Special Saturday Sale of Summer Goods Bright Bargains
A promotional page advertises a special Saturday sale across departments with deep cuts on dresses lingerie suits coats skirts and more. Items include silk dresses long coats skirts maid outfits and nightwear with prices listed such as 26c 98c 1.49 2.98 and up aiming to attract shoppers with wide range discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion Naar
Ieee
Bae Taakes
Mfimeee
Beebeaicee
Speciai
Saney
History of the Stars and Stripes a brief nation flag tour
The Stars and Stripes became the United States flag on June 14, 1777. Betsy Ross reportedly made the first flag in Philadelphia and the first use occurred at Fort Stanwix in 1777. The pattern expanded with new states and today the flag bears forty eight stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Ross
Arch Street
Philadelphia
General Washington
Robert Morris
J Ross
Betsy Rom
Fort Stannix
Fort Schuyler
Rome
N. Y
Vermont
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Louisiana
Indiana
Europe
Denmark
Arizona
New Mexico
Globe
North Pole
Street Committee acts on speeders and school crossing signs
The Street Committee met after a street tour and discussed posting two large school crossing signs at Fairfield Avenue and Brewster Street. They may consult the city attorney on sign placement and permitted actions for local merchants. Funeral notices follow for Munson Carroll Angenhan with details on dates and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Avenue
Brewster Street
Kline Bros
Roosevelt Taft clash over committee seats at convention
The Roosevelt and Taft factions clashed as the Roosevelt committeemen watched Taft supporters roast each other. Roosevelt hoped for victory in the Oklahoma district and launched a flight to land delegates, but the committee refused a roll call and seated the two Taft claimants while Walter L. Hauser sat in for a time with proxy Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Taft
Oklahoma
Walter L.hauser
National Camway
Indiana
Mrs Longstaff Says Husband Was Very Cruel
Catherine Gorham Longstaff of this city testifies that Herbert Longstaff formerly of here now of St Louis inflicted intolerable cruelty and habitual intemperance. She claims choking pinching pulling pillows to deprive sleep. sister Florence Gorham also testified. Trial ongoing at press time.
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Catherine
Herbert Longstaff
St. Louis
Catherine Gorham
Longstaff
Florence Gorham
Bullard Machine Tool Co
Three Men Killed Placing Telegraph Cross Arm
Elizabeth New Jersey June 14 three men William Willidge Frank Johnson and Albert Burbank were killed instantly at noon when they touched live wires while attempting to place a steel cross arm on a telegraph pole.
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Elizabeth
N. J
William Willidge
Frank Johnson
Albert Burbank
Taft Urgently Seeks First Ballot Nomination
Chicago report on Taft Roosevelt tensions shows Dixon alleging North Carolina delegates pledged to Roosevelt. Taft managers deny, plan to publish uninstructed delegates to blunt Roosevelt gains. Power struggle centers on credentials committee and potential cabinet shakeup as June convention nears.
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Chicago
Taft
Dixon
Roosevelt
North Carolina
Congressman McKinley
William Barnes Jr
Taft Boom
Tomorro
McKinley
Les Nagel
Missouri
Spetee
Miles Poindexter
Washa
Washington
Hilles
New York
Ovales Coes
Root
Taft and Roosevelt Race for Progressives on Ticket
Chicago reports a tight race for the Republican nomination with Taft seeking a running mate who meets his needs. Sherman and Mead lead as possible vice presidential picks but neither satisfies the President. Roosevelt signals a rough campaign while Hadley and Johnson vie for Roosevelt’s ticket.
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Taft
James 8. Sherman
New York
John A. Mead
Vermont
Sherman
Mead
Auditorium Hotel
Cummins
Iowa
Roosevelt
Hadley
Missouri
Johnson
California
Court Holds Law Limits Frequenting to Licensed Places
William West Penner and companions were fined as frequenter at Cedar Creek Yacht Club on Oct 8 1911. The Supreme Court ruled that the law restricting frequenting applies only to licensed venues, so he is not guilty.
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William West Penner
Cedar Creek
Ladies Suits Coats Sale From Stock At 13 50
Lot of women suits and summery coats offered from current stock at 13 50 each. Valued at 20 to 25 dollars, none below 18. Sells today with suits in gray tones and coats in gray striped mixtures. Second floor location.
Boys Embroidered Wash Suits For Summer Dress Up
Nicest of all for summer play wear boys wash suits finished with embroidery. Sailor and military collars in white and colored fabrics. poplin, rep, and linen. Colors include tan and blue. Sizes 2T to 8, priced from $3 down to $1. Front Basemen!
Clergy and laity honor John McElroy at funeral
Prominent merchant John McElroy is mourned by Catholic clergymen and city leaders at a large funeral service. The ceremony, at his home 1850 Noble Avenue and St. Charles church, featured a solemn high mass, a Schmidt requiem, and tributes from Father Coyle and other clerics. The cortege to St. Michael's cemetery was unusually lengthy.
