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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
THREE ARE CHARGED
WITH M'KUNE'S DEATH

GRIFFIN, Ga, Oct 4.--.The coroners
jury empanelled to investigate the
cause of the death Of viii NICK ane, the
young man found in the western suburbs
of this city Sunday morning in a dying
condition, ordered that James Harrison.
Jeff Turner and Trummy Huekaby ne
held on the charge of murder.
The two latter are now in jail at this
place, but the officers have been unaoiel
to locate Harrison. All the PARTIES are
white men, and the evidence Introduced
at the inquest showed that they. we're oil
drinking at the time the crime is Ileg-
ed to have been committed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
NO SHORTAGE NOW
IN CANAL LAB0RERS

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3-The threaten
ed shortage of laborers on the canal
strip is believed to have been avoided
during the past three months approx
mately 1900 contract la5orers collected
mostly from the islands in the neighbor-
hood OF Barbados have been brought to
the zone Although the government of
Barbados has prohibited the further re-
cruiting of laborers on that island, the
headquarters of the commission agent
has been maintained at the capital of
Barbados and most of the laborers en-
barked from that port.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Expect Lonq Struggle

NEW ORLEANS. Oct. Both sides
OF the railway strike situation appear to
have settled down TO what is believed
viii be a long struggle. The railroad
officials in this city will not discuss the
strike. except to predict from day to
day that they will begin accepting
freight for shipment
The strikers have been orderly since
two or three strikers werersent to jail
for iisobeying the courts injunction
When the railroad win put its strike
breakers 10 work in the shops. docks
and freight sheds is not known. The
strikers appear TO be satisfied with the
present state of affairs
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Plan EAGLE Convention

SAVANNAH, Ca, Oct. "a commu-
nication will be presented to city coun-
Gil tomorrow night by Hon. Henry Nc
Alpin, worthy president of the Savan-
nah Aerie No. $50, Fraternal order OF
Eagles, and Mr.. E. ]. Cannon, worthy
secretary for the purpose Of ascertain
ing if it is feasible for the local coun-
ell to strive for the annual convention
of the Grand Aerie in 1918 or 1914. The
local aerie is. assured that If Savannah
desires tire national convention for
either of these two years will be held in
this city. 1t is likely that it will be
decided upon favorably.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
METH0DISTS MEET
AT TORONTO CONFERENCE

TORONTO. Ontario, Oct. S.-The fourth
Ecumenical conference of Methodism
which convenes here today, will be q
most important and significant gathering
The word "EcumenicaI' refers TO every
part of the inhabited worlds and includes
.'aIl people who On earth do dwell"
OF the delegates to the conference
about half will be from the American
Methodist churches, including Canada
while the other 200 are from across the
ocean.
This is the first time this conference
has been held on this side of the At
Iantic.
There are three delegates from the Ne
gro Methodist Episcopal church. They
are Rev. 7. J. Moppins, Nashville. Tenn
Rev. c. L. Bonner Atlanta, Ga, and
Rev. I. S. Person, Jackson, Tenn
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Home Is Burned

Z. VALDOSTA. Ga. Oct. 3.-News was
received here today of the burning of
che home of ]. A. Chitty near Blanton
in Echols county. The fire occurred
at night after the family mad gone to
bed and it is said that the blaze was
first discovered on the outside. Mr..
Chitty's family hardly had time to get
out of the house, saving nothing but
some bed clothes on the bed where
they were sleeping. The loss falls
very heavy upon Mr. entity as he had
no insurance His friends are led to
believe that the fire was OF incendiary
origin.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
CAPTAIN LANDERS
FREED BY THE COURT

WASHINGTON, Oct 3.-Capt. Howard
L. Landers, of the Coast artillery corps
stationed at Fort Caswell N. c., has
been acquitted by courtmartial of the
charge of wrongfully locking up a eli
william on the reservation, according to
unofficial reports. Captain Landers was
charged with OBTAINING farmer in the
guard house because a wagon load Of
watermelons was being sold to the sol
diers at price above that placed on
them by the officer. The farmer appeal
ed to Senator Overman. by whom the
matter was brought to the attention Of
the, war department.:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
MARRYING SQUIRES
ARE IN SORE STRAITS

