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The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1917-06-20
Supt. r. w. Allen Cut By MIR.
J. E. Efird at Monroe
Monroe Journal, Friday.

Monroe Journal, Friday.
Mr.. r. w. Allen, Superintend.
ent of the civ schools, lies at
the home of Mr.. S. B. Bundy in
a serious condition as a result of
knife wounds inflicted upon him
by Mr.. ]. E. Efird. Physicians
stated. however. that he would
recover unless his wounds be-
came infected. Mr.. Efird is out
under thousand dollar bond
The affair took place near the
residence of Mr.. Bundy at about
8 O'Clock this morning. AS yet
the police have been unable to
locate any eve witnesses, and it
is impossible to secure an accu
rate account of the events lead
ing up to the affray. 1t is said
that Mr.. Efird was incensed
over the failure Of the school
authorities TO promote one of his
bows at the close of the school
session.
On making an examination,
the doctors found that Mr.. Allen
had been cut i'll four or five
places. One cash, starting at
the lobe of the right ear, ranged
down the side OF his face to the
point of his chin. Another cash
very similar to the one on the
right cheek was cut on his left
cheek. There were three cuts
on his head, and several wounds
over his right eye where he had
been stabbed. Probably the
most dangerous cut was one that
started at the jugular vein on
his left side, and ranging across
his throat; about six inches in
length. Part of the wounded
mans lower lip was almost cut
off. This cut started at the left
corner of his mouth, and circled
under the lip. This part of the
lip was hanging on by just a
slender thread. One of his
teeth was also knocked out or
cut out. There was ABOUT a six
inch cash running down his
right shoulder. In all Ga stitches
were necessary 10 sew up his
wounds.
All of the wounds were deep,
and bled profuscdly. 1t is SAID
that the wounded man lost at
least a gallon Of blood. This
appears 10 be an exaggeration. as
the loss of that much blood
would kill an average man, but
Mr.. Allen, it was pointed out. is
a very tleShy man, and able TO
loose that much without any
serious consequences. The in.
Jured man did not lose conscious
ness, and managed to walk into
MIR. Bundy's home with a little
assistance.
1t is not known whether or
not MIR. Allen struck Mr.. Efrd
Neither is ii known whether any
words were pass between them.
The affair caused great deal
OF excitement and concern ow
ing to the prominence of the
two parties. Mr.. Ffird, as is
Well-known, has been in the
marble business here for a mum
Der OF years; one time Mayor of
the town, and several times a
member of the board OF alder
men. This is the first time he
has ever been held on crimi-
nal charge.
! Since coming TO Monroe, Mr..
Allen has won the admiration
and support of most of the pa
irons in the admirable manner
in which he has conducted the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
aePs cemetery and, read the committal service.
JOHN s. HOLMES.

After a lingering illness John II. Holmes, one of Stratford's most wide ly known residents died this morning at 4:30 o'clock at the family residence, Fl5SS South :, Main street, Stratford Mr. Holmes was <6S years of age, and was a market gardener. He was born in Stratford in I S49, in which town he had resided all his life. When a young man he enrolled as Demo- crat and~up to the time of his de- mise had remained one of the party s loyal and staunch. supporters. For years he held the office of selectman fer the town, and did much in aiding in it's social and civic betterment. His activities were also directed for years toward lending much help to the building of Christ Episcopal church and parish. He was junior warden for 25 years and4at the beginning of the present year was elected senior warden. He was a member of the Housatonic grange and at different times held the office of past master. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons, Harold c. and J. Wendell and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Hale all of Stratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
DANBURY
The Pastime Alleys, South Main Street Eight of the Fastest Alleys in the State

trict is observing the Jewish holiday in New York, having left Thursday. He will be gone 10 days.
 Mrs. Bertha Ferris has been enter taining her brother. A. J. Clark of North Leominster, Mass, the past week. M
 Frank Johnson of South Center after a visit with his parents, Mir. and Mrs c. B. Johnson, left last week for Concorn, N. H.. where he takes up his duty, as preceptor in St. PauPs school for boys.
 At the Wednesday session of the probate court Judge w. c. Johnson assigned dates for hearings on appli- cations of administrators for sale of real estate of Mary Scan1on Kilbride and Henrietta J. Judson deceased The date is Sept. 20 at 10 o'clock. The selectmen and town clerk meet at Brick building, Sept. 22, from a. m. to D. m, to pass upon the qualifications of electors and to ad- minister the electors oath to all or the list to ,tbe made found qualified About 30 are listeds-
 Mrs. J. H. Warner of Sandy Hook had as guests for a few days lasl week, her son, Paul Warner, wife ano family of New York city. ,t l
 George Carroll of the U. s. navy was a guest of relatives in town tht past week. .T,-s:
 Miss Eleanor Cavanaugh after sev' eral weeks visit with her mother Mrs. Lucy B. Cavanaugh of Norff Main street, has returned to her duty in the New York public library.
 MT. and Mrs. Matt Farrell ant daughter of Bridgeport returned home after a months sojourn with relatfve' in, town.
 Misses Helen Houlihan, Doroth! Harris, Christine Corbett, Susie ,Cava naugI1, Messds. Leo Hickson, Edward Pitzschler, John Kelly and M1chae Mahoney and son Thomas, were wis itofs in Bridgeport Saturday. l'f-]
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
JOHN s. CRONAN.

Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the obsequies of John s. Cronan held from the bereaved residence, 101 Lee avenue, this morn ing at S:30 o'clock and a half hour later from St. Peters R. c. church, where a solemn mass of requiem was offered up for the respose of his soul by Rev. Thomas Kelly, pastor. Rev. Edward Hayes of St. Augustine's church off1ciated as deacon and Rev. Michael J. Lynch, sub-deacon.
 Schmidt's funeral mass was rem dered by the church choir. At the offertory Mrs. William B. Pendergast sang "Ave Maria At the conclu- sion of the services John Hughes rem dered Face to Face" AR the body was being borne from the church Mrs. Pendergast and MT. Hughes sang Nearer My God to Thee" The num- Der of floral emblems attested the es- teem in which the deceased was held. The pail bearers were John Glennon, Robert O'Brien, Thomas Judge, John Morrissey, George Fitzgerald and . Thomas Gaffney. Rev. Father Kelly [ accompanied the cortege to St. Mich
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
LITTLE SISTERS" WILL BRING FAMED " AR CHARITY HERE
Francis. Wilson's daughter, Wife of French Noble man, to Tel lof War
 Events.

Announcement was made today that under the auspices of the Little Sisters, an organization of Bridgeport young women interested in war chari- ties and patroitica movements, La Baronne. Huard will appear in Bridge port on the night of Oct. 8 deliver one of her famous illustrated lectures on the war.
 A daughter of Francis Wilson; the famous light opera singer and come dian, La Baronne Huard comes natur- ally~by her ability to hold her audi ences. Her husband, Baron Charles Huard,. is official artist of the French government. Through him La Ba- rome Huard has the use of a great collection of rare pictures of timely interest.
 The Huard chateau on the banks of the Marine was in the territory swept by the Germans in their dash towards Paris in the early stages of the war. All the occupants fled, a brief hour before the advancing German army. Several of the photographs reproduce ed in the lectures were rescued from the chateau by groom.
 After the withdrawal of the Ger man army, the chateau Villiers, as the Huard estate is called, was restor- ed to it's owners and promptly con- verted into a home of refuge for the destitute Belgians. Later it became a field hospital, and it is for the support of 100 goldier patients in the hospital that La Baronne Huard now lectures. ISShe has volunteered to maintain per sonally that number at a cost of $100 a day. Her lectures through America are in the interest of this fund.- The return of the lecturer to Amer i ica is expected within a few days, and I it is believed that Bridgeport will be l the first city to walcome her on her 1 new American tour. which will ex- 1 tend to the Pacific coast.
 There is no admission charge to the lecture, the speaker merely having the privilege of soliciting pledges and lcontributions. Arrangements for the l lecture have not been completed, but
 it is expected that the use of the High
 school auditorium will be granted te the Little Sisters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
U. s. CHAMBER OF !. COMMERCE WILL:
 TALK OVER WAR
Many American and Foreign Notables to Address
 Session.

Atlantic City, N. J., Sept. IT, Plans for the cooperation of virtually the entire industrial and commercial interests of the country in the con- duct of the war were to be discussed by high government officials and prominent business men from all sec tions of the country at special war convention of the chamber of com merce of the United States, prelimin- ary sessions of which opened here to- day. The convention formally will open tomorrow and will continue until Friday. John H. Fahey, of Boston, former president of the organization, was the principal speaker at today's meeting.
 Secretary of War Baker is to deliver an address at the first regular session tomorrow, speaking as president of the council of national defense. In the afternoon Franklin K. Lane, sec- retary of the interior. will outline what American business men may do to sid in winning the war. Boris Bakhmeteff, Russian ambassador Frank A. Scott, chairman of the wal industries board, and Dr. Newell Dwight Hills of Brooklyn, were other speak CTS on tomorrow's program. Her bert C. Hooer, Lord Northcliffe, chair man of the permanent British mission and Judge Robert s. Loett of the wal emergency board, also will address the convention.
 Several group meetings to consider the functions of the different bushes: organizations in the conduct of the | war will be held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
MARTHA B. HOGAN

