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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17
State Treasurer

branch of an order that had been called "Old'' in Ireland. It has been said that ''the first page of the history of the Ancient Order is beautiful for its simplicity and straight forwardness, and is touching for its candid Catho- licism. It is as good a patent of no bility as was ever conferred by king or kaiser for there is wanting in it no essential of the Christian religion, no element of our liberal modern hu- manity.''
 The Ancient Order of Hibernians is recruited entirely from Roman Catho- lies of Irish birth or descent With the motto of Friendship Union and Christian Charity the organization has taken tremendous strides through out the nation. and has played a most prominent part in cherishing the Cath ollie faith and of intoxicating love of liberty and a spirit of undying patrio- tisn in the hearts of the Irish lads, who, by reason of persecution and poverty have sought happiness and fortune in the distant shore of Amer ica.
 The Charities of the Hibernians are multitudinouS. Tn addition to the care of their own members with illness or injury, the Connecticut members have assessed themselves for the mainten- !, (Continued on Page A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

Rhe history of the great organization hn the State, for the Park City is the cradle of the State organization. The first Connecticut division of the An rient Order of Hdbernians was organ hzed in Bridgeport, March 14. 1869, more than 42 years ago. This divis- don has flourished continuously from that time and is now venerated far and wide as the parent organization of 75 divisions. as vel as 45 divisions pf the ladies auxiliary.
 For this reason Bridgeport is par FicuIarly interested in the famous Irish organization. At the present hirne there are more than 400 members hn the three local divisions, and be- sides there are two divisions of the fs Division No. 50. which was organ Ezed last year and which is thriving Nm membership and finance.
 The first division, organized in 1869. grew to such proportions that in 1890 h5lans were made for the organization of another division This was ef- fected June 1. of that year, and so great was the interest stimulated by the new movement that within a year still another division had been form ed. 5-s
 Since the selection of Bridgeport as the scene of the 43d annual reunion, members throughout the city have been planning busily to make the event one long to be remembered. Principal public interest will center 'on the great parade, which will take place on Tuesday The streets will be brilliantly decorated all along the line of march
 Special trains will begin to arrive bn this city Tuesday morning over the Hartford. Shore Line. Berkshire and Naugatuck divisions. It is calculated That all visitors will be in the city by 11:3o o'clock. Governor Baldwin hs expected. to arrive at 10:3O He Mill be accompanied by members of his staff, in full uniform.
 The parade will form immediately arpon the arrival Of the various divis- Ions The formation will be in At- lantic street, with the right resting in Broad street, and adjacent thorough fares. The procession will start on he stroke of 12. State President Philip D. Sullivan will be grand marshal. Murphy The line of march is as fol- lows:
 LINE OF MARCH.
 Atlantic street. to Park avenue, to State street, to Main street, to East Washington avenue, to William street, 10 Barnum avenue, to East Main street. to Stratford avenue, to Fair held avenue, to Main street, where hhe niarchers will be dismissed by Bounty President John J. Mccarthy, captain of Go. F, First Regiment. Hibernian Rifles.
 Governor Baldwin and his staff will ride at the head of the eighth divis- lon, following a review of the process zion at the City Hall. At the start bf the parade, the Governor, in an hutomobila, with State Chaplain Rev E J. FlaApery, Hon Thomas M Gull binan. chaiE2an of the reception conn bnitfee, and Mayor Clifford B. Wilson will ride at the right of Col. John H. cfcMurray. marshal of the first divis- Son On arriving at the City Hall the executive party will leave the process zion and revieY5the marchers from a park.
 When the paraNe has passed the re viewers will take their places at the rs~-z ns the eighth division. the mar-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

