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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
CORONER ORDERS INQUEST INTO
 AUTO FATALITY
Will Hear Witnesses, Sever al of Whom Claim Gar
 Was Speeding
Boy Was Killed Instantly Driver, Harold c. Sher- wood, Is at Liberty in Gus tody of His Father

Not satisfied with the statement , to the police by Harold c. Sherwood that he was driving at moderate speed when he ran down and instantly kill ed eight years old Albert Opdale in Barnum avenue near Summerfield avenue last evening, Coroner Wilson today announced that o'clock to- morrow afternoon he would hold an inquest and would question the eye witnesses. At least four of the peo- pie who claim to have witnessed the mishap declare the car was being driven very fast, while Sherwood and his companion agree that they were driving not more than IS miles per hour.
 The victim was Albert Opda1e, eight years old, son of MT. and Mrs. Ole Op- dale, of 1547 Barnum avenue. The father is night watchman in the Melgs building. Three other children sur vive.
 Sherwood, the son of Henry c. Sher- wood of $50 Park avenue. was accom- panied in his machine by Percy A. Monson, of 444 Central avenue. A closed wagon driven by Andrew Len gen and John Olneck of 84S Hallett street preceded them. Hanging on the rear was the Opda1e boy.
 The child dropped on the wagon ana ran in the path of the machine. Be- fore the car could be brought to a stop the child was struck in the side of the head and tossed to one side His death occurred almost instantly, probably from a skull fracture.
 Dr. Krause responding to an ampu- lance call found the boy dead at the roadside He carried the little body into the parents home nearby and mo- fified fha authorities
 The two men who occupied the wag- on declare the car was speeding very made by Mrs. Robert Dabbs of 428 Julia street and Mrs Theresa Riccio of 119 High street. both of whom claim to have seen the mishap.
 The children of the neighborhood have made it a practice to hang on the back of wagons for weeks. others having narrowly escaped similar fates from machines that swept through the smooth stretch of roadway along this section.
 The elder Sherwood telephoned to po- lice headquarters after his son had sur rendered himself, and promised the young man would appear when want ed. Supt. Birmingham ordered young Sherwood's release in his fathers cus- tody.
 Today father and son and Monson appeared at police headquarters, and after conference with Prosecuting At torney Delaney, Sherwood was again released to await the coroner's action. He and Monson maintain the accident was unavoidable. even though they were going slow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
Mating Is cool and sanitary.

Straw mating from China and Japan.
 Wire-grass (CrexO mat ting made here in America.
 Both sorts are ideal from standpoint of door-covering that is cleanly and cool.
 Both sorts are here in ex- cellent patterns and wide range of colors.
 Extra heavy china mat ting in plain white and in pretty small-figure patterns, full of wearing power,-25c to 35c yard, roll of 40 yards. -$9 and $11.
 Japanese mattings in car pet patterns and in attrac- tive inlaid designs, liked col rs,-25c to 35c yard; roll of 40 yards,-$9 to $11.
 Crex mating, made of Western wire-grass and very tough and strong, not affected by moisture, 36 to 72 inches wide,-38c to 90c yard.
 Rugs made of Crex mat ting in excellent patterns and colors, sizes from IS by 36 inches to 9 by 12 feet,- .29c to ST.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
MISS CAMPF WEDS
Becomes Bride at 6 This Morning of MT. Lawrence J. Brophy at Sacred
 Heart Church

A very pretty wedding was solemn ized at this morning at the church of the Sacred Heart by Rev: Father Fitzgerald, the contracting parties be- ing MT. Lawrence J. Brophy. formerly of Derby. and Miss Margaret Campf, daughter of Annie and the late John Campf, in his time we'll known fire fighter. The bride was attended by her sister. Catherine. while the best man was Edward J. Healy of this city. Following the ceremony the bridal cou- pie repaired to the home of the brides mother at 567 Main street where a wedding breakfast was served. The happy couple left on the noon express for a honeymoon that will embrace visits to Washington and Atlantic City. The bride was formerly a milliner with the Rowland Dry Goods Co.,, and the groom is clerk with the Singer Mfg. Co. Both ar very popular with their associates Upon their return they will live with the brides mother.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
THIEVES BATTER DOWN DOORS IN
 GRAND STAND

Making battering ram out Of a long section of pipe found beneath the grand stand at Newfield Park. thieves in the ball grounds last night smashed down the doors leading to the players dressing rooms. and broke into the treasurer's office.
 The depredations were not discovered until this morning. The extent of the less will not be known here until the players return from Springfield to in ventory the stuff they left in their lockers. Every locker was broken open. There was nothing in the ticket office worth disturbing. The damage to the locks and doors is considerable.
 Detective Hackett who was assign ed to the break says it is not the work of small boys. for he found tracks in the soft earth of the shoes of men.
 The park has been burglarized three times by boys since the opening Of the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
Little folks low shoes
 tor summer.

