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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
6
Local shop advertises White Milan Braid and Natural Leghorn Braid hats plus Bangkok and Georgette hats. Features trimmed and untrimmed styles, New cushion brim Milan hats, banded Sailor hats, and Pineapple braid options with a range of trimmings.
Miss Bertha Patti Roberts daughter of William Roberts of 2715 Main street and Sinclair T. DeWolfe son of Dr Daniel C. DeWolfe were wed at the Roberts home with De Horace Day officiating The couple plans a trip to Niagara Falls and will reside at 2715 Main Street Mrs Edith Hart and Kenneth B Wilton tied a knot in Port Chester with Rev John W McLellan performing the ceremony Arline Malley and William Turtory were attendants
The supplementary budget to be presented at the coming Diet session includes 3,000,000 yen for establishing an army arsenal in Korea. The project aims to equip two Korean divisions and garrisons in Manchuria with rapid access to guns and munitions, reducing reliance on Japan. Credits are also sought for fortress construction in Korea.
Readable forecast notes cloudy conditions followed by fair skies cooler nights and moderate daytime temperatures in the vicinity.
Advert shows a cleaner named Cyrus Presto Killer promises to fix infestations. It urges landlords to promote cleaned rooms to attract renters. The pitch claims the product is effective, non burning, and inexpensive at 25 cents per can.
A Bridgeport farmer submits a request form through the Agricultural Department of Fairfield County Association for Mobilization of Resources to receive free copies of the Home Gaming Primer. The note asks to be kept on the mailing list for price staff canning supplies and other materials sold at cost.
Bridgeport High School Junior class staged three short plays under Mrs. Sara Sherman Pryor's direction in the auditorium. Cast included Dorothy Northrop, Caroline Luippold, May Downey, Seota Lyon, John Cogan, Charles Stubbs, Abraham Slovatsky, David Daskind, Victor Rosenweig, and Walter Keating.
Dispatches describe German prisoners being moved to the rear after a recent French battle. Captured troops, some wounded, others rendered insane by the bombardment, are shown marching through a French village as Canadian and Allied forces advance.
The New Haven road is organizing a second company for the Fourth Engineers Regiment in New Haven. About 120 of 163 men are enrolled including several from Hartford. The unit will include diverse railroad trades as it prepares to build railways and operate trains for American forces in France. Major Wooten leads the effort and examinations precede sworn induction. Yale students and other railroad staff are among those drawn to the program.
In a large in store sale at 1227 and 1229 Main Street Stratfield Hotel building Edward Lonergan advertises hundreds of suits coats pants and accessories at cut prices. Garments boast big discounts with refunds if unsold and extended hours through evenings and Saturdays.
American tanker Moreni engages a German submarine in a two hour battle. The Moreni sinks burning. 4 crew killed but 43 of 47 survivors rescued. Submarine captain commends the American crew after the engagement. Moreni sailed May 1 from New York, last sighted near Gibraltar June 12 before sinking.
Nine branches of the service will provide marchers for a Fifth Avenue parade in New York to spur recruitment. Regulars Guardsmen sailors marines artillery cavalry signal men machine gunners bands and ambulance crews join the demonstration. Navy recruits totaling 100 plan to participate before sailing to Newport Rhode Island for training. With 16 days left to fill the army quota of 10 898 men daily recruitment targets rise to 250. Sunday recruiting stations will stay open. British recruiting officers report 1 235 applicants and 940 acceptances since offices opened.
The Bridgeport Y M C A confirms Camp Pootatuck on Lily Lake Woodrow opens July 2 through August 4 under Louis Cope and assistant director Leland Baker. The camp, in its fifth Bridgeport season, accommodates 50 boys with double-deck cots, wholesome meals, and Sunday visits, emphasizing supervision by trusted leaders and dairy from nearby farms.
The Cooper Aircraft Co of this city was dissolved yesterday afternoon by order of Judge Curtis of the superior court. Receiver John D. Cooper petitioned for dissolution and discharge of the receiver, both granted. The firm faced financial troubles about a year ago.
Judge Reed of the Superior court refused both divorce petitions from Frederick S. Lord and Ida M. Lord. The court sided with Mrs Lord on the fidelity charge, while ruling for the husband on cruelty. The couple remain married. Also reported are two Bridgeport incorporations, the Educator Co and Gaserator Co, each with $10,000 capital and local organizers. Federal subpoenas were issued for Chicago produce department managers of large packing firms.
The Art Goods Section showcases stamped embroidery items for cash buyers. Highlights include stamped shirt waists, hat bands, dresser scarfs, night gowns, luncheon cloths, and guest towels with cross stitch and French knot designs. Braid and luncheon sets complete the selection with varied prices.
The wife of former Governor Phineas C. Lounsbury dies after ill health. Her body is brought to Ridgefield for interment in the family plot after funeral services in New York City. She passed away Thursday at her Adirondack summer home and was in her 80s.
The College of the City of New York will send an ambulance unit to France within two weeks. The alumni association will cover half the expenses, with a total cost near seven hundred thousand dollars for equipment training and comfort on duty ashore.
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