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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11

Amelia Strumbeck, treasurer; Miss
ELLA Dahlin, Miss Eleanor London. pi-
anists. An entertainment committee
of six, a social committee of nine and
a committee of three to draft con-
stitution and bylaws were appointed.
Thursday evening was selected as the
regular meeting night, and Wednesday
afternoon for the social sessions of the
society. All the ladies who were I'M
able to be present at the organiza-
ton will be received at the club house
on Wednesday afternoon. The enter
tainment committee got to work i'm
mediately and planned for an enter
tainment and dance to be held on May
2. The program will be announced
later. The auxiliary is expected to
aid materially in the work of the club
which has become a factor in society
OF the north end and is doing a COM
mendable work for the good Of that
section. The cornmodious club house
makes a fine meeting place and the
social events held there have become
very popular. There is work for
the club in this town and the members
will not be slow in doing their part for
the public welfare
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
STEPNEY

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sutherland re-
turned Monday after spending several
days as the guests of Mrs. Suther-
lands sister in Plymouth.
Miss Gertrude Craft was the re-
cipient of post card shower of about
100 post cards, on last Saturday.
Miss Ella Boyer. clerk at B. Haw-
ley s. Co.'s. store, recently spent a
few days with her parents in Sher-
man.
The dance which was to have been
held in Leavenworth hall on Friday
evening, will be held instead at the
home of Charles Burr in Easton.
Mrs. Robert Lynch has returned
from a several days visit with friends
in Bridgeport.
The Democratic caucus, for the
purpose of electing delegates for the
state convention will be held in the
Town hall, Monroe, on Tuesday even
ing, April 49,
Mrs. Alfred Provost has entertained
as her guest Mrs. Benjamin Miles Of
Newtown.
Miss Emma Mellen returned re-
the guest of her sister, Miss Jennie
Mellen in New Milford.
Miss Trina Toucey has been in
Bridgeport, where she has had an
operation performed upon her ton
sis, also for adenoids in the nose.
rented her hall to force Of Italians
who are now at work on the State
road.
Perkins Nichols has entertained his
friend, Charles Botsford of Newtown
for few days.
The Junior Kings Daughters are
planning for a social to be held about
the middle of April. 1t is expected
that a playlet and other entertain
ment will be given.
Invitations have been issued for a
social dance to be held Friday night
at Eastwood's hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
PENSION ACT IS
DECLARED VOID BY
SUPREME COURT
Especial to The Farmer.)

Hartford, April 11.-Because the
pension act passed by the last 1egis-
lature, awarding a pension Of $50
year to Civil War veterans, Is so
worded that it includes not only Con-
necticut's veterans, but any others
that happened to be in this state, or
to come in this state while the act is
in effect, the supreme court of errors
has decided that the pension Is un-
constitutional.
This decision was filed yesterday
and is written by Judge George w.
Wheeler. The suit that brought the
matter to a test in the Supreme court
was that of Harry l.. Beach, a Hart
ford veteran, against the state comp
troller.
Judge Wheeler's decision also in
cludes a review of the right Of the
supreme court to settle questions of
constitutonality on enactments of the
state legislature and he concludes
that the supreme court represents
the people just as much as the legis-
lature does"
He concludes that the legislature
has no right to tax the people of the
state to provide pensions for men who
served other states, and declares the
pension act unconstitutional on that
ground.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
STRATFORD
STRATFORD DEMOCRATS
TAKE THE WAR PATH
Caucus Friday Night Will Begin an
Aggressive Movement Which Will
Upset Present Conditions.
Especial TO The Farnerl

