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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
WARN PUBLIC To
PAY WAR TAXES
WITHOUT DELAY

Washington, Oct. 1s-Notice to the
public to make It's tax returns to the
government under the new war reve-
nue. law; has been issued by Internal
Revenue Commissioner Roper, in
statement of the laws operation
Warning was given that in no case
would the government take the initia-
tive in getting in returns. although all
returns would be verified, and every.
body concerned should communicate
promptly with the nearest revenue Of
flee.
Persons falling to make returns,
Mr.. Roper announced, will be regard
ed as tax slackers and penalties will
be enforced against them. AS outlin-
ed in the statement, the following
persons are affected. and must make
returns to the government:
J. 'sAll. single III diyidua1s receiving in-
comeslo of more than $1,000 a year.
All corporations, joint stock CONS
panies and associations
All distillers, rectiflers, wholesalers
and retailers, holders of distilled
spirits intended for sale or to be used
for manufacturing purposes.
All dealers in fermented liquors
and malt liquors, wines, cordiais,
liquors, domestic and imported.
All dealers in soft drinks, table
waters and carbonfc acid gas.
II "AlI manufacturers or and dealers
in cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, snuff
and cigarette papers.
/ 'tAl dealers IN life. marine, inland
fire and casualty Insurance.
..An manufacturers and wholesale
dealers in motor vehicles of every
kind. musical instruments, motion
picture films. jewelry, boats, sporting
goods. perfumes. cosmetics, medicinal
preparations, chewing gum and cam
eras.
"All traders on produce or stock
Exchanges and boards of trade.
! "All importers Of merchandise.
S"All manufacturers and importerssoi
playing cards"
4 The statement continued:
THE law males it the duty of every
i person, firm or corporation whose
4 possessions or incomes are taxable te
make true and correct returns upof
(which the tax may be assessed and
4 collected. This information is of vita
Importance to every citizen, because
Notwithstanding that the bureau Of
internal revenue is the agency charged
with the administration of the new
law and the collection Of the taxes
{ lit is not regarded that the bureau o.
internal revenue shall find out and in,
form per-ons, firms or corporations o.
their responsibility, Such persons
firms, and corporations must TO
themselves make returns, which il
the course of administra ton the bu
reau of internal revenue will verify.
a Severe penalties are provided TO
&; failure upon the part of any person
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
BREAK A CHILD'S
COLD BY GIVING
SYRUP OF FIGS
Cleanses the little liver and
bowels and they get well
quick.

When your child, suffers from a
cold don't wait; give the little stom-
ach, liver, and bowels a gentle, thor
.ough cleansing at once. When cross,
peevish, listless, pale, doesn't sleep,
eat or act naturally; if breath is bad,
stomach sour, give a teaspoonful OF
s.California Syrup of Figs" and in
few hours all the clogged-up. constr
pated waste, sour bile and undigested
food will gently move out of the
bowels. and you have a well, playful
child again.
If your child coughs, snuffies and
has caught cold or Is feverish or has
sore throat give q good dose OF
..California Syrup Of Figs" to evacu-
ate the bowels. no difference what
other treatment is given.
Sick children needn't be coaxed to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
Millions of mothers keep it handy
because they know its action on the
stomach, liver and bowels is prompt
land sure. They also know little
given today, saves a sick child to-
morrow.
Ask your druggist for a bottle Of
sC.alifornia Syrup of Figs, which
contains directions tor babies, chill
| dren of all ages and for grown-ups
| plainly on the bottle. Beware OF
counterfeits cold here. Get the genu-
| inc, made by california Fig Syrup
| Company. ADV
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19

