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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
FATHER MURPHY
 DONATES BURSE:
 TO SEMINARIANS
Requests Aggregating $20,- 900 in Will Offered For
 Probate Today.
Requests aggregating nearly $20,0O0

Requests aggregating nearly $2O,0Oo are contained in the will of Rev. John F. Murphy, late pastor of St. Mary s R. c. church, offered for probate to- day. The estate consists of cash in banks and personal property the amount of which is uncertain but esti- mated between $30,O00 and s40,000.
 Father Murphy made a number of beQuests to churches and to charities. He makes substantial bequests to sur viving relatives and his housekeepers and other assistants. The residue of the estate is left to establish or to maintain, Roman Catholic church in Norfolk, the old home of Father Mur- phys family The will was drawn Oct. 10, 1918, by Attorney William A. Redden, friend and attorney of the deceased pastor. No date for the hearing for admission of the will was named.
 Five hundred dollars is given for masses for his soul. His library books and magazines are given to Rev. Jo- seph H. Seiferman, who was formerly a curate at St. Mary's church. All the pictures and furnishings belong ing to him in the rectory are given to St. Mary's parish.
 Five thousand dollars is given to Bishop Milan and his successors as a purse for St. Thomas seminary at Hartford this and the income to be expended by the trustee for the sup port and education at the seminary of student from St. Mary's parish dur ing the regular educational course of re student is registered from St. Mary's parish, then he desires that the bishop or his successors give preference to some other student from Bridgeport. He also expressed the wish that the bishop or his successors elect John Dial, the son of John w. Dial, as a student whenever he is qualified to en- ter.
 To Agnes F. Wilson and Mary A.. Wilson, who were housekeepers Tor a number of years. he gives 900 each. Five hundred dollars is given the Catholic Foreign Mission society of Mary Knoll, Ossining, N. Y., to be ap- piled to the work of the society," or to the Rev. Elias Youman purse; $500 to John w. Dial, the organist of St. Mary's church; $5,00o to Mrs. M. D. Murphy, widow of deceased broth CT; $500 to St. Mary's convent; $500 to his executor in trust to be >expend- ed for the worthy poor of St. Mary's parish; $500 to Michael Hourigan, who was sexton at St. Mary's church prior to his appointment as a policeman lasl year, and who died a few months or so ago; $20O to Thomas A Thompson, who married a relative of a house keeper of Father Murphy; $500 to Rev. Thomas P. Mulcahy.
 The rest is given to Bishop Milan and his successors in trust to be held for the purpose of maintaining the Catholic church at Norfolk, Conn.,, or for the purpose of creating a building fund to be used for the erection of a. new church at Norfolk at such time as may be determined by the bishop or his successors This bequest is a family remem brance because Norfolk was the home of Father Murphy's family.
 Rev, Thomas P. Mulcalay is named as executor of the will.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
FISHING THROUGH ICE, BOYS UNCOVER
 MURDER MYSTERY

Norwalk, Feb. 1.-The trunk. leg and arm of an unknown woman were found in the Norwalk river under, the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad bridge at River street today by boys who were fishing through the ice with spear. 6tf
 The body was wrapped in heavy paper on which was written te hname of J. H. Ferris.
 From investigation it looked as if the woman had been murdered and portions of her body severed in order to conceal evidence of the crime.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
Hold Alleged Stabber
 For Superior Court

Joseph Barberie, 26 years, Of George street, whom the police state has confessed that he is the person guilty of the stabbing of John H. Murphy, a postal clerk, in Berkshire avenue last Sunday night, was held in bonds of $5,000 for the superior court by Judge Frederic Bartlett in the city court today.
 Murphy's wife was jostled and he was immediately stabbed in the ab- domen, it is alleged by Barberie. who inflicted a wound which at first was thought by physicians at the Bridge port hospital to be fatal. Today how ever the doctors state the patient seems rapidly improving and believe he will recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. ss.. PROBATE COURT.

Feb. IT, A. D., 1917.
 Estate of John E. Murphy, late of Bridgeport in said district, deceased.
 Upon application praying-that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased be admitted to probate-as per said ap- plication on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Bridgeport in said district on the 24th day Of February, A. D., 1917 at 10 o'clock i'll the forenoon: and that notice thereof be given to all persons known to be interested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, at said time anad place, and be heard thereon-by publishing once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district-and-by leaving with, or--by mailing in letters ad- dressed to each of the persons named in said applications copy of this order, all at least days before said day of hearing, and that return of mo- tice given be made to this court.
 Attest,
 PAUL l.. MILLER,
 as Iudqe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
Ordered By Embassy To Disable Vessel,
 Captain Testifies
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 boilers which had steam up, and the pumps had been stopped. Valves were closed and tsghtened with wrenches and no wrenches were avail able with which to open them. One main steam pipe had been twisted off, the break appearing to be newly made. The lighting plant also was out of commission.
 Wright asked the chief engineer to go below with him and the latter re- piled, Aren't you in charge of the ship" adding, then why in h. should go below with you.''
 Before adjourning for the luncheon recess Judge Morton said that if the point were pressed he would find that the owners had acquiesced in the damage to the vessel and he would hold them in contempt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
Six Public Hearings
 Set For Next Monday

