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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
WESTPORT
THREATENED COAL
FAMINE IS BROKEN
Especial to The Farmer)


westport. April 3-The coal famine
which has threatened to become seri-
Gus 70 the town is now at an end.
For the past two months the price
Of coal has steadily risen until at the
present time il is about two dollars
above the normal and average price.
The amount of coal on hand among
The dealers has been so small that
they were compelled to sell only in
quarter and half ton lots. and even
then were not willing to guarantee de-
livery of the amount ordered. But
yesterday all danger of famine was
averted, at least for the present, by
the arrival of three barges Of coal,
consigned to the dealers, one barge
each for the Taylor & Richards Co.,
the Edward w. Hubbell Co. and
Gault Brothers. 1t is expected that
with the new supply on hand the
price will drop back to somewhere
near the normal rate. For the past
few weeks many persons have been
at their wits ends on the coal ques-
ton. and this should set them at
their ease.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03

NJ Morano, "a Woodbridge ST.,
Hartford, Conn.,, says, For some time
1 have been suffering with kidney
trouble. II had severe pains across
my back and felt altogether mfser-
able. I took Foley Kidney Pills and
in a short time my pains left me and
my kidneys became normal. l can
not saw too much in praise of Foley
Kidney Pills and the good they did
me- L. F.~Curtis. Il 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03

Forrest E. Hodgdon, Portsmouth,
N. H., now keeps Foley's Honey. and
Tar Compound on hand all the time.
He says, my baby. had a cold almost
all winter but toward Spring l got
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and
it cured him right up. I now keep
it in the house all the time" L. F.
Curtis. 1S5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
p AT Mt s.

"A. NJ. WOOSTER, Aftorrey-at-Law.
Lnte Examiner q. S. Patent Office
1904 MAIN ST.. BRIDGEPORT, CT.
Send Postal for Booklet on Patents
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
NOTES. ARoUND THE TOWN

The summer home of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Rowland was opened yesterday.
The house has been thoroughly re-
paired, and electric lights added, to-
gether with other modern improve
ments
Miss Katherine Glove, daughter of
Mrs. William Glove, is spending a few
days with friends in New York city
Miss Mary Gaffney, a teacher at the
Sherman school, is spending her va
cation at Grenn, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Glove have
opened their summer home on Church
stree foZ the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03

The acid flows through the pores
and drives Rheumatism away at the
Atlas Turkish Baths. Friday is La
dies Day. U2b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
WATER MAINS ON WRIGHT
SrREET CAUSING TROUBL

Much inconvenience has been caus-
ed the residents of Wright street py
the bursting of the water main on
that street near the residence of Neil
r Mitchell. The break necessitated
the shutting off of the water supply
on the street while repairs are being
made. Men are at work upon the
pipe and it is expected that water
win be turned on inside of day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
SERIOUS CONDITION OF
J. FRANK ELWOOD

About a week ago J. Frank Elwood
Of Greens Farms was operated upon
for appendicitis and at the time was
thought to be doing finely. Since
then Mr. Elwood has had a relapse
ard grave fears are felt for his life.
Everything possible is being done for
him and il is sincerely hoped by his
host of friends that he may recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
SIT PAUL'S SERVICES

Tomorrow morning, Holy Thursday,
services will be held in ST. Paul's
Church at 1880. On Good Friday the
service will be held at 1890 also on
Holy Saturday morning at the same
time. On Easter Sunday three SER
vices will be held, at and at 1920
a. M, and at z p. m. At all the
Easter services special music will be
heard, of which a program will be
published later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
FAIRFIELD
new MANAGEMENT
Ar FAIRFIELD HOTEL
SSpecial to The Farmer,

Fairfield. April 3-Many new and
Important changes are being made at
Hotel Fairfield by the new manage
ment. Mrs. Jane Howe, who recent
ly leased the place from the owner.
Albert Perry, is making extensive re-
pairs and ds entirely redecorating the
Interior. There are on the upper
floors seventeen rooms for hotel pur-
poses. and these are all receiving at
tention. On the first floor Mrs. Howe
is making preparations to open a first
class restaurant, where one may Sc
cure meals at all hours as well as by
the week In the restaurant Mrs.
Howe is to place a first class soda
fountain and confectionery store, as
we'll as an ice cream parlor. The
exact date for the opening has not
yet been set, but 1T is expected that
a formal opening will be held on
Monday, April 10.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
NEcKrIE SOCIAL AT
UNCONSTITUTIONAL CHURCH

