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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
Christian Union to Dispense Christmas
 Dinners to Hungry

The down and outer'' in Bridge port, thanks to the generosity of the Christian Union mission, will enjoy on Christmas Day, tha Yuletide spirit of happiness, bounty and good cheer, which annually gladdens the hearts of his more fortunate and prosperous fellowmen.
 Under the auspices of Rev. Charles W. Simpson, each will sit down to a dinner of turkey with all the ''fxin's" and he may eat the good old fashion ed New England plum pudding until he gets his fill. MT. Simpson; in or der that nothing may be lacking to spread an atmosphere truly symbolic of the day, throughout the union, will havem usic and at the close of the dinner. each guest will receive a useful gift.
 At the meeting of the mission last Tuesday night it was reported that during November, 1,544 men were given lodging; 3,836 were furnished with meals; 99 werep rovided with shave tickets and employment pro- cured for 622. Supt. Simpson an- nounces that Christmas Day an effort will be made to feed every person who apples at the union for a dinner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
CHRISTMAS TREE FOR
 ST. JOSEPH'S SOCIETY

The entertainment committee of the St. Joseph's T. B.. & l.. association have arranged a treat for the mem bers In keeping with the custom the feature of open house will still be maintained New Years Day. How ever, th committee has arranged for a Christmas tree so that members may bring their families. The tree is one of the largest that could be obtained and plans are now under way to make the decorations very elaborate. The electrical work will be carefully planned. The tree will be in the par Tor from Christmas until New Years, when it will be moved to the ball room upstairs.
 New Years evening the usual dance will take place in the society's ball room. Admission will be by invita- tions which are now being distributed amon~ the members and their friends. Friday of this week the regular week ly dance will be held in the club rooms at 671 Barnum avenue to which all members and friends are invited.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
CLINTON E. WOODS
 TO TALK ON BONUS

Premium and Bonus Systems" will be the subject of a lecture by Clinton E. Woods at & o'clock to- night before The Efficiency Club of Y M. c. A.
 NIT. Woods Is we'll known in et!i- ciency circles, and goodly attend ance is expected at tonight's meeting. In October MT. Woods addressed the club on the subject Of ''The Frelim- mary Consideration for Industrial Accounts His lecture was reported phically, and copies have been distributed among the mem DerS.
 The club is an outgrowth of the Emerson course in personal efficiency, given at the Y. M. c. A. last year under the direction of Joseph F. Mac Grail of New York. Eighty execu- tives and business men were enrolled for the. course, and formed a nucleus for the club which was formed at the last session of the class.
 Membership in the club is not lim- ited to the above number, however,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

An entertainment and social will church, Seeley and Lewis streets, Fri day at 8 o'clock, for the benefit of the Children's Home, New Britain. This home was started about 10 years ago by Rev. J. B. Klingberg, pastor of the Swedish Baptist church of that city. From a few children taken into MT. Klingberg's own home it has de- veloped into five different homes with about 125 children. A free-will offer ing will be taken and coffee served. There will be recitations and music. Edbert Wall will sing. This church is doing much to relieve the suffering of the poor in the city all the year around and especially at Christmas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
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 WASON-In this city. Dec. .13, 1916, William B. Wason, aged 3s years, 5 months, day.
 Friends may view the remains Thursday evening at the mortuary chapel of August G. Baker, 1297. Stratford avenue. The remains will be taken Friday morning by auto mobile cortege to Port Chester, New York, where funeral will take place Saturday.
 Interment in family plot in Greenwood cemetery. MATSON-Entered into rest in this city, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1916, Annie, wife of Harper Matson.
 Funeral from her late residence, No. 564 Stillman street, on Satur- day, Dec. 16, at 8:30 a. m., and from St. Charles church where a sol emn high mass of requiem will be < offered for the repose of her soul at g o'clock.
 Relatives and friends are respect fully invited to attend. r Burial at Lakeview cemetery. IT IA b. EOOTE-In this city, Dec. IS, 1916, N Alexander Foote. ss Friends are invited to attend the s funeral at his late residence, No. 40 N Center street, on Friday, Dec. 15, at 8:S0 a. m., and from St. Augustine's church at g a. m. Interment at St. Michaers ceme- tery..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
SHELTON SCHOOL TEACHER -- ASKS CONFIRMATION FOR v INJURIES SHE SUFFERED

