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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25
ST. MARKS DAY

This is ST. Marks Day, when, &C
cording to tradition, a maiden ma!
learn the outcome of a love affair
by a simple expedient. A nut-tht
particular variety of nut is not speci
fied-should be placed on the ember.
of the hearth The lovelorn cir
should then whisper the name of he
sweetheart, and recite
. If you love me, pop and fly,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25
70 no+ lie +bere SILENTLY.

If the whispered name is that OF
her future husband, We are told, the
nut will pop open. If it merely burns
until consumed without popping, the
young man will not pop" either. 1t
is to be feared, however, that the efs
ficacy Of this plan of divination has
passed, along with the open fireplace
in which the test was made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25

Special sale Of untrimmed hats to-
morrow in hemp, Milan and fancy
braid straw hats at E. H. Dillon &
Co. s, /, los Main street.-LAdv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-25
Newton H. Hudson was s, named z.

Newton =, Hudson was .namsa, sas
the new receiver for the Central Park
North & East River Railroad Co. lin
the place of John Beaver, who died
April II.
Cardinal Farley caught heavy
cold on St. Patrick's day. He has
been in the house since. n sst.rs
The German Foreign Office has mo-
titled remaining American newspa-
per correspondents I'm Germany that
their presence in the empire - ~
longer de&raba~"
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
WASHINGTON

When American armed merchant nen mass through the German war zones the action which they may take with regard to German submarines will be decided not by the captains of the ships, but by the ofheers Ill command of the gun crews.
 Ranresentatiye C. A. Sulloways oeath slightly increases the chances of democratic control of the House organization, Washington reported.
 Neither Democrats nor Republicans seriously consider organizing the next House on temporary strength galned through death of members, as It IS realized that the filling of such va eancies would upset the balance or power.
 Backed by rulings of his advisers, the President decided to proceed with the arming of American vessels with mt sanction of Congress. To meet other pressing problems of natlonai defense, however, Mir. Wilson issued x call for an extraordinary session or Congress to convene on April l6.
 Ambassador Sato of Japan person. ally handed to President Wilson message of congratulation from the Mikado on MT. Wilson's second inaug- uration as President of the United States.
 President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Dr. Cary T. Gray son as medical director of the navy with the rank of rear-admiraL
 President Wilson gave a lunch at the White House in honor of Vance Mccormick and members or the Democratic National Committee.
 There will be no immediate break between the United States and Aus tria-Hungary. This was indicatedplaln- iy following the receipt at the State Department of reply from Vienna to the aide memoire presented to the Austrian Foreign Office by Ambassa- dor Penfeld on February IS.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
GENERAL

Representatives of the largest busl- ness interests in the United States and of the army and navy, the Governors of New Jersey and Connecticut and the Mayor and Police Commissioner of New York met with Colonel Iheo- dore Roosevelt at the Metropolitan Club, New York, to discuss how to pre- pare the territory about New fork TOT any emergency that the break with Germany may cause. Loyal support to President Wilson was pledged
 Government ownership of railroads Is sure to come unless federal legisla- tion, which is preventing railroad growth, is modified said Ivy L. Lee in sR address in Kansas City.
 Thomas A. Edison was elected presi- dent for Me of the Naval Consulting Beard.
 From a score to seventy-five persons were reported killed when tornado swept Indiana and Ohio cities. causing loss of $1.000, ,00o.
 The Lackawanna Railroad has placed armed guards along it's proper ty in Paterson, N. J., and points be- yond the city.
 Ten thousand Germans have crossed the Texas border into Mexico during the last Is days.
 Four freight steamships arrived at New York after braving the U-boat perils in the submarine zones.
 Fire destroyed the Carsten's pack. Ing plant at Tacoma, loss s325.0o0.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Woodstock Tax Notice

