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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
NOT ABLE TO GET
 MUCH TROLLEY GO.
 WILL TAKE LITTLE:
Desires Now Permission to Gut Away Part of Curb at Water Street and Fairfield Aven11a
Avenue,

The Connecticut Company will prob ably ask the Common Council at it's next meeting for permission to remove part of the sidewalk in Fairfield ave- nue on the southwest corner of the avenue in Water street. Engineer c. c. Elwell before the permanent paving commlsslon showed a map in which he said that there was a point in the roadway in front of the Atlantic Hotel where big cars could not pass without striking sides. He said this condi- ton causes a congestion of traffic in the avenue and can be remedied if the company is allowed to move the curb and broaden the dummy gauge at this point When this matter is deter mined by the Common Council the street railway will repaye Fairfie1d avenue, MT. Elwell said
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
Some people tolerate roach

Some people tolerate roach es and water bugs in the kit chen, in vain belief that the rest of the fam fly will not find it out. Perhaps they will not, but s suppos e that some day " 0 u w U u 1u serve a roach in the pie: per haps then you w wOu1d wis h that you had spent 2Oc for a box of Cyrus Roach Powder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

A reunion of the U. B. c. & B. G. clubs took place today at Savin Rock and East Rock The two clubs com prise members from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Kentucky and Connec- ticut. Among the amusements for the members and their guests were: prizes for best e1ocut1onist, U. B. c. Pillow won by Alice Bundock of Bridgeport. Ct., pie contest, Harry Hurst, Water bury, melon contest A. Lincoln Hinde Massachusetts,, longest continuous two step, pillow won by Edward Malone Beatrice Hurd. The guests and mem bers enjoyed a shore dinner and danc- ing followed. At the festivities to- night all the members will be array ed in Japanese costumes.
 Miss Alice Bundock of 140s East Main street, left today to join friends in New Haven and from there she will go on a yachting trip up the Connec- ticut river. She will spend the re- Meriden, Conn.,, where she has many friends.
 Mrs G. w. Langgurth of s3s East Main street is confined to her bed with bronchitis and heart tfouble. Her many friends trust she will soon be around again.
 N. Y., is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Sweet of Orchard street.
 Lieut.. Jewel Ton wittgenstern, 80 Butler avenue, a civil engineer, has announced that early in September he will attempt to swim from Bridge port to Port Jefferson, IS miles. James McPhee, a strong swimmer of the with him. A launch equipped with hot coffee and other stimulants will follow the swimmers to pick them up if their strength fails.
 George Mooney is rejoicing in the possession of9 silk umbrella, the gift of his friends of Pembroke Circle, c. F.. of A.. presented to him in apprecfa- tion of his work in drilling the degree team of the court.
 Mrs. T. B. Lyons was surprised at her home g Park Terrace, last night by a party of her friends. many of them members of Star of Charity lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem.
 The engagement of Miss Ruth Ster- ling to MT. Arthur Brown of Ansonia, is announced. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. John M. Sterling of Pop lar street.
 Miss Ida K. Either. who for more than nine years was employed in the family of Senator Philip L. Holzer, 1071 Iranistan avenue. was married Aug. Ii at Scranton, Pa, to Otto K. Edelmann by Rev. James D. Witke, former pas tor of the German Lutheran church. Harriet street, this city. They will live at 451 Brooks street.
 William B. Burnham sustained a painful injury to his right arm by falling. recently. He is consulting a famous specialist in New York today to ascertain if some of the fragments have been torn.
 Mrs. Arthur Hayward entertained charmingly a number Of her city friends at the Hall cottage, Fairfield Beach, which she and her family are occupying for the month of August The ladies went claming and at 6 o'clock dinner was served. The party consisted of Mrs. Garfield. Mrs. Ros- COG, Mrs. Beckel. Mrs. G. Hayward, Mrs. Lyman, Mrs. Sunder1in, Miss Whitmarsh. Miss KuSterer. Miss F.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