Especial to The Farmer)
Stratford, April 11-There are abun.
dant indications that the Democrat
lie party is at fast coming into it's
own. On every side the dissatisfac-
ton with existing conditions is mani
fest. The Republican machine which
has gobbled everything in sight all
over the country, Stratford not ex-
cepted, is meeting with opposition in
Its party which certainly BODIES de-
feat. It is time for the Democrats
of the town who have been alternating
for more than 90 years to get togeth-
er. take advantage of the situati
and make showing. That the mem
bers Of the party of right and decen-
cy. the party of the people have be-
come disguised and have given UP
all hope in this town has been evil
denced by the small attendance at
the caucuses of the party when it was
hard in the past to get a cory oral's
guard together. There is internal war
in the party of the. trusts and no
house divided against itself can
stand. The Democratic caucus is
scheduled for Friday night at the
town hall. While there are no cam
mated most important matter will
come before the meeting. That is the
appointment of a town committee.
Upon this committee will depend the
success of the party at the polls. A
determined effort will Re made to get
out the Democratic voters and select
a town committee of workers. AS
long as the party keeps away from
the caucuses it can be expected to
have only it's minority representation
In the town government and this will
be governed by the other side as it,
has in the past. What the party
needs here are some aggressive MEM
bers who will cut loose and fight the
ba tile on its merits and not be sat-
isfied with cleaning the crumbs the
machine may choose to drop for them
Every Democrat in the town should
attend this caucus. While the selec-
ton Of DELEGATES to the state conven.
ton Is important, in a broad way any
of the presidential candidates men
toned are good enough and far SUI
perior to anything proposed on the
other side. The important matter is
to get busy and take advantage of
the opportunity which does not come
often. It is time for the renegades
to return to the fold for there are
good times coming for the party and
now is the time to get in line.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
MONROE

The Monroe Reportorial Association
met at the kitchen Of Merchant Beach
and discussed routine business, as to
district to be covered by each, salary
cribbing, etc. Not much news was
gathered as the day members of the
Stove Club Immediately dispersed when
the staff went into executive session
Arthur w. French was elected secre-
tary, but no choice was made for pres
ident, each receiving two votes of the
four present.
1.-THE sweetest lives are those to duty
Whose deeds, both great and small,
Are close-knit strands Of an unbroken
thread
Where love ennobles ALL
The world may sound no trumpets
ring no bells,
The Book of Life the shining records
tells"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
WASH DAY FOR UNCLE
SANS FILTHY IUCRE
Denominations Way up In
Hundreds Of Thousands

Washington, April 1.-THE most
unique washing in the world hung
out on a line in a sunny room Of the
engraving bureau here today. 1t coil
sisted of hundreds of thousands of
paper bills and was the first wash
day. of Uncle Sans new machine to
reha bilitate currency. Heretofore the
Treasury Department has destroyed
all filthy lucre." The new plan
washes off the dirt, makes the bills
antiseptic and Is expected to save
Uncle Sam thousands of dollars here
tofore spent for engraving and print
ing Of new bills used in place Of those
destroyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
.WESlFOKI
PEEPIhG TOM IS AT
WORK IN WESTPORT
Especial to The Farmer.)

Westport. April 11.-Chills have
crept up the back of many a woman
and child in Westport during the last
few days, or rather, evenings. Peep
ing Tom" is again on his rounds in
this town, frightening the women and
children ct the hour of twilight. Just
as you are about to gather round the
table tonight for your supper, take
a look at the dining room window
perhaps you will get a glimpse of the
fellow. He has been making his
rounds nightly for the past four even
ings. and first caused alarm in the
section of the town mostly inhabited
by the Italians. Then he appeared in
Saugatuek, and at last report had
been seen on North Main street. He
Is described by those who have seen
him. or fancied they have, as being
middle aged man, dressed in
dark suit, with black shirt. soft col
lar, and without q necktie. He at
fects a dark SLOUGH hat and has a
long dropping moustache. He was
drst seen Sunday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
HOLY TRINITY BROTHER
HOOD MEETING.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Holy Trinity Brotherhood will be held
in the vestry of the church tomorrow
evening. April IL. Special efforts
have been taken by the persons II
charge of the meeting to make it an
unusually successful gathering. The
principal speaker of the evening will
be Rev. Char es F. Taylor, pastor of
the Congregational church, who will
of the Labor Problem" Mr.. Taylor
has given especial thought to this sub
ject and has previously spoke upon
the same topic in other cities His
lecture promises to be one of the
most interesting features of the meet
ing. Following the lecture there will
be refreshm entS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
NOTES ABOUT THE TOWN.