By virtue of a warrant issued to me for the coiltc tclion Of taxes levied on the grand list of the Town of N oodstock k for the year 1916, and which are due on or before April 1st, 1917, according to vote of said town. Notice is hereby given that for the purpose of colectin 2 said tax, will meet all persons liable to pay property tax at the following times and places:
 Saturday, March "A, Woodstock Val lev, 9 30 a m. until Il Ia. m. Store ol Daniel Davis, West Woodstock, l.30 D. m. until 30 D m
 Monday, Marc 26, at post office, East N oodstoct 9 Il. m. until II 30 a. III. Town clerk s office, North Wood stock, from 1.c0 p. m. until p. m
 Saturday, March 3l, at post office, Woodstock Hill, from 9 n. III. until 10 30 am. At Safford's store, South Wood stock, from II a m. until l2 m. and from D. m until 2 30 p. m.
 By vote of the town one half of each persons property tax must be paid on one of the above dates, the remaining one-ualf may be paid on the first day of October. The full amount may be paid on the first mentioned dates Il any desires.
 All taxes not paid on one of these dates will have all legal fees added and per cent interest.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
1sIeuraphic and Cable Items Recording a Weeks Events.
rsoM f0RTY.EIGHT STATES
asppenInss In All Parts of the Union -n.eIslye Battles In the World wsr-WashIngton's Latest Gossip
 -esports of Crops and Businese.
WAR BULLETINS

more than ten million men are ,scorded as killed, wounded, captured pr missing in the European war in the erst complete tabulation of official and authenticated semi-official reports of the various belligerents. Of these 1Seo.0 900 were killed.
 pagdad. the chief Turkish city in ussopotamia and formerly the capital Il, the Empire of the Caliphs, has been eaptured by the British forces. An nouncement of the equalization Of the ,ity was made by the British Official Press Bureau.
 At the request of the authorities, four hundred men from American war ships have landed and taken charge t1 Santiago, Cuba.
 Senator Lodge of Massachusetts re- introduced in the Senate the armed neutrality bill which failed of passage.
 Military commentators on events on the western front generally agree that both sides are now manoeuvring 10 get their armies out of the trenches aud into old style open fighting. 
 Names of Il Americans appear .n the the weekend casualty lists or Canadian troops, of whom five were dead.
 President Wilson nominated Brig Gen. Hunter-Liggett, in the army, as major-general, to take the place made vacant by the recent death of Major General Funston.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

1T A COURT OF PROBATE "A held at Putnam in and for the \ District of Putnam on the 9th day of March, 1917.
 Present, David Flagg, Judge.
 In the matter of the petition of John w. Trowbridge, guardian of Katherine Lewis and Roberta Lewis of the city oi Chicago, in the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, minors, to sell the in terest of said minors in certain real property in the Town of Putnam, in said District:
 John w. Trowbridge, guardian Of said Katherine Lewis and Roberta Lewis, having made written Appiica. tiop to this Court to sell the interest of said minors in certain real estate situ- ate in said Town of Putnam, consisting of 6 certain tracts of land, all being part of the original farm of Lucia Per rim. late of said Putnam, deceased, as ner application on file fully appears,
 Ordered. that said application De heard and determined al Court oi Probate 10 be held at the Probate Office in Putnam in said District, on the 19th day Of March, 1917, al ten o,eIock in the forenoon, and that nnblic notice of the pendency Of said appIfcation and of the time and place of inc hearing thereon be given by pub fishing copy of this order twice Tn some ne ws paper having circulation in said District and ny posting a copy of said order on the signpost in Pui nam: said first publication and said hosting on said signpost lo be at lea | fen 1O, days before ali day of hear ing.
 10-1l DAVID fLAeS' Suuge'
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
If Mothers Only Knew

Mother Gray,s Sweet Powders for Children relieve feverishness, heao' ache, bad siom ach, teeihing oisofusis' move and regulate The bowels ana des' troy worms. They break up colds ia na 24 hours Used by mothers Tor 9o years. All Druggists, 25c. sam pis Free. Address, Mother Gray Co Le' Roy, \. Y. iu I5 HuN
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Gold in History.

Gold was known from the earliest historic times, and is mentioned in the eleventh verse of the second chapter of Genesis. At first it was chiefly used for ornaments. The trade of the gold smith is mentioned in the fourth verse of the seventeenth chapter Of Judges, in connection with the overiaying or idols with gold leaf.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
PERSONAL TAX

