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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-01-30
and the railroad.

and the railroad.
This resolution passed after
which a committee on nomination
of officers was appointed A
motion prevailed to adjourn to
meet again Saturday night at
which meeting to name the church
and elect officers. Sang a hymn
and hearty hand shake.
+. Re-assembled Saturday night
after opening
First was the name OF the united
body two names were presented
st. Bethel and Unity SO we ac-
cepted the name Unity mission
'ary Baptist Church.
So you see that there is no
more ST. Paul and New Hope
churches in Brookport, but Unity
Missionary Baptist church.
We had baptizing Sunday with
a large attendance and Sunduy
night five joined the church.
Rev. ]. b. McCrary and wife
was up with US Sunday also Mr..
G w. Long and wife. Sunday
was high day with US and Mon
day was business day with the
newly elected officers. We had
five deeds to be changed 3 from
St Paul and two from New Hope
these five deeds were changed
over to the Unity Baptist church
DEACON BOARD.
Frank Howard
Louis Flowers,
James Baker,
Tom Flowers,
Wash Shelton,
Bud Kendall
] H. Flowers
We haven't any pastor now but
we have not had any board meet
ing yet give us time to think.
II you wish an appointment
write and wait returns.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-01-30
prayer repeated in concert.

prayer repeated in concert.
Preaching services wer now be-
gun. Devotional were conduct
ed by Bro. w. B. Ellsworth.
Rev. Knowles read for scrip
turc lesson Galatians 5th chapter
Prayer by Rev. J. M Blake.
singing Try Us Oh Cod =
Rev ]. II. Knowles the speak
er selected lst Cor. 1872 for his
text Peculiarifics OF the Baptist
tested by the Bible. A strong
sermon was preached.
Collection 81 90.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-01-30

SUNDAY EVENING".
1880 Devotional conducted by
Deacon w II. Hesbin afterwhich
Rev. J. II Knowles read Isiah
67:I-i6 and offered prayer, sing
ing Father | Stretch My Hands.
Rev. S. Hunt. the speaker
selected the following text :pre-
cious in tae sight OF the Lord lis
the death OF his saints, from which
lie preached a good sermon
Collection &, On
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
At the NatfonaI Canatal.


 Thomas F. Lynch who. in Juno. i'm ished a successful year at St Maryss seminary Baltimore, MT. is spending iais vacation with relatives in Wash lngten, D. C.. and at Colonial Beach, Va He will resume his studies for the priesthoon in September
 Miss Catharine Lynch of Bridgeport has been spending a short vacation with her aunt. Mrs. M. J. Lynch. Gas street.
 There was to be a special meeting of the joint boards of selectInen and school visitors. last night in the town clerks office to act upon important meeting in June, but there being no quorum present. business could not be done. At the meeting Of the board of school visitors last Saturday the va caucy in the co1nxnftfeeship of Grayss s Plain district was filled by appointing Thomas F. Bailey to the place. He was given power to hire the teacher. Anna keane of zoar who is a. normal graduate. with several years experi- ence.
 Newsy Items.
 There will be a session of the Pro bate court on July 25 at a. n- for a hearing on the acceptance of the ad- n1inistrator's account of the estate Of the late Henry McKeon.
 William Costello of Berkshire Is the owner of a new two passenger Stude- baker car, purchased this week from Francis M. Keane of Co1dspring.
 Misses Margaret antr Nonte Grove of Huntingtown were Sunday visitors with Danbury and Bethel friends
 Mrs Ella Curtis of Bridgeport is visiting Mrs. T. M Peck, Coldspring-
 Constable Frank Conger's horse had Ioe7 fsff Saturday by stepping into a soft spot on Glover avenue in the borough The horse was barely able to reach home while the constable and his companion in the team formed a procession all the way down the state road to Bots ford The constable proposes to hold somebody responsible for the injury to his stopper.
 Miss Mary Clark of Sandy Hook Is enjoying seashore pleasures for fort night at Jamaica, Long Island James F. Madigan has returned from a New England trip which in- cluded Springfield, Mass
 DE and Mrs. F., J. Gale returned Monday afternoon from their vacation spent in Vermont and the Caratime Provinces places of their nativity or early childhood. They went and came l in the doctors car. Both are refresh ed by the rest.
 George Garfield has new Indian motorcycle which he is tanning suc- cessfu1ly.
 Among the Newtown relatives and friends who attended the funeral of Miss Lorraine Ward in Bridgeport. Tuesday, were Miss Mary Jane Leavy and Thomas Leavy, Thomas J. Leavy. Paul and John Leavy, Miss Mary A. Leavy, John Leayy and Mrs. John F. HouIfhan, Mrs. William Egan, Mrs. W. J. Driscou and Miss Ina DriscolI. Miss Alicia M. Heating, instructor in the Bridgeport Trade school, and her sister, Miss Mary Heating of 1e4 West Liberty street, Bridgeport are guests
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
ExrRAvAGANcB AT THE
sU1farIrR REsoRrs


