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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-07

IT WAS while upon the campaign
4 of Sherman's expedition to Meridian,
Fla, in 1864, that Chaplain Rutledge
is said to have made the fruitful sug-
gestion to Major Stephenson that
soldiers SO closely allied in fellow
ship of suffering would when mustered
out desire some form of association to
preserve the friendship and the memo
ries of their common trials and dam
gers"
The two friends agreed that if spared
they would work out together some
plan of allegiance to meet the need.
This suggestion and agreement proved
to be the germ of the Grand Army of
the Republic, the greatest and most
Influential body of veterans in the
world. 1t was not until nearly a year
after the grand muster out that Major
Stephenson and Chaplain Rutledge
met in Springfield and laid the fourda-
ton plans for the new national order.
The work of a Missouri organization
called the Grand Army of Progress
suggested the form of ritual which was
adopted and which was printed in
great secrecy.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-07

EOURTEEN charter members of the
1 Grand Army participated in the
first conference, and united Is from
the first historic pioneer G. A. R..
post at Decatur, ILL.,, April 6, 1866.
These men were Col. John u. Snyder.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21
Use Wireless

Rockford.-Several 15-year-old lads
have established wireless stations at
their homes and are able to receive
every evening from Airing
ton and Key West.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21

Mrs. Jesse Northway of Lowell was
Sunday visitors with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Regain.
Henry Skellenger lost a horse last
week. The animal had been sick flor
two weeks with indigestion.
The Farmers Social band which
will meet at the home of Eli Hanks
Wednesday, will be attended by Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Skellenger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Werner ht-
tended the house party held at the
home of his brother, N. p. Werner,
in Bedding Tuesday. Theodore Bias
sen was there and assisted in the
culinary department.
Mrs. Mary Tebbell of Smyrna visit
ed at the home of John Regain Sunday.
1t is reported that Lemuel Skel-
lenger of Portland, Oregon will visit
relatives here soon. Mr.. Skellenger
is seventy-seven years old and vet
eran of the Civil war.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Skellenger of
Belding were guests of their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Skellenger,
Tuesday evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21

