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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Fairfield
TURNS SLEIGH OVER
 AT LIBRARY CORNER.
Special to The Farmer.)

Special to The F'armer)
 F'airfie d, Jan. 19-While trying to round the corner in front of the li- brary, yesterday morning, David Med icott, a driver at the Bulkley livery stables, who was taking Paul Smith, well known young man of this town, to work on GreenfieldS HiH, upset a sleigh which caught in the car tracks, and before they knew what was going to happen, both occupants were lying in the road. The horse was stopped.
 The result of the questions voted up on at the Congregational church last Sunday morning has been announced, as follows: In all there were 59 votes cast on the matter of substituting in- dtvtdual communion service for the one now in use. Of these 54 vote1 Yes ard five to retain the old system. Deacon J. Biting Deyo was reelected by a large majority. Of the votes cast, 54 were for MT. Deyo and the re- mainder scattered.
 Among those present at the social given by the Christian Endeavor So- ciety of the Congregational church, Tuesday evening, in the church par lors, were: Misses May Downs, Ethel Hotchkiss. Helen Forsyth, Louise For syth, Catherine Burr, Eva Downs, El- sic Jennings, Amy Child, Mabel L. Ferris, Dorothy H. Smith, Grace West, Grace Ritch, Esther Roberts. Eleanor Lewis. Eadie Banks, Marcia Delbridge, and John Forsyth. Arthur DeyO, Rog- CT Smith, w. O. Burr, William West, Fred West
 . Many complaints are being heard about the town In regards to some of the street lights being out each night. It is said that there has been several lights that have not been lit for over a week
 The yearly report at the Hope Chapel has been made by the super intendent, J. Biting Deyo. which reads as follows: The conditions at the pres cnt time at the church are better than has ever been seen, and a prosperous future is now looked for. The re- port is: Number of sessions held. 49 number enrolled. 42; total attendance for the year. 1,75S: ave-age at enGance. 36 per cent. of attendance, 75; num- Der of pupils having perfect atte~d- ance, 6: total col ections, $T5.66; aver age collection per Sunday, s1.54
 Architect w. H. Briggs, of Stratford,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Southport
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Special to The Farmer.1
 Southport, Jan 19-Many complaints are being heard about the town in re- gards to the road that has been fin ished a few weeks ago in Greenfield bv the State. The road in mention has a place on it that is about 40 rods long and 15 feet high. There is no fence on the sides and the danger has attracted more than little atten- ton by those who pass the place daily. It is said that there will be no more work. done on the place.
 A meeting of the Kings Daughters was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs A. J. Pennen After the business meeting was over the hostess served a dainty luncheon to the guess.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry H. Perry spent yesterday in New York.
 Miss Gertrude Hanson, of New ork, is visiting her cousin, Miss Marie Ben son, a telephone operator.
 Mrs. Willis m Jenri2gs and son, How ell, left yesterday for Sheepshead Bay, where they will spend a few weeks.
 This evening Miss Lillian S. Fisher will speak in the Pequot library at the free lecture which is to start at 8 o'clock sharp. The lecture will be op ''Cocoanut, Coral and Canhibals."
 John Cobb has returned home from a few days trip to New York.
 Several boy students have arrived at the Grail school
 Henry Horn gave a fine game din ner at his home on Sasco Hill, Tues day evening, to a number of his friends. They all reported a good time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
EASTON

The funeral of Hanford Lyon was held at the home of his son, Hanford afternoon. Rev. MT. Swanson. pastor of the Stratfield Baptist church, of fciated- MT. Lyan was a resident in town for a number of years and a to live with his. son. His old home here in town has never been sold. He was 94 years of age and is sur vived by two children, one daughter. Mrs. Kepler Nichols, and one son, Hanford Lyon who both reside in Stratfield, and five grandchildren, Mrs. Leo Gabler of Long Hill, Mrs. Edwin Burr. Miss Alice Lyon, How ard Lyon, all of Strattield, and Mrs. Clifford Gardner of Milford, and two great grandchildren. Richard Gabler Milford. The burial was in the Union cemetery and the pail bearers were John Sherwood, Mallette San ford. Charles Powell. Frank Bibbins. G. Burr Tucker and Stanley Bibbins.
 Mrs. Charles Silliman, Jr., is con lined to her home with illness. attended the Redding grange on Wednesday evening and installed the officers, assisted by his wife, Mrs. J. Arthur Sherwood. It was reported Woodstock was to install them but he was unable to be present, so MT. took his place;
 MT. Samuel WiSner. who has been ill for several days with pneum monia, was taken to St Vincent's hospital to q slight operation on Tues day.
 Ambrose Marsh of Sport Hill is filling his ice house. The ice is F inches thick.
 The infant of Mir and Mrs. Albert Allen died at their home on Tues day night. Mrs. Allen is in a serious condition.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Barber are re ioicing over the birth of d daughter which arrived last Friday.
 MT. August Kuehn has finished fill ing his ice house and is now assisting Frank Edwards in filling his.
 Mrs. Harry Edwards who has been quite i'll for several days Is now inn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
She Lsarnsd the Lesson.

