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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06
DERBY

B. A. Treat. of Rocks Hill district. received a fracture Of the right wrist about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon while cranking an automobile on Main street Treat had to come to town to secure supplies for the week. While standing on Main street he noticed Mrs. W. E. Blake of 62 North Main street, Ansonia, trying to crank an automobile. Going to the machine the man turned the engine over once with the result that the engine kicked = The force Of the blow broke his wrist. The injured man was taken to a near by drug store from which a call was sent to Dr. F. M Loon1es. Upon sec ing the nature Of the fracture, Treat was placed into an automobile and taken to the Griffen hospital where the bone was set
 In the meantime the horse which belonged to the injured man was talk Yen today to a. nearby livery stable by the local police and cared for. Treat was assisted to his home by friends. Tn speaking of the accident Mrs. Blake stated thaS She had cranked the machine a number of times and had never known to '-K1ck'' before. It will be some time before Treat is able to resume his farm duties. The following is. list of books which have been added to the library: Grey-Light of Western Stars
 Hay-Happyg go- Lucky.
 Spearman-Merrilie Dawes
 NON-FICTION
 Bigelow-Teacher,s Maunal of Biol ogy.
 Ealiott-Trnth About Railroads.
 Hopkins American Refer ence.
 Hough-Handbook of the Trees of the Northern States and Canada East of the Rocky Mountains
 1e r5Yo ys1xy Y, History.
 Kirckman-Home Art Book of Fan cy Stitchery.
 Rand, McNally- Library Atlas of the World.
 saunders-Under the Sky of Cali fornia~
 Romantic America.
 JUVENILE.
 piekenson - children's Book Of Christmas
 Neweu-Rocket Book.
 Sharp-spring of the Year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06
CANYONS

The Norfield Improvement Associa- ton will hold a public whist at the residence of William J. Sherwood on Monday evening. Feb s9tn- The la dies will furnish refreshments Tick cts are being sold for 25 cents.
 Mrs J. w. Mace. Is, confined to the house with a. bad sore throat.
 On Thursday evening, after the reg ular Grange business meeting, Rev. J. w Mace will give an illustrated lecture on Romantic Scotland, 2 which will be open to the public. A silver penses. a
 Mrs Marietta B. sHilI is visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs William J. Sherwood this week.
 William Robertson and family re- turned last week from a visit with Mrs. Louis Rosenfe1d in New York
 Mrs William 0lnnstead, who had a slight shock last week, is gaining rap- Idly.
 Mrs. Elner Jackson has been con fined to her room for a few days with a painfully bruised ankle.
 Wilbur Sturges has purchased a. fine new automobile.
 The ladies of the M. E. Aad society will hold their annual February sup per this year on LincoIn's Birthday Q2th) at Cannon hall
 Mrs Walter Sterling has returned from Massachusetts, bringing her mother, Mrs. Zarr, and little daughter Ethel with her for a v1gft.
 =C. Ann Andrews, widow of Andrew Jackson, died at her home in Hurl- butt street on Sunday, aged 93 years She had been blind for several years. although not confined tp her room un- til the. last few monthe. The deceased is survived by daughter, Mrs. Agnes Knapp, and a son, Elmer Jackson with whom she made her home. Flu neral services were held from her late residence on Wednesday at 2:30, Rev. J. w. Mace of the Cannon M. E. church officiating. Interment was ir St. Matthews cemetery, Wilton.
 About twenty relatives assembled al the home Of MT. and Mrs D. Harry Miller on Sunday afternoon to wit ness the baptism, by Rev Charles Marks, of their infant son, Samuel J. Miller, Jr
 MT and Mrs. L. H Warncke and MT. and Mrs. George Warncke are in Brooklyn attending the funeral ot their sister and aunt, Mrs Robert Williams. who died very suddenly oi pneumonia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06
NOTICE

Taken by virtue of an execution tc me directed, and will be sold at pub lie veudue to the highest bfdder. aE the public sign post in the Town CT Bridgeport, fourteen dayg after date which will be on Thursday the 1ztl day of February, 1914, at ten ofclocE in the forenoon, to sattsfy said E1scu- tion and my fees thereon the follow ing described property, to wfts
 500 pair of roller skates.
 54 section of wooden fo1dtuE clalrr. Dated at Bridgeport, this 2sth day of January, 1914.
 JOSEPH F. WELLER.
 Deputy Sheriff for Fairfield CcuutT-
 B 8 g." 25z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06

