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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
Saloonkeeper Fined
500 For Sunday Selling

M. J. Flanagan, a Middle street sa-
loon keeper, his bartender, Patrick
Howard, and two frequenters of his
saloon Appealed in the city court this
morning. Sergeant Joseph Coughlin
raide the saloon last Sunday and
found liquor being sold on the prem
ises. Howard had been fined SIS two
weeks before for the same offense
The charges against oward and the
two freQuenterS were noIled and
Flanagan fined $3.50 and court costs
by Judge Bartlett.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
Seek to Avert Strike
~ In N. Y. Ship Yards

New York, July 5.-Negotiations be-
tween the striking ship yard workers
and 80 ship building companies in and
about the port of New York were UNI
der way here today in an effort to
avert a strike following the demand
of the men for a. minimum daily wage
of $3.50. It was estimated that about
8, 00O men of the 10000 employed in
the ship yards were out on strike. The
wage increase asked by the men is
about SO cents above the present scale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
HELD FOR MURDER.

Lorenzo Farino OF this city was or
dered held for the murder of Lorenzo
Donnarumma by finding of Coroner
John P. Phelan made public today.
Donnarumma died June 2S as a result
of a wound received during fight in
Norwalk. A party from this city had
gone to Norwalk for an outing and as
they were returning home Rafalla
Autora shot Farino in the arm. Farino
pursued Autora but in the general
fight that followed killed Donna
rumfna
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
BRITISH AEROPLANES
BOMB GERMAN POSTS

London, July SON Tuesday night
bombing attacks were carried out by
naval air service machines on the
aerodromes in Ghistelles and Nieu-
munster and on the seaplane sheds
and a train in Zaaren,' says an ad-
miralty announcement today. "Sev-
eraI tons of bombs were dDopped. All
the machines returned safely
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
tDIsTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, S.,
PROBATE COURT.

Estate OF Daniel J. German late OF
'xiie town OF Bridgeport in said dis
xrtct, deceased.
The Court Of Probate for the dis
frfct Of Bridgeport hath limited and
allowed SIX months from the date
hereof for Creditors Of said estate to
exhfbit their claims for settlement
Those who neglect to present their
accounts properly attested, within
said time. Will be debarred a recov-
cry. All persons indebted to said
estate. are requested to make immedt-
ate payment to
ROBERT G. DEFOREsT,
Administrator.
1874 State ST.. Bridgeport, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
NINE ITALIAN SHIPS
SUNK IN PAST WEEK

Paris, July 5--The Italian govern
ment announces that only one Ital
ian merchant steamer, four sailing
vessels and four fishing barks were
sunk by submarines during the week
ending July 1.
During that period $40 merchan'
yessels cleared from Italian ports an
$40 vessels arrived.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
ALTERED CROssLEY.

Alfred Crossley, an inspector at the
Yost plant, died yesterday at his home,
206- Olive street, following brief ILL.,
ness Mrs. Crossley was 10 years old
and formerly lived in Fall River. He
is survived by his widow, four sons
and one daughter. The body was
taken to Fall River on the 1929 train
this afternoon. Funeral services will
be held in that city and burial will be
in Oak Grove cemetery. 8
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
REGINA n. PRIEsT.

The funeral Of Regina, "a years old
daughter of Samuel and Louise Hem
niger Priest, was held from the home
of her parents, 81 Fourth street, at
2:30 this afternoon. Rev. r. G.
Steinhof, pastor of the Berean
church, conducted the services. Bur-
ial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
MARY SULLIVAN.

The funeral of Mary widow Of Jere-
miah Sullivan, was held from her
late home, "a Arch street, at $3.50
this morning and from st. Augustine
church, at 9 O'Clock where Rev.
James J. jDerwin sang the high mass
of requiem. At the offertory, Prof.
A. T. Brisebois sang Ave Verum" and
during the services. Mrs Fenton KEEL
ley sang "Benedictus'' and ''Agnus
Del As the body was being borne
from the church, Mrs. Kelley and
Prof. Brisebois sang Come Unto
Me-" The bearers were Patrick and
Thomas Burns, John Birmingham
Michael Cunningham, Charles Mara
and Albert Law. Burial was in St
Michaefs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
ISABEL VALENTINE

