davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
EXPRESS SERVICE
 BETWEEN HERE AND
 NEW YORK BETTER
Changes Made That Will Facilitate Travel From
 Bridgeport West

After a long Investigation consulta- tion with persons interested and con- ferences with officials of the New 7a ven railroad, William T. Hoyt, p"esi- dent of the National Defense associa- ton, has received assurance from the road that Bridgeport will have a bet ter express train service to New York beginning Monday.
 Several changes will be made tha will be of great accomno odaticn to the travelling public. The following letter from the operating department OK plains itseIf:l
 i'Adr William T. Hoyt, PreSi idcnt.
 The National Defense Association. Milford, Connecticut.
 My Dear Sir:
 Having reference to the meet Ing e9. my office on June 29 at which time we discussed the service beCp cen Bridgeport and New York:
 After having Jour people make a very careful study of the timetable. I aIflNpleased to say that we found we could, without much expense, do something for you in the way of an express train from Bridgeport to New York. I confess that your argum ent regarding. that particular feature of the service appealed to me, and in looking over the situation we found
  equipment, but with little, more ex- pense in the way of additional mileage and by re-arranging the service, to ac- eompIish about what you and your committee desired.
 ssI understand that our representa- : tive conferred with some members ot the com nn1fttee; also with the paSsen- gers of the trains which are to be af- fected, in consequence of which, effec- tive next Monday, the 12th, we will make the following changes in our service:
 eTrain No. 268 to leave Bridgeport at 735 a. Ia., making no stops except to change power at Stamford. arriving New York at s:o3 a. m.
 ssTrain No. 273 to make local stops of train No. 26S between Bridgeport and South Norwalk, arriving New York at ss16 a. m.
 tsTrain. No. 2e1 to be extended east from Stamford to South Norwalk, making local stops Of train No. 275 betweeen South Norwalk and Stan-
 4 sincerely hope that you will De able to do what you thought you could do, namely, to make so good a show ing on the express train between Bridgeport and New York that we will never have occasion to again make any changes; and so far as am con- cerned want to assure you that i you do meet our expectations, you will have my support to maintain early morning express service between the two cities named above.
 sI want to take this opportunitJ to express my appreciation of the manner in which you and the other gentlemen interested approached us as the discussion in my office was not l only very interesting, but the spirit which you manifested was an incen. tive for us to put forth every effor' 1 to comply with your wishes
 with kind regards. ans
 "Y ours very truly,
 "A B. WHALEY,
 Vice President.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
COURT MARINA TO OBSERVE 25TH YEAR
 WITH BIG BANQUET
One Hundred Members Will Gather at Festive Board
 In New Haven.

About 100 members of the Court Marina, 53, F. of A., are eagerly an- ticfpattng tomorrow evening when the huge banquet in honor of the 18th an- court will be held at the Colennade Hotel, Savin Rock. Many others who had planned to attend, will be unable to be present, as they will be detained on business. At 5:30 sharp, tomorrow afternoon, a special trolley car will leave the post office bound for savin Rock where one of the finest seven course shore dinners preparable, vii! await it's hungry occupants.
 Michael J. Clabby, chairman of the committee of arrangements for the banquet will be the toastmaster and among the speakers will be Edward Pagan. First Chief Ranger of Court Marina, M. J. MaIouey, who acted as secretary during the institution of the court, Past Grand Chief Ranger Jo- seph C. Ivers, Grand Deputy John F. McElrOy, Grand ChieT Ranger Thom- as Dowd of NorwaIA, Grand Record . ing Secretary W. T. Meyer and Grand Auditor M. J. C1a.bby.
 Court Marina, ever since. it's irsti. tuition a quarter Of a century ago has been in a fourishing condition and at present boasts a. membership of more than 300. It is not only the wealth : jest court in this city but is also one of the wea1thiest in the whole state. Included in its membership are many prominent men this city. It is thought, that tom orrow evenings ban : Quet will prove one of the most con genial and jolly that haVe ever been enjoyed by the organization.
 The committee which is responsible for the good time which has been ar ranged for is composed of M. J. C1abby, chairman, P. H. Howard, w. T. Meyer, W. c. Meyer, F. T. Langenl han, L.. F. Farrell. w. J. Nolan, Ed- ward Campbell, George O'Rourl<e Frank Lyle and A. Bagnoit-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
Summary
 OF THE w ar News


