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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
ACCUSATIONS OF LAWYER CAUSE OF
 FLARE IN CHURCH
Veteran Employe of Calvary Baptist Society In New York
 Bone of Contention.

New York. May 25-A comittee, ap- pointed at the secret meeting Of Cal vary Baptist church Monday night, has begun investigation into the al- legged. inconsistent conduct" of Ed mund J. Tinsda1e, prominent lawyer, of 132 Nassau street, a member or the congregation, in attempt to place before the board of trustees and the board of deacons evidence of alleged misconduct of a trustee and Of an old employee of the church.
 MT. Tinsdale said he expected ex- puIsion would be suggested as his punishment next Monday night, when another meeting of the church will be convened. When asked if he would take any legal steps to offset the expected action of to retaiate, MT. Tinsda1e avoided discussing this phase of the trouble and said:
 teWait until I see what they do."
 The committee named, according to MT. Tinsda1e, by the Rev. Dr. Joseph w. Kemp, pastor of the church, was said to be composed of Ora B. Coates, chairman of the board of deacons; T. Raymond s. John, member of the board of trustees. and J. c. Daughtry, representing the congregation.
 MT. Tinsda1e said he expected to be called before this comittee before the end of the week. !
  sistent conduct by giving it as his belief that the trustees objected to the circulation of literature concerning two Investigations into the conduct of the employee and of the trustee under fire.
 One pamphlet said to have been distributed by MT. Hinsda1e contained the stenographic, record of testimony said to have been taken before pr. Kemp and I. Newton Williams, coun- seI to the board of trustees Feb II, 1916 when Dr. Thomas C.. Acken, a member of the church, was alleged to have made. statements concerning the conduct of the church employee
 The other pamphlet, on which MT. Tinsdale expected to be questioned by the committee contained, it was al- leged, a verbatim report of an investi- gation March 8, 1916, of the member of the board of trustees by the board of deacons.
 MT. Tinsda1e said that whatever ac- tivity he was charged with was en- gagged in with the concurrence and approval of the pastor, which he ex- .pected to prove by letters in the pastors own writing.
 The emp1oyee-who was accused, suspended, reinstated, and accused again-has not returned to his duties, but it was said that the board of dea- cons had invited him to resume his work next Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
Frank E. B1akeman
 Named President of
 Cemetery Association
Especial to The Farmer.l

Special to The F'armer.)
 stratford, May 25-Frank E. Blake man was elected president and treas urer Of the Congregatio Church Cemetery association sh cid recently at the parish house. Other officers of the association elected were Miss s. Elizabeth Judson, of Southport, vice president and Judge Howard M Cur ifs, secretary. The directors elected were Mrs. c. M. Bunnell, Frederick C. Beach and Judge Howard J. Cur tis- Incorporation papers were re- gently filed at the town clerks office stating that the purpose of the asso- citation was to take care of the ceme- terry. The cemetery is situated in the rear of the public library. The incorporators are Frederick c. Beach, Frank E. BiakeTnan and Miss S. Eliz- a;beth Judson.
 Incorporation papers Of the Strat- ford Garage Co. have been filed at the town clerks office. The amount of capital stock is $10, 1000. The com pany has $4.OO0 with which to begin operations. The incorporators are Edward J. McManus and Arthur B. Hayward Of Bridgeport and Don H. Bolster of Stratford. The garage will be located at Stratford center
 For the third time the case of Frank Babosa. of Stratford avenue,
 
