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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

Page

9

Greece warns Turkey against persecutions in chamber debate

Athens reports Premier Venizelos urged Turkey to stop persecuting Greek subjects and pay for damages. He warned that delay could push Greece toward hostile actions as deputies cheered the protest. A note demanded cessation of abuses and repair of injuries to Greeks and their property.

Athens Greece Turkey Veni- Seloe Chamber of Ties Tur Tur- Bay Venizelos Sions

Fairfield mill owner sued over $4900 note

Papers filed in Fairfield say Francis B. Perry, owner of a Fairfield mill and underwear plant, is sued for 4900 on a note claimed to have been drawn in favor of the Baston Underwear company and presented May 5 at the First Bridgeport National Bank where payment was refused. The town of Fairfield is named as a defendant with no clear reason given for the protest.

Fairfield Francis B. Perry Joseph Sketerh -Underwear Company Perry Baston Underwear Company Bridgeport National Berk Pairfield

Memorial notices merge with funeral details from city listings

Multiple obituary fragments list deaths from 1914 to 1924 in various locales. Names include Beary F S, Walter T Jr, Mostimer Kelly, Mary E Woolsey, and John Hickman aged 40. Entries indicate funeral times, locations, residences, and cemeteries such as St Patrick, St Michael, and Rowryton.

Imane J.ee Waiter T. Jr Annie Sheehan Connecticut Avenue St Mary’s Church St Michael's Cemet Mostimer Kelly Howard Woolsey Stratford Conn Mary E George L. Woolsey Waite

Apply at once for afternoon clothing job

Partial readable notice urges applicants to apply promptly for an afternoon clothing position. The fragment mentions a specific person or company but lacks complete details about location or requirements.

Symmetrical Life Message at Courtland School Graduation

At Courtland school's bell room commencement three girls received diplomas Miss Dorothy Clinton Lyon Miss Helen Taylor Plumb and Miss Laura Frances Quinlan. Educator John Herman Randell of New York urged graduates to use education to think for themselves and pursue a symmetrical life balancing thought with action. The address emphasized sympathy, self improvement, and living beyond mere years, with the school choir delivering expressive selections. The piece notes a police report of a bicycle incident involving Isidore Gardner.

John Herman Randell New York Ethies Lfe Randall

Kindergarten Graduation At Fannie A Smith Froebel School

Graduating exercises were held at 11 o clock on Lafayette Street with daisies and palms on display. The junior class acted as ushers for the seniors while Miss Fannie Northrop played violin obligato. Dr Celina Cetpcoree of Columbia University delivered the address and diplomas were awarded by Miss Fannie A Smith.

Fannie A. Smith Froebel Lafayette Street Elmer Beardsley Laura Redal Petsy Pyle Natalie Wright Royal Schiff Robert Lytle Doris Jackson Fannie Northrop Mae Eagan Helen Abberton Jane Weldon Grace Patterson Marjorie Tuller Dorothy” .Goddrich Barbara Fox Mary Parker Florence Hawley Rowan Ee Eecke Daisye Annette Wilcox Fannie A. Smith

Men's Suits Sale By Master Tailors At $16.50

Blue serge and Hart Schaffner Marx Kup penheimer suits offered at $16.50 in a sale pitched as wise dollars well spent. Regular prices range from $20 to $25 and the collection features current styles for men and young men from master tailors.

Hart Schaffner Marx Kuppenheimer

Yorke Shirts With Separate Cuffs Priced at 85c

A catalog note promotes Yorke shirts with detachable cuffs selling for 85 cents, suggesting they are worth more than a dollar to men who dislike attached cuffs. It highlights Yorke quality, fit, and thorough excellence along with nice striped patterns.

Yorke

Man Dies After Fall At Yost Typewriter Co Factory

Coroner to hold inquest into Mortimer Kelly 67 who died yesterday afternoon from injuries suffered in a three story fall at Yost Typewriter Co factory. He resided at 1299 Howard Ave. His son Mortimer J. Kelly Jr. was injured with a fractured hip and will recover after surgery and casting. The body was taken to the morgue for burial preparation with permission from Dr Garlick.

John J. Phelan Mortimer Kelly Howard Avenue Hia Pon Mortimer J. Kelly, Jr Kelley M. Garlick

Stocks of Silk Socks in Tan Shade Overabundant

A bustling retailer laments excess stock of silk socks in tan shade. Dandies favor both quality and finish, but the store must move the inventory fast, with prices cut to 39c from regular 50c to clear the lot.

E. H. H. Smith Silver Co to Reorganize

The E H H Smith Silver Co will reorganize under a creditors committee. Bonds will be issued to creditors covering $96,000 of indebtedness of $110,000. Receiver Henry Lee remains manager as Judge Tuttle accepts final accounting and approves the plan.

