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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-24
FOREMAN OF LOCAL ROUNDAOUSE MANY
 YEARS IS KILLED.
Edgar Posts Death Shocks
 Widespread Acquaintance ; In This City.

Edgar Post, for more than a score of years foreman at the New Haven road foundhouse in this city, was fatally injured yesterday morning when he was thrown out of 3 motor cycle sidecar going down Southington mountain. His skull was crushed and he died in an automobile on the way to a hospital.
 Post lived on Railroad avenue, Southport, and is we'll known to resi- dents of this city and the suburbs. He moved to Hartford three years ago, and lately had been employed as a master mechanic for the Sperry Con- struction Co. of Waterbury.
 With John T. Birrell, an engineer for the same company, he was riding down Southington mountain on a mo- torcycle when the accident happened. Birrell was not severely injured. Hem ry Bigness of Holyoke placed Post in his car but on the way to St. Mary's hospital in Waterbury, he died.
 His widow and two daughters sur vive him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-24
GERMANY PLANS ANOTHER LARGE
 WAR LOAN SOON

London. Aug. 24-Arrangements have been completed for fiotation of the fifth German war loan. An Ex- change Telegraph despatch from The Hague says the loan will be issued on Sept. and that the interest rate will be per cent. as in the case of the previous loans. Subscriptions will be received up to Ooct. 5. The issue price, the despatch says, will be 9S. >
 Count Won Roedern, secretary of the imperial treasury, has instigated measures to popularize the loan which, the despatch says, Is being described by canvassers as ''the last war loan." . The fourth German war loan was issued in March. It was sold at 98k as against 99 for the third loan. An issue price of ss for the new bonds would indicate that Germany, in com mon with other belligerents Is being compelled to pay higher price for its funds as the war goes on.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-24
COPY OF FARMER i25 YEARS OLD
 ON EXHIBITION
sStratfOrd Man Presents Nalua- ble Old Newspaper to
 Publishers.

Charles F. Wilcoxson of Paradise dreen, stratford, has presented this 00loe with a copy of The Farmers s Journal dated Tuesday, April ,, 1791. This copy Is probably the oldest Con- neotieut newspaper in existence in Bridgeport CT vicinity, The Farmers Journal Ia the title by which the Bridgeport Evening Farmer was, then known when 1t was established in Danbury in 17y0,
 < The copy whioh now adorns the wall in tho business office of The Farmer, has been preserved in MT. Wilcoxson's family since the date of issue. It was printed in Danbury "by Douglas & Ely, near the Meeting House. The t1tle page announces that the price is "a shillinSs per annum, z The paper utock on which the copy is printed WNa made Sfrusn linen rags The stock probably came from one of the several little paper mills that were in opera ton in or near Danbury about that period. Although yellow with age, it . still firm in texture except the orSases, worn where the paper was folded. The copy consists of four
 
 Makers of newspapers in those days kavp little attention to local news" There ts not a line in the paper con- ooruiny Bridgeport or Danbury or in 1Aut any other Connecticut city or town. The only approach to what is now termed news story Is the de- 6nx1ptton of tho finding of the body of n unknown man in a creek near poughkeepdie.'
 The writer gives minute descr1p- ton of the unfortunate man, his oloth1ng and the circumstances of the 0nding of the body of which any mod- ofn police reporter might well be proud. Tho account says that the ouRuner was communicated with and <Aen ''the body was laid to dust" Several c1ti1ens who were present When the body was found took care, however. to copy the descriptions.
 The printers were enterprising bus Maw men. however, for the advertis- F11k matter moro than balances the other print. There are advertisements of various sorts by persons living n Danbury. Broolrheld, Greenwich, Fair 0eid. Stratford. Strait cid. New Haven and Hartford.
 k Cannon a Lockwood of Stratheld, as Br1dgeport wab then known. offer to buy Connecticut State Notes for cash ~h Continental Currency"
 There Is an advertisement filling 4eariy . column of q lottery to be held at Hartford for .'the improving and extending of the Wooilen Mills there" The publishers were agents for the tickets for this lottery.
 s1is interesting record of the days. 115 years ago. has been framed 50 that every Nne printed in it may be read. It may be seen in the business odlce of The Farmer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-24
THE FORECAST

New HHavcn,Aug. 24.-Forecast: Generally fair tonight and Friday.
 Connecticut: Generally fair to- night and Friday; light south winds.
 The disturbance which passed over this vicinity last night is now central off the coast near Man. tucket. Another disturbance is central this morning over Upper Michigan. Showers were report. ed during the last 24 hours in tho northern portion of the lake re- zion, southern districts and along the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to Maine. There has been a slight rise of temperature in the central districts and a de- cided fall along the north Atlantic coast. Moderate temperatures prevail along. the entire northern border.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-24

