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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-04
THE FARMER: NOVEMBER f, 1911

at the home of MT and Mrs. Levi Edwards
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Jennings of Sport Hill, attended the wedding of Miss Alma Fanton and Clarence Ship man of Weston at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Iverson Fanton of Weston on Tuesday after noon.
 Mrs. Edgar Banks of Sport Hill is i'll and under the doctors care.
 MT. Frank Edwards IT,, of Platts- vile, had the misfortune few days ago while fixing his gas light to have the blaze flash up into his face and injure his eye quite badly. $
 Miss Mary s. Ferris is suffering with quite a bad cold.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Sherwood and daughter, Miss Hazel tok an auto ride to Danbury on Friday evening and brought Miss Sherwoods friend, Miss Healy of North Woodstock home with them to spend few days.
 There were not many that attended the Dorcas society held at the Bap- tist hall on Thursday afternoon, the reason was probably on account of the weather.
 Miss Martha Andrews was guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Elmer An drews on Thursday afternoon.
 There is quite change in the tenn perature. It makes one commence to think winter is here when you see snow flakes. There was quite a little snow squall that visited this place on Thursday afternoon.
 There must have been some people out on Halloween night in the Centre for on Wednesday morning MT. Sam uel Turney found his wagon missing and after looking for it found it in MT. Osborne's pond. MT. Lackman also found his wagon away from his place. MT. Henry Osborne when he went to l,se e,%or 4I,1 . his bench he has on his store veranda but instead over in a lot nearby. Miss Annie Logan when she went to open her school house in the Centre on Wednesday morning found numerous things in front of her. school house door,
 The Baptist church society of Step- ney will hold "Harde Times Sus- hur' at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Turney Northrop's on Tuesday even- ing, Nov. '. Every woman is expect ed to wear calico dress and the gentlemen are expected to wear over alls and not any collars. A fine will be charged those who are dressed up. Refreshments will be served during the evening.
 Mrs Randolph Bradley of Bedding who has been spending few days as guest of her mother, Mrs. Winnie Brad ley has returned to her home.
 The regular services will be held as usual both morning and evening at the local churches on Sunday.
 Clarence French was guest of his school friend, Milton McCauley on Wednesday afternoon.
 Miss Ruth Smith of Sport Hill is spending few days as guest of her uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. Charles Powell.
 Mrs. Emma Bennett is quite ill and under the doctors care
 MT. Frank Edwards ST., in company with MT. Coles of Bridgeport spent Thursday out of town.
 Charles Nichols spent Friday in Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Winnie Bradley and Miss Ed wards of Bridgeport were entertained over night at the home of Mrs. Brad ley's son's Mr. Randolph Bradley of Redding on Friday night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-04
SHatf0rd Briefs

George Webb has new vehicle which he declares is both nice wag- on and an ice wagon.
 A big rug donated by Lee Brothers is on exhibition at the Peoples Phar- macy. It will be given away at the Red Mems trading post, next week.
 The tile drain ten inches in diam river, has been completed and the res idents of the vicinity are looking for ward to better conditions this winter than have heretofore existed there It is believed that the drain will re- move the surface water and prevent the forming of lakes and rivers in the south end.
 William Lawrence has moved into the house owned by Al Wakelee in South Main street.
 John Wilkinson, carpenter, and Ed Blakeslee, mason, have the contracts for the new house being erected for Eli W.Nanderhoff on the newly laid out street near North Main, street. The house will contain six rooms. The first story will be cement blocks, the second shingles
 Myron Hayden, who Is taking a va cation, appeared yesterday in company with Sheriff Williams. They had four calves, two pigs and several chickens in their possession, and a closer search might have disclosed white mice in their pockets. They offered no ex- planation to enquiring friends
 William Smith, who conducts shop at the center, besides being an inven- tor is also a universal repairer. In one day recently he fixed a clock, a lawn mower, typewriter, a wooden leg, a. clam digger and stomach pump. He is now working on a method of mending broken hearts.
 he f1nr,, t0f P.r tist church of Stratford are to give a chicken supper for the benefit of the church on Tuesday evening. The cOm- mittee is as follows: J. Chase, chair man; T. Jefferson, W. Freeman, I. D.. F'arrar, W. Atkins, E. Miles, Rev. Mack Hawkins, pastor.
 A silver link social will be held at the residence of Mrs. Emily Wilcox son, Tory Hill, Monday afternoon, the proceeds of which will be used by the Ladies' Aid Society of the M. F.. church in it's work for the church.
 Complaints have been made to the selectmen that F. H. Du Vivier, who a place on the shore below the lower dock, had closed up the road between his property and the water. This passage has existed for years, whether by right or concession is not yet established. MT. Du Vivier believes that he owns the property in fee simple, and those who have been in the habit of using the way, of course believe that their rights have been invaded. The matter is like many of the questions of shore rights which are bobbings up more frequent ly, as what, was considered as worth less territory becomes valuable The courts will probably be called upon to settle the question.
 The gas lamp on the Ferry road at Minors Hotel was dissected, disin- tegrated and disseminated about the section on Halloween by unknown parties. It has not been repaired
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-04
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
 FOR BOARD OF ALDERMEN

