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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
STEAMER BRINGS
 LADY FORESTERS TO CONVENTION HERE
Supreme Council of Order Will Be Opened Tomor-
 row Morning.

Some 200 delegates of the Lady Foresters of America arrived in this city from New York on 8 specially chartered steamer at o'clock this afternoon prior to the opening tomor- row of the Supreme Convention of the order which will be held here for two days. The delegates, who represent various states and cities of the coun- try, left New York at 11:3O this morn ing. They are headed by their Su- preme Commander and founder of the order, Miss Mary A. Felin of Phila- delphia. The members of the local circles met the steamer on it's arrival and will tender them a. reception this evening. While in the city the Hotel Stratfie1d will be the Headquarters for the convention.
 ; Mayor Clifford B. Wilson, escorted by the men of the grand courts, F. of A., and several other prominent citi- zens, will proceed to Odd Fellows hall, where the sessions will be held at 10 o'clock Tomorrow morning and there formally open the convention.
 In the evening huge banquet will be rendered the visitors at the Hotel Stratfield, and there will. be other forms of entertainment for Wednes- day, the second day of the conven- ton.
 The order was founded six years ago in Pennsylvania by Miss F-elin, and has since spread rapidly and now numbers thousands of members throughout the country In Bridge port there are three circles, the CataI- pa,F 14; Seaside, Is; and the Mary Crissy Wheeler, 33. which was insti- =tuted last Friday evening. In all there are about $50 members of these circles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
TWENTY YEARS AGO.

THREE BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATED
 Miss Natalie Bishop, aged 10, Will liam D. Bishop, 3d, aged-6,s and Jack Fowler. aged 5, of Denver, Col, cele- brated their birthdays jointly at the residence of MT. and Mrs w. D. Bish- op, Jr., on CourtIand Hi11, yesterday afternoon The reception was from to 6 and the following young people rendered their concentrations to the three: Margaret Wi1mot, Charlotte and Helen Flames, Natalie Hawley, Julie Canf1eld, Kate Burlock, Flossie Burke, Marjorie and Roger Briggs, Margaret Bishop, Bob Gibney, War her. Bishop, Nellie Beardsley. John T. Tubbard, Phito Calhoun, Jim Meek CT. Jessie and Bessie Warren, and Hugh w. Fowler. Those who sent their regrets and congratulations in 1etters we're Sophie and Julie Smith,
 Helen Wheeler. Beatrice Davenport and DeVer Warner, Jr.
 There were three birthday cakes, suitably inscribed. for the three who were celebrating their birthday an- niversary, and they were the recipi- ents of suitable presents. The young folk were entertained by some fine piano playing by Miss A. Wischer. At o'clock a birthday supper was serv- ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
BANKER ERE, POISON
 VICTIM, IMPROVING

New York, Sept. 20. = Newman Erb was reported to-day to have an excellent chance to recover from the effects of the poison he swallowed by mistake last Tuesday. The -four physi- clans attending the financier at his summer home at Deal, N. J., report that he is not suffering any pain or discomfort; that his pulse and tenn perature are normal and that unless he exhibits some marked symptoms indicating the presence of a c6nsider- able quantity of poison in his system during the next Is hours MT. Erb will Undoubtedly recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
SCOTTISH RITE MASONS.
 PLAN GREAT CHARITIES

Boston. Sept 20- Definite action on the establishment of a great Ma sonic charitable foundationf in the United States is expected tof be taken at the 103rd annual session of the su- preme council, Scottish Rite which will be held here this week The plan for the foundation contenplates the administration, without charge, of the estatas. of all widows and orphans of Masons who apply for it's aid
 Committee work preparatory to the opening of the council ou Sunday was expected to occupy most of to-day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
BOOSTERS CLUB OF
 FORESTERS' FEAST

About 250 members of the Boosters club, F. of A., attended the/ annual sheep roast at the West End park Sunday Games of various kinds featured by a ball game between the various courts of the order were in dulged in- Among the guests of the occasion were Mayor George c. Su1- livan of Derby, Thomas Down of South Norwa1k- Thomas O'Lough- lin, of Naugatuck, all grand officers of the Foresters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
APPLE oRoP FAuURE.

