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Meade County news., 1917-05-31
w. F. CASTEEN & co.
The Life of our Saviour

H. B. Phelps has contracted
for an attraction of unusual mer-
it, in the way of pictures, and
same willobe sbowa next Tues
day evening. "The Life of Our
Savior" is seven reel Pathe
production in colors and is con-
sidered a masterpiece. This
picture is said to be superior to
the Passion Play. See it June
5th at the opera house.
Meade County news., 1917-05-31

A number of Meade people at
tended the M. E. District Con-
ference held last Thursday in
Bucklin. Among them we're:
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Casteen,
F. W. sCurl and wife, DR.. and
Mrs. -. b. Amphlett, Mr.. and
Mrs, ]. A. Denslow, Mrs. H. N.
Holdeman, Mrs. h. A. Mcclure,
and daughter, Essie, F, W. Flick
A. M. McCay, and Rey. Geo.
Kraft.
Meade County news., 1917-05-31


Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Backe left
Tuesday morning in their Max
well, for Herington, Kansas,
where they will spend a week
with their son, Francis and
family, who expect to accom-
pany them home to spend the
summer. For the past year
Francis has had charge of the
music in the Herington schools,
but has accepted position for
the coming year at st. John,
with a raise in salary. His
many Meade friends rejoice
with him in his success.
Meade County news., 1917-05-31

bers we joined the audience in
expression Of applause and ap.
proval.
Mrs. Alice Bellamy for
America" her message EN-
bodyjng as it does sentiments Of
holiest loyalty, PATRIOTS m and
devotion. Mrs. Bel,amy was at
her best and her call to the aud
ience to unite in rendering the
closing stanza, resulted IN all re-
spending, bringing to an end the
most satisfying Memorial SUI :
day and Days observances in
the history of our County.
The Flower Committee, one
and all; those who aided them;
those who wove the wreaths and
made the boquets; and the little
boys and the little girls, God
bless them, who lovingly deco
rated the graves Of the Nations
Heroes.
The Firing Squad with its
gallant Com mander, Brother
Buis, and his ever efficient aid.
de camp, c K. Sourbeer.
The Boy Scouts, for their
presence, their aid upon calls,
and willingness at every moment
to respond to summon for ser.
vice. Boys, we thank you.
Everyone who aided in trans
portation of comrades or others,
those who carried flowers, GUS
tonians, and distributors and
whose sole recompense was and
is out thanks and sense of pa
triotic duty, well performed.
The County Press for grac-
ious and, gratutious help, with
special thanks to The News for
it's present Of nearly 1000 cop.
les of Memorial Day programs.
We thank you all--those here
ln-after mentioned, together
with tie many who aided, and
whose names may, perchance be
overlook.
Frank Sourbeer,
Attest Post Com nnander.
r. Buis, Adjutant.
Meade County news., 1917-05-31

j. n. Hamilton, formerly
Superintendent of the Meade
schools arrived in the city Sun
day. He came to deliver the
Commencement address to the
1917 graduating class. Mr..
Hamilton is now located 'at
Ponca City, Oklahoma. Mrs.
Hamilton and the children ac-
companied him as far as An
thony, where measles prevent
ed their coming on to Meade
with him.
Meade County news., 1917-05-31
Spring Crops

The spring crops are in fine
condition IN all parts of the coun
ty, and the ground seems to be
we'll saturated with moisture
In some localities some wheat
is to be seen, and while the most
of it will not make over third of
a crop, it will help toward lessen
ing the 1918 seed wheat Short
age.
Meade County news., 1917-05-31
Registration Day

Next Tuesday is registration
day for all male citizens between
the ages Of 21 and 81 years. 1t
is very important that all, those
eligible to register do so, as fail
ure will incur heavy penalty.
The place for registration is
the city room, in the basement
of the Meade State Bank build
ing and the time between the
hours of ZOO a. m. and 900 p. m.
The hours for registration in
each township are the same and
the places:
Meade County news., 1917-05-31
Married

Mr.. Raymond Pullman, and
Miss Eva M. Clark, both of Fow-
Ter, we're married to-day by, Rev.
J. w Jones, of the Fowler
Christian church Both young
people are well and favorably
known to Meade county people.
who join The News in extending
congratulations.
Meade County news., 1917-05-31
$25 Reward

A reward of SIS will be given
for information that will lead to
the arrest and conviction of the
party or parties who stole cop
per wire from Electric light
poles at Fair Grounds on the
night of May 9th 1917.
r. M. PAINTER, Pres.
FRANK FUHR, Secy.
Meade County news., 1917-05-31

