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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
PITTSToN.

Mrs. Eugene Fossett returned Sun
day. from Maiden, Mass, after pass
ing several weeks with the family of
her daughter. Mrs. Charles Hanks.
Edward Lord of Reading, Mass,
has made fortnight visit with his
brother, George, returning, Sunday.
Glenwood Troop is employed in a
store in Gardiner:
Walter Nansir. who has been in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
WoMAN,s NAT'L~pEM. LEAGUE.
Official Call Issued for First Annual
Convention, Jan. z, 8 and 9.

Washington. Dec. 12.-An official call
was issued, today. for the first annual
convention of the Woman's National
Democratic League which was organ
lied. June l last, and took an active
part in the recent campaign. The con-
veption is to be held here, Jan. I, s
and 8. The charter membership list,
which was closed by constitutional
rule, Dec. 8, contains the names of
wives of many men prominent in the
Democratic party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.

In the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
In the matterof
Joseph f. Mclean. In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Joseph l.. Mclean of
Gardiner in the County of Kennebee,
and District aforesaid. bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 7th
day of December. A. D. 1912, the said
Joseph F. Mclean was duly adjudioatesl
bankrupt; and that the first meeting of
creditors will be held at the Office
of the Referee, 100 Water Street. in Au-
gusta, Maine, ana District aforesaid. on
the 9th day of December, A. d. 1912, at
ten o'clock in the forenoon. at which
time the said creditors may attend. prove
their claims, appoint a trustee, examine
the bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly come before
said meeting.
FREMONT J. c.. LITTLE.
Referee in Bankruptcy
Augusta, Maine, Dec. 9, 1912
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Valorous Dolby, II years old, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Dolby. was on
the dangerous list at the Weber hos
pital at Biddeford. Wednesday,. When
his father was telling a tree, Wednes-
day, at his home, 100 West street, the
boy ran directly under it and was
struck on the head and pinned to the
ground. lie was unconscious when the
tree was lifted from his body. It is
feared that he sustained internal in
juries.
The Board of Overseers of the Poor
of Portland met. Wednesday evening,
and balloted 40 times for secretary
without filling the place. Col. A NJ
Soule, minority member of the board,
made strong appeal to his asso-
ciates to conduct the affairs of the
board on business principles. The
board finally adjourned until the goth.
The position of secretary pays 1920
a year and is now filled by Republi-
can.
a mysterious disappearance was re-
ported to the Bath police, Wednesday,
that of Charles Douglas, who. with his
wife and child, had been occupying
a cottage on the Lemont farm in West
Bath, where he had been employed
Mrs. Douglas and the child left home,
10 days ago, to go TO Bowdoinham.
Douglas was to follow. He drew what
money was due him from his employer
and agreed to be back, last Friday.
He left, presumably for Bowdoinham,
but nothing has been heard from him
since.
John F. Berry and Henry Cantara,
Jr., who We're taken to the police sta
| ton at Biddeford, Tuesday, in con-
nection with the loss of a pocketbook
containing 5000 belonging to Rev.
Alexander Dugre, have been released,
| the priest deciding not to prosecute
them. He recovered 1924 of the $500
Berry took the police, Wednesday, to
the Sattic of his home in Horigan S
street, where he took an envelope
containing 1924 from an old carpet
sweeper. Cantara surrendered a suit
Of clothes he had bought in Lawrence,
Mass. After the restitution of money
and clothes the men were released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13

Aunt Jemima's Pancake Flour is self-ris-
ing always ready. Breakfast in minutesl
1t is made from the three great Hfe-sus--
tanning grains-wheat, corn and rice-blend-
ed into a wholesome, appetizing pure food
product guaranteed to give satisfaction.
save Aunt Jemima Package Top Coupons.
They are good in exchange for the famous
Aunt Jemima Rag Doll Family; father,
mother and two pickaninnies, all dressed in
gay colors-red, black and yellow-ready to
cut and stuff. Also, the clever, Imported
Climbing Dolls, that delight the children.
Let Aunt Jemima help to cut your high
cost OF living" Begin tomorrow morning
and watch the family call for more. -
Your Grocer has or can easily get
Aunt Jemima's Pancake Flour. There is
nothing just as good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.

