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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
DoINGs OF CITY COUNCIL


 =. Petition of J. H. Prindle and others that the road leading from Bridgeport Bridge to Stratford, be named and known by the name of ''Stratford Ayenue;'' also that the street known by the name of Church street, and which was opened by the heirs of Charles T. Nichols, be known here after by the name of Nichols street., '' said street running. east and west by the school house of East Bridgeport school district; referred to the Com nnittee on Streets.
 Petition-of Wilson Beards1ey for leave to blast in the quary on the north side of Old Mill Green. Cyrus SiIliman remonstrated against the pe- tition being granted but it was grant ed with restrictions.
 Petition from the< Board of Engi- neers for the Appointment Of John s. Buss, as Assistant Engineer ofrPro- tector Engine No. 2. Petition granted and Russ was appointed
 On motion A1pheus c. Godfrey was appointed a Special Constable.
 The Sewer Committee reported the of being reimbursed for damages sus- tained resulting from the construction of the sewer in Beaver street,
 New York, New Haven Railroad Co.,, $56.15; Hanford Lyon, $912.60; P. c. Calhoun and Samuel E.. Sprou1,
 
 Salem H. Wales, $322.2S; Eli Nichols. s182. 52; William c. Ellison and wife, s9O48; Bradley Sanford, $96.72; Wf1- liam J. Shelton. $143.52; Methodist Episcopal Society, $121.68; Mrs. AL fred Bishop, $131.04; First Universa- list Society. $95.16; stephen Si1lirnan, $179.4O; William Hall, .$321.36; Estate cf Eleanor Ufford. $37.44;s C1app Spooner, $19452; William G.st Line burgh, $34.32; Thomas Lord, $34.32: J. T. Stewart, $34.32; Henry R. Par. rott, $s4. .32; Mrs. Charles Banks. Margaret Brett, s76.4; Edwin Meek CT, $45.24; William s. Pomeroy, $107.61; William D. Bishop, $102.96; p. B. Midd1ebrook, $131.04; John D. Budau, $134.16; George Carlock, $49.- 92; Phi1o B. Sherman, $49.92; HteI H. %; PhiIo A. Gregory, $1O1.4O; John French estate. $42.12; Susan and Laura HubbelI, $121.69; Francis Ives, S74.SS; L. H. Norton, $70.2O; H. N Bennett, $S8.92; H. s. Parrott,' $85. 80; Episcopal Society Trinity church. $29952; Mrs. Charles Foote, $43O.56; Isaac o. Petit, $Se. 50; s. B. Ferguson. s13416; Charles Ball, $37.4O; James Lambert, $56.16; Mrs. Ann, Curtis, $46.8O; George B. Stockwe1l, $98.2S; Benjamin K. Mills, $67.68; Henry Johnson, $34-32; Frederick N. Hurd, $89.2S; William Way, $92.1 Russell Tomlinson, $160.68; James W. Gray $858O; Wheeler French, $90.4S; Jud- son wooster, $9O.36; Andrew B. Joy, S131.O4; Peyton R. Bishop, $165.36; John North, $s7.36; Charles Fox. S1O1.4O; Elisha HubbeH and James Lewis, $62.4O; Elam Nichols, $73.32; WooIsey G. Sterling, $171.6O; Daniel Hatch, $46.8O; John Mo11oy, $63.95: William Peet estate, $159.12; Walter Goddard. $45.24; Christ Church so- ciety, $50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04

strongest players from that team. Brooklyn copped the Interstate pen
 nant. The fans took so kindly to the game that the next season Brook 1yn was given a franchise in the Amer ican association, and became a major league city. With William H. Mo Gunnigle as manager, the Brooklyn ties won the American association pen nant in 1889. The following year Brooklyn made it's debut in the Ma tionaI League The club was trans ferred intact, with Charles H. Byrne still acting as president, and Nc Gun nigle as pilot. Carruthers and sLovett comprised the twirling staff, with Ter ry alternating in the box and the outfe1d- Daily, Clark and Bushong were behind the bat, with Foutz at first, Collins at second, Pinkney at third and George Smith at short. The outf1elders were O'Brien, Corkhill, Burns and Pat Donovan. This aggre- gation won the pennant for Brooklyn in its first year in the National League. President Byrne died in 1898, end Eb- bets succeeded him as head of the club. The following year, after many
 ma na gerial changes, Ned Han1on was engaged to manage the club, and Brooklyn won the 1899 and 1900 pen nants. In 1902 the club finished
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
SIMMONS DIVORCE WRIT

