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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16
'MELLEN'S POLICIES
 ARE ENDORSED BY
 PRESIDENT FOWLER
(Special from United Press )


 New York, Sept. 16.-Speaking of the policies of Charles S. Mellen, as president of the New York, New Ha- ven & Hartford Railroad, President Thomas P. Fowler, of the New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Com pany. said yesterday:
 Charles s. Mellen has been sev- erely criticised of late for acquiriny 2 electric lines and other railway prop critics and for progressive measures undertaken since he, was called to the presidency of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company. So far as the purchase of the O. S W. stock is concerned. it has not only ilius far been profitable investment for the New Haven, but has protect ed rate situation which saves man. thousands of dollars to the New Ha- consumers throughout the New Eng land, territory Mellen has dealt in the broadest possible manner with more intricate problems that have come before any railroad executive j,i the United States in recent years.
 "The New Haven road had for long while been operating along the most narrow old colony lines and would have failed utterly to meet modern requirements or to serve properly the growing needs of the section of the country where it's lines are located That he has considered, in the first place, the duty and obligations of his company as common carrier is quite true, but in the end his stockholders will reap benefit instead of meeting disaster which would inevitably have followed old and narrow methods had they been persisted in.
 Suppose that Mellen had sat still and not developed his property, it's connections and the locality which it serves-then surely the press and the public would have had reason for criti- cism, because he had not tried to do things, whereas. now he is most un- justly condemned for having under taken to accomplish them.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16
Y. w. c. A.

The fall work of the Young wo. mems Christian Association is opening with much promise, and the registra- .tion in all classes exceeds that o1 previous years. It is none too early to make plans for the winter, and al wilc anticipate a part in the educa- tional program @of this organization should make the matter known al once, for only a limited number can be accommodated.
 Millinery is always attractive, and the work done by Miss Heating, the teacher, comments itself to all who know of it. Dressmaking in the af- ternoon and evening meets the needs Of all women, those who are at home with free afternoons, those who know something of sewing but not enough to assure their success in the mak- ing of their own dresses, those who are busy at business all day, and still eager to learn something of this prac- tical art, as we'll as those who de- sire eventually to take it up as a trade.
 Nursing as taught in the association fits women for the vocation of prac- tical nursing. and furnishes valuable assistance to those who wish to be wise in the home, ard in the care Of children.
 Eiocution, modern drama, English for foreign girls, German, French for beginners as well as for advanced pupils, and first aids to the injured are all scheduled for the winter, and any who desire the work should call at the office, 1087 Broad street, and register: Classes begin October 9.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16
kale CIaxton
 To Fight Back
Aged Actress Sues to Set Aside Divorce of Her Illus band, Charles A. Steven son.

St. Louis, Mo-, Sept. 16-Mrs. Kate Stevenson, who achieved fame as an actress under the name of Kate Clax- ton will appear in the East St. Louis City court today to prosecute her suit to set aside divorce obtained by her husband, Charles A. Stevenson in 1901
 Kate Claxton was the star of the 1.-TWO Orphans and her name was a household word throughout the coun- try years ago. She is now almost 70 years old She charges that her hus- band went secretly to East St. Louis and obtained a divorce on the ground of desertion and then returned to Larchmont N. r., where he continued to live with her for several years. She alleges that she knew nothing of the divorce until April 1910, when he was married at Larchmont to Frances Riley
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16
SUICIDE OF CARETAKER
 AT JOHN BROWN HOME
William Meidt Hangs Himself in (
 Barn Stall.

Torrington, Sept. ,16-William Aeidt 72 committed suicide last evening bJ hanging himself in the barn at tho John Brown homestead. He was fv. ing with his son, Albert Meidt, and was employed as a certaker on tho John Brown homestead. About six months ago his wife died and since then he has been subject to fits ot melancholy, and has threatened td kill himself
 Yesterday was his wife's birtbos . anniversary. Yesterday afternoon hs drove to Torrington to bring hia granddaughter home. He told her tfat it would be the last time he would drive out for her. One hour after he had returned his son found hfnn hanging dead in stall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16
Raises Election Point
New Haven May Have to Put Voting Machines in Operation on October ? and 3.