Chauncey Chase left Monday fol
Saginaw.
Rapids Friday.
Mildred Jakeway spent Sunday in
Grand Rapids.
Miss Ruby Cameron went to Grand
Rapids Tuesday.
w. L. Covert made business trir
to Lowell Friday.
Will Murray of Six Lakes return
ed home Monday.
Jesse o. Day Of Grand Rapids was
In the city Monday.
Miss Norma Loewe was home from
Lansing over Sunday.
Mrs George Putnam was in Ionia
Saturday on business. &fe.
Mrs. K. K. Hudson was on the sick
list the last of the week.
Mrs. III. 7. Patterson spent the day
in Grand Rapids Friday.
Miss Tina Clifford of Orleans was
a Bedding visitor Monday.
Carl Huntley has gone to Lansing
to remain with his parents.
Miss Edith Reugsegger spent Sun
day with her people in Lowell.
Mrs. Eliza Hanks left Wednesday
for ST. Johns to visit her sister.
Miss Edith Koppeck went to Mid
lan1 FOR a few days visit Monday.
Mrs. Ella Holmes went TO Ionia
Tuesday for a short visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lewis went to
Crystal Friday for a few days visit.
Mrs. Kim King went to Stanton
Monday for a short visit with friends.
John Shindorf of Nashville was the
Thursday guest of Arnold Schmidt's.
Mrs. Eugene Hill left for Mitchell,
South Dakota Monday to visit her
people.
Mrs. E. E. Cook went to Flint
Tuesday to visit few days with
friends.
Elmer E. Fales, Chas. S. Foster
and E. C Lloyd were in Grand Rapids
Monday.
Miss Rose Barron is in Pontiac for
a few days visit. She went there
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Thomas of Stan
ton were Friday guests of Mrs. F. C..
Sanborn.
Mrs. d. A. Scott of Detroit came
Saturday to visit her sister, Mrs. w.
j. Clarke.
Mrs. Catherine Gilbert of Edmore
was the Friday guest of Mrs. Nora
Cameron.
Mrs. Flora Gilchrist left for a
three weeks visit in Big Rapids
Tuesday.
Mrs. Agnes Demorest returned
from visiting in Greenville the first
of the week.
Mrs. Samuel Raby and son, Morey,
were in Grand Rapids on business
trip Friday.
Samuel Raby went to Stanton Fri
day, having business at the register
of deeds Office.
A. C. Bush of Fenwick has leased
and will work the George Moulton
farm at Kidd.
Mrs. Asa E. Dorr went to Grand
Rapids Monday to visit her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller.
Mrs. M. Boyer left Saturday for
Blanchard for a few days visit with
relatives and friends.
Over a score Of our customers are
using Partisan Sage on their hair. It
removes dandruff and prevents bald
ness. Sold on guarantee. Wortley
e. French.-adv.
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Mrs. Grace Moore Of Grand Rapids
spent the weekend with her sister,
Mrs. Margaret Peck.
Mrs. Charles Hoppough and son,
Max, left Tuesday for few days
visit in Lake Odessa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Green were in
Grand Rapids over Sunday visiting
relatives and friends.
Milo Peterson Of Detroit was in
the city Tuesday visiting friends and
also to visit the schools.
Mrs. Fred Emery took the train
here for Weidman Tuesday to visit
Mr. and Mrs. M. Olmstead.
G. w. Ruthruff of Edmore Is max
ing a short visit with Mrs. Mar
garet Cameron and family.
Mrs. Susan Krupp went to Grand
Rapids Monday to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Charles Hoffman.
William Joiner has returned from
his visit in Chase and Reed City and
expects to go to work soon.
Miss Mile lehman was in Grand
Rapids Friday. She was accompani-
ed by Miss Ruby Cleverdon.
Mrs. Alex Arnold, who was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. James Annis,
returned to Bay City Friday.
Mrs. Elitha Nelson returned to
Lakeview Friday, after a few days
visit with friends in the city.
Mrs. Lottie Booth of Grand Rapids
who was the guest of Mrs. Fred
Purdy, returned home Saturday.
Elder j. w. Archer of Lowell was
here to attend the Free Methodist
quarterly meeting over Sunday.
Mrs. Clark McGrady Of Cedar
Springs visited her sister, Mrs. F. E..
Conant, a few days last week.
l.. G. Winters Of Orleans was in
the city Tuesday on his way home
from a visit with relatives in. Gowan.
Miss Bernice Lessiter, who has
been ill~for some time with an attack
of rheumatism, is improving slowly.
Charles Irving and brother, Art
Irving, who had been the guests Of
relatives, returned home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philo Darling Of Car
son City were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Darling over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Taylor, who had
been here visiting their people, re-
turned home to Blanchard Monday.
L. E. Sagendorf and family were
in the city from Greenville over Sun
day and took in the Fixes meeting.
Mrs. Marie Brannigan returned to
Greenville Saturday, after having
visited friends here for a few days.
Mabel Meade was home over Sun
day visiting her mother, Mrs. Milo
Scott. Miss Meade teaches school
near Lowell
E. B. Seeley has leased the M. B.
Chapman property on the Cooks Cor
ners road and will move there in a
week or two.
Mrs. ]. H. Freeland returned home
to Freeport Friday. She had been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. c. ID. Eas-
trebrook of Orleans.
Nick Schenden and family, who
were called here to attend the fun
eral Of Henry Krupp, returned home
to Greenville Friday.
Max Reymer of Lowell was in the
city Friday to attend the funeral of
Henry Clay and was the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. A. w. Knee.
Mrs. James Meginley who under
went an operation at the city hospi-
tai two weeks ago, is improving slow
ly.
Mrs. Martin Arnold of Saranac
spent the first of the week with her
mother, Mrs. Finley Simpson, Of this
city.
Mrs. George Northway, who had
been here to visit friends for a short
time, returned home Tuesday to
Lowell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Cooley return
ed Saturday from their extended visit
in Saranac, Grand Rapids and other
places.
Mrs. w. K. Doty is recovering from
the fall on the ice which she sustain
ed few weeks ago, causing the frac-
ture of her wrist.
Harvey Simmons will work the
Wheeler Pond farm on the Cooks
Corners road this summer and VIII
move, there soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Ravell
went to Lansing Monday to attend
the funeral of an old-time friend,
Mrs. Amanda Howe.
Mrs. VIM. Bishop, who had been
the guest Of Mrs. Albert Harris and
Mrs. Cecil Ganoung, returned home
to Sidney Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Daniels Of
Lowell spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark Brown and attended DR..
Fixes services Sunday.
Mrs. M. Afit6s and daughter, Freda,
who have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. +. Wilder, returned home
to st, Johns Monday. -
Messrs. Chas. and H. Brown, L.
Wingert and Gus Wells, all OF Tole-
do, Ohio, were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Arnold Schmidt.
Mrs. Mary Cannon of Grand
Rapids has returned home. She was
called here by the death Of her niece,
Mrs. Marion Strong Finney.
Mrs. Fred S. Demo and daughter,
Harriet, went to Flint Saturday to
visit her sons and also to Saginaw
for a short visit before returning.
Mrs. George Grinnell, who has re-
covered from her seige of the grip,
went to Grand Rapids Tuesday to
visit her daughter, Mrs. Rowland.
The little son of Mrs. Belle Nor
gehthau Cress Of South Bend, Ind,
who is visiting her mother, Mrs. w.
F. Wilder, is very i'll with pneumonia.
j. M. Thomas was called to Yer
illness of his mother, Mrs. Sarah
Thomas, who is ninety-four years
old.
Ben Hall left Saturday for his farm
in Freeport. He is shipping some Of
his fine apples, which he barreled up
last fall, to Ionia and Bedding mer-
chants.
F. d. Lyon of Remus and William
Butcher of Barryton were the over
night guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
GARNER, Monday; returning home
Tuesday.
Arthur Strong went to Grand Rap
ids Saturday and returned with the
body of his sister. The remains
were sent by express from Albuquer-
que, New Mexico.
A. o. Bush of the Soldiers Home,
Grand Rapids, was the guest of Mrs.
Daniel Cameron over Sunday. Mr..
Bush enlisted in the army when he
was fourteen years old.
Mrs. George Babcock, who was the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Daniel Cam
eron, left Monday on her return home
to Charlevoix, but will visit in other
places few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Williams re-
turned home to Reed City Friday.
They had been here to attend the
wedding at ]. E. Osmer's in Graf
tan; also to visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Barton en-
tertained their friends, Mrs. John
Bradley of Ionia, Mrs. Kimberly of
Cooks Corners and Mrs. Schrader of
Windsor. Canada last Wednesday.
Mrs. A. j. Blair and Miss Clara
Moulton were in Olivet this week at
tending the meeting Of the Lansing
Congregational association as dele
gates from the local church.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21
Twenty-Seven Road Notices

