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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
ZEPPELIN RAIDS AGAINST LONDON
 ARE ABANDONED
Future Visits of Aircraft Will Be Restricted to Out
 lying Districts.

Geneva, Feb. 19-(From staff correspondent of the Associated Press)-The zeppelin campaign against London has been found to be unprofitable. The cessation of Ger main air attacks on the British me- tropolis after the latest appearances of the big dirigibles over the city last fall has been due not to fortituous circumstanc but to the deliberate determination of the German leaders to abandon these attacks, as has long been done in the case of Paris
 The corespondent, who was then in Berlin, was informed from a trust worthy source few days after the final London raid of the decision to send no more zeppelins and sister ships of the Schuettelanz type against London. Air raids against England, the correspondent was told, would not be abandoned entirely. They were considered to be of great service in holding at home guns, airplanes and men of the British aerial defense which otherwise would be freed for service in France, but in future the attacks would be directed against the provinces instead of London. The final expedition of the year, on Nov. 27, was directed against the Midland counties, in accord with this prophecy, and resulted in the loss of two zeppe- lins.
 The predominant reason for the decision to discontinue attacks on London probably is the increasing strength and efficiency of the air de- lenses of the city, but the effect of the raids on neutral opinion, in view of the then contemplated peace over lures, may also have been factor.
 In this connection a bit of hithertb unwritten history of the war is relat- ed. In the early days of the conflict when the air raids were just begin ming, President Wilson caused to be conveyed to Emperor William and the German government a personal and unofficial message which set forth that airship raids on populouis cities were looked on with disfayor by the Amer fcan people and contributed largely to stirring up anti German feeling in the United States, In view of this the wisdom of their discontinuance was suggested.
 The message did not fall entirely on deaf ears, but the views of the mili- tary party prevailed and the air att IdChSy IhCu IIlC OIIy ICIIudu 1I10dIlS of bringing home the realities of war to the people within the British Isles, continued. Later they ceased for a time, to the displeasure of an clement which openly accused Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg of sheathing his weapon in deference to neutral opin- ion. This element was appeased but little by Count Zeppelin's published letter to the chancellor wherein the count disavowed responsibility for this accusation. The raids were resumed with the object of tieing up within the islands and eliminating from the Sornme offensive as we'll a number of anti-airship guns, airships, search lights and men to equip them as soon as possible.
 Aside from this service, which is Of considerable military value, the role, of the zeppelins in land warfare is, 4ow regarded in expert circles in Germany as decidedly secondary to their great value as scouting agents for operations of the fleet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
FOUR COWS LOST IN BETHEL.

Bethel, Feb. 19-Tramps are be- lieved to have caused a fire that destroyed a large stock barn on the farm of Selectman James E. Gal lagher, on the outskirts of this place last night. Four cows were burned to death and 25 tons of hay and straw was consumed. The loss Is $5,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
FREDERICK sCHWrrzGABELE.

The many friends here of Frederick Schwitzgabele will be grieved to learn of his death which occurred in Rutland. Mass., yesterday morning. He was employed for many years by the Parsons Foundry Go. until illness forced him to give up work. Surviv- ing him are two sons. Carl and Ed ward, and give daughters, Mrs. E. Treichel, Anna, Clara. Lena and Rose Schwitzgabele. He was member of John c. Tuthill camp, No. 1, w. O. w., and the Schwaben Sick Benefit society. Members of these orders will attend the funeral from the undertak- ing parlors of Lieberum & Heaphy, 332 State street, on Wednesday,.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
CHIEF BENDER HELD

Philadelphia, Feb. 19-Charles A. (Chief) Bender, the Indian baseball pitcher, who accidentally killed man with his automobile here on Sat- urday night, was held today without bail by a police magistrate to await action by the coroner. Later counsel for Bender secured a writ of habeas corpus and he was released on bail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
AUGUSTA CROSS

Augusta, widow of Francis Cross, died Saturday at a local hospital Mrs. Cross was born in Stratford 82 years ago and had lived in this sec tion of the county all her life. She has no immediate relatives. The funeral will be held from the under taking parlors of Rourke & Boucher, 1257 Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
PHILADELPHIA SAFE.

