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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

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Slowly Virginia made her toilette
She glanced once or twice out the
port hole and noticed some little
black clouds hanging low in the sky.
Then. by way of preparedness. she
picked up her rain coat. pulled her
cap low on her forehead and made
for the gangway. She was sure she
would not meet him now. 1t was
late. and he probably, as was his
custom. had arisen early-and left
the boat the minute il locked.
Virginia saw the town. The hot,
dusty streets with their tiny under
stocked shops didn't interest her
She wanted to get out into those
beautiful hills beyond where the sky
seemed 10 bend over the tall hem
locks. She spied a tiny zigzag path,
then glancing at her wrist-watch,
decided to explore a little of the
wonderful country until it was time
to leave again.
Up and up the great hill she
hiked. now and then untangling a
thorn from her skirt as she brushed
close to the thick bushes on either
side. She looked below and saw the
town. complete in itself, like a
child's toy village. There were the
tiny church spires, the vari-colored
shops and houses, and there in the
distance nestled 10 the side of the
wharf lay the steamer!
Virginia was in the midst OF her
reverie when a flash OF lightning in
the sky startled her. It was follow
ed by a roaring clap OF thunder, then
large drops Of rain began to fall.
Startled and frightened, she glanced
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

over probably had a half dozen
children at least Mabel selected
her very fraillest frock and set
about a preparedness campaign for
herself
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

When she came down just before
dinner, she looked like a dainty
little Dresden china lady. that is,
all but her eyes. They were very,
very human and seeking whom they
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

ing. Mr.. Willoughby Williams. the
other visitor. passed into the hotel
with no backward glance at the
little figure in blue Bingham.
He was hardly out of sight when
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-23

Mabel jumped up. An angry red
spot burned in either cheek. Why
should she sit meekly by and al
low Elnora 20 walk away with the
unencumbered eligible? The wild
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22
SUCCESSFUL DEMONSTRATION
DEPARTMENT COMMENDED

|. H. Lowenhaupt & Co. held an
aluminium ware demonstration at
their store Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday. The demonstration was
successfully conducted by Mrs. Willie
Naples, an expert from the Wear
Ever" aluminium factory.
The demonstration was witnessed
by a great number Of housekeepers
and the above named live firm is very
much gratified with the results and
especially with the advertising that
made it a success.
A feature of the occasion was the
visit to the store on Tuesday of 81
colored girls, members Of the domestic
science class Of the colored school.
They came with their white caps in a
body, accompanied by their teacher.
carrying their note books and made
Of many recipes given
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22
Mr.. ]. S. Cooper, Of Memphis, spent
in the citv.

Mr.. ]. S. Cooper, Of Memphis, spent
Sunday in the city.
Come to our day 8 cent sale. 1t
will pay you. Supply Co.
Mr.. T. A. Fitzpatrick, of Turrell,
Ark, spent Monday in the city.
Don't overlook our 8 day SC sale
next week. Supply Co.
Mrs. C. C. Poindexter, of Longtown,
is on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Duke
Poindexter and Mr. w. L. Shelton.
MIR. John Y. Peete paid a visit to
his sister, Mrs. Maud Williams, in
Brownsville, the last of the week.
Mrs. Ed Vaughan, of Henning,
came down Monday on a visit to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lark Bringle.
Our semi-annual day &c sale will
begin next Monday, February 26, and
will close March Z. Supply Co.
Leonard Ashe, of Liberty, has gone
to Cherry Valley, Ark, where he will
now make his home.
Stylepilus SIT clothes for spring are
beautiful and have not advanced in
price Supply Co.
Mr.. J.. w. Moore, of Memphis, was
in the city Sunday visiting Mr.. w. G.
Hanna and family.
Miss Jane Subway, of Dyersburg,
spent the weekend with Mrs. Elmer
Nevis.
Mr.. Frank Morrison, Of Atoka, re-
turned Saturday from a prospecting
trip through Alabama and Georgia.
Messrs. w. J. Cody and James
Phillips We're visitors here from Ma
son Tuesday.
DR.. w. w. Templeton, who had been
attending the bedside of his brother
in Winchester, Tenn, returned home
Friday, the latter being on the mend.
We have our big store packed with
new furniture ready for the spring
trade. Come and let US show you
through our stock. Cobbs Bros. FIR
niture Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22
Couinqton Supply Company Covgtons Greatest Store