In the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
Paul Horth. In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
To the creditors of Paul Horth of Wins
low in the County of Kennebec, and
District aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day of Oct, A. d. 1912, the said Paul
Horth was duly adjudicated bankrupt
and that the first meeting of creditors
will be held at the Office of the Referee,
100 Water Street. in Augusta, Maine, and
District aforesaid, an the Goth day of
Dec, A. D. 1912, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon, at which time the said credl-
tors may attend, prove their claims APP
point a trustee, examine the bankrupt,
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
FREMONT j. G.. LITTLE
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta, Maine, Dec. g. 1912.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

In the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
Reuel +. Smiley, Yin BankruptcY
Bankrupt. !
To the creditors of Reuel f. Smiley oil
Nassalboro i'll the County of Kennebec
and District aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day of December. a. d. 1912, the said
Reuel f. Smiley was duly adiudicated
bankrupt: and that the first meeting OF
creditors will be held at the Office of the
Referee, 100 Water Street, in Augusta,
Maine. and Disetrict aforesaid, on the
9th day of December, a. ID. 1912 at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon, at which time
the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims. appoint a trustee, examine the
bankrupt, and transact such other bust
ness as may properly come before said
meeting.
FREMONT j. C. LITTLE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta Maine, Dec. 10, 1912.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
Notice of First Meeting Of Creditors.

In the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
Lewis Goldberg. In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Lewis Goldberg OF
Gardiner in the County of Kennebec,
and District aforesaid, bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the 7th
day of December, A. d. 1872, the said
bankrupt: and that the first meeting OF
creditors will be held al the Office of the
Referee, 100 Water Street, in Augusta.
Maine, and District aforesaid. on the 9th
day of December, A. ID. 1912, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, at which time
the said creditors may attend prove
their claims, appoint a trustee, examine
the Bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly come before
said meeting.
FREMONT j. c. LITTLE.
a1 Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta, Maine, Dec. 3, 1872
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13

a car here several weeks ago. Hooper
was arrested in Rutland where he was
running a detective agency and Poir-
Ter was brought from Syracuse, n.
Y, where he was arrested on suspi-
cion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
WIN DSOR.

On account of bad travelling. the en-
tertainment in preparation by members
of Windsor Grange has been post
poned until a later date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13

Wesserrunsett Grange of CornVille
met. Thursday, Dec. r. with more
than the average attendance. Officers
were elected for the year and Forrest
Herrin was chosen master
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
Relief for Bowel Trouble

Here is laxayenot purgae
that tastes just like candy that children like
aged We you penny
satisfy you. Don't doubt heSitate-make prove it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
Use in Town
Honey -
Meet Me Today At Your Grocers
FUNNY RAG DOLLS

Give your folks real breakfast treat
tomorrow morning. Order a package of
Aunt Jemima's Pancake Flour from your
Grocer, and serve the lightest most delic-
ious and digestible griddle cakes, gems,
wafiies or mullins you ever tasted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13

hand back the money you paid for
them.
We won't ask you to sign anything
or obligate you in any way. Your mere
request gets you back your money if
you want it. In the face of such a
guarantee there is certainly no reason
why you should doubt our word or
hesitate to try
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-22
cstamford Advocate)


