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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
SEEKING HUSBAND
 FOR WEES DEATH
Body of Woman Found Buried Under Flooring In Apartment House.
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(Spec1al rom United PreSS.) New York, Feb. 1.-The body of a woman found buried under the floor ing of the basement in the apartment house at No. IFS West 9Hh, was iden- tified as that of Mrs. Agnes Ander- son. wife of a former janitor of the building and the police assert that she was murdered and her body hid den. Anderson disappeared early last week and when the tenants of the house asked Anderson where his wife was he stated that she had left him He moved from the house last Friday and since that time the owner of the building has received numerous com plaints regarding strange odors in the structure.
 Today he sent men to investigate and under some planking and loose dirt they found the body of Mrs. An derson. The police were called and the body removed to the morgue where an autopsy will be held to de- termine the cause of death.
 Detectives are searching for Ander- son to question him regarding his wife's de-th.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
w arm underwear at special prices!

Somebody is going to get splendid warm undergar- ments at big saving.
 There odd lots for both men and women. that we want to be rid of without delay Here is the way have marked them:-.
 Mems heavy feeced cotton underwear. soc sort39 Mems gray wool underwear, equal mixture of wool andscotton as matter of fact, 75-cent ort-59c Men'snght-shirts of domet flannel good size and nice and warm soc sort-39c.
 Womens combination suits, heavy cotton, high neck with long sleeves $1 sort,-72c.
 Women s white half-wool vests and pants nicely fn- ished, $1 sort,-72c.
 Nice rot - ~'cc4~ cd pants, fully 34 wool white nd gray, $1.50 sort t-$1.15.
 tumble of pants, hardly three of sort in the size but about every in sor nice qua ities and worth 75c and rnore.-55c. Ohdrens feeced cotton vests and pants, good weight and worth 25c,-19c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
CONDUCTOR BREAKS LEG AT WINDSOR
 LOCKS STATION

Windsor Locks, Conn.,, Feb. .7.-Ar- thur Miller, conductor on the passen- ger train bound from Springfield Mass to New Haven, due in the latter place about 8:30 o'clock, slipped on the platform at Windsor Locks station this morning, breaking his leg and re- ceiving bruises and cuts about the head and face
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07

them, here Is some information. them here is some linen and of good weight They stand right up in their place when worn, and fit with comfort Newer models are made with an improved buttonhole that will wear longer because of it's reenforcemen and wdeopen space Barkers made in every style from turndown to the standing dress collar and the wing models To secure close M they made in the quarter sizes in all of the most-liked shapes. t
 But greatest recommendation is their quality: pure linen. Maybe other 2for-25-cent collar can claim that with truth Don know of that though Bar kers can claim itand it. They linen pure - right from the center of the collar industry in New York where it is illegal to brand coag unless it is linen
 At regular price, Barker best collars to be had But we not content with selling good big lot We want to sell bigger And we make friend getting price upon them for a limited time.
 From any style of Barkers is yours till that linn tied time expires, at 60c half dozen.
 The man who knows, will be here The man who doesn't know will do we'll to follow his example
 Right door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
WATER CONTRACT RESOLUTION TO
 ENGAGE COUNCIL

Unless something unexpected devel- ops, the meeting of the aldermanic board this evening should be a short one. One matter that 1t is expected will cause debate is the report of the miscellaneous committee in favor of Alderman Denis O'Neill's resolution to appoint a committee to appear before the board of apportionment and oppose
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs.-Mary c. Kelly and f. milv de- sire in this manner to express their sincere appreciation and thanks to all who in so many ways expressed sym pathy as weH as sent floral offerings to us in our recent bereavement, and especially to the Police Department for their offering as we'll as by their attendance at the funeral of the late Thomas M. Kelly.
 MRS. MARY c. KELLY, asp AND FAMILY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
GIRL DROPS DEAD
 ON WAY TO WORK
 IN NEW BRITAIN
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Special from United Press.) <,
 New Britain, Feb. Miss Eliza beth Delaney, Is years old, employed by the American Hosiery Company, dropped dead at Hartford avenue and East Main street this morning while on her way to work with her sisters, Nellie and Catherine Delaney. The young woman was carried into a nearby saloon where an effort was made to revive her with liquor but without success. The physician pro- nounced death due to heart failure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
GOVERNMENTS INCORPORATION
 BILL INTRODUCED

