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Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
DaaielsOa Ladies Add to Fund

The D4nielson ladies iinlerested in the Woman's Board of the Day Kim ball hospital have turned over 10 the treasurer Sz9 70 as the proceeds from q sale held at Danielson.
 Heretofore the ladies have always come 10 Putnam to help tn the valen. tine entertainment. This year they decided 10 have an affair of their own in conjunction with the Putnam sffaiI ard the amount as stated above was added to the Sl50 made al the enter tainment here.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25

--The many friends of Miss Rather inc Quinn, Oak Hill, are glad to learn that although she still remains at the hospital she Is convalescing from an attack Of pneumonia.
 Everett Packard formerly submas- ter at the Putnam High school, now of New Britain, was the guest of frieudn in town over Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
Interestlns Locals

AD. A. R. whist party will be giv- en in Odd Fellows hall, Feb. zs, at 2.30 o'clock. All are cordially invited. Subscription 5 cents. Please notify committee fl you expect to attend.
 Mrs. J. f. Carpenter,
 Mrs. J. J. Russell. Property is rising rapidly in Putnam and vicinity. You can buy an option on piece of property for go or bO days for a small amount of-money now. See A. B. RANDALL, that real estste man, about it.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25

The twentieth annual meeting of the AFcanum Club will be held Friday.
 II is interesting to note that Judge E. G. Wright who died Tuesday, was the first president of the organization
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
New Telephones

Installed for week ending Feb. l9: Arthur Faueher, l65 Prov. St., 27-2 c. R Hermanson, Thompson, l2l IA
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25

Kenneth Ballard spent Monday with Worcester friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
BUSINESS IS BOOMING.

One fact that strikes the wage- earner today is the fact that while business is booming wages are high; this is offset somewhat by, the fact that the cost of living has also risen. The Caesar Misch Stores realized this fact as soon as anyone. In fact, they foresaw the trend of the times and many months ago commenced quietly but energetically to lay their plans to keep down the high cost of wearing apparel This has been accomplished by two methods. First, Caesar Misch Stores were able to buy most favora- bly, because of the enormous quant1- ties they purchase to be sold in their chain of stores throughout New Eng land and second, by their forehand- edness in placing orders before the cost of raw materials advanced.
 Cheerful credit which has been pop ular in Bridgeport for over 24 years is available to all who would make use of it's many advantages as this form of credit requires no initial pay ment at the times of purchase and small weekly payments thereafter un- til the purchase price is completed- Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
! CANYONS

Mrs Augusta Converse of East Bridgeport has been spending the week with Mrs B. F. Brown and Miss Emma Olmstead
 Mrs. Frank White and daughter varian of Hackensack, N. J., have been recent guests of Mrs. Alfred Shedlock
 Rev. Henry F. Wing and David Sl Hurlbutt are on the sick list this week.
 George Warncke and wife are now keeping house in their handsome new bungalow on Catalpa Heights. Miss Henrietta Wing and nieces of South Norwa1k, Mr. and Mrs. F. Me- Kenzie of Poughkeepsie, N. r., and Miss Fothergill of Bedding were Sum- day guests of Rev. and Mrs. Henry Wing.
 Miss Mary Alice and little niece, Harriet Alec, are visiting at the home of W. B. Hurlbutt.
 MT and Mrs. Harry Remsen have returned home after two weeks vaca- tion, spent with friends.
 Rev. Henry Appenzeller will return from his vacation this week, and oc- cupy his pulpit as usual next Sunday, Nov. 9th.
 The ladies of the Aid society of the M. E. church will serve their annual Harvest supper in Cannon hall, Friday evening, Nov. 10th, from until g o'clock. There will also be a sale of fancy articles, under the supervision of Mrs. l.. R. Ambler, Mrs. Percy Thompson and Mrs. Charles T. Greg ory
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
CANDIDATES FOR REPRESENTATIVE ARE WELL EQUIPPED TO COPE WITH PROBLEMS OF STATE LEGISLATION
EDWARD F. McGOVERN, MD.