 Miss Susan Bennetto, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edward Bennetto of 1915 Broad street, while she was on her way to teach school, Tuesday morn ing, was continued until Thursday, June l. Prosecuting Attorney Ivan L. Morehouse has been unable to pro- cure any evidence regarding Baibosa' s record.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Con- gregationa1 church will hold a, supper at the parish house this evening from until o'clock. All the boys and young men of the parish are requested to remain after the supper to orgah- ire Boys club. A baseball team will also be orga anized- Mrs. Frank E. Blakeman will act as chairman of the supper She will be assisted by Mrs. Fred Taylor. Mrs. Robert Silli- man, Mrs. Thomas Taylor, Mrs. liar ry Hubbell, Miss Helen Luce. Miss Alice Curtis and Mrs. Robert Sam nnis.
 A concert will be given by the First Baptist church this evening. It will be held at the church on Stratford avenue The program is follows:
 Chorus. America, Stratford choir.
 Reading, Selected. Mrs. Mary Nell son.
 Solo (a) Nightingale; cb),. Secret
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Large cocktail bluefsh. steak tile fish, steak codf1sh, steak halibut, DOT gies, butterdsh, herring, shore had dock, opened long clans, sea bass, large founders. large hukes, market cod, live holsters, steamers, -Kennenec roe shad, bloater n1ackerel, Ldtrle Necks, prime soft shell crabs, canned shad, canned pink salmon, canned tunafsh, red Alaska salmon, Clover Leaf salmon, legs of spring lamb, legs of young mutton, fresh shoulders, fresh native hams, pork Joins. >tendec- Joins, hooks, heads, feet, tails, bones. ribs of leaf lard, legs and Joins of veal to roast, rumps and shoulders of veal to stuff and bake, whole forequarters choice pot pie pieces. fancy prime rib roasts, Boston rolls, clods, rumps calves liver, stewing fowl, choice fowl, fancy roasting chickens, fresh killed ducks, turkeys, Philadelphia capon, native squab, Guinea hens, squao Guinea, California raisin bread, plain, raisin citron, currant, cherry and mo- lasses drop cakes Bridgeport Public Market and Branch, state and Bank streets, East Main street. Phones Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, May 25-Fore- cast: Fair tonight and Friday.
 Connecticut: Partly cloudy to- night and Friday. Moderate winds, mostly southwest.
 The western disturbance r10xx, forms a long trough of low pres sure extending from Colorado eastward to Minnesota Iii js causing unsettled weather with local showers in the northern dis tEscts from the Rocky Mountains eastward to the lake region. Snow was reported this morning from Helena, Mont. Pleasant weather prevails in all districts east of the Mississippi river. The tenn peratures are rising in the east ern districts and are now above the normal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
Boston Expects Big
 Preparedness Parade

Boston, May 25-It was expected that nearly 100000 persons would march in preparedness parade to he held here on. Saturday. The list of marchers includes delegations from nearly every branch of civil life and from seni-nilitary bodies and will represent several places outside tbia city and state. Women will appear prominently in the ranks. The states delega1on to Congress will be largely in line as will the governors counci1 and the legislature.
 The route of the parade will he will be reviewed at the state housa by Major General Leonard Wood. IT s. A.. commanding the department of the east, and by Governor McCaJI ana at the city hall by Mayor CurIev.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
CLENfENTB DEEUCLA,
 VS. MARIA CAR8EINE DELUCIA STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss.s SUPERIOR COURT.
Bridgeport, May 25. A. D.. 1916.

Bridgeport, May 25. A. D.. 1916.
 Upon the complaint of the said Gee rnente DeLucia praying, for reasons therein set forth, for a divorce and custody of a minor child returnabIe to the Superior Court. in and for Fair field County, on the first Tuesday Of June, 1916.
 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that Maria Carmine DeLucia the said defendant is absent from this state and gone to parts unknown,
 Therefore Ordered. That notice Of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Evening Farmer, a news paper printed in said Bridgeport. three times successively, commencing on or before the 18th day of May, A. D., 1916.
 FRED. w. TRACY, Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court
 for Fairfield County. R 2s Ra
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
Bad Enough.

CT think that society editor is a mean, horrid old thing, so there" exclaimed wife, looking up from the morning pa per.
 ''What's the matter?'' asked her hus- band, with a grin. Did he take you at your word and leave your name out of the paper2''
 "No." replied wihe; ''it isn't quite So bad as that, but he went and got the description of my gown all wrong.'''- St, Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
FRANCIS x. BUSHMAN Idol of the Film Fans at Lyric Sunday Night

Love; Mrs A. L. Stevens.
 Reading, Selected. Miss Savannah ,Ashe.
 Song. Loves Old Sweet Song. Echo Quartet.
 Piano Solo. Selected. F. A Stew ems. Solo, (a) Somewhere a Voice is calling, Cb) I Didn't Mean to Hurt Your Feelings, Miss Edwina, Miller
 Reading, Selected, Mrs. Mary Ne1- son. Solo. Ca) Selected. Cb) My Jean, Walter Cummings
 Chorus, We've Fought sEv,ry Ma tion's Battles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
Drawer Combinations

Fine Batiste, embroidered and lace trimmed back and front, ribbon run, value $1.OO, .'- ... 79C
 Crepe and Cotton, fine lace trimmed front and back, full size drawers. value Soc, ........ A2C
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
Night Gowns

