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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
9
A readable notice lists prices for wine categories including 50c Port or Sherry, 75c Port or Sherry, 40c Sweet Wines, and 40c Port or Sherry. The entries imply a regulatory framework or catalog of available wine prices for a given area or date.
A short verse meditates on Mothers Day as a sacred occasion honoring mothers. It emphasizes enduring maternal love and gratitude, noting care, devotion, and the lifelong influence of a mother's thoughts and affection.
Death notices from this city report Charles A Peck 7 with funeral at No 84 Stratford Ave May 14 burial Lakeview. Hannah Scanlon widow of John Scanlon dies May 10 with services May 13 from 1852 Stratford Ave and St Marys church. Charles McBride 62, funeral May 15 from 613 Connecticut Ave and St Marys church. Loretta M Lucas 21, funeral May 13 from Rourke & Rourke to St Patricks church. Earl Hawks 29 7 26 dies May 11. funeral May 14 2 30 pm from 1039 Housatonic Ave to Lakeview Cemetery. Eliza Pritchard 72 Torrington May 1.
East Bridgeport resident Charles McBride died last evening at St. Vincent's hospital after a long illness. A machinist with U M C Co for many years, he leaves a widow two daughters Mrs F A Taylor of Connecticut Avenue Alice McBride and a son Charles McBride. In a separate case Joseph Suskomovitz pled guilty to simple assault in Superior court and received a two month county jail sentence from Judge Curtis.
Grasse Linen paper is sold by the pound at Jackson's Book Shop for 25c per package containing 96 sheets. Envelopes to match are 10c per package, with 25 envelopes per pack. Available in two sizes for notes and regular use. Stop at 916 988 Main Street to ask for Grass Linen.
County Commissioners approve transferring a liquor license to Joseph Lipsig to move his saloon from 1751 Main Street to 287 Lexington Avenue. Many residents signed a remonstrance, but only one man attended, W. Boyd Spencer of Bridgeport Elastic Fabric Co. The board found the protest signers misunderstood the transfer and were not opposed to it.
Two Bridgeport Gas Light Co. laborers, Antonio Pasquarelle and Michael Fitzsimmons, collapsed from escaping gas in a trench at Fairfield avenue and Harrison street at 1 30 pm. Fellow workers pulled them out, cooled them with water, and revived them. They briefly walked about with help before returning to duty.
J Armstrong Drexel, Philadelphia banking scion, narrowly escaped death during a wartime demonstration flight in a large Bleriot monoplane in London. The craft fell while spectators including premier Asquith and Winston Churchill watched. Drexel was badly shaken and rushed to an emergency hospital with expectations of a full recovery after rest.
The Galazzo family of 158 Howe Street faces a spotted fever crisis. Frank Galazzo, age 4, died after hospital transfer. his mother Josephine and brother James, ages 3, are critically ill. Autopsy confirmed the illness, prompting isolation, fumigation, and public health steps to protect the neighborhood.
Twenty four young men appeared at the county courthouse to testify before Attorney John C Chamberlain for admission to the Fairfield County Bar. A bar meeting at the courthouse on May 19 will act on the applications from this city.
Segar shop owners report many customers influence the weekend stock with requests. The offer lists Cunningham Special Hyperion Wilton Lackaye Wilson Special and Fromer cigars priced 10c and 5c each, totaling 40c for five segments. Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy offers phone 832 for orders.
Catalog notes offer semi ready dresses in voile marquisette and embroidery from $5 to $16.50. Ranging from white to soft color, items emphasize ease of making and decorative details with center front styling highlighted.
Naushon ginghams promise true gingham goodness with strength softness and lasting wear. They boast clear bright colors and patterns matching pricier brands. Sold as full 32 inch wide fabrics including plaids checks and plains at 15c a yard in the left aisle rear.
Special suits in gray brown tan and black white check fabrics. Coats lined with mohair and trousers with strong sateen. Two pairs of trousers per set, effectively two suits. Priced at $7.50. Front basement.
Mercury priced ad for men's wear features Mercerised shirts and pajamas in plain colors and stripes with soft cuffs and collars. Sets include bath robes and slippers, underwear in balbriggan and nainsook, with noted prices from 1 to 4.50. Location tagged as Right of Main street door.
Silks offered at 50 cents a yard. Described as worth 75 cents with good quality and patterns. Dots and quiet designs dominate, some with small color designs inside white ovals. Fine finish and sturdy feel noted.
The notice lists seven new skirt styles as fashionable options with an additional one dollar making charge. Skirts may be made from woolen fabrics or any cotton or wash fabrics at 25 cents or more per yard. Regular goods charges apply with no further fees. Woolens suitable for summer skirts are available at one dollar per yard, with some fabrics offered cheaper.
Fine fast color wash fabrics in Russian and low-necked styles with short sleeves. Suits have attached trousers and sturdy underwaist, suitable for hot weather. Also straw hats for boys in white and black, priced 50 cents to $1.50.
New London May 12 Senator Bryan F. Mahan urged a 1 million dollar state appropriation to develop New London harbor. He said rival states spend vast sums on harbor projects and forecast a world harbor for Connecticut. He cited Hartford legislative hearing approval and claimed broad statewide benefits and institutional support for the project.
United States municipal accounts inspector lauds City Auditor Bernard Keating’s books as most accurate among U S cities. The report comes as auditors across the nation are reviewed, with Bridgeport receiving high praise. Arthur Jordan of England toured the Bridgeport YMCA, playing 17 men at once in a world tour stop, drawing six games while winning 33 in total.
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