Mrs. Chalmers returned last
Wednesday to her home in Los
Vagas New Mexico, after two
weeks stay with her mother,
Mrs. G. A Davies. She was ac-
compauied home by her sister,
Miss Georgia Rogers.
Meade County news., 1917-05-31
THE OLD BOYS
ARE GRATEFUL
They Thank All Meade Fol
Assisting Them to Make
Program a Success

W. tHduh-- NC <1etuOulSl Or
ganization in Meade for use of
Church building for Memorial
Sunday Observances.
The pastor, Rev. Kraft, for
faithfulness and patriotic CO op-
Grafton
The choir from allied
Churches for its messages Of
anthem and chorus.
The Decoration comm ittee,
Mesdames Rousb, Casteen, Hazel
and Lucy Bunch, who labored
faithfully until both Church and
Opera House we're tastefully
ornamented for Sabbath and
Memorial Day services.
DIR. Roush for the patriotic
sentiment, most happily and
reverently pervading the lnvoca-
tion.
The Reverend Garner for
his splendid sermon, rich in SEN
timent of intense loyalty to
Country, Flag and the freedom
of man.
H. B. Phelps, Esq, for the
use of Opera House without
money or price," likewise for
unceasing personal efforts to
make the Memorial Days mes
sage successful.
Mrs. H. B. Phelps, for faith
fuland e6icientco operation, the
organization and presentation of
the alag Drill" wherein the
children Of our City so happily
entertained.
Frances Stivers, for the
char ming rendering of Uncle
Sam" with its summons to pat.
riots, its inimItabl; sting and
scorn for the migrate.
Alex Wilson, Esq, in his
Message from Mt. Dread"
more than met the expectations
of everyone. his treatment of the
lessons cf duty, of the up to'date
type met with warm applause.
Miss Ona Martin, for her
fine solo, Meade joins Fowler
IN congratulations over the prom.
Use for both for the future de-
velopment of this charming
young girls store of vocal treas
ure.
Louis Smith, The Ragland
Drum Corps Gather and sony,
Prof. J. p. Kelley, with those
who aided, in the Medley OF
National Airs"-'twas a proud
day for orr beloved comrade and
Fife sololst and one long to, be
RENE m bered.
Alice Maud Griggs, for the
reading Your Flag and My
Flag"-her rendering ELECTED
expressions of approvaland gave
promise for the future.
Mrs. John f. Sweet, for her
rendering of "Kipling's Recess
sional." This mum Der from one
who closely represents Meade,
Fowler and Plains, disclosed
rare musical talent and culture.
Hon. C. C. Wilson, for his
masterful study upon the Lies
sons of the Wars which have
torn but not disme m bered our
beloved Republic in the past,
and through which is easily read
the mandate of Duty IN the pres
ent crisis of the Worlds Prog
ress." It's delivery was closely
followed and his treatment dis
closed ability of>high order, we
both thank and approve.
Mrs. Emil L. Larson for her
reading of "Lincoln's Memorial
Address" and vocal rendering of
"The Marsellaise, "In both num-
Meade County news., 1917-05-31
$25 REWARD

The News will pay SIS for in
formation that will lead to the
identity, arrest, and conViction,
of the party who put out the
poison which killed our dog
Meade County news., 1917-05-31
To Our Subscribers

On account of the funeral
of Miss Ella Granger, an
employee of this firm, which
is to be held Saturday after
noon at 3 o'clock; we kind
ly ask that our subscribers
refrain from calling central
between and 4 P. M. that
day.
Southwest Telephone Co.
Meade County news., 1917-05-31

Mrs. Florence Walter recent-
ly purchased a Buick four,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
MARTHA SC0VlLLE WILL IS OFFERED
 IN PROBATE COURT
Bridgeport Institutions Ben eficiaries of Woman's
 Testament.

