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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
PUBLIC MARKET CLE.CKS
 TO HOLD FIRST DANCE

The first annual dance of the Bridge port Public Market clerks will be held Wednesday night in the Colonial ball room, in Fairfield avenue. B. P Colby, the well known singer con- nected with the Elks' club, will sing between each dance. The music will be all the latest End a good time is assured for all who attend. Every one is invited to attend
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
DEPUTY SHERIFFS ON
 GUARD AT CRANE co.

Five deputy sheriffs have been plac- ed on guard in various departments of the Crane Go.
 The guards have been placed in foremen's positions and armed with .3S Scalibre revolvers. Sheriff Simeon Pease made the following appoint ments at the request of the company: Hugh Tole, Charles Clark, Patrick Warden, Joseph Schultz and William Yale. The latter played first base for the old Orators in the Connecticut league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
NEW ARMY AERO SCHOOL.

Chicago, April 16-A United States army aviation school will be opened in Chicago within 10 days for the in- struction of members of the officers reserve corps, it was announced today. The school will be under the super vision of Capt. Roy S. Brown, and the number of students will be limited to 75.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
ELMIRA OFFERS COLLEGE.

Elnira. N. r., April 16-By resolu- ton unanimously adopted by the members of the board of trustees of Elmira college unreserved and prac- tical loyalty to the President and Con- gress, is declared and the plant and equipment of Elmira college are ten- dered for government use if desired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
Business Instinct.

MT. A.-So the Tompkins- Chorkins match is broken off, is it?
 MT. B.-Yes. The Tompkinses object ed to Chorkins being so economical.
 MT. A.-You astonish me.
 MT. B.-Yes. You know he is a con- tractor himself and so sent circulars to all the ministers in town asking for their lowest estimates for performing the ceremony,-Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
A GoethaIs Story.

A bonmot of Colonel Goethals Is re- ported from Chicago.
 It seems that Chicago amusement agent sought out Colonel Goethals and besought him to undertake, on the completion of his mammoth task, lec- ture tour devoted to the Panama canal.
 But the engineer hemmed and hawed He did not seem overenthusiastic about the lecture tour idea.
 "A Panama canal lecture" said the agent, would go like hot cakes, sir like hot cakes. We'd illustrate it, Of course"
 Colonel Goethals gave wry smile. "What with?' he said. "Slides?"- Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
THREE BADLY BURNED.

Boston. April 16-Three men were severely burned, one probably fatally, today, when the doors of a furnace at the Mead-Morrison Mfg. Co. plant in East Boston on which they were working, blew out and burning oil poured over their bodies. The acci- dent was caused by the breaking ot an oil feed pipe. The company is en- gagged in the making of shell cases for the Allies
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
MANCHESTER HALLS ALLY.

Manchester, Eng, April 16-A special service will be held in Man. chester cathedral next Friday "to in- yoke a divine benediction on the strengthened ties between Great Brit ain and the United States" The lord mayor will attend in his official ca- pacity as representative of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
BOOST FARM PRODUCTION.

Concord, N. H., April 16-Ways and means of increasing crop production were considered today by the state committee on public safety. The free use of several large farms has been offered the committee, which will en- deavor to find persons to cultivate them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
Old Railway Cars

An eastern railroad burns its dis carded wooden cars to recover the iron in them. Before the cars are set on fire, however, they are thoroughly inspected, and all the wood available for further use is removed. The iron saved from the destroyed cars is sold as scrap.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
More Than Score of
 New Recruits For
 Stratford Company
(specia1 to The Farmer.)