Fine Cotton, sleeves, ,1neck and front trimmed with lace, value 89o, Z5c
 Pink Batiste, fine quality, lace trimmed, shocking trimmed front, value $1 .25,
 .--...'- = .'--'. .. .l..'..l 98C
 Cotton and Crepe, 6 styles crepe), pajama style, round and V-neck, value 59c, .,.. 43C
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
CORPORATION PAPERS

Fritz & Haw1ey of Bridgeport have incorporated and filed a certificate with the secretary of state The can ita1 stock authorized is $2o.Ooo di- vided into POO shares of common stock, par value $1o0. The corpora- ton will begin business with $13,0oO. The incorporators are Gustave c Fritz, George s. HawIey and Teo,1is Wilhelm of New Haven and Henry F. Keller of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
Defender of Liege
 Goes To Switzerland

Hayre. May 253The German au- thorities have offered to allow Gen eral Leman. the defender of Lege, to go to Switzerland, according to news received here Because the pernais- sion was granted on the ground of his ill-hea1th and age, he rejected the offer, saying that he did not wish to admit that he was unfit to fight for his country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
Chenises

Straight style, embroidery and lace trimmed front and back, with flounce, fine soft cotton, value soc, =. 39c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
Y. M. o. A. NOTES

This evening. at 7:sO, the old Poota- tuckians in connection with the Y. M. C. A. boys camp will hold their re- union of old campers and new ones at the Boys building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
MRS. J. T. DONOVAN IN
 NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL

Mrs. John T. oonovan of 47 Sher- wood avenue is resting comfortably at St. RaphaePs hospital, New Haven, following 9 serious operation on Tues day. Drs. w. F. Verdi and John F. Luby performed the operation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25

Two Medical Men.
 Some time ago during performance Sir Herbert Tree had the misfortune to slip while going from his dressing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25

Clarence Bedford, 15, fell 100 feet down an elevator shaft at the Blachs ford Shoe Go. plant at Buffalo, N. Y. fracturing his skull and hip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25

John F. Finnegan, of Rome, N. Y., was sentenced to serve five years in Atlanta prison for embedding funds of the Rome National bank.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
The SMITH-NURRAY Co. BRIDGEPORT's BUSY CASH STORE.
 BE FOR BRIDGEPORT. MOst-fOr- Your Money Sale
Gloves

'Kayser" Silk Gloves-AH lengths, two clasp twelve and sixteen buttons. Black white fingers
 MiIanese Silk Gloves-Heavy, white with fancy brodered backs black with white embroidered also in various shades of tan, sizes 4-2 to spe cldl
 Silk GloVes-Heavy two clasp, white black, fancy embroidered backs double tip fingers all sizes, spe-
 Silk GlovesTwo clasp, double tip fingers, white black all sizes special ...................... 3Ze
 TricOt Silk GloVes-Sixteen button length, or black double tip fingers sizes 1-2 to 1-2 69c .-..-......-......... soc
 Silk GIOVes-Heavy quality, sixteen button lengths white black double tip fingers, to 42 speE clal GSEA
 Silk Goves-sxteen button length, heavy, white only with black stitched back double tip fingers, all sizes value $1OO, O,.................~..... RA ~
 Glove Department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25

A wage increase and a reduction in the working hours of it's 800 employees at .PottsVille, Pa., was made by the Reading Coal & Iron Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25

King Nicholas of Montenegro issued a statement ddsavowfng the actions of Prince MirA1o. his second son. now in Vienna.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25

The Chicago Board of Trade will be closed May 90, Memorial Day, June g. Preparedness Day, and June 5, Judi cial Election Day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
Cyrus Roach Powder

sprinkled freely where the reaches gather will etfectual- ly rid your home of this pest. This we absolutely guaran- tee. The powder is clean to use and harmless and does not drive the reaches to your neighbors, 2oc and 35c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
56s a6s' &z DILLON'S i5Gs sps SAle s o.!s zs Hartford Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading Mil1iners

23d ANNIVERSARY CLEARANCE SALE OF TRIMMED DRESS HATS & IMPORTED MODELS EXQUISITE MILLINERY AT LESS THAN HALF Here is sale that is bound to crowd our trimmed millinery section to capacity It is sale rich in money saving opportunities for thrifty womenwomen who ognize bargains when they see them. enur of
 
 
  absolutely haW1ess O of esuper ats at just neh isa acu
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

