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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-27
RAILROAD PRESIDENT SAYS
"BUY THRIFT STAMPS

"Apply the interest from your Lib
erty Bonds to the purchase of Gov
ernment Thrift stamps" This sug-
gestion was advanced yesterday by
President William Sproule to all Of
ficers and employees Of the South
ern Pacific's Pacific System.
The suggestion came in the form
of circular which is to be widely
distributed. Announcement is made
that the Company will offer the Sc
curity of its own vaults to all en-
ployees who desire to protect their
Liberty Bonds and will collect in
their behalf the interest as it accrues
and either remit same or invest it in
Government savings stamps as the
owner desires.
All employees are urged to buy
thrift stamps and urge other en-
ployees to purchase these securities
which are described as "a remark
able opportunity to save small
amounts on favorable terms"
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-27
NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS
COMMITTEE

New Orleans, La, Dec. "a, 1917.
Mr. Julius P. Hebert,
Morgan City, La.
Dear Mr.. Hebert:-
/ have heard of the energetic
manner in which you have taken
hold of the War Savings in Morgan
City.
l hear that you have taken charge
with enthusiasm which is bound to
show good results.
From what I hear you will prob
ably be able to have a War Savings
or Thrift Stamp in the hands of
each one Of the 10000 people in
your territory.
It is a pleasure to hear of such pa
triotic zeal for our Government.
Wishing you the compliments Of
the season, l am,
Yours very truly,
P. n. SANDERS,
State Director.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-27
American Railroads
Are Communicated
By The Government
President Will Take Control
Friday Under Authority
Granted by Congress
Through The War Depart
menf

Washington, Dec. 26.-Govern-
mont possession and operation of
the nations railroads for the war
. v., nroclaimed by President Will
.on tonight, to become effective at
MON next Friday, December %. Will
liam G. McAdoo, retaining his place
IN the cabinet as secretary Of the
treasury, is placed in charge as direc-
tor-general of railroads.
Every railroad engaged n gener-
Il transportation, with it, appur-
tenances, including steamsh-n mes,
|. taken over and all systems WI be
ooerated as one under the director
general.
In statement accompanying the
moclamation the President announc-
"a that as soon as Congress reas-
sembles he will recommend legisla-
ton guaranteeing pre-war earnings
and maintenance Of railroad proper
ties in good repair.
Government backing will be given
70 new issues of railroad securities
that a ready market may be found.
The Presidents move, although
forecast for weeks, came at this time
. q great surprise to nearly every
bedy in Washington, including rail
rad officials. It has been believed
renerally he would await the reas-
sembling Of Congress before taking
my step. He acted through Secre-
ary Of war Baker under authority
conferred in the army appropriation
vt
Direct management of the roads
vil remain in the hands of railroad
sfficials and the Railroads War
hard, comprised Of five railroad
leads will continue to direct actual
operation under Secretary McAdoo's
general supervision.
The chief practical effect of the
tuvernment operation will be. to per-
II q complete unification Of all rail
stems, impossible under private op-
seeation by reason Of statutes prohib-
Hing pooling of rail traffic and earn
hSs. The roads themselves had
gone as they dared in this direction
md it became known only today that
hey had been warned by Attorney
General Gregory that a violation of
aah-pooling laws could not be per-
nitted.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-27

Join the Christmas Savings Club
at the Peoples State and Savings
Bank next to the Postoffice today
Club now open for members. No
charge to join. Five cents starts
you. Interest paid on the saw.
inSs. Adv.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-27
Income Tax Officer Will
Be Here January 18th

ut will require a small army of
men to take the Income Tax returns
of persons subject to the new law.
Collector of Internal Revenue J. Y
Fauntleroy today announces that 80
officers will start from his head
quarters on January l and on jan
uary 2 every one of them will be on
the JOB in the parish assigned him,
to meet the people and help them
make out their income tax returns
The officer assigned to this Parish
is due to be at the following places
on the dates mentioned:
Morgan City at Post Office from
January 2S to February 2, inclusive,
and at Franklin at Courthouse from
February to 8, inclusive.
1t will be well for every unmar-
l'ied person whose net income for
1917 is $1,000 or over, and every
married person living with wife or
husband whose net income for 1917
is $4,000 or over, to call on the in
come tax man and learn whether or
not they have any tax to pay Col
lector Fauntleroy said today. The
person subject to tax who doesn't
make return in the time prescribed
is going to re-ret it. The Govern
:i?ent will get after all income tax
slackers.
There's hardly a business man,
merchart or professional man who
won't have to make return of in
come. Farmers, as a, class, will
have to pay the tax. The safe thing
to do is for every person who had a
total income of $1,000 or $4,000, as
the case may be, and who is not sure
about what deductions the law al
lows him, to play it safe by calling
on the income tax man.
The man in the field will have
forms for everybody and persons
who expect to call on him need not
trouble themselves to write to my Of
flee for FORMS
Respectfully,
]. Y. FAUNTLEROY,
Collector.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-27