Picked especially for sum- mer comfort. Picked because we know they will wear well.
 Picked because they are correct of shape and give plenty of room for little feet. Such are these summer shoes for little folks.
 White canvas, button, ac- cording to size-79 to $50.
 Pumps of white canvas, according to size, -85c to $1.50.
 Girls welted-sole pumps with ankle strap, patent or Russia or gun-metal leather, -$2.
 Vici kid pumps, girls or children $, s,-$1.25 and $1.5O.
 Kidskin calfskin or Rus sia calf oxford ties for girls and children, ,-$1.25 to $2.5O
 Barefoot sandals, sizes from those for 1ittlest folks to those for big girls, 85c to $1.65.
 Roman sandals of patent leather, according to size, $1.15 to $2.
 Fancy Roman sandals in sizes } to 8, top of red or tan leather -$1.75.
 Ankle sandals of patent leather and gunmetal calf, according to size,-$1 to $1.5O.
 Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
Jack Allen, Forger, Always Uses $11.50
 For Worthless Paper

Jack Allen and his checks for s11.50 are giving the police consider ableannoyance these days. Just who Js ok is, or why he favors $11.50 as a suitable amount for forgery, the police can't dope out.
 Last week Jack presented at the store of A. Unger, in East Main street, near Sterling street, a check for $11.50 stamped with the name of Dave Bros. and signed with the name Peter Dave. It was drawn in favor of Allen. He endorsed it and give it in payment for a small purchase. Pocketing the change he left before Unger became suspicious. The check was returned as a forgery.
 Yesterday a man answering the same description bought a. cigar at the store of D. Romm, Beechwood and Howard avenues, and got from Romm a blank check. Later he ap- peared at Frank Larrabee's market,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
SOUTHLAND SCHOOL
 GRADUATION JUNE IA

The graduation exercises of the Courtland School will be held Tues day morning, June 14th, at Il o'clock at the Stratfield. There are two can didates for graduation, the Misses Dorothy Eardley Wilmot and Mar guerite Florence Wilmot, daughters of MT. and Mrs. Frank A. Wilmot. MT. wilmot is the president of the American Tube & Stamping Co.
 The graduation address, Culture and Character will be delivered by William Lyon Phelps, Ph.D., of Yale University. The presentation of diplomas will be by the Rev. Charles Ray Palmer, DID.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
Cool Million Fair
 Reward for Man Who
 Exposed Sugar Trust
Especial from United Press,

(SpeClal rom On1teQ PreSS)
 Washington, June 8.-That a cool million in cash would be only a fair reward for Richard Parr, the cus- toms agent, who by his dauntless eff forts and at the risk of his life, ex- posed the weighing frauds of the sugar trust, is the opinion today of many treasury department officials and other men high in the govern ment. Parr recovered for the gov ernment between three and four mill lion dollars which had been fraudu- lently withheld, and put nearly a dozen conspirators behind the bars Officials here declare that Paris work should be held up to the youth of America as a splendid example of what one honest man can do.
 They say that the government could not be too liberal in the case; that money couldn't be better appropriat- ed than in establishing the fact that Uncle Sam will pay as high a price for fearless, straightforward honesty as any trust will pay for dishonesty. expert chivalry and cheats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
WALL STREET TO-DAY,
fSpecial from United Pressl

Special from United Press.)
 New York, June S.-Recessions were noted all through the list at the open ing of the market. St. Paul was again the weakest issue, declining in the first Is minutes three points.
 Il a. m.-After sustaining losses ranging from 1 to 3 points from yes- terday's close, the stock market gener- ally displayed a steadier tone
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds strong.
 Noon.--In the last half of the fore noon a tone of pronounced strength was developed with vigorous advances in nearly all the leading issues.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
Milk Wagon Ditched,
 In Runaway, 200 Quarts
 Flow Down Gutter

Taking fright while its owner was delivering milk in Ballard's drug store, Wood and Iranistan avenue, at s this morning, spirited horse draw ing H. Everett Hul1s milk wagon from Fairfield ran two blocks through 1ranistan avenue until it ditched the wagon, spilled two hundred quarts of milk in the gutter and wrecked the wagon and harness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
LIEUT.. sTAPLETON HAPPY.

