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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
CUT CLAIM ON ESTATE.

The claim for care and board Of
Harriet J. Fryer of $3,725 against the
estate of Harriet J. Nash has been
cut to $2,353, according to the report
of Charles Stuart Garfield and James
Roy, special commissioners, filed in
the probate court to-day. The claim
of George w, Nash for s501.83 is al
lowed in full. The inventory Of the
estate is SS,1S7.94. Under the report
OF the commissioners the estate be-
fore declared insolvent, is now solv-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
STATEMEN POOL SALARIES.

London, Feb. s.-Fo1lowing the
precedent set by the Asquith govern
ment, the ministers in the Lloyd
George government are pooling their
salaries. The salary of the Prime
Minister is not affected by the ar
rangen4ent Ministers will draw
from the '.pooR' about 5000 pounds
each per year, as compared with over
1000 pounds as the individual share
of Cabinet Ministers under Asquith.
The smaller amount is due to the in
creased number of Ministers owing to
the creation Of several new depart
ments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
BIRTH RATE DECREASED.

London, Feb. 3-"Reckoning
deaths, it is more dangerous in Great
Britain to be a baby at home than it
is to be an infantryman serving a
year in France" according to a re-
port on vital statistics. And this is
how he proves it: "Of 100 possible
births ten are lost 'in advance. OF the
remaining 90, each of which fills a
cradle, 1 s are dead by the end of the
first year. In other words out of
100 children who ought to be ce1e-
brating their first birthday at this
present date, 25 have left us prema-
turely or in earliest infancy"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
BRIDGEPORT As u WAS
~~~~--~~~~-7~~~~~~-
1Oo-5O-20-YEARSA AGO
Taken from the Files Of The Evening Farmer)
1Oo-5O-20-YEARSA AGO

postoffice building a few days SINCE
A gentleman was observed to be peep
ing III a very mysterious manner
through one of the windows, looking
into the interior of the office. Pres
entity he called the attention of a by
stander, who also seemed greatly in
terested. Such conduct naturally
caused others to peep until quite a
crowd gathered and the excitement
was at fever heat. On making in
Quiry as to the cause, we were in
formed that the postmaster was ac-
tually to be seen in the Office assist
ing. in the business" A sight SO rare
as to be regarded as curiosity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
Seeks License Here
to Take Wife Score
of Years His Junior
Especial to The Farmer. J

Hartford, Feb "a romance to
which a difference of % years in ages
has proved no barrier and in which
the principals are Hartford persons
come to light in Bridgeport yester-
day, where a marriage license was is
sued to George E. Fairfield and Miss
Gertrude Murphy. He is So years old,
and reputed to be wealthy, havingsin-
herited an estate from his father, the
late George A. Fairfield. His bride
is a nurse, { 80 years old. She has
been living on Madison street.
Mr.. Fairfield has been living
with, his mother at 100 Fairfield
avenue. She is an invalid and
under the care of a. nurse, and it
was said last night that she did not
know Of her sons intentions to mar
ry When Mr.. Fairfield went away,
he told those in the house merely that
he was going on a short trip. A
Bridgeport paper was received at the
house yesterday, telling of his appli-
cation for a marriage license. The
paper evidently was sent by Mr.. Fair
field. 1t was said at the home Of
his mother last night that nothing
had been known of his friendship with
Miss Murphy.
The couple have made proper ap-
plication here and can. procure their
license next Tuesday. Mr.. Fairfield
came to the town clerks office alone
and after making the application i'm
mediately left the city hall.
Merchandise entered for warehouse
4 Of y, l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
Herman Hagelorn To
Talk Before G. Of G.,

The Bridgeport Chamber of Com
merce announces as it's speaker at
the next informal luncheon to be held
in The Stratfeld, Wednesday, Feb. Z,
as Herman Hagedorn of Fairfield, the
noted author and writer.
The topic to be discussed in this
city will be preparedness and Mr..
Hagedorn probably will outline in
half an hour the argument recently
presented by the speaker before a
Senate committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
FRENCH CENSOR MOVIES

Paris, Feb. 3.-One by one French
towns are taking measures against
demoralizing moving picture films
The, municipal council of the town
of Beaune, the rich region of Bur-
gundy vines, has decided to prohibit
the exposition OF police films. Au-
xerre is about to follow its example
since band Of young marauders of
IA to Is years old drew inspiration
from detective film to rob several
merchants of the town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
ENGINEER KILLED.