Colds, constipation and headache are three common afflictdons and re- lieving the constipation helps the cold and stops the headache. Use Foley Cathartic Tablets because they are very prompt and thoroughly cleansing, with absolutely no unpleasant effects. A whole bottle full for 25 cents. Him dies Drug Stores.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06
PoNTs oF INTEREsr.

have a .chance to buy calico, cotton cloth, sheets, sheeting, etc. at much under regular prices. Go to the Sat- urday Sale at the New Store, Fairfield avenue and Broad street, if you want to see goods sold at unusual prices.- Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06

ls-C
 Goals from floor, Stark 3. Meyers 6, Anthony 10, Flood 2, Weir 2, Frankel 10, chedner 2, Keller 16, Stow 1. Goals on foul. stark ?, Keller 4 Referee. Anthony; time, two 20 minute halves.
 MEMS CLUE MEETING.
 On Monday evening the regular monthly meeting of the Mems club of the Congregational church will be held in the chapel. The meeting will be in honor of Abraham Lincoln and the Rev Albert. c. Thompson, the well known patriotic instructor of Elias Howe, Jr., Post, No. 8, G. A. R., will deliver an address. Every member is urged to be present and bring a gen. tleman friend, as a good time is prom ised with lots of music and a fine col Iation The gentlemen who will act as hosts are Meszrs. William Hart, William Stagg, Edward Beers and David Coe
 DANCE TONIGHT,
 Shaw and Warehouse will hold an other of their popular dances at the X Auditorium tonight This will be the ninth dance these two young men have given already and they continue to attract a large number. This even ing two Bridgeport couples will dance for the champion ship of the state.
 INVITATIONS OUT.
  be given on Saturday evening of next week at the Auditorium by. Roger Beers and Fred Aufford. The dance will be a sort of Valentine affair and the hall will be decorated in red and white. The center light will be fcov- cred with a large red heart which will be lit during the moonlight dance. A large number from neighboring towns are expected to attend
 Tomorrow night the dance to be given by the sTriangle club will be held. zhTe decorations will be mainly blue and white with some new effects which will ba very novel
 FIREMEWS DANCE
 There is still another dance to be held. The decorations will be mainly Tuesday of next week 4 large mum Der of tickets have been sold for the affair which promises to go far ahead of previous dances given by the fire men, as the committee in charge have been putting forth all their efforts to make the dance a success
 HOME FROM SOUTH.
 Richard King, who has been spend ing some time in the south, has ar rived home and is renewing old ac- quaintances "Dfck' has been living most of the time in Atlanta, Ga, where he has been engaged in bus tness. He says that although the south is a. fine place, he is glad to get back to S<ratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06
IREAT FEBRUARY sAIE or
GUARANTEED wATCE

GUlAEkAt1'IzEE9 WATCHES. By cooperation with the factory we are able to offer ladies', mems and boys watches at prices one-third low CT than usual Call and pick out what you want, we will save 1t for you if you are not prepared to buy now. M- J. Buechler, the reliable JeweIer, street-Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06
LOCOMOBILE Used Car Department

LOCOMOBILE Touring Car. passenger Fully guaranteed. { Equipped, foredoors, high tension ignition, etc. See this car before { buying elsewhere. Original price, $3,50O. Now $1,10O. } LOCOMOBILE Landaulet, cyl. in fine mechanical condition and beautiful body. Customer's car and must be sold at once. Original price $6,150. Now $2,1oO. PIERCE 6-4s, passenger, fully equipped, inspected and in first class condition. Exchanged on LocomobiIe, Now $1,800. } 1911 KNOX Touring, good con ] dition, $500.
 1910 PEERLESS. passenger Touring, $1.25O. Send for Bulletin of Used Cars. } Interesting values. LocomObile Co. of America Bridgeport, Conn. Fl. A. Martin, Mgr. Used Car Dept
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06
sHoE CLEARANCE.

