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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
EDDIE O'CONNOR
 DROPS TO DEATH Had Previously Told Har- bormaster He Would
 Co to War Fell Asleep On Wharf and Lolled of Into Harbor
 Body Is Recovered

Edward O'Connor, A years old, ia . rniMarly known as Eddie Connor, along he waterfront, where he has worked for years: was drowned in the Peouonnock river, foot of Wall street, this afternoon. He had been sitting upon the string-piece of the dock bask- Ing in the sun, when, as it is believed sleep overcame him and he toppIed into the water.
 John Cheshire, Iaborer living on wall street, but formerly of 216 South avenue, hastened to the life-preserver upon the Towing codnpany's dock but the line was too short, and OsConnor stein, a junk dealer of 85 Wallace street, Cheshire secured a boat and they rowed to the spot where the drowning man had disappeared. They were too late
 With a grappling iron the body was brought to the surrace ana toWeo to the float on Stratford avenue. Later with permission from the medical ex- aminer the body was removed to the morgue.
 E Eddie, as. he is known, was born in this city and raised upon the East Side He is said to have once en- listed as a fireman in the U. s. Navy and was later fireman on the old steamer Lenior that piled to Stee- 3pIechase Island. Yesterday he call- ed upon Harbornaster Garry Paddock and asked to be enlisted in the event of war breaking out with Mexico. He was enthusiastic over the prospect of again going to sea over which he has travelled many times and in many countries.
 Although not recently at his home at Sterling and Kossuth Sts., in this city he is survived by a widow and several children.
 The removal of the body from the float which was easily seen from the Stratford avenue bridge was witness ed by an assem7olage estimated to con tain over 1000 persons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

ApriI 22, 1914. Estate of Bridget Collins late of the town of Bridgeport in said Dis tricts deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settler. ent. Those who neglect to present their ac- counts, properly attested, within said time. will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 MICHAEL J. FLANAGAN, aS Administrator
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
Hartford Picked for Spring Meeting of
 Scottish Rite Masons

Hartford. April Gonnscticur com sstorT. Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Masons will hold a spring meet ing in Hartford May z7. the first in recent years as the meetinss are usually held in Norwich The con siztor1ai grades will be conferred on "a large class. Sessions will be held in the afternoon and evening at Foot GuArd armory with a banquet at six o'clock
 If is expected that Hartford mem 1sfh degree in full at the afternoon <ession and the Norwich members the 82<ad degree i'm f1llstns the evening RVUE-~In. N NcT-Walles ApriI IS Will
 liam Irvine. aged 6s years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
Seamen's Charge Swept Mexicans
 From Vera Cruz
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 places, however, and the Prairie sent shell after shell from her three-inch battery into the windows of the col upward each shot went home. The Chester also joined in and with a roar her six-fnch shells tore great gaps in the roof of the college.
 SEANIEN CLEAR ROOFS
 After fifteen minutes of firing the Prairie and the San Francisco ceased and the column of jackies formed again and pushed sturdily ahead. de- ploying around the front of the col lege. A few shows were directed at them but none came from the college. The Chester continued hurting shells into any building where snipers turk ed and also far out into the suburbs.
 The tackles went steadily ahead without fa1tering, spreading out through the waterfront sections, seiz- sing the highest buildings and organiz- ing squads of guards at street inter sections. The fire along the front sgradually slackened and then died out but the Chester sent a few shots out into the hills before ceasing.
 The Hancock, with seven hundred marines on board, and the batt1eship pate in the fighting. The wounded and the prisoners were taken aboard the Prairie until the arrival of the So1ace about noon yesterday.
 Immediately after the firing had virtually ended, Rear Admiral Badger boarded the Prairie to confer with Rear Admiral Fletcher as to the best attack. for caring for the dead, in jared and refugees and for setting in motion the work of conducting the city in an orderly manner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
MAS, REINFORCED, l TURNS BACK TROOPS
 l TOW ARDS VERA CRUZ
Marines and Seamen Pre- pare to Seize Bridges On
 Railroad Line

ican commander at Vera Cruz, was reported today to be intending to move against the city with strong reinforce ments brought up fom Puebla.
 Admiral Badger has made plans for the early seizure Of the railroad from Vera Cruz to Mexico City A recon motoring force has reported still in- tact two bridges on the railroad, one 10 miles and one Is miles from Vera Cruz
 Officers here report that these bridges must be protected if Vera. Cruz is to be a base of further oper- ations because they could not be read fly rebuilt if destroyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
THREE EMPHASIZES SAIL
 TODAY FROM BOSTON YARD

