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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
WILLIAM SHAY, SANDY HOOK PIONEER DEAD
 AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Special to the Farner.)

Sandy Hook, Dec. 17-William Shay, a resident Of the Berkshire section Of town, died yesterday morning at the family home. after an illness of a few months. He is survived by four chil- sdren, P. F. Shay and Mrs. D. Murphy. at home .and Mrs. Patrick Haugh and William Shay of Waterbury. The funeral will be hed Saturday morning from his home and from St. Rose.s church of which he was devout communicant
 The death of MT. Shay removes am other of the pioneer Celtic residents of this town.
 He was for forty-f1va years 9 valued en1ploye of s. Curtis & Son, coming to this town in the early eos and residing here continuously. He was a Demo- erat5 of the old school and while he never accepted office. was always in terested in the affairs of town, state and nation. His death is greatly de- plored.
 The government of Holland has con tracted with the Kansas Flour Mills Of Chicago for 24,2o0.O 900 pounds of f70IIr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
A CAREFUL INVESTOR

W~IE INVENTORY the estate of the late Stiles Judson 1 that investment sense he did not believe putting eggs money been main large corporations He preferred the liked bes the bonds of pub lie service corporations
 The estate probably valuable than the in deates present much may be expected stand at higher figure before longss sss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17

ID F ALL MEANS let bridge across the ousa A tonic to replace the old Washington bridge The cost the countless the Connecticut Company which is the heaviest user But u
 barbarism of toll bridge be petraed than fifty getting rid of and throttle studied the effect of toll gate southern communities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
Couch Pillows.

oblong Pillows covered with English chintz ffne and dainty floral patterns, $1OO
 $100s Fancy Tapestry Pillows in varied colorings,
 square, $350
 pblong $3.50 and s398 Pillow Slips of embroidered burlap, 25 50 and 75 Felt Pillow Tops, $LO0t Tapestry Scarves, $250, $350 $500 and $750 Sweet Grass Baskets Round deep shallow with covers. These made very nice holders for sweetmeats sugar biscuits afterwards be used for sewing baskets All sizes from 50 and 75 cts up. CFebonne sweetmeat Boxes covered cretonne three sizes very pretty and convenient 75 cts s25 $1.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
DANBuRY MAN cosfarrs sU11f

Danbury, Dec 17-WaIlace Nhtts a prominent real estate operator puted to be worth about $500 s00os com mitted suicide in a room at the Lfon'l. club here tonight. He shot hirn through the mouth and draz1l1 cel bolic acid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
Gifts for the Dressing l able.

known in the town The groom B a carpenter by trade After a short honeymoon MT. and Mrs. Dormtan VIII reside with MT. Dormanss mother Mrs. Alice Dorman, ABA Elm street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
Xmas Presents

Make your friends happy by giving them an article they can enjoy every day, the
 RUBBER STORE. is stocked with pleasing gifts.
 BOYS BOOTS Boys Size to 6 ....... S2.39 Youths Size to 2 . S1.9 Childs Size to 10 1-2 .... $1.49 BOYS RUBBER COATS We have large line of guar anteed coats in Rubber Sur faced and Cloth.
 S2.5O to $500 the garment.
 ARCTICS AND OVERsHOES One, two and four buckle oVershoes for the whole family.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17

Northern Albanian tribes have de- olared war on servfa.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
REALLY NOTHING OF MOMENT
Pathetic Message From Mrs. Young
husband Stirred No Feeling With
In Messenger Boy.

He was fretful and lonely, for his
wife had taken her first post-nuptial
trip away from him She would be
away a whole week-a whole week of
loneliness and anxiety. He pictured
her equally-even more-distressed at
the separation. Outside to accentuate
his misery, the rain streamed down in
an unending torrent. The wind
whistled lugubrious wall as an ac-
compartment to his feelings, and the
thunder put In few well-chosen or
chestral effects. The door bell began
to ring violently just as the clock
struck two Mr.. Younghusband lis
tened with mixed joy and fear. His
wife, perhaps. His eager ear heard
the janitor, sleepy and grumbling,
open the door A messenger boy, drip
ping and soaked, stood without the
portal as the janitor unbolted the
door. He handed a saturated envelope
to the janitor: "Mr. Younghusband?
Anything Important" Nav, t amt
nothin'! A woman says her heart is
breakin' for him in Boston"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
WATERY BLISTERS ON FACE

