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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
POST SERIES GAMES ARE NOW PLANNED BY
 FRATERNAL LEAGUE

There will be a meeting of the Fra terna1 League Baseball league in K. of e. hall this evening to receive the re- ports of several committees Great interest is being displayed in the re- port of a committee which is arrang- ing a series of post-season games with the Park City league for the city championship.
 The Fraterna1 leagues playing this year has been exceptional and as sever al of the Park City teams aref con1pos- ed of good players, the series would be greeted with enthusiasm by baseball fans of the city. The mem bers are planning to hold banquet to cele- brate the conclusion of the most suc- cessful season in the history of the league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
MISUSE DE CITY
 AUTOMOBILES TO. BE INVEST IGA TED

That several members of the board of aldermen are planning an investi gation of the use, or rather the abuse, of automobiles by city of ficialss who have cars the municipal ity3 owns at their disposal, was a story current in city hall today Ascord- ing to the report. two Democratic
 members Of, the board who have the city,s inter4sts at heart have been keeping a careful watch for several months on the uses to which the of ficiaIs put cars which the city owns and they intend to introduce 9 reso- 1ution at the next meeting. of the common council to Investigate charges which they will bring.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
M0MAN INJURED HEN AUTO AND
 WAGON COL lDE

A collision between a wagon occu- pied by MT. and Mrs. Henry G. Bruig- ganman, Black Rock turnpike. Fair field. and an automobile owned by v. H. Kincaid, 67 Washington terrace, this morning on Fairfield avenue, be- tween Courtland street and West ave- nue resulted in Mrs. Bruigganman be- ing thrown out and receiving a prob ably fractured lower right arm and sprained ankle. She was taken to the emergency hospital by Mir. Kincald, where her injuries were attended to. Later MT. Kincaid took MT. and Mrs. Bruiggannaan to their home. The ac- cident was reported to Sergeant James Walker at police headquarters by Mir. Kincaid. He was not held as MT. Bruigganman exonerated the autoist from blame. saying that the slippery condition of the street made it inn- possible to avoid and that all due eau tion was taken. MT. Kincaid and MT. Brnigganman came to a satisfactory agreement regarding a settlement for damages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
Russian Enbassy views.

New York, Sept 17-Co1. Golejew- ski, military attache Of the Russian embassy, today gave out at the Rus sian consulate here a copy of a mes- sage which he said he had received from Petrograd. The message reads as follows:
 saThe fighting against the Austrian rear guard continues all along the line. The reports about the prisoners. guns and war stores being taken are com- ing in from all our armies.
 On the left bank of the river Sen we attacked successfully the retiring Austrians. Tn eastern Prussia in spite of all the efforts of the Germans to surround a part of our retiring force, their plan did not succeed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
FRIENDS SHOWER
 MISS LANDES

A pleasant and interesting misce1- Ianeous shower was rendered Miss Rose M Landes at her home, 143S Main street, last evening, by some thirty of her intimate girl friends. The Misess Hazel H. Finkelstone and Mil dred Krause were the instigators of the affair and to them is due much credit for the good time provided.
 Many pretty and useful articles were showered upon the much surprised bride-to- be Dancing to Vfctro1a formed one of the pleasant diversions of the evening. A buffet luncheon was served at a late hour. Mis- Landes is to become the bride of MT. Philip Carlson, president Of the Metropolitan Auto Carriage Go, of this city in Oc- tober
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
CITY OF BRIDGEPORT PAVING PROPOSALS

Proposals will be received by tl1e PavfTg and Sewer Con1mi sslon ut the office Of the Secretary. Roon 2 2, City 5a1I until "Wednesday evening, Sept. 23, 1914, at 8 o'clock, for construct ing pavement, either stone block or wood block, on Knowiton street, from william street to East Washington avenue.
 sfcations can be obtained at City Engineers office The comu1fs- sion reserves the right 10 reject any or all proposals.
 THE PAVING AND SEWER
 COMMISSION
 Bernard Keatinss Secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17

Falls, N. F.. last night, and rgedu to accept re-election to the highest office of the body, George D. Crawford of this city declined. He was succeeded by J. A. Barkey of Chicago, Ills.
 The demonstration which was made to- have the Bridgeport man continue at the head of the association is re- ported as one of the highest tributes ever paid to a man in his position. <
 Though one of the pioneers in the laundry business of Bridgeport in which he has been interested for 28 years, and heading the big laundry concern bearing his name here, MT. Crawford has found much time to de- vote to the up11ft of the business in the state and Throughout the United States. He has been responsible fer many reforms and advances in the art of washing clothes.
 As chairman of the executive board Of the National association he has been in Niagara Falls for the past week He is also active in the work Of the Connecticut Laundrymen's asso- ciation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY
Two Local Men and One Dan bury Dealer File State
 ment.

