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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
RICHEST NEGRO IN BRIDGEPORT, DEAD,
 AGED 74 YEARS
Dr. Garter Had Large Prop erty Interests and Stock
 In Local Banks

In the death of George A. Garter. which occurred at his home, 1S8 Wheeler avenue, on Saturday night, this community is bereft of one of the most prominent Of the colored race, not alone revered by. those intimately connected with him in blood ties but respected by all who came in contact with him.
 The life of Doctor" Garter is a tribute to his high intelligence as well as an example to those of his race. Born in Kent county, Virginia, "A years ago, he came North during Civil war times in. &lla employ of the Fed one soccasio- '. ne secret service, then mai--ltned, demonstrated his ability as a sl1ip-maAter.
 Locating tn Bridgeport 42 years ago he showed such Knowledge of treat 1nent of disease by herbs that he was sought by mem bers of the colored and white races for miles around, and proved eff1cacious in many instances. He was termed g'.doctor'' by all. who knew him.
 Later he engaged in the ice cream and contracting bu mess. With a fairly large competence he retired from active business life about three years ago. He was the only colored man who held stock of the American Banking & Trust Go.
 Besides a widow he +e survived br two sons, Robert J. and William "A of this city and three daughters, Mrs 0. R. Taylor, Baltimore, Md, Mrs. F sE Ellison, Merritt, N. C.. and Miss Cassie L. H. Garter of this city,
 HeS was head of the advisory board of the Messiah Baptist church in Arch street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
MARY CULLINAN HURLEY

The funeral of Mary Cu1iinan, wife of William R. Hurley, who died on Thanksgiving day, was held from the residence of her father. John CuI1inan 819 State street, at g o'clock this morning and from Sacred Heart church at 9:3o o'clock The solemn high mass of requiem was sung b., Rev. Thomas P. Mooney assisted by Rev. Matthew Judge as deacon and Rev. Richard F Moore, LL.D., as sub deacon. Rev. James P. NfhiI, F. R., of St. Augustne's church; John c. Lynch of St. Patricks church, and Rev. J. C. O'Brien of Stamford assisted at the services Schmidt's funeral mass was sung by a. quartet at the offertory a
 'Domine" being rendered. As the body was being borne from the church, Mrs. R. J. Witterwil1 sang8 ''Thy will Be Done.'' The church was filled with sorrowing relatives and friends of the deceased. The bearers were: Bernard, John, Vincent and Walter Keating John and Robert Hurley. The entire as- sembIage of priests went to St. Mich aeFs cemetery, where committa1 ser vices were read.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
Summary
 OF THEE w ar News

t
 Greece on Sunday delivered her reply to the latest note of the entente powers, Paris hears from Athens. According to an Athens despatch the Greek government is ready to satisfy all the demands of the allies which will not com promise her neutrality.
 Bad weather has brought about forced inactivity along the south Serbian front held by the French and British, Saloniki advices state Winter is setting in un- usually early insther Balkans
 The Serbian forces that attack ed Atchanek are now in retreat toWard Albania, according to a Rizi message.
 sedfng their attack on Gorf-
 Italians have taken a
 n slope northwest of Os- :. stormed strong trenches east o1 Hill No. 18s, the war at Rome reports. Further advances on the #Carso Plateau also. are claimed The latest statement from Vienna declares that each section in the Austrian line pene- trated by 1.-the Italians was retaken in count er-attacks
 Further successes have been gained by the British forces i'm the German colony of Kamerun. in West Africa, heavy ! losses having been inflicted upon the Germans, it is officially an nounced in London.
 Great Restitution among the population in the Polish district of Warsaw is described in a des- patch from that city. Thousands of persons already have died of starvation and diseases superin-s duced by hundreds of thousands are suffering for want of food and great mum bers are homeless
 Sinking of the French steamer Omara by a submarine in the Mediterranean, with the probable loss of the crew of twenty men, is announced in Paris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
Auto Thief's Inept
 Handling oe Gar Is
 Cause of His Arrest

