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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
BRAVE FIREMAN
 ANSWERS CRIES OF POLL PARROT
Rescues Pet and Also Four Canaries in Smoke Filled
 Main Street Rooms.

Poets may never be inspired to pen a quatrain of immortal verse about this unidentified fireman, his name may never be inscribed on the un- dying, ineffaceable tablets of fame, and he may never even get a Carnegie medal, but the fact remains he saved four lives, and carried them to safety through the smoke filled halls at 978
 Main street last night, shortly after 8 o'clock.
 When the firemen reached the scene of the blaze smoke was pouring in great clouds from the windows of the block. An aerial ladder was quickly raised and four men taken from the rooms of the Bridgeport Pattern Max ers' association, 976 Main street. The hero of the blaze at this junc- ture broke through the door into the smoke filled hall at 978 Main street, when the shrill cries of Help, Police,
 Help, Help,' reached his ears. It sounded like a woman's voice and he staggered up the stairway into the Bennett Photographic studio. conduct ed by Miss Louise Dehm on the sec- ond floor.
 The cries continued and the fireman, through the pillows of smoke groped
 his way to the rear of the establish ment, opened the windows and started search for the voice, which con- tinued it's plead for aid. Tracing the sound to a corner he found poll par rot still emitting it's shrill shrieks, and four canaries
 Grabbing all five cages in his arms, he started back over his perilous route to the street, reached the side- walk and set the cages down, safely in the Sheffield Lunch, nearly over come himself by smoke.
 The parrot by his ability to talk had with the fireman's aid saved his own life and that of four others-the ca naries.
 Life is sweet even though spent inn
 prisoned in a gilded cage. As the fireman was about to leave the res taurant the canaries burst into a
 melody of song, in gratitude, the par rot yodde1ed his thanks, and the brave fireman, standing enthralled, seemed to appreciate that heroism like virtue "has, its own reward
 The fire caused damage estimated at about $2,O00, and started in the
 R. O. Bennett's photographic supply studio, to which it was confined, all
 though other ocd Pants of the block
 suffered losses frd water and smoke Cartright's shoe store suffered damage as yet unestimated from smoke and water, and Miss Dehm who owns the birds and discovered the flames breaking through the wall of her studio when she opened a closet door, suffered loss from water and smoke.
 The four men who were helped down the ladders were Charles Hod- dinote, Al Burroughs street; John Griffin, 1918 Hancock avenue; Harry Logan, 22 Munroe street and Edward Brosey, 1288 Howard avenue. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
Wife Divorces Man
 Who Became a Knife
 ThrOwer In His Home

Mary Smith Korn, an employe of the U. M. C., was granted a divorce from John F. Kern by Judge Gager in the superior court yesterday after noon. Intolerable cruelty was the ground. Mrs. Korn said her husband threw knives, cups and other utensils at her.
 Edla Hill of this city was given a decree from James H. Hill of Los Angeles, Cal. She alleged assertion in 1909. The couple were married in 1908. Mrs. Hill said her husband left because he did not want to work.
 Margaret Sterling also alleged de- sertion. Judge Gager gave her a di- vorce from William J. Sterling of Stamford after she told of Sterling's fondness for another woman. The plaintiff said her husband used to spend Sundays and holidays with the other woman. The Sterlings were married Feb. 2S, 1908.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
KINDERGARTEN IS SCENE OF PRETTY
 RECEPTION TODAY
Alumnae and Classes of Miss Mills Normal School
 Gather.