 The @pecial town meeting in Green wfch Friday afternoon. to make an appropriation for highway improve ment, was attended by about thirty voters. Wilbur S. Wright offered a resolution appr ropriating 5000 or so much thereof, as will represent the pro rata amount allotted to the town by the Highway Com1nissioner
 George Fisher of Cosc0b inquired what piece of road would be improv- ed. Highway Commassionef Peck re- pliad that the appropriation would be used towards the maintenance of roads in the northern and southern sections of the town
 t'Wf1l the building of this road be conducted in the same way as our post road?'' asked MT. Fisher 'T am not a lawyer" and should like to ask the chair if the Selectmen could bring a writ of mandamus to keep the road in repair If necessary"
 speaking for the town counsel" that that compiainfs could be lodged with the Atforney-General and, after a hearing has taken place. then a writ of mandamus could be Issued, as sug-
 'tIt seems to me that we should take action against Highway Commis- sfoner Mcdonald regarding the com dition of the Post Road,'' said Mir.
 The resolution was carried. without % Judge James F. walsh offered a resolution that R. Jay walsh. Wil- liam J. smith. P F. Baker, John Maher and Leon F. Peck be appoint missioner MacDona1d as to the loca- tion of the highway to be improved, material to be used, and time of the staTtin ana an9i5 1Hii5s1nE fb, or olution ssad said Judge Walsh. |tbecauSe of pres ent conditions in the town of Green wich. The Post road has been closed e. nd a a an outrage and a disgrace. I don't know town in the State that would stand for it. The selectmen have no authority in the matter, nor can supt. Peck do anything towards has tening the completion of the work. We ought to see that this thing is am am told that we are going to have good brick road from the Byram bridge, and, if this report is true, it trafsic of Automobiles over the Post road at the present time Is doing great damage to our highways. and Of brick or bithulitic material
 Sheriff Finnegan suggested that the committees services apply immediate lg in , order tn to sas if that dsS DisSs 45 f6 Misnus Hill cannot be opened to the public.
 he had been informed by Hiehway Commissioner MacDonald that the csuse of the delay in the opening of the road was due to the fact that the trolley company had not completed laying tracJrs. and the piece of road at the 'Hub'' had not as yetsbeen ac- ceptAd.
 '@The reason for Highway Commits sioner MacDons1d not opening the Post Road is because he Is afraid it will fall to pieces before he gets his motion offered by Judge Walsh was carried.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-22
THE NEW LYRIC

THE CHORUS LADY, TONIGHT.
 Rose Stahrs tremendous two conti- nent success, '"The Chorus Lady, will have it's initial production tonight at The New Lyric by Miss Eleanor Cleve- land and Frank Carpenters splendid stock players. It is not too broad assertion to make in stating that this is the strongest and most evenly bal anced company ever seen in Bridgeport at the Lyric schedule of prices. Col lectively taken, they are artists of the high grade, and their past perform ances in such standard Broadway suc- cesses as Sweet Kitty Be'lairs'', "The Christian, and t'The Lottery of Love" is ample convincement of that fact This weeks production of that cele- brated New York and London record breaker, "The Chorus Lady, will give Miss Cleveland and the company sIl=n- did opportunity of displaying their special talents, as this great play is most perfectly cast Its three bril- liant acts are deftly blended unison of crisp comedy, with an occasional touch of-pathos and heart interest while humanity is permeating through out Miss Cleveland will be seen in the novel character of Patricia OBrien', which made an authors name and Rose StahFs fame in one night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-22
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POLI'S

At Polfs today. another great week of vaudeville opened most auspici- ously before a big throng. The, head line act. B. A Rolfes latest and greatest. production; ..T1 o,d Ye Colonial IoaYe'en'' touches just the right spot in the hearts of the theatregoers and is sure of a great reception at every performance throughout the week.
 'sYe Colonial Septette'' is composed of seven vocalists and instrumental fsts of the highest ability and the act is composed of some of the most beau- presented upon the vaudeville stage. Furthermore the presentation is en- the music being introduced as a part of a pretty story based on the old time Halloween legends. The scene is laid in colonial mansion betore the war of the Revolution. The scen- ic settings are beautiful and the cos tumese are the gorgeous affairs of that time and period. The act is per lection in every detail and is bound to score one of the greatest hits Of any vaudeville visitor of recent years
 Another great feature of this week g human daffydIlI with the funny hat" who will be assfted by Edmund Rus son. one of the best of English vaude- vile comedians. This clever pair or stellar comedians will furnish an of ferinE of good hunnor and fun never exceeded anywhere and everyone who sees them may DS a6SdTGQ OI gnu less succession of laughs while the act Is in progress. Wynn & Russon are two of the clevereSt comedians On the vaudeville stage today and have fea- tured as stars in the biggest musical comedies. Their coming will be a great attraction on the weeks bill.
 Henry Horton will be remembered by theatregoers as for several seasons the star in ''Eben Holden" MT. Hor- ton is appearing at PolPs this week in a new role-that Of Uncle Bem, "a prosperous New York farmer in Edward Locke's clever comedy sketch. sfJJncle Lem's Dilemma" This little sketch is full of bright and witty the deepest human interest. making a delightful little tabloid playlet and giving MT. Horton a chance to show his powers as a character interpreter to the best ability. He is assisted bv A capable company.
 Cther big features of a triumphant week of stellar vaudeville include such acts as the three Marcantenps ps. vhirlwind acrobats, fresh from Euro pean triurnphs on the variety stage; CleInons So Dean. with a straight of fering of vaudeville fun: Meuther & Davis. in neat and clever singing and dancing fea lures: Maxim Brothers and Bobby a pair of clever eccentric com edy acrobats and a wonderful trained dog: Poli's Eectrograph. with the istest and best of motion picture plays and Poifs concert orchestra with the best musical selections Of
 Follow the crowds to the real vaudeville show-at PolfS-and order your seats early.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-22
Safe Blown And
 Store Robbed In
 WorkmanIike Way

