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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13
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LIBRARY LECTURE
 COURSE ANNOUNCED.
Speakers of Known Ability VII Treat suRjects of Unygspfl
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fSnecial to The Farmer )


 Stratford, Nov 1S.-The Stratford Library Association has arranged its annual lecture course for the coming winter These lectures have in the past added materially to the enjoy ment of living in Stratford. The at tendance has always been large enough to provide for all. expenses and leave a substantion sum for the purchase of books. The Library As eociation can estimate the desire for the continuance of the lectures only by the number of course tickets sold. The usual canvass will soon be made for the sale of tickets for the course Of five lectures and it is desired that the sale may be unusually large as the funCs for the purchase of books gre low. The following are the sub- jects and the speak CTS: .sls s4
 FridaysF JanuaryS 12. ,0G912~nProf. Benjamin w Bacon, .GTaie), .tHerod the Hellenizer and the Monuments of His Time.' tIllustrated.)
 Friday. January de.Prof- Fred red waiter Sgait Scott, sSss Nozelist 51iustrated1
 Friday, January 26-Prof. Charles Reynolds Brown, CYale), 1.aThe Great est Man-of the Nineteenth Century
 Friday, February Prof Fred erick H. Sykes, (Columbia) ,I"William 1T. Thackeray.' (Illustrated.)
 xrsideas sfaeas esanss tYale9: flight EHperi- R fl: ments."
 These lecturers are all new to Btratford audiences with the excep- tion of Professor Kreider. Professor Sykes has been heard in Bridgeport. He is esteemed one of the best lec- furers on literary themes and his Visit to Stratford this winter may be Regarded as a special favor on his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13
FASHIONS AND PADS.
The train has returned.
 Fewer satin shoes are seen. /

Fewer satin shoes are seen.
 Vivid colorings are fashionable. Bordered effects appear everywhere. Never was such a season for heavy faces.
 More and more brocaded silks are seen.
 There is slight nipping in of the waist.
 The straight line is still in favor for Great favor is given new suits of broadcloth.
 There is a tendency toward smaller collars for suits.
 Plaid back shawls are being maue up into tourist coats.
 Novelty waists for dressy wear show brighter co1ors.
 The straight silhouette is the dom- inant fashion note.
 Deep bands still prevail at the skirt edge of evening gowns.
 Cutaway coat effects are meeting with considerable favor.
 Nearly all evening gowns are yelled and draped with chiffon.
 The charm of the new winter mil. linery is in its simplicity.
 Large pointed and round coat col lars are much in evidence.
 Interest in velvet suits is growing stronger from week to week.
 Hats in the softest of beavers are in demand for everyday wear.
 This season promises to break al previous records for the use of fur. Belt effects and belt suggestions dis tinguish many of the new long coats The Empire style, so far as tn, waist line Is concerned, prevails again
 Some of the latest gowns iron Paris smack strongly of the Direc toire.
 White lace waists will undoubtedl! have a great vogue throughout tn winter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13
Fairfield
Special to The Farmer.)

SI.J
 Fairfield, Nov. 13-George Holey arraigned before Justice Bacon Wake man in the town court Saturday morning to answer charges preferred against him for intoxication. HoleJ was arrested Friday afternoon about 5 o'clock by Constable Kowalski, af- ter he had created a disturbance Holey pleaded guilty of the charge amounted to about SIS. Attorney Clitus- H. King prosecuted the case.
 New electric lights are to be in- stalled in the Congregational church of this town. The work is to be done by local contractors and is to be fin ished by Thanksgiving.
 Louis For, who was going about the streets a week ago threatening to shoot people but who was finally cap tured by Deputy Sheriff H. s. Elwood was taken to Norwich State hospital Saturday Sheriff Elwood said that all the man would say was that he wanted to go back to his wife and cut her legs off so that she couldn't run away from him.
 The book committee of the Memor- ial library met Friday afternoon at the libarry hall and ordered the fol- lowing books. The case of Richard Meyner, by Mrs. Humphrey Ward: When Women Proposes, by Anne Warner: Capt. warren's ward, by Barbara Worth, by Harold Bell Wright; The Following of the Star, by Florence l.. Barclay; Four Months Afoot in Spain, by Harry A. Franch; The Story of French Painting, by Charles H. Cliffin; The Human Ma chine, by Arnold G: Bennitt; The Fourth Physician, by Montgomery Pickett.
 The members of the Greenfield coun- try club held another pigeon shoot Saturday afternoon when a large at tendance was on hand to witness. the afternoons event. The four highest scores for the afternoon were made William Bulkley and Fred Jennings.
 About 40 members of the Greenfield Hill grange went to Stratford Satur- day evening to be the guests of the Housatonic grange of that town. Up- on arrival at their hall supper was served and an excellent program of entertainment followed. The evening was spent in a most enjoyable man. ner. The affair broke up about mid night.
 Frederick Sturges has a large gang of men at work on Center street mak- ing repairs. The road is being made wider and is being raised many inch cS HIS io cI OAS AAAPi O' SAAOhS ciAN will be appreciated by the many who travel over this road many times a day.
 Attorney Clitus H. King is to speak to the members of the Congre- gational church on Friday evening or Panama Canal. The talk will be held in the church parlors, and will start about o'clock.
 There was no football game played yesterday between the Fairfield and the Independence team of Bridgeport on account of the bad weather. The game will be played next Sunday.
 The Fairfield firemen held a spe. cia1 meeting at their roms last Thurs day evening when a large crowd o1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13

