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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
OBI IUARY
MRS. AUGUSTA E. PORTER.

a After a lingering Illness of more than six months, Augusta l.. Porter of 776 North avenue. passed very Peacefully into rest fen Thursday evening at 7:4es o'clock : Mrs Porter. who, before her marriage, was Miss, York city, April 19, s1S47. She came to Bridgeport as child and spent her life in this city. She married Charles P. Porter. who for many wars and until his death in 1882, was treasurer of the Bridgeport Saw ings Bank. An only daughter, Miss Edith l.. Porter, survives her and was with her constantly throughout her long illness. Mrs Porter was lifelong and loyal member of the South Congregational church of this , city and was also a charter member of the Mosaic, club.
 The simple chronicle of her life is quickly told. ftShe dwelt among the iuaa+roddeza ways, andsthe real import of her life must be sought not in recital of this which she built up or that which she overthrews but rather in the com polling influence Of her caara cter as it revealed itself to those who knew her best. SGentleness and a great patience were seemingly hers by nature, but withal they were so bsaiwarked by her faith in God and His purposes that the resultant ET9InAn was a k1nO1y 1uSp1IdI1OAl CO her circle of friends. Mrs. Porter's religion and her practice of it were not garments which might be put on and off at will They were vital ele- rnents In her life-the very inbreath- ings and outgiviugs of her nature Doubt about the ultimate issue of that which might seem obscure could not enter even the surburos of her thoughts. God was upon the street among Ills people as well aB in His holy temple and fn the ful1ness of His time He would brinig to pass that which He wdIed-
 l There was in consequence se- irenity of disposition in Mrs Porter which could seldom be ruf1ed and which made others think of her that 1t was the srampart of Gods house
 That she was standing on;
 By God built over the sheer depth
 The which it space begun.
 Keen1y interested in the life of the day and of her community in partic- l ular, Ms Porter was nevertheless primarily concerned about what her own life should furnish by way of Christian example kD those who might cross her path No one ever sensed more fully than she that
 Nothing Ais fair or good a1ones
 All are needed. by each one;
 Nor knczvest thou what argument
 Thy life to thy neighbor's creed has
 lent.
 And surely no neighbo or's creed ever sufered less or gained more than did those that came in contact with this quiet, woman who has left now only her memory among us-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
Official
 VIEWS OF Worlds w ar
RUSSIAN

Petrograd, Sept. 24-The following official statement was issued tonight at the Russian war office:
 "A German aeroplane she1led Splock (west of Riga). When shelled by the Russians, the machine hurriedly de- scended beyond the German trenches.
 Fighting at Stounga, the Ekau river, resulted in the flight of the Ger mans, who abandoned a number of hand grenades, cartridges and uten- sils. Stubborn fighting commenced at Atkala in the Nugbe region, the will lage continually changing hands In the region of Dvinsk there has been no change During bayonet fight west of Sweben Lake one officer and 100 men with a machine gun, were captured.
 *tIn the Smielin region in, the course of desperate hand -to-hand > fighting two machine guns and over 200 men were taken. In the region of SInorgon, on the front southeast of Wilma and also in the region of Gawai, east of Lidau, engagements occurred, some of which were of extreme violence. Be- tween the right bank of the Molchad and the left aff1uent of the Niemen andS the lords of it's upper course as well in the region of the 4Oginski Canal, there were several serious bay onet encounters which increased in in tensity. The Russians continue to show the highest qualities of gallantry and. resistance. thereby. provoking in even greater degree the >ehen1y's ob- stinacy.
 Northwest of Dobno, in spite of the eneny's efforts to check the Russian offensive by counter-attacks, the Rus sians occupied Woinitsy, the left
 bank of the Ikwa, capturing 28 officers, 1,4OO men and three machine guns. 'tIn the region of Dvorets, southwest of Kremenetz, during the occupation of one height, two officers and 100 men fell into our hands.
 Tn the region north of zale Szczky tGalicia) the enemy was repuIsed from Worwolints and Ghinkowtze. Cavalry pursued and defeated the enemy, the Austrians being partly killed and partly taken prisoners. Con tinuing their gallant work, the cav airy pushed on to Broussy, southwest ! Of Tluste, and in the course of subse- quent fighting mere prisoners were taken, together with a quantity of
 weapons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
SHOCKS
 TERRORIZE ITALIANS