R8lieved by the police to have been the work of really first class ''yegg men" the safe in the store of l.. Neuberger & Sons. at AIS Water street was blown open and rifled Saturday night or early Sunday morning. The visitors made haul of about $10O cash for their pains.
 Apparently the affair was carefully planned and was a workma mike job. The safe was removed from the street side Of the store to a position where it was not visible from the windows. Holes were drilled around the lock and the door was neatly blown off with nitro-glycerine- No trace could be found of the means by which the visitor obtained admittance to the store. but in leaving he unlocked one of the rear doors from the inside
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-22

with other organizations. Its roster includes number of prominent pro- Bridgeport. It's officers serve with out pay making its expenses nont-
 In its decade of existence the socie- ty has paid $7,000 in endOWments, bought a cemetery and expended for improvements an aggregate of $3, ,500; and has a fund of nearly $5,00O in five local savings institutions.
 The annual election of the society was held yesterday. It resulted in the choice of Samuel Spielman, pop tracht'' by. reason of his tireless eff forts for the welfare of the society, to head the list of officers. He was chosen president; Jacob Weiss, vice secretary; Jacob Mendei, financial secretary; Charles lCziller, treasurer. MT. Spfelman begins his sixth conse- cutive year as president
 Besides the organization, there is an auxiliary, the Ladies of the Fin tracht, who take charge of the en- tertainments and encourage local tall ent in their various social enterprise The ladies also take charge of the benevolence, and constitute them selves a sick visiting committee.
 the dancing in the main hall, there will be Prof Krause and his Royal Hungarian Gypsy. band This will be placed in the refreshment room. where will be served many dishes for which the Lall has become justly noted.
 The Eintracht ball invariably at tracts gifted vocalists, and it has been customary for them to take part in an informally arranged concert, which is held in the. refreshme ent hall away from the main dancing hall. The well ordered informality of the ball is no doubt the greatest element of it's widespread popularity.
 The committee of arrangeme entS in c1udes Samuel SpielAnan, chairman: William Tischler, secretary; Jacob Mendel, treasurer; Charles Cziner, Jacob Rleinberger, Nathan Glasner, Leopold Weiss, Samuel Krause and William Winter. Attorney Charles H. Shapiro is chairman of the recep- tion committee and Jacob Kleinberger is chairman of the floor committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-22
YOUNG TARR CoNfFoRTABLE.
weather Forecaster's Son Struck By
 Double Ripper at Stony Hill.