4 reception for the members of the Junior class is being held this after noon at the Connecticut F'roebel Nor mai Kindergarten at 181 West avenue: The affair began at o'clock and Will continue until 6. Alumnae or potn classes are present.
 On the receiving committee are Miss Mary C. Mills, principal, Miss Laura Cuzner, assistant, Miss Violet MacK, Miss Lillian Clark and Miss Frances Cogxswell, members of the faculty, and the following members of the ju- nior class: The Misses Helen Bowen of Bristol; Ruth DeIIamater, Fort W1l- liam, Can: Rtna Rowe, Hartford; Wylda Hunter, Chester, N. r.; Helen Gay. Winsted; Fern Vaudeville, Flaw ley, Pa; Ethel Creighton, Emporium, Pa; Helen Ahearn, Naugatuck; Helen OLoughlin, Naugatuck; Agnes Smith, Helen Joyce, Eunice Wills, Marie Troy md Florence Parsons, Bridgeport; ]; Margaret Bernhardt, Grace Toms ana Anna Fahey, Springdale: Clara Maufe, Florence Weiss, Marie Brennan, and Julia Collins; and Helen Adams of Darfen.
 An interesting program was prepared by the members of the senior class Tn the form of circle, which is signifi- cant among kindergartners
 The program opened with the class song Fiddle and I,'' sung by Miss Madeline Callahan. Followed reel tation, Mrs. O'Toole on the Conduc- tor, by Alice Minnix. A solo, Some where a Voice is Calling Me- was sung by Miss Katherine Whitney. The senior class then presented finger play, Three Chestnuts.' Miss Calla- han sang Absent "The Backward Child" playlet, was then presented, with Miss Weiss of the junior and Miss Minnix of the senior class as teachers.
 This was followed by solo, China sTrngedy," by Miss Margaret Hughes. and a story, by Miss Lucille Baldwin, ''The Rose and the Clover" Miss Whitney sang ITO You" A folk dance, "Peek-a-Boo." came next and the program was ended by the class yell, which was hit.
 The senior girls will serve the junior girls at the close of the reception at table covered with white linen and decorated with lighted candles, and autumn leaves. Candy and cream will be served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
MARY O'CONNELL

The funeral of Mary, wife of Will
 liam B. OConnell, was held from her late home, Warren court, at 8:30
 this morning and half hour later from Sacred Heart church where Rev. Matthew Judge, sang the solemn re- quime mass assisted by Rev. Richard F. Moore as deacon and Rev. Thomas J. Mooney as subdeacon. Schmidt's requiem was sung by the choir. At the offertory, Miss Theresa O'Brien sang "Domine Jesu" and after the mass, William Chew sang There Is A Land," and as the body was being borne from the church, Nearer My God to Thee" The bearers were Ar thur Brush, Francis Murphy, John Daily, Daniel Lyons, Edward and James Whelan. Burial was in St. Mi- chaePs cemetery where Father Mooney read the comnittal service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

NOVemDer $, A. D., 1916.
 Estate of Ada A. Crafts, late o1 Bridgeport, in said district, deceased
 Upon application praying-That administration be granted on said estate represented intestate-as per said application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Bridgeport in said district on the 10th day of November, A. D., 1916, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; and that notice thereof be given to all persons known to be interested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, at said time and place. and be heard thereon-by publishing once in some newspaper having a circu- lation in said district-and-by leav- ing with, or-by mailing in letters ad- dressed to each of the persons named in said applications copy of this or der, all at least 6 days before said day of hearing, and that return of mo- tice given be made to this court.
 Attest,
 PAUL l.. MILLER,
 Ind
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
Furnishings for home itself.

To brighten and cheer all indoors for the many hours of cool weather give variety and charm to the different rooms of the home:-
 Curtains of Scotch lace in Cuny and Renaissance and aover syes made with overlook corded edge white and Arabian,
 of notable value,-$1.5O $2 and $2.5O
 Combination drapery of unique sort presents scrlnl and cretonne and easily made up to look like double drap cries. Several attractive combinations-35c yard. Moquette furniture coverings in rich patterns and splendid colors 50 inches wide-$3.5O yard.
 Art muslin for curtains, dots stripes and fgures-15c yard.
 Sash curtains all ready to be put up dotted striped figured, yard long,-29c pair.
 Flossled cushions sizes IS to 26 inch -29c to 79c Downilled cushions, sizes IS to 26-75c to $175. Heavy Smyrna rugs in good coors and patterns, versble mostly and red and in Oriental styles by feet,-$7
 Rich Administer rugs in lowered and Oriental pat terms, 27 by 54 inches, special value,-$175.
 Wilton velvet rugs of 27 by 54 inch size unusually handsome and of fine quality,-$2
 Doormats that guard against bringing of dust into the house. of rubber 15c to 5Oc of ber 75c to A of wire and made so they fold over, $15O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
DIED.