Smithville. Ind.-"Six months ago
our baby girl, one year old, had few
red pimples come on her face which
gradually spread causing her face to
become verp irritated and fiery red
color. The pimples on the child's face
were at first small watery blisters, just
a small blotch on the skin. She kept
scratching at this until in few days
her whole cheeks we're fiery red color
and instead of the little blisters the
skin was cracked and scaly looking
and seemed to itch and burn very
much.
I'VE used a number of remedies
which seemed to give relief for a short
time then leave her face worse than
ever. Finally we got cake of Cuti-
cura Soap and box of Cuticura Oint-
ment. l washed the child's face with
very warm water and Cuticura Soap,
then applied the Cuticura Ointment
very lightly. After doing this about
three times a day the itching and
burning seemed entirely gone in two
days time. Inside of two weeks time
her face seemed we'll That was eight
months ago and there has been no re.
turn Of the trouble" (Signed) Mrs.
A. X. Wooden, Nov. 4, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post.
card "Cuticura, Dept l., Boston. ADV.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
First Life Insurance.

None of you, suppose, when you
sign the new Chronicle insurance
coupon, think of William Gibbons
though you certainly ought to- For
William, who deserves to be better
known, was the first man to insure his
life. This policy was made in June,
1888, and was for the sum of 1883 6s
Sd, for II months, 16 underwriters
dividing the risk. And this first pol
icy also produced the first insurance
law case, for when William died, in
the following May, the underwriters
attempted to maintain that IL months
meant IL periods of 20 days, and had
to be taken into court before they
would pay up.-London Chronicle.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
.i.iili:ii.ii..i.il.iiiii...il...liHal
TWO KINDS OF MEN
O
sy FRANK FlLsoN.

well. III have to be going home" /"
said John Wells to Marcia Tanning,
his sweetheart, as the clock struck
eleven.
They stood stlll, neither speaking for
while, Each know what was in the
others thoughts.
John was a rising young lawyer In
the town, and he had loved Marcia for
nearly three years, After a courtship
which had seemed destined TO be fruit.
less John had at length gained Mar
cia's consent, They we're to- be mar.
ried in a months time A good, SEN
sible match people called Il, for
neither was young. John was thirty
five and Marcia thirty.
Marcia" said John, before opening
the door, there's something want to
say to you. Are you sure you care for
me enough TO marry me?"
John, dear, how foolish you are"
said Marcia. You have been think
Ing OF Charles Hambley again"
Il admit that, Marcia" said John.
But am not jealous OF him. l am
sure | can win all your love, II not be-
fore marriage, at any rate afterward.
Only, dear unless you are sure that
you love me-"
Listen, John" said Marcia, placing
her hands on his shoulders. Il loved
Charles for five years and all my love
was bound up in him. Then | discov-
cred that he-he wasn't straight,
John. He wasn't man of high ideals.
| ceased to love him. But he was my
first love and | can never give quite
the same love to anyone again. You
have all the love that am capable OF
feeling, dear. Isn't that enough?"
Yes, my DEAR answered John, and
kissed her and went.
First love runs strong and deep.
Marcia knew that though she no longer
cared for Charles, If ever he should
come back he would possess the same
power over her, the same strength
which had swayed her For that rea-
son she meant to induce John to sell
his practice and 90 to another city
after they we're married. She felt that
she cohld never see Hambley again.
And she feared always that some day
he would return to Waynesville.
The bell rang Marcia started to
her feet. John must have forgotten
He was so absorbed in his
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
INDUCED HIM TO CANCEL VOW
Afterward Poker Players Were Sorry
They Had Not Left Whiskered
Liar Out of the Game.

