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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
NEW YORK PIANO
 SELLING METHODS
Residents. of Bridgeport Taking Advantage of Un- usual Opportunities.

The local store of the WiSSner Piano house. located at 1919 Main street. is celebrating it's last few days at this address by holding a gigantic removal sale, the like of which has never be- fore been attempted in Bridgeport.
 The lease on their present head quarters expires on June 1. and so far they have been unable: to close nego- tiations for another that will be. suit able. -=.s.. .:- zs
 Fearing that the first of the month may find them with stock of pianos and no store, MT. Wissner. during a recent tri~ gave instructions to sell all pianos at the same reductions that are made in New York during their well known annual sale of sample style pianos. when it is often neces- sary to close the doors in order to handle the rush of buyers.
 Since the inception of the local branch many years ago, an enVIa Die reputation for fair dealing has been made. :.
 Manager MacConne1 states that ie is their intention to enlarge the scope of the business here as soon as a suit able wareroom can be decided upon.
 Bridgenort may well be proud oi the fact that it is the only city outside of Greater New York that can boast Of Wissner store.
 In New York the Wissner pianos are sold through six retail warerooms, covering the. field more completely
 The policy of the house is distinctive in so far that it finds the greater part of it's market right in New York. while less fortunate houses are compelled to SCOUT the whole country in an en- deayor to popularize their piano.
 Meanwhile the big sale goes merrily on. and the wise ones are making hay while the sun shines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
POLPS STOCK COMPANY
 HAS ITS PREMIERE
A Splendid Company Throughout Pre-. sents Clyde Fitch's "Her Own Way" in FauItIess Fashion to big Houses.

Review: Polls summer stock com pany made a. splendid impression yes terday in the initial performances of the season, presenting Clyde Fitchs stirring drama Her Own Way" Al though a first performance'' is some times expected to be a bit crude the production was given with a finish and sweep and go that took hold of the audience immediately and held every one closely attentive throughout the four acts. The company showed way above the standard of stock aggrega- tions and is popularly voted the finest stock cast ever presented in the his tory of Polls theatre here.
 Miss Alice Fleming in the role Of Georgiana Carley, the role created by Maxine Elliott, was clever and artis- tic taEa and erinced vii ed a thorough under under woman was never seen to better advant- age in this city than as Georgiana Carley. The part gives Miss Flem- ing wide latitude for her magnificent Tnatic instinct. The audience accord ed her a splendid reception.
 MT. John Ince, the new leading man. was eminently satisfactory in the role of Lieut.. Dick Coleman. His splendid physique coupled with his magnetic personality and his rare talent as an actor won for him the genuine admi- ration of every auditor Henry Dug
 
 stock broker, presented a fine perform ance. MT. Duggan demonstrated his ability to handle much more difficult parts. One of the most popular mem mers of the cast proved to be J. Ham mond Daley, the juvenile who outdid himself in the role of Steve Carley, the -speculator. Miss Jessie Pringle, as Georgiana's stepmother, showed she has lost neither her ability as a char acter actress nor her great popularity in Bridgeport.
 Patty Allison, a charming Southern girl, who is the ingenue of the com pany, had the part of Bella Shindle, the hair-dresser. While this is really ed it so cleverly that she was receiv- ed with marked enthusiasm. Miss Rose Tiffany as Mrs. Stephen Carley, was clever and natural. While the other members of the company, Thomas Williams and Emile Collins, had small parts, they showed that they have the talent to cope with the larger things that will fall to their lot during the season.
 A feature of the cast was four chill dren, Jeanette Hackett, Stephen and Rosella Esposit, and Stephen Davis, ranging in age from seven to eleven cry scene with such ability that they brought down the house.
 The production was fau1tlessly stag ed, an amount of special scenic effects being used to good advantage.
 During the intermission pictorial songs were given by Ali. J. King, a plea sing baritone, and Miss Dickson, a Keith soprano. A fine motion picture series was also given.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
Highest Ten Buildings.