Miss Isabel Valentine died yester-i
day morning at her home, 1872 Ben
ham avenue, aged SO years. Mrs.
Valentine was born in Hartford but
had resided in this city for a number
Of years. She is survived by several
brothers and sisters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05

the Navy for this important command,
many kilograms of felicitation have
Fbeen received. Bridgeport and its cit
izenship should feel that the selection
of Capt. Randall is an honor and a
distinction which it should not permit
to go unnoticed.
Captain Randall resides with his
wife and family in a beautiful home
at 1856 Park avenue. He Is a member
of Corinthian Lodge No. 104, r. & A.
M, Hamilton CoJnmaIdery, K. T., No
| 5, and Bridgeport Lodge, No. SO, B. P.
| O. e.
| Since the outbreak Of the war, Capt
Randall has been assisting officer in
charge of recruiting for the u. s. N
r. r. at % Eourtland street, New
| York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
WILLIAM e. GLAzIER

William e. Glazier died at his home
1853 French street Tuesday night fol-
lowing a brief illness. Mr.. Glazier
was born in Leverett, Mass, So years
ago. He came to this city from
Greenfield, Mass, nearly two years
ago to work in the Remington Arms
& Ammunition Co., where he was a
foreman. He is survived by his widow
in this city and by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ellsworth Glazier of Lever
EFT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
FREDERICK RAHRIG.

The funeral of Frederick Rahrig,
the nine months old twin son of Fred
erick and Ju1is Rahrig of 81 Cole
man street, who died yesterday, was
held from the home of his parents at
2 o'clock this afternoon. Burial was
in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
NETTIE BIACKMAN.

Nettie, widow of Smith G. Black
man. and one of the most prominent
residents of the North End for a great
many years, died suddenly at her
home, 993 North avenue, yesterday.
Mrs. sBlackman was a member Of
Olivet Congregational church and was
widely known throughout the North
End. She is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. William H. Isham and a son,
Smith G. Blackman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
MARY FARRELL.

Mary, widow of Bernard Farrell.
member of the Bridgeport police force
40 years ago, died yesterday at her
home, 80 Atlantic street yesterday.
Mrs. Farrell is survived by five daugh-
tiers, Mary. J.. Annie Elizabeth, Mrs.
Patrick Burns, wife Of Policeman
Burns. and Mrs. Catherine Fitzgerald
of Canaan, also six grandchildren and
six great-grandchi1dre
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
ANNA E. BARON

The funeral of Miss Anna Z. Baron
was held from the home Of her sis
ter, Mrs. Catherine Gardner, SO Cot
tage street at II O'Clock this morning.
The body was taken to Hartford for
burial in Zion Hill cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
FIRE LOSSES DECREASED BY
SAFE AND SANE" FOURTH

New York. July 5-This citys
safe and sane" Fourth of July re-
suited in a reduction of SO per cent
in the number of fires as compared
with those of last year. This an
nouncement by the fire department
also stated that Of the 46 alarms only
eight were traceable to fireworks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
A small rag rug and
new draperies make &
home look wonderfully
cool and inviting all
through the sultry
summer days.

Spread one of the new linen-color couch-covers in
place of the Oriental
Have rag rugs scattered in inches and corners.
Drape some Of the madras in place of
heavy portiere.
Let curtains of narquisette scrim keep out the
glare of the and let in the vagrant breezes
And house becomes cool-looking and charming sum-
home
TITS easily and quickly done. Simply take advantage
of the stores facilities.
Now ready to help you gain this comfort and con-
TENT
Couchcovers with plain inencolor center and border
of green brown $150.
Striped couch-covers, combination Of hnen-color and
green,-$125.
sunfast curtains, red green brown or blue,-$375
pair.
Henstitched marqusette and scrim curtains with
lace edge--$1.5O
Madras with soft cream ground and cures in green
blue yeow,-35c yard.
Colonial rag rugs with center of gray blue pink or
and with chntz band border at each end sizes
from "a by SO inches to 36 by u inches-$125 to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05

Harry W. Knight, who commanded
he guard that accompanied President
1dnco1n TO the theatre on the night
he was shot. died at his home in the
Bronx
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
FOR AN ACHING HEAD

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Healthful, and most agreeable to
the taste. Refreshes and invigorates
zee it in place of lemons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
s'SaneS'