Robinson; reed basket, R. T. Bailey; hair mat, MT. Noble; silk center piece. Bill Parks: hum1dor, Mrs. liar rfs. 1S4 Beardsley street; decorated tea set, A. w. Stacey; hand painted tobacco jar, Fred Bevans; pair o1 shoes, H. Dickenson, Bridgeport; lawn mower, Lester H. Baldwin; punch bowl. George Spall; gas lamp A. l.. Smith; berry set, E. H. Beers; boat lantern, James La1ly; meat cut ter, M. F. Burbank; box of cigars Howard Ladd; box of cigars Mel vile Curtis; bottle of wine, J. Allard cord of wood, ELL. Beardsley; basket of candy, Ed Roberts; Brussels rug J: Moore, Bridgeport; reed basket, R F. Daley; rug, D. H. Beers; five pound box of candy, Catherine Mo Grath; bottle of wine, Allan Wilson fancy cake, Mrs. William H. ST John; graphophone, Russell Boards ley; carving set, Vincent Sexton raincoat. Fred Bevans; bottle o1 wine, Clayton Blakeslee; coffee mill Miss Irene O'Brien; one months barber work, George Spal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13
EASTON

Miss Mary Tyler is spending a few days as guest of her sister, Mrs. Will liam Mansfield, of Bridgeport.
 Miss Martha Andrews and George McArthur spent Saturday in New Ha- ven, and while there attended the foot ball game between Brown and Yale.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the Con- gregational Church held sociable in the Grange hall on Friday evening, and 1t was very largely attended. A fine program was given which consist ed of several selections from a mando- lin club of Bridgeport, clarionet solo by friend of Rev. Gilbert Campbell's, S., of New Haven; a recitation by Miss Teressa Porter; a vocal solo by Rob- ert Marsh of Sport Hill, and recita- tion by Mrs. Emory Sanford of Red ding. After the program a fine sup per was served by the ladies of the church.
 Mrs. Robert Marsh of Sport Hill is able to be up and out of doors again.
 The regular meeting of Easton Grange will be held at the Grange hall on Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. Marion Williams who is in the Danbury hospital. sis getting better, and will soon be out again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13
PRIZES DISTRIBUTED
 AT REDMEN'S FAIR
Most Successful Trading Post in His-
 story of Tribe Ends With Big Crowd Saturday Night.

The Redmen's Trading post ended Saturday night with a large attend ance. Another interesting program
 was presented. The awarding of the prizes consumed a large part of the time. The results follow: Most popu- lar organization, handsome silver loving cup, Stratford fire department, 804 votes; most popular girl, under 12 years of age, beautiful dressed doll Gertrude Mallory, 1,265 votes; guessing contest for mahogany clock, number of beans = in bottle, 1,756, nearest guess, 1,760,. s. s. Beardsley; parlor table, E.. Roberts; meer- chaum pipe, Fred Bevans; silver tea set. George Behan; box candy, P. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13
NATIONAL BISCUIT
 COMPANY

