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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
BRITISH

1 London, July 20-An official re- lport from the British expeditionary
 force in Mesopotamia was given out ttoday as follows:
 '.Since the last communique of the l13th nothing interesting has been re- Iported. The heat has been excessive. Tor some days the temperature in the lshade has been over 120 degrees"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
JAMES CAIiLAN.t

The funeral of James Callan was held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Hickey, TIP Connecti- cut avenue at 8:30 this morning and a half hour later from St. Mary's church where the requiem high mass was sung by Rev. Thomas P. Null cahy. At the offertory, Mrs. F. J. Munich sang Ave Maria" and after the mass, '.Nearer My God to Thee.' The bearers were: James Callan, William. Price, Thomas Kane, Thomas Malone, W. H. Callar and William Malone. Burial was in St. MlchaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
WILLIAM IL. SHEA.

William l.. Shea, who was popu- larly known throughout the city as a bass singer, died this afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. H. w. LII, 756 Grand street. MT. Shea was born in Bridgeport 27 years ago. He was a printer by occupation. employed by the Thomas B. Taylor Co.,. and through his singing in amateur tho atricals and entertainments had hun dreds of friends throughout the city. Dsa&h came after long illness. Mr. Shea is survived by his father. Dennis Shea and by three sisters. Mrs. Liil, Mrs. John E. Barton and Mrs. E. Petit. He was . member of St. Au- gustine's church whence the funeral will be held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
EsCAPES JAIL, PAYS FINE, FOR THREAT TO SHOOT

A 60 day jail sentence was sus- pended in the city court today by
 Judge Bartlett in the case of Frederick |Gtratton of Nichols street who was tined $25 and costs on the charge of dArrying concealed weapons. He |fhfeatened to shoot Edward Cisero, a barber at 739 East Main street last |night when Mrs. Stratton alleged FCtsero had insulted her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
WILLIAM Fl. DAVIS.

The funeral of William H. Davis was largely attended this afternoon from his late home, s91 Noble ave- nue. Rev. James A. Gardner of the Advent Christian church conducted the services. The Advent church choir sang several appropriate selections. Dele- cations from the Sick Benefit associa- ton of the Holmes & Ewards Silver Go. and from Park City lodge, K of F., acted as bearers. The delegation from the Knights of Pythias exempli- fled the ritual of their order at the grave in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
 DEED.

GHEAr-In this city, Thursday. July ; 20. 1916. William L.. son of Dennis and the late Catherine Shea, aged v 27 years. months. 2s days.
 Further notice of funeral here- \ after. as this city. July 19, 1o16. Mary, widow of John w. Glea- son. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 130 Pequonnock street on Saturday. July 23nd at 8:30 a. n-. and from st Augustfne's church at 2 . fu.. with solemn high mass.
 Interment St Nichaers cemetery.
 P 20 bsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
CARD OF THAMES

we wish to extend our most sin- loers thanks to our many kind friends kW1Ao 70 kindly sympathized with us I1n our recent bereavement in the daath of our beloved husband and &nkhsr, and to all thoSs who sent kIoWnfs and fu any other way assist bod. Especially do wc wish to thank Iths@ @nnsmbsrs of Denmark lodge, No le7, amusl H. Harris iodge, No. sS. xfofeynsn's Union No. 46s, for their, Igtea$ kfnAneeg and sympathy.
 MRS, P, HANSON AND
 DAUGHTER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
kPUGILIsT-JTTNEUR TELLS
 POLICE MACHINE BOWLED
 OVER UNKNOWN, PEDESTRIAN

Teddy Fabryck a pugilist' of Fairfield, drdver of a jitney bus, re- ported to the police last night that learly In the evening he struck a man | at State street and Clinton avenue, Knocking the man down. He stated Ithe man walked directly in front of his machine. but that he did not
 (know the victims name. He was not arrested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
zwIED1NEK SEES LANSING.