New Haven where he learned the trade of a stone cutter He came to Bridgeport 21 years ago and located in the West End, where he has since re- sided. He gave up stone cutting about 15 years ago and established himself in business at State street and Howard avenue. He has since that time acquired that valuable property and recently purchased handsome home at 375 Clinton avenue, where he resides with his wife and two sons. Alderman Walker and his friends be- lieve that his record as an Alderman during the past two years entities him to reelection He has many plans in mind for further improvements in that section of the city which he hopes to be able. to carry out in event of his re- election
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-04
TOO FEY KEYS lEl ;i.ll!s TO <
 THE LOCAL lOCKUP
Officials Complain That They Have to Hunt Up CustOdians of the
 -s------ -- Place.

The scarcity of keys to the lookup is causing considerable comment in local officialdoms ssThere appears to he -onlys9twvr>kets sonesin s3PossEssion of the chief of the fire department. and the other in somebody's pocket unknown Sheriff John, Williams ayers that he will not bring a pfis- one1 to the center until he has been furnished with key to the calaboose. Former deputy sheriffs have always been furnished with the necessary keys, and the present lack has been commented or severely. Recently a constable brought in a prisoner in the night and was obliged to stand him up against the building while he hunt ed up-a key to get into the jug. If there is any reason for the condition 6f affairs no one seems to know what If is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-04
IRVING BISON

II stronghold, the Fifth district, look for ward with confidence to election day returns over their aldermanic contest, for they have chosen a worthy rep resentative in the person of Attorney Irving Bison. MT. Elson is not a na- tive of Bridgeport, but during his brief residence here in the practice of law he has made many friends and has inspired the respect of his large acquaintance.
 Attorney Elson is not a native son, but came to American shores at the age of 15. He completed his early education in the high schools of New York city. He was graduated from the St. Lawrence University in 1906, and promptly began the practice of law in New York City. In 1909 he removed to Bridgeport, and shortly thereafter married Miss May Neben- zahl, whose family is one of the best known of the West End.
 Attorney Elsons attention was di- rected towards municipal affairs tn rough his own property holdings in the Fifth district He says that he looked to the Republican representa- tives of his district in vain for i'm provements, and finally had to seek the needed work through the Demo- cratic representatives in the Common Council Then he began seriously to consider the condition of affairs in the Fifth district.
 The nomina ton was fendered to him without solicitation but having already entered into a study of affairs muni- cipal, he was ready to accept it. He is making a personal appeal to the voters of the district and with his well organized campaign victory is not soremote as it might ordinarily be ex- pected to appear in district normal ly So strongly Republican.
 MT. Elson points out that in his dis trict all improvements have been made for the benefit of the rich, and the districts inhabited by the poor or modest home owners have been neg lected. He proposes, if elected to see that all classes are equally well serv- ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-04
STAMFORD TALENT
 SURPRISES AUDIENCE
High School Players Make a Hit in
 Shakespeare's As You Like It.

