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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16
po1lcn comMrsa1oN!ERs
HssTIinArE NHsw BUpGET

At a brief session of the Police Com nadssioners Saturday the connnnission- CTS discussed some appropriations that are planned to Joe included in the an nua1 requisition the first of the year The Board Of Apportionment will be asked to provide funds for a garage fn the rear of the Police and Charities building to aocommodate tlle motor apparatus of the department, a new automobile patrol to replace or assist the present antfquated machine and a new switchboard Sfor police headquax- fers.
 Reports were read from superinten- dent Birmingham regarding. his in- spectfon of g. theaters, the managers promising to install fire alarm boxes. and rom Dr. F. J.s Adams. depart znent surgeon, regarding a number of men who are off duty on account of illness
 An application for appointment as a regular policeman was received from John F. Murphy of 400 Benham ave- nue. f The application for appoint nent to the special fierce from Patrick J. Cosgrove, Oak street. was returned as it had not been properly endorsed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16

Every flower reduced in price. Soc wide all silk Persian rib DOnS ... AOC yO 3Oc wide all silk Hoire rib
 DOnS 10c yu 2Oc wide all silk fancy Ffb-
 N DOn LUG yu All other ribbons at reduced prices. z5c and $1.OO odd lot snirtwaists 25c $1.OO and $1.5O odd lot sI1irtwaists 4Sc $1-OO and SIPS brand new white
 lawn waists 75c $2.OO and $2.25 new white lawn $500 new white lawn waists =. $1.9S $2.25 white and black silk
 s4.oo and $500 fancy net and
 silk waists $1.DS All waists priced from $2.OO to $500
 marked at greatly reduced prices 5OC black percaline petticoats - 25c $1.36 and $1.5O silk messaIine s2.OO and SPAS Taffeta silk a., Petacoats Po Iii .:,...;.ts. $1.aS Marabout feather bOaS and IK1uffS at
 almost half former prices. $4.5O pure knitted sweaters :. SPAS $1.OO cOIOred and black silk All our higher priced velvets from
 $1.OO to $500 much underpriced. $f.OO chiffon veils ..J.... 59c $2 DO chiffon wells .. $1.25
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16
THE MOVEMENT
 TO SAVE BABIES

It is estimated that 250, ,o0O babies under a year old die annually in the United States. To discuss methods of reducing this tragic loss. 31 states sent delegates to a convention held the past week at Boston, of the American Association for Prevention of Infant Mortality.
 saving, ana that is, "Ca1i the doctor 7 Unfortunately it is not as simple as it sounds. The majority Of families can't afford the doctors bill every time the baby Wheezes.
 But, many people, even from the mere viewpoint of money lose out by waiting until children become danger
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16
PERSONAL
 M U s SICAL

Kamerbury, Mrs. Connors, Mrs. Cotter. Mrs Cody, Mrs. Whaley, Mrs. Clark B. Muldoon, Mrs. K. Whitt1e, chairlady, Fannie Sullivan, Katherine McGnire. Jane Han1ey, Mary scanlon.
 The members of the Park City Yacht club will hold an ipforuna1 dance aE1 entertainment at the club on Wednes- day evening. November 10. There will be vocal and instrunnenta1 selec- tions and the old fashioned dances as well as the new steps will be .indulged in Q. J. Collins. who is 2 graduate Of the Castle House, will portray the new dances. Entertainments will also be served. The hours Of dancing are from until Ii 80 o'clock and members and friends are cordially invited to att tend.
 Miss Ruth May WelIes, daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Charles Henry Welles, of Putney district, Stratford, and Mr. Albert L. Worden, son of MT. and Mrs. sC. Nathaniel Wordin of this city, wall be married on Wednesday, evening at the home of the brides grandmother, Mrs Charles Curtiss We1les, in Strat- ford. The ceremony will be performs ed by candIelight with sDr. Edward N. Packard, pastor Of the Strat1ord Congregational church, officiating. Laurel and other winter greenerdes. among which chrysanthemq1ms wdM be placed, will decorate the charming old residence.
 Miss Christine Wel1es will attend hex sister as maid of honor while Alice and David Lay, children of Mrs Charles Downing Lay, Of New York, will act as flower girl and page. The young couple are to reside. in New Haven.
 Mr. Wordin is an at11n1nus of the worcester Polytechnic Institute and Is widely known in this city. Miss Welles, who Is likewise popular tn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16
pGLOOMY JULIUS