Washington, Jul 20.-Baron Zwiedi- nek, the Austrian charge, called at the
 state department today and conferred with Acting Secretary Pork for nearly an hour. Several questions are pend- ing between the United States and .Austro- o-Hungary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

Charles B, HugheA Republican nominee for president, will be accom- panied on his campaign trip to the Pacific coast in August by his wife. She may attend some of the meetings at which he delivers his addresses in his fight to overthrow the Wilson ad- ministration. MT. Hughes has fre- quently referred to his wife since his nomination for president as "my clos est adviser" She believes that Mir. Hughes will be received with acclaim by the people throughout the trip, and she wants to be with him to help him in the fight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
PUGILIsT FINED FOR
 MOTOR LAW VIOLATION

James Perrone of 1s6 Sterling street, a pugilist, was fined $5 and costs in the city court this morning on the charge of driving an automobile with out having an operators license. He was driving an automobile on Bar mum avenue yesterday afternoon and ran into a team of horses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
GECOND THEFT IN
 SAME BOARDING HOUSE

inc second recent theft of money lfrom boarders at 261 Grand street was reported to.the police this morn dng when Steven Demarin told Lieu kenant of Detectives E. O. Cronan that he had $50 in his trousers pockets when he went to bed last evening but lwhen he awoke this morning the
 nash was gone. Two weeks ago an- other boarder in the house lost $30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

Tony Render of 1S4S Main street. was fined s25 and costs in the city court today on the charges of as- sault and breach of the peace. He took part in fight in a saloon at East Main and Nichols streets and cut Henry Pluss. of 525 East Main hand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
OBITUARY
JOHN BEVANS

John Bevans, aged 63, of Allen street, Stratford, died this morning at St. vincent's hospital following long illness. Mir. Bevans had resided in Stratford for number of years. He is survived by two daughters, Mar garet and Mollie A. Beyans and two sons, Thomas and William Beyans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
ARRESTED FOR THE THEFT
 COMRADES MOTORCYCLE

Detective John J. Flynn arrested j1fitchel strelech. 30 years old. of 4 |eampscn avenue, this morning on the
 icharge of stealing presto-lite tank i from the motorcycle of Coffee Tison Of 126s State street. fellow machin- ifst It the U. M. O. Co. Streleck is alIeged to have taken the tank from 'th6 motorcycle while it was in the 10. M c. garage yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
PROPOSALS FOR BEEF

Sealed bids will be received by tho undersigned until 12 o'clock noon, Friday, July 2Sth, 1916. for furnishing Hind Quarters and Plates of Beef to the City of Bridgeport Hillside Home. for the month of August, 1916. Spec ifications are on file at this office.
 BOARD OF CONTRACT 6 SUPPLY a. Room No. 2s. City Hall, City
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
MARGARET M. OSWALD.

The body of Margaret M., 1S-year- old wife of Charles l.. Oswald, who died yesterday as the result of swal- lowing poison with suicidal intent on July 3. at her home. 65 Asylum street, will be sent to the home of her par ents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Elwell, in Milton, Vt, on the 6:26 train this evening. The funeral will be held from her parents home and burial will be in Milton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
ELIZABETH BURNS.

Elizabeth, widow of Michael Burns, a resident for many years of East Bridgeport, where she was particu- larly well known. died yesterday. Mrs Burns was born in Ireland S5 years ago but came to this city when a young woman. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs, Annie Green. of New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
LILLIAN MAY PECK.

The funeral. of Lillian May, the 15- year-o1d daugter of Mary Hubben and the late Joseph Peck of S7 Union Square, who died on Monday, was held from the nlortuary chapel of Henry E. Bishop at 2:30 this after noon. Rev. William H. Hey, pastor of the Zion A. M. E. church, and Rev. Ira S. Jacobs, pastor of the Bethel A. M D. church. conducted the ser- vices Burial was in Park ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

Tho board of contract and supply is advertising for bids for the beef con- tract TOT Hillside home for the month of August. Tho bids will be opened at noon on Eriday, July 2Sth. Bids are asked on plate pieces and hind quarters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

TOR SALE CHEAP-Double, single, two family houses. lots and the best shore hotel on the sound. Estab- nAl1ed twenty-five years: land with out the houses worth more than I ask for the whole plant. Easy terms. c. H. Fleming. s52 Main Street, Phone. Bridgeport. Conn.
 P 20 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

hOR SAID-At our new netghbor- hood shop. Berkshire Ave. corner of Noble full line dry goods and furnis11ngs as formerly sold by J. 8. Wooster c Co.
 P 20 ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

BNAUIHUL family IF room house. large lot. room for garage, restrict ed neighborhood. Small invest mont: big bargain if sold before Aug. 1. Box 'L. W. Phone 2748-s.
 P 20 dsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
C6e1Kc1a1 kca1dss War
TURKISH

Constanttnople, July 20-Turkish Victories in Persia and the Caucasus were announced today by the war of- NtiuS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
R. H. STROUD RETRIEVED

Washington, July 20-Robert H. Stroud. sentenced to be hanged for killing . guard in the Leavenworth 4edsrAl penitentiary, has been re- brfsved by application for a new trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
CUBS WOULD BUY MoLLwrrz.