It was officially announced today at National League headquarters that President Tener had disallowed the claim of Philadelphia against Cincin- natl protesting the winning of the game between these two clubs at Philadelphia on Aug. Il. With one out in the ninth, Dugey on second and Stock on first, Killifer sent a drive to the left field bleachers Dugey and Stock scored and Killifer reached third Umpire Rigler declared that @ bleacherite had touched the ball as it bounded toward the stand and that the batter was entitled to only sin gle Dugey was sent back to third and Stock to second. The game will stand in Cincinnatfs favor as scored, to 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-24

company's charter must be amended by the legislature so as to cover the contemplated extension but no dif1- culty on, this scoreSis expected. Mrs. Clara Dayton died on Thurs day last at the home of her son, Red-
 dington w Dayton, on the west side. Her age was Fl and she had been an invalid for several years from a suc- cession of paralytic attacks. She was a widow and besides son is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. B. Sanford and Miss Eleanor Dayton. The re- mains were taken to Elizabeth, N. Y., for interment.
 A special meeting of the George town school district will be held on the evening of Friday, Sept. 1, toar-
 range for the transfer to the district from the Gilbert & Bennett Co. of the new school building. The school is to open next month with staff sof seven teachers including an instructor in vocal music and teacher in charge of the new ninth grade or junior high school department. These two will be paid from the income of the bequest made by the late Edwin Gilbert.
 Thmas B1omer,' who held the posi- ton of road supervisor for this town in the year 1912-13, died suddenly on Sunday last while on a vacation trip to the shore. He was wad1ng in about two feet of water when seized with
 an attack fo heart failure which caus- ad his death almost immediately. He lived in the Branchville section and leaves a wife and three grown chill
 dren.
 Mrs. A. l.. Livermore gave whist last week which was in a way social
 rally of the suffragettes of which cause the hostess is an ardent advocate.
 There were seven tables and the table decorations and entire color scheme
 was yellow, the chosen color of the
 Equal Franchise sisterhood.
 The personal tax is certainly los ing financial proposition for this town. On the lists of the past five years
 there remains uncollected about $500 although the town makes payment to the state for each name. It is estimat-
 ed that perhaps $150 of the arrears
 is properly subject to abatement by reasons of names enormously placed on the list. On last years list the ar rears are about $6O.
 The opening of the public schools in this town, scheduled for Sept. 5, will bep ostponed to Sept. 26, in ac-
 cordance with the action taken at a
 meeting of the health officers of the
 county, held in Bridgeport on Tues
 day, favoring such postponement. A
 further delay, was advocated should conditions become more alarming. A new heating furnace to burn coal
 has been placed in the Centre Meth
 odist church.
 During the vacation absence of
 Rev. MT. Cunningham, A. G. Barnett and D. s. Sanford will alternate in conducting lay services at the Episco- pal church.
 Justice E. A. Pinkney is on the sick | list with an attack of neuritis. The pumping station of D. s. San ford's water supply system is now op- erated by an electric motor which supplants the former gasoline engine. Miss Catherine Barnett gave a party last Saturday evening which was at- tended by about 40 of her young | friends.
 An entertainment in aid of the | brace fund for infantile paralysis vic- | tims is to be given at the gym this ! avanine under the direction of Mrs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-24
KITTENS ADOPTED BY HEN.

Pitman, N. J., Aug. 24-When the cat of Thomas Gorley, vice president of the board of education, deposited a litter of new kittens in nest where one of MT. Gorley's hens had been trying to set, the hen promptly adopt ed them. She clucked around in proud proprietorship and drove the cat away from them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-24
THE PRETTIEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of- ten disfigured by an unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus War Remover. For sale only at tho Cyrus Pharmacy. AIS Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-24

F. l.. Diennell.
 Recovered after her recent opera tion for appendicitis. Mrs. Janet Thompson has returned to the Ridge wold Inn.
 On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Philo Platt entertained a party at the Bend in-the-Road tea room.
 Leroy Collins has opened a real es- tate office in Georgetown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-24

James North Fury of Baltimore. who was a scout in the Mexican war. is dead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-24

JOHN RICK & SON
 FLOWER PHONE BARNUM 72O0 aud 72O1-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-24