Washington. Feb. 7.-The admins trat:on's Federal incorpora tion bill was today introduced in the Senate by Sen ator Clark. Republican. Wyoming), immediately after that body eonven- ed.
 The bill was also introduced in the House by Representative Parker. (Re- publican, New Jersey), chairman of the House committee on the Judiciary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
BIT THE HAND THAT
 GAVE HIM SAUSAGE

Charles Erle the well known saul sage and provision dealer of 1066 Bar mum avenue. befriended a penniless wayfarer Friday by giving him job. Yesterday the stranger vanished with one of Erle's overcoats and S7 belong ing to one man and $3 to another em-> pIoyed bv Erie
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
Fast Skating Talent
 For Tuesdays Races

The attraction for tomorrow evening at the Park City rink will be a i've mile free-for-all race and it will be fast one. Burke McMahon Bentze. Hayes and Frank Brewer are from this city. From New Haven, Billy Yale and Arthur Logic. From Wa terbury, Chatfeld. ORourke and O'Rrien
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
HELD IN S25,OOO
Insurance Manager New ~ port Charged With Shoot
 ing Attorney Howard c.
 Webb.
Especial from United Press.

VSDec1aI rom UnIfed PrasE
 New Haven, Feb. 7.-Walter New port, insurance man2 ger charged with shooting former City Attorney How ard c. Webb in the latter's offices as the result of hard feelings ensendered during Webb's prosecution of Mrs. Newport s suit of divorce, appeared in city court today and was bound over to the superior court in $25 900 bonds. He was represented by Attorney Ja- cob F. Goodhart
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
Used Mails for Blackma:]
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'
 Rutland, Vt. Feb. 7-Charged with using the mails in an attempt to black rail the Rutland Railroad, Edward Gero, of Chautauqua. N. Y., was to- day arrested here by Federal euthori- ties. Gero, it is alleged, demanded large sums of maney from the rail- road and threatened if it were not forthcoming, that he would wreck their trains and cause damage to aggregate larger sum than the blackmail ask
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
FEW SEEK REDUCED ASSESSMENTS OF
 BOARD OF RELIEF

Very few complainants appeared be- xure the Board of Relief today asking for reductions in the taxable amount of their property as given out by the Board of Assessors. To date there are a very few outside complaints. most of which come from small taxpayers and property owners.
 The board Is in session Monday, Wednesday and Friday of this week, from g till 4, and Wednesday and Fri day evening from till 9.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
MRS. ROGERS DIES
 IN MANCHESTER
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! Especial from United Press.)
 Manchester Conn.,, Feb. Mrs. Eve .Iyn Gertrude Rogers, widow of Henry E. Rogers, founder and for many years sole owner of the Rogers Paper Manu- featuring Company, died at her home on Prospect Hill early today after long illness with @ complication of disease. She was one of the best known women in the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07

Miss Elsa Lohr. the accomplished vocalist of 39 Adams street, is suffer ing from a severe attack of the grip Miss Lohr is pursuing her vocal stud ies in the metropolis. and returned home Saturday for the week end.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
For men especiially:--
Barker. collars, pure linen and in best liked shapes, for limited time
 6Oc half dozen.

Men who know Barker col
 lars, will be quick to take ad- vantage. They've found by experience how good they are. They know they are the best 2-for-25-cent collars; know it because they've proved them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS GU.

the appropriation for supplying the hydrants with water
 A report is expected from the com mittee on fire department asking for the opinion of the city attorney in re- gard to the powers of the a,dermanic board in relation to the alleged defects in the construction of the Longfellow school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07

Fur Scarfs, fur muffs, fur sets at E. H. Dillon & Co.'s. 1105 Main street at less than half former prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-07

Farmer Want Ads. 1 Cent a Word
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
WATERFORD.
Town Meeting on Road Question-La- dies Aid Society Gave Concert and Sociai-Locai Mention.