A Baltimore lawyer had an office boy who was given to telling in other of fees what happened in that of his chief. The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him. but. thinking to keep him from a similar fault in the future. he counseled the boy wisely on his departure.
 Willie. you must never hear any thing that is said in the office" he said. Do what you are told to do but turn a deaf ear to conversation that does not include you"
 4 happy inspiration, He would see that the stenogra pher learned the same lesson in passing. so. turning to her, he said:
 Miss Brown. did you hear what said to willie?"
 ''No. sir. she returned promptly Ii2pincott's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19

CTS were F. Smith. w Burns. and $. Smith The affair was arranged by Robert Maiden and he was accorded full credit for his exertions. After the performance the audience danced to the music of Denison's orchestra or Bridgeport. There was a large at tendance and the receipts will go in to the treasury of the camp.
 Those men who failed to attend the lecture in the Bethany Mission rooms last night missed hearing one of the finest dissertations ever deliY- cred in the town. Rev pr. Swain of the South Congregational church in Bridgeport was the Speaer and he put the religious movement before the men present in an attractive and con vincing. manner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
THE SOUTHPORT
 SAVINGS BANK
One Hundred and Fifteenth
 Semi Annual Dividend

This Bank IIas declared dividend of Two per cent. payable January 1st. 1912, on all deposits made prior to July 6th- 1911. and of One per cent. on all deposits made after July 5tl and prior to October 6tn. 1911.
 Hereafter deposits made with The Southport Savings Bank. on or before the first of any month will draw in- eres. from the first of that month. except that deposits made between the first and fifth of January or July will draw interest from the first.
 HENRY IT. PERRY, Treasurer. Southport, Conn.
 December 20th, 1911. T21 elf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Fixing the rhermamstar.

When a thermometer falls without breaking and the mercury becomes separated in the tube and thus fails to register correctly. the best and quick est way to repair it is to put the therz mometer into a small saucepan of cold water on the stove; allow the water to heat until the mercury is forced to the top, and then remove from the fire. and when it settles the mercury vii go down the column unbrOken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Doings In. Local
 FraternaI Bodies
BRIDGEPORT LODGE. \. D.

BRIDGEPORT LODGE. \. E. O. P.
 With the full team of district dep uty grand wardens present at the reg ular meeting of Bridgeport lodge, N. E. O. P, last night, and performing the work, the following officers of tn lodge were duly installed: Warden, John H. Vanstone; vice warden. James E. Tyer: recording secretary, James T. Rock; financial secretary, Wi liam H. Galbroner: treasurer, William Fitch; chaplain, Mrs. J. J. O'Connor; guide, Nellie A. Tyer; guardian, Mrs William H. Galbroner; sentinel John H. Rock; trustee, Louis F. Wildman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Foolish to Close.

''Why do you wish to close this show" demanded the beautiful ac- tress
 Its losing money replied the man ager.
 What of that? The critics all say that I look lovely in my part"-Chica- go Record Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19

of July 3l and Aug. l. 1877. when tho chaplain. arriving to read prayers al noon for the Wednesday sitting. found the Tuesday sitting still in progress '+Ah." said Erskine May to him. i've are past praying for" But the record was achieved by the forty-one hours sitting of Jan 31 to Feb. 2. 1ss1-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
s.rivino vainIy to pIeaer

q suppose those garden seeds I sent saved you quite little money" said the affabIe statesman
 'sNo." replied MT. Growchers 'I hadn't the heart to waste 'em. and the result is that I'm in debt for garden
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
ORDER OF HEPTAsOPHs

Supreme Archon Morris G. Cohen of Pittsburg will be the guest of the Bridgeport conclave. Improved Order of Heptasophs at it's meeting tonight and in honor of his visit there will be a banquet and class initiation A number of the other high officers of the order are expected to be in at tendance and the affair will be one of the local conclave in some time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Long Sessions In the commons.

