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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
WALL STREET TO-DAY

New York, Dec. 16-Opening-The stock market opened dull and slightly lower Steel was 65, decline of 3-8.
 Prices were forced down sharply during the first half hour Reading reached a new low at 16O 1-2 but re- covered to 161 IA immediately. South ern Pacific also established a new low record for the present season, sell ing at 105 1-2, and recovering one point.s The market was active.
 11:30-The market against sold off in the first part of the second hour. Reading sold as low as 158 If. Steel sold down to 63 5-S.
 12:16-Reading jumped to 163-3-4, a gain of 5 points over low a half hour earlier, upon announcement of the su- preme court decision in the anthracite coal case. Steel sold at 65 3-8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
FRIDAY, THE l3TH, BRINGS SORROW
 TO THIS HOME
Brother and Sister Victims of
 Sudden Death Within Few Hours

Friday the thirteenth was indeed a day of i'll luck for the household of Michael Caulf1eld, of 86 Frank street. A few minutes after the stroke of aged 26, died almost without warn ing, though he had been in failing health for some time. Five hours later his daughter not believed to be pita1, Springfield, Mass. To add to the sorrow of the family, an 1mmedi- ate relative was suddenly bereft of her senses, and removed to a sani- tariuIn.
 George Harry Cau1feld suffered al- most mortal injuries in the plant of the Bridgeport Brass Co. several years ago. He was whirled about shaft so violently that his legs were mang1ed to a degree necessitating the amputation of both above the knees. He never regained his strength though for time he had sought to perfect himself in business education, being unable by reason of the loss of his legs to continue with the machfnists' trade.
 His sister, Mary, the wife of John Hutchinson, was living in Thompson vile, while he resided with his father. The sister was taken i'll about a month ago, but it was not believed that her illness was serious until last Friday, when she was hurried in an automobile to the hospital in Spring field She became unconscious short 1y after entering the institution and died about o'clock.
 The body of the daughter lay in the home of a brother-in-law of the street, today while the funeral ser vices of the son were held from the home of the father, in an adjoining apartment at SC Frank street. The funeral of the daughter will be held tomorrow morning. Two sisters sur- vfve her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
Gifts for Young and Old

"You can find just what you want in the way of gifts at Beaches" We heard one woman remark last week This is true this holiday season to no effort has been spared in select ing a stock second to none in this viz cinity- Even the children delight in splendid assortment of toys, and edu- cational pastimes ezvhich are on dis play in great variety. Do1lies for the girlies, too, are to be found in great runners. China and glassware for the table, talking machines for the whole family and a generous and varied as- sortment of useful things and novel, ties are in waiting. Come and see them. F. E. Beach, 962 Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
With calenders
goes stationery.

Natural to think of the two at one time. How many folks can write any except a business letter without looking at calendar to see what the date really is7
 Handsome gathering of calendars in many sizes. Most are beautied by scenes reproduced in colors. Among them the beau tiful Harrison Fisher calendar.-10c to $2.5O.
 Stationery in boxes that add to it's suitability for gift Of many textures and in correct sizes. Of good taste and quality,-25c to $2.50.
 Main floor. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
WOMAN VICTIM OF OPIUM SAYS SHE WAS
 INDUCED TO STEAL

Torrington, Dec. 16-C1aiming that she was induced to steal $22 from Rose man she met on her arrival from AL ba.ny,N. F., week ago, Helen Fletcher. 27. also a, maid at the Inn, pleaded guilty to the charge and was given three months in jail by the po- lice court today. The girl also claims she was victim of the opium habit. In court she said the man had induced her to steal the money on the prom ise that he would take her to New York After taking the money she went to Winsted, accompanied by the there. She had on her person at that time $17.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
GREEKS AND TURKS IN MOST DESPERATE
 NAVAL BATTLE NOW

London, Dec 16-The destruction of one Greek cruiser and two Greek tor pedo boats today was reported in a special dispatch from Constantinople which said that the most desperate naval battle of the Balkan war was in progress off the Island of Tenedos, outside the Straits of Dardanelles The report said that the Turks lost one cruiser and one destroyer.
 It was presumed sthat the Turks had tried to run the Greek blockade Of the straits and got into the Aegean Sea
 It could not be said what effect the hosti1fties would have on today's peace negotiations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
SnowstOrm Of handkerchiefs.