 German military activities. while Iessening in the Galician and southern Poland fields ap- parent1y are in full swing again along the front to the, west and northwest of Warsaw. The latest ofacia1 statenaent from Petrosrad indicates this in recording at tacks on the Russian petitions at several points
 Heavy loss was inflicted upon the Germans in an assault near Jednorojetz in the Przasnysz dis trict, the Russians report, but mead Bolimow, almost directly west of Warsaw, an attack in which gases were employed re- suited in the storming of first line trenches In some of these the Germans retained a foothoId. The fighting there was reported as continuing.
 Petrograd declares that the blow dealt the Austrians south of Lublin is being followed up. the Teutonic forces there being in re- treat, with the Russians in pur- suit
 A Petrograd correspondent de- $ SEIiUSS LI1G C4SCh to CA0 AUSEIItA1lS as resulting from a, tactical blum der by Archduke Joseph Ferdin- and who in too swift an advance left his army on his left wing un-, covered. the Russian thrust in Z that direction costing the Aus trians 15,oO0 men.
 From Pretoria, South Africa comes news that General Botha, at the head of the British forces. has completed the conquest of German Southwest Africa, accept ing the surrender of all the Ger man military forces there.
 A brief statement from Rome says there are no important changes along the. Austro-Italian matt1e line but that the action on the various fronts is develop ing regularly"
 Ambassador Gerard, in Berlin, has received the German reply to the American note on the Lusi- tania.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
DAVID WALSH.

Funeral services. attended only, by immediate members of the family and intimate friends of the past. were held over the remains Of the late Da- vid Walsh this morning in the under taking par1ors of Gallagher & eGa1la- gher on Fairfield avenue, where Rev. E. V. Murphy of St. Augustine's par ish performed the last rites. Burial was beside his wife in the family plot at t. Michae1's cemetery. Fol lowing the services at S:3O, Samuel Merritt, Albert French, James Collins, Patrick Grove, Nicholas White and James Cox. who were intimate with him in days gone by carried the body to the grave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
VIENNA s. coTTRELL

. Death came this morning at her summer home in Daniels Farms, Trumbu1l. to Vienna &, wife of John w CottreII of 40 Shelton street, this city. Mrs. Cottrel1, who was about 65 years of age. had been an invalid for a long time and her death was not un- expected. She had resided in East Bridgeport for great many years and was widely known in that section of the city. She was a devoted member of the Washington Park M. B. church, !, the pastor of which wd11 conduct the funeral services. Surviving her are her husband and three daughters, Mrs. William Rowell, Mrs Cora B. Bilton and Miss Olive CottreIl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
AGNES BECyK.

The funeral of Agnes Beck was held from the residence Of her parents, BIT Madison avenue, at S:30 this morning and from St. Patrick's church half an hour later where the Nmaas of requiem was sung by the Rev. T. J. Picker. At the offertory, Miss Sa.- die Dillon sang '.Aernorare,'' and af- ter the mass Joseph Weller sang Beautiful Land On High Miss Beck was young woman whose sterling character and pleasing per sonaHty had won an unusually large number of friends and these formed a large assenblage of rnourners at the obsequies this morning. The floral tributes were of great beauty and number. The bearers were Daniel O'Brien, Joseph O'Brien, Herbert Stowe, Thomas Grandf1eld, Frank Her. bert and Albert Dorman. Rev. Faith CT Picker read the committal service at the. grave in St. Michaers ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.

54 cases of rifles.
 s26 cases of empty projectilea.
 cases of firearms.
 3,001 plates of spelter.
 s86 cases and bundles Of brass rodr. and sheets.
 432 motor trucks.
 Ford motor ambulance.
 1,50o bales of cotton duck, which goes into the manufacture of kllalzi uniforms. @@30 live horses. $50 kegs Of horse shoes.
 20 bales of absorbent cotton, 10f barrels of salicylie acid. 95 barrels olt boracic acid, and s8 boxes of fermal=l dehyde.
 Is cases of auto parts 100 eases of magnetos.
 cases Of fuses.
 80 bundles of copper wire.
 34 plates of zinc
 10 crates of air guns.
 In addition, the qargo included:
 24,461 bushels of Canadian Wheat1 I 10, 900 cases of canned and frozsU4 meat, 12,000 barrels of four s hogs-3 heads of runs and 5000 boxes o4 cheese.
 Other items of the manifest include eggs, wax sand many kinds of dairy products, The sailing department has zs men q the passenger department Al. and the engine department "A, making 5S tR the crew.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
WEATHER FOREC CAST