Dear Mr.. Frere:
l want to assure you of my appre-
citation of your accepting the post of
local Chairman of Pcstmasters at
Franklin, La, and taking over the
supervision Of the work of the coun-
try postmasters.
l understand that you have taken
charge of this work with enthusiasm
and that you are bound to show good
results.
Thanking you and wishing you the
compliments of the season, I am,
Most sincerely yours,
P. H. SANDERS,
State Director
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-27
MONEY TO LEND ON REAL ES.
TATE sECURlTY-sT. MARY
BUILDING ASSOCIATION. limo.

Start with five cents today in the
Peoples State and Savings Bank
Christmas Club and draw down
$63.75 and interest December 18th
next. The Club is now open. adv.
IL per cent. on your savings-
Start a savings account in the ON
LY savings Bank in the city-The
Peoples State and Savings Bank.
Next to the Po..office. adv.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-27

Owing to unforeseen circumstan-
- Rev. Father Souby did not reach
YOU Boeuf Christmas morning to
eeaiciate at the morning Mass. The
1ther started on time to get there
Ne was unwillingly forced to make
! return trip before arriving to his
&ination.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-27
NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS
COMMITTEE

New Orleans, La, Dec. "a, 1917
DR.. T. F. Frere,
Local Chairman of Postmasters,
Franklin, La.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-27
Soldier Acknowledges Receipt
Of Red Cross Package

The following letter was receiv-
ed by Mrs. J. R. Drackett from
Pvt. Phillip F. Jones at Camp Shell
by, Miss, acknowledging receipt OF
the package which she contributed
when the st. Mary Red Cross Chap
ter was making up gifts for the SOL
diers:
Nv Dear Mrs. Drackett:
was fortunate enough to draw
the package you so kindly made up,
and I want to express my apprecia-
ton. Gifts like that don't come to
soldier often which makes the gift
all the sweeter.
l will keep the postal you placed
in the package and will keep you,
at intervals, in touch with the boys
as we go along.
Thanking you again and aagin for
the package, and may God be with
you and yours.
I remain,
Yours soldier,
Phillip F. Jones, Pvt,
Base Hospital,
Camp Shelby, Miss.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-27

Mr.. L. w. Gray and family of Ell
Paso, Texas, are spending the holi-
days with Mrs. Eugene and Miss o.
lie Hebert.
Be sure to attend the Opera
House tomorrow night.
The finest opportunity for Nor
gan City people to hear a fine sing
er at the Opera House tomorrow
night.
Don't miss the recital given by
Miss Mcdonald at the Opera House
tomorrow night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Boaun from
Avoca have returned home from a
visit to Bayou Sale.
Mrs. L. Boaun of Bayou Sale with
her little granddaughter, Louise
Stroud are on a visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Boaum at Avoca.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
MRS. GILLIGAN WEEPS AS JURY
 IS SWORN IN

(Continued from Page One) den the witness said that Andrews died without leaving a will and his property went to two brothers and three sisters as next of kin.
 He said that Andrews went to the Archer home because he was getting along in life, had found it a nice place and we'll recommended.
 Asked whether Andrews had ailed before going there, Johnson said he had had little rheumatism from working on the farm. but not much to speak of
 Did he write you at any time that he was being treated by Dr. King for stomach trouble?'' asked MT. Holden.
 .''He did not.''
 MT. Holden handed the witness the certificate of pr. King in which he ascribed death to gastric ulcers. Wit ness said he did not believe Andrews died of ulcers. Doctors make mis- takes sometimes, he said.
 Mr. Holden said that doctors make mistakes, so do lawyers and the wit ness said he could not believe that Andrews had stomach ulcers in spite of the doctors certificate.
 Recess.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
TWO THIRDS STATE
 ALLOTMENT RAISED

