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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
CANYONS

Mrs Adele Sturges left on Wednes- day for a visit with her daughter, Mrs Frederick Toquet, in Long Meadow, Mass end guest of Mrs. C.. D. s. Miller of Bridgeport.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles corsa. and Ltnsley CorsaA spent Sunday with rel atives in the Bronx.
 Miss Helen Sturges has issued invi- eatlons ea, to number of young lady friends for Saturday afternoon, May Sl, from 3 to o'clock. The Roway- ton Literary Club were her guests last Saturday afternoon, May IT, and a very enjoyable outing was had by all.
 Mrs. Hattie Crofut and little grand son, of Danbury. have been spending week with Eli Belts and Willis Betts and wife.
 Miss Bessie Coley entertained her schoolmates at her pleasant home, on Saturday afternoon, the occasion being in honor of her birthday. Miss Helen Hubbell has been a re- cent guest of her cousin, Eleanor Coley.
 s. s. Carver of Cos Cob is enlarging the cottage owned by Mrs. s. J.~MiIler on the back road near the station, and occupied by Leonard Carvuto and family.
 Mrs Angeline Gregory. who has been so i'll at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Finch, on Chestnut Hill, is able to sit up a, short time each day. Her daughter, Mrs. s. S. NCarver, is caring 1 for her.
 l Miss Eva Ferris is spending several ,weekA at the homes of Mrs. S. J. Mil | Ter and Mrs. l.. R. Amber. Mrs. Dennis Chase has returned home after a weeks stay with Mrs. Hannah Arnb1er, who has been i'll with bronchitis.
 Miss Flora Bradley has returned to 1 Wilton, after her visit in Kent, Conn. with her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. Bradley.
 | The Cannon Whist Club have issued invitations for a, dance to be held in Cannon hall on the evening of Fri day, May 30. A four piece orchestra from South Norwalk will furnish mu- sic.
 Mrs. Russell of East Orange. N. J. and Mrs. Mary Harting have beer guests of MT. and Mrs. Adolph Hem me1skamp on Olmstead's Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles B. Gilbert and family were Sunday guests of Miss Emma Partrick.
 There will be a special Memorial Day service in the Cannon M B. church I next Sunday evening at 7:45 Walter Sterling has accepted a. DO sition with Mrs. s. J. Miller, and has | begun housekeeping in the Osborne apartments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

The funeral of Michael PoIakerige was held from the undertaking rooms of Walker & Banks yesterday after noon at o'clock. Interment was in LakeVieW cem etery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

The funeral of James fDona,hue who died Tuesday in his 7srd year, was held yesterday with Rev. John F. Cal 1ahan of St. Charles church officiat- ing Interment was in St. MichaeTs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
Cure Your Backache
 and Rheumatism F. WITH
 FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS

Backache drags on your vitality. ,Saps your strength. Weakens your endurance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
POINTS OF INTEREST.
There is Always a Busy Throng

There is Always a Busy Throng
 Of buyers around the waist counter of E. H. Dillon & Co.,, 11O5 Main street Small wonder because all our waists are Surprisingly good bargains.
 Fresh Caught Fish for Friday
 Large green bluefish large bloater nackere1, fresh porgies, fresh fIatfish, shore haddock, large buck shad, bak- ing clans, fresh butterfish, sea, bass. pollock, Long Island steamers, bfsit- point oysters, large live Holsters, brine soft shell crabs. Fresh Spanish mackerel, green halibut, cells, codfish tongues, scroded cod, market cod lit tie necks, large oysters and round clans, salt cod middles, herring. mac kerel, salmon, boneless herring, sfnok- ed bloaters, halibut, salmon, white fish. Bridgeport Public Market and Branch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

out Backache and Rheumatism. They will make a strong, well man ot you NO habit forming drugs. Try them.
 F. B. BRILL,
 Stratford Ave. and Sixth St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
Not Paint

With linseed oil at $1, what sort of oil do you think they use, in paint at $1.75 and $1.50?
 That stuff is counterfeit paint. You can cheat yourself; you can't cheat Time or Weather. Paint is rubbery coat over wood and iron to keep-out water.
 Count erfeit paint may look like it; counterfeit money looks like money What are all commercials for? They are all alike.
 DEVOE
 The Hubbell & Wade Co. sells it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