The failure of the apple crop this year seems to be general The Louisville Journal says the quantity produced in Kentucky will be very small MT Gutter, near Cu1bertson's Station, Kepton County, last year sold 2.50O barrels at an average price of $4-50 a barrel. This year he will only have about 500 barrels. The Nova Scotia papers say the fruit of that vicinity will be very light this year. The same will be the case in this vicinity,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
THANKS TO CAESAR

Our worthy Postmaster has taken | hint. At the Gentlen1en's Deliv- cry we noticed, this morning, a neat rail in front of the window, to keep applicants in line and prevent too close contact with the boxes We presumef similar ones will be put up before the other windows, for which improvement Friend will deserve and receive many thanks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
CITY OFFICIALS IN
POUGHKEEPsIE

Commissioner Owen Burns. fof the board of relief, who has ridden to Poughkeepsie on his bicycle, writes to friends here that he is having a sp1en- did time He says that if some of some of the towns and cities in the interior of New York state where as phat is the exclusive pavement used, they would not loose much time in arriving at a decision in the asphalt matter. Mr.. Burns will not leave for home until next week. /
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
ST. PATRICK,s FAIR.

Everything is in readiness for the opening of St. Patrick's church fair tomorrow night. The Armory has been engaged for the purpose and a number of artists are at work arrang- ing the decorations. Father NihiI1 as usual, will assume personal charge of the undertaking, which is a suff1- cient guarantee of it's success.
 There will be dancing every even ing and plenty of it. A number of booths have been erected and placed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING.

At the regular meeting of the Com mon Gpuncu of thes City of Bridge port the following appointments were made last night Board of Asses sors, E. B. eGoodse1l. Wm- R. Bunnell and sChauncey M Hatch; Board of Relief, Roswell s. Nichols. James Will son and Carlos Curtis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
REAL ESTATE SALE

The pfoperty at the corner of Mid de and Beaver streets (Fairfeld ave- nue), belonging to the Widow Banks, adjoining the new hall now in pro cess of construction, was sold yester- day to Nathaniey Wheeler. Esq, ma king his property square, and giving him both corners, on Middle as well as Main
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
WE'LL KNOWN YOUNG
l MAN DEAD

John McKinnie, of HaIlett street, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Patrick Mulvaney, yesterday, after an illness of several weeks Death was caused by heart trouble with which the deceased was afflicted for some time. He was well known and highly esteemed, being young man of ex- cellent habits. He leaves one sister and a brother William McKinnie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20

Rev A. v. Andreson, pastor of the Danish Lutheran church, was given a reception in the church hall on liar. riett street last evening. He had just returned from Dwight III, ,<where he had been ordained by the Danish Lutheran church of America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
FIREMAN FLUNG
 FROM CAB BY
 ELECTRIC SHOCK

Richard J. Dunn, aged g, living at New Canaan, a fireman '~o the employ of the New Haven road came in touch with a copper fitting in the cabt of the electric locomotive and received a heavy shock which hurled him from the cab. He sustained severe burns about the body. Dunn was removed to the Bridgeport hospital in an arnbu- lance. He is resting comfortably.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
CHARITIES BOARD TO MEET.

The regular bizmonth1y meeting of the board of charities will be held at the Police and Charities building this afternoon at 4:3O at which time the main topic of discussion will be the hurrying of the completion of the new Lakeview Home
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
sTREET EXTENSIONS.

The matter of the John and West streets extension was argued before Judge Butler, Monday, Messrs- Loomis and Beardsley for F. s. Flaw ley, and Sumner and Seeley for the city The judge took the papers in the case and win render a decision at an early date
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
McGIRR IN BROOKLYN.

Fred McGirr, of this city, and Young SE1elly. of Brooklyn, boxed three rounds at an athletic carnival given under the auspices of Bill Mad den at Ambrose Park, South Brook lyn, yesterday. Honors were about even and the event was declared the most interesting of several similar ex- hibitions in which some well known boxers participated.
 McGirr also gave an exhibition of bag punching which was pronounced quite clever. Trouble is expected from the Fairfield authorities on account of the McGirr-Tutt1e fight held in that burg last Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
LOCAL BRIEFS.

George Kane denies that he is a candidate for city sheriff.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20

in charge of Mesdames Clancy. Cox Dwyer, Rogers. Sheedy and Holste
 and Misses Monahan and O'NeiL Fol further particulars see advertisenl ent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
COW sUCoUMBs.