The editor of the Columbus Citizen says: Jimmie ORourke is the idol of the fans here, and certainly has made good in the estimation of all the people in this circuit who admire him for the genial courtliness of his ways. A thorough ballplayer, yet never forget ting that professional may lay claim to being a gentleman on the field as we'll as off"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
Busy As Bees At the Lucky Purchase
 Sale.

sale.
 That expresses the matter mildly The reason why, is the fact, that the fine stock of the Berger Dry Goods Go. is being sold at half price. A better chance to buy dependable apparel for women, misses and children never presented itself. Women of Bridgeport and vicinity appreciate chance to save so largely upon worthy merchan- disc, judging from the eagerness with which the offers have been snapped up since the opening of the sale. Read carefully the price news in our ad- vertisement in these columns. Sum mer dresses, suits, coats waists, mil linery. all at amazing reductions in price. Just ten days to close out this splendid stock of summer wears. Put on your thinking cap for these offerings are a broadside fired your way. Think of iti A fifty per cent. reduction upon trustworthy clothing garments that will be needed for weeks to come. Even if you had no immediate use for them, it would be economy of the best kind, to provide for another season. Saving chances like these are rare. Stop in and see the great money saving that Is possi-# ble. Buy nowi For soon 1t will be too late. Gottlieb German Co.,, opposite Howland's. 104s Main street. The al- Store. sss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
OFFICIALS WOULD
 PLAY THE POLICE
Baseball Game in View in Which a Shore Dinner Will be the Biggest Fea- ture,

The City Officials baseball team have an idea that there is little baseball left in them and arrangements are be- ing made for game with the Police baseball club. Bets are flying far and wide but the main idea in view is shore dinner. Each team must be made up of strictly bona fide players, all ringers being barred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

rumors as to what the attitude of the conferees will be toward William T. Corners. the State chairman, or what his attitude will be toward the con ference. MT. Corners so far has re- mained silent on the subject.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
ROYAL CLASS IN MANCHESTER

The convention of the Order or
 Scottish Clans known as the bi-epnial meet of the Royal Clan will be held this year in Manchester, N. H. It will be called to order by the Royal Chief John Hill of St. Louis, Tuesday Aug. 17 and will probably adjorun Friday There is quite a. lot of business to be done and there is sure to be some good debates Royal Deputy John Japp. Past Chief of Clan Campbell No 24 is the delegate from this city. He leaves Monday a. m. travelling via Boston to the convention city This is tfe second occasion MT. Japp has been chosen delegate being the. repre- sentative of his clan two years ago at Halifax. N. s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

Democrats all over the country are interested in the Democratic confer ence which is to take place at Sara toga on Sept. 9. Z The announced pur- pose of the conference is the rehabilf- tation of the party in the Empire State. The call sets forth a hope of uniting the party SO that it will be a militant force in the next State cam- paign. There are various factional
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
The court|and School

QncOrporatedG Nineteenth year opens Thursday, Sept. 30. Attractive building, fine equip-l ment, competent instructors Certifi-s cate admits to college. Address the Secretary, at the School. Personal consultation after Sept Is. Circulars at the book stores
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