Mrs F. '. Maddel1, president of the Lucy P. Andrews branch of the Inter national Sunshine society will enter tain the members of the branch with social at her home, 1125 Central avenue, this evening. Mrs. Arthur Smith will sing and s. B. Long will recite. There will also be a number of piano selections. Other forms of entertainment will also be features of the evening. It is hoped that many will be present.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

shoe to cover it comfortably. Tt e av-
erage masculine foot today n easily
fitted with NJ ~ 49,, and is
therefore C. ABOVE 10 TIC inches
Now. by the old sculpturaI rule of pro-
portion, man five feet nine inches In
height should have a foot liz inches
long. or one-sixth his height 1t was
Of no great consequence what size san
dal he wore, but he would have requIr-
ed modern shoe of at least No 101k
for a minimum at or No. IL for real
comfort
For women. allowing for the diner
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07
ANCIENT AND MODERN FEET

as represented by the ancient sculp
tors, was larger than the modern one !;
and, In fact, the primitive foot of ali
peoples whereof we have any record
either OF statuary or otherwise, was
considerably larger than the restrict
ed foot of later times.
The masculine foot. forming an ap-
proximate average of four different
counties. was about IL inches long.
This would require at least a No. 10
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07
Ne Doubt That the Pedal ExtremItIes
Of Our Ancestors Were Larger
Than Are Those of Today.

Artists assure US that no Greek
sculptor would have ever dreamed of
putting nine-ineh foot on a f1ve-and-
one half-foot woman. The types for the
classic marble figures were taken from
- sost perfect forms of living per
occasionally the human foot.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07
Ends Life at sanatarIum.

/. Lake City.-Suffering from
kmelancholia and Authorizations,
! Thompson, IS years Of age. a
9 In a private sanitarium. COM
suicide by drinking G solution
&de of potassium
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

ence in the relative size of the sexes
which was about the same then as
now. woman of five feet three inches
in height would have had a foot ten
inches long. requiring a modern shoe
OF the size of No. 6 as the most com.
Portable, or No. 81 as the limit of
comfort.-Harper's Weekly. -
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

Incident Is Closed.

Ss.-The chamber of deputies on
closed the incident arising
Ehe recent reinstatement In the
Flbf Lieut.. Col. Du Patty De Gkasf
Note of confidence@ The govern
of 500 to 8.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07
WHEN MEN
PLAYED FOR
BIG STAKES

AMBLING for big stakes was
q common thing In the west
a few years ago. In nearly
all sections the evil has
been suppressed by law. In
the few portions where 1t 10
still followed 1t ia carried
on under cover and in con-
slant dread of police inter
ference.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07
Reai Apprehenalnn-

Real Apprehension.
am afraid. dear one. pa viii put
MS foot down on our marriage"
can stand that. darling as long
as ne does not put his foot M"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

day. Many of them have
the faculty of losing it
back over the very table
where they know the
odds to be against the
player.
In roulette there IL q
distinct percentage in
favor of 1.-The house.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

The Oversmith bill. giving county
mutual fire insurance companies power
to maintain fund from which to pay
losses rather than to levy assessments
with which to pay them, was passed
on the 30th.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

The house refused to allow suspen-
sion of the rules to pass bill per-
hitting farmers producing associa-
tons to form general corporation of
various agencies. and forced the meas
ure SO providing to go its regular
course.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

The senate has indefinitely post
poned the house joint resolution call
ing for junketing trips OF members
representing joint committees of both
houes to visit state institutions both
north and south.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

Representative Dickinson of Bing-
ham county. on the 30th, introduced
two bills relating to court procedure
as to filing of appeals to the supreme
court.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

A home-rule local option bill, pro-
viding for precinct local option, was
introduced In the senate ON the 30th
by Senator Macbeth of Custer county.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

Another public utilities bill, the.
third to be submitted in the housA
and the fourth OF the session to da4
was filed by Parks OF Blaine, on z
18th. II Is said to be less drasti
its provisions that all previous
of its character.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

Cities or towns that have a popu-
lation of 5000 or more will have au-
thority to compel owners of irrigation
canals that pass through their limits
to construct covered fumes or pipes
through which the canals will pass
In intersecting the city II house bill
No. 80 by Booth of Twin Falls be-
comes a law.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

Extensive hearings were held on the
Both by the committee in charge OF the
public utility commission bill intro
duced in the house by Representative
Ryan, In which railway men and rep
resentatiyes Of public utilities were
present. The railroads and utilities
consider the Ryan measure too drastic
and are opposed to 1t in its present
form.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