One of the events of the season is
to take place in the parlors of the
Conversational church tomorrow ev>
ening when the young people give
mai thew are to call a necktie and
suron social. Neckties of all shapes
and colors will be there for sale to
the young men, and for the young Ia
dies to spend their money Is sale
of all sizes and styles Of aprons land
i'm sall shades, and OF all materials,
from the homely and useful g1ngham
n the most dainty creation of lace.
a social time will be enjoyed by those
present and a large crowd is hoped
for.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
BASEBALL PRACTICE AT
HIGH SCHOOL THIS WEEF

The boys of Staples High school are
-ettinr out this week for practice
in baseball. The school IS closed for
the Easter holidays and gives the
boys plenty of time for the practice.
which will be held on Thursday and
Saturday afternoons. 1t was planned
10 play yesterday but because of the
storm IL was necessary to postpone
the practice. The boys have been un-
successful in their efforts to secure
the Washington street lot for base
BAH purposes and it Is probable that
they will play upon the so-called
Adams Lot, on King street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
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, 1912
Business hours, Saturdays, from
s A. M. to IL NJ.
For the accommc dation of the pub
lie the office will be kept open from
A. M. to P. NJ.
Mondays, April list and Sth, 1912
WALTER S. WILMOT,
TIL ts Secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
AT THE CHURCH OF
THE ASSUMPTION

Confession will be heard this even
ing at the Church of the Assumption
on Riverside Avenue. in preparation
for the Holy Communion at 7:30 to.
morrow morning. Holy thursday. Be
cause of the first Friday this month
being Good Friday there Will be no
communion on that day as is usuai
on the first Friday, the communion
of Holy Thursday taking its place,
The services on Holy Thursday are in
commemoration Of the institution OF
the Eucharist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
AS WE'LL AND AS MUCH

No merchant ever failed
If he advertised as WELL
and as MUCH as he could.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
NorEs ARoI1T THE TOWN

Edgar h Perry is confined TO his
home with an attack of the mumps,
OF which there is an epidemic at
present.
lGxa. George Hutt has returned to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
LARGE CATCH OF sMELT

One Of the largest catches Of smelt
IN recent years was taken yesterday
by the fishermen along the Saugatuck
river As many as four bushel Of the
little beauties were landed at one
time by some of the men, Among
those making. the extAmely' large
catches are John Lawrence and
Thomas Croker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
NARROW ESCAPE FROM
SERIOUS ACCID1

While .coasting down Lincoln ST.,
on his new bicycle Monday morning,
Fred Dodge had an accident which
will put his wheel in the repair shop
for a few days Dodge was going at
a fair clip when in turning into Riv.
erside avenue he struck Eric McLaurle
who. on his wheel was also coming
down Lincoln street. Both were
thrown to the ground. McLaurie re-
ceived a slight cut on the head but
Dodge escaped without injury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
-HaR1TARLE SOCIETY MEETING

CHARITABLE SOCIETY MEETING
There will be a meeting of the re-
Gently organized charitable society in
the town hall on Monday afternoon.
April S, for the purpose of electing
officers and adopting a constitution
and bylaws The society was first
started in the middle of the winter.
Int nothing more had been done about
the matter until the present meeting
was called All ladies of the town
who ara In any way interested in
charitable work are invited to be
present at the meeting next Monday
afternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
TWO EASTER WEDDINGS

At the Church of the Assumption
two marriages are to be celebra ted
Immediately after Easter. The first
will take place on Easter Monday at
noon in the church, when Miss Mary
BOYLE will become the bride of Will
liam L. Remy. of Greens Farms. For
the other marriage bans were first
published last Sunday and the we'd
ding will take place on Sunday. April
"A. Immediately following the high
mass. At that time Miss Louise Vena
will become the wife of Michael San
leila Both bride and groom are resi-
dents of this town Rev. FIR j. j.
Duggan will officiate at both we'd
dings-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
FIRBMEN's DANCE APRIL %.