The body of William N. Vance,
the locomotive fireman, killed yester-
day at Stamford was brought to TINS
city last evening on the $50 train The
remains were arranged in the best
manner possible and deposited in an
elegant coffin procured by direction OF
Superintendent, Hoyt. Mr.. Forman
French and other members. Of the
Excelsior Company took the cof1ln IN
charge and conveyed it to the home Of
the deceased, in East Bridgeport At
the inquest held in Stamford yester-
day afternoon it transpired that the
accident occurred through his attempt
to reach the baggage car from the ten
der. The spring bar of the engine
breaking somewhat scared him, and
in his hurry to escape as he thought
from danger, he fell between the car
and tender and the whole train went
over him. mutilating his wer<extrem-
tiles dreadfully.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
IATEsT FROM ENGLAND.

Hihman, Sterling & Hyde number
three and four Company Block, nave
selected from the latest importatlons
from Europe seventy-five pieces dress
ed and undressed calicoes Of the chol-
cest patterns and of superior quality,
among which are elegant dark green
stripes, ETC., black Barcelona hand
kerchiefs, pattern steam loom shirt
ings, ETC., etc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
FIRE COMMITTEE MEETS.

The fire department committee of
the common council met in city hall
last night and considered a number Of
minor petitions for alterations in
buildings, the owners of which desire
to install garages. Several petitions
for the installation of curb gasoline
pumps were ALSO considered
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
ASKS $4,000 BALM.

Asking for balm for her wounded
feelings Julia Guido of Greenwich has
brought breach of promise proceed
ings in the superior court against John
Kotnick of Greenwich. She declares
she agreed to marry Kotnick Sept. g.,
1915 at his request and has since been
willing to keep her promise. The de-
PENDANT has refused to lead her to the
altar, however, and she wants $4,000
damages. The suit is returnable to
the February term
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
RED CROSS SEAL SALE

Hartford, Feb. 3-Announcement
was made at the office of the state
tuberculosis commission that $500, 900
Red Cross seals were sold for the bene-
fit of the cause in Connecticut during
the recent holiday season. This is a
million more than was sold last year
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
WANTS DIVORCE.

Ella G. Cleveland Of this city filed
papers in the superior court yesterday
in divorce proceedings against Joseph
l.. Cleveland Of this city. Desertion
in January, 1912 is alleged The cou-
pie were married March 25, 1900.
Mrs. Cleveland's maiden name was Ell
la Edwards. Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
You Need the Services
of a Watch Expert.

The best watch that was ever con-
structed needs. occasional attention.
1t may be accidently dropped or
damned Or in any event yearly oil
ing and cleaning is advisable
Entfust this important service to
our repair department and rest as
sured that 1t will be well taken care
Of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
TEXAS BANK CLOSES.

San Antonio, Tex, Feb. 3-The
Emmett bank, unincorporated, of this
city, is today in the hands of a re-
ceiver. The assets of the bank as
given out total $21S,S15; liabilities
$296,S31
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
new RECORDS FOR
TALKING MACHINE.

The weird music Of Wagner's allie
gorical opera, die Walkure' is COM
parable to no other musical conipO-
The famed ride of the Valkyries,' -
from "Die Walkure,' has been re-
corded for the Columbia Company by
the superb Chicago Symphony Or
chestra, under the direction Of Fred
erick Stock. Mr.. Stocks conception
of this thrilling Cavalcata is over
whelmingly grand in it's titanic
strength. The vehement emphasis of
the tympani, the unearthly wall of
the flutes running mad race, with
piccolos and rushing strings are SO
woven together as to recall Wagner's
own ideal of compositions subtle
weaving of many tonal shades into an
endless, harmonious stream of vivid
sound impressions. The ride of the
Valkyries through the tumultuous
elements was never more impressive
1y expressed in the many-tongued
language of the, symphony than in
this splendid recording of the Chica-
go Symphony Orchestra.