As the legally appointed personal tax collector of the town of Woodstock k 1 hereby give notice that we will re- ceive such tax at ouf home by personal tender, or registered letter, from those having such personal tax to pay any time on or after March IT, 1917
 LEONARD Il. ii BAILEY, Tax Collector Of Town and Personal Taxes.
 Dated Il Woodstock, March 12, 1917.
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Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

decided to try bottle of Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound. It worked from the first bottle, so l took second and third, also bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's s Blood Purifier, and now am just as well as any other woman. ad- wise every woman, single or married, who is troubled with any of the afore- said ailments, to try your wonderful Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier and am sure they will help her to get rid of her troubles as they did me. - Mrs. ELSIE J. VAN DER SANDE, 36 No. York St, Paterson, N. J.
 Write the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co, (confdential) Lynn, Mass, if you Heed special advice.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smal CT after using Aliens root Ease, the antiseplic powder to be sAaken info the shoes and sprinkled ID The foot bath for hot, tired. swollen, aching, Ter der feet. IL makes tight or new shoes feel ersy. Sold eyeryw where, 1'e- Ask for 4 lens Foot Ease. Doa | accept any substitute. lO l3 ady
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Parent Teachers Association llOldS Sue.
 ceSSinl Entertainment

The entertainment given under the auspices Of he Parent Teacher associa. ton Tuesday evening, March 18th, for the benefit of lhe Baby Week Cam paign, was splendid success The audience numbered about 250 and over S4o.0O WAS taken in on the sale tickets while S405 was received for candy. The costumes were exception ally good and the parts well taken. Patrick O'Flsherty ani Mary O'Cot nor caused much am usement by their very Irish answers to the Inspectors questions, and MT. Handy, as Garsbed SslstIan, who stuttered, pod kept the audience laughing during his ex- animation.
 Mir. Carpenter, the Detention Officer, found it rather ditficult.to keep order among the immigrants even with his billy which WAS much in evidence. His silk hat nearly came to grief sev- eral times in encounters with various ones, and Mary O'Connor insisted upon hunting up her Pat in spite of his attempt to detain, her.
 The Committee wish to thank all those who helped make the evening such success.
 The program was as follows: Piano Solo ,Gertrude Perry Vocal Solo Lullabies
 Mrs Charles Letters ' Reading "Scum of the Eartbn
 Ruth Child Vocal Solo Mrs. Charles Letters The Immigrant Gateway, d demonstra lion showing migrants landing at Ellis Island.
 Imigraiion Offlcials Watchman at the Gate
 Henry Brousseau Ist Medical Officer C E Richardson 2nd Medical Officer Rev. A. E Stone The Matron Mrs. J. k. Carpenter Immigration Inspector C. D Sharpe Guard Arthur Andrews Interpreter Kenneth sharpe Deportation Officer J. R. Carpenter
 Immigrants
 Patrick O'Flaherty
 G. Harold Gilpatric Maria Stella 3 children
 Mrs. C. D Arnold Margarita Elizabeth Rafierty Helen Edith Pesse Luigi Harold Arnold Karl Schnakenberg k. NJ. Warner Demetrius Lambros A. $. Boynton Henri Montant k. C. Morse Martha Brown Wilhemins Frost Antonio Moretto Ralph Spencer Hulda Johannsen Mrs John Child John Smith Frank Barber Elizabeth Varga children
 Mrs. W k. Barber Barbara Flora White Lydia Eleanor Carpenter Anna Florence Danforth Andrew Perry Barber Dimiter kostoff w. Files Anna kostoff Miss MeGarry samuel Slsvinski J J. Lane Mary O'Connor Marion Warren Lena Tresca Alice W righl Garabed NJ. Salatian A. B. Handy Margarita Fabisna children
 Mary Wheaton Stella Elizabeth Wheelock Maria Sarah Barber Leo Chandler Morse Archie Macdonald Alvin Martin Mrs. Mac Donald Miss Byrne Minnie Macdonald Edith Child
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
Putnam Tax Notice

A warrant having been issued to me for the collection of Personal Taxes which are due and payable by Inv on February l, 1917, and Taxes, levied on the Grand List of the Town of Putnam for the year 1916, which are due and payable on or before April 1, 1917, ac- cording to the vote of said town. No tice is hereby given that, for the pur- pose of receiving such Taxes, l will meet al lpersons liable to pay Personal and Property Taxes due said town, at my office In Bugbee Block, in Putnam, on
 "Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
 March 28, 29, 30, 1917, from o'clock a. m., until 4 o'clock D.. m. on each of said days.
 Dated at Putnam, Conn.,, March l, 1917
 J. RICHARD CARPENTER Collector of Taxes for the Town of
 Putnam 10-l2
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

nave maQe me well
 and healthy. Some time ago l felt SO run down. had pains in my back and side,
 was very irregular,
 tired, nervous, had such b a d dreams,
 did not feel like eat ing and had short breath. I read your advertisement in |tha neWspaDerS and
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
 Furniture Polish.