Rev. John Kennedy, assistant pas tor of St. Augustine's church has re- turned from several weeks vacation trip abroad much improved in health.
 Mi. and Mrs. T. J. Laflin, and family of Brooklyn are enjoying sea- shore life in a cottage at Fairfield beach for the month of August.
 Miss Anna Kaesnan of East Main street and Miss Agnes ORourke are enjoying a brief vacation in Newark. N. J., as the guests of Rev. and Mrs. B. L.. Remington, formerly of this city.
 MT. Owen Toolan has returned from a months stay at Newport, N. Y., where he was the guest of his brother Rev. F. J. Toolan, pastor of St. Johns church in that village.
 Miss Catherine Sullivan of the High school faculty is the guest of friends in Newport. for a few weeks.
 MT. Charles Kingston secretary of the Cartwright Shoe company accom- panied by Mrs. Kingston, will leave tomorrow for Atlantic City, where they will spend the next two weeks
 Miss Lillian Kelly, of Golden Hill street and Miss Ida O'Rourke are vis- iting friends in Winsted for, a few days.
 The Pootatuck Yacht club gave an informal reception to their friends at the club house in Stratford. last even ing, which was a very select and en- joyable function.
 330 supervisors are to be appointed by the President to take the 18th cen7 Alaska and Hawaii. The boundaries of each supervisors district will con form to a Congressional district as far as practicable. Pennsylvania ing entitled to 23, while New York comes second with 20.
 Neighbors to a taxidermist on Sev- enth avenue, New York, have secured an order from Justice Brady of the Supreme Court, forbidding the bark ing of two dogs owned by him, be- tween the hours of 5:30 p. m. and o'clock a. m- It would be we'll if some such restraining order might be promulgated against some of the ca hines and felines in portions of our own city.
 Many recommendations for appoint ments as supervisors of census dis tricts, have been sent President Taft among them being, N. H. Jones of this city who was engaged in taking the last census. Now that the tariff and all vexatious questions are set tied, it is expected the selections will be announced early in the Fall.
 Kaufman, Magician, has just re- turned to this city. Closing a, success ful summer season at Lexington Park, Boston, making arrangements for a tour on the Western circuit
 Miss Foster, of the Public Library. is entertaining her cousin, Miss May Lee Montague, of Raleigh, N C.. in the city for several weeks, and is quite enthusiastic in her admiration of busy New England.
 Misses Alice and ElIa ro1;< -.x.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
WOODCHOPPERS WANT TO
 PLAY LAKEVIEWS TOMORROW

The Woodchopper A. C. would like another game for Sunday afternoon with the Lakeviews and they think they can put it on them this time Answer through the Sunday Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14
EATEN TS.
 A. M. WOOSTER, A4 41r; 1,w 1oez Main St.. BRIDGEPORT, COIN. Send Postal for Booklet on paeeuf5
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss PROBATE COURT

August 14th, 1909
 Estate of Mary A. Smith, late o{' Bridgeport, in said district, deceased. The administrator having made ap- plication for an order authorizing him to sell certain real estate belongin& <6| said estate, as per said appHcation On file duly appears. ORDERED. That the said appIfca-' tion be heard and determined at fhS Probate Office, in Bridgeport, on the 16th day of August, 1909 at o'clocH in the forenoon, and this Court directs said administrator to give nctice fo all persons interested in said estate fa7 appear, if they see cause, and be. heard thereon, by publishing this order. once in a newspaper having circu1a-: atfon in said district, on the 14th day o{ August, A. D., 1909, and return make to. the Court of notice given.-
 Attest,
 EDWARD P. NoBBs,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

Miss Foster, of the Public Library is entertaining her cousin, Miss May Lee. Montague, of Raleigh, N. C., in the city for several weeks, and is quite enthusiastic in her admiration of busy New England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

Misses Alice and Ella Felin with Miss Matte McDonough have returned from their two weeks vacation from Norwich, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

DIED.
 lINDSTROM--At Danbury Hospisal,
 Aug. 8. Mrs. John Lindstrom. aked Fl xeaz1. --..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

Kaufman, Magician, has just re- turned to this city. Closing a success full summer season at Lexington Park Boston, making arrangements for a tour on the Western circuit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

CnCIIT PERSONAL
 Il A II OVO1hA MU SICAL

Lyman, Miss Hayward, Miss Lane. and MT. Fred Roscoe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

painful injury to his right arm by falling, recently. He is consulting a famous specialist in New York today to ascertain if some of the fragments have been torn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

Rev. John Kennedy, assistant pas tor of St. Augustine's church has re- turned from a. several weeks vacation trip abroad much improved in health.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