Dr. Frank Howard was an attendant at the Masonic service at the First Congregational church, New London Sunday.
 Mrs. Emma Rose of Worcester Mass, is the guest of MT. and Mrs William Green Jordan Gustaf Peterson from Worcester Mass. formerly of Waterford is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Charles Bliven Jordan.
 Wednesday last the voters fof the south part) of the town of. Waterford held a town meeting and voted that the town clerk ask the state highway commissioner if he would be kind enough to expend the next state ap- propriation on the road in the vicinity of Goshen.
 Owing to the storm Tuesday even ing the Ladies' Aid society gave their concert and social concluding with a supper on Wednesday evening. Pro- gramme: 7.30 address by the minister, trance song. Hail, Columbia; Master Howard Palmer cut the tree and would not Tell a. Lie; reading, Miss Edwards; song. Yankee Doodle; re- marks and work; song, Cousin Jede- diah; reading, Mrs. Fred Nichols song, Quilting Party: recitation, Miss Peabody; song. Grandmats Advice: recitation, Our Flag; song, Tenting To- night, followed by the supper and a social time.
 Personals.
 R. D. Manwaring is on the list of the sick.
 A. s. Brainard is slowly improving in health after a severe siege of ill., ness.
 Fred Nichols of West Neck is quite i'll with tonsilitis.
 Elisha Potter of Spithead is not feel ing the best these days. His health is quite poor.
 John J. Cruttenden and Mrs. Crut- tenden of Elm Gate were the prime movers in the celebration of Washing ton day at the Baptist church.
 Mrs. Lydia Geer is slowly recovering from an illness of several weeks.
 Courtland Clark is indisposed on ac- count of an attack of influenza.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
OccUM AND VERSAILLES
Ladies' Aid Society of M. E. Church Holds Most Successful Sale and En- tertainnent

The annual sale and entertainment held in the veStry of the Versailles M. E. church on Wednesday evening by the members of the Ladies' Aid society given by the society, the vestry being crowded The decorations were elab- crate, red, white and blue being the prevailing colors, bunting and flags being effectively used. Arranged on both sides of the room were atractively decorated booths. presided over by the members of the society, as follows: Cake booth, Mrs. E. P. Baldwin and Mrs I. Gregory; fancy articles. Mrs C. H. Bergman and Mrs. H. Richards; Congdon; poppie bed Mrs. F. H Toplif and Mrs. c. H. Phillips.
 An artistic well was under the care of Miss Jessie Sengnan and Miss Flor ence Thomas. LaRoche's orchestra rem dered music during the evening. sta toned in an elaborate booth decorated in green.
 A two act. drama, Sunbonnets, was given with ability during the evening by members of the society. Following was the cast:
 Mrs. Butterfield, a practical person bic Stanton; Charlina, Mrs. Butter fields IA year old daughter, Mrs. Will liam Kinder; MT. Dubois, an unprac- tical person who boards with Mrs. But tergeld, Miss Sara Thomas; Mildred, Mrs. Dubois 16 year old daughter, Miss Cora Tarbox; Miss Trphena Sanford. an inquisitive postmistress, Mrs F. H. Topliff; Mrs PheeIan a kindly old friend of Mrs. ButterfieId, Mrs. H. B. Bushnell; Mrs. Martin. Mrs c. H. Perkins: Mrs. Pendleton, Mrs. H. Rich ards; Miss Melvina Spinney. Miss Ber- tha Lockwood; Mrs. Crannon, minis ter's wife. Miss Trena Krumbholz.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
HAMBURG.
Entertained Pupils at Washington Birthday Party-Death of Nathan Reynoldss

zflss Eliza Martin has returned from e vis3t fin East Haddam-
 Mfr Partch entertained his pupils ax Washington birthday party, the younger ones from to and the older nn<g from to@1o. Games, music and Night reneshm ents composed the pro- Eamme Mrs. Charles Beebe assisted afr and Ers Partch in entertaining.
 Nathan Reynolds passed away at his fOsne In JoShuat0wn Wednesday morn ing ct pciok. He had been ill for over two weeks. The funeral was held FndRy a4 II o'clock.
 R. M Peck was a visitor at Lake Pond last Sunday.
 Julian Ely was home from Suf1ieId over Sunday.
 Mrs Irving LuIrd of Chester spent several days Last week with her par EntE in Sterling City
 w. + Martin Of Waterford was h0zne for the day Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs.l c F.. Beebe were in East Haddzn and North Lyme calling Dn friends the first Of the week.
 StanlT Davis has returned home aft er a visit with relatives on Bill Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
OAKDALE.
Delegates Who Attended New London
 C. E. Meeting.