Application for admission of the will of Martha H. Scoville, of 135 Sterling street. was made today at the probate court. The estate is esti- mated at about $12,000.
 Moses W. Redshaw, who was fa- tally injured at the Singer Manufac- turing Co. recently was 9 provisional heir of Mrs. Scoville. Providing he survived her, he was to receive, in conjunction with Henry Jacobs, $100, for, his kind services during the ill., ness of MT. Scoville.
 Mrs. Scoville died July 14,- 1917. She had drawn the will Feb. g, 1911. Five hundred dollars was left to the Mountain Grove Cemetery association in trust, for. the upkeep of her burial plot, and it was stipulated that the following inscription be placed on her headstone: Martha H. Scoville, wife of O. B. Buckminster. Born 1882"
 To her sister, Larissa, she left the income of s2.0o0, and at Larissa' $ death. it was stipulated the same be- quest should be made to c. Maria French, another sister. To her niece. Leah G. Lockhardt, of Macon, Ga, $250 was given. The residue of the estate was to be shared between St. PauFs parish, the Protest ant Widows home and the Boys club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
On Way To Take New
 Job, He Drops Dead

Having obtained a new position, in- tending to assume his duties for the first time this morning, Charles Em- monds, 3S years, Water street resi- dent. dropped dead in Sylvan avenue at 5:30, while enroute to work. A complication of heart and kidney trou- ble is believed to have caused his death. fZ
 Emmonds had been stopping at the home of a friend, H. l.. Grinnell. Sylvan avenue. who was with him when he fell to the sidewalk. Dr. Ewald Olsson of the emergency hos pital on arriving at the scene, declar- ed life was extinct and the body was taken to the morgue. The deceased leaves relatives in Torrington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
LADY DESPERADO IS ABROAD HERE
 POLICE DECLARE
She Turns On Her Nemesis In Jitney and Swaps
 Swats for Swag.

For the second time within a month In this city, a female desperado has figured in a jitney hold-up and rob- bery. The latest act of a skirted rob Der was to choke and gag Joseph Nemesis-not even his name serving to frighten hef-while her two male companions punched the victim into |insensibility.
 Nemesis met his fate Saturday night at Main street and Fairfield avenue. She was sitting in a jitney with two other men and the driver. The auto bore the destination mark "Barnum avenue and State street" Nemesis wanted to go to his home, 137 Dr. chard street.
 After the jitney had crossed the Congress street bridge, the driver turned down Noble avenue, picking the coal yard of Archibald McNel Co, as a fitting scene for staging the robbery. Noting the machine had left it's destiny course Nemesis started to protest when the female passenger one of her arms around his neck.
 For a moment he thought she had fallen in love with him but this sus.
 picion was immediately dissipated. The fingers of the arm thrown around his neck soon clutched on his wind pipe. while her, free hand was sud- denly slapped onto his mouth. This throttling action, accomplished in very few seconds, was followed by her commands to the two men accompanying her. "Give it to i'm; f; give it to i'm now" she kept repeat ing. From the appearance of Meme sis the men obeyed orders with the precision of German military com mand.
 When the victim revived he was 1y- ing in the road outside the coal yard having exchanged for the beating he received his gold watch and chain and $10 in money. True to his nomencla- ture, Nemesis says he will yet prove their undoing as he will know any one of the three should they meet again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
 ASSOCIATION WILL
 GIVE UP ITS WORK.
Lack of Cash Said to be Be hind Absorption of Re
 sources Committee.

The Fairfield County association. organized by Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk. Danbury and Greenwich men of note. which during the early part of the mobilization campaign took active steps that were recognized as efficient is to be absorbed and will soon pass under the control of the State Council of Defense.
 This announcement is made public today in few lines appearing in the current issue of the Connecticut Bulletin published under the direc- ton of the State Council of Defense.
 The Fairfield County association, which is the outsrowth of the Fair field County Resouces Mobilization committee, was formed before tkS State Council of Defense. Its branches were the agricultural committee of which B. F. von .Wettberg is chair man. The transportation committee which organized in Fairfield county all of the units for rapid transporta- ton of troops and supplies in emer. gency, the military committee which directed recruiting in this section ana other committees which have been equally active.
 { It was recently appointed the sole representative of the National Coun- Gil of Defense in this city through the Connecticut Defense Council at Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Germany Sorry. But
 Ready To Do It Again
tcontinued From Page l.,

tContinued From Page 1.) places over it headlines reaidfng: For eign Office ControvertS with Many Many Facts American Semi off cial Version and adds an editorial note to the effect that the sstate seems to dispose of all the American objections to the first and proves that in the later stages of the events telegrams in teh American code without partic- ular control, reliance being placed upon American good faith.
 "As this opened the possibility of abuse." says the newspaper. "it will be seen that complete impartiality was displayed on the Swedish side.''
 The chief concern now displayed by te conservative organs is as to the ef- feet of the disclosures upon the elec- tions. They attempt for this reason to represent the affair as exaggerated in importance and as provocative at- tempt on the part of the Anglo-Ameri- can press to influence internal affairs in Seweden. They call upon the elec- tors to disregard the disclosures and to maintain inner unity against the ex- ternal pressure and socialist asper- sions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