Solemn funeral services for Mrs.
 Martha E. Hogan were held this morning at 8:30 o'clock at the be- reaved residence,S215 Salem street, and
 half hour later at St. Patrick's R. c church, where a solemn mass of re- uuiem was offered up for the repose of her soul by Rev. John C:Lynch, pas tor. Rev. John J. Keane officiated as deacon and Rev. Charles M. Kelly, sub-deacon. Schmidts funeral mass was sung by the church quartet As the body was being borne into the church the quartet sang "Thy Will Be Done" At the offertory Miss Norma Weber rendered 'ePie Jesu'' and at the conclusion of the services Sleep Thy Last Sleep" As the funeral process sion was leaving the edifice Nearer,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Municipal Clinic
 Staff To Be Open To All Physicians

'
 At the regular meeting of the board of governing physicians of the City Dispensary, held recently at the office of Dr. w. A LaFfeld, it was voted that the staff of the municipal clinics of Bridgeport be open to all physi- clans of the city, Any graduate. of a. certified medical school, of good standing in the com munity, may make application to tie board through Dr. LaField, the secre- tary.
 The following. clinics will be estab- Ished:
 A general Medical Clinic. | Tubercular Clinic. l Neurological Clinic. l Clinic for the Diseases of Children. Orthopedic Clinic. l Clinic for Diseases of the Eye, Ear,
 Nose and Throat.
 | General Surgical Clinic. | Genealogical Clinic. Dental Clinic.
 Clinic for Disease of the Skin. l Pathological Racteriological> and Ro- entgen Ray Departments. Dr. R. H. w. Strang was chosen the first chairman of the board. DTS. Cur ran and 'LaField were designated by lu0 aCt o1Si q" U confer with the proper authorities oi both St. Vincent's and Bridgeport hos pita1 as to the advisability of having them furnish a suitable number O: nurses for a course of training in tht
 Public Dispensary. The hospitals vii
 include this special training as a par of their curriculum, and the nurse.
 will serve continuously in the clinic
 the length of time and hours of dut,
 to be designated later. 4 Dr. Strang will confer with Supt
 Angus Thorne of the charities depart lment in all matters pertaining to tn. welfare work in connection with tn,
 dispensary service. Dr. F. w. Steven
 will act as a committee of one witt
 pr. Brown of the, health department il
 all matters pertaining to the co-opera
 ton of the dispensary and the boar,
 of health.
 Plans for trip to Boston with tn object of visiting the Out-Patient de partme ent of the Ma Massachusetts Gen eral hospital were discussed infor mally, and the secretary was advise to correspond with Dr. Bresnahan re {. garding definite plans for this trip The board consists of Drs. G. W
 Hawley, F. W. Stevens, w. H. Curley A. c. Zones, R.. H. Strang, Charle Leverty, F. J. Curran, w. A. LaFIeld : members ex-officio, Dr. w. H. Browr , health officer; A. H. Thorne,> superin tendent of charities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Camp Fire Girls
 Destroying Weeds

A special drive against crop destroy ing weeds is being carried on by the Camp Fire Girls all over the country during September and October. In this manner the girls are winning honors for themselves and honor for their organizations. They are first learning how to identify crop destroy ing weeds and then applying their knowledge eradicating them. At this time of the year most of the weeds are fully developed, and are either in bloom or their seeds have ripened
 The aim of the Camp Fire Girls in these war times is to save as much of the crops as possible, in which aim they are following the urgent appeals of President Wilson and Food Director Hoover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
ALL STRAY DOCS
 OF BRIDGEPORT
 WILL BE KILLED
Commissioner of Domestic Animals Order They Be
 Shot on Sight.

