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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
RICH MIR. DOBSON

Cornelia gasped. IF you haven't
seen her how do you know"
Because the aunt showed me
picture"
Taken ten years ago! Mary-Cor-
nelia knew that hideous photograph.
But l oughtn't to talk about her.
the young man said. repentantly.
Perhaps You know her"
CORY Stevens? Yes, I've known
her for years
Please don't give me away" hs
begged 1T was mean trick of talk
about her. But i love the out-of-
doors, and I hate to go back to the
hotel and dress up"
Don't 60" she said suddenly.
Have lunch with me. It's over there
In a basket" Then, wistfully. You
won't think me too unconventional
will you. for asking you I've known
Miss Jane Stevens for years. SO I
feel as If we have been properly in
troduced
She's a dear old soul" he satt
earnestly.
Are you the rich Mr. nobson -
Mary Cornelia asked.
who called me that" he demand
ed, angrily
"oh. Cory Stevens. And she said
she hoped you wouldn't come
/ He laughed. Il deserve that. Did
she say anything else ?''
| Yes. but I'm not going to tell
you. And II you're not afraid Of
] seeing another snake, you might 60
over and get my basket. packed
1t plentifully. and IL there isn't
enough We can broil your trout"
| He caught at her suggestion, and
presently they were ready for their
! cookery. They toasted bread. and
/ melted cheese, and hroiled the trout.
/ and had a feast fit for the gods.
Where do you live?" the Young
man asked.
Near Cory Stevens" she replied.
81 wish you'd let me come np to-
night" he pleaded. II feel that an
acquaintance begun this way ought
TO go on~-indednitely."
7 I'm come over TO Corry's," she
compromised. then you will be In
/ troduced 10 me. properly BY the
time You get back from the hotel [
| can run home and We will both get
there for dinner. ] am perfectly at
home at Corry's"
what Is your name" he demand
ed
Mary stevens" she said I'm re-
| lated to CORY. you know"
"Wer. II CORY is half as nice as
/ nGr cousin, he Na2 TAXING the reiG
| tonshtp for granted. she's n pretty
nice girl
\ half hour later a flushed and
radiant young lady rushed into tho
living room Of the Stevens mansion
/ and threw herselv In Leonora's arms.
Hes lovely. I.eonora." she declared.
land II was just like Aunt Jane to
say he wasn't good looking. and that
/ his clothes weren't stylish. Her ideals
are those Of generation ago.
I.eonora shook her. Who are YOU
/ talking about @''
The rich Mr. Dohson." Mary Cor
nelia laughed. Historically
The result OF the conversation was
two bright-eyed and elated young
| women Put on your prettsest
| gown Leonora advised,
When young Mr.. Dobson was ush-
cred into the living room. he saw
before him the nymph OF the wood
land encounter.
Then you reached here before I
did he said In stage whisper.
Where is Corry?"
white and silver, made him a defiant
| little courtesy. I'm Cory" she
said.
What"
yes" and then she told him how
she had run away--only to meet him
after all.
He caught her hand IN his. "Te
was Fate" he declared ardently
1T was Aunt Jane" Mary Cor~
nelia corrected, demure)y.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
ELM SPRING ORCHARD
PRODUCES RECORD CROP

STATNTON, VA, July IA party
consisting Of Messrs. G. w. Moomaw,
J. s. Pancake. VIM. McAllister, J. /.
Phillips NJ. F. Gilkeson ana VIM. A.
Pratt, recently visited the CONNER
cial orchards In the Baskerville sec
ton. making the trip in Mr.. McAllis-
ter's automobile The gentlemen re-
port that the Elm Spring Orchard,
formerly owned by Staunton men but
now the property Of DIR. 8. w. Fetch
er, direction Of the Experimental sta
ton at Blacksburg. Va, has one OF
the largest crops OF apples It has ever
produced. In view OF the fact that this
years apple crop Is, generally speak
ing, far below that OF last season.
this condition Is most remarkable. Tho
orchard has had the best of scientific
care ana treatment. however, and even
as far back rs bloom time gave prom-
Use Of record crop.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
ENTHUSIASTIC OVER CREST
OF RIDGE HIGHWAY

