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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13


 Mr. and Mrs Herman N Tiemann, IT., returned last night from their wedding trip. They will reside on Mount Pleasant with the groom's pa rents when the honeymoon is over. Mrs. John sScanlon of Sugar street one of the oldest residents of New town, is near death at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Lillis-
 Mrs l.. R. Skidmore spent Thurs day in New Haven.
 Thomas Carroll Cavanaugh of the Boulevard had a gathering in honor of his fifth birthday at the home of his parents. MT. and Mrs. Thomas F. Cavanaugh, on Friday His little friends enjoyed the hospitality offered and thanked the young host with best wishes on their departure.
 Miss Marguerite MuHane of Haw- leyvi11e was the guest of Miss Vir- ginia Houlihan Friday night, after at tending the complimentary supper Of the junior class to the seniors of the High school.
 Miss s. c. scudder gave a supper to the senior class of High school on Thursday, as a special honor to Miss Marion Summers, Yaledictor1an of the class A delightful evening was spent. The faculty of the High school also attended the festivfty.
 FAIR GRADUATES
 The Misses Catharine and Mary Lynch returned last night from Trim ity College, Washington, D. C., from which educational institution they were graduated this week with hon ors. They are now with their pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lynch, Berkshire.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Shepard of Jer- sey City came to the home Of Mrs Charles N. Shepard Friday in the car of George E. Wilson of Taunton. Mr Shepard is in poor health and his physicians recommended country air. The trip by train was deemed injuri- ous. so Rodney Shepard, his brother, Arranged the pleasant trip By auto, accompanying Mir Wilson and other wise assisting the patient during the trip. Mrs. Shepard, who is a capital nurse, accompanied her husband and will help nurse him back to health. Their two children. are with them
 Sherman Croffutt has returned to his old home in Taunton after an ab- sence of several years in Bethel.
 Mrs. William Turner and niece Miss Ida Wyfe. are now pleasantly domi- ciled in Taunton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
TRUMBuLL

T.ruunbsan Grange, No. a8s. E of M held a regular meeting last eveniug.
 Miss Josephine Carey, with her guest, Miss Mamie Seesau of Water bury, were the guests today ue Na. OryilIe B. Burton at her home in Long Hill Howard Carey a nephew who has been visiting Miss Carey for sever al weeks, has returned to his home n Waterbury,
 The following ladies were present st the Aid society meeting held at sha parsonage, Thursday afternoon: Mrs Samuel Ward, Miss Harriet French Mrs Charles Ensign, Mrs. Banfor1 Beach, Mrs. T. Yeoman William lIla. Charles N. Evitts. Mrs Rollin A Burr ton. Mrs. Burr F. Beach. Miss Jose phine Carey and Mrs. Howard g. Beach.
 ChiIdren's night win be observed at the Congregational church Sunday Sunday evening, by appropriate eEer- cises by the school commencing at 7:30. The Young Peoples meeting VilI be omitted. The following committ9e have in charge the decoration or tha church: Miss Mildred D. Tucker. 1fies Charlotte B. Plumb, Miss Ruth Linleg- Miss Marion Edwards, Miss Nellie Thornton, Harry F. Burr, Douglas Llr- ley. Robert Bowlzer and Royal Thorn ton.
 Miss Grace Craftsbury of vernor- is the guest of Mrs. Charles. V. Hilf91 of Nichols.
 On the evening of June IS. Che soe committee of the Nichols Christian deavor society, will give two pl which they have been preparing G-l some time. The cLildren's concert be given on Sunday morning aft 70
 A son was born to MT. and Erwin stickler on Monday evenin June 8.
 Miss Anna DobIe Of New York cry is the guest of Mrs A. E. Beebe
 MT and Mrs. Gordon Durwsrd h returned from their wedding trip. Outward was married on June Miss Alice Kinney of Bridgeport
 There will be a food sale on Nicdl Green. July 3. and a. ball game oli 4th, with an ice cream sale at it's c1o These events will be under the ausp'1 of the Village Improvement sorie and were planned at an enthuaiastlt meeting of that body held at the ho of Mrs M. A. Nichols on Monday sve-. ing. The proceeds win go toward Improvements of the Green.
 Arthur Loclxley has completed lf garage and is now ready to belu new house on the hill
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
s pOLl's THEATRE

