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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
OWEN-SODERBERG

Miss Elsie Eugenia Soderberg,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Soderberg Of 799 Maplewood avenue
and George Shaw Owen, son of Mrs.
Georgiana Owen of 80 Waldorf ave.
nue., were married at o'clock this
afternoon in the Memorial Baptist
church. Rev. H. Douglas Pierce, pas
tor Of the church, performed the GER
emory. The bride wore a travelling
suit of gendarme blue Jersey silk and
a hat of French 1eghorn. Her cor
sage bouquet was of white roses and
lilies Of the valley. Miss Rhoda Owen,
sister of the bridegroom. was maid OF
honor. She wore a suit of velour
check and a corsage bouquet Of sweet
peas. Chester Harrison, organfst of
Olivet Congregational church, played
the wedding music. A reception to
the relatives and close friends Of the
couple was held at the home Of the
brides parents following the cere-
mony. Miss Soderberg has been a
buyer Of fancy goods for Dorsen &
Co. Mr.. Owen holds a responsible
position with the Singer Manufacture
ing Co. and is tenor in the First Bap-
fist church choir. After the wedding
trip the young couple will be at home
to their friends in the beautiful new
home in Villa avenue, Stratf:eld, which
awaits their occupancy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Cities May Establish
Coal Yards In Crisis

Hartford, March "a - Attorney
General George E. Hinman yesterday
submitted to Senator James r. Mead
chairman Of the legislative commit
tee on cities and legislative commit
tee on cities and boroughs, an opinion
requested by the committee on the
constitutionality of an act author1z-
ing the city of Waterbury to engage
in the business of selling coal, wood
and ice in that city and on several
substitute bills pertaining to the
same matter that the committee is
now considering.
Unlimited power was given to the
city in the original bill and several
substitutes were offered but another
substitute bill. the passage of which
is now desired by the city Of Water
bury, creates a board of fuel COM
missioners authorized to buy coal and
wood, store the same on lands owned
by the city and "sell the same to the
inhabitants OF the city whenever they
are unable to supply themselves
through purchases from private en-
terprise, or when any such sales may
be necessary for the relief, health or
comfort Of the inhabitants. or in the
event Of a public exigency."
In his opinion, the attorney gen.
era2 holds that a municipality cannot
be authorized to buy and sell coal.
wood or other fuel to it's citizens as a
business, but that it may establish
fuel, or coal yards for the purpose OF
selling, or furnishing such fuel, in an
: extraordinary emergency. He said
that the legislature can authorize a
city or town to tax it's inhabitants for
public purposes only, ana that the
promotion Of the private interests OF
many individuals is not always q pub
! lie service within the meaning of the
constitution.
Should the General Assembly de.
termine that existing conditions and
the interests OF the public require the
comforting Of municipal powers re-
lating to the sale and distribution oil
fuel" the opinion says. 'the extent ia
which such authorization would be
sustained by our courts as a public
purpose can be determined only in ap-
proprfate legal proceedings"
In regard to the further power
proposed by the substitute bill to sell
whenever such sales may be neces.
sary for the relief. health and com.
fort of the inhabitants. the attorney
general says that there is, at least, a
reasonable doubt as to the constitu,
tionality Of this provision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
GERMAN AGENTS ARE
REPORTED ON BORDER

Ell Pase, March 24.-United States
secret service agents have been I'M
usually active on the border here in
the last forty eight hours. There are
runors in circulation af German spies
at work and of Germans crossing to
Mexico
Germans are said to have been en-
listed in the United States army and
National Guard commands on the bor-
der. All persons who cross to Mexico
are examined closely.
Among those who have escaped to
Mexico is a German-American trooper
in the Georgia infantry. He was said
to have announced his intention OF
going to ChihHhua city, where he ex-
pseted to join a regiment of Germans
reported to be in process of forma-
tieR there by German agents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
LETTERS FROM
ALLIES AID IN
PLOT EXPOSURE
Members. Of Bomb Squad
Tell Details of Trapping
Capt. Won Kleist.