 New Haven, July F'orecast: Fair tonight and Saturday. warmer Saturday,.
 Connecticut. Fair tonight and Saturday; moderate temperature, fresh west winds
 The storm which wEs central over Pe1Tasy1 y1yazlia yesterday and is now central over eastern Maine It caused heavy local showers in the eastern pzsrt7Ora Of the lake region and New Eng land Many places reported more than an inch Of rain. The greatest amount reported was 3.ge inches at Portland, Me Local showers were reported on the south Atlantic coast A long ftsoglg4 of low pressure extends from Montana soutEward to Arfzona-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
FARFlEL JITNEUR
 JOYRIDES THROUGH
 BUSINESS STREETS
Passengers Jumbled in Heap While Motorcycle Police
 man Gives Chase.

Max Goldberg. aged 19. of Fair field. who drives a jitney in Bridge port gave his male and women pas sengers a swift and exhflerating ride ahis morning until arrested by Motor- cycle Policeman Gorgas who had fol- lowed the car on 9 tortuous course from Main street through Elm and Broad street to State street. The po- Eceman testified that Goldberg had corners at a rate of about 20. miles per hour first shaking his passengers into a heap on one side of the car and then across the bus to the other.
 Judge Wilder after hearing the evil dence fined the prisoner s5 and costs ga xi4f& that this fine lis merely starter.ss He ordered policemen to continue to bring in all yiolators of the Jitney ordinance
 s The coure commended Policeman Cody for arresting Joseph Peck, $40 BeecWood avenue jitney driver, who while taking his family for a ride omitted to wear the personal badge in addition to the license num- Der. While noIleing the case against Peck. Judge Wi1der ordered that as long as the white license numbers appeared on the vehicle being driven on the streets it was to be Considered a pubic conveyance and that drivers of such vehiclessa even though on pleasure parties, must wear their A1LABGGS- one q J4l4aCJ e4eNa SSs q JA1- ney will be the rule until changed by the superior court
 Andrew Smith, another jitney drfv- ers charged with reckless driving when he struck the jftney car of Abraham Stu1tman at State street and Myrtle avenue. Juue1 S. was fined $20 ana costs for being on the left side of the street and proceeding at rate of 2 Q miles per hour
 William Von Ehr. a Siratford youth who ran down a little girl in front Of Polls theatre June 10, and was. all 1eged not to have stopped was fined s5 and costs Von Ehr introduce esi- dence that he did stop his car but that he did not believe the girl was severely injured
 The police announced today that in yestigation showed about so per cent. of the jitney drivers are emitting , place the amount of fare charged up on the front of their vehicles Ar rests will begin tomorrow wherever Jftneys are found to have neglected this regulation.
 John R1olnar, 5I yVlnton street, was arrested today because tie state 1i- ence numbers on the front and rear Of his car did not correspond. N1olnar works for the Bridgeport Jitney Co. and alleges that the fault is not his as he did not notice the signs when he drove out of the garaEe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
Importation of
 Cotton Lint By,
 Mail Is Forbidden

Cotton lint has been forbidden irn- portation in the mails from any for eign port except the Mexican states of Nueva Leon, Coahuita, Durango Chinuahua, Tamau1pos and Lower April 27 and June 22 issued by the Secretary of Agriculture under the authority, conferred by the Plant Quarantine act. August 20. 1912 and effective July 1, 1915. Postmasters are advised by today's bulletin of or ders relating to the Post Office de- partment to cause to be imme diateIy returned to their origin all mail inn portations of the product mentioned except such as originated in the Mex Iican states indicated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
Fine silk gloves.

A beautifuly-heav white silk glove is embroidered with tasteful figures in pure white.
 16-button length, staunch and true, with double finger r-tips,-$1.5o.
 Similar gloves with regulation ern- brofdered back, the embroidery done in either white or back,-$1.50.
 Excellent pure white silk gloves, i 6 button length, firm and close of tex ture, double finger-tips,-$1.15.
 Center aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
Rain Or shine parasol.

