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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-18
COVERT FAMILYHElD
REUNION AUGUST IL

The annual reunion of the Covert
family was held at the home of Fred
Cahoon of Saranac Thursday. There
were 100 members present and fol-
lowing the dinner officers were elect
ed as follows: President. c. R. CO.
vert, Ionia; vice-president, William
Covert, Belding; secretary, Miss Lib
bic Judson, Saranac; treasurer, Step
hen Sparks of Grand Rapids.
The meeting next year also will be
held at the home of Mr.. Cahoon and
will occur on the same date, August
II. Those attending from this city
were William Covert, w. l.. Covert
and family and Mrs. Carrie Hammon-
tree and children.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-18
Osteopath Won

The following decision has been
handed down by the commissioner of
Internal Revenue, relative to osteo-
paths registering under the Harrison
act: "That portion of the paragraph,
headed Registration, who eligible
for" of Treasury Decision No. 2172,
which reads: "An osteopath, there
fore or other person heretofore ad-
ministering drugs, If not classed as
physician in the state in which he re-
sides, would not be permitted to reg
ister under this law" is hereby re-
voked. Under the decision any lie
ensed osteopath can register under
the Harrison act.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-18
Belding-Ionia Day

Mayor Fred w. Green of Ionia has
invited the citizens of Belding to the
county seat city this week Thursday
to help make the Free Fair a sue
cess. Thursday will be known as
"Belding Day in Ionia." Mayor
Green has promised to give the peo-
pie of Belding a reception that they
will long remember. The fair is abb
solutely free and enough attractions
have been provided to insure a good
time for everyone. Many Belding
people are planning to spend the day
in Ionia, Thursday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-18
Burglars at Muir

Burglars visited Muir last week
and entered the hotel where they
opened the cash register and took
about $40 in money besides some Gig
ars and tobacco. Just how they en-
tered the hotel is not known but they
made their exit through rear door.
They also entered Buling's mill, the
Tribune Office and Erwin Bacon's gar
age but nothing of Importance has
been missed at these points.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-18
Absent Voters Act

Another law which will go into eff
feet this year, which will make ex-
tensive changes in the county clerks
Offices necessary, is the "absent vot-
er's act" Under this act, legal vot-
ers absent from the county at cleo
tions, will be able to cast their ballots
through the mails. Affidavits will be
signed and sent to the county clerks
office at least IL days prior to the
elections.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-18
ROAD AT WABASIS TO BE
PART OF TRUNK LINE

George Perry, highway commits
sioner of Eureka township Montcalm
county, states that the Wabasis hill
road will not be completed this year.
1t will bemade a part of the trunk
line road passing through this part
of the country and will be finished
in the early spring.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-18

Mr. and Mrs. Ward Lessiter, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Walton and Miss
Mary McGinnis of Pontiac are guests
this week of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Lessi-
ter. The party took dinner at Waba-
sis club Monday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-18
Annual Otisco Picnic

The annual Otisco neighborhood
picnic was held at Baldwin Lake, Fri
day, August 13. One hunderd and
twenty-five were present at the noon
hour to help dispose Of the picnic
dinner. I.'R. Eggleston was elected
president for the ensuing year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-18
ORLEANS FARMER WON
WIFEFR0M BELDING

Olen Beach Of Orleans and Miss
Mary Ruthruff Of this place were
united in marriage at the Methodist
parsonage last Friday evening by
Rev. w. f. Doty. Mr.. and Mrs.
Beach will make their future home
with his parents, on the Hamman
farm near Orleans. Both young peo-
pie are we'll and favorably known.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENT

Miss Marguerite Lamb wishes to
announce that her music class will
open the first week in September.
Those desiring to arrange for lessons
call phone 155, or call at 623 S. Pleas
ant street.-adv. 2w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-18
F.SA. NJ. Communication

Special communication OF Belding
Lodge No. 355 +. 4 A. NJ. Thursday
evening August H. Work in + A
degree.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-18

Larger circulation than all
other weekIies combined
I'm it's territory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
TURKISH

Amsterdam, June s-There has been received here from Constant nopIe a despatch which transmits the following Turkish official report on the progress of hostilities at the Dar- danel1es:
 Our artillery has destroyed an enemy position near Avi Burnu, from which bombs were being dropped. The neighboring trenches also were de- stroyed.
 '.In the vicinity of SedduI-Bahr the enemy, in condition of exhaustion, has not shown any further activity since his last unsuccessful attack.
 Our batteries on the Asiatic coasts she11ed the weary troops of the enemy in the neighborhood of Seddu1-BahI yesterday. His artillery positions and his ammunition transports were she'll ed.
 Two of the enemy cruisers unsuc- cessfu1ly shel1ed the village of Ajanes opposite the island of Myteline. Sub-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
ITALIAN