New York, Feb. 19-The American liner Philadelphia, which left Liver pool Feb. IA for New York with pas sengers, reported her position by wireless today as 1,235 miles east of New York at 10 a. m. She is expected to dock Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
And here are beautiful woo1ens to make skirts!

example,
  that them small pds;
  brilliant pat1n ustrous they fairly with light attention provaL Wool combination of checks O. blue 1T full of
  idea be made fabric ' $I25 $l5O $2 $25O yd.
 floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
EDWIN STURGES BRISTOL

The funeral of Edwin Sturges Bris- tol was largely attended from hi3 late home. 308 Beach street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. John A. Gard ner, pastor of the Advent Christian church, conducted the services. St. Johns lodge, F. & A. M., of which MT. Bristol was a member, held their ser- vices at the house. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
CARD OrTHANKs

We wish to extend our most sin cure gratitude to kour many friends land neighbors who manifested so much sympathy during our. great be- Ireavement in the death of our beloved father, Michael Martin, and to the numerous friends who sent floral of ,ferings; and especially do we wish to thank the employees of Burns & Bas- sick.
 EDWARD MARTIN JENNIE MARTIN
 MRS. F. DOYLE. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Official
 VIEWS or Worlds Wa
FRENCH

Paris, Feb. 19-The following an- nouncement was made at the war off, fee today:
 Patrols were active in the region of Barnhaupt le Haut. The night was calm everywhere else.
 "On Saturday night a zeppelin flew over the French coast in the depart ment of Pas de Calais as far as the environs of Bouloghe and dropped several bombs without result"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
DIED

 KREAUTHER-In this city, Feb. IS, ! 1917, Matilda, widow of Nautilus Kreauther, 36 years, 2 months, 5 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of the mother. Mrs. Caroline Dellmuth, 933 Stratford Ave. on Wednesday morn ing at g a. m.
 Interment at family plot, Park cemetery.
 B 19 b" SCHWTTZGABELE = In Rutland, Mass, Feb. IS, 1917, Frederick Schwitzgabele. aged 57 years, 8 months, 15 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par- lors of Lieberum & Heaphy, No. 332 State street on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 2:3O D. m.
 Intermentl Lakeview cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Norfolk Treasurer
 Is Shy $19,67O

Norfolk Conn.,, Feb. 19.-Discrepan- cies of $19,670 were found by certi- fled accountant in the accounts of the late Town Treasurer Philemon W. Johnson, according to a statement read to the special town meeting this afternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
NAMED U. S. JUDGE.

Washington, Feb. 19-D. C.. West mated by President Wilson at United States district judge for the Northern district of Ohio, to succeed J. H. Clarke, recently made a justice of the supreme court of the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
WILLIAM WILLIAMS
 VS. Order of Notice. MARGARET WILLIAMS.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss.,
 SUPERIOR COURT.

STATE OF CONNECI1CCT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss., ISUPERIOR COURT. :,
 Bridgeport, Feb. 1S, A. D., 1917. Upon the complaint of the said William Williams of said Bridgeport, praying, for reasons therein set forth, Ifor divorce and the custody of two fmtnor children, James Howard and Helen. returnable to the Superior lCourt in and for Fairfield County, on tfhe first Tuesday of March, 1917.
 1t appearing to and being found by Ythe subscribing authority that Mar tgaret Williams the said defendant is fAbsent from this State and gone to kparts unknown-but whose last kknown residence was in said Bridge bort
 Therefore Ordered. that notice of tfhe pendency of said complaint be kEtven by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Farmer, newspaper printed in Bridgeport, Conn, three ttimes successively, commencing on or tbefore the goth day of February, A. ID. 1917.
 FRED. W. TRACEY. Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court for Fairfield County :.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
THOMAS FORD.

Thomas Ford, resident for a great many years of Bridgeport, died yes terday MT. Ford was born in Ire land 81 years ago. He had worked as a laborer in many places about the city. He was a widower and has no known survivors. The body is at Rourke & Boucher's morgue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
CHARLES WATTS.