County Clerk C. P. Simonton sold
two tracts of land Saturday. One was
the Aston tract Of AZ acres, which
was sold to Mr.. R. L. Sturdivant for
5000. The other was tract of 39 AS
acres in the Ord district to Mr.. NJ. S.
Wilson for $1,000. The DEGREES of
sale will not be affirmed until Febru-
airy % and the above bids may be
raised in the meantime.
We learn from business men here
who have, in the past few years, been
buying early cabbage plants from the
Rivers Plant Co., in Meggett, S. c.,
that all the early plants in that sec
ton have been frozen out by the late
extremely cold weather. The same
reports come from other sections
where such plants are grown, hence
the indications are that the early cab
bage crop in this section will be very
limited.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22
LOCAL NEWS

Measles is reported prevalent in
the Phelan neighborhood.
Mrs. German Cannon, of the Mt.
Carmel vicinity, has been critically i'll
for the past few days.
The u. D. c. meeting which was
to have been held with Mrs. M. A.
Walker on Saturday has been post
poned.
Rev. R. A. Clark, of the First
Methodist church, will have is his
theme at the morning service Sunday,
George Washington
There is still some little cotton
being marketed and the staple is
bringing from IA to 16 cents. Seed
are bringing $40 in the local market.
We are reliably informed that a
small chicken belonging to Mrs. R. c.
Mathis, of the 18th district, was
found, when killed lately, to have two
well developed livers.
Dorothy, little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. E. H. McFadden, has been
very sick with pneumonia for the past
several days. James, son of DR.. and
Mrs. j. C. McQuiston, is also very
sick with pneumonia.
The Covington Milling Co. ship
ped another car load of cattle and
hogs to st. Louis Tuesday and will
have two more to ship within the next
few days. There have been more
hogs and cattle shipped from this
place this fall and winter than ever
before known.
Will Battles, colored, was arrested
by the chief of police Of Caruthers-
Vile, Mo-, and held for Sheriff B. E.
White, who brought him back from
there and placed him in jail Wednes-
day night. Battles is wanted here for
the killing of Charley Conner on Mr..
W. A. Shoals place in August last.
Mrs. Walter Bringle entertained
at her home, on North Maple street,
Wednesday afternoon, with bridge
party. The following guests were
present: Mesdames. w. F. Bringle,
A. Boyd, Jr., David Craig, Stanley
Hamilton, A. P. Smith, j. E. Walker
and Miss Mary Marks. A delightful
two course lunch was served at the
conclusion of the game.
As result of two small notices
in our paid PERSONAL column last
week, the Enterprise Co. disposed of
500 pounds Of coffee and had calls fol-
much more. OF the so barrels of flour
they offered at $3.50, they sold AS
barrels. Wake up, Mr.. Non-Advertis-
er, change your system by advertising
and you can sell your goods, too.
Mr.. James Rose died at his home
at Gilf Edge Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock of malarial hematuria, after an
illness of only a few days, and his bur
ial occurred at Ravenscroft burial
ground at o'clock Wednesday after
noon, the funeral services being con-
Quoted by Rev. S. R. Forbess. The
large concourse of people attending
the funeral and the universal sorrow
expressed over his passing away attest
the high esteem in which he was held
BY the people Of his vicinity. He was
% years of age and a member Of the
Methodist church. The deceased is
survived by his mother, Mrs. j. d.
Baker, Of the 4th district, and broth
er, Mr. Talley Rose, of this city.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22

