Laurel Beach woman finds Lincoln relics in antique bureau
Mrs C V Sewall of Laurel Beach discovers a wreath of Nowers and a paper slip from the casket of President Lincoln in a mahogany bureau passed through her family. The items date to 1866 and include a Revolutionary needle case and a calico cage carried by Rufus W Lewis. Sewall weighs keeping the historical pieces or donating them to a society for safekeeping.
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Laur Bizach
Abram Lingeln
Darrel Beach
C. V. Sewall
Wiret Avenue
Laurel Beach
Abraham Diine
Speiveneld
Uwl
Washington
Illinois
Bewall
Hannah Hanmer
Wallith
Rufus W. Leivlay
Naugatuck
Howis
Amon
Elies
Plan Remedy for Smoke Nuisance in Bridgeport
A 30 engineer commission in Bridgeport, aided by the Chamber of Commerce, studied factory smoke to abate the nuisance. The seven member executive committee approved a report outlining testing, equipment, fuel, and operation measures. Tests will measure chimney output, weights, and contents to gauge carbon and iron percentages. A city zoning and a special engineer commission will guide solutions and compare local results with other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
Teisi
HeMedy
White Graduation Dress Delights Shoppers with Fine Fabrics
Shoppers are urged to choose a white dress for graduation. Fabrics offered includeBatiste and Organdies at 0.50 1.25 per yard, Dimities embroidered with dots, fine voiles, and Swiss fabrics. The store touts an Ideal fireless cooker for cooking and baking, encouraging customers to visit the fourth floor to see demonstrations and tastings.
Wedding Silver and Silverware Sets for Sale
A chest of silverplated tableware offers 26 pieces for regular and formal use including knives forks and spoons. Sets feature graceful engraved patterns and stylish design suitable for tea tables and afternoon cups. Prices range from $12 to $32 with various configurations and casserole frames in silverplate.
Beers Elected by Royal and Select Masters
Grand Connell holds annual meeting in New Brayven New Haven as Royal and Select Masters elect officers led by Grand Master Norman T. Stevens of Hartford with Isiah Baker Jr of Hartford as Grand Treasurer G A Sturdy of New London Grand Recorder TE B Alling of New Britain and other grand officers named including D TH Gladding Grand Conductor and G C Beers of Bridgeport as Grand Standard Bearer Oliver Armstrong of Norwich named Grand Marshal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Ward Dekion
Danbury
M. P
Norman T. Stevens
Slartforda
Isiah Baker, Jr
Hartford
G. A. Sturdy
New London
TE. B. Alling
New Briftain
Guild of Bramford
D. TH. Gladding
G. C. Beers
Bridgeport
Grand Standard Batery
Oliver Armstrong
Norwich
Trial of Mrs Gilligan Opens June 10
Harford June 4 announcement says Mrs Amy Archer Git Windsor will face trial for poisoning J Andrews. State's Attorney Alcorn returned from New Haven to report the case will open in Middletown on June 10.
Dresses for Girls in Orages Voiles Ginghams Styles
A catalog style notice promoting girls dresses in organdies voiles and ginghams. Describes cool summery dresses for sizes 14 to 18, well made with various patterns and colors. Mention of mother sewing and durable fabrics. Second floor location implied.
Sweetest hats for graduating time
Hats for graduates feature white georgette designs in varied styles. From brim to crown these youthful pieces exude grace and charm with combinations of georgette and straw. Each hat is a fitting companion to the prettiest white dresses, planned for graduation season.
Sparkling glass gifts entice with new patterns
Sparkling glass for gift shines in new patterns ready to gladden recipients. Describes vases, bowls, electroliers, plates, nappies, trays, sets and various glass items with prices from $2 to $38 on the fourth floor.
White shoe fashions and catalog items from era
A catalog-like list of white shoes for all seasons noting styles such as colonial pumps nubuck leather French heel Nubuck sport boots with Neolin sole Canvas boots military heel canvas pumps with French heel linen one strap pumps with Cuban heel main floor rewr.
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Lever Bros. ‘Co
Cambridge
Mass
Lincoln
Conn
Lever Bros. Co
Dhue
Malin
Frisbie
Frisbie’s
IDR
J.A. King, Inc
Main Street
Grant
Bat
UNION
LIGHT
GC. Beers
Royal and
Select Masters
Grand Connell
New Brayven
Windsor
Franklin FR. Andrews
Thei
Pba
Eraduatine
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