New Haven, Sept. 16-Former Di- rector of Public Works Francis w. Foley raises the interesting point re- garding the fixing of the election day for New Haven and Waterbury for October 8 instead Of October ?, be- cause of the feast of, Tom Kippur.
 He says that the constitutional amendment which will be acted upon in the other towns of the State on October will legally have to be act ed upon here on the same day. Con- sequentIy he brought up the matter at the gathering of the Democratic or ganization at the Tontine Hotel last night as to whether or not an cleo tion might not have to be held on Oc- tober 3 as well as October 3.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16
REV. ATKINSON TO
 LEAVE CITY MONDAY

Rev. F. V. Atkinson, the retiring pastor of the Second Baptist church, was rendered a reception at the church parlors last evening, where, in spite of the rain, about 100 parishion- CTS and other friends gathered. The pastor plans to pursue a course of two years in a Western university He will preach his farewell sermon tomorrow and on Monday will leave for the West.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16
EPWORTH LEAGUE
 GROUP RALLY

On Thursday evening, Sept 21, at Newfield Methodist Church, the Bridgeport Epworth League Group will have their September rally. The program follows:
 Praise service. by Rev E. c. Car penter. of Stratford; devotions. con ducted by Rev. J. F. Wagner of Summerfield; solo, by Mrs. A. J. Smith; business and roll call; address
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16
THE PRETTIEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands arc cf-
 ten disfgured by an unsightly wart, 1t can easily be remos ed in few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue and
 1S6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16

Rev. Harry Davenport of Washing ton, D. C., will visit his father, H. A Davenport, of the Peoples Presbyter- ian church, for a week or SO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16
CIEANEASY. THE BEST HAND SnAP

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust. Grease, Ink. Paint and Dirt For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn. c44 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16
CORPORATION CERTIFICATES

Corporation papers as follows have been filed with the state secretary:-
 The Schikel Motor Company o1 Stamford; organized with $10,OO0 cap- ital; Norbert H. Schickel, president and treasurer; Bruno Benziger, secre- tary.
 Won Gal Brothers, Incorporated, of Bethel; organized with S25,000, capi- tol, Jacob K. Won Gal, president and president Edgar R. Won Gal treasurer and secretary.
 The Stamford Supply Co.,, of Stam- ford; organized with $7,000 capital treasurer; Katherine F. Schavoir, president; Frederick c. Burt, secretary and general manager.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16

Mrs. Thomas P. Taylor and Henry Taylor have returned from a trip to Bermuda.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16

Duluth, Minn-When the postal saw ings bank opened a laborer. wishing to be first depositor, slipped $1,60o through the cage. Uncle Sam's clerk informed him s100 month was the maximum.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16

Rev. and Mrs. William H. Lewis have returned from a stay in Iitch- field Mrs. Lewis is much improved in health.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Cross of 991
 Brewster street, are rejoicing in the
 arrival of twins, which came Monday
 morning. Mother and the babies are doing we'll.
 | MT. and Mrs. Fred Mills of Poplar street, are expected to return tomor-
 row from a motor trip through the Berksilires and eastern New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16

Special Values in white felt hats, trimmed outing hats, ostrich plu1nes, raincoats, at E. H. Dillon & Co.'S, 1105 Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-16

by Rev. John J. Foust of Long Is land; social and refreshments.
 MT. Foust is noted worker and brilliant speaker.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee McElroy went to
Grand Rapids Tuesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14
A NJ L $ L NJ f N I S