AL great liberal meeting held here today resolution proposed by Prof. Eden, leader of the liberal party in the second chamber, was unanimous ly passed expressing the deepest re- gret that the Swedish foreign office was not in a position to deny tIre as- sertion that it had forwarded cipher telegrams in ignorance of their con- tents, which contents when revealed aWoke the just ahhorrence of all Swedes, and condemning the careless ness that permitted such acts to hap pen. The resolution resolutely de- manded that the government imme- Adiately undertake all necessary meas ures to demonstrate indubitably to the Swedish people it's determination to maintain towards all belligcrents absolute neutrality.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.
Auto Thieves Have
 New Method, Says
 Capt. E. o. Cronan

Auto thieves have a new method of. trying to cover their operations &C., cording to Capt. E. O. Cronan. The latter has caused the arrest of two men and the wife of one is also held as a result of two alleged stolen cars being found in their possession.
 Frank Bigelow, a Providence resi- dent, Frank Barber and his wife, both of whom were brought here from Pawtucket, R. l.. and formerly lived at 340 State street, will be arraigned this week in the city court. The wife of Barker insisted that if her husband was guilty of stealing an automobile she was implicated as much as he and demanded to be arrested. Detective John Seery granted her request. According to Cronan, Bigelow is member of an auto band operating in New England by a new method. Rob- ert c. Smith of Milford was in the habit of leaving his machine outside the Ashcroft Mfg. Go. where he is em- ployed. NBigelow is alleged, with pals. to have obtained the factory numbers of the lnechine and sending to Hart ford, to have received new registra- ton numbers and a drivers license. He stole the machine. it is charged. and went to Providence where he was dFTeSleQ trying to SSA 4l- OStSStfFS seery while in Providence was told by Cronan to go to Pawtucket and bring along Barker. The latter had in his, possession machine the ownership of which he could not satisfactorily explain He drove a jitney while in Bridgeport.
 He possesses a; receipt for the car with no date, and claims to have bought it from a man named Brown. who lived at 10S Lafayette street. Cronan says the handwriting on the receipt in his opinion, is 9hat of the defendants wife. She insisted that if her husband was guilty of stealing tie car she was just as much to blame and Detective seery brought her back with her husband
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

DIED. sALO8fEY-In shelton. Sept. 18th. 1917, Sophia, wife of Kaisu Saio- mey, aged 2s years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, Y 1922 Hancock avenue, on Tuesday, Sept. IS, at s:30 a. m. and at St. Peters church at 9 a. m.
 lnterment St. Michaers cemetery. GOLDEN-In this city, Sept. 1s, 1917. Mary. widow of John Golden, of 65 Seymour street.
 Friends. are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her daughter, Mrs- A. E. Umstatter. 517 IS, at 8:30 a. m., and from St. Mary,s church, at 8 a. m.
 Interment at St. MichaePs ceme- tery. Automobile cortege. as BLOOMSTROM-In this city, Sept 37 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No n Maiden Lane, on Tuesday, Sept IS. at 2:3o p. mi.
 
 Automobile cortege. Hartford pa pers please copy. a McKERNAN--In this city, Saturday Sept. l5. 1917, Mary, widow of the late Francis McKernan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 8a High street, on Tuesday, Sept IS at 8:30 a. m., and from St. Angus ffnppH rhmrch 9 n'cl0rk
 Burial in St. MichaePs cemetery HOLMES In stratford. Conn, Sept 1T, 1917, John E. Holmes, aged 6s years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at Christ church. Stratford on Wednesday, Sept. 1s. at 2:so p m.
 Kindly omit flowers. Intcrment at Union cemetery. bsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
LinOleun1 for hard service.

Wherever there's floor that is to be trod by many feet, try linoleum.
 It will withstand that hard service other floor covering.
 It will look we'll and add cheer and brightness en- tire room. Especially true is this of inaid noeum the sort with pattern reaching from surface to very back. New tiled and conventional and wood patterns now; of tough firm texture $1.5O sq yd good printed inoleu, wiht attractive designs in a number of excellent color value
 59c sq yd To around rug in where there is no hardwood oora special light covering made in hardwood patterns and very like wood in ist appearance-M inches wide
 25c yd These hardwood-pattern coverings in various widths for use in many pars of the hoe 24 inches to
 25c to 6Oc yd floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Civil Common Pleas
 Court Opens Tomorrow