Chicago. July 20-The Chicago Ma tionais were reported today to be in the market for Fred Mollwitz, the ,C1ncinnati first baseman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
MRS. MARY GLEASON.

Mary, widow of John w. Gleason, died last night at her home, 130 Pe- quonnock street following a short ill., ness. Mrs. Gleason had been al mem Der of St. Augustine's church for more than 30 years. She is survived by a daughter, Catherine and four sons, Thomas V, Michael and James H., all of this city,, and John w., of Newark, N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

Edward Dickinson, president of the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Rail- road, resigned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

NOR AAI1--On Bruce avenue. west
 sidS ab6dt 50 yards north of Hol-
 lister street, lot 120 feet by 100 feet. ! Addfess The University School, S36 Fairfield Avenue.
 sts N D >0 <s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

Morris Barnstein of New York, was drowned at Brown Pond. Monticello. N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

IWAUTED-3 reliable auto truck drivers, good wages, references re- q1ired as to previous experience. < The City Ice & Coal O., 1925 Sea- view Ave.
 F 20 ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20
FLORENCE c. DELI.

The funeral of Florence C., wife of William c. Dell, was largely attended at 8:30 this morning from her late home, 164 William street, and half hour later from. St. Charles church where Rev. Patrick J. McGivney sang the high mass of requiem. The church choir sang the responses to the mass. Burial was in St. Michaeps cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

ROR SAIE-etore fixtures vix. two
 IF 1t. oak tables. one counter and standard floor scales. Phone Woes
 ter's 54S-b.
 F 20 ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

"a, ,3O0. $500 cash buys an 8 room 2 I family house. Don't miss this bar gain L. Weiss, 143S' Main St- Tel. 2741-S. 2
 P 20 d.p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a word.l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

htANTEp-A sawyer and wood working machinery man. Apply Schwarz Bros Co.,. 95 River St.
 P 20 b. <
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Bridgeport. Conn.,,
 Thursday, July 20.
Why is yellow the Mill End color?

Somebody question other day. question: Here the
 Yellow is of fgodT tandch of cheerful ia andw1d
 Those yellow Mill End of value They shine forth show the big and Those of and for enjoyment
 Practically everything needed every person this be bought less Mill End Sale Not thing for the Mill End placed all the stores merchandise Blu most things
 many things right from splendid lot of things them of their surplus And the Mill End shopper
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-20

Farmer want Ads. One Cent a Word.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-14

PaSquale BardatO OF Rochester,
N. Y, is so fat and heavy he could
not fill a seat in school, so he had to
quit and go to work.
When brought to court Pasquale
told Justice Gillette the boys kid
CAKES FOR CHRISTMAS
SpriRgerIi
Quaint little wooden molds are re-
quired for these cakes. An old Ger
man recipe reads: One cup pow
dered sugar, rolled, sifted and
warmed. Four large eggs. One
pound flour dried and sifted three
times. Grated rind of 1 lemon. One
half teaspoon baking powder sifted
with the flour.
Beat sugar and eggs 1 hour, stir
ring one way. Add other ingredi-
ents and shape into a loaf without
much handling. Set in cool place two
hours. Roll out a small piece of the
dough IA of an inch thick on Toured
board. Put a little flour on a cheese
cloth bag and dust the springerli
molds. Press the dough into the
mOlds firmly, then remove and trim.
Spread a cloth on a table in a cool
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ded" him about being fat. He weighs
$50, measures 4 feet II inches and is
only Is years Of age.
Justice Gillette decided the boy
was not a truant and let him work
for his father.
room, sprinkle it with anise seed and
lay. the cakes on this for II hours.
Bake in lightly buttered pans in "a
moderate oven.
PfeffernUsse
Beat 8 eggs. Mix 2112 cups flour
with one teaspoon each of soda, Gin
namon, allspice, p teaspoon nut
meg, q teaspoon cloves and tea
spoon salt. Beat eggs and 21a cups
brown sugar together, add flour and
spices, roll out and shape into tiny
balls. Bake in moderate oven.
Richard Cornelius of Harrodsburg,
KY, though only SO years of age, is
father of II children, II boys and 5
girls.
-O-O-
RusseIIvilIe, Ark, is enforcing
Sunday laws so rigidly that even tel
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A Child DOESN'T
LAUGH And Play
If CONSTIPATEE'
If PEEvIsH, FEvERisH AND slcH
GIVE :"cALtFoRNiA SYRUP
OF FIGS"