Mr.. Robert McLister, of the
Brighton vicinity, attended the Here
ford sale in Memphis Monday and
bought a registered Hereford for his
farm in the vicinity of Brighton.
Samuel Hicks, colored, for the
shooting of Lewis Moore, colored, in
9Th district, in October, 1915, is to be
tried before Esq ]. L. Richardson
Friday. Hicks is charged with mur-
der.
Miss Merryman, County Canning
club demonstration agent, organized a
canning club at Brighton Monday. The
club has gone to work in earnest to
make it a success financially. More
members will be added later.
Elders G. F. Carruthers and B.
0. bearing conducted regular monthly
services at Indian Creek Primitive
Baptist church Saturday and Sunday
Mr.. Carruthers returned to his home
at Friendship, Tenn, Monday morn
ing.
Wheat has been damaged greatly
by the continued freezes. The thaw
following the freezes has pushed the
plant upward, and some wheat raisers
now estimate the crop damaged so per
cent. by the above conditions. Winter
oats have suffered in a like manner
from the freezes.
The grammar department of tie
city schools and the district school
have arranged for a double header
basket ball game at the athletic field
tomorrow friday night. The boys
and girls of the two schools will give
the public fast, snappy game. Go
out and encourage them. Admission,
5 cents.
Mr.. ]. R. Ashe, foreman of the
Coca Cola Bottling Co., tells US that
his establishment lately gave away
1900 lead pencils. The proposition
was to give pencil to each school
child in Upton county who would call
at the above plant and register. The
above number registered and received
pencils after seeing the announcement
of the company's proposition in the
Leader.
Dan Smith, for violating the four
mile law, has been given fine of $50
and a 30-day Jail sentence by Judge
S. E. Stephenson. The Judge also
fined G. c. Pace $25 and gave him a
30-day Jail sentence for furnishing
liquor to another,
We learn that Mr.. S. A. Herring
has lately gone into the mercantile
business on his own hook at Airing
ton. Messrs. John Cunningham and
r. D. Cole have purchased the Farm
ers' Mercantile Co. there and will con-
tinue the business under the same
name. Mr.. Alex Cunningham has late
ly purchased the Buckley hotel.
Mr.. ]. d. Simpson, Of Brighton.
and Mrs. Annie Bentley, of Memphis.
were married in the office. Of County
Clerk Simonton Tuesday afternoon at
2 o'clock, Esq. Lauderdale Richardson
officiating. Their engagement was ar
ranged by correspondence and Tues
day morning was the first time the
contracting parties had ever met.
The burial of Mr.. VIM. Fultz and
his mother, Mrs. Fultz, very old
lady, occurred in the Randolph grave
yard on Wednesday, the services be-
ing conducted by Rev. S. R. Forbess.
The former died at the home of Mr..
Ed Ballard at l o'clock Tuesday and
the latter at the home Of her son. Mr..
Ulys Fultz, on the same day.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22
Madame Grace Corsets
PACE FIVE

Are for the whose occupation physical needs require the
support Of scientifically constructed corset
Are for the who demands comfort without entirely sacrificing
style You get all style virtues in this corset
Are for the who wishes preserve her figure and maintain
her erect bearing
All Covngton and Upton county women will find Madame
Grace model suited to their type Of figure
Come in and and pretty line Of 1917 model
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22
Who Wears Them?

The asidou who wishes all times to appear her best
The stylish who keeps step with the fashion changes
The working woman whose figure demands ymfor and support
while performing the duties Of her occupation.
The athletic requiring freedom of action when horseback
playing golf or tennis rampmg country.
The mother the daughter young and DID, all Of them ask for and
recommend Madame Grace Coe as the one that provides for the
style and comfort demands Of all figures
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22

them by the expert. They were all
well dressed, were we'll disciplined and
made most creditable appearance.
This department of the colored school
is one that deserves the highest com
mendation of the white people.
Many people also took advantage Of
the special bargains offered by the
firm that day, and the supply Of differ
ent articles they offered in the adver-
tisements was disposed of before the
expiration of the three days.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22
PERSONAL MENTION

All kinds of stock foods for sale.
Union Drug Co,
Mrs. ]. M. Jackson left Tuesday for
a visit Of several days to Fulton, KY.
See the new $17 models in Styleplus
clothes at The Supply Co.'S.
The Pictorial patterns in stock at
The Supply Co.'S,
Mr.. j. w. Pagett, of Memphis, was
a business visitor in this city Tuesday.
We carry the celebrated Nyal line.
Union Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22
First Methodist Church

