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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-15
NEWTOWN.

Arrangements have been completed for an old fashioned masquerade 10 be given by subscription at the Town hall on Friday evening, Dec. 30. Fla borate preparations in the way of decoration and costumes are being made and those who have been so fortunate as to come on the list will all without doubt take advantage of what will be one of the finest ar ranged affairs of the kind ever held in town. Woodhulls Lyric orchestra of six pieces of Bridgeport will fur nish the music for the concert of the evening also for the dancing which will in itself be a great treat. Several prizes will be awarded to the best different kinds of costumes the judging of which has been placed in the care of five prominent residents. All are anticipating a most delight full social evening.
 A pleasant meeting of the ladies of the Congregational church to Sew for the Xmas entertainment was held at the home of Miss s. J. Scudder at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Dinner was served at noon. At 3 o'clock the Ladies Missionary fmeet- ing was held when Mrs. Arthur Banks read a most interesting paper on Mission Work of Our Country" Mrs. William Thicket presented Cur rent Events" A most profitab ble day was spent with good gathering present.
 The remains of Mrs. Emma Beers who died at Natick, Mass, arrived fntown today for burial in the Vil- lage cemetery.
 Mrs. S. F. Schermerhorn spent Wednesday with Brio geport friends
 Mrs Sarah Maynard, one of Taun- tons venerable residents was sur prised by all her good neighbors and friends on the occasion of her ssh birthday Tuesday. The aged lady was showered with birthday cards and all day long she received callers and tokens of affection all of which combined made a day of genuine pleasure and happiness.
 The funeral of Mrs. Sarah M. Whit lock was held from her late home Tuesday. The remains were taken to Bridgeport in care of Prindle & Mor- iris, interment taking place in Park cemetery. Deceased was 60 years of age and had suffered with a finger ing illness. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, one daughter, Miss Jessie Whitlock, a sister and brother.
 Mr. and Mrs George Carley who have been spending several weeks in Rochester, N. r., and other places Rince their return from a trip to Eng And arrived home this week.
 Mrs. James w. Gordon has been under the care of pr. F. J. Gale for two weeks with an attack of grippe and acute rheumatism.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-15

Farmer Want Ada 1 Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-15
SANTA CLAUS HERE WITH MUSIC FROM
 THE NORTH POTE

Dear old Santa is actually here. demonstrating the wonderful tonal qualities of player pianos at the ware rooms of the Alfred Fox Piano Co. 172 Fairfield avenue. If you happen to be strolling down the avenue on an afternoon or evening he will be pleased to tell you all about the piano. if you will call at above ad. dress.
 MT. Fox has the distinction of be- ing the first piano man to engage the services of this noted celebrity and says it is simply suggestion of and child in the city of Bridgeport
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-15
MANY GIFTS AT THINGS.

Christmas is surely upon us. The crowded streets and the general ho1i- day appearance of the stores denotes the fact. Everyone is on the look cut for appropriate Christmas gifts. Thing & Co.,, the shoe hustlers, at 1153 Main street have made special
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-15
.'MeiiII's
 Message
May you enjoy the gifts you get
 And the gifts you give much better. May you never run short of happiness
 Nor miss your bread and butter.