I And, to get Conner ized," means that you have become a member of my satisfied club of eus- I To become "Connorized" will increase your will power; help your think cry; bolster your ideals; double your joys in life, and send the undertaken into receivership.
 IT know what I am talk ing about, for I have tried it on myself. I This store is conducted by a man with @ heart, in most friendly man. ner, upon a Golden Rule Basis. and I am at the
 door all day and every day, ready with a smile to meet any kick" that any customer puts up. I If you are jaded with the commonplace in cloth ing and sfurnishing-goods, why not come in and
 give yourself a treat. I Just must have your
 bushes. for your own
 good and mine.
 I Please act promptly.
 "Get Connorized."
 -CONNORS
Arizona republican., 1916-04-18
TITUS SEES 4
GREAT CHANGE
Man Who Put on Campaign
That Resulted in Con-
stluction of Y. NJ. G.. A.
Building Visits Phoenix;
Pleased With Work

G. G. Titus, general secretary of the
Y. NJ. c. A. located at Sacramento.
California, has been spending several
days with former Phoenix friends
Mr.. Titus was the general field sec
rotary of the Y NJ. c. A. who nine
years ago came to Phoenix and sue
cessfully organized and managed a
campaign for a Y. NJ. c. A. building
for Phoenix. The campaign was put
on during April 1907. 1t was sue
cessful and the present building and
institution is the result of the work
done at that time.
Mr.. Titus, after several days with
the local Y. NJ. c. A. pronounced it
one OF the best institutions in the
United States in the way of a Y. NJ
c. A. in city OF no greater size
than Phoenix In similar sized cities
none have better plant Results
that are being obtained mere are
among the best.
THE Y. NJ. C. A. work in Phoenix
is worthy of support il is doing sood
work. said MIR. Titus.
Mr.. Titus noted many changes since
his visit nine years ago He particu-
larry commented on the development
in the way Of school buildings. pub
lie buildings, pavements and the beau
tiful ornamental street lights that
came into vogue when paving was
started.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-18
CLIFFORD SMITH IS
NEW AD. MANAGER
Former Newspaper Man to Direct
Sales Campaigns for Pratt
Gilbert Co.

The Pratt-Gilbert company which is
rapidly developing into one Of the
biggest and best known implement and
machinery houses in the southwest
has added another expert to it's force
Clifford II. Smith an advertising man.
and formerly advertising manager Of
the San Diego Tribune has been
placed in charge Of their advertising
and sales promotion department.
While the Pratt-Gilbcrt company
still does a big local business partic-
ularly in agricultural implements and
machinery. it has during the past
fifteen years developed connections
with rig manufacturers, that have de-
velOped into state wide agencies and
sales campaigns in leading makes of
Mining machinery, irrigating plants,
heavy hardware. vehicles and imple-
ments for both shop and farm.
There are several sub agencies OF
the firms lines in several other parts
" Arizona. and they now have sew
eral men in outside fields regularly.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-18
QUINN TAKES NICE
TOUR To THE COAST

Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Quinn of Quinn's
Cafeteria, accompanied by their two
children. returned Sunday from an au-
tomobile tour to the coast Mr.. Quinn
gave a report Of the roads which he
says were in fair condition. He is
enthusiastic about the pleasures of
automobiling at this time of the year
between Phoenix and the coast
The trip was made in his own car
The going trip was made via Parker
through San Bernardino, Riverside. on
down to San Diego. Four days We're
taken and 625 miles covered. The
return trip was made through Los
Angeles and a total of five days was
taken. and the mileage from San
Diego through Los Angeles was 6S5.
Mr. Quinn also referred particularly
10 the generous treatment received at
Bushes Ferry at Parker. which i
the crossing point over the Colorad,
River on the Parker route.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-18
OATMAN BOOM AIDS
BIG TERRITORY

Arizona at present is attracting at
tention from practically every city in
America by virtue Of it's tremendous
mining development. In many places.
particularly Los Angeles and San
Francisco, a great deal is heard
about Oatman and the big gold de-
velopment in its vicinity.
Oatman is near Kingman. pros
porous business center through which
passes an immense tonnage brought
into the country for Oatman and
Chloride Kingman is the center of
a wonderfully rich mining country.
II is the permanent headquarters for
many big mining companies. 1t is
the railroad center and also a resi-
dence center for managers, owners
and operators of the many smaller as
well as the larger mines of that dis
trict. Mojave County recently is
sued a 100000 road bond issue. Re-
port has just been received that the
attorneys for the buyers of this is
sue have passed favorably and that
the funds will soon be forthcoming
II is also reported that the money
from the sale of the high school
bonds will be available early in May,
and Mojave County will soon have a
handsome building for the higher ed
ucation of its young people. Local in
terest now particularly centers in the
rapid growth of Kingman because of
the operations in Kingman real es-
tate by the Kingman Subdivision
Company, managed by H. G. Murphy
Of Phoenix Mr.. Murphy has just re-
turned from a trip to Kingman and
reports the town booming. The Hotel
Beal is now adding 50 rooms to it's
capacity.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-18