Commissioner Warehouse of the Public Works department, living in the East End. lost a valuable COW Wednesday evening. The animal died from eating wild cherry leaves. It was about to give birth to a calf and was valued at $1.0O0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
IN MEMORY OF SHERIFF PIKE

Michael Sexton, the East End gran ite dealer, placed in position at Oak lawn cemetery in Southport, 2yester- day. over the grave of ex-Sherim Pike maj ssive safcophagus monu- ment- The bottom base was 7 feet. 2 Inches, and the design one of the most beautiful ever erected here abouts.
 A lively meeting of the Mohican club was held last evening at their rooms in the old South school build ing The meeting was an important one and large number of members were present. The meeting was held to hear report from the building committee regards the selection of a house They reported that they had procured site on Norman street near Wood avenue. New furniture and fittings are also to be purchased.
 The Mohican club was formed about eight months ago with only 12 members and since then 50 new mem bers have been admitted. The rooms they now occupy are inv the old South school building but since the mem bership has increased so rapidly they find the present quarters inadequate.
 The officers of the club are: Presi- dent Walter E. Lalley; vice-presi- dent, Fred Doo1ittle; secretary, and treasurer. Harry Walters At the opening of the new club house they are to have a social and dance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20

Japes Ganney was surprised last evening at his homes 220. East Main street, by a large party of friends. A pleasant time followed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20

The women of Bridgeport and vicin- ity know the strength. of E. H. Dillon & Co., 1.105 Main street. big store in respect to miIlinerv. Ask the question of any one of them and note the an- swer. The truth is, we have demon Istrated this fe<t with absolute conclu- siveness year after year. Women who love pretty things, and that means all women. delight in going about in this big millinery store-Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-20
FOR THE FALL WEDDING

SEE OUR CUT GLASS AND SILVER
 DISPLAY which include the latest artistic (rea- dons in everything that goes to make the young brides buffet and crystal closet attractive.
 What looks better in a dining room than a well selected assortment of brilliant sparkling cut glass and siI- yer?
 We have small pieces and large pieces priced to suit the convenience of every purse. A. J. BUECHIER
 The Reliable Jewefcr. 4S FAIRFIELD F AVENUE
 Near Middle Street
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21
OVER $1,000 MOLE
AND GOPHER SCALPS
REDEEMED THUS FAR
Last Friday Was Record Dav
Silver Mole and AIbino
Gopher Are Captured

Six thousand, four hundred and siv
ty-three gopher and mole scalps is tbo
record made by the county clerks of
flee for one day, Friday, June IS. which
has been the record so far since tbe ne,r
scalp county act went into effect onJ
scalps have been redeemable. Tbis U,oa
the number redeemed by County CleyL
Gehlhar, upon roundup trip TO Sil.
verton and Mt. Angel, where the bnIE
of them was obtained; the balance bay.
ing been taken in at the office TL,v
represent a total of $643.3O.
OF this number AGA was taken in ot
Silverton last Friday. Of the fatal
4,760 were gopher scalps and 1G04
moles. The scalps redeemed at Silver.
ton were mostly taken by 10Y bova
among whom over $400 was distribnte5
in one day. The total number of gopbe,
and mole scalps redeemed by the county
clerk since the act went into effecf
May %, is approximately $1,000, in
round numbers, and represent an ont.
lay of over $500. They are stiT com.
ing in daily and it will not be long nm.
til the limit of 10000 ($jOOO per wear
being the limit Of expenditure for scaln
redemption) will be reached which
number will make a "big holep in tbc
gopher and mole population of ths
county. All scalps taken after the an.
nual fund has been exhausted, how.
ever, may he held over for redemption
after the first of the year.
In about 10000 gopher and mole
scalps redeemed one silver mole scalp
was presented, an extreme rarity in
this variety of rodent, and another was
captured alive, the captor intending to
make County Clerk Gehlhar present
of it as a curiosity, but it managed to
escape on the morning Of the day it
was to have been brought in. The fur
of silver mole is very fine and silky
and possesses a beautiful siyery sheen.
A lady's coat made Of them w6tAd be
almost beyond price One white, or
Albino gopher was also captured and
its pelt presented for redemption,
which is the first that has been seen
so far as can be ascertained. Another
freak Of gopher had a tail which
very much resembled that of beaver,
being long and flat but was covered
with a dense growth Of fur County
Clerk Gehlhar is preserving these
scalps to exhibit to anyone who is in.
terestel.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21