In using the press as megaphone to deliver our Xmas message, we do so in order to avoid the necessity, and the cost of hiring lot of mes senger boys. who, no doubt would hours in the morning, especially the homes of some of our patrons who reside in the suburbs. Counting you, there are one hundred and two thou sand and fifty-four people in this grand old city to read this message. good, and may it do us good, at O'Neill's.
 On the 25th of December, 1910. years ago our Lord and Saviour was born,-eyerybody's Lord and Saviour, therefore such a birth day. goes without saying, is the greatest and best out of the 365, the world over. To be alive is a permit to celebrate. be happy. forget your imaginary enemies, think of your friends and think of yourself. when you give. Q present, let it be useful, although in- expensive, for instance, rubbers, ruh- Der gloves, hot water bottles, rubber dolls. large rubber balls, rubber boots, nice arctics, fancy rubbers, footballs. football pants. boxins gloves, baseball bats. bicycle, bicycle tires. bicycle lamps, velocipedes, tri- cycles, Yankee flyers. automobiles. wagons, oil skin coats. rubber hats. last though by no means least. dashing up to date tan rubber coat. All those things and ten times as many more to be had for small amount of money, at O'Neilrs.
 You have friends. and if you haven't friends, you can make friends by giving them something for Xmas which will be useful, becoming and iy1cp hnc sinl/ of having it fired back at you. As it is Xmas let it be Xmas, but don't be foolish, don't so into a store alii grab any old thing on the counter, Del haps your friend would like nice present, as you do yourself, and pec-i haps after all something made of rubber is safest and most accepta ole. Ask the alderman in your district his opinion as 10 the most suitable gift for Xmas. his most probable answer will be in favor of rubber boots or a rubber coat, with an O. K. smile on his face, in fact some people ouy both. Whether you buy a 10c toy, a $1.50 Whitely exercises, $2.50 pair of boots or $5 rubber coat, 1t makes no difference. We positively refuse to follow the example of mer- chants in other parts of the country who have an indomitable and perni- cious habit of inhating the price of things just because it is Christmas There is one thing certain that you can be as sure of getting good value at 1130 Main St., as the clergy are that the Pope is a Catholic.
 Wishing you a happy Xmas
 Cheerful and grand
 Give what you give
 With good heart and hand.
 0'MEILL'S
 RUBBER STORE.
 113O MAIN ST.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-15
FkATERNRL NEVIS
PYRAMID TEMPLE. N. M. s.

One of the largest annual meetings of Pyramid Temple. A. A. o. N. M. s.. held last evening. resulted in the elec- ton of the following officers: Illus trious DO entate. Angus H. MacKen- z.e; chief rabban. Philip l.. Holzer; assistant rabban. George E.. Crawford; :; high priest and prorhet. Feank s. Slosson; oriental guide. August M. Etgelhard; treasurer. William H. Mar igoId; recorder. E. Stewart Sumner; delegates to imperial council. Angus H, Mackenzie. John J. Fisher. Carle- ton E. Hoadley. James w. Porter; trustee. three yeaes. Charles D. Da- wis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-15
PIONEER CAMP. w. o. W.

Pioneer Camp. No. F. Woodmens of the World. at its meeting held last evening. elected officers for the year. as follows: Consul Commander. J. T. Sullivan: Adv. L.. Eddie Martin; Clerk. M Dargan: Escort, J. Burns; Watchman. S. Donohue; Sentry. F. Bradshaw: Matager. c. Doerr; Bank CT w. Careoll
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-15
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, s.. PROBATE COURT.

December 12, 1910. Estate of William Ryan, late If the town of Bridgeport, in said Dfs- trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport, hath limited and allow ed six months fr,.n the date hereuf for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time. will be de barred g. recovery. All per- sons indebted to said Estate ere re- Quested to make immediate payment
 EDWARD RYAN, T 12ssp Admtnlstratog. ,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-15
THE LEAGUES CHARTER AMENDMENTS

Thus far has formulated given publicity amendments they have to he ieague does but the presumption that they have Nor does cuive without first submitting them the league for approval The relating purposes
  the board of Aldermen provides that changes ap proved by the Mayor tlTeefourhs Adern,ena accomplishment changes through relating department. contains 
 partmenL
 bonds appropriations etc., pro- vides that bond Apporonn,en even
  Legislature This a majority member both Legislature This amendement further effect employed any department, exceeded of employees departments reductions Apportioners eprves the board of Aldermen of Another amendment relates to the board of Appraisers minority political Of
  permits disqualified by personal board n Ia duction of the of the ,oard and provides that present members of the board salary possible that,
  to adequate for
  widening institution $500 salary would small might nsumciently board adjusting required "Increasns Mayors responsibility" the caption of suggestion his office appointive officials and full s"per'ision over he'r ac's' ca upon nun o remove o o e his accused of derelicton duty justfyng pontee be approved held within 30 of filing of ton by 1 per cent of the voters This the recall o petition effect but his discretion himself unless his action be approved at special formulated thus outlined changed in material particular yet but be affected more or lcssb by he public
 outlined suggestion brings members of all the
 
 by him the pet nen been in enect last winter when the soed e several times three of the would have promptly peoned the Mayor to the affirmative.
 subject recall unless his met with special city elections would have speedily fol- and the consummaton of grab"
 of board of Apportonment the Mayors power of part league suggestion, additional by proposed amend above summarized We are inclined to believe either that oversight that there or making board 
 As many the 
 It holds
 