Special Easter Sale
Portable Lamps,
$3.50 to $12.95
Sample line bought at about half of reg
ular price
basement Store
Arizona republican., 1916-04-18
.int0m China

Samples on display in china department.
port deliveries.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-18
Silk Jersey Sport Coats
Easter Special at $l4. so

You'll be surprised see hen-such values
Black and white blue white all
with sash pocket
Only of the ndu
floor
Arizona republican., 1916-04-18
Koy1ck's Easter Display Of
Handsome PdYdSOlS

Ne purchase parasos ~ lalaso not
enhances the aids retaining the c
O. a skin throughout the season.
his showing better values than usual
considerably thar
will greatly appreciated by dlscrmn
shoppers.
See Belle Dome, with and TO
handles at 1895 to $500.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-18
The Loveliest Creations In White
Net Dresses Shown at Korrick's

Ianm eop f % We Ia hhartt nwhtlt
cp of lt NJ satin ihors-n
mbnat o ne gd fcmxeaH dnfsons
on thin pas erprf Krrcks
to
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-22
DEMOCRATS SPENT OVER
400 FOR ELECTION
Treasurer John n. Fowler Has Filed
His Return With Town Clerk.

The expenses Of ali candidates who
ran in the city election on June
have been fled with the town clerk.
Treasurer John r. Fowler OF the dem.
ocratfc town committee and the treas
urers Of several districts were the
last to file returns. Mr.. Fowierse re-
port follows:
Receipts A. Robinson $50. q. q.
LIliibridge $50, ]. T. Tanning $50,
Henry Gebrath $50, Thomas Shields
$40, Frank o.. Rice IS, NJ. @. Higgins
$40, e. J. Brophy $50. w. @. McLaug1a-
lin $40. P. Bray "a. SO, g. s. Avery
SIS, c. J. Downes $25, r.. Thumm $40.
NJ r. Waters $25, Al. w. Jarvis $50,
A. w Li1lfbridge SO. Total &445.
The expenses were $50 to e. @. Liz
libridge assistant treasurer Of First
district, $40 to d. j. Donovan, assist
ant treasurer of Second district, $40
to Richard Sheahan, assistant freas-
urer OF Third district, Auto hire
amounted to S236, advertising and
postage $3.50, cigars. lunches and
canvassers $3.50, q total OF s445.
T.. @. Lillibridge, Richard ?, shea
han and Dennis J. Donovan report
having expended their fun amounts,
John r. Vaughn, republican cane
didate for councilman, paid to the
town committee $40.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-22
ACTIVE PREPARATIONS AT
MOBILIZATION CAMP.
Mantle Being Put in Readiness FOR
the state Militia.


Active preparations for the es-
tablishing Of mobilization camp at
Mantle started Wednesday morning
when six carloads OF camp equipment
arrived at the freight yards an dthree
auto trucks came from Hartford to
transport the material 70 the grounds
with several men from the state ar
senal to place the goods. The water
supply has been put IN shape and the
big tank filled SO everything is in
readiness for the arrival Of the troops
which are expected shortly.
A man left a. tram and incurred
his way to the camp grounds He
said he was stranger and had been
ordered from Boston to report there.
He went to the camp ground and up-
on returning he said he found no one
to report to and left the village.
The camp grounds were invaded on
Wednesday as Tuesday, only by the
caretalxer and the man sent to put the
water pumps in condition for Use The
boss Of the section gang got word to
clear the siding and everyone thought
the infantry, the artillery and the cav
airy were coming right in.
The people in Mantle are looking
forward to the camp with interest
They expect 1t will be the centre oil
attraction for all the automobilists IL
the state. Villagers with available
rooms and the summer hotels al
throuh this section are expecting brisl
business.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-22
ANNUAL MEETING or
NEW LONDON ARcHDEAcoNRY
Norwich Rectors Numbered In Large
Gathering at Black Hall.