Whether it snows out doors or not, there is a very heavy and delightful snow fall of handkerchiefs in the store.
 Every sort of handker- chiefs in it. One may choose just as fine as desired up to beautiful lace-trimmed at $1O.
 There are even some of linen with initial at 5 cents. And very pretty initial or Armenian-1ace trimmed at 121ac. Some Swiss embroid- cred are in new and delight fu1 styles, many of the ln1- tial sorts are of linen.
 Excellent pure linen with emgroidered design in cor ner,-25c.
 Edgings of Val or Venise lace around linen centers make some at 25 cents espe- cia1ly alluring.
 Dozens of sorts at 50 cents; among them fancy embroidered with edging of lace and fine lawn with cor ner embroidery.
 Rich lace-trimmd hand kerchiefs, real Venise lace, -75c to $1.75.
 Boxes of pretty Swiss em- broidered handkerchiefs, - 6Oc.
 Pure linen handkerchiefs in boxes of attractive design, 3 or Gin box,-75c to $1.50.
 Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
s1so INVOLVED IN CIVIL ACTION

Alleging non-payment of a board bill amounting to $18O civil suit is being tried before Judge Wilder in City Court this afternoon in the ac- ton of Frank J. Birby against Joseph Godbout- It. is alleged in the com plaint that plaintiffs wife separated from him in August and that defend ant and his wife boarded with him for 20 weeks, payment for which has never been made to him. Denial is made by defendant who alleges that full payment was made to Mrs Birby Attorney George F. Mara appears for plaintiff while the interests of the de- fendant is represented by Attorney John Gray.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
k0RTz'S VISIT KURT
New York Brewer Rushes Up Here Addresses Waldo Club and Rushes
 Right Back.

William Kurtz, chief accountant of the New York office of the Jacob Rup pert breweries has returned after a brief visit to Bridgeport as the guest ofkthe local manager, Earle M. Chris tie. MT. Kurtz was honor guest at the annual banquet of the George C. Waldo Jr., Marching club at the Staf- fordshire house Saturday evening. Mr. Kurtz made a brief address to the members and announced his intention of organizing a New York branch of the local society, the object of which IS to boom its sponsor, Mir Waldo, for anything the club wants in gas tronomic world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
DR. VAN SICKLE HIRE
School Expert Brings Assistant Who Conducts Exams. at BarnuIn ----~ss < Q; sS School

Dr. James H. Van Sickle head of the Springfield. Mass, school systems, who is investigating things educa- tfonal in this cfty, was in Brfd geport this morning and visited several schools With him was J. A. Gordy of Springfield. who conducted geography examinations in several grades at the BRrnum school
 Dr. van Sickle said that pr. An drew W. ,E9son. associate superintend- ent of New York city schools who is to investigate the teachers training methods here, will begin his duties after school reopens in January. The schools will close Friday and will re- open January 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
Little folks like good gloves.

There is pride in the way a little girl wears her new gloves. What a difference it makes in her whole man ner. And she appreciates their goodness, enjoys it.
 Here are some that Any Little Girl will be glad to have Old Santa bring:-
 Fleece-lined kid or mocha, gray or tan,-$1.
 Nice kidskin in dress style good shades -$1.
 Golf gloves for school wear, very warm,-25c and soc.
 And for boys, heavy dog skin at $1 and good gaunt- let's at soc and $1.
 Center aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
FATHER HELD IN S3,OOO ON CHARGES
 OF HIS DAUGHTER

Hartford, Dec 16-Joseph Marshall was held in $3,0O0 bonds today for trial next Saturday on charges made by his daughter, Rosie, aged I5. The child was employed in Beacon Falls as a domestic and the story told to her ern- pIoyers led to her fathers arrest The girl is now in a Waterbury hos pita1. Marshall pleaded, not guilty to the charges when arraigned in court today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
COAT STOLEN
 BY DISCHARGED PRISONER

It was the inborn spirit of ttieyery which prompted the theft of an over coat belonging to a local reporter by a, prisoner just discharged from the county jail. The coat which had been thrown across 8. chair in the cor ridor while the local scribe went into another apartment, was last seen CO., incident with the mans disappearance. The police are searching for both coat and man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
Yale College Year
 In. Two Equal Paris