1t was discovered in the senate that
the vote cast by Representative Dick
enson OF Bingham county for William
c. Courtney. the colored janitor, for
United States senator to show his con-
tempt for the man really elected by
the Joint assembly, former Governor
James Fl. Brady, has not been record
ed In the journal. and President Tay-
lor ordered that the record OF the as
sembly show the vote so cast.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

Senator Brady has a reputation In
the east as good roads advocate,
and the American Automobile asso-
cations officers are jubilant over
his election, as they expect him to
work In the interests OF the proposed
national subsidy for the building of
good interstate roads.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

The house adopted by reclamation
senate concurring resolution No. 6
which provides for the appointment of
joint comm ttee to have printed the
history OF the state. written by w. j.
Mcconnell.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

Senator Hedrick introduced a bill
on the 28th, to make it a misde-
meanor to make any untrue, decep-
tive or misleading statement In a
newspaper or other publication, or in
the form of book, notice, handful,
poster bill circular, pamphlet, letter
or in any other way with intent to
dispose of merchandise. securities or
service.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-02-07

One good public servoice commds-
sion for Idaho will cost only $4,000
a year, according to the bill intro
duced by Senator Edgington on the
28th. An appropriation of $4,000
is asked to start the thing off and
keep 1t going for two years.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-14

Dr. B. Halstead Scott, of Chica- 20. IL, says "I have pxescsibed your Cestozia often for iaosanAs during my practice asd find t very satisfactory"
 Dr. William Belmont, of C1sve- land, Ohio, says: f' Your Castozis stands GEss in it's ozass- la my thirty years Of practice can say never have found anything that so filled the place"
 Dr. R. J. Manalen. of Detroit, Mich, says : I prescribe yoszr Gas toria extensively as l have never found anything to equal it fer ehEs- dren's trossasfes. I arn ewaxe that there sxe limitations in the field, bat I always see that my patients get Fletcher's.
 Dr. Channing H. Cook, Of Saint Louis, Mo, says: "I have used yoar Castoria for several years past in my own family and have always found it thoroughly efficient end never objected to by children, which is 8 great consideration in view of the fact that most nsedi- cines of this character are ebnoK- icszs and therefore difficult Of ad- I1inistra5i0n. As a laxative l cssastdeT .is the peer of anything that ever preseribed."
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-14

Dr. ". L. Llsfster, Of Rogers, Ark, says ~ As 3 praeticing phy- sioian I use CastoEia and ike 1t very much .
 Dr. w. T. seeley, of Anity, N. Y. says l: "I have used your Cas- toria for several years in my practice and have found it safe and reliable remedy"
 Dr. Raymond Ii. Everts, Of Santa YHez, Cal, says < After using your Castoria for children for years it annoys uae greatly to have an ignorant druggist substitute some thing eise, especially to the pa tient's disadvaatage, as in this case. I enclose herewith the wrapper Of the imitation. D
 Dr. E. N. Ward. of Kansas City, Mo, says * Physicians generally do not prescribe proprietary prepa- rationa, but in the case of Cassoria my experience, like that of many other physicians, has taught me to make an exception. I prescribe your Castoria in my practice be-, cause l have found it to be thor oughly reliable remedy for chil- dren's complaints. Any physician who has raised 8 family, as have, will join nae in heartiest recom- mendation Of Castoria.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-14
DANIELS0N AND PUTNAM NEWS

Welcomed Back to the Old Homestead.
 The great New England play, The Old Homestead, with a company of actors of exceptional merit, was seen by delighted audience at the Or pheum theater Monday evening. Among the cast were players who have been with the production for successor of Dennan Thompson in the character of Joshua Whitcomb, was E. L. Snader who made such a hit here last year. As usual the double quar- tette was one of the big features of the play.
 Supreme Secretary to Install Officers.
 Following are the newly elected off, cers of L'Union St. Jean Baptistei Doyen F. K Bessette. honorary resi- dent, pr. L, J. Morin; president Jo- Seph Halle: vice president, Joseph Tetreault: secretary, w, PoTier; treas urer, Pierre Boulaine; precepteur, A. Maynard; master of ceremonies, Hen ry Huard; commander at arms, Hen ry Allerie, William Dupuis; physician. pr. J. N. Perreault.
 The officers are to be installed Sun day, Feb. 2, when Supreme Secretary Eli Vezina of WoonSocl1et, one, Of the most prominent members of the order, will be present. At the same time the newly elected officers of the Woman's auxiliary will be installed.
 1912 Mortality.
 The records at the office of the town clerk show that there were just an even 100 deaths in the town of Xiii lingly during 1912. The number was divided among the months as follows: January 8, February 10, March 13, April Il, May ,. June ,, July 6, August ,, September 10. October 10, November 6, December Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-14

