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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-14
Wedding Gifts
This Is the Month of Brides and
Incidentally Wedding Gifts

Those perpIexed with tsse problem
or what to give should pay us visit.
In sflverware we have everything
one could wish for. Our cut glass as
somfment - complete and don't over
look essffact that an artistic clock is
azwu7syxfg1zIy appreciated.
Our sseanklnrd Of quality knows NO
superior and our prices mo equal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-14

FLOWER AND VEGETABLE
SEEDS
JOHN RECK g. SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-14
AMERICAN HARDWAR
STORES

(Incorporated)
FAIRFIELD AVE. AND MIDDLE ST.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-14

MIDNIGHT FIRE
Shortly after IL o'clock. just as hu-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-14
Healthy and Active at 80

Mr.. Gilbert is still able to con-
duct his daily business and says
Duffy's is the secret of his old
age and good health.
ST have just passed my s0th year
and can safely say that never felt
better in my life. I am still conduct
ing my place of business and feel as
though would love to let some of the
old folks know the real secret of my
old age and good health. 1t has been
whiskey, but do not forget the name
Duffy's.Pure Malt. You may print this
SO that those that say they cannot eat
or sleep may enjoy this life as I have
enjoyed mine for the last 80 years, and
still hope to enjoy many more. -
William Gilbert, Prop. Oyster Parlor,
1855 Frankfort Avenue, Philadelphia,
Penr'a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
LA SCALA OPERA
 STARS PLEASE THRONG

Music lovers who failed to attend yesterday afternoons benefit perform ance which brought the La Scala Grand Opera Co. to Bridgeport in Cavalleria and Pagliacca, missed rare musical treat.
 Under the management of Sal. Russo who brought the talent to America that the Italian Red Cross association might benefit by their ap- Fpearances these noted singers yester- day made their premiere in Bridge port: Tenor, G. Mauro; tenor, l.. Ma culoso: soprano, Mrs. A. Frerey; nez-' 20 soprano, Mrs. G. Lambert; bari tones, G. Primazzoni and V. Copeli.
 A special 12 piece orchestra under the direction of E.. Pineii efficiently played the difficult scores. with height ened effect to the melodious blep ding of voices throughout the two pieces which were well staged in several scenes.
 The full cast contained 1s people and the performance throughout reached that quality that can only be attained by the higher class grand opera companies of Italy and Amer ica. Critics declared that the com- yany is far superior to anything of the kind in Bridgeport for many years. The operas were sung throughout in Italian. The Lyric theatre was we'll filled for the occasion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
The Sn1ith=MurraVCO
ONLY ONE MAN
 HERE REJECTED
 CENSUS BLANKS
Officials to Make Report of Case to Authorities at
 Hartford.

One man thus far /has refused to fill out one of the military census blanks. Of the 10000 already can vassed this. is the first case to be brought to the attention of the po- lice.
 Capt. Edward Foley of the fire de- partment, left the blanks at 134 Dea- con street. When he called to col lect the data he found written across the face of the blank, 'I refusea to give any information.
 The matter will be reported to the Hartford headquarters and an inves- tigation will be instituted, probably by the Federal authorities. This course will be taken with each and every man who refuses to grand the request of the police for the desired information.
 To accelerate the taking of the cen sus the following officers will be at their respective headquarters from 6 until 10 D. m., tonight, until the can vass has been finished to receive re- ports from volunteers and allow any resident who cares to fill out blanks at the fire houses an opportunity to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Y. M. c. BOY LEADERS
 TO MEET SATURDAYS

Every Saturday at 3 p. m. the boy leaders will gather on the gym floor under the direction of their instruc- tor, Robert Grasson Last Saturday, the leaders had demonstration in class fencing drills. Some will pass the yearly examination in May
 One of them, Ray Mills, has already won silver star. Next Saturday they will have social meeting. Lunch will be served at the Y. M. c. A. at 12:30. Those in the Leaders Corps of the grammar school boys are Frank Mills, Ray Mills, Ralph Bolter, Richard Hooper, Clifford Marsh, Louis Yeaton, Joe Plukas, Frank sInnocent, Willard Wiesener, Arthur Adams.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
SUBMARINE L-5
 IS PUT THROUGH
 PAGES IN SOUND
Government Officials and Company Executives on
 Board Undercea Craft.