After a short illness, Charles Watts, hostler, passed away at St. Vincent's hospital on Saturday. Funeral ser vices were held at parlors of Lieb- erum & Heaphy, 332 State street, this afternoon at 2:30. Friends of the de- ceased acted as bearers. Interment' took place in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
OBITUARY
DOROTHY M. EDMUNDS

The funeral of Dorothy M. Ednnunds was held from her late home. 1sS Wheeler avenue, at 2 o'clock this aft ernoOn and from the Messiah Baptist church, where Rev. William N. Nor ton conducted the services. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

American Minister Vopicka, ac- credited to Rumania, Serbia and Bull garia and recently ordered home, re- ported that he had reached Copen- hagen and would sail on the Danish steamer Unitee States next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
ALDERMAN DINE TOMORROW.

The annual aldermanic banquet and city officials dinner will be held Tues day evening, at Lehmann's shore house in Seaview avenue, at o'clock. q m bw...
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

ALL AROUND HANDY MAN-Ab- stainer; experienced and can render satisfactory services in clerical work, night watchman, janitor, packer, wants immediate, work transient or permanent. Address T. w. R., SIP Warren St.
 E 19 d.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
RUSSIAN

Petrograd, Feb. 19-Except for scouting operations there has been little activity along the fronts in Rus sia, Galicia, Rumania, and the Cau- casus, according to today's war office statement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

The secretary of state of Connecti- cut has authorized the change in the name of the RAbber Go. of America. Inc, to the Rubber Association of America, Inc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

FOR RENT-very nice up-stair flat at No. 7146O Park Avenue. This is an exceptionally fine rent. Price $40 per month. H. L. Blackman & Son, No. 231 Fairfield Avenue.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
CENSORSHIP AT CANAL

Panama, Feb. 19-The Canal Zone authorities today ceased the publica- tion of information concerning the movements of traffic through the ca nal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

To Cure Cold in Ono Day
 Take LAXATIVE PROMO QUI- NINE Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. w. GROVES signature on each box, 25c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

The British war office issued hurry call for 1000 young women to- enlist as cooks and waitresses for duty with various units in the army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
Billy Sundays first meeting in Nev York will be held on April g..

Monroe Isles" was suggested in a resolution introduced by Represen- tive Murray as name for the Dan- ish West Indies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

The Philadelphia Electric Co. ap- piled to the Pennsylvania Public Ser vice Commission for authority to in crease it's capital from $25,000,000 to $50, 0,o00,0 1000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

Employees of the American Sugar Refining Go. at Jersey City, went Cn strike in sympathy with the Brook lyn refinery strikers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

An amendment was made to the Porto Rican citizenship bill granting the islanders the right to say whether or not they are to have prohibition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
BRITISH SHIP SUNK

London. Feb. 19, 4:45 p. m.-The British steamship Okement, 4,339 tons gross has been sunk, Lloyds an- nounces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss PROBATE COURT.

PROBATE COURT.
 Feb. 19, 1917. Estate of James McGuire, late of the town of Bridgeport in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the. date hereof of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested. within said time. will be debarred a recovery. All per- sons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to A,
 VIM MCGUIRE,
 Administrator. 1ss Smith Street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
LORETTA J. DAVIS,
 VS. Order of Notice PERCY R. DAVIS. STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss., SUPERIOR COURT.

FA1EkFlE14D COUNTY, SS.. SUPERIOR COURT.
 Bridgeport, Feb. 19. A. D., 1917.
 Upon the complaint of the said Loretta J. Davis of said Bridgeport, praying, for reasons therein set forth, for g divorce and that her name be changed to Loretta J. Moore, return able to the Superior Court in and for Fairfield County. on the first Tuesday of March, 1917.
 1t appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that Percy R. Davis the said defendant is absent from this State and gone to parts un- known-but. whose last known resi- dence was in said Bridgeport.
 Therefore Ordered, that notice of the pendency of said complaint be eivon by publishing this order in the fBridgeport Farmer, a newspaper printed In Bridgeport, Conn. three Times successively, commencing on or before the goth day of February, A. ,D., 1917.
 FRED W. TRACEY. laAssistant Clerk of the Superior Court
 for Fairfield County.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
DISTRICT OF STAMFORD, ss., PROBATE COURT.