 person who should make a tour oE a considerable number of summer re- sorts would be impressed by the enor- nous. Amount Of money being spent in what may fairly he called extrava- gances.
 Tourists must often question who supports all the top priced hotels. The nniElionaires occupy large place in the public eye. But when you come 10 enumerRte them, they are a. very limit ed class. A great many of them travel in Europe. some do not care for travelling as they find it physically 1veariso1lle- Either many of these ex pens1Te hotels must run at loss, or else they are being patronized by per- sons who can not afford to pay for their ma gnifcence-
 Take the case of many people who live at home in a very simple style. They may keep no servants. or at most a single general housework girl. Yet when they start off for summer out ing. they must have the best there Is. Az home they may be content to do their own passing at table Al the public resort they wish to be as gooc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22

I as any one, and must have their own individual waiter, to save them any reaching or delay.
 The spirit of extortion and exactton seems to prevail. The livery man will not take you on a general drive to show you the main features Of in terest for a fair price. The drivirlse roads are split up into sections, so that one can get the leading features onlv by taking them all at separate times. Walters, and beliboys have elaborate systems of signals and exchange or information, to assure themselves that every one "comes across' with a fat tip. At home man may black his own boots and shave himself At stbe hotels he is made to feel that it is de- grading if he lifts a finger to serve himself.
 All who entertain the public at re- sorts will do well to ren1em Der thar the great majority of Americans live very simply at home The majority of them would like to live simply, but comfortably. when they travel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22

Captain Clarence s. owen, United States Marine Corps, who died at Vera Cruz. was buried in the National Cemetery, Brooklyn, with full l41fli tary honors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22

the law light must be visible ~ feet away in order that one may read the number on the machine.
 Five cases were brought before Judge Peck the other evening, who after hearing the complaints annulleq the cases on payment of costs which amounted to s or $4 in each case. Those arrested were Frank Spargc, New Jersey; Bernard Phihppss Bridge port A. B. GriswoId, Stamford; Eid- ward Forstrun, Bridgeport and Leon J ayne, all charged with having their rear lights out.
 at their regular meeting planned to hold an outing some time in August the exact date not as yet being de- cided upon.
 All the public schools are being thoroughly Cleaned and repsdnted.
 Miss Julia Wheeler has returned to her duties at the local post office af- ter spending two weeks vacation.
 Many stratford people are planning to attend the Cs1autauqua lectures which are to be held for one week starting next Tuesday afternoon.
 Ir. and Mrs. Robert . Jones of Webster City, Iowa, are guests of I. L. BeIden of South Main street.
 Everett SweetIand has accepted a position at the Candy Kitchen.
 MT. and Mrs Robert Lewis of New York are visiting Dr. G. q. Lewis on East Broadway.
 Miss Minnie Kunzer and sister of Philadelphia are visiting MT. and Mrs. Metzger, Nichols avenue.
 John Walsh Of 'Stratford has ac- cepted position at Smith & E&ge Co.,, Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
LAUREL BEACH