pr. Edward F. McGovern, one of the foremost medical practitioners of Bridgeport, is widely known in med ica1, business, fraternal and social circles. He is an ideal candidate to represent the city of Bridgeport in the General Assembly.
 With the candidacy thrust upon him without solicitation and at hardly 8 moments notice. Dr. McGovern has displayed that grasp of the situation which discloses mind capable of dealing promptly with the more com plex affairs of the state.
 In matters pertaining to public health the Judgment possessed by this candidate for representative is un- questioned by his professional col leagues. It is expected that following the epidemics that have ravaged the city and state during the last summer much legislation will be offered in the General Assembly. The election from the professional ranks of Bridgeport of a representative capable of passing upon the medico-legal features con- tained in such bills is paramount and for this reason alone the medical and dental societies will be greatly inter- ested in Dr. McGovern's election. Born in East Bridgeport Al years ago, Edward l.. McGovern, later to obtain his medical degree by hard la
 Dor, was a product of that forceful youth of the East Side which has done much to bring athletic and civic re- nown to that section. He was gradu- ated from the parochial and public schools of the East Side and from the Bridgeport High school in the class of 1897. Following a medical course in New York University in 1901 he spent two years in hospital training at St. Catherines hospital, Brooklyn. For several years Dr. McGoyern was attached to the ambulance and dispensary service of the city. For the past several years he has been connected with the hospital staff tof St. Vincent's in this city besides con- ducting a wide private practice al 904 Lafayette street, in the First dis trict In fraternal circles he is the occupant of one of the chairs in the
 Bridgeport lodge of Elks, and is a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is an active member of the Bridgeport Medical association, the Fairfield County Medical association and the Connecticut Medical associa- tiOn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
STATE TICKET BOUND TO| APPEAL TO GREAT MASS OF INDEPENDENT VOTERS
MORRIS B. BEARDSLEY.
For Governor

Morris Beach Beardsley, nominee for governor on the Democratic ticket, is a man of broad experience, well vers- ed in political economy, a fearless ad- vocate of the peoples rights and strong in his convictions for good gov ernment
 Born in Trumbull August 13, 1849, the son of Samuel Gregory and Mary Beach Beardsley, he made his prepar- atory studies for college in the old and noted academy at Stratford.
 Subsequent to his graduation at Yale in the class of 1870 he took course in law at the Columbia Law school and completed his legal educa- ton in the offices of William K. Seeley, of Bridgeport. The firm after wards became Seeley & Beardsley.
 In 1874. MT. Beardsley had won the esteem of his associates to such an extent that he was elected to the office of city clerk in which he served with distinction and was later electe.1 Judge of Probate, serving during the long period between 1877 and 1893 when he was sent to represent Bridge port In the General Assembly as rep resentative. While in the legislature he served as a member of the judi S1ckAy SJlaAu1tICC cLiAd W0so ilioIl 1i1AOiiee1i in the appointment of Simon B. Bald win to the bench. He was nominee for lieutenant governor on the Demo- cratic ticket. Beyond the pale of politics, Morris B. Beardsley has taken most active interest in all movements to perpet- uate the noble and historic acts of those who have aided in the up-build' ing of the state and the country. For his ardent enthusiasm as a. member of the Sons of the American Revolu- ton he was elected first vice-president general of the National society. In like manner he was made governor of the Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars and one of the deputy governor generals of the National Society.
 He is closely identified with the fi- } nancial life of Bridgeport as director in the Connecticut National bank of this city and first vice-president of the Peoples Savings bank.
 Besides his numerous legal and f. nancial duties he has ever found time to aid suffering humanity, his services having covered a wide scope. At the present time he serves as secretary of the Burroughs Home, in Bridgeport.
 He was married on June 5, 1873 to Lucy Jane Fayerweather, in Brooklyn, N. Y. The Beardsley home is at 23o Park Place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
DANIEL P. HARREGAN
 22d District

