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The Harlowton news., 1912-12-06
PARCELS POST
REGULATIONS
Summary Of Provisions That
Will Prove of General
Interest.

Additional information regard.
ling the parcels post, which goes
into effect the first of the year are
being received by all postmasters,
including the following rules, which
summarize the general provisions:
L. That distinctive parcels post
lstamps must be used on all fourth
class matter beginning Jan. /,
1913, and that such matter bear
ing ordinary postage stamps will
be treated as held for postage 7
2. That parcels will be mailable
only at postoffices, branch post
offices, lettered and local named
stations and such numbered sta
tions as may be designated by the
postmaster.
3. That all parcels must bear
the return card Of the sender; 9th
erwise they will not be accepted
| for mailing. These rules mean
| that in order to mail a piece OF
merchandise at the parcels post
rates, the package must bear the
parcels post stamps and cannot be
sent with ordinary stamps by
merely marking the package par
cells post
4 Special delivered letters can be
sent special delivery by placing
4 ordinary stamps on the letter to
the necessary amount and marking
/ the letter special delivery" This
cannot be done with the parcels
post.
Not only must the parcel be sent
by the new post bear the distinct
i've parcels post stamp, but it must
also bear the return card of the
sender. This measure is supposed
to guard against any abuse Of the
parcels post by giving the postal
authorities the name and address
of the sender Of the package with
out the trouble of an investigation
in the case Of suspicion Of attempt
ed fraud.
In case the package does not
bear the proper postage stamp the
parcel will merely be held at the
postofice and the sender notified
that he must place the proper post
4 age thereon before it will be sent
out, Tt is not stated in the bnl
letin what action will be taken in
case the return card is left off the
package.
Notice is given in the bulletin
that postmasters will soon receive
parcels post stamps, and maps
showing the different zones int
which the country is divided ant
the stations in these zones. Thes'
will also show the rate zones, Civ
ing the rates per pound of parcel
sent out from the office from val
ious points. With the map viii
: come a book of parcels post reguia
tions instructing the post official
. in the use of the map.
The post officials will be SUI
Piled with scales for weighing til
parcels as the present scales in us
\ in the various Offices will no
weigh the limit provided by th
law, which is II pounds, A sp'
cial tape line will also be provide
\ with which to measure the pacl
n ages to ascertain whether or nc
g they are within the size limit.
The parcels post will inyols
considerable extra labor at a
postoffices.
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The Harlowton news., 1912-12-06
OF
FIREMEN'S
Ball Which Was a Success
From Start to Finish.

The following is the report Of
the first annual ball given by the
firemen of Harlowton on Thursday,
Nov. 28th;
Total ticket sales, SOL. Expense
Music, $40; hall rent, $40; bad
ges, So; decorating, So; advertising,
81, making a total of $50, and
leaving balance in the fremen's
| fund of S4l,
The Harlowton news., 1912-12-06

Following is the report Of the
NJ. 3. Sunday School for Dec. 1st:
Total attendance, 1O4; collection,
$7.28. The willing workers, Mrs.
Goods class, had the banner with
Ia present. Keep the banner,
girls. r. e. McMillen's class Of
boys had the best collection, $1.38,.
having earned it themselves. They
pros gram showing they
had been well trained.
Do you go to Sunday School? Ii
not, come see what we are doingg
in it's intent and just in it's pur-
pose.
Summary Of operation in state
of Washington:
Firms listed and assessed $3.50
Employees listed and pro
tected 100000
Total accidents reported 1885
Claims allowed 6,964
DisalloWed, suspended and
waived 2,256
In process of adjustment 953
Accident report incomplete 1903
Paid into accident fund 98O,445.15
Paid out on claims 445,521 81
Invested in interest-bear-
reserves to guarantee
pensions 243,984.95
| Net balance in accident
fund 29O, 1888. ~
Gross expense Of com
mission 1O7 ,86S.O8
Total funds handled by
commission 1,088,313.S3
Expense Of doing bust
ness o.9 per cent
/ Out Of the awards, suspensions
and reflections made on the twelve
thousand accident reports, only
! Twenty one appeals have been
taken to the courts. Of these
three we're withdrawn and three
tried. The remainder are still
pending. Only one appeal is BY
an employer, three are by depend
The Harlowton news., 1912-12-06
Masons, Take Notice

On account Of the Emily
Waterman Concert Co. tonight,
lodge will be called to order at
100 p. m. sharp. Work in the
Entered Apprentice.
A. i. Anderson, w. NJ.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
Mary j. Murtagh
 Sues For S4,OOO
TRAINED NURSE ALLEGES SHE WAS PERMANENTLY INJURED BY BEING THROWN FROM
 CAR.