 Legislature, Aldermen and before going effect should be accepted by the principle rule an opinion, everlastnsly right
 The petition of the Legislature and
 We before interpretation of amendments, in of of the publicity lumn 
 of verbal
 khTERMRl KEWS m nSu. s 1e
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-17

pany had all the contracts it would
save the city few thousand dollars
in engineering and inspecting, that
1t was their belief that the Inland
company was better able to finish its
contracts in quicker and more work
manlike manner, because of their
large equipment, and that lin all their
bids are taken as total it is very
little higher than it would be by
having several companies do the
work, and that this city wants pave
ments that will last thirty or forty
years and not for five or ten years
as it probably would If some of the
other companies did the work. In
fact the council believes they have
acted for the best interests of the
citizens of Occur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-17
We can't give the earth give You best garments
in all life. Big price patterns
THE ACME TAILORING CO.
400 Sherman st.

Post has sustained and desire to per-
petuate the memory of the virtues
and character of our comrade, there
fore,
Resolved, that we Shall ever cher
ish the highest regard and respect
for the patriotism and loyalty of our
comrade to his country, as shown by
his enlisting in its service in the hour
of its danger;
Resolved, that we deeply sympa-
thize with the bereaved family and
friends in their loss,
Resolved, that a copy OF these
resolutions be sent to the family and
friends of the deceased comrade, and
spread upon the records of the Post
and offered to the public press for
publication.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-17
U. S. GRAND JURY
CALLS ROBERTSON
Surprise Is Caused in North Idaho
When Federal Jury Again
Takes Up Cases.

MOSCOW, Idaho, May 16.-Sur-
prise was caused when the federal
grand jury again took up issues con-
nected with the Lewiston National
bank affairs and Clarence w. Robnett
former bookkeeper, who was charged
by Frank w. Kettenbach, ex-presi-
dent of the bank, with having stolen
$4,000 of the banks money, and
]. e. (Bert) Chapman. ex-teller of
the bank, attended the session of the
United States grand jury.
Robnett and Chapman were both
charged with having stolen the capt.
tai stock of 100000 and $37, 900
of the surplus, and were held under
heavy bonds until last fall when
the federal grand jury indicted Rob-
nett and returned no bill against ].
e. Chapman.
The grand jury also indicted
George H. Kester, William F. and
Frank w. Kettenbach, ex-officials of
the bank.
Shortly before the first arrest of
Robnett on the bank cases he was
discharged by the court of appeals
after having been convicted of sub
orination of perjury in the Idaho
land fraud cases. George H. Kester,
William f. Kettenbach and William
Dryer were granted new trials and
after obtaining change of venue
to Boise we're acquitted In the land
cases.
AT the Boise trial Robnett was
for the government. Robnett
Is now a witness before the grand
jury for the government.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-17
PRETTY NAY WEDDING.

John E. HUT of this city and Ml
Helen Cyr of Escanaba, Mich, yer
united in marriage at the cathoH
church this morning by the RI
Father Purcell. The bride was bea1
tifully gowned in white satin e
carried white roses and the BRIDE
maid was Hastily dressed in wnla
chiffon and carried pink roses.
groom was attended by R. o. Genll
The newly welded couple pario
of their wedding breakfast az
home of the groom. which
very prettiIy decorated. Mr..
Mrs. HUT left this afternoon on y
honeymoon to Spokane and 81
cities, and will return the last
this month. Mr.. HUT is va'aa'
employe of the Lakeside FurniIA
company.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-17
Have you seen Bob?