Gloomy Julius is the English equivalent for the popular German nickname for the German chief of the general staff. Field Marshal Gen. Count Ha1muth won Mo1tlxe. Like his immortal uncle the great geld marshal who commanded the Prussian forces in heFranco-Prussian war, he is a. si1enty taciturn, grim and gloomy g. ure oE a man.. It is asserted that he has smiled only once in his life, and that was at the funeral of his illus trious uncle. On that occasion in 1891, young Major von Mo1tke was singled out for the fattering attentions of the Kaiser, and it is alleged that when the Emperor promoted him to the dig nffy Of personal aide de camp the grim ofacer permitted htmse6 a smile in recognition of the imperial favor. The present field marshal was fevorfte with his stern old uncle, and when the latter died he bequeathed his sword as well as his best-1oved estate. to the soldier nephew. Count von Mo1tke has had but two passions, music and war Great musicians have declared that he is a musical genius, but the soldier earnestly denies the possession of any special talent. Like his uncle, he is afHcted with extreme rnodesty, and 1t was only after the Kaiser had issued a 1na1 and definite command that he would accept the post of chief Of stah. He repeatedly urged the Kali ser to appoint other officers. decIar- than himself, but Wilhelm was deter mined to have 1Eoltke at the head of the war machine. Gen. von Mo1tke entered the army when a boy and reached the rank of major general in 1899. It was nearly nine years ago that he became chief of the general staff. succeeding Count SchIieffen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16
SOCIAL.

The annual sale and supper given by the women of Christ church parish at this season, will be at the home of Mrs Henry c. FairchHd, 358 Golden iF9I street on Wednesday afternoon and evening, and all will be most cor dially welcomed Articles suitable for gifts will be found at the table pre- sided over by Mrs. H. B. TerriH. Mrs. F. M Tuke9 Mrs. H. B. Curtis, Mrs. H Toucey, Mrs. A. w. Lyon. Aprons of all styles will be sold by Miss Bou- dre1i, Mrs. F. L.. Wilder, Mrs. Henry Fem, Mrs TruIock. The homemade candy will bein charge of Mrs w. O.. .Lineburgh, Mrs. c. P. Coe. Misses Lineburgh, Hard! Williams and Will son, and food of various kinds and homemade, sold by Mrs. F. B. Love and Lake.
 The library will be in the care of Misses Raymond, Robinson and Greene, and the grab bag, a novelty, which must be seen
 The tea room, which is i'll charge of Mrs E. B. Crocker, Mrs. John G. Sadtler, Mrs. Charles Ketcham and Mrs A L. Giles, assisted by Mrs. Harold vanstone. Misses Spencer, yeit and Selbie, will be open at three o'clock; salads, mullins, tea or comes. ice crea mand cake may be had at any time, and at 6 o'clock a supper of clam cl1owder or potato salad and cold meat, rolls, pie. coffee will be serveG.
 The Ladies of No 50 Auxiliary are. preparing for their masquerade to be held Wednesday evening, November IS, with the following ladies in charge: The Misses May Judge, Irene Judge. May Whaley, Susie Whaley. May Con- nell, Katherine Mahoney, Jeanette Reh. Elsie Reh. Mary Keating, Mrs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16
FIRST ssCARAfEI''