Claiming that she was seriously in- jured by being thrown from a trolley car, Mary J. Murtagh of this city has brought suit against the Connecticut Co. for $4,000. Papers in the action were filed this morning in the Super for court. Miss Murtagh declares that on February 7, 1911, she was pas senger in trolley car which stopped at Main street and Fairfield avenue. She desired to alight but when she reached the rear step the car suddenly started and Miss Murtagh was hurled to the ground
 Her ankle was permanently injured anS Ehe also suffered from the shock. Miss Murtagh is a trained nurse and she alleges the injuries prevented her from earning living at her profes- sion. She accuses the Connecticut Co. employees Of negligence and care- lessness in starting the car without warning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
KeI|y's Will Is
 Admitted; Appeal < Is Contemplated

The will of the late Jeremiah Kane. better known locally as John W. Kelly, a Bank street saloon keeper, was admitted to Probate today.
 The adjourned hearing on the ad- mission of the will was held in the probate court today No testimony was taken. Attorney James H. O'Rourke representing Attorney O. Henry Kaine of Boston, brother of the testator and chief opponent to the Hallen today besides Executor George w. Mara and his counsel Attorney Thomas M. Cullinan.
 The will of Kelly, alias Kane, be- queathes his business to his bartend- CT, Connors, ad the residue of the es- tate, cash in bank and jewelry aggre- gating more than $6,000 to a brother, John Kane, a laborer of Fitchburg, Mass
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
COLLECTOR BROKE WINDOW AN YELLED
 FOR THE OFFICERS.
Found Himself Locked in With Sev. eral Angry Debtors and Became
 Alarmed

Abe Monroe, an insta1lment eollec. tor, broke a window, stuck out his head and ''hollered'' for the police on Saturday afternoon when he found himself Blocked in the house of Sam Kreiger-or imagined himself locked in--on Gregory street, surrounded by several of his angry debtors.
 Monroe had gone there for the pur- pose of collecting. He claims that once inside, the door was locked and things began to look black. As he had much money in his pocket he broke window and called for the police.
 In the city court the other side of the case came out. Witnesses de- nied that the door was locked; on the other hand they said that Monroe had threate all sorts of dire things in case his bills were not aid at once.
 Judge Wilder dismissed the case against Kreiger and warned Monroe that collectors have no business to go around to houses and threaten people about bills.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
SUGAR BARON TO BE BROUGHT TO
 TRIAL TOMORROW
Especial from United Press. ]

Especial from United Press)
 New York, March 1.-The inside his- tory of how the American Sugar Re- lining Company-'"The Sugar Trust got possession of the big refineries of the Pennsylvania Sugar and Refining Company, the only corporation that ever seriously threatened the monopo- listic control of the big New Jersey corporation, will be revealed in open court. Judge Hand announced today that he will open the trial of Wash ington B. Thomas, former president; John B. Parsons, former chief counsel; Arthur Donner, John Mayer, George H. Frazier, directors, and Thomas B. Harnard, counsel for Adolph Segal, in- dicted in 1909, ordering both sides te be ready tomorrow. s..~Fs.
 There are IS counts, all charging violation of the Sherman antitrust law
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
Common Council
 To Meet Tonight

At the Common Council meeting this evening action is expected in the mat ter of providing funds for the new $400, 900 High School
 The Board of Education wants to have certain funds placed at it's dis posal that it may secure its site and begin work on the school as soon as possible. But in order to economize, the issuance of the special bonds may be delayed until New Years, and meanwhile the cash will be drawn from other sources of the city's reve- nue.
 Miss Kirk's communication asking the Board of Aldermen to look into her discharge from the collectors of flee, and provide her with funds as damages, will also come before the board for the first time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
Fine silks and poplins with new-style border.