mo, gentlemen" replied the man
with the yaller whiskers, as he was
asked to take hand in a game OF
poker, 81 beg you to excuse me. I'm
not against card playing on princi'
pie, but five years ago l made a vow
never to play again"
For your mothers sake?" queried
the glue factory traveller.
"Oh, no. My mother died many
years ago. | was on a train one day,
and we made up game Of poker.
There we're five of us and had never
had such luck in my life. One of the
players was from Montana, and he
finally put up 200 acres of land
against 5000 in cash"
And you won?"
He had a full house and yet I
bluffed him on a pair Of tens. It
turned cut that the land was a mar
row strip of high mountain, and not
worth a cent. 1t was an old mining
claim, believe"
But where does the vow come in?''
VIII Tell yOu' AllST uOluluB IuhL
land three years l sold it to Chi
cago stone syndicate, and the men
were put to work quarying stone. A
blast started an avalanche, and not
only ten workmen lost their lives, but
a party of 25 of my fellow creatures.
Had / not won that land 1t would not
have been sold for a quarry"
"Yes, we see," said the glue man.
The other fellow would probably
have used It for toboggan slider"
Il believe that was his plan, sir"
And If he did, the slide might
have busted some day and so people
been hurled into eternity"
do you think it possible?"
mot only possible, but extremely
probable. Yes, a hundred people
might have been involved in the aw-
full disaster. figure it that you have
saved the lives of about fifty people
and are entitled to great credit"
do you really assure me?"
I'VE all do"
Then, gentlemen. will cancel my
vow and take a hand I'M"
And at the end Of an hour every
man in the game against him was
dead broke and cussing the winners
luck.-Chicago News
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
NOT STIRRED BY ROMANCE
Extremely Practical Errand Had
Brought Young Man Out SO
Early In the Morning.

He was as Irish as the bells Of Shan.
don. And by the true-blue eyes Of
him any girl could tell that he would
love a woman till death did them part.
OF course, you can't always go by
eyes, and girls haven't much sense
anyhow-about men-but never mind
that
He was brisking along the avenues
early of Monday morning. At least
it must have been early for him, for
"Hello!" calls out big, beamy chap
who looks as If he had arisen with
that lark we all know about, but never
expect TO meet.
Hello, Frank! What brings you out
this time of day."
And Frank answered as virtuously
as If he were in the church saying his
prayers:
"Oh, l always turn out first thing
Monday mornings to pay my rent and
alimony."
Another ideal gone to smash! Still
to pay a gone-wrong marriage debt
means a whole heap If you look at it
from the alimony lady's point of view.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20

ehg Well. take my tip. you1l be ma
king the mistake OF your life II you
don't believe me. +"
"Will you 80. or do you want me 10
telephone for help2" cried the girl
"oh, III go all right" sneered the
man. And now | don't mind telling
you I've got another woman in mind
You amt no spring chicken. Marcia.
I'll 30 all right, but FIRST I'm going TO
burst In that fellow Wells head.
Lawyer, amt he7 I've got no use for
lawyers"
He was gone at last and Marcia lay
almost unconscious In her chair. She
felt numbed by the ordeal; the mans
brutality, his knavery-how had she
come 10 love such a creature as thatY
Yet, II he had not come, his image
would have stayed in her heart for
ever.
She knew the secret II was HIS
virile courage. He was a man. after
all. John would never have come 10
her in that bold way. John would
have written humbly and waited for
her reply. A momentary contempt
came over her Poor John was not a
hero. And this brute meant TO attack
and perhaps lnjure him.
She ran to the telephone and tried
TO get him. John was not at home
She tried again and again till after
midnight Al last. desisting, she fluEg
herself upon her bed, undressed, TO
snatch a few hours sleep. She must
call up John the first thing in the
morning, 20 put him on his guard.
Yet it was John who surprised her.
He was waiting in the parlor when
she came in. haggard eyed and fright.
ened.
Marcia | must tell you something"
he began, before she could speak. ITS
about Hambley I'm sorry to say he
has come back"
Il know John" cried the girl. q"
Hes under arrest Marcia, for sell
ing fake mining stock. You must be
brave. The thing had to be done. !
was working upon the case and heard
he was in town. had to arrest
him"
You, John?'
"Oh, 1t wasn't hard" answered John
Wells Il had to knock him down and
take his pistol away, but-don't stran'
gle me, Marcia"
"Oh, john" she sobbed, "I-I-I-
Oh, youn never know. But listenl l
love you better than ever-loved-
anybody-before."
Copyright, 1914. by w. @. Chapman)
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
LIFE'S ROAD
smoothed by Change Of Food.