Chicago celebrated its ''sanes'
Fourth" Only one death occurre
nd that was occasioned by accident
!. hooting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05
OBITUARY
CHARLOTTE e. EDWARDS

Charlotte e. Young, wife of Ray D.
Edwards, died Tuesday at her home,
Warwick avenue, Stratfield, aged 81
years. Mrs. Edwards had only been
i'll a short time. She is survived by
her husband.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05

sCARRIAGE PAINTERS, color mon
ION high grade auto bodies The Blue.
Ribbon Body Co., 1920 Fairfield
Ave. p Q be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05

The store will close at 5 o'clock
except Saturdays, from now till
Labor Day.
Saturdays the closing hour will
be 9 clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-05

fDOGABrown and white English set
ter, old dog tag No. 1897. Finder
please notify 8. H. Patterson, 851
Clinton Ave. asp
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03
MANY Study Farm Corps

Thirty-twu summer students are
in the farm crops course at the
University Of Missouri this year
This is the largest summer class IL
agriculture the University has oX-
tensive plots where all kinds OF
crops are Grown bv the students and
for their instruction According 10
Professor Ethyridee. who is IN
charge Of this work, Missouri Uni
verSlty has one of fhe best locations
in the country for farm crops stud!
During the regular session more
then 100 students are enrolled III
these courses
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03
Cooperville.

Misses Letha and Juanita McRae
are visiting relatives at LaBelle.
Miss Daisy Handley, Of Hannibal
who has been visiting B. F Handle y
and family returned to Monroe Sat
urdly for few days visit.
Miss Manona Sherman has re-
turned home after weeks visit
with her sister, Mrs D. B. Horton.
?. l. D'escher and wife and Mrs.
Louise Colvert, Conan KinSey
John Lake and wife were the Sun
day guests Of Alex Griffith and
family
Geo. Howe and wife, of Monro p
spent Saturday with Broaius
Christian and wife.
Miss Virginia Anderson, of Coop =
CT, Wyoming who has been recen t
guest at the home of Rev. John An
derSon is visiting ner sranimlther
in Albany
Jesse Phelps, wife and baby and
Eben Porch spent Sunday afternoo n
with II. Lily and family.
W t, Sherman and wife and
J A Shearman spent Sunday with
Rev and Mrs Anderson.
Mis- Louise Coivert spent Frid av
and Saturday with relatives and
friends near Warren.
Miss Nanona Shearman spent
Saturday night aud Sunday It the
home or II. |. Lear.
Lewis Lelr returned home Satur-
DAY from Kansas City where he W as
tranSacting business
! Mrs B. F. iandIey was in Mon
roe Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Written by J. Kelly Pool

day long ago 10
generously
flowed the Jordan He the cities its banks and the
and
toward the wicked cities and finally citizen of them His life
later liberated,
Abram highlands
equented angels and close
with good The Lots disaster found
pitched toward Sodam while Abram
the world largely through his
Thus history
He
will caught whirlpool and destruction Lot
his Soiamhe loved pleasure and wealth
poo
highlands sobry
determines character and dnyhow who smiles crookeness
and condones
will who like Lot has his pitched toward Sedan and
in
As pitches his will his life
the moral shapes thought and fashions
then the OF pitching
before
leading and pluo
leading
which
old oak under whose shade
What destiny would make YOURSELF Lott Abrams?
is attitude evil
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03
Patriotic Women

The women Of Monroe City have
proved that they are ready to do
their Bit" Last week about 400
registered aud there would have
been more but the supply of regis
tration blanks were exhausted Much
Of the success Of this work is due TO
Mrs NJ B. Proctor VINO had charge.
She was assisted by a number oil
willing workers
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03
Senate Passes Resolution