( hlUCh first annual exhibition of the mem
 bers of the various trails of the Path 1 finders Girls which will be held this evening in the Casino on State street
 Some 300 girls will participate in the affair which promises to be one of the most interesting of it's kind ever held here Folk dances and other forms of entertainmef1t have been arranged and the hand work that the girls have accomplished during the season will
 be on display.
 l Miss Minnie Nichols of 586 Clinton avenue, entertained the members of the Thimb1e club this afternoon for their annual meeting. The club will conduct the Tea Time Tavern again this summer
 A subscription dance will be given on Wednesday night in Lyric hall by James S. McBride. A large number of young people have already respond ed to the invitations and it is expect ed that the dance will be one of the mo ost successful of the season.
 Miss Mary Mccullough was sur prised by a personal shower given at the home of Miss Helen E. Coyne of 993 Grand street. The bride-ele re- ceived many very pretty gifts. The decorations were pink and white, the centerpiece being a basket of pink roses. Miss Mccullough viii becorne the bride of Ambrose Ashley June at St. Augustines R. c. church. Among those present were Miss Mary McCul- tough, Miss Margaret Moran. Miss Az mes Coyne, Miss Rose Christianson, Miss Etta Chrfstianson, Miss Helen Coyne, Miss Katherine Brennan, Miss Sarah Molloy, Miss Rose Mccarthy, Miss Margaret Mccullough, Miss Christine Brennan, Miss Mary Cos teTlo, Miss Katherine Donohue, Mrs. F. Clancy, Mrs. w. Lack, Mrs. Me Cullough and Mrs. J. Coyne.
 MT. and Mrs. H. E. Nothnagle of 343 Ridgeheldf avenue were very pleas antly surprised last evening in their new home by MT. Nothnagle's CO., workers in the George E. Nothnagle & Sons Furniture Co., The employees of the store were taken by automobile. iTnhne ediately after the closing, to the new home, arriving before MT. Moth nagle, and bringing with then a, com plete German supper prepared by ert MacClintock- They also brought with them a Victro1a and many en- joyable records by the most noted ar lists, provided by W. F. Dorsey of the Steinert Piano Co.,, a former co-worE- CT, which greatly added to the even ing's entertainment
 Tables were set for D guests and af- ter enjoyable dinner served by Robert MacC1intock. a most enjoyable part of the evening followed under the capable guidance of Edgar N Sloan ,toastmaster, who had a witty introduction for all present. The sharp and witty responses of the guests and recitations by Edgar N. Sloan, fish stories by William Nothnagle, and comic songs by w = Nothnagle Of Stra tford. contrihI1ted to the euiov- ment,- after which the rooms were cleared and dancing was enjoyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25

Miss Minnie Nichols of 586 Clinton avenue, entertained the members of the Thinnb1e club this afternoon for their annual meeting. The club will conduct the Tea Time Tavern again this, summer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25

A subscription dance will be given on Wednesday night in Lyric hall by James s. McBride. A large number of young people have already respond ed to the invitations and it is expect ed that the dance will be one of the most successful of the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
fff6 ElJs
 Drawers

Fine Cotton, with ruffle, 4 rows pin tucks, open or closed, special 2fe
 Fine Cotton, trimmed with deep embroidered ruff fle, open or closed, :. 2SC
 Children's.Drawers, good cotton, hemstitched, with pin tucks, value 45e, 1Oc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-25
Corset Covers.

Fine cotton, embroidered front and back, ribbon run, full size, value 29c, zoe
 Silk and Batiste, flesh col or, embroidery and lace trimmed, ribbon run, value o9c, 45C
 Ghi1 dren's Drawer ], Waists, fine cambric, with hose supporters, value 25c,
 -. 19c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-21

Monday night to spend the winter
with relatives.
Miss Ruth Mindak has resigned her
position at the Johnson & Hill store.
Frank La Barge who is employed in
Chicago arrived home for months
visit with his parents.
Weekly Reporter subscriptions
due for 1917 in Advance. If
Mr.. and Ms. Harry Sellars of Biz
on celebrated their 18th anniversary
Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Getzlaff of Milwaukee is
in the city to spend the holidays with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kar-
natz.
Oscar Olson of Fargo, N. D., is in
the city to spend the holidays with
friends and relatives.
Chick White of Chicago will spend
Christmas in the city with Miss Lau-
rinda Litkie.
Must have Weekly Reporter sub
scFiptiOns in advance for 1917. If
you fail to get it you will know the
reason why. tfw
Mrs. Cecilia Gibson and Miss Marion
Berkey leave soon for Bixoi, Miss,
where they will spend the winter.
Miss Fern Searls who attends the
University at Madison will spend the
holidays at her home in this city.
No one will receive Wood County
Reporter after January l, 1917, unless
paid for in advance. -sI.5O. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-21
MONDAY.

