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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
10
It Pays to Trade at Dillon's promises a broad selection of millinery shirt waists silk sweaters petticoats guaranteed rain coats and white cloth coats for shoppers seeking dependable apparel and good value.
The board of health considers licensing milk and related products sellers to improve handling and distribution in the city. Rules would require permits for sale, with inspections of farms and plants, and penalties for unlicensed retail sale. Special police and sanitary measures were approved as part of enforcement.
The report lists forecasted conditions for the Kola Peninsula area with emphasis on temperature ranges and possible precipitation. It notes a chilly start with potential rain and wind shifts as the day progresses, advising readers to prepare for changing weather.
Wakeley street residents opposed a spur track proposed to run through the street. The Public Utilities Commission in Hartford refused the permit after a hearing, despite a common council approval. A factory or industry location remained undisclosed, with several aldermen opposing the project. Further hearings may occur if the involved parties reveal the intended beneficiary.
Flag Day events were held at Seaside Park with a Wheeler-Wilson band concert at 4:80 oclock. A committee from Elias Howe Jr. Post GA oversaw the program with speeches by Rev. Everett A. Barnes and Rev. J. McLaren Richardson Seon. Veterans of the G A R planned evening gatherings and a march to the Elk’s home, where Dr. George L Porter would speak. The Whester Wilson band performed marches and solos, concluding with a Day exercises program.
Attorney and Mrs. A J Merritt announce the birth of their daughter who reached home on a Monday evening at 141 Lenox Avenue. Mrs Jobs T Mason of New Haven has presented Lafayette with 950000.
About 4000 public and parochial school children led a parade through Stamford to mark the 275th anniversary. Floats depicted historic events and themes including land purchase, Lafayette, immigrants, and the American school. The 900 member high school group featured a float titled Earth and Sky.
Fairfield authorities investigate an 11:35 PM overturn of car 28129 at Grasemere. Six occupants were thrown from the seats but none injured. owner listed as Joseph M. Lucarreli of 673 Grand Street Bridgeport. Car reported racing another vehicle.
Bridgeport business and social circles bid farewell to Clinton Amorous who leaves to join SB Leonard & Co in New York City. He received a large loving cup at a dinner and a gold inlaid cigarette case from Locomobile Co colleagues. He is noted for Negro dialect stories and Spanish fluency.
Norwalk June 14 A society wedding planned for Miss Mary Therese Farrel and Joseph Bradley Murray has been postponed indefinitely due to the death of Mrs Catherine Farrell widow of John E Farrell and mother of James A Farrell president of the United States Stess Corporation Her death occurred at Rock Ledge where the reception was to be held Among the invited guests were Charles M Schwab and Thomas A Halson Mrs Farrell leaves two sons James A Farrell and William H Farrell and a daughter Miss Elizabeth Farrell The note ends with an unrelated advertisement for sea trips consulting services and a farmer want ad.
A wedding scene describes the bride in a white gown with a lace hat and bouquet, and the groom in formal attire. The ceremony included bridesmaids and a reception noted as a "wedding breakfast" with guests from Boston and local areas.
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