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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-28

CQRTEZ o. ROCKWELL, Plumb ing and Heating, 1obbing a speciality, s051 Main and Hillside avenue. Phone 326-2. B 10 sH
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-28
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The Daughters and Sons of St. George gave their annual minstrel show at Eagles hall last night to a large number of friends and patrons. Besides a troop of boy scouts who DOT trAyed song in pantomine, H. s. Win terburn. as interlocutor, F. Rawlin- son, C. Cooper, J. Nelson, Louis East wood, Fl. Raistric, Fl. Briggs, Mrs. M. Greasy, Miss Dorothy Wood, Miss J. i Cockroft, J. Fenton and others par tfcipated in the entertainment. Danc- ing concluded the program.
 Miss Anna Eales of 31 Eaton street who will be married to Guy L. LaBar ] in the near futurea was the guest of honor at A tea party and miscellan- eous shower given Thursday by Mrs. Norman R Buckingham of North St. Milford. The guests, who showered Miss Eales with many pretty gifts. were her former associates at Staples bank. Miss Eales, who is particular ly we'll known in this city through her newspaper work, is advertising manager for Meigs & Co.
 Dr.. and Mrs. Frederick M. Wilson 1of 834 Myrtle avenue. and their daughter, Miss Helen Wilson, who have been travelling in South America for several months. are expected to return to this city during next week.
 PAITERSON-G1BN
 Miss Marion P. Gibney, daughter of pr. and Mrz Virgil F. Gibney of 16 Park avenue. New York. and 352 Waidemere avenue. this city. and Dr. Daniel c. Patterson of 317 West ave nre, this city, and Dr. Daniel c. Pat terson of SIT West avenue. were mar ried at 1 o'clock this afternoon in the Church of tho Incarnation. New York city.
 Among the hundreds of guests at the ceFemony and tho reception which followed 1t at the reaidance of Dr. and Mr2 Gibnoy were many Bridge port friends of 1Glss Gfbney and pr. Patterson.
 Mss Susan A 0abnsy was her sas- ter'e maid of honor and the six brides maadss Included Miss Henrietta Bish- op of this city. Miss Margaret Trubee of New Rochelle, Mss Hilda Sargent of New Haven. Miss Sophie Young. Mizs Hope Colgate and Mss Marjorie Woolsey of Now York.
 Dr. Patterson w1s attended by his brother. Arthur H. Patterson. as best man. Tho uaheEs were Dr. Dor land Smith, Dr. H. IeBaron Peters, Robert Gibney. brother of the bride. and Wllmot F. Wheeler. all of this city and L0ring Hubben and Charles M. Young of Now York.
 Miss G4b1ey Is exceptionally prom irent In society In this city where she has spent . part of each year. Dr. Patterson is . graduate of the col lege of PhysiciAns q Surgeons in Ball. umore and Is one of the leading younger phyzlci2ns of the city. Dr. and MFA Pxktsrson will reside in Laurel avenue when they return from their hOneymoou.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-28

Tn an explosion in q munition flc- tory in England ono person was killed and four were injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-28
Our . 25 Cent Sale
Closes Tonight.

Many excellent bargains still here for your se- ecton also many new lots have been added, that will big savings to all who visit the greatest p cent sale we have held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-28

Dr.. and Mrs Frederick M. Wilson of 834 Myrtle avenue. and their daughter, Miss Helen Wilson, who have been travelling in South America for several months. ara expected to return to this city during next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-28

Shown in the near high waisted empire effects also high waisted models gathered in back with sash belt half lined with all silk peau de cygne in all the coors
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26
Pioneer Woman Dies.