EFFERsoNvILLE, Ind. Oct 3.-The
marrying squires" of Jacksonville,
which has entered the distinction of be-
ing the Gretna Green of probably thou
sand Kentuckians every year for a gem
Grafton, are sorely troubled today. Last
night the city council passed an ordi-
nance that provides severe penalties for
the employment of runners in soliciting
patronage or for the display of mislead-
ing signs respecting marriage licenses.
Electric cars and ferry provide scent
transportation from Louisville, whence
comes most of the trade"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
IS GIVEN NEW TRIAL
ON THEFT CHARGE

COLUMBUS, Ga. Oct. al. f. Boone,
the travelling salesman who created a
mild sensation in the heart of the city a
few weeks ago by holding up another
salesman at the point of revolver, de-
manding s125 which he said he had lost,
and was subsequently arrested. tried and
convicted on the charge of assault, and
attempt TO rob. and. later sentenced to
four years in the peniteptiary, gets a
new rial.
Judge S. p. Gilbert announced that an
other trial is to be granted on the ground
that new evidence has been discovered,
the lost money having been located be-
tween the bedding in a room at the
Rankin hotel. where the hold-up occur
red
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Train Service CurtaiIed

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Oct. $40 appar-
ent change has taken place in the local
strike situation here early Today. Up
10 a late hour last night the Illinois
Central railroad had dispatched only
four trains from the local yards. Under
ordinary conditions from % TO 80 trains
are registered out OF the same yards.
Although the railroad officials have a
large number OF men at work in the
local freight offices they are inexperi-
enced men and the strikers claim that
the freight is still accommodating. Local
Freight Agent Ben Herring says that
business is being shaped up for receiv-
ing and delivering freight within day
or TWO . ..t
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
OLD SWEETHEARTS
MARRIED AT LAST

CHICAGO. Oct. 3.-Sweethearts of half
a century ago were married here last
night
w. S. Wilson, Go years old. of Emil
hence, Ky, took Mrs. Fannie J.. Gordon,
50 years old, of Lexington, Ky, as his
bride. The Rev. Martin ID. Hardin, an
old friend Of the couple. pastor of the
Third Presbyterian church, officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were sweetheart is
when attending the same school in the
south and were TO be married some
day." but their families removed to wide
.ly separated points, breaking up the
youthful courtship.
Both married, but Wilson's wife and
Mrs. Gordon's husband died. Then the
early courtship was resumed. They will
reside in Eminence, Ky.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Drops Dead at Piano

TOWNSVILLE, Ca, Oct. XVIII
Smith, a well known negro. dropped
dead suddenly while playing the piano
at a music hall here last night This
negro was noted for his great genius.
and his services were much in demand
by the white people. He could easily re-
produce any piece of music that be heard
and this without knowing nots on the
piano. his powers in that line being al
most equal to those of Blind Tom.
His death is ascribed TO heart disease
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Federation of Churches Next

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.-Steps to a fed
Congregations, United Presbyterian. Re-
formed Presbyterian and the Reformed
Episcopal church in New York city and
vicinity are being taken here under the
direction of the Presbyterians of New
York. The plan as outlined provides that
the determinations, while maintaining
their present position as integral ele-
ments Of their Irrespective comfnunions.
shall unite loyalty and pray, plan and
work together as one church in this
CITY" ~ 49, ets tsss
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Chased With Autos

ROME, Ca, Oct. 3.-After bold get
away from the Floyd county changing.
Claude Perrine and L. T. t. Knott. two
white convicts, were recaptured yester-
day after chase by a posse in autos,
and a running battle with shot guns
Knott is from Fulton county. and is
serving a four-year term for highway
robbery.
The men drove from the convict camp
in a road wagon, swan the Oostanula
river, hid In "a thicket and put up des-
perate fight before captured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Bank cIearinas Gain

COLUMBUS. Ga. Oct. s.-Bank clear
ings for Columbus show a grand total of
more than 100000 for September, or an
increase Of sSSo,OoO over September of
1910
association. is much gratified over the
showing made, which speaks well for
tie Columbus banking institutions. At
meeting OF the directors of the Third
National bank just held w. H. Young
was elected assistant cashier, to succeed
Alvan Howard, deceased.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Strikers Are Quiet
On the Pacific Coast