New Haven. Jan. 22-William Tarr, son of Weather Forecaster Tarr, who was almost killed in a double ripper accident on Stony hill, Golf street, Saturday, afternoon, is resting quite comfortably, with hope of his u1ti- mate recovery. He is not yet out of danger, but pr. Theodore D. Pallman. the attending physician, is hopeful that he will suffer no serious effects from the severe case of concussion of the brain.
 Young Tarr was coming down the hill on a ripper when the sled struck a rut and he was thrown off Just asN he struck the ground another dou- ble ripper loaded down with boys came tearing down the hill and struck him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-22
EintraCht Society
 Selects SpieIman
Father of Eintracht" Chosen President For Sixth Consecu- tive Time-AnnuaI Ball To- morrow Night

The annual ball of the EinUacht society will be held in Eagles hall tomorrow evening. The Eintracht society is an organization restricted to the residents of Bridgeport of Jewish faith. From humble begin ming, II years ago it has grown steadily until it has reached @ strong financial footing, besides providing much for the needs of it's members and doing a great deal of charity.
 The objects of the society are the Sick banetits ttn t5,loaI,H ,f benefits. and the promotion of social and fraternal fellowship among the members. The society has a mem neral expenses to the widow of a member; and $25O and funeral ex- penses to member whose wife dies The society is restricted to Bridge porters and is in no way affiliated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-22
EXPIRES FROM
 OVERDOSE OF HERON

Supposed to be dying from an over dose of heroin powder, a form of nor phine poison, Mary Shepard, a woman living at 94 State street was rushed by the ambulance corps to St. Yin cents hospital, yesterday afternoon and given treatment which finally re- vived her. She is on the road to re- covery.
 As nearly as the ambulance surgeons could learn, the Shepard woman was suffering from pains and was advised by a friend to take some of the heroin powder. She took heavy overdose with the result stated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-22
DEMOCRATIC STATE
 CENTRAL COMMITTEE CONFINES JAN. 30

The Democratic State Committee will meet at the Hotel Taft, in New Haven, on Tuesday, January 30, to fix a date for the State convention which will elect delegates to the national con- vention- Following the committee meeting there wi be a gathering of the Democrats for the purpose of form ing State Democratic club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-22
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"Every Meal Smiles at Me Now Since I've Been Taking Stuart's Dys-
 pepsia Tablets,

The minute the stomach ceases to perform it's functions properly the whole body begins to suffer. The food is only half digested, the body only half-nourished. And the undf- gested portion of the food ferments and decays, generating nauseating gases which derange the whole sys- tenn. The eventual result is chronic dyspepsia, heartburn, bad breath, 6iz- ziness, hatulency and sick headache.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets instantly relieve all ailments of the stomach and digestive tract They act quickly, safely and naturally-just like Nature herself. They contain in themselves the elements which go to make up the natural gastric juices. They actually digest the food, relieving the stomach Of all the hard work. Stuart's Dys- pepsia Tablets are the standby of many a doctor in the worst cases of stomach trouble, and they never fail him.
 All druggists carry and recommend Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. They are sold at 50 cents a box. If you want to try them first, we will send you a trial package free on receipt of your name and address. F. A. Stuart Co.,, 15e Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-22
DAMNED THE CONNECTICUT.
Death of Bernard N. Farren, We'll
 Known Engineer.

Greenfield, Mass. Jan. 22-News of the death in Philadelphia, of Bernard N. Farren, a widely known contractor town, was received here last night. MT. Farren performed the difficult en- gineering feat of roofing the Hoosae tunnel, built several railroad in Gen. tral Massachusetts, dafnmed the Con- necticut river at Turner's Falls and built the Chestnut Hill reservoir in Boston. He was director in several large manufacturing concerns and is reputed to have left a fortune of $5,- 900 GOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-22
OBITUARY

Many friends in this city of David Millar, father of Rev. Morgan Millar, pastor of the Olivet Congregational church, were pained to learn of his death yesterday morning, MT. Miliar was a well known resident of New town. He was a native of Edinburgh, Scotland. For many years he was in the government service as "a naval engineer. Among his important works was assisting in the construction of the Ericsson craft. the Monitor, of Civil War fame. Rev. MT. Millar will officiate at the funeral in Newtown on Tuesday.
 Catherine. widow of Andrew Hard ing, a well known resident of 548 East Main streets died suddenly at the Ly- ric theatre, Saturday evening. While witnessing a performance Tn the thea ire she was taken i'll. Her daugh- ter accompanied her to the rear of the theatre where attendants of the house assisted her to the office of Manager Isham. Mrs. Harding's death occurred before medical assis- tance arrived hut Ray. Father Picker