Mrs. Carol Larklns, aged 50,
died at her home near Vernal Grove
church last Wednesday, sfter an ex-
tended illness from 4 complication
of ailments. She was the daughter
of Rev. Isaac Bard, 4 pioneer
preacher, and character well and
widely known IN the early develop
ment of Muhlenberg county. Her
husband and two children, Mr.. Sam
Larkins and Mrs. Everett Short sur
vive, as do twenty-seven grandchild-
rem and seven great-grap dchildren.
She had been married 5elyears, and
this was the first death inlthe family.
Deceased was a devout member OF
the Methodist church, and held her
membership at Yearginfs Chapel.
Rev. l.. NJ. Russell delivered the
funeral address, in the Iresence of
large gathering of friends and re-
latlves. A fine character has been
removed, and the family has deep
pathy in this time ofIgrlef
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26
WANTED

Fifty young men and women for
the Business Department of Bethel
College, Russellvllle, Kentucky.
The war has caused very unusual
dsmand for bookeepers, stenograph-
ers and typlst. Bethel college has
an exceptionally fine Business De-
partment. Professor Honer Fe!ts is
efficient Principal of this department
and he is having many calls for
graduates which he cannot supply.
In order to meet this increased de-
mand special course will be offered
this fall, including Bookkeeping,
Stenography, Typewriting, English,
Arithmetic, Spelling and Rapid
Calculation for only $50 for five
months.
Many of the graduates in this de-
partment are holding profitable
positions. Four graduates are in
the employ of the L. & n. Railroad
Company in Russellville. Three
others are employed in the local post
office. Seven other young ladies are
employed in Offices in Russellviile.
Cecil Mclean, IS years cid, started
at 500 per month as stenogra pher for
the Crescent Coal Company, Bevier
Kentucky. g.. L Anderson, II years
old, is stenogfapher for w. A..
Chambers Company, Nashville
Tenn. Miss Fife Lou DAVIS, who
receives a handsome salary writes:
II owe my excellent position with
the United States Radiator Corpor-
alton to the efficient training | re-
ceived in the Business Derartm ent
of Bethel College," Mrs Lille D.
Moore IS teaching Commercial
branches in A Bpslness College in
North Carolina at salary OF 500 pei
month. Mr., Garnett F. Hunt COM
menced work with the Wholesale
Jewelry firm Of Jones, Mounts &
Jones of New York three years age
at nominal salary of Ssa per month
and rapidly rose by promotion until
he now receives $1,000 Ter year,
For further particulars write to
Professor Homer Felts, Russellyille,
Kentucky.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26
Union Service,


Rev. William Stallipgs the new
pastor Of the Baptist church last
Sunday night, at union service
the congregations of the City gather
ing as a welcome TO the rev worker
in this field. Short addresses were
made by Revs. Cook, Mclean and
Powell, and happy response was
made by Rev. Stallings. l. was plan
ned to also have Rev. Savage, the
new pastor of the Christian church,
but it was Impossible for him to be
here, and that service will be held
as soon as opportunity presents.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Many counties in Kentucky are
awaiting themselves of the new law
permitting road levy of 20 cents
on the 500 of property, aud the
general indications are that most of
them will secure this great help.
The county without good roads will
soon be isolated, and Muhlcnberg
has too much at stake to put mud or
distractions under the wheels OF ad-
Vancement.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

1t is creditable the way the sons
of rich men osthis country have re-
sponded to the country'sj call. Not
that they are to be honored above
others. but this one thing has done
more to make the draft possible
than any other. Really the people
who have vast interests 10 protect
should take the lead in defense. and
there certainly will be b Stacking
allowed in these ranks without
commolion all over this country.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

The first bank robbery that has
occurred in this section IN long
while was at Cadiz at O'Clock Mon
day morning, when the safe Of the
Cadlz State Bank was blown and
about a score of deposit boxes also
entered. The loss was nominal.
No clue was left.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

There will be an ice cream supper
at the school house at Powderley
next Saturday night, and plans are
being made to entertain a large
crowd, as the proceeds are to be
used for the betterment of the school
and many folks will be glad to at
tend and help out.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