Hartford, June 21.-The following Red Croes appeal was issued today:
 The Connecticut was council of the American Red Cross wishes to an nounce to the people of Connecticut that the pledges received for the Red Cross war fund up to Wednesday eve ming have passed the one million mark There yet remains in order to raise Connecticut's portion of this fund $5O0, 900 to be coFlecte1 or promised be- tore Monday evening, June 2.
 .-Two-thtrds .of our allotment having been raised it may seem that the one third remaining to be obtained may be easily taken care of. In the amount already raised some of the largest sBb- scriptions appear. It should not be forgotten that the aIa0unt remaining needs to be made up of more subscrip- tfons and the smaller sums Up to the present the results are gratifying, but earnest, energetic work still lies before us in order to complete the fulfilling of the work, and we urged that each and every citizens Of this commonwealth give of his or her means in order that Connectfcut may stand foremost in do- ing her share to alleviate the suffer 1ngs and distress. which now exist abroad as we'll as for caring for our eoldiers and sailors who will soon be in foreign lands Ever remember it is more blessed to give than to receive,
 (SigneD
 CONNECTICUT WAR COUNCIL,
 American Red Cross.
 I'M. UIIiMlAN, <
 Chairman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
News Print Situation
 Baffles Publishers

Washington, June 21-Members of the American Newspaper Publishers association met here today to decide on a policy regarding newspaper taxa ton for war revenue and to take up the federal trade commissions re- commentators for government con- trol of news print manufacture and distribution.
 Difference of opinion developed over both questions. Frank R. Glass, pres1- dent of theA association, supported the trade commissions recommendations but others declared action in that df- rection would set dangerous prece- dent. MT. Glass pointed out that the government is about to take hand in food distribution and perhaps will su- pervise distribution of fuel.
 The association probably will re commend changes in the present water power laws to guarantee. longer tenure by lessees of water power sites as the association plans to put uI news print paper mills of it's own
 Members Said today that capital was reluctant to invest in the project un- less a long tenure was guaranteed. The news print situation, it was brought out, is still far from satisfac. tory. Canada's high excess profit ta7
 on news print mills, it was said, is discouraging production and threatens to create & new shortage. Agents o1 South American and Australian pub l fishers are in this country to buy 1OO, 900 tons of news print paper, which | it is said, may have a deciding effec | on the market. Members of the as sociation are for prohibiting the ex l port of news print paper under pro visions of the export control act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
SECRET SERVICE DISCOVERS FIVE
 'SLACKERS" HERE

The department of justice aided by the police department today rounded up five residents of Bridgeport who had failed to register for possible mili- tary service on June 6.
 Taken from their homes and fac- tories this morning and examined in the federal building by, secret service men the five expressed a willingness to register, declaring that they had failed to do so through misapprehen- ton of the law.
 Before assistants to the city clerk the five young men voluntarily affixed their signatures to the cards and with all meekness of spirit declared their occupations, physical condition and other necessary questions.
 Although it was not known here this morning what severity would be meted out to those who had, failed to comply with the federal requirements, Governor Holcomb today received from Provost Marshal General Crow der, at Washington, telegram in forming him that men who through lack of knowledge did not register, and have now registered, should be permitted to go, but those who will fully refuse to sign shall be bound over to the federal cour, ton their ar rest.
 The five apprehended here today were released upon completion of their registration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
COZ & WHITE TO
 DISSOLVE FIRM

