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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
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the preparations at the lot where ev- erythihg moves with the precision of clock work. In a short hours time 8 great white canvas city will be erect ed; the arenic tent, the menagerie tents, three mammoth stables for the seven hundred beautiful horses, a dining hall where one thousand per sons are fed three times a day, the kitchen with it's great steel ranges and bakers, blacksmith shops, ward robe tents, dressing rooms and a doz- en other tents for the various depart ments.
 Then the parade which will leave the show grounds about 10 o'clock. The parade this season will, it is promised, be something well worth while; it is made up of a1legorica1 floats, beautiful horses, seven nni1i- tary bands, five herds of elephants, and on one knows how many rare wild animals, all arranged in open cages so that the public can have a view of the geological wonders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Argue Validity of Bill Posting Law
 In Supreme Court
Especial to The Farmer.)

Hartford, June s-Another chapter in the test case to determine the con stitutionality of the bill posting statute was, recorded yesterday when 1,efore5 the supreme court of errors, +,,e anpeal of the state in it's action against John F. Murphy of Bridge port was argued
 MT. Murphy is president of the Bridgeport Outdoor Advertising Co. TO test the bill posting statute, MT. Murphy was arrested last August ana in the Bridgeport city court he was fined s5 and costs. In the common pleas court of Fairfield county At torney Thomas C.. Cu1linan for MT Murphy, entered a demurrer. He claimed the statute an arbitrary and unwarranted interference with and an attempt to prohibit lawful business, and cbaracterized the act as uncOnsti- tutional. Judge Walsh sustained the demurrer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
YESTERDAY A HAPPY
 DAY FOR WALZ FAMILY

MT. and Mrs. Jacob WaIz of Main and High streets observed their 18th wedding anniversary yesterday, saw their daugter, Annie Pauline, welded to Jacob Klein, and announced the en- gagement of another daughter, Carrie Lydia, to Walter Eichner. >s,
 The wedding ceremony took place in St. PauPs German Lutheran church Rev. Paul F. Clemen, pastor of the rhurch, read the service. A large number of the friends and relatives were present. The bride was attended by her sister, Carrie Lydia. Both wore white satin and carried pink roses The bride wore a chaplet of orange blossoms with a, veil. Miss Anna An spett of New York also attended the bride The best man was Walter Eichner. The ushers were William Klein and John StengeI.
 Following the wedding ceremony the party went to GermaniaL hall where about 300 relatives and friends of the couple were assembled. Supper was served and dancing followed The members of the Germania Singing so- ciety sang songs, and addresses of couple were made by those present. MT. Walz then announced the engage ment of his daughter, Carrie Lydia, to Walter Eichner.
 The newly wed couple were boy and girl sweethearts. They were born in homes within a stones throw of each other They went to grammar school and to Sunday school together and as the years grew their childhood friend ship ripened into love which is fol- lowed by their marriage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
MOOSE TO HOLD BIG
 FIELD DAY JUNE 17

Arrangements will be perfected to- night at a meeting of the comm1ttees of Bridgeport lodge, No 2S9, Loyal Order of Moose, for the state conven- ton of the order to be held in this city next Thursday, Friday and Saturday The arrangements will be completed also for the big parade and field day to be held on Saturday, June IT, when 1t is expected 10 900 men will take part In the parade. Major William Houli- han, who commands the degree team, will be grand marshal of the parade. His staff and the line of march will be announced later. The major and his staff are now preparing the forma- ton of the parade. The parade cos tunes of Bridgeport lodge which will consist of light hat, linen duster and cane, are now ready at the. Moose club rooms in Main street
 Next week under the direction of Bridgeport lodge the Leavitt-Taxier United shows will hold a carnival on the old circus lot in Fairfield avenue. The delegates to the state convention will be entertained there Thursday and Friday, and Saturday there will be athletic events and an old fash toned picnic after the parade which will end at the grounds. All sorts of shows and attractions have been pro cured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
JENM1NGs=FEL.EN