A new telephone line is being in
stalled from the corner of COmpo
street to the northern end of the
Roseville district.
Irving Laubscher, catcher on last
years baseball team at Westport has
been signed by the Newfield team of
Bridgeport for the coming season.
George Allen of White Plains has
returned to his home after a short
visit in town with friends.
George Boyles of Port Washington.
l.. l.. who recently purchased the
Dodge property on the Norwalk road
has taken possession.
Temple Lodge of Masons will hold
their regular meeting this evening.
H. F. Barber, of New York City,
is spending a few days with friends
in town. ~.s
Miss Catherine Bradley has return
ed ID her. home in this town after a
slfprt visit with her sister in Harris
bury Pennsylvania.
Miss Henrietta Mackenzie who has
been spending a few weeks with her
sister in Nutley, N. j., returned to
her home, yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
BRIDGEPORT
HYDRAULIC COMPANY

NO. $40 MAIN STREET
Water rates for the quarter ending
April 1st, 1912, are NOW DUE and
payable at the office Of the Company,
No. $50 Main Street. All bills must
be paid on or before
APRIL is, 1919
Business hours, Saturdays, from
A. M. to IL M.
For the accommodation Of the pub
lie the office will be kept open from
A. M. to p. NJ.
Mondays, April list and Sth. 1917
WALTER s. WTLMOT,
U1 t. Secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
THE PRETTIEST FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of.
ten disfigured by an unsIghtiy wart.
1t can easily be removed in few days
without pain by Using Cyrus Wart
Remover, for sac only at The Cyrus
Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and
lS6 Cannon st.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
SOLAR ECLIPSE ON
WEDNESDAY NEXT.
People Who Get Up early May See
Phenomenon-Eclip a Partial
One SO Far as New Eng d.
land is Concerned.

There is to be an eclipse of the sun
next Wednesday morning, one of the
sort know as central, though it ap-
pears here as a partial one. 1t will
begin at 5:14:7 a. M; will reach the
middle at 5:57:S and will end at
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
The CORTLAND School tInc.,

431 Wasll1ngtOn Avenue
Pupils entered at anytime. New
kindergarten Primary class for girls
and boys between the ages Of and 6
years. Parents invited to visit the
school before placing children else
where. AIS use
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11

whats the matter. old man? Why
are you tearing your harp
You know my poem on SPRING."
Eyes, I know it."
ct got 81 for 1t. 1t is too much
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
LIVING WHIST co. TO
GIVE GAME AGAIN

The Living Whist Co. will again
represent the great game in the near
future. The whist team will meet at
Red Mems hall Sunday afternoon to
make arrangements.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
NOTES ABOUT THE TOWN

Randolph H. Warner has gone to
Columbus, Ohio. where he will spend
q two-weeks' vacation.
Miss Natalie Forbes, of Briarcliff
School for Girls. at Briarcliff, N. Y,
returned yesterday to her duties, after
spending the Easter vacation with her
parents.
Louis Olds Of Brooklyn. N. Y, re-
Gently spent a few days at his home
on Greenfield Hill
Daniel K. Walingford. Of Cornell
University, who has been the guest Of
A Holland Forbes of this town, re-
turned yesterday to his studies at
ithaca. N. Y
Frederick L. Kleber returned to this
town yesterday, after spending a few
days in New York city,
Henry F. Williams Of this town
sailed today on the steamer Amerika
for Europe, where he is to visit points
of interest in France and Switzerland,
before going to his old home in Ger
many. NN
The Woman's Auxiliary Band of
Foreign Missions met this afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Edward Osborn
The Kings Daughters of the South
port Methodist Church met this after
noon at the home OF Mrs. Harriet
Hawkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Mills are plan
ming to move to South Norwalk, where
they will reside with DR.. R. E. Par
due.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
LADY PALNrERToN SUPPER.