New York, March Additional
Testimony as to the clever manner in
which they trapped Captain Won
Kleist, an American citizen, who, with
five other bomb makers, is now on
trial before Judge Van Fleet, in the
Federal District Court, was given by
Detectives Henry Barth and George
Barnitz, of the Bomb Squad, when the
trial was resumed.
The defendants are accused Of con-
spring to destroy merchant ships car
rying supplies to the allied nations by
means of fire bombs.
The testimony revealed how Barth
and Barnitz, posing as German secret
agents, employed by Wolf Won Igel-
Barnitz's role was that of Won Igels
secretary-got the details of the plot
in a written statement from Won
Kleist.
James w. Osborne, second, Assis-
tant District Attorney, who is conduc-
ting the prosecution, read communica-
tions from France and England to the
State Department Of this country.
telling of the discovery of unexploded
fire bombs in the cargoes Of merchant
ships at various ports in those coun-
to the ocalPolice Department by Sec
rotary Lansing William L. Wemp1e,
counsel for the defendants, objected
to this evidence but was overruled.
Detective Barth resumed his story
row cafe, while II was cruising
around" man by the name of
Schiderman, a German. From the
=
innate, he learned of Captain Won
the latter wanted to get into touch
with Won Igel.
Barth, who is of German descent
and speaks the language as only a
real Teuton can, was posing as Ger
man secret agent. He gave his name
as Mueller. Getting in touch by tele-
phone with Captain Won Kleist, he ar
ranged for the latter to meet him
with Schiederman at a Park row res
taurant.> Captain Won Kleist, believ-
ing that Mueller was all that he pro-
fessed himself to be, had no hesitan-
cy in telling of his bombs and their
object.
"Have you one with you," asked the
false Mueller.
eyes," said Won Kleist,>"but it is not
loaded and he showed a cylindrical
object and explained it's interior mech
anism. 1--WE are afraid to keep them
loaded on the ship" he said, explain
ing that they were being manufacture
ed on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse.
Barth then went on to tell in his
easy way how he introduced his side
partner, George Barnitz, as "Mr. Dean,
secretary to Won Ige1," to Von Kleist
Barnitz was dressed for the part.
"You have a Yankee NAME" said
Won Kleist.
EYES," replied the detective. IT took
it on purpose Barnitz also speaks
German very fluently.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
CHINESE ATHLETES TO
COMPETE WITH JAPS

Tien-Tsin, March 24.-Twenty-five
athletes will participate in the Far
Eastern Olympic Games to be held in
Toxio On May 8. The participants are
to be selected at a final meet to be
held in Tisn-tsin about April rs
Teams from Using Hua college, the
institution at Peing esta bIikshed with
the Boxer indemnity refunded to
China by the United States govern
msat. PeiyaRgl University at Tien-tsin,
Picking University and st, Johns Uni
versity ut Shanghai, will compete in
the final trial,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

dwelling house and between ~
md 40 acres of land, situated in Red
ding near the two meeting houses,
ond within a few rods of grist mill,
saw mill and wooden factory, and IS a
good stand for a mechanic. Any per-
son wishing to purchase is invited to
call on the subscribed.
JONATHAN KNAPP,
Who has likewise for sale,
Two thousand good BRICK, and
two and half tons good HAY.
J. K, Redding, Jan. "a, 1917.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
WEDDING BELLS WILL
SOON BE RINGING

There is no doubt about your BRIDE
to-be being 1.-THE best girl in the
world and there is no doubt about
our wedding rings being the best in
the world.
For wedding gifts we are showing
some exceptionally good values in cut
glass, silverware, clocks and jewelry.
Our reputation for integrity is your
assurance of honest values.
Welcome to look or to buy-always.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
DIED..