In the presence of the immediate relatives and friends, Miss Irene Felen, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Felen of A Bassick avenue became the bride of Earle Jennings at o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Peters rectory. Rev. Thomas J. Kelley, pastor, soIemnized the marri- age. The attendants were Miss Ada Beanan of New Haven and William Ahern of this city.
 The bride was gowned in a suit of navy blue taffeta. She wore a large white hat with a bird of paradise and carried a corsage bouquet of white sweet peas. The bridesmaid wore a gray taffeta suit. She wore a large pink hat and carried a corsage bou- quet of pink sweet peas.
 Following the ceremony the bridal party and the invited guests return ed to the home of the brides parents where wedding breakfast was serv- ed. The home was prettily decorated with pink and white carnations. Af- ter the wedding breakfast MT. and Mrs. Jennings left for their honey moon on the 11:20 train They re- fused to divulge the destination. MT. Jennings is employed at the Ashcroft Manufacturing Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
HALF DEATHS IN
 STAMFORD ARE PNEUMONIA CASES
Seven Die of This Disease During May, Town Clerk
 Records.
Especial to The Farmer)

Stratford, June 8.-Fifty- per cent. bf the deaths during May were caused by pneumonia Fourteen deaths were recorded by Town Clerk Harold c. Lowell. This is the largest number sver recorded in one month. During he month there were 15 births and lour marriages. 2
 For the f1st time in many years all he public schools will be closed to- morrow, circus day. At a special meeting of the board of educa ton held Tuesday evening, permission was granted William B. Kelsey =superin- sendnt of schools, to grant an all day recess. MT. Kelsey said today that shis custom will probably be carried put every year.
 The regular meeting of the Strat- ford Wornan's Suffrage association was held yesterday afternoon in the High School Assembly haiE The meeting was largely attended. Because of ill., ness pr. Florence sherman of Bridge port was una bIe- to be present. Plans were made for the Fairfield county convention to be held in Stratford, Friday, June 30. There will be a street parade in the morning. The parade will form at Academy hill at @10:3O a. m. and will march. through The principal streets andfwi1f disperse at Red Mems hall, Church street, where the convention will be held. The list of speakers will be announced later.
 The annual election of officers was held last evening and Miss Alice D. Judson was elected president. Other officers elected were as follows: Mrs Charles D. Lay, first vice president; Mrs sH M. Lowell second vice pres1- dent; Mrs. William Richardson, re- cording secretary; Miss Lillian snow den. corresponding secretary; Miss NFa1,de Hull treasurer; executive com nnittee, Miss Augusta Wheeler. Mrs. [ ,sroy Lewis and Mrs. Sterling Filmer; nominating committee, Miss Emma e. Allen. Miss SaIIie Wells and Mrs H.W- Baldwin.
 At a meeting of the executive com rnittee of the Ladies Aid society or tile CongreeationaI church. held in the par ish house, yesterday afternoon plans were made to hold the annual doiiaf meeting at the home of Mrs. II. Bron- son on Housatonic avenue The e&- act date will be announced in a lew days
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

the assembling crowds with a select program of popular and classic music.
 The menageriek this season is said to
 contain the largest collection of rare wild animals ever exhibited in one enclosure A kindergarten of baby lions, baby tigers, baby leopards, baby kangaroos, baby monkeys and a baby giraffe is feature of this depart ment which appeals particularly to the little folks A feature of the per formance will be the many traind an imal acts. Madam Bradna and her pony and dog circus; Pal1enberg's s wonder bears, Marce11a's trained birds, a troupe of trained mules and ponies in a comedy circus. The performance will open with a gorgeous pageant entitled Persia or The Thousand and One Nights
 Circus day will be 11lred with rner- riment and happiness. The arrival and unloading of the five special trains of railway equipment is a most enjoyable feature of the day, then
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

necticut F'roebe1 Normal school which will be held tomorrow evening at The Stratheld. Five others will be grad uated as academic students. Rev. Richard L. Swain. Ph. D., former pas tor of the South Congregational church, will deliver the address of the evening and the present pastor, Rev. w. W. Ranney, will give the invoca- tion and ask the blessing. Miss Sylvia Eastman will deliver the Valedictory address and the Misses Charlotte Brown and Blanche Meltzer will give piano solos. The graduates in the kin dergarten class include: Lucille An nette Branda, Charlotte Mary Brown, Sylvia Isabel Eastman, Clover Esther Geddes, Helen Fair KinselIa, Blanche Eva Meltzer, Edna Louise Rose, Gen evieve Rice Thompson, Edna May Traver, Mabel1e Whitney Townsend, Mary Adelaide Van Dine.
 The academic class is composed of Helen Louise Joyce, Frances Mar sharit O'Brien, Florence Lavinia Par sons, Katherine SIawson Whitney and Eunice Hamilton Wills.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
SUFFRAGIsTs PARADE
 IN RAIN AT CHICAGO