Dr. ". F. Wallace, of Bradford, N. H., says. t' use you< Casteria in my practice, and in nay family" "
 Dr. Wm. I. MCCEnn of Omaha, Neb., says i" As the father Of thir- teen children I certainly know something about your great znedi- cine and aaide from uay own family experience, I have. in my years Of practice, found Caseoyia a popular and efficient rensdy in alrnost every Rozne.r
 Dr. Toward James, of New York, City, says ss It is with great pleas ure tEaas I desire to testify to the medicinal vi<tae of youT Castoria. I h2ve used is with marked benefit in the case of my own daughter. and have obtained excellent results from it's administration to other children in nay practice
 Dr. J. R. Clausen, of PhiIadel- paia, Pa, says "The name that your Castoria has made for itself in the tens of thousands of homes blessed by the presence of children, scarcely needs to be supplemented by the endorsement of the medical profession, but I, for one, most heartily endorse it and believe 1t an excellent remedy"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-14
oRNlcH BULLETIN, TUESDAY, JANUARY IA, 1913

with intent to sell and with reputation The defendant pleaded guilty to each of the two counts and was fined S25 on each, with costs of $S.69, a total of $58.69.
 ! At his home in a raid led by Capt John Murraysa keg of pale. ale, 25 bot ties of lager and a bottle each of ltal- ian liquor and Muscatel wine was sefz- ed. The place was bounced upon after constant complaint had come to the police that people on the black list were visiting there.
 Officers of Congregational Bible School.
 The following is complete list of officers of the Congregational Bible school for 1913, as appointed by the superintendent, C. F. Child:
 J. G. Johnson, associate supt.; Miss Marion Warren, treasurer; Gilbert Perry, secretary; Miss F. J. Dutton E. Ellis, secretary Junior department; Mrs. F. M. Warner, supt. Primary de- partment; Miss S. Elizabeth Clark. stDt Home department; George w Hathaway, H. C. Bradford, Mrs. J. R Carpenter. Sunday School committee; Mrs. c. D. Sharpe, John Morse, Jr., Mrs. Charles Letters, E. M. Warner, Mrs George H. Shaw, music com nittee.
 All of the officers teachers and com nlittees have been invited to the par sonage Wednesday evening of this week, when various matters in con-
 
 considered.
 Want William Fl. Mansfield For Chief.
 Foremen of the different fire com panieS of the Putnam Fire department have filed a petition with the common council that William H. Mansfield be appointed chief engineer to succeed Mark Wilson, resigned Mir Mansfield is an ex-chief of the department and one of the most popular heads it has ever had.
 More Worknaen For State Road.
 A number of Italian laborers arrived here from Boston Monday afternoon to go to work for the contracting con- pany that is doing state road work on the highway leading to the maeadam now engaged on the Connecticut side and they are working near the Deacon BurriI place.
 Printing Labels For Food Packages.
 On account of the law requiring that the net weight of contents be plainly marked on containers of food products going into effect printers in this sec tion are rushed with orders for scores of thousands of labels that will be re- quired by dealers in meeting the re- duirements of the law. It is apparent that the matter of preparing for the requirements has not received much attention until within the last few days.
 Pereruiai Attraction at Theatre.
 That never failing theatrical attrac- tion for young and old, Uncle Toms Cabin, made it's annual appearance at the Bradley theatre Monday. Little Eva, now most grown to womanhood Uncle Tom, who will probably live for ever, Simon Lagree, ct al, contributed precfated- At the matinee the crowd filled the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-14