At Danbury, William Hoyt, aged z3.
At Montville, on the II tn inst, the
Hon. William Hillhouse, aged 49, 1or
many years member of the Honor
able Council in this state.
In this borough, on the 9th lnst.'
Thomas, a black man. belonging 10
William Lambert, aged 81.
(Lembert was one Of three Br.ose-
port men who were holders OF plach
slaves here 100 years ago. Inc others
were Nicholas White and Joseph
Newkirk, each Of whom owned one
black Servant.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Chicago Mothers
Protest Advance
In Price of Milk

Chicago, March 24.-Mothers with
babies in their arms and bottles in
their hands attended the mass meet
ing in the Hebrew Institute Thursday
and pledged themselves not to buy
milk if the dealers raise the price, as,
it is said, will soon be done as the re-
suit of the demands Of the producers
for higher prices.
Speakers said that milk at ten and
eleven cents quart was too high and
that other foods could be found that
would furnish nourishment for babies
at a lower cost
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
BYLAWS OF WILTON.

At town meeting legally warned
and holden by the inhabitants OF the
Town of Wilton, December Is, 1916.
Voted-That all swine running III
the streets, highways, or town com
mon. not having a ring in the END OF
their nose, shall be liable to be I'M
pounded; and, that all geese, running
as aforesaid, not having the END OF
one wing out off, shall be liable to De
impounded.
SAMUEL BELDEN, JON.'
Town Clerk.
Wilton IAN 49, 1917.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
BRIDGEPORT as II WAS
1OO-50-2C-YEARS AGO
lTaken from the Files Of The Evening Farner)
MASQUERADE PARTY.

The masquerade surprise party took
place last evening at the house OF
Mrs. W, Eastern district. Some 40
couples in grotesque and humorous
costumes took possession of the prem
Uses and maintained their incog until
IL O'Clock, when the unmasking took
place which caused intense merri-
ment. The music was provided by
Herr Kich, the refreshments were
abundant and a right good time was
enjoyed by all concerned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
AT ATLANTIC HOUSE.

Fifty-five arrivals at the Atlantic
House yesterday. Bridgeport evidently
is of growing importance, for the ar
rivals at .'mine host Hale's alone
averaging 80 daily. It's close prox-
unity to the depot, its cuisine and
the first class accommodations, COM
hined with the suavity of bearing of
the worthy proprietor and gentle
manly clerks, renders it haven OF
the travelling public, which consider
1t the best regulated house between
Boston and New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
CAPTAINS EXCHANGE.

Captain Ball, late Of the schooner
Josephine, takes command Of the
steamer Alice e. Preston, which is in
tended to tow vessels between New
Brunswick and New Haven with an
occasional trip to Charles Island. Cap
tain Ball, late of the sloop Mary
Elizabeth, takes command of the
Josephine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

The Massachusetts, Coast Artillery
Corps, comprising IL companies. was
instructed by the War Department to-
make Immediate reauisition for equip
ment needed to bring it to full war
strength,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Rem CoTToN's MINsTRELs.

Ben Cotton's Ministries last evening
Mt Franklin hall drew an immense
crowd. The orchestra of the COM
pany is good and the singing Of the
songs. ballads, etc., first class. The
comic portion Of the entertainment
was rich and racy bringing down the
house. Brother Bones is evidently
live man. Taken as whole the troupe
is first class and deserves full houses
wherever they appear. Master Benny
Cotton's eccentricities were truly
comiQue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
co. BIS CARNIVAL.

Arrangements are now being COM
pleted for 90. BIS carnival to be held
March 80 at the State Armory. The
company will be prepared to enter
tain 500 people. The old Bridgeport
polo team will play five members Of
the Providence and New Bedford
tams Of the Massachusetts league
There will be tug of war between
the st. Patrick's and St. Aloysius'
teams
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

Chancellor this morning, when this
notice appeared in the newspapers.
However, the petition will be decided
Independently Of their action regard
ing my speech.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Girl Faints at Fire,
Falls In Train Path

Norwalk, March 24-Mary Lee, IS.
of Wfnnipauk, was the victim Of a
peculiar accent in which she lost
both legs and may lose her life. With
several others she was waiting at the
local railroad station for train last
evening when the station caught fire.
While she was watching the fire, an
express came along and the whistle
blew sharply. Miss Lee tainted and
toppled over onto the tracks where
the train ran over both legs. She
was taken to the Norwalk hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

The Liberty Oil & Gas Corporation
was incorporated at>Dover, Del, with
a capital of $250,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

Gold coin to the amount Of $780,
was withdrawn from the sub-treasury
for shipment to Spain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