Distinctive beauty marks the silks and sk-and-wool poplins that have border pattern Gowns of exclusive appearance will be made up from them that will be entirely different from the great majority.
 Silks fine grade of taffeta in changeable hues Their borders are of satin three patterns and of of the shades body of the silk Patterns of , yards only, special width,-$2 yard.
 Silk and wool popln and fine wool serge with border in contrasting color and in attractive pattern Special width, patterns of yards ony,-$2 yard.
 rear 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
BUCKINCHAM'S CREW
 SWEEPS THE SKY IN
 '. M. 6. 4. AERIAL RAGE

Two hundred and twenty-nine mem- bers were added to the Bridgeport Y. M. C.. A., bringing it's total member ship to the record number of 1,15a as a result of the unique areo-plane membership contest which closed Sat- urday night.
 Former Mayor E. T. Buckingham 8 y"Antoinettes monoplane won the transcontinental race, his craft bring. ing total of IS new members. The Baldwin crew returned with 30 mem. bers; the Wright 32; Bleriot 19; Gra> ham-White IT; Curtiss IA; Moisant, 15; Benoit H. Zeppelin 2; Bugess 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
Two Couples Seeking
 Divorces in High Court

Two divorce actions were filed this morning in the superior court. Frank H. Crepon of New Canaan wants a decree from Louise Crepon of New York. Desertion is the ground. The couple were married September 28, 1908. The alleged desertion took place January 8, 1909. Mrs. Crepon's maiden name was Louise Bruns.
 Grace Gaylor of Danbury wants to be freed from James Gaylor of Dan bury. She alleges Gaylor has been too friendly with a woman, whose name is unknown to the plaintiff. The couple were married April 20. 1908.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
ORR'S RELATIVES ARE
 COMING TO HIS AID

Postmaster John s. Orr of Pitts field, has written Mayor Wilson notify ing him that he is the brother of the Walter G. Orr whose plight in Lake City, Oregon, was made known to Mayor Wilson through Orr's friend in Oregon.
 The Pittsfeld man states that he had. heard nothing from. his brother, who was 3 rover, for 28 years, and now he has learned of his need, he proposes to communicate with his sev- eral other brothers and arrange to pro- vide. the destitute man with assist anco.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
DIED.

WHITE.-Suddenly, in New York city. March 3, 1912, Ella F., widow of Charles F.. White, and sister of Mrs. Annie M. Jones of this city.
 a* KNOWLES.-In this city, March 3rd, 1912, Russell William Knowles, in fant son of Charles and Grace Knowles, aged l month, ' days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his parents. No. 255 Gregory street, on Tuesday, 5th inst, at 2:30 p. m.
 Burial in Park cemetery. a* SHARPE-In this city, March 4th, 1912, Sarah H. Gledhill, widow of William Sharpe and sister of Mrs. Gerard Wilson. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
CITY CLERK BOUCHER
 STRICKEN WITH GRIP

City Clerk Stephen F. Boucher is bedridden at his home with a severe attack of the grip.s MT. Boucher was obliged to return home early Satur- day afternoon and early Saturday evening took to his bed where he has remained ever since. During his ab- sence the office is i ncharge of As sistant City Clerk William F. Russell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
MCCORMICK TO WED NEW YORK NURSE

New York, March 4-Joseph J. Mccormick, clerk, 25 years old, of 535 Wood avenue, Bridgeport, Conn.,, obtained license at the city hall marriage bureau, Saturday to wed Miss Mae F. Knowles, a graduate nurse, 29 years old, residing at 510 West 10th street, New York City. The couple announced in the mar riage bureau that the wedding would take place in April at 51O West 10th street..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
WILLIAM F. FERRIS FILES APPEAL FROM PROBATE COURT

William F. Ferris of Greenwich, guardian of Crofutt and Virginia Mitchell, has filed an appeal from probate in the superior court He is aggrieved at the decision of the Greenwich probate court in. admitting the will of the late Peter Mitchell
 The action is returnabre to the March term. ....
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
SHAW INDICTED.

