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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
NO STRATTON
 WILL, HIS HALF
 BROTHER LOSES

Because Edward Curtis Stratton, late secretary of the D. aI- Read Go, did not leave a will. his half brother, Clifford H. Stratton, plumber, of 126 Austin street, will not receive 51O, 900 which the deceased intended to give him. MT. Stratton left an estate esti- mated to be $60,00O but he left no will. Among his effeets was found e mem orandum in which he fndicat- ed that he intended to Ie3ye CUfford H. Stratton the sum mentioned above. He so had his sister. Mrs. Sarah J1. Booth of 1845 Park avenue town for $1O,0oO. He mentioned 8. number of his associates and the employees of would aggregate the remainder of worth This document had never been legally executed however and u der the Connecticut laws has no standing which the probate court may take cognizance of.
 Under the laws of this state when 3 person dies without will legally executed and signed by thres witness es, only blood relations may inherit his property. MT. Stratton,e estate is said to consist mostly of gilt edged securities. Since he died without a will the whole estate goes to his only known relation, Mrs. Booth. Judge Hallen in the probate court today named August M. Engelhard of the D. M Read Go. as adninistrator of the estate. He qualified and furnish ed a bond of $40, 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
WOULD EVICT BOND STREET
 RESIDENTS

Owners and residents of 20 houses in Bond street may be forced to move out and close up their property until proper sewer connections have been made if Inspector Howard c. Dunbar of tie e:bSard of health has his way. Today MT. Dunbar is visiting each member of the board in an effort to have them sanction an order to plaL- card the houses in the street and order tenants to vacate within the time men tioned- Bond street runs north from Boston avenue between Seaview and Central aventes-i It is one of the streets recently opened in the big de- velopment of property in the East End All houses on the street are comparatively new. According to In spector Dunbar the discharges into the cesspools have seeped into the streets and now the place 1smells to heaven" endanEering the lives and health of residents. Numerous complaints have been made to the board Of health. Mrs. Amelia Zerenda who recently bought a house. in the street has a petition filed at present with the Com mon Council for the building of a. fare has never been accepted or graded by the city. Residents of the street heard Of MT. Dunbar's efforts today and they at once took steps to oppose any. plan to evict them from their homes. Several property own CTS on the street are seeking legal ad- vice as to the authorzty of the board ofNhea1th in the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
AUTOIST ACCUSED
 0F BEATING MAN
 HELD FOR HEARING

Joseph Ragozzlnfs of AIIingtons New Haven county, a cfauneur for Joseph Snow of New Haven, was arrested last night by State PoIeenaan Rowe Wheeler on charges of assault and breach of the peace. He was taken before Justice Louis A. Policy and was released under $500 bonds. his case to come before tEe StTatford court next "Wednesday morning
 Ragozzani, with several companions was driving a machine on the Boston Post road near Stratford Inn on August on the wrong side of the street when William H1st, residing at 129 Milne street. this city. a chauffeur. whe happened to come along told them to get on their right side
 They did not heed him and Hust was forced to drive h.s car into a ditch. Hust made some remark and the oprNrHnts Of the other zaachine Dumped out and adrn1nistered a ter rfols psstfre to him When Ragozzini was appTehsnded last night. he admit ted the assault
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
CREDIT TO
 ALD. MORAN
Sixth Distric t Democratic Committee Issues
 Statement

The subjoiued communication is Self expaaua4Ury.e
 To- the Editor of the Farm CT ;Sir:--
 Reference has been made during the past few days in the local press re garding the contest at tho Sixth dis trfct Democratic primaries. These ar 1ieIes have not given full credit or jus tice to Alderman William J, Moran ana those workers who have SO decisively vfndicated Alderman Moran,s work in the common council, but seem to indi- cate that the support4ofi others is re- sponsible for the success of the Nor an ticket in the Sixth district. In fairness to Aldermen Moran, who must now be recognized as the leader of the Democrats of the Sixth dis str1ct, proper credit should be given to him for his efforts in winning by a larger major fly than eyer before, and also for the aid given the ticket by his follow CTS and admirers.
 We desire that Aldern an Moran, s good work and leadership at the pri- maries shall be properly recognized and will appreciate your publishing this letter in your paper.
 Respectfully yours. fses SIXTH DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC
 COMAdITTEE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
STAMFORD COUPLE
 ID WE'D TOMORROW