The Fairfield firemen are making
great plans for their annual ball
which is to be held in st. Thomas
hall on Tuesday evening, April 2S The
committee in charge Of the arrange
ments have decided to place square
as well as round dances upon the pro-
may equally well enjoy the evening,
the square dances being especially for
the older folks. Ice cream, cake and
candy will be on sale throughout the
evening. Music is to be furnished
by the Coast Artillery orchestra of
Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
PEDDLER'S PARADE

PEDDIER'S PARADE
AT SOUTHPORT
notwithstanding the rain there was
good crowd at the Southport Meth
odist Church, last evening, to witness
the production by home talent of the
one-act play entitled 1.-THE Peddler's
Parade Everyone in the cast did
their work in good style and showed
long and careful training and rehears-
ing. A good sum was Melted by the
affair for the church treasury.
SERVICES AT
ST. THOMAS CHURCH
This evening at st. Thomas Church
confessions will be heard in prepara-
ton for the Holy Communion of to-
morrow morning, Holy Thursday, to
be celebrated at $780, At this COM
munion the married women of the
parish will go to communion in a
body. Special high mass will follow
the communion in commemoration of
the institution of the Holy Eucharist,
after which the Blessed Sacrament
will be taken to the side altar there
to remain in the repository until Holy
Saturday morning. During the time
the Sacrament lis resting on the side
altar, the repository is to be decor
ated with lighted candles and flowers.
On Good Friday, at a. m, the ador-
alton of the cross will take place, fol-
lowed by the reading Of the Passion.
Again in the evening at o'clock, the
stations Of the cross will be observed,
followed by the alteration of the cross.
Offerings received on Good Friday are
to go to the Holy Land. On Holy
Saturday morning at o'clock the
Paschal candle will be blessed, after
which the Holy Water for the bap-
tismal fonts for the year will be bless
ed. These ceremonies will be followed
by Holy Mass. On Easter Sunday
two masses will be held, at and
at 1880 a. m, the mass at 1920 be-
Ing High Mass. At all the Easter
services special music is to be heard,
of which the program is to be pub
lished later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
BUILDING LINE

COMMITTEE APPOINTED
The Fairfield Business Mems Asso-
citation held it's regular meeting on
Monday evening in Hargrove hall
After listening to an excellent address
by Attorney King, the business of the
meeting was taken up. Principal
among the business was the appoint
ment of committee to confer with
the selectmen regarding the building
line in the town. In a number of
instances lately buildings have en-
croached upon the public street, and
1T is because the town has not yet
made any definite building line that
the committee composed of Clitus H.
King, Thomas Forsyth, and DR.. VIII
liam H. Donaldson was appointed to
confer with the selectmen of the town
regarding the matter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03

M1STERIOUo fOISO-NI-~U OF DOU0
Many persons have reported within
the last two or three days the death
in mysterious manner of their dogs.
In some cases the animals have been
very valuable and every effort is be-
ing made to find out the cause of the
deaths. 1t is thought by many that
the dogs have been poisoned by some
fiend but as yet the Investigations
have not pointed to the guilty party.
Most of the dead animals are from
-he Cross Highway section. The ami
mails have all shown the effects OF
strychnine poisoning
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03

TRACK TEAM TO BE ORGANIZED
of st. Thomas Church, held in St.
Thomas hall on Monday evening, it
was decided to hold a special meet
ing on Monday evening, April Is, for
the purpose of discussing the question
Of organizing a baseball team. In
addition to the baseball business, the
matter of forming a track team, to
give an exhibition track meet on the
lot behind ST. Thomas Church, on
Memorial day, Will be thoroughly dis
cussed by those present. The next
regular meeting will be held on May
IA, at which time speaker will be
on hand to deliver the second of the
series Of ten lectures which are to be
presented by the club.
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q Caro-

To the Democratic Voters Of
the First Congressional Districr
of Virginia
l beg to announce that / will
be a candidate for Congress from
the First Congressional District
in he democratic Primary TO be
held this year.
l appreciate the dignity and the
responsibility of this high Office.
l shall earnestly devote my time
and energy in a faithful discharge
of its duties.
In my candidacy. l shall ask
and will be grateful for the sup
port OF the Democratic voters Of
this district. Samuel X. Buxton.
Newport News. Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-01
Confederate Donument