Public hearings will be held at the council meeting Monday night on these petitions:
 Widening of Gold street, eight feet on south side, from Middle street to Water street; widening of Broad street by setting back curbs two feet on east side, from State street to Elm street; establishment of 12-foot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Third floor.

building line on Broad street, east side. from State street to Elm street, to re- place four-foot building line now ex- isting between mentioned points; pe- tition to change name of Willow street to Concord street; petition for closing Walnut street from South avenue to Ridge avenue; establishment of grade on Huntington road, from Boston ave- nue to East Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
MICHAEL GOODMAN.

Attended by many sorrowing friends and relatives. the funeral of Michael Goodman was held from his late home, TIA Kossuth street at s:30 this morning and from St. Charles church where Rev. Thomas P. Gloster sang the high mass of requiem. At the offertory, Miss Jessie Murray and Miss Loretta Payden sang "Ave Maria" and after the mass Miss Mur- ray sang "Thy Will Be Done" Dele gations were present from the Stage Employees union and from the Loyal Order of Moose. The bearers were William Thiebault. A. L. Wilkinson, Thomas J. Murphy, James Mayne, Jo- seph Lee and John Gastmore. Burial was in St. Michaeps cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
THOMAS HOWARD.

The funeral of Thomas Howard was largely attended from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Norman Besrds- worth, 442 East Main street, at 8:30 this morning, and from St. Patrick's church where Rev. John c. Lynch sarg the high requiem mass. The church choir sang the responses. The bearers were John Beardsworth, Frank Lawlor, Daniel McMullen, Will liam Linane and James McNally. Burial was in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
DOROTHY MAY EDMoNDs.

Dorothy May Edmonds died last night at her home, 18s Wheeler ave- nue, after an illness of several months. Miss Emonds was born in this city 16 years ago the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Edmonds. She was pupil of Shelton school and also at tended the Trade school. She is sur vived by sister, Mrs. James Mitchell of Milford and brother, Peter K. Edmonds of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
MANUF ACTERERS' NEW ASSOCIATION
 COMPLETED HERE
Bylaws May Be Made Pub lie Monday, One of Off
 cials Promises.

Tn what is believed to be the first advance of a campaign against the labor interests of Bridgeport tending to ultimately reduce wages and in- crease the working hours. formation of the Bridgeport Employers asso- citation was effected today.
 About 60 employers of labor met at the Mauufactu. CTS association rooms where in executive session a constitution and bylaws were read and tentatively approved, it is said, by those present.
 A slate of officials, believed to be satisfactory to the interests involved, was named but their actual accept ance was not definitely acted upon because some of the names advocated for office were not represented in person. Similar action was taken in the matter of a board of directors.
 1t was decided that another meeting would be held on Monday to ratify names and that definite acceptance of proposed office might be had from the persons proposed.
 While the constitution and bylaws is known to contain many clauses that. appear in the interest of the aesthetic growth of Bridgeport it is freely admitted by many of those who recently attended a meeting in The Stratfield looking towards the forma- tion of such an organization the prime object of the organization is to main tain and force the Manufacturers as- sociation policy of "open shop" which is distasteful in the extreme to labor
 While refusing to make known the text of the bylaws or officers pro- posed today, Secretary F. A. Bennett of the Manufa cturers' association, promised that they might be made public Monday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
DIED

~. OlELD BRISTOL.-In this city, Feb. 16, 1917,
 Edwin Sturges Bristol.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late home, No. 3O8 { Beach street on Monday, 18th inst 2 at 2:00 p. m.
 Burial in Lakeview cemetery. CALLAAHAN-In this city, Friday,
 Feb. 16. 1917, Sarah McMullen, wife of Daniel F. Callahan.
 Friends are invited to attend the
 funeral from the undertaking par ; lors of M. J. Cannon, No. 1051 l Broad street on Monday. Feb. 18th ! at 8:30 a. m. and from Saint Au- gustine's church at 9 o'clock. [ Burial at St. Michael's cemetery. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
MICHAEL MARTIN.

The funeral of Michael Martin was held from his late home, 517 Myrtle avenue, at S:30 this morning and a half hour later from Sacred Heart church, where Rev. Matthew Judge sang the mass of requiem. The body was taken on the 10 o'clock train to Bro oklyn, where burial was in Cal vary cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
OBITUARY
LOUISE ERSHAM.

