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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
14
Advertised men s savings highlight Arrow Brand Gollars at 11 cents to 50 cents, initial buckle belts, Roxford Balbriggan underwear 39 to 49 cents, and Dandy dress shirts priced at 42 to 89 cents with double stitched options. Women are urged to shop for bargains as well.
Work to dismantle the old tubercular pavilion at Lakeview Home has started. Henry G. Demme the building mover has crews on site. The structure is being jacked up for transport to Bridgeport isolation hospital where it will join the existing facilities as an adjunct.
John Emmis longtime Archibald McNeil & Sons employee died at home 217 Hamilton. Funeral plans not yet made. Andrew Cavanan iron worker former Bridgeport resident killed in New Jersey accident. body to be brought to sister Mrs Kiely 175 Fifth Street. Bertin Cooke died at 383 Hancock Avenue age 42. Captain Charles S Abbott G A R veteran died in New York City buried in Waterbury. Civil War veteran aged 90.
Tomorrow Saturday Dillon's advertises Bargain Day with huge stock reductions to convert inventory to cash. Featured are hats, straw items, feathers, plumes, veils, ribbons, silks, waistlines, petticoats, and coats priced from fractions of their worth, including Panama and hemp straw hats, white lawn pieces, and spring coats at half price.
Thomas Egan the Irish tenor drew a large Hartford audience at Foot Guard hall last night with a concert that earned an ovation and strong ticket demand for his Park theatre appearance Sunday evening under St. Patrick Parish Holy Name Society. He will be backed by vocal and instrumental artists in a program of sacred and operatic pieces and Irish folk songs.
His numbers will be rounded out by his assisting artists who include Mme Brenton dramatic Soprano Miss Frances Wilson Sinclair violinist John Ripley Robarer accompanist Tickets may be obtained at Feeleys P O Arcade the Consolidated Piano Co or at the theatre.
Governor Simeon E Baldwin issues a proclamation declaring Saturday June 14 as Flag Day. The act directs public schools to plan suitable exercises to commemorate the 136th anniversary of adopting the flag of the United States, as voted by the Continental Congress.
Simeon Baldwin proclaims the flag of thirteen stripes and a blue field with stars as a symbol of unity. The message, dated May 16 1913 from Hartford Capitol, notes Connecticut's pride as one of the original thirteen and one of forty eight states in the union. Secretary Albert Phillips signs the order.
Sacramento dispatch reports Theodore A. Bell a Democratic leader threatens to circulate a referendum petition for the Webb anti alien lead bill passed by the legislature to gauge California opinion. Governor Johnson had wired to Secretary Bryan he would sign the bill despite Wilson’s delay plea. Bell argues a popular vote would show public sentiment, though it could delay the law’s effectiveness.
The Smith Murray Co. advertises a basement sale in Hats and Flowers items at Your Choice 25c each. Comment is unnecessary as readers know there is only one sale of merit.
Beautifully trimmed women's suits in Eponge, Poplins, Bedford Cord and mixtures feature brown, Copenhagen, navy and black fabrics at 15.00. Misses coats in gray and tan mixtures, full length, trimmed backs, sizes 14 to 18, 7.50. Misses coats in navy serge and gray tan mixtures, sizes 24 to 18 years, 12.50. Dresses include chambray with eyelet embroidery, and dresses in white pique and striped gingham from 2.95 to 3.50. Crepe kimonas and lingerie waists priced around 1.98 and 1.00 respectively.
Readable catalog snippet lists washable gloves in several styles. Mousquetire chamois gloves offered at $2.75 per pair, silk gloves at 68 cents per pair. Finishes include velvet, black white and tan, with multiple button and seam details.
New shadow mesh veiling options in white black and mixed colorways plus tuxedo styles in black white and two tone combinations. Also brown and navy pieces priced at 25c per yard. White and black silk Shetland veils measure 114 yards long valued at 69c per special Bic left aisle center.
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