st. Johns.-Twenty-seven roads
are being advertised this week by the
county road commissioners, who are
endeavoring to let all contracts be-
fore the possibility Of resembling the
present county road system. All the
money which is not held by contract,
of the system is rescinded, reverts
to the general fund Of the county,
and cannot be used for any other
highway purposes. Therefore, the
townships in which the roads are
situated, are urged to interest them
selves in the matter if they wish to
save the money for the use of roads
and prevent it from going into the
general county fund.
Game Warden Catches Trappers
Hastings.-That the game warden
isn't always hard-hearted is shown
by little incident which happened
near Crooked Lake. Hearing that
some one had been spearing musk
rats and also breaking open muskrat
houses, Deputy Millenbacher investi-
gated and Immediately secured
enough proof to convict two men re-
siding near the lake. When he saw
how poor they were and how many
children they had he decided that It
would be an injustice to take them
away from home. Instead Of arrest
ing them he gave them serious lee
ture concerning the offense and re-
leased them after neighbors had
vouched for them. He will keep
track Of their movements and any,
more violations will result in handing
the offenders very stiff sentences.
Ten Dollars for Dog Tax
Howard Oty-.HesPerih citizens
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21
Straight Talk on Shoes

MEMS Work Shoes,
N black and tan; every
pair guaranteed solid
leather; heavy oak soles,
best quality oiled tanned
Calfskin Uppers. Ex-
IRENE values at
$500 $3.50 and $500
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21

Reed City.-Saturday night &C.
Cured the first lightning storm of
the season and one streak played a
freak trick at the home of Mrs. John
Meister. The ball entered the roof
some way but left no trace of its en-
trance. The path Of the streak was
around picture moulding and the wire
on one picture was completely melt
ed and no trace left of it. The metal
knobs on the curtain poles were also
melted. The bolt left big hole in
the plaster but no other sign was left
Of the visit
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21

pass a law making the annual dog
license $1,000. We are for such a
law Perhaps it would lessen the
number Of these pests owned in town
by folks who, in majority of cases,
have no earthly use for them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21
Paint and Coal Struck by Diggers

Paint and Coal Struck by Diggers
Mulliken.-Does Dandy township
rest upon deposit of mineral paint
and coal? Well digging operations
on the farm of o. J. Turner indicate
that such is the case and Dandy resi-
dents are thoroughly aroused over
the possibilities. At a depth of
eighty-five feet a four-foot stratum
composed Of a red substance which
appears to be the basis of mineral
paint was encountered. At the same
time, however, a remarkable flow of
water gushed up. The diggers con-
tinued on through solid rock and lat
er struck a vein of coal. They have
now reached depth of 124 feet and
the paint is still in evidence, making
the water unfit for use.
Just a little more courage, added
to bit more sand, may not win your
fortune, but they'll help to beat the
Mud.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21
Sand Lake Goes Dry