of the Portland Y. w. C. A. will give
the principal address Sunday evening
and Rev, Charles A. Phipps will be the
speaker Saturday evening.
The complete program will be as fol-
lows:
Friday Afternoon, June 25.
4:30-Registration and Assignment
Of Delegates.
Friday Evening, June 25.
S;OO--Opening party, given by the
Salem Girls; Words Of Welcome,
Frances Penn, Salem; Response, Lilah
Earhert, Lents; "Why We Have a
Girls Conference" Roberta Schubel,
Oregon City; Special Music and Fun.
Saturday Morning, June 26.
0:O0-Song Service.
0:l0-Bible Study, Mrs. I. NJ. Oms.
by, Boise, Idaho.
0;2O-Business Session, conducted by
Miss IIeist; Symposium--"Glimpse Of
Girl"
9;45 1.-THE Girls in Church and
Sunday SCHOOL, Madge Humbert,
Eugene.
Discussion.
1000 2.-"The Girl in the Home. "
Laura Sherwood, McMinnville.
1915 3.-"The Girl in School," Stel.
la Wilson, Portland.
1880 4.-"The Girl in Athletics and
Play" Evangeline Dye, Oregon. City.
lO;45 5.-'"The Girl and Her Books, -
Margaret Gibson, Albany.
ll;OO 6.-"The Girl in Her Dream
Life,' Griselda Pridham, The Dalles.
ll;l5 1.-"The Girl With Her Boy
Friends" Ethel Fogg, Portland.
1880 s.-'The Girl in Business, "
Dora Gray, Salem.
Discussion and Adjournment.
Saturday Afternoon, June &C.
1880 Song Service.
lao Address, "a Glimpse into the
Future Genevieve Howell, Portland.
200 Special Music.
2l0 Address, "Girls."
2'l0 "Teen Age" Glass Organization
and Plans for Work, Chas. A. Phipps,
general secretary.
3:lj Election Of Officers annd bust.
ness session.
$3.50 Recreation period.
Saturday Evening, June 20.
1880 Special Music, Hazel Hockin.
smith, organist, Albany.
1;4S Song service.
500 Reading, Miss Ruth Weaver, The
Dalles.
Slj Special music.
S'9O Address, "a Girl's Heritage, "
Rev Chas. Phipps,
Benediction.
Sunday Morning, June 81.
300 "Quiet Hour" Bible Study. led
by Miss Heist, Salem.
9;i5 Sunday school.
ll'00 Church service.
Sunday Afternoon, June q.
2'3O Song and Prayer service; speci.
al music.
$40 Address, Mrs. l.. NJ. Ormsby.
Sunday Evening, June 81.
1880 Closing Mass Meeting in Confer.
ence Church; Special music, Hazel
Hoekinsmith, organist; Praise service
500 Address, Kadesh Barnes; An Al.
legory Of Life, Miss Georgia G. Wick.
er Y. w. G. A., Portland
$40 Fellowship Circle" Closing
Words. Benedictiou.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21
ELEVEN WERE INJURED

Marshfield, Ore, June 21.-Eleven
persons, injured when an automobile
containing 10 passengers ran off the
road md dashed 100 feet down an EN-
bonkment Sunday near Allegheny
were brought here today.
Mrs. Il. 4. Monson was the most Sc.
riously injured, the others sustaining
minor cuts and bruises.
So steep was the embankment over
which the automobile plunged that II
could only be ascended by elinging to
bushes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

throw light on the temperament and
tastes of that wonderful one who called
them to be fishers of men. 1t was re.
freshing, stimulating, original dis.
course. The sermon this evening will
be "An Old Love Story" DR.. H. c.
Epley will be in charge of the music
and several special numbers will be
given. The meeting continues.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

The 1915 Cherry Fair committee has
decided to have the queen chosen this
year exclusively by the members of the
CVommercial club, one vote for each
member, Each member is requested to
send notice of his choice before Satur.
day, June 26. At present, the member.
ship of the Commercial club is close to
800 and it is expected there will be
such an interest in the selection of
queen that every member will indicate
his choice.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21
Charles Aunt, one long howl.