The Woman's Sample Shoe Parlor announce in to-day's paper a semi annual sale of high grade ladies shoes, to affect complete clearance and make soom for spring stock, now arriving. At the prices quoted in the advertisement a quick clean up should be made as they are about half those usually charged. Every woman who desires to save money should consult this announcement on another page of this paper.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06

Miss Wheat, the new teacher, was hearing the history lesson. Turning to one of the new scholars, she asked:
 James, what was Washington's Farewell Address 9 The new boy arose with a promptftude that prom ised well for his answer. "EIeaven, ma'am," he said.-Harper's Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06

Dat ol' man O. yoh's is a purty good provider."
 ''He shows his sense" replied Aunt Chloe. "He wants to keep me busy occupyin' dfshere skillet as a utensil instid of a weapon."-Washin Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06
News Items From Adjacent Towns

ing of what is now wyrtzen's grocery store, MT. Pickett says along about May 1. a new firm of local people will occupy the store to be vacated about that time by MT. Wyrtzen. MT. Wyrt- zen expects to occupy his new store about the fore part of May.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06
FINANCIAL.
THE First Bridgep0rl National Bank
 --- CORNER MAIN AND BANkSTREETS
NOTICE

For Rorty-seven years we have been fe0nductfng business nt the same 2ius location, corner of Main ana OoAiI- Streets, Bridgeport, Conn, ann our Private Bank has been estaDHsheo 9Elere continuously. We have recefveo and paad out on denand without no x1ce millions of dollars of money de- posted with us and we continue Go Receive money subject to deposators check at sight, on which we aaaoE three per cent per AnmuU1, creOlsEu % each account monthly. We sonGs fhe accounts of individuals, buslnesSs men, firms and corporations anu -. who want a bank account where tney G@n deposit money, checks or Grafts, and 7eave 1t for one day,one week, one month or one year, and draw -1neeESzss on it for any t9nao 1t Is left with us: We give to the business our care1uI personal attention as the oldest nFm WG private bankers in this state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06
NOTICE
ASSESSMENTS Permanent Pavement on Fairfield Ave-, from the Railroad V1aduct
 to Clinton Avenue.

In compliance with votes taken at the meeting of the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport, held Feb- End. 1914, the following report of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages was adopted relative toA the construction Of permanent pave u1ent on Fairfield avenue, from the Railroad Viaduct to Clinton avenue
 Statement.
 Cost of construction s22,246.25 city $11.123.12
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06
T. l.. WATSON 6 co.
OWN YOUR OWN HOME HOUSES WE GAN SELL FOR

HOUSES WE GAN SELL FOR
 $500 To $7,0OO
 Carlton Ave, 2 family $4,5OO C,ottaae st. 2 family s6,O0O PonIar St ? family $4,7o0 1xeeleu. Ave. cottaue. $S,5OO Raain St. 2 family, $5,5OO Orchard St., 2 family $5,5O0 par5< Ave. 3 family, $4, 4,5O0 Union Ave, 2 family, $4,5U0 Washington Terrace, 2
 fanily. $7,OeO srsnrn1an St. cottaae, s4 GOO Ifa1ureI Ave, 2 family, s7 .00O
 Ask For Our New List.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-06
STAMFORD

The Ramblers were beaten rather hadIys last night at the Auditorium by Bobby Slows A1l-New Haven team The local boys started out we'll, but did not keep up rheir good work as a result of which the final score was 65 to A, which is a. little different than what the RanbIers are used to Anthony played center and was in his ueil good hufnor as was Meyers. who iS fast becorning a favorfte player on the team. Stark put up g. good game. but did not do so well on baskets as usual
 5 As a preliminary game the Juniors played the K- O.. The team seemed to- know the game all right but the Juniors walked away with 1t. There was also a game between two teams of little fellows In which the Stratf0rd team won.
 Following is the lineup of the big game:
 RAMBLERs NEW HAVEN StaIE .....--. Welr R. F.
 Meyers, Frankel. scheiner
 q. F.
 Annnonys ...... heiier
 c.
 Flood ......s...... -s... ~f .-... Stow He1g .-.-..-.-s---.-. StarkWeatner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
NEWPORT FITTING
FOR WARM DAYS
Mechanics and Decorators at
Work on Many of the Sum.
mer Cottages.