With all the beauty and grace of usual parasol, this sort will do duty either against sun or rain.
 Handsome plain silk cover with a satin stripe running around edge. Green. blae or red.
 Frame of brass in l0-ribbed style. Nice long graceful handle. $2.75.
 Main floor, center
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Hanley sang Only Waiting" As the body was being borne from the church .sThy Will Be Done,'' was sung by Mrs. Witterwill and Mrs. Casserly. There were 8 number of unusually beautiful floral tributes of various designs about the casket- The bear CTS were Thomas Powers, James Mo Rae, Charles Molden,> Dexter Rose, Morris O'Donnell and Daniel O'Nei1. Rev. Father Judge read the commit tai service at St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
JOHN H. CHASE.

The funeral of John H. Chase, who died at Myrtle beach Wednesday,, was held from the residenc eof his son. -in-law. Frederick c. Wills at 2:3O, tEl1s afternoon and was attended by a large delegation Of sorroWing relatives and friends Rev. A. J. Martin, pas tor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Milford, conducted the services There were numerous floral tributes Of great beauty about the casket In terment was in Mountain Grove ceme- teS-y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
BRIDGET CoNGDoN.

The funeral of Bridget Congdon was held this morning from her late resi- denee. 164 Lewis street at S:30 and Q, half hour later from Sacred Heart church where the solemn mass of re- quiem was sung by Rev. Richard L.. Moore. D. D., assisted by Rev. Mat thew J. Judge as deacon and Rev T.
 T. Mooney as sub-deacon. At the offertory, Mrs. R. J. Witterwin and Mrs. John F. Casserly sang "Domine Jesu,' and after the mass John L.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
Good gas cooker $8.50

gas stove that nicely all summer cook ing for average family,-+$ $85O
 Has three top burners broier, oven with powerful burner.
 Well built Compact Very efficient Fits into small space. Bakes boils cooks and broils. Wastes no gas $9.5O Other worthy summer house-needs Leonard cleanable refrigerators with onepiece DOT eeai lining and oak ash case 10 sizes several styles, -$13.75 to $55.t
 Garden hose, ply guaranteed, lengths of 25 or 50 feet,-9c foot.s
 Wire-wound hose, y,eguaranteed, 25 or 50 feet. 12c foot. Lawn mowers, Is or IS inch cutting knives s8.1 to $82
 Ice cream freezers, quick acting and produce smooth fine. .cream,-$1.55 to e$4.95.
 Window screens extension sort wood metal frane.-2Oc to 65c.
 Clothes wringersY with regular or ball bearings $3.25 to $65o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
DIED

( CDTTREIlI-At her summer home DanieTs Farms District, Trum- bull Friday July g, 1s15- Vienna s. wife Of John w Cottre1l, aged e5 yeara months, 13 days
 Friends are invited to attend the 40 helton street. tBFi idgeport), on Monday, JHIysss1 2the ata2sSO D. m Inferment at LaIxeyiew cemetery
 bs FOIEY--In this city, Friday July e 1915, Edward Raymond, infant son of James E. and Beatrice Sears Foley, aged 2 months 4 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence or the parents, 20S Knowlton street on Saturday, July 10th at 2 o'clock Burial at sts Miehaels cemetery BRoEDI1N-Ju1 s. 1915, in this city. Amelia, the late wife f.Jo1 n C. BroedIin- aged 57 years. II months, Is days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral services at the late home, 254 SeaEiew avenue, on Saturday morning The remains will be taken to Wallngford by Funeral Director August G. Baker on the 12:15 train and the funeral. which will be private. will take place in vvaflingford- a# EINEIz7Y-In Danbury, July 6, E1iz- abeth FInerty, wife of Francis Fin erty.
 sTEVENs-At Stamford, July 6. Harry Stevena.
 COLLdNs-At Stamford. July g., Thomas Collins of Noroto11 LYMAN--In Terryvil1e July 6, 7 Lucius Lyman
 BA7sNES-In Wilton, July 6, George ". Barnes, aged 65.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09

this morning at his own request.
 Engals was taken i'll at 11:45 o'clock last night. The ambulance corps was called in order that the pa- tient might have the benefit of hos pitaI treatment. His condition today is better
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
Fiber7silE Sweaters; many more beauties

Latest of the gleaming and colorful fber-silk sweaters are rare combination of beauty and novelty :!
 White ones have colored decoration at pockets and cuffs and collar. They have a col pred sash too.
 Just delightful $s:5o. Rich plain colors. Equally rich plain colors with trim ming of white.
 What diversity of delicate shades; shades never attempt ed before by folks who knit sweaters!
 What a combination the white or Palm Beach skirt
 Second fl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
MARY q. POINTER.

