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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
11
HowLand's Bridgeport brief notes fair weather tonight and tomorrow. Main street Fairfield avenue and Cannon street are mentioned in the weather update for Friday June 7 1912.
An advertisement announces a June sale on untrimmed and trimmed hats, feathers, trims, and related dress and millinery items. It promises substantial savings on seasonable merchandise and forecasts a big crowd with enthusiastic buying tomorrow. Prices show discounts on Sailor hats, ostrich plumes, ribbons, waists, Petticoats, and straw braids among other items.
The column lists multiple funeral notices from Stamford and nearby areas. Entries include Mary E wife of Morgan Enright of Winsted aged 84 and widow of Dennis Rats with services at St Charles and St Augustine cemeteries. grave debriefs and addresses such as 685 East Washington Avenue. a June 1 to June 8 schedule detailing mass times and church attendances.
In Bridgeport Connecticut the District of Bridgeport probate court appoints John J. Phelan James A Marr and William H Comley Jr as commissioners to hear creditor claims for the estate of George W Kaiser deceased. A meeting is set for June 11 1912 at Room 23 Sanford Building Bridgeport at ten in the forenoon for the commissioners to conduct business and collect debts. Frederick C Mullins administrator urges all debtors to pay promptly. Fairfield county. Farmers want ads one cent a word.
The Bridgeport area welcomes Rev Arthur Parker, formerly of Locomobile Co point department, who pursued college and earned a bachelor of divinity from Atlanta Theological Seminary. He is active at South Congregational Church and has many local friends.
The conference of the trolleymen’s union of the State and Manager Punderford met today. At its close it was expected the wage settlement would nearly be reached with a vote likely 11 to 0 in favor of the company’s offered scale. The Haven men’s response to the scale remains uncertain.
In a heated session on Alabama delegation contests, Borah pressed to keep the record straight as Roosevelt supporters claim the Taft group represents federal officeholders. Oscar Hundley attacked the Taft side amid debates on legitimacy, while Roosevelt aides promise a Chicago challenge if seating departs from Roosevelt plans.
The vendor Mr Toiletman celebrates profitable prospects and invites shoppers to a one day sale featuring Cuticura Soap, dental creams, perfumes, tooth powders, talcum, laxatives, cough syrups and plasters at reduced prices. Quantities are limited and advertised items include Sanifol and California Fig Syrup. Center aisle front displays await buyers.
Mothers find value in white wash suits for boys priced from $1 to $3. Outfits include linen lawn rep poplin and galatea in Russian, Sailor, and military styles. Summer comfort and smart appearance emphasized.
The Kenyon sectional houses for campers are shown in a store exhibit. These modular frames assemble quickly then snap into weatherproof fabric to keep occupants warm and dry. They range from small to large priced 50 to 320 dollars, with a 10 by 22 foot three room model listed at 150 dollars. Third floor.
Pure wool blue serge boys suit described as the Howland Double-Service set. Ready for service anywhere with two peg-top trousers, belt loops, side buckles, full lining, and a natty coat. Available in all sizes at $5, $6, and up to $12.
Pongee of pure silk appeals for natural color extra value. It stands out with fine weave and strong texture. Price 59c yard. Other silk pongees 50c to 1 dollar per yard, widths 27 to 36 inches. Center aisle rear.
A special lot of Porosknit for men-85 union suits offered in short sleeves and ankle or knee length. Regular A-1 quality in all regular sizes, priced unusually low. Saturday sale at 85c on the right aisle front.
Cream serge with border offered at special price. Fine cream serge of special width to require little fabric for gowns. Finished with a handsome border design in gray or tan. Ready to be made into dresses that will be effective. Worth $2 a yard, now $1.50.
The Supreme Court declared railroads may not carry railroad supplies at rates lower than the public tariffs, nullifying reductions by railroads on their own coal when those rates are below public charges. The decision reverses the Commerce Court.
Washington June 7 The Supreme Court settles the dispute between the commerce court and the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling the commerce court has no authority to issue injunctions against the commission. Justice White warns such power would erase the history and purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act and cause disorder.
Four students at Courtland School will graduate at exercises held Friday forenoon June 14 at The Stratfield. The graduates are Deborah Norris Glover Eleanor Beardsley Lines Katherine Mygatt Plumb and Florence Rand Stearns. Professor Henry Allen Overstreet of the College of the City of New York will deliver the address.
The article notes an abundance of white hats in varied styles and materials on display. It highlights textile and non textile options including fine straw with white trim and hats trimmed with silk feathers such as marabou and ostrich.
White fabric with blue, black, green, or lavender stripes priced 25c yard, advertised as pretty and serviceable and launder delightfully. Center aisle display notes 19 inch width and value at 35c yard, now 25c. Shoppers urged to buy below usual price.
The ad touts true value in women stockings at 25 cents with silk-like mer cerised yarn, reinforced heels and toes, and elastic double tops. It notes white, tan, and black colors, plus knitted Swiss rib vests with crocheted lace tops, and pattern variety priced from 50 cents to 1 dollar.
The text touts suspenders and garments with patriotic slang, highlighting the President as a symbol of trust. It lists Howland price anchors, then offers a special lot of flax items, silk socks, and shirts with various collars at 25c to $1.50, presenting sale urgency and quality cues.
The Howland Dry Goods Do presents an Open Mind event with diplomas to be awarded by the school principal and a reception to follow.
Arles Church of Howestret, one of ten men arrested last week for neglecting to pay personal taxes, was arrested a second time after failing to provide bail. Church claimed National Guard status exempting him from tax law, but Judge Foster ordered him to show credentials and the case moved toward possible acquittal before the second arrest. Church works as an inspector in a local factory after earlier serving as a waiter.
Secretary Knox note to President Gomez shows Cuba warned that the negro uprising must be quelled or the island would be occupied by American troops to preserve order. The message was made public in Washington on June 7.
Wednesday Afternoon Musical club efforts to fund a 2300004 seat auditorium progress is slow with fewer subscriptions than shares at 25 each. Jonathan Godfrey is club president. local residents like Mrs Edgar Wae and J J Lewis listed among supporters. St Mary’s parish group plans meeting tonight at Mary’s Hall under John J McCarthy.
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