Ostrich feathers are dyed in every modish shade-green, red, gray and the like.
 Rxpensiys afternoon gowns sys trimed with large quantities ef rich lace.
 Rich, veIvety corduroys vfI make many of the most fashionable tailored suits.
 Foulards are still strong in popu1Ar- ity and on the increase rather tasn the decrease
 Practically all the skirts one sees are made with the panel in ths beek and one in front
 Black lace fs extremely fashtonnb1s this season, as are all the embro4fetr- ies, nets and Iaces.
 Fur trims the collars, cuffs srf sometimes the entire outline of the new evening coats.
 The idea of the most effective af- ternoon gowns is to give the effect Of yelled richness.
 Many suits skirts are made wfsh ths long tunie, and some heve sep4rats underskirt of satin. Still increases the favor to waists having for the pepium Or Jgirdle fr- fsh to wear outside shs skirt. Fruit trimmings for hats for earfy fall include tiny white apples, white raspberries and white <peactess New tailored waists are shown fn soft crepes and satin as well as fancy worsted and soft-ffnissed silks. Single ornaments Of passeusnterIe are attached to linen collars fz some cases in place of ordinary ties or bows.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13
THE FARMER: NOVEMBER 13, 1911

members were in attendance. It was voted that the company buy 400 feet of new hose for the department.
 The road at Ash Creek just entering this town, is in a bad and dangerous condition. There is many large hoies at this point and according to the au- toists who pass there it is dangerous The cost of repairing this would be but trifle and should be done by the town.
 Attorney Clitus H. King and fam fly left town this morning for Will 1imantic, where they will help cele- brate the golden wedding of MT. Kings parents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13
STAMFORD FAIRFIELD SOUTHPORT Daily Chroncngs of the Dongs of Our Country Cousins by The
 Farmers Special Correspondent

Professor Bacon is the grandson of the late Dr. Leonard Bacon of New Haven whose reputation as an orator was world wide.
 Professor Brown Is peculiarly f1t- ted to make a review of the charac- ters of the last century whose his- tory teemed with the great and near great.
 Professor Kreider Is an authority on physics and his lecture will pre- sent some of the most wonderful re- suits of modern research.
 The course this winter will exceed any of its predecessors in variety of subjects and the ability of the lec- turerS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13
FoRTY.sIX YEARS IN BUSINESS

George w. Fairchild of this town, senior member of the firm of G. w. Fairchild & Sons was born in this town and has lived here all his life
 A long line of creditable ancestry fig ures in the history of Stratford from the earliest times. The firm is cele- brating it's 46th anniversary this week at the handsome store on Main street in Bridgeport. Many Stratford peo- pie will visit the store tomorrow and offer their congratulations. The family is one of the most popular in town and their business methods have given them a place in the confidence
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13
NO so BAD AFTER ALL.

The annual report of Chief Eagan of the State police gives Stratford credit for the largest number of cases brought by the force. The cases number Al as against 32 for Bridgeport. The report is mislead- ing from the fact that the A cases attributed to this town were the re- suit of only two raids while the oth- CTS represent many visits of the of- ffcers. In fact Stratford is near the bottom of the list in real violations of the excise laws.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13
NEW INSURANCE RATES.

Louis E. Peck has announced through scirculars the new insurance rates which obtain in this town since the placing of street hydrants. The rate on property within 500 feet of a hydrant is $6 per $1,000 for three years. The rate for other property is $8 per $1,00O for the same time. This is a mutual rate established by the exchange and is common with all the companies. It governs buildings and personal property including furni- ture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13

J. F. Parker, 20z1 No. feth g., Ff. Smith, Ark, says that he had take. nnanv kfnds of kid-ew ~~~<s~F~- see< did not get better uutn he fsok Dozsv Kidney Palls. No matter how lone you have had kidney troubie, yo1 wIlI ind quick and permanent bsrsAt by the use of Foley Kidney Pills e<esf taking them now. L. r. Curtis
 z<
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13

For coughing, dryness and tickling in the throat, hoarseness and all coughs and colds, take Foleys Honey and Tar Compound Contains no opiates. L. F. Curtis. *135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13