The national child labor conference
began a three days. session at Balti-
more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Word received here from Miss Sarah
Beach, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Beach of 2019 Park avenue,
who is studying abroad on a travelling
fellowship awarded her at the Univer-
stty of Wisconsin where she took her
degree Of Phi. D., tells that she is stay
ing in Italy. Miss Beach had been
studying in Switzerland and at Christ
mas went to Rome to spend the holt
days. Because of the war conditions
she was unable to return to Switzer-
land. She is with a. party of students
at the American Academy at Rome.
The party left March for Naples and
Sicily:
The recently organized College club
will meet Wednesday afternoon, at the
home of Mrs. Henry w. Hincks, SIG
Washington avenue. The school Of
Organic Education at Fairhope, Ala,
will Tbe discussed 10y several speakers,
including it's founder, and Mrs. Charles
D. Lanier of Greenwich who has
started a similar school on the grounds
of her estate.
Miss Anna Roberts Of 2,715 Main
street, whose engagement to John Nc
Ca.rthy of this city has been an
nounced, was surprised by a group of
her friends on Thursday evening at.
the home Of Miss Loretta Cunning
ham, 2015 Main street Miss Roberts
was showered with various kitchen
utensils.
The graduating class Of tho Bridge
port Hospital Training school has is
sued invitations for a dance to be held
at The Stratfeld ON Monday evening,
April IL.
The Hinkee Dee club will hold its
formal dance at The Stratfie1d Friday
evening, April 20. The club has given
a number Of informal dances during
the winter and it is expected that the
formal ball will he largely attended
Meetings of the Bridgeport branch
Of the Patriotic Sons of America,
which was organized here a few days,
ago, will be held in Kyota hall, 1,119
Broad street, on the second and fourth
Tuesday evenings of each week. In
vitatfons in short form will be held
each meeting night for the present. :
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
FOR SALE.

Wilton, Jan. 10, 1917.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

The graduating class Of tho Bridge
port Hospital Training school has is
sued invitations for a dance to be held
lat The Stratfeld ON Monday evening,
April 49,
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-10-04
EMMET

MT. Andrew Byrd is in the city for a few days.
 Miss Gertrude Whaley left Fri day for Curtis where she goes to teach an s months school.
 Monday morning October l., Rev. C. D. McSWain died very suddenly at his home. He had been feeble for some time b"t his death was quite a shock to the community. Funeral ser vices were conducted by Rev. A. D. Jenking and J. w. Whaley.
 The many friends join in heart felt sympathy with the bereaved ones.
 Miss Gladys Greeson of Pres colt. spent Tuesday in this city.
 Mrs. Mollie Gossett of Prescott IS the guest of Mrs. l.. Ii. Barton.
 Mrs. l.. II. Barton and MT. J. V. Huise were over to Prescott Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. L. T. Matthews, Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Hendrickson, Mrs. J. II. Young and daughter, Irene, motored over to Bleyihs Sunday,
 Miss Era Andrews visited rel atives in Prescott last week.
 Misses Alyce Haltom, Ruth Eaves. Flossie Norman. and MT. and Mrs. ]. M Garland were shopping in Prescott Saturday.
 Mr. and sMrs. Jon. Vickers nave purchased the hotel owned by C. A. Landers. Mr. Landers and family having moved out to the farm known as Jordan Farm.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith are visiting relatives in Vincennes. III.
 Mrs. H. Zappe and grand daughter, Pauline, are visiting relatives naar St Louis.
 Jho. McC.aanahan who has been working in Little Rock, is at home for a few days.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-10-04
Money to Loan on Real Estate Security at reason able Rates. No Red Tape or Long Waiting.
 Fl. B. Mckenzie.
WHITES CHAPEL

Hello. all ye scrlbes, what 8 ailing you. don't you know that we are longing to hear from you?
 There is some sickness in the community at present.
 J. D. White. has had two sick children for the past two weeks.
 The Fifth Sunday Meeting was heldIat Corinth Saturday and Sunday. Bro. Calhoun and Bro. C. C. Winters did some good preaching.
 John Camp::.ost two fine cows last week. Some .think 1t IS a contagious disease.
 If any oflyou good people have a pretty little girl about l6 sum- mers old. that you would Ike to exchange for a son.in-law, you might do well to see Sam Mason.
 Say! Gus Woodul of Sutton. give us some news from Sutton.
 Mr. Bennett is busy gathering his stapie. so no more this time.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-10-04
BLUFF CITY