BY a vote OF 65 to 20 the Senate at p. Wednesday
adopted the amendment providing for national prohibition
1t is up 10 the House to determine whether the
amendment shall be submittedto the states three ours
of which must ratIiy il before it becomes effective
The vote melted than enough to pass the
measure, Ga votes being wothirdS OF the Senate
Stone voted iorand Reed against the amendment
AS passed by the Senate the states must act within six
years the amendment is null and void.
The Senate voted SO to % to adopt the Harding amend
ment providing that the prohibition amendment to the
stution be imperative unless ratified by states within six
years
Compensation for of property affected by
tonal prohibitions refused by of so to ST. This
the Stone amendment to the prohibition measure.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Hunter Anderson mas mad three
calls for his bloodhound iii the past
ten days One was f.om Madison
Friday of last week and one from
Emnen Tuesday ami one from
Gibbons Wednesday of this week
On account of the arrival of a
dozen new pups at his kennels,
Hunter vas unable TO respond to
either call,
General Bliss advises the drafted
men to begin physical raining at
home, so that the sudden cnan4e
to camp routine will nos be 50 Sc
we're upon him Some of our young
men might give themselves me
GrSt jolt by getting IN at 500 in
the NOR ing
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Through the assistance Of Jno. L
NOlen fthis city, who is a musician
in the LIST. Mo Regiment Co F..
located at Camp Maxwelton. Hunter
Anderson on Monday. received
long distance telephone message
from the commander of that COM
piny asking him to report for exam
ination preparing to enlistment, as
a scout. Hunter went to Hannibal
Yesterday where he faiIedon account
of a slight defect in his left eye
However, he was told that a good
ucculist could fix him UP in two OF
three weeks, and he would then be
given another examination. DR..
HurubaCk Is now giving the eye
treatment.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Dispatches IN Sunday papers say
that all physicians in the United
States between the ages of twenty
two and fifty-tive years will be
drafted into the army. and that two
out of every nine will be selected to
serve on the first call. 1t is pre- =
sumed that every community will
be called on to furnish its quota so
that no section will he left without
such service.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03
Death Of J W Muserove

Joel W. Musgrove died last Tues
day. July "a, at the home of his son.
T. L. Musernve near Clapper Az
the time Of his death he was "a
years and six months old. For
over forty years he lived near
Florida. He leaves three sons and
two daughters.
Mrs. Martha Burditt, of Quincy.
Mrs. l. Leasure of Beaver. Thomas
L. Musgrove, OF Clapper, c. H.
Muserove of St. Joseph and William
Musgrove west Of Monroe City.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03
JUDGE LEE S. esTELLE, q

the best friends a boy or girl in
trouble ever had. and the distinguish. i
Judge OF the Omaha Juvenile Court
will deliver at the rhautauQua on the
second afternoon his heart gripping
lecture. Tie Law, the Lass and the
Lad" In this address the Judge will
tell how n" Juvenile court saves
every year hundreds Of boys and girls
from lives Of crime.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Rev. H. l. Hoover, p. NJ Christian.
Ed N Jayne and Lester Fitzgerald
received notice to report at Maco II
yesterday for examination for
Second officers training camp. They
reported for examination. All are
excellent gentlemen and should
they be accepted will make good
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

A Young man named Howard
Kennev. giving his home rs Lake
nan, fell from a freight train just
west of town last Sunday aud vas
considerably bruised and cut about
the face He was taken to Monroe
Hotel and treated by DR. Pipkin Of
thiS city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Mrs Josephine Griffith, of Quincy
is spending a few DAYS with relatives
and friends here She is enroutc
home from Madison where she visit
ed the past month,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

A Hannibal negro named VIM.
Fike died Of Bright's disease Sunday,
end as he weighed nearly five hun
bred pounds the coffin could not be
taken into the house and the funeral
vas held in the yard
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Drs Geo L Turner and J N.
Southern will do a good deed for
our country. by doing 81 will
practice free of charge to any one
left without any means and no sup.
port until the war is over.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

By reason OF an order removing
all men of draft ages from exemp-
ton board sheriff Ralph Nplen will
not be allowed To serve on the local
board unless a special order is made
in his case.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Mrs Jennie Baliiett of HunneWeli
and nieceS Misses Hendron of Han
nibal arrived in this city Thursday
for a visit with Mrs. Dora Hallock.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Mrs J D SCohdc went Il Kinks
vile YESTERDAY Sna VII accom-
pany Dr. >,"Dnr" home II. recent
/! underwent an operation hnt is
Eettin5 aiaul Is we'll A. could he
expected
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