The nomination of Daniel P. Harri- gan, as candidate for Senator in the district, is a distinct tribute to his efforts for the public veal, not only as a member of the common council, but also as a citi- zen, before he held public office.
 As alderman from the Eighth dis trict, MT. Harrigan strenuously op- posed the Million Dollar Warrenite grab which the Republican members of the council rushed through by steam roller methods. It was his expose as Democrttic leader, of the council which first called the matter Through his exposure the custom of dinner parties of city officials for which the city footed the bills also abolished. He consistently opposed the custom of asking immediate con- sent" by which Republicans rushed resolutions through the council with out giving other members opportun- ity to investigate and weigh their purport MT. Harrigan was the first alderman to propose that the unem- ployed of the city be giver employ ment on the public works and that public works be carried on under city direction instead of by the out of the city contractor system.
 MT. Harrigan was born in Boston, in 1869. He attended the grammar and high schools of Boston. On leaving school he accepted a position with a tea firm in which business he has been ever since. About 20 years ago he came to Bridgeport and enter ed the employ of the Empress Tea Co.,, whose place of business was on Main street across from the Rowland Dry Goods Go. Fourteen years ago he assumed charge of the tea and coffee department of the Rowland Go. and is with the same concern at the pres ent time. He is prominently known fraternally being affiliated with sev- era1 organizations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03

torship of one possessed of the judi cial mind, wide experience and human qualities, has given Attorney Lyons splendid equipment for the high posi- ton.
 As clerk of the probate court with Judge Hallen, MT. Lyons was ever courteous, obliging and painstaking He made friends of all with whom he came in contact during his court ser vice and he has a large following among the younger Democrats in the city as well as in his own district.
 MT. Lyons was born in Bridgeport, August IA, 1880, and has lived here all his life. He has been an active worker in the Second district ever since he was made a voter He is a graduate of the public and the High | schools of this city. He spent one
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
OWEN BURNS
23rd District.

Owen Burns, candidate for Senator in the Twenty-third district, is per- haps one of it's best known residents. MT. Burns was born in East Bridge port the son of the late MT. and Mrs. Thomas Burns. He has lived for 20 years this present residence, 1121 Central avenue.
 At present he is just rounding out his 45th year of consecutive service at the Union Metallic Cartridge Co.,, where he holds the responsible posi- ton of general foreman of the de- partment which makes paper shells.
 Twice before he has served his city faithfully and we'll, once as a memebr of the board of apportionment and six years as a member of the board of relief. He is an enthusiastic ad- vocate of President Wilson. t<
 Under him, as lieutenant in com mand, the Fourth Regiment Signal corps, c. N. G., a number of years ago, achieved the honor of being con sidered the crack signal corps of the Connecticut National Guard. MT. Burns says. however, that this was not due to the fact that he was lieu tenant Of the corps but rather to the ability of the men under him. Among the members of the corps were former Fire Commissioner Frank l.. Cogill, Howard S. Challenger of the board of education, Edward Challenger of the New York Journal and Andrew Waldhaus of the Union Metallic Cartridge Go.
 Mr. Burns is a member of the Park City council, Knights of Columbus. MT. Burns ready wit and genial per sona1ity have won hundreds of friends for him. He has large family of whom he is justly proud.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
Nellie Whitlock.

Nellie Whitlock
 Edward Whitlock of Danbury was divorced from Nellie WhitIock, men, toned in the previous case. They were married Aug. 1, 1908, in New Milford and lived together three years, he having left his wife because of her association with Burhance.
 Bound Over.
 William. Berton of Richmond, Va, colored, who on Monday night shot Charles Campbell, also coIored, of Savannah, Ga., at lWinsted, was ar rested Tuesday and bound over to the superior court under bonds of $1,0O0. Campbell was struck by bullet fred from a revolver, the bullet going through his scalp and stopping against the skull.
 Loss by Fire. A large barn owned by Anson Wilt jams in Salisbury was destroyed by fire Monday night with grain and hay, causing loss of s2,500, covered by insurance. The live stock was saved. The cause of the blaze is un- known.
 Opposed to Woman Suffrage.
 Dudley L. Vail1, representative from the town of Winchester in the last General Assembly, and candidate for reelection on the Republican ticket, has issued a statement of his attitude on woman suffrage, for the purpose, he said, of preventing any misunderstanding. In his statement he says: "I do not favor the exten- sion of suffrage to women.'
 175 Years Old.
 Plans for the exercises colnmemor- ative of the organization of the town of Salisbury, to be held Nov. g, 1916, the 175th anniversary of Salisbury's first town meeting, are nearly com pleted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
JOSHUA MELTZER