Especial from United Press.)
 Boston, March 4.-The grand jury in the superior criminal court, today returned two indictments against Ar thur W. Shaw, charged with the lar ceny of $10,000 from the A. w: Shaw Company, of Freeport, Me, and Georgia M. Stuart, charged with be- ing an accessory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
CHILDREN LOOK FOR
 MISSING JEWELER

Inquiry came to the office of Town Denmark, as to the present where abouts of jeweler and watchmaker, Nils Olson, whose children live in Den- mark. M. c. Jensen, the author of the letter, states that the children last knew of him as living at 39 Crescent avenue. They have not heard from him since 1904 and fear he has died.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
MIR. HOWARD "JOSHED" p@~ BY HIS ASSOCIATES

The Patrick Howard who was treated at the Emergency hospital Saturday night is not Patrick H. Howard the widely known mail car. rier. The injured man happens to re- side on the same street as MT. How ard of the-local postoffice force whose number is 115. F. H. Howard today good natnredly stood for a deal of joshing because of the similarity of names
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
FEAR RED PAUPER BURIAL
Especial from United Press.)

ISpeclaI rom United PreSS.)
 New York, March 4-Although she had $3SO in a savings bank, Margaret Murphy, more than 30. starved herself to death because she feared a pauper burial. In her bosom was her bank book. There still remained to her cred $3S0. She will be buried in conse- crated ground
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
UNITED IN wEDLOCK

Miss Frances McBrewster, 37 years old, of 15O Center street, was united in marriage in New York, yesterday, to Mir. Albert c. Minckler, an adver- Using manager, 30 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
OBITUARY

Ella E., widow of Charles E.. White, died suddenly in New York city yes terday. Mrs. White was a sister of Mrs. Annie M. Jones of this city and was we'll known in this city. News of her death was a shock to many friends here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
CRESCENT THEATRE SOLD.

McLevy & Hart who have conduct ed the Crescent Theatre in Main street, few doors south of State street for the past four years an- nOunce that they have sold the busi- ness to Isaac Klopstock, the State street tobacconist who will continue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
Unknown Man Tries to Assassinate Leo Rothschild

Especial from United Press)
 London, March 4-An unknown man attempted to assassinate Leopold Rothschild here, today. A shot was fired but the bullet went wide and struck detective, badly injuring him. The would-be assassin was arrested before he could vre a. second time,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
CLERK TRACY RECEIVES
 FINE BOX OF ORANGES.

Assistant Clerk Fred w. Tracy of the superior court has received a sou- venir box of oranges from Mrs. Tracy who is sojourning in St. Augustine, Fla. The oranges are the smallest variety grown and are known as .KumQuatS."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
POINTS OF INTEREST.
E. H. Dillon & Co..

E. H. Dillon & Co.. 11O5 Main street, are showing a new collection of white lawn and tailored shirt: waists that contains unusual styles and wonderful values that are beyond competition.
 Look at the new, complete line of ladies and gentlemen's spring suits at Jaco- office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
WALL STREET TODAY

Especial from United Press.)
 New York March 4.-Opening.- The stock market opened heavy. prices being slightly under Saturdays close.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
Handsome suits and new coats for young women.

There is something distinctive about the suit the coat for a <MMS3W young woman-if that coat is made CWS4ZD by tailor whose time is devoted to <i\@ that sort of work. It can be M 1NA told at glance. Not easy to say M%YIw M why this IS easy to see it's indi- TESNNV sEMM vidual character though SAt sNW l. And today tell of a collection sess 9IAMAs of such suits and coats It is not GMnnSyk SSs very large gathering, numbers 1NMI|1Nln |go But it is full of interest. It's @#In|||VNkIl neWness and freshness and effec- 7IIIIEIE4h tive style of trimming give it, in it's 51g EllNlHZI entirety, special appeal. w G.FATEI Most of all the folks who plan MI|Y:|M[ ned this apparel, knew what would E|I.|I||Ns suit young folks. Here are suits NE|::I|:AlN of dark hue given life and genuine H;E:: :N::EF brightness by touch of color that H|E|::E:l { is almost daring. Here are coats h1E:: :l:l fI so fashioned that they almost seem ]Ez:N::l to be One-sided-but when slipped lHE:z 3EInM on they delightfully."- pretty. BE E:.5 I NM
 There beautiful soft color VEIQCe| tones in light effects. There are dainty and quiet stripes. There grays that almost elusive the mist of the morning. There twotoned stripes in which color blends into the other almost without effort.
 Method of decoration will appeal strongly to young foks too Here is coat of rich deep blue serge with collar of brilliant light blue. Sounds like violent trast but the result is coat that very very pretty
 Here suit of dark blue that has just the daintest
 little dashes of bright red peepng out here and there in it's decoration And it's lining is that rich brilliant
 Here is coat that is so like chamos color and fin ish that it though must be chamos But it is instead a fine soft light and warm wooen stuff.
 Among the suits there is scarcely without touch of attractive trimming Here buttons that stand out bold relief Here are pearl buckes used both jacket and skirt
 But there are some comparatively plain suits They of particularly nice fabric and tailoring upon them noticeably clever and careful. @1
 Jackets nearly all short-but may choose either square of cutaway style Skirts finished with
 little peats at bottom, in instances. The attractive envelope style appears many notifications And best of a there scarcely two suits two coats in the tire gathering that alike. This is earlseason semb from which may choose in surety that apparel out of the usual has been selected.
 Suits-$18 $2O to $35
 Coats-$125O $15 and SIS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04