That Bridgeport appreciates the benefit of 5tae biz cooling system that keeps the interior of POTTS theatre thirty degrees AoweE than outside, Nas well as che high class refined FvalId de- vile and motion picture programs af- forded. is shown by the big crowds that attend each day The deligh tfuI program which will be seen for the < last time has won on it's merits at every petformance.
 Eey ne agrees that the sensa- tfonaI acc0npl h1neTfts of the Edec- trica1 venus Company ar . afnore the most unusual ever offered ila Bridge port The act is based on d CIV theme in which amazing things are done before the gaze of the Spectators.
 Johnny DooIey and Yvette Rugell, late stars of the House Warmers, z are getting their full quota Of ap- plause. Their act of specialtfes and Jokes is filled with 'lafs fonEtte au- adience The acrobastic accomplish ments of Mcclure & Dolly are won derful1y clever and real thrillers.
 Stevenson 6 Valentine in a comedy sketch entitled ..Nineteen- Fourteen ' kept the audience in a continual roar of laughter. Eztelle Brody, the local girl who is entering the professional field /, is a great success as a singing comedienne. The Tom Brown Trio are all wonderful singers and their act is staged with special scenery.
 The big program of first run naov- ing pictures complete the bill.
 Country Store last night was q rousing success and afforded riot of fun and many beautifui presents WE ere awarded
 By special arrangem ents William CahiII, better known as The Man from Ireland, 7 is to appear in the big program for next week His, fame as a monologist is known the world oyer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
PAIR FIELD


 That field sports of all description havetaken a hold Of healthy proprrfaQus on the public schools was couclugiseiy proven by the OutpourinE c1 Hairiie people yesterday afternoon A unost successful field day was pulled off at the NH Plain Green, when the town public schools contested for Supremacy in various events of athlehcg- Much credit must be given to Dr. w. a Donaldson, Town Clerk Flint and 1Gr- contests. The Sherman and Washing ton schools were the contestsmLs for beautiful trophy donated by MT. Roche of Spring street. The counmittee hav- ing charge of the affair will hold meeting at the town hall on Monday afternoon at o'clock, at which lime the points won will be computed and the winner Of the second leg decided at that time. The following fg the summary of the events. &smiCE SO yard dash was taken by Lockwood or Washington school; junior 30 yard dash by J. Schunuan or Sher11a.n school; senior 100 yard dash, George Schuman; junior 100 yard dash Hliot VVakeman, of Sherman; senior broad jump, Schuman of Sherman school junior broad jump. Anderson of Wash ington school; Lobdell of Dwight and Bennett of Shermans senior Tunui1lg high jump, George Schuman of her man; junior running high fumps Louis Carse1I of Washington.
 The ball throwing was taken Chapman of Washiugtou school 1e throwing the ball 249.8 feet, while Ben nett threw 1t 24s feet.
 Miss Ethel Dona1dsoni dauE51tnr cl Dr. w. IF. Dona1dson, at present lo- cated in 8 responsible position ln the city of Springfield, ds at home for her summer vacation. The genial doctor motored to the Afassaehusette city the fore part of the week and brought hie 7~err, Eraa
 The work train of the New York New Haven 6 Hartford Railroad Com pany worked in this town yesterday. picking up scrap.
 A number from this place went tc Westport last evening to attend tln play given by the high school pf that place. Miss M. R. Kfefe of Augonla was recent visitor in town
 Frank Lyons has returned tq his home after spending several dayl Vltr relatives in New Canaan.
 MT. and Mrs. James Scott arc entat- taining friends from Thoupeonvilis ~. J.
 Miss Louise F'orsythe Of Miller ave- nue is Contemplating a summer ViEit to the Berkshire Hills.
 At present all roads in this town town seem to lead to our bsautI1cl beach. Arrivals are continuous fd stayers at the beach cottage
 Frank Lyons has returned Co ha home after spending several dayH rtt relatives in New Canaan
 MT. and Mrs. James Scott arc enter taining friends from Thornpsonville. N. J.
 Criticism Of a. favorable nature l8 e1e- pressed at improvements made Go the property of St. Thomas g. C. church. New walks, grading and land bcaFt- flying recently made in the churcl property has added much to the sur roundings.
 Joseph Smith Of New Haven spending a. few days at the home o his parents. MT and Adrs- John su'ita of Spring street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
.F0ttS REPEAL BILL
 READY FOR WILS0N

