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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-04

Best Treatment for Constipation
Ny daughfrr used Chamberlain e
Tablets for Constipation with good
results. and ] can recommend them
highly.' writes Paul o. Tabiu. Brush
ly Ia. For sale by all dealers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20

store and tenement building erected lin Orland street. It will have two stores on the first floor. and eight three and four-room flats on the two floors above. Work is being hurried on two two- family houses which are being built
 in Laurel avenue for H. E. Bradley. A one-story addition 69x75 is to be built to the garage of J. D. Car ,penter in Fairfield avenue. Addi-
 tionalsstories will also be built in the future.
 Work has started on a. house in
 Madison avenue for James F. Beck. It will have two flats of five rooms
 each. Louis Alten is to build a four-fam-
 ilv house at Goddard avenue and Rick land streets.
 ! The Mill Hill Land Improvement l Go. is arranging to build two more
 wo-fanily houses in Ridgefeld ave-
 nue.
 | Garrity brothers are arranging to
 h1,iId a four story brick building at Rsrn,1r1 avenue and East Main street the former site of the Advent Chris tian church There will be a restaur- ant on the ground floor, an assembly hall in one of the upper stories and a roof garden where dances may be held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
NEWTOWN YOUTH SERVING IN NAVY
 ON FIGHTING LINE
Reflected From Army of France Through Poor Eye
 sight, He's Now Sailor.
Especial to the Farmer.)

Naw+own Nov 2O-Charles Dur and the young French reservist who went to France last summer, was re- fused service with the colors- at the front because of defective eyesight, but was assigned to service on a snip of the French navy, now plying on the Mediterranean. He is son of Jos eph Durand of Head, of the Meadow district John T. Keane of Zoar, has purchased the homestead of the late Charles E. Gilbert of Sandy Hook This residence is situated on one of the commanding sites in the village, and was formerly owned and occupied by z. Beecher, nanufacturer, and later belonged to John Judson, lead ing merchant in the village. MT. Keane will inprove the property and rent it, but expects later to occupy it with lnis family.
 The E. A. degree was conferred on two candidates at the~com1nunica- ton of Hiram lodge, No. IS, F. and A. M Wednesday night. The district deputy, John R. Booth, of Danbury, was present. Following the work. refreshments were served in the ban quet hall of the lodge.
 The bask etba41 team of the high school will open the season with a game at the town hall, Wednesday evening, Nov.l 24. Their opponents will be the Woodbury five.
 The Hillside club will hold it's an- nuaIN business meeting at the club rooms, at 85o'cIock, Saturday evening, Nov. 20.
 The next meeting of Pootatuck grange will be held Nov. 23, at the hall t4
 pr. w. H. Kiernan returned this week from Three Rivers, Canada, where he had been for 10 days, vis- iting his father who was dangerously i'll, but is now the road to re- eevery.
 The Misses Anna May Betts and May Hoyts opened an exhibit of hand painted china and embroidered Iin- ems at the Betts home. Friday. This collection of art work, the result of the skill of these women in their specialties, was eagerly sought by purchasers, who were delighted at the display Tea, was served by the hostess of theoccasion
 Rev. MT. Peet of Bridgeport, it is expected, will supply the pulpit of the Methodist church, Sunday. The time for beginning the services is given at 10:45Sa. n1..
 The repairs ordered by the county commissioners upon Zoar bridge have been completed and the men employ ed have returned to theor homes in New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
BUILDING NOTES

N A permit for a brick and steel addi- tion to the factory of the Standard Mfg. Go. on west side of Merrimam were among those granted by the building commissioners last night. The cost of buildings forw hich per .n1its were granted will be $41,S80.
 Two-family frame dwelling, south side of Taft avenue, for Harry Wash ingrad. --.. One family dwelling, east side of Courtland avenue, for Andrew Lar son.
 Four-famfly frame dwelling, south side of Taft avenue. for Joseph Nelen- rchik.
 New veranda, south side of 16 Cres- cent place. for Mrs. Pauline Winter.
 Rear porch, south side of 36 Cres- centp lace. for Pauline Winter.
 One-family frame dwelling, east side of Main street, for F. D. Keeler.
 Frame addition to dwelling at soc Bostwick avenue. for Andrew Band rie.
 Two family frame dwelling, north side of sBeechview avenue, for Frank and Helen Poleski.
 Cement block building for store and tenement, north side of Comner- cia1 street for Ralph Espos1ro.
 Frame garage, west side of Park avenue, for<H. E. Wi11nore.
 Four+family frame dwelling, north side of Center street for Mary Bern stein.
 Two-story four-fami1y frame dwell ing, west side of waterview avenue for for Angelo LaConte.
 Frame temporary store. northeast corner of stratford avenue, Hewitt street, for Mary Allen.
 Frame shed, west side of Main street, for George Me1Iivan. Work has begun on a brick apart ment house in Alfred street for Goza Vecsey.
 Morris Gross is arranging to have a four-family house built at Ogder land Bell streets.
 A four-famiIy house is in course. o1 construction in Center street for Gus: sic F'inklestone. H. Franlxel of 21O Osborne street i: to have two two-family houses built in Lorraine street. H. B. Saltrnan has contra acted fo1 the building of two two-family houses in Savoy street. Peter Medve will have a large tc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
LANE STYLE. SHY