Mrs. L. M. Teale OF Spokane has
gone to her claim on the upper river
Miss Eva Brown and Mr.. David
Brown spent Tuesday in Spokane.
Mrs Sam Levy and Mrs. G. Mesina
are spending the day in Spokane Wis
itlng relatives and thnlr meny friends.
The fire department was called out
this afternoon to quench a small fire
back of the Journal building.
], c. Profit has started grocery
store on Fourth street near the race
track. Phone Int. 3104.
f. L. Gehr OF Chicago who is go
ing to file on claim near St. Maries,
is In the city.
The county commissioners are
inspecting roads at Mica Bay this
afternoon. II.
The Woman's Relief Corps will
meet with Mrs. G. H. Hines tomor-
row afternoon at 1924 Third street.
See what Bob can do, Both phones.
The petition asking for the estab-
lishment of federal court In this city
will be sent to U. s. Senator Hey
burn in few days.
Policeman George Evans will
probably leave with Graf Walk, the
alleged murderer, for Bristol. Ten
nessee, tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Meyers left
the city today for the headwaters of
the st. Joe river They may make
st. Joe their future home.
Mr.. j. F. Petcina and wife of the
firm OF Winn-Barr-Chainey Co. are
spending the day in Spokane with
relatives and friends.
Mrs, Hugh Williams of Standpoint,
Idaho. and Miss vesta Malkson of
Waite. Maine. arrived in the city to-
day to visit their brother and family,
MIR. and Mrs. J. w. Malkson of this
city.
The Epworth League of the Metho-
dist church has arranged for Com
ct Light" excursion on the steamer
Idaho Friday evening. The boat
leaves the dock at 1880 p. m. The
league is in touch with the observa-
tlons at Spokane and find the comet
will be seen to the best possible adj
vantage Just one hour after sunset !
Friday evening. Refreshments will
be served on the Idaho and gener-
al good time is promised. Tickets on
sale at the Occur d'Alene Drug store.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-17

CONTINUED from Page one.l
have their main or branch ofEices in
Spokane.
After the bids had all been read
the council voted to go into executive
session. After a thorough discussion
OF the bids the council resumed It's
regular session and Councilman San
der taking up each bid separately and
reading the amount of the same. be-
Ing seconded in all Ave motions by
Councilman Sheppard, moved that all
the bids OF the Inland Empire Has
sam Paving company be accepted
and motions were carried. The mo-
ton to adjourn was then carried.
Action Causes stir.
After the reading OF letting Of the
district No. 8 contract. Mr.. Root OF
Root, Smith. siegle Go. objected very
strongly. claiming that his Arm was
the lowest bidder and desired to
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-17
DREW REFUsE no WORK.

Yesterday afternoon the ASS
attempted to assess a four dollar
tax against twenty-five men clear
the Milwaukee right Of way i
they Immediately decided to disc.
tinue their labors. They state u
their places viii probably be ~
by Greeks who have not taken
their naturalization papers ano
of course be excused from payihS 4
tax.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-17

Ray Wilcox. and said, Jesus, earn
me to the porch
II offered to help her, but she N
pulsed me.
Mrs. Downs said, will you let ii
help your and she said, Yes, sists
Ruth. They helped her out On I
the porch.
~ Think She Is Dying"
II never saw her again untll N
Downs called to me. / ran out
fast as l could. Crossan said, Geos'
l think Edith is dying.
He was chatting her right arn
and Mrs, Downs her left limb
knelt down and began chaang ii
right limb. Mrs. Downs asked me
| hadn't something in the house
zring her to, and l ran after D
camphor. Ray Wilcox rubbed
freely on her face and wrists with
effect whatever. She appeared 10
gone. We did not desist until SOM
time afterward.
Thus, quietly, and with apparsH
unconcern, did Pepoon describe u
scene whose horrors have thrilled
the hearts when related by Mass
Downs and Mort Crossan. The "
PENDANTS sctory, in brief, is a se
eral denial of any knowledge or con
plicity in the alleged poisoning
his wife, Edith.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-17