The assembly hall of the High School was crowded to the doors, last night. when the ambitious players of last years eighth grade presented "As You Like It." The merit of the per formance created genuins surprise, for It had not been suspected that so much dramatic talent existed in the town As an. amateur production it was entitled to the highest commen- dation. The performance was smooth and we'll balanced, and there is no occasion for criticism. The school drum corps furnished music to stir up che blood of the audience at intervals, and a few special interpola tions made the affair nor epleasant. A quartet composed of Misses Jennie Blakeslee, Ethel Jeliq, Beatrice Goodell and Mil- dred Cliborn sang .Blow, Blow, Thou winter Wind. 's- Miss Beatrice Good ell won merited applause for her solo, "There Was a Lover and His Lass" which was perfectly rendered as to tone and expression The perform ance last night opens up a field for the talent in the town, and it is hoped that they will be heard frequently The cast follows:
 Introduction. Nellie WellingtOn; Or iando, Harry Barnum; Jacques, Wal ter VogeI; Banished Duke, James Don nelly: Oliver, Russell Beardsley:s Duke Frederick, Nathan OImstead; Jacques
 
 stone. George Powell; Sylvius, Fred erick Totams; Corin, ~Clifford Tomlin- son: Charles, Royden Greer: Le Beau, Frederick Totams: Rosalind, Elsie As- sum: Celia. Mary Hall; Audrey. Lil- Han Foilett; Phoebe, Vivian Dole.
 CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW.
 At Christ church, morning prayer at 10:30 with sermon con the subject "Early Services Evening prayer at 3.3O. The members of the Sunday School will meet at 3:15 and attend the afternoon service, at which the discourse will be upon "Copfirmation The rector. Rev. N. Ellsworth Corn wall. will conduct the services.
 At the Methodist church. In the morning a large class of young people will be received into full membership in the church Some will be received on probation, and others by letter. The sacrament of the Eord's Supper will be administered at the time. In the evening a union service in the interest of the men and religion move men-, --la- -s receiving so much atten- 4fon 5ve- tae whole country, will be held. The Congregational church and the Bethany Mission will unite at the men and religion movement is to in- tensify the interest. of men in the work of the churches. Short addresses will be given by several laymen as follows: Practical Christian work for the men of Stratford. and how to in @ensffy the interest of men in it'ss E.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-04
HE OPPOSITION TO
 JOHN NJ. DONNELLY.

As an alderman ! used my Hydraulic company to filter fts water.
 desired to prevent what Ita- happened in Torrington, namely. an epidemic of typhoid fever.
 The Water company was com pelIed on account of our efforts to better conditions on its water shed.
 The head of this company, who is in control of the HepubIicau organization, will direct every influence against me to prevent my election.
 If the ordinary man is to re- main indifferent to the situation De Yer H. Warner may have bis way and accomplish my defeat.
 Do you believe that the man who controls the water company and the gas company, with large holdings of stock in the railroad and street railway company. who has seized control of the Repub- Mcan organization by the power of his money, is using It for your good, or the city's good?
 Is it in accordance w1tb your Knowledge of human nature that a man with large financial inter ests in these monopolies would spend his money for political power in order to benefit the common people?
 The Republican party tn Bridgeport has passed into the grip of Mir. Warner and fs being nsed by him for the streBgfbeB- ing of his public service enter prises and in adding dollars to his already swollen pile.
 If the people of Bridgeport do not rouse themselves to the dan ger he will accomplish his seIfss3f aims.
 The above are few pertinene paragraphs from the speeches of John M. DonncIIy. -s-s-$-S-$1$-4-4-9-9--
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-04
NEGRESS STRANGELY
 LOSES MEMORY

Strangely stricken with a temporary attack of amnesia, or loss of memory Mrs. Annie Lee, a middle aged negress doing housework at 625 Broad street, perplexed the household yesterday un- til she was taken in charge by the ambulance corps. Suffering complete loss of memory, the woman acted so strangely that those who addressed her were alarmed.
 After a short stay at the emergency hospital under observation, she re- gained her memory, asked where she was, and suffered a complete lapse of remembrance of what had trans pired in the interval of her affliction. She was discharged late in the even ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-04
EASTOE
Special to The Farmer )

