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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
12
The Episcopal churches list morning and evening services across Christ Church Saint John's Trinity and other parishes with details on times sermons, Holy Communion, prayers, and special events. Notable are flower services at Saint John's, a Knights of the Hamilton Commandery musical service, and a rector-led choral eucharist at Trinity Church.
Local churches in Laurel Park avenues give service times. Presbyterian plan includes prayers at 10 a.m and worship at 10 30 a.m with a sermon on encouragements from the Apocalypse led by Miss Alice Bullard and Sunday school at noon. The First Presbyterian on State Street lists morning worship 10 30 a.m evening 7 30 p.m with Children’s Day exercises and a later musical service. Memorial Baptist on Maplewood and Howard avenues holds morning worship at 10 30 a.m and evening service at 7 30 p.m with Bible school and Christian Endeavor activities. German Reformed on Congress Street and First Church of Christ Scientist on Lafayette Street also noted with service times. Bridgeport Christian Union announces daily services led by Rev. Charles W. Simpson and guest speakers with youth activities. a Laymen’s League event at George’s church features music, dancing, ice cream, and a buffet.
On Sunday evening at 7:30, Sir Knights of Hamilton Commandery will attend in full uniform for a service at Saint John's Episcopal Church. The vested choir will perform special music and Rev Stephen F Sherman Jr will preach. The service is open to all. Noon features the Sunday school annual flower service led by Rev Mr Bigelow Bach scholar to bring floral offering, later to be carried by a committee to the star of their special carols.
Tomorrow at the First Presbyterian Church corner State and Myrtle children will have full sway with Sunday school at 10:15. An exhibition displays a miniature Hebrew tabernacle and utensils made by George O. Barton. Barton will appear in high priest regalia to explain symbolism and materials. An evening chorus of forty leads a musical service followed by organ recital by Mr Joyce at 7 p.m.
Contracts let and work will begin soon on several local buildings. A handsome home for Mrs E C Greening on Stratheld road. Theatre and business block for M W Leighton at East Main and Jane streets. One-story business block in Water street near Wall for Armour and Co of Chicago. Thomas Wilkins contract for a one story house in Logan street. A two-family house for Lena E Klein on Park street. A two-family house for J W Brown in North avenue. Three story building at Salt Textile Co plant. H C Hoffman and M L Blackman contracts for a two-family house on Anson street. Plans ready for a house on Palisade avenue for Traub. work to start soon. Carpenters on a three-family house in McKinley avenue for Poteesschnik and M Gerring. Two houses under way in Madison avenue for Bertha M. Vecsey.
Yesterday afternoon a passing automobile struck Isabelle Hyde, daughter of Mr and Mrs Moses Hyde of West Broad Street Stratford. The driver stopped, the girl was bruised and cut, and the doctor was summoned. Several days may pass before she recovers.
Easton society notes include Mrs Frederick E Silliman returning home after visiting Bridgeport relatives and Mrs D Gillette hosting friend Mrs Hila Howe from Hartford. The Methodist church plans a Children’s Day concert Sunday, with other pastors delivering sermons on nature The town churches will combine for a joint concert at 7 o’clock except the Methodist. Frank Edwards buys an Indian motorcycle. Cc 8 Everestte spent Friday out of town. Vases and Window Boxes Filled. John & Son.
A survey of fashion notes highlights rose and yolk yellows, burnt banana and green apple shades, matching parasols, and lighter silks for summer wear. New silhouettes favor simpler dresses, coatee waists, and practical tailored suits, with vivid millinery, gloves optional, and accessories like parasols and handbags harmonizing with outfits.
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