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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
HARRY A. M'ELRoY.

With solemn requiem mass sung by his nephew, Rev. Walter s. Me Elroy, of St. Francis church, New Haven, and attended by hundreds of
 friends from this and other cities, the funeral of Harry A. McElroy was
 held this morning from his late home,
 S51 Iranistan avenue, at 9:30 and
 from Sacred Heart church at 10
 o'clock Father McEIroy was assisted
 by Rev. Walter Shan1ey, F. R., of Danbury as deacon, Rev. Thomas J.
 Finn, P R., of Norwalk, at sub-dea-
 con, and Rev. Thomas J. Mooney as , master of ceremonies. Priests occu- pying seats in the chancel were: Rev. James Smith of New Haven Rev. John McGivney of Westheld, Rev. John CoyIe of New Haven, Rev. Wal ter McCrann of Norwalk, Rev. J. J.
 Kennedy of Bethel, and Rev. Richard F. Moore. L. L. D., Rev. James B. Mi
 hill, P. R., Rev. Patrick McGivney, Rev Thomas P. Mulcahy, Rev.
 Thomas J. Picker. Rev. E. V. Mur- phy and Rev. Thomas Gloster of this city.
 A choir composed of Mrs. F. J. Kelley, Miss Mae Casserly, Miss The
 resa O'Brien. William Chew and J.. J.
 Kennedy, sang the responses to the ] mass. rendering 'Romine Jesu'' at the offertory After the mass Miss O'Brien sang There Is a Land." A delegation was present from the
 Knights of Columbus of which MT. | McEIroy was a member. Several | coaches of the eortege were occupied with the beautiful floral tributes. The l bearers: Dr. David H. Monahan, John J. Phelan, Thomas Ha1len, J. A. Leverty, Thomas M. Cunningham, Robert E. Hurley, George T. Mo Carthy, and William Chew. The conn | initial service at St. Michael's ceme- l tery was read by Father Shanley, | assisted by Fathers McE1roy, Nihill
 Kennedy. Moore, Mooney, Coyle and | Finn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
PRUSSILOFF

General Alexis A. Brussiloff, the
 Russian commander who came into
 prominence as the leader of the off, fensive against the Austrians, is sixty
 four years old and has been one of the
 Czar's soldiers since he was a, youth.
 In appearance Brussiloff is said to be Remarkably youthful, and does not look
 a day over fifty. His activity is the
 marvel of his associates. Always a
 cava1rynan, he still prefers a horse 70
 a motor car, and 1t is declared that he rides with all the daring and profici- ency of a youthful expert. Since the beginning of the war Brussilof has
 the Czar's generals. "We are Brussil- off's'' is the proud boast of his men, who fairly worship him. Brussiloff' s first experience of war was in the Turkish campaign in 1877 and 1878, but he saw little active service in that conflict, and he was stationed in the reserve during the RussO-Japanese war The present war gave him his first actual knowledge of hostilities on a great scale, and he seems to have
 been an apt pupil. Brussilof is de-
 scribed as of slender figure, with an intellectual face surmounted by a thick crop of hair streaked with gray, and with bright, quizzical eyes. He is almost as silent as Grant, and his or ders are noted for their brevity. He and his two brothers were left orphans at a tender age, and were reared by an aunt, who gave Alexis an excellent I education, which he completed in a 1 military school. As a young man he
 spent many years in the Caucasus,
 where expert horsemanship is consid- cred the greatest of virtues, and it was
 there that he gained the proficiency
 which made him one of the best cava1- | rynen in Europe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
ConservatOr For
 "Barn Artist" Is
 Asked By Relatives