The United States will do its
share Ii feeding our allies and we
will also do our share IN supplying
the badly needed men to win this
war, which must DC won, tor the
safety of the world.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Mr.. Clare Dewitt, who has been
in Los Angeles for some years. was
among the first call men in the re-
cent selective draft. He has been
in Horsley studio, one of the big
MOVIE concerns, and has been win
ming honors IN his work.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Mr.. Lewis Denny who joined the
army several months ago, and who
has since seen a great deal of the
country is now located at Portland
Oregon, and has been promoted to
corporal, with prospects OF another
boost. He is we'll pleased with the
service, and reports great patriotism
in the West.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

From the poor luck some people
seem to think they had in the army
draft last Friday, they feel that it
should have been held a week earlier
on Friday, the thirteenth, and then
they could have accepted anything
as natural.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26
Gardens are now yielding almost
everything in the catalog.

This is a time of stress, when
every means of rapid transportation
is demanded, and people of Muh-
lenberg should plan for good roads
by voting for the road levy at the
primary on August 4.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Roark's rubber fly swatter unlimb-
ers like lightning, always gets the
fly and never Injuries the furniture
or drapery. Try one, and you'll
add full equipment.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Rev. Paul Powell returned the lat
ter part of the week after an absence
of two weeks, In which he was en-
gagged In special Epworth League
work IN Missouri and Illinois. He
occupied his pulpit last Sunday
morning.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

lust few more rains, at right
times, and this section will produce
more foodstuffs than ever before in
its history. for extreme efforts have
been made this year, in all lines.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Good roads cost money. as does
ANYTHING worth while, but good roads
are both a necessity and Inquiry.
So, vote for the road levy at primary
august 4.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

BgO One of the vital points Of vantage
in the Vlctrola is that 1t requires
less than half the weight to hold the
needle IN the groove than in any
other machine. This accounts for
the absence of surface noise in the
Victrola. There are many other
exclusive, superior advantages,
which Roark will be glad to demon
strate and explain,
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Mr.. John F. Green was operated
on last Wednesday night of an acute
attack of hernia, DR.. Bone, of Mad
lsonville, being the surgeon, and the
patient Is doing splendidly, and will
soon be out.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

The next public nee of the
Red Cross Chapter will BE held in
the court house next Thursday night,
July 26. Interest in this great move
ment is growing. and Central City
has organized Chapter.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

You pay for good roads, whether
you have them or not. so vote tor
the road levy and securs the improv-
ed highways from time, labor, up
keep of vehicles, harness and tea ANS
saved.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

From the list of frst-call men
from Muhlenberg, we are sure to
have a bunch of fpst=class fighting
men on foreign shores.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26
These are certainly growing days.

From instructions just received
from Washington, there will be few
exemptions from military service
except on grounds of physical dis
ability.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

You will never miss the extra small
sum if you vote for road levy, but If
you help defeat 1t, you will miss the
roads, and be sorry.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Mrs. r. M. Barker, of Lawrence
burg, Tenn, is a guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. w. Roark, and renewing
ACQUAINTANCE here for week.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Mr.. T. H. Jernigan, who has been
i'll at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
G.. w. Hardin, west of town for
some weeks, was reported as some
what improved yesterday. and his
host of friends trust he may be re-
stored to health.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Cut your time in halt, double your
loads, save your team and vehicles,
all by voting on August 4 for road
levy.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

1t will cost the farmer only dol
lar or two a year if the road levy
wins on August 4, and he will derive
more benefit from improved high
ways than anyone else. At the same
time three-fourths of the cost of the
road will be paid by other people
and interests IN the county.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Mrs. Tom Summers was here
from Graham last Monday, on a
short visit to friends.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Home grown tomatoes are now
on the market. The crop is late,
but will be abundant.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Transportation will solve war and
peace problems-vote for road levy.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

MessrS. Ellis Ford and John
Myerhoeffar motored to Greensboro
Yesterday.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Just ten days until the fate of
candidates, SO far as nominations
are concerned, will be determined.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26
Our vFirst Call" Man.

