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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1916

Page

14

Talented Girl Weds Mechanic in Morristown Romance

Morristown May 3 A secret wedding binds Miss Sa Teh Buckley daughter of Rev Dr James M Buckley to Ernest Pignone a 21 year old journeyman millworker The Buckley family Roman Catholic household live at 46 Hill Street Pignone's home is on Milage Street The ceremony planned for June 1 in New York comes after a romance sparked by Buckley a linguist meeting Pignone an athlete and wrestler The couple will reside with Buckley's family during the bridegroom's rheumatism treatment and the wedding marks a notable family union in local circles

Morristown Friends fam@y James M. Buckley Christian Advocate Sa- Teh Buckley Ernest Pignone Buckley Tely Nelen Hood House Miss Buckley Ois New Hampshire Bereits Ford Brookep Eee May McCabe Joseph F. Caulfield John Keane Main Street Margaret Keane Bernadette Phelan Irene Teresa Hill Y Miss

The Return Of Julia Arthur Reissued On Stage

Records indicate Julia Arthur, famed Canadian born actress, returns to acting after an extended break. Born May 3, 1869 in Brenston Ontario to Irish Welsh parents, she debuted at twelve, later adopting the Arthur surname. After early triumphs in New York, London, and America, she retired about a dozen years ago and now rejoins the stage with her husband Benjamin P. Cheney Jr. at her side.

Julia Arthur America Arthur Canada Brenston Ontario Thomas Fe Lewis Prince of Wales Daniel Bandmann Richard II Juliet Prophet Lady Anne Ban Mew York Henry Irvine Eilen Terry London Wat @littie Mise Arthur Benjamin P. Cheney, Jr Boston Magatene

Knockabout Straw Hat Described as Smart Durable

A knockabout hat for plain wear made of finest straw in navy blue with a tall crown and ivy leaf trim. The hat features white kid lining, and three blackberries interwoven among the foliage, presented as a sturdy, stylish headpiece.

May Day music at Bridgeport Art League event noted

Social items from Bridgeport recount a Worcester based Thomas J. Lannon Jr visiting his parents, a May Day music recital by Bridgeport Art League with soloists, a Lyric hall masquerade for Howland Mutual Benefit employees drawing about 300 attendees, a birthday reception for Miss May McCabe, and plans for a silver jubilee reception by Courtland school graduates. Additional notes include engagement news, wedding plans for Miss McCullough and Ambrose Ashley, and local society happenings at various homes and clubs. The Bank of England news and spring plants ad conclude the column.

Ellen Ericson Fritz Stein‘metz Howland Mutual Benefit Association Howland Dry* Goods Co Lyric Hall Graduates” Association of Courtland School DeVer H. Warner Park Place

Daily Thoughts on Cast-Off Hearts in Love

Laura Jean Libby examines the fate of hearts cast aside in romantic liaisons. The piece warns youths against uncommitted flings, describes the harm to women left waiting, and urges responsible love, warning that many lives are wrecked by inconstancy. It argues women can heal and find true love and noble motherhood after heartbreak.

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Letter Dilemma on Courtship and Parental Consent

A correspondent asks how to answer a young man who wants to marry after promising a bungalow and return in a couple of years. Parents object due to age and propriety. The reply emphasizes obeying parental wishes and notes sporty reputations rarely lead to lasting marriages.

Miss Libbey Replies To Your Letters

Miss Libbey answers readers letters with direction for proper addressing and submission. The note urges concise personal messages on one side of paper in ink and notes that personal letters cannot be answered. It includes a reader’s inquiry about choosing between two suitors, health concerns, and stopping school, reflecting social pressures of youth.

Long Courtship May End in Parting

A twenty five year old girl writes seeking guidance on a lengthy romance with a man she plans to wed but has not set a date. She expresses indifference to marriage while he does not and asks how to proceed. Advice urges renewed patience and to remove barriers to wooing.

The Bennys Notebook and a Five Dollar Gold Piece

In a rough tale Grandpop wheedles Benny with pink raffle tickets offering a chance at a five dollar gold coin or fifty seat raffle tickets. Benny wins the five dollar piece, while Grandpop debates saving versus spending, and Benny chooses the coin over the larger but distant prize. The scene centers on family bargaining, temptation, and a modest windfall.