Miss Mildred D. Fryer, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Fryer Of 1o4 King street, stratford. will become the bride of Alfred W. Clark. son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Clark of 1106 North avenue. saturday afternoon. The ceremony will be solemnized at 8 o'clock, Rev. Chauncey EC. Kennedy. of Christ Episcopal church, will be the officiating clergyman.
 Stratford and Bridgeport. Miss Fryer having taught school in both p1aces, while MT. Clark holds a responsible position in the American Graphophone Co. His shopmates presented him with cut glass dish yesterday when they learned that he was to be mar 'ried. The wedding will be a quiet affair, only the immediate relatives to be present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
DIED.

 MURPHY-Iu this city, Friday, Sept 1914, Mary Elizabeth, beloved daughter of John J. and Mary A. Murphy, aged months, 24 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, No. s396 James St, on Sat urday, Sept. 9th at 8 o'clock p. m. Burial at St. Adichael's cemetery. : CALLAHAN=In New Britain, Ct. Sept 2, 1914, Bridget, wife of Thomas Callahan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son, D. A. Callahan, 1409 Park ave- nue, on Saturday, Sept. 5. at s:30 a. m. and from St. Augustine's church at g. a. m- Interment at St. MichaePs cemetery. a* BLANCHARD-In this city, Sept. 8, 1914, Irene H., daughter of John H. and Mary Blanchard aged Il yrs.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents. 1533 Stratford avenue, on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 8:3o a. m, and from St. Mary's church at a. m. Interment at St. Miehaels ceme- tery. as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
Terrible Slavic Advance
 Breaks Austria's s Army
6oontlhned fFon Fage 1.2.

&Contlnue0 rom f7age 1-) that the second Austrian army con Of Lembergs is perfectly panic -strick en.
 '.In the nefghborhood of Lemberg on September twenty more guns were captured by the Russians, mak- ing a total of ITO.
 tt.On this front. the Russian advance continues uniuterruptedIy
 The Posts Petrograd correspondent wires that prisoners brought to the RussiaDsbase reported that part Of the RussiaH forces entered I.enfberg quite in accordance wit the plan Of the commander -in- chief The Austrians, according to these reports opened the last stage of the weeks conflict around L.en1berg by a deteIsn1ined att tack on the Russians between KubI La1blin and sKholrn- About 120 miles north of Russian territory, the attacks failed and Russians assumed the of- fensive.
 The Austrian army, retiring south ward, received terrible punishment from the pursuing Russians. The next day the Russian army moved forward along the whole POO mile front to about 40 miles southeast of Leanberg. All along the line the Russians a.t- tackled vigorously and. when the sec ond Austrian army which was posted east of Lennberg. broke ana fled. the Russians captured in the immediate vicinity of Lembefg another score Of guns. s
 Another forward movement Of the Russians continued without interrup- ton, the Austrians having entrenched in a strong position west of Lemberg at Gorodck, 8 miles back, upon which to retreat when forced past Len1berg.
 Of the magnitude Of the Russian victory before Lemberg there can Joe no question, the correspondent adds. The Austrian forces amount eds to no less than 2OO.00O men with 500 piecen of artillery. There were three com plete army corps, the third, the eleventh and twelfth and part Of the fourteenth and seventh. An Austrian army corps on war footing, 1t was ex- p1ained, was raised to three divisions of which the third is made up of re- serves.
 By this victory Russia has put out of action a quarter of the total Aus trian first line troops and captured nearly a quarter of the Austrian ar tfllery. besides commandfng all roads leading from Galicia into Hungary
 The Galacians warmly we1corn ed the Russian troops, according to the prisoners, who also spoke of the terri bIe execution of the Russian artillery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
THoMAs J. RETLLY.

