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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1910
Page
5
Fresh from the press, new 45 cent books join the store’s collection. Stories range from mystery to adventure and romance, with many originally priced at 1.50. Writers include Osborne, Hornblow, Robb ins, Booth, and McCutcheon, among others. Main floor rear.
Edward Collins of Stamford, a painter at Shippan Point and president of the Central Labor Union, is in critical condition with a broken back after a fall yesterday at Homer Cummings’ home. He is well known in baseball circles. In other notices, Joan H. Stowe, 56, dies. Martin W. Keating, 42, funeral plans. Catherine Broadbin funeral arrangements. Daniel B. Wilkes, 79, obituary recorded.
President Taft urged Ada Ohio Northern College graduates to face a future with caution as he warned muck rakers unscrupulous lawyers and sensational newspapers. He predicted a decade of financial stringency followed by prosperity and pressed for qualified professionals in engineering law medicine journalism and public service. He cautioned lawyers over duties to the public and urged ministers and journalists to uphold truth amid a shifting press landscape.
The local Elks lodge hosted a large gathering with former Lieut. Governor Lake and several exalted rulers from statewide lodges. A portrait of H. H. Jennings of Hartford, organizer of the lodge, by John B. Anderson was presented and praised as art. Jennings attended as the gift was offered.
Deputy Auditor Henry J Waters sails to Ireland on a six week vacation tomorrow. City officials and city hall attaches presented him a pair of marine glasses for his trip. William V Devitt, clerk of the probate court, spoke about his esteem. Waters will be joined by his uncle James Waters of Boston.
A reader notices a wide range of summer dresses on sale on the second floor. Prices span from $3.50 to $25 and include linen styles, white sailor models, and lingerie dresses.
A small lot of children coats described as handsome cream silk or white pique with plain or embroidered capes. Coats priced at three dollars. Gauze stockings offered at nineteen cents with double heel and toe and a mercerized luster. Girls stockings match women’s design in black or tan at twenty five cents. Left aisle rear.
Customer guidance on selecting sanitary well made hair goods. Highlights include straight switches 16 to 24 inches priced from 75 cents to 2.50, extra heavy 28 inch switches, wavy switches, cluster puffs, and Colorine hair color restore at 1 dollar. Third floor.
Howland offers Merode summer undergarments with pleasant yarn, proper fit, and comfortable service. Lisle vests and pants priced 50c to 59c, union suits $1 to $1.25, cool cotton vests with crocheted edging 25c, and Porosknit children’s underwear in white open-mesh weave at 25c.
Handkerchiefs advertised with prices 75 cents for 50 cents and six for 12 cents each. Describes nice plain soft fine linen handkerchiefs with correct size for women and initial of tasteful size and pattern in the corner. Located opposite elevators.
A small stock of washable belting sold in standard lengths of 27 inches for easy cutting. Available in pure white or tinted colors with attractive woven patterns. Regular price 25 cents per yard, now offered in a special-value section.
Congressman E. J. Hill attended a Bridgeport Club banquet last night and was hosted at a complimentary luncheon by the Manufacturers' Association at the Algonquin Club. He met Republican leaders at the Stratfield Hotel and traveled to Norwalk for a funeral. The congressman hinted Bridgeport may hear favorable news on harbor funding early next week. The association aims to attract prominent speakers for its summer outing.
Personal note reports George Lush son of Patrolman Charles Lush after an appendicitis operation at St. Vincent's Hospital. He has returned to work as a tool maker with the Singer Manufacturing Company.
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