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 3.-There was
no change apparent today in the shop
mems strike on the Hartman lines on
the Pacific coast. The various shops
were picketed as usual, but the Union
outposts. refrained from violence or
harshness in accosting those who pass
ed through their lines. No attempt 70
increase the small force still at work
was reported.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Boat Is lJnIoaded

MOBILE. Ala. Oct. 3.-The big fruit
steamer origen, of the United Fruit com
pany, ordered to Mobile from of the
mouth of the Mississippi river on ac-
count of the strike on the Illinois Central,
arrived here and was quickly unloaueo.
Arrangements are being made here to
handle all the New Orleans trade. hun
dreds of refrigerator cars having been
rushed here from the north.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
attacked With Clubs

\ @DENISON. Tex, Oct. IA party or .
strfkebreakers en- route from. the north
over the Frisco lines to Houston was
attacked here last night by a mob with
clubs and beer bottles.
One mans leg was broken, while sew
era were painfully bruised. The strike
breakers We're chased out of the city.
Today 81 of them reappeared and start
ed south, presumably for Houston Har-
riman line men and also striking car
men here on the missouri, Kansas and
Texas diseiainl any connection with the
fight --tSA
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
viii Divert Steamers

NEW ORLEANS. ssOct. 3.--As a result
of the strike the United Fruit company
announced THAI five of their banana
steamers in the Central American trade
will be diverted from New Orleans to
the Mobile service. These steamers are
the Karen. Origin. Corinto. Viator and
Fort Gaines. On account of the walk-nut
of tne freight handlers of the Illinois
Central the; fruit company has. expert
enced serious delaYsein. the unloading Of
their ships. So
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
PROMINENT MEXICANS
WILL SUPPORT MADER0

SANTA BARBARA. ctl,, CAL Oct l.
That Francisco /. Madero win receive
the hearty support of all inauent tai men
OF Mexico was the assurance given to-
day by Enrique Creef, former smbassa-
dor TO the United States, who is here TO
attend the funeral of his sister-in-laws
Sonora Juana Creel of Chihuahua; who
died last week.
THE election of Francisco l. Madero
was expected he said, tand we. as
business men of Mexico. We're deeply In
terested in his success"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Arrested for Tiuer

VALDOSTA, Ca. Oct "a white
man named G. z. Hardin was arrested
yesterday on charge OF operating a
blind tiger on Ashley street the wars
rant was sworn out by citizen who
claims that his brother has been getting
booze there several days and drinking
more than was good for him.
Hardenss bond was fixed at 5000 and
he will be tried before Judge Crawford
in the city court.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
FATHER SHOOTS GIRL
WHO DIS0BEYED HIM

COAL CITY, Ill, Oct. 3.-Anna Sestalk
refused to be bound by a marriage con-
tract made by her for her by her father
ten years ago and he, Joseph Sestalk,
today is in custody. accused OF shoot
ing her yesterday. The father had pro-
ceded according to old country customs.
but the Americanized girl rebelled. She
was pledged by her father as wife for
Aloysius Hicke Physicians say the girl
cannot recover
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
BETTER TRAN SPANKING

Spanking does n0t cure children OF 0sl-
~.stins. There IS a constitutional cause for
this trdHble. Mrs. M. summers. Box s27 South
Bend Ind. VIII send free to sny mother her
SUCCESSFUL home treatment. with full instruc
lions. Send no money. bu- write her today II
your children trouble you in this WHY DOa't
flame the child. the chances are it can't help
it. This treatment also cures ADULTS and
ged people troubled with rtiDe difficalties By
day night.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Consider Franchise

SAVANNAH, Ga.s Oct. S.--Following
a lengthy conference yesterday between
Mayor George w. %Tiedeman and Mr..
M. l.. Sperry, manager of tae Savannah
Electric company, lit was announced
that the petition Of the company for
certain franchises Which will permit an
extensive Improvement on several of
the lines Of the company will be con-
sidered at the meeting of city council
tomorrow night.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Steel Caues in Court

NEW YORK, Oct 3.-Judges, lawyers
and attendants at the court of special
sessions were surprised when the court
convened today to find that three steel
cages for prisoners had been placed in
the court room. It is said that the
Camorra trial in italy was responsible
for the innovation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
SIXTEEN INJURED IN
RAILWAY ACCIDENT

