Summer Millinery at Wholesale Prices
Display of white hats in hemp straw Milan and Panama straw with natural leghorn and white veils and ostrich boas plus white summer furs offered at wholesale. Encourages patriotism by purchasing Liberty Bonds.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
6
Display of white hats in hemp straw Milan and Panama straw with natural leghorn and white veils and ostrich boas plus white summer furs offered at wholesale. Encourages patriotism by purchasing Liberty Bonds.
Hobart Smith and friends entertain at a Wednesday evening dance class in Va runa hall. A bridge party at The Oaks raised 425 for the Fatherless Children of France Bridgeport branch. Florence Rand Stearns and Milton Stein announce their June wedding at United Congregational church with a large bridal party and ushers listed.
Miss Mae EB McGuire and Daniel M Whelan were married by Rev Thomas B Gloster at six yesterday morning at St Charles church. The bride wore blue broad cloth and a large hat with white Killarney roses. the bridesmaid wore blue taffeta with pink Narney roses. A wedding breakfast and reception followed at Mrs McGuire’s home. The couple will live at 162 Parallel Street after July 1 and will be at home to friends.
Miss Edna L. Morgan and Mr. Percy C. Harrison wed at St Pauls Episcopal with immediate family present. The couple plans a Atlantic City honeymoon and a Mill Hill bungalow after the ceremony officiated by Rev. Benjamin F. Root. In Black Rock, Miss Hetelle Richards and Emile Louie Prevot wed at 6 30 p m with hundreds attending and a full wedding party led by Raquel Renaud.
及婚礼在新英格兰家庭居所举行 婚礼日期为六月初 伴郎伴娘为兄弟姐妹 结婚对方来自康涅狄格州 电力公司员工Prevot 未来同居在Fox街44号 布朗特恋人将于六月后在波士顿度蜜月 新娘穿灰色旅行礼服 蓝色帽饰 未来在家与亲友相聚 夫妇姓名为 Esther E Anderson 与 David A Berg 婚后家庭住址与亲属名单亦有所提及
Edward C. Button of Danbury, 45, was held on $1,000 bond for trial in the Superior Court on charges of horse theft and house robbery at Compo Beach. He was arrested May 28 after his jail release on a minor charge as a string of robberies has occurred locally.
Prince Kouda, the Russian minister at Peking, reports to the Foreign Office that he will remain in charge of the legation in China. He says Russia also intends to send a special envoy to confer a high honor on President Li Yuan-hung and to express thanks for China's formal recognition of the Provisional government at Petrograd.
Notice announces a Congregational Society of Trumbull meeting for Saturday June 9 at 8 pm to discuss purchasing a new furnace for the church and, if advisable, appoint a special committee to handle the matter.
An anemic boy improves after his family uses Phosphated Iron as advised by a farmer and doctor. The ad claims four fifths of health issues stem from iron and phosphorus deficits and promotes capsules from W. P. Hindle Drug Stores Bridgeport Conn. and other druggists.
Milford June 5 Robert Buckingham 19 a paroled Cheshire reformatory youth was arrested early today as he broke into the office safe of Edgar T Clark coal dealer He entered with a skeleton key and was caught by two officers with a revolver at hand Lockup pending hearing tomorrow on burglary charges A memorandum book with names and addresses and a hint of prior remarks was found. Buckingham believed from Ansonia with prior sentence for check forgery in Bridgeport.
The Animal Rescue league met at Mrs. Thomas P. Taylor's home to discuss summer relief for animals. President William E. Burnham led talks on watering horses and sheltering pets when families are away. The league seeks public cooperation and modest contributions in return for a humane effort.
Bridgeport Housing Co. starts major project on Grasmere tract between Bridgeport and Fairfield. Plan calls for 300 brick colonial homes with stores, a school, parks, and extensive landscaping designed by English architect R Clipston Sturges. Streets laid out, water in, and materials staged for rapid progress. Lordship development to follow.
New York June 5 reports the 67th annual meeting of the American Medical Association in session here. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood is among the speakers as the convention focuses on medical science for wartime service with scientific work beginning tomorrow. The Supreme Court approved the reduction of train service as a wartime economy.
Advertises a plaster claimed to relieve lame backs caused by kidney trouble or cold settled in the back. It allegedly treats sciatica and lumbago and promises refunds if not better. For sale only at (regional details truncated).
The German ship Breslau, taken over for the US Navy, is renamed The Bridgeport in honor of Bridgeport Connecticut. Mayor Wilson and Secretary Daniels exchange telegrams praising the tribute. Also reported is a Shanghai note about Chinese merchants' claim to German ships after China broke relations with Germany.
A sequence of obituaries and funeral notices for Ralph William Hale Mary J Lund Marie C Dougherty and others list ages addresses and burial places. The notices cover Nichols Hurley Gilligan O Dwyer Springford Blotney and Cortez C Rockwell with service details and cemeteries including Lakeview Mountain Grove St Michael's.
An article notes schools implementing drills beyond military, including a toothbrush exercise taught to schoolgirls as part of a nationwide oral hygiene movement. It highlights cities teaching children to guard the mouth against disease germs as a preventive measure.
Walter Dillard of Norfolk Virginia was arraigned in Derby city court charged with murder and held without bail for trial in the superior court. He is accused of striking Walter Wilson a Negro man with a shovel at the coal yard where both worked on May 28. Dillard is about 21 years old.
Thomas P Rehill doing business as Rehill Plumbing and Heating Co was awarded 389.49 in a suit against Alfred Johnson for a balance on materials for a Main street house and a Terry place church case Judge Scott presiding. In a second suit William Hickman won 533.75 against Leckups after Hatch defaulted on a 600 note.
Miss Rebecca Meltzer eldest daughter of Hon. and Mrs. Joshua Meltzer of 1352 Fairfield avenue has completed her course in the law department of the University of New York. She received her degree Friday of last week and is visiting her brother Dr. John B. Meltzer in New York City before beginning a professional career.
The St Josephs T B and LH association schedules three novelty dances in July on the 6th 13th and 20th at the Brooklawn pavilion. The first dance features a country store theme with ticket prizes. Malone will supply the music and prizes are awarded during the events.
Brief notes report the resignation of Vice-President Feng Kwock Chew of China. The item cites no further maneuvers, with additional world and local items listed in the same docket.
Advertises selection of white silks for brides and graduates priced to cash buyers. Includes White Habitai Silk in 36 and 27 inch widths with multiple price points, White Crepe de Chine 40 inches at 1.25, White Marquisette 40 inches, White Wash Satins 36 inches, and Silk and Wool Poplins 40 inches.
35¢ fine white voiles 40 inch for summer dresses and graduation outfits. 50¢ white skirtings 36 inches wide diagonal suitings. Beach cloth in fancy white stripes also available.
A historic catalog note highlights embroidered flouncings and organdia flouncings for dresses and edgings with widths from 9 to 48 inches. Corset cover embroideries match a Gallows design at 47 inches, plus heavy Torchon laces in cream or ecru and wide filet and shadow laces.
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