Manager Hetherington has seq red as
the next attraction at the opera ouse
B. G. Craner's company in ''The \ ID,
ow McCarty,n which comes TO the h :
ding opera house, Tuesday evening
September 10Th. 1t is one of the few
attractions that made good money the
past season when so many attractions
have not prospered. The play possesses
the attributes that go TO make up an
entertainment that is popular with all
classes.
The "W idow" is bright, snappy, fast
and piquant; and the music is the kind
that makes the public sit up and take
notice. 1t contains music enough for
two such entertainments.
Ben Craner has added much to his
reputation as a popular writer by this
production, and has woven fabric OF
fun and melody of sufficient strength
TO meet with success all over the coun-
try. The closing act is laid among the
sands of Coney Istand. the most famous
of all summer resorts. The spectacle
of the bathing girls, the board walk
and the bath house on the beach does
one almost rs much good rs a real visit
To this resort in the good old summer
time. Get ready for the great show
aud don't forget the date.
Bookings for September and Octobel
are as follows: Sept. 10, Widow Me
Carly; Sept. -, Camille; Oct. 6, Cir
from L. >. A.. oct. II, The Little Cir
that he forgot; Oct. "A, Lyman Ii
Howe; Oct. 81, Sis Hopkins.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14
LaFollette's Story
Thirty Years i'm Public Life"
Begins in October American
Magazine.
Wells New Novel
Marriage

Will begin soon in American
Magazine. Order copy saved
for you, or subscribe now, at
Corner Drug Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14
WALLACE BLOCK SOLD
Charles G.. O'Bryon Becomes Owner
of That Fine Piece of Realty

One of the largest real estate deals
which has taken place in our city for
some time was consumated Tuesday,
when Charles G. O'Bryon became the
owner of the Wallace block.
The block was built by Nathanial
Wallace about twelve years ago and
ever since his death and that of his
wife it has been in the hands of the
administrator, Maurice "A. Reed, who
has kept it up for the estate and made
of il a good paying proposition. Mr..
Wallace spared no pains or expense in
its construction and il is one of the best
in the city.
For some time Mr.. O'Bryon has had
the matter of its purchase under con-
temptation and the title being perfected
recently the transfer was made as
stated.
Mr.. Wallace when alive put price
of $4,000 on the property but in order
to close up the estate Mr.. O'Bryon got
il for lower figure.
1
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Nuptial Knot Was Tied In Ionia-
Popular Hoosier Couple w
While On Their Va
cation

The marriage of Mr.. Charles Red
mond of Princeton, Ind, and Miss
Mary |. Daugherty Of the same city
took place in Ionia, at Hotel Bailey
Thursday, September 9Th, Rev. W..
X. Spencer being the officiating clergy
man.
The bride is a sister of Mrs. Charles
Dilday of this city who came here a
few weeks ago in company with an
other sister, Mrs. Lillian Akers for a
visit during her vacation. Mr.. Rich
mond is a prominent contractor and
business man Of that city, and during
lull in business improved the oppor-
tunity Of making visit here also.
Miss Mary's sisters and Mr.. Dilday
were knowing to the fact that the
couple were engaged and were TO be
married sometime, and they urged that
the event take place i'm Michigan at
once The couple agreed, and an auto
mobile party was formed the following
day for ride TO Ionia. \ reporter for
the Ionia Standard makes romance
of il in this way:
'The absence of Miss Mary /. Daugh-
erty of Princeton, Ind, while on her
summer vacation at the home of sis
TER in Belding, began TO pull on the
heartstrings of Charles Redmond of the
same city, with the result that he filled
the gasoline tank of his auto and drove
to the Silk City, arriving there on Thurs.
day. Loading Miss Daugherty and
Mesdames Lenora Dilday of Belding
and Lillian Akers of TT. Wayne, Ind,
into the car, the journey was commenc'
ed for Ionia, where marriage license
was procured and the ceremony per.
formed at the Hotel Bailey by Rev. w
X. Spencer. The bride was formerly
deputy county clerk at Princeton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Redmond left Satur
day for their home in Indiana and will
give their many friends there a great
surprise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14
THE IONA
COUNTY FAIR
Will Be Bigger And Better
Than Any Other Since
Organization
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 9TH
Fine Display OF Farm Products And
Great Attraction Have been Sc
cured This Year
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 9TH

