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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
when frightened off.

when frightened off.
An attempt was made tosenter by
breaking the window over the coal
scales in the side of the building. At
ter smashing the glass it was found
that the cash could not be raised. The
cracksmen then went around to the
back door which they managed to
break down.
Unknown to them the safe was
open, although the door was shut and
all they had to do was to pull on
the handle. Instead they turned the
com bination and then tried to knock
it off with hammer to insert a
charge of explosive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
FREDERICK RLACKMAN

Following several months of illness,
Frederick Blackman died at his home,
107 Burr Road, this morning, aged
80 years. Mr.. Blackman was born i'll
Easton, the son of James and Matilda
Lockwood Blackman. Mr.. Blackma n
was a carpenter by trade and lived
most Of his long life in Bridgeport.
He was member Of the Second Con-
necticut Light Battery and served in
the Civil war. He is survived by his
widow and daughter, Mrs. G.. H.
Shelton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
PETER F. CLARK

Peter F. Clark, who had been en-
ployed as a screw maker in the Singer
Manufacturing Co. for 80 years, pre-
vious to resigning several years ago,
died last night at his home, 1873 Holly
street, after a long Illness. Mr.. Clark
was So years old. He is survived by
his widow and five children, William,
Sadie, Addie, Peter and John Clark
and three sisters, Mrs. John Sullivan
and the Misses Mary and Elizabeth
Clark
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
ROSE LOUISE WEEKS.

The many friends Of Rose Louise,
wife Of John J. Weeks, Of 316 Ben
ham avenue, will be greatly grieved to
learn of her death which occurred
yesterday afternoon at her late resi-
dence, after brief illness. The de-
ceased was highly esteemed by her
many acquaintance. She was a mem
Der Of St. Augustine's parish. She
leaves her husband.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
ENLIST IN HOME GUARD.

Hartford, March 14-More than 500
men in the state have already enlisted
in the home guard, although the re-
cruiting stations in the majority of
the towns will not open until Thurs
day morning and the military emer-
gency board, which is organizing the
guard, believes that the number of
enlistments will reach 5000 by Fri
day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
SAFE BURGLARS
FRIGHTENED OFF
BY PEDESTRIANS
Gathering Combination Han
die of MCGEE Co. s Strong
Box When Scared.

Attempts of cracksmen to loot the
Co., in East Washington avenue, last
night, were frustrated by passing
pedestrians who scared them away
The robbers made two attempts to en-
ter the office before they were sue
cessful and were battering on the
combination handle with hammer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
UARY
KATE DEPLEDGE

The funeral of Kate, wife Of Wal
ter DePledge of Southport was held
at 2:30. this afternoon. Burial was
In Lakeview cemetery. Mrs. De-
Pledge is survived by her husband, a
son and a daughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
FRED r. sCRIRNER

The funeral of Fred A. Scribner
was largely attended from his late
home. 80 Elmwood place at 1880 this
afternoon. Rev. William Horace Day,
pastor Of the United Congregational
church, conducted the services. The
body was taken to Easton for burial
in Aspetuck cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
COLLEGE PROFESSOR HELD.

Blacksburg, Va, March 14-Charles
E. Vawter, professor of mathematics
at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
has been arrested on a warrant charg-
ing him with the felonious shooting
Of Stockton Heth, Jr., in the Vawters
home here early yesterday. He gave
bond for his appearance before the
grand jury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
JOHN T. CHEW

The funeral of John T., the infant
son Of William G. and Sarah Chew,who
died Monday, was held yesterday from
the home of his parents, 948 State.
Burial was in st. Thomas cemetery,
Fairfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14

OPPORTUNTTY-Small place, 10
acres, house and barn. between
Stamford and Norwa1k, for sale or
rent. Box 885, SO. Norwalk Conn.
STA DIP
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
We We places for
Salesgirls
with ability.