VI Through error it was stated in The FAxmar last evening that Mss Emile A Fenton. critic teacher in the pub Ne schools was seeking compensation from the city for injuries she received In fall several years ago. Instead of Mss Fenton, 1t Is Miss Lillian Slli- man, teacher at the Shelton school, who Is seeking compensation. Her rlaim Is several years old and Com pensation Comissioner Edward T.. Buckingham has decided that she is enfitled to reimbursement for $25 expended for medical attendance and t15 for the services of a nurse. The board of education has referred the 1hatter to the city attorney.
 Miss Fsenton has enjoyed the best
 of. health for several years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
SPEEDING TRUCK SMASHES WALL AND TOMBSTONE
Bridgeport Gar Fails to Make "Mortuary Turn"
 and Enters Graveyard.
Especial to The Farmer.)

Norwalk, Dec. A.-Driv1ng an auto truck loaded with wall paper, David Harinstein of 360 Charles street, Bridgeport, failed to make .'Mortuary Turn at the foot of the hill leading into Norwalk on the Post road this morning and the vehicle crashed through stone fence, into cem- etery, bowled over five tombs,tones and plunged into a family vault be- fore it stopped.
 Harinstein was arrested on the charge of reckless driving and is be- ing held here awaiting bondsman.
 According to witnesses Harinstein's speed on the hill was tndiscreet. He was going pretty fast when his jour- ney ended in sepulchraI surroundings. ~ About $500 damage was done the cemetery. The vault belongs to the family of George Bishop. Another Bishop family is inferred where tho tombstones were knocked over. The front of the auto truck was wrecked. It was being driven to New York. Harinstein wasn't hurt.
 "Mortuary Turn" is the scene of about half dozen accidents a month The sharp turn is deceptive and many persons have been injured there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
EIlkS GIVE RED s CROSS SALES BIG
 BOOST AT BANQUET

When the sElks of the city gathered tor a, banquet at the Stratneld last 1vening they took occasion to buy B. S78 Christmas seals, not alone to be affixed to Christmas gifts and letters but to aid in Bridgeport's part of the nationwide fight against tuberculosis. The workers of the Visiting Nurse as- sociation and those who are intensely interested in the work, are meeting with the cooperation of all, Already the half million seals which have been distributed among the many workers in the many stations, are finding pur- chasers The mail order department has distributed about 100000.
 At the Elks banquet last evening the sale was in charge of Mrs. Marie Lyon. a graduate nurse and Miss Jen- nie E. Donning, who had as their as- sistants Mrs. Edward Mayo,. Misses Agnes and Celeste Feeley and Miss Ethel Haggerty. Nine-tenths of the &52>7S thus contributed will be used in the tuberculosis work in this city and the vicinity, the remaining tenth to be Used by the American Red Cross so- ciety to cover printing and general expense in their nationwide cam paign>
 The sales in Reads and Howland's will close on Saturday night. The Wednesday, Workers in Reads have been very successful and those in charge at Howland's include mem bAzs and friends in Red Cross Dress Ing work M Miss Ethel Sterling and Miss Helen Grumman are, in charge today, Miss Carol Sterling, Miss Esther, SWaine and Mrs: Walter. & Wilmot will have the sale tomorrow, and Sat urday Mss Pauline Hall and Miss iNfances Williams will have charge Among others who have been conduct ing the sale at Howland's are Miss Sally Wllmot, Miss Margaret Oiphant, Miss Edlth Wilson, Miss Helen Plumb, Miss Dorothy Lyon, Mrs. Allen, Miss ! Catherine Plumb, Miss Mildred Eos ter and Miss Annie Segee.
 I Mrs. Walter Loewith will continue tho sales in the post office until { Chfistmas eve. Her assistants are Mfk D. Hi1lman. Mrs. William Carl >soh Mrs Philip Carlson, Mrs J. Si- m$nson, Miss Hazel F1nklestone, Miss FHrence Goldberg, Miss Kate and Mss Francis Nelson and Miss Anna E.lIDruker Miss Cleora Groves has chArge of the sale in the First-Bridge- port National bank today, Miss Flor once Stearns at the Connecticut Ma tionai, Mrs Lyons in the City National and Mrs. Mayo at the Stratfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
DECLARE CURB PUMPS FOR GASOLINE CAUSE
 OF TRAFFIC TIE-UPS