The lonia Fair will be bigger and bet
ter this year than ever, many entries
having been already made in several
departments and every Hall will be
taxed to its fullest capacity to take care
of the show that will be made.
The Fair proper Will open on Thurs
day morning September 2Sth when
everything will be in readiness.
William Rainey Bennett will speak
Thursday morning at l0:30in the grove.
PIE ty of seats will be provided and
everything will be arranged for the
comfort of the public.
The Association has secured the SER
vices of the Tennessee colored Quartet
of Cleveland, Ohio. They will be in
Ionia under the auspices of the Colt
Lyceum Bureau and will spend their
entire time during the two days OF the
Fair amusing and entertaining the
people. This Quartet is very popular,
they come highly recommended and
costs the association considerable
money, but the management wishes to
give the people good, clean, whole
some amusement and you surely want
TO hear it.
Thursday afternoon the race program
will be fast and exciting, and at four
O'Clock the ball game between Tonia
and Portland. These teams are evenly
matched have played several games
during the season and they promise us
"A fast game at the Fair Grounds Thurs
day, September 2Sth.
The Midway is larger and better this
year than ever before. There will be
everything there TO amuse the children
and entertain the Older folks.
The Grounds and track are i'm excel
lent condition and many new features
have been added to make this Fair the
most attractivein the history of the
County. Come prepared TO stay two
full days.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14

MANY FOREIGN PUPILS
Superintendent and Teachers Getting
Work Systematized In Excellent
Shape For Best Results

The first week Of school is always a
strenuous one for both teachers and pup
lis especially the teacher who has many
questions 10 answer and many plans
To devise, but the efficient corps of in
structors engaged by our school board
have shown that they are equal TO the
occasion and each department is now
moving along smoothly.
Superintendent Frank G. James re-
ports total enrolment of six hundred
and fifty-tive. In the high school room
there are one hundred and forty schol-
ars being an increase over that of last
year, which was only one hundred and
twelve. There is also an increase in the
foreign pupils, the number now being
fifty-four while last year there were
only twenty-eight an evidence that our
school is well up in all lines of studies,
and kept SO by competent superin-
tendent and corps of instructors. The
fifth and sixth grades are so congested
that il has become necessary for the
board TO engage new teacher To help
out in the department
The manuel training deparement is
being made special feature and pro-
ductiye of much good, boys in the
ninth and tenth grades are given an op-
portunity TO take the work if they SC
elect, and a fine class has already been
chosen.
A high school orchestra is being or
ganized and the rehearsals give evidence
that there is talent of high order among
the students.
The teachers are anxious and ambi
tious 10 keep in touch with the latest
and up TO date methods of teaching, and
at the last teachers meeting voted un'
animously TO attend the State Insti
tue to be held held in Detroit In No
vember, at which time the school will
close two days to allow the teachers to
attend. Our schools are certainly VI
very near the top rung in the ladder.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14

FIRST IN MICHIGAN
The Chickering Family Reunion Was
Held Last Week

The seventh annual reunion OF the
Chickering family was held AT the
farm home of Mr.. and Mrs. 5. ID.
Chickering in Orleans September 4th.
Fifty-four persons sat down TO a fine
picnic dinner which was served on n
long table set in the grove. Dinner
was followed by a business meeting and
short program of recitations.
Guests from distance were Mr.. and
Mrs w. H. Chickering, Mrs. Tillie
Tubbs and daughter, Miss Ruth of
Royalton, Ohio, Mrs. Julia Slawson
and daughter, Miss Eta, Mrs. Lucy
Evans and daughters, Misses Grace
and Florence and Mr.. Jessie Tubbs all
of Cleveldnd, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Har-
mond of Quincy, Mich, Mrs. Ida
Povey of Lansing, Mr.. Frank CHECKER
ing and sister, Mrs. Pierson of Grand
Rapids, Mr.. and Mrs. George CHECKER
ing and children of Greenville, Mr..
and Mrs. J. G. Russell, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. J. Lind of Belding, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Croel and children of Ionia.
The day passed very pleasantly in
visiting and towards the close several
groups, two of them including all
present, were photographed. This is
the Irst Chickering reunion held in
the state of Michigan the six proceed.
ing ones have been held in the city and
vicinity of Cleveland, Ohio. 1t was
most pleasant and profitable one.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14
HAPPY GATHERING
Jacob King Passed Eighty First Mile
Stone On Lifes Journey