Experienced sa1esgirls
wanted right now in several
d departments. But they must
be experienced and capable.
To such, good pay and
steady employment. Apply
to Superintendent.
THE ROWLAND DRY
GOODS co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
Pongee silk
for summer

Pongee-because Of it's lightness.
Pongee-because of it's rich neutral tone
Pongee-because Of it's GOODNESS and comfort.
Pongee-because Of its strength and durability.
Pongee-because if its beauty and adaptabity to
present fashions.
Fancy pongee in Oriental patterns; to be made up
with plain pongee.
And in a great many patterns and colors now!
Plain; 80 inches wide;- 75c yd
Fancy; "a inches wide- $1.25 yd
foor. any
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14

HELP WANTED (F'emalc.) Expert
enced solicitor, good opportunity for
the right one. Must give reference
and bonds. 8. L. B., care Of Far
mer. 8 IA b sp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14

IF YOU PAY STORAGE and small
balance due on. good upright piano
It Is yours. Write the Gibbs Piano
Co, 71-73 Main ST., Springfield,
Mass. S IA t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14

LOET-Bank Book No. 52509 of City
Savings Bank. Any person having
said book is called upon to present
the same to the bank within thirty
days. S14ss 33p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, S.,

FI1ObAIE NOUfLI.
March 18th, 1917.
Estate Of Bridget Kane, late of the
town of Bridgeport, in said District,
deceased.
The Court Of Probate for the district
Of Bridgeport, hath limited and allow
ed six months from the date hereof
for the Creditors Of said estate to
exhibit their claims for settlement.
Those who neglect to present their ac-
counts. properly attested, within said
time. will be debarred recovery. All
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate paw
ment to
JAMES F. KANE,
346 Railroad Ave-
a. Administrator
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
RESTAURANT

THE GLOBE Northumberland
dinner or supper zoe. We serve the
best food. coffee and butter in the
city. For two and one-half years
in business. Our ice boxes have
been open to the public for inspec-
ton, 385 Fairfield Ave. Barnum
$685..
s II d8s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
Saenger vocal training course
for price Of one lesson.

Anybody with voice may become singer.
They may have instruction by Oscar Saenger, who
entered pupils upon successful singing careers
than any other teacher in the United States.
And thew may have the course of instruction COM
pete for $685. the price of onehours instruction in the
Saenger studio in New York
The Victor folks have prepared with Mr.. Saenger
Of instruction for male and female voices These
are recorded upon ten doubeaced Victor records and
supplemented by textbook of instruction. The COM
binaon makes it possible to acquire correct technique
and emission to perfect vocazation, to produce
tones in the proper way.
With each set of lessons there reproductions Of
perfect tones by competent artists sung by the record to
piano accompaniment Practice with these brings ability
to sing correctly.
Whoever Victroa and voice. may become a
pleasing singer by conscientious practice with these
ords and applied study of the instruction book
A demonstration here at any time you find con-
venient.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14

CHAUFFEUR--Marr man would
like position on farm Understands
repairing and driving any auto car.
Not afraid Of work Address $50
Putnam st. S14 sp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14

MAN AND WIFE WANT WORK on
farm. Good housewife. Man
good all around man. Address
Frank Gajdasik, 112 Reilly st.
s IA b sp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
Wild's printed
linOleun now soc!

Cork linoeum, made by Joseph Wild, printed in at
tractive patterns, usually sold at IS cents square
yard 59c
Small figures in good colors-for kitchen
Tile patterns in green blue with white-for bath
ROOM
Mating patterns in tasteful patterns and colors-
for bedrooms.
All Of nice weight, of Wild's regular En1
quality ~
Carpet Hail. floor s< :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14

DISTRICT MANAGERS WANTED
For open territory to supply Auto
mobile trade and Car Owner, pre-
ferably one having a car. Unusual
cooperation by Factory. Oppor-
tunity to build a big paying business
Of you own. Don't wait until your
section Is gone. A1cerno Mfg. Co.,
Newark. N. J. az
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14
Shoes that stay
pliab1e;; and last!

Trot-Moc shoes for girls and children almost
wonderful.
They and and wear.
They are tough and strong. Yet they are soft and
plabe and fit with comfort and that impressive
And they retain that pliabilty and comfort af
ter they We been out through soaking rains!
OF course there's reason.
That is the special process by which they
tanned
1t makes both soes and uppers especially tough and
durable and mpervious to injuy by water.
Who could for better shoes to stand the and
tear of everyday service by active young folks?
Tan black or horsehide, sizes 6 to IL sizes 111
to $3.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14

500 WANTED TO ATTEND prize
masquerade bah given by the Ladies
of Schwabischer Mannerchofr at
their hall, 81 French street, Satur-
day evening, March IT, 1917. Ad-
mission payable at the door, ward
robe included rs cents. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14

w A n r e D-Experienced barrel
straighteners for machine and ham
mer work. Address Experienced,
care Of Farmer. S14s'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14

OROP-FORGERS used to working on
500 and 500 10. drop hammers.
Rate soc an hour or piece work.
Address Kraeuter & Co., Inc, 563-
IS 18th Ave, Newark, N. ]. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14

WANTED-F1rst class sheet metal
workers at The Clifton Sheet Metal
Works, BIT Clifton Ave-, Clifton,
N. J. Inquire of J. G. Larson, 703
Main ATE, Clifton. N. J. S14ds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-14

Main floor. rear.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18
LIST OF RANKIN COUNTY
PLEDGE CARDS CAM
PAIGN COMMITTEES.