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John McElroy
Noble Avenue
St. Charles
Charles J. McHiroy
P.R
St. Augustine’s Church
Walter J. Shanley
P. R
St. Peter's Church
Danbury
James V. Hueston
St. Charles’ Church
Ernest Wilson
St. Thomas’ Seminary
Hartford
Cere- Sea
Ellizabeth Stanton
T. J. Lennon
Finton J. Kelly
J. J. Kennedy
Schmidt
A. T. Brisebois
John Coyle
New Haven
Father Coyle
McElroy
John J. Kennedy
St. Augustine's
P. J. McCormack
The
Catholic University
Washington
St. Augustine’s
Francis L. Fitzpatrick
St. Mary’s Church
T. R. Sweeney
Hubert Dahme
St. Joseph's
J. F. V. Belanger
St. Anthony’s
Father Otis
M. P. Smith
Edward Fitzgerald
John J. Phelan
Thomas Hallen
Robert E. Hurley
Jerome Jackson
Committal Service Conducted by Local Priests in Family Plot
Officiants Father McElroy, Father Shanley, Father Lynch, Father Coyle, Father Hussion and Father Wilson led the committal services in the family plot. The ceremony followed the funeral, marking the final rites for the deceased.
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Terment
Fathers McElroy
Shanley
Lynch
Coyle
Hussion
Wilson
Crew of car that killed boy free pending inquest
Pending an inquest by Coroner Phelan, the East Main street car crew that killed four year old Downs Carroll is at liberty. City court prosecutor DeLaney said no charge would be filed and would await the coroner’s finding. The victim, son of Mr and Mrs Frank P Carroll, died after being crushed beneath the car near East Main and Arctic streets. The Connecticut Co posted 1000 surety for motorman Hansen and conductor F W Brown. Hansen had been a motorman a short time.
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Phelan
East Main Street
Downs Carroll
Frank P. Carroll
Arctic Street
Liberty
DeLaney
East Main
Arctic Streets
St. Vincent’s
Connecticut Co
Hanson
William Street
F._W. Brown
Noble Avenue
Hansen
Obituary notices and civic agendas in local notices
Obituaries note James Morris a 59 year old factory clerk from South Norwalk who died after a cerebral hemorrhage and was sent to his former home. Funeral services for Thomas J. McCormack were held at St Patrick's in North Avenue with a high mass and multiple pallbearers. Georgianna Munson, three, died of meningitis at 1478 Stratford Avenue. The Sewer Committee toured the Common Council area while the Claims and Fire Committees plan tonight meeting.
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James
Thomas J. McCormack
North Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
Father Picker
Joseph Clabby
Clabby
Jessie Murray
Thomas McCormack
Edward Bennett
Patrick Coughlin
Joseph Kunkle
James McCormack
Isle Herbert
St. Michael's Cemetery
Georgianna
George W
Mary Munson
Stratford Avenue
Special sale on toiletwares and home remedies attracts many buyers
The advertisement touts a Saturday sale of Dr. Lyons toothpowder Cuticura soap Fletcher's Castoria and more with large quantities and a one-per-customer limit aimed at non dealers. It lists price cuts such as 25c items at 7c 10c items at 10c and a porous plaster at 1.19 for a 2 secret sale.
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Dr. Lyon
Waists for a dollar in various styles and fabrics
A sale ad highlights waists priced at one dollar offering many styles. Tunic and coat styles feature high or low necks with lace or embroidery, marquisette and fine lawn fabrics, sailor collars, and embroidered marquisette and pique options.
Pretty dresses for girls from 6 to 14 dollars
Pretty dress for girl. Anambray and striped gingham fabrics shown in a fresh, attractive lot. Dresses are well made with color bands and piping, fit nicely and save mothers time. Sizes 6 to 14 priced at $1.25. Floor display.
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Mother
Nseed
Ana
Princess slips new and prettier than usual
No diffidence about calling these new Princess slips real beauties. Graceful lines, trim, and delightful. Castorate made. All sizes from 34 to 44, priced $1 to $4.
Hair care and accessories at the store
The store offers light weight hair needs and ready items in quality for latest fashion. Transformations priced at $1.50 and sanitary rolls 24 inches long priced at 35 cents.
Let the Evening Farmer Do Things for You
The notice extols the newspapers advertising pages as a daily Central Office that can run a store office or house. It promises to help find buyers lost items and needed help, framing ads as a solution for daily worries and tasks.
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Nwew Department Store
Tom Hae
Riker
History OF the Stars and Stripes
Ents
Mday
Angenhan
Mary
George H
Benham Aveaus
Augustine's Church
St. Francie
John Reck&Son
Horan & Son
Hawkins
Stratfield Hotel
Srsa Petisthee
Jackson's
Main Street
Michael
Howland
Bridgeport
Conn
Howland Dry Goods CO
John M’elroy
Boy Free
Common Council
Claims
Fire Department
Lane
Princess Slips
Howland Dry Goods
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