bosom. They wear their coats open
 too, and their furs pushed stylishly back on their shoulders. And then they wonder why they are ill!''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
Mader0 Calls
 Nation To Arms Rancho Villa Starts-Cap- lures Chihuahua-Fate of Americans In Doubt
(SpeciaI from United Press. )

ISpecIdI HUH CIIIteu feSS'I Mexico City, March 4-1n a final at- tempt to unite Mexico and declaring that, "if necessary, shall know how to die at my post,' President Madero today issued a manifesto calling on Mexicans to join the army and unite in maintaining military rule to bring about the union.
 Fl Paso, March 1.-The city of Chi huahua was today virtually in the con- trol of Pancho Villa, former bandit and now leader of the Federal forces in Chihuahua Villa was finally driven six miles out of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

to conduct the theatre, The theatre occupies the same store where Klop- stocks father, the late Jacob Klop-; stock conducted a cigar store for; many years before his death.
 LcnGon--Women Of fashion must spend $12,5Go for a single complete toilet, according to London's r:1odistes, this spring. Plunlage- and shoes at S2. 800 is one item.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
Foley Kidney Pills

TONIC IN ACTION QUICK IN RESULTS
 Give prompt relief from BACKACaEs KIDNEY and BLADDER TROUBLE, RHEUMATISM, CONGESTION of the KIDNEYS, INFLAMMATION of tho BLADDER and all annoying URINARY IRREGULARITIES. A positive boon tc MIDDLE AGED and ELDERLY PEOPLE and for WOMEN.
 HAVE HIGHEsT RECOMMENDATION :. s; A. Davis, e27 Washington St.. ConnersyilleA Ind, is in his S5th year. He writes us: t'I havS lately suffered much from my kidne and hlad der had severe backa ctes and my kidney actioa was too frequent, causing mo to lose much sleer at night, and in my bladder there was constant pain. I took Foley Kidney Pills for some time and am now free of all trouble and agaia able tc be mp and around. Foley Kidney Pills have my highest recommendation"
 l. F. CURTIS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
MONEY IN BOOKS

andio invest in The booksa here is "A M M P.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04

At last they have discovered what it is that is, responsible for the high strung nerves of the American wo- men and the increase in neurotfc dis eases among females. Their abom- inable clothes, is the cause Of it, says Dr. Jane Baker, lecturer of the School of Hygiene, of which Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont: is one of the Sponsors. .e ,"Unquestionably the nervous dis eases and many of the other physical troubles of the modern woman are due to her foolish manner of dress ing" says Dr. Baker. ''The kind of clothes she wears and the way she wears them would strain the strong est natural constitution.
 "All clothing which is so elaborate and so fussily put together that it's wearer cannot forget it but must be continually preening and settling her self, like vain bird. makes toward nervous strain and a generally over it isn't primarily a matter of nerve. I must protest against the sort of clothing many New York women wear in the winter Why, I went into a lawyers office the other day, ana I positively do not think that the sten- Ographer had more than a single garment under her outside clothes She certainly had no room for petti- coat, and only an extremely decollete slip was visible under her Dutch neck, short rt-sleeved shirtwaist.
 "Any doctor in town will tell you that women enter his office daily to ask him to prescribe for colds and coughs and they meanwhile are wear ing stockings so thin that the flesh S plainly visible, and bodices with only the thinest lace covering throat and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Monday, March f, 1912.