A recent nineteen hours sitting of the house of commons created a seusa ton. But it is almost a trif1e com pared with what happened in the spa cious days before the closure was in troduced. There was the Irish '.night,'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
An o5tinis&

There are very few real optimists, remarked the contemplative citizen
 ''W hat is your idea of a real op timist: 2"
 as cheerfully as if he were chasing golf ball. shington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Usas M Tine

AI saved ten minutes day at lunch for twenty years"
 s'what of if
 .oh. it was well that I saved all this time. for now spend two hours daily in the anteroom of a dyspepsia special ist-"-Seattle Post-InteIigencsr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Afraid.

'rYes. I proposed. but she sai6 I'd have to ask her mother first"
 'And did your
 ''No: was afraid the mother might accept me."-Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
He kar+ AmfnA

Householder Here. drop that coat and clear out! Burglar-You be quiet or I'll wake your wife and give her this letter I found in your pocket New York Mail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
sHAsIDE COUNCIL.

Grand Regent Albert c. Barclay, as sisted by the grand officers of the State, will install publicly the newly elected officers of Seaside Council, R. A., this evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Eri.nas and Ee.s.

make even my very foe do me friends part. My friend shows me what I can do: my foe teaches me what I should de.-Schiller.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
COURT WALDEMERE.

Installation of officers was held by Court Waldemere, F. of A, last ev- ening with Grand Chief Ranger W. T. Meyer officiating One candidate was elected and three applications receiv-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
In Tninina.

1 CIinton-Can you get in at nights
 without waking your wffef Clubman
 4Eo. but I expect 90 be able to soon. I'm taking lessons of a burglar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
MANY REAL ESTATE SALES
 ALTHOUGH OFF-SEASON.,
Demand for Stratford Property Has Been Active All Winter With Fine
 Prospects for Spring Business

The. sale of lots in different parts of the town goes on merrily even if this is the off season for such sales. The following transfer of property in town clerks office since Jan. 1: Ja- cob ". Wilbur to Alberta K. Downs, lot at Paradise Green Terrace, Peter @. Bergen to George A.-aSiddeH, lot Michael c. Hunare. 2 1-2 acres in PUtney district: Minnie c. Melville to Christina E. Wetherherg, lot Hnbbell Terrace; Lester Lessick to Volante sstarfe. lot in south end: George W Jew to Joel F. EelIeck- Jr., lot King street and North avenue Harry $. Allison to William ?, Ellison. lot ard Florence Hine. lot Strawberry BiII -a-k; Laura C. Johnson to Let itia Baker, lot North avenue: Nathen E Wells to Aspad MoriNz and Ethel his wife, lot West Cut Spring road.
 STAMFORD BRIEFS
 yesterday Fire Chief J9dsen inspect ed all, the street hydrants in the town and he can assure the taxpayers as drant in the town is in working con dition and ready for immediate use in case of a fire. The intense cold of tn last two weeks has been trying system in this town has been affected very little. O. ss-a= ss
 Last night the teachers of the Cen ter schcoI attended the production of Hi~h school seniors at Warner hall This evening the students of the HieE school here will get seats in body and witness the dramatization of Ten nyson's great work.
 George A. Fairchild was tie host at a family <atherIng held at his home on King street last night
 AxAaa RehGa Wilkes. the popular
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
P.rE.n4 Li,,anau.

Mrs. S-Oh. what a beautiful face! Who is tP Painter-Thaf, madam. fs your daughter. Mrs. S.-What a per feet HkenessI think you must paint mel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
cn.ren+ed Hi. Neran..