The 4sd annual reunion and field day of the Ancient Order of Hibernians throughout Connecticut will be held in this city, opening Tuesday with
 monster pageant the like of which has rarely been seen in this State. Hi- bernians throughout the State will pa Jade through the principal streets of the city and will witness a remarkable field day exhibition at Sea Breeze Is land on Tuesday, the first of the three days convention. It is estimated that upwards of 50, 900 visitors will be in Rridgeport for the great parade. and that more than 10.e00 will be in line. Governor Baldwin and his staff are among the notables who will review hhe procession.
 It is but fitting that Bridgeport should have been chosen for what promises to be the greatest event ir
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

Heart Church, which will be attended by all the delegates and most of the Bridgeport Catholic clergymen, at 3 o'clock. The celebrant will be State Chaplain Rev. E. J. Flannery, and the sermon will be preached by Rev. T. R. Sweeney, the pastor of the church, who is also the Fairfield county or ganization's chaplain.
 Mayor Wilson has been invited to open the convention with the usual formalities. The entire morning will be occupied by the examination of credentials by a committee to be elect ed by the convention, which will be followed by adjournment until o'clock. On reconvening the reports of officers and committees will be read throughout the afternoon. The ap-
 (Continued on Page 4l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17
BRIDGEPORT ! HOME DF FIRST \. Q. | IN STA TE First Division of This City,
 Was Organized March.
 IA, 1869 ORDER SOON SPREAD l THROUGHOUT STATE Last State Convention Here 1 Was Held 20 Years Ago
 What the Connecticut Hi 1 bernians Are Doing.

Few fraternal organizations can point to a record of growth so con sistent and praiseworthy as that of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Connecticut. Perhaps one of the most strength is its underlying spirit ot patriotism The Ancient Order ot Hibernians. first saw the light of day in America about three quarters of a century ago. The first American di- vision was founded by a handful of Irishmen in New York city, as a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

make this event one of the most mo- table of the entire day of sports.
 The convention itself will open on Wednesday, There are 75 divisions throughout the State, and the appor- tionment of delegates is two for each division containing less than 100 mem bers, and one for each one hundred or fraction additional It is estimat- ed that there will be about 250 dele gates seated in the Park Theatre hall where the convention of the A. O. H. will be held.
 Simultaneously the convention of the Ladies' Auxiliary will be in progress in the Odd Fellows hall, Broad street, opposite the post office. The appor- tionmeht of delegates among the di- visions of the Ladies' Auxiliary differs from that of the men, each division being entitled to seat seven delegates, regardless of the numerical strength of the division. There are 45 divisions of the Ladies Auxiliary. which brings the total of delegates up to 315 but it is not expected that any such num- Der will be seated.
 The conventions will be preceded by a solemn high mass at the Sacred
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

YOU DON'T WANT any old junk or old things around yo1r premises. but we want them as we need them for our business. Sell them to Jacob Bros. We will pay you the highest price and get them out of your way. Prompt attention and satisfaction is our record. 55 Kos suth St. Tel. 2aS. BRsH.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

WANTED-Girls to inspect records. Apply American Graphophone Co., Disc record department. Howard Av entrance. D27 $tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

RENTS. Ave. 37s, first 2 floor, rooms; 380, ssecond floor, rooms. Modern improvements
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

NO HOSIERY quite equal to Iron 5; Clad The. Allen Kushion KonforI
 Shoe Some good bargains in rugs. . 97S Main St. l. 15 bspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

FOR RENT.-New house, very desir- able up-to-date 5 room flat, with all improvements, including shades. screens. dome, hard wood floors, etc. Good opportunity for dry country air. away from all noise and dust minutes walk from North Main St. car line on NorIand Ave. L13r~o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

TRY A BOX of Casca Laxine Iabists for constipation. 2s cents.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

ARMY CAMPS: S:-Automobil for rert to visit the interesting Army Camps Reasonable rates, comfort able cars and careful drivers. Phone No. 1652-2. Bridgeport Garage & Equipment Co.,, No. 16S
 Thompson St. LIZ d*O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