Among several bankruptcies filed with Refere John w Banks. from over the county two local men have voluntarily entered the courts: Ru- dolph Wundrach, proprietor Of a de1i- catessen store at 1273 Main street. filed a schedule showing liabilities of $2s- s125.64 with assets of $T50.
 George F. French, a carpenter and builder with place of business, 4sO Park street has liabilities Of $2.046. B and assets of $4s5.33.
 Tn Danbury the DeNunzio Com pany, dealers in groceries file an ap- plication showing liabilities Of $2,- 696.e5 with assets Of $2,674.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
Largest Number of
 Citizenship Petitions
 In History of County

The largest number of natnraliza- ton petitions ever filed xn this coun- ty will 1be heard Tuesday, September ven es here with Judge Curtis on ths. bench There are POI applicants for citizenship papeds So large is the number that court officials decided to continue the session an extra day SD that all applicants could be heard. An official from the Departm ent of Conmerce and Labor will come from the governments Boston office to cues ton applicants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
CITY OF BRIDGEPORT SEWER PROPOSALS.

Paving and Sewer Commissi on at the office of the Secretary, Room 22. City Hull, until Wednesday evening, Sept. 2S 1914 at o'clock. for copstruet- ing sewers on the following named stS6etRss
 East Eaton street. Hast avenue,
 Capitol avenue
 Profiles and speeif1 f1catiens. can be seen at City Engi neer's office The commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
 THE PAVING AND SEWER
 COMMISSION,
 Bernard Heating. Secretary. TIT bs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
NO BATTlE ESHIPS
 GOING TO TURKEY

Washington. Sept. IT President Will son has no intention at present Of sending American battleshipa to Fur key to relieve the fears of missiona- ries. according to statements today by onhcials. He is considertng the aues- tion raised by the abrogation of trea- ties by Turkey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
BRIT lSH REGRET
 MEXICAN INCIDENT I

washington. Sept 17.-5ir Cecil Spring Rice, the British ambassador, called at the state departneht to-day and formally. expressed his regret for
 the publication of an interview attrib-
 lted to Sir Lionel Garden, British.
 minister to Mexico, eritfcising the
 United States for withdra wing troops from Vera Cruz.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
ANNA WADE SUES FOR
 DTVoRCE FOR DISSIPATION
Pannl.e uara. fiIed in +be

court today in divorce proceedings brought by Anna. Frances Wade of this city against John Ellsworth Wade of Philadelphia. Desertion September ?, 1910 is alleged. The couple were mar rfed December 21, 1909. Mrs. Wade's maiden name was Anns Chatlos.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
NURSES ARE HACKING

of most of the German wounded Is explained by some of the prisoners as due to lack of nursing They say the Germans were so convinced
 that they would cross France and take Paris at the double quick that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
Page to Move Ofices.

London, Sept 17.-Walter Hines Page will move the offices of the American embassy next week to 4 Grosyenor Square in which neigh bor- hood are located the Spanish and Brazilian embassies and the Danish and Belgian legations. He is renting the building formerly used by the Japanese embassy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
MUM ON BRAz1Ds ACT.

Washington. Sept. 17-Pending re- ceipt of a statement from the Brazil ian government in, regard to, the status of the American ship Robert Dollar, whose clearance was refused in Rio DeJaniero, officials of the state de- partment today declined to give an opinion Of the action of the Brazilian authorities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
Say Germans Are F1eeing.

London. Sept. TIA Petrograd desz patch to the Daily Telegraph says:
 News of the Russian victories say corresp pondents at the front have caua- ed headIong flight among the Ger mans in the districts of Czenstochowa, Klobuokav, Sieradzs and Kalisz, Rus sian Poland Long transports of munitions and stores are moving and every day loaded trains leave Czens- tochowa for Kreuzburg. Silesia. 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
KAISER SIl- LENT
 ON PEACE PLAN

Washington, sept 17.Rresident Will son announced to-day he had receiv- ed rom the imperial chancellor of Germany non-committal reply to his William was willing to discuss terms of peace
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17

Louis Leonetta. 4S North Washing ton avenue, received a Potts fracture of the right foot this noon by getting 1t caught in a coal stute of the Berk- shire Coal Go, where he is employed. He was taken to Bridgeport hospital in an ambulance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
GEO. E. CRAWFORD
 IS GIVEN OVATION

Rendered a rousinE vote of thanks for his efficient service as head of the National Isandurymen' association at the 31st annual convention at Niagara
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
DIED. 

