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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
OF ! GOLD FOR
 REV BEARD
Men and Women of Park St. Church Give Substantial Mark of Appreciation to Beloved Pastor Sixth Parish Gathering.

About 500 of the people of the Park Street Congregational church met, last night, in the church, the occasion being the sixth annual parish gather ing. which began at 5:3O p. m in the main auditorium, with a concert by the Kinder Trio. under the direction of Mrs. George B. Cowell. The trio consisted of Miss Helen Cowell, vio- linist; Miss Catherine Beard, pianist, and Miss Hazel Bodine, vfolinceIlist, who did beautiful work.
 A purse of gold was presented to the pastor, Rev. Gerald Fl. Beard. Rev. John yDePeu gave talk on Taking Time"
 At 6:SO substantial supper was en- joyed. Clerk Arthur M. Marsh re ported a church membership of 654; 22S men and 431 women. Treasurer S. A. Dickhaut made detailed re- port of finances. William B. Board man announced the raising of $1,,S0C Other reports were as follows; Mrs George B. Clark. on work as conduc- tor of Girls. Endeavor Circle: Presi- dent John Beardsiey, on Park Street Frank M.s woottons on his eighteen years of, service as deacon; Mrs.. E. S. Pierce, church visitor, that she had made 659 calls during 1911; Mrs conesS Mrs c. g.. Flames; Supt. Will liam E. Phillips, that the Sunday school has a membership of S06. ar average attendance of 242, represent. ing 8 gain of 24 pupils in 1911.
 Dr. Charles W. Deane spoke briefly upon the financial needs of the churcI and called attention to a meeting tC be held tomorrow night at which thii work will be discussed. c. S. Fame. reported for the Ecclesiastical So ciety's committee; Miss Sarah E Hubbard, on the work accomplisheS by the Fullerton Memorial League Cir c'e; Mrs. William B. Boardman, oI the work of the .GdrlS' Fortnight. Club; Herbert w. Purdy, on the worl of the Young Peoples Alliance; A E Lavery, for the Mems League.
 The presentation of the purse o gold to Rev. Mr. Beard was pleasantl, made f. by MT. Eavery. Mir Beart made brief remarks in grateful accept ance.s The occasion was most sue cessfwuI' and the evening was thor Oughly enjoyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
News of Fairfield County Towns

school was crowded to the doors, last night, and many who came late were turned away because not even stand ing room. could be found for them. The entertainment given by the pu- pills to add to the fund for the pur- chase of a piano was a surprise to those who witnessed 1t, on account of its completeness and the dramatic tall ent displayed by the pupils and the teachers who promoted the affair and trained the participants. Special costumes were made for the charac- ters and they, were elaborate and ap- propriate- Miss Edith Turner, who teaches elocution in the school, ar ranged the program. The teachers in the different grades which took part ably seconded her efforts. Miss Beatrice Derby had charge of the music and the High School orchestra furnished good music in the interludes. The regular weekly meeting of the Taxpayers Improvement Club was held Monday evening and was largely attended. A number of important subjects for the benefit of the club were discussed and it was voted to hold another Of the clubs popular box socials at their hall the latter part Of the month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
Health Department On Trail Of Users
 Of Small Bottles Milk Dealers Who Are De frauding Public to Be Prosecuted

The old saying. "A pint's pound the world around" is not borne out by a number of milk bottles that have recently found their way to the hands of officials of the health de- partment, and are now the subject
 From at. least three different sources these bottles have been turn ed over to the health department, which exercises supervision over the
 The bottle is considerably smaller than the one-pint bottles ordinarily handled by milkmen, and each one is labelled with an inscription Indicat- ing that 1t holds IF ounces. The bot tIe holds IF ounces, all right, but ac- cordinE to the informatiop resching are selling it's contents for one pint.
 Sixteen, ounces avoirdupois is re- zarded as a pretty fair pint of milk, in the health department Twelve ounces would thereforS be one quar- ter of a pint short. The health de- partment has the names of three dealers said to have been using the bottles as pint bottles, and plans to prosecute if the practice is continued.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
EMBLEMs USED IN ART.