Here is a decided novelty-record-
ing an accordion and banjo rendition
of the old Irish reel-"The Maid Be
hind the Bar" James HerbOrn and
James Wheeler are the musicians re-
sponsible for. this lively bit of enter
tainment from the Emerald Isle. And
a right merry lass is the bar-maid of
their imagery, who dances with a
hearty good will and a smile on her
lips. The rollicking speed of this
strange but pleasing combination Of
instruments suggests the humorous
spectacle of a runaway 'Iow-b backed
car"
A love-lullaby is something new in
the realm of popular song. That it
is successful combination is demon
strated by Henry I. Marshall, one Of
Co1umbia's best baritones. The
theme is right up-to-the- minute
reversal of "the girl he left behind" ito
"the man she left behind There
is a teasing infection in Mr.. Mar
shall's voice that suggests provocation
to desert. The rhythm of this pretty
love-lullaby is much like the lula
dash of ragtime.
The catchy popular song that was
inspired by and named after a GER
tain jolly Uncle Tom has been turn
ed into a one-step. And the wonder
full Blue and White Marimba Band
has recorded it for Columbia. Those
who had the privilege of hearing these
favorite instrumentalists of New
York's blue list on the great pier at
Atlantic City or elsewhere last sum-
mer will welcome this fine dance Sc
lection with enthusiasm.
A quaint darkey song about "lfl
ole Hard Shelf Church down South"
-" Pray for the Lights to Go Outs
in Columbia's recent record
announcement. George AO'Connor, the
clever comedian-tenor, gives a side
splitting vocal representation of the
deacon's son, and does it in his own
way.
A superstitious atmosphere is given
the song by the weird rhythm of the
1o1r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
ALDERMEN TO DINE.

The committee of arrangements for
the annual aldermanic dinner has an
nounced the date as Feb. 20, at Leh-
mann's shore house in Seavview ave-
nue..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03

An amendment to the charter of the
Standard Oil Co. of Kentucky, in
creasing it's capital stock from So,
100000 to $6,0OO,000, was approved
at the annual stockholders meeting at
Louisville, KY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03

E. III. Dillon & Co., 1105 Main
street, are showing all the latest
shapes in SATIN straw and silk covered
hats, new sport hats in large, medium
and small shapes ADV.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03
TAI,IOw WANTED.

Cash and highest price paid for
rough and dry talow by c. Mitchell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03

The House passed the Alaskan pro-
hibition bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
BOUQUETS
JOHN RECK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03

fDon't put this down as
Foolish Question No. A
You'll find the answer at
our store
fSee the Chambers Fireless
Gas Range and you'll
reach the conclusion that
your old-style range is
burning good U. S. cur
rency for fuel
goes for the coal
range, too
1.-THE Chambers F'ireless Gas
Range does a better job Of
cooking, saves three-fifths
Of the fuel, and economies
time and labor
U0 T,ordIo fI,oco roYTnc nva1uSi "
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03

ExCITENfENT IN POSTOFFICE.
quite an excitement occurred in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03

Merchandise entered for warehouse
at the port of New York for the week
ended Jan. 26 totaled $3,415,704.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-03

Farmer Want Ads. One Cen. : w.,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-11-09

selves in the use of some of the foods
that are known to be short so that
there may be surplus for peoples in
other countries.
The United States Food Administra-
ton at Washington is very DESTROYS Of
enlisting the voluntary cooperation of
every individual in the United States,
so that everyone, every time he is
seated at the table, sill remember
that there is not enough wheat, not
enough meat, not enough fats, and not
enough sugar to go around and that
accordingly he must decrease mate.
rally his consumption of these prod
ucts.
The United States is in this war to
make the world safe for democracy"
Believing in democracy, we have an
equally important duty to demonstrate
that democracy is safe for the world
if we cannot govern ourselves in the
use of food, it is not likely that we
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-11-09

The United States, because of a
large production of food products in
this country and the decreased pro-
duction in European countries, owing
to the war, must supply large quanti-
ties of food to Europe, or the peoples
over there will go hungry. This places
the United States at the head of the
table of nations and in this position,
Uncle Sam may do one of two things:
He may help himself to the best on
the table, and, if there is anything
left, may serve it to the others, or he
may determine what there is on the
table and divide up evenly with all
seated about the table.