Harry Lane again evidenced last night his over anxiety to meet 'tJoe F1aherty for $500 a side will not ruin the chances of arranging match Ills representative, Edward Fhorton, and F1aherty's manager. Johnny H. Dee, offered to post $500 each in a fight for $500 a. side to take place within three weeks after December 10
 Lane, however, obstinate1y refused to consent to the hour of ssweighin in,'' and his ridiculous pretexts tl1wart ed every effort to bring About an agreement. Another attempt to pre- feet arrangements will be made to- night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
Tashua and Long Hill

Edmund F. Lynch Of Bridgewater. spent the weekend as guest of MT. and Mrs. Peter Lynch.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel G. Seeley of Tashua attended the grange whist given in yEaston grange hall Thursday evening"
 Miss Katherine Treadwen of Dan- bury Normal School recently visited her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Treadwell. g@6
 A special meeting of. the town school committee was held Saturday evening ats7:30 at the town hall
 Mrs. Percy Jennings is now irnprov- poisoning. e A very interesting lecture on Corn was given by Samuel G. i Seeley at the Tashua school on Corn Day. Mr.. Seeley spoke on the value and amount of corn raised in Con necticut and the uses of corn pro- duets.
 at Gymnasium hall will be given Fri day evening, Nov. 26. An interesting program has been arranged. Mr. and Mrs EhThardt, Miss Lo- retta Wild, George twfld, Fred and Joseph Wild and Phillip Miller of Bridgeport have been entertained rel gently at the home of MT. and Mrs <1ADcAL I1O1LIIACA O1z 1aShQa.4
 Miss Mabel A. Seeley of Derby spent the weekend in town at the parental hom estead. Thomas F. Bradley of Newtown has recently. visited his aunt. Mrs Kate KoFIer.
 At Gymnasium hall Sunday even- ing, Nov. 21. there will be a song ser vice with music by male quartet besides solos and duets H. B. Con- verse will give an address on the characteristics of Abraham Lincoln Services will begin at 7:15.
 MT. and Mrs. c. B.. Cutter who have recently sold their place in Long Hill, will soon move to IIawley ave- nue, Bridgeport
 The Episcopal guild of Grace Epis- 1 copal church, Long Hill, gave. a very successful supper at Cutters hall last Friday evening. The proceeds will gc l towards painting the church
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Jennings have Erented rooms of John Sneider and will J soon take possession. Miss Florence Clark of Zoar i. staying a few days at the home o1 Mrs c. B. Cutter.
 Mrs. Matilda. Gregory of Tashua Hill is visiting her son, Arthur, Greg ory, of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
SLOT MACHINES MUST co

Acting. under orders from Supt Eugene Birmingham. the police are now making toursof the city. among saloon keepers and others who have slot machines in their places. and ordering them removed. The action laws relative to gambling. as it is claimed that the use of these devises lis a direct violation of what the law intended to prevent
 So far about a dozen of the ma chimes have been found in the center of the city and it is expected many more will be found in other parts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
ABoBo WEBER's BIRTHDAY