Rome, June s-Italian troops are proceeding methodically to take pos session of the most important posi- tions all along the frontier according to statement signed by General Ca derna, chief of the general staff, is- sued at General Italian Headquarters. The statement follows:
 Our advanced troops proceed ed methodicaI1y to take possession of the most important positions beyond the frontier all along the line, meet ing with slight resistance. At the same time a closely contested artil- Iery duel continued on the p1ateaus of Lavar ronne and F'o1garia.
 seThe same is the case ali along the Isonzo river from Caporetto to the sea, where we are in close con tact with the enemy. Strong ad- vance formation protected by bower ful artillery actually have moved on this line with the object of estab- fishing themselves solid1y at the most suitable passages. We have gained firm foothoIds on both banks of the river and are seriously threatening Folnino.
 Along the lower course of the Isonzo, after spanning the river with
 military bridges under the eyes of the enemy, large attachments of our l troops proceeded by a reconnoitering force of cavalry succeeded in cross l ing to the eastern bank where they now are fortifying themselves By Iathis 1naneuVer we are assured along the Isonzo front the same liberty of action as on our other fronts. This ! is important because heavy detach- naents of troops may thus be em- | ployed easily when the time is ripe Our losses have been relatively 1 light
 Our troops celebrated yesterday the national holiday, offering to thei1 | sovereigns who is everywhere with | them, proofs of their high esteem by their courage. their spirit of self-sac- rifice and highest patriotic entha- ESiasm.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
HalnnLanc,,a l iaEkl,nano..

The Helgoland light 1ssan electric oRe and the most powerful in Germany and is claimed by the S5eEmanss to 2s the most powerful light 51nq existence The light consists of aeclgsbars o6 three revolving lights. having a11ght1ng5po pow CT of 4o, 100000 candles, a. magnitude of light which from figuresRalo1e is hard aad difficult to re2zize. TResAagtata are on the searchnght spEincipBe, and the cluster IS surmounted' by aSsdngte light, of the same kind anassize. that can be revolved independently and three times as fast as the three Nights. The single light is put into nse'lnssease of accident to the cluster offthBees The electric power is generated by two steam engines and boilers, run1lzlls belt driven electric generatsrss-saza- don Opinion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
DIED

CALI1AHAN-In this city. June g., 1915. James Callahan of B West avenue.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. ae IRA X-In. this4c city, Monday June tn, 1915, Patrick J. Bray.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence No. 126 ParaIleI street on Thursday, June 10th at 8:30 a. m.. and from St. Patriclss church where a, solemn high mass Of requiem will De offer ed for the repose of his soul at g o'clock. Burial at St MichaeI's cemetery. D b. CARROI1L4-In this city, Monday, June 7th, 1915, James F. Carroll, aged 30 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence. No. 113 Black Rock avenue on Thurs day, June 10th at 8:3O a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at g o'clock. Burial at St. MichaePs cemetery. D b* HA65GERTYIr this. city, June 6, 1915. Mary. widow of John flag gerty.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 12o Madison avenue. on Thursday, June 10. at 8s3e a. n., and from St. Au- gtlstiness at a. m, with solemn high mass. Interment St. MichaePs cemetery. D s"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
Official
 VIEWS OF Worlds w ar
FRENCH

Paris, June S-The French war of flee this afternoon gave out state ment on the ptogress of hostilities which reads as follows:
 1sIn the sector to the north of Arras there were, yesterday evening and last night, some infantry engagements On the eastern slopes of the plateau of sLorette the enemy counter attacked. This activity did not result in any changes of position.
 ITO the northeast of Souchez we yesterday made further progress.
 'tAt Melville St. Vaast we gained possession as a result of very violent fighting of further group of houses. In the region Of The Labyrinth a German counter-attack has been re- pulsed.
 ..To the southeast of Hebuterne, the enemy endeavored yesterday to recap ture the positions they had lost. They were driven back We increased our gain to the northeast by taking pos session of two lines of German trenches along a front stretching for 400 yards or as far as the roadway running between Hebuterne and Serre.
 We took a total Of 15O prisoners. of whom 100 had not been wounded g
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
EIGHT QUESTIONS
 ON MACHINE FOR
 SPECIAL ELECTION
Commission Government Is sue Like the Elusive Pea
 Under the Shells.