Whereas, James Simmons, of Greenwich, in the County of Fairfield, brought his petition to the Superior court, holden at Fairfield, within and for the County of Fairfield, on the last Tuesday of December, 1915, against his wife, Esther Simmons, praying for a bill of divorce from her on the ground that she had wilfully deserted him, and the said Esther Simmons having absconded out of this State to- parts unknown, said pe- tition was by said Court to be holden at Danbury, within and for said County on the 4th Tuesday of Eep- tember, 1816, so as to give notice of the pendency of>said petition. These are therefore to notify said Esther Simmons to appear before said Sep tember Superior court and show req son eff any she hath) why the prayer of said netition should not be granted.
 Dated at Fairfield. this 18th day of January, A. D. 1916.
 DAVID BURR, Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
Birthday of Brooklyn's B
 First ePrO" Ball Club

This is the birthday of Brooklyn as a baseball city in a regular league, as it was on Feb. 4, 1888, just thirty three years ago to-day, that the Brooklyn Baseball Club, Limited, was incorporated. Charles H. Byrne, real estate dealer, was responsible flor put ting the city on the baseball map. Brooklynites had long been addicted to amateur baseball, and many famous old clubs were in existence there in the early days of the pastime. In 1876 the New York Mutuals, which had a franchise in the National Lea que, played their games on a Brook 1yn lot, but they scorned to be known as BrookIynites. The first Brooklyn bunch to- wear the name of that city emblazoned on their buzzums played in the Interstate League in 1S83 The club was headed by Byrne, with Chas. Holiday Ebbets, now head of the Su- perbas, as secretary. The Interstate League was a sort of farm for the old American Association, then the chief rival of the National League. The Camden, N. J., club disbanded in mid- season, and, with the help of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
WARD OFF GRIPPE

Get rid of that cold quickly before feverish conditions set in and YOU have a bad case of grippe. Leonardi's Cough Syrup (Creosoted) quickly soothes and heals raw throats, cuts the phlegm, protects the lungs, stops irritation and brings relief. If you have a. tight cough, bad cold, grippe or bronchitis (Creosoted) and ward off more serious trouble. Fine for whooping cough and croup. The safe. sure and pleas ant remedy that you can depend upon Protect your children and -s56ra-ilf. At your druggists, or at Hindle's Drug Stores, 9S7 Main street and 9O9 Main. street, 25c.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO
A DIVORCE WRIT
DesertiOn.

Whereas, Anna Lane, of New-Fair- field, in the county of Fairfield brought her petition to the Superior court, holden at Fairfield, on the last Tuesday of December, 1915, against her husband, Daniel Lane,, praying for a bill of divorce against him on account of his wilful desertion from her, for more than three years; and the said Daniel Lane having ab- seconded out of this State to parts un- known, said petition was by said court continued to the Superior court to be holden at Danbury, within and for said county, on the 4tn Tuesday of September, 1916, so as to give notice of the pendency of said petition.
 These are thefore to notify the said Daniel Lane to appear before the said September Superior court, and show reason eff any he hath) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted
 Dated at Fairfield, this 18th day of January, A. D. 1916.
 DAVID BURR, Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
TWO IMPORTANT WILLS

Will of James CIary and Anna Gray
 The will of the late James C1ary was filed for Probate this morning. To his daughter, Annie Pagan, the de- ceased leaves the west half of the double house and lot at AZ Williston street; to his son, Thomas, is given house and lot, AS WiIliston street, to his two sons, John and James, are given jointly the brick and frame buildings at Williston and BunnelI streets, together with the lots on which the buildings are situated; to his son, William, and daughter, Mary, are given equal shares in the house and lot in Caroline street, the residue of his estate to be divided equally among his six children named above. John Walsh is appointed as executor. Date of will Dec. 6, 1895.
 The will of the late Anna Maria Gray was filed for probate today. By it $200 is given the executors in trust for the care of cemetery plot and on his decease to be held in trust by the Mountain Grove cemetery; to Rev Horace G. Hinsda1e, her beloved pastor, is given $1,O00, as a token of her affection; to the First Prebyterian church is given $500; to the board of Home Missions of the same church, $500; to her executer is given in trust, $2,000 for her namesake, Anna Gray Arnold, daughter of George w. and Charlotte Arnold. The said sum with accum uIated interest to be paid to Miss Arnold when she is 21 years of age.
 To Betsy Hubbell, widow of Edward Hubbeu, $3,0OO, as an expression of love and attachment; her wearing ap- pareI and household furniture is given Mrs. Charlotte Arnold; her china clock to Elizabeth Bige1ow, of New York; the residue of the estate goes to Mrs. Charlotte Arnold wife of George Arnold. Edward Sterling is nominated as executor. Date of will Jan 16 1883
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
BRIDGEPORT AS T WAS
 O-5OE20-YEARs AGO (Taken from the Files of The Evening Farmer)
10O-5O-2 -20-YEARs AGO
$ continually convu1sed