A peculiar capture of automobile thief was made by Traffic Policeman Daniel Poland this afternoon. A young man giving the name of Eugene Alden violated the traffic ordinance at Fair field avenue and Water Street and when told to back up he was unable to do so. It was then discovered that Alden did not understand thoroughly the operating of a motor vehicle and when asked to produce his operator's s license he was unable to do so. He was arrested.
 When arraigned at police headquar- ters Alden said he brought the ma chine here from Stamford. Captain of Police John H. Began communi- cated with the police of Stamford and no knowledge of AIden's identity could be found. He then said he brought it here from New York
 After an examination Alden admit ted that he took the machine from the Republic garage on 64th street, NeW2 York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
DIED

HOLLLS-In this city. Saturday. Nov. 27, 1915, William H. Hollis, aged S6 years, 3 months, 20 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence. No. ST William street, on Tuesday, Nov. 36th at 2:3D p. m. Interment at Lakeview cemetery Automobile coFtege, as CASEY-In this city, Nov 27. 1915, James F. Casey, aged 66 years. 6 months. II days Sfs
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, No. 691 Pembroke street, on Tuesday, Nov. 80, at 10 a. m. Intern1ent at St. Michaefs cemetery a PILVELETT-In this city. Nov. 27, 1915, Julius Pilveleit, aged 51 years, months, 8 days.
 Friends are Invited to attend the funeral at his late residence. No. 37 Henry street, on Tuesday, Nov. 80, at p m.s and service will be held in St. Paulus German Lutheran church at 2:3O p. m. Interment win be at convenience of the fam fly. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
GERMAN

Berlin, Nov. 29-Fa.r and cool weather has favored artillery and aerial operations alon the Franco and Belgian fronts, today's official state meth from German army Headquarters states, and there has been activity Of these arms of the service. The text of the statement reads:
 western theater of war: During clear, frosty weather there has been lively activity on the part of the ar front.
 ITO the north of St Mihiel an en- eny aeropIane forced to land before our front, was destroyed by our arr tillery.
 Tn Combine (Combries) several civ Hans have been killed and eight in jured by the fire of the enemy during the last fortnight.
 Eastern theatre: Tbe situation is unchanged"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
Warrenite Sanded
 To Mitigate Danger
 on Washington Ave,

Following a series of accidents to horses and automobiles on the slippery Warrenite, Saturday afternoon, the public works department sought to mitigate the dangers to travellers on Washington avenue by sanding the street.
 Between CourtIand street and Park avenue, where the grade is sharp and the crown of the road high, several horses fell, and serious motor car ac- cidents due to skidding were narrow ly averted. The sand treatment offer ed some relief, but a more generous and general application was needed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
AMERICANS AT PEACE MEET

Berne. Switzerland, Nov. 2s.-The executive committee of the interna- tional organization for durable peace will meet at Berne shortly to make up a program for the congress, Which the Am merican member suggests should be held in April. It Is said here the American delegation will include pr. David Starr Jordan. former president nf Leland Sianford University; Pro1. William Hull and Prof. Batten. < Harvard men observed the 2ogth an- niversary of the birth of John liar ward at Cambridge, Mass
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
srAfE OF coNNECTIcUT. DISTRICT OF RRIpGEPORT. ss esAstlIs ATE COURT

November IS, 1915- Estate of Frank w. Chase, late of the town of Bridgeport in safdr dis trict deceased. The Court Of Probate for tho Dis trfct of Bridgeport. hath limited and allowed six nienths from the date hereof for Creditors oE said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present theis accounts, properly attested within said time, will be debarred a re- covery. All persons Indebted to said Estate are requested Ba make inn mediate payment to
 HARRIET F. CHASE,
 E;xecutrix, 200 Fairview Ave
 H 29 S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
PLAN ssNdADDEN NIGHT
 FOR POLrs THEATRE

Bridgeport Lodge of Elks will have Madden Night at Polls theatre, to- morrow evening, to do honor to Lew Madden. of Madden & Ford. MT. Madden is a Waterbury boy and is very popular in this city. When the EIks here held their first Christmas tree celebration last year, MT. Madden graciously assisted in entertaining the kiddies, Returning the compliment,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
JAMES P. CASEY

James P. Casey father of pr. w. T. Casey. dentist died on Saturday at his home, 691 Pembroke street. at the age of 66 years. MT. Casey had been iv- ing II this citay for about a year past with his sister, Miss Mary Casey. He formerly resided in Holyoke, Mass. He is survived by his widow. his son and his sister.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
School Board Meets Wednesday Evening

pr. George w. Osborn, vice-presi- dent of the board of education has called a special meeting of the board for Wednesday night when bias on the Garfield school extension will be opened. The special committee ap- pointed to investigate the coal situa- ton at zthe New High school will make their recommendation. Dr. Os- born is acting in the absence of Presi- dent Elmer H. Ravens who is out of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
ALEXANDER LAUBscHER.