Holding that there are already too many curb pumps for gasoline on the principal streets of the city and that the stopping of automobiles to get gasoline obstructs traffic, members of the fire department committees of the common council practically went on record last night as opposing granting permission for any more of these pumps. While the committee took no definite action last night, it is fairly certain that. they will submit reports to the, next meeting of the common council giving most of the petitioners leave to withdraw. The members of the committee are of the opinion that if the pumps are to be installed, they ought to be placed in side streets rather than in main 
 These petitions for curb pumps were before the committee last night:
 United Tire & Vulcanizing Co.,, for permission to install gasoline tank and curb pump in front of 342 Fair field avenue.
 Joseph Whitman, for permission to construct and maintain public garage at the southwest corner of Fairfield avenue and. Hancock ave- nues.
 I Russenbaumer & Silverman, for permission to construct public garage at 535 State street, between Myrtle and West avenues.
 Fairfield Auto Co.,, for permission to maintain curb pump and gasoline tank at 124 John street.
 Hellman Brothers, for permission to install gasoline tank and curb pump at 303 State street. Detroit Cadillac Motor Co.,. for per- mission to install gasoline tank in garage in front of 534 Fairfield ave- nue.
 Arrow Motor Sales Co.,, for permis- sion to install gasoline tank in garage at 534 Fairfield avenue.
 Commonwealth garage, for per mission to erect a gasoline curb pump in front of premises at 2344 Fair field avenue.
 Daniel J. Byrnes, for permission to install curb pump and gasoline tank at 845 Connecticut avenue.
 Harris -Dolid. for permission to in- stall gasoline curb pump in front of 537 East Main street.
 J. H. Cohen Co, for permission to erect gasoline pump at 583 Fairfield avenue.
 Harris Dolid, for permission to in stall gasoline tank and curb pump in lot at 2068 Connecticut avenue.
 F.. Okleyewrcz, for permission to erect and maintain a public garage on John street near Park avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
WILLIAM B. fWASON.

William B. Wason, of Seaview and Stratford avenues, an employe of the Frederick Booth Plumbing & Heat ing Go. in Middle street, died at St. Vincent's hospital yesterday follow ing a few days illness with pneu- monia MT. Wason was 33 years old. He is survived by his widow and his mother; three brothers, Harry of Greenwich, Joseph, of Port Chester, and Walter, of Greenwich, and six sisters, Elizabeth, of Philadelphia, Sophia, wife of Felix Chauseret of New York city, Elsie, wife of William Ebhinney, of Greenwich, Blanche, of Port Chester, and Beatrice, of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
CONTINUE SAGAL CASE

Charged with burglary from the apartments of Rose Rock, 70 State street, Michael Sagal, 29 years, of New Canaan, who was arrested on the roof of the Rock woman's residence last night, by Policeman Charles Beamer, was held for hearing Dec. 22 by Judge Frank Wilder, in the city court this morning. Rock was caught trying to leave the house by the skylight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

Following Great Britain's lead, France has intrusted its government to war council of five consisting of the following. Premier. and. foreign minister, Aristide Briand (No. in the picture); minister of finance, Alex andre Ribot (No. 8; minister of war, General Hubert Lyautey (No. 2); minister of marine, Rear Admiral La cage (No. 5); minister of national manufactures, including munitions and transport, Albert Thomas (No. D.
 Stephane Lauzanne, formerly editor in chief of Le Matin of Paris, one of the newspapers which have advocated the bringing about of just. such a re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
LOUISE NESLAW.

As result of a cerebral hemorrhage with which she was stricken in her home, 104 Davenport street, last even ing, Louise, widow of Mitchell Nes- law. died this morning in the Bridge port hospital, where she was removed soon after becoming ill. Mrs. Nes- laws death follows that of her hus- band by only three months. She was AS years old and was a native of Germany. Surviving her are five children, Mrs. Marguerite Souther- land, of New York; the Misses Ger trude and Ruth Nes1aw and Robert Neslaw of this city and Otto Neslaw of New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
Rearrest Markarchik
 As Man Who Shot Cop