Stratford, April 16-Twenty-two new recruits were sworn in as mem bers of the Home Guard at a meeting held last Friday evening at the Town hall. The total number now regis tered in the home guard is 109. It is the intention of Representatives Ivan L. Morehouse and J. Henry Dlakeman, recruiting officers, to have enlisted by April 27 150 men. Among the new recruits are MacLarden Stew enson, Charles H. Stagg, H. B. New burn, Sidney Colborne, Charles P. Bas- sett, H. c. Hegelheimer, F. Glendon Hall, George W. Spall, Edwin c. Spall, Rayr<ond B. Jones, Clayton K. Blakeslee, Gordon Outward, Robert Jones, Paul Carpenter, Charles A. Plumb, Horace T. Wellington, Roger B. Briggs. Charles R. Boss, George F. Satterly, John B. Beardsley, Thomas c. Coughlin and Lewis A. Fowler. The guard will hold a drill Tuesday evening, April 17 on the sec- ond floor of the town hall. Major Louis J. Hermann will act as drill master.
 John Svick, aged IA years, of Ho1- lister Heights, charged with stealing bicycle from Norman Wilson, also of Hollister Heights, wak arraigned before Judge Howard w. Curtis in the town court today and placed on probation for six months He will report to Rev. Ernest c. Carpenter, probation officer, twice a week.
 Samuel ). Slawson, superintendent of the public schools, Bridgeport will be the speaker at the meeting of the Mems club of the Congregational church to be held this evening at Packard hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
A daughter arrived yesterday at the home of MT. and Mrs. Lloyd Driden of 137 Huntington road.

Invitations have been issued by Colonel and Mrs. Elmer H. Ravens of 2229 Main street for the wedding of their daughter, Miss Helen Curtis Ha- vens to Howard Lyons Stone, son of MT. and Mrs. Lorenzo D. Stone of 400 Ogden street. The wedding will take place on Saturday evening, May 5, at the First Presbyterian church and will be followed by reception at the residence of Miss Havens' parents. Miss Ravens is an alumna of the Bridgeport. High school and was grad uated from Teachers college, Colum- bia university, in 1914. Until recent ly she has been a member of the fac" ulty of that college. MT. Stone was graduated from the local High school and from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is now with al engineering firm in New York.
 Mrs. P. Joseph Burns and daugrter, May Alice, of 710 Arctic street, have sister in Brooklyn, N. Y. From there they will motor to New Jersey.
 Mabel Olmstead; the popular nausi- clan of Lordship Park, who recently has been confined to the Bridgeport hospital under care of pr. Dorland Smith, has so far recovered as to be removed to her home where con- valescence is expected rapidly. Her many friends in Bridgeport and vii cinity will rejoice in the knowledge that she has rallied so we'll
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

O.. H. Benson of the United States Department of Agriculture, was dele gated by Secretary Houston as rep resentative at the mayors conference in New York today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
NEGROES ENLIST IN ARMY.

~Toledo, April 16-Hundreds of ne- groes gre among applicants for en- listment in the United States army, according to officers in charge of re- cruiting stations here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

There are things we must try to at tain, yet it is not really the attainment that matters; 1t Is the seeklns.-Gilbert Murray.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A son was born on Friday to MT. and Mrs. George F. Krapp of Wilson street, Black Rock. Mrs. Krapp was Miss May Graham before her marriage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
sas, sas ST DLLON'S Gs @Aie s5 Hartford Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading Milliners.

RARE ECONOMIES IN THIS SALE OF
 SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY.
 Our splendid line of Trimmed Hats greatly under priced No need to talk about the low pricethey speak for themselves.
 The opportunity to obtain such hats these at such
 little prices is bound to produce prompt and enthusiastic buying on the part of women who value economy com bned with elegance of style and excellence of quality
 The hats which place sale at reduced prices smart and original simple and others elaborate but all characterized by absolutely authen tic style.
 They embody best materials and making. They will not disappont you however critical your taste Bleck and range of the fashionable colors included
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

LOST from automobile, cross fox fu neck piece on New Haven turnpike near Orange, Conn.,, at 11:30 a. m Sunday, April 15. Makers name in side, was picked up by two men oi motorcycle. number of which I known. Reward if returned to H Van Hunign. The Hydro Carbol Co.,, Orange. N. J.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

CORTEZ c. ROCKWELL, Plumb ing and Heating, jobbing a speciality, 3051 Main and Hillside avenue. Phone 326-2. B 10 *tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
AUTOMOBILES A

USED FORD CARS bought and sold. Always a few in stock. Autos re- paired. All work guaranteed; | Packard bus for sale cheap. Bur rough St. Garage, Cor. East Mail St., Bridgeport.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
AUTO ACCESSORIES

DID YOU get that part for your ca T It you didn't see Dave, he's got 't If he hasn't he'll get it. PA Ber.a shire Ave.
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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-20
First Christian Church
Raleigh L. Topping, Minister