Probate Judge Paul L. Miller today
 set Thursday, July 6, at 11:30 o'clock
 as date for hearing on the appl1- cation of the selectmen of Trumbull
 for the appointment of cOnserVator
 for John H. Sherman, the farm "barn artist of Trumbull. Sherman is the sole heir of his mothers estate ,the late Julia A. sherman of Trum bull. She left $24,234.91 consisting of cash in
 banks, securities and real estate in Bridgeport, Trumbun and Easton. Mrs. sherman died in January, 1915. Settlement of the estate was to have been made this week but the select
 men intervened. They claim that Sherman is mentally deficient and they fear if he gets his inheritance he may squander it and become a town
 charge.
 Sherman is now making his home with his half-sister, Mrs. Almon C.. Bradley of Kent. Her husband is the | administrator of the Sherman estate. According to the statutes, although Sherman has left Trumbull, if at any
 time within the next four years he becomes dependent, the town of Trun-
 bull must take care of him. Judge
 John s. Pullman appeared for the
 town of Trumbull. Judge A. c. Addis
 of New Milford appeared for Sher- man, claiming the court had no juris-
 dirtion because Sherman is no longer a resident of this probate district.
 Judge Miller took jurisdiction, how ever, and set the hearing stated. For several years before his mot11- CTS death Sherman caused much com ment among his neighbors and those
 who passed his home because of his
 propensity for frequently painting his barn. He painted pictures all over it in many bright colors frequently changing them. He has asked to make ! a verbal statement to Judge Miller in order to convince him that he is i mentally competent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
FLAGG CENTENARY

Although he did not take rank among the great painters of the world, George Whiting F'1agg attained to a front rank among the American artists of his time. and his centenary, which falls today, should not pass unnoticed. Some of his works have become farni- liar, through reproductions, to mill lions of people. In this class are Washington Receiving His Mother s Blessing" Columbus and the Egg g '"The Execution of Lady Jane Grey,'' '"The Landing of the Pilgrims and The Princes in the Tower" These and other products of Flagg's brush had and have an appeal to homely human sentiments not possessed by the paintings of many greater artists.
 Flagg was born in New Haven on June 26, 1916, and received his artiste education in his native land and in England. In addition to his historical paintings and genre works he achieved considerable distinction as a painter of portraits, and a number of prominent people sat for him. He was made a member of the National Academy in 1851. The artist entertained a great fondness for Nantucket Island and it's people, and spent much of his time on that quaint old island, where he died in 1897,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
Mysterious Illness Is
 Blamed For IA Deaths;
 Scout Milk Theory Now
Continued From Page one

lection from causes other than milk. One noted case of glanders is that now being treated by Dr. George Ober, bacteriologist of the local health department.
 The patient arrived in this city from the Adirondacks. She was taken i'll within 48 hours after coming here. AS it requires four days for the infec- ton to develop and as she did not drink any milk, this is a clear case of endemic infection. Dr. Oloer is treat ing 50 cases of the infection, less than 50 per cent. Of which can be traced even indirectly to milk.
 Milk unless used in it's raw state would be unlikely to produce this a,f- fectton,'' said Dr. Ober today, flor if taken in hot coffee or milk the strep- tococci would likely be killed.
 ''It is now clear, I think, in the minds of most physicians here that the trouble is endemic and that the germ Is carried in the air, the dust of the street or elsewhere. The only means of eradication is lots of sun light The germ has probably orig mated from the long period of damp weather and has spread rapidly, being infectious and not contagious"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
NATHAN SHELBY.

Nathan Seeley, son in law of P. T. Barnum and formerly for many years a resident of this city, died at his summer home in Portland Springs, Me, on Friday, after short illness. MT. Seeley was married to Barnun' s youngest daughter, Pauline T. Bar mum, who became the mother of three children, Clinton Barnuna, Herbert D. and Jessie B., who married Wilson Marshall. Mrs. Seeley died many years ago and MT. Seeley later mar ried Miss Mary Ella Smith of this city, who survives him, with her son, Alfred Seeley and his two sons by his first wife. MT. Seeley and his fam fly resided for many years on Walde- mere avenue at Seaside park but later removed to New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
EDWARD GRADY.

The funeral of Edward Grady was largely attended from his late home. 254 Warren street, at S:30 this morn ing and a. half hour later from Sa- cred Heart church where the solemn mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Matthew Judge, assisted by Rev. Rich ard F. Moore, as deacon and Rev. Thomas J. Mooney as sub-deacon. At the offertory, Mrs. Florence Legere Hayes and Miss Theresa O'Brien sang tDomine Jesu' and after the mass Mrs. Hayes sang, Some Sweet Day" The bearers were Laurence McGough, Terrence McMahon, Michael Connors, Michael Kelley. Edward Morris and Robert Sh ca. Fath CT Judge read tn e comnnittal service at St. Michael's s cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
MARY A. CANNON.