Worry is big load to carry and an
unnecessary one. When accompanied
by indigestion it certainly is cause for
the blues.
But the whole trouble may be easily
thrown off and life's road be made
easy and comfortable by proper eating
and the cultivation of good cheer.
Read what Troy woman says:
Two years ago made the acquaint-
ance of Grape-Nuts and have used the
food once day and sometimes twice,
ever since.
"At the time l began to use 1t life
was burden. was for years afflict-
ed with bilious sick headache, caused
by Indigestion, and nothing seemed to
relieve m6>
THE trouble became SO severe
had to leavS my work for days at
time.
My nerves were in such a state l
could not sleep and the doctor said I
was on the verge of nervous prostra-
ton. saw an adv. concerning Grape
Nuts and bought package for trial.
What Grape-Nuts has done for me
is certainly marvellous. I can now
sleep like a child, am entirely free
from the old trouble apd have not had
a headache in over year feel like
a new person. have recommended 1t
to others. One man / knew ate prin-
cipally Grape-Nuts while working on
the ice all winter, and said he never
felt better in his life"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. There's a Rea,
SON"
one appears from time to time. They /
pre- genuine, true, and full OF hunan l
interest.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20

ing good health now and owe IL all to
your remedies. take pleasure in tell
ing my friends and neighbors about
then" Mrs. MATTE HALEY, col Col
quhone Street, Danville, Va.
No woman suffering from any form
of female troubles should lose hope un-
ill she has given Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
Ingredients of which are derived
from native roots and herbs, has for
forty years proved to be a most valua-
BILE tonic and invigorator of the fe-
male organism. Women everywhere
bear willing testimony to the wonderful
virtue of Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinlham's Vegeta-
BILE COmpOundwiIl help you,
to Lydia E.PinlSham NJ MedicineCO.
(cOnfidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by n woman
and held in strict confidence.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
20, ri Go All Right"

work, and often absent-minded. She
looked round to see whether 1t was his
cane or his gloves. Then the bell rang
again and Marcia hurried to the door.
On the threshold stood Hambley.
Marcia recoiled at the sight Of him.
He was the same as ever in aspect; a
little coarsened, perhaps, and stouter,
but in no essential changed He
pushed past her, turned, laughing and,
clasping her hands in his, led her un-
resisting back into the parlor.
It's late, know" he said. But l
only struck Waynesville this evening"
and they told me you were engaged to
be married. So | came to see"
Marcia stood perfectly silent. The
proximity of the man she loved re-
called poignantly to her those years of
their engagement, the transports of
love, the anguish which he had made
her feel Dishonest though he was,
and partly brutal, he had aroused emo
tions in her which the quiet John
Wells was powerless to evoke.
by George, Marcia, am glad to
see you" said Hambley, in the old,
brusque, captivating manner. when
you broke our engagement because
you found out about the bank, swore
that l would straighten things out and
then come back and claim you. Well,
I've won out, Marcia. I've been in
Nevada making a mint of money
And I've paid the bank in full, SO that
they've agreed to drop the proceedings
against me. And I'm just in time, it
seems When are we going to be mar
ried, Marcia?"
He had flung his arm around her.
Marcia grew faint with fear. She
knew that she was as wax in the mans
hands
Il don't bear that other fellow any
grudge," Hambley went on. Il guess
he knew good thing when he saw it.
But I'm Johnny y-on-the-Spot And, say |
kid, do you know how much I've got?
Ninety thousand dollars. Yes, sir,
I've got an Office in Chicago, and an
other in Philadelphia. They say Phila-
delphia's slow, but you ought to see
the suckers trooping in to buy our.
gold-plated mining stock It's a great
big hole In the ground, and the people
are falling over each other in their
eagerness to get share. | tell you,
Marcia, it's going to be worth 4 million
to me before get through"
Suddenly Marcia found new
As he bent to kiss her she
sprang from him and faced him, white
with anger.
DO you think | am going to be
false to the man whom | am engaged
to, in order to marry you?" she cried.
Il hate you!"
Hambley stared at her In his easy,
confident way, he had felt sure OF her.
He did not understand.
Say" he snarled, maybe you don't
think I'm giving It to you straight,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
Easiest WaY.