r., p,i,siness A years in the heart Of Bridgeport as a high class grocery es- ta,blishment and with branches in New Haven at one time, the firm of Coe & White. established in 1873, will be dis solved on July 1.
 Charles P. Coe, the remaining active member of the firm. who followed his fathers work throughout life and con- tfnued the business after his associate, S. w White, had retired from active participation, will close the doors of the store in the Lyric theatre building and wind up the affairs. The high cost of rentals in Main street with advanc- ing prices of every commodity is given as the prime reason for diScontinuing at this time.
 It is likely that the business, under another name, may be continued by the many eanployes of the firm who have remAined faithful to their posts for periods ranging from 12 to 34 years and are thoroughly familiar both with the business and the trade.
 The firm of John P. Coe & Son began catering to Bridgeport in 1873, being located in little shop in Main street opposite to the old Hawley residence which was on the site now occupied by The Stratfield. The business was sue eeSSfu1 from the start ana WILL the T6- tiremerit of his father, Charles P. Coe who has ever since conducted the bus mess, became active partner with s W. White, still living in Bridgeport In 1895 the business was incorporated
 under it's present name. A Eranch was established in New Haven under the name of Coe & Field which did bus mess for a period of 23 years
 No firm in this state is better knowT to the wholesate merchants of New
 England than is Coe & White. For 2
 generation the firm has freely ibough
 the fresh prdduce as it was brough i from the country, and scarcely ham let exists in Fairfield county swher'
 the name is not standard among tn, agriculturists.
 The passing of the concern will b'
 noted with deep regret everywhere. 1 One of the greatest tributes tha
 may be paid to the management, tn | fair dealing and satisfactory relation ships cordially established on all side l is the length of service given by tn
 many clerks in the big establishment.
 Edward Bingham. senior in service has been in the employ of the compan, l for 34 years, George B. Jackwith for 2
 years, and J. J. Rice. junior in point o service for 12 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
Husband, Child and Adventures Gone;
 Woman In Distress

John Wolff, 30 years. of Lesko court, took his two-years-old child. s60, and Helen Broman. 8 years, of BOP Bruce street, and left this city for parts unknown last Tuesday. This morning the wife appealed to Capt E. O. Cronan to find him and the noney-emphasis on the latter.
 The forsaken wife asserts that she worked in a factory with him to help build up a fortune. They had saved $60 most of which belonged to her. The truant spouse took this from the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21

sister, Mrs. Dennis U. oiConnor in this city, MT. Gorman belonged to St. Thomas church, Fairfield, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Loyal Order of Moose and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was widely known among employees of the New Haven road through his long years of service with that company. A year ago he became i'll and resigned from active work, but had since re- covered his health and was considered to be absolutely well when stricken MT. German is survived by his sister, and by two brothers, Joseph of this city, and Thomas of Southport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
N
 

RLAIR--In this city, June IS, 1917, Clarence A., son of Lewis F. and the late Mary E. Blair. aged 23 years Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his par ents. No. 6S Cleveland Ave. on Friday. June a22 at :30 o'clock a. m- and from St. Patrick's church at g. a. m-
 Interment at St. Michaers ceme- tery. D 20 b* 2 UNDERHHL.--Tn this city. June 20, ls17,sMiio Franklin Underhill, aged 29 years @st Friends are invited to attend the funeral services at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Iillie E. Morgan, No. 1855 Maplewood Ave. on Friday evening at z o'clock. Remains will be taken by, automobile cortege by funeral director August c. Baker to Danbury where interment will be in the family plot in Wooster ceme- tery.
 Danbury and Waterbury papers please copy. D 21 bs DONALDSON-In this city. June 20 1917, Harriet Elizabeth,a wife oi Chester Donaldson and daughter oi Annie and the late William But tery, aged 25 years.
 mfrfen0S are invited to attend the funeral at the mortuary chapel ol August q. Baker, No. 1297 Strat. ford Ave on Friday afternoon al 2:30 D. m-
 Interment in family plot Park cemetery. Automobile cortege KEILY-In this city, dune 20, 1917 Patrick J. Kelly. at his residence No. 53. Calhoun avenue. 8 Notice of funeral hereafter. a. GOR1IAN---.In this city, Wednesday June 20, 1917, Daniel J. German aged 55 years. 1 month, 8 days.
 Friends are invited to attend tn, funeral from the residence of hi sister. Mrs. Dennis J. O'Connor, No 181 South Ave. on Saturday, Jun, z3, at 3:30 a. m. and from Sacret Heart church where solemn higl mass of requiem will be offered fo the repose of his soul at o'clock.
 Burial in St. Thomas cemetery Fairfield. Automobile cortege.
 D 2l b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
DANTEu ,. GoRMAN