The submarine L-5, recently lying alonsside the Wall street dock, where supplies of torpedoes and other ac- cessories needed in trial tests were loaded. put out into the Sound at lo o'clock this morning to begin prellm- mary tests.
 Government officials company of ficers and picked crew from ,ne Lake Torpedo Boat works, which built the undersea boat, were on board the craft.
 As the boat. left the breakwater, ,os- tensibly bound for Penfield light and Smithtown bay, she presented a pret- ty sight with matches open and several members of the crew standing upon the decks.
 The, extent of the tests to be made and their nature is not divu.ged under orders from the government. It IS believed she will return to Bridgeport within the next 24 hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

do so:: Capt. Joseph Freyler, En- zine No. g.; Engineer Martin Grace. Engine No. '; Capt. Albert Mellor, Engine No. 8; Capt. John Killian, Chemical No. 2; Capt, Sam West, En- zine No. 4; Lieut.. Thomas Lee, No. 10; Capt. Thomas Broderick, Engine No. 1; Assistant Chief Thomas Burns, Engine No. 2; Capt. Charles Holden, Chemical No. 1; Capt. Edward Foley, Engine No. 6, and Capt. George Will son, Engine1No. 8.
 Assistant Superintendent Charles Suckley today emphasized necessity of additional help being obtained to com plete the work. He stated that the services of patriotic women who can assist in the filing and indexing of names would be gladly accepted. Thus far only .12 men have volunteered to assist in the work.
 :, Part of this force is engaged in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
STAMFORD CONSTABLE BALKS WHEN THREATENED
 BY STURDY DISTURRER
Especial to The Farmer )

Stratford, Feb. 19-There is a special policeman in Stratford who doesn't take any chances. This GUS todian of the, law is Charles Roscell of Nichols avenue. According to the story which is going the rounds of Stratford today Roscell was called to the home of Samuel Ennis, also of Nichols avenue. Ennis had been drinking heavily during the week and was creating a disturbance. The of- ficer made an attempt to place Ennis under arrest The latter replied that if he dared lay a finger on him, he would never arrest another man in Stratford.
 Becoming frightened lat this threat the policeman ran to the nearest tele- phone and called Allan D. Judson of the Stratford fire department, telling him to send three other policemen as he had a demented man who was go- ing to kill all the residents of the whole neighborhood. The chief re- fused to send endorsements. He told Roscell to bring the man to the town lookup or he would go up and carry him down.
 In the meantime, Ennis left his home and started to walk down Nich- ols avenue. Roscell followed, thinking all the time that the chief would despatch some aid. When Ennis neared Barnum avenue he spied a trolley car headed for Bridgeport. He boarded it and left Roscell look ing on.
 Angered because the man had not been apprehended, the police authori- ties sent Constable Daniel J. Carten to the home Friday evening. Without the least semblance of trouble Ennis was taken to the town cooler and locked up for the night. He was ar raigned before Judge Howard w. Curtis today and was fined $1Q. The fine was later suspended.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
CHURCHES AID IN
 GOVERNORS CENSUS

Churches throughout Connecticut responded Loyalty to the governors call for support in the military<census work, according t6 a statement made last night at the state headquarters in Hartford after reports had been received from many towns in all parts of the state.
 The reverence of Gov. Ho1comb's proclamation was generally com mented upon. The response to this appeal of the governor for moral support met ready reception and splendid response in Connecticut churches. The governor and those who are associated with him in charge of the census work as mem- bers of the committee of assistants to the governor were gratified.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
STAMFORD
(Special to The Farmer. )