The questions to be voted on at the special election on Saturday, June 19, have been prepared by the mayor and city attorney and are now in the town clerks hands to be placed on the vot- ing machines The form of questions in the order in which they will come followsa
 1. Shall the city of Bridgeport adopt
 9 Shall the city of Bridgeport adopt the five commissioner plan?
 3. Shall the city of Bridgeport adopt the city manager plan?
 4. Shall the Grand street bridge bonds be issued to the amount of $220, ,0O0 under the resolution of the common council adopted April g. 1915
 5. Shall the East Washington ave- nue bridge bonds be issued to the amount of $500 under the resolu- ton of the common council adopted April 5, 19152
 6. Shall incinerator bonds be issued to the amount of $200,ooo, under the resolution of the common council adopted April 5, 1915?
 | 7. Shall municipal ice plant bonds be issued to the amount of S2o0, 900, under resolution of the common coun- cil adopted June z, 1915? 8. Shall the public act of 1915 ap- proved May 5, 1915, authorizing the city to issue bonds for sites and gram mar school buildings, be approved? The polls will be esopen from 6 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon. The mayor will designate the polling places in a few days Only those electors whose names were on the lists at the election last November may vote at the special election.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
curioua Brain Organ.


 Depending from the7baseeof the brain like a berry on it's stalk is a capsule about~fhe size of a cherry. Tiny and obscure }as this organ is, its derange- mentsemay have the most amazing ef- fleets upon the mind and body. Should it become suneractive the body may suddenly shoot up to the stature of a giant Should it's functions become feeble in childhood the victim in old age will retain the statEres and men tal1ty of a six-year-Old child. along with all tthe organic and decreptt1des of senaE1ty. This gland is fcaafRd the pituitary body. This suggests the fan c1fu1 possibility that ancient legends asserting the existence of giants may have had a scientific abaAfs sin pathol- ogy. Goliath was perhaps FthesT3ctdm of deranged spituitary body and in the gavages of @the4 malady mayF4ie an explanation of his 5sfa7lfng soSeasy a prey to a roclzs slung by a shepherd boy. The GreekTitens mayShave4been a tribe in which 1therezSEasNa epidem- ic- Of thyread4tts4 s4-Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
Summary
 OF THE w ar News

Four more vessels, three of them neutrals, have been sunk by German submarines in the waters near the British Isles The neutral ships were all Nor wesian and no loss of life on them is reported. In the case of the fourth vessel, the Belgian steamer Menapier. only six of the the 23 persons on board were saved.
 General Cadorna, Italian chief of staff, said in a report from the front last night that the Italians were making methodical progress all along the frontier, taking pos session of important positions.
 Apparently the main body of invading forces has not yet cross ed the Isonzo river, along the line north of the Gulf of Triest, but General Cadorna stated that strong attachments had entrench- ed themselves on the further side, meeting little opposition.
 Forces which crossed the river near To1mines now menace that point, which is of great strate- gic importance.
 Reports from Vienna say the Austrians have been successful in several minor engagements with the Italians. Although there has been sharp fighting at various points the Austrians are still postponing the decisive battle which is expected soon.
 Official advices from Petro- grad give few definite statements concerning the situation in Ga hcia.
 It is admitted, however, that the Austro-German forces sue ceeded in crossing the Dneister river near Zurawana and appar- ent1y the Russians are still fall ing back along most of this front.
 A German victory almost as striking as that in Galicia is said in Berlin to have been won in the Baltic provinces which were invaded several weeks ago py the German The Russian resistance is said to have broken down. A Petrograd despatch. however, as serts that the Russians were vic torious in the bftterest battle of this campaign fought for con trol of the Dubysa river
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
THREE FAIRFIELD MFEBEATERS ARE
 GIVEN SENTENCES
Judge Wakeman Discour- ages Pastinle By Dealing
 Out Terms in Jail.
Especial to The Farmer1