Rev. H. T. Arnold preached in the Congregational church Sunday, taking for his text. Matt vfi:7-S. There were Is present at the c. B. meeting in the evening.
 The following delegates were chosen to attend the semi annual meeting of the New London c. E. union at the Second Congregational church, New London, Feb. 22: Miss Mary Johnson, MT. and Mrs. J. c. Fellows, Roy P Johnson, Miss Stella Holmes.
 Miss Jennie Swetzer has gone to New Haven to spend several days with her sister.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Fields of New ington have been visiting friends in this place, having come to attend the funer- al N& R. N. Parish.
 Warren Parkinson of Massachusetts, a former resident here, was visiting the first part of the week at the home of the Johnson boys. his former school mates.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM ITS BROADENING FIELD
LEFFINGWELL
Meeting of Sunshine Bsed-Georse and Martha Washington Hold Re- ception.

The Sunshine band held an interest ing meeting at the home of Mrs. Mary Gray Saturday afternoon. The meet Ing was opened by two selections on the hostess phonograph, Pass Me Not. O Gentle Saviuor and There is Rest paryers by each member present. read ing January letter, Mathey Industrial School, by Hazel Calkins; A Schoolboy on the Other Side of the World. by Gertrude Ward; A Missionary Sun day, Gladys Lef1ingwe1l; How Ponto Helped to Fill the Missionary Box, EI- sic Beard; What She Could, by Ruth Ellis. The secretary's report was read and accepted. There were ten pres ent- The meeting closed with the Mig pah benediction. The hostess served the refreshment and entertained them with several selections on the phono- graph, which were greatly enjoyed.
 Mrs. George Sheldon was the guest of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Hill at Plain field Sunday.
 Thirty in Attendance.
 Andrew Gardner was the leader of an interesting meeting of the B. Y. F. U. Sunday evening. The topic was In- 114. There were thirty present The meeting closed by singing God Be With You Till We Meet Again and the ben ediction by the pastor.
 Washington Supper.
 The Washington supper held at the First Baptist church was well attend ed, considering the weather. MT. and Mrs. A. H. Beebe made realistic appearance as George and Martha Washington. George making a speech Frank LefingweI gave solo in a pleasing manner. A dialogue, How He Managed Aunt Betsey, was well rem dered by the following cast: Aunt Bet
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
FRANKLIN
Norwich Visitors - Enjoyable Enter tsinment at MT. and Mrs. Louis Snith-Personai Mention.

Mrs. Josie Parker and Henry Parker of Plain Hills were the guests of Ste phen Parker on Saturday.
 Mrs Hermon Gager and Mrs. Emile here that attended the Old FoilSg con- cert in South Windhanl.
 Mrs. Horace Smith and son Bcnjn- min are the guests of Mrs. Sarah Greenslif
 c. II. Robinson was a Norwich visit or on Monday.
 Mrs Earl Rogers of Norwich spent Washington's birthday with her grand mother, Mrs. Antoinnetto Hasfinga.
 Mrs Lydia Johnson attended the funeral of Edwin Babcoclk of Westerly on Saturday.
 Mrs. Matilda Weaver was the guest of her brother, T. $. Armstrong. on
 Mrs c. H. Robinson was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Jennie Potter of Nor wiSh Town on ThurSday. Mrs. Lydia Armstrong returned 10 her sons. s. s. Armstrong's.
 Antoine Williams of Norwich wns the guest of Mir. and Mrs. s. N. Hyde on Sunday.
 was the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Lloyd Aver on Sunday.
 Miss Mildred Date was a recent Williinantic visitor.
 Miss Lydia Johnson was the guest of Mrs. Eliza Johnson on Sunday.
 Mrs. Lydia Parsons of Ottawa. Can, Is the guest of Mrs. Louise Smith for few days
 guest of Mrs. Louis Smith on Tuesday.
 Letters have been received from Lloyd R. Robinson of Vermont telling of three feet of snow they have had in sIeighing since Thanksgiving.
 Miss Faith Gager has returned To Providence.
 Mrs. Mabel Indd and son Everett of
 