Necessity compels the patriotic
aid of every man and woman o1
America in every possible way
| in the war in which we are en-
gagged. Through Mr.. Hoover
there will be inaugurated on the
ii28th of this month Food Ad-
ministration Campaign, its scope
being the entire United States.
The purpose of this campaign
will be to secure the aid of the
men and women and especially
of the housewives of the country
| in the conservation of food.
Surely no one will be a slack
er in this service. Even if you
do not see just how you will be
of service in signing the pledge
card which will be presented to
you by your local committee,
| you have this assurance, signing
can do you no possible harm.
You have the further assurance
that your Government would not
ask you a foolish thing.
You know it is said that the
American family waste enough
every day to feed a whole French
family. 1t is the purpose of this
campaign to point out to us in
what we are wasteful and how
we may be Of service to the Gov.
erment in the war. We shall be
through the lessons we get from
the Government from time tc
time. not only able to help wir
the war, but to benefit ourselves.
The lesson of thrift we shall get,
| no matter what is our condition
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18
BIG FIDDLERS' CONVEN.
TION

The biggest and best Fiddlers
Convention ever held in the
South is to be held in the Chapel
of the Industrial College at
Columbus, on Friday night.
October the 26th. The big event
is planned toihelp the girls create
"a fund with which they will
prosecute their campaign for a
greater school and not a dollar
Of the College funds will go into
this work.
The people Of Columbus are
planning big.things for this novel
event and it is expected that
every county in the state will
send it's best fiddlers to Colum-
bus to compete in the contest.
The girls from this county are
especially anxious that it be
represented and they promise
to pull for their representative
with all their might and enthusi-
asm. We trust the county will
be represented and prospective
contestants can secure all infor-
nation by writing the Fiddlin'
Editor, Columbus Dispatch,
Columbus, Mississippi.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

E. Runnels, Mrs. Walter Berry.
The first named is designated
chairman, and the second named
as vice chairman.
These committees will be ex-
pected to get together at once to
organize and to apportion the
work and to appoint sub-commit-
tees where necessary to fully
cover their respective precincts.
The school teachers of the coun-
ty have been enlisted directly by
the government and they will
gladly work with these commit
tees.
The negroes can perhaps be
better canvassed through SUBJ
committees of their own race,
led by their teachers.
CARL STINGILY,
Temporary Chairman
Rankin Co. Com. Pledge Card
Campaign.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18
AUTOMOBILE DAY AT THE
STATE FAIR.

Secretary Mabel L. Stire has
made arrangements for an Auto
mobile Derby Day for the Miss
issippi State Fair, Jackson for
Saturday, October 9th.
A sanction has been granted
| by the international Motor Con-
test Association and the Missis-
sippi State Fair has mailed a
check of So, 600 to Mr.. I. S. Ma
han, secretary of the I. M. c. A.
as a guaranty for the purses
that will be contested on that
day.
The races will be varied; there
will be classes for light cars,
classes for big cars and free for
all events which any driver is
eligible to enter. Among the
drivers and cars already entered
as follows: Louis Disbrow the
Worlds Dirt Track Champion
has entered his famous Disbrow
Special $50 hp; Jerry Wonderlich
has entered an English Sunbeam
100 hp; Cliff Woodbury. entered
la Dussenberg 80 hp; Tad Mace
entered a Hudson Super Six 80
hp; Leslie Allen entered a Mar
quette Buick 80 hp; Harry Mil
burne entered a Fiat 80 hp and
other we'll known drivers. En-
tries will close at the Mississippi
State Fair Office in Jackson
Thursday, October 25th. The
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18
Notice of trustees Sale of Land.