The funeral of Alexander Laubscher was held this afternoon from his late residence, 116 Park street. Rev. Everett Burnes. pastor of Washington Park M E. church, assisted by Rev. J. A MacA5illan, cnducted the ser vices which were largely attended. A delegation from the Samuel H. Har- ris lodge, of which the, deceased was a charter member, held their services st the grave and were bearers. In terment was in LakevieW cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
WINTER HOLDS UP RATTLE

SaloniIst. Nov. 29.-Because of bad weather, t is reported here. there has been no activity on the F'raneo-British front. The .Serbians have left Katch- anfk and are retreating toward AL bania by roads leading to Scutari, Dur azzo and; Santi Quaranta. The rail- way from Usl1up is completely in the hands Of the Germans. Austrians and Bulgarians.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
Newest Chin-Chin
 collars are fur.

Fit right up closely and high about the neck Very efficient guard against chilly breezes.
 Very attractive addition to the costume
 Er1nne and snowy white fox, and nearsea and black otoossum, and other handsome urs-$7.5 50 and $1O
 Beautiful muffs for young folks and and such furs with notable life and light Some small good and big; all and delightful $1250, $15 and more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
sARAH COATEs WILSON

The funeral of Sarah Coates, widow of John Wilson, was held privately from her late home, PTS Grant street, at 2:45 this afternoon. Rev. John F. Wagner, pastor of Summmerheld M. B. church, conducted the services. In ternent was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
CHARLES Fl. EAST.

The funeral of Charles H. East was held from the ,mortuary chapel of Henry B. Bishop, on Fairfield avenue at ? o'clock today. Rev. Allen E. Beeman. rector of St. PauPs church
 Fairfield, conducted the services A delegation was present from the Brotherhood of Locom otive Engineers who were . bearers and read their services at the grave in Park cetne- tery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
Fourth Beating of Wife Sends Sullivan to
 Jail For 4 Months

For assaulting his wife Mary for the fourth time in one week, a sem tence of four months in the county t'>l gyas the penalty meted out to Eugene Sullivan of 1461 Main street, by Judge Frank L.. Wilder in city court today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

First Assistant United States Attor- ney Samuel J. Reid, Jr., forwarded his resignation to washington to take ef- feet tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
in the Sun:

Yes, Virginia, there is Santa Claus. He exists certainly love and generosity and devotion exist and you know they abound and give life it's highest beauty and joy. Alas! how drear would be the world if there were no little girls
 Mot believe in Santa Clausl You might well not believe in fariesl You might get your papa to hire to watch all chimneys Christmas Eveto catch Santa Claus, but if they did not Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody Santa Claus but that sign there Santa Claus. The most real things in the world those that neither children men see Did you ever fairies dancing the lawn? Of not but that's proof they not there Nobody conceive imagine all the wonders that are unseen and unseeable in this world
 You may tear apart baby's rattle and what makes the noise inside, but there is veil covering the world which not the strongest man, not the united strength of all the strongest that lived could tear apart Only faith fancy, poetry, love- and push aside that curtain and view and picture the supena beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real9 Ah little girl all this world there nothing else real and abiding
 No Santa Clausi Thank God, he lives and lives for ever thousand years from now nay ten times ten thousand years from noY he will continue to make glad the hearts of childhood.''
 There is store of ready service offering right here all it's help every and who wants to be real Santa Claus helper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

The Rev. pr. Lansing Van Auken. known as a clergyman, physician and inventor, died at his home at Water vliet, N. r., of apoplexy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

The British steamer Bankdale from New York, on which fire was discov-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

Twenty-Five hundred delegates at tended the opening session of the New York State Conference for Older Boys, at Rochester.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

8 big delegation of EIks have planned to greet him at the second perform ance at Polls tomorrow night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

After sending a boy to college to- acquire fame by his brains, one finds it much more apt to come through the length of his dropkiclx.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
OBITUARY
WuLLAM H, HOLLIS. :.