was continually conVulsed with laughter. Insurance Commissioner F. c. Betts was present as the guest of the association and he spoke briefly upon the work of the association dur ing the last year. w. F.Rice and John B. Knox of Hartford, also made remarks which proved interesting Frank Miller, who was present as the guest of Zalmon Goodsel1, kept the company in constant laughter while telling his experience with insurance agents. L. s. CatIin and Frank San sone, editor of the Insurance Stand ard, also made remarks.
 At the close of the banquet by in vitation of F. S. Stevens, Messrs. Goodsell, Miller and DeForest attend ed the banquet of the Pharmaceutical association
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
FIRE UNDERWRITERS MEET

The annual banquet of the Bridge port Board of Fire Underwriters was held at the Atlantic Hotel last even ing, covers being laid for 40. The event marked the close of the 18th year of the associations existence.
 Philip Holzer was toastmaster for the occasion and he first called upon President Orange Merwin who e. marked briefly upon the work of the association. T. B. DeForest was at his best and his remarks were of such a humorous nature that the company
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL NOTES

Henry Wagner of 297 Kossuth street, tainted at Kossuth and Howe streets this morning. In falling his nose struck against the curbstone and suffered 8 two-inch 1aceration. Dr. Osborn dressed the wound.
 Hugo Hartmann, of 252 East Main street. fell in Golden Hill street, be- tween Middle and Water Streets and suffered a disIocation of the left ankle and a fracture Of the left leg below rthe knee. He was taken to his home in the ambulance.
 A box which William Terliger of 81 Madison avenue, was lifting at the Rosedale wharf this morning drop ped, and smashed this third finger of the right hand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
FOR THE LETTER CARRIERS

Sunday night appointed committee comprised of Frank Chase, Philip Flynn, w. T. Meyers, R. N. Burroughs and H. c. Hess, to make arrangements to procure, a good dramatic company for the benefit of the association. AL ready several carriers have offered their services for such an ,entertain- ment.
 Edward Pagan, Jr., says he will de- liver a speech on political economy; Carrier Lund agrees to do song and dance and Henry Se1tzsinger will give a few black face specia1ties. Carrier Smith will render a solo as will also MT. Christie. The carriers are meet ing every evening and rehearse popu- lar songs which they will render if the entertainment is given.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
BYE LAWS OF WILTON

At a Town-Meeting, legally warned and holden by the Inhabitants of the Town of Wilton, Dec. 18th. 1915. VOTED, That all Swine, running in the Highways or Town proper not having a ring in the end of their nose, shall be liable to be impounded: i: and, That all Geese, running, as afore- said, not having the end of one wing cut off, shall be liable to be inn pounded,
 SAMUEL BELDEN,
 Junior Town Clerk
 Wilton, February 1, 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
COMPANY K,s PARLOR

Co. K have just completed refurn- ishing and decorating their room at the Armory and it will be used this evening by those who attend the ball and reception by the company. It is handsomely and tastefully decorated. The furniture is of oak and the drap- cries of French style. It is probably one of the prettiest rooms of it's kind in fhe. state
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
.PErE'' HACKETrs CONDITION

Roundsman Peter Hackett has passed the crucial stage of his illness and unless a relapse occurs he will probably pull through. Dr. Osborn said this morning that his patients temperature was normal and his pulse regular and that he now looked for ward to his speedy recovery. "Pete's'' many friends will be glad to hear of this as he is one of the best police men the city ever had and is very popular with his associates
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
HE THREW sNoWRAIIs

The only case before the city court this morning was that of Charley Ma son, an East Side urchin, who was ar raigned charged with throwing SHOW balls. Charley was fined $1 and costs and his parents paid the fine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04