The ten highest buildings in the world are the Eifel tower, Paris, 944 feet high; the Washington monument, 555 feet; City building. Philadelphia. 535 feet. Cathedral of Cologne, 511 feet; Cathedral of Strassburg, 466 feet; the chimney of the St. Rollox Chemical works, Glasgow, 4551a feet; St. Mar tins church, Landshut. Germany. 454 feet; St. Stephens, Vienna, 453 feet; the Great Pyramid, 45O feet, and St. Peters, Rome, AS feet.-Boston Globe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
Labor Man Charges Libel

San Francisco. Cal, May 1S.-P. H. McCarthy, president of the State Building Trades Council and union la bor candidate for Mayor, has had John D. Spreckles, proprietor; Charles w. Hornick, general manager and Er- nest S. Simpson. managing editor of the Call, arrested, charging them with criminal libel. The charge concerns the publication of an article in which it was stated that Mccarthy and oth- CTS were in a. conference with Jere. Burke political agent of the Southern Pacific, concerning the division of nom nations between the union labor and Republican parties.
 The defendants were released on bail in the sum of $50 each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
WOODLAND PARK AUCTION.

Bring your friends next Saturday afternoon and take trolley ride just of Milford. It is a very desirab home plot is between Washington Bridge and Boards corner on the south side of the trolley track. There are Intervale Station, just little round station at the top of the hill across Washington Bridge. A little further on is Intervale Park where you can get off,. just beyond is Lenox ave nue, where you will see the big sign "'Woodland Park Auction" It will be a surprise to you to pass through In tervale and down Lenox avenue and see what wonderful place Woodland Park is for a home. Where there will be no noise, no dirt, rent man, where you can raise anything that grows out of the ground. It is one of those nice spots for health and comfort you can find along the Long Island Sound. You don't get the full force of storms when nature is in its angry mood but you do get the health ful influences the Sound brings you. and furthermore the protection of the shade trees of which there are many. The lots will be sold to the highest bidder. That means you will buy a lot at your own price and only a small sum need be paid at the time of the sale. With small weekly payments, it will make it possible for any man, no matter how small or large his sal ary may be, to become a posseSsor of a spot he can call his own.
 While Woodland Park may seem to you a place unknown, it will pay you to go over there and see all of it's ad- vanta ges next Saturday afternoon. A school house in which your children can have all of the advantages is with in few hundred feet of the park. It will only be a short time before water will be piped into this park, as it can be had on the main highway at any time, so you will not go away from the benefit of civilization in going to this park next Saturday and find where you can build a house that will cost you but a. trifIe. No taxes, and everything done to help you realize that it is possible to live where you can save money and be within a five cent ride of the city. You have to pay five cent fare whether you ride a block or over to woodland Park. and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
NOTICE TO co N T R A TOR


 The Committee on School Houses of the Board of Education, Bridgeport- Conn.,, hereby invites bids for furnisE- ing the necessary labor and material, and constructing certain additions to, and alterations in. the Prospect Street. School House, Bridgeport, Conn.,. in accordance with drawings and spcci-z fications on file at the office of C. T. Beardsley, Jr., Architect, No. 22 Bridgeport Savings Bank Building.
 All bids must be sealed, and must he handed to the architect at or be- fore five o'clock, P. M., on May 2S, 1909. Each bid. as an evidence of good faith, must be Accompanied by a certified check in favor of the. Board for an amount equal to five 651 per cent. of the amount of bid
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. By order of Committee on School Houses.
 BOARD OF EDUCATION.
 c. T. Reardsley, Jr., Architect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
A Friendly sueSest1on.

An old man in a Scotch village had big eight day clock which needed repair, so he took it on his back to carry it to the watchmaker's. As he went along the village street an ac- quaintance met him, glanced at him and passed on. After he had got about fifty yards away his friend called out to him, "Hir' Back went the old man Iaboriously to where the other stood. Man" said his friend, would it not be far handler if ye carried a watch?"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
DIED.