.cITY.IN BRIEF

Cabs and messengers. Phone 90
William Wilkes is spending the day
in Spokane.
Grads place is for sale.
Q. b. Hatch is spending today in
Spokane.
Auto for hire. Call Main 8.
A. Perranud went to Spokane on
the morning train.
Dress for $50 a year. Ask Bernior
how.
G. W. Fayette has gone to spo-
kane on business.
You viii like Vacuum cleaning. j
did.
J. II. Osborn is Spokane visitor
today.
Vacuum Cleaning. Int. Phone S2a2
Archie Boyd and family are visit
Ing relatives and friends In Spokane
today.
BENEFITS for Bowling. Basement
Nell Paul Bldg, Third and Sherman.
H. c. Normoyle Of the Normoyle
hotel has gone to Spokane on bust
ness.
Cy Smith cleans rugs and carpets
Int phone s2a2.
Mrs. e. l.. Powell of Spokane is
spending a couple OF weeks in the
city.
Benefits for Bowling. Basement
Nell Paul Bldg. Third and Sherman.
H. salaska OF the Palace depart
ment store Is in Spokane today on
business.
Money to loan, Robt. w. Collins
& Co. wlggett block.
Mr.. F. wieland is seriously III at
the home Of his sister. Mrs. NJ. A.
Hugus on Ninth street.
Il. W. West. palmist. has removed
to $40 Lakeside avenue. WIN tell |
past. present and future. Hours: 8 |
a. m. TO p. m. Room and board in
connection.
Stoddard Wall Paper Co. sells
T. l.. Blood Paint and Twin City
varnish, door stains. enamels and
wall paper. w. p. stoddard. the
leading painter.
Bob belongs to Atkins. Atkins be-
longs to the Sugar Bowl Atkins
sells Frou Frou Ice cream. Have
you tried II? Both phones. How
much please2 Bob delivers.
Two companies which were lncor-
porated under the laws of the state
Of Washington. filed copies OF their
articles OF incorporation with the
county auditor today, They are the
Dryad Lumber Co OF Spokane and the
Rainier Security Co. OF Seattle,
Instead of the regular prayer
meeting at the Methodist church on
Wednesday evening, Mrs. Burnett
and Mrs. White viii give their re-
ports of the Sunday school conven-
ton at Moscow, Idaho.
Mrs. ]. d. Mcbride OF Lewiston
who has been visiting Mrs. Joseph
Brown on Seventh street, left for
the upper Occur d'Alene river today
70 visit friends.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-17
G. A. n. POST REMEMBERS
THEIR DEPARTED COAIRADE

Pass Resolutions of Respect for Ed
ward Kline.
At the regular meeting of the A..
T. McReynolds Post. G. A. r.. of this
city. May IA. the following resolu-
tions of coincidence and respect we're
passed;
Whereas. our, respected eomrade,
Edward Kline. has departed this
life to the Camp beyond the Great
Divide. and has left a vacant chair
in our Post, and
Whereas. We as members of the
Post, deeply feel the great loss our
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-17
PLANNING BALLOON In

SAN DIEGO. Cal. May IL
passengers are to be carried be-
San Diego and Los Angeles BY
mense dirigfble balloon II the
of @. II. Toliver. who came hers
San Francisco. do not 90 amis
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-17
Tells
STORY OF LIFE
Destifles in Defense of Himself and
Tells of His Wife's
Death.

CoLVILLE, Wash. May IL
Cool, collected and without a trace
of his accustomed nervousness
George Pepoon took the stand to
break down the charge blaminb him
for poisoning his wife, and for more
than four hours proved himself his
own star witness, relating the tale of
his checkered life in story that
for deft narrative, plausible smooth
ness and finely chosen language
probably stands among few in Grim
inal annals.
The court room was crowded
beyond reasonable comfort, more
than half of the spectators being
women. Several invaded the bar
enclosure and all listened with a
fixed and almost fascinated interest
to the cultured sentences in which
this strangest of murder suspects
clothed the story of his life.
Inc testimony made a profound
impression and many declared with
out reserve that it was either the
sincerity OF conscious innocence or
one of the cleverest defenses ever
conceived by man on trial for his
life.
MisfOrtunes in His Life.
Pepoon never hesitated, never re-
peated himself unnecessarily, never
seemed at loss for word, and at all
times gave the impression, not Of a
cruel and eowardly homicile. but Of a
man whose married life was one
series Of misfortunes. eliminating in
the tragedy which he described with
sort Of proud resignation that Is
one of the enigmas of his character.
Here Is Pepoon's story of the
death Of his wife Edith:
She was out on the porch at least
half an hour. She came through
the door into the kitchen, singing
Did You Ever See Man with jag
on'" then she leaned back against