WILLIAM H. HOLLIS. William H. Hollis died at his home, ST William street, con Saturday. MT. Hollis was 36 years of age and is sur vived by his widow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

A seat on the Boston Stock Ex- change was sold for s17.75o. an in- crease of 1s per cent. over a sale made two months ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

GIRLS, become teachers! Enter now. N N E Normal school Latest improved brief courses. State lcer7 tificate. Address N. Y. N. B. Nor nal School. General Delivery, Bridgeport- H 29 de
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

The boarders are presumptuously hoping that the remnants of the. Thanksgiving feast will be disposed Of before Christmas dinner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

YOUNG MAN wishes any kind of work in factory Address F.. O,Neil1, General Delivery. City.
 H 29 d.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

GOOD SALESMAN, good reference| and ability. going south for winter. desires a position with some man. ufacturing company; work on com mission R3W E., 887 Broad St., City H 2S 4ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29
Is there a Santa Claus?

Bless the hearts of all the little folks whose lips ask this anxious question, of course there is a Santa Claus.
 Years and years ago a little girl wrote and asked the New York Sun that very question And here is a part of what the great editor of that paper wrote in answer and published
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

NoTICE Of Annual Meeting of Bridgeport Hospital Corporation The annual meeting of the cor poration of the Bridgeport hospital will be held at the hospital. Grant street on Thursday. Dec. End at 3 o'clock D, m.
 MARSHALL ID. MORRIS
 LYMAN S. CATL1IN CHAa 8Cs GODFREY, NJ D.
 Executive Committed F 2p se
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

HARVEST PINoCHLE AND WHIST given by Harmony Rebeccah lodge Degree team Tuesday. Nov 30th. Admission 15c. Score card Start sharp at Ss15 p- m
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

WE WILL EMPLOY trustworthy person in this locality to distribute free goods $50 per month, with good chance for advancement All or spare titne No experience. SiI- yer Sales Co.,. Dept 42. Dubuquo. Iowa aSp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-29

WANTED-5e0 persons to attend whist. pinochle. and forty-five: for benefit of Star Shirt Shop Union, Local fNo.z7o, at Warmers Institute Thursday Evening, Dec. 2, 1915. Play lstarts at D. rn Dancing un- til 12i o'clock Excellent prizes.
 Music by MaIoney'se Orchestra Tickets 25c. H 29 u+
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-12-11

in. and some other lor improve
/ ments. And then.it w.. 5 determined
in 1909 to begin collie ng funds for
the building Of a new church. The
first large amount was 3ceved by the
rector on March -. 10. This 50
stimulated the people t. Ii more funds
were secured by the hl work of the
parishioners and WORK ~ the new
church was started in rpring OF
1911.
The new St. Marks is pronounced
| by those who are specialist along ec-
clesiasticai lines to be one Oh lAC
most correct and best appointed
churches in the south. 1t is early Eng
| fish gothic and the writer thinks it
is one of the best he has ever seen
for city of this size While at pres
ent only temporary furniture will be
used, such as altar, choir. stalls, lee
ture pulpit, and the pews from the old
church, it is hoped in due time these
will all be replaced by handsome me
MORALS. And the new windows while
] plain are dignified in their simplicity.
Ii was thought best to wait until real
handsome ones could be given as me-
MORALS rather than place ordinary
windows in at present.
There was only one memorial Win
dow in the church which was placed
there by the congregation as me-
mortal to the late Phineas Nighten-
gale This was over the Chancal 1t
! has since been rebuilt and placed, &c
Realistically speaking, in the west
end
Sunday will most surely be a day
of rejoicing to St Marks congrcga-
ton and we believe all of our friends
in the city will rejoice with us in at
| last entering Gods house of worship,
and 50 we cordially invite the public
/ to be with MS ON this most joyful oc.
/ caajJn
The order of procession at the II
! o'clock service will be as follows
| Crucifer attended by altar boys. vest
ed choir of %; cruCifer, acolytes, Wis
iting clergy, and the rector of the
| parish, followed by the children of the
parish. The children will assemble al
the foot of the choir steps singing
some children's hymns. after which
I the procession will reform for the
children to pass out; then the introit
and the regular Eucharistic service
/ will begin.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-12-11
MACON PLANS FOR
BIG GATHERING
TO AID OCMULGEE RIVER PEOPLE
FROM BRUNSWICK AND OTHER
CITIES TO BE INVITED.