First Methodist Church
The pastor will preach at both the
morning and evening hour. The even
ing hour for preaching is 1880.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Epworth League Sunday evening at
GAS in primary room of the church.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 1880.
The pastor will be glad to see as
many of the members at all of the
services as can possibly attend.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22
First Baptist Church

Charles E. Wauford, PASTOR
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
The pastor will preach at II a. m.
and 7:30 p. m.
The B. Y. P. U. will meet at $50.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all to worship with us.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22
AMONG THE CHURCHES
First PRESBYTERIAN Church

IHSt AVaUy UUAIdH NIVUANN
Preaching by the pastor, Rev. R. P.
Walker, at II a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Sacrament at the morning service.
Special music morning and night.
Session meets at l0:45 to receive
members. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-22
NOTICE, TAXPAYERS,
CITY OF CONVICTION

All city taxes become delinquent
after the first Tuesday in March, 1917,
and penalty will attach after that
date. |. L. BIZ INGLE,
f15-3w City Recorder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
. STOCK MARKET !

New York, June 16-An advance of two points in Marine preferred and a decline of slightly more than point in United States Steel were the contrasting features of today's early operations in stocks. Elsewhere, ex- cept for a 3 1-2 point rise in Savage Arms. changes were limited to frac- tions, Equipments and the general run of war issues were irregular with metals and specialties. but coal shares continued strong. Trading was of the usual week end professional charac- ter. There were numerous transac- tions in Liberty bonds at premiums of 2-50 to 5-50.
 The dealings were of a mixed and indifferent character, action being most conspicuous in specialties and unimportant railroads. Gains of one to three points were made in Savage Arms, Brunswick Co.,, and others These were balanced by one to two point recessions in steels, oils, motors and papers, some of which were later retrieved. Investment railroads reg istered no. material changes. News of the day WAS mainly helpful, in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
l =. Finance. Real Estate Insurance Q.
of Finance

2 The monthly report of the Office or Markets and Rural Organization, De- partment of Agriculture, on frosen poultry on June 1, 1917. shows that the total stocks of frozen poultry reported by 179 firms on June 1, 1917, amounted to 54, ,S34 ,191 pounds The reports oI 107 firms show stocks of 3S,62l, Al pounds on June 1, 1917, as compared with 6,559, ,048 pounds on June l, lsle' an increase of 4S7.3 per cent.
 The segregated report shows 4,247, ,l22 pounds of broilers reported by loS firms; 6,080. .so5 pounds of roasters re- ported by 10S firms; 2,736.5Ss pounds or fowls reported by 114 iruns; 3,4s2.662 pounds of turkeys reported by 112 firms and SS, ,276. 9e4 pounds of m1scel- laneous poultry reported by 15e firms.
 The total stocks of grodlers reported by 6S firms show stocks of 1,830,66l pounds as compared with 257, ,251 pound on June 1, 1916, an increase of 611.6 per cent. ~
 The total stocks of roasters reported by 69 firms show stocks of 2,697s69 pounds as compared with 657, ,911 pounds on June 1, 1916, an increase of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

June l5, 19I7.
 Estate of William H. GibIin late of New York city, but leaving estate in said district, deceased.
 The admfnistratrix C. t. a., having made application for an order au- thorizing her to sell certain real es- tate belonging to said estate, as per said application on file duly appears.
 Ordered, That the said application be heard and determined at Probate Office in Bridgeport, on the 18th day of June, 1917, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and this court directs said administratrix c. t. a. to give notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon. by publishing this or der once in a newspaper having a circulation in said district, on or be- fore the 18th day of June, A. D., 1917, and return make to the court of mo- tice given.
 Attest,
 PAUL L. MILLER,
 a~ Judge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
MISS AVER DOESN'T
 DENY INCORPORATION

Thompsonville, June 16-Miss Sadie M. Aver, whose automobile figured in a crash on the highway here on Me- morial day and out of which accident Clarence Schenare, IA years old, lost an eye, did not contend when charged with operating a machine while under the influence of liquor, in court to- day. A fine of $200 was given by Judge Bushnell on this charge and $50 additional for reckless driving. The machine struck was that of E. M. Atwood of Springfield. Schnare was riding with him.
 It was shown by testimony that Miss Aver, with two friends from Smith college. had been in Hartford for dinner and were returning. Miss Ayer's father is a manufacturer Of Easthampton, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
9sS.s per cent.