New Haven, Dec. 1e.-The bulletin of Yale academic department for the year 191z-13, just issued, shows among other things that beginning with the year 1913-14 the college year will be divided into two equal parts, the first term extending from Septern- Der to February and the second from February to June.
 The total registration shows a91 seniors, 27S juniors 342 sophomores and 412 freshmen, a total of 1928. RECEPTION TO CHARLES IVES
 A very pleasant reception was tend cred to MT. Charles Ives of 383 South avenue, last evening, the event be- ing held in honor of his return home after a months vacation in Attic boror, Mass. Among the many friends present were the Misses Nellie Troy, Evelyn Jeff. Agnes Carroll McNamee and others, the Messrs. Joseph Mo- Laughlin Frank Goetz, Charles Ives, Edward Troy Hugh Dewitt. Frank Wnieberg, William Neil and Frederick Ives
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
THIEVES BUSY SUNDAY.

Two robberfes committed on Sun day were today reported at police headquarters. Thieves entered the bottlfng esta ablishment of Oberm eyer & Liebman, 10 Wall street, taking 96 bottles of beer.
 The ehoe-store of Peter Gehert, 1920 Main street was entered through back window, 21 pair of shoes being taken from the shelves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
Improve the morning.

From the who shop in the ing will find it advantageous to do
 In the morningone has time at command There is absence of the hurry spirit It is possible ones choice with delberation Saespeople have time to give individually to you. It is the things that await choosing And naturally makes a choice which is bound to be more satisfactory
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
LOBDELL IMPROVING.

The condition of Charles Lodbel1, the prominent Easton farmer who at tempted suicide after his arrest upon charge of manslaughter for shoot ing Charles Allen, is reported as much improved. pr. E. V. D Dunham, of Greenfield Hill, under whose care he has been today announced that un- less complications set in his patient was out of immediate danRar-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
GENERAL STRIKE
 IN COAL MINES
 xs1r .st9faWILL HIT MILLS

Hamburg, Dec. 1e-Thir+ty thousand members of the Christian Labor Un- ion in Saar today voted to inaugur- ate a general strike Jan. 2 according to a dispatch this afternoon from Saarbroken- The walkout will affect the vast Sarr coal mines and all the textile factories of the district
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16

Washington, Dec. 16-By a vote of Fl to IS the Senate today adopted the compromise order introduced by Sen ator Shoot, electing Senator Gallinger and Senator Bacon to serve alternate periods of two weeks as president pro tenn of the Senate until the end of the session. The roll call was demanded hU Senator BriStoW.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
ANNOUNCEMENT TO
 OUR READERS

Owing to an unavoidable break in The Farmer press Saturday a portion of the edition was not published and many of our readers, especially in East Bridgeport were without their Farmer. The damage was repaired too late to permit the resumption of activities on Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
OBITUARY

The burial Of Philomena, widow of Benjan1in J. Desilets, took place this daughter, Mrs. George H. Bousquet, 40 Fourth street. She was 76 years of age, and of a retiring disposition but loved by all who came in contact with her. She had been an invalid for eight years with rheumatism and bore up with great fortitude. She leaves fo1Ir gene Goran of Boston. Phillip Desilets and Mrs. George H. Bousquet of Bridgeport, and Wilfred of Greenport, L. T., also eleven grandchildren and V. Belanger sang a high mass of re- Quiem over the remains at St. An thony's church. Interment was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
 The funeral of Ellen, widow of Fred H. Alderman, was held from the be- and St. Charles church at o'clock, where Father James V. Hussion sang a high mass of requiem. There were many. relatives and friends in the surrounded the bier. The bafIbearers were James Ennis, Patrick Egan,. John Gordon, William Ramsey, John Hea- ley and Patrick Leaden. Interment was in St. Michael's cemetery.
 Many friends attended the obsequies Saturday afternoon of John Dixon, a we'll known truckman of 143 Orchard St., MT Dixons death, on Thursday, followed a brief attack of pnuemonia. He was 68 years of age. For r years he had been in the employ of Phillips, the truckman. A VlaFge family Of grown children survives him. Rev. E.. H. Kenyon officiated at the funeral services. Many beautiful flowers sur mounted the casket. The pail bearers were Robert and Patrick Barrett, John McGovern, Joseph Higgins, Walter Bartlett and Patrick Dunn. Interme ent was in Park cemetery.
 Girl Wanfed2 Read tha
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
Nice gloves for but $l.