 The Casino at Laurel Beach Is still drawing large crowds every Saturday evening Lest Saturday evening. one Of the largest gatherings assembled there to dance. The hall was pret- tiIy decorated with ferns and palms. Music was furnished by a Bridgeport orchestra-
 A whist was held in the Casino the other day and a large crowd was present. Many fine presents were dis tr1buted to the winners.
 The floors of the Casino have been oiled and a new cement walk has been laid in front of the building.
 New steps have been built at the pier for the accommodation of those who wish to anchor their boats.
 Misses Mary and Alice Miller of Ansonia have returned to their home es after spending week as the guests of relatives.
 MT. and Mrs Garren of Waterbury have returned to their homes after spending a few days with relatives at the Schoenmehl cottage on Fourth avenue.
 nour- has arrived at the beach for a few days as the guest of friends.
 Miss Hazel Pullen of Oakvflle, is spending a few weeks as the guest of her aunt Mrs. Gale at her. cottage
 George M. Hynes of TerryvtlIe has returned to his home after weeks s stay on Third avenue.
 Mir. and Mrs, Martin Fuller of Bris- tol have arrived at their cottage on Second avenue.
 Jesse Rose of Torrington has re- turned to his home after spending a week at the tEllsmere
 James Carr of Derby is spending few days at the beach.
 Mrs. Jacob Gale was a visitor in Bridgeport recently
 Several, new cottages are being erected at the beach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
Fire Or<s onight w NUT
 BEACH
1 HUNDRED-afIIad0N RoBINs
IN EASTERN UNIFIED sTATEi

Washington, July z2.-Partfai re- turns from the cansus of birds which. for the first time in its history ths 7ertaRing. indicate that there are wide variations in the bird popula.- ton in dffferent nanta ae zt1 fsHi1rl- try It is too early yet for. any al5agt averages to be given and. complete results will not be publiahed for many months.
 A call for yolunteers was pubnehs4 some time go for observers to help in the bird census and replies hava come from all parts of the United States Each volunteer observu1 was asked to select a certain aelrlt4 area of from 40 to so acres and sn- urnerate the different kinds of birds occurring there and the number of pairs of each kind actually nagtlng within each territory.
 The most numerous bird life so far reported is in Chevy Chase, Mary land. An average was found there of about 2 pairs per acre Only a few places report as h5gh a popula- ton as four pairs per acre, while lt seems probable from the dats so far received that the average for tho whole United States east of the Plains will be not far from a thousand pair8 to the square mile after omittinR the land in corn and potatoes where there would pc small cEanCGS TOT any oLLtAA to nest, and after emitting also Che land covered entirely with foreatl Timber land supports a much smaller bird population than an equal area ol farm sand.
 The most extensive census Of for est so far received comes from 1Iou- tana, where the careful, counting o4 the birds on nearly a thousahd acres showed an average Of one pair tG each three acres
 AS would be expected the arid lands of the Southwest show the smallest bird population, and large stretcher in Arizona and New Mexico do not contain more than one pair of birds to seven acres.
 Apparently the most abundant bird in the United States east of tho Mississippi River is the robin, with an average of about fifty pairs to tha square mile, or a hundred million robins in the eastern United Staten
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22

Dr. Henry Clay Eno, an eye 6nd ear specialist, died in New York, aged 7E
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22

New YorIxrhe dreadnought Flor ida, one of the newest and largest of Uncle SaHa's fighting fleet, steamed up the East river under the shadows of the GalIest buildings in the world ana tied up alongside the Utah in the New York navy yard with 75O ma- rines and sailors, nearly half of whom had borne the brunt of the first days hghtIng in the streets of Vera Cruz. The Florida came up the coast after.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
OUR NE w TOWN
 NE WIS LETTER
Girl Wins Silver Medal Offer ed by w. c. T. U. for Prize Speaking Other Live News of Borough.