of internal revenue, a true and correct
inventory, under oath, of goods in his
possession subject to this tax. At
tached to the inventory must be
synopsis of the inventory and a state
ment of the amount of tax to he PAID
on the goods covereds by the inven-
tory.
ssThis is known as a taxpayers re-
turn. Upon the basis of this return
and an analysis of the information
disclosed by the preliminary inquiry
and the taxpayers inventory, tho
proper amount of tax will be deter
mined. Payment of the tax must be
made to the collector of internal rev
enue at the time of filing the re-
turn but payment may be extended
| to date not exceeding seven months
| from the passage of the act, upon
/ the filing of a bond for payment.
| This bond must be given with an APP
proved corporate surety company In
| a penal sum of not less than double
the amount of the. tax and in no case
less than $1,000.
THE penalties for failure to COM
1 ply with the requirements of the law
are for sIackers Upon every citizen
rests the responsibility of contribut-
ling to the utmost of his ability to-
Ward the successful termination of the
war 1t is the unquestioned duty OF
every true American citizen not only
j to pay the full tax the law requires
lof him, but to remove every possible
Eobstacle to the successful administra-
ton Of the law by the bureau of in
thermal revenue. Under the scircum-
stances, it is a high privilege for ev-
cry citizen to comply strictly with
4 the terms of the law and to make
/ it part of his duty to see that every
j other citizen does likewise"
/ The new revenue law provides for q
/ normal tax of 2 per cent upon the in
comes of all unmarried individuals il
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
OBITUARY
MARY a. LuCKsINGER.

Following a lengthy illness, Mary
A. Lucksinger died last evening at the
family residence, 1867 Stratford ave-
nue.. Mrs. Lucksinger was well known
in the East End. Two sons, Arthur
and Royal. and one daughter. Mabel
Lucksinger,' survive. Funeral SER
vices will be held Saturday afternoon
at $3.50 O'Clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
ICHARLEs q. HOWARD.

The funeral of Charles E. Howard,
of lis Maple street, was held this
morning at II o'clock from the un-
eertaking parlors of H. A. Reming-
ton Barnum avenue and William
street Rev. Gerald H. Beard. pastor
of the Park Street Congregational
church, conducted the funeral SER
vices Many sorrowing relatives and
friends were present. Burial was in
Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
HEBREW ORPHAN HOME.

The members of the Bridgeport He
brew Orphan association hope soon
TO be the owners of building which
will be devoted to the housing of or.
'phans I'm this city. AT the meeting
sof the association held last night it
was decided to appoint a committee
TO purchase the home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
BLUAfBERG IN ARMY. !

Max Blnmberg. Of rs Lyon Terrace,
son OF Bernard B1u1nberg, prominent
local merchant. has successfully pass
Ell Examinations and received a conf
s4nision /. in tie Quartermasters corps
S1of the United States Army. Lieut.,
Aorders TO join q training camp fol-
Towing which he will be assigned to q
regiment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
ALFRED DOLPHIN.

Funeral services for Alfred Dolphin
were held this afternoon at 2:3o
O'Clock at the undertaking parlors OF
H. A. Remington, Barnum avenue and
William street. Rev. E. P. Matthias.
pastor of Kings Highway chapel, Of
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ficiated Delegations from the Myrtle
Beach fire department, Red Men OF
Milford and Milford Boy Scouts were
present The pail bearers were MEM
bers of the Myrtle Beach fire depart
ment. Burial was in Lakeview. ceme-
terv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19

Sixty-two employees of the Krupp
works in Essen, Germany. are being
prosecuted Tor the theft Of high-speed
steel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19

Thru the efforts of Mr. J.W. Connors Of the
wv Connors Co. who induced Lieut. Donovan
to visit our city youwill have the most unusual
opportunity of listening to graphic thrilling
authentic story of actual wartime conditions
in Europe today.
You will want to hear these remarkable
facts; you will be glad to learn Of the extraor-
binary situation, you will be greatful indeed to
have had the uncommon chance to receive in
formation which every American Citizen should
be acquainted with for who can tell when we
in America will all be confronted with the
same conditions.
A wonderful patriotic, imperative inspir-
alton for the advancement of the Liberty Loan
Lieut.. Donovan goes into active service
again on November Is let us all pay our re-
spects and show our appreciation of his coun-
try by giving him rousing welcome at the
station when he arrives Saturday on the Sis
PM. train.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE
MAYOR WILSON MATT L. SAUNDERS
W. p. KIRK GEO C. WALDO,
F. N BENHAM LYNN w. WILSON
NIHIIL G. P. BEERS
REV J. C. LYNCH A. MINTz
w. ROSE GEORGE F. MARA
nEv w H DAY JASPER
T. PHILLIPS
TbtS Mated Inv (OnnorS Co
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19