Fairfield, June 4s-Fours cases of assault in three of which wives ap- peared as victims were heard this morning before Judge Bacon Wake man, in the Fairfield town court Emil tA1lard of Southport was fined S5 and costs and sentenced to jail for 80 days, but the jail, sentence was suspended. It was alleged he beat his wife last night and he was ar rested by Deputy Sheriff William H. Gould. John wasinslzi of Perry's lot, was sentenced to five days in Jail and assessed the costs of the hear ing when he was charged with in- to1icAtion and assault upon his wife. Saloon Keepers in Fairfield and south port will be notified by the prosecut- ing auth horities to cease serving Was inslxi with liquor r
 John Rakaowski was arraigned for assault with intent to kill William D. Yitkowskf At Vitkowslzi's home in Center street, Southport, yesterday afternoon it is alleged Rakaowsl<i threatened VitkoWski with a razor and said he was gnin to kill himself after selt5ninatiag Nftlzowsl1i from the coala14ufsitv of-southport. Vitkowski ran out of the house and summoned e1frszEabie IT. EsIsvood. Rakaowski was afTested- and was fined S10 and costs t lffs m lCrniTia in court.
 Gustavs Deering, arrested esterday Tnerniug for beating his wife was fin ed $2Fand costs and was sentenced I0 jail Tor Q days but tpe sentence was suspended.
 The Hamnonassct tribe of Red Men from New Haven. will work the third degree en 1z candidates Thursday evening at the meeting of .sI- uquosva Lodge, to be held in Sher- nan ha1L
 Aaspecial town meeting will be held M onday evening. at o'eIoek5 and it is probable arrangements will be made to build a schoolhouse in the < StratfieId district with the proceeds Of a bond issue.
 BRENNAN.-In Hartford. May 27,
 John Brennan Of West Goshen. age
 4S
 GREE5saGz-In New 4ETaetfUrds May 29,
 seymour s. Green, aged 64
 BRIGGS.-In Torrington, May 26,
 Daniel I. Briggs, aged 53.
 IRWIN E.-In NorWalk, May 2S. Pru-
 dence, widow of William Irvine THORNSON.-In Greenwich. May
 27. Christian w Thornsona aged ABERG.-In Danbury, May S1, Mag
 nus Aberg.. aged l67 years.
 ATYERHOEz.-InS Shelton. May 31,
 WIlliam E. Myerholz. of Danbslry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
And now cretonne collar -and-c sets.

Sounds odd to the ear; looks funny in type.
 But actually seen, cre- tonne collars and cuffs are dainty and pretty.
 Novelty is far from being their only claim to favor.
 Combined with crisp or gandy; in attractive and tasteful colors,- 5Oe..
 New Quaker collars have hemstitch- ed edge or edging. of lace. Demure and delightful. 25c and soc. Silk collars of effective black-and- white stripes make coats and dresses have smart air. soc,
 Pretty new neck ruffs of ostrich feathers are full and fluffy and beau tifu1. White or black-and-whtte or tan-$2.25 and ss.
 Main floor, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
Truo EswgnllRy.

The late Thomas Flint, 7prpfessor of. divinity in Edinburgh university vas tie son of Dumfriessfire sh AazEl When he moved to Edinburgh Sdlssaa- ther went with him and remained the head of the house. Tn this circumstance Professor Flint's biographer finds '+something touching and beauftEal "One of the greatest scholars of 2is day, a man of worldwide rapUtatious the leading theoIogian Of scot2azad, sits humbly at the family tab3esazEd knsela rewerently at prayer while kIs aged father, 8 simple peasant. conducts tho devotion of the household.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

branches of literatures anas art which require v1vtdsimagina Although the wealthy Chleans, especially those living in the capital. follow Faithfully the slightest huctuattons in Earopean fashions, the manto remains the dis tincttve headdress forvstraetsuse by the Chilean women. This is asplain black cloth which covers the head, is caught in a loose knot behind the meek and then falls over the shoulders, some times.a2most to the ground Thenaantoi is said to be unusually becoming tothe Chilean type.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
Bringing Aasosst.aa Agreement.