.Newtcwn, July 22-rThe declamation contest last night at the Taunton school house under the auspices of the the district. many attending from the borough. The contestants were Ray mond DtbbIe Daniel Christop her. Charles Ol1nstead. Earl Olmstead, Jennie Sturgis, Helen Olmstea.d and Alice Olrnstead The first four are stu dents of the High school this year. The others attended the district school. The declanations ranged from the pathetic to the sublime in subject mat ter the choice of pieces being left to the contestants. The judges were Mrs. Robert D. Smith of Taunton, Mrs. A. B. BIal1ernan of the borough and MT. L. K Nicholson of New F'airheld- Jen- nie Sturgis was awarded first for gem eral excelence in recitation. a silver medal. All the other contestants re- ceived pins in recognition of merit and endeavor. During the evening, the children sang clorusess and Miss Alice Smith rendered organ solos. Altogeth- CT, the ladies of the ". C. T. U. were pleased and received the congratula- tions of the aSsenblage for the suc- cess gained in this branch of their work.
 Death of Aged Woman.
 susan -f1dllEt or S3dnQX HOOK died about o'clock last night at her home after an illness of ten days She was the oldest person in Newtown, it is believed, being in her 94th year Up to her last illness she was the marvel of the village, doing her own | housework, sprightly and-cheerful. re- taining her mental faculties and in ] terest in her church and affairs of life to the last--zaOn9 March 1T last she celebrated her birthday by a gathering Of descendants and relatives which wss 7nac= a Joyous fete in her homo. at which all the townspeople took occasion to congratulate her. and wish that she might round out a century of useful life.
 Mrs Hall was the widow of Wil- liam Hall. who was a tradesrnan, and postmaster of Sandy Hook in it's early history, whom she survived nearly half a century. She is survived by three sons, William Hall of Danbury, Joseph Hall of the Middle West. and Ezra J Hall, of Sandy Hook, and one daugh- ter, Mrs. C. M. Smith of the village besides many grand. and great grand children. The intelligence of her death was received by the townspeop1e in sadness today and regret was ex- pressed for the death Of a much loved woman by all classes of citizens
 MT. and Mrs. L4K. Nicholson of New Fairfield were guests Tuesday night of MT. and Mrs. George R. Wilson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
STAMFORD AUTO
 OW WNERS VEXED
Motorists Object to Frequent Arrests For Failure to Have Rear Lamps Lighted-O Other News of Suburb.

There is much indignation among the people of stratford in regard to Sheriff Russell arresting so many au- tomobilists who have their rear lights out When these automobiles are brought before Judge Peck. thcy ex- plain that the lights were lighted when they started, but probably due to the carbide or defective electrical wiring they went out. According to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22

her long sojOurn in Mexican waters in record tinae-fIve days and twenty hours with one brief stop at Key West to land the body of Captain CIar- eIace Senior Owen of the United States Marine corps, who died of illness The vessel is here for a two weeks stay for inspection purposes, but the tyvo weeks is a welcome respite for the men of the crew. Captain William R. Rush, who brought the Florida up
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22

the work of the American forces in Vera Cruz not only in the taking of the Gfty, but also In making it a beal-- t1fu1, hea1thfuT and peaceful place in which to live. Now 1t is known as the ssspotIess town,s' he said, and it we'll deserves its name for he con- siders 1t as healthy as any other city in the world
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22

for a fortnight wsth Miss Abbie Peck of the Boulevard. Mrs. Anna. Beard sley of the same city is being entet- tained by the same hostess.
 Items of news for publication in the Evening Farmer solicited TeIe- phone s11O, Newtovvn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22

off you have neglected your Kidneys and suffer from backaehe, weak back headache, Rheumatism and distressing bladder weakness, you will find Foley Kidney Pills to be the honestly made, healing and curative medicine you need to. give you back your health and strength. They are tonic in action, quick to give good results. They will help you Tindie's Drug Stores.- Adv
The Washington times., 1914-07-22
HOLD.UP man FORCES
COUPLE TO D|SROBE

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, July 2.-with
but measer description to 60 on. the
entire detective stan of the city police
force Is today working to effect the
capture Of an automobile bandit who
last night while working the fash
ionable Cliff drive. shot and probably
fatally injured one man. procured val
uables to the extent OF $3.50. and forced
one couple completely to disrobe
The wounded man, Jerome E.. Dyer,
twenty-seven, Wholesale hay merchant,
is at Grace Hospital with a wound
through the back and abdomen. He
was driving with Miss Marie Swartz
Dyer was wearing a 81 900 ring and a
jewel-studded watch. and he resisted,
throwing the jewelry into the grass. In
the struggle the bandit shot him. The
ring and watch were recovered.
Just prior to this hold-up the same
hlghwaymsn held up L. A McDern1ott
and his niece, Miss Mildred McDermott.
Procuring $3.50 worth of valuables from
McDermott. the hold-up man forced the
girl to bandage McDermott's eyes with
handkerchief and he bandaeed the
girls eyes. He then forced them both
to completely strip. He said he made
them do this to delay pursuit. Neither
was injured.
The Washington times., 1914-07-22
One of Our Daily Perils

