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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
STEPHEN H. WRIGHT.

The body of Stephen H. Wright of 140 Sheridan avenue was sent to Waite's Corner, Cambridge, Washing ton county, N. Y., this morning. Ser vices, conducted by Rev. John R. Brown, pastor of the First Baptist church, were held last night at MT. Wright's home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT,s ,ss., PROBATE COURT.

August Zy, lylb. Estate of Charles M. Calhoun, late of the town of Bridgeport in said dis trict 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 ac- counts. properly attested. within said time. will be dsbarred a recovery. All persons Indebted to said Estate are re- Queeted to make immediate paymen' to
 JULIA S. CALHOUN,
 and PHILO c. CALHOUN,
 Executors. ss6 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
FRANCES I. KENNEDY.

The funeral of Frances l., wife of John A. Kennedy. of 1279 Park ave- nue, was held from the mortuary chapel of Henry E. Bishop at 2:30 this afternoon. Rev. Charles w. Findlay, :. assistant rector of St.. Johns church, conducted the services. Burial was in Long Hill cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
NOTICE.

Fairfield, Conn.,, Sept. 1. 1916 By Order of The Town Health Officer,
 Town of Fairfield,
 Fairfield, Conn. The Grammar and High schools of the Town of Fairfield shall not open before Sept. 28, 1916, and then only after an examination of each pupil.
 W. T. NAGLE, M. D.,
 Health Officer, Town of Fairfield, Fairfield, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
Railroad Shop Men Said To Have Asked
 For Increase In Pay

New Haven, Sept. 2-The shop em- ployes of the New York, New Haven X Hartford railroad, it was reported here today, have asked for an increase of cents an hour. Over 5000 em- .,loyes of the New Haven are in this class ot service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
OBITUARY.
ARCHIE LAFOND.

The body of Archie LaFond, we'll known East Side resident, who died at his home, 534. Central avenue, on Thursday, was sent last night to his former home, in Northampton, Mass, where services and burial were held in Bridge street cemetery today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
P. O HOURS LABOR DAY.

On Labor Day. September 4, hours at the post office will be as follows:
 Stamp, registry and parcel post windows open, to 10:30 a. m.
 General delivery open from 8 to 12 m.
 Money order and postal savings bank closed all day.
 Carriers will make one delivery ir the morning of first class mail and daily papers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02

Lieutenant J. c. Bellinger, of the Army Aviation Corps, began a series of tests bearing upon the practical use of flying machines for United States coast guard patrol duty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
ALMANAC FOR SUNDAY
ALMANAC FOR MONDAY

Leonardo Van Riet, Minister of the Netherlands to Argentina since 1908, is dead. A strike is threatened at the plant of the International Nickel Co. at Bayonne, N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
Salisbury Riddles" Must Stay In Their
 Own Yards, is Rule

Salisbury, Conn.,, Sept. 2-Children may not leave their own dooryards, according to an order issued today by Town Health Officer William B. Bissell,. This condition comes about by reason of appearance here of three cases of infantile paralysis in the family of Benjamin Smith, who lives in the village a mile from Mt. Riga Hattie, aged 16, and Dorothy, aged 10, are in a serious condition and a six year old daughter has the disease in mild form. The house has been quarantined.
 The family live here and so far as known have not been brought in con- tact with anyone from outside.
 New York, Sept. "A decrease of seven new cases was reported in to- days health department figures on the infantile paralysis epidemic. There were 61 during the A hours ending at 10 a. m., compared with 6S yesterday. Deaths numbered 19 against 16 yes- terday. The average for the week is lower than that of last week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02

The fifth German war loan will be open to subscription from Sept. to Oct. 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02

Forty-eight persons were killed in New York City last month by vehi- cles.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
WALDO