Rome, Thursday, Sept 23-The earth shock which was felt here tonight was more pronouncedT in other districts of Italy but so ar as has been reported, no great damage was done. At Avez- zano, the earthquake caused the peo- pie to rush from the huts in which they have been living since the great disaster of last January but as no buildings have been erected since the city was destroyed, the damage was negligible. In the city of Aquila 5S miles northeast of Rome and through out the province of that name, the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
JOHN F. SIMMONS TAKES
 PLACE IN DORSEN STORE

John E. Simmons, who for the past 12 years has been in the employ of R. T. Whiting, has resigned his posi- ton to take a place as manager of the grocery department in DOrsen' s new department store. MT. Simmons understands the grocery business thoroughly and his friends are con- fident that he will be success as a manager.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
GERMAN

Berlin, Sept 24-The following statement military operations was issued today by German army head quarters:
 Western theatre of war: the activ- ity of the artillery increased yesterday along the entire front.
 "Ah attack launched by white and coloEed British troops south of La Bassae~ canal broke down before our artillery fire. On the coast an Eng fish aeroplane was shot down and the pilot taken prisoner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
NEW GERMAN WAR LOAN
 COMPLETELY SUBSCRIBED

Berlin; Sept. 24-AH accounts agree that the new German war loan is an emphatic success. Dresden and vicinity subscribed 55,OO0,oO0 marks 3,75O,O0O) as compared with 211,- 000,0 900 marks for the March loan.
 As illustrating the participation of small subscribers. it is stated that nearly 45,OOO depositors of the Berlin savings banks subscribed to the loan as compared with 35,O0O in March.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
GEORGE A. HITCHCOCK.

The funeral of George A. Hitchcock was largely attended from the home of his father, AIonzo Hitchcock, 71 3 Kossuth street, at 2-3O this afternoon. Rev. Everitts A. Burnes. pastor of the Washington Park M E. church. con ducted the services Interment was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
Another Contractor Places Attachment on
 New High School

At 5 o'lock this afternoon the members of the board of education met in city hall with Architect James G. Rogers to consider bids for the completion of the new high school which MT. Rogers has received from contractors. Attachments aggreg egat- ing $21,450 have already been plac- ed against the $4O,0OO which is still
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
CHARLE,s H. DeFoREs1

The funeral of Charles H. DeFor- est who died on Wednesday in Hart ford, was held from the 1nortuary chapel of Henry xE. Bishop at 2:3Q this afternoon and was attended by a large number of friends of the de- ceased who was for many years a resident of this city. Rev. George M. Brown, pastor of the First M. E. church, conducted the services In- torment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
ERATERNAL ORGANIZATION
 SENDS COOKS BODY HONI

The body of John Albrecht, whose
 death occurred yesterday at St. Vim cents hispita1 as the result of burns received aboard a lumber schooner, of which he was cook, was shipped to Malone, N. S., where a widow and three children survive him. The flocal branch of the Independent Or der of Odd Fellows, of which he was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24

due Durkin & Laas from the city. the contractors who attempted to build the new high school and who. after all sorts of financial trouble, failed to complete the job.
 The latest attachment was placed this noon for $3,oOO for granite and other material which Allan-Totman Go. of Pearl street, Boston, furnished the contractors from their Maine quarries and TOT which they claim Durkin & Laas did not pay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
SUSAN SPASH.

The funeral of Susan, wife of Fred erick H. Spash, was held from her late residence, JS9 herman street, at were attended by many relatives and friends of the deceased and were con- ducted by Rey.s John Wagner, pastor Of SunmerfieId M E. church In- torment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
member. took charge of the funeral arrangements.
walsenburg, Colo, Sept 24-rE

walsenburg. Colo, Sept 24-The mining camp of Cameron, near here. was a.stir early to bid farewell to John D. Rock kefeller, Jr., their over. night guest. MT. Rock efelIer plan ned to proceed northward on his tour of inspection of the properties of the Colorado Fuel & Iron Ca
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
PERSIAN REFUGEES SAFE.

Paris. Sept. 24-A telegram from Teheran, Persia, to the Havas News Agency announces the safe arrival there of a caravan of French and Russian residents of the Persian city of Ispahan, 21O miles away.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
FIRE ON MERnDEN FARM

Meriden. Sept. 24-Ffre of un- known origin today destroyed a large barn on the farm of c. B. Murdock in East Merideza. also two cows anc a quantity of hay and farming imple- ments. The loss was about s4.560.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
JOHN D. GETS HOME.