Joshua Meltzer, attOrney-at-laW, and popular hotel man, whose renom- ination for representative to the Gen eraI Assembly has met with the ap- probation of his party as well as all those who know him in business and social life, is an able candidate. He is distinctly a self-made man. His principles are steadfast and unswerv- ing.
 He was born in Russia, May 6, 1863. His father was a religious man, and at an early age Joshua was des- tined for the ministry. At the age of IA, though he had previously been a devout reader of religious subjects he gave this calling up for secular stud- ies For a short time he studied at Koenigsburg, Germany, and then re- turned to Russia where he entered the gymnasium or advarfced high school from which he was graduated in 1881 Owing to the political and re- ligious conditions he was prevented from entering a university but took up teaching in a private school for his vocation.
 Having become self-supporting when he began secular studies he was married in 1887 and came to the United States in 1890 at the request of an older brother, Dr. S.. J. Meltzer of New York city, noted as one of the early heads of the, Rockefeller in stitute and favorably known through out the United States for his medical research work.
 Two weeks after landing on Ameri- can shores Joshua Meltzer was em- ployed by an insurance company with which he stayed until 1900. During his working period in New York, with characteristic force, MT. Meltzer had studied law and graduated as a lawyer in 1893 with honorable mention. Not being a citizen of the United States at that time he was unable to gain admittance to the bar of New York, but in his insurance work he was ad- vanced to a most honorary position. In 1900 MT. Meltzer came to Bridgeport and was highly successful in, the real estate field. He was ad- mitted to the Connecticut bar in 1907 As d practicing attorney he com mands the respect of all with whom he has been associated. In the legis- lature he was known as an upright man, with steadfast principles. It is the duty of every Democrat to return
 him to this office if only for his record as a constructive legislator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
FREDERICK E. DUFFY
For Secretary of State

Frederick E. Duffy candidate for Secretary of state, is a former school teacher, who began his political career by beating the Platt-Odel1 Republican
 machine i'm Clinton county, New York, when he was renominated for school commissioner of Clinton. He had been principal of the high school in Clinton, which he resigned to engage in agri- cultural pursuits.
 He bought the old Governor Whit man farm and came to West Hartford in 1901. He has served West Hartford as a member of the school board, the grange in that town as member of the executive committee, and the Con- necticut Dairymen's association as president. He was prompt to assist in the political upheaval that resulted in the disruption of the Republican party four years ago.
 He was the Progressive candidate for Congressman. He was a delegate to the Progressive National cenven- ton last June, and assured of the treachery of the leaders of the party, I&oined in the support of. President Wilson
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEWS
Found Dead.

Lewis Young, about 60 years of age, was found dead Wednesday morning in a barn owned by Simeon Keeler, at Maplewood hotel, Danbury. The man was lying face down in the mow and had been suffocated. He had evidently gone into the barn and being stricken by fit, had fallen face downward in the hay.
 Cases in Bankruptcy.
 Edward s. Nidd of New Canaan has been adjudicated a bankrupt on a pe- tition of creditors.
 Emma McNabb, Greenwich, who on November g, 1915, was adjuiddcated a bankrupt on petition of creditors, has been discharged from bankruptcy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
LITCRFIELD COUNTY NEWS.
Three Divorces Granted,

Judge Bennett granted three di- vorces in the superior court at Win sted Tuesday. Lauden A. Smith, a truckman, was divorced from Gather inc A. Smith on the grounds of de- sertion. MT. Smith testified they were married April 27. 1908, and his wife left him Dec. IA, 1909.
 Edith Burhance of Norwalk was granted a divorce from Abram Bur nance on the ground of adultery. They were married in March, 1908, at Brewster, N. Y. The plaintiff said she left her husband seven years ago on account of his attentions to Mrs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
ABLE MEN ARE SELECTED FOR
 STATE SENATE
Elson, Harrigan and Burns Are ' Leaders In Progressive
 Democracy.
IRVING BISON
Fist District