Mir. and Mrs. T. J. Laflin, and family of Brooklyn are enjoying sea- shore life in a cottage at Fairfield beach for the month of August.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

Many recommendations for appoint ments as supervisors of census dis tricts. have been sent President Taft among them being, N. H: JoneS of this city who was engaged in taking the last census. Now that the tariff and all vexatious questions are set tied, it is expected the selections will be announced early in the Fall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

Miss Ida K. Either, who for more than nine years was employed in the family of Senator Philip L. Holzer, 1071 Iranistan avenue, was married Aug. Ii at Scranton, Pa, to Otto K. Edelmann by Rev. James D. Witke, former pas tor of the German Lutheran church Harriet street, this city. They will live at 451 Brooks street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

Miss Anna Kaesnaan of East Main street and Miss Agnes ORourke are enjoying a brief vacation in Newark. N. J., as the guests of Rev. and Mrs. B. L. Remington, formerly of this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-14

The Pootatuck Yacht club gave an informal reception to their friends at the club house in Stratford, last even ing, which was a very select and en- joyable function.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-09

discoveries. The second expedition IN
1893. was made remarkable BY the
fact that the explorer was accompa-
MED by his wife and that in the lonely
zone Of ice and snow q child was
born to her. Frightful storms COM
PEELED the party's retreat and they
returned In 1894.
Crosses Greenland In eled0e.
On his first trip Peafy crossed
Greenland in . sledge and demonstrate
ed that the country was not . projec'
tion Of = polar continent, but an
island.
In 1895 Feary again crossed Green
land, but from lack OF food could 90
no farther. He and his party escaped
by eating their dogs.
Other trips into the polar regions
were made by PeaTy In 1896. 1897 and
1888.
In 1890 Peary reached e degrees
so minutes ana in 1901 he tried fol-
the pole from Cape Hecia, Grinnell
land. but was driven back. In 1902
be tried again. reaching "a degrees
II minutes, northwest Of Cape Hecla
Again. In 1906. Peary. who had ther
risen to the rank OF commander In the
United States navy. began q trip II
search for the pole In the steamship
Roosevelt On this trip he broke this
record for penetrating farthest nortt
In the Icy regions, held by the Duke
d,Abruxxi. The Italian dukes party
had reached IS degrees 81 minutes
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-09
BUST or SHAKESPEARE SOIL
Wooden likeness Of the Bard o. AvoI
Brings ez,025 n Recent Auction
IN London.

Londen. Here ID N illustration Q
the bust q Shakespeare which VA
sold ct 0otAsby's recently for $2,025
Betwesa the tine Of the discovery o
the bust anA ~ sale many person.
had gninsl tAs ilea that It was to 3
Tor much n1ee noasy than Y brought
The bsast. Aswsvsr. has No great q
tistic vklns. Ascending 70 what ha'
been sail ~ It II the English prints
Il 10 unAattssing 70 Shakespeare AMI
IL ehisf val1s = - relic only.
IT. autheatici4y. however. appear
to b. cults fully attsstsd- Il y b
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-09

the party could Be found In the frozen
north. His frst expedition was sup
ported by private subscription.
Capt. Hall left New London. Conn.
IN 1850. and established himself with
the rowing Eskimo Of the arctic circle.
For two years they led him over the
territory where he believed Franklin's
documents would be found. OF these
10 discovered nothing. .bxt - II to
recomrense him somewhat he did dis
cover relics u the ili-fatsd Frohisher
expedition q 1877 and 167s, relics
which haA besa waiting 400 years for
the touch ~ white mans hand
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-09