The B. U. c. E. of the Baptist church will meet as usual on Sunday evening Topic lessons from great lives, John XXI. Leader Dewitt Can dee.
 Miss Annie Smith of Sport Hill is spending a few days with friends in Monroe.
 Mir. James Tyler and daughter, Miss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-04
JOHN J. ENNIS

Electors of the Ninth district have cause to be elated at the selection of John J. Ennis as the Democratic nominee for alderman from that sec tion. MT. Ennis is an able repre- sentative of the young man in poli- tics, 29 years of age, deeply interest ed in public affairs, an able debater
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-04
Will You Spend A Penny To
 Help Educate Your Children?

Do you want your boy or girl to know as much as your neighbor's children2
 When your boy or girl asks you a difficult question, do you turn 1t aside, or do you answer 1t fully?
 Are you properly helping your child?
 The greatest aid in the world for you and your chil- dren Is a good cyclopedia in your home.
 Cyclopedias have two great faults: they cost a fortune, and they are too hard to under stand.
 Children cant use them very few grown-ups can.
 Atlast, however. one cyclo- pedia has been made that Is really practical. The publisher spent fifty years learning how to make 1t. ltis absolutely the first really useful cyclopedia for the home ever published.
 A sound. accurate. up-to-date set of books. packed with the kind of information that you need every hour in the day. You can understand every word of it, too-so can your children.
 And the price? We'll it IS so small it is simply astounding. You can buy this big cyclopedia for less than the cost Of a good dictionary. Nothing like this ever has been offered you before. Only new twentieth-century plan of manufacture has made it possible.
 You should have this set of books in your home. Your children need it as much as they need food or clothing. And you can afford it, even if your income is small. Investigate it. All you have to do IS to put your name and address on postcard and mail 1t to Department "A, D. Appleton & Co.,, 34 West Thirty-third Street, New York. One cent is all you spend, until you have completely satisfied your sel-a penny Tn the interest of your familyI
 Your Children Will Thank You
 For It When They Grow Up
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-04

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-04

ADVERTISE rs THE rAn7GKx-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10

shortage and the effects of severe winter, according to advices received today by the Grenfell association of America, here. The news came in a telegram to pr. w., T. Grenfell. the missionary and. explorer, and head of the Grenfall association, from Battle Harbor. Labrador. It read:
 Battle Harber, April 29. People on the coast are starving. Have wired government for help
 @DR. JOHN GRIEVE.
 Dr. Grieve is one of the missionary doctors in charge of the hospital at Ba tile Harbor. 'Every winter he makes T trip of from 1900 to 1.500 miles along the coast, and it is assumed that he has reported on the conditions he found as soon as possible after re- turning to Battle Ifarbor
 In respsnse, the Grenfe!l associa ton is sending $500 to St Johns, N. F., where supplies will be purchased for forwarding to Battle Earber by volur- teer doctors who are leaving today for the scene The relief party consists of Dr. and Mrs. Hugh P. Greeley, who are going to Green Bay, ard D. Harri-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
AGED WOMAN BURNED
 TO DEATH NEAR CANAAN.
Fell on hot Stove During an Attack of
 Heart Disease.

Canaan, Conn.,. May 9.-MYs. Dennis Mccarthy, 2 widow. about se years old, was burned to death today at her home in Ashley Falls. Mass, just over the state line from Canaan. Sine was sub ject to attacks of heart disease and it is supposed that during one of these attacks she fell on to the hot stove, which ignited her clothing. NeighbOrs seeing smoke went to the house and exiting uished the flames. They found the dead and badly burned body of Mrs. McCarthy-lying on the floor near the stove. She leaves two brothers, one of whom lived with her. but she was alone in the house at the time of the accident
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
COST SO LITTLE
 DO so MUCH