Friends of Lieut.. Walter Stapleton are. keeping him busy these days. Another girl has come into his home and Mrs Stapleton and child are do- ing nicely Walter is a disciple of the distinguished African hunter T. R., but Fred Mullins is whispering it that Walter never missed a service at a mission some months ago in his parish. What Walter is saying about Fred need not be dilated upon in these columns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
LINEMAN SHOCKED TO DEATH.

Especial from United Press)
 Hartford, June S.-James Dillon, lineman employed by the Hartford Light company, while trimming lights on tree in Inlay street today, came in contact with a live wire and was instantly killed. He fell to the ground when the electricity passed through his body, being terribly burned The victim was unmarried and lived at 232 Zion street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
COLORED MAN
 FOUND $500 CHECK

Charles. E. Smith, colored, driver for Chris. Rickard found a check on the Pequonnock National Bank for $500 in Fairfield avenue this morn ing. Unable to read he turned the paper over to his employer who found it belonged to Gottfried Koh- Ter of the Hawley Hardware Co. The check was turned over to the owner who had dropped it in the street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
PRESIDENT AND AIDS
 DEVISING PLANS TO
 SHORTEN THE SESSION.
Especial from United Press }

Especial from United Press.)
 Washington, June S-President Taft, Senator Aldrich and Representative Dwight, Republican whip of the House, today went over the legislative pro- gram to find a way to shorten the session of Congress as much as pos- sible. AS a consequence the conferees upon the railroad bill met at noon to- day. They will continue forgive every spare moment to the bill and rush out A. reryOrt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
OBITUARY

William Cunningham died yesterday at the home of his daughter. Mrs. John Dollard, 593 Newf1eld avenue, after short illness with pneumonia. He was employed with the Holmes & Edwards Go. He is survived by his daughter and one son, Charles Cunnin ghan.
 Henry Barker, a respected and elder ly resident of this city, died Monday afternoon at the home of his son, Harry Barker. Fairfield. at the age of "A years. He was a native of Shef- field. England, coming to this side about 40 yeas ago. He had been in business on the East Side for a num- Der Of years. He was charter mem Der. of Pioneer lodge. Sons of St. George, and also a member of Court Unity, F. of A., of Naugatuck. He is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Charles Usinger of this city. and Mrs. Robert Jennings of SStratford; and six sons, Williom of Brooklyn, N. Y., Charles E., of Port Jefferson. Harry, of Fairfield, J. Thomas, Walter and Arthur. of this city
 Pearl Gertrude, infant daughter of Carrie and William Ames died at the home of her mother, 239 State St., after a few days illness of membran- OuS crorp Funeral private
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Maplewood avenue and Poplar street. with the check drawn for $11.5O in favor of Jack Allen and signed by ID. Romm. Larrabee wouldn't accept it.
 Then he went to Swtnnerton's pharmacy with the check where he was again refused. Allen is descrfb- ed as of medium stature, about 30, dressed in black clothes with black working shirt with collar attached.
 The first lightning rod in the world is said to have been erected at Fren- dig, Bohemia. in 1754 by a learned priest.
 Light motor cars, driven by storage batteries, are gradually replacing hand cars for section crews on some rail- roads.
 A German dictionary for the blind. printed at Vienna, even though con- densed as much as possible, makes five big volumes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
.Porch-blinds.

Good sorts for small cost. Natural bamboo, shiny side out to make them wear we'll.
 by feet-50c
 6 by feet-75c
 by feet-s1
 10 by feet-S1 .Z5 Painted bamboo, green:- 4 by feet-$f.25
 by feet-$1.5O
 by 8 feet-$1.75
 8 by 8 feet-42.25
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08

WANT ADS. CENT A WORD
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-06-24
5000 RoAHs WITHOUT MONEY.