On the 22nd day of March 1916,
Frances V. Hawkins and her husband
j. A. Hawkins executed andi delivered
to George Robinson, trustee, that GER
tain deed of trust which is recorded in
the office of the chancery clerk of Ran
kin county, Mississippi, in record of
land trust deeds and mortgages No. 4
at page 299, conveying lands in Rankin
county, Mississippi, to-wit: South East
Quarter of South West Quarter and
three and three quarters acres in the
south west corner of South West
Quarter of section 25, and the North
West Quarter and the North Half of
South West Quarter and the South
East Quarter of the South West'Quart-
er of section 36, and the North West
Quarter of South East Quarter and the
East Half of South East Quarter of
Section &c, less three and one half
acres, the said three and one half acres
being the one acre where the colored
church is, and the one acre where the
school house is, one-haif acre of Lou
Crook and one acre of the Henry Lacy
place, in the North West Quarter of
South East Quarter Section rs, all lsaid
land being in Township North, Range
5 East, to secure certain Indebtedness
therein named, due w. E, Kelly and
now due Mrs. E. w. Kelly, Executrix
of the Estate of w. E. Kelly deceased.
said Indebtedness being evidenced by
one principal note for 100000 due
March %, 1917, and one principal note
for $2,500.00 due March %, 1921, and
one interest note for $4,000 due March
%, 1917, as it appears on the face of
the said notes. but all due, after any
default. under the provisions of said
deed of trust, and the said Indebtedness
is now due and unpaid.
In consideration of the premises, /.
the said trustee, will, under and by vir-
tue Of the terms said deed of trust, to
pay said two principal ..notes and the
said interest note and cost of sale, sell
all the said property or so much thereof
as may be necessary, at public auction,
in front of the post office at Pelahat-
chic, Mississippi, in said county, during
legal hours on the 18th day of Novem-
Der 1917, to the highest bidder for
cash.
The title to said land is be-
lieved to be good, but shall only con-
Ivey such title as is vested in me as a.
foresaid. GEO, ROBINSON, Trustee1
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

track will be put in shape and
solution will be applied to pre-
vent dust and to make track as
fast as possible. The races will
start promptly at 200 o'clock
the gates will open at 800 a. m.
Automobile parties are being
made up to go to Jack
son to attend the automobile
races and one of the largest
crowds ever assembled to wit
ness an automobile race is ex-
pected on October 9th.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

the capital city. His many Rank
in County friends are especially
invited to make his store head
quarters during the State Fair.
You will find that you can Away
do just a little bit better at
McRae's than anywhere else.
Call on him when in the city.
R. M. Welborn ::and son, Will
liam. of Vanilla, were in Bran
don a few days last week, the
guests of their friend, H. c..
Washburn. Mr.. Welborn is the
champion fox hunter of his coun-
ty, and had the pleasure of
a very exciting chase with Mr..
Washburn's famous hounds. He
enjoyed the hunt and his visit to
Brandon very much, and prom
ised to come again.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18
Notice of Trustees Sale of Land Under
Deed of Trust.

:
On the 10th day of December 1910.
Will Orman and Lany Zachery executed
and delivered to R. E. Murray, Trus-
tee, deed of trust to secure an in
debtedness therein named due and
owing w. H. Till, said deed of trust
being of record in the Chancery Clerks
Office at Brandon, Rankin County,
Mississippi, in Book No. II, page 366.
Default having been made in the pay
ment of the said indebtedness, and
having been requested by the benefi-
ciary therein named to foreclose the
said deed of trust, will, on Saturday,
the 18th day of November, 1917, in
front of the postofice in the town of
Pelahatchie, Miss, within legal hours,
offer for sale and will sell at public auc-
tion to the highest and best bidder for
cash, the following described property,
to-wit:
The North East Quarter of North
East Quarter, Section 2, Township 6,
Range East.
Also one black horse mule about IA
years old named Jack; one red cow
and calf, all the cattle they now own;
also one James & Graham 12 wagon.
The said property will be sold to-
ward satisfying said Indebtedness in
said deed of trust. and the title thereto
is believed to be good, but | will con-
vey only such title as is vested in me as
trustee.
Witness my signature, this 18th day
of October 1917. R. E. Murray,
Trustee.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

Meal ground on our new Mead
ows Mill is absolutely clean and
sanitary. Try it. Grind every
day except Sunday.
Brandon Feed & Milling Co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

Fresh Vicksburg Bread every
Tuesday and Friday.
r. r. Busick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

One car load mares and mules.
All young and good quality; 4 to
Z years old; prices right.
E. j. MCRAE.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