HAGERSTOWN. Md. Oct although
the derailing OF the Gettysburg Express
on the Western Maryland railroad, near
the Maryland and Pennsylvania line to-
day. IS persons were badly injured
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
ADMIRAL SCHLEY'S BODY
TAKEN TO WASHINGTON

NEW YORK. Oct. 2-The body Of Rear
Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. T.. S. n.
retired. who fell dead on the street here
yesterday. was taken today TO Washing
ton. where the sea fighter will be buried
with full naval honors at Arlington Gem
etery.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
NEGRO Is CAPTURED

GREENVILLE, s. G, Oct. 3.-The
police captured late last night a negro
believed to be John HUFF, slayer of Po-
liceman Mcconnell, of Asheyille. n. c..
on July 5. The negro answers the des-.
cription of HUFF perfectly, the police
saw
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
SHERIFF.. HELD PRISONER 8a
AS DEPUTIES ARE SHOT
TRYING TO GET WOMAN

had since the days of the famous quar-
ter house." a mountain saloon when
nearly a score of men lost Their lives
in former attack.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06

lnchest, Choking Sensati Onin throGt, Pain
full TO lie ON left side, Col d Hands or Feet,
Difficult Breathing, Dropsys Swelling of
feet or ankles, or Neuralgia around heart?
n0n't fail to use DIR. Kinsman's Celebrated
Heart Tablets, the remedy which has made
80 many marvellous cures. Not C, secret or
patent medicine. One out OF four has weak
~ Siaeasec heart. Three-fourthe of these do
n5s know Il, and thou-andG die VINO have been
wrongfully treatco for the Stomach, Lungs,
Kidneys or Nerves. Don't drop dead Ike
hundredC OF others when DIR. Kinsman'E
-.aArr Tahlefa viii cnre Won
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06
Your HEART

DOet e FIutters PRIpitate
or Skip Beatg7 Have you
ShOrtnsSs of Breath, Ten
dernes >, Numbness or Pain
in leftside, Dizziness, Faint.
Ing SPELLS Spots before
eyes, sudden Starting in
sleep, NervouSncss,N Night
xnares Hungry or Weak
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-06

FREE TREATMENT COUPON
ANY sufferer mailing this coupon, with
their name and r. o. Address, to DIR. #. G. !
KhlBman, Box SEA, Augusta, Maine, will re-
ceivo box of Heart Tablets, for trial, by !
return nail postpaid, free of charge. Don't +.
risk death by delay. Write at once.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-12-22
Personal and Otherwise,

J. R. Collin was a Watertown visitor
last Tuesday.
John McNally was visitor at Water
town last Friday.
Emil Kressine was visitor at Juneau
last Wednesday.
Mrs. John Flaasch was a visitor at Wat
ertown Friday.
:. Joseph Metzger transacted business at
Juneau one day last week. se,se..s,.v. ssszSs
aAWilliam Burger was visitor at the
| county seat one day last week.
E. A. Settle looked after business mat
| tiers at Juneau one day last week.
Frank Klatt returned Tuesday evening
| from Milwaukee where he took car of
stock.
"a Merry Christmas to each and every
man. women and child here and every
| where.
Miss Rose Walsh of Chicago, arrived
here Wednesday to spend Christmas with
Clyman relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Erdman, ST., of
Hustisford, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Felix Knospe.
The General Railway Signal Go. of
Chicago are installing the new switch
system at the Junction.
H. L. Morgan Of the firm of Morgan Il
Young returned last Friday from a trip
to GAINESVILLE, Beloit and Freeport.
H. Ruff, Allois Metzger, Isodor Metzger
Albert Metzger, J. A. Bannell and Joe
Gahlman were at Milwaukee Wednesday
on pleasure trip.
! Miss Celia Kreuziger entertained a
number of her young friends one evening
last week and few hours most delight
| fully spent by hostess and guests.
The report of the condition of the Far
mers' State Bank in this village was very
satisfactory and shows healthy finan-
cial growth during the short time it has
been in operation.
Judge LamOreux last week refused to
grant decree of divorce in the case OF
Anna Churchill plaintiff VS.. John Chur-
chill defendent, both of the town of En-
met. The cause alleged was desertion
and non-support but the judge was Of the
opinion that there was collision between
the two parties.
MIR. George Adams who has large land
interests in Kansas, is now visiting his
son George at Belpre, Kansas. Mr.. ErOd
Rech also accompanied Mr.. Adams to
look at the country.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Zilisch and Rev.
Sandrock, of Watertown, were called
here by the serious illness of Mr. Zillisch
who is at c. E. Doves.
H. Guetzlaff of Watertown, visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Dove, Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Riemers, Messrs. H. j. and
F. w. Grell, and H. Wollering .and F.
R. Scholl attended the funeral of Ed.
May.at Watertown, Sunday.
Mrs. H. E. Bennecke, Mrs. F. R.
Scholl and Mr. and Mrs. H. HOLSTER
were among Mondays Watertown visi.
tors.
Mrs. B. F. Zillisch of WATERFOWL
Mrs, Arthur Dowe-Larson and Mrs. F.
Thielke and children of Milwaukee are
at c. E. Doves, were called here by the
illess Of their father.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-12-22
Johnson Creek
too late for last week.