Roanoke, Va, June Is. 1910. (Spec
hal. FARMERS ali over the country are
learning now that great expenditures
are not necessary in order to have good
roads. That everyone uray have she
benefit Of this knowledge, President l.
q. johnson, OF the Norfolk & Western
Railway, is distributing 10000 books,
"Goud Roads Without Money" by Ward
King. These books will be given to
anyone applying to Mr.. II. R. LaBaume
Agricultural and Industrial Agent. oil
she Norfolk & Western Railway, or to
any stati'n agent along the line. In
addition to- this, the King Split Log
Road Drag will be loaned to any six far.
mers applying for the use of them. e,
The drag VIII be- shipped free of ex-
pense TO any station and can be used as
q pattern or put on the road. The
method of using rs for each man to drive
the drag over the road to his neighbours
house, he 10 turn to work with it to the
nezt house, and etc.
These books of Instruction on good
roads are valuable to every farmer and
ars absolutely free Of cost.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-06-24
Resolutions OF Respect.

Whereas, our Almighty Father, 10 Hif
all-wlse providence, has seen fit to re
Haove from our midst on May 10, 1910
G. H. Seabolt, our loved brother and
friend; therefore, be 1t resolved:
First. That We have sustained a
great loss, though we submit to the
gracious will OF God who has given and
who has taken awav.
Second. That while we deeply feel
che loss OF one so useful to the order.
faithful to our interests, and 80 much
respected and houored among US.
Third. That we are hereby called to
watchfulness and diligence in the Mas
ter's service. "For in such an hour as
ye think NOT, the Son Of Man Cometh."
Fourth. That our profound sympa-
thies go out. and are hereby extended
20 the wife and children OF our deceased
brother, and we would point them to
Him for comfort, who has said: "Call
upon Me in the dgy of trouble; ! will
deliver thee and thou shalt Rlorify Me. ;"
Fifth. That copy Of this memorial
be given the family and also sent to
TIE TIMES for publication, ard that
the same be inscribed in our minute
book.
!; i s. 5 : Ell Z asss,: Committee.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-06-24
WOMAH's HOME COMPANION FOR JULY.

| The July humber of the Woman's
Home Companion Is an ideal summer
story number. Mary Heaton Worse
contributes a Fourth OF July story with
an Italian setting. 1.-TWO Kinds of
Men is q Enthusiastically sprightly
and interesting Hubert Footner tale;
and good deal Of fun Is supplied by
Anne Warner in Susan Clegg's "Im-
provements." "The Valley of Paradise
by Grace Keen is really the story of
mothers heart and is the fret OF series
of three containing the same losable
characters. Grace Richmond's serial,
brothers -Four" has now become we'll
started and we find that its interest
never hsgs.
The special articles are of an unusual
variety. The following titles suggest
wide range of subjects: THE Romance
of the Lighthouse" "The Rural Delivery
Man" "Am I An Old Fogy?" Furnish
ing the Summer Camp ETC., etc.
Charming suggestions fill the various
popular departments OF the Woman's
Home Companion for July. Mrs. Mar
garet e Singster devotes her page TO
an opinion on suffrage. The Tower
Room contains unusual advice Tor girls
during their vacations. Two practical
bungalow are shown for the benefit OF
the home builder, and Kate V. Saint
Maur speaks with common sense and
affection upon certain house pets which
are often neglected. Summer reading
and summer entertainment and summer
cooking form no small part OF this mum
ber.
There is an unusually delicate and
humorous collection of stories and verse
on the Postscript page, and this nu mber
also contains charming song entitled
Return Again."
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-06-24
Noble

Our little town has been on ''boom'
this week. We would be glad to have
i another weeks ram.
Several OF our young people took in
the carnival at Wytheville last week.
Mrs. Dollie Umberg r, OF Wytheville,
has been the guest of her sister, Mrs.
John Ward, the past week.
Emmett Suit spent several days last
week with friends and relatives at Rural
Retreat.
DR.. and Mrs. Scott, Preston Scott,
Rev. Neighbours, NJ iss Sue Ward, Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Lambert, attended con-
ference at Elk Creek last week.
Misses Fila Neff and Gladys Clark
spent Thursday with Mrs. Chas. Clark.
Robert Butner was in this vicinity
again Sunday though he was driving
his cousin, Miss Eta Walters. OF
course, Mr.. Butner, we all know this lie
for a "buff."
IMl5S n ItCS AAOln0 ACOut LOU uOiuC Ouu
day after two weeks visit to her aunt
at Crockett.
MISS Lizzie BACKYARD who has been
indisposed with measles fer the past
three weeks, we are glad to say. is able
to be out again.
We learn that Captain Rush Ward
spent from Thursday until last Sunday,
10 Grayson again. Listen for the "wed-
ding bells" soon. He says, that there
ia only one more trip for him.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Hounshell and
family were the guests OF Albert Sprak-
her's Sunday.
| Mr. and Mrs. George Jones, OF "huck.
leberry," drove through these parts Sun
day.
Ebert Coley made another trip te
Grayson Saturday and Sunday, He
must like the country, but we know II
is the girls.
| Price Nye aud mother spent Sunda.
In Rural Retreat.
| John Sage, Ina. Lura, Pat, Hugh ane
Wane Miller, gave Early and Meta
Horne a call Sunday evening.
| ''Blue Bird"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-06-24
STATE OF OHIO, Cry OF TGaEDo, go
Lucas COUNTY.