Sand Lake voted dry I'm Mondays
village election, the vote being seven
ty "dry" to SO "wet."
The council announces no more sa-
loon licenses. There was rejoicing,
as well as in the country surrounding
and in neighboring towns. This
means no saloons on the main line Of
the G.. r e. /. north Of Grand Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21
Deer Came to Auction

Coral.-After some dogs had driv-
en- doe into crowd of farmers at
tending an auction sale near Bentley,
the men took up the chase and killed
the deer. John Robertson, William
Poole and Robert Vanaugen and two
others were arrested for shooting
deer out of season. They were CIV
en- the minimum fine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21
Entertained MANY Years

Carson City.-Mr. and Mrs. M. ".
Moore royalty entertained a company
of twenty-seven, whose ages totaled
1879 years, at sumptuous three
course birthday dinner, March IA. Mr..
Moore was given the place of honor,
his age being eighty-one. The after
noon was spent in music. A vocal
soio by Mrs. Alden Palmer, instru-
mental solo by Mrs. Roy Smith and
violin solos by Mr.. Evey and Mr..
Moore. Mr. Moore received many
remembrances.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-21

Best quality, full cut cham
bray Work Shirts at SOC
Heavy Weight, full cut
Stifel Stripe Overall $1.OO
Supply your needs at the
store that saves you money.
We guarantee your Sat-
isfaction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-22
KAISER PLEASED
 AT SEVENTH LOAN


 Amsterdam. Oct. 22. Emperor Will Ham has sent to Count von Roedern the German finance minister, a tele- gram of congratulation on the sew. enth war loan. 1t says.
 T am pleased highly at the splen- did result of the subscriptions to the seventh war loan and express to al concerned hearty. thanks and con- gratulations for the successful work Full of vigor and with a fixed aim before the eyes of the world, the whole German people stands in the fourth year of the war at the side ot It's heroic sons in the field and be- hind the imperial government and the army command ready for sacri- hce of blood and treasure until the honor and freedom of the fatherIand arc assured against the assaults of its enemies in superior force
 May God bless ell for their fidelity and self-sacrdfice by the happy advan- tage of our peace"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-22
DUTCH FREIGHT
 SHIP ON FIRE

New York. Oct. 22-Fire on the HollandeAmerica line freight steamer Ysseldijk was thought to be under control several hours after it was dis covered today. Some of the cargo. held in port under the American enn- bargo until it's destination is determ- ined, was destroyed and much of the bunker coal was burned. It proba- bly, will be late today before f1remen can enter the holds md ascertain the damage.
 The Dutch steamer Ysseldijk, ot 1900 tons gross, caught fire today in the Hudson river off Hoboken. A large part of the fire fighting appar- atus of Hoboken was summoned to the water front. The vessel Is one of the largest in Hollands freight service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-22
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Oct. 22-For Brfdgeport and vicinity: Fair and continued cool tonight and Tuesday.
 Connecticut: Fair tonight and probably Tuesday; moderate and variable winds.
 For the week: Fair and cool un- ti1 Tuesday, warmer with rain Wednesday, and again Friday and Saturday.
 A long ridge Of high pressure extending from the lake region southward to the gulf coast is producing pleasant weather with moderately low temperatures in all districts east of the Mississip- pi river. A disturbance is central this morning over Texas. Freez- ing temperatures were reported in the northern districts and light frost was reported as far soufh ms Montgomery, Ala.
 Conditions favor for this vicin- ity fair weather and continued
 cool.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-22
BLUMBERG'S FACE BURNED WITH ACID

Sol Blumberg of 1859 Fairfield ave- nue, reported to the police today that last Thursday evening a party of six young men held up and assaulted his brother. Sydney Blumber1. IS years olds in HarraI avenue and rubbed acid upon his face.
 According to the complaint the acid has left permanent burns and the boy will be marked for life. He is now in New York undergoing treatment. Young Blumberg does not know the names of his assailants, but claims they are all employees of the office of the American Graphophone works where he is also employed Inyesti- gation of the charge is being made by the police
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-22
MARTHA CoILETT.