During the golden age of art in the sixteenth century, paintings were to the people very much what books are to us to-day. These peop'e could not read nor write, but they could under stand pictures. So the pictures per formed a great work in teaching and inspiring the mass of the people. As the church was the greatest patron of art, many of the worlds famous pictures related to sacred subjects .
 Among the interesting emblems that are used by the old masters a few are given below:
 The Nimbus and Aureole are used to indicate some holy being. This is us- ually circular, but if made square, it shows that the person represented was then living.
 !. TThe Lamb is the peculiar symbol of our Saviour; but 1t Is also given to John the Baptist to typify sacrifice. and to St. Agnes as an emblem of meelmess and modeSty.
 The Serpent is an emblem Of sin.
 The Peacock is an emblem of inn mortality; in mythologfcal pictures it accompanies Juno.
 Ghost; also of simplicity and purity.
 The Sword signifies martyrdom. Ar rows are given to St. Sebastian, and to others who died by them.
 Among plants and fruits the Palm Is the symbol Of victory, the Olive oi peace. the Lily of purity, the Apple o1 the fall from Paradise, ethe Pomegran- ate of happy immortality.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
WiCkedeSf Women
 Pastor States Are
 Living In Merden
Cspectal from united Press.l

Meriden, Jan. 1.-The text of . an address on present day morals, deliv- cred before the local branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Un- ion. by Rev. pr. Charles R. Wood son, formerly of Oyster Bay and close friend of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, was made public, today. The pastor said Meriden had some of the wick edest women he ever had known. Too many young girls paraded the streets at night he said.
 2 He deplored the fact that men and religion forward movement did not in- clude girls.
 Too many young boys smoked cig- arettes said Rev. WOodson. and girls and women were becoming addicted to the habit in lsrge numbers. .. The liquor cue Zion should be ham dled by doing away with breweries and saloons, said the pastor. AL though the traffic was licensed, it ought not to exist.
 The speaker favored woman suf- frage because he believed woman was mans equal and therefore had a right to share in everything.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
THE SOUTHPORT SAVINGS BANK
One Hundred and Fifteenth
 Semi Annual Dividend

of Two per cent, payable January 1st. 1912, on all deposits made prior to July 9th, 1911, and of One per cent. on all deposits made after July 5th and prior to October 6tn, 1911.
 Hereafter deposits made with The Southport Savings Bank, on or before the first of any month will draw fin. crest 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 H. PERRY, Treasurer. Southport, Conn.
 December goth, 1911. T21 elf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
NEWTOWN

Monday evening the Jolly Juniors of the. Danbury High School arrived at the Grand Central Hotel, having en- joyed sleighing party from that city. There were B in number and were brought over in three sieighs. One of the sleighs tipped over twice during the trip and. the accident. which seem ed to have been the occasion of much joking and fun. was freely discussed and commented on. The only, con- .clusion drawn on the part of the larger number was that the roads and party in that particular conveyance must have agreed to shake their chap erone- A very merry time was spent low the good example of the Senior clas party of few nights previous The singing of the young folks was fine. especially the class song, with selections were capably rendered by Miss Ethel Durgy, both these young people showing proficiency in their efforts to entertain. A lunch of hot and such a good, pleasant time being in order, 1t was hard for the young folks to make an, effort to prepare for the home tfip. Among the party K1ug, Anna Grfse, Ethel Durgy. Ger trude McCue, Edna Crofut, Adelaide Kyle, Airline Fernand, Helena White head, Julia Nickerson, Lillian Lynch, Marion Brady, May Adams. Eugenia Baldwin, Airline Fay. Myra Keniry. Messrs. Frank Witland, Merwin Maine, George Mitchell, Emil Coos, George Iemmer, Walter Blake, Roy Shepard, Walter Van Nostrand, Ed gar Rodgers, George Cowperwaite, Philip Coos, Clifford Baldwin, Frank Condon,s George Sherman; chaperones, Misses Foster and Kreykenbohn.
 HIGH SCHOOL NEWS.
 The boys of Newborn High school are making great preparations to give a minstrel show on Feb. 16, for the benefit of the Senior c ass.
 r There will De a very interesting pro- gram, full of the best jokes and many of the latest popular songs.
 They-shope that everyone will re- serve this date, as they are striving to make this one of the best of it's kind
 To the people of Newtown and vicin- ity, also to whom 1t may concern: wish to inform you that I, Ellen c. Carroll, did not receive no such amount as $S;000e from Patrick Li1lis during his life time. I received in all $6, 900 as a gift which intend to keep. It is not borrowed money, as Is aIieg- ed by the heirs and their representa- tives therefore why should be called upon to pay it back to those who. want to pick his bones when the grave claims him, after he spent A years of his life with my mother and my self. the last IT years with myself and husband.
 ELLEN c. CARROLL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
Arrest Users Of
 Old Auto Markers
Superintendent Birmingham In Conference With Sec
 retary of State Rogers