Daniel J. German, for 27 years an en,n1ove of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, as tower man, died at the home of his sister, 1S1 so,,tg, avenue, last night, following a brief illness. MT. Gorman was eaheol II, s,,ddenly on Sunday. He was born fl, Southport 55 years ago and lived ,,, +bah town continuously until the death of his mother, two years aso. Since then he has resided WaIn ns
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
STAMFORD TOTAL
 $4,OSS THIRD DAY
fspecial to. The Farmer. )

Stratford, June 21-The. third days returns handed in last evening at the meeting of the Red Cross society in Christ church parish house showed that $4,0os.05, has been raised. The amount received by each team is as follows: Team No. l. Mrs. G. C.. Gun ther, s701.55: Team No. 3. Mrs. E. W. Peck. $75s.5o; Team No. 3. Mrs. F. M. Patterson. $653.50; Team No. 4, David E. Rhoades. $227; Team No. 5, A. DeForest Wheeler, $272; Team No, 6. Harold e Lowell, $475.50. Totas $4,oS8.05.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
ANTONIO BRITO.

The. funeral of Antonio Brito was held from the undertaking parlors of Rourke & Boucher, 1925 Main street, this morning at 8:30 o'clock and from St. Augustine's church one half hour later where a high mass of requiem was celebrated by the Rev. Robert. J. Bowen. There was large attendance of sorrowing relatives and friends and the bearers were the immediate friends of the deceased. Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
PATRICK J. KELLY.

Patrick J. Kelly, a well known ma son, died at his home, 53 Calhoun avenue last night, following a brief illness. MT. Kelly was born in Ire land 57 years ago. He wes a mem Der of the Park City camp, W. O. w. He is survived by his widow, son, James, who is with the American Graphophone Co.,, and a daughter : Winnifred a student at the High school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
FREDERICK JUErTNER

The funeral of Frederick Juettner of, 366 Nichols street, was held from the mortuary chapel of Henry B. Bishop at o'clock this afternoon. Rev. H. A. Davenport, pastor of the Peoples Presbyterian church,, con- ducted the services. J. c. Tuthill camp, w. O..W., of which MT. Juett- ner was a member, conducted the ser vices at the grave and members acted as bearers. Burial was in Park ceme- terv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21

Emma Goldman may be freed on bail of $25,0O0. Her anarchist friends have succeeded in raising $2S.- 0o0.
 New York still needs s,653 men for the National Guard, as the full quota is 41,47e men, and there arc only 32.- s2S men enlisted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
SYLVANUS B. NORMAN.

Sylvanus B. Norman, one O. the oldest residents of Stratford, died at his home in West street, of that town last night, MT. Norman, who, was S4 years old, was born in South Bur wick, Me. He was a machinist and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
OBITUARY
HENRY FISCHER

The funeral of Henry Fischer was held from his late home in. Avenue F., Stratford at 2, o'clock this afternoon. Burial was in Park cemetery. MT. Fischer, who was a florist, died Tues day, aged 33 years. He is survived by his mother.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
ALBERT CHRISTENSEN.

The funeral of Albert, the A years old son of, Bernhardt and Annie Avery Christensen of 1788 Barnum avenue, was held privately at o'clock this afternoon at the mortuary chapel of H. A. Remington, William street and Barnum avenue. Rev. Charles w. Simpson, conducted the services. Bur ial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21

house. The girl with whom he IS al legged to have eloped is known as Helen Gold in some circles and has also used the name of Helen Golo- stein.
 Capt. Cronan stated today that sne and her sister ran away to Virginia and their mother caused their arrest when they returned. The missing glri claimed at that time that she hao married a man while in V1rglnla.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21

The condition of Mrs. Florence O1- sen, 19 years, of 250 Sixth street, who tried to end her life because her hus- band scolded her, is reported as much improved by physicians at the Bridge port hospital. She has almost entire ly recovered from the effects of the poison which she drank. The young woman was married when she was but IT years of age and has child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21
BARN TO LET two story, suitable for storage or carpenter. 155 'Benham Ave. D 21 bsp

FARM FOR sAI1E--111 acres, 25 woodland. balance meadow, pasture and tillable; good house, water and telephone in house; two barns, fruit trees, stock and tools, five miles from Ansonia. price $4.000. Terms. Addreas H. F. Wells, Seymour, Conn R. F. D. No.~2. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-21

executive committee of state confer ence of Charities and Correction. They arranged the program for the annual state conference which is to be held next spring.