American nurses who have married
Will be asked by the American Red
Cross to return to hospitals for war
service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
Saturday
Special Offering
In Dresses and Goats

snappy new serge dresses. IS. $500
Some of our cleverest winter models for
merly 1850 to $500.
We are making lotof about sixty ofthese
autumn street dresses, just the thing to wear
for the next month with furs, and later under a
top coat
Some are severe tailored frocks, cut on good
lines, trimmed with military brhid and buttons.
Others are combined with satin or taffeta, or
have touches Of wool embroidery in colors
Many have white collars and cuffs of satin
or Georgette.
All big values at $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
Several lots Of smart top coats

Including few special bargains at ten dol
lars These coats sold like wild fire. so there is
only limited number to offer.
At 1880 there are some smart English-cut
listers, of very heavy rough tweed, with full
belted back and high storm collar.
At 1880 is a trench-coat Of olive drab-
one CT the cleverest coats in the store, with big
patch pockets high military collar effect and
belt.
And to go with these dresses and frocks is
new lot of exceedingly attractive fur scarfs
and capes, with muffs to match. Kolinskv,
Hudson seal, moleskin, skunk, and fox of all
varieties
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held this morning at $3.50 o'clock from
the undertaking parlors of Michael Z
Cannon, .316 John street. and hall
hour later from Sacred Heart r. c.
church where high mass of requiem
was sung by Rev. Thomas p Mooney
The church choir sang the responses
of the mass. The pail bearers were
Ramona S. Honicl-er. George Hon
ECKER, Arnold Henriksen and John
McManrs. Burial was in st. Micnaer1
cemetery.
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cuN r. CROWLEY.
The funeral of John F. Crowley was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19

Victor L. HUI. arrested. in Pits
burgh as bogus army lieutenant, Is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19

Two men were killed and three IN
jured when a troop train struck an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

MT and Mrs. S. Morris Bernheim and little daughter, Ernestine, will leave to- day for Philadelphia, where they will at tend the marriage of Mrs. Bernheim' $ brother MT. J. Malvin Benjamin, to Miss Irma Ancker on Tuesday, March G. Later MT. and Mrs. Bernheim will spend six weeks in New York as the guests of Mrs. Bernheim's parents.
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WOODLAWN