On Sunday morning the min
lister will preach on the much
discussed subject of "Sanctifi-
cation. 1t will be argued from
a purely scriptural standpoint.
Sunday night the subject will be:
Conservation Come early and
enjoy good song service. We
want all the Juniors IN the com
munity from all the churches, on
Sunday night. There will be
special singing by the boys and
girls, of familiar gospel hymns.
Sunday School at 9:45 A. NJ,
A hearty welcome awaits you.
Singing conducted by L. W.
Jernigan. A. K. Baird, Supt.
and Miss Lucy Taylor, Sec'y.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-20
All Saints Church
,EriseopaD
Rev Lewis N Taylor, Rector
Roanoke Avenue

Next Sunday is the Seventh
Sunday after Trinity. Services:
1880 A. NJ. Celebration of the
Holy Communion Gas a. NJ.
Sunday School and special SER
vice for the children,
Hoo a. NJ. Morning Prayer
and Sermon by the Rev. John K.
Mathews. Subject: The Sher.
er Psalm. +"
500 P. M. Evening Prayer and
Sermon Rev. Mr. Matthews,
Subject: Denial and Restoration
OF st. Peter"
Special services every night
next week at 800 P. NJ. Rev.
John X. Mathews will preach.
TIE public is most cordially in
v.ted.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-20

Crossbar taffetas In soft weaves.
made up In simple designs. are among
the unpretentious afternoon gowns that
make an instant appeal to most won.
en-. There are several models Of this
character among almost every repre-
sentative showing Of spring styles. The
silks appear In all the col0s used this
season, with crossbars In fine lines Of
white. They look like fine glnghams
translated into silk. Designers take
their cue from this suggested likeness
and sort Of playful resemblance to
nn apron is evident In some Of the new
dress models.
A typical frock Of crossbar taffetas
is shown In the accompanying picture.
1t IL one piece, but has the effect of
mn overlress and skirt. There is
panel extending the length of the dress
from neck TO hem at the front and one
at the back. In the skirt portion, the
panels have plat at each side, but
In the bodice this IL omitted. At each
side of the skirt larger pockets pro-
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-20
Card Of Thanks

AT a meeting of the. Roanoke
Rapids Rosemary Branch Of the
American National Red Cross
held in the Chautauqua tent Ju y
Ia, 1917. 1t was resolved; That
the thanks of the said Red Cross
are hereby given to the Widow s
Son Lodge of Masons, Of Roa-
noke Rapids for the timely and
appreciated donation of the no m
and furnishings for the use of
the Red Cross.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-20
some HATS IN SEASON
By e. VAN ashrAuYsRN.

Give your garden crops just the fer
tlliger they prefer. Remember that
plants furnish us with edible leaves or
stalks. flourish II given nitrogen; when
the fruit, root kernel or bulb, Is the
edible part dose with ashes, potash or
phosphorlc acid.
Keep an eye on the hotbed when the
sun shines brightly Too much heat
viii nNko die plants weHlS and splndly.
Get the brush FOR The peas and poles
for ne beans when It is too wet TO
work In the garden.
II you have no hotbed sow seeds
In shallow boxes placed In the south
window. Provide drainage, and water
them when the soil feels dry to the
touch
DO not plow too early In the spring.
Walt until the ground is dry. Follow
with the harrow until the soil is finely
pulverized.
Plant your wlnd.break In May
u hemlock hedge Is the thing.
Let the rows run north and south;
this gives the most sun exposure.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-20

Supt..
Preaching at 11:00 A. NJ. and
at 800 P. NJ. Morning subject,
The Cost of High Living. 3"
Evening subject, THE City of
Death:
Prayer meeting Wednesday
evening at $780, P. M.
You are cordially invited to
attend these services.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-20
N=s7--- - - TO- ~ - - sl-rN~esNfN~
flGn.L. WORK IN SEASON
~ llMA & nosg.