When your blood Is overheated the con-
restion or Inflammation makes straight
Sor the skin. Then is the time you need
that famous blood purifier S. 8. S. The
AKIN is a modified form OF mucous mem
brape and 1t Is In these membranes that
Impurities In the blood are prepared for
expulsion. s. s. s. has a most remark
able action In assisting the membranes
70 eliminate those secretions which are
the result of Inflammation whether they
take the form OF catarrh or red patches
On the skin. Its cooling, purifying effect
ia almost immediate since in three min
utes after entering the blood 1t traverses
the entire circulation. II so acts upon
fhe cellular tissues In the skin that each
cell rejects any invading germ and Sc
Iects only It's oSn essential nutriment.
These facts are brought out In a strlk-
inpIy Illustrated book What the Mirror
Tells" mailed free by the Swift Spec!nc
70. los Swift Building, Atlanta, Ga.
Get a bottle OF s. s. S. today OF any
druggist and thus insure pure blood and
consequent health. Beware Of limitations
Nld disappointing substitutes.
The Washington times., 1914-07-22

stitutional main building shall be pro-
vided for and erected. The friends OF
the Department. in and out OF Con-
gress, are getting ready for an effort
next session to secure the money.
Practical Defects.
But there Is criticism OF the plans
that have been made. These contem-
plate what the practical. workaday
department people refer to as another
architectural monument. in which util-
ity and convenience are sacrificed 10
architectural effect. while a vast
amount of floor space goes to a huge
rotunda and dome in the center. Gov
eminent buildings sre wont to present
these practical defects.
These very practical questions about
providing space for Government bust
ness are giving concern to officials
and members Of Congress. Back in
1905. when the "unconstitutionar' and
Illegal plan Of building wings and
The Washington times., 1914-07-22

leakage TO stain the bottom Of the crate
itself. and in only one of these cases
was there any evidence OF Leakage on
the outside Of the crate. Considering
the lerishable nature of the product
and the distance over the ordinary
routes OF travel from the Eastern Shore
of Maryland to Washington, this test
certainly indicates promise, as the ber-
ries were -eceived In fully as good con-
dition as would have been the case by
any other means OF transportation. and
were of better quality thar berries sell
ing at a higher Price at the particular
time in the Washington market.
During the late winter and early
produced in the experiments OF the de-
partment on the Arlington farm, cen
Quoted nv the bureau of Plant Industry.
were shipped to various parts OF the
country in 12 parcels. The parcels
were shipped not only in the local zone
as far away as BOSTON. New York, To-
ledo. Chicago. Minneapolis, ond else
where. In spite Of the fact that zero
weather prevailed during part OF the
time when experiments were In pro-
sress. the lettuce carried through to
destination satisfactorily and with only
a small Dercentage OF waste.
Experiments Successful.
Experiments have also been con-
Quoted with parcels containing an as
sortment of vegetables available at the
same time. Such shipments have
usually been uniformly successful and
present an extension OF the hamper sys-
tenn which has been inaugurated to
some extent bv certain of the express
companies.
There are many conditions and cir
cumstances under which the use OF the
parcel most for marketing Will not prove
economical. There are manv others,
especially for particular products and
under particular conditions. for which
parcel post transportation would seem
the ONLY reasonable and economical
method 1t is not expected that parcel
post marketing Will suppIant usual
methods but its proper use should GER
tainlv make II A valuable supplement
to these under all conditions and a
check unon other methods when they
are not being applied with fairness to
either nroducer or consumer or both"
The Washington times., 1914-07-22

over more and more year by year, IN
til il occupies all manner OF structures
in the general neighborhood Of the head
quarters building. A big structure has
been erected for the Bureau Of Chem
istry. under a long-term lease which
was made with private parties. When
1t was built. on the plans Of the Blu
reau officers, IL was spacious and am
pie. Now II is crowded.
A still larger structure vas put up
opposite the old building of the Blu
Department. This too, is now as full
of the government workers as the river
and harbor bill is OF pork.
Dwelling houses Of all sorts and pre-
tensions have been leased at rates that
make the prices extravagant. con-
sidering the inconveniences they entail .
and the work OF the department has
per force been scattered to widely sep-
arated parts of the town In order to
get rooms.
So it is now being seriously suggest
ed that the central section OF the ubcon-