O'DONNELLrIn this city. Saturday, Nov. 4th, 1916, Alesia, widow of Edward ODonnell.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 163 Lee avenue, on Monday, Nov. 9th, at 9:a0 a. m., and from St. Peters church at 10.
 Burial at St. Michaeps cemetery. HOFFNfAN-In this city, Nov, 3, 1916 Elizabeth Cunningham, wife of Robert F. Hoffman. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No. 341 Poplar street, on Monday, Nov. 6, at 3:30 a. m. and from St. Peters church, at g a. m.
 Interment in St. Michaers cemr etery. a FRESHOUR--In this city, Friday, Nov. 3, 1916. Elizabeth M., wife of Henry c. Freshour, aged 69 years, 10 months, 23 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 290 Harriet street. on Monday, Nov. 9th, at o'clock p. m.
 Interment at Mt. Grove Cemetery. Automobile cortege. a* MALONE-In this city, Nov. 2. 1916, Nicholas Malone, beloved husband of Johanna Hickey Malone.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 461 Pembroke street on Monday, Nov. 9th at S:3o a. n., and from St. Mary's church at g a. m., with solemn high mass.
 Interment at St. Michaers ceme- tery.
 Holy Name Society please take notice.
 Hsb.p KABEL-In this city, Nov. 2. 1916, Nellie L. Farrell widow of Will liam Kabel and mother of Mrs Mabel L. Goldman.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No .1403 Iranistan avenue, on Monday Nov. 6, at 8:30 a. m., and from St Augustine's churches a. m.
 Interment at St. Michaeps ceme- tery.
 H bs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
BICAMY CHARGE AGAINST WOMAN
 AT CITY COURT
Tried to Poison First Illus band, Then Eloped, But
 He Still Loves Her.

Arrested on bigamy charged pre- ferred by the husband, whose life she
 attempted to take by mixing poison in his food and putting it in his tea, an offense for which she served a prison term, Mary Kovas Farkas,
 alias Sebestyon, of 631 Bostwick ave- nue, was arraigned in the city court this morning.
 Mrs. Farkas' second spouse to whom she was married in this city Sept. g, John Sebestyon, the ceremony being performed by Assistant Town Clerk c. E.. Winton, and whom the NpOlice style "some gamester' inas- | much as he knew of her past career, appeared with her in the dock to an- swer the same charge. It is alleged that he knew she was a married wo- man.
 Farkas bears his wife love "that 1 passeth all understanding" After | she had been sentenced to jail for a term of two to five years in New Jer- sey for her attempt on his life, the offense taking place about nine years ago, he went to the authorities and pleaded for her release, when about a year of the term had been served. His efforts were successful and l Farkas forgave her the wrong, wept on. her bosom as she emerged from 1 jail, and took her home with him, | lavishing on her every attention. A | week later she rewarded the kindness of her husband by eloping to this city l with Sebestyon.
 For eight years she and her lover 1 lived in this city as sman and wife. to be married
 But the devotion of Farkas for his erring better half still lived-despite her ingratitude, attempt to kill him and desertion. Each added injury seemed to kind1e the sparks of his love to flame that burned with a fiercer intensity.
 letters the length and breadth of the
 land, and refused to smile until he had found This light O love. ]" Through some means, he located them in Bridgeport, the marriage records told the rest of the story and he left his home, Cedar street, Garfield. N. 1 J., to find her in this city, yester- day.
 Another chapter, probably not the last, vii be added to Farkas's romance
 when his wife is tried in the superior court next month, to which she and
 Sebestyon were bound over this morn ing by Judge Frank Wilder in bonds
 of $500 and $500 respectively
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
ASKING FOR WORK,
 MAN FALLS DEAD AT
 FREIGHT STATION

Edward Donahue, of Elmira, N. Y, at 5:45 this morning approached a watchman at the railroad freight sta tion, Water and Union streets, and made inquiries regar ing employment and immediately fell to the ground, in convulsions... Dr. Joseph P. Deery was called to the scene but Donahue was dead on his arrival. The body was removed to the morgue and Med icaI Examiner Garlick, after an au- topsy, stated death was due to nat ural causes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
King Will Entertain
 Ancient Foe Tonight

Theodore Roosevelt who is expect ed to speak at the State Armory here this evening will arrive here about 5:3O and will be the guest of John T. King, at his home at no Waldemere avenue MT King went to New York city today in his automobile to bring Col Roosevelt to Bridgeport this af- ternoon The colonel will not be in the parade.
 The parade will march through Broad and Main streets to the Armory United States Senator Charles P. Me- Lean will be chairman of the meet ing. Alderman Malcolm MacFayden will be marshal of the parade. >
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
ELIZABETH M. FRESHOUR

After an illnesss of six years, Eliza beth M, wife of Henry c. Freshour, died last night at her home, 29O Har- riet street. Mrs. Freshour was born in Janesville, Wis, 69 years ago. She resided in this city for the last 26 years and was we'll known here. She was a member of Park Street Con- gregationa1 church and belonged to the Ladies' Auxiliary of the United Commercial Travellers. Her husband is her only survivor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
MRS. GEORGE c. EDw lRDs.

