner New Brit in Hugs Wreck Bramfora Fw Baceee Suiriteed Camper Sehenlat ater Representatives to Nations Grand Leaps Session San Francioso Sept Emil Geos Danbury Otto Tierner Ansonia Cuno A Hei frent Hartferd Mim Beotrins Tareapors daughter of Attorney and Mr Daniel Davenport to be Wil Pred th Gears Law Benmone mf Rcbenetiady MT aur tag the evening weet
Stratford dispatch reports David Hughes the Pootatuck Wacht club janitor recounts a curious fishing tale. Four eel fishers hooked eels then a neighbor’s cat became entangled and drowned on the rising tide. Hughes later retrieved eels and the dead cat. Nearby roadwork advances on Main Street progress with sand shared for smooth traffic. Several local notices follow including a minor auto accident involving Dr. George F. Lewis near Walnut Beach road. Weekend visits, a beach cottage rental, and local dances feature Stratford residents and guests.
Canada’s cotton buying in 1900 reached 5 million dollars as Canadian mills expand import needs. The United States ranked second to Great Britain in supplying Canada with cotton goods, delivering 13 percent versus Britain’s 60 percent. Last year Britain fed 63 percent and the U S only 4 percent, with Canada’s demand rising amid slower domestic production.
Ohio physician Dr F Mt Edwards presents a vegetable tablet alternative to calomel called Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. Marketed as gentle yet effective, they claim to purify the bowels and liver, reducing calomel dangers and offering a buoyant, energized feeling.
YOU WILL SEE IT FIRST AT DILLON'S Every new millinery arrival is shown here first in Bridgeport. Dillon's imports models directly from Paris, keeping in advance of competitors with white hemp and chip hats, white Milan hats, natural Leghorn and Panama hats, trimmed and untrimmed, at moderate prices.
The Easton and Tashua communities share Memorial Day events and social gatherings. Ladies of the Episcopal and Congregational societies hosted at local homes, while the Dorcas society held a meeting and supper. Travelers and locals visited Bridgeport, Sport Hill, and Hawleyville, as residents reflect on weather impacts and a fatal freight-train accident near Hawleyville.
The Dodgingtown Firemen will attend the New Milford Firemen’s parade on June 4 and the State parade at Savin Rock on August 3, honoring Fire Chief P H Gannon. Probate court hears Bridget Crotty Keane estate accounts May 31. Rev George T Synnott buys a new automobile. Leon Bourqueves returns from Bridgeport to Newtown and plans work at Jesse James Place in Botsford. Tax Collector John Houlihan assisted by Thomas J Maloney yields 6000 for town treasury. Frances Kelly of Bridgeport visits, with fiancé among family in Newtown. John W Lyons and wife visit Edgewood Farm. Theodore Kaechele and Lucy Lambach marry at Trinity Church Mey Slat. Herbert Botsford of New Haven marries Florence Morgan of Hattertown the same day. Eagles member John Daly promotes coupon tickets to benefit Bridgeport Aerie No. 420. receives Enpon-books from Bridgeport Aerie No. 430 and a congratulatory letter from President Heavey. Hawleyville sees Lee Creamery transfer to Tuttles of Greenwich, with new proprietors keeping manager.
The Smith Murray Co advertises a semi annual sale across all departments with many items at steep cuts. Fabrics include 19 to 56 inch widths in peau de cyene silk, foulards, sea silks, mohair, satings, and Henrietta. prices show substantial reductions per yard with remnants offered at half price. Strong emphasis on value and wide selection for present or future use.
2000 yards of standard shirting prints and dress ginghams offered at sale prices from 4 to 6 cents per yard. Apron gingham, figured lawns, poplin and pongees, scotch zephyr ginghams, and silk muslin featured with varied values and sale prices per yard. Some items available in plaids stripes and fancy figures.
A historical sale ad lists wash petticoats in multiple colors and fabrics with reduced prices. Items include striped wash petticoats at 0 each, other colors at 0 to 1.89, satin and satin blend options in pink, cerulean, and blue with prices around 0 to 2.09, and heathered satin styles priced up to 1.50 each. Center display notes and old spelling indicate a lively bargain rundown.
Pattern Dept announces July sale with summer dresses pansy items and calm weather wear. New zesty hats and millinery pieces plus home fashion accessories featured. Free pattern with the purchase. Bears and special offers noted.
A Jersey City log notes that Mr and Mrs Frederick Shepard and their son are guests of Mrs Chariss N Shepard and will stay until midweek. Day visitors include Nora Costello from Bridgeport with the Cavanaughs and Denis Cavanaugh. Michael Finnell with the Lynchs. John Finnell with Mrs Lyons. Doria Crockett with the Taylors. M Crowe with the Crowes. Edward Kilbride with his grandparents in Boreford.
The Wagice to te hela ih thia city plans field day prizes for visiting organizations at the state parade. Prizes include a silver cup for the longest distance and a silk flag for the largest membership. Individual prizes feature a gold watch fob for the longest distance and a silk banner for the heaviest member, among others.
A June 2 blaze in Winsted totally destroyed the residence of M. F. Hammond, located about two miles from town. Fire investigators suspect a defective flue as the origin, with flames rapidly consuming the manufacturer’s home wear premises nearby.
Early yesterday a barn and its contents were destroyed by fire. Mr Hammond, a retired shoe manufacturer, estimated losses at 6000 dollars with Tully Insurance. Nellie Stafford wife of Peter Stafford died after a short illness at 25 Sedgewick street leaving a husband a son and siblings in Ireland and here. Adelbert Cerier Pasteur funeral held at 251 North Avenue with local ministers officiating and pallbearers named. Loretta Tiernard 20 died after illness. services planned. Annie Mamelle funeral conducted, internment at Pack Cemetery.
A small blaze at a Winsted property caused about 5000 in damage to a house and a bar owned by M. G. Hermind. The fire was reported yesterday morning and the structure sustained most loss while the main stock and nearby items were saved. Firefighters recovered a small amount of valuables, and no injuries are listed.
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