If America were under an autocretic
government, food cards could be is
sued allowing each individual his
share of the different foods. Because
We are in a democracy and claim that
we are capable of governing our
selves we are asked to restrain our
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-11-09

are competent to govern ourselves in
other things.
Let us all, by joining the forces of
the Food Administration, pledge our
selves to live up to the ideals Of de-
mocracy and generously to refrain
from taking more than our share Of
the worlds food supply so that the
sorely tried peoples in Europe may
not suffer from hunger.
During the week of November 4 to
II, inclusive, every home in Minnesota
will be visited and asked to subscribe
to the principles of conservation out
lined by the Food Administration. 1t
is the hope that large volunteer
army of food conservationists may
pledge themselves to carry out so far
as in their power the food conserva-
ton program.
A. D. WILSON,
Food Administrator for Minnesota
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-11-09

8 left; SIS bath towels, 81 gone and
1 left; 1856 pillow cases shipped; 6
helmets, gone, 8 left; "a scarfs, 25
gone, on hand; 20 pairs of wrist
lets, 10 sent, 10 left; SIS pairs socks,
At sent, left; SO sweaters for our
% sent and II left; IS
sweaters donated for the Hancock
soldier boys, II have been sent, 7
left; making total of 81 sweaters;
3 abdominal bands, sent, left; 80
operating gowns, 2 sent, 28 on hand;
80 operating caps, 2 sent, 80 on
hand; 27 operating helmets, 2 sent,
rs on hand; 8 nightingales on hand;
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-11-09

day evening. A large number were
present to greet the pastor and wife.
After introductions, a program was
rendered of vocal and instrumental
music at the conclusion Of which
Wesley Sanders made the address of
welcome in a few we'll chosen words.
1t was responded to by Mr.. hobbs on
behalf of himself and wife. He ex-
pressed himself as being well pleased
with his reception by the good peo-
pie of RenvilIe. Light refreshments
were served.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-11-09

whole hearted welcome he has re-
ceived at his new pastorate at Rem
vile, Mimi. He and Mrs. hobbs
made every acquaintance in Morris
a true friend and everyone here is
glad to know that he is pleased with
his new home.
The following account is taken
from last weeks issue of the Renville
Star Farmer: ....
"a very pleasant reception was
rendered Rev. Henry hobbs, the new
pastor of the Methodist church Fri
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-11-09

from pieces left from the different
garments 1 pieced quilt has been
made, 8 holders and lbs. of carpet
rags.
The surgical dressings committee
has sent two sample boxes contain
ing, 48 9x9 compress, IL 3 I'd. gauze
rolls, "a AKA gauze compress, "a
gauze wipes or sponges, crinoline
bandages, 8 in. by yds., flannel
bandages, 3 in. 5 yds., IL head
bandages, IL T bandages, IL TRAN
gular or sling, II abdominal and II
oakum pads.
To our doctor was sent, suits
pajamas, 1 sweater, pairs socks, 1
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-11-09

helmet, 1 scarf, pair wristlets, 1 alb
dominal band, 1 bath robe, 2 operat-
ing gowns, 2 operating helmets and 2
operating caps. These articles were
included in the list of garments made
and shipped. "a towels were don
ated by the "Wideawakes" young
Peoples S. S. Glass of the Congrega-
tional church } instead of donating
cash to the branch.
Eva Blackburn, Secretary,
Hancock Branch.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-11-09
WORK REPORTS FROM
RED CROSS BRANCHES
Good Showing Made in Work Done
by the Branches at Hancock,
Chokio, Donnelly, Alberta

At the annual meeting of the stew
ems County Chapter of the Red Cross
held last week, interesting reports
showing the work done in the V1gor-
Gus branches at Hancock, Choklo'
Donnelly and Alberta were read.
ALBERTA
Hospital linen, finished work:
2 doz. hand towels.
1 doz. turkish towels.
~ doz. dish towels.
l doz. pair pillow cases.
l doz. draw sheets.
16 sheets.
6 hospital gowns and caps.
Unfinished work:
1 doz. draw sheets.
3 doz. dish towels.
10 doZ. turkish towels.
2 doz. hot water bottle covers.