Mrs. Newlywed-That table seems
awfully rickety. Why, it creaks if you
put your hand on it.
Shopkeeper-Well that's all the
style, ma'am. It's built that way on
purpose. You can't read an account
of fashionable dinner parties without
noticing how the tables groaned under
the weight of the delicacies. Better
take this one, ma'am
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
No, She Can Get AIono Without Il

Jess Worley reports that low
browed man with cud of tobacco in
one cheek and second cutting Of whis-
kers on his face, stopped in front of a
hardware store in ottawa and tenderly
fondled the handle of a new patent
washing machine. He turned and
twisted the machinery in manner in
dicative of familiarity with its work
ing, and kept up thorough scrutiny
Of the implement meanwhile. The
clerk approached him, confident of be-
ing able to sell a machine. Nope"
replied the inquisitive one. Il Just
wanted to see how 1t worked. The
woman wants one, but she's got along
all right without machine SO far and
don't see any need of these patent
wringers and washers. Our mothers
didn't use 'em and they got along all
right" The clerk refrained bravely
from saying what he thought, although
he said later that he knew he wouldn't
lose customer by saying it--Kansas
City Star
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
literally Correct.

The teacher had noticed something
queer about the rendering of certain
line of hymn frequently used in
morning school. One morning she de-
termined to get to the bottom of the
mystery. Listening intently, she
traced the popularity to Johnny.
"Sing it by yourself, Johnny" she
commanded. Johnny did so, and in
stead of the line Weak and sinful
though we be-" he gave as his render
ing, 1--WE can sing, full though we be-"
His chubby appearance might be
taken as evidence of the probability
of his assertion.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
clear the Track.

An old farmer who had driven into
the neighboring village to make few
purchases took back with him rather
more hard cider than was consistent
with careful driving. While going down
a steep hill his horse stumbled, fell
fiat in the road and refused to get up.
The farmer looked at him moment
over the dashboard, then exclaimed:
Git up, you old fool! Git up or ID
drive right over Everybody's.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20

Give and Take.

"A good answer" said Mrs. Arthur
NJ. Dodge, president of the National
Association Opposed to Woman's
Suffrage, in a suffrage argument. "As
good an answer as Brown gave Mrs.
Brown
George, said Mrs. Brown, with a
nasty smile, you looked awfully fool.
ish when you proposed to me-.
"Well, said George, maybe
was"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
o,Rourke,s Latin Seal.

Joe Villas says that some one has
put something over on Tom O'Rourke,
the fight promoter.
HE picked out seal with which to
stamp the tickets issued to the Ma
tional Sporting club" said Villas. "On
it is the Latin motto;
"'Prae Omnia Taurus
"Of which free translation is: Be
fore everything else, the bull"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
THINK OF THE MILLIONS

that have been relieved in the past rs
years by Wrights Indian Vegetable
Pills and decide whether they are not
worth a trial. They regulate the
bowels, stimulate the liver and purify
the blood ADV.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
InsurmountabIe Barrier.

Friend-"We've come to see II we
can't persuade you and Bob to make
1t up even at this late hour" Fair
Prospective Divorce" Simply i'm
possible-why, I've got the very
Quickest gown for the occasion"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20

much better than i
did when the doctor
was treating me. l
don't suffer any
bearing down pains
at all now and ! sleep
well. / cannot say
enough for Lydia q.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound and
Liver Pills as they
have done so much
for me. / am enjoy
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20

do what you can to allay the fears
Of a child unduly timid by precept and
example, but if the fears persist, con
suit physician. Brooklyn Eagle,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20

The Latest.

Have you one of these patent lunch
boxes that look like a camera?"
I'VE have. But the swagger thing
now in lunch carriers is an imitation
automobile tire"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20

Housewife (reading in her grand
mothers cherished cook book)-"Poor
Mans Cake-Take seven eggs"
(Stops suddenly and closes the book.)
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20

We feel sorry for the rich woman
who has poor taste. Everybody sits
up and takes notice.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20

Wastes No Time, Saves His Money.
Lawson-Does he keep a diary?
Dawson--No, but he keeps strict
personal cash account
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20

Take good care of what little com.
mon sense you have. for the worlds
supply doesn't begin TO equal the de.
mand.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20

Constipation causes many serious dis
eases. II is thoroughly cured by Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets One laxative,
three for cathartic. Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20

Thanks to a shiftless husband. many
woman has developed into an able
AnRncier.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-03-20
Prudent Denial.

He-Let's have a tete-a-tete, dear.
She-Oh, I'm afraid of these new
drinks,