 Stratford, Feb. 19.-Prof. William Lyon Phelps of New Haven will be the speaker at the lecture to be given this evening at the public library, Main street His subject will be James Fenimore Cooper" The lec- ture will be the last of the series given under the auspices of the Stratford Public Library association.
 The Child Welfare club will hold meeting at 3 o'clock Tuesday after noon at the High school assembly hall. Mrs. Meigs Russell of Stratford will read a paper on Some Aspects on the Child Welfare Club" All members are requested to be present.
 B. P. Bullard, Jr., was elected pres ident of the Red Cross society at a meeting held Friday afternoon at the parish house of Christ Episcopal church. Other officers elected were: Secretary, Rev. Robert c. Whitehead; treasurer, Elliott w. Peck; executive committee, Judge Howard w. Curtis, Attorney Thomas Coughlin, Frank E. Blakeman, Dr. William B. Cogs- well, Burton c. Warner, Harold c. Lowell, Harold De Lacour, Harry Burnes, William ichardson, Walter Hubbell, Mrs. MacLaren Stevenson, Miss Alice Curtis, Mrs. Charles Stagg, Mrs Robert Sammis, Mrs. Elliott w. Peck. Mrs. De Ruyter Rowland, Mrs. e. Warren Beach, Mrs. Clarence Smith, Mrs. Roger Briggs, Mrs. Her bert Smith, Mrs. Sterling Bunnell, Miss Emily Wheeler. Mrs. Frank Tat terson, Mrs. Leroy Lewis, Mrs. Frank Sammis, Mrs. A. c. Guntl'or and Mrs Harry Fairchild, A meeting of the society will be held Tubesday evening at the parish house to discuss tho work that is being done in the state.
 The Stratford High school basketball five defeated the New Milford Hign quintet Saturday afternoon at Tuttle's auditorium by the score of g to 15. The game was largely attended
 The Ladies Aid society of the Strat- ford Methodist church will give an entertainment and parcel post sale Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, at the par ish house. Coffee, cake and sand wiches will be on sale during the eve ming.
 CORTEZ o. ROCKWELL, Plumb ing and Heating, jobbing a speciality 3o51 Main and Hillside Avenue. Phone 326-2.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Costs New Haven Man
 $7 for Pair of Rings
 That Sell for 20 Cents

Every time John Hall of New Haven gets drunk, he insists. on doing very ueeer things While intoxicated he has been arrested in this city half dozen times for stealing from store counters. Saturday he went into Kresges store and pocketed two 10 cent rings, for which he was arrested. This morning Judge Frederic Bartlett fined him ST and costs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
B'NAI BIRTH HOLIDAY PARTY GALA DAY FOR
 BRIDGEPORT KIDDIES

The fourth annual Washington's S Birthday party will be held at liar mony lodge room, and Sagal hall, ad- joining, on Thursday. Feb. 22, for the children of the members of Harmony lodge and Abraham lodge. The Wash ington's Birthday party was first in augurated by Harmony lodge four years ago and has since proved an an- nual treat for the kiddies.
 Mrs. Charles H. Shapiro, chairman of the committee in charge of this affair, has prepared an elaborate pro gram that will surely delight the children. Souvenirs representing Washington's birthday will be distri- buted among the children.
 Games will be played and refresh ments served. An orchestra will fur nish the music for the occasion.
 Mrs. Walter Loewith, president of the Council of Jewish Women, will deliver an address on George Wash fngton. Little Miss Florence David son will be seen in a few fancy dances.
 Miss Sadie Landes, elocutionist, will be heard in a new recitation.
 Charles Herman will entertain the children with many magical stunts. This is only a part of the program, as the remainder is to be a surprise.
 The committee appointed by liar mony lodge in charge of the Wash ington's Birthday are: Mrs. Charles H. Shapiro, chairman; Mrs. Harry 'Goldstein, Mrs. Walter Loewith, Mrs. Isaac Moss, Mrs. Lawrence Finkel- stone, Mrs. Michael Shulansky, Mrs. Joseph Gilman, Mrs. Abraham Schnee, Miss Natalie Rosen, Miss Lima Oels- ner, Miss Sybil German, Miss Lydia Goldstein and Miss Frances Nelson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
THE WEATHER

. New Haven, Feb. 19-For New Haven and vicinity: Unsettled weather with snow or rain to- night and Tuesday; warmer Tuesday. srot
 For Connecticut: Snow or rain tonight and Tuesday, warm err tonight; strong cast winds, shifting to west Tuesday.
 A disturbance which is central this morning over Iowa is caus- ing unsettled weather with light snow and rai1a,s from the Rocky Mountains eastward to Ohio and from the lake region southward to the gulf. There is very little . clear weather east of the Rocky Mountains. Another disturbance which is central over Washington is causing cloudy and rainy weather on the Pacific coast. The temperatures are high in the southern and low in the northern districts. Zero temperatures are reported along the Canadian bor- der from Montana to Maine.
 Conditions favor for this vicin- ity unsettled weather, probably followed by snow or rain; .x.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
SCHOOL GIRLS' CONFERENCE TO
 CONVENE HERE
Daughter of Ex-Justice Hughes Will Be One of the
 Speakers.