The funeral of Mrs. Louise Ersham was held from her late home, 2S Goodsell street, at 2:30 this after noon. Rev. H. G. Wiener, pastor of the German Reformed church, conducted the services and burial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
JAMES GRAHAM.

The funeral of James Graham was held from the undertaking parlors of Cullinan & Mullins at 8:30 this morn ing and from St. Augustine's church where the mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Edward F. Hayes. The bear CTS were Thomas Latin, James Hughes, James May, Adam Achemp, George Butler and Eugene Schofre. Burial was in St. Michaels cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

January 26, 1917. Estate of Andrea Amabile. also known as Antonio Amabile, late of the town of Bridgeport ip said dis trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recoy- cry. All persons indebted to said es- tate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 ONGIOLINA AMABILE,
 Administratrix, Care of Alex. L. Delaney, Attorney, 515 Security Building,
 Bridgeport, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

FOR SAIIE-Two family house, But Ter Ave-. uptodate; 2 family house. North Ave-, uptodate; ? family house, Staples St.. uptodate; fam fly house, MaplewoOd Ave; 3 fam fly house. Grove St., uptodate; Cot tage. Staples St.; Cottage. Norman St.: family double house. Cottage St.; family house. Colorado Ave; 3 family house, Norman St. near : North Ave. Watson, s3 Fairfield Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

battered condition, it is doubtful whether he has been attending Q peace society meeting or a Republi- can-Progressive harmony dinner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
Noted Opera Stars To
 Sing Here Tomorrow

One of the most illustrous operatic troupes that ever appeared in Amer for one performance only at the Lyric theatre on Main street tomorrow aft ern0on at o'clock.
 The La Scala Grand Opera Co. will present both grand operas Cavalleria and Pagliacci, almost in their entirety, with full cast, including some of the most famous singers in Italy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

The Germans should look out, for if they come over here they'll have to listen to MT. Bryan talk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
one dollar

After that monthly payments of small stated amounts and not extra penny of sor neither for interest nor s'dues'' any other thing
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Among the horrors that bring the evil of war close home to our people Is the failure to get the usual supplies of hair dye.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
HAT BLOCKING

LADIES! We are now prepared to remake your Spring Hats in any of :. the newest styles. Also to renovate all mems hats. B. E. Stone, Hat ter. SIS State St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Forty Americans sailed from Nor folk Wa, for Liverpool, on the British steamer Harmattan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Octave Mirbeau, the well known French author and playright, died in Paris. He was 68 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

The public is reported shy of Wall Street now, as it wants to wait until stocks are a good deal higher before buying.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Exports of general merchandise at the port of New York on Feb. 15 were valued at $4,861,983.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

The Ohio Public Utilities Commis- sion began a hearing on the coal shortage situation in Ohio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

The Rockefeller Institute will in- vestigate the infantilep analysis out break in Fairmont, w. Va.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.
 Feb. 1, 1917. Estate of Jane Reilly late of the town of Bridgeport in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Bridgeport, hath Hmited and allow ed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their &C., counts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay- ment to
 THOMAS FLYNN,
 Administrator. 72 Franklin St., Bridgeport, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Exports of the port of New York for
 January amounted to $301, ,939,0SS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

BARN WANTED to nent for storage. Inquire 1430 North Main St. Devine.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

WANTED-Paymast or foreman each factory, fine chance to make } big money spare time. Opportun- Z ity. P. O. Box 214s. Bridgeport, Ct.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

The exports of copper for the week eded Feb. Is were 5,136 tons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
REMOVAL NOTICE

IA Fl. LEOPOLD is now located in his fine new store, 1493 Main St. oppo- site ArmorX Bicycles. Edison Cylinder Photographs and records Repairing of every description.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

FOR LOAN - Money on good 2nd mortgages. Watson, 83 Fairfield Ave. a'p.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

WANTED-Bright active boys on
 clean work and at good wages. Ap- ply Cornwall & Patterson Mfg. Co. s IF b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

FOR SALE-Six family house, Ogden St., L.oewith & Co., 116 Bank St. Tel. Barnum 99.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Imports at the port of New York Thursday were valued at $7,069,OSS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Advertise in The Farmer Il
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Representative Thomas G. Patten, of New York, was appointed post master of New York City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

FOUND-Automobi robe. Inquire The Hub Clothing House. N B IT b*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

LOST-Bank book No. 19139. Me- chanics and Farmers Saving bank. Return to bank.
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-08
Farm for Sale