Tarrytown, N. Ys Sept. 24-John D. Rockefeller arrived hero today from Cleveland, where he has been for several months. MT. Rockefeller appeared to be in excellent health and spirits
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24

This Announcement is Made in Advance That Our Customers and Friends May Arrange to ln- vest in This New Section Before the Choice Lots Have Been Purchased-While We Do Not Bar Spectators, No Lots Will Be Sold, Nor Maps Shown Nor Prices Quoted Until Noon Saturday, Sept, 25
 We Want All to Participate in The Opening Sale as Many s'Rare-Buys" Are Offered in This Section
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
Theatrical Stage
 Employees To Dance

The third annual dance of the Theatrical Stage Employees of this city, will be held this evening in Eagles hall. Many guests of Local No. 1O9, are expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24

Messina, Sept. 24.-A strong earth quake occurred here last night at 9:15 o clock. No damage was done.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24
AIT NOON

Section B. as it is known Our Maps, Com prises a Large Parcel of The 'Lordship Manor" Property Never Before Offered For Sale.
 The Lots Are Beautifully Located and Just Desirable For Year-Round Homes as Any Sec ton of The Entire Property-The General Lay out of Lordship Will Be Rigidly Followed in Sec ton as in Both Sections and 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-24

shock was felt distinctly, causing con siderable alarm.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-11-04
Vi!na's Napoleonic Veteran.

AT Wilma, which is temporarily in
the possession of Germany. lives Pc
ter Laptieff, II of Europe's .'old
men," for he was born in the year
1889, says the London Chronicle.
When Napoleon invaded Russia, and
got as far rs Dvinsk, he was in need
of a guide. But the inhabitants had
fled, Laptieff's family hiding in the
recesses of a forest. But curiosity
drew him, and he hid in a tree to
watch the invaders. He was e
captured and taken before the en-
peror, who ordered him to act as
guide to the vanguard of the army.
This he did for SO hours, and then es-
capped. He fought against both Of his
country's present allies, against the
French at Borodino, and against the
English in the Crimea. Tired of max
ing history, he took to making bricks,
but now lives in retirement with his
son and grandson.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-11-04

called on him, but he refused to recog-
nize my claim of relationship"
On What did you bas your claim?'
on a gold locket." hen she related
her fathers story. Her husband left
New York for Jacksonville to obtain
proof from DR.. Peck. He arrived at
the outbreak of yellow fever and was
hurried off by the irate father-in-law
as a suspect" He died at the pest
house and no n knew the location Of
his grave"
Walter was convinced thai Adelaide
was the daughter of his uncle, who
had been kidnapped in infancy. He
produced the locket and acknowledged
his cousin. 1t was clear to both that
DIR. Peck had taken the position Of
Keeper to search for the locket, which
the unfortunate Ralph Norman had
skilfully concealed.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-11-04
The Ryplay Minstrels.

Mr.. ~Interlocutor, can you tell
ne what class Of people are fondest OF
bad company"
mo. Mr.. Bones, / cannot Will you
tell us what class of people are fond
est of bad company"
Why, doctors, Mr.. Interlocutor."
And why doctors, Mr.. Bones"
because the worse people are the
eoftener they visit them"
AS soon as the police have restored
order and the bricks and tomato cans
fs1ave been removed from the stage,
Mr.. @. Suffryn Mackrel will render
his pathetic ballad, When I'm Dream
ing of Garlic I'm Dreaming of YOU
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-11-04
MOTHERS MOTIONS"
Good for Young People to Follow.

my little grandson often comes up
to show me how large the muscles Of
his arms are
He was a delicate child, 'but has de.
veloped into a strong, healthy boy and
Postum has been the principal factor.
II was induced to give him the Post
UNI because of my own experience
with it.
Il am sixty years old, and have been
a victim Of nervous dyspepsia for
many years. Have tried all sorts of
medicines and had treatment from
many physicians. but no permanent re-
lief came.
II used to read the Postum adver-
tisements in our paper. AT first | gave
but little attention to them, but finally
something in one of the advertise
ments made me conclude to try Pos.
tum.
! was very particular to have it
prepared strictly according to direc-
tons, and used good, rich cream. It
was very nice indeed, and about bed
time | said to the membersipfthe fam
lily that believed I felt better. One
OF them laughed and said, That's an
other Of mothers notions. but the no.
ton has not left me yet.
7 continued to improve right along
after leaving or coffee and taking
Postum, and now after three years
use / feel so we'll that I am almost
young again. | know Postum was The
cause OF the change in my health and
cannot say too much in its favor. /
wish ! could persuade ali nervous peo.
pie to use it,
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich.
Postum comes In two forms:
Postum cereal-the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and Csc pack.
ages.
instant Postum-a soluble powder
d~issolyes quickly in a cup of hot water.
and. with cream and sugar: makes !
delicious beverage instantly. soc and
Soc tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There's q Reason for Postum.
| sold by Grocers.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-11-04
II ihfC uDI DCKETT *
coPxsGHT 1903 Ok
CARRIE Alse(CssyAtN -,e ysH5R RtSSii sS SE}SEv,J