Essie O'Brien has returned home
after spending q week with hen
mother
Don Cameron and family motored
to Crescent City Sunday. returning
home Monday.
Mrs. J. NJ. Clemens spent Sunday
with her daughter, Mrs. r. J. White.
Julia and Essie o'Brien called on
Mrs. J. T. Logan Saturday afternoon.
DON Calvert is spending q few days
in Waldo attending to business mat
ters
Ruby Slagle and Mamie Brannen
called on Mrs. J. A. Dysert Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Grimm. of Hol-
land, visited Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. R. J. white.
Lee Morrison, of Placer. Is visit
ing for few days In Waldo with old
time friends.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14


The site for the presidents palace
~ the nrst maps name Il. was selected
By President Washington and Major
LEnfsnt when they laid ont the fed.
ersi city In ITO? They purposed 10
have the presidents house a.d the
capitol reciprocally close to the long
vista formed BY Pennsylvania avenue.
and they also laid ou. a parklike con.
nection between the two great build.
ings. The plans for the house. select,
cd by Washington and Jefferson a.
the result Of competition In which
L'Enfant took part, were drawn by
James Hoban. q native OF Dublin aud
q medal maa Of the Society OF Arts OF
that city
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
The Wardrobe Cleaners--

The Wardrobe Cleaners--
Have recently installed one OF the
most complete and up-to-date Hoff-
Man ga standard 1916 model steam
clothes pressing machines. This ma
chine has rounded pressing surface.
vacuum construction. steam applica-
ton from head and buck. It enables
us to handle work that It was i'm
possible to do with the iron. such rs
steaming velvets, removing gloss
from well-worn serges, shrinking
cloth. raising the nap, etc. II you
would like to see this machine In op-
GRAFTON. call at 60s G street. Tell us
what you come for and we will do
the rest. II doesn't matter whether
you ever expect to have any work
done by us, you are Just as welcome
as the flowers In May. Hoff-Man's
we're awarded the grand prize and
gold medal at the Panama-Pacific ex-
position. Yours for better service,
Amos F. Williams. 773
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

J. A. Slower went to Medford to-
day on business,
+. s. Bramweu left this morning
for Ashland for the day. x
Mrs. +. Leet left this morning for
Reuben to visit for a few days,
Mrs. Fred Nelson went to Port.
land Tuesday evening for visit.
II. +. Mcclellan left last night for
Hugo after several days In town.
Miss Leah Parker returned this
afternoon to Seven Oaks.
Mrs. Mary Hildreth left this morn.
ing for the G. A, R. and W. r. c.
convention at Eugene.
w. s. Gilmore left for Weed this
afternoon to spend several months.
A. G. Geyer returned this after
noon to Colusa, California,
Mrs, Agnes Il. Hoernlein left this
afternoon for her home at Anderson.
California.
]. B, Hart returned to Glendale
last night, having spent few days
here attending to business.
When in doubt about a business
transaction go to the Josephine
County Bank for consultation. 772
Up. Murphy left for Portland last
night and win be gone several days.
c. Fl. Mitchell went to Almeda this
morning after visiting here for some
time.
Fred williams left last night for
Seattle where he will be for several
days attending to business matters.
All the summer fads In millinery
are here awaiting your selection. at
greatly reduced prices. Mrs. Reh-
kopf. 75SH
d. F. Mathews, Of Wolf Creek. ac-
companied by W. W. Wallace. Of
Michigan. who is visiting at his home
spent Tuesday In this city on busi-
mess.
n. d. Langille left for Portland
last night. having arrived from Cres-
cent City. The trip from Crescent
City was made In six hours and ten
minutes, Orlando Killer driving the
car.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
M. Wynn Hers sAsarlAr.--

A. A. Flynn. Of the Public Service
corporation. who has been In Salt
Lake city during the progress Of me-
gotiations that resulted In tho trans
fer OF the sugar plant from the
oregon.utah to the Utah-Idaho COM
pany, win arrive homo Saturday. II
Is announced that he win be pre-
pared to make settlement With the
employees OF the Public Service COM
pany who have been working upon
the dltches,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
Chameleon Beaches.