BLASI-In Danbury, May 14, John Blasi aged 5S years. SCHULER.-At Stamford, May 13 Emil Schuler. BENEDICT-At New Canaan May Il J. Irving Benedict, in the 75th veal of his age. FOOTEs-In Stamford, May F, Her bert T. E'oote- EDMONDS.-In NorwaIk, May 12, Mrs Juliania P. Edmonds. aged g. years. JOYCE.-In Torrington, May 15. will liam R. Joyce, abed 7S years. SWARTOUT.-In New York. May Is Carrie, wife of s. c. Swartout, oi Torrington, aged fl years. RICHARDS.-In New Haven, May 15 Mary, wife of Dr. W. s. Richards o1 Winsted. MERWIN.-In Goshen, May F. Mrs Sarah Merwin. HoAG.-In sharon, May ', Isaac Hoas aged so years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
wffeIy soIfcitude.

Doctor, my husband is dreadfully troubled with sleeplessness. What is good for it?''
 'fYou might try reading him to sleep, madam"
 "What would be the use of that, doc tor? I try to talk him to sleep every night, and it doesn't do bit of good. ''- Chicago Tribune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18

bury High School staff, former teacher at the Newtown High School, has been the guest at the home or MT and Mrs. Levi C. Morris.
 Miss Clara Sheehan has visited friends in Brookfield.
 Miss Loretta F. Peace of kearney' N J., and Frank $. Sandford Of New town. were married May 13 at Harrl- son. N J., by Rev. Father O'Connor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18

hSw much better it is to go out just. asbit@and not pay out all you earn for house rent. Be sure to come next Saturday, bring your friends and see your neighbors make money if you don't care to buy at the sale of build ing lots at woodland Park.
 Full particulars of H. H. Jackson, 9SS Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
RnfSSn- fEe Hat.

The polite custom of raising the hat to a lady dates back to the days of chiHalry, when knights never appeared in public except in arnor. On entering the house of a friend. however, or a room in which there were ladies. it be- came the custom for knight to re- move his helmet as a sign that, being in the presence of friends, he was safe from attack.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
Hard Constitutions.

Poor old Richley!" said Brown. "He's very sick man."
 'tYes,'' replied Dr. Bolus, ''but have his case in hand now, and there is hope"
 .Oh, I don't known replied the oth- CT absentmindedly. Some of your pa tients have been known to get well in spite of you.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
A Prescriptfon.

Doctor-I don't think it Is anything very serious, but you will have to stay in bed at least two weeks. Patient Say, doctor, do you know that this Is a four dollar a day hotel? Doctor-Yes. York Times
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
A Little Tale From Fa1ryrand.

"Just by way of experiment" said the first fairy. ''I appeared to ten men at random and asked them to make a wish, and seven of them wanted to know how to play the races.''
 "Ah.' said the other elf. ''Only seven? But. I presume, the others thought they knew.''-Punch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
I'm Hia TErn.

Willie-Engage to Jack? Then you won't marry Harry, after all? Eunice Not after all, but maybe after Jack. Smart Set.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
Wrong DinEnosis,

: She-Before we married you called
 ne an angel. He-I know did, but it
 was Q case of mistaken identity.-An- Ewers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
MARRIED.
MIIRPHY

M MARRlEID. MURPHY BRADSHAW. = In Dan bury, May 14, Neil D. Murphy and Miss Ann, daughter of MT. John Bradshaw. PAULECURTIN.-In Danbury, Jan. F. William PauH and Miss Beatrice Curtin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18

WANT ADS. GENT \ WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-18
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