100 acre farm located in Price
County, Wis. about six acres under
GU tivation and ten acres low in
hay and another ten acres brushed
up and ready to burn, balance OF
land easy to clear One story house
rs feet square, with hardwood
floors and all finished inside and
outside, good cellar derneatb.
Barn 20 feet wide d 20 feet long,
Is feet high, good we'll and water.
One mile from school and German
church, 3 miles to candinavian
church. 3 miles to store, Z miles to
railroad town, mail route, cream
route aud telephone route right by
the door. On two corner main
travelled road, German and Scandi7
navian neighborhood, blacks mi h
shop on corner. This can be divided
into two farms if desired. All for
$500, $1,000 cash and balance on
time to suit buyer, at 6 per cent
interest. For further information
call or write 10 Ole Gustavesor,
WIshburn. Wis.
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Andre & Little. who are an0aUed

Andre & Little, who are engaged
in putting in box bolts south of
Iron L Yer for the Kenfeld &
Lamoreaux box factory at Wash
burn, have had water tank con
structed, and will make ice roads
over which they haul the box wood.
They are landing at Campbell's mill
five miles west OF Iron River.
Just as the last form of The
Pioneer was going to press this
afternoon, word was received OF
the sudden death of Charles Cam
eron, we'll known resident of This
city.
He was employed by John Web
sert who is doing a little logging
near Campbell's mill. He was APP.
parentlv in usual health, ate a
hearty meal and had brought a
second piece of piling to the landing
when he fell dead.
Mr. Cameron has lived in Iron
River for about ten years, coming
here from Washburn. He conduct
ed the Seymour House for couple
of years. aud si,.ce that time be
has been employed most of the time
by L. E. M ,ckmiller in ard about
the concrete factory, and in general
work He is survived by wife,
but at this time we are not advised
as to other relatives, except that
he has a brother in Northern Michi-
gan.
The deceased was held ia high es-
TEEN by wide circle of friends to
whom the news of his un timely
death will be received with keen.
regret
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-08
Puss and the Bell.

Cats are certainly not so demonstra-
tive as dogs; but, according to many
cat lovers, they are quite as sagacious.
Archbishop Whately has recorded that
his mothers cat habitually rang the
bell whenever it wanted a room door
opened. On the first occasion that
Pussy made her wish known in this
way the family had retired to bed.
In the middle of the night" says
the archbishop, ''the parlor bell was
rung violently. The sleepers, startled
from their repose, proceeded down
stairs with poker and tongs to inter
cept. as they thought. the predatory
movements of a burglar. But they
were equally surprised to find that the
bell was rung by Pussy, who frequent
iy repeated the act whenever she
wished TO get out of the parlor. Lon
don Spectator.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-08
BAYFIELD,
regret

Press.
AL. Strom and brother went down
to Was hburn the first of the week
where they were called by the death
of brother.
It is with much regret that we
record herewith the removal from
our community of Mr. and Ms. G..
W. Deniston, who have gone to
Ashland to m IKE their future home,
Mr.. Deniston having accepted a
position there as manager of the
Northern Security Company. Both
Mr.. and Mrs Denston have been
well known and valued residents
here for some time, active in local
church work, while he has been
prominent in Iocll public enter
prises. Masonic Lodge circles, is a
fluent talket, often in demand for
public speaking, and at the general
election last fall, was a candidate
for the assembly.
W. +. Bassett was business
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-02-08
To Be Staged by Beers Club
Next Monday
Otto Tonne of Green Bay
Representing Commission
to Referee Bout.

Much interest is being taken
by the sport fans of this city
and vicinity in the boxing match
to be staged at the Opera House
next Monday by the F. I. Beers
Club of this city and it gives
promise of being the biggest and
best boxing card that has ever
been staged here.
This is the first bout staged
by the Beers Club since receiv-
ing their charter from the Wis
consin Boxing Commission and
naturally the officers and men,
bers of the club are DESTROYS that
it will give general satisfaction
and prove to be a good one.
Otto Tonne of Green Bay,
representing the Wisconsin Box
ing Commission, will be here to
act in the capacity of referee
and to see that the bout is staged
according to the rules laid down
by the Commission.
Three matches will be staged
during the evening. The first
will begin at eight o'clock sharp
and and will be a curtain raiser
going six rounds between Ben
Thompson Of Rice Lake and
Fred Christensen of this city.
The semi-roundup promises to
be a hummer in which Battling
Johnson, the star little boxer of
Washburn will battle for ten
rounds with Young Whitaker
of Houghton, Mich. These boys
are evenly matched as to weight
and ability at boxing and the
best that can be expected will
be draw although both will try
for a Knockout. The Michigan
boy has a backing of the fans
from his section Of the country
while Johnson will be backed
by the people of this section who
know of his ability.
The main match of the even
ing will go ten rounds and will
be a heavy weight match be-
tween Nelson of Hawthorne and
Red Espurner of Hurley. For
some time these boys have been
training for the match and it
will be a toss-up as to which
will win.
Tickets for the bout are now
in the hands of Beers Club mem
bers and are being rapidly
snatched up and it is expected
that a large crowd will be in at
tendance.