Those who suffer from pirnples, biackhcsds and other dishguring facial cruptions red, rough hands, itching, burning palms and shape less nails; dry, thin and falling hair, with itching, scaly scalps- all should make trial at once of Cuticura soap and ointment. No other enollients cost SO little and do SO much. No others so pure, so sweet, so speedily effective not only for these minor afhictions of the skin. scalp and hair, but for tora1rsng, dishguring eczemas. rashes, irritations scalings and crustings. from infancy to age.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10

Appropriations for the ensuing year were made as foIIows: For schools s4s,o0o: evening schools $500: high ways S15.Deo, S2,003 less than last year; street lighting ss.7Oe; police s5,eoO; CranaaH pension s54o; town off cers s4,600S town hall SLIGO; printing and advertising $500; poor S2,s80: Me mn<iat and library association s2e0: ! tTdlong post, G. A. R.. s100; Robert Bruckner camp, United Spanish War Veterans. S25; miscellaneous s3,000. Ira E. Crandall presented a resolu- ton which provided that the town pay one third of the expense of laying asphslt or grsnolithic sidewalks. but subsequently, withdrew his xmotion, saytspg that it was sug gested as a re- fniDGer of need of action owards inn Sxsvenlent of sidewalks in the town
 It was voted to appropriate s100 for band concerts in Wilcox park, upon motion of r. c. Buffum.
 The motion of John Cation to ap- proprfate $2,500 to mAcadam the road from Mantle station to the bridge was lost
 Upon motion of Judge Peabody. it VAS unanimously voted that the thanks of the people of Westerly are due and are extended to Louis W. Arnold for his superb executive ability and suc- cessful efforts in securing a state ap- propristion of s5o,G0o for a courthouse in. Westerly.
 It was voted that the council cause the old canal and the brooks leading into the canal to be placed in a sani- tary condition. It was also voted to request the council to grade and mac sdarnixe Pierce street There was some spirited and pointed remarks by Messrs. Rooney and O'Brien when these measures were introduced which tended to show that section of the town had too long been neglected by the town council.
 Judge Peabody presented the follow ing. which was unanimously adopted:
 Voted. That it is the sense of this meeting, and this meeting hereby in sists that whenever the new town ha1i shall have fbeen completed and made ready for use, all legally warned meet ings of the qualified electors of this town shall be held therein. regardless of the voting district to which such electors shall individually belong and the members of the general assembly from this town are hereby requested to secure the necessary legislation to admit of the above being done.
 After provision had been made for bounttes' for Killing hawks, wood chucks and foxes. relieving the tax rate of James McIlvane. te exempt new in duytries from taxation for ten years and fixing the tax rsee at s1.50 on each s10o. 1t was votedfto adjourn
 There was special session of the Westerly town council immediately af- ter adjournmenJ of town meeting. with ali members present except Council- man Galley. The meeting was for the purpose of appointing a town hall building committee, the duties of the special committee having terminated. Councilman Flynn moved that the special committee, James M Peniie- ton, C. Clarence Maxson. Thomas ATc- kenzie and Everett WhipPIe.s with Martin H. Spelltnan added be the reg uiar building committee for the pro-.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
DON'T BE THIN
No Need of Being scrawny, Weak and
 Emaci&ted.


 In these days of physical culture and health foods. one would hardly expect to see any thin. weak emaciated peo- pie, but in spite Of all this nearly every person you meet is thin and scrawny. Good healthy flesh. can only be gain ed by the use of the proper~food with thorough assimilation of the fat-giving elements. Nine people out of ten. in order. to weigh as much as they ought and be perfectly healthy, should use Samose, the great fesh-forming food. W eigh yourself before commencing to -i,se these little tabFets. ssand see how yeuI'-zvEejg gilt- incr ases
 S4ploss has valuable flesh for nj in 2 and tfssire-building properties. and wifsn ii is. 4ssinlIlated with the food if causes the flesh making clements to be retained and the weight is naturally increased.
 \. D. Sevin & Son. the popular drug gists, have sold in the last few weeks a great many packages of Samose, every one with their personal guaran- tee to refund the money if it did. not give satisfaction. and have had but one person ask for the money back