Mrs. Claude Cunningham was hostess Tuesday afternoon to the members of the Eleanore Hord club. The subject of the meeting was German Literature" En- Joyable papers were given by Mrs. Paul Taylor and Miss Maud Silliman. Music was furnished by the Misses Mathews. Mrs. H. H. Shell was present and gave a parliamentary drill. Mrs Cunningham was assisted in entertaining her guests by Mrs. J. E. Simons.
 Mrs. J. B. Patterson was hostess on Thursday evening to the members of the Forty-two club Those present were: MT and Mrs. w. E.. Oldham, MT. and Mrs o. B. Sparks. MT. and Mrs George Hop- son, MT. and Mrs. J. l.. Campbell, MT and Mrs. George F. Patterson and Mr and Mrs. J. B. Patterson and Miss Vel mon Supple
 The Epworth league of the First Meth odist church entertained Thursday eve- ming at George Washington social in the church parlors. Appropriate decora- tions were used. Those who received the guests were Miss Mary Ashton, Miss Charlie Mae Fleming, Miss Mildred King, Miss Mildred Morris, Miss Edith Berry and Miss Lera Strange. Miss Ellie Mae Lawley kept the register. In the dining room Mrs. Katie King and Mrs. Turner were assisted by Miss Virginia Brazea1 Miss Myrtice Mallory, Miss Emogene Collins, Miss Carrie farrell and Miss Jo- sephine Patillo.
 The Needlecraft club met Thursday
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rant, Jr.. King Merritt, Charlie Brown II. P Russell, Jack Hornady, Erskine Seay, J. D. Williams, F. Gordy. John Craig, Wilbur Holmes, H. Cobb, w. M Bernstein.
 The members of the club are: Donald Hiers, president; Henry Naff. vice presi- dent Rodney Montague, recording sec retary; Marion Lokey, social secretary; D. L. Smith, treasurer; Irving Flowers Marshal J. R. Estes, Jr.. Carl Kipat- rick. Hartwell Holt, Kenneth Lamkin, John o. Peebles, Jr.
 Judge and- Mrs. Clare B. Smith an@ nounce the marriage of their daughter. Marie Velma Bates, to pr. David Lawson Massey, on Tuesday, February 20, in Tampa, Fla
 The above announcement will be read with interest by many friends in the city The bride wore a spring travelling suit of chalk colored cloth with hat to match. Her flowers were orange blos- soms and the ceremony was performed at the Hyde Park Methodist church by the Rev. w. A. Broyles.
 pr. and Mrs. Massey will arrive today and will be with Judge and Mrs. c. B.
 