Grandpop Benny Willyam Pop Sam Bennyse Hart

Davison Donates 5000 to Red Cross Base Hospital Fund

Henry F Davison of J P Morgan & Co gives 5000 to the American Red Cross for equipping a 500 bed base hospital to be used in war or national emergencies. Total gifts reach 51000. each unit costs 25000. Red Cross heads 3 full surgical teams with doctors nurses and aides. New York seeks 100000 new members by Memorial Day. Davison once worked as a bank clerk in Pequonnock Bank.

New York Henry F. Davison J. P. Morgan & Co American Red Cross E. A. Morse Red Cross Fourth Avenue Geo. B. Brewer Presbyterian Hospital George D. Stewart Bellevue Charles L. Gibson The

International Explanation Poem From Scuppers Note

A dated verse from the Washington naval scene plays with McAdoo and Peru in a humorous travel tone. The speaker aboard the Tennessee laments a bonic plague keeping distant from Washington while joking about visits, speeches, and entrenoys.

Peru McAdoo United States Naval Tennessee Washington

Cream Puffs and Cream Filling From Simple Bakery Guide

A brief recipe row outlines cream puffs made from boiling water butter flour eggs and salt with baking hints. It then gives cream filling methods including milk sugar cornstarch and vanilla, plus a vanilla bavarois with gelatine and whipped cream, all in compact steps.

Bavarians Consider Training Women for War Duties

Munich reports discuss a plan to compel women into wartime service, mainly in economic, household, and nursing roles, reflecting belief that better training could enhance national effort. The debate features prominent Bavarian social workers supporting universal training and service. In a separate note, about ten thousand Staten Islanders plan to march to City Hall to protest a proposed garbage plant on the island.

Munich Germany Bavaria Mitchel

Recovery of New Jersey Woman

Mrs Mitrop T Cummins of Bridgeton New Jersey testifies to relief from inflammation and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes severe pain, inability to sweep, and improved health after two days of use, urging others to try the remedy for displacements inflammation ulceration backache painful periods and nervousness.

Bridgeton N.J Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Mitrorp T. Cummines New Street N. J

Dress trends among college girls spark debate in essays

An Ohio State economics exhibit promotes simple classroom attire for female students amid growing attention to cosmetics in high schools. The piece contrasts past ideals of scholarly focus with current concerns over over-dressing and reliance on beauty products, noting evolving expectations within women’s colleges.

Economics Department Ohio State University

All Sorts and Conditions of Women Faults Cited

A student body faces criticism for over dressing and similar faults attributed to the Girl of the Period, reflecting social expectations of young women in the era.

Bridgeport Bathhouse Expansion Plea to Editor

A reader appeals to the Evening Farmer to publish a call for enlarging Bridgeport’s Seaside Park Bathhouse. He cites overcrowding as the season opens and urges officials to provide more space, noting residents' desire to swim and the limits of current facilities. He references caretaker Mitchell and encourages local support and funding.

Evening Farmer Peter Bridgeport Seaside Park Sound Honoration Yas Fairfield Smee Jos Ead

Organdie Frock Style Liked By Nattier Fragonard In Pastel Blue

A vintage home dressmaking feature describes a blue organdie frock with a shoulder droop and nipped waist, trimmed by a white batiste collar. It uses 36 inch organdie and 1 yard batiste, with optional all over lace underbody, and includes construction notes and sizes 34 through 42.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stamford Banks Horlick Thomas J. Lannon, Jr Sre Worcester Post & Lester Thomas J. Lannon Broad Street Bridgeport Art League League Frederick Grannis Joseph Wieler Beth Limont Ethel Wade Birnbaum McCullough Milne Street M. Costello Fairfield Avenue Miss McCullough Loretta Catherine Oar Etta Rose Chris Henrietta, Rothe al ‘Costello Charlotte Metall Helenne Loretta Donahue Catherine Donahue Annala Rose Christianson Mary Costello Hitta Christianson Marguerite McCullough Mary McCullough Miss McCullowgh Ambrose Ashley St. Augustines R. C John E. Foster Ana Daghter Mildred Foster Park Avenue Noty Martha ‘Washington Fannie A. Smith English Literary Club Stratfield Slessine Henry H. Pyle Norman ‘Street Bank of England United States John Reck Laura Jean Libby Miss Libbeys B. C MIT Wentworth’s John ST Little Benny Lee Pape P. Davison Second Base Hospital Washington, D. C New Jersey ROYAL Mitchell Ford Ry & Practical Font Drest Making Pictorial Review Nattier and Fragonard Picture Review
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