May IS, 1909.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-03-09
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers
New ladies' dress skirts $1.9S up to
$40 at Noyeck's.
Frank Bennett of White Creek was
visitor in town today
William Wills of the Drysdale store
is confined to the house by illness.
Miss Anna Birmingham of South ST.,
is conyalescing from an attack of the
grip.
Eugene Vetel OF Greenfield Mass,
is spending a few days at his former
home in this town.
Just received large assortment
.Of Russian net yelling in all colors at
Noyecks 25c a yard.
Rev and Mrs II. c. Harmon Of New
ark a. j.. are visiting her parents,
MIR. and Mrs j. Ed Walbridge.
Mrs. Schwartz, mother of c.
Schwartz of Main street, who has
been seriously i'll of the grip during
the past week, is now convalescing.
Mrs. Henry Mccormick, who has
been seriously in at the home Of her
parents, Mt and Mrs. James McGurk
on Gage street is now slowly recoy-
ering
The last game scheduled this sea
son by the Williams basket ball team
will be played with Dartmouth in La
sell gymnasium in Williamstown on
Wednesday, March TO- The game will
start at o'clock sharp.
Colonial theatre, 1O9 North street.
We have q high class singer. We are
showing high class pictures. We adj
vertise nothing that we fail to do. We
change our pitures daily We refund
your money If you are not satisfied
with our show. We ask your patron
age Todays bill:
"a Criminal Hypnotist"
"A Rural Elopement'
WHO Stole Casey's Wood?"
Those Boys"
"A Suitcase
The Sacrifice
Look See the new pictures at
Library threatre today Every pic
lure is new and featuring as a special
ty today. Tuesday only, 5000 solid
feet Of pictures. consisting of 10 reels
of film and taking two and half
hours to run. Only one show tonight
starting at ) o'clock prompt and run
ming continuously until half past ten.
This will be the biggest and best
show ever seen in Bennington. Come
early TO get a good seat This will be
our first annual treat TO the people Of
Bennington and don't miss it,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-03-09
NORTH BENNINGTON

Mrs. Frank f. Lyons is in with the
grip at her home in Hinsdillville.
Miss Martha Wright gave a party
to a few of her friends last evening.
H. l. SpaHord returned Monday
from a short visit with his daughter.
Mrs. E. B. Garfield in Schenectady.
The Methodist Sunday school will
hold Sunday school social Wednes-
day evening, March 10 at the church
parlors.
Mrs. Florence Surdam returned Sat
urday from a visit of several weeks
with relatives in New Jersey and New
York City,
Miss Lillian Lyon and brother CIin-
ton returned Monday from New York
City where they have been visiting
their aunt.
The Rebekah lodge Of South Shafts
bury will give a box social and enter
tainment at Odd Fellows hall Wednes-
day evening, March 10. All are cor
daily invited
Miss Gertrude Shepard who has
been spending her spring vacation
with her parents, Mr and Mrs. l.. n.
Shepard on Mechanic street returned
Sunday to her school duties in Water
town, Mass
The rally of the Lincoln LOYAL TEN.
perance Leagion will be held on Wed
nesday afternoon of this week direct
ly after school The Legion invites
the Temperance Union and other
friends to meet with them
The Bennington Falls club will give
basket ball game Wednesday. March
10, at s p m. at the Neighborhood
house. The game will be between the
Y NJ. c. A. Jrs OF Bennington and the
second team of b. +. c. Admission 10
cents Come and see a good game.
Harry NJ White had his foot quite
badly crushed this morning while help.
ing 10 move the large monument
which Ed Walbridge Of Bennington is
going to erect on his lot in the Gene
terry The stone slowed TO one side
and caught Mr. Whites foot between
that and a smaller stone which was
near by. It is not known just how
serious is his injury at this writing
later.-Mr. Whites foot was found to
be SO badly injured that it was found
necessary to take him to the Troy
hospital on the 1890 train. It is
thought that a portion of his foot may
have TO be amputated.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-03-09
SALISBURY