At ameeting of the Lane-Diggs
Camp c. w.. and the Sallie Thorn
pkins Chapter U. D. c., held in
the Court House on Saturday a
magnificent monument to t h e
mer DRY of Confederate Soldiers
Of Mathews was contracted for
from the McNeel Co.. of Marietta.
Georgia.
Several statesmen were on hand
alert for the job, among them be
ing the representative Of the win
ming company. Mr. T. E. Wilson
A committee was appointed to ex
anime the designs and consider
prices given by each salesman.
The Veterans were represented
BY Messrs N. b. and Julius Yves
ton. Alex James and Laban Hud-
gins, and the Daughters by Mes
DANES F. Theo. Miller, E. M.
Blake. n. B. Weston and G. s.
Williams. Among the statesmen
present wer Messrs Newton
Coggins and Bu1nen.
The monument will be Of white
granite. plain but handsome and
will cost $1,000. The contract
will call for delivery complete
some time within the month O
June and have the the unwilling
later in the same month.
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Gen raj New 8

Walter c. Palmer. a poular
salesman, has been entered at the
MARYLAND General Hospital for
three weeks. He is now able TO
sit up and expects to get home TO
Saluda the. firsi Of next week.
Citizen.
Died at his home near Warner
FRIDAY. Jan. I6tu, at 4 o'clock r.
M. after two weeks extreme ill
ness of typhoid fever. MIR. Wilton
H. Bristow. in the Gath year OF
his age.-Sentinel.
Out Of shipment Of oysters
sent him by Mr.. !. w. Hurley. OF
Urbanna, Mr.. ]. ]. Fisher, a for
mer townsman. now of Colum-
bia. Ind. found a pearl in one of
the oysters which measured three
quarters Of an inch in length and
one halt OF an inch In diameter
for which he has been offered
$500. 90. which sum be has Iefus
ed. as an expert told him it was
worth much more. 1t is OF the
black variety and was caught
from the rocks near Urbanna.
The funeral of Mrs. Washing
ton Smith. widow Of George
Washington Smith. took place
from the residence Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. William HARDWOOD, OF
Gloucester. The burial was in
the family graveyard at valley
trcns The Rev. w. w. Sawyer
and the Rev. w. b. Lee. official
ed.-Dispatch.
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Notice

In view of the fact that the ice
has carried away many stakes on
oyster planting gros5s. shore
holders should be prompt in get
ting surveyor or Inspector to
supervise the replacing of them.
The new statutes do not grant
protection TO grounds not marked
ard make the penalty very heavy
for replacing stakes in wrong pos
tons,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-01
Shocking Sounds

fore terrible earthquake, that warn
of the coming peril. Natures war;
ings are kind. That dull pain or
ache in the back warns you the kid
neys need attention II you would es
cape those dangerous nAladies. drop
diabetes or Bright. disease. Take
Elertric Bitters a. once and see back
ache fly and all your best feelings re-
turn, "My son received great benefit
from thir use for kidney and bidder
trUuble. 1t is certa My 4 great kidney
me 'tcine. writes Peter Boudy, Soutt
Rock wood, Mich. T.y 1t. Soc at al
druggists
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EIrnoat koSt His Life

S. A. Std, of Mason, Mich, will
never forget his terrible exposure to a
merciless storm. ut gave me a dread
full cold" he writes, that caused PC
we're pains in my chest, so that it was
hard for me to breathe. A neighbor
gave me several doses of DIR. Kings
New Discovery which brought great re
lief. The doctos said 1 was on the
verge of pneumonia, but to continue
with the Discovery. I did so and two
bottles completely cured me-, Use
only this quick, safe, reliable remedy
for coughs. colds, or any throat or lung
trouble. Price &c and S1.oo. Trial
bottle flee. Guaranteed by all drng
gists
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misstOn

The Rev. John r. Mathews.
Evangelis:. will hold a Mission in
Kingston parish. beginning at St.
Johns Church on Tuesday eve
ming Feby. 9th, at o'clock.
On Wednesday.from 10, 80 TO II.
80, a prayer meeting and Bible
reading at st. Ichns Church. DE
vine service and sermon at Christ
Church at 8 p. m. and in ST.
Johns Church at s ,. m. On
Thursday and Friday the same as
on Wednesday. No service on
Saturday. I he closing service
on Sunday will be at Christ
Church at ira. m. A talk to the
Sunday School at ST. Johns 3
y. m. and the last service and
sermon at St. Johns at 8 p. an.
SAINTS and sinners come TO all Of
these services TO hear a man of
God preach, with great power.
The Truth as it is in Jesus"
Like Nathan said to David this
prophet-preacher will say TO us in
every sermon, Thou art the
man.
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Banquet