Boston, April 23-It was announc- ed at the. navy yard today that the battleships Virginia, Nebraska and Georgia would sail for Mexico be- tween 2 and o'clock this afternoon. The Virginia is the flagship of Rear Admiral Frank E. Beatty, command ing the Srd division of the Atlantic fleet. The loading of supplies and ammunition was completed last night
 The only intimation that the Mas sachusetts militia might be called on fer Mexican duty was a despatch re- ceived last night by Adjutant Gen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
Flames to Relinquish Important Position
 Coming September

New Haven April 23-W. Scott Flames. director of public works. to- day rendered his resignation to Mayor Rice, to take effect September 10. Pressure of business is given by MT. Flames as the reason for his action.
 The mayor has asked him to remain in office until after September any way. His successor has been chosen but Mayor Rice will not announce the choice just yet it is stated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
Complainant Helps Pay
 Waterbury Mans Fine

and Charles Grimes were fined $10O and costs each today for keeping a gaming house. Abraham Barris, of Waterbury, arrested for buying from two boys flour which had been stolen by the boys from freight car was fined $75. Friends paid the fine, $10 of the amount being contributed by the manager of the firm to which the flour was consigned because of sym pathy for the Barris family.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
CARD OF THANKS

wish to sincerely thank the Freundschaft Rebekah lodge No. 13. T. O. O. F., the firemen of No. Fire Co.,, also the Samuel Harris lodge No. 99, I. O. O. F.. and the Masters Mates and Pilot Association and the South Congregational Church and Brother hood class, Washington Park M E. church and all who kindly assisted in my sad bereavement
 asp R.. J. BAIRD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
Britons Are Warned
 To Leave Mexico

Fl Paso. April 2s-British subjects in Mexico were warned today to leave immediately. The warning came from tlie British ambassador, Sir Cecii Spring Rice. at Washington, to H. O. Myles. British consul here, who at once wired zto ConsuTs in Mexico About seven hundred Britons are in Mexico.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
STERLING LoDGE, N D Q E--

Sterling lodge. N- ~E. o. F4 et itr regular meeting last night initiet-a one new member, thus etartiuE ltl new year with an increese in
 membership, and also received --l- new applications for memberBalr, ll- members of the lodge were grczl pleased at this showing. Ths nss- ing was unusually well attended 1-- all were pleased at the roDOrts of fal grand lodge session as made oy ta- representatives present
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
Emergency Fund for
 Refugees Is Favored

Washington, April 23-The House resolution appropriation for $500, 900 to the United States was favorably acted upon by the Senate appropria- tions committee today and Chairman Martin planned to get unanimous con- sent for it's passage so it could be ready for the Presidents signature late today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
Bridgeport Leads Tn Applicants for
 Citizenship Papers

Clerk Flanagan reports that there are 113 new applicants ready to ap- pear before Judge Tuttle in the su- perior court, May 5, to seek citizen ship papers. Bridgeport heads the list with s1 applicants, Stamford has 1e. Noi-waIk 5, Danbury seven, Fair field four, Stratford three and Shelton three.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
CALIFORNIA MILITIA
 IS ORDERED TO BORDER

San Francisco, April Ex-Governor Hiram Johnson ordered nine militia companies from San Diego to the Mexican border last night The or der followed appeals from San Diego and border towns and a statement sfroIn Major ". c. Davis, commanding the border patrol, that the federal troops there were inadequate for full protection. 1sss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
STORE TO REMAIN OPEN
 FOR 7pCoRBlaoE

:. The store Of 1E. Steiner e sous co at s15 Main street, near state siree- will be open until 9 o'clock Trid-y and Saturday nights for .tfe sale qf tickets for the song recital which Joltr. McCorniack will give at Poifg tileaerH in Main street. Sunday eveuinE-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
Flags of Truce Are
 Violated By Federals