Chicago, June 8-Suffrage activi- ties today were marked with a public reception rendered the National American Woman Suffrage Associa- ton at the new municipal pier by the Illinois Equal Suffrage Association Informal meetings were held through the day and the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage had committee sessions and informal meetings.
 The climax of the suffrage activi- ties came yesterday in the parade in which 15,000 suffragists braved the rain and wind storm to march to the Coliseum where leaders presented to the resolutions committee of the Re- publican national convention resoIu- tions asking that the suffrage cause be recognized by the Republican party.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
WONEN'S CLUBS HEAR
 REPORTS OF OFFICERS

Derby, June, 8-Reports of officers and of committees, including those of the president, Mrs. James R. Bolton, alton secretary, Miss Dothas Pinneo, of Norwa1k, occupied greater part of the sessions today of the annual meeting of the Connecticut Fedora ton of Women's Clubs. The addresses included one by Miss Anne Rhodes, of New York city, on National Americanization," and by Mrs. Jo-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
PARK BOARD BUYS LAND TO ENLARGE CHILDREN,S
 PLAYGROUND IN NORTH END

By purchase of four lots in Cliff street from Grace D. Beers, the park commissioners have added a tract about 60 by 15O feet to the public playground there. The deed ana papers in the transfer were recorded in the town clerks office yesterday.
 The playground which is located near the Shelton school, has been overcrowded during the past summer and more room was needed Neu1 apparatus will be installed and this playground with the additional room will be opened with the other plav- grounds on June 9th.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

The arrival of the five speciaf circus trains Friday morning will be the sig nal for the commencement of show day. In striving to surpass all pre- vious achievements in the way of sen sational features the management of the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth which will give afternoon and night performances tomorrow seem to have gained that end in the number of distinctly novel circus acts heraIded in the advance couriers. Henri FiIlis and his troupe of danc- ing horses. The Four Daring sisters in sensational mid-air exploits. A troupe of performing cats, rats and dogs working together in absolute harmony. Teddy the startling jump CT. The Marvellous Be1fords, a fam fly of five Risley acrobats, juggling human beings as if they were toys. Signor Bagonghi, Italy's famous comic equestrian who has made all Europe laugh at his quaintly interesting feats of horsemanship; The Imperial Vien- nese troupe comprises ten men and women, who have won the highest praise in European ca pitals. These clever artists turn single. double and triple somersaults in mid-air while another. The pony and donkey cir GUS is an entertaining speciality; Or rim and Victoria, Davenport, novel double riding speciality; Fred Derrick, champion equestrian somersault rid CT; The Paldren's troupe of European aerobats; The Ten Neapolitans, flying trapeze experts; the Dekoes Troupe in acrobatic and gymnastic exploits and Lupiti Perea, who holds a pink tea on the high trapeze.
 A feature of this seasons perform ance, is the military band composed of seventy skilled musicians. As the main doors open one hour before the commencement of the ring perform ance. the band will occupy the center circle during this hour, entertaining
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
FEENEY-WALKER

Miss Nellie Walker of Whiting St., West Hartford, and David Francis Feeney of Bridgeport, were married yesterday afternoon at o'clock in the rectory of St. Joseph's Cath edral, Hartford, by Rev. Thomas s. Dug gan, rector of the Cathedral. The bride was attended by Miss Margaret T. Feeney of this city, sister of the bridegroom, as maid of honor, and John E. Day, assistant superintendent of the Hartford Hospital, was the best man. The bride wore a dark blue travelling suit and a large pie
 ture hat and carried a bouquet of Killarney roses The maid of honor wore a suit of hampagne-colored ma terial with a picture hat and carried lilies Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was serv- ed at the home of the brides brother, Ernest Walker, and Mrs. Walker on Whiting street, only the immediate relatives being present. MT. and Mrs
 Feeney left for a wedding trip to New York and Atlantic City and will be at home after September 1 in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
FLAMES SELF FOR ACCIDENT.