Prayer service was held over the body of Ardelia Esther Holmes, wife of George c. Edwards at 12:45 this afternoon at her late home, in Park place and at o'clock from Trinity Episcopal church where Rev. c. w. Areson conducted the services. The bearers included Judge M. B. Boards ley, Lewis B. Curtis, Dr. Henry BIod- gett, Judge George w. Wheeler, B. w. Harral, and Tracy B. Warren. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
DAVID OCONNELL.

The funeral of David O'ConneH was largely attended from the home of his brother, John O'Connell, 1402 East Main street at S:30 and a half hour later from St. Charles church. whera Rev. James W. Illusion sang the high requiem mass. At the offertory, Miss Jessie Murray sang Ave Maria"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
JEREMIAH BARRY.

The funeral of Jeremiah Barry was largely attended from his late home. 2838 Fairfield avenue, at S:3O and from St. Peters church at o'clock where Rev. Thomas J. Kelly sang the mass of requiem. The bearers were George Verrelle, Clarence Critten, John Mccarthy, Edward O'Hara, William Mulligan and John Gallagh- er Burial was in St. Michaeps cem- etery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
ALEsIA O'DONNELL.

Alesia, widow of Edward O'Donnell, died last night at her home, 163 Lee avenue, following an illness of three months duration. Mrs. O'Donnell was 58 years old and had lived in the South End form any years. She was a member of St. Peters church. Sur viving her are three daughters, Mrs. Edward F. Cole and the Misses Edna and Esther O'Donnell, one son, John E.. O'Donnell, and sister ' and a brother
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

and after the mass, Some Sweet Day." A delegation from the Foresters of America attended the funeral. The bearers were David and John Nagle, John Reagan. Dennis MulvihilI and Matthew Luby. Burial was in St. MichaePS cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
BEARDsLEY-THOMsON.

Miss Isabel Thomson, daughter of Thomas Thomson of 753 Norman street and MT. Winthrop c. Beardsley. formerly of Brooklyn, were married at o'clock this afternoon at the rec tory of St. Augustine's church by Rev. James B. Nihill, P. R. Miss Alice Thomson, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Harry Lang was best man. Miss Thomson wore handsome fur travelling costume of dark blue with a hat to llarlnonize and a bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. Miss Alice Thomson wore Russian green with a hat to match and pink roses. Following the cere- money MT. and Mrs. Mrs. Beardsley left immediately on wedding trip the destination of which they did not reveal. A large party of friends were al the station to bid them sbon voy- age" The bride is particularly we'll known and popular She has been the telephone operator at Hincks Bros. for several years. Mr. Beardsley is with the Remington Arms & Am- intuition Go. The bride has been the guest of honor at a number of show CTS and dinners during the last two weeks. MT. and Mrs. Beardsley will be at home to their friends after Dec. at 43 Anson street.
 Miss Frances Baker of 59 Bucking- ham street was the center of interest at surprise party last evening. The rooms were, decorated in orange and black. Games were played, and music and dancing were enjoyed. A luncheon was served. Those who attended were the Misses Esther Jorgensen, Blanche Debaun, Edith Debaun, Mar ion Debaun, Loretta Marshall, Helen Driver, Leona Herschfeld, Frances Baker, Thelma Doan, Methyl Pope, Mildred Fletcher, Charles Baker Aus tin Doap, Arthur Doan, Francis Adams, Albert Driver, William Driver, Frank Haines, Lester Leonard, and Merwin Marshall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
SARAH F. BLACKMAN.