For an excellent furniture polish mix together half a quart each of turpen- tine paraffin, vinegar and menthylated spirit in pint bottle. When in use shake well and sprinkle little on soft rag and well rub on the furni- ture. Polish with a soft duster.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

IE you pay storage and small bal
 snce due on good upright piano ft is yours. N rite the Gibbs Piano Co. Il 73 Main street, Spring field, Mass. ll.l4
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

In Hats we have the Correct Shapes in the various styles right from the hands of the Best Makers
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16
WOMAN NOW IN PERFECT HEALTH
What Came From Reading a Pinkham Adver-
 tisement.

Paterson, N. J.-"I thank you for the Lydia E. Pinkham remedies as they
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

In Haberdashery we offer our Trade select creations. Our Shirts, Neckwear, Hosiery and all our Toggery is Exelu- sive and Different !!
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

We do not expect to win, trade by quoting Prices, for figures are neither new nor attractive
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

The road to this Store is the Main Highway to Good Clothes and 10 Complete C.other Satisfaction
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

TOGETHER with our Spring Salutation we desire to call attention to our lines of Partic ularlv Choice Quitting for the Spring and Summer Seasons
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

Our Suits and Spring Overcoats for Men and Young Men are Artistically Tailored from the very choicest of new Spring Fabrics and they show their Superiority in every detail
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

May we therefore ask you to call and learn how Un- usually Well we can please you with our Quitting and at the same time suit the inclination of your Purse
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

$ D
 TOGETHER with our Spring Salutation we desire to call attention to our lines of Partic ularlv Choice Quitting for the Spring and Summer Seasons
 The road to this Store Is the Main Highway to Good Clothes and 10 Complete C.other Satisfaction ]!
 Our Suits and Spring Overcoats for Men and Young Men are Artistically Tailored from the very choicest of new Spring Fabrics and they show their Superiority in every detail
 In Haberdashery we offer our Trade select creations. Our Shirts, Neckwear, Hosiery and all our Toggery is Exclu- sive and Different
 In Hats we have the Correct Shapes in the various styles right from the hands of the Best Makers We do not expect to win trade by quoting Prices, for figures are neither new nor attractive
 May we therefore ask you to call and learn how Un- usually Well we can please you with our Quitting and at the same time suit the inclination of your Purse ]!
 Our Boys and Children's department is the largest in town. We carry more boys and children's clothes than all the stores combined.
 Come and get your boys Easter clothes here. Hats, Caps, Blouses, in fact, everything for boys IS here in a great assortment. Sed20!|.:':0:;l Clothing and Cloak Store Opp. Congregational Church
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-16

1T A COURT OF PROBATE A held at Putnam in and for the \ District of Putnam on the 9th
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30

bottom and is plain knitting up to the neck. Then comes purling, with an opening for the face. The shaping of the top offers most difficulty but even this can be managed if directions ara carefully followed. It will be best to get these directions from the Red Cross, and to secure the help of some one who has finished a helmet suc- cessfully. One young woman know made her helmet with only two needles, by knitting back and front sections separately and joining them at the sides; but of course the helmet made on three needles is the reg,ila- ton sort. The two needle helmet will probably be much appreciated by the soldier boy to whom you give it as a personal gift and he will not be likely to examine it critically for the seams at either side; but if you knit helmets for the Red Cross you must follow the official directions. t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
KNIT EeR eyR SOLDIER BOYS

