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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
10
Harsh, bold ice cut text shows H. Dillon and Co at 1105 Main offering wholesale and retail millinery. Promotes latest hats and trims for fashionable ladies. Known for quality, style, and competitive prices in the local market.
A display features White Chip Straw Hats White Hemp Braid Hats Natural Leghorn Hats Genuine Panama Hats Bleached Peanut Straw Braid Hats along with new White Flowers White Wings and White Ostrich Plumes all offered at manufacturers' prices.
A revised calendar postpones the prohibition bill debate until July 1 and includes a special rule to provide for immediate consideration by the House. Representative Hob is noted in relation to the procedural move.
Government labor officials of the United States and Canada opened at Mashville. Valedictorian and choir scholars were listed among graduates. the event featured remarks on education and public service.
The item reads as a fragment about targeting housewives and a pricing line of half pound at 20 cents and pound at 35 cents, implying a garbled ad or market note. No clear event, entities, or location is established beyond general city reference and prices.
The Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut wrapped up its convention with a large banquet in the new casino and many delegates departed for Bridgeport hotels before midnight. Delegates elected four clerical and four lay deputies to the Provincial, with named clergy and lay members listed. Pension committee appointees from Bridgeport, Hartford, Derby, New Haven, and Portland were named, while state church committee appointments were to be announced soon.
West Haven June 11 Jaemes B Baylis elected grand templar at the annual Connecticut state convention of the Templars of Honor and Temperance Others named to posts include Rev J B Ackney Burnside grand recorder Joseph A Clark Ansonia grand usher J F Portius Middletown grand guardian Thomas Stewart Portland grand chaplain Rev Henry G Marshall Milford representatives to supreme council C H Wilkinson Ansonia J F Portius Middletown Francis Otis New Haven Oma Harris Seymour The secretary noted a net increase in membership of 41 and the establishment of a new temple in Middletown.
New York State Bankers Association opened its annual convention at The Griswold Eastern Point with 450 members and their ladies. Frank A. Vanderlip and Eugene L. Richards spoke. Officers nominated include President James H. Perkins, Vice-President J. A. Eloetfer, and Treasurer J. H. Gregory. Banquet planned for tonight, business sessions to continue Friday.
Corinthean Lodge No 14 F and A M holds a special communication at Masonic Hall on Tuesday June 16 with sessions at 2 pm and 7 pm where the Mason degree will be conferred upon candidates.
Funeral services for John Palfrey man were held yesterday afternoon from the residence of his son-in-law John Fant at 474 Wilmot Avenue. Rev W H Jepson of St Luke's Episcopal church conducted the rites. Relatives and friends attended as floral tributes surrounded the bier. pallbearers included Robert Fox, Charles Braithwaite, Charles Newton, Vincent Evev, George Wood and John Sull.
June 11 Madrid reports the marriage of Kermit Roosevelt to Belle Wyatt Willard at the British embassy chapel. The ceremony was attended by 160 guests including Prince and ambassadorial dignitaries. Col Roosevelt served as chief witness and hosted a reception with Spanish notable figures such as Prime Minister Dato and Foreign Minister.
Excavation for the new high school allegedly dug one foot deeper than planned causing over 1000 cubic yards of earth to be moved. Durkin and Laas defend delays and costs while Robertson and Giovanne dispute responsibility. Architect Rogers and the Board of Education will consider changes at the next meeting. The Kel house issue ties to Wheeler estate ownership and August 1 option expiry.
Speculation grows in building circles over delays at the school house site as no scaffolding or lumber has arrived yet. Carpenters are said to be ready to proceed, with excavation work rapidly advancing under Supt. H. F. supervision as the take shift begins on the high school project.
Yesterday's games saw New York beat St Louis 5 to 3 and Philadelphia defeat Cleveland 8 to 2 while Washington shut out. Boston toppled Detroit 8 to 2. Today NY visits St Louis and Boston plays Detroit with Philadelphia at Cleveland and Washington at Chicago. Meanwhile Baltimore edged Jersey City 4 3 and Providence drew 3 3 with Newark. Rochester beat Toronto 6 to 3 and Buffalo won 6 3 at Montreal with series shifts local.
Scores from the Federal League show Brooklyn beating Chicago 6 to 1 and Buffalo defeating Kansas City 4 to 0, while St. Louis routed Pittsburgh 13 to 8. Other games including Indianapolis and Baltimore were postponed due to rain with matchups listed by city pairings.
In Pittsfield Hartford beat Pittsfield 5 to 4 with Geist Toland Barren kamp Bridges as battery. In Springfield Waterbury won 7 to 3 behind Morton Fohl More Pratt. In New Haven New Britain lost 13 to 6 as Green Connelly Lower Waters pitched.
In city court Judge Thomas Coughlin bound over Frank De Massey on a two year old assault claim against Hilda Yanze with $2,000 bond. Anthony Sunday also bound over for assault on seven year old Helen Malulivies with $2,000 bond. Joseph Roman found guilty of intoxication and breach of peace, fined $5 and costs. Several defendants from different states sentenced to three days in jail for train riding. Frank W. Gregory’s case continued to June 13 on breach of peace with $150 bond. Joan C. Tutoli fined $5 for leaving a car on the street over one hour. Mary Galschak remanded until June 25 on misconduct with $200 bond. John Lukoceko case continued to June 20 with $150 bond. Separate items noted in New London about Ecuador establishing a commercial school as part of Guayaquil College Batteries-Powers, Burr and Ahearn.
Today’s schedule lists Tuckey and Kerns with matchups across New Britain Bridgeport Waterbury Springfield Hartford Pittsfield New London and New Haven as listed in the day’s grid.
The Smith Murray Co presents remarkable prices on ladies gloves in silk lisle Milanese and chamois suede. Full 16 button Milanese silk lisle mousquetaire, Paris Point back, double tipped fingers, in black white multiple sizes, originally up to 1.25, now 95c. Also 75c value silk lisle gloves 69c. Chamois suede 16 button, white or natural, 69c. Two clasp chamois suede gloves, varied colors, 39c to 69c.
The Automatic Price Cutter shows ongoing activity as millinery rapidly disappears and Crockery and Kitchenware close out items. Prices shift from 1.50 to 0.87, and 2.95 to 0.21 as departments wind down.
A local ad proclaims Everything at Bargains Prices with one fourth off next week on all remaining articles. The message hints at limited stock and ongoing discount events.
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