Washington. April 23-This state ment was issued by the navy depart ment:=
 "A despatch from Rear Admiral Badger received at $40 a. m., reports that a flag of truce was repeatedly violated by the Mexican federals It adds that there has been little fir ing since Il a. m., Wednesday and that the city is under control''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
Tehauntepec Railroad
 Across Mexico Closed

Washington. April 2s-The Te- hauntepec railway across Mexico has been closed. Railway and steamship company has given notice that they have diverted their ships to Panama.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
MARINES HAVE SEIZED
 INTERIOR BREASTwORKs

Washington, April 23-American marines and 'bIuejackets today gained possession of breastworks three miles inland from Vera Cruz. This position
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
DIED.

ATEENS-In Stratford, Tuesday, April e1st. 1914. Michael Atkins. aged
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his south Main St., Stratford, on Fri day. April tz 4tn iat zs: IS a. m. and from St James church at g oscIock Interment at St. MichaeIss ceznetsry. U 2s bs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
Farmer Is Acquitted
 Of Killing a Deer

gannia, a Prospect farmer, was acqllit- ted Of Killing. a deer during the winter by a jury in common pleas court to- day. This had been a troublesome case for the game protectors
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23

eral Pearson from the Headquarters of the department of the east inquir-
 ing whether a mobilization camp was
 laid out. A reply was sent to the effect that the militia could be mobolized at
 Fra mingham at any time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
NOTICE

Yellow Mill Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic Friday. April A, be- tween 9 A. M. and 4 P. M, on ac- count of repairs.
 J. A. GOURTADE, as Director of Pubic Works
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23

is on the railroad to Mexico City and had been in possession of Huertasa sol diers since the United States forces took possession Of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23

TO RENT-Elight room house, all
 modern improvements. Apply 17s5. North Ave. U 23 ssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23

sar,,.et Want Ads One Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23

Farmer want Ads Is 2 word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23

Farnaer want Ads. one Cent. 2 word.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-06-12
Fer Goyernor--Dr. T.. q. EYardrnan
Retail Merchants Get the Cream While You Can

Let's reason out publicity the fight kind is admitted good
To do something better than your neighbour gets prop
ey the lime light If have something sell and AXE
the prospective buyer know you apt together Towns
built the principal endeavor build your
business With cooperation build the and you
together prosperous Merchant good any
of that kind stamp your good All Of you
without doing the expense of your immediate neigh
bor Collective efforts by the merchants and
of city property will bring about the desatum There nothing
gained by sehness you can't prosper the of the
doing The Chamber of Commerce the clearing house of
ideas and the proper through which the merchants
operate The expense of the have bring about better
trade relations comparatively small divided among the many
merchant afford to do the work by himself all
share the results all should share the We suggest
starter meeting of the Retailers of the city for Monday
night Appoint place and hur and that you will be there
your neghbor will you and the ball will begin roll
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-06-12
Increasing interest In Alfalfa

Farmers and their wives of Ben Hill and adjoining countless
had opportunity yesterday Fitzgerald of seeing demonstration
of improved farm machinery and of rejoicing
increase in Georgia in the growing of Alfalfa is to add great
deal to the prosperity of the Many ohem guests
what called Farm Implement and Alfalfa Show first
its kind ever held in Georgia.
Moving pictures of the sentimental variety but showing
how farming methods have improved years how
in sections Of the state where farmers meeting marked
the production of fine pigs flashed screen
model kitchen interested the farmers show can
not fail be productive of much good territory Its
promoters deserve commentator for their activity their
selection of it's official The demonstration of farm machin
cry points diversified farming does the growing alfalfa
Fzgeralds enterprisg spirit exhibited in arranging the
show might we'll example for other cities in Georgia
for anything helps the farmer diversity his crops and
prove his methods without wasting time and money experiment.
ing his of great vaue-Savannah News
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-06-12

M28. j. ID. WALL, Reporter
7ha yo-2aa's Club Of Ga72oll5
An Active Factor in Civic Improvements