The following from the Macon News
vii. be OF interest in Brunswick:
With view making the strong
est appeal possible 70 the rivers and
harbors congress at Washington for
an increased river appropriation, the
Macon chamber OF commerce is now
perfecting plans for an early meeting
OF business men OF Macon and the
mayors and other influential citizens
living in towns on the river front
on The Altamaha system Of rivers.
Just what date the meeting is to be
held is yet to be decided. 1t is GER
tain. however, that the meeting will
aot be called until after the annual
meeting of the chamber, which date is
next Tuesday. Arrangements for the
meeting in the interest of a larger
river Improvement fund will likely be
discussed at this meeting
Through the Macon freight bureau
Of the chamber of commerce. the Ma
cOn-Atlantic Navigation company and
he commercial institution, efforts
will he made to bring the mayor and
delegation of business men from
N'lledgevil-e, Abbeville Jacksonville,
..-ber CITY and Bru~ 'ick, out to
the meeting. With til support of
the business element frC I these cit
les, the Macon business ! N feel con
fident that some influC &c can be
brought to bear on the ri RS and har-
bors congress, in the wa of granting
a large river appropriate l.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-12-11

by REV. r. E. 8OYKIN, Rector.)
Holy Eucharist at 7:30.
Holy Eucharist at II o'clock.
Sunday school at 9:45.
Baptism administered at 3 pm.
Evening prayer at o'clock.
This being the third Sunday in Ad-
vent, which is the ninth anniversary
OF the present rector, and the bcauti-
full new church being now completed,
it was thought meet and proper that
the first service be held on this day.
When the present rector. Rev. X. +.
Boykin, came to this parish in Deccm-
her, 1906, it was soon seen that the
church must either be repaired or re-
built, and in 1908 there were certain
repairs made, the choir en- larged. win
dows repaired and electric lights put
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-12-11

We have received another car load
CT Dodge automobiles. Among the:n
are a few 2G0-inch tread rlnaboIts.
We will be glad to show them to
any one interested. Wright e GOwen.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-09-03


The public school will open Tuesday
morning September 7th,. c. l. Mdlrine,
will again be principal. Miss Verna Philips
will teach the 7th and Sth grades: Miss r.
Swift the 5th and 9th grades. Miss Kate
Carlson the 3rd and 5th; Miss Marion Pet
crson whill have charge Of the primary room
and Miss Ceal Kuntz will conduct the
work in music and drawing. The two new
members of the faculty are both home girls
Miss Swift has taught several years. in the
county and has proven to be an exception
ally strong teacher. Miss Carlson has made
an enviable record in both the high school
and in the county training school and good
work is expected from her in the teaching
profession.
The, Ashland road school has been closed
and the pupil. will be transported to this
village.
An addition il being made to the school
building so that all the children NAV be
accommodated. Both buildings have been
placed in the best possible condition tor the
beginning of work. With the cooper'tiohs
of parents, pupils and teachers the school
should be a successful one, .s..
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-09-03
SONS OF VETERAN
CAMP LOOKED FOR
w. f. Diilen, VIII Start Move
Here.
indians EillsAIe to Enrolment Avin Be
Looked For.

g.zxz s t
> 1--WE are informed this week that w. F..
Dillon, of Ashland, will shortly be in our
village for the purpose OF seeking cut all
Indians who are eligible TO membership in
the sons OF vetcrns an from indications q
large number Of our citizens are eligible as
many of our Indians have fought for old
s!ory in the civil war and altho' not much
mention has ever been made of the Indixi,
as soldier of that bloody strive, the fact
remains that many gave their lives to the
cause and some still are living today.
This is the first NOV: of this character to
be made among, the Indians and each and
every one that has had relatives in this war
should at once turn their names into thi.
Office and and thus aid Mr.. Dillon in hi.
work. A Zig celebration in this respect
is to be held in Ashland in the near future
and every Indian that is eligible is wanted
to attend.