The annual meeting OF the New
London Archdeaconry of the Episcopal
church was held at Black Hall on
Tuesday. Holy communion was ceie-a
copal church. Right Rev. Bishop Aeh-
eson being celebrant and Venerable
Archdeaeon Brown, epistler. w. w.
II. Narraeott presided at the organ.
The service was well attended. At
noon the clergy and laity numbering
conveyances to None Such cottage at
Howardis beach where they were en-
tertained at an excellent luncheon pro-
vided by Miss Sarah Lane. Mrs. Moss
and Miss Knapp. After lunch an en-
joyable hour was spent In the vicinity
OF the beach and the party met again
i'll the cottage at 2 p. h. for the tram
saction Of business. The meeting was
called to order by the venerable arcf-
deacon and the appropriations Cor the
ensuing year and other important
matters were dealt with. The bishop
gave a helpful address. emphasizing
the need of particular attention be-
ing paid to the Sunday schools. It
was proposed and seconded and unan-
imously carried, that a hearty vote Of
thanks be conveyed by the secretary
| to Miss Lane, Mrs. Moss and Miss
lad been appreciated and enjoyed ty
tertaining the archdeaconry which
| All present.
During the early part of the even-
Ing the tishop. in company with Rev
John Forbes Mitchell brother Of the
bishop OF Aberdeen, Scotland, and
Pew. NacLean Goldie paid v.sst
| to the sale in behalf of the Red Cross
society and suffrage cause, and met a
| large number Of the women. who are
actively engaged in this work. After
leaving the town hall, where the sale
4 I. -
Florence Griswold. at the Griswold
house. who kindly entertained the vis-
ftors at afternoon tea and showed
them the unique treasures which her
home contained, OF which she is just
~ proud, and which have q fame
Connecticut, but extends over the
length and breadth Of the American
continent
After meeting quite number q
title residents the bishop left on tbs
q 6.43 p. M train In company with Rev
following were present at the Arch
deaconry meeting and picnic: Ri
Rev. &c. Campion Aeheson, suffragal
bishop OF the diocese. Venerable J. Ell
dred Brown archdeacon Of New Lon
don: Rev. James II. George OF Dan
Eielson, Rev. Charles Lawrence Adams
rector Of Willimantic: Rev. Howar,
! + Roosevelt, rector Of Hebron: Rev. Q. S
NJ. Stewart, rector of Groton; Rev. I
c. Sherburne, rector Of Poquetanucl1
Rev. r. r.. Sanford, rector OF Ston
ington: Rev. j. w. Areson. rector O
Yantic; Rev. c. r. Hartman. recto
! of Putnam; Rev r. Sidney irwin, rec
, tor OF Pemfret; Rev: T. ]. BohanaI
rector Of Greeneyille: Rev. J.. Forbes
Mitchell Chicago: Rev. Richard
Graham, rector of Christ church, Nor
witch; Rev. M. MacLean Goldie, ripest
: ifl-charge, Black Hall: and the follow
ing laymen: Augustus r.. Sullivan
) Norwich; G. s.. TibbettH, Norwich. .
+ IN. E. 1nHnan, WillimRntic; M. r.. De
wolf, B1aclShall. and w. II. Nara
colt, Lyme.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-22
81, 600 DAMAGE SUIT IS WITHDRAWN
Case If Abin Holesi Against John Lee If Lisbon Goes Of
die Superior Court Dockst gunsnts Heard ia $4,000
Damage Case n Superior court-Judge WIN Charge
Jury Today.

on Wednesday morning the trial Of
the case Of Thomas Rowe Of New
London rs. Raymond s. Burrows was
Harold D. Reynolds, Antonio Carbiio.
George Fl. Young, Mary l. Rowe, Jo-
seph r. Cronfn. Patrick j. Murphy,
Tose Pinard, Raymond S. Burrows,
William a. S. Harvey, T. J. Collins,
Anthony p. Caba1 Carrie Burrows
and G. Robert Gates The testimony
was completed at 2.13 o'clock and q
few minutes later the opening argu-
mert was started. The second argu-
nent was heard before court adjourn
ed at Ais o'clock for the day Two
morning and 1t is expected that the
jury will receive the charge about
noon. The action is for damages 81
$1,000 as result OF an automobile
collision in New London last fall
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-22
THIS WILL STOP YOUR
HAIR FROM FALLING

It was DIR. Sangerbund who first dis
covered that dandruff and falling hair
were caused by microbes.
wonderfully delightfnl preparation
that kills the dandruff germs can be
secured at all drug and toilet Counters.
the clean people of this country have
awakened to the fact that dandrun is
unnecessary that falling hair and
itching scalp can be quickly stopped
and that anyone who frequently uses
Partisan Sage should never grow bald
To every reader who wishes to
eradicate disgusting dandruff, stop
falling hair, and have an inmacnlate-
w clean scalp free from ftchiness. We
strongly recommend Partisan Sage.
Partisan Sage is sold for not more
than so cents q large bottle It Is an
IDEAL. daintily perfumed liquid, free
from grease and sickness, and win
cause hair to grow lustrous and Iuxnrs
liant. Lee &c Osgood always has u
large supply and guarantees It to you.