The first singer to achieve success isi the role of ssCarmen" was MfE. Minnie Wartegg, better known by her maiden name of Minnie Hauck. She was born in New York sixty-tWo years ago today, Nov. 16, 1852, Of a, German father and an American mother. Her youth was spentsin New Orleans. and there, in her thirteenth year, she made her first appearance in a concert .At sixteen she made her operatie debut iIl New York, as Ainas and a little later sang the same role. and also Mar garfta, at Covent Garden, London Af- ter several years of grand opera in Vienna and other European capitals. she scored her greatest triumph in 1878, when she made Bizet's ssCarunen'' great success in London and Brus- sells, after it had failed in Paris. In 1881 she married Count Ernst won Hesse-W -Warteg, and afterWard Rp- peared but infrequentIy upon the stage. Her voice was a rich Taezzo- soprano. Her repertoire was large and varied. Besides popuiartzing s'Car- men, she won the approval and a'p- pIause of Wagner by her rendition Of Elsa in sT.ohengrin.' 9
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16

.ber 8. 4, and 5, under the auspices of the Associated Charities. The young ladies who will assist Miss McMahon in the dance are the Misses Rosalyn Evelyn Barkey. Ethel Donovan, May Mccarthy, Helen Burness Dorothy Bennett, Marion Meath and Irene McNumain. The first rehearsal of the group will be held in the strnthe1d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16
E. H. DILLON & co. !Io5 Main Stree! Hart Conn 10 Rue Cec1e
 WHOLESALE RETAIL ,3
1 oO0 21St O11 I Io9o Anniversary Sale I0l.4


 
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16

ously sick. A dollar or two spent for a call at the beginning may save a hundred later for playstcians ana nurses. not to speak of the under takers ghastly fec later on.
 The children are the most price less possession of the home An un~ depleted bank account is poor con solation when balanced by a newly, made grave In the cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16
BREAKS NOSE IN e'AIlL4

Walter Edwards, Newfield avenue, sustained a fractured nose yesterday by falling on slippery sidewalk near his home. Treatment was given at the emergency hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16

$500 chiffon veiIs ...... $1.75 Mesh Face Wells at reduced prices. Fancy ornaments and fancy trim
 nlings at greatly reduced prices. $f.25 plain and fancy silk 4Sc yd $500 cloth balmacaan coats .. $2.9S $6.OO to $1O.0O odd lot coats .. SPAS All our coats formerly priced from
 s7.OO to $2O.OO very much reduced
 in price.
 $7.5O guaranteed raincoats :. $4.9S s9.0O and $1O.OO guaranteed rain
 coatS S0.S0
 RELIABLE FUR sCARFs AND
 FUR SETS
 $2.25 black coney muffs 41.48 $500 black coney muffs ...... $1.9S $4.O0 black coney muffs $2.98 $9 % Narohia lynx muffs or $12.OO Narobia lynx muffs or $15.OO Narobia lynx muffs or $2O.OO Black Fox muffs ....... $14.98 $25.OO Black Fox muffs .5.. $19.75 $3O.00 Black Fox Inuffs AS $15.5O Black Skunk, Raccoon coI-
 lar $13.9S $32.5O Black Skunk, Raccoon $1S.OO Natural Skunk scarf S14.4S $43.OO Natural Skunk huff $3x.88 Hundreds of other fur bargains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16

Tine United States collier J ason carrying 100 carloads of Christmas gifts for the starving Belgianss left New York for Rotterdam.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16

The neid hospital corps organized by Mrs Harry Payne Whitney of New York, has beeen assigned to work with the Belgian army
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16

Joseph CafIza.zx, former ach Min ist4r of Finance, sailed from Bor- deauk. for South America
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16

est fires which threaten the Du Pont powder works neax Wayne, N.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16

Contributions to the amount Of sT,- 962 were received by the Belgian Re- lief Fund. bringing the total to S465.- 722.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16

Bridgeport, is a graduate of the. local High school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16