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
ASHEV1LLE. VA. July 24.--Reporto
from the engineering and clearing
forces that are engaged In surveying
and cutting out bride path from
Asheville to Mount Mitchell. following
the route OF the proposed Crest Of the
Ridge Highway" are to the effect that
both forces are progressing rapidly
with their work. Recently several
parties have been to where the work
Is going on and they all come back
with enthusiastic reports OF the beau
ty OF the country through which the
route goes 1t ID said that the route
and that 1t goes through some places
where horses have never before been.
Where 1t Is necessary = path u being
dug out
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25

suspension of public verdict or quit until EVIL
dence should have warranted 1t.
For these reasons we protest against the ar
rogant assumption of authority that denies the
people the right to a knowledge of such cir
cumstance and incident as the public interest
demands and that shuts the door of the jail
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25

While somewhat late In doing the Pro-
gress is none the less sincere in extending
CONCENTRATIONS to the esteemed Richmond Vir-
ginian, which has recently entered the morning
field The Vireinian not only has splendid
news service and is edited with marked ability,
but 1t Is one OF those papers that never falls
to uphold the good and condemn the wrong.
Such newspaper, with such ideals, viii always
have a place in the hearts aud homes of the
people Of Virgnia-Chase City Progress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25

There will be national convention CT the un
employed in Washington, D. G., in September
The delegates have plenty OF time to attend
and many OF them are familiar with inexpen
sive methods of transportation. The prospects
are all for large gathering They Will. request
the use OF the Senate Chamber for their meet
ing, which proves that they are men of wit. ii
not OF energy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25
VIEWS OF WNRRENToN's WET VICTORY


The Warrcnton Irgtnion mark you. an Oh
server on the field. whose editor is reputable
and responsible man, who can at any moment
be located--puhshes editorial in its issue
Of July Goth giving some significant and char
acteristic glimpse OF the recent wet" victory
in that town Our readers will find them re-
freshng
The election was carried by majority of 9,
on the face of the returns. OF this nine. The
Fir0inidn says that certainly wet" votes were
Illegal and probably good many more were
bought outright" Dsmissing the probabilities.
for we would be absolutely accurate and just.
the election was carried by a majority of >
wet" votes II Is safe to say that all saloon.
keepers and hangers-on, all the buns and VI
cious element of the town, all the drunkams
and gay young sports voted wet" II this vote
were eliminated. one can readily understand
that In Warrenton, as in other towns gone wet ,
the will Of the majority OF the representative
citizens was overridden by the wishes OF a vi
cious and irresponsible element holding the bal
anee Of power We seriously question whether
there is community in the State that could
carry local option election wet without the
aid Of this element, many of whom are not
property owners, many Of whom are not ap-
preciatye Of the obligations Of citizenship, and
some of whom are positively vicious. II the
case Of the city of Danvile. the last election
went wet" by a majority of or 10. More than
this majority were non-residents in fact, liquor
men who had moved from Danville and re-
tainad a nominal residence there for the sole
purpose of assisting in carrying the city wet"
in opposition to the will OF majority Of Its
residents. Any one familiar with the situation
In Danylle testify that the representative
business men and property holders there are In
the minority. who favor the open saloon. In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-25

Great men, in the doing OF momentous things,
sometimes manifest trace of common clay.
How is the poultry market this morning.
One would hardly think it possible that man
could turn aside from the serious task Of ward
Ing Off negro domination TO think OF chickens
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RAILROADS
QEzH 0fk NsSsYsHzz22ZZgg
 JUNE f. 1911 ! Trains Leave Bridgeport as
 Follows:

FOR NEW YORK-'12:z5Q, s4:s3. s5:16, i5:43. t6:2s. f7:17. f7:4l. fs:zss ss:51, s:O6. s10:G0. 11:O2, ff1:07 A. M-"12:03. s12:3o. 12:4s. s1:s2, 1:11. '2:27. 2:55: s:5sa. 5:o7, 's:z7. s:1z. fs:27, 1O:O0 A. M.-f12:z7, s3:fs. s2:27. s4:1S, 5:21b. s:z5. ss:z7. fs:4s. s7:32, "7:5S, 8:13. s9:36, 10:01 P. M-
 FOR WAsHIMGToN. .,ss ISs;irS 4 VI. VI. Hsr,ee
 FOR NEW HAvEN-x12:oz.s12 s1:41, 6:4S, 7:56. s9:3S. s10:43. s11:3e A. M.-'12:27 12:s2, f:4s. s2:zs. ::s:s1. s:41. !;ss. .55 s:s5. .a:s 5;ss ,s:y* sUNDAYS-.12:s4. s1:41. s:1s. c e .1O:2S, s11:33 A. M.-12:47c, sz:7S, s4:23. 'e:3o. .e:54. 7:1s. s7:ss. ss:eas s1O:02. 10:57d P. M:
 FOR BOSTON. via; New Londos A M.-.2:23, 3:41. '4:23, ss:5l PM sUNDAYs.-'1;41 s:1s to New Lon. don. 'l1:ss A. M.-'2:2s. '4:2s. 's:s4
 FOR M; BOSTON. via. Hartford anA M FOR TWISTED and Tntermcdisss Stations-5:oo. 7:oo. s:4o. rx1:4e a. M-z:35, .5:51. 7:4s F. A--SE<- DAxSls;WSEA FOR WATERBURY. ni M;ms. ANsoxrA. DERBY and Intermediate Stations 500, ZOO, 500, 9:19 texpress) 11:1o. A. M.-2:35 t5:51, 7:45, P. M.-SUN- DAYS-S:30. 10:35 A. M.-s:4s. o:0z
 FOR CT. HARRINGTON, LENox< ITC.-7:00, e:50 AM. -4:2S P. M.-SUNDAYS-3: 90 A M-
 FOR DANBURY, NEW MILFORD, ETC. via Brookfield Junction-7:0o. $50 A. M.-4:2S, 6:44 F. M.-SUT~ DAYS-8:30 A. M. 7:4S P. M.
 FOR LITCHFTELD, ETC.-9:s0 A M.
 Express trains. Local Express
 Q to Harlem River Station.
 X Except Mondays.
 A Does not run July or Sept 1.
 B Will run June Is to Sept. 10 inc
 c Win run June l 8 to Aug. z7. inc.
 D Will run June IS to Sept. 10 incv
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THE FARMER: OCTOBER 28, 1911