Washington June 1s-rhe Panama canal tolls exemption repeal bill to- Jay only awaited the signature of President Wilson to make it q law. Acceptance by the House of the Sem tie amendment specifically reserving sll rights the United States may have lnder the ay-Pauncefote treaty or ,therwise concluded congressional ac- ion on the measure
 Spencer Clark and Vice. Preside Marshall were to perform today the ,erfunctory act of signing the repeal 1ill This done. the bf1l was to be ient to the White House
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
'NEWTOWN
1special to The Farner.l


 Newtowrn, June 1S.-The Juniors of the High school entertained the sen iofs at the town hall last night. The function was in, the shape of a recep- ton and p1inentary supper to the seniors Many members of the High and the affair. 1t is confidently be- lieved, has done much to build up the esprit du corps among the members of the school classes.
 THE SCHOOLS At the meeting in Sandy Hook, Fri day evening, the old committee, Messrs J. A TiIson. Thomas c. Keane and Patrick Larner. were re- elected, and the meeting made choice of1T. J. Corbett as principal for the ensuing year, and of Miss B. C.. Keane as Junior teacher. This is MT. Cor bett's s 27th consecutive election to this position.
 In Pootatuck district the voters re- elected A. J. Gallagher as committee, and made choice of Miss Elizabeth J. Gallagher as teacher of the school for the 24th year.
 The meeting in Walnut Tree Hill resulted in the selection of William Egan as committee. and Of Miss Flor ence Carney as teacher. Miss Calf class of the High school this year.
 The meeting in South Center did not transpire last night owing to the lack of a legal quorum.
 Thes Misses Mary and Elizabeth Zi- bell of Waterbury are guests of Miss Abbie Peck of the Boulevard.
 DIR. GALE AT HOSPITAL.
 Dr. Frank J. Gale became seriously ill., Wednesday and he was removed to the Danbury hospital next day He is threatened with appendicitis. Our townspeople generally will be very sorry to learn this.
 NEWSY ITEMS.
 Mrs. Jerry Mialoney of Bethel re- turned to her home last evening af- ter spending a pleasant week with her friend, Mrs. Mary Hurd, of Sandy Hook
 Mrs. Charles Grifhng of Bethel spent Wednesday and Thursday with rela- tiyes in town.
 Martin Conger has accepted a posi- ton with the garage at Bulls Head Bridgeport, and started in to work to-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
Amusenents
FINE BILL AT PLAZA
'The Devils Mate'' is Powerful
 and Appealing Sketch-Pal- mer Sextette and The Sur veyor'' Make Strong Appeal.

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 Five pretty young women and a man compose the Minnie Palmer sex tette. beautiful musical extraya- ganza that is heading the Plaza pro- gram today, and a more ideal head liner could not be hoped for, since each member of the act is a talented musician and the harmony essayed in the splendidIy arranged repertoire of classical and popular selections is an exhilarating treat to local music low CTS and even to those who do not care
 much for music. One of the most de- lightful features of the act is a violin and piano duet which is proving a big applause winner.
 Ben Levin and Max Montesole have a powerful playlet with 8 wonderful electrical stunt worked in 1t that is causing no little comment around town. The Devils Mate' is the title of this most unusual sketchi and the theme is absorbing and gripping. It outlines wildly the path traversed by the victim of dissipation, the inevita- bIe ruin that follows an alcoholic and gambling life. governed by the devil and the action is intensely dramatic throughout.
 ssThe Surveyors is the title of a. screamingly funny singing and talking skit in the hands of R oss & Ashton. a pair of clever comedians who know how to get comedy lines over in a manner that pleases the audiences and whose parodies on popular song hits are a treat. Graham & Hackett, two pretty young women with dandy sing ing voices that are put to the test in a splendidly arranged repeto.re of senti- mental and rag-time selections and one of the big features of the vaude- vile progrann Both girls are talented musicians and their duets offer much enjoyment to music lovers.
 The Sandros Bros. the marine sym rasts have a long line of difficult stunts that are winning them laurels at every appearances The photopla lay program includes When Reuben Fooled the Bandits., 2. Keystone ccnl- edy. :sThe Ambassadors Envoy a. dramatic story in two reels and An Unredeemed Pledge.
 As an extra attraction for the com ing week. Manager Callan has secured our old friend. Chas Xna plin, the Keystone drunk comedian with
 Mabel Normand and many other fav- orites in 'dabePs Busy Day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
Miss Natalie MacfarIane
 Announces Her Engagement