HOUSE FOR SALE.-Attractive little home in Stratford near car line Plenty of fruit and shade trees Price right. Small amount down the rest paid like rent. Room No 1, 1O94 Main St, Bridgeport, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

WANTED.-Everybo to know that Lesko'ss Art Store is the only art store where you can have portraits enlarged, pictures framed, etc., low est prices. 1203 East Main, between Shelton and Ogden Sts.
 l. 12 s*sp O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

FOR SAIE.-Two draught horses
 Quick buyer. Geo. P. Moore, truck man. a s L 15 sspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

1 Peach jam is improved by grated ! aGt1eapple.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

ARMY CAMPS: S:-Automobi for
 rent to visit the interesting Army, Camps Reasonable rates, comfort E able cars and careful 7, drivers, ! Phone No. 1652-2. Bridgeport
 Garage .1& Equipment Co.,, No. T 68
 Thompson St. IL I2 d*o'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

MAIL CLERKS, carriers
 wanted. Good pay. Fine positions Pay for instruction after you re-
 ceive position. Liberty Institute, Dept, 46, Rochester. N. 1T. a+p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

NfR. :. ..MERCTIANT we Will 8- save you. dollars. Now is the time to place your order flor 1913 calendars. We. :. have few series to close. Call at our office or drop card. Riso &
 Forman, Room 210 Conn. Bank
 Building. l. 16 s*po !
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

TO RENT.-New barn for one or
 more horses; also milk shed. For sale, gentle horse and buggy, suit
 able for lady. Inquire 162 Sheri- den street extension. .fL17rsps
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-17

WANTED. .-Experien young men for salesmen. Permanent position with chance to advance. E. E. Beach, 962 Main St. L. IT If. o
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-10-09
Democratic Platform Summarized

Following summary of the important planks in the
platform adopted by the Democratic national convention:
Declares for tariff for only denounces the high Re
publican tariff the principal of the unequal distribution OF
wealth. Favo immediate downward revision of present duties
pecay npon life Also favors gradual reduction
interfere with destroy legitimate industries
with the Republican platform to the high stof
living contending it is largely due tohgh tariff laws
enforcement of the criminal features of the
antitrust law Demands such additional legislation be
cessary to crush private monopoly.
people proposed constitutional amendments
providing and election of United States senators
bp direct of the people,
Declares for presidential preference primaries.
Pledges party enactment of law prohibiting campaign
by individuals.
Favos single presidential and making president eneeg
BILE to reelection.
efficient supervision and regulation Of railroads.
express companies telegraph and telephone lines and valuation
of these companies by the interstate commission
In connection with demand for such revision of the banking
will give temporary relief in of financial distress there
is denunciaton of the Arich bill prepared by the monary
mission
Recommends investigation Of agricultural credit societies in
Europe to ascertain whether system may
vsed suitable to conditions in the United States.
Pledges enactment of legislation to preuen devasa
ton Of lower Mississippi valley by floods
Favors national aid regarding post roads.
Repeats parys declaration of the platform of 1903 rights
of labor pledges the party employees compensation law
Declares the withdrawal of public lands tends
reard development and bring eproach policy of conservation
declares for immediate action to make available Alaskan coal lands
Favo of agriculture and legislation suppress
gombing in agricultural products.
Believes in fortering growth of merchant marine
Reams previous declarations regarding pure food and public
health
Favors reorganization of the civil service
Recommends law reform legislation.
Rehrms position against policy of Imperialism and colonial
exploitation in Philippines.
Demands for Alaska full enjoyment Of rights and privileges Of
territorial form of government.
Favors parcels post and extension of rural delivery
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-10-09