Bridgeport has been especially hon. ored in being chosen as the city where the School Girls conference will be held March to March D. The confer ence is under the auspices of the stu- dent department of the Northeast Field committee of the Y. w. c. A. The program as planned is one which will be of great interest to girls, es- pecially to High school girls. Among those who will have a prominent part in the program is Miss Helen Hughes, the daughter of Charles B. Hughes, Republican nominee for President. Miss Hughes has had much experi- ence with High school students in Washington where she was the leader of sone of the largest and most suc- cesSful High school clubs in the cOun try. Miss, Alice Moore of California, another successful leader of girls, will have a part on the program, as well as Miss Helen Farquhar of the Ma tiona1 Board of the Y. W. c. A.
 The United church will be head quarters for the conference which opens Friday, March 2 with a banquet. At o'clock the first session will be held in the auditorium of the church and is open to all girls of the city. An attractive program Wh1cn Will appear to girls has been planned.
 A large number of High school stu dents from Connecticut, New Jersey and New York state are expected, and will be entertained in various homes in the city. Members of the Boys de- partment of the Y. M. c. A. will act as guides and see that the visiting guests reach their respective destina- tions in safety.
 On Saturday there will be a morning session for delegates and members of the local High School club followed by a luncheon, after which an Altamont Rally will be held, led by Miss Anna Swan of Vassar college. In the after noon the Bridgeport High School club will entertain at Seaside institute with play and informal tea. The evening meeting will be held as before at the United church, and will consist of an illustrated talk by Miss Farquhar. This meeting is ouen to all girls and their mothers.
 On Sunday large mass meeting for girls will be held at 3:30 D. m. at the United church, which will be ad- dressed by' pr. Horace Day, the new pastor of the church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
MRS. JOHN E.. FOSTER
 DIES IN ATLANTIC
 CITY OF PNEUMONIA

Following an illness of a; weeks duration with pneumonia, Elizabeth J.. widow of John B. Foster. of 255 Park avenue, died last night at the St. Charles hotel, Atlantic City. News of the death of Mrs. Foster, who was prominent throughout the city, came as a shock to her hundreds of friends here this morning. A week ago last Wednesday, Mrs. Foster, accompan@ jed by her daughter, Miss Mildred Foster, and her son. Edward l.. Eos ter, left for a short sojourn at At lantic City. Although she had a slight cold at the time, it was not considered serious enough for her to remain at home. On the following Saturday pneumonia developed and her condition grew steadily worse un- til death. came last night. With Mrs. Foster when she died were her daugh- ter, her son, and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Edward l.. Foster, and her younger son. John E. Foster, who had been summoned to his mothers bedside yesterday morning.
 Mrs. Foster had lived in this city for the last 39 years during which she had been active in charitable work and prominent in social circles. Her husband, who was the Foster of Foster & Besse, died three years ago. Mrs. Foster when a girl lived in Waterbury, but after her marriage to MT. Foster they resided for number of years in Holyoke, Mass, before coming to Bridgeport. Mrs. Foster was a prominent worker in the First Baptist church, and belonged to many charitable organizations of the city, The body was brought to Bridgeport on the 3.37 train this afternoon and funeral arrangements will be made later. Her daughter and her two sons are her only near relatives
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

room at police headquarters used by the police commissioners for their meetings. The volunteers are sorting the blanks in alphabetical order. 1t is to be arranged at the meeting held today in the mayors office to have each business house and factory in the city collaborate with the police.
 Factory officials will be asked to give blanks to the foremen of each department. The latter will see that each man under him fills out the blanks. Merchants and business houses of, the city will be asked to assist by obtaining for the police the information from each of his em- ployes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Alleged Auto Thief AZ Held For Hes ring in
 City Court March 5

Arrested in Hartford at the, request of the Bridgeport police, Everett Knapp, former roomer in a state street lodging house, alleged by Lieut.. Fox to be a member of a band of auto thieves whose operations are nation wide was held in onds of $500 for 8 hearing March 3, by Judge Bartlett this morning.
 Y According to Fox, the defendant stole cars in this city, which he dis mantled and so changed that the own CTS were unable to distinguish them. Other machines, the police claim stolen in this state by Knapp, have been sent to New York and other places for dis nasal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
s:Joke," He Tells Judge In Hearing
 on Theft Charge