lieved to " the work Of Gerard John
son, who erected In the church al
6tratford on Avon the portrait bust
to which THU bears q strong resem.
blancs. II resembles markedly also
the Droeshout print which was used
- frontispiscs to the First Folio edi.
ton Of Shakespsare's works.
It u put down - work Of the late
sixteenth y early seventeenth cen.
tury. and Il served - the model on
which Kent and scheemakers designed
their shakespeare monument for the
POstS Cornsr u Westminster abbey
The statustts - about flftesn inches
high and n good preservation except
Tor sonns Wormhol6e and crack Il
the baee.
The history Of II as given dates
from the life Of the poets sister. Joan
ShakespsArs. and II remained In thu
family until Thomas Hart, the NTH il
direct line q descent from Joan. al
rectsd reiativs. Thomas Hornby. Il
rent shakespeare birthplace and ex
hibit this bast and other relics there
There the bust continued on exhfbf
ton until 1880, when Mr.. Hornby,,
widow lett the house owing to an in
crease In ths rent. She took II Il ,
houss across the way, where II ~,
shown Tor some time longer.
In 1850 tho axecutors 81 Thoma,
HOfuby so11 q to Mis- Craven =
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-09
INTREPID AMERICAN LANDS IN
MIDST or REMARKABLE DE.
MoNsTRATloN.
.CANPROyE HISDISCOvfRY
Stayed Two Days It Psls and Made
Numerous Observations. - Under
It 10 Brass TUBE Containing
story Of Or. Cocks Trip.

Copenhagen.-All Denmark awaited
the arrival OF DIR. Frederick A. Cook,
A regal welcome awaited the man
whose announcement from Lerwick,
ON Sept. 1, that he had discovered
the North pole startled the entire civi.
liked world
The steamer Hans Egede. on which
the explorer returned from the frozen
north, passed Skagen, the northern
extremity of Denmark, at o'clock in
the afternoon and steamed into the
sound dock here at daylight. He
landed at 500 a. m.
DR.. Cook received newspaper cor.
respondent who went out on a launch
to meet him and briefly described his
| journey. He said
Then came April q. That was
the great day. We looked for the sun.
AS soon as we got it made several
observations. Great joy came over
us. We were only 16 miles from the
desired spot. said to myself, bully
| for Frederick. Then we went on.
81 felt that / ought to be there.
made my last observation and found
that was standing on the pole.
My feelings? Well, was too
planted the stars and stripes in the
ice field and my heart grew warm
when | saw it wave in the wind"
AS was sitting at the pole /
could not help smiling at the people.
who, on my return, would call the
whole expedition humbug. / was
sure the people would say that l had
bought my two witnesses and that my
notebook with my daily observations
bhad been manufactured.
| The only thing I can put I'D
against this Is what the York Eskimos
have told Knud Rasmussen. Let the
skeptics who disbelieve my story 60 to
the North pole. There they will find
q small brass tube which | buried un-
der the flag. That tube contains
short statement about my trip I
could not leave my visiting card be-
cause I did not happen to have one
with me.
i 0ArW uetuTu tourney.
Perhaps. the explorer added dry
". should have stayed there longer
had 1t not begun to freeze us In our
idleness. The Eskimos were uneasy
and the dogs hewled fearfully. On
April %. therefore, again turned my
nose southwark, which was much
easier, as you cannot turn your nose
In any other direction when you stand
ut the pole
Describing the return journey, DR..
Cook said:
Fortune now smiled. We did 20
miles per day until we reached the
ominous 87th degree. Then / felt the
Ice moving eastward. carrying us with
It. A terrible fog swept around us
and kept us for three weeks. We got
no further than the S4th degree. Then
began heavy walk towards Hell
| bergsland and another three weeks of
| fog. When that cleared / saw We had
drifted southwest to Ringnesland.
Nhere w found open water ana tow
er-high screw Ice, which stopped our
way eastward.
i We nov began % suffer hunger.
onr provisions were becoming ex-
nausted and We were unable Is ana
depots We entered Rinenesland ana
On June % found ne ART animaIs an
= bear. $50
Nov we spent ~ and nixht II an
open eoat ten miles from shore. This
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-09

Accor1fng - the wonAn's Dege =
lltt,e ~ sssem vill y Good fer ths
onnburn.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-09

ny W look forward ana upward
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