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spring thoughts of love- but in thees
lower the last vestge
realize that facing the stern
reality husng W. cloths The old ones
9 giving
And he has them all fresh from the manufactures Sweater coats
3 for Men women boys and Children all colors and Sizes
Ladies tailored suits Coats and cOdks for the girls
Dontf "a to Shaws and fascnaor.
9 And everything for to keep them
Ladies Ladies Collars and Boys and
. ldrensgl gloves :
: DON'T OVER LOOK OUR WOOL SHIRTS FOR
MEN. BIG VALUES FROM $15O to $500 :
Anything you fall dress goods All kinds
5000
and fit please any child the valley 8
These are only few Of the many things that you will find here
our stock up to date and complete in all departments.
We buy all of our goods from the man
ufacturers and their agents and always get 3
new up-to-date goods. Seeing is believing
SO come In and let us show you. 3
YOU are looking for the styles patterns you
seen our stock prices the
best e
Yours for new things, 81
{. W. TAYLOR 3
ssE1E LEADS THEM ALL" 81
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-10-09

When the business mems trade
excursion arrives here next week
from Ell Paso, there will be on
board three men from the Ell
Paso Herald. the Southwest's s
greatest paper. H. D. Slater, ed
itor in chief; G. A. Martin, news
editor. and H. H. Fris, manager
of the outside circulation depart
ment, will be with the Ell Paso
boosters. The Ell Paso Herald is
a great booster for the entire
Southwest and takes every op-
portunity to place before the
world the advantages of this sec.
ton. Its staff members spend
much time travelling over the
Southwest, writing of the devel-
opments and general growth of
the different sections. To get
more data and more pictures for
the same work and at the same
time to meet and get acquainted
with the people, these busy men,
bers of the Herald staff are TAX
ing the trip with the trade ex-
cursion.
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-10-09
Fen. S. Hildreth
Land, Mining and Irrigation Law
Suite 21O Fleming Building
Phoenix. Arizona

Phoenix. Arizona
Make speciality of all business
before the local Land Office,
General Land Office and Depart
ment of the Interior.
Contests conducted, Plats
made Rights of way, Re.
payments TOwnsites and
Forest Reserve AFFAIRS.
If you are thinking of patenting
your mines, let me explain nv
method = much cheaper. and
you get the result.
Have for sale Government Land
scrip that acquires title in one
day without residence, cultiva-
ton or improvements.
Eight Years an Official
of the Land Department
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-07-10
Burke-Perley.

The following was taken from the
Enosburg Standard of June 18th:
"The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Perley of Enosburg was the scene of
very pretty wedding Wednesday,
June 26th, when their daughter. Flor
ence Elizabeth, became the bride of
Rev. George William Burke of Orleans.
At high noon the bride entered the
parlor to the strains of the Lohengrin
wedding march, accompanied by Miss
Bertha Barnes of Burlington, as maid
OF honor. They were met by the
groom and his best man. Theodore w.
Perley, brother of the bride. under
ar arch of evergreens and carnations
from which the wedding/bell was sus-
pended. To the accompaniment of
music the double ring service was
performed by the Rev. Edgar S.
Vradenbrug. Mrs. Walter S. Judd of
Enosburg Falls presided at the or
gan and the ushers and receiving at
PENDANTS were Walter S. Judd. George
D. Raymore. Mrs. Maggie Wood ward
and Mrs. May Raymore. The bride
null over silk with pearl trimmings
and carried a bouquet of brides roses
The maid of honor was attired in g
gown of Swiss embroidery over pink
silk and carried pink roses and sweet
peas. Immediately following the
ceremony bridal luncheon was servee
in the dining room. The present:
were numerous and valuable, includ-
ing beautiful pieces of cut glass an(
silver, also several sums of money
Following wedding journey through
the provinces Mr.. and Mrs. Burk'
will make their home in Orleans
where the groom is pastor O
the Methodist Episcopal church.
The people of Orleans extend con
gratulations to Mr.. Burke and his
bride wi the assurance of heart.
welcome to Mrs. Burke in her new
home.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-07-10