Princess Victoria gloves are one can give with conf dence. And if a dollar is the amount to be spent, we know of none better.
 Good winter weight, pique finish, back finished with Paris-point embroid- cry, fastening with a single clasp.
 White. black, all the new oak shades, and practically every color that one seeks in gloves,-$1.
 Heavy tan cape gloves at same price. Splendid weight, extra strong seams, spear point back,-$1.
 Center aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
-rT+D

s@--r DIED. HUTGaIINSON.-n Springfield, Mass, sDec- IS. 1912, Mary wife of John HhsChinson-
 +Friends are invited to attend -fhz funeral from the residence of her brother-in-law. Hugh Murphy, t84- Frank street. on Tuesday, Dec. IT, st S:30 a. ms and from St. Pat ~riek's church at a. m. SSe-Interment atssSt Micha els ce1setery. a~ GRASSE--In this city. Dec. 18th, N7917. Maxilfian A. Grasse, aged 62 years, 9 months, 24 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, No 4Ss West avenue. on Tuesday, 117th inst, at 2:30 o'clock D. m.
 -BuriaI in Park cemetery. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
Little
 gift things.

The hurried shopper will appreciate picking from ta- b1eful after tableful of lit tie articles at little price. So many sorts that one can choose or a legion and not nee dto chose any two alike. Novel imported pin cush- ions, mostly from Japan,- 1Oc to 25c. Unique dogs and cats,also from Japan,-5c and 10c. Odd pictures from Japan, some made with bits of silk. -1Oc.
 Picture frames of German silver, pretty designs ,-25c to Soc.
 Needle books in many tasteful patterns,-25c and Small sewing baskets lin soc.
 ed with color,-25c. Large sewing baskets fit ted with scissors needles thinnble and thread, ,-5Oc to 1850.
 Children's sewing boxes with all the little needs for sewing for Dolly,-25c.
 
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16

Hartford-Connectic has IA thou sand miles of highways, the largest number of miles of roads in propor- tfon to it's. area of any state in the union
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 WITNESS BEFORE
 GRAND JURY TODAY

New York, Dec 16-Only two wit nesses were examined today by the grand jury which is Investigating the alfe<ef-racnopoiy transportation in New England by the New Haven rail- rcaflSsss ey< were 5 E. Da1yry Inp1e, vice prestdent pf he eSiTa rds k aurf Benja1ra fris Cam npbel, head of the traffic department of the New TIa-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16

of  ciay the Parker home ohice
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16

Bridgeport, Conn.,.
 Monday, Dec. IS, 1912.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16

Main hoor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16

The Weather - Unsettled, rain, slightly colder.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-11

Mrs. Dora Dore went to Shawmut
Friday to visit with her daughter
w f. Rowe was visitor with his
sister in Oakland the first of this
week
At the morning service Sunday in
the Bethany Baptist church the pas
tor, Rev George Merriam extended the
right hand of fellowship to one per-
son.
Miss Olga Stevens of Simmons col
lege, Boston, and Robert Stevens, a
student in Franklin. Mass, returned
Monday after a visit with Miss Ethel
Walton.
At a meeting of the Catholic Band
held Jan. 3, officers were elected as
follows President, Ernest Groder
vice pres, Willard Crotto; secretary,
Walter Murray; treasurer, j P. Thibo-
deau; leader, Andrew Lessor; bust
ness manager, J. P Thibodeau;
librarian, J. NJ. McVicar.
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Sunday morning in the Centenary NJ.
e. church Rev. Arthur Craig preached
an impressive sermon on the subject
"Sifted for Service" Music was fur
nished by quartette composed of L.
w. Gerrish, Charles Turner, Mrs.
Robinson and Miss Hoyt. In the
evening the subject of Mr.. Craigs ad-
dress was 1.-The fire P's that secure
success in Christian work, viz. pray,
plan, pay, push, persevere." The 3rd
quarterly conference was also held
Rev. Mr.. Craig presiding. Will Emer-
son was elected Judge and I. ]. Smith
and E. D. Packard were elected tellers
They constitute the election board and
their duties are to appoint time and
place before the 4th quarterly confer
ence when a delegate and alternate
to the annual conference will be
elected.
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JOINT INSTALLATION.
Russell Post G. 4. T. and Russell
Relief Corps Install Officers.