~ GtFtfN ~ ffNS1s
Divide and set peony roOts now Fan
planting Id best for them.
Mixing compost rough for flower
pots means without sitting II.
Hurry yolr order for bulbs and
plants. Have your borders and pots
ready for them when they come.
Roman hyacinths are best for late
pott'l2. az they some into bloom much
ear,ar han re lutch gariet,a bach
buzz ths-rr ue .veral fowe. M :
Are your gagnboGs plants Gner ud
better than yoursf II so, there Is a
reason for It and YOU should seek to
find out what II Is and profit by the
knowledge.
FAN is the best time to take up, a..
vide aud reset old plants Of herbace-
Gus perennidls, or TO plant most new
ones. They Should become wen es,ab-
lshed before freezing weather as to
root growth.
More herbRceous perennlals are
heavy feeders, and thorough enrich
ment Of the lower soil IS OF great i'm
portanco. Top dressing every full
should be well attended to. and this
should DC forked !a.o the soil In the
spring after the freezing is done
Winter protection Is valuable for oil
plants, no matter how hurdy they may
be. The object Of this Is not to keep
the plant roots warm, but TO prevent
the sun, especially In the spring. from
warming and thawing the stalks and
ground. thus exposing the plant cells
to alternate thGwing and freezing.
which Is very hurtful TO them.
Lay In supply Of potting soil now,
so if the need arises FOR soil when the
ground Is covered with snow or frozen.
it eau be met. Lqual parts Of good
garden soil old, gell.rO,ted manure
leaf mold Tor wood soiD and sand
should be stirrrd veil together ittad
through G coorse sieve and stored IN
der shelter "a boxes or barrels
30 not let fte pants interNtd 100
the w;ndor gardec stay our 'as o1g.
Even a B,'ghj Gull viii hur, he ST.
der ones, and 20 The hardy ones 40
good. % nor pinch on. the buds after
the first Of November.
DO not transfer the plants o, ooce
from the border 10 the attiuz toom.
From the open cir 70 the ,eyania v
bench on the sunny side OF the house
from there to shed or cool room as
the frost approaches. then 70 soua
room where q near FIRE shall bonLil ;Ae
actual cold; then place them "a oar
windows and they will not rea,ias ~
change SO greatly.
Crotons 90 nor need q speclally .s,H
soil. Mix together three parts q. 1,
mold, one VI garden soil AM a-a ~
thoroughly roste1 manure. &C. &
moist air ire essential Fun gl4sino
is liked, except IN Rot weather
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-20
CYCLAMEN

Given the proper conditions, the cy.
clamen Is remarkably easy to grow.
When well-grown II is difficult to find
more useful plant for room and win
dow decoration. The soil best suited
to them Is fresh, turfy loan, with u
fourth to a fifth Of well-rotted horse
manure. TO which add some clean sand
II the soil Is heavy. Plant so as to
leave the top Of the bulb Just below the
surface. The flowers vary from deep
red to pure white.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-20
WITH THE CHURCHES
Baptist Church
Rev. {. H. Trueblood, Pastor

Sunday School 9:45 A. NJ. W.
S. Hancock, Supt.
Regular church services as
usual HOO A. NJ. and 500 P. M.
Cottage prayer meeting Mon
day night.
Prayer meeting at the church
Wednesday night.
The Church is looking for
ward with interest to September
18Th, the time set for our revival.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-20
Methodist Church
Rev. Eugene c. Few, Pastor

Sunday School at 9:45 o'clock.
W. V. Woodruff, Supt.
Preaching HOO A. M. Subject:
The Call to Christian Duty.
Preaching 500 P. M. Subject:
The Importance of Christian
Service.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday
night at s o'clock.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-20

claim the frock as mindful Of fash.
Ions requirements. They are gathered
10 across the top with two rows Of
shirrings.
The very wide belt Ia finished with
narrow cordlng at the edge and Is
loosely adjusted In the most approved
style. II fastens with buttons 10 the
color Of the frock and white. The
bodice fastens under the panel and on
the shoulder.
A small sailor collar and narrow
cuffs are Of white satin and there Ii
Just the merest bit Of embroidery on
them. The white silk cord and tassels
make just the right finish for the neck.
Any frock that carries suggestion
Of youth and refinement about II is
sure TO create an enthusiasm for itself,
especially when II manages at the same
time TO be so unassumlng.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-20
PERENNIAL LARKSPUR