The desert land board, with the OK.
ception Of Treasurer Kay, who is so.
iourning at the San Francisco cxposi.
tion upon his annual vacation, will
leave for an inspection Of the Tumalo
irrigation project, in Crook county next
Thursday and will be gone the balance
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

The Salem Cooperative Egg Circle
viii meet this evening nthe auditorium
Of the commercial club and effect n
permanent organization. This egg
circle was organized one week ago with
Sheriff. Fleming, of Morningside, as
temporary president, aud George Voris,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

The races at Independence will at
tract quite number Of Salem people
this week. A large representation
from the commercial club will attend
one day this week, The races begin
Wednesday and continue throughout
the week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

Miss Dora Richter, of 25th street,
was the successful contestant in the
Panama voting contest, which closed
Saturday night, at the Meyers store.
Miss Richter received l3,44S votes.
Miss Mildred Brunk was a close second
with lO,j27 votes. She will leave for
San Francisco some time in August.
Miss Richter was formerly with the
Meyers store, but did not enter the
contest until after she had resigned.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

On account of drawing less dater,
hereafter the Grahamona will make the
trips between Salem aud Corvallis, and
the Orcgona on the upper river trips be.
tween here and Portland.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

Through the courtesy of the william
cite university tennis association, the
university courts will be open to the
public each day until four O'Clock,
with the exception of Saturdays and
holidays, These two days are reserved
entirely for members uf the association.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

Word was received in this city this
morning Of the slight improvement of
Mrs. s. Taylor Jones, who underwent
a serious operation in Portland Wednes.
day. She is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas W. Lewis, formerly of
this city, now living near Chemawa.
She has many friends VINO will be glad
to hear Of complete recovery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

Sisters from the various converts, of
Washington and Oregon, win begin ar.
irving tomorrow for the biennial re-.
treat Of this district at Sacred Heart
Academy, The exercises which are of
purely Il religious nature, will begin
tomorrow and continue until July 22.
Rev. Father Jiacobbi i, j., of Los An.
geles, will deliver the lectures, and it
is expected that about forty.fiye out.
side sisters will be present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21
DIED
x x x x 4 4 x x x X x X X 4

SIMPSON-At his home in Aumsyille,
Sunday, June 20, 1918, William Simp.
son, at the age of 80 years. Funeral
services win be held at Aumsville,
Tuesday afternoon at / o'clock at
the Christian church. nterment will
take place at Rocky Point cemetery.
Surviving him besides his wife are
four children, Claude Simpson, Gladys
Simpson, and Rene Simpson, Of Aums.
vile, and Mrs Clyde Bliven, of Salem,
Also two sisters and two brothers, Jos.
Simpson, Rosa Simpson, and Miss Cas-
sic Hicks, Of Shaw, and Frank Simp,
son, of Aumsyille.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21
rhe drainAge committee appointot

The drainage committee appointed
by the Woodburn Agricultural aud Mcr.
camille association will meet Tuesday
evening at Woodburn to hear the report
of committee appointed to take up
the subject Of draining French Prairie.
Guy o. Hart, government engineer,
and i, j, Chaplin are expected to be
present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

Notice of dissolution of partnerships
Notice is hereby given that II. G. BY.
bee and G, NJ. Walker, doing business
as the Bybcc. Walker market, have dis.
solved partnership aud all bills due said
partnership are payable at the market,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

Monday evening, Jane 2l. Congre.
gational church musical Public cor
daily invited.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

G. M. Walker has purchased II. @,
Bybee's interest in the Bybee Walker
market and win continue business at
the old stand, 462 State street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

Captain N. H. Lorenzen delivered his
lecture on the work Of the Salvation
Army last evening at the Rosedale
Friends church. The church was crowd.
ed and the Captain received the closest
attention as he described the work Of
the army and its growth during the
past few years. The lecture was illus.
trated with stereoptican views,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

Governor Withycombe went TO Eu.
gene this morning to meet, the norta.
bound Southern Pacific train bearing
the general appropriations committee
ut congress which is making a tour Of
the arid land districts Of the Pacific
coast for the purpose of being Informed
tirSthand of existing conditions regard
ing irrigation matters when appropri.
ations are asked for from the next ses.
sion Of congress, The other members
Of the delegation to meet the congres.
sional committee are u. S. Senators
Chamberlain aud Lane of Portland, aud
former Governor West, and j. N. Teal,
representing The Portland chamber Of
commerce.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-21

examine eyes without the use Of
drugs. Drops are dangerous. If you
dc not need glasses, win tell you so.
| make no extra. charge for these ex.
amnations. ! change your lenses for
one year, if necessary, free Of charge
All broken lenses replaced while you
wait Charges reasonable. DR.. NJ. p
MGndelsohn, rooms 2l0.2l1 U. S. Ma,
tional Bank building.