The funeral of Thomas J. Reilly, prominent in the monumental business of the city for many years, was held from the residence of his son, Edward Reilly, 16ss Main street, at s.3o o'clock this morning, and later from St Au- gl1stine's church where a high mass of requiem was sung by the Rev. J. J. Kennedy. A large number of friends Of the deceased were present to pay their last tribute There were many beautiful floral tokens. Several se1ec- tfons were rendered by Miss N. Der ger, and she sang after mass Some Sweet Day" Burial was in St. Mi- chae1s cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
Smart new
 school hats
Center aisle. rear.

one of the truly-fashionable silks
 A youth and brightness marks new school hats for girls .aI
 They make friends instantly with every girl who sees them.
 Soft felt in rich plads for but 75 cents. Plush good of appearances plain colors,-$1. Fine-quality plush in red and blue and pure vite, s2
 Handsome plush hats with Trimming of fancy ribbon rich contrasts and piquant style, -$22 Corduroy hats in white and in excellent Autumn colors-75c and $1. .25
 Second door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
FREDERICK L ADAMS.

Many friends of Frederick l.. Adams of Stepney will be grieved to learn of his death at Bridgeport hospital yes terday afternoon, following an illness Of several months MT. Adards was well known in the city, because of his many business and pleasure trips here, and had formed a large circle of friends He was born in Monroe, Aug F, 1S49 He is survived by widow, one daughter, a mother. Mrs. W. H. Adams,t two brothers. Samuel H. and Elmer E.. Adams all of Monroe, and one sister Mrs. William H. Banks, of Hillside avenue this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
SHEPARD IS HELD
 FOR EMBEZ E MEN I

John B. Shepard. of 275 East Main street, Bridgeport agent of the Hart ford & New York Transports tion Co.,, was arrested late this afternoon, charged with embedding $3.500 of the company's money. Shepard refused to make any statement at police head uarters. and at the local offices of tho company, employees pleaded ignorance It is understood that the embezzle- ment extended over a period of sey- eraI months
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
DEMOCRATIC CAUoUs

The Democratic electors of the town of Stratford are requested to meet in caucus in the town hall, Stratford, on Wednesday, Sept. g, 1914. at 8 o'clock D. nn.. for the pur- pose of electing delegates to the sew eral conventions, as follows:
 States to be held at Hartford. Sept. IT and Is, 1914, to nominate state officers and a United States senator; also for the purpose of electing dele gates to the congressional. county and senatorial conventions, nomination for town offices, election of town corn
 nfttee and to do any other business proper to be done at said meeting. Per order of the town committee,
 E. w wAKELEE, JR., T rs Chairman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
Without reference to what price has been--
 Now S1O 8ass Main noor..
More new Y Orke shirts.

Good news for discriminating The new Au- tuInn and Winter Yorke shirts have arrived. sa A dandy gathering; and big; and varied. Only thing which doesn't vary is quality. Yorke quality is nchangngly gooda Yorke shirt always fits well, wears we'll and holds it's color we'll
 Plain or pleated neglige with laundered cuffs;
 Plain negHge with soft cuffs.
 Of fine percale and handsome madras.
 In pure white in white with patterns in black or color.
 A A dollar, a dollar and half two dollars.
 of lain street door
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
Beautiful silk crepe--$l
4 crepe of pure silk.

A crepe of pure silk. In some of the richest colors of Autumn. And crepe exactly like we've sold for $2 yard But color range is not complete; includes only light dark blues, and green and pink and an and brown That's why it's price price is but half of usual Maker couldn fill complete order and gave special price for VI he could ship.
 Lustrous rich, with delightful draping quality, and one of the truly fashionable silk
 sl yd I center aialere
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04

Trot Moo shoes for school.
 A comfortable shoe helps boy or girl to get through the first days of school with little weariness; for comfort able feet have good influence on entire body and mind.
 Trot-Moc shoes will help.
 They're made of moose hide, tough but flexible.
 Their soles are tanned by ia special process; makes them wear longer than usual so1es.
 And there's not a nail OF tack in them; instead they are seWed in every part and |are flexible though strong.
 According to size, $2 to I$3.
 1FosG ft--,, -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
l, ,o0o AMERICANS ON LINER FREDERICK VIII

Copenhagen, Sept 1.-The steamer Frederick VIII sailed yesterday for New York with about .0eo Americans on board. AS the steamer got under way they gave three cheers for Den mark and for American Consul Wins low. who did much to further their id-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
Ask Police to Find Son

Mrs. Hermanson. 90 waldorf avenue, has asked the police to look for her eight years old son Wau1frand, who is reported to have left home We'd nesday afternoon. He is 8described as wearing overalls, a white shirt wit1S out shoes or hat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
MARY ELIZABETH MURPHY