Mr.. Hugh Coleman, of the Unity
has the distinction
of being the first man in Muhl en-
berg county being called to the co.,
ors. his number being the fateful
25S. Being patriot, he is proud
of his number, and is making his
preparations to valiantlv respond.
Good luck to him, and to all brave
men who do Muhlenberg's part In
this great war. He is not married, and
declares that he hopes there will be
found no grounds for his rejection
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Candidates are now fully as aDx-
ions as the men on hrst-call enlist-
ment for the war,
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Don't forget the date, August 4,
and don't fail to vote fo1 better high
WAYS.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26
Weather Forecast for the Week

Forecast for the week beginning
Sunday July ~, IoI7-For Ohio
Valley Tennessee: Warm except
cooler probably toward close. Fair
except scattered local thunderstorm
ers.
Use tungs-tone needles and save
two-thirds the wear on your records.
Roark.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Don't fail to vote tor progress,
by enlistlng for road levy.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Gardens are now paying hand
some dividends.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Miss Emily Frances Rasco, of
Cadiz, is a guest of her sister, Mrs.
C.. A. Denny.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Never before has a mere list of
numbers been such absorbing read
ing.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Get any sort of sewing machine
equipment from Roark.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

We show what we advertise. See
the Lyon & Healy pianos at Roark's.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Fly fighters will do as much to
win this war as fire fighters.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Sons folks say that money will
not buy happiness. Just try SIS
investment in Victrola at Roark's.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Let Roark show you some rare
wallpaper bargains.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26
2,ocaA MeNNoN.
Do your bit, but not bitterly.

Good morning! Were you On the
preferred list, and 90 first?
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

There were many patients here
Monday to the free trachoma clinic.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Summer came by freight, but
has arrived, all right.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Old newspapers for sale, this
office.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Don't shoe the fly; swat-'im.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

Good morning! Joined the Red
Cross yet?
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-07-26

gg See the 500 Victrola.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-24
READY FOR BIG DRIVE
War to be Pushed on Both
Land and Sea.

While President Wilson and the
chiefs Of entent consider what an
swer shall be made to Pope Bene-
diets peace proposals, the war with
Germany will be pressed With the
utmost vieOr on land and sea. Every
effort is to be made from now on
by all OF Gernany's enemies to i'm
press upon Berlin officialdom and
the German people themselves that
the balance of the war power has
passed from Germany's military
forces. American troops will be
hurried to France.
Sammies already there will take
their places in the sector designed
for them as soon as possible. And
all along the western battle front
the sledeehammer FLOWS of the
Anglo French Belgian war machine
will be kept up, The result is GER
tain TO he iessening Of the morale
of the German troops and incrase
in the general feeling of pesSimism
which extends throughout all Ger
many, officials here believe.
The reduction in Germany of the
coal supply; the cutting down of the
amount of gas that may be supplied
and all the rigorous methods of
economy that the German govern.
ment has been compelled to an
nounce within the last few days
are having almost depressing effect
in Germany, officials here learn,
which is certain to be reflec in
the reichstag in lis coming meet
ing.
Conditions now prevailing
throughout all Germany make it
good policy not to hurry the reply
to the p0pe'S proposals, officials
say President Wilson has given
the peace suggestions careful study.
Secretary of State Lansing is pre-
pairing complete analysis of the
proposals IN comparison with those
already make public When COM
pleted, this will 60 to the president
! for his use.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-24
l. ". ". STRIKE FAILS
~Twenty-Seven OF the Leaders
Now in Jail.