John A. Barri and Thomas A. Kirk ham, who recently purchased the old Berkshire Mill property, have decided to rebuild the same and carry a general fertilizer and grain business. New buildings and machinery of modern make will figure in the changes. MT. Barri was until recent Iy, connected with the National Fer ti1izer Co.,, with offices in the Waller building, next to The Farmer office. His retirement from the firm was for the purpose of going into business for himself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
aGRANDPA'' PORTER AGAIN

Policeman John Porter is again a grandfather, the child in this case being the son of Charles Porter, born this
 morning. The little fellows grand father says there is no doubt but what the youngster will, in good time, be a full f1edged Democrat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04

second. and since then it has been among the also rams. although last season the Ebbets clan put up a good race.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04

King George signed a procIsmation fixing Feb. 10 as the date on which the conscription bin goes into effect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04

Carrying 97 passengers and a full cargo of freight, the steamship Lap land sailed from New York for Liver nOol-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE PROMO QUIN1NE Tablets Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. B. w. GROVES sig nature Is on each box. 25c.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-12-16

PRODUCTION OF strenuous anti-alien
law into the legislature was then lying
dead in his beautiful home. stricken
down by the hand OF Ali SinSh-ruth-
lessly murdered at the height of his
career aud in the very prime Of an ac-
tive and useful life.
The closest investigation showed that
tho affair was wrapped IN almost i'm.
penetrable mystery. The senator and
his secretary had been hard at work
In the library, since Johnston was jour
neying to Washington that night. and
n good deal Of correspondence had to
be transmitted prior to his departure.
The weather was fine, though rath.
or chilly, and n strong wind was blow
Ing. which did not trouble the two
workers until the butler opened the
door to bring in letter. when n swirl.
ing gust swept several papers or the
table.
THAT'S pretty fierce" said the SEN
ator, with n smile. You might close
all the windows, Brown"
The secretary obeyed and was Mt
pains to lock the latches and draw
the blinds. so that this TRIVIAL incident
proved conclusIvely that the room
could not be entered from without
The senator opened the letter. which,
the manservant explained had been
brought by lady, who would not
wait for an answer. Mr. Johnston
found only blank card inside the
envelope. Naturally he was greatly
surprised md turned the card back and
front in close examination.
Somebody is playing joke on me-"
he laughed mt last. "What sort OF lady
was she. Jenkins?"
jenkins raised reflective hand to
his mouth.
$50 far as I was able to observe,
SIR" he said. "she was a mighty good
looking one"
swell dressed toof"
"Yes. sir"
Tho secretary now Joined his EN-
ployer in puzzled scrutiny Of the card.
The senator looked up at Brown with
a quizzical smile.
''She must be n singularly discreet
young person." he said. II guess this
affair Is more in your line than mine"
II wouldn't have her call here, at
any rate, senator" retorted the young
er man.
Then they both noticed that the card
emitted a peculiar scent But time
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-12-16
BY LOUIS TRACY
Copyright. 1910. Serial Film compan,

show. because Nnjla was the only one
who spoke In English. She rescued
me. too, from one hcastly mana sort
of thug. who frightened me terribly
Just before you came"
Bronson was beginning to give his
sister and May Manning detailed &C.
count of events leading up to the raid
on All Chow's Joint when the telephone
tangled an interruption. Kemp was on
the wire, demanding instant speech Of
Manning.
"Are you alone?" inquired the police
captain.
NO" was the answer. II am in
Mr.. Bronson's library. and we are all
gathered here"
II thought I'd better warn you that
have something very unpleasant to
say" went on Kemp. "Ali Singh has
been ut it again. There's call from
Senator Jolnston's house. and | fear
the worst. l an just going there. It's
on Long Island. about midway be-
tween here and Fern Brae. Can you
meet me there in half IN hourT'
YES" replied Manning, speaking in
a very casual tone. He stood up. and
his quiet, Unconditional manner effectu.
ally concealed the new dread gnawing
at his heart.
II am wanted Mt Senator Johnstor's
place." he went on. "Will you cone
with me, Bronson?"
"Rather" cried the young banker.
The two girls, of course, imagined
that the business was semipolitical.
They little dreamed tie frightful truth.
The man chiefly responsible for the inA
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-12-16
SYNOPSIS.