An announcement of much interest was made yesterday afternoon, when Miss Natalie Macfarlane, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Francis H. Macfarlane, told the group of young ladies who had gathered at her home, Folly Crest, ,'' Black Rock, ostensfbIy for a card par ty, of her promise to wed Mir. E. Car lisle Hunter of Fulton, N. r..
 Miss Macfarlane, who attended Courtland school and finished at Dana Hall, is debutante of charming per sonality.
 MT. Hunter, who is the son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Hunter of Fulton, N. r.. will be graduated from Sheffield Scientific school with this years class. He is editor of the Yale SheemId Monthly, and is a member of the Book and Ring fraternity.
 In the evening, Miss MacfarIane en- tertained another groupe of young friends for dancing and the engage ment was again announced to these. Her sister, Miss Gladys Macfarlane. assisted in entertaining the guests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
Cities Under Commission
 Form of Administration

Washington 12-Fhere cities of I95 United States having estimated oooo abiants which have already of n having descarded the plan being the annual financial statistics cities having estimated population 3000O will issued by Director William Harris of the Bureau of the Census De- parment of Commerce. This the transactions of the calendar 1912 the fiscal closing dates prior to February l. 1913 bulletin prepared under the pevision of Le Grand Powers chief finance and municipal statistics nent been placed under govern m a follows
 AIahana-Bir1ninghanl Mobile, and Montgomery.
 Oakland San Diego, Pasadena.
 CoIorado-Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Denver.
 District of COlumba--W Washington. HlinOs-Decatur and Springfield. A Iovva--Cedar Rapids Des NIoines, and Sioux City.
 Kansas-Kansas City Topeka, and Wichita
 KentucIxy-wNetvpOrt CovingtOn and Lexington.
 Louisana-NeM Orleans and Shreveport
 Massachusett IIayerflii Lowell, Lynn, and Salem.
 Minnesota-Diluth and st. Paul.
 MiSsoud-JOplin Nebraska-Onaha andL Lincoln. JerseyAtantic City, Passaic, Trenton, Jersey City
 OklaIloma--Aauscogee and Oklahoma City.
 Oreg0n-PoFtand.
 Pennsy Altoona, Chester burg, Johnstown AfcIkeesor Castle Reading Wilkes Barre, WIliamsports and York
 Knoxville Nashville, and Mem Texas--Asin Dallas, Paso Worth Galveston, Houston
 IItaE-zsaIt Lake City
 Washington-+spokane and Tacoma
 West Virginia Huntington.
 WiscOnSin--OshkOsh and Superior
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
THREE KILLED WHEN
 EXPRESS HITS AUTO

Ripley, N. Y. June 1s.-Three men were instantly killed today when an automobile in which they were riding was struck by fast Lake Shore rail- way passenger train at a crossing here Two men riding with them jumped from the car and escaped in jury.
 The dead are: Frederick G Bird, his son George and Otto D. Walker of Dunlirk.
 The automobile was driven by the elder Bird.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
THE WEATHER FORECAST
General.