The funeral of Mary A. Cannon was held from the undertaking parlors of Rourke 6 Boucher, 1895 Main street, this morning sat 9:30 o'clock, and from St. Augustine's church one
 half hour later, where Rev. James B. Nihi1l celebrated a requiem high mass. There was a large attendance of sorrowing relatives and friends, and the floral offerings were numer- ous and appropriate. The bearers wer John Gordon. James Lyons, John Donahue, William Co1gan, Mi chae1 Griffin and William O'Neill Interment was in the family plot at St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
Jitney Bus and Gar of Investigator Aid
 in Emergency Gases

The city ambulance corps received t1nany calls today. At 845 o'clock the ambulance was called to 2S8 Bostwick avenue to take Mrs. Joseph Fleischer to St. Vincant's hospital for an oper- Eation. The horse ambulance was refused by pr. Maurice Steinberger. While the auto vehicle was out, two other calls came. Mrs. Emma Will let's, 49, of 1494 Iranistan avenue. Hell out of a window while hanging iclothes on a line. Her right collar bone was broken, her right side in- tured and she suffered possible in i dternal injuries. She was taken to fhe hospital in Investigator Morris seyss car and given first aid by Miss Katherine HeI1ir, Emergency hospital nurse. Michael Alphonse of 30 Gil bert was seriously injured when he was caught in an elevator shaft at dhe plant of the American Grapho- phone Co. For lack of the ambu- j1ance, he was taken to St. Vincent'e hospital in a jitney bus.
 Dr. Steinberger is likely to be reprimanded for Inisrepresenting the seriousness of his patients case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
MARGARET HAWAIIAN.

The funeral of Margaret Banahan was held from the home of her broth ers Patrick Banahan, 119 Grant street, at S:30 this morning and a half hour later from St. Augustine's church, where the high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. James Derwin, assisted by Rev. James B. Nihill, Rev. E. V. Murphy and Rev. Thomas J. Picker A delegation was present from the La dies Auxiliary, A. O. H. The bear CTS were John, Patrick and James Ke1- ley, James Stapleton. William Synnot and Michael Redden Burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
FRANK H. sruDLEY.

The funeral Of Frank E. Studley was held from his late home. 279 Broad street, at 2:30 o'clock, Satur- day afternoon, Rev. c. W. Areson, rector Of Trinity church, conducted the services, Delegations were present from Department 25, Locom obi1e Co.,, and the F'raternal Order of Eagles. The bearers were Henry Connors, Thomas Fahey, Matthew Reilly, Jam es Gomperts, John Conroy and Edward Mahoney, Rev, Areson read ths com initial service at the grave in Noun tain Grove cemetery,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
GEORGE w. GODDARD.

The funeral of George w. Goddard, who died Saturday, was held from the family residence, East Main street, Stratford, at 2:30 o'clock this after noon. Rev. Ernest c. Carpenter, pastor of the Stratford Methodist church, was the officiating clergyman Burial will be in Gardner, Mass. The body will be shipped on the 7:57 train Tuesday morning. MT. Goddard was farmer and resided in Stratford about three years. Besides his widow he is survived by daughter and two sons,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
line strong trunk for holiday visit.

Trunk handsome will be proud to see 1t carried into hosts home strong it will stand all sorts of hard knocks; rooy it will hold ample supplies for visit small it will not take up great deal of room!
 Pretty ideal trunk, for fact.
 Steamer mode built of vulcanized fiber with trim ins of brass and stout cloth lining dowes end well alongside lock hold lid firmly stout plates
 Regular 28 inch size-$6.5O; from that increase 50 cents in price of each size.
 hid
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26

some of which pierced the lungs, died last night al the Bridgeport hos pitaI where he was removed imme- diately after the accident. Medical Exa miner Samuel s. Garlick gave the cause of death septic pneu- monia. MT. Howard, who resided at 199 Center street, was 53 years old, and was born in Ireland but had lived in this city for more than 25 years. His widow, a sister of An sonia, and a brother, Thomas How ard, of this city, survive him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26

A leak in a hose leading from an iacetyIene tank at the plant of the lBrid geport Boiler Works this morn ling caused the escaping gas to ex> fpIode. Chemical company No. 1 was summoned and extingnished the blaze.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
FIERCE MERwIN.

