Miss Florence Milbauer R G Ives Novelty Shower
Evening celebration at Miss Kaggler’s Brooks street home for Florence Milbauer soon to wed James Clinton. Guests received presents, enjoyed ice cream and cake, and played games with music late into the night. Attending were Misses Marie Helen D Vashi Margarite Strem Ward Huber Miles Janes Kausler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaggler
Brooks Street
Fiorence Milbauer
James Clinton
Ilbauer
Marie Helen
D'Vashi
Ethel Strem
Ward Huber
Miles
Janes Kausler
Obituary notices from May 1914 list several local deaths
Multiple notices record deaths in May 1914 including Ellen F. Shepard at 460 aeaattastaa avenue with burial at Mountain Grove cemetery, Mary Mathilda Ehrhaddt aged 48 with services at Grrasher Iateréaidence, and others in Galveston and New Haven. Each item invites attendance at funerals and provides burial locations and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen F. Shepard
Lucien W. Shepard
Ohériste
Monfing
Mountain Grove
Mary Mathilda
Baward Ehrhaddt
Montus
St Jane RC
Las Seppe
Galveston
Texas
Priedds
New Haver
Howlian
Stark
Prieids
Cwiinan & Mullins
Or. Miere
St. Augustines Partehial
Rigeere
Charles J. Mewiroy
Bence
St. Michael's
Garry Barns
Papatartiay
St. Michaels
Ghetwood Avenue
St. Ive Ghateh
A.m. Wits
State Trolleymen Leaders to Discuss Wage Demands
New Haven May 22 state board of the Trolleymen’s union meets to discuss conditions under which Convicted Connecticut Company workers operate. Reports say a 30 cent hour wage scale and other changes might be sought, though no formal demands are set. Danbury and other towns feature talks on conductors and car service amid a pending general arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Connecticut Company
the Trolleymen’s Union
Ney
Bridgeport
W. Minnix
Dan Bury
Danbury
Trolleymen's Union
Eet
Waren Arid Pagea
Conit Company
Ete Ee
Mest Aes Sijslascur
Bridgeport Woman Loses 4000 in Gems
Jewelry worth about 4000 vanished from Mrs F L Buckelew of Jamesburg New Jersey while visiting relatives in Bridgeport. The jewels were stolen from a case in a trunk in Mrs Buckelew's room as investigations yield no clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckelew
Washington, D. C
F. L. Bucklew
Jamesburs
N.J
T. F. Murphy
Services Held for Caisson Victim in Norwalk
Coroner John J. announced plans to continue witness examinations after a caisson collapse killed two men, including Robert C. Dewar who had praised the cofferdam as safe. Rev. John Stapleton led funeral services at the South Norwalk Congregational Church. Dewar’s body was later sent to East Orange New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Tpaan
Uae
John Stapleton
Dewar
Norwalk
East Orange
N. J
Defiance Resumes Voyage to Greenwich from Marblehead
Marblehead Mass May 22 defender Defiance resumes its trip to Greenwich in tow of a tug after completing a voyage from Bath Maine to Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Greenwich
Marblehead
Mass
Defender
Bath
Conn
Conn. Wednesday March 25 1914
A dated entry notes a Wednesday in Connecticut on March 25, 1914. The fragment records a midweek reference likely part of a larger schedule or notice.
New Parasols On Sale In Varied Styles And Prices
New parasols feature rounded dome lines canopy shapes and rich plain color taffeta priced from 3 50 to 5 Embroidered options in white linen and silk border designs range 1 to 150 Folding parasols packable for vacations sell for 1 to 3 50 Colored silk umbrellas with carved handles come in blue green or black at 1 95 Child parasols offered in many colors 50 cents to 1
Women's Clever White Hats for Summer Wear
All white hats and black hats trimmed with white divide fashion honors for the season. Light, broad-brimmed summer caps sit high and feel cool. Pure white panama hemp and chip hats feature white wings ribbons and flowers. black hats add ribon and wings. Prices range from $2 to $10 with a new white hemp sailor at $2 to $2.50.
Silks at Seasonal Savings Across Wide Range
Wholesalers and shoppers find silk fabrics at sale prices in a display area. The ad touts 40 inch silks in colors pink lilac blue brown reseda ivory wisteria black and more plus showerproof foulards 55c to 85c yard shantung striped tub silks 69c to 1.50 and silk ratine 50c to 69c yard. Center aisle rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Reseda
Havana
Wisteria
Copenhagen
Fashion and home goods sale features stockings and accessories
Women's stockings priced at 59c, lisle socks for children at 16c, and silk gloves at 65c. Also on offer are dress forms Hall Borchert, enlarged photo enlargements up to 11 by 14 inches, Victrola and Columbia records with flexible payment plans, and linen handkerchiefs priced around 12c. Sale emphasizes quality fabrics, finish, and home sewing aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victrola
Columbia
Victor Records
Columbia Jewel
Columbia Records
Victor
Vernon Castle
Howland Store Straw Purchase Sparks Guards at Men
A fragment notes men and straws at the Howland store prompting questions about purpose and security. The unreadable text limits detail but suggests a curious scene centered on items and onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland
Notable Straw Styles At Main Floor Display
Customers note clever hats and cleverest snappy straws. shapes draw attention. Main floor display features Beside these Keghorns Bang and P mas lines, with Wonder light-and models making a hit at the rear section. Prices noted around $2.40 and $2.60.
Low shoe for men with smart style and lasting build
A brief ad describes Hewland low shoes for men with durable leather, lasting fit, and varying lasts for young and old feet. It touts good looks that last weeks, English lasts, broad-toe lasts, and options in black or tan kid, calfakin, patent. Prices range from 3 to 5 dollars near Fairfield Avenue dogr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howes
Calfakin
Fairfield Avenue
Suit sale discounts highlight Bridgeport shop pulls
A local retailer recounts buying Hart Schaffner & Marx and House of Kuppenheimer suits in Chicago to clear stock. He explains end of season discounts bring bulk reductions to $18, offering five fabrics and varied patterns, aiming for dependable quality as Bridgeport men seek value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hart Schaffner & Marx
House of Kuppenheier
Bridgeport
Cool pajamas save on summer sleep comfort
Ad touts pajamas for summer comfort with durable cooling cotton and silk options. Highlights plain and fancy patterns in sizes 15 to 18, featuring Seco silk designs and silk blends with affordable sale prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Florence Milbauer
R.g.ives
James. Horan
Bydrangeas
Heaveins Florist
Re & Rourke
Main Street
Tei
Sess
Eee Gannon Sak
Pembalm
Mer
Broad St
Peer Joba
Park Ave
Wm. Lieberum & Son Seehsimers
Caisson
Devat
Hall-Borchert
Hwith
Seco
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