Peace and quiet prevail through.
eout the northwest states of Wash
ington, OREGON, Idaho and Montana,
where strike of thousands of In.
sdustrial Workers of the World IN the
construction, harvesting and fruit
industries was scheduled to take
place Monday under orders of the
organization leaders A survey OF
the situation shows that every line
of industry to be affected by the
proposed strike pursues its normal
way, and. so far as can be ascertain
ed, no attempt was made by any l
W W leader to carry into effect the
strike order issued recently by
James Rowan, district secretary of
THE organization, with headquarters
at Spokane, who advised farm
workers to let fruit rot on the
ground" and calling on construction
workers to lay down their tools.
The twenty.seven men who were
arrested by Major Clement wilkins,
I'm charge of the National Guards
men, who raided the | W W head
quarters at Spokane, are held as
military prisoners, and will be ex-
=amined within fewdays, and some
of them. it was said, probably will
be released. The examination will
be conducted by Major wilkins and
the prisoners will be held incom-
municadO.
From Seattle reports were receiv
ed that the |. W. W construction
workers in that district would take
a strike referendum vote Sept 10,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-24
Died.

Nj. Thompson passed away at his
home in this city last Thursday
evening at 7 o'clock Aug 16, 1917,
M. Thompson was born in Macon
County, Feb. |, lS45, aged II years
at the time of his death. lp 1903
he married Mrs. Bridge Lewis of
this city, They moved to his farm
in Rails County and lived there I'M
ill a few years ago and then moved
70 this city. A year ago he was
stricken with a stroke of paralysis,
and two or three weeks ago he had
another stroke, being the cause OF
his death The funeral took place
Friday afternoon at 3 O'Clock at the
Catholic church and buried in the
Catholic CEN etery,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-24
Called For Service.

Russell B. Wilson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. A. Wilson. who enlisted in
the aviation reserve corps. has been
called for service. He will enter
the aviation school at the UDiver-
sity in Texas.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-24

Mrs. Ed Lake and daughter, Miss
Margaret of Hannibal, who have
been visiting at the home of John
Lake and wife, returned home last
Saturday. The latter accompanied
them home for visit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-24

Miss Kate Pagan of ST Louis, and
Mr. and Mrs. H. o. Whitaker of
Hannibal, attended the funeral of
NJ. Thompson in this city last FRI
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-24

l. Mrs, D. R Davenport is the guest
of friends in Palmyra for few days.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-24

Mrs. Geo. Robinson of near this
city, went to Quincy last Monday
for a few weeks visit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
SUE b. PRINDLE

The many friends and acquaint-
ances Of Sue Fanton Brooks, widow of
C. E. Prind1e, will be grieved to hear
of her death which occurred at her
late home in Roxbury, Conn. She
was i'll only a few days Of heart dis
ease and passed away Feb. 10. Ser
vices were held at Christ Episcopal
church, Feb. FL, and interment was in
the Center cemetery, Roxbury. Mrs.
Prind1e was born in Bridgeport, the
daughter Of the late Mary e. Fanton
and William Brooks, and was sis
ter of the late William Fanton Brooks.
She was educated at Miss Nelson's
Seminary and later entered the en-
ploy Of VIM. B. Hall & Co, as buyer
for one Of the departments, where she
was regarded as a very efficient and
capable business woman. While there
she made great many friends among
the employees and in the business
world. Mrs. Prind1e will be remem-
bered as a woman of high ideals, al
ways conscientious in her work for
her employers, and a true and loyal
to her friends. Her greatest desire
was to have the strength and courage
to meet the duties and problems of
this life in the way the Master would
command, and her work was well
done.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
DANIELsON MILITIA HERE

Details from the Thirteenth COM
pany, Coast Artillery, of Danielson,
are assisting the details of the Ninth
company of Stamford in guarding the
railroad bridge here. The company
under command of Capt. Frank e.
Withee, arrived here Saturday after
noon and went Immediately to the
State Armory. They brought with
them all their equipment. After a
few minutes rest in the armory the
men were divided into details and
sent y reinforce the other guards on
the railroad bridges from Cos Cob to
New London. Ten rockies who
joined the company just before it left
Danielson are here with only portions
Of uniforms. They are being drilled
at the armory and will go on duty
when full equipment for them arrives.