James-Papa. I ain't got no sarzr-. Father-John, correct your brother John Ieaning over and peering into James platel-Yes you is.-Harper's NH-aal-Ir
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
k. Of D

A joint meeting of Joseph Dowdall lodge and P. T. Barnum lodge, K. of P. will be held tonight in connection with the working of the Esquire Rank by Mithra lodge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Har Mild MI

'sPapa." said four-year-old Grace one evening, mamma whipped me today I wish you hadn't married such strict Woman!''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19

He who brings ridicuIe to ben aE-inst truth finds in bis hand blade without a hfit--Landor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-23
S03ieenyeEsAnglN lev HAeAlzu5sg 2nzs@=
Is Gun lzZo-~A7 Aa~1- FrsS

stockholders several men said to be
Identified with the steel corporation
has so far done a half million dollars
worth of sewer work in Gary. Orig
inally its operations were confined to
the steel plant but after treaties of
peace had been signed up with the
Knots clan and steel company Off
clal was inserted" on the board of II
transferred some of Its machinery to
the town site and the contracts begun
to come
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-23
DISAGREE OVER
WAGE SCALE

FIFTY lads employed by the Gary
Bolt and Screw Works yesterday
walked out OF the factory because OF
disagreement over wages. The en-
ployes Claimed that when they were
hired no schedule of wages had been
fixed.
Yesterday when pay day came they
found that they were down on the
rolls at Is cents an hour They de-
manded at least 20 cents. claiming
that the sum they were being paid
was insufficient to support even one
person in Gary They said that they
expected to receive at least 20 cents.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-23

but her husband. took her hand and
| started to cross the tracks. AS Mrs
Beach stepped across the first rail her
foot slipped and unable to escape be-
ing struck the engine pilot went over
he rbody. With all his might Engi-
jneer A. G. Marriott threw his engine in
TO reverse and applied the emergency
brakes stopping the train about TWEEN
ty feet away. AS soon the pilot
passed over her body, Mrs. Beach's
clothing caught a holt under the
engine which miraculousIy saved her
her life She is reported getting along
nicely at the hospital this morning.
The accident caused a delay in
traffic for nearly fifteen minutes hold
ing up nearly ten street cars and doz-
ems of automobiles and other vehicles
So heavy was the traffic at the Hob
man street crossing yesterday after
noon and evening. that two officers
were found necessary TO care for the
crowds besides the regular crossing
watchman. 1t is reported that there
were several other pedestrians that
came near being struck. The Beachs
live at 735 Rush street Chicago.
Electric safety gates at the danger
Gus Holman street crossing is again
the cry of the Hammond public and
unles the railroads do something 70
lessen the loss of injuries and deaths
at this crossing the citizens will de-
mand better protection. How many
times has this subject been brought
before the officials OF the railroads
only to be turned down time and time
again. The Monon and Michigan Cen
trail railroads have readily consented
TO install electric safety gates while
the Erie and Nickle Plate are oppos-
ing the proposition.
That the gates which are now in
stalled at the Holman street crossing
are out of working order half of the
time is fact and that they work too
slow for the large amount of traffic
that goes over the crossing
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-23
new PARTY AWAITS
A. j. BEv{RIDGE
Indiana Men Want Him to
Make Race for the
Governorship.

Indianapolis. July 23.-Leaders OF
the third party organization In Indi-
viii accept the nomination for COVER
nor of this state. The state conven-
ton will be held August 1.
Mr. Beveridge is in the Maine woods
resting and studying the political
situation.
The third party organizers recall
these words from Mr.. Beveridge's
speech prior to the Republican state
convention. First. last and all the
time, I'm for Theodore Roosevelt -
They are awaiting word from Mr.. Bev-
erldge as to whether he will accent
the gubernatorial nomination
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-23
ENGINE STRIKES
AUTO; FIVE HURT

Frankfort. July 2s.-while crossing
the E.. j. & E. tracks shortly after s
o'clock last night an automobile con-
tanning four Chicago men whose names
were not ascertatned. and Joseph Au-
rehus OF Joliet, was struck Aurelfus
sustained a broken thumb. but others
Oh the party were more seriously hurt.
They were placed aboard the train
which crashed into their auto and con-
veyed to Chicago Heights. being later
removed to Chicago hospital for treat
ment. The auto was damaged.
Officials of the E., j. & E. positively
denied all knowledge of the occur
renee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-23
FOOT L,~pocllo,, AthrA Dan~7 1arch~
SHELTER ASKS
BIDS ON OFFICE