 The annual meeting of the Alabama Daughters of 1872 held Saturday, Febru- ary F, 1917, at 10:30 8. m., at the Battle House, was called to order by the state president. Mrs. Harry T, Inge, who greeted all most cordially and there was in attendance a most interested and en- thusiastic gathering of members, says the Mobile Register.
 The president in her annual report spoke of several subjects which were of vital interest to the society, and the reports of state officers showed marked progress and increase in membership. The treasury was found in sound condi- ton and the state auditor as well as a professional auditor reported the accounts accurately kept, and the system em- ployed most excellent. The unavoidable absence of the treasurer, Mrs. w. w. Groom, who was detained at home by Illness, was much regretted During the past year the board of directors have held regular meetings which were well attended and much business transacted as result of the steady growth of the society. Notably among the accomplish ments of the society the past year were the marking of the graves of soldiers of the war of 1872 throughout the state and many others located. The placing of a handsome tablet in the Battle House marking the site of General Andrew Jackson's camp in 1915. The following officers were unanimously
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afternoon with Mrs. T. O. McGlathery. Flags and other decorations in red, white and blue were used and the dining table was centered with large basket of red hyacinths. Those present were: Mrs. w. c. Farrar, Mrs. York Mrs. R. B. Vest, Mrs. Zack Cheatam, Mrs. T. o. Crane Mrs. l.. M. Parker, Mrs. Dan Glidden, Mrs Fred Vann, Mrs. A. D. Terresson and Mrs. McGlathery.
 Mrs. Jesse Burns entertained Saturday afternoon at beautiful party, compli- menting her daughter, Charlotte, on her tenth birthday. Among the guests were Miss Mildred Leonard, Miss Edith Soth- ard, Miss Virginia Poore, Miss Dorothy Eason, Miss Floyd Boyd, Miss Gladys Jones, Miss Lizzie Haverly, Miss Alpha Cash, Miss Ruby Brunette, Miss Gertrude Clapp, Miss Katherine Frances Graham, Miss Evelyn Jones, Miss Evelyn Lud- wig Miss Florence Burns, MT. Chester Riggs, MT. James Hill, MT. Cliff Stewart, MT. Whitney King, MT. Jack Harris, MT. Bowman Burns, MT. Mitchell Burns and Miss Courtney Hanson.
 The Young Woman's Christian associa- ton of the West Woodlawn Baptist church entertained Thursday evening at a Martha Washington party at the home of Miss Irene Counts. Punch was served by Miss Leslie Hinkle and Miss Clyde Fullerton.
 The Womans club met Friday morning in the rooms of the Woodlawn library. The subject of the meeting was Amer ica in Ferment." Mrs. J. E. Spencer acted as leader. Papers were read by Mrs.
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Miss Marie Albrecht and Miss Esther Albrecht were joint hostesses at a farewell party for Miss Ola Hickman, sister of Dr. Hickman of the Presby- terian church. who leaves soon for the west. Several interesting games and music were enjoyed, after which deli cious refreshments were served.
 The Octette club had as hostess Miss Marie Ward on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. R. L. Boyd on North Hawkins street. Music was furnished by Miss Eileen Croy and Miss Mary Hall. Those present were Miss Eileen Croy, Miss Mary Hull, Miss Minnie Harper, Miss Grace Wahl Worrell, Miss Julia Weaver, Miss Lucille Ward Mrs. R. L. Boyd, Miss Marie Ward, MT Thomas Hall. MT. Wimberly Oliver, MT Parker Osment, MT. Fleet Kill lingsworth, MT. Hiram Moore and Mr. Johnson.
 The Ichthyan club of the Fisher class of the West End Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. Wiley Good man on Thursday afternoon. In the business session which convened Mrs. Westwater was the newly elected teacher of the class and Mrs. Muse was
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elected assistant teacher Mrs Victor Blake was made reporter. Mir. and Mrs. G. W. Turner delight fully entertained at five hundred in honor of their sister, Miss Margaret Turner of Montgomery. The ladies' prize, dainty handkerchief, fell to Mrs. W. w. Johnson and the gentle mans prize. a tie clasp, to Mir. w. W. Johnson, while the consolation was drawn by Mrs. J. A. Rountree. Those enjoying this evening with Mir. and Mrs. Turner and Miss Turner were Mir. and Mrs. Victor Blake, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Kirtland. Mrs. J. A. Roun- tree, Miss Gladys Kirtland Miss Ma vim Fontaine. MT. Lawrence Handley, MT. l.. " Moore and Mir and Mrs. w. W. Johnson.
 The Y. w. A. of the West End Bap- tist church met at the home of their counselor, Mrs. Blackwelder, on Tues day evening. Miss Zelam Matthews made an excellent leader and a most steer assistad h0sfeIs py Ms1 eFnoe Dr. Blackwelder conducted the mis- sion study lesson.
 The J. O. S. band of the Presbyte- terian church will meet on Monday at D. m. with Mrs. J. T. DeJarnette a. her home, No. 17 Pearl street.
 The w A. W. band will meet with MIS- IL. D. w llllamSOn at her nome, 70S First avenue. on Tuesday after noon at o'clock.
 The social meeting of the West End Methodist Missionary society will be held at the home of Mrs Black sheas at 2:30 Monday afternoon.
 Mrs. H. B. Hopper's band of the Methodist Missionary society will give a taclsy party Monday evening at the home of Mrs. A. L. Pickard, 722 Tus- caloosa avenue.
 Miss Ella B. Rowe Is in Gadsden, the guest of relatives.
 Mrs. R. E. Fordyce has returned to her home in Chattanooga, after pleasant visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. c. Kelley.
 MT. Harry c. Fisher of Cincinnati was the guest of his family this week.
 Mrs. Gus Norton has returned to her home at Troy, after having been the guest of her daughter, Mrs Murray Wallace, on Princeton avenue.
 Miss Myrtle Crumpton of Montgom- cry is expected Friday to be the guest of Miss Margaret Turner on Pine street.
 Mir. Sidney Smyer has returned to the University of Alabama after hay ing spent a few days with his par ents in West End.
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guest of Miss Aleen Fratman of Ham. ilton college. She attended the Kappa Delta Sigma banquet last evening, which was given at the Phoenix hotel of that place.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Howe of Hopkins. vile, Ky. are the guests of MT. and Mrs J. C. Millen, on South Twenty-sixtt street.
 Mrs. ". H. Wilder will leave on Tues day for Washington to attend the in auguration She will visit relatives ir North Carolina and Atlanta before she returns home
 MT. and Mrs. L. c. Frazier Jr.. have recently leased Green Lodge at Edge wood, where they will spend the summer Miss Louise Horton Is the guest of friends in Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. Frank G. Blair goes to Birming- ham Saturday to meet her sister, Mrs. Ralph Harris, who is en route to Florida. The friends of Mrs. Harris will be glad to hear that she will visit Mrs Blair and Mrs. Aston Fitts on her return from orida.-Tuscaloosa News.
 