OxAXE Ot OdlOs OlIF OF AGfssOJ GO
Lucas COUNTY.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner OF the firm OF r. J..
Cheney & Co, doing business m the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said. and that SAID firm will pay the
suaa OF ONE HUN DRIED DOLLARS
for each and evsrv case of Catarrh that
csHnos be- cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. d. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(SEAL.) NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internal
~, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send
for testimonials free.
f. }. CHENEY B CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constl.
patton.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-06-24
Notice!

All parties indebted to me will please
maze settlement at once in the manner
indicated by statements sent out some
months ago. must complete settle
ment with ALL
This may be disfegarded by few
who have made special arrangements
for payment of their accounts.
Respectfully,
E. w. PEERY, M. d.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-06-24
I.O.O.F. Memorial Service.

Sunday evening at three o'clock the
Oddfellows will hold memorial service
in their hall to which the members OF
the Rebecca lodge are cordially invited.
After the services 10 the hall they will
march to the cemetery, decorate the
graves and have some addresses.
The services at the cemstery are open
to the public,
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-06-24
Wedding Bouquets.

Plain or showered, made in a proper
manner. Shipped promptly. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed. You will find no bet
ter place to buy flowers these days than
Roanoke. FALLON, FLORIST, Roanoke
Va. Rural Retreat Drug Co., agents.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1910-06-24
FOR SALE.

Second Hand Saw Mills, Boilers. and
Engines. Some real bargains. See me
before you buy / also have some other
second hand machinery, good as new
Write or call on VIM. III. HUSHOUR,
Lock Box 123.
Rural Retreat, Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-24

CURIOUS how eXaCtlng when it
comes to reading in the dog days, lots
of times when we feel that want to read, but
there doesn't seem to be anything that pleases
u.s. We shy from anything heavy or laborious,
and the average summer reading is SO frothy
that it can't hold our attention. What we
want is aeroplane literature-light, buoyant.
delicate, yet strong, with an objective and real
significance That's the kind that commands
attention and holds it. What we too often get
is thistle down literature, light, fluffy stuff, at
the mercy of every Vagrant current and mildly
entertaining for moment.
Our next SUNDAY MAGAZINE comes close
to the aeroplane standard 1t is just as nearly
perfect as the flying machine is perfect-which
means that while it is pretty good it stands
there is lots of room for improvement.
THE VICISSITUDES OF A POLITICAL
HELPMATE is choke full of anecdotes
that will stir the most sluggish mind, and yet
mean something. They arc part of the article
itself, which tells the inside of the life of the
wives OF politicians, congressman mostly. and
it is absorbingly interesting because it seems so
new so real, SO human. Katherine Busbey
writes not only with great charm. but with the
authority of one who knows and understands.
And the way in which she has woven in the
suffragette factor adds lot to the narrative.
You know that President Taft says his wife is
the politician of the family. There lot of
others just like her. And there be some wives
of politicians others-whose principal
object in life seems to be to keep their husbands
in the hottest kind of water
TORCHY is with us once again. which of
course means you will settle back with the
confidence of complete enjoyment-and you
not be disappointed The story of "Torchy
and the Prod" seems to be just pure hunor.
and yet it sets forth one of the most profound
and bitter truths that have developed in Amer
lean life, and apparently without any intent
1t drives home the fact that the American boys
who start in life with rich fathers are generally
handicapped beyond their capacity. Most of
them don't have any show at all to accomplish
anything, which may sound absurd to you. but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-24
Don't Wear Mended Hose!

No hose can be mended to look right
Especially is this true of summer hose.
hose. You don't have to. Since 'Holeproo
more need for the darning basket. "HoleI