The Second Anniversary of the Beu
iah ri Ie Glass which was held ia the
Class Hill, at Beulah Church on Jan,
18th. was s',great success. The attcn
dance was greatly increased over that
Of the same evept last year.
A rcpa It wasi spread which would
have pleased tho palate of the most
fashion epicurS and and was done
fuil justice to by be guests.
. ddresses e.n6odging strong thought
and oioqvent express sion were made by
Revs. Ge5. r Green and b. F. Me-
Spartan and Dr. TTos. a. Smoot
Also by Prof. Geo, A. Jordan of the
New Point High School. Rev. J. A
VIM presided I'd acted a. toast
master,
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Deaths

Mrs. Mary j. Hurst. widow OF
Captain William Hurst. died sud
denly at the home Of her daugh
ter. Mrs. Seely Hudgins, 10Y Cen
trail avenue, Sunday evening, in
the seventy-third year of her age.
Mrs. Hurst attended services at
lie Xxi e Memorial Methodist
Episcopal church Sunday morn
ing and appeared to be in her
usual health and was well when
the member OF the family LETT for
church Sun .ay evening. During
their absence she was taken and
| it is thought she broke a blood
vessel in coughing. Pilot
The body was brought to Math
ewS for burial and the services
were conducted at the home OF
Captain Henry Thompson near
Rctz. on Wednesday by Rev. ].
c. Walker.
Mrs. Hurst was for manv years
a resident of Mathews and was
much beloved here. She was a
member of the Baptist Church
aud a good woman. Seven chi
dren survive her; Mrs. Henry
Thompson. A. p. and w. l.
Purst. of Mathews and Mrs. r
w. Hudgins, Mrs. Seely Hudgin:
| ]. w. and c. Z. Hurst, of Nor.
folk.
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FOR SALE
{ 20 Acre Tidewater Farm

s 30 Acre Tidewater Farm
Situated in York county. 8 mile
from Williamsburg. on Queens
Creek. with 8 foot channel out to
York River. miles distant. with
good buildings. including w
COW barn and 80 ton silo; $50
acres that is ali fenced and cross
fenced and in good state Of Guilt
walton; 80 acres salt. meadow; s
acres good oyster shore. planted
two years ago with 500 bushels
seed oysters; land we'll adapted
10 the production of corn. pota
Toes and all kinds of grass End
vegetables; 200 acresin COW peas
iast year. Price $40. per acre,
III convenient terms
Arthur A. Srundace
RiChmon1. Va
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THURSDAY. FEE. s. 1912

= NO citizen worthy Of the name
can help feeling pride il the new
High School buildin& here or
in the fine buildings at
NV Point and Cobbs1 Creek.
They marke a new era in the edu
cational progress of Mathews
County and cannot be too highl :
appreciated. Recognizing this
every good citizen should not only
be willing but should desire to
contribute as much as he is able.
The School Board of the West
vile District have done their part
by putting up the amount of mon
ey they promised and asthe build
ing will soon reach a stage where
the contractor will have to be
settled with it Necessary that the
patrons also live up to their bar
gain. Those who have no desire
TO help should go look at the
building and if that does not make
them feel generous nothing will.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-01

CAPTAIN Tabb. the represen
taiive in the Virginia Legislature
from Gloucester. recently iltro
duced bill to do away with the
closed season for deer in Mathews
and Gloucester aad ALLOW them
to be hunted. This seeIps little
peculiar to US since Of the species
mentioned there are only DEAR
in this county and as this Is Leap
Year they are doing the hunting
for themselves.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-01

No more limping for Tom Moore. O
Cochran, Ga, ] had d bad sore on my
instep tina. nothing seemed to help till
used Bucklen's Arnic9 S I've, but
this wonderful healer soon cured me, +"
he W -ites. Heals old, running sores,
ulcers, boils. burns, cuts, bruises, &C.
ema or piles Try it. 25c at all drug
gists,