Rev. Lee Starnes preached an interesting sermon here last Sua- day.
 Our school is progressing very nicely. Several boarding pupils are in attendance.
 Rev. and Mrs. w. w. Stalnes went to MillvilIe last Sunday where the Elder filled his regu- lar appointment.
 The soldier boys who have gone from here to Camp Pike, report that they are courteously treated and we'll cared for.
 Walter Moore and J. C, Bar low spent two days in Prescott last week.
 Elder J. R. Jones, who IS now 34 years old, and who preached here when a young man, has been visiting here for two weeks. While here he preached several discourses. His home is Ill Texas.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-10-04
GOOSE ANKLE

Hello who said We were dead? We are still alive and enjoying life fine, for which We are very thankful.
 The past week has heen fine harvesting weather and you can just bet your overalls that every one here has been taking advan- tage of it.
 Health is not very good at tms writing.
 F. NJ. Parker and w l. Rod gers hauled cotton to Prescott Saturday.
 W. J. Sarret aud family were guests at \. K loh0@aa < >'aluf day ana Sunday.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-10-04
CANCER, 4 BLtGl 1lS. GSt

Dr. Q. A Johnson. N he Aas been pursuring scientific cancer research for a number ot years was among the first to announce cancer as q blood disease. The doctor has publish. el q new illustrated book in which he explains the cause of cancer and de- scribes symptoms in various locations and stages of development. Also many reports o, cases treated during the past r yea,s Are gwen in evidence of the which .s entirely non sargical. This valuable .,ool. ought to he n the hands of every eaa ger sufferer. For 3 free copy address Dv .. 4. Johnson, Suite 550. la2a Ma il >t. Kansas ity, Mo.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-10-04

w. L.. OtWeIl or CaIe was among the pleasant callers here Sunday. Come again Luther, we certainly do enjoy your visits. o. J. Richardson and wife were callers at H. K. Walters on Sunday.
 E. J. Ward and family spent last Sunday at the home of k. ]. Hall.
 Ye scribe and better half were Sunday visitors at T. F. Plyler's.
 Cotton picking and sorghum making are the main topics here at present.
 J. A. Parker has been doing quite lot of carpenter work on his residence lately.
 When your shoes wears out well you will be on your feet again of course.
 c. Mckelvy has accepted po- sition at the saw mill as clerk. Frank saws off a slab or plank i and all Gee has to do Is tote 1t 1 off. He says it's regular snap.
 ]. E. Parker, son of J. A. Par ker, who enlisted in the army | some time ago, is home for a few days on leave of absence.
 T. F, Plyler left for Mt. Ida a few days ago where he will spend several days visiting rela- tives. and while there will look out location for a home.
 Will Irwin says the future looks bright to him as he has a prom ising crop of turnip greens and corn bread. Bully for Billy, that cant be beat.
 Wanted-to exchange pair of well ventilated overalls for a pair good woolen pants. For further particulars apply to ye scribe
 Heretofore the papers were all full of reports of boys leaving the farm, but the facts are now they are all so imbued with rural life that nothing can drag them away of their own Volition.
 Any one desiring the latest pattern for q bungalow house or barn, We would suggest that you call on Gee MeKelyy, the congen- ial clerk at the big Cancy Milling Co. Gee will treat you right,
 The directors of cur school dis trict, after having 1t specialized, called a meeting the 18th of last month and elected a board con- sisting of six directors and a president. The three old direct ors who were J. F. Nelson, J. C. McKelvy and o. J. Richardson, were reelected and the other three were J. E. Gray. k. J. Hall and J. k. Dunn. Mir. Dunn being elected to serve as presi- dent of the board. These men are all up p-to-date gentlemen and we are confident that the people of our district made no mistake | ia choosing them for thelr board. ! l.....t L..