Following a conference with Secre- tary of State Matthew H. Rogers Superintendent Birmingham today caused orders to be issued at the various precinct stations instructing policemen to arrest after Jan. IS, all autOuaO biliStS who are found using the 1911 style of marker.
 Under the law the new markers are supposed to be placed on the ma chimes with the new year.. This years style of marker is white fig ures on a green background. Nothing else is legal. The penalty for .using g markers not in compliance with the law is as stringent as for using no markers at all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
MiIkman SucGumls
 To Heart Failure
.New Policeman Unwittingly Causes Ambulance Need
 less Run

Joseph Berlman, a middle aged milk peddler living in Boston road near Hallett street, died suddenly last night followed an attack of heart trouble. He was subject to kindred attacks for several years.
 Berlman's family found him in a sinking condition, and hailed Patrol nnan. Mrazek, a new policeman. The policeman teIephoned for the ambu- lance corps. Dr. ~RfcQueeney ascer- tained the nature of the mans ail- ment and instructed the policeman to await the arrival of the family physi- elan.
 Later a woman telephoned that the man was dying in the street Dr. Me Queeney promptly responded Tn the in care of Dr. H. W Herman.
 MFazekss superiorg gave him in gtructtons today as to the nature of cases the ambulancet service is de- signed to<attend-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
School District Quarrel Promises
 To Open Scandal

Georgetown, Conn. Jan. 17-scenting a scandal in the rumpus at the local school between school committeeman John L. Ferris and James W. Hodg- son, the teacher, the townspeopIe made the story the sole topic of dis cussion today. Ferris, today, gave out the first interview since the trou- bIe started, denying that he pushed Hodgson down the schoolhouse stairs.
 The teacher, a former college ath- lete is in bed from injuries he sus- pushed by Ferris. Slipped, said the latter. f
 Mrs Harry Brownlow. Of 1Danbury. who has replaced Hodgson, is suing her husband for a. divorce. She has been described as a widow up to this time The name of State Supervisor of Schools William E. Parker of Dan bury, has been brought into the case fin connection with Mrs BrownIow. Ferris. today. denied that Parker had befriended her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
REV. M'FARIaAND IS IN JAIL FOR
 HENIOUS CRIME
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 Then tlse McFa1lands moved to Ten nessee wt.ere the educator took charge of a. United Presbyterian mission Lost summer Miss Coe spent her vaS cation with her dear friends Br. Mo Farland, his wife and daughter. She lived for a time at Cedar Creek and for a time at Greenville5 staying five weeks in all
 Upon her return to Pittsburgh last autumn, she. realized her awful pli. ht She couldn't go to her mother who had placed every trust in the daugh- ter. None of her friends would dos because they too be 1eved her free thing had to be done to ward off ths impending shame She feared the shock mIghtalzill her mother who was not in good health.
 So she turned to her former teacher and friend, the aged Dr. Mcfarland. mediciAe in his youth
 Then Dr. Mcfarland was called from Tennessee, according to the gE kS deathbed statements. He came iu Oc- tober. She asked a girl friend 10 help a physician perform an operation faith in the young secretary that she did not for a moment suspect the true nature of the operation.
 Mss Coe attempted to continue her duties at the High School but again became 1T and, according to the coro- ner's verdict, Dr. McFarIand perform ed two operations. The girl did not improve and was, removed to the Homeopathic hospital where she died last Friday. Physicians at the tn- was about to die and dictated an ante-mortem statement accusing the minister Of performing criminal opera tions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
MINISTER DENIES GUILT

GreenvilIe, Tenn. Jan I7-FssV. W- D. Mcfarland, 50, under arrest at G. dar Creek, this county, on q charge of having caused the death or bis foE- rner secretary, Miss Elsie Dodds Gee. at Pittsburgh, Pa, today denied his guilt
 q am not guilty and do not know why I shou q be charged with such a crime he said -'I am willing to- go to Pittsburgh without reguisitio1 papers" i
 McFarland refused further to dls-s cuss the case. The minister has beens engaged in missionary work for the Reformed Presbyterian Church at CsIi dar Creek. He erected a building ana esta bIished a school there He aElso5 had supervision over three laeG schools. He has been popular Eena. orally with the people among whom he has been working Ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
QUICK RELIEF FOR RHEUMAT1sM

