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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
6
Monday is the last day before Decoration Day to obtain summer millinery. Boas white cloth goats raincoats auto hats and caps shirt waists silk petticoats offered at exceptional values. Visit the store tomorrow to secure bargains in merchandise.
Rector of Mem Church of the Holy City Westport Rev Kenneth MacKenzie will mark his 26th year of rectorship next Thursday evening June 8 with Bishop Brewster officiating. Long service includes Bible teaching in Bridgeport and work with the M C A since 1898. He led missions in several states and chairs multiple church and Bible organizations. An anniversary sermon is set for Sunday June 4 followed by a town church union service at Holy Trinity.
John Miltern, the New Britain born actor known as J. E. Sheehan, made his Bridgeport debut October 30, 1891. He later adopted the stage name Widely Known Here and has taken major roles in New York productions, with ties to Edward J. Plamnery of 495 Seaview avenue.
James G. Ludlum, president of the Manufacturers' Association, was chosen chairman of the Preparedness Parade committee at a meeting in the mayor's office. The plan and scope of the parade were discussed, and the committee adjourned to meet again Monday night to secure sentiment from the organizations they represent.
Advertises Cyrus Reach Powder as safe clean usage to rid homes of roaches. Claims harmless formula disperses pest without spreading to neighbors. Available at 20 or 35 cents.
Social events feature Mary Elizabeth Kane’s seventh birthday with music by Josephine Finn Margaret Kane and Francis Kane. Engagement announced for Dorothy DeLoss to Ralph Blackburn of Chicago now in the city. Art league plans June 1 luncheon at Sea Side club house with readings songs and Hamlet scene. Remington Arms women plan leap year dance June 2 in Slocum gym. Elks hold June 7 whist and dance at Casino. Yale student Bruce Simonds to perform Saint Saens concerto at Woolsey Hall June 1. Wade Davis to direct Visiting Nurses production in October replacing postponed College Hero show.
Sunday morning at Park Street Congregational church the service will be devoted to the Armenian cause with Rev Gerald H. Beard speaking on The Great Armenian Tragedy. A special offering will aid war relief through the Federal Council of Churches of Christ. Sunday evening a Memorial week service will include a Grand Army Post attendance and invitations to several veteran groups. The preacher urged that Christian duty sometimes requires fighting and that war can be necessary rather than wicked.
Arrangements are completed for the annual Memorial Day service at Olivet Church on Main Street at North Avenue. Mr. Tamblyn has been chosen for his subject The Old and New Patriotism. Service begins at 10:45 a.m.
Paris May 27 General Joseph S Gallieni former minister of war died at Versailles today. He was idolized by the French people for saving Paris during the critical days of 1914. Gallieni organized Paris defenses and telegraphic links, led 50,000 troops by taxi to support Maunoury at the Marne, shaping the great victory.
City plans for Memorial Day events include a 2000 strong parade with extended police turnout and Remington Guards band units. Coast Artillery marshal governs military division while Grand Army and civic divisions receive respective marshals. The parade runs from Fairfield avenue to Sea Side Park and returns to Broad street with reviews by city officials. Memorial services follow at Park Street Congregational church with multiple patriotic groups attending and a luncheon at Odd Fellows Hall.
Waterford Conn May 27 Mrs Annie Caird 60 died at a New London hospital at 4 30 this morning from a dose of paris green she swallowed at her home here Friday night in a personal crisis.
John Archer taken to Lakeview home after causing a disturbance at Mrs. Bessie Wynn's doorway on Elm street. He wandered in delusion after eviction from the adjacent rooming house. News coverage prompts many applicants for rooms at Mrs. Wynn who declines lodgers.
Edward Botsford, business agent of the electrical workers union, predicts a repeat of past strikes as electricians join contracting, with many returnees to work under union conditions. He cites plumbers’ success and says new hires will form stronger unions and draw long-established firms into line.
Unusual features marked the Quilty School of Dancing annual closing reception last evening. Mr Quilty received a set of dress studs from his pupils. Dancers ranged from younger children to proficient performers with notable numbers by Mr Quilty and Miss Corliska Chaffes. Belle Schoolhorn of New Haven sang the Holy City and Harry Abercrombie performed Birth of a Nation.
The East End carnival, under the Twelfth District Republican club, begins Monday at Newfield Park with Dorman Krause shows and diverse amusements for all ages. Attractions include shoot-the-chutes, Ferris wheel, roller coaster, The Whip, Sam Anderson's Concrets of Athletes, Up High Billy Kline, Col onel Fred, the talking horse, and Chief Joseph Little Bear with his Mohawk tribe.
At the next common council meeting the streets and sidewalks committee is to recommend public hearings on several petitions and resolutions. Alderman Tierney proposes oiling Madison avenue to Dewhurst dairy. Mary C. Whitney seeks permission to lay track in Wakely street. A W Burrit Company requests discontinuance of Hicks street from Pequonnock River to Knowlton. Adam Schempp seeks permission to build over the building line at the northeast corner of Wood avenue and Norman street. Standard Manufacturing petitions discontinuance of Frederick street and part of Merriam.
Special services are planned at the Salvation Army hall this evening with a band concert by the Bridgeport corps band at 30 Elm Street. Salvation Army officers from New York and Hartford will speak in area churches.
Corset workers from George C. Batcheller Co and Crown Corset Co after weeks long strike held a dance and social in Odd Fellows hall. Central Labor union figures Jasper McLevy Carl Lang and Jacob Reichel spoke along with garment workers organizer John Pierce. Dancers enjoyed the evening and refreshments were served.
More than 200 persons will receive the sacrament of confirmation Sunday afternoon at Holy Hosary R C Church. The service begins at o'clock with officiating priest John J. Nilan of Hartford, assisted by Rev Angelo De Toro, Rev Bruno Manila, and Rev Frank Ambina as assistants. The two weeks mission closes tomorrow evening.
White Chine silk waists feature long sleeves handkerchief fronts and embroidered details with fancy cuffs and hemstitching. Striped voile and organdie waists offer ruffles collars and blue green or rose embroidery with deep sailor styles. Gabardine skirts include white fabric, wide belt, side pockets and full 2 1-2 yard bottom, priced around $1.59 to $1.00.
The 1916 season promises revolution in baseball with no clear champion. Ex-Federal players flood NL and AL rosters, including many in St Louis, New York, and Chicago, while Old Roman Comiskey builds an expensive White Sox lineup. Ray Schalk rises as a clutch hitter and catcher, with Nick Altrock still performing as comic star and mentor in Washington.
Planet Jr seed drills and wheel hoes raffia plant sticks poultry netting galvanized wire cloth tront fencing harvesting tools spray pumps and insecticides for poultry and dairy needs advertised with diverse farm equipment and supplies.
A nostalgic survey recalls Nick and Nicholas Ole O Mara of Dodgers fame, Bill O Hara as an aviator in the British army, and Jimmy Archer nearing 34 with a long career from Fargo to Brooklyn. It notes BMI as the only pro with major league rescue in allied war service and hints at shifting fortunes for Cleveland and the Indians in a season of tempered optimism.
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