Another person who was struck by a 5itney and blamed the accident upon himself appeared at the emer- gency hospital last evening to have puncture wound of the right leg dressed He was Thomas Bowman, A years old, of the Drew hotel, who stepped in front of a bus at Noble and East Washington avenues.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
BARK AsHoRE IN FOG.

New York. June S-The Norwegian bark Artensis, while bound from Glas- gow to New York, ran ashore in a fog near the Toms River coastguard sta tion on the New Jersey coast early today. The crew was brought ashore in the breclhes buoy a few hours later by the Toms River coastguards. The Artensis is of 1,789 tons, was built in 1885 and is owned by S. Bruusgaard, of Drammen, Norway,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
THE PKET.rTEsT FACn

and the most beautiful hands are oe- ten disfigured by an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. For sale only at the Cyrus Pharmacy. AIS fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
RAM HA1rs STAMFORD PARADE.

Stamford, June 8-Because of the rain, the parade of school children planned as feature of the opening of Stamford's celebration of it's 275th anniversary, was postponed and will be com bined with the events of to- morrow. The concert planned for this evening will be held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

sepha Whitney, chairman of the Connecticut branch of the Women's Connecticut branch of the Woman S Party"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Helen Christensen of Gather inc street, whose marriage to Harry T. Ireland, will take place late this month, was given a surprise shower by Miss A. T. Dennis and friends at her home, Monday evening. She re- ceived useful gifts of aluminium ware and several other things. After an evening of vocal and piano selections. a luncheon was served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

The Players club of the Bridgeport High school held it's first annual ban quet at the Stratfe1d last night. Will lis W. Hackman was toastmaster, A. l.. Lavery spoke on Future Advance ment," Prof. Aaron Wittstein made a humorous speech, and other partici- pants in the program included Fred erick Harrison, Henry Klein, John Nelson, Harold -Rockett and William Gaito. The officers of the club are: Harold c. Rocket, president; J. All den Blanchard, vice president; Stanton T. Rockwell, secretary; Carlton I. Washing, treasurer; Marshall A. Co., ley, stage manager.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY.

New Haven, June 8-The 4Oth an nual convention of the Connecticut Pharmaceutical Society will be held at Morris Cove, June 21 and 22 An was made to this effect today by I. J. Levy, of New Haven, the president.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

Miss Mary G. Miller, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Guy Miller, who has returned from the Misses Masters School at Dobbs Ferry, N. Y, for the summer vacation, is visiting friends in Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

John DeVine, son of MT. and Mrs George DeVine of 3O5 Broad stree will be graduated from New Tor University on Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Duffy's Benefits Stomach

The Stomach is the distribut- ing point of the human body. From it we get our blood and strength. Hence it is import ant that it be kept in a healthy condition. The beneficial re- suits obtained by the judicious use of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey in the treatment of stomach complaints has been testified to by many grateful people. Here is another man who attributes his present good health to Duffy's Pure Malt WhiSkey.
 ''I attribute my present good health to Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, which I have used for three years and it has relieved me of stomach trouble.''- Rubin Krakower, 6 Temple St., Pater- son. N. T.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

GRADUATION BASKETS AND BOUQUETS.
 JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

Eleven young women will receive diplomas as kindergarten teachers at the graduation exercises of the Con-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

GRADUATION BASKETS AND BOUQUETS.
 JOHN RECk & SON.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-15

Some OF the letters are SO In
teresting that from sheer curiosity
4 often reply to them by asking the
writer to come and see me. This
once led to very amusing little ex-
perielce. From a Mayfair address
had come most charmIngly ex-
pressed letter Of admiration. The
writer was so evidently gentle
man that felt it would be quite
safe to accede to. his request to take
me out to tea--besides, / was con
sumed with wonlan's natural Curl
osity to see what he was like!
Well. to cut n long story short.
we met-the delightful letter-wrIt-
er and myself-and my correspon-
dent turned out to be a public
schoolboy of IA! 1t appeared that
having by chance come upon a let
ter written by "a elder brother to
an inamorata he had, "tor a rag"
as he expressed 1t. sent me a copy In.
his own name. When my reply
came his sense OF chiYalry was so
strong that he felt he could not ''let
me down" (to quote him again) ),
and 80 he kept the appointment.
As slight punishment I Insisted
upon him taking me to tea to the
most expensive place could think
OF, ordered, to his horr or-for / made
him confess before we said goodbye
that he had come put with only 10
.shillings-the dearest things to eat
/ knew, and generally enjoyed my
self Immensely before, to his relief.
l said would pay the hill this
lime" schoolboys, as a matter of fact,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-15
The Kind Of Letters Actresses Get--and Laugh Over