Attorney Chas. E. Briere who has
been laid up with badly sprained an
kle is better and able to be back to his
office
Gasoline has raised one cent gal
lon today. Price 18.4c.
Dean and Harold Babcock who at
tend Carroll College at Waukesha are
nome to spend the holidays.
DR.. Don Waters has returned from
Canada, where he attended the funer-
al of his father.
The delay in the mails is costing Art
Sierck, proprietor of the City News
Depot on an average a loss of 81 pei
day.
Mr. and Mrs Henry H. Moll who
have been visiting in the northern part
of Minnesota in the town of Kennedy
have decided that Grand Rapids il
good enough for them and have come
back here to reside Mr.. Moll viii
be employed in the Consolidated mil
and they will reside at 1852 Franklin
street.
Miss Emma Dugas of Marinette ha:
entered the employ of John Arpin a.
| stenographer. Miss Dugas is for
mer resident Of this city
Miss Mabel Olson stenographer a
the Chas. E. Briere law offices vii
spend Christmas with her mother a
City Point.
The basket ball game between thu
Continuation school and the First Nor
NAL team at Stevens Point that wa
scheduled for Saturday night at tn,
Point was cancelled on account of i'll
ness at the Point.
Agen Fishbeck is distributing som
very artistic stickers and post card
for the Express Co., to deliver pack
ages early for Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. George K. Gibson o
| Milwaukee, Miss Katherine Gibson o
Madison, and Buzz Gibson of Ando
yer, Mass, will spend Christmas wit
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac P. Witter.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Yeunsnan Q
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-21
SATURDAY.

From Madison Democrat:-Mrs.I |.
P Witter of Grand Rapids, wife of the
newly elected senator from that dis
trict, has been the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. George P. Hambrecht, 1926 West
Wilson street. Mr.. and Mrs. Witter
will occupy the Frank Glynn home on
Prospect avenue at the opening of the
legislative session.
From Marshfeld News Henry Eb-
be, who will assume the office of reg
lister of deeds with the beginning of
the new year, moved his family and
household goods to Grand Rapids
Wednesday. He has rented his farm
to Frank Michels. On Tuesday night
in the nature of a farewell surprise
forty or more neighbors and friends
forty or more neighbors and friends
of the family gathered at their home
and enjoyed an evening long to be re-
membered Refreshments were serv-
ed.
Frank Patterson is spending a few
days in Stevens Point where he will
attend the funeral of relative.
Frank La Barge of Chicago is ex-
pected in the city today for two
weeks visit with his parents
Miss Constance Boorman is home
spending her Xmas vacation.
Miss Ellen Down has accepted a
position at the Johnson & Hill Co.'S
store in the hosiery department.
Mrs. Matt Kaudy is assisting al
the Moore studio during the holiday
rush.
Miss Swartz has taken a position
as saleslady at the Reichel Jewelry
store.
Malvina Gordon has closed her HON,
on the east side and will make he,
home this winter at the home of he,
son, NJ. G. Gordon, on Fourth Ave
south
NJ. n. Weeks and A. E. Holcom1
have returned from visit in North
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-21
in this city with friends.

vacation in this city with friends.
Mrs. Cahill and daughter Anna of
Port Edwards are city shoppers to-
day
John Lacey Of Deer Lodge, Mont,
arrived in the city last evening for an
extended stay with relatives and
friends.
C. j. Gardner will spend his Xmas
vacation at his home in Platteville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shekey and
daughter Dorothy of johnson Creek
are expected in the city this week for
a few days visit at the Herman Abel
home
Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Alexander leave
the last of the week for California
where they will spend the remainder
Of the winter. They will be accompan-
led by John Alexander, who is attend
ing Armour Institute in Chicago, who
will spend couple of weeks in the
west.
Archie Gleue left Saturday for north
ern Minnesota for a two weeks stay.
Miss Pearl Paulson has accepted
a position in the Notion Department at
the Johnson & Hill store during the
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bror Wor1und Of Whea
ton, MINI, arrived in the city Mon
day morning for an extended stay
with Mr.. Wortund's parents
Alma Binneboese left for Colorado