Mother! Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See If tongue ia,
coated; this is sure sign its little
stomach, liver and bowels need a
cleansing at once.
When listless, pale, feverish, full OF
cold, breath bad. throat sore, doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally, has stoms
ach.ache, dIarrhoea, remember, a gen;
tie liver and bowel cleansing should
always be the first treatment given.
Nothing equals California Syrup of
Figs" for children's ills; give a tea.
spoonful, and in few hours all the
foul waste, sour bile and fermenting
food which is clogged in the bowels
passes out Of the system, and you have
u we'll and playful child again. All
children love this harmless, delicious
fruit laxative" and It never fails to
effect a good inside" cleansing. Di.
rectlons for babies, children of all
ages and grown.ups are plainly on the
bottle.
Keep It handy in your home. A lit
tie given today saves sick child to-
tomorrow, but get the genuine. Ask
our druggist for a 50.cent bottle of
california Syrup OF Figs then look
and see that 1t is made by the "Cal.
itarnia Fig Syrup Company"
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their friends ct o Leap year party last
night al the home OF the latter on
CASTOR avenue. Valentine deeoras
itions were a feature of the evenings
yentertainme nt and some novel games
and contests were arranged by the
ihostesses for the entertainment OF
their guests. Refreshments were
served during the evening. The guests
Included the Misses Verna Grow, An;
ma Glendale, Blanch Phillips, Rather.
inc Jamison, Ida MacElroy, Esther
Bartholow, Ivan Permain and Ferdi.
nand Dardeen, Edna and Alma F1tz.
patrick, Helen and Katherine Amama,
Pearl and Opal Metz, Ada Kern and
sister, Mary Vaughn and sister,
Messrs. Dennis Dunlap, Louis lewis,
Robert Rodgers, Harry Hager, Roy
sapp, John and James Sebolt, Lloyd
Bolton. Ernest Snodgrass, John. Shi-
lac, John Coleman, George Decker,
Fred Meats, Lester Glendale, Charles
Thompson, Walter Smith, Charles
Thomas, Arthur Rowand, Harold Will
mouth, Earl Miller, Harry Butcher,
Goud and Simpson.
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Valentine Social.

The Young Women's Missionary SO.
ciety OF tne Methodist Episcopal
church and the lpworth League OF the
same church gave a delightful Vaien'
tine social last evening in the social
rooms OF the chu:ch. The rooms we're
tastctully decorated with hearts and
other symbols Of the valentines sea
son and refreshments were served IN
keeping with the season. Various
games were played, eight tables being
used in number OF heart games and
heart hunt was alao u teaCu:e o. the
evening. A gaily decorated bow was
presented TO the winners in the hunt
Love songs were sung by the young
people and a delightful evening was
spent. The committee in charge OF
the social and to whom such OF the
credit for the success OF the evening
is due is composed of Misses Mabel
and Ethel Toothman, Fanny Phillips
and Miss Mary Jane Eaton.
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Mrs. swIsher Hostess.

Mrs. George swisher was. hostess /
number Of friends at a Valentin
party last evening at her home q
wheeling and Chicago streets, =
guests including members of Z
Wheeler thimble club and a number
other friends numbering about forty;
Several interesting contests we
held during the evening, prizes be-
awarded TO Mrs. Emerson Bell,
pretty Valentine, Miss Halle Orr
dainty boudoir cap and a pr
crochetted basket was awarded
Mrs. T. H. Miller.
A basket filled with read carnatioTN
and narcissus formed an attractiy
decoration of the serving table an
the favors were symbolical Of the 81
Valentine festival. Refreshment
were served during the evening, tn
color scheme being carried out in tn
delicious lunch served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-15