Newport, r. l.. April ls.-Former Com
modore Arthur Curtiss James OF the New
York Yacht Club and Mrs. James will
possess before the end Of the summer one
of the most elaborate breakfast rooms OF
any OF the magnificent summer villas
here. The construction work on this room
is about ready TO start and it is to be
added to the northwest corner Of the
James villa, officially known as Beacon
Hill House. 1t is to be an oval shaped
room. with windows extending almost en-
tirely around IT, Inside it IS TO be almost
exclusively of marble and bronze the de-
sign according TO the plans that have
been filed with the building inspector here
TO be very elaborate.
Another large job for which the build
ing permit has been granted during the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

The marriage OF Miss Marie stohlman,
lighter Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Frederick
imam. to Francis Lewis Steenken. son
late Mr. and Mrs John Godfrey
- 20, was celebrated at the home OF
her pas. ,1ts, 259 Clinton ave, Brooklyn.
Tie Drawing room was transformed into
a floral chapel, the walls being covered
with acacia and genesta shrubbery, while
Easter lilies and hydrangeas were banked
at either side Of the lmprovlsed altar.
Tall standards Of greens and white BIOS
SONS marked the aisle for the bridal
party. The Rev. Or. William Snyder per-
formed the ceremony at o'clock. Prior
10 this there was a musical programme.
Invitations were limited TO relatives and
intimate friends.
The bride wore a simple short gown OF
white satin. with a gainiture OF rose
point and duchess lace. and a long tulle
ven trimmed with orange blossoms. She
carried white bound prayerbook, from
which the service was read Miss Marion
Grandeman. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. c.
j.. Grandeman, OF Columbia Heights, was
the only attendant. She wore a white
lace frock and carried basket OF Anne
Ward roses. Kenneth Wilson, a member
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Fox, Miss Bislow,
Mrs. A. s. Byrd, J. G. Pearce, Miss
Pearce. at tho Laurel House, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. Graham. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ".
Woods. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Theron Mr. and
Mrs. J. Nancy, Mrs. G. Harlowe, Miss
Harlowe, w. b. Baker. X. J. Leighton,
DR.. and Mrs. j. c. Leighton, Mrs. l..
Spadone. Miss Van Buskirk. az the Bart
lett Inn; Mr.. and Mrs George Burdick,
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. NJ Vickers. =. Vlckers,
W. II. stryker, Misses Wllets, T. ]. Ban
non, y. =. McManus. J. F. Mclaughlin,
at the Oak Court Hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
LAKEWOOD'S POLO
FIELD A MAGNET
Hundreds of Motorists Drawn to
Georgian Court Grounds
Many Social Affairs.

Lakewood, n. j., April ls.-Easter
was apparently made to order for Lake
wood, and with the bright warm sun
shine Of last Sunday the promenade on
the lake path rivalled the autumn leaves
in color Hundreds of motorists arrived
for the week end and for luncheon at
the hotels. afterward taking In the polo
games on the Georgian Court grounds N
the afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

Mrs. Lowell Melville Palmer gave
dance on Thursday evening at her home,
ao Clinton ave. She was assisted In re-
ceiving by her daughter. Miss Ethel
Josephine Palmer, wearing a shepherdess
costume OF pale pink, and Miss Grace
Palmer, dressed IN pale blue taffeta, and
Mrs. Lily Palmer McTlwaine and Mrs.
Theodore Weicker The hostess was
gowned in black chiffon embroidered In
silver. During tho early part OF the
evening there was an exhibition by Mr..
and Mrs. Vernon Castle
A few OF the guests were Mr. and Mrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

An unusual spectacle was the arrival at
the Laurel House last Saturday morning
OF Mr.. and Mrs. +. II. Strawbridge. Of
Philadelphia, I'm a tally-ho which they
had driven all the way from the Quaker
City. In the party were included Miss
Anna stravbrldge, Miss Helen HENDERSON,
]. Clayton Strawbridge, I'd, and f.. II.
Stra MhridRe. ir. Mr.. StrawbrIdge and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

The wedding Of Miss Ethel c. Nesmith,
daughter of Mrs. Henry K. Nesmith. and
Edward p. Harriott Is set for Wednesday
Nav 8. Only relatives will witness the
ceremony. which is 10 be performed at the
home If the brides mother. 469 Washing
ton ave Miss Emma Betsch is TO be MISS
Nesmiths only attendant. Eugene OCon-
nor will be the best man. Harold Pat
terson and Everett Jessup are to act az
ushers. Mr. Harriott is the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward l.. Harriott, OF 81
Gates ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

The wedding OF Miss COrneia Blank
ley daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Thomas s.
Blankley. Of 1l3 Lefferts Place, and Palm
or Hooper Jadwin, son OF Mrs. Orlando
II. Jadwin, Of 126 Gates ave, will be cele-
brated at the brides home on Wednesday
afternoon. The Rev. DR.. John Bacchus
Is 10 officiate The bride is to be unat-
tended. Stanley Palmer Jadwin is TO be
best man for his brother Paul Jadwin,
Schuyler Blankley and Harry b. Lathrop
will be the ushers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