Attorney Irving Elson nominated for Senator from the Twenty-first dis trict, is peculiarly we'll fitted for the responsibility of representing his district in the state Senate.
 A man of forceful action, keen Judgment and the power to command and inspire respect in business, po- iitical and social friendships, as we'll as at the bar of justice, he is fit- ting representative of the people.
 Attorney Bison, at present, holds the office of se1ectman. Born abroad he came to these shores at the early age of 15 years. He completed his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03

early education in the high schools of New York city. He was graduated from St. Lawrence university in 1906 and promptly began the practice of law in New York city. In 1909 he removed to Bridgeport and shortly thereafter married Miss May Neben- zahl, whose family is one of the best known in the West End. x
 Through his own property holdings in the West End, Attorney Elson's attention was first directed towards municipal affairs. He had looked to the Republican administrations in vain for necessary improvements and finally had to seek the needed work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
CANDIDATE FOR PROBATE JUDGE
 WELL EQUIPPED
Henry P. Lyons Has Had Advantage of Schooling
 Under Able Jurist

In naming Attorney Henry P. Lyons as candidate for judge of probate, the Democrats have selected a young man eminently qualified to discharge the duties of this important office. Mr. Lyons for four years was chief clerk of the probate court during the. re- gi1ne of the late Judge Edward F. Hallen. This training under the tu-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03

in 1898 with degree of IL. B. He was ae mitted to the bar in 1898 and enter ed the law firm of Cowell & Guilfoile, Waterbury in the same year He rep resented Waterbury in House of Rep resentatives in 1901, was delegate to constitutional convention of 1902, serv- ed on the board of agents, Bronson Library Waterbury, in 1907. and was made trustee of Mt. St. Mary's col lege in 1911. He holds membership in the Eagles, Elks, Moose, Fpresters, Heptasophs, and Knights of Colum- bus.
 MT. Guilfoile has contributed many short stories and articles for current magazines and newspapers and is a forceful speaker as well as brilliant writer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
FRANCIS T. GUHLFOILE
For eut-GovernOq.

Francis T. Guilfoile, candidate for lieutenant governor has been corpora ton counsel of the city of Waterbury since 1910. He was born in that city. He was graduated from Mt. St. Mary's college, Emmetsburg, with B. A. in 1895. He received successively the de- srees of M. A., IL. D., and ILL. B., from his alma mater.
 He was the recipient of the scholar ship for the Catholic university, in Washington, and was graduated there
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
THE FARMER: NOVEMBER 3. 1916

through Democratic representatives in the common council. He then began seriously to consider affairs in the district and has worked with 9 will for all benefits that might be gained for his section.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
GEORGE ULRICH
For Treasurer

--eorge Ulrich, Democratic candidate for treasurer, is a banker and finan- c1er in Hartford, who has for years been actively identified with the party. He Is a trustee of the Connecticut State School for Boys. He is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce Of Hartford, Hartford club, Masons,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03
ALTON T. MINOR
Fol. ConptrOller

Alton T. Minor, { Democratic canIdi- date for comptroller, is a we'll known business man of New London. Twen- ty-dve years ago he started as a gro cer in his city on a, small scale, and to-day is the manager and head of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03

year at Niagara university and after ward studied law at Yale. Since graduation he has practiced law in this city with the exception of four years which he passed as chief clerk
 of the Bridgeport district probate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03

court. Attorney Lyons resides at 5S5 Park avenue, is married and has two ch1l-
 dren. He recently formed law partnership with Attorney John H. Casey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03

a chain of groceries in his home city. he is essentially a thorough business man. #E%
 For twelve years he served his city as alderman, and he represented the Eighteenth district in the State Sem ate during the session of 1913. He is now president. of the New London Chamber of Commerce. By tempera- ment and training he is eminently fit ted for the office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03

JUST ARRIVED DUTCH AND FRENCH BULR2 JOHN RECK = G0N
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-03

town of Hartford, alderman, member of the city council and fire commis- SiOner .S