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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
8
Weekend special offers feature nightgowns at 1.49 4, fine combinations at 1.48 4, imported Swiss vests 35c to 1.00 per set, silk lisle hosiery 25c, and women’s bathing suits 1.50. Items trimmed with lace embroidery and in varied materials.
A local retailer advertises boys suits priced at six fifty, cutting current tags on eight fifty and ten dollar styles. The promotion targets youth customers with affordable attire. Limited stock expected to sell quickly as the sale runs this week.
New York June 17 Refusal of several Danish steamships to American register due to lack of American investment has been reported by United States Commissioner of Navigation Eugene T Chamberlain. Ships sailed under German Danish Dutch and Norwegian flags. The Gotland Leonidas Cambanis is not eligible for American registry along with seven other ships. Over $1 000 000 is involved.
The marriage of Miss Helen Faus tina Capers, daughter of Mr and Mrs R Thornton Capers, to Judge Paul L Miller will be held Tuesday evening June 22 at 6 30 at the bride’s sister’s home in Milford. Illness in the family leads to a quiet ceremony with relatives and a few intimate friends present. Bridesmaids are Marjorie Barto and Julia Griffin. Best man is Attorney Frederick E Morgan. Rev Frank C Rideout will perform the ceremony. The bride is a musician and member of the Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside in a cottage at the shore for the summer.
Philadelphia June 17 Edward A Filene representing the US chamber of commerce urged that America act within days to shape Europe’s postwar settlement. He proposed economic pressure and a legislative body to shape sea law, with an international court interpretating it. He said military force should be used only if economic measures fail.
Social and personal column notes Miss May Craige surprised at Miss Kathleen Kenney’s home on Atlantic street with a miscellaneous shower. She plans to marry Rev. James B Mullins on July 5 at Sacred Heart church. Guests enjoyed piano and vocal selections by May Craige Catherine Lombard Eveline Shea and Sadie Kenney. Attending were numerous friends and relatives. Edward Motes, son of Patrick and Mrs. McGee of 3248 North Main street, returns from Niagara University for summer.
Mr and Mrs Henry Dorkin and family of 298 Shelton Street will open a cottage at Silver Sands for the season starting July 1.
City Plan Commission hears demand for immediate sewer and housing facilities in the East End to house influx from the Remington Arms U.M. C. plant. Mayor Wilson proposes real estate dealers fund sewers now and city purchases later. Debate on restricting three deckers and deed restrictions. Also reported: torpedo boat Brench No. 3381 sunk in collision with British steamer Arleya. six crew lost.
The salesman touts P Q Clothes as affordable and well made with hand-worked collars, pre shrunk interlinings, and Damascus hair cloths for shape retention. He promotes straight selling without middlemen, claiming savings of five to ten dollars. Graduation timing boosts demand for blue serge suits and TRU BLU Australian wool lines across twelve stores.
Japan lodges protest with China regarding anti Japanese agitation. In Brooklyn the Fourth Avenue subway is scheduled to open to the public next Tuesday.
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