George w Rooms. Lawton. Mich. says 'Dr. DetchoniS Relief for Rheu- matism has given my wife wonderful benefit for Rheumatism. She could not lift hand or foot. had to be lift ed for two months. She began the use of the remedy and improved rapidly On Monday she could not move and on Wednesday she got up, dressed herself and walked out for breakfast" Sold by Curtis Pharmacy, 114s Main St., cor. Elm. c 25 If. 8
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
'cWHTTE SHAVER" HELD.

John DeBella, arrested on com plaint of his wife who alleged that he forced her to frequent the red light district and turn over her reve- nue to him, was held in bail of $1,- 500 for trial. in the Superior court to- day. The DeBellaas live at 1884 Main street Mrs. DeBela's story was tha< she had been leading this sort of life for several years. but had tired of it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
Canada Importing
 Much Wood Pulp
Especial from United Press.) )

Washington, Jan. 1T-Treazury of3t- cials discovered today that Canada, in spite of it's great wood pulp resources. cent Canadian exports Of paper to the United States were made from pubs imported from Sweden, one of the na- tions dern anding, under the "mosf fa- vored nations'' treaty clause, that its wood pulp be accorded the free list privileges granted to Canada in the reciprocity act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
ENGINEERS TO MDEr.

Mayor Wilson and a number of prominent manufacturers have been invited to attend the open meeting of Bridgeport branch, National Asso- ciation of Stationary Engineers at Red Mems hall, 176 Fairfield avenue, this evening, when Douglas Sprague, an expert on ventilating and heating, will address the branch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
Mourning Apparel.

A complete line of dresses, hats, and all mourning apparel can always be found at the outfitting store Of Frank Tacoby, Broad street. opposite post of- flee. where credit will be gladly given to those desiring it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
CLOTHES LINE ROBBED.

E. H. Swan of 76O Arctic street re- ported to the police today that dur of clothes from line in his back yard
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17

Tarrytown, N.s "A heavy touring car, driven by Fred Koenig. crossed the Hudson river here on the ic, the river at this point being three miles wide. Koenig and his two passengers were frostbftten.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
CLEANEAsY, THE BEST HAND
 SOAP,

Guaranteed not to injurs the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust. Grease. Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn, PA Stratford Ave. -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
SUICIDE BURIED
 BESIDE HIS WIFE
(special from United F

Especial from United Press.
 Hartford, Jan. 1.-The funeral of Everett M Francis, 39, who suIcsded was held today. He was buried be- side his wife. in Cedar Hill ceme- terry
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
THE PRETTTEST FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of ten disfigured by an unsightIy wart. It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus wart Pharmacy. 25S Fairfield avenue and 1S6 Cannon St..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17

London-Oscar Hammerstein has served notice upon the musical pub lie that he will discontinue opera at his London house unless generous subscriptions are made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17
No Petition Yet For Rev. RicheSon
 Sent To GoVefnOi
tspeciaI from United Press

E0pSCddl 1EO4n OAA4GOO
 Boston, Jan. 17-Up to today. no pe2e tition for communication of Rev. C. VI T. Richeson's death sentence had been received by Governor Toss. IJTi- less he receives such petition be- fore 2 o'clock, when the Executive council meets, expected action on the minister r-murderer's case will be dsz ferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17

New York-ssN6ade in Germany ? may be the label in MiIadyss bonnet. this spring, for the first spring styles to arrive in this country came from Bremen on a German ship. They're classy hats tOos customs men say
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17

The assembly room of the Center
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17

Many Turned Away Who Came to See Finished Entertainment at Centre
 School Assembly Hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17

STANDING ROOM 0NEV
 AT SCHOOL DRAMATTCS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-18
Report of Apple Crop.