The body of Mary J. Porter, whose death occurred in Jamaica, L. l., arr rived in this city at 11s33 this morn ing and was taken directly to Mt. Grove cemetery for interment Rev. George O. Tarnblyn, pastor of the Oli- vet Congregational church, read the committaI service
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
New Crex at 39c

Special Crex mating that will fit equally we'll into furnishing of Veranda hall of cottage039c Center plain and there border of either or blue. Sides bound to insure longer wear.
 May be had in exact length fit, is yard wide- Special value at 39c.
 noer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
SALESMAN TAKEN ILL
 IN sTRATFIELD HOTEL

man stopping at the Stratf1e1d hotel
 was removed to the Bridgeport hospi- tai last night after he had suffered a congcsted chill He was discharged
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
EDWARD RAYnaoND FOLEY.

Edward Raymond, the two months old son of James D. and Beatrice Sears Foley, died this morning at the home of his parents. 2ee Knowlton street Mir. and Mrs. Foley have a wide circle of friends who sympahhize with him in their loss.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
OBITUARY
JAMES HARDEsMHIN.

Death came this morning to James, the one year and six months old son nue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
Bathers' Needs.

Elastic Tango girdle is splendid support for bather. Replaces the corset, holds the figure firmly but does not interfere with the free dom required in swimming. $1.50 to $3. Bathing caps of pure rubber in att tracttve colors and made with deep frilI-speciaI value 29c.
 Bathing caps of pure gum rubber with ruff1es or rosettes and strings, -5oc to $1.
 Fathers garters-15c to 3ec.
 Sashes to give touch of contrast to bathing suit-75c to $1.50.
 Bags to hold one's bathing apparel -25c and soc.
 Tyefts aisIa front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
Good Corylopsis talcum-

s~a0N~ NeNS~ y " kS9A7 UeAAS e ee4
 15c.
 One of our makers has got just the right combination. He makes a talcnm powder perfurned with Corylopsis to just the right degree. It is neither too elusive or too apparent. Just agreeable.
 15c A 6-oz glass jar of taIcum perfunned with trailing arbutus-20c. Large cakes of good toilet soap, nicely perfumed,-10c.
 White combs, all coarse or com bination of coarse and fine teeth.- 25c.
 Glass puff jars and hair receivers with white top-25c
 Chamois powder puffs are essential ly clean and sanitary. 1oc. Djerkiss powders in plenty now. They were one French product 111iss- ed by many folks for a time recently Splendid quality, agreeabIy perfumed TaIcum-25c; face powder-5Oc.
 Center aisle, front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
Rich fancy hat-bands.

How the fancy elastic hat bands give character and dis tinction to one'ss hat.
 Look equally we'll on panama or other straw.
 Give chance to use oness favorite color or combination of co1ors-for there is a great variety.
 Either wide or narrow stripe@25c, soc and 75c.
 Left of Main street door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09

Inquiries for a large amount of barbed wire for immediate shipm amt are being made by the London firm of Bouten.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

King Victor Emanuel witnessed the capture of Crossis Peak, near Seiz, by Italian troops.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09

A special police guard has been sta tioned around the executive mansion at Albany to prevent the possifbt1ity of violence to Governor Whitman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
New and impressive: Army and Navy belt.

Novel clasp gives this army and navy belt a smart impressive air.
 That clasp is made of (ap- ,parently) four small shells. such as are used in a rifle. Sometimes they are nickel, or gunmetal, or gold finish. They surely look genuine. Equally surely, they make an attractive clasp Belts themselves are just as eheo- tive.
 Black patent leather. white kid, and either black or white edged in cone trast. soc.
 Faft1 aisfe fro1+
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09
Motor veils- -S1.5O.

Handsome and worthy motor veils of chiffon cloth are a yard and three-qJlart- CTS long.
 They give true protection against the dust of the road.
 They give touch of color to one'd usuaEy-quiet motoring attire. Ready in a number of attractive co1ors-s1.50.
 Main floor, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09

About so aeroplanes are shipped from United States to the Allies each week. according to Henry woodhouse.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09

The Navy Department has offered two trophies to naval militia, divisions for sldu in gunnery at the annual tar get practice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09

At a. meeting of the Christian En- deavor society in Chicago. a, temper ance speech sent by w. J., Bryan was turned down by the program com nnittee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-09

Jennie AGuzzo, r years old, was struck and killed by q. team of run away horses in New York. Tow others were Injured.