Munster went on. "I told her the Martha hadn't license for recruiting. Oh she said. it cant be done. ehY and she stood and thought few min- utes."
 And I'd seen her think before," cried SpG.-c-Sawk, "and l knew at wunst that the thing was as good as done"
 Munster lighted his cigarette and re- sumed:
 "'You see that spit she says to me, with the little ripple breaking around it? There's current sets right across it and on it. and it will set you nicely aground. Then I'll rescue your re- cruits and sail away-simple. ain't itT says she." Munster continued. "'You hang up one tide.' says she; the next is the big high water. Then you hedge off and go after more recruits. There's no law against recruiting when you're empty But there is against starving 'em,' I said You know there ain't any kai-kai to speak of aboard of us and there ain't a crumb on the Martha
 Don't let the kai-kai worry you. Captain Munster says she. If can find grub for eighty-four mouths on the Martha. the two of you can do as much by your two vessels. Now go ahead and get aground before steady breeze comes up and spells the ma neuver. I'll send my boats the mo- ment you strike.'"
 "And we went and did it," Sparrow hawk said solemnly and then emit ted series of chuckling noises. Miss Lackland transferred the recruits. and the trick was done."
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WITH THE NEWS.
 ous eyes; for it was the first white mans house the black had ever seen.
 The black stepped down, and an- other mounted to take his place. But Tagan just before he reached the bot tom step caught sight of Sheldon. It was the first horse the fellow had ever seen. and he let out a frightened screech and dashed madly up the steps. At the same moment ska great mass ef blacks s.:rged away Eanic stricke from Sbeldon's vicinity. Trs grinning house boys shouted encour- agement and explanation. and the stampede was checked. the new caught head Hunters huddling closely togeth- CT and staring dubiously at the fear ful monster.
 Hello" Joan called out. What do you mean by frightening all my boys7 Come on up"
 What do you think of them?" she asked when they had shaken hands. "And what do you think of her?" with a wave of the hand toward the Mar tha. ''I thought you'd deserted the plantation and that 1 might as we'll go ahead and get tie men into barracks. Aren't they beauties? Do you see that one with the split nose? He's the only man who doesn't hail from the Poonga- Poonga coast. and they said the Poonga-Poonga natives wouldn't Ferruit. Just look at them and con gratulate me. They're men. every last one of them. l have such long sto- - don't know where to begin, and T won't begin anyway till we're through with this and until you have told me that you are not angry with me.
 "Ogu, what place belong your she went on with her catechism.
 But Ogu was a bushman, lacking Knowledge of the almost universal beche de mer English. and half a dozen of his fellows wrangled to ex- plain.
 .There are only two or three more" Joan said to Sheldon. land then we're done. But you haven't told me that you are not angry"
 Sheldon looked into her clear eyes as oi1e favored him with direct, un- troubled gaze that threatened. he knew --nm experience, to turn teasingly de
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Several que. ~--Ns slipped by.
 The steamer from sydney. the Kam- mambo. broke the quietude of Be rande for an hour while landing mail, supplies and the trees and seeds Joan had ordered The Minerva. bound for Cape Marsh. brought the two cows from Nogi. And the Apostle. hurrying back to Tulagi to connect with the Sydney steamer, sent boat ashore with the orange and lime trees from Ulava. And these several weeks mark ed period of perfect weather
 Then came the long expected nor- wester. For eight days it ragged, iull- ing at times to short durations of calm. then shifting point or two and rag ing with renewed violence.
 1t was tn the good weather that fol- lowed one of the house boys ran him 60sr w5rh the Eews that the Mef<ke, tie Fiibberty Gibbet and the Ecxily were heading in for the anchorage.
 Coming into the compound from tie rear. Sheldon saw everything at once first, a glimpse at the sea. where the Martha foated huge alongside the cut lCI duu tue hCtCu WuICu udu hCSCuC0 her: and next. the ground in front of the veranda steps. where a great crowd of fresh caught cannibals stood at attention. From the fact that each was attired in a new. snow white lava lava. Sheldon knew that they were recruits Part way up the steps one of them was just backing down into the crowd, while another. called out by name. was coming up. It was loans voice that had called him. and Shei- don refined in his horse and watched. She sat at the head of the steps, be- hind a table. between Munster and his white mate. the three of them check ing long lists, Joan asking the Ques- tions and writing the answers in the big. red covered. Berande labor jour- nal
 What nameT she demanded of the black man on the steps.
 .TaGari." came the answer, accom- panied by grin and rolling of curl.
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ONE MORE UNFORTUNATE.

Take her up tenderly. Lift her with care; Skirt fashioned slenderly, Too strong to tear. So, when she tripped a bit Where it was rough, Though the thing ripped a bit, 'Twasn't enough. Down she went, tottering Into the dirt, Ferventtly muttering: Blame such a skirt" Loop up her tresses. Great Scott, what a thatch Her many-hued tresses, While wonderment guesses Why don't they match. Fashioned so slenderly, Come, gentlemen, Take her up tenderly, Start her again!
 Puck
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
SENATOR LA FoLIETTEs CAR.