An enjoyable surprise party was rendered Robert B. Hickey at his home. 375 South avenue on Friday evening, by a large gathering of his friends. Many sociable games were played during the evening. A dainty luncheon was served at late hour, the dining room being attractively decorated for the occasion with chrys- fanthemums and ferns. A fashlight picture was taken Of the merry group before it broke up. Those who will be seen in the picture are the Misses Anna Metcalf, Ann Conway Bertha Ott, Elsie Fancher, Bessie Fanton, Myrtle Williams, Gladys Fanton, Ida Belden, Marion Fanton, Lydia Con- don, Nina, Be1den, Priscilla Hendricks, Belva BeIden, Eva Prest and Minnie O'aEIra and the Messrs. Robert and Harold Peterson, Harry Elliott, James O'Brien, Fred Main, Peter Farrell, Ed ward F1ningan, Frank Davis Robert Hickey. Master William Bentley, Mrs. c. Bentley. Mrs. W " Hickey, and Mrs Laura Belden.
 Miss Gertrude MclTahon is to be the. leader in an 1860 dance for the Kirmis Vanity Fair,'' which will be held at the Lyric theatre on Decem-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16

The vocal students of Mrs. Susan Hawley Davis were heard in a pleasing recital at the home of their teacher on Main street, Saturday afternoon.
 Yellow chrysanthemums formed the decoration for the affair Following the recital tea was served the particf- pants and guests Among those who had part in the program were Mrs Stevens Lake, Mrs John J. Snavely. of RidgeieId Mrs. B. B. Pierce of New
 York; Mrs John Weidenhanmer, Mrs. Lucien IT. Warner, Mrs H. H. A. Beach, Mrs. Fl. A. Dorsey. and the Misses Bessie Porter, Mabel Smith, FL New Haven; Helen Deane, Isabelle Gregory, Sara Fisk. of New Haven; Esther Gerg. Marion c. AIunson, of New Haven, and Eleanor Lines, of stratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-16

Ado1ph woIters Of Brooklyn. disd of injuries he received in the ex- plosdon of the Becker ChemicaI WoEH@~
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-01-23
Obituary..
JULIUS FRIEDRICH OTTO.

julius Friedrich Otto, husband of
Mrs. M. Otto of this city, was born in
Pasewalk, Germany, Dec 8, 1871. He
took up the trade of miller in Germany
and followed the same after coming to
this country until about Is years ago
when he was forced to give up the
work on account of failing health He
was married in Germany to Martha E.
Weide, who, with three children, Mrs.
w. F. Goldberg of Wimbledon, N. D.,
Mrs. Geo. Dickinson of Albion Prairie
and c. w. Otto of Marshfeld, Wis,
survive him. Also three grandchil-
dren, Arna Dickinson and Arleigh and
Velma Goldberg.
Mr.. Otto died at East Moline, ILL.,, of
pneumonia, on Jan. II, 1914, burial be-
ing at Albion Prairie cemetery Jan.
21st, Rev. Blenkinsopp officiating.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-01-23
Thirty-one Miles of New Highway.

The annual report of County High
way Commissioner Moore to the county
board of supervisors states that thirty
one miles of county highway were COM
pleted during the year 1918 under the
supervision of the highway commits
sioner, and seven state aid bridges
were erected. The work was all COM
pleted at a reasonable time with the
exception that for lack of funds in
some instances the culverts were not
put in.
The total expenditure for county road
purposes during the year, including new
work, bridges and repairs, amounted to
$72, 923. OF; there is balance on hand
in all funds of S6,666.99; outstanding
bills total 81, 1886. %.
All of which goes to show that Rock
county is taking advantage of the state
aid law in securing improved highways
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-01-23
Congregational Church Notices.