The stuffed geese season is now on
and the fattened birds are being brought
to the Village where the H. j. Grell B.
&: E. Co. take them III to supply their
extensive trade. The price paid this
year-two cents above average - the
highest in the history of the poultry seas
on are being paid for the nodded geese.
Fred Willie of the town of Pennington
holds the record SO far by bringing in
81 geese weighing 1892 lbs for which he
received the neat sum of $449 SO.
Albert Frattinger of Watertown, was
business visitor here Wednesday.
Mrs. w. A. Christians and children
spsnt Wednesday with relatives.
Mesdames Fred Riemers, H. Droeder,
and H. HOLSTER were Watertown visi-
tors Wednesday.
Mrs. H. Prenzlow spent Thursday
forenoon in Watertown.
Mrs. Herman Droder entertained the
''Deutscher Club" Thurday afternoon.
F. w. Grell and F. c. Mansfield were
Milwaukee visitors Thursday.
A little damsel made her appearance
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Grell
Thurday afternoon increasing the
citizenship of the village.
H. ]. Grell attended to business in
Milwaukee.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-12-22

j. T. Walsh, editor of the Clyman de.
partment, is authorized to accept SUBJ
scriptions and advertising for the Lea
der. Any business entrusted in his care
will receive prompt and courteous at
tention.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-12-22
TredSurer'S Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers
OF the city of Watert0wn, that the tax
rolls of the several wards of the city
have been delivered to me and that I
shall commence collecting and receiving
taxes for the year 1911 at my office in the
city hall, on Wednesday, December 81,
and such taxes must be paid on or be-
fore January 81. 1912.
Emil Tanck, Treasurer.
Office h0urs-9 a. m. to IL NJ; 80 to
8 p. m. Wednesday evenings. p. N. to
9p.m.
e.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

of your bosom; and, do what you will, you can never get 1t back again.
 One evening, soon after their re- turn. Ronald and Cara walked across the moor to the mill. It was closed, the great sails were motionless, and the grass had grown over the path which Cara had so often trodden. They stood and looked at it for some time in silence, then Ronald said in a low voice:
 Shall I have it pulled down, dear est?"
 She did not reply for quite a min ute; then she said in her grave, quiet way:
 NO, Let it stand, Ronald; it was there-''
 She moved closed to him, and fin- ished the sentence with a kiss.
 The End.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

To the Board of County Commission
 CTS of Fairfield County:
 I hereby apply for a transfer of "a license No. 112 to sell spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager, Beer, Rhine Wine and Cider from John Chiota, at 197 North Washington Ave. to John Chiota at 200 North Wash ington Ave-, Town of Bridgeport. The proposed place of business is not To- cated with 200 feet in a direct line of a Church Edif1ce or Public School house, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any Post Office, Public Library or Cemetery.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 3rd day of April, A. D. 1911.
 JOHN -CHIoTA,
 Applicant. We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport hereby endorse the application of the above named John Chiota for such license and we oo severally certify each for himself that we are taxpayers owning real estate situated in said Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 3rd day of April, A. D. 1911. M. Heating, c. Callahan, Chr Haug, J. F. Dixon. Chas. w. Sharpe I hereby certify that the above named endorsers are electors and tax payers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 3rd day of April, A. D. 1911.
 U4 b%p 2 2 Town Clerk