President Robert Weber, of the Arions. was the recipient of a dia- mond ring and a massive bouquet Of roses, at last evenings rehearsal of the chorus. The occasion therefore was the fact that MT. Weber was A years-young yesterday.
 The Arion's fair will commence in their hall Nov. 2S. John A. Schultz, Of Fairfield. was chosen chairman of the fair committee. His only appoint ment last eveHing was that of Mrs. Weber Of chairman of the ladies' board of managers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
HE IS A GREAT SHOT

wallace, the baker,, State street.
 killed three gray squirrels, at one shot on Saturday. This feat placed
 him at once high up on the list of ssspoTfsss in this vicinity. We learn, however, he has borne his .'b1ushing honorB' with becoming dignity and continues yeti to exchange salutations as usual with his old friends, some of whom. when in his presence, fncon- tfnentIy commence whistdng that t1ne--.AThree blind mice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
CASE OF MR. HUBBELL

Adr- Fene1on HubbeH began to ra1- 1y yesterday from the shock he re-
 cefved in being thrown from his wa Eon, and all symptoms this morning indicated a speedy recovery from his injuries We understand that the young gentleman is now well convinc- ed thaf some things can be done as well as others" by horse when fright
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
PRZE FIGHT PREVENTED.

Albany, Nov. 2Othe 1865 The prize fight between Davis and Elliot has probably been prevented; ;; the managers of the Susuuehanna Railroad. together with police pre- vented the cars leaving with the inn mense crowd of roughs who had char tered a special train Some assert the fight is going on at Pensance, ScKlo- harfe County, the principals having reached there last night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
Preparing for Battle.

Preparing for Battle.
 A rapid at the Thames river at .ArnoId's Mills affords the only ford ing to be met with for a very consid- erable distance. but upon examlna- tion. it was found too deep for the ately taken two or three boats and some Indian canoes on the spot, and obliging the aorsemenf to take a foot man behind each,/ the whole fwere safely across by 12 o'clock.
 Flight miles from the crossing. we passed a farm. where a party of the British troops was encamped the night before,- Under the command or Colonel WarburtoM. The detachment with General Proctor had arrived the day before at the Moravian towns, four miles higher up. Being now cer- tafnIy near the enemy, I directed the advance of Johnson's regiment to ac- cellerate their march for the purpose of procuring intelligence the officer commanding it. in short time, sent to inform me, that his progress was stopped by the enemy. who were form ed across our line of march, One of the enemy's wagoners being also talk Zen prisoner, from the information received from. him. and my observa- ton, assisted by some of our officers. T soon ascertained enough Of their position and. OrQef@OLr D1tl40g d44O US- F1ermine that which it was proper to adopt
 .sI have the honor herewith to en- close youIrny general order of the 27th uif- preseri bing the order of march and of battle, when the whole army should act together As the number and description of the troops have been essentially changed, since the is- suing of the order. it became peces- al = Stfon in their disposition From the place from where our army last halt ed to the Mdravaian towns, dis fance of aboutN three and one half miles the road passes through a beech forest without any clearing. and for the first two miles. near the bank of the river.
 wards from the river, swamp ex- tends parallel to it, throughout the entire distance The intermediate ground is dry, and although the trees are tolerably thick, it is in many places clear of underbrush- Across this strip ef land, 1t is left. APPAYEp upon the river, supported by artillery placed in the wood their right in the swamp covered by the whole of their Indian forces, the British troops were drawn up. 1
 ssThe troops at my disposal consist ed of abouto12O regulars of the 2Fth regiment, five brigades of Kentucky volunteers, militia infantry. under haB exceuency Gov. Shelby, averaging less than five hundred men and Col Johusonss regiment of mounted in- fantry, making the whole an aggrega- ton something lover 5000. No dispo- aitton of an army opposed to the In dian force can be safe unless it is se- cured on the Hanks and in the rear. had therefore no difficulty in ar ranging the infantry comfortably to my general order of battle Gen Trot- ter's brigade of 500 men, formed the front line. his right upon the road and : his left upon the swanAps- Gen King 2 brigade as the second line, 15o yards in the rear of Trotter,s and Chiless brigade formed the command of Maj r-Genera1 Henry; the whole Of Gen eraI Desha's division, consisting od two brigades were fSrmed EN PO- FENCE upon the left Of Trotter 2
 - e(Continued1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
ALDERMAN scHRIEBER;s GoA1

Alderman Schrieber was in luck yesterday He received a goat by a process that U. s. law prevents us from explaining. Whatever the scheme WaS-aIld we are not telling it-it was indulged in by 29 other enn- pIoyes of Hincks and Johnson's fact ory. The goat was formerly the prop erty of Charlie, the young son of John Schulte, of Fairfield. The Alderman from the Sixth says he will keep the animal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
BradIey-Hegarty