Jssess Bldg. Sell Phone sss1.
Iosea evenings. a
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People of west Virginia

To the People. of West Virginia:
AS Is generally known, ] am a can
didate for the Republican nomination
for Governor of West Virginia, at the
primary on June 9Th. / respectfully
solicit the vote of every citizen who
believes in those sound policies of
craftsmanship for. which tho Republic
can Party Is pre-emlnent.
In view of my public career, it
seems needless to say that no lndivid-
ual, faction, or interest is sponsor for
my candidacy. 1 am q candidate at
the insistence Of good and worthy cfti-
zens in every quarter of the state,
whose call I&deemed 1t duty to an.
swer. 1t is gratifying that have the
support OF men regardless OF their for
mer affiliations. stand for eftici-
ent public service. through q reunit-
ed party and have charity for all;
entanglfng alliances with mono"
If9nominated and elected Governor.
as I have the faith that I shall be, 1t
will be my endeavor ateall times TO
promote the Fair name OF my native
state, and impartfally and deliberately
to administer its affairs as the repre-
sentative of all the people. shall
demand economy without parsimony,
and progress without radicalism. AS
far as in me lies, shall insist upon
full return for every dollar OF the
states money expended.
think my past record 9youohes the
fact that l shah be firm in my own con-
clusions,s after respectful and mature
consideration of the opinions OF 9th:
ers. AT all times I shall seek the
right, recognizing that he serves his
party best who serves his country
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-15

Why HAIR FALLS OUT

Dandruff causes feverish irritation
of the scalp, the hair roots shrink,
loosen and then the hair comes out
fast. To stop falling hair at once and
rid the scalp of ever particle of dan
ldfuff, get a 25.cent bottle Off Dander-
inefat any drug store, pour a little In
your hand and rub well into the scalp.
After a few applications all dandrun
disappears and the hair stops coming
out.
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no Have Social.

The young people ranging in ages
from IL to II will give valentine So
cial in the social rooms of the Fist
M. E. church on Friday evening OF
this week. Each young lady can in
wife q young man while the same
privilege is given tile young man OF
inviting one young lady. s1
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-15

Even now it Is seeing model who
wears mask that may cost as much
as five cents and coat said to be
worth $4,000. The story is that the
countess was stage-struck and her
husband wasn't so she has 10 wear
mask to keep the count from recog-
mixing her.
But this is not all. Didn't the sun
mask itself with the moon the other
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To Entertain Class.

Miss Fanny Phillips will entertain
the members OF her Sabbath school OF
the First M. E. church Friday night
at her home at Fifth street and Wal
nut avenue.
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Gave Recital.

Society Leap Year Party.
The Misses Katherine Amama and
sBeulah Miller entertained number OF
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Celebrated Birthday

captain K. D. Walker yesterday cele'
brated his seventy.ninth birthday an
sntyersary at his home in the city. me
day was spent quietly though many OF
the Captains friends recalling the
date called athis home to offer congrat-
sulations. "A number Of Valentines also
ARRIVED in the mail.
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Odd Dressers at
Reductions

Dresser of Birdseye Maple $23.50 now ...$1s.75
Dresser of Gold Oak, $1,000, now 49,. .s21.oo
Dresser Of Gold Oak. $500, now . ..... .$14.65
Dresser of Crcassian Walnut, $1,000 now $500
Dresser of Ivory Enamel, $3.50. now $500
Dresser of Blrdseye Maple, $780, now $3.50
Dresser of circassian Walnut, $500, now $3.50
Dresser Of circassian Walnut. $4,000, now s4s.75
Dresser Of Solid Mahogany $780, now $4,000
Fourth Floor
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Can you picture fourpleee parIorAsuKe q
beautiful clrcassian Walnut, colonlal% style UP.
hoIstered in genuine brown Spanish leather
large rocker, chair, settee and ohong tabl
ing perfectly.
ed at only S5s75.
Another 3.piece Paror Suite Of Oak, Eehalra
4nd.settee-s very massveIy CONSTRUCTED; uphets
stored with genuine leather; GOLDEN oak finish
$4,000 now $3.50.
other Parlor Suites Of mahogany and otIleE'
woods; leather upholstered are priced sassioW 40
$500 suite. -Fourthp FLOOR