On account of the high price
Of cattle my meat prices will be
advanced to 20 and 25 cents af-
ter this date. w. D. Thomas.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

Gillster's Flour - absolutely
best made; try a barrel.
w. G. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

are going to be worth many
times over the little effort that
will be required of us.
To do this work, that is to get
the pledge cards signed during
the campaign week, Oct. 18th
to Nov. 4th, we shall have to
have committees in each COM
munity, and those committees
are going to have to make some
sacrifice. When we remember
that. if the people do not get be-
hind the Government in this
war, and help to win it in the
way the Government points out,
we may, in the end, be called
upon to. make sacrifices which
will sadden the home and the
community for a long time. Can
the committees appointed refuse
this call of the Government? Can
the peope refuse to aid the COM
mittees, anl will they not
promptly sign the pledge cards
as soon as the opportunity offers?
Believing in the patriotism Of the
people of Rankin county, / have
not hesitated to promise that
they would.
BEAT NO. 1.
Plain Precinct-Edgar Mister
feldt, Mrs. H. Catron, j. D.
Scarborough.
.Cleary Precinct-W Will Renno,
Will Burke, Mrs. Henry Pierce.
Whites Precinct-Mrs j. HI.
Shack, J. D. Sandifer, Geo. w.
Sebren.
King Precinct-Mrs. w. E.
Laird, E. O. Weathersby, Miss
Fannie Byrd.
Star 'Precinct-E. M. Odom,
Mrs. H. Garrett, Mrs. Philip
Didlake.
Florence Precinct-P. B. Berry,
A. P. Dear, Mrs. Ruth Therrell.
BEAT NO. 2.
Pearson Precinct. E. Fish
er, Mrs. Lampe, Mrs. Paul r.
Bierdeman.
Holbrook Precinct-Mrs. j. j.
Daniel, Henry Jones. E. @.
White.
Langford Precinct-Mrs. C. O.
Rouse, Miss Ora Bethune, Twill
Swilley.
Brandon Precinct-Mrs. S. L..
McLaurin, Scott d. Donnell, HI.
H. Bullock, Miss Edna Buchanan,
Miss Annie Robinson. Mrs. w.
G. Runge, Mrs. Tom Buchanan.
BEAT NO. 3.
Fannin Precinct-Dr. ]. E.
Noble, Miss Mollie Brown, Mrs.
IG. H. Sheriff..
Pisgah Precinct. f. Baker,
Mrs. j. B. Williamson. Mrs. w.
C. Barksdale, Mrs. j. w. Boyd.
| Red Oak Precinct-John Walsh
Mrs. Cleveland Davis, Mrs. Geo.
Wiley.
BEAT NO. 4.
| Cross Roads Precinct-H. w.
Bradshaw, Mrs. A. P. White,
Evon Pennington.
| Shiloh Precinct. r. Robin
son, Mrs. John Franklin, Miss
Nettie Mobiles.
Pelahatchie Precinct-Dr. &C.
Shots, DR.. L. M. Clarke, w. l..
Barrow, Mrs. L. M. Stingily,
R. L. Nolan, Mrs. E. N. Ross,
Mrs, r. L. Brown.
BEAT NO. s.
Puckett Precinct-Mrs. r. L.
Gates, Mrs. M. E. Daniels, H. P.
Barksdale.
Antioch Precinct-Mrs. J. T.
Knight, Mrs. J. w. Summers,
Mrs. .Sue D. Collier, Alvin Pat
rick.
Cato Precinct Mrs. Luther
Burnham, Mrs. J. B. Barnett,
Mrs. w. B. SoWell, Alonzo Grant
ham.
4 Dobson Precinct Mrs. /. T.
Myers, Mrs. ]. NJ. Grain, Mrs.
4 Henry Brown.
81 INV Crnok pronsnnf Mice
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

Six-hoop Molasses Barrels
Get them while you can.
r. R. Busick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

Appler Seek Oats and Phos
pilates. w. G. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

New Home and Southern Sew
ing Machines. w. G. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

Heinz's Sweet Pickles bring
your bucket and try a quart.
w. G. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

Fresh Bread Mondays and
Thursdays. w. e. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

Owensboro Wagons, - best
made. W. G. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18

Charter Oak Cooking and
Heating Stoves.
w. G. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-18
LOCALgAND PERSONAL.

]. E. Murray, of Johns, is in
town today, selling 27-cent cot
ton.