Lady Palmerton lodge, S. of H. will
give a supper and entertainment in
their rooms this evening. The ladies
In charge of the supper promise that
all who attend will be fed in a man.
ner BETTING, and those in charge of
the entertainment which is to follow
the supper have prepared a program
of more than ordinary excellence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
Drops of Mater

make the ocean grand" The little
folks make up for all the deficiencies
In LIES voyage. Tog them out at
Jaeeby's, 1904 Broad street, at small
cost.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11

IT don't look well In a steamer cap -
"Few people do. You see, II is a
sort of handy cap.-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
TAX LIENS TO BE PLACED SOON
WORK BEGUN ON ROADS

: D. H. Warner yesterday started
large force of men at work upon the
Bronson road. The road is to be re-
paired from Browns Brook to Mr..
Warmers residence on Greenfield Hill.
The work will be done in a most
thorough manner, and will not be left
in the deplorable condition of prev
ious years. The building of this road
will greatly improve the district, and
great traffic is expected over it, as
Greenfield Hill is already one of the
show places of the town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-11
News of Fairfield County Towns
4 AIKFIELD
FiIRFlELD LOSES
PROMINENT CITIZEN
Especial to The Farmer.)

Fairfield. April 11-With the death
of Judge Albert D. Penney, in the
Bridgeport Hospital, Tuesday night,
Fairfield loses one of her best known
and respected citizens. He had been
failing for a couple Of years. but kept
til a few weeks ago. He was one Of
the best known lawyers in the State,
and had many clients throughout the
State.
He is survived by four brothers,
daughter and two sons, his brothers
being Robert [" Penney, Judge OF the
Supreme court of Minneapolis. Mimi;
Judge Oliver Penney Of New York
State; Frederick Penney Of New Ha-
ven, and Theodore Penney, in the sill
yer manufacturing business In Meri-
den. His children are Mrs. Timothy
ney. manager of the srerry & Hutch
inson store at Lancaster. Pa. and
William B. Penney, who resides on
Broad street, Fairfield. The funeral
will be held at his late residence in
Southport tomorrow at O'Clock, the
Rev. William H. Holman officiating.
Judge Penney was thirty-second, de-
Der of the New Haven County Bar.
Both organizations will be represented
at the burial at Southport. Mary of
the members will arrive on the midday
train, in Southport.
TAX LIENS TO BE PLACED SOON
Tax Collector Joseph l. Flint is send
ing out the last notices for the 1910
taxes. If they are not paid before
April 80, liens will be placed upon the
property. He has sent out already a
large number of notices, and has col
lected quite sum of the old taxes,
and intends to get more.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-05-24
ChancerY sale

In pursuance and by virtue Of certain SUP lie.
mental decree of the circuit court for the county
of Van Buren,, state Ct Michigan, in chancery,
made and dated on the 9th day OF April. A. ID 1912,
whereof Maurice J. Liederman H. compls iuant and
Samuel Sc bt ron, Jacob Liederman, Israel lIeder-
man, Israel Williams, Willow Branch Hotel COM
pany, corporation organized and existing under
and by virtue of the laws OF the state Of Illinois,
Robert III. Good, Martin Nickerson, Joseph NJ.
futile and Jennie A. futile are defendants;
Notice is hereby given that shall sell at public
auction TO the highest bidder at the front door Of
the court house in the village of Paw Paw, in said
county OF Van Buren,, said court house being the
place for holding the circuit court In and for said
county on Saturday, the eighth day of June, A. -
1912, at eleven O'Clock in the forenoon all % the
following described premises situate in the county
of Van Buren, and state of Michigan, or so much
thereof as may be necessary to satisfy the amount
then due TO the said complainant by the terms of the
said decree, together with interest and COSTS and
expenses Of sale, to-wit:
Commencing at the center of the Lake Shore
road so called on the east and west one-eighth Gs
line of the north half ~ of section three 3D. town
one n south, range seventeen ~ west thence
running northery IN the center of said road nine
teen 10 rods, thence west 10 Lake Michigan,
thence southery along the same to the east and
west oneeiRhth ca line, thence east TO the place
of beginning, together with all the improvements
thereon and together with the tenements. heredita
ments and appurtenances thereunto belonging
Dated this oath day of April, A. ID. 1912
ORAN W. ROWLAND,
1917 Circuit Court Commissioner,
Van Buren County, Michigan.
Cook CHAEDLER, solicitors for Complainant
Business address. South Haven, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-05-24
Odd Nest.