Frank Rose, of 1257NKossuth street, went into a Water street coDpler shop, took a pair of shoes out or box and secreted them under his coat, carrying one under each arm. lie next started to fill his pockets with the cobblers tools, when the latter called a halt and the police as we'll, who arrested Rose.
 'It was only a little joke, your Honor" pleaded Rose in court this morning. Judge Frederic Bartlett failed to see the point and fined the defendant $7 and costs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
US '5s' sls MAs ST DILLON'S 59s .Ale s! e.:s Hartford Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading Mlliners.
THE NEW MILLINERY HAS MORE THAN
 CHARM

brings checks and 
 3 a to off /
  of
  transformed
  might think lure the showcases and haboxes magic
  It hat of  skilled talented and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
UNITED STEAMFITTERS AND PLUMBERS WILL
 BANQUET TOMORROW

The United Association of Steam filters & Plumbers, Local No. 173 of this city will hold their annual banquet-at o'clock tomorrow even- ing in the Stratfield. John Doyle president of the local will be the toast master. The committee in charge is F. M. Haughey, chairman; G. Brown, J. Kettman, A. McGrath and J. Tyer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Milk Dealers Will Be Given Time to
 Attain Standards

The health department edict last summer when Dr. Abraham Sophian was in charge, ordering that all milk sold in Bridgeport attain a certain standard will not be enforced to the letter. But, Dr. w. H.. Brown, the health officer, said today: There will be no let-up on the sanitary regula- tions announced to be in effect gener- ally, by April 1. Leniency will be shown on the grading regulations, perhaps, to give the farmers time to get in a position to meet them"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
THREE FIREMEN KILLED.

Quebec, Feb. 19-Falling walls of buildings wrecked by flames today crushed three firemen to death and badly injured five others. The fire was Quebec's seventh serious one within a month, and a searching in quiry is under way. Six business houses were destroyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
FEARED FIRE IN B. H. s.

Volumes of smoke pouring from a Congress street residence yesterday caused guests at The Stratficld and members of the Oratorio society, who were holding rehearsal to believe that the High school was afire. The fire apparatus was called to the scene and Chief Beardslee after an investi- gation, found that from The Strat- field 1t appeared the smoke was pour ing from the school instead of the rae
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

Although the British government has vetoed the proposed furnishing or naval shells to the United States by Hadfields on the ground that the British may need all the facilities for shell making they can muster, 1t Is asserted. that they have solved the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Drivers Ankle Is
 Broken In Fall Off
 Wagon In East Side

Joseph Dominic, g years, of AS Hamilton street, fell from a wagon seat at Maple and Hal1ett streets this morning about o'clock. His left an- kle was dislocated and fractured. He was treated by DTS. |. Aranki of the emergency staff and removed to the Bridgeport hospital
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
FIRE SWEEPS VILLAGE.

Youngstown, O., Feb. 19-Fire orr ,iginating in pool room early this morning swept a portion of Lowell vflle eight miles east of here, caus- ing a loss of $1OO.OOo. One entire, block was destroyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

problem of supplying their own army and navy with all the shells they may need. The photograph reproduced
 herewith was procured from the Brit ish government and offers a striking example of how England faces the problem of making shells for her own navy in wartimes. King George and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

The new millinery has more than charm It brings light to the eyes, color to the checks and somehow seems to renew youth and beauty. r.. H. Dillon & Co.,, 1,l05 ain street, are shoMwing all the newest shapes in un- trimmed and trimmed dress hatsL-. Adv. .>
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

his party are seen inspecting Great Britains largest shell manufacturing depot. The curious, grapelike clumps in which shells are hanging how the manner in which the innumerable oar- riages run on overhead tracks and facilitate the moving of thousands rS shells every a2-7.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

A total of 2,7S0 vessels passed through the Panama Canal up to Jan- uary 1. @
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

Earmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

CORTEZ o. ROCKWELL, Plumb ing and Heating, jobbing a speciality 3o51 Main and Hillside Avenue Phone 326-2.
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