Brill Brothers to open ninth store in Bridgeport
Brill Brothers the six store flethiers now operate in New York with branches in Brooklyn and Newark plans a Bridgeport opening next Saturday. This will launch a chain expansion including readings on 42nd Street Flatbush Avenue Fulton Street Kingston and Broad Street Newark and Bridgeport. The move follows a year of rapid growth adding four new stores.
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Brill Brothers
Flethiers
New York
Brooklyn
Newark
N. J
Bridgeport
Brills Srebemeicoeh
Brill Bros
42Nd Street
Flatbush’ Avenue
Fulton Street
Klyn
O. Broad Street
City of
Special Meeting Tonight for Dorset Workers Local No 33
A special meeting of Dorset Workers Local No 33 is set for tonight at 7:30 at Odd Fellows Hall 1087 Broad Street. Members are urged to attend as officers will be elected and dues or fees discussed.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Broad Street
Dorset Workers
Hats and Hosiery Fashioned in Gay Colors and Stripes
A newspaper shopping feature showcases vivid hats trimmed with ribbons and flowers, panamas with wide ornaments, leghorn hats with velvet tops, and large brims. It highlights silk stockings with stripe patterns, fancy socks for children, and double-tip gloves in various weights and finishes. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars, with layouts in aisles and rear sections.
Vacationers Handy Leather Goods and Kits Catalog
A list of travel must haves in leather or leather cases includes pocket combs 25c drinking cups 25c and 35c thermos cups 1 thermos bottles 31 to 4.50 medicine kits 50c and 1 toilet sets 1 to 20 laundry kits 25c to 50c tobacco pouches 10c and 1 military brushes 1 to 5 manicure sets 25c to 5 bracelet s for watches 25c and 50c whisk brooms 25c and 50c garment hangers 25c and 50c clothes brushes 50c and 1 golf scores 25c collar bags 1 to 2.50
Foldable veranda for afternoon games and luncheon
Strongly built yet light veranda folds away compactly when not in use. Suited for an afternoon card game or luncheon service. Priced at $2.25. Third floor.
Frill and Lace Collars in Summer Tints
Frill collars of crepe net or chiffon priced 1.50 to 2.50. Voile collars with embroidered frills 0.50. Collar and cuff sets in crepe voile and chiffon 0.50 to 1.50. Lace veils in rich patterns 0.75 to 1.50. New string ties of crepe de chine in summer colors 0.25. Inside Main Street near the doctor.
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Main Street
Howland Dry Goods Co Arrested for Theft
The Howland Dry Goods Co. arrest reports a theft case involving William McMahon of Madison Avenue. Detective John Gerrity arrested him on charges of stealing a suitcase, razor, and overcoat from Howard Hull of Southport.
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William McMahon
Madison Avenue
John Gerrity
Southport l
Howard Hull
Southport
Shoes for a man at four dollars
Shoes advertised at four dollars claim value for money with several styles listed including Black Vici oxford and black calf blucher oxfords, white buck and canvas options, all described with leather or rubber soles and English last. The location notes Fairfield avenue door.
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Oxford
Fairfield Avenue Door
Store Adopts Summer Shorter Day From 1902 Onward
The store will close at 5 pm on weekdays from Fourth of July to Labor Day and 9 pm on Saturdays. The change aims to ease hot weather shopping and improve service. Saturday night staff receive an extra half day’s pay, and shoppers are urged to concentrate purchases within 8:30 to 5 Monday to Friday and 8:30 to 9 Saturday.
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Bridgeport
Special crackers for Holiday sale at local store
Holiday special crackers vary in 10 new Educator varieties. Johnson’s Educator crackers come in a pound carton, usually 35c, sale price 29c. Educator Kremox cream filled wafers usually 10c, limit 4 packages at 7 44c. Sold Saturday and Monday only, no delivery, front basement.
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Johnson
Kremox
Easy and Handsome Old-Style Hammocks
Advertisement notes comfortable woven hammocks suitable for small spaces and outdoor use. Describes hanging under a tree as cool as a fan, adjustable to sitting or lying, with various patterns and colors priced from 1.50 to 4.50 and canvas stretchers at 1.75. Available on the third floor.
Obituary notices from a Bridgeport page
Obituaries list private funeral for Rhuwamah widow of Herbert Vincent and services conducted by Rev John McL Richardson at her home. Alice D Hayes dies from truck injuries. her funeral at Henry E Bishop mortuary chapel. burial at Lakeview cemetery. Mary E Griffeth dies at 88, Olivet church member, buried at Lakeview. John McCauley dies after short lobar pneumonia. buried Bridgeport hospital. Rosa J Quessey funeral from residence and St Patrick's church. high mass. Jeremiah O'Leary, Catherine Boynton, Michael Healey, Emma Irene Barnes noted with service locations and burial plans.