Miss Annie Slade of Manchester
recently visited friend in town.
Chelsea Harrington attended the
BennettWhite wedding in South
SALISBURY
II. NJ Bottum and r. Hulett are
filing their ice housese with ice
from r. e. Taylor's pond.
Mrs Flora Bates of Bennington has
been spending few days at the home
OF Mr. aud Mrs. A. s. Webb
Mrs. Lucy Collins of South Shafts.
bury recently visited at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter King
Mr. and Mrs. Peckham of Benning.
ton spent Sunday at the home of
Mrs. Peckhams brother Martin
Grant
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cole of Airing
ton have moved on to what was for
merly known as the Freedom John
son farm.
Mrs William Strong, who has
been spending several days with her
daughter Mrs Farnum of Arlington,
has returned home.
H. A. Hulett, who is travelling sales
man for the IL. 7. Cushman Mfg Co,
returned home Saturday morning
from a long business trip
On Friday evening, March ~ there
will be supper served by the gentle
men in the parlor of the NJ Il.
church. 1t will be managed by j.
w. Bowen and the ladies' will not be
allowed TO assist. All are heartily
invited. Come and bring your friends
and enjoy good supper
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-03-09
BENNINGTON BRIE S.
News Of the Town and VILLAGE Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

'SiI loT nHA1 heauers
Jacob Wall Of North street was in
Chatham Sunday
Mrs. Raymond Knapp of the Guide
board district is i'll.
John OBrien of the American
house spent Sunday in Stephentown.
Arriyed-Another lot OF exceptional
suit values at Sl39S; others from $40
up at Noyeck's.
Benjamin n. Estabrook has enter
ed the employ of Roster e CotrelI as
travelling salesman.
The district schools will have their
annual spring vacation of two weeks
beginning next week.
Charles Barton is moving TODAY
from SALISBURY to the Walbridge
tenement on Imperial avenue.
The hand ball court at the Y. NJ. c.
A. has been laid out and much interest
is being displayed in this new sport
Mrs. William Blodgett of Cobble-
Skill n. T., is the guest of her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nolan of Gage
street
Joseph Bellemarre Of North Adams
visited at the home of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Belemarre of
Dewey street.
The Young Womans club win have
series Of travel talks on the second
and fourth Tuesdays in each month.
The first one will be given tonight by
Library theatre today. Every pic
will be started tomorrow (Wednes.
day. evening under the supervision
of Miss Streeter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-03-09
For Sale

Out of the ordinary. Here is a
farm Of Ill acres that you can buy
for $4,000 and for a small outlay on
buildings you can double your money.
~ miles to Bennington post office,
i've minutes walk to trolley cars.
Good fair house and several barns,
plenty of fruit and wood to sell; will
feed IL cows and a team; good strong
land about one half in meadows and
tillage land, balance pasture and
wood land. One half down, balance
on easy terms.
How is this? 8 room house and
acres of land, small barn, some fruit.
Located l mile from Bennington city.
Price $500, terms easy. This place
feeds one COW and has a good garden.
Send for 1909 farm catalogue.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-03-09
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

Frank Rudd spent Sunday in North
Adams visiting friends.
Miss Fannie Wyman Of Manchester
is a guest of friends in town for a few
days.
State Cattle Commissioner H S.
Wilson OF Arlington was in town to-
day ON business
Miss Olive Martin is the guest of
Mrs. Herbert Robinson of the south
part Of the town.
The price Of eggs is still on the de-
cline. Some grocerymen are onerlng
strictly fresh one at 2S cents dozen
this week.
Mrs William Mccarthy Jr. and
daughter of New York are guests at
the home of William Mccarthy on
Monument avenue.
A regular meeting of Walloomsac
lodge n. e. o. p. win be held in their
rooms this evening. All members
are requested to be present
There viii be a public supper in the
Congregational chapel Wednesday at
$50, Cold ham, scalloped potatoes,
salad, etc. tickets 25 cents.
julius Valley Of Adams street ex,
poets to leave the FIRST OF next week
for Colorado Springs Col. to spend
some weeks for the benefit of his
health in sanitarium in that city.
Mrs, Della Dorien and daughters.
Agnes, Cecil and Mrs. Mortimer Town
send Of Gage street went to Proctor
This morning to attend the funeral of
William J Dorien who died in that
city Monday
John Toomey is at work in North
Bennington this week unloading
large monument for j. Ed Walbridge
from the car and moving il to the
Walbridge family lot in the North Ben
ningtOn cemetery.