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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
5
Inside Facts promotes P Q suits with tough inside craftsmanship and long life. It touts 2 and 3 button models, Tru Blu and Quaker Gray Serge at 10 to 15 dollars, and urges shoppers to visit the store for Fourth of July bargains with 5 to 10 dollar options.
Quincy Mass June 24 Harry M Jones pilot of the aeroplane that fell at Squantum last week, killing two passengers Geo H Hersey Jr of Boston and William Bly of Providence, pleaded guilty to operating an aircraft without a license. He was fined and suspended for the moment. Jones said it was necessary for an aviator to make flights before he could qualify for a license.
Members of the joint committee of seven local Odd Fellows lodges host a banquet at Lehman’s shore house this evening to entertain the Grand Sire. John H. Haviland chairs as testmaster with guests including Henry C. Stevenson Past Grand Master and Sidney W. Challenger New Grand Representative-elect to the Sovereign Grand Lodge, and W. T. Meyer Grand Lodge Conductor.
An inventory filed in the Probate court shows Jura A. Sherman of Trumbull left an estate totaling $24,234.91. Of this, $16,500 is in real estate across Trumbull, Bridgeport, and other areas, with $7,434.91 in cash held in savings banks.
Joseph Levine a letter carrier from 200 Harras Avenue was hit by a high powered automobile at Fairfield Avenue and Poplar Street while riding a bicycle. He suffered head cuts and was taken to the third precinct and then to Dr. J. F. Quinn’s office. The driver was named Clarence E. Billings of New Haven. a second passenger was in the car. Witnesses say Levine was squeezed between the car and the curb as the vehicle approached slowly.
Milton Quackenbush a 12 year old victim of an automobile crash on State Street near Seeley a week ago is reported to have passed a better night though remains in critical condition at St Vincent s hospital doctors sustaining cautious hope for his recovery after a severe skull fracture was diagnosed in the accident.
The condition of Mrs. William H. Challes of 460 Mill Hill Avenue, who suffered three bullet wounds in a self inflicted incident, is reported as very grave at Bridgeport Hospital. Her husband has remained at her bedside, greatly affected by the events.
War dispatches from Berlin report Austro German forces driving Russians eastward in the Lemberg district while Nicholas regime troops fall back northwest of Przemysl and toward Kielce in Polish territory. Italian front sees ongoing hostilities with limited gains and Austrian resistance. Turkish offensives in the Caucasus claim fresh victories near Olie as Russians retreat. Tageszeitung resumes publication after suspension. Seven British fishing vessels sunk by a German submarine off Scotland. most crews saved.
Turkish war office reports success on June 23 on the Caucasian front near Olt. Turkish forces seized 2,900 metres on the Karabagh Heights in Kaleeboghazi district, the enemy fled eastward, and the Turks captured several hundred cases of ammunition and war material. The Karabagh district lies between the Kur and Arras rivers, with Shusha as its chief town.
Rome reports a night long artillery duel along the entire front. The enemy attacked Montepiano Val grande Valpicolo Crestaverde and Crestaverde but was repulsed by Italian artillery and grenades, leaving about 200 dead on the battlefield. June 22 near Monte Neiro and Isonzo area saw quiet conditions.
Paris reports French and British attacks from June 1 to 8 along a front over a mile long. The offensive pushed 150 to 600 yards, with British troops taking 500 prisoners including ten officers and seven German sailors tied to Goeben and Breslau.
A fragment lists locations on Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon associated with Howland's. The context is unclear but suggests a street or business reference in a historical notice. No dates or events are specified in the readable text.
Bridgeport Connecticut forecast for Thursday night and Friday calls for partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures. No rain is anticipated and conditions should stay dry with a mild increase in humidity.
A vivid catalog of summer footwear features white canvas and leather shoes in multiple styles. It lists pumps, oxfords, ties, and sandals in white, palm beach, and tan shades with varied soles and heel types, priced roughly from 25 cents to several dollars, highlighting comfort features and fashion variety.
Advertises summer dresses for girls in sizes 2 to 6 at 59 to 75 cents with bloomers, rompers, and matching trims. Features seersucker stripes, cotton frocks, middy blouses, white collars, and color options in red blue green. Also offers bloomers, chambray, and galatea fabrics plus sweaters from 1.50 to 3.50.
Sophie Sharp Davis dies suddenly in Vancouver Washington on June 18 1915 at age 65 66 wife of the late Samuel Todd Davis of Washington DC Funeral services will be at her son Samuel T Davis Jr 206 Park Place Saturday June 26 at four Interment private Also notices for Catherine Hanlon Kilburn C Young Mary Ann Barlow and others plus court banquet plans and local classifieds include machinist wanted and real estate listing.
Hungarian born father built a clothing workshop in America and now offers boys wash suits in linen Norfolk, madras, and Russian styles. Prices run around 3 dollars, with popular Oliver Twist and vestee designs for toddlers and young boys.
Advertises women’s light skirts priced at $1 and $1.25. Describes summer skirts on plain models with pockets, white ratine, sand beach cloth, white gabardine and white pique, all praised for style and finish. Mentions second floor.
Emily Peck Kellogg dies at 777 Dewey Street born in New Fairfield daughter of Medad Rosers and Amaryllis Peck Kellogg funeral for John Kane from 591 Lafayette Street to Sacred Heart Church with mass by Rev Matthew Judge James Holt Sr dies at 63 funeral at 2 pm from Salt’s Textile Co. past 25 years workers interment in Lakeview Edith Martha Schiller daughter of Mr and Mrs George Schiller funeral at Madison Avenue residence with church services bearers named Anna Wagner dies at Maspeth New York from burns sustained playing near bonfire.
Judge Williams of the superior court awarded Annette Reynaud MacKinney alimony of 25000 dollars plus a 160000 dollar trust fund income and a seven acre Greenwich estate upon divorce from Glenn Ford MacKinney the couple wed May 3 1893 and she testified he deserted her in December 1940. Ruth Main Werner accused infidelity with Charles Thompson named as co respondent but the judge passed on the action. The Werners married in 1907.
Berlin reports a crushing defeat for Pan Slavic aims as Lemberg fell on June 22. In Vienna and Munich crowds celebrated widely with officials appearing on public balconies. Officials say Russia may shift forces to a new line. impact on military operations remains uncertain.
Harry Platt a two and half year old child who swallowed carbolic acid is believed to be recovering at St Vincent's hospital as doctors monitor his progress and condition following the incident.
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