Mir. Frank Bradley and Miss Mamie Hegarty will be married this evening at the residence of Father NfhiI1 at z: 30, after which they will depart on the 9:36 express for an extended tour On their return they will reside on Noble avenue. where the groom has fitted up handsome home. The groom is the popular manager of the Smith and Priests Arcade store
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
NTHEATRE

Three pieces tonight, the .tFayre Mayde of Litchfy1de,' Irish Tiger and Irish TutoE-. Davenport drew large house last night Drop in at BayliesF Hall tonight and see and hear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
SEVERAL PUBLIC BEoUEsTs

A real genuine Yankee will .was probated today It was the last testa- ment of the late Henrietta Beardsley of this city and q cute old Fashioned document it was. It was drawn, pre- sumabIy by the testator herself, as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
WISE AND OTHERWISE

lThe Prohibition movement makes slow progress with the great number of men who use alcohol to warm up in the morning. and to cool off at night after the day in the heated office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20

A shell making plant will be estab 1ished at Newark. N. J., by the Cru cible Steel Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
HARRIsON's VICTORIES.

Extracted from a letter written by Gen. William Henry Harrison and forwarded to the Secretary of War Oct q. 1S15.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20

These pictures you see of the wom- ems full and faring skirts are not borrowed from Godey'sf Lady's Book of the year 1855. but are merely the 1916 fashions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20

Many patriotic communities are joining the Preparedness movement by asking the government to make their little creeks navigable for mo- tor boats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20

This scarcity of blue dyes will an nov the men who are not quite satis- fled until they have blue shirts to go with their pink neckties.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20

Bedouin tribesnen captured Bri- tish aeropfane and it's occupants near Bagdad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
FIFTY YEARS AGO
THEAT1RE,-BAYIIEs' HALLl

Monday. evening, No7e. goth, 1885, Glorious Three pieces First
 Night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20

The -CoIumbian Rope Co., of Au burn. N. r., increased it's capital from 5000. 900 to $1,500,o00.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
r e. C. Da1enporty '

The world renown Irish Comedian. A positive change fzbil each night. Look out for
 UNCLE TOM CABIN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
Mooney-Griffin

At the Church of the Sacred Heart this morning, with a nuptiaI mass, Father Leddy officiating. Mail Car rier John T. Mooney and Miss Mamie A. Griffin were united in wedlock. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Katie Griffin; the best man was James Emmons. an associate of the groom in the employ of Uncle Sam. The church contained many friends of the young couple, both who are well known and connected with the, lead ing Catholic families.
 After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. Mooney left on the nooni train for Philadelphia. Washington and other points Of interest. Upon their return they W Aesfde. at s8 Park avenue The young eoup1e were handsomely remembered by theirl friends. the groom's associates in the postoffice giving him a handsome couch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20

The old time family used to dis cuss the goodness of the Lord at the Thanksgiving dinner table, while the modern family is trying to settle the goodness of the football team.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20

JUST ARRIVED. ERENCA AND DUTCH BULBS JCAN RECk S SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
vincent-stander

Miss Kittie, daughter of MT. Will liam Sander. of 88 Park avenue. was married this afternoon at 3A o'clock at the home of her father. to Allen Edward Vincent by Rev. pr. Cone of Christ church.
 The service was read in the church parlor. A reception followed the ser vice. The bride and groom left on the 3:57 train for New York and will be gone about ten days, on a visit to Bal tiTnore and Washfnton.s On their re- turn they will take up their residence at 250 Colorado avenue
 Miss Stander has been for a num- Der with the D. M. ReadlCo., and her associates remembered her by sending Ia beautiful breakfast, dinner and tea. service, also a costly lamp. The groom is secretary and treasurer of the West End Grocery store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20

 BRIDGEPORT ASH WAS
1oo-5o 20 YEARS AGO
(Taken from the Files of The Evening Farmer) 2
 

there was a complete and refreshing absence of legal phrases.
 The sum of $2,O0 is left to the 1 Widows Home in this city, for the endowment of a bed for aged and needy persons.
 The Bridgeport Orphan Asylum is also the beneficiary to the extent of $2,OoO. . l The Congregational church of Trumbun receives $1,OOo, the inter est of which is to be used in further ing. the preaching of the gospel
 The interest of $1,O0O is given the 1 West End Congregational church, to 1 to be used when the society commen- ces the erection of a new church
 To her daughter, Carrie M Kettle
 ton, is given her wardrobe and such household goods as she may % need. The remainder are to be given away; ; none must be sold at auction She is also given the life use of $71O. At her her deaths the principle reverts to the Widows Home The homestead is left to the testatrix's youngest grand child, whose name does not appear. The will was drawn in August, 1888
 and was witnessed by Nettie E. Judd, Mary E. Hall, and Henry B. Bower.
 R-.SB. Lacey is named as executor and it is the request of the testatrix that he be not required to give bonds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-03
ITALIAN SUBJECTS
ARE CALLED TO ARMS
ViCe-COnSuI at Clinton Gets
Notice to Summon Men to
Fight for FatherIand.