Princeton night at the Laurel House last
Monday was a delightful occasion for the
visitors to this resort and the cottage col
ony. The English Dramatic Association
OF the university presented Henrik Ib-
sens pillars Of Society" for the benetit
of the local Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION, which realized over 500.
Lady Decies was the only absentee
of the family house party at Georgian
Court over the week end. Others pres
ent included Mr.. and Mrs. George j.
Gould, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. DreXel,
jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Gould, the Misses
Edith and Gloria Gould and Kingdom
and George ]. Gould, jr.
The president and governors OF the
Country Club have issued invitations for
n mask ball TO be given at the club Sat-
urday evening, April 25.
The annual banquet OF the Society or
Colonial Wars will be given at the Laurel
in the Pines on Friday evening, May 8.
Registrations from New York at the
hotels include Mr.. and Mrs. Montague
La Montague, Miss La Montague, Mr..
and Mrs. w. Irving Twombly w. w.
Struthers, Miss II. Twombly, r. In
gals. Mrs. r. ID. MacMartin, Miss
Marie Frost. G. f. Stevens. Charles A.
Schieren, Miss Ryle, Miss Simpson, w.
l.. Reeve Mrs. L. II. Towar, the Misses
Towar, Mrs. w. Lowe Rice, Miss Rice,
at the Observation-Disclosures Mr.. and
Mrs. l., s. Kerr, l.. S. Kerr. jr. S. X.
Kerr, Mrs. J.. s. Stafford, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. s. Stafford. Mr.. and Mrs. j. v
Blanchard, Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Stmp-
son. Miss Vetrie, Mrs. c. s. Smith. Mrs.
r. V. S. Van Wyck. Miss II. r. Wallace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
MAW ENTERTAINMENTS ON SOCIAL PROGRAMME
The Arrival Of Real Springme Finds Members Of the World
Fashion Quite Ready for the Social Affairs Formal and Frivolous
Which Are Due with the Season.

| Racketty-Packetty House" for the bene-
fit Of the Children's House Of Play, was
given this morning with marked success.
Miss Ruth Hall, the intimate girl chum
OF Miss Eleanor Wilson, served as head
usher. and n number of the most proml-
ncnt members of society were present
Wherever Nine. Jusserand, wife Of the
French Ambassador. lends her talents
success follows, and the French market
held at Carroll Hall this afternoon from
3 to S O'Clock. with dancing from the lat
ter hour until H. was not an exception.
The market was held to benefit Vacation
Lodge, and i'm addition to the most en-
trancng stalls OF vegetables. flowers and
fruits. arrarged la France and pre-
sided over by charming young women In
French costumes. there was tea In the
late afternoon, followed by substantial
French supper.
Because OF the wonderful variations
introduced i'm the tango in Washington
the suffra gists have secured teacher TO
introduce a uniform step 10 be used at
their ball on Tuesday night at the New
Willard. There will also be some com
petitve dancing, with prizes. and other
interesting features. Another even more
charming performance for charity, if the
suffrage ball may be included in that
class. is the outdoor performances TO be
given at Twin Cakes, the suburban place
OF Mr. and Mrs. Charles 7. Bell, for the
Montessori Educational Association The
trees on this country estate are perfect
types OF forest giants, and under them
have taken place weddings, teas and
other interesting social events. Lady
Spring Rice, Countess Won Bernstorff,
Sonora de Riano, Mrs William Jennings
Bryan, Mrs Mark Hanna, Mrs. Stephen
b. Elkins and other prominent women
are sponsors for the three plays-"The
Sanctuary" by Percy Mackayc. in which
Miss Eleanor Wilson has appeared sew
eraI times. "'The Tanning of the Shrew"
and Gilbert Murray's translation Of the
"Iphigenia in Tauris of Euripldes." The
first performance will be given the even
ing OF April %. while the following day
will see presented in the afternoon and
evening the two other plays.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

10 Arthur Dwight Pinkham on Thursday
evening, June 4. in the Flatbush Congre-
gational Church. After the ceremony there
will be a reception at the home or her
parents. III Rugby Road. Flatbush. Mr..
Pinkham is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Cooper Pinkham. OF Ss Arsyle.
Road.