B E1IESO1 nnont1l's $ mind nlasa will calebrateds at Sacre ed Heart FhuTch Friday norning at O'Clock for the late John Neeson who died in BrpAklyn, N Y, Aug Prior To moving to xBrooklyn. seven weeks ago he resi ded on Myrtle avenue for 2S years, as 1LAesfSIFF-I this city, Sept. IT. 3H14s Marry Laaeh, widoFY of Thos BIagriff, aeee S1 y ea9s-
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residences 54 NVyIlys Place. on Saturday. Sept. 19, at 5s30 m-, and from St. Charles at d. m. Interment at ss. A4ichael's cemetery TIT. bs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
Fresh Fish at Cooks.

Big arrival of fresh fish, oysters and e1ams to be sold at very low prices. Lines and Cod Liver oil to be sold at very low prices ". D. Cook & Son. $23 Water street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE ACTS

London, Sept. 17@The London stock exchange committee today announced that it shortly will fix, date after which American stocks in the name of alien enemies will cease to be Handled for delivery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
Almanac

Paul s. Sheldon of New York has been elected a member of the Chica go Board of Trade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17

Har1and shannon. of sso North ave- nue. Bridgeport High School, I3 has entered Lehigh University at South Bethlehem, Pa. For the &past year hs was employed with the City Engineer ing Department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
State

Partly cloudy tonight; Friday unsettled, probably showers. Moderate variable winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
You may have skirt made to
 for S1 $l.25 or S1.5O.

A dozen of the latest and eleverest styles may be chosen from by who would like skirt made to measure. Style chosen, fabric to be bought at attractive price Then measure quickly but carefully taken Skirt is made with bothersoe tryon and is delivered all ready for wearing The store guarantees that 1t shall be satisfactory in fit and finish; in every way. Among the styles are:--
 Tunc with panel front
 Yoke top with tunic forming side pleats
 Apron tunic
 Panel front with double side pleats
 Russian tunic with rounded bottom
 Tunic with box side pleats
 Plain Russian tunic $1 to $1.5O entire cost of making in any ot these styles.
 excellent lot of good wide woolens in rich colors black at $1 to $2 yardwoolens especially adapted for skirts.
 aisle
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17

aered by Kle edlcaa Eiamine4f Garlicks who conducted an investigation into the death of Abraham SVelIner, found with an empty phiaa of weak carbolic acid beside him izl the store room Of his bakery at 255 State street yester- day afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
GREAT BAT -E
 STlL- RAGING
. 1r.nnfinI1ss,l frorn zPaee 1.l

(ContinI1ed from Page n visions are abundant and the health and hygien1c condition of the Servians is excellent Reports of the existence of cholera. and typhoid the despatch says are absoIutely false.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17

The Italian government has given permission for the exportation of 3o,- GOO tons Of sugar to England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
Automobile Driver.

Automobile drivers should light tIleir. lamps at 6:27 o'clock to- night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17

FOR RENT On Washin gton Ter T@ces rooms, upper fiat. Inquire Washington Terrace Tel. 5474.
 IT %tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17
THE WEATHER FORECAST
New Hayel

New Haven Forecast: Fair tonight; Friday increasing cIoudiness probably followed by rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17

for the men who wear them.
 And therem be admiration a-plenty for the women suits which these very styles of coats featured
 Nearly every of the suits has coat with long skirt Always that skirt square cut around the bottom even though may away at the front. It's like the Belgian military coat 1t well could be With this coat there's skirt made, usually yoke and fin ished with pleats running from yoke to hem
 These skirts nore-sensible and morecomfortable than skirts have been for long time There doesn't any greater fitness But there actually is the peats give it. And walking going to be far easier
 Four eolors lead all others in favors blue, black brown, and Russian green
 Likewise four fabrics practically the only far considered serge, gabardine broadcloth and op
 There's splendid collection for women to choose from Prices range from $15 to $40; with greatest variety at $2O to $50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17