Mary Elizabeth. three months old daughter of John J., and Mary A. Murphy died early today at the home. 39s James street, following a brief illness with cholera fnfanturn The parents have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their loss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04

LosT-Between 1e41 Main St., 3BuIls Head and Polls theatre. cheek made by American Bank & Trust Go. for sS,eoo. Reward if re- s turned to Louis H. Couzza, 1641 Main St. I4 bs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
Almanac

Captain John H. Resan of police Headquarters is on his annual vaca- tfon.. Sergeant C. A Wheeler is in charge of the desk mornings while the desk lieutenant is in city court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
POLICE SEEK MEN
 SEEN ABOUT NEAR BURGL ARIZED HOMES

Police Headquarters detectives are today searching for two suspicious ap : bearing men who were noted in the Vicinity Of Waldemere avenue last night near the homes of pr. VI F. .Gfb- ney and T.. B. Curtis. that were visited by second story workers The crooxs also visited the residence of Mrs. F.. w. Rennells ,4sO Wa1denere avenue, entering by means of the front porch and through bedroom window. Nothing has been found missing fr being the belief Of the 5olice that 1t was the third house visited anu that the crooks were frightened away by tue discovery of their visit to the other two houses
 Jewelry taken at the Gipney resi- dence will total up to between $500 and $500, according to the police es- tinate today Included is a set of pearl studs. valued at $500 that were presented to Dr.. Gibney by Mrs. Gib- pey The valuation of the jeweIry s%d silver taken by the Curtis home has not been estimated. The princi- nal loss is said to be in household sil- |verware.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
Sixteen fifty for rainproof Bal from Hart Schaffner
 & Marx

Almost shame to sell such an Autumn overcoat as these Balls at such price. But-it's a way we have at Howland's Ba1nacaans, snappy and clever style fine American and imported cloths patterns from motoring to evening dress. sort. lined with silk Equally good rain shine-they re rainrroofed as we'll soft fine woolen Ought to sell lem ds En at $25. To open the season. eD l O.OO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
MRs. MARGARET BULqER KELLY

The funeral of Mrs Margaret Bulger Kelly, widow of the late Michael Ke1- ly of this city. took place from the family residence. 11ss Jenerson street. Brooklyn. N. Y, this morning. Mrs. Kelly was we'll known in this city hav- ing resided here for many years of her life. She was a .sister-in-la of che late Sheriff Kelly and sister of Mrs. Anthony McCarthy of this city The body was brought to this city for burial Interment was in St. Angus tines cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04

Conrad J. Hines, farmer living on Trumbu1l road was thrown from his -w'a Eon and his left arm was dislocat- ed at the elbow joint when his horse ran away in Courtland street this morning Hines had left his horse for a moment while he delivered some vegetables to a Court1and street house wife A passing naotorcyclist fright feneds the horse and the animal start fed to run just as Hines came from athe house Hera for the horse eanshf the reins in his hands and was tf1pped and thrown befora he could stop it
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
OBITUARY
ADAIJE B7 7DILLWoRTH.

The funeral of Adalie B., widow of the late, James A. B. Dil1worth of New ork city was held this morning from St Johns Episcopal church. A large number of friends of the deceased at tended the services which were con- ducted by the Rev. stephen F. Sher- man, Jr. Mrs. Di1lworth was born in Boston, and since the death of her husband had been residing with a sis ter, Miss Brown Of 200 Prospect street. The body was taken to New York for burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
Nice suits $ 5 and $lO

Still opportunity to pick women's suit of beautyan value at but small part of former price. Every fabric of Spring and Summer Every color almost treated alike.
 No matter what former price was (from $12.5o and $15 up) choice is now S5 and $l0
 esecond
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

TO RENT-Thres rooms, first floor, gas and toilet on floor Adults only, rent $1o. 1902 Pembroke St. TO RENT-s furnished roorns. fsAn- tlemen only. Inquire 96 Jones Ave. dsp JOHNNK-Former at the Untver- sity Barber shop, now is located in the Arcade Barber shop.
 I4 bsp AUTO sUPPLIES-5 gallon best Tex aco oil $1.80; spark plugs 30; cleo tric horns $2.s5; etc. City Auto Go, 439 Fairfield Avenue. "A eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
THE WEATHER FORECAST
New HaIven