CLINTON. Ind. June DIR. A.
SalarogliO. NiCe consul Of the Italian
government for the state OF Indiana
whose residence is in Clinton, has re-
celved legal notice summOuing an
Italian subjects. 20 TO 80 years old, to
report for duty in Italy Before going
10 Italy they VIII have 10 report to
the consul here. or may 20 TO Chi
cago or Cincinnati for that purpose,
where examinations for their fitness
viii be made. If they are pronounced
physically unfit they will be excused.
il in good condition they must go TO
Italy that government paying all ex-
3 penses of the examination. the eX-
pense OF reporting 10 the vice consul.
medical examination. ocean passage
and the expense back To America
when they return.
DR.. SalaTOgliO says about 200 of the
Italians In Linton. of which there are
Z between three and four thousand in
the vicinity OF Clinton, have applied
for permission 10 go back TO their ma
tive country. He thinks the free trip
viii appeal 10 many of them in addi-
ton TO having the opportunity 10 fight
for Italy.
The Italian government holds the
italian, though naturalized, always a
subject TO a call for war. A failure To
respond TO the call means imprison-
ment should the cOuntTyman so back
after the war at any time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-03
WILL START WAR ON
CANADA THlSTLES
Experiments to Discover New Method
VIII Bc Conducted by Purdue
University.

MARION, Ind June 3.--F. ]. PiPal,
of the agricultural extension depart
ment of Purdue university. has begun
in Grant county "A series Of expert
mentS in discriminating Canada
thistles. which later may be made the
subject of "A bulletin issued by the uni
Versity. The experimental work is
being done on the farm of Frank
Druckemiller in Franklin township.
Because OF the advance in the price
OF crude carbolic acid formerly made
use of i'm war against the Canada
thistle. II is regarded best TO develop
cheaper methods of destroying this
pest Salt and orchard oil are being
used i'm the experiments here, and the
field treated has been divided into
three parts for different experimental
purposes.
Ii is not expected that one treat
ment will DESTROY the thistles but the
spraying process Will be repeated until
the thistles are dead The fact that
several farmers from different town
ships of the county attended the DEM
onstration yesterday, gave evidence
of a wide interest in the matter The
seed of the thistles is believed TO have
come in imported grass seeds. While
the thistle does not produce seed IN
this latitude the plants multiply rap
idly through the roots.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-03
OF INDIANA and MICHIGAN
THREATENS GANG"
Insane Princeton Man Tries to Clean
Out Court House.

WARSAW. Ind. June 3.-Armed
with "A 39-caliber revolver. Frank
Humphreys of Pierceton came 70 War
saw Yesterday afternoon 10 carry out
his threat Ito clean out the court
house gang" He walked into the
clerks office and made unreasonable
demands OF G. ID. Longenecker, the
clerk. and was in the act of drawing
his gun 20 carry out his threat when
he was attacked by Sheriff Jacob
Huffer and his deputies. He was dis
armed and taken TO the county Jail.
where late i'm the evening ne was de-
clared insane bv "a commission.
Hum Dhreys went insane on the sub
ject Of law. Several months ago he APP
Jared at the bar when he defended
himself in a divorce action brought 10y
his wife. lie then opened q law Of
fee in Pierceton and imagined him
self a great constitutional lawyer and
wrote many letters 10 the county Off
GERS charging them with violating the
United states constitution and de-
handing that they resign immediate
ly and leave the country. He also
made threats against their lives. He
wrote a series of letters TO Gov Raj
ston and so persistent was he in mis-
charges against local authorities that
the governor finally made inquiries
regarding the conditions here.
Recently when Judge r. r.. BOWser
sent him TO Jail for contempt of court
because of failure TO make payments
for the support of his wife as ordered
by the court. Humphreys threatened
10 kill the Judge.