Max Markarchik, who as a result of the statements of an interpreter at the city court to Assistant Prose cutor Earle Garlick, had the charge against him of theft of $75 from a roomer in a house at 46 Walter street noIled, was re-arl ested on the same charge yesterday at the irstigation of Lieut.. E. O. Cronan.
 Markarchik was brought back Mon- day by Detective James Dooley, the case against him nolled yesterday morning and he was re-arrested yes- terday noon. This morning he was held for trial Dec. 20. The defendant is alleged by Lieut.. Cronan to be a desperado who shot a constable in a town near New London recently.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

but is open to any man interested in promoting the efficiency viewpoint. The officers of the club are: H. H. Brautigam, Bridgeport Motor Co.,, president; William Van Wagoner, Looomobile Co.,, treasurer, and H. c. Bullard, Bullard Machine Tool Co.,. secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

December ', 1y16. Estate of Jane Maria Monahan, late of the town of Bridgeport in said district deceased.
 The court of probate for the dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed Six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry, All persons indebted to said es- tate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JULIA B. MALONE,
 g.5 Executrix. T14'ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

WANTED looking for. good time to attend the General Teamsters', Local No. 32, Smoker and Social Session, at Fraternity Hall, Housatonic Ave-, (near Mead 1w St.). Thursday evening, Dec. 21.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
ADALARD J. QUINTALL.

The funeral of Adalard Quintall was held from his late home, 452 Union avenue, at 8:30 this morning and a half hour later from St. Mary's church, where Rev. John J. Conway sang the mass of requiem. A dele gation from the Machinists' union act ed as bearers: George Bowen, Jos eph Martin, Frank Reba, William Toppin, Henry Webster and John J. Eagan. Burial was in St. MichaeTs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

Members of the crew of the Ger man auxiliary cruiser Berlin, which has been. interned at Trondh1em, Norway, since November. 1914, have been allowed four months leave in Germany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
FOUR ABOVE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, Dec. 14-The first real winter weather of the season descend ed on Chicago today the mercury standing at four degrees above zero. Recent snows remained on the ground.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

Federal authorities at Galveston. seized 00.000 rounds of rifle ammuni- ton which they believe was intended Cor one of the warning factions in Mexico.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

Premier Briand, who is trusted by all France, had selected as his associates in the new French war council four of the ablest and most farseeing men in all France. The new war council, MT. Lauzanne added, would work hand in hand with the British war council. Briand and Lloyd George, he said, were men of the same type and both possessed of great driving, pow CT. General Lyautey has been gover- nor of Morocco, Admiral Lacaze is considered one of Frances ablest sail ors; Ribot is a famous statesman and Thomas is an experienced administra- tor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
CORSET WORKERS TO
 PROCURE NEW HALL.

Tomorrow night a special meeting of the Corset Workers union will be held to make arrangements for a new hall.
 Nominations for officers will also be made at the meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
Much of this work ia hai.

time. Much of this work is being done by the Ladies' Aid society, which at it's last meeting, this week, voted to give away between $50 and $6O to Christmas. A generous family gave
 $25 to be distributed where it was most needed. The pastor got $10 of this to buy flowers, etc., for sick peo- pie. whom he visits in hospitals and homeA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

TO RENTG5 room flat, also two small furnished flats: J. H. Kee- nan. 125 Harmony St. or 300 War ner building.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
THOMAS RILEY.

As no one claimed the body of Thos. Riley, formerly of Worcester, who died at St. Vincent's hospital. Tuesday, it was buHed in Potter's field this morning. Riley had been rooming in Bank street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
ETHEL FOLEY.

The funeral of Ethel, wife of Dan lel A. Foley, was held from her, late home. 166 Mornfngside Drive, at Il o'clock this morning. Rev. c. w. F'indlay, assistant at St. Johns Episco- pal church, conducted the services. Burial was in Milford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

WANTED-Profile, milling machine and drill press adjusters, and set-up men. Only experienced men need N apply. Address Profile, Care of Fhrmer.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

D-Stenographer. State sal ary and experience. Address Care Farmer.
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OBITUARY
ALICE l.. HALLOCK.