A curious freak on the part OK
wasps was recently discovered in
Maryland. The wasps were noticed
going in and out Of lock that secured
a workshop door. The owner of the
shop had the lock removed to satisfy
his curiosity about the doings of the
busy workers. He found nest in
side. The cells were made of mud
and were full of larvae. There were
several dead wasps inside the lock
AS the lock was in daily use, the
wasps could not have had a peaceful
home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-05-24
Simple llnlment.

A simple liniment that is good for a
strained back after a siege of house
work calls for four tablespoonfuls Of
strong ammonia, four tablespoonful
of alcohol, two large tablespoonful Of
salt and about quart of rain water.
Put these ingredients into bottle and
shake well. AS soon as the salt is dis
solved 1t is ready for use. When need
ed rub the back with the liniment and
continue the rubbing until the surface
is warm with the friction.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-05-24

- - - "a ~ ~ AANA& ~
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused
by it-heart dis
ease, pneumonia,
heart failure or
apoplexy are often
the result of kid
me- disease. If
kidney trouble is
allowed to advance
the neutrality-suspicious.
ed blood will at
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-05-24
Notice of Hearing Claims.

State of Michigan, the Probate Court for the
County of Van Buren,.
In tho matter of the estate of Lawrence Martin,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that four months from the
3rd day of May, A. ID. 1912. have been allow
ed for creditors to present their claims against said
deceased TO said court Tor examination and adjust,
ment, and that all creditors Z. said deceased are
required to present their claims to SAID court az the
probate Office III the village Of Paw Paw, in sad
county, on or before the 9th day of Sepetmb r. A.
ID. 1912 and that said cla ms will be heard by sad
tourt on Monday, the gth day of September a. ID.
1912, at ten O'Clock in the foi enoon.
Dated, May 3rd, A. ID. 1912
DAVID ANDERSON,
14-tI Judge of Probate
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-05-24
Argument for Veuetarianisnn

Vegetarianism has been claimed as
a part of the wisdom of the east, and
it, clearly has its uses, for two GEN.
turtles ago an Edinburgh physician who
weighed 80 stone "by regular adher-
ence TO this regimen reduced his
weight to almost a third, became
strong, cheerful, active and healthy"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-05-24

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh of
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break down and waste away cell by cell.
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-05-24
Painter Had No Choice.

MAY l ask" inquiries the interview
er, why you paint none but nudes p"
Certainly" replies the painter. "The
styles change so rapidly in clothing
that picture would be out of date
almost before the paint is dry."-Chi
cago Post.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-05-24
CURIOUS BITS
OF HISTORY
GENERAL WASHlNGTON'S
LIFE GUARD.
BY A. w. MACY.

General Washington's Life
Guard was organized in the
spring Of 1875 and served until
the close Of the Revolutionary
war. its number varied at diff
ferent times, from 90 to $50 men.
They were soldiers In the regu-
lar service, chosen from the va
rious regiments, and II was their
special duty to protect the per-
son, baggage and papers OF the
chief. They we're selected with
special reference to their fitness
for such work, physically and
mentally, and, Of course, abso-
lutte loyalty to the American
cause was a prime requisite. At
one time, when the army was
stationed at New York, the
Tories formed plot to capture
General Washington and deliver
him to one Of the British armed
ships In the harbor. They sue
ceeded In bribing enc Of the Life
Guards to assist them, but for
tunately the plot was discov-
cred and the traltorous guard
was hanged. The last survivor
of the Life Guards was Uzal
Knapp of Orange county, New
York. He died In 1856, and In
1860 a monument was erected
over his grave, at the foot of the
flaq staff In front Of Washing
toms headquarters at Newburgh
on the Hudson.