The Womans Improvement Club Of Reynolds Ca organ
lied in July 1913 by Mrs J. M Moore and Mrs N Peterson We
began work with fifteen members We enrolment
Of more than thirty
There is the center Of the beautiful natural grove
of oak hickory and bagum trees This apart as pub
lie park when the laid but had improved
Our club asked for and obtained permission from the
to beautfy this park any way that fit built
walks we have put in number of swings have
built pavilion When the weather permits hold our club meet
ngs there
We Cemetery Committee whose duty is to see that
these grounds kept in good condition This committee has
done splendid which has appreciated by every in
town.
missed do all in his assist keeping the
The funds for the work have done have raised
ous We have given two PLAYS with local talent have
had other attractions percentage basis gave Masque
rade Party which proved both pleasant and profitable To this
admission fee of ten charged On the inside wye sold
sandwiches homemade candies and cake fortunes we al
had Cake Sae Prizes awarded the best costumes
On another occasion served requested
all the of the and surrounding country dine with u.s.
This too, showed good net profit.
The of the have cooperaed with us in all that we
have undertaken. They have money materials me
praise and encouragement.
We have than hundred dollars in the treasury and
confidently hope and accomplish greater things in the
future.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-06-12

Notice is hereby given that It
is my intenti3 10 apply for The
pas age If a local or pccial bill
applicable to Ben Hill county,
the title Of which win be as fol-
lows.
An act to repeal an Act en-
titled An Act to prescribe the
duties and powers Of the Com
missioners Of Roads and Rev
enues in a0d for Bau Hill county;
to fix their salaries and respec-
tive terms Of Office; to provide
methods for the election of
the successors of such
officers, and for other purposes, +"
which was approved on August
70. 1907, and published in Geor.
GA Laws for 1897, pages 200 ct
seq, as amended by the act APP
proved August 10, 1910, and
Published in Georgia Laws for
the year 1910, pages 237 ct seq,
and IS further amended by an
Act approved July 80, 1910, and
published in Georgia Laws for
the year 1918, pages 327 ct seq,
ard to further provide when and
how this Act shall become effec-
tive and for other purposes.
w. T. PAULK,
Representative Ben Hill County,
Georgia.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-06-12
Alfalfa Day Visitors

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are progressive their homes, thotc
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soil when treated with modern
methods and ina1'ar7erts He cave.
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Inachlhefy saves 'lme' prom on
the farm TO be2lo with"
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w. - ~ '''I''I.' WV 0i''' NV
Manager OF Tue l. ~ IL 20 spent
the day IN the city, among his old
acquaintance and friends and sing
ing tne praises OF MS Company.
Miller IS an enthusiast and inocu-
Iates his friends with optomlsme.
MI feider OF the Coe-Morhmer
Co. of Charleston. N c.. attended AL
folio nov Mr. Eo,don : -, o,,+,,,
lana Ddy' Ml' rsiuer Is ah author-
fouorah,a $500, 90 -'t 49, a-auo "
A"VoioDl0 IMPRESSION oli 'Ale lafill-
ers OF ben I'LL county.
Miss lila Forrest tho eunorv;eor
for this district Of the oirIe cann;nd d
cInb is an interesting conversat;ona9
list and made host of friends
AMONG the dirIs of the county hv
her tact and tho 6reat ;ntoroot ob o
manifests in her Tork Misc For
rests headquarters are in MouItr;o
and II is honed that che will moLo
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-06-12
Notice of Special Legis-
latiOn.