Bradford Pierce, the two years and seven months old son of Horace B. and Marjorie D. Pierce Merwin,, of SIS Fairfield avenue, died last night at the Bridgeport hospital after a short illness. The child was the grandson of B. D. Pierce, Jr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
EDITH PAIL IsoN

The funeral of Edith Paul Ison was held from her late home, 3025 Main street, at 2:S0 this afternoon. Rev. H. D. Wiener, pastor of the German Reformed church, conducted the ser vices. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26

Charged with carrying concealed weapons, Joseph Caneferro of 80 Lex ington avenue was fined $50 and costs in the city court today. Thomas Mestre who was charged with the same offense was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
NOTORIST RUNS DOWN MAN;
 VICTIMS LEG IS BROKEN

James Lucas, 5 Fox street, driving an automobile in Fairfield avenue to- day between Yale and Norman streets, ran down Walter S. Hawley of Long Hill. The latter suffered a com pound fracture of the right leg and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital. Lucas was released on his promise to appear in the city court tomorrow to answer a charge of reckless driv- ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
HANFORD B. KMLOGG

The funeral of Hanford B. Kellogg was held from his late home, 499 Wood avenue, at o'clock this af- ternoon. Rev. H. B. Kelley, rector of St. Georges Episcopal church, conducted the services. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Assistant City Clerk James P. Kelly, who, since his marriage has been mak- ing his home at 243 Parrott avenue, in the Eighth district, will move to- row to 528 Atlantic street, the Second district.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26

Tomorrow evening the ordinance committee of the common council will meet with a committee of the Bridge port Jitney Bus Owners Protective association to discuss the proposed or dinancO regulating jitneys,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
OBITUARY.
JAMES oNEI.

James O'Neil, a motorman, aged 57, who boarded at 583 Connecticut avenue, died this morning at St. Vim cents hospital. MT. O'Neil was born in Canada but had lived in this city many years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
DIED.

FHDRIBURT-In this city, June 24, 1S1e. Walter 8. HurIburt, aged 67 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late home, No. 1S9 Ellsworth street on Tuesday, 27th inst, at 2:30 o'clock p. m. Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- tery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
PATRICK HOWARD.

Patrick Howard, a bod carrier, em- p1oyed by Bowling & BottonIey, builders at the addition to the county Courthouse, who fell while at work on June 5, fractuFing several ribs,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26

British diplomatic agents in Mexico will look after American interests there in case of a break,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26

Illinois, oats acreage IS estimated at 2.6 more than last year by the Grain Dealers association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
MEXICAN TRADE EM FARGO UNDER
 CONSIDERATION

Washington, JIne 26-A virtual embargo United States and Mexico pending ton relations being planned istration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
A DRINK WITH A PURPOSE
Horsford's Acid Pbosnha

Agreeable and refreshing, especially in hot weather. It is a remarkable nerve tonic. Buy a bottle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
Cleanliness and
 cO1dness make refrigerator value.

These qualities the that decide the value of any refrigerator
 Is it cleany refrigerator and it be kept clean easily?
 Will it keep food cold; and keep it sweet and deci ously edible,
 If refrigerator gives the right to these ques tions it is worth buying The that gives the best swer is the most-worth buying.
 Leonard Cleanable refrigerator answers them both satisfactorily than other built, we believe
 The Leonard refrigerator is built with peculiar lin ing of steel upon which is fused porcelain Its lining IS exactly like porcelain dish for use on the table!
 Could anything be cleaner2 easier to keep clean7
 The Leonard refrigerator is built with heavy walls of Between these walls and the pOrceainsur faced lining insulation that keeps heat out As the ice in the ce-chamber mes, it's chill is carried down around the foodcompartment food is kept at the right degree of temperature for just long time wishes.
 Beside this, Leonard refrigerafors handsome in finish are fitted with patented locks which keep doors tightly closed we'll in whatever surroundings places them.
 Here are styles and prices. Values show plainly one inspects:-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
Fresh carload Oldtown Canoes.