3S3.6 per cent.
 The total stocks of fowls reported by 7S firms show stocks of 1,497, ,453 pounds as compared with 3S4,053 pounds on June 1, 1916, an increase of 289.9 per cent.
 The total stocks of turkeys reported by 73 firms show stocks of. 1,9S1, ,776 pounds as compared with 179,531 pounds on June 1, 1916, an increase of 976.0 per cent.
 The total stocks of miscellaneous poultry reported by 99 firms show stocks of 30.563, ,682 pounds as com pared with 5,180,3o2 pounds on June 1, 1916, an increase of 49O.O per cent. l. The report shows that stocks during May. 1917, increased as follows: Fur keys 0.S per cent, while the decreases were as follows: Broilers, 6.2 per cent; roasters, 16.8 per cent; fowls, 61.7 per cent, and miscellaneous poul- try, 11.0 per cent
 The report shows that stocks dur ing May, 1916. decreased as follows Broilers, 56.0 per cent; roasters, 45.s per cent; fowls, 23.6 per cent; tur- keys. 27.6 per cent, and miscellaneous poultry, 60.5 per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Grant Twenty Four
 Building Permits
 For $189, ,1O5 Work

Twenty-four building permits, in cluding that for the Farmers Dairy Go. building on the south side of North avenue, were granted by the building commissioners last evening. The dairy building permit calls for structure costing approximately ESQ., 900 and the total. value of work for which permits were granted reached $18e,106.
 In Bridgeport last week 2 permits were issued as compared with 39 for the same week of 1916 and IA for the same week of 1915. The values rep resented by such permits for last week were $55,700; same week 1916, $780, 110, and in 1915, $37,545.
 Permits granted by the commits sioners last night follow:
 Three-story brick store and apart ment building, corner Cedar and East Mazn streets, for Abraham Schnee. Four two-faniIy houses, north side of Eagle street, for. Grant and Fam ming.
 Steel factory building, 766 Stratford avenue, for the American Tube & Stamping Co.,; addition to steel works 50 x 100 feet. Alterations to store front, west side of East Main street. for l.. B. Sterling. / Two-family house, east side of An son street, for John Hendrickson, Remodel shed for garage, 34 Rich- ardson street, for Thomas K. Begg. Double cottage, west side of Sage street, for c. F. and A. 0. Baron. Shop, west side of Howard avenue for Danlin and Peletier.
 Garage. 275 French street, for Mrs. A. McKiever. Bungalow, east side of Funston street, for the New England Develop ment Go.
 Bungalow. east side of Kellar ave- nue, for George Jelies. New roof on playground. south side of Pine street, for the Hungarian Re- formed church. enue, for G. Rachukaitis. Garage. 1287 Stratford avenue, for Joseph Michels. I Side stoop, sss Park avenue, for J. | s. Beers
 I Shed, west side of Carroll avenue for Charles F. and M. Weege.
 Two two-family brick and frame houses, north side of Garfield avenue, for Louis Korff.
 Brick dairy building, south side of North avenue, for the Farmers Dairy Co. | One and one-half cement block pri- l for Gussie Levine. Three-story brick store and apart
 nent building for Samuel Runner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss.. PROBATE COURT.
March 27. 191'

NI1ICu TT, I5IT. Estate of William H. Giblin, late of the county and state of New York. owning real estate in said district, de- ceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Bridgeport. hath limited and allow ed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said estate to exhibitA their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their &C., counts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred 8 recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay. nent to
 HARRIET J. GIBLIN.
 Administratrix c. t, a. 10so St. Nicholas Ave-, N. Y. City.
 D 1e ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16

cluding record prices for raw products and more optimistic trade advices. The closing was irregular. Sales were about 300,0 900 shares. Bonds yield ed slightly but the Liberty bonds changed hands in various amounts at from par to a slight premium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
New York Stock
 Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires of z. T.. Watson 6 Co.,, Bankers and Brokers. Corner Main and John Sta, Bridgeport. Conn. Members of New York Stock Exchange.