 Sunday.
 Entertainment and Social.
 A very enjoyable entertainment and social was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Louis smith on Lebanon road on Wednesday evening, there being n large attendance from the surrounding towns, and Franklin. The programme was as follows: Monograph selections; song, I Am only a Big Wax Doll, Az nes and Ethel Brown; reading, He Worried About It. Miss Blanche Smith; cong. Loves Old Sweet Song. Mrs. l.. A. Robinson;f dialogue. Mrs. Bridgets g Mistake. MT. and Mrs. Fred Race and Miss Florence Hoffman. song, Mrs. Lizzie Parsons; reading, Miss May Gibbs; recitation, Old Mother Hub bard Mrs. Lizzie Parsons; song, Mrs. Lizzie Parsons. Caps" was given by the ladies. The characters were as follows: Will O the Wisp May Kingsley; Naughty Face, Edithe Afosier; Idle One, Elsie Maine; Talk Much, Elinor Beclcwith; Early Riser, Blanche Smith: Cooing Dove, Anna Engstrom: Answer Quick. Mrs. Louis Smith; Pleasant WILL Florence Hoffman; sharp Eyes, Mrs. Fred Race; Organist Laughing Waters, Mrs. M. A. Bolande, interpreter; Talk 'Em Blind, Mrs. Myron Smith; Indian Chief. Felix Garceau; violin soio Felix Garcean. as- companied by Miss Elsie Maine. After the well-rendcred programme, which was loudly applauded. cake and coffee and ice cream were sold. A social time was enjoyed by all and a good sum was realized.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
NORTH ST0NINGT0n
Golden Wedding of Mir. and Mrs. Charles E. Hewitt-Governor H. Brown Sells His Farm.

MT. and Mrs. Charles Edwin Hewitt reached the 50th anniversary of their marriage on Tuesday, Feb. 22. No formal celebration was attempted but a number of friends called to offer congratulations and good wishes. With tn exception of nine years in Mount Vernon, N. Y., MT. and Mrs Hewitt have spent their entire married life in i this town, keeping the Hewitte Inn, where permanent and transient guests ters were born to them, three of whom are Hving-Jennie, the wife of Frank E. Bentley of Pelham, N. Y.; Marga- ret, wife of the Rev. Jonathan G. Smith of Tomah. Wis: Edna, wife of Postmaster George w. Tryon of this village. Mrs. Tryon is the librarian of the Wheeler library. The maiden name of Mrs. Hewitt was Eliza A. Hillard.
 Personal Mention. Mrs. C. E. Williams of Northampton, Mass, has ben visiting in town.
 Mrs. Frank F. Bentley of Pelham, N. , Y., is passing few days at the home of her parents.
 Mrs. Frank A. Thompson dnas been spending a week in New Haven Michael Welch of Westerly. who lost his home in the recent fire in that and Mrs. H. M. Perkins, where he is ill.
 Miss Alice M. Babcock has gone to Middletown.
 Miss Anna L. Chapman. who teach es at Windsor has been at her home here for a few days. Governor H. Brown has sold the farm which he bought last spring and has moved to the house in the vil- lage belonging to Mrs. R. c. Maine. Thursday on business connected with schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
LEBANON
Rev. R. c. Miller SPoke-Birthday Gel ebration Prevented by Quarantine Local Interests.

Rev. Rennetts c. Miller of the inter- national reform bureau of Washington, D. C., gave a very stirring address last Sunday morning in the First Congre- gational church. Besides being a, very interesting speaker, MT. Miller is also an impressive singer. In the eVening g he lectured on The Twentieth Cen tury Boy in the same church, but to a larger congregation, the Baptist con- gregation uniting in the service. Rev. R. E. Turner assisted the speaker.
 On Monday Rev. MT. Miller visited some of the nearby schools and talked to the children, urging them to keej clear of all bad habits,s especially smok- ing cigarettes. Monday evening, un- der the auspices of the Ladies Aid so- ciety, he gave his lecture on Oliver Wendell Holmes to a small but appre- ciative audience. Many were deprived Of the privilege of being present be- cause of the storm Should MT. Mill Ter ever return to this community he will be sure of hearty welcome.
 All seem well pleased with the ace- tylene gas lights in the church, a great improvement over the ordinary oil lamps.
 Miss Bernice Hewitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. w. Hewitt, is recovering has appeared in this vicinity recently.
 Miss Addie Hallen, principal of one of the public schools of Warehouse Point, spent last Saturday and Sunday with friends in town
 Miss Ellen B. Huntington has return ed from Hartford, whither she went to attend the funeral services and burial of her sister, Mrs. Mary Grace Talcott.
 Miss Hattie F. Hewitt visited her nephew, Rodney Hewitt, in Providence last Monday and Tuesday. Rodney is a. student in Brown university, and Tues day being his birthday he would have celebrated the event here had his fath- CTS home not been quarantined
 The Ladies' Aid society met at the home of Miss NJ H. Dutton last We'd nesday in their regular meeting to do sewing