General
 A trough of low pressure extending from Montana southeastward to Kan sas has caused local showers and thunderstorms during the last 24 hours between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi river, north of Oklahoma Pleasant weather prevails generally in other sections. Moderate temperatures prevail in nearly all dis tricts.
 New Haven.
 Forecast: Fair and cooler tonight, Sunday fair.
 Fair and cooler tonight, Sunday fair; gentle to moderate northwest to north west winds.
 Automobile drivers should light their lamps at 7:57 o'clock tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13

w L Humphrey of Dalton, Ga, a Confederate veteran, 71 years old, was sentenced to die for the murder of Joseph Pritchett. neighboring far mer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13

cLEANEAsY, BEST HAND SOAP
 Guaranteed not to inJure the skin. instantly removes Stove PolishA Rust Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing Large can 10 cents. hanufa ctured by Win. R. Vim. s44 stratford avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
THE PRETITEsr FACu

THE PItEIIIESL EACG
 and the most beautiful hands are oe- ten disfigured by unsightIy Wart It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus, Wart Remover. For sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, AIS Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13

The American Guild of v1olfnists opened it's convention, at St. Louis. Four Of the Stradivarius on display are valued at $30,o00.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13

Oxford University will confer hon. orary degrees on Ambassador Page. Lord Bryce and Richard Strauss, the composer on June A.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
New Haven
State.

Automobile drivers should light their lamps at 7:5T o'clock tonight.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18
SPEAK to Him.

Christian people would do well to
make it part of their daily effort to
greet pleasantly those they meet upon
the street. A smiling face and a pleas
ant word of morning greeting blesses
two-the giver as well as the recip-
lent. One of the cheeriest men in all
Connecticut is DR.. Samuel Hart, dean
of the Berkeley Divinity school at Mid
dletown. Passing along the street one
morning, he was speaking pleasantly,
as his custom is, TO first one and then
another The effect upon the people
was marked. and the good deans COM
panion finally asked him whether he
knew all the people he had spoken to.
Dean Hart smiled and replied in his
happy way that he did not. But l
find it a good plan" said he. ito speak
to the people | know" Then he add.
ed, even more genially: "And to some
people l don't know" Dean Harris
rule, adopted with proper moderation,
seems to be a good one, to speak to
people we know, and to some of those
we don't know-Zion's Herald
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18
HYDE PARK
Frank Keeer was at home over Sunda.

Frank Keeer was at home over Sunday
Judge Cornell of Jeffersonville was in
town Mondsy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Foss spent Sunday
W it'll relatives at Hardwick.
Miss Frances Noble is visiting relatives
and friends in Massachusetts,.
Mrs. Nora Wood spent several days
last week in visiting her sister, Mrs. Fife,
at Wolcott.
Seen the display of rugs, various styles
and sizes, at Woods? Great opportunity
for bargains.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs had a
very enjoyable social at their hall last
Wednesday evening.
Miss Ellen Greenier of Highgate is
spending a week at the home OF her
brother John Grennier.
The L. G. A. closed last Friday for
two weeks vacation. Next term will be-
gin Monday. March 30th.
Miss Leafa Nay of Burlington spent
Saturday and Sunday here with her
friend Miss Roxie Baker.
Capt. Waite attended meeting of the
Republican State Committee yesterday at
Burlington, of which he is member.
Mrs. F. N. Keller of Greenfield, Mass,
has presented several valuable books to
the town Library. This is an example
that others, Sat home and abroad" may
well initiate.
Owing to ill-health of Rev. Mr.. Hamlin
the evening service was omitted at the
Congregational church last Sunday; the
Thursday evening service will be omitted
this week. Services as usual next Sum
day.
Miss Esther Price is spending her vaca-
ton at her home in Dorchester, Mass
Miss Bundy is doing likewise at Mont
gomery, Miss Chaffee at Worthwhile, Miss
-Tyndall here, and Prof. Close at Hard
wick. All are taking well-earned rest.
At the annual banquet and roll call of
the Odd Fellows lodge at White River
junction, held recently, f. L. ingalls,,
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, was
presented with grand masters regalla
of decided me,it and beauty. The local
paper states that the event "was one of
the happiest of the kind in the history of
local Odd Fellowship. Mr.. Engals has
host of friends here in HYDE Park, here
he was for several years at the head of
the l.. c. A., and they extend congra,u-
lations to him on being SO nicely remem-
bered by his home lodge.