The beaches OF snails island. In the
gulf OF Mexico. change color twice dai'
" with the tides The sands are really
OF a golden color aud when the rising
tide spreads the wide beach stiil 70.
mains gold. but when the tide ebbs
they look quite purple. and this n ac'
counted for by myriads Of tiny purple
snails crawling In the wake Of the ebb-
Ing tide. II is to thcse snails that the
island owes It's name.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
or,oIr AZ mu.,o.

The origin OF music Is lost In an.
tiquity. Among civilized people Il prob
ably originated among the Egyptian
priests. who employed this art In their
religious rites aud ceremonies From
tho Egyptians the art passed on to the
Greeks and Romans and 80 on to mod.
ern nations, New York American.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
Leaves for California Home

Mrs. J. Wesley Brown, who has
been in the city visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. e. L. Churchill. left this
afternoon for San Francisco, where
she will Join Mr.. Brown. who is just
returning from trip to the east. Mr..
Brown had expected to join Mrs.
Brown here before returning to
southern California, but was called
home by business and wired Mrs.
Brown from Denver to join him at
Frisco.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
Mock Superintendent

Mock Superintendent
John Mock was chosen rs bath
house superintendent for the con-
ing season. The bath house will open
tomorrow and the raft and walk are
now being made, The water has
become quite warm and large num-
bers have already enjoyed q plunge
In the river.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
A ri..ino Zine.

There's q hard magistrate In tina,
court"
"what did he dor
"A couple brought before him were
accused OF spooning In the park. and be
made them fork over Baltimore
American A
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
New Pressing Machine

New Pressing Machine
The Wardrobe Cleaning works have
added q new man to their establish
emnt. a Hof-Man. The new addition
is In the form Of q pressing machine
which does your work while you wait.
It Is operated by steam and q vacuum
attachment dries the cloth as soon
as 1t Is pressed. As demonstration
a coat was pressed In nine minutes.
The Wardrobe will be glad to show
the new machine to everybody.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

Special Meeting Eastern Star
A special meeting Of the Eastern
Star will be held Thursday evening.
June Is. at S:15. to hear reports from
grand lodge and welcome new
member. A social meeting will fol-
low.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
WILSON CARRIES
FLAG N PARADE

Washington. June l4.--For the
hrst time In history the president OF
the United States marched on foot
today In historic Pennsylvania avenue
rs participant In q propaganda par
ade. The event is TO be Washington's q
plea for preparedness and . tribute
to the dag. today being the annlver-
sary OF the adoption by congress Of
the Stars and Stripes AZ the national
emblem.
Immediately In front Of the presi-
dent was the U. 8. marine band. They
had to set their music to tho march
Ing cadence the president set. And
II was some cadence---a matter Of
144 steps to the minute.
Despite a grilllng sun. tho presi-
dent did not seem to mind his hike a
bit. eli walked with o jaunty
swing. that kept q large pompous
gentleman on his left pumping the
whole distance OF mile and q half.
The president wore a blue serge
coat. white duck trousers and shoes
with socks and tie to match the trous-
ers. and a boyish straw hat,
Rudolph Kaufman and VIM. r.
GUIDE, local celebrities. who marched
on either side OF him. wore funereal
frock coats and shiny quart hats.
President Wilson carried a silk
flag over his right shoulder. There
was no breeze, but the flag stuck
straight out behind most OF the dis
tance Atop the flag was a golden
leagle.
The presidents long legs carried
him over the ground so rapidly that
be broke all records for parades In
Washington. where parades are but
things OF the moment He covered
the mile and a half In something like
Is minutes.
Directly behind the president was
his cabinet, public employees and de-
partment offlcials. with delegation
OF newspaper men representa- & a
thousand cities OF the country.
Everybody carried or wore flag,
The men marchers. for the most part.
wore dark sack coats and Palm Beach
trousers, with small flags In coat
lapels and larger ones on staffs. There
was a pleasing uniformity OF dress
among women as well as among en-
ployes OF the government. Dark
skirts that displayed white shoes and
hosiery. with white shirt waists, we're
the rule among the gentler sex.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
JAPAN WOULD RRING
PEACE no CHINA