PROBATE COURT.
 February 1s, 1917. Estate of Carl Ludwig Cassel late of Stratford, in said district, deceased. The court of probate for the district of Stratford hath limited and allowed !six months from the date hereof for sthe Creditors of said Estate 10 exhibit stheir claims for settlement- Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, twill be debarred a recovery. All per- jsons indebted to said, Estate are re- .quested to make immediate payment to e4.
 BERTHA M. CASSEL,
 Executrix,
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19
If you long for Springs brightness and life and color,
 it is already here.

Sports skirts the ives brightest mostinspring new things forward in many and many day No dull grayness where they are! Not much instead vigorous life and keen delight and the spirit aertness that only bright color can inspire
 delights They the chill of wn-a 
  a white and black 
 bright plaid that glow with 
 buepain of patterns but with  Khaki
  full doesn't hint at style
  pockets for all funes of material beauty sphgh  skirts high favorf That will quickly the collection at $1O to $nd Willow $5O Khaki Kools with remarkable individuality. zE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

Joseph c. Grew, formerly secre- tary of the American Embassy at Berlin, who returned to New York after the break in diplomatic reia- tions with the United States, left New York for Vienna.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

FOR SALE-Six room bungalow at sacrifice on account of leaving state. Inquire at Log House, Beardsley Park Terrace.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

Individual subscriptions by the members of the New York Chamber of Commerce to the Belgian relief fund amounts to $6,9S0 in cash pay ments besides pledges for monthly contributions of $540 each month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

MIILLNERS AND TRIMMERS pex- { perienced wanted, good pay, long seasons The Ideal Millinery Store, 691 East Main Street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

ayNANTED-Color varnish men and svarnish rubbers on automobile
 bodies. The Blue Ribbon Body Co. Ss-172O Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

WANTED-Position at housework,
 willing and obliging. Address Box A R, Care of Farmer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-19

FARM FOR SALE or Exchange Lewis White, so Clifford St.
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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-02
SPINASSE gets
patent RIGHTS
Litigation Of Five Years
Comes To End
en- EPOCH Is MARKED
BY invention OF Machine Which Has
Revolutionized The Glass Blow.
ing lndustry--Ciaims Now
Are Absolute

During the month of December, a
patent was granted Arthur Il. Spinasse
of Mt. Vernon on a method of drawing
glass SO that cylinders may be blown
by Machinery instead of by hand and
mouth.
The claim to this invention was filed
in the patent office by Mr.. Spinasse as
early as Aug. 26, 1911.
There was a great deal of litigation
which ended recently when the patent
was confirmed by the circuit court of
appeals at Washington. ID. G.
The invention has revolutionized the
art of manufacturing window glass by
machinery and it is now used through
out the world.
During the litigation, many glass fac
tories used the invention and realized
profit without cost. Much money was
spent by Mr.. spinasse in establishing
the patent rights.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-02
Sent TO THE
WORK HOUSE
Bowers To Spend Thirty
Days At Dayton
STOLE SOME OYSTERS
Caught In Act BY Proprietors OF A
Store And Hailed Before Mayor
Mitchell Where He Pleads
Guilty To Charge