Alice l.. Mills, wife of Fred D. Hallock, died at her home, 230 Lind ley street. this morning. Mrs. Hal lock lived in Bridgeport many years. She is survived by her husband, a son and a sister.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
DESIRABLE ROOM to rent, 5
 Franklin street. TIA s&

WANTED-Cook. Apply Ganaly's Restaurant, 485 Barnum Ave.
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Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-08

wrestling promoter. and was intro
duced to all the studios. taking in
Keys stone. William Fox. Mutual.
where Chaplin is located: Jesse
Laskey, Vogue comedies and n
long stay at Kaiem and the Ma.
jestic. Reliance. where met Mae
Marsh and Bob Harron for the
first time. Then | went home To
rest for the contest.
That night there vas standing
room only. and AFTER i've very
good prelirns. Joe Loper and my.
self crawled thru the ropes.
The announcer called out: The
next bout and main event Of the
evening will be Joe Lopez OF Los
Angeles vs.. Eddie Brewster OF 50.
Paul. at ias pounds.
The gong rang and the third
contest OF my Southern Invasion
was on. We shook hands and hos
Titles began. At the start sent
in my light left. followed by \
hard right across. and II found the
mark. Lopez took the count OF
nine. In the next three rounds |
had him take the count four more
times and was awarded the de-
clslon, this making three straight
wins without getting hit once.
very lucky indeed.
(con,lnuedD
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-08
M'CINNITY CAUSES
RUMPUS AT BUTTE:
FINED A CENTURY
BY EDWARD HILL

n UR old friend Joe McGinnity. is at it again
~ Joe. who is the cordially hated manager the
country. has stirred up quite in Butte
Last Sunday McGinnity pulled the little trick OF
standing before the grandstand and calling the umpire
robbc President Blewctt thief claiming that the North
league fixed job Butte and many other
choice things that should all help make baseball well liked
in Butte.
AS of his small oratory. Joe yesterday
nicked for century and kicked OFF the time for an
indefinite period
After receiving his sentence, which should have called
for shooting sunrise Joe boohoong the directors
OF the Butte club with earful Of baby ehattering.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-08
John L. Would Prep
Harvard Giant for
Bout With Willard

Ionn l.. Sullivan. the only ex.
pert in Madison Square Garden to
name Frank Moran winner over
Jess Willard, threstens TO turn
tutor TO Oran O. Kirkpatrick, liar.
wards champion heavyweight box
err and strong man. The latter In
considering John LIS offer 10 turn
professional and challenge willard.
The former champion proposed
to Kirkpatrick that he put himself
under his direction for about five
months. after which n match could
be made with Frank Moran. Sui.
Ivan told the collegian he thought
he could beat the Pittsburg red.
head and that he believed Willard
had only one or two good fights In
him.
Kirkpatrick WILL become cham
pion, John L. says. n he will turn
his fun attention to the game.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-08
GIANTS DROP THIRD
CAME TO INDIANS

SPOKANE. June Seattle look
ed like a sure winner In yesterdays
fracas at Natatorlum park. The
sad fact remains. however, that ball
games are required 20 30 nine In.
nlngs. That n. sad fact for Seattle.
but glad fact for Spokane.
BIN Mclvor Was on the hill for
Seattle. and twirled magnificent
ball for the aforesaid frye innings.
In the meantime his crew was
cracking the apples served by
Browning 10 all corners Of the lot
"Rube" Evans was then hurled
into the breach by Gen. Williams
with the result that the little Ma
poleon's minions were put 10 rout
Five markers dashed across the
counting plate In the sixth. and an
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-08
FULTON IS JUST LIKE
A CHAMpION

Fred Fulton. the Minnesota 81
ant. Is like a heavyweight cham
pion IN one respect at least He
il appearing with circus
While not gathering In the $500
a day that Jess Willard Is press
agented as receiving. Fred feels
that he will be able 10 keep the
wolf away with his paltry $1,000 a
week. at which figure he has sign
ed n contract for 20 weeks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-08
One.Armed Pitcher
Stars for School

Ohio State unlversity's baseball
team boasss one-armed pitcher In
Herman r. Rocker. freshman ART
cultural student. University base.
ball coaches say he has the smoke
and stuff TO give many Western
conference heavy hlttsrs the shiv.
err.
Rockers home II in Genoa. O.
He lost his arm In n corn shredder
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-08
One.Armed Wonder
Plays Two Gardens

Wilmer Biork lost his left arm
at the shoulder years ago, but he
liz n corking ball player and en-
thusiastic sea bass angler, despite
his handicap. He plays with an
independent ball team in the Mis-
sion district Of San Francisco and
is at home in either the infield or
outfleld.
when cavorting about second,
Bjork wears an infIelders glove
and hot liners, pop files and
erounders are alike TO him. lie
spears the ball and throws with.
cut dlscardlng the mitt.
BIork can peg as far and az ac-
curhtely with the glove on hls hand
as other players do who use their
meat paw"