E .H. H. Smith Silver Co Wasg Henry Lee Tuttle Com- Peny

Union Suits Advertised In White and Ribbed Cotton

An advertisement promotes a white risle in union suit of 3 4 length with athletic top at $1.50 and a ribbed cotton union suit with drop seat priced at $1. The copy claims the latter will appeal to men hesitant about the clumsiness of standard styles.

Mushroom-front Yorke shirts shine in pleated fronts

A fashion note highlights mushroom-front Yorke shirts praised for finely pleated fronts resembling mushrooms. Descriptions mention soft cuffs and color options white pink blue or champagne, with a price of 1.50.

Yorke

Local Man Balas Kovacs Fined on Assault Charge

Mrs. Frank Veres testified Balas Kovacs of 205 Cherry Street received 82.50 in damages for a fractured jaw over a year ago. Frank Veres of 213 Howard Avenue was arraigned before Judge Caughlin, fined 50 and costs for assault, paid after her husband left the city to dodge prosecution. Kovacs was arrested yesterday by Officers Coughlin and Poland. he had recently been in South Bend, Ind., and was wanted on an assault with intent to kill charge after a West End gang fight.

Frank Veres Balas Kovacs Cherry Street Howard Avenue Caughlin West End South Bend Ind Asault Kovacs

Middy Pajamas with Slipover Jacket Fashion Listing

A lightweight sleeping suit features a head slipping jacket without buttons, cut low and full for cool comfort. Made of crepe or soisette in plain white or with blue trim, priced at $1.50.

High School Job Dispute Leads to $10,000 Attachment

An attachment for ten thousand dollars was filed against Durkin and Lass, contractors on the new high school, alleging unpaid excavation costs of seven thousand five hundred ninety four dollars and fifty cents plus two hundred dollars for extra work. The suit, filed by Robinson & Govanne Contracting Co, cites surveying by Scofield & Ford. Returnable to the superior court on the first Tuesday in September.

Durkin & Lass Robinson Robinson &Govanne Contracting Co Richard Brown Alice M Durkin Scofield & Ford

Read and Clark Potter divorce in Greenwich court

Read Henrietta Weathersby Read, a Greenwich society woman, was granted a divorce from Clark Potter Read of New York after a chambers hearing. They wed February 25, 1906 and have not lived together since 1912. Custody of two minor children Henrietta and May awarded to Mrs Read, with September visitation for the father.

Henrietta Constable Weathersby Read Clark Potter Read New York Superior Court Tuttle Silas A. Robinson Chambers Toggether Read

Flag Exhibit to Feature Ancient American Standards

Tomorrow windows of the D. M. Read Co display a collection of venerable American flags. The yacht Josephine, valued at 50 000 dollars, owned by Theodore Grunewald of New York, was completely destroyed by fire.

D. M. Read Co Josephine

WIFE DIED FIRST IS CORONER'S FINDING

The probate court verdict concludes Rose Crosi died first in the April 24 shooting of her and Julius Crosi. Coroner Phelan and the medical examiner issued the finding with Michael Farkasti jailed on a related charge after a county jail detention.

Rose Crosi Julius Phelan Michael Farkasti

Bathing Suits and Summer Goods Take Big Display

New bathing suits promise comfort and freedom with slim cuts and light fabrics. The store offers 18 small notions on sale from 1 5 to 1 2 of usual price, plus dress fabrics, linen, ratine, and silk items discounted to entice summer shoppers. A custom made style skirt costs about five fifty, with garb in wool and colors guaranteed. Gift glassware also showcased in varied sizes at low prices.

White parasols and belts highlight summer fashion sale

The ad showcases white parasols priced from $1 to $2.40 and belts including black enameled leather with wide bows. New colors for suede belts, silk sashes, and romain stripes appear. Also listed are sugar wafers at 35c and washable Norfolk outfits for boys in sizes 6 to 16 from $3 to $6.50.

Copenhagen Dresden

Fragmented Silky Accessories and Garment Descriptions

A fragmented catalog-like passage describes silks and stockings with high texture and cool summer vests. It mentions prices around 790 and 25 cents, various necklines, sleeves, and trims, plus black bags, silk scarves, and gun metal frames with mirror purses.

Summer gloves patterns from Kayser at center aisle

Kayser introduces new summer gloves including a white leatherette gauntlet with pearl accent and white charveinet glove with black embroidery. Also offered are silk gloves with double tips and white sill gloves with 12 button options. Prices range from 50 cents to $1.50. Center aisle rear display.

Kayser Waehabis Kayser A Charveinet

Hewitt Arrives as Bridgeport Protective Association Director

The director Miss Hewitt, delayed by illness, has now assumed duties for the Bridgeport Protective Association. The article notes her arrival and formal start, emphasizing her prior illness and the delayed start.

Miss Hewitt Bridgeport Protective Association

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