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Bulkley
Mary B
Gerghon’ B. Bulkley
Franklyn J. Bulkley
Main Street
Park Cemetery
Mary Esther
George
Mary I. Moore
Carroll Avenue
St Michael's Cemetery
Stillman Street
St. Charles’ Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Sharon
Theresa
William and
Nellie Gormiey Sharon
John Gormley
Pembroke St
St. Mary's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Rhuwamah
Herbert Vincent
John Street
John McL. Richardson
First Presbyterian Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Alice D. Hayes
Henry E. Bishop
W. H. Jepson
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Rosa J. Quessey
Frank X. Berger
Park Avenue
J. Patrick's Church
John C. Lynch
Emil Berger
Howard D. Bogey
Julius Berger
Joseph Harrington
Fred Berger
John Farrington
Jeremiah O'Leary
Jeremiah Oary
New York
Cullinan & Mullins
Sacred Heart Church
Thomas J. Mooney
Michael Granville
John Moran
John and
Patrick O'Leary
Daniel l
Michael Spilan
Catherine Boynton
Catherine
Fred BE
Mary Boynton
Smith Avenue
Matthew Judge
Edward Dean
John O'Neil
Henry Haywood
Michael Healey
Bridgeport Hospital
Ogden Street
Elinor Healey
George S. Baker
John Birk
Worcester
Mass
East Main Street
Cornelius Donnelly
South Avenue
Richard F. Moore
L.L. D
Schmidt
Mae Casserly
Theresa O’brien
William Chew
Fourth of July Double-Service Suit For Men
A summer blue flannel double-breasted sack suit with coat and two trouser sets priced at 16 dollars. Includes white flannel trousers for special occasions and a versatile design suited for play or work. Main floor rear.
Outfittings for the Fourth at Main Street
Quick service with a large selection of furnishings. White neglige shirts priced around 1 dollar to 1.50, pure white with attached collar, light and clever. Sport shirts with low collar and short sleeves at 1.50. Silk socks in colors and neutrals from 0.50 to 1. Ties in silk and cotton, wash able, 0.50. Right of Main street 4.
Blow the Man Down story by Holman Day
A Maine coast tale full of humor romance and sea spirit. Set on the rugged shore the story highlights quirky locals and coastal life with fresh atmosphere and strong appeal. Published price is 1.35 dollars.
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Holman
Maine
Howland Dry Goods Coos and Connecticut women die
Howland Dry Goods Co in Connecticut reports the death of a 71 year old woman at 535 Seaview avenue. Born in Plainville she was linked to Meriden where her father served as a Universalist deacon. She had roots on Milford bridge and notable Connecticut lineages. Survived by a brother and two nieces, burial planned in Meriden.
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Connecticut
Seaview Avenue
Miss Barnes
Plainville
William Bainbridge
Irene Smith Barnes
Meriden
Universalist Church
Milford
Thomas Hooker
Platt
Miles
Buckingham
Baldwin
William A. Barnes
F. O. Snow
Eva L. Barnes
William
Sherman A. Snow
Hall Victim of First Seaside Bathing Accident
The season's first bathing accident occurred at Seaside Park as Harvey Hall of 473 Noble Avenue dived into shallow water and hit a rock. He suffered a head laceration requiring five stitches, assisted by bathers before an ambulance. Dr. Edward W. Paine treated him at the emergency hospital and he went home with a friend.
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Seaside Park
Harvey Hall
Noble Avenue
Hall
Edward W. Paine
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S. Canti
Park Avenuue
Amends
Rivercliffe Development Co
Vining—Quinn
Mra
Thomas R. Quinn
East Street
Irene Veronica Quinn
Arthur S. Vining
New Beats
Mrs. Monahan
Gordon
Spencer R. Gordon
Charities Department
Morrissey
Horsford
W. W
P. O
Buff Leghorn
Beachcroft
Fairfield
Read's
Dorsen’s
Ladies Gold Watcr and Chain
Armstrong Place
L. Weiss
Main St
Tel
Hartford
Conn
Jas Fitzpatrick
Frank Mischler
Secy
Bric
Howland Dry Goods CO
Park City Corporation
Buhl-Kimberly Corporation
Secretary of the State
3D, Heavy Artillery Regiment
65Th Infantry of
Buffalo
Rhuwamah Vincent
Oscar M’cauley
Mary E. Bulkley
Mary E. Griffeth
Gershom B. Bulkley
North End
Mrs. Bulkley
Danbury
Sears
Harriet Crofut Griffeth
Olivet
Edwin A. Bulkley
Charles EB. Bulkley
Oscar .McCauley
George B. Clark & Co
Mr. McCauley
Gilbert Street
Canada
George McCauley
Concord
Emma Irene Barnes
Howland Dry Goods Coo
Whitcomb
U. S
Joseph H. Whitcomb
Mexico
Columbus, N. M
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