New Haven Forecast: Fair tonight and Saturday,; cooler tonight. Fair tonight and Saturday; cooler tonight; moderate west winds.
 Automobile Drivers Automobile drivers should light their lamps at 6:49 o'clock to- night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
Boys shoes especially worth their price.

worth their price.
 Shoes that sell for more than most boys shoes and very much worth every pen- ny of price
 Heavy Winsor calf up- pers, welt-sewed soles of re treated chrome tanned hide. Not rough. and heavy-look ing but with twice the dura= bility of most shoes. Sizes I to 51a, $3. 50.
 Stout black butchers of lWaukee-tanned skin, sole with a heavy screwed-on outersole. Built specially to stand rough wear Sizes q to 51s s2 50.
 Main floor. rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
Main hoor, rear
New bright school dresses.

school dresses.
 Whether ginghan or gala tea, these new dresses are bright and pretty.
 Some are of plaid; some of plain colQrs combined with plaid.
 A number are made with taric skirts: just as attrac- tive as the tunic skirts for |grownups.
 Tunics are sometimes piped with bright plaid. There are sllspender l dresses, too, with plain skirt Eand suspenders and checked bodice.
 Sizes from 6 to 14 l and $1.5O.
 second floor. Boys and girls thin underwear, 17c. Little cleanup of light lconafortable underclothing for boys and girls. Boys white athletic shirts, lno sleeves and no buttons.
 17c Boys and Girls white cotton underwear, high neck, Ishort sleeves, 17c Porosknit shirts and draw CTS for boys, not all sizes,
 TIC Left aisle. rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-04
More good
 stories, 5Oc.

Some of the best of to- days writers contribute books to the special gather ing at 50 cents.
 And some of their best books are included.
 Here are latest to arrive Their resterdays Harold Bell Wright
 The proad Highway Jenrey Far mol.
 The Street. of AseaIen Robert ". Chambers.
 Gordon Craig Randall Parrish
 ereyfriars Bobby Eleanor Atlxin- son.
 Marrtage-H. G. wells
 The Mediator Roy Norton. Pleasures and Palaces Juliet Will Dor Tomplx1ns.
 wall Of Margaret Hi1I Mccar- ter.
 Wind Before the Dawn-Dell H. Munger.
 Each a good book as well as a good story, soc
 Near T'a4rneld avenue dor.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-13
A Former Arkansawyan Locates
 In Arizona.

w. D. Sprigg, of Phoenix, rep resenting the Arizona Egyptian Cotton Company, has moved to Chandler as manager of the To- cal gin which is operated this year by the above company. MT. Sprigg is prepared to buy seed cotton for cash on delivery at the gin at the prevailing market price. The capacity of the plant will be increased as the new manager expects to gin about g. 900 bales this season. Arizona Republican.
 The above is our Will D. Sprigg, who is making good in the Far West, winch his many friends in his former home are glad to learn.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-13
BLoCKADED
Every Household In Newport Should Know How To Re-
 Sist 1t.

If your back aches because the kidneys are blockaded,
 You should help the kidneys with their work.
 Doan's Kidney Pills are espec- ially for weak kidneys.
 Recommended by thousands home testimony proves their meria.
 Mrs. J. A. Bond, Malcolm Ave, Newport, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills were used by two of my family when the kidney secretions passed too freely. Benefit was had. I used two or three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills myself and they strength ened my kidneys"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy -get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Bond had. Eos ter-Milburn O., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Newport daily independent., 1914-08-13

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Newport daily independent., 1914-08-13
A Perfect Cathartic.

There is sure and wholesome action in every dose of Foley Cathartic Tablets. They cleanse with never a gripe or pain. P. A. Morgan, Gore, Ga, writes, T lately had occasion to use a liv- CT medicine, and took Foley Ca
 thartic tablets. They thorough ly cleansed my system and I felt like a new man-light and free" Chronic cases of consti- patton find them invaluable. Stout people are relieved of that bloated, congested feeling, so uncomfortable especially in hot weather. They keep your liver busy. For sale by City Drug Store. 2tu.