From data received by sending
cardsS,of inquiry to representative
frnit growers of Missouri, the State
Board of Horticulture has gathered
the following results:
The average apple crop for all
sections of the state is about sc pei
cent. That is, according to every
report but five, much bettsr than
last years crop, many reporting it
100 percent better, while still 9TH
ers say it is the best we have had
in years. TheE usual June drop
was not as severe as might be ex-
pected, most growers reporting it
not at all serious.
There is quite difference in the
rank of different varieties. Ben
Davis has in nearly every case a
fnll crop, while summer varieties
are generally reported shy. Other
winter varieties. such as Winesap
Grimes Golden, Ingram and Gano
have very promising crops. A
large majority of growers report
insects and diseases, codling moth,
Scab, and blight being quite wide
spread. 1t is stated that in nearly
every such case, however, that these
are found in only unsprayed or
chards. Spraying this season has
produced excellent results.
In this report Northwest Missouri
eads with 72 per cent of a full
crop. Only one man reported a
crop no better than last year.
Southwest Missouri follows with II
per cent; Central Missouri, &c per
cent; Southeast Missouri; 62 per
cent. Correspondents enthusiastic
cally reporting it from two to four
times as large as last year. North
east Missouri has the poorest crop
81 any section of the state, 60 per
cent.
At this time last year the crop
was estimated at 37.5 per cent.
w. w. Chenoweth,
Secretary.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-18
Installation of Officers.

The |. O. O. F. Lodge of Monroe
City held and interesting meeting
on last Thursday evening.
Special D. D. G. NJ, Geo. E. Chip.
man installed the following officers
for the coming term:
Harry Stream, N. G.
H. 7. Cooperider, V. G.
John Jarman. War.
S. G. Demaree, Chap.
Reed holland, Con.
C. C. Schafer, R. S. N. G.
Vim. Foreman, L. S. N. G.
W. G. Alcorn, R S VIC.
O. R. Emerson, L. S. V. G.
S. T. Pollard, R. SIS.
D. H. McHugh, L. S. S.
G. E. Chapman, o. &.
Marion Bixler, l. G.
j. j. Brown, the retiring N. G.
was complimented on his admin
istration. the lodge at the end O.
his term being in very satisfac
tory condition. Mr.. Brown ha.
proven himself a very safe and eff
ficient presiding officer. So far this
year the lodge has experienced {
steady growth.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-18
American Gem Output.

American mines in 1911 yielded
$1,000 worth of diamons, $4,000
worth of emeralds. $215,313 worth
of sapphires, and $44,751 worth of
turquoise according to figures just
compiled by the United States Geo.
logical Survey. The total output of
precious stones in the United States
last year was valued at $343.692
the production in 1910 was valued
at S295,380.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-18

A friend of the writer boosted
OF the fact that he never read the
advertisements in his paper. He
gave as his reason that he was not
interested in such stuff and it didn't
pay man to fool his time away
reading advertisements. Somebody
bet bin rs cents'he couldn't read
all the advertisements in certain
newspaper without becoming inter-
ested in some proposition advertis-
ed. Our friend had not read half
way through the paper when he
ran on to a want ad offering $500
reward tor any information leading
to the discovery of shepherd pup.
Our friend remembered that he had
noticed his neighbors little boys
playing with just such a stray pup
and at once notified the owner who
promptly paid the $500. In talk
ing with the dog owner it developed
that he was anxious to buy a good
gentle family horse. Our friend
had just such a horse and had been
anxious to sell him for long time
but as he had not advertised the
animal but comparatively few peo-
pie knew the fact. A sale of the
horse was effected and all parties
pleased and all brought about by
a 4 line want ad. Read all the adj
vertisements in the paper. You are
sure to become interested sooner
or later.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-18
Regular Teachers Examination.

The next regular teachers exami-
nations will be held at Paris, Fri
day and Saturday, Aug. End and 3rd
1912. Beginning each day at s
o'clock. The following order OF
subjects will be observed:
Friday-Geography. Language,
Algebra, Orthography, Grammar,
Arithmetic, Literature, Reading,
Saturday Civil Government, U.
5. History. Agriculture, Algebra
Adv. Science, Physiology, Writing
Pedagogy, Literature, Adv. History
JNO. L. CARTER,
TBS County Supt. of Schools.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-18

H. B. Mudd bought a fine Shet-
land pony from Henry Green last
week and to say the little Mudd's
are delighted hardly expresses the
condition.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-18

Mrs. R. 7. Colbourn who has been
the guest of relatives and friends at
Shelbina and Maud, changed cars
here Saturday for her home a,
Stoutsville.