Capt. Vim. Mitchell Lewis. General Manager of the Mitchell-Lewis Motor Co.,, of Racine, Wis, says, 'I jumped into politics and out again. Never again, but I do not mind Mitchell cars being used for political work. :" Senator Robert M. La Toilette of Wisconsin is loyal to state industries and has just purchased a seven pas- senger six cylinder Mitchell touring car: undoubtedly this car will be us- eed by the Senator for Campaign work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
MUNCHAUSEN AGAIN.

Burglar got into our room last night"
 And you tackled him?''
 Didn't see him. My wife did. though"
 Great Scott! Didn't she say any thing?' the tumbler on the dresser, the bur- glar thought the loud tinkling was some one ringing up the telephone for the police, and he lit out."-Bos- ton Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

My word. the niggers came easy. It was virgin ground. Since the Scot dsh Chiefs no recruiter had ever even tried to work the coast. When we f1lled up we came back to see how the Martha was progressing"
 And thinking we wss 9rirg honas with our recruits" Sparrowhawa .ae.> bed in. "Lord lumme. that Miss Lack land ail's never satisfied. 'I'll take 'em on the Aartha.' says she. and you Gan go back an3 Sll up again.
 But 1 told her it couldn't be dona,"
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Gro Be Continued.)

Braid and buttons are combined to give dashing military effect which IS quite evident on many long coats and separate wraps
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS

Bridgeport, Oct. 26th, 1911. To the Honorable Board of Police
 Commissioners of the City of
 Bridgeport.
 I hereby respectfully make applica- ton for appointment as special po- liceman of the City of Bridgeport. G 26 ssp CATELLO ROSANIA.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
MALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED.-Respons young men. wagon, to sell on commission to farmers. the best line of household necessities. for ths oldest, largest and most responsible company Of the kind in the world. About 2,Oo0 ealesmen now working. earning on the average over S100 per month net clear of all expenses. Net earnings of best men, over $500 per month. Two million farmers now using these thoroughly adyer- tised goods. Established 1898. Capital s20o0.00O. Address, The J. R. Watkins Co.,. 113 South Gay street, Baltimore. MI. R15 f.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

5000 PORTRAITS VALUED S5.95 FOR $1.5O. Special Christmas of- fer just to advertise our high grade portraits. Send us any family pie
 ture, we'll enlarge one sample DOT trait finished, your choice in cray on, pastel, watercolors, Frenlh pearl or Sepia. Order envelopes supplied. Stevenson's Artists, 74a
 Main St., Bridgeport. G9a* SD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

AGNES CHELKIS
 vS.
 CHARLES CHELKIS.
 Order of Notice. STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ss., SUPERIOR COURT.
 Bridgeport, Oct 23rd, A. D., 1911. Upon the complaint of the said Agnes Chelkis praying for reasons therein set forth, for 1. A divorce; and 2. That her name be changed to Agnes Yankis. returnable to the Superior Court, in and for Fairfield County, on the first Tuesday of No vember. 1911. It appearing to and being found by the subscribing au- thority that Charles Chelkis, the said defendant is absent from this State and gone to parts unknown, but for merly resided in said Bridgeport. Therefore Ordered, That notice of the >pendency of said complaint oe given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Evening Farmer, a news paper printed in said Bridgeport three times successively, commencing on or before the 26th day of October A. D., 1911.
 VIM. T. HAVILAND, Clerk of the Superior Court for Fair field County. G 26 6s'
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EDUCATIONAL

767 Main St. A graded course Isudimentary $500 per term. In- termediate $7.50 per term. Ad- vanced $10.00 per term.
 l. 28 a {
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

DJsAFTSMEN. mechanical architect. ual or structural. are always In demand at good salaries: ten young men wanted 10 join club to learn drawing, at home evenings: instru- ments furnished Address C. g. K. Box 22s. City. U25 elf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
FOR SALE

BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE at Wells Place. Washington Bridge. Boston Park. on Bostan Ave, Sound view Heights. east of Hollister Heights. Morland towards North Main St. Low prices. easy terms 1 pc. cent. off for cash. Get busy and pro- vide a home site for yourself while these bargains are in the market
 . A M E FEE E l. E Y.
 Arcade.
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TO RENT-FURNIsHED ROOMS.