Toxic. June is,--Japan will IT.
tempt to mediate between the war
ring factions In China and restore
peace. Il was announced today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

FOR SALE-Five-passenger Over
land. good condition. Price $3.50.
c. II. Demaray. 774
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
THE TYPEWRITER MAN." o. =,

THE TYPEWRITER MAN." o, L.
Chase. win be In town about June
II. equipped to do your repair
work on the ground. Expert re-
pairing. all work guaranteed to be
right. Rolls or platens for any
typewriter. parts. oils. brushes.
ribbons. any color. for all makes.
Carbon paper for typewriter or
pencil. Adding machine repairing
and ribbons. Cash register repairs
and supplies, Address orders No.
1913, care Courier. We repair.
sell. rent. Typewriter Service Com
pany. 1898 Tenth g.. Sacramento.
Cal. o. Il. Chase. 77S
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
Leave for Eugene

Leave for Eugene
Mrs. J. d. Stinebaugh. department
patriotic instructor OF the local
G. A. r.; Mrs. J. s. Pool. president
Of the General Logan corps; Mrs. \.
H. Meade and Mrs. J. l.. Calvert,
delegates. left last night for Eugene,
The annual state encampment Is be.
ing held there this year. the encamp-
ment beginning today. About 1900
veterans and members OF the differ-
ent patriotic organizations are ex-
pected to be present.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

FOR Kitchen range aud other
furniture. Call forenoons At once.
71S d street. TIL
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

Baptists Win
The Baptists won their second game
last night by winning from the Meth.
odists with q rs score. The batteries
were coburn and Gilmore for the
Methodists and Douglas and Smith for
the Baptists. The Baptlsts got IS
hits and the Methodists six.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

FOR SALE-140 acres unimproved
land. Price $4,000: $500 first pay
ment. Address No. l2l1. care
Courier. IT'S
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

DIR. Findlcy win Arrive
Word was received by Dr.. Lough-
ridge that DR.. NJ. G, Findley win ar
rive here Friday morning. Mr.. Find
ley has been living In Salem for the
last two years, but still has large
property holdings here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

ut not thyself TO attain much rest.
lbsk much' atisscss-Thcmas . KEN.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

WANT TO BUY bearing orcberd.
100 acres or more. Must be com
merciai varieties. Price right No
agents. Give full description. price
and terms. Address No. i2i5.
Daily Courier. TIA
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
Don't Forget

Murphy. Saturday night. to 8.
Kellogg & Mahouey orchestra. $3.50
with lunch. TIA
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

Job printing of every description
at the Courier of1ce.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
More Rose Show DonatiOns--.

More Rose Show Donations
The following have been added to
the prize list for the rose show: DR..
Loughridge, IS cash; Dr.. L. o.
Clements. $3.50 cash; E. A. Wade.
large bath towel.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

]. H. Williams and p, W. Hersh-
berger left this morning for Bray.
California. They were accompanied
by crew Of men. who win start at
once on the construction OF an up
to-date sawmill at that place,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
NEW TODAY

CLASSIFIED AID RATES.--26
words. two issues. 26c: six Issues.
soc: one month. $3.50. whom paid In
advance. When not paid In advance.
Sc per line per issue.l
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

Athletic Club Tonight
The Girls Athletic club will meet
| in the Waldorf hall tonight. at s
O'Clock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

Niulny blanks at tho Courier once
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
Flag Day Today

A large number Of flags were dis
played today by the stores to cele-
brats Flag day. This day Is Of ma
tional observance.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

t'lairvoyant-Palmlst---
Madame Lavera, rooms TOLL Tre-
mont, once hours. 10 to 5, Prices
f71
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

HOMESTEAD-S0 acres, fine loca-
tion. to 10 acres level bottom
land. Can be irrigated from creek.
Timber. Only good one know.
Price $75. l.. A. Launer. TIA
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

~ want q glass suitable for studying
tho stars"
EYES, cir. Astronomical, or theatrtD
caif'--Nsw York Ti1neAt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

Clark a Holman, Undertaken
Licensed embalmers. Phone SO Il
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