Mr. Thomas II. Clark, United States
0onsul at tho Chinese treaty port of
Hankol, worried over the activities OF All
Singh, who has succeeded In banding 20
gether the antagonlstic races OF the far
east, writes to Enrol Manning. confidential
stato department agent at Washington.
All Singhs niece. Mile. Malta, Is being
educated at Vassor college. A riot breaks
out, which is quollcd by All Singh, who
Deems to boar n charmed life. All Singh
walls for tho United States. Manning takes
steps 10 prevent his entry. IL Is reported
that All Singh Is drowned. II later de-
velops that this was n ruse. that All Singh
Do In tho United States lie threatens
tho life OF Banker Bronsons daughter.
Margaret. who Is chum OF Mile. Malta.
May Manning and Margaret Bronson are
walking In tho garden when they are rem
dered unconscious. Margaret johnson is
taken to Chinese joint In New York.
whore she In held as hostage until her
father wlthdraws his support Of Senator
Johnston'Y anti-allen bill. Manning and
young Bronson rescue tho girl.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-12-16
THIRD EPISODE
The Poisonous
Tarantuia
CHAPTER VII.
"Senator Johnston's, Fate"

La ARGARET BRONSON'S terri
INN flying adventures served at
lVE least one useful purpose-they
\ threw light on certain dark
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1916-11-02
IDAHO SHOULD KEEP A GOOD
MAN ON THE JOB.

The advantage OF retaining an able,
faithful and efficient man in congress
has been demonstrated over and over
again, and it has now become fixed
rule in the older states. When they
send a man to either house Of con-
gress and he makes good, the policy
is to keep him there. The wisdom of
this plan is easily understood. Length
of service not only gives the senator
or congressman an experience that
can not be over estimated in his work
for his constituents, but it also gives
him an advantage in committee as
signments that new member can not
hope to receive. 1t rs for this reason
that every voter who desires to see
Idaho represented In a manner to Sc
cure the very best results should cast
his vote for Addison T. Smith. In
point of ability he measures up to the
highest standard. In experience he
has served two terms with great cred
1t which has given him a most valu-
able knowledge of legislative matters
and a wide acquaintance with public
men. In combination with equipment
to serve the people in congress, Mr..
Smith perhaps has more intimate
knowledge of the resources of Idaho
and the legislative needs for their de-
velopment He knows every county
in the state, and in every one there
are men to bear testimony to the care
full attention with which he has look
ed after their personal interests in the
various departments of the govern
ment He has in all respects proved
a most faithful and efficient servant,
and the people should show their ap-
probation of his service by returning
him to congress by a larger majority
than ever before. Mr.. Smith has made
good and he should be kept on the
lob
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1916-11-02
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR
SECRETARY OF STATE.

1t has been only few days ago that
w. r. Dougherty. democratic candi-
date for secretary of state. addressed
the voters of this county in the inter-
est of his candidacy, and Of course
was duly eulogized by the local demo-
cratic organ as a man of rare fitness
for the place. These facts give spe-
cial interest and significance to the
following bit of news from Richfield,
the home of Mr.. Dougherty:
"Suit has been filed against W. 7.
Dougherty, democratic candidate for
secretary of state, calling for writ OF
mandate to compel him to allow the
taxpayers of the Richfeld Highway
district to examine and audit his
books.
1T is stated that Dougherty has
been collecting 1926 per month for his
services as secretary-treasurer of the
district, contrary to law, The Idaho
Irrigation cOmpany's attorneys are
appearing for Dougherty In the It'll
cation.
''Dougherty Is the manager Of the
Idaho Irrigation company's hotel at
Richfield and is VIGOROUSLY in the en-
ploy of the Idaho Irrigation company"
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1916-11-02
Is THIS THE KIND OF GOVERNOR
THAT IDAHO WANTs7

In his speech in this city last Satur-
Gay, Governor Alexander in speaking
about the legislative bills put up to
him, said:
NOW, l suppose you wonder what
ala with them. Well, I'll tell you Just
what did about it. l had them all
pied up in pile and run my hands
Gown along them and as | came to a
thick one took it out and put it in
one pile, and then l put all the thin
ones in another pile and | vetoed the
thick ones, and signed the little ones"
In this manner the governor hand
led vital matters of state, affecting not
only the state institutions, but the
great industries of Idaho. Was 1t not
his business to carefully consider
these subjects before acting upon
them?