As a protective measure, to prevent the further spread of rabies in the districts in the state where the edi- sease has appeared in the last few weeks, James M. Whittlesey, commits sioner on domestic animals, has ip- structed officers of the various towns in which the dog quarantine order will be in effect to shoot on sight all stray dogs. The quarantine edict will go into effect at 6 a. m. Satur- day, and will apply to the following towns and cities west of the Connecti- cut river:
 Ansonia, Avon, Barkhamsted. Bea- con Falls, Berlin. Bethany, Bethel Bethlehem, Bloomfield, Branford, Bridgeport. Bridgewater, Bristol, Brookfield, Burlington, Canaan, Can- ton, Cheshire, Chester. Clinton, Cole brook, Cornwall, Cromwell, Danbury Darien, Derby, Durham, East Granby East Haven, Easton, Essex. Fairfield Farnnington, Goshen, Granby, Green wich, Guilford, Haddam, Mampden Hartford. Kent, Killingworth, sLitch- field, Madison. Meriden,I Mfddlebury Middlefeld Middletown, Milford Monroe, Morris,s Naugatuck, New Britain, New Canaan, New Fairfield New Hartford, New Haven, Newing- ton, New Milford. Newtown, Norfolk North Branford. North Canaan, North Haven, Norwalk, Old Saybrook Orange, Oxford, .Plainville, Plymouth Prospect. Bedding, Rid dgefeld, Rocky Hill, Roxbdry, Salisbury, Saybrook Seymour, Sharon, Sherman, Sims bury, Southbury. Southington,- Stam ford. Stratford, Suffield, Thomaston Torrington, Trumbull, Wallingford Warren, Washington, Waterbury Watertown, Westbrook; West Hart ford, Weston, Westport Wethersfiel6
 Wilton. Winchester, Windsor, Wind sor Locks, Wolcott. Woodbridge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Strikers, Given Own
 Way, Go To Work

Springfield. III. Sept. 17.-Coa1 lines, manufacturing plants and industries generally resumed operations today when 5000 workers, idle last week because of a sympathetic strike, re- surned their occupations.
 The decision to go back was reached after unjonists had been permitted to parade through the city streets yes- terday, A similar demonstration, in support of striking street car men, planned for the. Sunday previous, had been broken up by the police. This action brought on the general tieup.
 Troops which have been doing duty about the city were returned to Camp Lincoln today, ss s'as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
CHRISTOPHER FORBES.

The funeral of Christophef Forbes, who died in Milford, was held this morning from the funeral rooms of Cullinan, Mullins, Buckley & Co.,. 293 Golden Hill street, at 8:S0 o'clock and one half hour later from St. Mary s church, with high mass of requiem sung by Rev. Peter H. Mclean, pas tor of St. Mary's church, Milford. At the offertory Mrs. Frank Munich sang Ave Marie,' and after mass Nearer My. God to Thee.' The pail bearers were William H. Lynch. Henry Nc Guire, Frederic Forbes, George Oesau, Joseph Dunnigan and Nelson Craft. Rev. P. H. Mclean read the committal service at the grave in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
CONFEREES ON WAR TAX BILL
 SPEED LAB0RS
Expect Bill To Be Disposed of,,By the End of the
 Week.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The senate and house conference on the war tax bill carried their deliberations into the third day with prospects that an agreement on a measure providing for tlevies of approximately g., 2,500, coo, 900 will be reached before the end of the week. Rapid progress Is being made. about two-thirds of the bill already having been disposed of
 Minor matters again today occupied the attention of the eonferees, who hope to reach the two remaining big points in dispute, the war profits tax and the mail tax, by Thursday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
ANSONIA HONORS 248 DRAFTED MEN

Ansonia, Conn.,, Sept. 1.-The PAS men who are to leave for the Aver.
 Mass, cahtonment Thursday, as the 40 per cent. increment from the Eighth district, were given a big send off here today. The afternoon feature was parade with 2,500 matchers in line. The column was headed by the Second battalion of the Fifth regi- ment Connecticut Home Guard, and included 10 fire companies, school children and organizations. The city was bedecked in national colors for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
OUR NEWTOWN
 NEWS LETTER
fspecial to The Far1nef. )