One Of the plants which has bene-
titeI much II late years from the sci.
enf.h' attention az growers Is the del.
phlnWu That perennial iarkspur"
which gives srrh grateful bit Of
Shaded blue wh-n grown correctly.
A bed or border Of delphlnlums will
often remain in full flower over pc
riod OF three months, and they form
one of the small but gallant band Of
Ilnar ll1t VII endure much bad
weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

back in New York you'd find me ugly
again. Tom doesn't realize that
"Bless my soul!n calculated.
mo. He's falling in love with me, >
she went on-"the very thing he wasn't
to do. And supposed he'd never forget
Ann Augusta. Not really falling in love- '
she went on; "only thinking he's in love
with me. But that's worse than the real
ity.' She looked ut me dazzlingly "I'm
going to marry another man, you see
3Whom?'
She laughed gently.
"He's yet to be found! But that was
decided long ago. was to have this
chance-then Tom was going back to
Ann
"fhis chance to make Tom fail in love
with your | suggested
NO; my chance to meet man
could love-" she told me. 4Now for the
first misunderstanding. You think
everybody thinks-that I'm in love with
Tom. I'm not
Silence seemed best. Nan raised her
eyes to mine. ~.
"You know how | lived in New York?
~ S""i'o Sou w. was lOSU III tne Dlg
city wasn't counted in had only
money. And money didn't make me
worth while to men like-like Tom Endi-
colt. had no chance at all So turned
gambler. | staked my all on'-she in
Dictated the sweet darkness about us by
gesture at once imperious and delicate
"my all on this. !"
Your all is right" | responded.
Everything | have" she said. any
father made his fortune that way. Not
a penny did he hold back when the time
came He bet his livelihood my educa-
ton, my happiness, his own position-he
bet his last possession past and to come
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

ON a single turn of the market He
won That's the way one wins in this
world. So | wagered all had-except
my money. For they don't take gold in
this game 1t buys no chips
"The stalker | asked gently.
"A moments life" she whispered.
with Tom?"
She laid one slim hand on my knee.
SLOW blind you are! No. With the
man I'll know | love. How can ex-
plain? Tom understood He has loved
Ann Augusta. have never loved any
body Liked men, yes. But no man ever
made me feel-made me forget every
thing else in the world and not care for
anything except to be loved. In New
Y ork would never find that man. But
somewhere in the world there is man
who would wager his life for "a kiss
from me.
"You will find him here?' demanded
She rose swiftly.
al shall not she whispered. "l've
lost. Tomorrow you shall take Tom
Endicott back to New York
! rose and caught her by the hand
Riddles, said roughly. listen to
me! find Endicott, and he tells me in
one breath that he still loves Ann Augusta
and that he is engaged on an adventure
with you so splendid that he can't go
back to her. He speaks Of bond so I'M
breakable that he laughs at all else. You
tell me you quit New York and sacrificed
your all"
Merely my reputation" she fared.
4Your reputation, then. You come
down here to an unknown island alone
with Tom Endicott. You aren't in love
with him, nor he with you. Yet he refuses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

to quit. and you say you have lost. Why
won't he go back? What have you lost
apart from your-your self-esteem?p
HE shall tell you himself she an
swered, and whistled shrilly.
FNDICOTT strobe down the slope into
the light of the rising moon. He
looked very tall and strong and capable:
but an ugly frown was on his forehead.
al can't make him understand the
difficulty, she told him directly.
Naturally he responded. He swung
on me. Man wanted experience and a
chance to see the world. She trusted me,
and brought her down here. Pals. not
lovers. You saw her kiss ME. Well.
neither she nor count such kisses. We
think heaps Of each other, but we aren't
IN love. We admitted when we left New
York that people would misunderstood.
That was accepted. We know there has
been nothing out of the way. Just pals.
Two people wanting the same thing and
going after it with our life in our hands.
And we've missed what we were after.
There's no thrill to it,
None she confessed. Al used to
think that just to be mans companion.
to be always with him in his dongs and
his goings, would be magnificent. |
dreamed of being Toms pal | am And
| m sick OF it, He thinks of Ann Augusta.
and | think of nobody at ALL She
laughed. We've proved one thing: a
man and woman can be the finest
friends in the world
] turned on her severely. mot long ago
you told me Tom was in love with you'n
"Oh!' she cried.
Endicott laughed indulgently.
She means by that that I've tried to
patch this rotten business up by telling