Sarah F. Blackman, wife of James Blackman, died yesterday in Passaic, N. J., at the age of 73. Mrs. Black man Is the mother-in-law of Freder- ick A. Bennett, secretary of the Manu- facturers' association. She is survived by husband and daughter in Passaic. Mrs. Blackman lived here with MT. and Mrs. Bennett, but moved five years ago to Passaic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
ADA CRAFTS

The funeral of Miss Ada A. Crafts of 501 Fairfield avenue was held from the mortuary chapel of Henry B. Bish- op at ? o'clock this afternoon. Rev. C.. W. Nicholson conducted the ser- vices. Burial was in Lakeview ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

Stanford J. Millstein was sentenced to death for the slaving of Policeman John F. Creedon in Utica. The Court of Appeals affirmed his convic- ton.
 The President and Mrs. Wilson will go to Williamstown, Mass, on Nov } to attend the christening of the sec ond child of MT. and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
GEORGE w. BLISS.

George w. Bliss, an employe of the Ives Manufacturing Co.,, died last night at his home, 1161 Main street following a lengthy illness. MT. Bliss was 50 years old. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of the World A sister Miss Clara Bliss. and brother, Harry E. Bliss survive him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

Sir Ernest Shackleton, antarctic ex- plorer, arrived in New Orleans from Colon and departed for San Francisco on his way to rescue ten members of his party on the west side of the antarctic continent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

The treasury departments ''consci- ence fund" has been enriched by a contribution of $120 from seaman in the navy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

Count won Bernstorff, German Am
 bassador, has been asked to procure the release from a German prisor camp in Aix-la-Chapelle of Professor Frank Louis Schoel1, instructor o1 trench at the University of Chicago
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

S. Fl. UPRIGHT PIANO $6O-Has been overhauled and case varnish- ed. Terms $1 weekly. Steinert's Piano Store, 915 Main street near State.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

RAzORS and every device for making shaving a pleasure. Razors and safety razor blades put in order, 212 Werner Building. S3 Fairfield ave- nue. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
UARY
MARY ELIZA OSBORN.

The funeral of Miss Mary Eliza Os- born was held from. her late home in Stepney at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. George Powell conducted the services. Burial was in Stepney ceme- terY A-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

The Cuban-American Telephone & Telegraph Go. was incorporated at Do- yer, Del, with a capital stock of $2,- 500,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

BANKRUPT PHONOGRAPH STORE Sacrifice, at residence. Photographs 1916 models, worth seeing, $11 to $35. Call till 8, 319 Atlantic street. H4d*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

Dr. G. R. Servin was arrested in Tuscon, Ariz., charged with conspiracy to export arms to revolutionists in Mexico.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

Argentina, the second largest repub- lie in South America, has a new pres ident, just inaugurated, who is @
 Character He is @ radical in poli- tics and very wealthy. He is a self educated man and has been a school
 teacher and college professor. He is a
 leader of reformers and very popular, yet lives the life of a recluse on a
 ranch and in a town house in Buenos Aires. His first semi public act after
 his election in June was to advise the Philanthropic association of Buenos
 Aires that he would donate to charity his salary, amounting annually to $42,- 600 American money. The presidential term is six years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

The body of Captain Boelke. famous German aviator killed last Saturday, was buried at Dessau.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

Harry J. Vreeland, salesman of Newark, N. J., was killed in an au- tomobile accident at Arlington, N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

TO RENT-Furnished rooms for 3 gentlemen. 355 Putnam. Phone 4241. Hs*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

WANTED-Man Traveller; experience
 unnecessary, salary, commission . and expense allowance to right
 man. J. E. McBrady, Chicago. a*n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

WOMEN WANTED-FuI time s15; spare time, 25c an hour, selling guaranteed Wear Proof Hosiery to wearer. Experience unnecessary
 Enormous Christmas business
 Wear Proof Mills, Norristown, Pa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

s. III. UPRIGHT PIANO $150-Well
 known make, good condition. Terms 4 $1.25 weekly. Steinert's Piano
 Store, 915 Main Street near State
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

6. H. UPRIGHT PIANO $10O-High grade make, fine condition. Terms $1.50 weekly. Steinert's Piano Store, 915 Main street near State.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

Captain E.. L. Beach, who com manded the cruiser Memphis. which was wrecked in a hurricane. is seri- ously i'll at the Naval Hospital in Brooklyn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-04

AEOILAN PLAYER PIANO-Wi1l be sold at liberal discount on account of having been used, guaranteed same as new. Easy terms. Stein- ert's Piano Store, 915 Main street near State.