 Martha Collett, domestic nurse for 20 years, died suddenly evening while attending a case at f64 Cole man street. Death was due to heart failure according to Assistant Medical Examiner Edward Fitzgerald, who was called. She attended church ser- vices at the First Methodist church and had returned to her duties at 164 Coleman street when she was called but before heA arrived, life was extinct Miss Co11ett was 8 years of age and we'll known throughout the city. She was for years member of the First M. B. church. One sister Mrs. David Hopwood of 1919 Kossuth street with whom she resided and another sister living in England sur vive- Four nieces and nephews also survive. s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-22

Time 1t Tn five minutes your sour, acid storr ach feels fine. No indiges- tion, heartburn, or belching of gas, or eructations of undigested food no dizziness, bloating. foul breath or hosldache.
 Pape's Diapepsin is noted for it's speed in sweetening upset stomachs. It is the surest, quickest and most certain stomach antacid in the whole world and besides, it is harmless.
 Millions of men and women now eat their favorite foods without fear they know Pape's Diapepsin will save them from such misery
 Please. for your sake. get large Adfty-cent case of Pape's Diapepsir
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-22
MRS. KATHERINE HANIoN.

The many friends of Mrs. Rather inc Hanlon will be greatly grieved to learn of her death which occurred at her late home. 5S0 Hallett street, at an early hour this morning, after a somewhat lengthy illness.
 Mrs. Hanlon was the widow of the late James Hanlon and was one ot the pioneer Catholic settlers of the East Side, having been resident of this city sincs before the Civil War. ,,
 She is survived by her son, James Hanlon, a patrolman connected with the local police department. and many nieces and nephews in this city
 Her funeral will be held from the undertaking parlors of Rourke & Boucher, 1925 Main street. Wednes- day morning, Oct. s24, 1917, at 8:30 o'clock, and from St, Charles church one half hour later. Interment will be in the family plot at St, Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-22
HUN STATEMENT

Vienna, Oct. z1. via, London, Oct %. The Austro- Hungarian general head quarters issued today the following official statement:
 Eastern theater: The situation is unchanged.
 Italian theater: In the E1eedns valley our patrols carried out a suc- cessful enterprise, bringing back an officer and 40 men as prisoners. E tSoutheastern theater: West of Lake Ochrida strong French attacks l1lled against the brave defense ot Austro- Hungarian, German and Bull garian troops
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-22
Gas, Gas, Indigestion, Sourness,
 Upset Stomach Tapes Diapepsin
Instant Relief! Neutrazes stomach acids, stopping dyspepsia, heartburn, belching, distress. Read

from any drug store and put your stomach right. Don't keep on being
 miserab1e-life is too short-you are
 not here long, so make your stay agreeable Eat what you like and |enjoy it, without dread of acid fer |mentation in the stomach. Pape's Diapepsin belongs in your home anyway. Should one of the family eat something which don't agree with them, or in case of an at tack of indigestion. dyspepsia, gas Itritis or stomach Arrangement due to fermentation and acidity, at daytime or during the night. 1t Is handy to give the quickest, surest relief known l-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-22
CITY CANDIDATES
 WILL BE PRESENT

On Sunday night, November 4th, at which time the local Machinists' union will hold a meeting at the Park thea tre, each of the three candidates for mayor, including the present incum- bent. Hon. William F. Kirk and the Socialist candidate will be- given, ten minutes to address the members of the union. Each of the three candi- dates have already accepted the in- vitation of the union and signified their intention of being present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-22
IDENTIFY WOMAN FOUND
 DEAD ON RAILROAD TRACKS

Norwalk. Oct. 22-Identifcation of the woman found dead on the railroad Saturday morning was made yesterday by her husband, Kazimeri Chopnacki, who said the couple had been living in Springfield. Last week the wife, Natalie, came to Bridgeport to visit friends, and later went to Darien.
 She missed the 9:20 train from that place, Friday night, and started to walk on the railroad track to South Norwalk being killed about half a mile below the station.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-22
EMMA A. sCoFIELD.

Emma A, widow of Horace c. Sco- field. died Saturday afternoon at the family residence, GIT Boston avenue, Mrs. Scofeld was TT years of age and had resided in this city for the last 46 years. She was widely known in the East Side and was for years a communicant of Kings Highway church. Her husband. Horace c. Scofeld, who died six months ago, was a well known surveyor in this city. Mrs. Scofeld Ras born in New York Two daughters, Mrs. Egbert F. Marsh and Miss Edith Scofield and one son. Horace B. Scofield, survive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-22
GREGORY ENLIsTs

Bernard A: Gregory. son of MT. and Mrs. Hugh w., Gregory of 35S Hawley avenue, and for several years southern representative of the Dia- mond Match Co.,, has enlisted as a first class private in the quartermas- ters' corps at Fort Totten, Staten Isl- and. MT. Gregory is we'll known hers and is. prominent member of the Bridgeport lodge of Elks.