swelled head" over my letters.
must tell you about some OF
tnem-the funny ones that have
made me laugh. Many como from
soldiers in the trenchess j remem-
Der one from Tommy which be-
gan:
Me and some OF the boys out
here we're looking at your picture
just now. Two OF them said 1t
showed you were married because
you don't call yourself miss We
had bit OF an argument. bet
each OF them 10 bob you aren't mar
ried, you to decide the bet yourself.
i hope shall take qufd off the
blighters. If you Will excuse the
word; 50 Will you please answer
this quickly? And now, hoping you
will forgive the liberty. but If it
would be any help to you In your
profession wouldn't object to mar
rying an actress. being Interested IN
the stage myself am % years
old. tall. reckoned not bad looking
by several young ladies'.
AS you may have guessed, I am
a chauffeur BY profession, nnd 1t
occurs to me that IL you have q car
4 might come In handy for that. I
expect to get leave before long and
could call and discuss things If you
think anything Of this
The P. S. to this letter was de-
lightful. It was: If you would like
to see me i should prefer not to do
so at the theatre, being unused tc
the ways Of the stage at present"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-15

Emancipation Proclamation. The
Presidents words to the young
spirituallst were everywhere quoted
and migquoted MY child. you pos
sess q very singular gift, but that II
is of God, have no doubt. thanh
you for coming here tonight. It Il.
more important perhaps than any
one here can understand"
The interest of former Presiden'
Roosevelt IN astrology was the caust
of many sarcastic quip from hi
critics. It was soon common infor
nation than the martial Presiden
believed in planetary influence, ant
tried to inaugurate new project
when the stars were favorable. H
was familiar with the characteristic
Of his zodiacal sign. Scorpion, to bG
exact, he was born on the cusp o
Libra-Scorpio, October 27-and beari
out all the traits assigned to tina
peculiar period. All his life Mr.
Roosevelt has been interested il
astrology, and has had his horoscope
drawn UP by several experts. NAM
a satire and many cartoon have
been based upon the yigoroui
Teddy" in consultation with the
stars.
Star-gazing is founded upon sci.
ence, and horoscopes have their root
in the solar system, but spirit com.
munication has not leg to stand
on, according to popular standards.
Can It be that President Wilson
Is serious about the diyinlng board?
Does he really consult it, or have
any faith in it's prophesies? II he
does, who is this spirit with whom
he talks through the mediumship OF
the board? What does it tell him
OF the future, what has it revealed or
the past? Is an unseen hand die.
tattng the destiny of the nation? Or
is the President only testing after
all?
Are you going to be the mex,
President, Mr. Wilson,"
The ouija board says yes.'
Part Of our being not Vet car.
nate''-'the condensed soul Of orr
ancestors .difuse cosmic cor.
seriousness intelligent discar
nate agent thus opine the scIer.
lists Superstitton"-'fol y,'--'.im
agination scoff the skeptics
"Which?" asks the general public.
keeping an open mind.
And the President smiles his in.
scrutable smile.
+ H I
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-15

vinlng board. that these learned pro
fessors confessed themselves baffled
by It. and unable to solve the rid
die? Months were devoted to their
experiments. and tests of changing
the sitters, blindfolding them and
asking the board all sorts of ques-
tons. serious as well as superficial,
we're part Of the scientific routine.
Sir Oliver Lodges Discovery.
One of the nrst discoveries made by
Sir Oliver Lodge was that the con
.trol of the board always answered
in kind-that is. If it were asked a
.teckiess question. it would reply in
the same vein, while a sincere ques-
ton brought forth conservative
answer. After it was all over. the
private opinions of tho investigators
We're a bit vague. One noted gentle
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