TO TRADE-32 acres. cultivated. 25
level bottom. good buildings. rri-
gated, stock, tools. etc. Price
$500. Very close to city. Want
income property on coast. L. A.
Launer. TIA
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-14

Englcwood Dairy, Phone :2a-- &
The pure milk dairy. sssti
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-20
ACE, PROSPERITY AND PREPAREDNESS.
For Vice President
THOMAS R. MARSHALL
For President
WOODROW WILSON
JOHN D. WAITE

John Waite the Judith Basin when he twenty-five years
Of age and decided HIS lot with this section In the ensuing
yx years he worked tesy with hand and brain and carved
for himself unaed that the best commentary upon
the He always courageous worker and the
country developed he developed with becoming leader political
affairs and business His chiefly the result of his fore
sight and his intrepid spirit He accepted cheerfuy all Of the hard
ships that fell the lot of the residents those days. and had
abiding faith the developments that transform this whole
section He strong and such to make
miles, but that all enmy has ended those who contested with
him will join with his friends the full recognition Of his tender
heareness his courage and his devotion those he loved Every
recognized Mr. Waite most kindly In the life Of this
city he willingly bore active giving Of his strength and
for the good Of the community.
His sudden death prostratng blow his family and
deep all his friends and heavy loss the community
But the end he would have led it. He contemplated death
with perfect camne and several stated to the writer
that he hoped the end would suddenly without any lingering
illness and long suffering.
He enjoyed ife its battles its victories and defeats and he put
forth the best that in him. Now the end
"Les well run aas
Life's work we'll done
Now the rest.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-20
SAY FAREWELL
To S|NONS0N
ED BAKER, SPOKESMAN FOR THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
sS SPEAKS LAST WORDS
TALKS BY HERBsMAN. AND WALlN

l. Almost hundred business men
gathered at Williard's grill Thursday
! Loon to hear series of invigorating
talks on topics of vital interest to
them ALL. This luncheon was informal,
ly dedicated by the Chamber Of Com
merce as q farewell compliment to c.
| G.. Simonson, who left the first OF the
| week for new duties in Billings. Ed
ward Baker, as spokesman for
the chamber, displaying his natural
and cultivated ability as an orator IN
bidding Mr.. Simonson goodby. Mr.
Baker gave eloquent expression to the
sentiments deeply felt by the whole
organization and his talk was given
a hearty ovation. Mr.. Simonson re-
,ponded briefly and modestly, express,
ng his appreciation of the high trib-
ute paid him in behalf Of his fellow
business men.
Herbsman Cordially Received.
J. G. Herbsman Of Seattle, profes.
sor OF public speaking at the Univer-
sity Of Washington and special lee
tnrer sent out by the Ellison.White
! hautauqna, was also guest Of honor
at the luncheon Thursday. He spoke
at some length OH "ToWn Loyalty,
and those who heard him listened with
attentive interest to the last word he
had to say. N 45@
Mr. Herbsman is not only magnetic
4 ard polished public speaker but he
4 Possesses a wealth OF knowledge
cleaned from personal experiences
a which gave desirable emphasis to his
assertions Selecting a number d
western towns as concrete examples
he presented their good points ant
their failings, together with reasons
why these facts were so. He told un
J vanished truths that weren't pleasant
and he likewise praised literally. He
made an electrifying plea for loyalt,
| to the home institutions which make
for tidy alleys, good schools, substan
tial buildings, clean streets, beginnin,
primarily with healthy, normal, happ.
children, who will make worthy citi
zens. In word, he made one Of tn
, best and most invigorating talks eve
! heard at a public gathering here, an
{ one Of the most practically helpful.
Or. WaIlin on Sanitation.
i DIR. Wallin was the fourth speake
! Thursday. He talked on a subject vii
; ally interesting to everyone at present
namely. infantile paralysis. He urge
the citizens to watch their back yards
S tEeir alleys and forgotten corners an
! help keep the community free fror
S this dread disease. He stated that il
'fantile paralysis resulted directly fror