When Robert Bowers stole two
gallons OF oysters from the store OF
Darling & Hedges on West Vine
street Friday evening, he incidentally
procured for himself passports to the
Dayton workhouse where he is SEN
fenced to be confined for 80 days and
serve out the time that would be
equal to his fine of $50 which he re-
ceived from Mayor G. A. Mitchell
when arraigned Saturday.
Bowers was caught in the act of
stealing the oysters by the proprie-
tors Of the store and an affidavit was
fled charging him with petit larceny.
Officers McElroy and Alsdorf were
sent to arrest Bowers and found him
on West Vine street near the store
he had robbed.
When arraigned before Mayor
Mitchell Saturday morning, Bowers
pleaded guilty to the charge preferred
against him. It was then found that
he had stolen other small articles
from other stores. 1t was when this
was discovered that Bowers was sent
to the workhouse and given fine OF
$50 and costs.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-02
SHORT LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. H. v. Kohler OF this
city went to GAINESVILLE Tuesday to
spend several days with relatives.
Mrs. n. 8. Hayes, Miss Myrtle
Hayes and Harry Hayes of Massillon
are the guests OF Mrs. George Clark,
EAST Vine street
Miss Ruth Madison has returned to
her home In Huntington, w. Va, after
visit with Miss Ruth Montgomery,
West Chestnut street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Darcy return
ed to their home In Tiffin Tuesday af-
ter a visit with relatives in Columbus
and this city.
Miss Wanda Ruehlen returned home
Monday evening after spending the
Christmas holidays with Mrs. Ear
Robbins of Columbus.
Arlo Ward returned to his home in
Akron Tuesday after visit with his
parents, who reside south of this
city.
Mrs. Vance Richey and son, James
Neil, departed for Dunkirk, N. Y.
Tuesday where they win make theil
future home.
Mrs. A G. Martin and Miss Mollie
jackson OF this city went to Newark
Tuesday where they will visit rela
tives. They viii also visit in Thorn
Vile.
Mrs. F. N. Sanderson and children
left for their home in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Tuesday after spending the holiday
season with Mrs. Sanderson's father
o. G. Chase, of the Sychar road.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. j. Everly and son
Jack, returned to their home on Eas
Burgess street Monday after spending
several days with relatives in Day
ton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-02
UMBRELLAS
PRESENTED RETIRING SHERIFF
WooLisoN AND WIFE BY
COUNTY OFFICIALS.

The court house officials gathered
Tuesday morning at II o'clock in the
Office of Clerk of Courts Taylor at
which time gold-plated silk umbrellas
was presented John M. Woolison who
retired Monday as sheriff.
The speech Of presentation was
made by Court Bailiff Purcell. On the
handle of the umbrella was engraved: !:
~. M. Woolison from the Knox Coun-
ty Officials. 1915"
At the same time, another umbrella,
silver-mounted, was given Ex-Sheriff
Woolison for his wife. This bore the
inscription: Bessie M. Woolison from
the Knox County Officials, 1916" Elk
Sheriff Woolison responded fittingly.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-02

The above resolution, embodied in
the report of a special committee
consisting of B. F. Tulloss, Jay R.
Clutter, Howard G. Gates, c. G. Brown
and w. P. Bebout, was unanimously
adopted at the annual meeting of the
Knox County Agricultural society,
held Saturday afternoon in the offices
Of Secretary Howard C. Gates.
In its report, the committee sug-
gested that a committee from the
board of directors be appointed to
work in conjunction with the agricul-
tural committee of the chamber of
commerce and a committee from
Pomona Grange to devise ways and
means for floating an issuance of
such stock. 5. f. Tulloss. w. P. Be
bout, S. A. Williams, Wilson Bradrick
and G. G. Brown were named as the
committee from the society.
The plan mentioned above was ar
rived at only after long consideration
of various methods whereby a perma-
nent fair ground might be insured for
Knox county. 1t will be recalled that
such an institution was the subject OF
a vote at election several years ago
and the proposition was defeated.
The directors of the society believe
that the plan presents many virtues
the chief of which Is that stock may
be sold to nearly any public-spiritet
resident of the county, regardless o.
his personal wealth
The following were elected direct
ors OF the society for term of thret
years; G. F. Bradrick, C. B. Jackson
M. T. Gaines, Wilson Bradrick, G. g
Brown, B. M. Critchfield, Ed Dever
Jay r. Clutter and James Ulery. H
e. Leedy was elected to a two-yea
term.
The auditing committee reported
balance on hand in the treasury o
$41.42 Unpaid bills amount to $537
25. These latter, however, will b
taken care of when the society re
alizes $6O3.62 from the per capita Ia
in the county.