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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
11
Chinchilla coats in white with silk braid trim and an invisible gray plaid option are described as stylish and versatile. The coats pair well with separate skirts, offering a crisp, coordinated look favored by those who know the fabric.
In this city Patrick McNamara died June 21 1917 aged funeral at No 4 Lafayette St at 930 am Sacred Heart church 10 am interment St Michaels Cemetery Milo Franklin Underhill died June 20 1917 aged 39 at his mother's residence 185 Maplewood Ave services Friday 7 pm cortege to Danbury for family plot interment in Wooster Danbury and Waterbury papers please copy Daniel J Gorman died June 20 1917 aged 55 years 1 month 8 days funeral from sister Mrs Dennis J O Connors 181 South Ave Saturday June 28 at 3 30 am and from Sacred Heart church mass of requiem for his son 9 o clock burial St Thomas cemetery Weirfield automobile cortege
Herbert M. Hoover via Fairfield County Resources Mobilization committee warns households may face meat rationing before Independence Day. Bridgeport Home Guard members could be served roast beef instead of veal or lamb after the parade. Officials say slaughter of calves young pigs and sheep is vital to national needs and may be prevented by food distribution bureaus in Washington.
Police reached the scene as search for the woman who accompanied Don began. It was believed she was killed and buried under wreckage, but she survived and staggered away as the scene unfolded. Don was taken to Dr Keaney’s office and later to Everett Hospital.
Mary L widow of Lloyd Sherwood funeral held at Greenfield Hill services led by Rev Richard Hatch burial in Oaklawn cemetery. Patrick McNamara longtime South End resident dies at 234 Lafayette Street survived by three daughters and three sons. Sarah A Grove wife of Rev Lew Welles of Millsboro Del dies after 29 years in parish. Clarence A Blair funeral at his home and St Patrick's with high mass requiem, choir pieces, burial in St Michael's cemetery.
Judge Curtis in the superior court ordered Harry H. Abbott a clerk at a Main street department store to pay his wife Ruth Miller Abbott alimony of seven dollars weekly and seventy six dollars toward the divorce defense. Abbott of Nashville charged infidelity in their 1910 marriage. an attempt to refer the case to a committee was opposed by DeForest and Klein for the wife.
Charles B. Weed a local builder was denied a divorce by Judge Reed after recounting married life with Lillian F. Weed. The court found no desertion and noted Weed helped his wife leave. Weed married on February 6, 1913, and she left on October 6 of that year over disagreements including housing his grown daughters and supporting his father-in-law. He claimed she was critical and once called her a street angel and a house devil. Upon her departure he gave a $25 check to his wife. The article also mentions Mayor Swezey being granted a decree from Howard S. Swezey, with his wife accusing desertion after their 1909 marriage. he later became a movie singer.
Governor Marcus H. Holcomb announces that local registration boards must zealously pursue all unregistered individuals under the selective service law. He urges boards to investigate any suspected nonregistrants, report wilful refusals to Hartford, and use all evidence on age to aid prosecutions.
In superior court Judge Curtis approved a second partial dividend of 15 percent to Stratford Lumber Co creditors after Receiver Elliot W. Peck presented his account. Funds on hand were $12,537 with $8,000 in claims paid. receiver’s fee set at $1,000 and counsel William B. Boardman allowed $350. Receiver ordered to continue the business.
J. C. Berkowitz, a gum agent with offices in the First Bridgeport Bank building, complains that in a short period he has lost through theft 16 gum machines placed in various stores in Bridgeport City.
W B Coleman has succeeded J A Buck as manager for R G Dunn and Co in Bridgeport SS. Coleman takes the helm with duties to oversee agency operations and service in the Bridgeport district, following Buck's departure.
Woolens and dresses featured in a dated catalog entry show girls dresses and women's suits available. Fabrics include woolens and tailored suits with price notes and size ranges. Customer guidance emphasizes fit and selection across styles for all ages.
Ad long list shows affordable fashion items on sale in a department store. Numerous footwear options for five dollars including White Arabian cloth pumps and Black Colonial heels, plus patent-leather pumps and wing tip looks. Also promotes Autographic Kodaks with data stored on negatives, priced six to fifty five dollars, and a range of accessories from hosiery to fans and hosiery tape.
An old time department store offers hair dressing aids at special prices including 22 inch switches 1.50 24 inch switches 3.75 28 inch switches 4.25 and transformations 5.50 Expert staff can dress hair treat scalps or manicure nails Children’s haircuts reflect latest fashions with “ant gene” on the fourth floor Also featured are laces voiles embroideries and baby yoke patterns with prices from 8c to 50c yd and new parasols and a portable Pelar Cub fan for $5
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