very hard to make. And anybody can knit muffler! Most women begin with the muff1er, then take up a sweater, and last of all negotiate the helmet which does present a few diff culties to an inexpert worker. Socks require a deal of skill, much patience and good eyesight, for they are done on fine steel needles, and the four needles are troublesome to manage. And turning the heel is no tyro's job!
 If you have difficulty in procuring woodland everybody has just now take one of the badly knit, unwear- able sweaters which the Red Cross will probably be glad to turn over to you, and rip it apart. Wind the wool loosely around chairback, making a big, muff-like mass of @crinkled wor- sted. Place this in a colander over a pot of boiling water and let the steam permeate through the wool which should be turned occasionally in the colander. Take the damp wool and rewind it rather tightly into sev- eral balls. and then put it aside for day to dry thoroughly. It will be firm and straight, without crinkles, and ready for knitting.
 For the muffler: Cast on 50 stitches and knit until you have 6S inches This will make the muff1er a yard and 32 inches long-almost two yards Note the generous length of the muff1er in the picture and do not lose patience and get your muff1er too short for real comfort.
 For the sweater: Cast on 80 stitches, Knit two and pur1 two until you have four inches of purling. Then knit plain until you have 25 inches alto gether. And right, here is where many would-be knitters fail they are sim ply too impatient to turn the shoulder and, since the back and front must measure an equal length. the finished sweater is several inches too short. Be sure you have your full 25 inches before you begin to turn the shoulder. Knit 2S stitches toward the center, then bind off 24 stitches for the edge of the neck opening. Knit 2S stitches again on opposite side. There are to be five ridges on each shoulder and the stitches on the side where you are not working may be taken off on a hairpin. Then cast on 24 stitches
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30
Rough Clothes for Rough Sports and Daintily 4 Distinctive Togs for Less Strenuous Pur-
 suits =. Leather Skating Costumes Pret-
 N tified With Fur The Rid;no Girl.
T ADeIiShNul SkatrnS, Suit d Scarlet Glazed
 LeathsrwIthBe Beaver FHra and Black Buttons

page is perfectly apparelled for her sport in clothes bearing the stamp of an authoritative maker and each of these costumes is beautifully fitted to fulfill it's own destiny. No hit-or-miss gathering together fof warm-enough old clothes when the modern girl goes out to coast, or to snowshoe, or to skate; her costume is up to the very moment of knowingness and every last detail is perfect. Therefore she makes a smart as well as a pretty picture against the out-of-doors background.
 A Warm Horseback Costume.
 Trim and tidy is the equestrian cos tune for winter days. Think of the ladies of last century who used to wear trailing riding skirts and big hats with long, streaming plumes! How ever, did they manage in brisk
 wind? Just such riding costume as modern convention prescribes is pictured. Coat and brooches are of heavy wool in black and white pep per and salt mixture, the brooches faced with leather and the coat trim ly fitted above the waistline while it flares smartly below. Slanting pock- cts in the coat are late concession
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30

outside the garment. The cozy collar may be turned up over the head, hood fashion in a rainstorm, or worn as the picture shows it, or turned down on the shoulders. And if the sun comes out warm, the cape may be carried over the arm, knitted sweat CT. worn with the skirt, protecting the wearer sufficiently. This maid wears the right sort of shoes for tramping, broad of toe, stout of sole and with low, broad heels of rubber.
 The trap shooting costume is not to be mistaken for a tramping cos tune. Saucy and picturesque as it is, with it's short skirt and puttees, it is hardly a correct costume for stroI1ing through the country on tramping ex- petitions. A great many women have taken up trap shooting this fall, ostensibly to become proficient in the use of firearms; but once they have caught the spirit of the sport-which is harmless in spite of it's name for the pigeons are made of clay-and have enjoyed being out in the keen autumn air, they become ardent trap shooters. This is a sport that does not require great deal of strenuous exercise and women who cannot skate, ride or even walk far, can en- joy potting the clay birds and get a deal of benefit from the diversion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-30

70 HE GIRL WHO really loves A athletics welcomes winter with
 glee.' She loves the stimulation
 of cold and keen winds, of glid- ing over ice-bound streams, or over snowy stretches: or of cantering down hard roads with the wind behind her. 1t requires vitality to participate in cold weather sports, but even bound ing vitality must be protected by suffi- ciently warm clothing and the winter sport maid is a sensible maid where clothes are concerned. She demands a certain amount of good looks about her sport toggery; but first of all it must be warm and loose and com fortable.
 Because of its very sturdiness win ter sport garb is exceedingly smart when 1t is well constructed-smarter than summer sport garb, which is al- wcvs gay but sometimes covers it's
 character with gaiety of color
 'lc. Winter sport garb on the
 1and must have character first
 style afterward, and with good materials clever tailor can achieve exceedingly stunning effects. Every jolly sport maid pictured on today's