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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
12
Browning King & Company markets its clothing as a safe choice in uncertain times. The ad claims daily additions to the line featuring the latest novelties and plain colors with prices listed at $15, $20, and $25.
In Montreal authorities order destruction of dogs and cats from families with infantile paralysis after New York dogs were blamed as possible disease carriers. Also notes motor plant plans in Windsor Ontario, a Nassau steamer incident, and multiple obituaries and notices from Oct 1916 including funerals and family thanks.
Under Ninth District Democratic Club auspices Meriden voters employed in Bridgeport will gather for a Meriden Night rally at the Elk theatre East Main and Arctic. Former Congressman Thomas L Reilly Democratic nominee for Congress in the Third district will be the principal speaker with Jeremiah Donovan also slated to speak. A short East Side parade and drum corps precede the meeting.
Miss Vera Curtis of the Metropolitan Opera gave a benefit recital at United Church to aid the church building fund. The program featured lyrical songs and dramatic numbers with English translations, and took place before hundreds who warmly applauded encores. Willis Alling accompanied and composed the finale “Thou and I,” with organ selections adding variety.
Jennie Rabello wife of Joseph G Rabello of 127 Gilbert street Bridgeport died at St Vincent s hospital after a short illness with pneumonia She was born in Ireland about 60 years ago and lived in Bridgeport many years Surviving husband and daughter in Boston Funeral of Susan L wife of B William Freeman from 1437 Stratford avenue Stratford was held yesterday afternoon at 230 Rev Mack Hawkins First Baptist Church officiated Burial in Union Cemetery Stratford
British field report from London dated October 20 states that Stuff and Schwaben redoubts were heavily shelled by the enemy last evening. During the night two small raids were launched against the enemy trenches near Loos.
The Bridgeport Bar recalls G. E. Hill as a courteous, diligent lawyer who earned trust through selfless service. Colleagues note his simple, direct approach, devotion to duty, and impact on clients, followed by a reflective poem about a star that continues to shine after death.
Edwin John Fletcher in his will filed for probate today leaves his entire estate to his son Edwin Leslie Fletcher of 59 Chalmers Avenue. The heir is named executor and is president of the Fletcher Thompson Co. Inc. He served as his father’s conservator. An May 1912 court inventory lists preferred stock in Fletcher Engineering Co valued at 13800 and seven life insurance policies worth 813.15 at maturity along with other property.
Michael Casey, whose son Louis Casey was killed in New York recently, was located by Fairfield authorities after a The Farmer article prompted the police. He left Fairfield today to attend his boy’s funeral in Fordham, New York.
Unsettled tonight and Saturday with likely rain. Temperatures fall sharply Saturday afternoon into cooler conditions. Strong east to northeast winds expected near coastal areas.
The store offers Varsity belts or single and double breast overcoats for athletic builds, Chesterfield lines for professionals, and greatcoats for outdoor use. Fabrics include fleecy wool, soft wool, and imported cloths from Kuppenheimer and Hart Schaffner & Marx. Coats are on the Main floor rear.
National Field Scout Commissioner W. H. York launches a Bridgeport drive to boost membership and fund permanent leaders, following success in Waterbury and Meriden. Plans include organizing Catholic troops with Cardinal Farley’s approval, aiming for $12,000 to reach competitive levels. Local support from Mayor Wilson and civic leaders noted. Bridgeport Council has about 300 scouts.
The state savings banks are expected to report a $25,000,000 rise in deposits for the year ending 1916. Through September deposits likely reached at least $325,000,000, with industrial centers such as Bridgeport Hartford New Haven Waterbury and New Britain leading gains. Not all bank reports are in, but sufficient data support the overall increase. Also, Federal mediators urged Bayonne plant workers of Standard Oil Co to return to work.
Athena underwear markets itself as superior warm wear that actually fits through tailored patterns. It highlights a patent seat in every union suit and pants, claiming better shape, comfort, and full protection at all times.
List of women’s undergarments including cotton vests, tights, pants, and union suits in various weights and neck styles. Prices range from 50 cents to $3.25, with options in merino, wool interknit, silk and wool blends, and full wool.
A catalog-style listing shows fleeced vests with high neck and long sleeves priced at 35 and 50 cents, ankle-length fleeced pants 39 and 50 cents, and merino vests with Dutch or high neck 50 and 75 cents. White cotton vests and ankle-length cotton pants range 31 to 60 cents, with silver merino sets at 60 cents. Left aisle rear.
President Wilson and former Secretary of State William J. Bryan met on arrival in Pittsburgh as the President toured the city with a large crowd witnessing the greeting. Bryan delayed the motor parade briefly before joining the party for portions of the next journey. Bargain Day promotions at B H Dillon & Co. follow later in the article.
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