Why is the soda cracker to-day such a universal food? People ate soda crackers in the old days, it is true-but they bought them from a barrel or box and took them home in a paper bag, their crispness and flavor all gone.
 To-day there is a soda cracker which
  is the recognized staple - Uneeda Biscuit.
 Uneeda Biscuit are the most nutritious food made from flour and should be eaten every day by every member of the family from the youngest to the oldest.
 Uneeda Biscuit soda crackers better : than any ever made befOre--made in the greatest bakeries in the world baked to perfection packed to perfection kept to perfection until you take them, oven-fresh and crisp, from their protecting package. NATIONAL BISCUIT
 COMPANY HTONS ANn rAnS Ostrich feathers dyed ii
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-13

of the people of this vicinity which cannot be equalled. The firm merits its great success.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-15

the persons on the boat BTavey crushing down
his fears, Dumpty made his decision
1--WE must take the road he said He led the
way UP the path toward the highway and the twins
staunchly followed. They started on rum but soon
Twaddle painting painfully.
"Oh can't go so fast she gasped
"We ought to save our wind, declared Twiddle.
mindful Of lesson he had learned in watching high
school runners train. Dumpty slowed up and they
half walked, half At the top Of the blum, the
path turned into the road The hard gravel gave the
children firm foothold and the gale behind helped
to carry them along rapidly. 1t very dark but
they could Just where they were going.
Soon a black mass seemed to loom up all around
them and they felt the force OF the wind lessen
They knew they were in the woods. The children
grasped each others hands and went faster than
ever Twaddle getting tired, but the boys, one
they went down into valley. and then around
bend What they saw there brought them to
abrupt halt,
blazing brightly Behind 1t were two large covered
wagons Around 1t grouped eight
dark figures.
"Gipses," whispered Twldde.
"Oh, let's rum" exclaimed Twaddle pulling back
mol" whispered Dumpty getting hrmer grasp
on her hand I'VE must creep past them"
I'm afraid" sobbed Twaddle.
"It's blowing So they can't hear U.S." said Twid-
die reassuringly.
1--WE must get help for the boat. Come on" or.
dered Dumpty.
All three children trembling with fear. But
courage does not consist In not being afraid. It
consists in going ahead In spite OF fear-and Dump
ty Twiddle. and Twpddle went ahead
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-15

snapped at Twiddle and he lunged with the club
The dog lodged but almost before Twiddle recov-
cred his balance the brute rushed forward again
Twidde swung the club, and this time the dog in
terror turned and ran. Twidde waited to
more but after Dumpty and Twaddle
The children feared pursuit by tho gpsies. but
there was none and in a few minutes the three
all out of breath. found themselves clear Of the
woods, The had tired them, and it seemed that
they could get to the lifesavlng station, still
more than q mile away. Yet they plucSily hurried
Presently. above the roar of the storm they heard
a low rumble ahead Of them
Listen" said Dumpty. Twaddle squeezed his
hand closer
IT'S wagon said Twiddle.
We'll stop IT," shouted Dumpty, land get the
driver TO help us!"
most before they knew it. the horses sweep
ing past
Stop Stop Oh stop. mlster!" yelled the chill
dren.
stop it," cried Dumpty
The wagon travelling so fast that il al
most upon them, The children set UP shout, The
noise of the almost drowned out their voices
but the driver heard He pulled up abruptly
whats the natter" he asked grurAy. swinging
lantern into tho faces OF the children as they ran
forward.
"Oh. mister. the Prudence Is ashore, and want
to get the fe.savevs," exclaimed the children IN
chorus.
Prudence ashore? Where?" asked the
"In the Shadows! 1t needs help, quickl"
swered Dumpty.
"We get life-savers, Climb In" said the man.
and the children quickly cambered over the wheels
Ilx 1f
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-15
SURF HEROES
BY Arthur w. STAGE.

fetch the lifesavers! Come on,'' shouted Dumpty
racing ahead of them down the path. At the bot
tom he paused. Which way should they go?-By
the beach through the woods?
The road through the woods shorter but it
held many fears for the children Once in travelling
1t, they had seen gang of tramp berrypickers en-
camped beside stream. Another time they had
met three ragged Indians right where the forest
was darkest Although they knew that many tame
Pottawatomies lived peacefully farms around
about, they dreaded another meeting
Lets go by the beach, urged Twiddle.
"Yesl Yes!" chimed in Twaddle
Dumpty started toward the beach Then he
thought Of the deep sands Travel through them
would be slow. The road on the contrary, was nrm,
and they could go fast Delay might mean death to
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-15

and crouchng down low, they MADE their, way past
the fire The gpsies were busy eating their supper
and they did not glance toward the children. They
were near however. that their talk and laughter
could be heard plainly. The children expected any
moment to have pair OF sharp eyes SPY them out
One pair Of eyes did find them They had stolen
by the camp safely and were beginning hurry
along again when there came quick crashing
from the underbrush Startled the children broke
into a run. At the same instant dog barking
fercely dashed out into the road 1t was almost at
their heels and escape seemed impossible.
BY flicker OF light from the gipses fre, Twid
die saw stick in the road Letting so Twadde's
hand, he stopped quickly and grasped it. Then he
turned and faced the dog.
The animal taken by surprise, stopped short. 1t
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-17
Will Leave for Dallas.