Chicken pie supper will be given by
the Mems club on Thursday of this
week. Supper will be served from 80.
Price, Is cents.
Divine worship next Sunday morning
at 1890. Subject for sermon, 1.-THE
Militant Church. -
Sunday school meets at noon.
Evening service at o'clock Sub
ject for sermon, ''The Foolishness of
Atheism"
You will be welcome.
PHILIP E. GREGORY, Pastor.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-01-23

Tramps are filling up the jails of the
state to be fed at public expense.
Miss Ida May Monroe died at her
home near MELVILLE, aged 20 years.
A three months old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Irving Wentworth died on the
23rd.
The 10th annual report of the Albion
Mutual Fire Insurance Co. shows losses
by fire and lightning of only s73 for the
year.
The wife of Conductor John Sherman
died at her home in Waukesha.
Buyers have commenced to purchase
the 1888 tobacco crop at prices ranging
from to 7 cents in the bundle.
Friday, Jan. Is, 1888.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-01-23
University Team Coming to Edgerton.

The local Y. M C. A. have been for
tunate to secure, through the Univer-
sity Y. NJ. C. A., strong team of ter
University men, who will visit Edger-
ton from Feb. 9th to 9Th.
These men will associate with and
instruct our boys through games, hikes,
entertainments and meetings, giving
the boys an opportunity to see what
the Y. M. C. A. does in other places
and acquainting them with the highest
type of University life.
A group of men met at the high
school last Wednesday evening to ar
range for the coming of the University
students. A committee, consisting of
Andrew Mcintosh, L. C. Whittet, C.
w. Birkenmeyer, Prof. F. O. Holt and
L. A. Anderson, was appointed to ar
range for place of meeting, entertain
ment, etc. Mr.. Lester Rogers of the
University was present and outlined
the plan of their three day visit, which
briefly is as follows: Friday evening a
basketball game between the local high
school team and the University men,,
followed by an informal reception, CIV
ing the University men chance to get
acquainted. Saturday two hikes will
be arranged, one for the older and one
for the younger boys, boys about town
as we'll as in school. Saturday night a
meeting will be held for the boys of
the town, also another meeting Sunday
afternoon for the boys, followed by a
meeting for the fathers. The program
will close with big union mass meet
ing Sunday evening.
The detailed program will be given
later with the names of the men who
will be present from the University,
among whom will be some Of the ath-
letic stars. Look at local papers in the
next two weeks and for hand bills.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-01-23
Mrs. chas. T. Hutson Dies at Seattle.

L..
A telegram received on Saturday af-
ternoon brought the shocking news OF
the death of Mrs. Chas. I. Hutson at
Seattle, Washington, causing much
sadness and regret among many friends
in this city. Mrs. Illusions health has
not been good for the past few years
and six months ago suffered stroke
from which she never fully recovered.
After second stroke on Friday last
she never regained consciousness.
Jennie Kelly was one of twin daugh-
ters born to Mrs. Jane Kelly in this
city thirty-fve years ago, where her
early life was spent. She graduated
from the Edgerton high school in 1900
and in September, 1904, was united in
marriage to Chas. T. Hutson Soon
after they removed to the state of
Washington, where Mr.. Hutson had
established himself in the practice of
law. After his appointment as assist
ant U. S. attorney they removed to
Seattle where they have since resided.
Besides her husband and two daughters
she is survived by her mother, Mrs.
Jane Kelly, who for the past few years
has made her home with the Hutson
family, and two sisters, Mrs. F. M.
Jack of Eau Claire, and Mrs. c. W..
Birkenmeyer of this city. 1t is prob
able the funeral was not held until the
arrival of the Birkenmeyer family
who were due to reach Seattle on
Wednesday last.
The sympathy of the community
where the deceased was best known
will be freely rendered the bereaved
family.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-01-23
Ear Ache