The International Lead Smelling &
Refining company. whose land lies on
the east bank of the canal. just north
of 151st street. has asked for bids on
the construction of an office building
and laboratory. to cost in the neigh
borhood of $4,000. The building Is to
be 136 feet long. Sc feet wide and two
stories high. 1t Is to be built of brick
and reinforced concrete and will be
hreproof throughout. The contract is
expected to be let in ten days and work
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-23
SAID GARY
WAS EASY

-Four well dressed young men who
We're taken from a Hammond car in
South Chicago last night on the
charge of being pickpockets told the
Illinois cops that they had nothing
on them" and pleaded that they could
be released 80 that they could go to
Gary. which they declared to be a
town of easy marks where you get
EN- coming and going"
Tell About Gary.
Let us go, lieutenant" said one OF
the prisoners TO Lieutenant McCauley.
and we will go to Gary today and re-
turn tomorrow morning with enough
money to pay not only the maximum
fines for ourselves. but the fines OF
everyone else who is tried on that
day. Gary is one of the easiest towns
that know. You can get them going
and coming. there, and can come and
go without communica ting in any way
with the police department of the
Hoosier city" says the south Chicago
Calumet.
Cases We're Continued
They assured Lieutenant McCauIov
that they would more than make good
II ne allowed them to go to Gary yes
terday afternoon and last night. but
Ihey had been held for twentv-four
hours, however, and some charge was
TO be made against them or they must
be liberated After thinking the mat
Ter over for some time, Lieutenant Me-
Cauley ordered that each prisoner be
booked on a charge of disorderly con-
quot Their cases were called TODAY
out were continued. The men arrest
eo gave their names as follows: Joe
Burns, e. ID. Smith, Harry Collins
Frank Wolf. They said their homes
were in Chicago, that they had been
around for years and were well ac-
quainted among the police.
None Hnd Been Jailed.
None of the quartet has ever been
IN Jail and they admit having carried
on their operations rather successfu1-
~ In Gary. Chicago and other places
Ihey told the lieutenant some inter-
esting stories Of their lives during tbe
time they were In his office. and nrom-
lsed as soon as they were arraipn.d
and fined here they would get ont Of
South Chicago. never to return.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-23

Will be begun on it's construction I'M
mediately afterwards. This company
is already working on the main build
ing of their plant and work is being
hustled along with all possible speed
About two-thirds of the new building
to be erected will be occupied by the
office force and the remaining one
third will be devoted to laboratory
uses.
Melvin Brown. purchasing agent for
the company, is in charge of the let
ting of the contract
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-23

in some places they will not come at
all unless somebody puts up the
money for their expenses. 1t is sup
posed that money will be supplied In
such cases. because the third party
managers appear to be going right
ahead without stinting on expenses
II is given out at the Bull Moose
headquarters that congressional and
county conventions over the state will
not be held until after the state con-
vention. and that most of them will be
held along the last of August or first
part of September.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-23
WILL BEVERIDGE OR
lands KEYNOTE?

tcontin.ed from pag. ID
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-07-23
ACTIVITY
ON 151 ST.
NOTABLE

Right now 151st street seems to be
the center of manufactures building
activities. Nearly all the factories
which purchased sites on that street
are either at work erecting their
plants or are asking for prices on
building materials and bids for the
construction of buildings.
Requests P-sc~s.
The Locomotive Superheater comma
ny, through George l.. Bourne. the
second vice president. has sent out
requests for prices on material for the
construction of a building 800 feet
long, So feet wide and about so feet
nigh II is expected that as soon as
the company has received prices On
the different kinds of material they
VIII decide on The style of building
they want and will then ask for bids
on Its erection. just now they have
In mind a style of plant which will
combine beauty with substantiability
Their present plan is to construct
their buildings of facing brick and
steel with tile roof and a lawn to be
made around it, which would add to
the general artistic effect, and this
Will be done unless the cost of such an
arrangements is found to be out of
all reason. Their land. which they
recently purchased from the Ashbell
Green estate. Is on the south side of
151st street and the west bank of the
canal.
Other "'ents Building.
Other plants which have sites on
l51st street and which are already
engaged In building or about to be,
are: International Lead Smelling &
Refining company. E. B. Lauman com
pany, Goldschmidt DEFINING compa-
ny. and Champion Rivet company.