LARGE YELLOW TEACHES below market price, Miller orchards, Mile Post. Nichols road, Tel 5472-4.
 1T ssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17

IADIES-$2.2 25 dozen making plain apronss Fascinating home business; parcel post any distance. Stamped envelope for particulars. Brandon Supply House. Providence. R. l. T54 E es ts-4 a Hr1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17

TO RENT-lst. End floor, 286s Fair heId avenue, rooms, improve ments. s16. 1889 Fairfield Ave.
 ct
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-17

Those "bravestE Belgians must have inspired some of the styles for women.
 Who ever read a story Of travel in which there was not something said about the absurd " long-skirted coats worn by the little sol- diers of that little kingdogn of Belgium
 But noboby thinks them absurd now Instead, th'
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08
w. D. Upshaw.

Three large audiences heard
Mr.. w. d. Upshaw Of Atlanta,
Ca, editor of the Golden Age,
dubbed The Georgia Cyclone
because Of his forensic style Of
oratory, Sunday. He spoke at
the Baptist church in the morn
ing, in the College Hall in the
afternoon and in the Baptist
church at night. The audiences
at each of the services were en-
thusiastic over the eloquence,
pathos, wit and philosophy dis
played by the speaker in each
address.
AT the invitation of Superin.
tendent j. 0, Brown, he address
ed the faculty and pupils of the
city schools Monday and Tues
day mornings. His lecture on
John and His Hat" which was
to have been delivered Monda
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08
School,

Commencement begins May
the 18th.
Two mornings this week the
school has enjoyed the talks OF
Hon. w. D. Upshaw, Of Atlanta
Ga.
Messrs. Powers and Powers,
Tolley. flaming and Enochs a
tended the athletic meet 1T
Jackson Friday.
Baccalaureate sermon will be
preached by DIR. Keeyil, minis
ter Of the First Christian church
Of jackson, Sunday night Of May
the 18th. Annual debate Mon
day night, Tuesday afternoon
and evening exercises by the
Primaries and Intermediates,
Wednesday afternoon and eve
ming the class address by DIR.
Barrett, Of Union University
and orations of Graduates, Thurs
day evening the drama by SEN
Tors aud teachers.
The ball team defeated the
team of Jackson High School
Wednesday afternoon, to the
tune Of ten to eight.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08

We have received an invita-,
| ton to the exercises of the sew
enty first Commencement of the
Memphis Conference Female In
stitute, jackson. Tenn. This
Iold institution Of learning is to
have this year nineteen gradu-
ates in it's literary department,
four in music, one in expression
and one IN art. The exercises
are to occur May l0.13th. The
commencement sermon will be
delivered by Rev. Ira F. Haw.
kins, of Decatur, Alaham, aud
the baccalaureate address by
Hon. L. L. Fonvllle, of Jackson,
Tenn.
White Flame Lamp Burners
give the brightest, whitest and
most economical light ever pro-
duced from coal oil. No smoke.
Sells at sight. AGENTS WANTED.
Askins & Dirks Lumber Co.,
Dist. Mgrs., Union City, Tenn.
(adv.)
Mrs. N. r. Barham received
last week the welcome news
that her nephew, Edward
Wrenne Timberlake had been
one Of the lucky eight out Of
eighty to receive appointmentto
West Point Military Academy.
Edward is the elder son of Major
Ed. j. Timberlake, U. 5. A ),
whose presence here was men
toned last week. With Ed. jr.
in the Military Acadamy and his
whole family with him, Major
Timberlake is going to be ex-
ceptionally fortunate in the
work which will keep him at
West Point for the next three or
four years.
A delightful meeting of the
Review Club was held Wednes.
day afternoon of last week with
Mrs. l.. T. Fielder as hostess ann
leader. The club memshipt was
well represented, and the hour
of meeting was changed from
two o'clock until two thirty.
Mesdames j. A. Brown, j. V.
Freeman, T. W. Scott and X. W. |
Essary were asked to map q pro-
gram for next years study and
submit it to the club for consid. !
GRAFTON at the next regular meet i
ing. In the text book work Mrs.
Fielder clearly brought out each
fact. Mrs. Scott was the first
review and her article was "A
Talk about Flemish Art" from
the Bay View Magazine. Mrs.
draper read a paper-''National
Heroes of Belgium. The club
year is drawing to a close, only
two more meetings will be held
until next fall.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08

night, was postponed until Wed
nesday night on account OF the
deluge of rain which fell on Mou-
day Afternoon and night. Those
fortunate enough TO hear Mr..
Upshaw in the lecture were. de-
lighted.
He is man of attraction, soc
ial bearing and made hosts Of
friends while here.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08
Non : Resident Notice.