Dropping hot oil in the outer ear to
stop ear ache is not safe procedure
Hot water is equally efficacious. Slight
ear achei is frequently entirely relieved
by hot mustard footbath If pain
persists after SO simple a remedy, home
treatment isn't safe treatment Per-
sistent pain is a sign of serious enough
disorder to call for the service of
competent physician. When pus accu-
mulates behind the ear drum, the drum
should punctured. It's much safer and
less painful than to wait for the drum
to break under pressure. The bullying
or other signs Of inflammation are not
to be recognized by inexperienced indi-
viduals.
Even sterilized oil in the ear is not
clearly. Nothing should be introduced
into the outer ear which might compl-
cate the internal inflammation should
the drum break spontaneously, or
should it be necessary to open it. Prac-
tically all effective treatment of the
ear is indirect. Direct treatment is
applied to the nose and throat
A very large proportion of permanent
deafness is due to improper treatment
of ear diseases. Infections of the ear
are mainly extensions of common
''colds" in the head. Colds are preva-
lent now. If they are complicated by
ear ache, good treatment by a good
physician is good investment.
A most important and serious COM
plication of infections of the ear is
mastoid disease In this, the spongy
bone behind the ear becomes infected.
The area behind the ear is sensitive to
gentle pressure. Pain or sensitiveness
to touch should be considered as most
important as danger signal. In mas
told disease it is the practice of the
best physicians to advise the opening
and scraping away Of the diseased
bone. Otherwise, there is grave dam
ger that the disease may proceed to the
coverings of the brain, with a possible
fatal termination.
Deafness constitutes one of the most
important causes of needless suffering
and disability. More than most of our
problems, correction lies with individ-
ual intelligence. In the case of con-
tagious disease, for example, Individual
intelligence only counteracts, in part,
the effects of general ignorance.
In this, and some other problems,
knowledge of facts in itself constitutes
the only safeguard necessary for the
Individual to protect himself and the
children for whom he is responsible.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-01-23
Common Council Proceedings.
EDGERToN, Wis, Jan. 10, 1914.

Regular meeting of the common
council, Mayor Skinner presiding. AL
dermen responding to roll call were:
Arthur, Farman, Cleary, Dallman,
Stark.
Minutes Of previous meeting read
and approved.
Financial report of Treasurer Dickin-
son &c month of December, showing
balance of SO, 472. 80 in treasury Jan.
1st, read and ordered filed.
Following bills audited by finance
committee were read and allowed, all
voting in affirmative on roll call:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-01-23
Financial Report

on COUNCIL auJOUTH6u.
H. B. KNAPP, City Clerk.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
BONNEVILLE

NJ. p. Benson of Newfane was in
town Sunday.
Irwin Johnson is in Jamaica visiting
his brother, William Johnson.
Michael Duffy is visiting in Con
necticut and Springfield, Mass,
through the holidays.
Miss Ruby Landman began her
second term of school in the Slade
district last week and boards at q. A.
Proutys,
Leon Simpson and Miss Josie Ben
son of Brattleboro were guests at l..
F. Benson's from Thursday night un-
til Monday morning.
Those having ice houses are busy
filling them. The ice is 10 inches
thick and every one cutting ice on
the village pond this year must pay /
cent per cake.
The Christmas exercises at the
church were we'll attended. The chill
dren did fine. Old Santa came with
his arms full of toys and gave a pres
ent to all the children which number
ed over forty
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-31
NOTICE

On account of the springs and
streams being unusually low at this
time the Board of Water Commission
ers hereby notifies all patrons of Vii
lage Water System, who are in the
habit of permitting the water TO run
so as to prevent freezing, to have the
water pipes protected at once so as
to prevent the unnecessary waste OF
wate:.
Tenants renting houses or stores
should notify their landlords II the
water fixtures are not in good condi
ton. and by using care we will be
able to keep the reservoir well filled
for fire protection.
II any person or persons have any
knowledge of any unnecessary waste
Of water kindly notify the Office OF
the water department and the same
will be appreciated by the board
Board of Water Commissioners, by
w p. Hogan. Clerk.
December 2Sth, 1914.
Bennington. VT. Dec. 18th, 1914.