That was happy gathering at the
when the brothers and sisters of Jacob
King assembled TO remind him that
he was eighty-one years old. Eight Of
them were nj the table with him, serv-
ed by his son and daughter, Nate King
of Lakeview and Mrs. Steele.
After dinner the company was en-
tertained by Wild Howe and his violin,
accompanied by Mrs. n. G.. King at
the piano. This part was in the nat
ure of treat to Mrs. King, whose faith
er +. ID. Stocking was for many years
leader of Stocking and Clafln's band
of which Mr.. Howe was part, and
which furnished music for dancing all
along the west coast of Michigan from
Kalamazoo to Muskegon and most of
the older members of the party at some
time in their lives, daiced to the same
music. Mr.. Howe and Mrs. King gave
them most of the old tunes, nearly as
they heard them played many years a
go and reminded all of them of the days
when they were younger.
Mr.. King received a large pack of
post card remembrances from absent
friends. a melon feast on the lawn
was part of the days program, and the
shadows were stretching towards the
east when the visitors departed, wish
ing Jacob many happy returns of the
day. Fred King of Hancock was a
monp the visitors
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14
Ed. Tallman Loses Barn

A large barn belonging to Ed. Tall
man, located northeast of this city in
Fairplains was struck by lightning al
$3.50 Monday night and burned TO the
ground. All the contents consisting oI
harnesses, grain, hay and wagons were
burned, but they succeeded in getting
the horses out, Mr.. Tallman going in
TO the barn and cutting the halter,
while his employe drove the horse.
out. The barn and contents are insur
ed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14
New Postal Law

The postal authorities at Washing
ton, recognizing the liability of post
masters to make mistakes in getting
letters i'm the wrong boxes, have fixed
penalty of 800. on persons taking
mail out of the office other than their
own and not returning it at once. The
law also includes newspapers. The
excuses that il is the postmaster's
fault "cuts no ice." II you have been
getting other peoples mail you had
better take warning or you may get
yourself in trouble.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14

Miss Leona Foy of Kalamazoo re-
turned home Saturday after weeks
visit with her aunt, Miss Ella Megin-
ley. She was accompanied home by
her grandfather, Samuel Meginley.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14
Belding Savings Bank

w. s. LAMBERTsON, Cashier
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14

Ladies' $1,000 to $4,000
Misses $50 to 1900
Children's ESQ to 1850
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-14

Don't miss seeing Prof. Tubbs and
his startling Hippodrome acts, free be-
tween the races at the Greenville Fair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-21
Ih1arlrAL


TO LEND AT 5 PER CENT. INTER
EST FOR THREE OR FIVE YEARS
on City OF Richmond improved real
estate, borrower to have right t.
onrtail In sums OF 500 at any six
months period.
McvEIGH & GLINS.
a11l2 East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-21
| Dur din

An old fashioned many -roomed coun-
try home. set a little back from a
road good enough for motors. in a
grove OF spreading oak and hickory.
far enough from the trolley not to be
disturbed b;i the noise. and Yet near
enough 70 secure the comforts OF cleo
trio light and modern plumbing This
Is Duredin. the former country home
Of Petersburg gentleman. 1t may be
bought for tho present value Of the
land Without the buildings. Recently
repaired. painted and in excellent or
der Any one looking FOR an ideal
country home with plenty of room.
both in and out of doors. within I'VE
minutes walk OF the trolley and with
In less than q mile OF Petersburg.
should examine Duredin al once. For
further particulars. address
CHARLES r. I.AsSITER.
Leigh Building. Petersburg. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-21
ron RENT

NO, 1905 EAST MAIN STREET. 4.
Elegant tonr-story brick store
NO. iile EAST MAIN STREET.
store and cellar
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