John b HINES, the Olkland
Merchant, has not been in good
health for some time He departed
Monday for Rochester. MINI. to con-
suit the Drs. Mayo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Mrs Horace Perrin. Of BiteSville,
Ark. is the guest Of her mother,
Mrs Frances Hatar and sister. Mrs q.
Gilbert HaGan
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-30
A Lesson In Self Reliance
BY Mr.. THOMPSON,

had slipped out and away from me through a hole in my
pocket. made a quick exit as the ticket seller gave me the
smile audible.
With a sickening thud my feet hit the pavements. My
fists were cinched. The nails brought blood from my palms,
Down the lone Main street made my way as tears streamed
down my cheeks; could feel them, red hot, az they left my
heart on their little journey to my eyes.
That day | had given the very best had in me-or the
worst, didn't know which. There was SOMETHING wrong;
maybe there was a God who watched and believed. Maybe
He'd understand how . fellow wanted to make good and
couldn't. Maybe, il there was a God. He knew. ! didn't.
I, ] was at the end of the street, standing on a hill looking
over the little town. The stars marched IN silent procession
s across the :r Milky y way way H. M lsHt,ns .s with tn their I,o mo1 unit
street and prowled in and out the dark alleyways leading to
dance halls, gambling houses, and saloons, Darkness had
enveloped the village, and every sign Of life and movement
magnified the miserableness of my position.
Life had been a long, dusty road to me, and nobody in it:
ALONE. My body shook-my brain burned-my heart
stopped.
ing hotel clerks meant. What was the use In staying in Glen
dora? I had called on and talked AT every prospect in the
THROUGH--that was all.
And a. l stood there, I looked away out there somewhere
scribable something. that has rekindled the fire Of determine
ton within the souls Of millions Of men-Man's Memory Of
and she talked to me, through Gods Great pream-Phons-
And there, for the first time in my life, I believe. I began
to come into MYSELF. There, while no one listened save
God, | stood face to face with my soul-self and had to choose
the road that led to better or worse. | began to see that life
was what l made it! l began to realize that everything
WORTH WHILE was right and that was the fellow who was
WRONG; that the proposition, was RIGHT, but the way |
wisd guys who could tell the house how to run their business.
| had been sitting around hotel lObbies, sapping up my vitality
and mentality by talking to and listsning to a lot OF hog
an%d-hominy' ORDER-TA ERS-trav men whose main
business It was to TRAVEL, until the house found out their
calber and handed them the slide l bad become a PART
of these ne'er-do-wells, and every day had been getting
closer and closer to the toboggan. had handled money as |
handled myself-spent any amount | had, on anybody | met,
any time | met them!
| BELIEVE ABSOLUTELY THAT IF EVERY SALES
MAN WHO READS THIS LITTLE MESSAGE WOULD
SPEND ONE SINGLE HOUR IN HIS W. ROOM-BEFORE
HIS MIRROR-AND COLD-BlOODEDLY ANALYZE HIM
SELF, THAT HIS SALES WOULD BE INCREASED A HUN
DRED PERCENT-AND THE PROGRESS OF HIS OLD
WORLD MATERIALLY ADVANCED.
Making good, business, is a fight-just like lfe-a con-
tinual struggle. Struggle there always has been and always
will be-there must be. Depend upon 1t, and prepare yourself
for it, the struggle will be always. Life is activity. When
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-30
AN MENT

happy earnest, good hearted. honest fellows, VIII
proposition.
CONSEQUENTLY-THESE LITTLE TALK
HUNDRED AND SOME ODD statesmen TIA
OFF ON A SIDE TRACK,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-30

Since have started to build in Oklahoma City for the Depohtms Oil and Gas Company
one of the best as forces in the country, l have talked to five hundred or more statesmen or
those who claim to be Hlsmenf from whom Ihavefo found BUT TWENTYSEVEN. who, WELL
who, we're reny ON THE LEVEL will themselves These twentysevn men, found TO be
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-30
,-Our Proposition Does Not Have to BE Misrepr

The conensuso opinion Of practically the eme banking fraternity and 1.-The argerb
ness interests in the state has benf framed iop practically these words: That no sub
Namhany organized or properly planned organization has been started in the state" Oha
homa 70 the development Of the oil industry a business
You cn sell II to your friends andy your family. IT'S HONEST, properly organized. It's
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being properly financed and WE HAVE FAITH in is purp
the strongest BUSINESS and BANKING Endorsement Of an
EVERY SALESMAN working on it Is HAPPY, and KNOWS t
ING MONEY. ,
Come In and Join TWENTY SEVEN Of the happiest ssl
See Mr. Thompson or Mr.. Darlington, 60l-2-3-4 Majesu,