The civil common pleas court will open it's trial term tomorrow morn ing with Judge John R. Booth of Danbury presiding. and the first case announced as ready is an action brought by Attorney Ira O. Gregory of Norwalk against Jessie L.. Jeliffe, trustee for Alice Lyon Fitch, formerly of this city.
 Attorney Gregory claims he per- formed legal services for the defend ant between January l, 1908 and July 1911. He had to dfsburse large. sums and it was understood, he says, that the defendant would repay him. He declares there is a balance Of $225 still due, which the defendant refuses to pay.
 An action brought by the Hildreth varnish Go. of New York. against William Carlson of this city, was alsc slated for trial but it was annoHnc- ed that it would probably be settled out of court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Asks Postponement Of Suit Hearing So
 He Can Be Examined

Because he has been ordered to ap- pear by one of the local draft boards to appear for physical examination tomorrow, Samuel Colman Of this city was trying today to get a postpone ment of the trial of his suit against the Connecticut Go. His counsel, At- torney J. A. Cornell, IT,, and Attor- ney Baldwin of the Connecticut Go. had conference this afternoon.
 Colman wants $500 for injuries re- ceived when he was struck by a troll ley car at Stratford avenue and East Main and Arctic streets. He was rid ing a motorcycle at thel time and claims the motor1nan was negligent The suit is one of those listed for trial before Judge Booth in the common pleas court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

Warden Thomas rIott Osborne of the naval prison at Portsmouth, N. H.. is teaching his prisoners 10 knit for troops in France.
 A large cruiser launched at Dant- zig was named the Count von Spec. after the German dmiral. The ship was christened by the widow of the admiral.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Housing Company To
 Open 20 New Homes

Announcement was made today by the management of the Bridgeport Housing Go, that 20 houses would be opened to the public at Lordship park Oct. l.,
 ton in the hands of the T. J. Pardy Construction Go. show 1T one-family houses and three of the two-family type. They are of the five and six room variety.
 With the announcement that the new aeroplane factory will occupy a position on the flats east of Bridge port it Is likely that larger develop ment will cbej Considered in that sec ton of the city in the near future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
VALUABI4E GREENWICH
 PROPERTY IS ATTACHED
 IN SUIT BY BANK

Valuable property in Greenwich has been attached in a foreclosure action brought by the Stamford Trust Go. against Fred W. Jaynes and others of Greenwich to recover on a note for s14,000. Papers in the action, which is returnable to the October term, have. been filed in the civil superior court. The Trust CO is trustee for the estate of Joshua Hendrie, who died in 1911. It was alleged that this note had been given to Hendrie by Jaynes and that only $500 had been paid on it
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Mistakes Arnica In
 Home For Medicine

Mistaking an ounce of arnica in a small bottle at her home for castor oil, Mrs. Michael Tadiseo, 27 years, 355 Main street, drank the contents shortly before noon this morning and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital by Dr. J. F. Keegan of the emergency hospitalN The physician applied the stomach pump. It is thought she will recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
ROLLED" IN LODGING HOUSE.

Stanley Simons, a Warehouse Point resident, informed the police last night that while he was asleep in the lodging house at Bank street, some one stole from his pockets $50. He says a friend living in Warehouse Point was with him when he went tc the lodging house but had disappear ed when the loss of the money was discovered. He thinks his friend CD may have taken the roll.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

Ideal jars with glass top-pints, soc dog; quarts. s1 dog. Atlas Mason jars, metal top-pinfs, 75c dog; quarts, S5c dog.
 Jelly glasses-30c doz.
 Jelly moulds-35c dog.
 Economy jars. wide mouth-pints, $1.25 dog; quarts. s1.35 dog.
 Caps for Economy jars-40c dog.
 Jar wrsnches for tightening caps easily and Quickly-15c.
 Racks for holding cans. fit in boiler, -f5c and $1.
 Parowax for sealing jars and glasses -12c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
MARRIAGE LICENSE

Among. the marriage licenses grant ed todny at the city all was one for Albert G. Barton, aged 26, factory inspector, and Ruth E. St. Denny,aged l" Both live at 453 West avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Some unusual Curtains-=$1.5O

Curtains that bring the freshness and inspiration of an Autumn morning right into the home.
 Mercerised scrim, hemstitched with deep tet edge and inserting or in Cluny styles.
 Finely made, fine texture with of the beauty of silken hanging, in white or Arabian hue They would be counted good value at $2-Speclal price Sloo
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