Young Peopiefs Society Of St. MaFk'S
 Church Meets with MT. and Mrs. : Bertran D. Williams.
 The regular monthly meeting of ths Young Peoples society of St. Marks church was held Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bertram D. Williams on Grove avenue and was largely attended, A vocal and iTa- strumentaI program was carried out. Refreshments were served.
 Brevities.
 Miss Annie Richards of New Haven is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Her bert KuDps.
 Mrs. AnseI Brooks has returned to Providence after a. visit with her sis ter, Mrs. Harry F. Hill.
 William Richaleau of Norwich has been visiting in town this week.
 Harry Hoxie of New York is the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Fl. Hoxie.
 MT. and Mrs Enos M. Gray of Led yard spent Monday with Mrs. Gray's mother, Mrs. Isabelle Mackenzie.
 Thomas Doyle and Harry Douglas have returned to Putnam after a few days stay in town.
 Leonard Gift of Boston is spending several days in Mystic.
 Mrs. Nellie Raymond has returned to New York after brief stay in town
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-14
Melody Arrived From Boston.
sTOEJNGTON.
Senders of Packages Fail to Use Par cels Post Stamps--Musicaie in RaP- fist Church-Teacher Training Class to Be Formed.

The name of the Stonington High school paper vii be The AllerIie, that name having been decided upon. It will be issued as soon as possible, and June, ten issues will be put out. It will be published twice month
 Miss Hannah P. Hyde is visiting rel atives in Norwich
 Mir. and Mrs. John Muise of Boston have been visiting in town.
 dr. and Mrs. Vincent and family are to reside in East Hartford, where MT Vincent is employed They will leave this week for their new place of resi- dence.
 At the Travel club meeting today 9Tuesday)) Rev. William F. Williams of Westerly will read a paper on Louis Miss Vera Bradley's paper will be on Marie Antoinette, the Sp1endor of Yer sailles.
 Should Use Proper Stamps.
 A number of people in sending pack ages by the parcels post neglect the orders of the government and affix others than the regular stamps provid- ed for that purpose. This has caused both the sender and poStoffice eTn- p1oyes much annoyance since the open ing of the station here.
 Thursday evening Ruth cha apter, No A, Order of Eastern Star. is to meet It is of interest to Stonington peo- pie to learn that Mrs J c. Gallup has been elected 10 the presidency Of the Thursday club of Moosup.
 Public Musicale.
 On Thursday evening at 45 a mus icale will be given in the First Baptist church by the choir, assisted by visit ing musicians and under the direction of Miss. Florence Swain, organist and choir leader. Following is the pro- gramme:
 electior-Kitchen orchestra Solo-CaVatena ...-......... Ran Miss Vera Bradley on orchestra cello. Euphonium solo-Charles Cushman. Vocal solo-J. B. Brown. Mandolin trio-Miss Bertha Brown, Miss Florence Swan. Miss Lila, Still well.
 Reading-AIiss Betsy Lewis Kenyon. Ladies' quartette-The Minuet. Miss Gates, Miss Swan, Mrs Filling
 hast, Miss Bradley. Duet-Miss Bradley. Mir. Koelb, on the orchestra violin and cello. Selection-Kitche orchestra Chorus-Gently Signs the Breeze.
 Glover Rev. G. B. Marsten preached in the Jewett City Baptist church Sunday. To Form Teacher Training Class. At a meeting to be held at the close of the prayer meeting Wednesday night in the Baptist church a confer ence of those interested will beheld to perfect an organized teacher train ing class.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-14

Dx. L. o. Mcrga1, of So .Aznkscy, N. J. sayB: 'I prescribe your CastD- ria every day for children who ars szfferfng from constipaf&nn. with hetbsR effect than I Facdve from any ot1ter c0nahina&ior of dxugs."
 Dr. H. J. Taft, of Brooklyn, N. T., says: EsI have used your Cas6o- ria and found it an excellent remedy fn my hoasshoId and pxiv- ate practice for many yeazz. The formula is excellent.
 Dr. Wua. L. BosssYzxzan. of Buf- faao. F. Y., says: 'sI am pleased GO speak & good word for ynzlr CaSto- ria. I think 70 hi8sazy eedt that | not only recoszanend 1t atD o&hers. but have used tk in my own family.
 Dr. F. H. Kyle, of St. Paul, Minn.. says < IL a6or6s me pies surs to add rny Esazss AO tho f0nr hss of thoas wiAo havs uaed end new endorse year Casaorta. Ths fact of the Ingredients 1ssing known through the prinktng of the fcrrna1la on the wrapper is cne good and sufficient reason fer the Eecera- naendation of any physician. I knew of its good qaaalEzes and ra- ee4si7aead it elsserfs1iiy."