 Mrs. Clifton A. Vandergrift announces the marriage of her daughter, Lillian Ennis, to MT. Edward G. Bohne, Jr., The wedding took place Saturday, Feb ruary r.
 Mrs. Hoyt B. Self will entertain her card club on Thursday afternoon.
 
 Mrs. Mary Bates and Mrs. c. B. Smith have returned from & trip to Florida.
 
 Dr. Stewart Welsh, who has spent the past year in Boston and New York, has returned to Birmingham.
 Mrs. Frank H. Lathrop, who has spent the past few days in Sylacauga as the guest of her brother, MT. B. B. Conner, Jr., has returned home.
 Miss Mary Mott Williams is the guest of Miss Elizabeth Caldwell Locke. Miss Williams is en route to her home in Michigan from Florida.
 Mrs. o. L. Stephenson will return on Wednesday from New York, where she has spent the past 10 days.
 Mrs. Richard Randolph and little son, Beverly, have returned from a visit to relatives in Missouri.
 Hs
 MT. and Mrs. Clyde Hunter have re- turned from a visit to Mobile, where they spent the carnival season as the guest of Mrs. Hunters parents, Dr. and Mrs. Rivers Rush.
 Mrs. Walter Lynch left last evening for New York.
 Master Thomas Bowron, Jr., will enter tain few friends tomorrow afternoon at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Bowron.
 Mrs. George Whatley entertained the members of her card club yesterday aft srnoon at her home on Beech street. Those entertaining guests last evening at the Country club were MT. and Mrs. John Raul, MT. and Mrs. Laurens Jones, MT. William Hausman, MT. Arthur Adams, Jr., and Mr. Dubose. Miss Lghtfoot returned Friday from weeks visit to New York.
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Miss Frances Martin. Miss Annie John son. Miss Bennie Spinks, Miss Ophelia Parr
 Saks' corner: Mrs. Frank Alexander, chairman.
 Courthouse corner: Mrs. Sam Blake, chairman Mrs. William Perry, Mrs. W. J. Sanderson. Mrs. w. K. Dean, Mrs. w. E. Gleason. Mrs. L. E. Gray, Mrs. John Meese. Mrs. A. V Fair, Mrs. S.. l.. Cresswel1. Mrs. Orr, Mrs. Harry Culverhouse Mrs Charlie Phillips, Miss Mamie Lewis Creswell.
 Ensley. Avenue E and Nineteenth street: Mrs. w. E. Turnipseed, chair man; Mrs. J. W. McCarty, Mrs Harry Hillhouse, Mrs. w. J. Burgin, Mrs. M. S. Baker, Mrs. M. M Hughes
 Wylam: Mrs. John Guthrie, chair man.
 Pratt City: Mrs. E. O. Sanders, chair man.
 Fairfield: Mrs. Joe schon, chair man.
 |. Pattersons Cigar company corner No. 1: Mrs. F. B. Dodge, chairman; Miss Excell Coyle. Miss S. A. Burger, Miss Helen Hirsch, Mrs. Alma Wood Perkins, Miss Margaret Menzel, Mrs. D. w, Tucker. Mrs. Catherine Menzel