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs.
Elmer Gatewood will regret to learn
that they will leave the city tomor-
row to reside in Dallas. They nave
made their home in WaXahachi.
for about six years and during this
time Mr.. Gatewood has been con-
nected with the drug stores of b. W.,
Fearis and Curtin Drug company as
pharmacist He goes to Dallas to ac-
cept a position with the GreinerKel-
ly Drug company, wholesale house,
and will have charge of the labora-
tory. Both MT. and Mrs Gatewood
were born and raised at Ennis, and
during their stay in Waxahachie
they have made hosts of friends
whose best wishes go with them to
their new home.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-17
THE LAST SAD RITES.
The Funeral of Mrs. Mccartney
Held Friday Morning.

Funeral services over the body of
Mrs. Sue l. Mccartney, who died in
Dallas Wednesday afternoon, were
held at the residence of her son, f.
c. Mccartney, on West Main street
ct 0 o'clock Friday morning The
services We're conducted by Rev. L.
s. White of Dallas. The minister
paid beautiful tribute TO the life
and character OF this sainted woman
and pioneer settler of the county. A
prayer was offered by Rev. A. d.
Porter, pastor of the Methodist
church. At the conclusion of the ser
vices at the house a long procession
followed the remains to their final
resting place in the city cemetery.
Many beautiful floral tributes were
placed on the grave.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-17
CHICKENS AND CATS
TO MAN BATTLESHIP.
Texas VIII Be Deserted by Men
When Firing Begins. But Dumb
Crew Will Remain.
Associated Press Special.

Associated Press Special
Norfolk, Va, March 1.-THE
battleship San Marcos, formerly the
Texas, is expected to leave the navy
yard this afternoon in tow of the
tugs Mohawk and Pentucket to the
tail of the horshoe in lower Chesa-
peake bay where she is to undergo
experimental explosive tests.
Detailed plans are guarded with
considerable secrecy. 1t is known
however, it is intended to maintain
service conditions as far as possible
and the warship's machinery and
guns remain aboard.
The crew as she goes out will con-
sist of only enough men to man her
boiler and pumps. The only living
things to remain on board during
the firing test will be dozen cats
and lot of chickens.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-17

PERSONALS.


F. NJ Byrne is here from Waco
S. T. Collier of Bardwell is in the
city today.
Attorney G, G. Pierson of Dallas
is in the city today.
w A. Scarborough of Fort Worth
is in the city today.
l.. E. Carver of Houston was 6
guest at the Rogers hotel today
Mrs. |. Mincer and daughter, Miss
Clara, are visiting in Dallas today.
r. E. Donovan of Cedar Falls, Ia.
was registered at the Rogers hotel
today
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. b. Tart of Terrell
were registered at the Rogers hotel
last night.
f. A Ryan and d. DuPre of Dal-
las were registered at the Rogers
hotel today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-17
Notice.

The Hon. Monta J Moore, for
mer candidate for governor Of Tex
IS, supreme president of the Alpha
Tau Mutual Benefit Order of Hous-
ton. Texas. will address the citizen
ship of WaNshachie. Texas, We'd
ncsday evening, March %, 1911, at
s O'Clock, D. m, at the w o. w.
hall over the postoffice, where the
public hasla most cordial and ur-
gent invitation to attend, There viii
be in addition, a muoical program
for the evening. Committees; Ar
rangement, Dan Wilson and c. O.
Adkins; Program, Mrs. c. d..
Prince Mrs. c. o. Adkins and Mrs.
Or. W. r. West. 8
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-17
Funeral of Mrs. Owen.

The funeral of Mrs E. F. Owen
who died yesterday morning, will
take place at the residence on West
Main street Sunday afternoon at 3
O'Clock The interment will take
place at the city cemetery The fun
eral was DELAYED for the arrival of
Mrs. ovens parents, who are expect
ed here tomorrow from Auburn
Tenn.
MIR. and Mrs. owen We're married
in Tennessee in 1897. and had re
sided in WaXahachie about fourteen
years.