CT have something's 48or you here, *n1y love-" said MT. Bar9eZs .asahes proceeded to open largesround box.
 ''What>is it,4pzectoasT'
 ''Wadtsands9ea:"
 Dar4ey carefu7ty unwrapped~ ar efc1esandsddse1Osed as3ady's hat.
 'Tsnat it a beaatP?' he asked. "I boughsr4t myself as surprise to you. Don't you think it isea, perfect7dreaan ?''
 Mrs. Darley gazed at the hat and burst into tears. Q
 'I can't wear it. she blubbered. ''It doesn't suit me at all. You meant to please me, know, but it isn't my style st all:''
 '.Don't cry, dear. The mAlliner said you could exchange it, and if you'll agree not to buy any ties for me here after I'll Iet4you select your own hats and bonnets."
 An agreement was concluded on that hasis.-New York World.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
Communications May Be
 Attached To Packages

The fact that communication, in closed in an envelope and having class rate, may be attached to the outside of a parcel of fourth class matter properly prepaid at the rate applicable to the parcel, has been called to the attention of all postmas- ters by the third assistant postmas- ter general. Letters and parcels maiI- ed together in this manner reach the addressee at the same time. This is often necessary or desirable and a great convenience and service to pre- vent misund derstanding avoids con- fusion and facilitates the transporta- ton of business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
Djer- Kiss powders are here again.


 Paris couldn't send any of these delightful powders and perfumes for a long time. Plenty now-and women who have learned their ex- cellence will be gladdened. Talcum-25c.
 Facepowder-5Oc
 sachet. E oz jar-65c. sachet by the ounce at $1.25. Eztract-$1 ounce.
 Some French tooth brush es of special quality-25c New talcum powder from an American maker is finely perfumed with the elusive .odor of trailing arbutus., In 6 ounce glass jar with sprinkler top-2Oc.
 Center aisle, front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Members of St. Rita's Guild, Cath olic charity society, are making ela- borate preparations for the card party to be held tomorrow afternoon and evening at 686 Myrtle avenue. There will be pinochle, auction bridge and whist, and play will be at O clock in the afternoon, and at 8:15 o'clock in the evening. There will be a musical program in the evening. The pro- ceeds of the affair will be devoted to the organizations charitable work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08

EGAL NOTTCE-Au pledges up to number I9467 dated before Dec. g, 1914 are for sale: 19466. Dec 8 19441. 19431, Dec. z; 1855, 19345, T9332, 1922, 19319, Dec. 4; 19288, Dec. 2; 1szoo, 191s6, 1e1s5, 1s1s4, 19193, Nov. 30: 19158, 19160, 19149, Nov 28; 1s116, 1911O, 19107, 19100, 19099. Nov. z7; 1sos5. 19074, 1eD72. Nov 25: 1s06o. 19O30. 19O27. .I9o2Os 19019, Nov. 23; 1901O, 19009, T 190O5, 1899s, 1Se9o. d89s4, Nov. 21; 1ss6e, Nov. 20, 1914. CA. Peck. k8 Middle St a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
OFFICERS AND SCIENTISTS
 TO COOPERATE ON PROBLEMS

Paris, June s.-At the suggestion of Albert Thomas, under-secretary of war, officers from the front will col Iaborate with various sections of the military inventions committee of the Academy of Sciences formed at the beginning of the war. The officers will give details from their own experi- ences of the practical problems they have met. Lack of this data has handicapped somewhat the efforts of the committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
Neaddress of ct6lean WEonsen.

The Chilean people are a conbina- ton of the original Indian population, large and v1rile race, with the Span ish cenq1eroFs. This combination has prod1ced~a fine race of lGrge stature, which takes readily to fght4agsa0d to an energetic development of the re- sources of the country, but which has been singuIarIy deficient in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
podnina the ouestien

Mrs. Stalor-John, don't yOu9talzllE need a new gown? This oneelBsbegin- ming to look shabby ME. StaloE-I don't see anything the matter with 1t. You look well enoughsin it to suit me and why should pay moaay to make yoH more attractive to other uasz1-1I- change.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
Play grounds of City
 To Be Opened Monday

The playgrounds at they west End, Lafayette park and Yellow Mill park will open Monday. An effort is being made to get the new playground in the North End in condition to open by c, week from Monday There will be Ia regular meeting of the park board in the Seaside park cottage tonight. Only routine business is to be consid- cred
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
c. O. F. IN CONVENTION

Washington, June 8-The Compan- ions of the Foresters, a, fraternal and benevolent organization, met here to- day in 17th bie-ennia1 convention, with delegates attending from throughout the country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08

sequently, the enemy sent a, steamer filled with soldiers to this port and attempted to remove some boats at anchor there. Fire was opened on this steamer from the banks and the vessel ran ashore.
 Subsequently, the cruisers retired" |"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-08
EAsT sIDE Y. W. o A.

The closing social for this season will be held this Thursday evening at the East Side Branch 56 Beach St. A be presented by the young ladies from SummerfieId M. E. church, with vocal solos by Miss Binders and Miss Kraut