last week. Mrs. Pearson returned to
Newport with her niece Thursday
night to spend few days.
While working in the bayfield, Wed.
nesday, Fred Dudley was overcome
with the heat and fatal results were
at first feared. Mr.. Dudley is how.
ever much better but will be unable
to work for some time.
| Friday l. D. R. Collins picked in
his garden strawberry which meas.
ured five inches in circumference.
The berry is of the Jumbo variety.
Mr.. Collins has found several large
strawberries before but none to equal
this one.
Miss Anna Corley, who has been
unable to work on account of a
sprained ankle, returned to the
creamery office Monday morning.
Miss Lois Cook of West Charleston
is working there, too, for a few
weeks.
At Willoughby Lake Wednesday
night of last week Mrs. Bernie Lum.
bra suffered a severe fracture Of the
knee and leg as the result of a mis-.
step. She was taken immediately tc
Brlghtlook Hospital at St. Johnsbury
and at present is as comfortable as
could be expected.
The Fourth was a, quiet day here. A
good many people went to Lowell
Barton and Westmore, while those
remaining at home put forth theil
best endeavor to keep COOL The
townspeople were exceedingly CRATE
, full for the lack of noise and distur
bance Wednesday night, which wa.
unusually quiet for the evening pre-
,, ceding the Fourth.
Marion Hoyt, the little daughter O
George Hoyt. met with an acciden
: July Fourth which might have been
great deal more serious. 1t is no.
known exactly what happened but he
chin and neck were badly burned b,
the powder from a blank cartridg
with which she and her brother wer
probably loading small rifle. Th
burns seem to be healing well and it i
hoped that 10 Disagreement will re
suit.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-07-10
LOWELL

An account of the celebration ap-
pears elsewhere in this issue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Derusha are
boarding at Wilbur Souther's for the
summer.
Miss Myrtle Alexander of West
Burke called on her brother, May
nard, Thursday.
Mrs. M. H. Williamson of Brooklyn.
N. Y. and Mrs. l. J. Parker of New
port were in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Bell Adams of Providence. R.
l.. is guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Curtis for few weeks.
Frank Finnegan and daughter of
New York are guests of his father,
John Finnegan, for few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Perkins of
Orleans and Mr.. and Mrs. Al Dana of
Barton were callers in town recently.
The families of H. B. Smith. H. D.
Stannard and C. P. Skinner spent last
week in town taking in the centennial
celebration.
N. E. Winget and family went to
last WcchS UhNluS ICCClNSu
word of the death of of Mr.. Winget' S
nephew in railroad accident.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Harding and
Mrs. Libbie Paddleford from East
Barnet spent last week in town.
Dwight and Mr.. and Mrs. Dayt on
Harding of Westfield were also called
here by the death of L. S. Harding.
Mrs. William Parker died at her
home Wednesday, July 3. Services
were held at Methodist church Friday
morning. July 5. Rev. c. B. Brom
ley officiating. She leaves a husband
and six small children.
Labon Sprague Harding died yer!
suddenly at his home Wednesday morn
ing, July 3. He was born in Lowell
in 1874, the son of Lyman and Mar.
Harding. His grandfather, Johr
Harding, was one of the first settlers
He was educated in the public school
of Lowell and held many town Offices
representing the town in 1892, and wa
always interested in political affairs
He was one of family of nine chi
dren. Mr.. Harding leaves to mour
his loss his sister, Miss Nellie Hare
ing, who has always kept his hom
Tor MIN anu 10 WnOin nc Woo AWAY
very kind and devoted, three brotf
ers, Herbert and John in the Wes
and Dwight of Westfeld. Service
were held at the home Friday aftel
noon, Rev. M. w. Farman of Westfie
officiating. Much sympathy is tie
for the bereaved ones.
Gard of Thanks-We wish to e:
press our thanks for the love an
sympathy shown to us in our bereav
ment in the death and burial of OF
brother and uncle.
Miss Nellie Harding,
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Harding,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dayton Harding.