Newtown, Sept. .17-Jack O'Neil of the Golden Peach is the custodian of a Buick touring car which is causing him much perturbation of mind. Thursday, shortly before midnight two strangers drew up before his door. one at the wheel of a large car in the lead, the other steering a car minus lights, or license number, which was being lowed by the driving car. They asked to be permitted to store the, dis abled car till morning, when they promised to send for it when they reached a garage in Danbury where they were bound. O'Neil suggested that the car be run into the shed of Corbett & Groves store adjoining as rain was impending. This was done, and the strangers, non-communica- tive as to their identities, but prefuse in thanks, hurried hastily away. Since nothing has been heard from the strangers. and the Sandy Hook busi- ness men are storing the dereiict car at much Inconvenience 10 themselves. The carrying away of the distinguish ing markers makes ownership diffi- cult to determine. O'NeiI has exam ined the engine number and will communicates. with the makers in ef- fort to solve the mystery of the aban- doned. car:
 All efforts of the town officers to get clue to the culprit who stole B J. Keating's horse and driving fie from his barn on Botsford Hill have proved unavailing so far, although the neighborfng towns were secured by Sheriff M. D. Beers and other local constables for several days
 Miss Lucy Yendes of New Y ork has been engaged as teacher in Flat Swamp district. She is an educator and authcress of works in pedagogy which are standards in the schools o1 many states Her educational field foi over 30 years was in graded schools in New York state and in the metrop. oils, and her entry into the Conneoti- cut school field is due to her intense desire to engage in the work of z mixed country school. which eppor. tunity she has been hitherto unable to embrace The parents of the dis tfict are much pleased with their new teacher.
 Miss. Mary O.Neil and Henry shor of Southbury were married by Rev (yeorge T. Sinnort of St. Rose'. ' mhurch last week, They will resid, oTl MT. Shorts farm near South Brit afh.
 The next meeting of the Equa Franchise league will be held witI Mrsk A. c. Muzzey at p. m. ol aRpt. 19...r
 Sam Naievky of Huntingtown dis .IelII v
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
MICHAEL F. HIGGINS

The obsequies of Michael F. Higgins of 26 West avenue, were held this aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock at the mortu- ary chapel of Walker & Banks, Fair field avenue. Rev. Alexander Alison, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiated. Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended. There were many floral tributes. Delega- tions from the Foresters of America and Frraternal Order of Eagles were present. The pail bearers were mem bers of the two above organizations Burial was in Mountain Grove ,ceme- tery,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
RUTH ANDREWS

Funeral services for Ruth Andrews were held Saturday evening at 8
 o'clock at the residence of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Thomas Pullon, 660 Central avenue. Rev. E. E. Peet, assisted by Rev. William B. Oakley, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, conducted the funeral services. Miss Grace Peet and Miss Emma Herring sang Looking This Way" and Christian, Good
 Night The body was taken on Sun day to Ellsworth, Conn, where the in-
 terment was held in Pine cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

My God, To Thee" was sung by the quartet. Many sorrowing relatives and friends were present at the obsequies. There was a wealth of floral tributes. The pail bearers were Daniel Sheahan, John O'Conneu, Henry Cullen, Thos. McGauley, Patrick Ryan and Jeremiah Eagan. Father Lynch accompanied the funeral cortege, to St. Micha ePs cemetery and read the committal ser. vice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
MARY GOLDEN

After a short illness, Mary Golden,
 widow of John Golden, died yesterday at the family residence, .65 Seymour street. Mrs. Golden was widely known in the East Side and for years was a devout communicant of St. Mary's R. c. church. She is survived by one son, Daniel Golden, and two daughters, Mrs. Alice Umstatter of 517 Fairfield avenue and Mrs. T. E. Nichols.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
JoHN E. BLooMsrRoM.

Following a few days illness at the Bridgeport hospital of typhoid fever, -Tohn B. .Bloomsrtom of IT Maiden lane, died yesterday. MT. Bloomstrom was widely known in the East Side and was a machinist. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and Col linsvi1Ie lodge of Odd Fellows. Sur viving him are his widow and one daughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
ROSE KANE LOVE.

The funeral of Rose Kane Love was held this morning at 8 80 o'clock and a half hour later at Sacred Heart R. |C. church where a high mass of re- quiem was sung by Rev. Thomas P. Mooney. Schmidt's funeral mass was sung by the church quartet. At the conclusion of the services Miss Teresa O'Brien sang "Some Sweet Day. Burial was in St. Bernard's cemetery. New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
BETSEY H. BOOTH

Funeral services for. Betsey>e H.
 Booth were held at the Read Memor- ial chapel this afternoon at 2*o'clock. Rev. Chauncey c. Kennedy, rector of Christ Episcopal church, Stratford, of 5fciated. Many sorrowing relatives and
 friends were present. Burial was in
 the Booth family plot, Mountain Grove
 cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
OBITUARY
MLIA STuRGES.

{ Mrs. Julia R. Sturges, a resident of Fairfield, died yesterday at the Bridge port hospital. Mrs. Sturges resided on Benson road Funeral services will be held Wednesday. '-.s-.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

Elihu Root was elected honorary president of6s the National ! Security League, succeeding Joseph H. Choate The league has grown to member ship of 100000. e ->