The season of 1888, Adelaide Peck
Was one of the most beautiful girls il
Jacksonville, Florida. Her father was
q celebrated physician. She was eigh-
teen years old, tall and slender, anG
wore her magnificent dark hair in a
quaint style.
Ralph Norman studied the girl. She
greatly resembles a portrait that hangs
In the drawing room Of the Kemp fam
lily in New York. Is she related to the
Kemps?"
Not to my knowledge. Come and
III present you to our southern queen
Of beauty" and VIII Davis guided him
through the crowded ballroom.
There We're rumors that Ralph Nor
mar was a fortune hunter, but no re-
port reached Adelaide Peck to aid her
In resisting the fascination of the young
man. Her father objected to his suit.
This discouraged Ralph for a time, but
the idea of Adelaide's relationship to
the wealthy Kemp family required.
Why do o ask 2" She toyed with
a small gold locket that always rested
on her white neck.
you bear a striking resemblance to
q painting IN the possession of the
Kemp family, even to the singular fash
ion of your hairdressing."
she unclaSped the chain and put it
with the suspended locket in Ralph's
GIN NJ W llIG Llpul II DRESS lllG
spring" she said.
Why it is the miniature of the
painting of which l spoke
Opposite the miniature is the name,
ED Kemp"
Your mother"
oh, no. My father was kidnapped
or abandoned when two years old, and
left at the door of a poor farmer in
New Jersey. The farmer and his wife,
having no children, welcomed the
stranger and named him William Peck.
IhiS locket suspended by a ribbon was
the only clew to the child's identity.
The Pecks were called to Florida to
take charge of an orange grove. They
prospered and educated my father as
a physician. He early established
a good practice and married. Ny
mother died when l was born. | have
always thought ny fathers real name
was Kemp"
After this conversation the court
snip progressed more rapidly. Finally
Adelaide Peck eloped with Ralph Nor
man, taking the locket as her dowry.
When yellow fever was raging in
Jacksonville in 1883 the county built
a p~esthouse on a and hill in the middle
Of a swamp. There were about fifteen
one story pine buildings. Ten years
later there was a military camp II the
Florida swamps, and Walter Kemp
was put on picket duty at the pest
house. AT the foot of the hill were
hundreds Of white boards indicating
the graves of the victims of 1883.
The young soldier wandered through
the deserted buildings. At the head of
9 cot with moldy. rotting clothes, he
found an inscription set in the wall,
ID. E. Crane, yellow fever suspect, died
August 1888" With his penknife he re-
moved the tablet. There was a hollow.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-11-04

into which he inserted his fingers and
drew out q small gold locket. Opening
the locket he was surprised to see a
miniature of his grandmother's paint
Ing. The name of II. Kemp COM
pleted the identification. The original
portrait OF the beautiful Elizabeth
Kemp had been made by a celebrity
when she was in the full glory OF her
twentieth birthday. Walter put the
slocket In his blouse and restored the
name to the niche.
While sitting on a mound in the
cemetery, wondering how Crane came
into possession of the locket, he became
uneasily aware Of another presence.
He glanced up at one OF the windows
and saw an old mar with long white
hair and beard. The old mar came
out. He was bent and wrinkled and
looked as though he had stepped from
one Of the graves OF the hillside.
What do you want?"
4 am to guard the pest house while
our men are resting at the rifle range
The old man laughed. INC one ever
comes here day or night. Al negro
could not be hired to come here. I am
the keeper"
herc?'
Since he diedv-the old man
checked himself. sT have been the
REAPER SINCE the epidemic or 1888"
Bcfore Walter returned to camp the
old man showed him the different
buildings, and told him how fast the
victims would come. Ave hundred at q
time. Few went away. Most OF them
rest on the hill.
Walter Kemp learned that the keeper
was DIR. Peck. whose mind had become
70 dcfanged In the horrors OF the vel
low fever epidemic that he had given
up his practice and requested the posi-
ton Of keeper of tho pest house. "A
few days later the relieving guard re-
parted that h keeper had died sud-
denly OF Apopiexy. Out OF mere Curl
Osity Walter attended the burial. A
E0utig n stood by the grave.
When the c0fktn had been lowered she
threw back her vol and Yalter caught
q gltu1psa Of h4r fnce. which bore q
startlfng Resemblance to the miniature
n his posA1asion. She was Mrs. Nor
nans this daughter OF Dr.. Peck. He
had heard the story OF her elopement
Walter obtained h pass to go to town,
~ ne decided 70 call on Mrs. Norman
10 inquire shout such 4 remarkable
rssss1it.iancs. When Mrs. Norman en-
tered the hotel parlor, she exclaimed
= expsetsd to sae an older man. your
sAtfst, perhaps
do you know my fatherY
only ~ description. Ny HUSBAND
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-11-04
"cieverest Man in Balkans"