Notice is hereby given that it
is my intention to apply for the
passage of a local or special bill
applicable to Ben Hill county,
the title of which will be as fol-
lows:
An Act to create the office of
Commissioner of Roads and Rev.
enues in and for Ben Hill county;
to provide the method of the
election of such officers; to pre-
scribe his duties and powers; to
fix his salary and term of office;
to provide when and how this
Act shall become effective, and
for other purposes.
w. T. PAULK,
Representative Ben Hill County,
Georgia.
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June 2Srd to 29h WI be Chautauqua week Douglas The
local Managers Mes Melvin Tanner and j. Gordon Floyd have
secured the ble ap the Chauauqua circuit and there
will be days in eleca ioyment say nothing of the
enchanting music Tat VIII reaere by talented musicians and
Of un-alas large number Fitzgerald peo-)
pie will be there to the show and visit weawaRe Douglas
There only get factories Douglas and that
to quit talking about anil hem go otter them They can
be located here if the right o of effort made get them But
street conferences the gs Of the argument being that we
need factories WON'T BRING any Kind of industries
Progress.
fact Bro j. Danna Jones' that needs argument Talks
cheap, but it takes cash to buy whskey and caomel
If Che newspapers of South Georgia would give space
ADVERTISING and business locations wouldn't business
ali every body be happy. nsteld Of chat our
paper haomng every little couond rabbit politician that sticks
his head the grass and cries cut Il Candidate" Getino
down cold facts, che mse of le people tired What the
average tax vents che LEGAL news of his and general
news Of the day.
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-02-06
A SSIGNEE OF ASSIGNEE
~ Of
MORTGAGES SALE.

BY virtue Of the power and author
1ty contained in a mortgage from
Maggie A Brown to the SykesvilIe
Bank of Carroll County dated July 2,
1906 and duly recorded among the
Real Estate Mortgage Records Of Car
roll County in Liber D. P. S., No. 81,
folio 10 &C., and by various assign
ments duly assigned to the undersign-
ed, l will offer at public sale on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 1914,
at the Court House Door, in West
minister, Carroll County, Maryland, at
O'Clock p. m, all that farm contain
ing "a Acres and 1S 3-5 PercheS or
Land, more or less, situate, lying and
being in Carroll County aforesaid,
near Hoods Mill, and adjoining the
property Of Joshua and Lynn Trayer,
Howard Leatherwood and others.
This property lies on the Morgan
Chapel Road, about one and one-uuar-
ter miles North of Hoods Mill. The
improvements consist of a dwelling
house, tenant house, wagon shed, hen
house, wood shed and other necessary
outbuildings; the land is in a good
state Of cultivation; about three acres
OF 1t being wood land.
Terms Of Sale:-One-third Of the
purchase money in cash ON day of
sale or upon the ratification thereof
by the Court; one-third In six months
and one-third in twelve months, or all
cash at the option Of the purchaser or
purchasers.
GUY w. STEELE,
Assignee of Assignee Of Mortgage.
Francis J. Albaugh, Auctioneer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-02-06
DANGER after GRIPPE
Lies in Poor Blood, Cough and
Worn-Out Condition.

Grippe, pleurisy, pneumonia are
greatly to be feared at this season.
TO prevent grippe from being fol
lowed by either pleurisy or pneumo-
mia, it is important to drive the last
traces OF 1t out Of the system
Our advice is to take Vinol, our
delicious cod liver and iron prepare
ton without oil, and get your
strength and vitality back quickly.
w. w. Lake of Aberdeen, Miss,
says: Grippe left me weak, rundown
and with a severe cough from which
I suffered for long time / tried
different remedies, but nothing SEEM
ed to do me any good until took
Vinol from which I received great
benefit. MY cough l. almost entirely
gone and l am strong and well AGAR"
Try Vinol with the certainty that
LIZ 1t does not benefit you we will give
back your money
P. S. For Eczema of Scalp try
our Saxo Salve. We guarantee 1t.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-02-06
MO. 1903 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County,
sitting as Court of Equity. -
Edward 0. Weant, Trustee and Plain
tiff, vs.. Vernon ". Ramsburg. Defen-
dant.
Ordered this Both day of January, A.
ID. 1914 that the Circuit Court for Car
roll County, sitting as Court Of Equity,
take jurisdiction in the trust estate of
the said Vernon ". Ramsburg and that
said Trustee settle said trust estate
under the supervision and control of
said Court, and it is further ordered that
Edward o. Weant, Trustee in the above
cause named, give notice to all persons
having claims against Vernon V. Rams
burg to file said claims properly anthem
ticated with the Clerk Of the Circuit
Court for Carroll County, on or before
the 18th day of April, A. D. 1914, by
causing copy of this order to be in
serted in some newspaper published in
Carroll County once week for four
successive weeks before the End day Of
March, "a. ID. 1914.
w. H. THOMAS.
True Copy Test
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