Friday evening, Jan. }, came the
first great storm of the season which
prevented a full attendance at the in
stallation of Russell post and the re-
lief corps, but enough members of
each of these organizations brayed
the elements and gathered at G. A. r.
hall to hold the joint installation
which has been customary in past
years.
After the regular routine business
of the post was transacted, the hall
was given over to the ladies of the
corps and the beautiful and impress
siye ceremonies of installation was
splendidly performed by Mrs Clara B.
Leayitt, installing officer, assisted by
Mrs. lsadore n. Spear, conductor
The following are the officers of the
Relief Corps: President, Emma l..
Bickford; S V Pres, Tilda Buker;
J. V Pres. Climena Weston; Secretary
Isadore y. Spear; Treas Ruth H.
Eaton; chaplain, Eva A. Thomson;
conductor, Emma S. White; Asst. Con,
Nellie Savage; guard, Bette Viles
Asst guard, Martha A. Emerson !;
patriotic Instructor, Clara B. Leayitt !;
color bearers, Mary S. r Burns,
Agnes S. Steward Nellie N. Emerson,
Belle Donaldson.
Next came the installation of the
officers of the Post. Comrade Samuel
F. Emerson, installing officer, assisted
by Comrade A. Francis Bickford, as
officer of the day.
The following is a full list of the
officers of the post: Commander, w
Harrison Weston; S. V Com, John W
Fogler; j. V. Com, Sullivan Russell
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Mrs. Dora. Dore went to shawmut
Friday to visit with her daughter
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURES.

whereas, Chester v. Bailey and Ben
jamin +. Bailey, both Of Arson, In
their mortgage deed. dated the second
day of January. 1908, and recorded In
Book 2S3, Page 236 in Somerset Regis
try of Deeds. conveyed to Ellra c.
Andrews of said Arson the following
described real estate, including the
buildings thereon, namely, the Record
farm, SO called. In Anson aforesaid,
being the same conveyed to said
Baileys by said Ellra c. Andrews by
his deed of said second day of January,
A. d. 1905. being the same premises
decided to the said Ellra c. Andrews by
Jennie NJ. preble, by her deed dated ID
Somerset Registry of Deeds, Book 266,
Page !5s, reference being hereby made ede
a more particular description of the
premises; and. whereas, the conditions
of said mortgage. have been broken,
now, therefore, by reason of the
breach Of the conditions thereof, |
claim foreclosure OF said mort gage.
ELLRA c. ANDREWS.
December rs. A. d. 1911. Sw52
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Farm for Sale

For good reasons l offer my Farm,
Stock and Tools, situated In Bingham.
Farm contains 175 acres excellent
land, fine wood lot, good orchard, good
Buildings In village limits insured for
$1,000. For further description ad-
dress or call on
8. A. SMITH,
tf2 Bingham, Maine
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PLAIN SEWING
WANTED!
AT
1O1 MADISON AVE +,
FREEDOM NOTICE.

This Is to give notice that l give to
my son, Palmer X. Doyle, the rest of
his time: that shall claim none of his
wages or pay any bills OF his contract
ing after this date.
MRS OLIVE L. HILTON.
Moscow Me- Dec. 10. 1911. 3w51
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chaplain, Samuel F Emerson: sur
geon. DIR. J. II. Merrill; quartermaster,
James D. Emerson; adjutant, Henry j.
Varney; officer of the day, Francis NJ.
Mills; officer of the guard, Nelson S.
Towle quartermaster sergeant, Pres
colt A Cleveland; sergeant major, A.
Francis Bickford, patriotic instructor,
Samuel F. Emerson.
During the installation ceremonies
Misses Faith Harris and Marion
Editha Lord played the piano and rem
dered fine selections as a bountiful
supply of delicious ice cream and
cake was served to all present
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Rev. ri B. Hicks and the old re-
liable Farmers Almanac at G. r
Fogg's.