Bucharest rules Rumania's Nliterate
r~easauts. and a cleyeryman can rule Buzz
harest. John Brarianu Is the cIeverest
man in the Balkans. Unlike yenizelos and
Radoslavoff, he never talks. and no one
knows what he wishes or what he thinks.
but II he is influenced at ali 1t is by the
king.
The policy of John Bratianu is simply 10
walt. to keep on waiting until that psy-
sst reward can be won by the least iisht-
ing. Such a moment came In the second
Balkan war: such q moment viii come
Igaln- Whether 1t will be TransylyanIa
NON from Austria or Eessarabia from
russia cannot now be foreseen. but one
sstnE IL clear-Rrat!anu cannot be hurried
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-11-04
PREvEn FIRE.
copyright, 1915. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)

| SCopyriobt 1o1s h, tha nH.r,,ro hYar,n
nanar Syndfc W. e"s
oeloper . IN new YORK city was SET
aside as fire prevention day. 1t was
a day n,.,,oa 80
.ee;s 49, "o ou' Ny eno
eliicielil New YORK IRE department
ana sel II was a day which, If logic
any IoiioWed up would do away with
an IRE departments.
men VINO work TO put u flres
ale now turning their to pre-
oemstas nles. lhey realze that tires
oaa@e d tremendous loss or property
a al Meaien ever year. moreover, they
49, ~ = lAds inosl llfes are ~preVentable.
IIiilh " the NUMBER or Tires you
haFe neaIa OF tnat nave been started
W Saielessiiess. NoDooy blameS the
eaieiess youth VINO a half eX-
.ilSuisheu Ihatch IN a waste basket
aliu . y StaIled a IRE winch burned a
nouse. !Sopooy plalnes the woman who
III q HSiitso candle IN a draughe
49, I 7 Alanle was Ianned until 1t
ns,i s q WIDOW curtain and SO
oa huseu q pns llre. NOBODY blames the
~ wiz pays WIN IRE and starts
q olsastrous blaze. No, we look on
tteSe iils'anGes o. cafeiessness as mis-
aoi.uneS. we LINK the people who
60 ieaoty stsII Tres are TO pc pltled,
III siGllhls VI resrettaple accidents.
-.stiis' We shouiu look on the per-
y VIZ staits Ire as SOMEBODY VINO
10 aAiioet careless.
- Soui pai.lcular ioyalty is not
aMaAs ~ tie iact 1hat one OF n big
ntoNeiiehss ol me DAY is an effort to
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-11-04
CUTIcURA COMPILATIONS
Are Usually Fresh and Clear, Soft and
velvety. Try One.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Thus
these supercreamy emolIients promote
and maintain the natural purity and
beauty of the skin, scalp. hair and
hands under conditions which if neg
sected might disfigure them.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-11-04
Good Reason.

Does the autumn make you melan.
choly?'
Yes, indeed"
You don't look like a man of poetic
IDEAS"
Tn not. For five years my wife
has been trying to get mento9buy her
a sealskin coat and the struggle be,
gins anew every year about Septem'
Der l."
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-11-04

For a really fine coffee at a mod
crate price, drink Denison's Seminole
Brand, 35c the h.. in sealed cans.
Only one merchant In each town
sells Seminole. IL your grocer isn't
tho one, write the Denison Coffee Co,
Chicago, for a souvenir and the namo
of your Seminole dealer.
Buy the 8 h. Canister Can for s1.oo.
--Ady,