Hattie White In the Circuit
". Court Of Henderson
Walter 3 white ! County, Tennessee
Ia this cause, 1t appearing from
the Bill which Ia sworn to, that the
defendant, Waiter E. W hite, 10 non.
resident OF the State of Tennessee,
!. he Is, therefore, hereby required to
appear, ON or Def ne End Monday
ii June next, befN he Clerk OF the
Circult Court of Henderson County,
Tennessee, at his Office In Lexington,
and make defense to the bill filed
arainst him In said Court BY Hattie
White, or Otherwise the bill will be
taken for confessed
ItisfurtheF ordered that this no.
tice be pub ished for four consecutive
weeks Ia The Lexington Progress. a
newspaper published in the town OF
Lexington, Henderson County, Ten,
nessee.
Witness my hand at Office, on this
the 9th day Of May, 1914.
J. w. DYER, Clerk.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08
Church Announcements.
M, E. Church South.

Sunday School 9:3O a. m,
Preaching at IL a. m. by Rev. j.
v. Freeman.
Rev. j. = Cason will preach
at Timberlake Sunday B p. m.
Rev. j.. V. freeman will leave
for Oklahoma City on Sunday
night to attend the General Con
ference. The expense of his trip
is agift from several charges of
the Lexington District.
The pastor, a. y. johnson is
away in the Southern part Of the
district to hold some Quarterly
Conferences in the absence of
the Presiding Elder.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08
Ice.

| have just built d new ice
house near the depot. Will han.
die the BEST Ice ever brought
to Lexington. Have made ar
engagements with Messrs. +. FL.
Wadley and N. I. Higgins for
delivery-which will be prompt
at all times.
Our prices are the same to ev-
ybody, 50c per hundred or 60c
when ice has to be cut.
Will guarantee full weights
and satisfaction to everybody.
E. @. Hooks.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08
Democratic Mass Meet
ing.

By order of the County Execu
tive Committee the Democrats
of Henderson county are hereby
called to meet in mass conven-
tion on Saturday, May 10th, 1914
at the courthouse in Lexington
for the purpose Of selecting del
egates to the state convention,
and for the transaction of such
other business as may come be-
fore the meeting.
@. Il. Johnston, Chairman.
Jno. F. Hall, Secretary.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08
COUNTY COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce ].
w. Page, Republican candidate for
reelection to the office of County
Court Clerk of Henderson county,
subject to the August election.
We are authorized to announce J.
H. Small, as the nominee of the Pro-
gressive party in Henderson County,
for the Office of County Court Clerk,
In the regular August election.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce j.
w. Dyer, Republican candidate for
reelection to the Office OF Circuit
Court Clerk Of Henderson county,
subject to the August election.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08
FOR REGISTER.

We are authorized to announce Jno.
L. Sullivan, Republican candidate for
reelection to the Office of Register Of
Henderson county, subject TO the
August election.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08
Notice of Insolvency.

To the creditors of DR.. j. H. Howard,
deceased:
By order Of the Clerk Of the County
court Of Henderson County, Tennes.
see, notice Is hereby given to all per-
sons having claims against the estate
of DR.. ]. H. Howard, deceased, to APP
pear and file the same with the clerk
of the said court, authenticated In
the manner prescribed law, on or be-
rore the 18th day of July next.
The insolvency of said estate hay-
ing been suggested, any claim not
filed on or before said day, will be
forever barred, both in law and equi-
ty. ~.
This April IA, 1914.
K. w. HOWARD,
Administrators Of DIR. J. H. Howard,
Deceased.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CHANCELLOR.

announce myself as a candidate
for Chancellor of the Eighth Chancery
Division Of Tennessee, subject to the
choice of the people to be expressed
at the August election, 1914.
Respectfully, J. w. ROSS.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-05-08
Oak Grove Cemetery.

The annual working of Oak
Grove cemetery, A miles East Of
Lexington, will be done on Fri
day before 4th Sunday in this
month. Come and bring tools
and dinner.