FOR LIGHT housekeeping. Running water. Bath. Address Reasonable, care of Farmer. R17s If
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The SOUTHLAND SCHOOL
(Jncorporated)

43f Washington Avenue
 Iwenty-frst year opens Thursday, Sept. 2S. Early enrolment will se- cure minimum of delay in classified tion. Office hours: 10 to .12 a. m. daily, except Saturdays. Circulars at book shops.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

WANTED-douseke .o try 'tn- fueoria Cream" tbs finest and best silver polish known. Guaranteed harfless. Ask your dealer for ik
 S2e 3sp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

WANTED-Cottage. furnished. A. Walnut Beach or Laurel Beach. from July 18th. Small family
 Address stating terms and location
 Vacation. care of Farmer. P9 s6
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TO RENT.-New five room dat. lm- provements, first floor. 100 Summer street. second house from South Ave. D D26 al S"p
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English-French Capital

O APTTAL FURNISHED for sound V American. Canadian and Mexica n enterprises. Mining, Industrial, Tim Der and Manufacturing. Steam and Electric Railroads financed. IrriRa- ton projects promoted. Substantial Stock. Bond or Debenture issues bought, sold or underwritten. ColIec- tions and Clearances made for Banks Bankers and Trust Companies. Head Office London. Branch Paris. Cor respondence invited.
 DENT c BYRNE,
 I4-16-fS. BioomburJ Street. London. U 20 dSs England
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

FOR RENT.-Two exceptionally nice rents with all iry provements at No. 746 Wood avenue, only $15.00. Two six apartments all improvements cn Parallel St., only $16.00. For these and other rent bargains See T. F. Selleck, Jr., Room No. 1, 1094 Main St. G 26 S*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
RESTAURANTS
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST.-Brown Pomerauian male. Re- turn to Bridgeport Veterinary Hos pita1. P 26 If.
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Bridgeport Line
 To New York FARE 60 CENTS

Steamer AUGA TUCK leaves Bridgeport, Pequonnock Dock, foot of Union Street, daily, except Saturdays, at 12 night. Returning, leaves New York, Pier 27, E. R., daily, except Sundays, at II a. m.
 NEW ENGLAND NAVIGATION co.
 l.. B. Nickerson, Agent, Bridgeport.
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MAIL ORDER

LADIES' ATTENTION - Ladies will avoid worry by using our remedy for delayed period. and which is thA only reliable monthly temedy for sale. Thousands of testimonials we have from our patrons to prove 1t. Positively refuse all others. m matter what they claim; trial sent free Paris Chemical Co.,. Milwau- kee. Wis T22 eff
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housefufnishings. cash or on eaY terms. Your credit is good. Ask f01 prices and terms. The Sterling Far. .niture Co. 1zS7 Main st. Tea. 2352-5. B z4sH.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

STORAGE OF FURNFrORE-esoa. rate rooms. securely locked. fufni- and Pianos removed. largo vanS. careful handling. Bridgeport Dt01v aGe Warehouse Co. 1887 Main e
 Cor. Congress St. Tel. 2SB3-g.
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TO RENT

TO RENT-4 rooms, 92 Milne St.
 Inquire 9S Milne St. G26s*
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USED PIANOS FOR SALE. standaR: make. will sell al great sacrifice for cash or part payment down.
 R IT If.