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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1919

Page

3

Divorces Reported From City Courts Amid Marital Strains

Reports from Civil Superior Court reveal multiple divorce and separation actions. Clergy chaplain Rev. Annesley T Young seeks divorce from Isabelle due to desertion. other separations cite habitual intemperance cruelty and non-support. Attorneys for Nilan and defendants argue contested and uncontested paths with forthcoming rulings.

Annesley Thomas Young Metropolitan Blackwell's Island William M. Maltbie Civil Superior Court Isabelle Young Youngton Parron Wis Mary Ada. Gane Darien James ‘Alanson Lane Greenwich Hattie M Thurber William Y. Thurber Walter Joseph Conx Reed Lillian Gundquist Cox Olive Thomas Larry Sade Malthi Harry T. ‘Richards R.C John A. Cornell Cornell

Demurrer Argues Suit Against King in Bridgeport Case

The court heard a demurrer in a suit alleging misdeeds involving King and the Danbury Bethel company. The defendant argues no standing or relation to Danbury and Bridgeport firms. Receiver Ivés lacks jurisdiction. Judge Curtis reserved decision after reviewing the papers.

Way Company Bridgeport, Concern Curtis King Danbtry Bethel’ Company Ivés Bridgeport and Danbury, Company

Nemours Trading Announces New Foreign and Domestic Dept

The Nemours Trading corporation formerly Allied Industries announces a new department focused on apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. It will act as agent for domestic and foreign manufacturers and sell merchandise in many regions worldwide.

The Nemours Trading Corporation Allied, Industries Corporation Corporation

You Men See New Waist Seam Suits at $35

A bold pitch invites men to explore waist seam suits on display with new pocket styles high vents and smart collars at Main floor rear. The ad promises good tailoring and fashionable lines at $30, $35, and $40, featuring Kuppenheimer as a leading option.

Kuppenheimer

Clever silk ties and summerish batwing bows on sale

A vintage shopper notice advertises silk crepe ties in white with colored figures, dark batwing bow accents, and light summer patterns. Also offered are 50¢ neglige shirts and a ribbed cotton union suit at $1.50, promoted as light, soft, and elastic, with pickup at the Main street door.

Main Street

Aberdeen linen offers premium stationery and Ouija board

The ad highlights in Demand shades in stationery sets from Aberdeen, featuring quire paper and envelopes in boxes. It promotes a Ouija board with promises of astonishing answers and a mystic session, alongside Waverly linen cards and envelopes and a fresh supply noted as scarce.

Aberdeen

Navy style serge uniform coats offered with brass insignia

Catalog entry touts two blue serge naval style coats with brass insignia, one plain blue and one with a broad sailor collar finished with white braid. Sizes 2 12 to 66 priced at $10.50, advertised as front basement display.

Fine boy suits offered at reduced prices

Nice boys suits on sale with lower prices. Lampeck stock includes blue unfinished worsteds gray and brown patterns and Norfolk styles with slashed pockets. Sizes 8 to 17 were 13.50 to 27 dollars now down to 12 to 22.50 dollars.

Lampeck

Lion special bicycles priced at 35 dollars

A limited number of Lion bicycles at this special price of 35 dollars. Backed by years of good service, built to run smoothly and easily. Great wheels at regular price, this lot offers a saving. Equipped with Morrow coaster brake and Federal tires. Twenty and 22 inch frames in gray blue black and khaki finishes. Fourth floor.

Morrow Coaster Federal

Save 1-4 on Baseball Supplies Delights Fans

Dependable baseball gear marketed to all ages sees clearout prices. Baseman mitts drop from 1.50 to 6.50, then to 1.17 to 4.85. Catcher mitts fall from 1.45 to 10.86, later 7.50, masks from 0.45 to 5.40, chest protectors from 1.40 to 9, then 1.05 to 6.75.

Beauty Textiles and Trim for Summer Dresses

New Paris cords and pig tail braids in beauteous colors add richness when used for braiding on dresses. Silk braids in navy taupe and green, organza embroidered flouncings, eyelet and solid organdy, ruffled flounces, and Venise beadings offer varied widths and prices. Filet Venise edges and crochet trims suit camisoles. Center aisle, rear.

New Paris

Athena wear and stockings advertised in center aisle

An early 20th century retail blurb promotes Athena wear including satin silk tops and knitted bodies in white or pink with features for comfort and fit. It lists light cotton and silk stockings in deep black and lisle, gloves, and chamoisette options, with prices ranging from 37 1-2c to $1.75 and mentions display in the center aisle rear.

Athena Cottom Union

Straws and Panamas Create Dashing Alpine Style

In Alpine a fashion note highlights Panama hats and sailor influences with a new telescope shape called five-ple, offering pliable light fine straw. Distinctive touches appeal to stylish young men, plus a new leather item for a snug fit and comfortable wear. Main floor rear priced at $2.50.

Men’s Oxfords and Victrola Display In Store Verses

The ad pitches men’s footwear with varied oxfords priced from 3.50 to 10 dollars, highlighting tan and black calf options, Neolin soles, and English toes. It also promotes Victrola XIV selections on fourth floor, plus feminine vanity aids and compact party boxes, all offered on easy payment terms.

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Chaplain Young Maltbie Demurrer Panbary ‘Bethel Kodak Kodaks Quija Board Waverly Little Boys Fine Blue Reefers Uncle Sam Lion Special Lion Bicycles Light Unions For Women Oxfords Victrolas Howland Dry Goods
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