Knitting: 1 pair stockings, fin
ished; unfinished, 2 pair stockings,
l sweater, scarfs, Is wash rags.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-11-09

Rev. hobbs Welcomed at RenvilIe
Rev. Henry hobbs has written a
number of his Morris friends of the
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-11-09
CHOKIO
DONNELLY

DONNELLY
The Donnelly financial statement
shows total receipts of $4,000. The
work report says
On Oct /, we made shipment of
IS pairs socks, 6 pairs wristlets and
sweaters. Will have ready for
shipment, Oct 81:
IS pr. wristlets.
6 pr. socks.
6 muffIers.
IL sweaters.
2 helmets.
IS pr. pajamas.
Is hospital bed shirts.
HANCOCK
The Hancock financial report
showed receipts of $627.67. The
work report follows
IS suits pajamas made and
shipped; SO bed shirts-24 gone and
IL on hand; so bed socks, "a gone
and 26 on hand; 155 napkins, IA
gone and II on hand; 81 wash
cloths, 48 shipped, 3. on hand; II
bath robes, IS shipped, on hand;
IA draw sheets, 72 gone and 2 on
hand; 140 hand towels, 1872 shipped,
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-07-20
FEW FOLKS HAVE
GRAY HAIR NOW
Druggist Says Ladies are Using
Recipe Of Sage Tea and
Sulphur.

Hair that loses it's color and lustre,
or when it fades, turns gray, dull and
lifeless, is caused by a lack Of sulphur
in the hair Our grandmother made
up a mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur
to keep her locks dark and beautiful.
and thousands Of women and men who
value that even color, that beautiful
dark shade Of hair which is SO attract.
i've, use only this old-time recipe.
Nowadays we get this famous mix
ture improved by the addition OF
other ingredients by asking at any
drug store for a 50-cent bottle OF
"Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound
which darkens the hair SO naturally
SO evenly, that nobody can possibl.
tell it has been applied. You JUS
dampen a sponge or soft brush will
it and draw this through your hair
taking one small strand at time
BY morning the gray hair disappears
but what delights the ladies witt
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound
is that, besides beautifully darkenin
the hair after a few applications. |
also brings back the gloss and lustr
and gives it an appearance of abund
ance.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Con
pound is a delightful toilet requisit
to impart color and a youthful appear
ance to the hair. 1t is not intende
for the cure, mitigation or prevention
of disease
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-07-20
Discovery of Method for
Soldering Aluminium Will
Aid Its Use in Industry

The great drawback to the use Of
aluminium for Industrial purposes has
hitherto been that once broken or
cracked 1t could be mended only by
riveting or welding, costly process,
for there has been no way of soldering
the metal. At last. however. a solder
has been fund that seems to remedy
this defect. This has been tested by
the advisory board of scientific experts
In the British ministry Of munitions
and reported upon so favorably that
the comptroller of munitions has called
1t to the attention Of the Woolwich ar
senal and other munitions makers In
England.
The inventor has not made public
the formula, but states that 1t is mere
ly an alloy Of common metals blended
in certain proportions and applied In
the ordinary way with a torch. He
shows a series Of photographs Of q
large aluminium casting, with great
piece broken out Of 1t, being patched
on, soldered and then filed down
smooth.
For welding aluminium a tempera
ture of more than 300 degrees Fahren
heit is necessary; $50 degrees suffice
for soldering.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-07-20
Submarine Saver ls Built.

An ingenious craft for the salvage
of submarines has just been launched
ut Zaandam, the Netherlands. to the
order of the Spanish government. 1t
Is n double-screw steamship made up
Of two separate vessels six meters deep
and six meters broad, the fore and aft
decks of which are bound together
with an Intervening space Of eight me-
tiers. thus giving the entire structure
a breadth OF 20 meters. The open
space Is SPAWNED by hoisting apparatus
powerful enough to haul the sunken
submarines between the two halves Of
the ship. The electricity-driven wind
lasses have total lifting capacity Of
$50 tons. with test load Of 1000 tons.
On board the ship are four workshops
for the repair OF the salved underwater
craft, together with hold for the
storage of torpedo heads, which can
In case of fire be Immediately sub
merged. The vessel Is 92h meters
long.