If ever anything came in the nick of tinae ts this carload of canoes direct from OldtOwn! Haven't had half enough the last week Now plenty!
 lot of young folks going to have extra amount of enjoyment this Fourth-OJ ulyyet suggest that canoe be picked promptly.
 No other quite like the Odtown. Their speed and ightness and strength remark able. My how they be driven and not through the water And with sponsons simply can't be tipped over!
 A number of models and colors,-$31 $36 to $54
 Fronb asernen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-26
one inspects: :

Top lift holds 40 lbs ice,- -$14. Top lift, holds 50 lbs ice,-$2O. Top lift, holds 70 lbs ice,- $24. Three door, holds 70 lbs ice,-$3O. Three door, holds 75 lbs,-$ $33.5O. Three door, holds 90 lbs,-$36. Three door, holds 13O lbs,-$4O. Three door, holds 15O lbs,- -$7o.
 Fourth Floor
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

The local schools were closed Mon
day and Tuesday of this week as the
teachers attended the teachers meet.
ing.
Miss Marjorie Lyon. daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. @. @. Lyon, who has
been seriously i'll with scarlet fever,
is recovering.
A clam chowder supper will be
served in the Methodist vestry Thurs.
day evening under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid society. Price for adults,
10 cents; children, 10 cents. There
will be social amusement after the
supper.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
ToLLAND.

3 Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. B. Ludlow an,
children, Bessie and william, ar
spending a week in Boston.
Mrs. Marian Agard Baker returne.
home Wednesday night. She has beer
spending several weeks in New Yorl
and State Island.
Miss Edith L. Hunter and Miss
Mary r. Leonard Of Hartford were
the guests over Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar A. Leonard. .s%sS
Mrs McHalley of New York, who
has been spending three weeks as the
guest of her cousin, Mrs. Edwin 8.
Agard, returned home Saturday.
There will be food sale Saturday
afternoon at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. B. F. Case The proceeds are to
be used towards the support of Mrs.
Griggs.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the Lee Methodist church
will be held Friday afternoon at 3
O'Clock at the home of Mrs. j. N.
Geisler.
The Lee Methodist church held
their annual Freedmen's aid society
exercises Sunday evening. The semi.
centennial program for 1916 was
followed, which consisted of music
and readings and responsive exercises
1t was decided in the Congre-
gational church Sunday, no matter
what the weather might be. there
would be services every Sunday for
those wishing to attend. There were
services Sunday evening. Feb. 10,
but none in the morning.
Mrs. Edward Capen of Hartford,
president of the Hartford branch of
the Woman's Board of Foreign |
Missions addressed the Union Mission
Study class Friday afternoon at the
home IF Mrs. L. Ernest Hall. She |
gave a very interesting talk on the
field in India.
Talmon O. Main, an old resident of !
Tolland, about 50 years of age died
at the Hartford hospital at O'Clock |
Tuesday. Feb. is, where he had been |
since Christmas for treatment. His
surviving relatives are Altir, Grover
and Elliott Main of Rockville. The |
funeral services were held Thursday
at the E. III. Preston Co. undertaking
rooms in Rockville The services at
the grave were conducted by Rev. J.
N. Geisler. The interment was in
the Skungamaug cemetery.
The postponed meeting of the Study
club was held Monday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. I. Tilden
Jewett. The topic, "The Common
School, Past and Present; Educational
Ideas, was presented in a very in.
teresting manner by Mrs L. Ernest
Hall. She laid the most stress on the
past schools, as none were as familiar
with them as present day education.
The topic, prudent Crandall and her
School," was taken by Mrs. I. Tilden
Jewett. She told of the hardships
endured by this faithful teacher in
trying to teach a school for oolored
pupils in Canterbury. Finally after
two years of turmoil she gives up her
school and moves from town. A social
time was enjoyed and lunch as served
by the hostess.