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The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

NAIN 81 u ~ -
o. BE- the winner
az a lot gwen
away ~ the
Bob-L<1 Gardens
Comm unity o.
No. ~ McCraw
building. city. az
a N eater near ny
home
This lot. tho
agent said who
called at ny
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21
From Another Point OF NeD
Bv c. 7. S.

A Detroit woman who heard those adj
vertising bombs, thought it was the end
Of the world II was, as We understand
merely mill end.
Unless there is relief in the coal situa-
ton, half of Detroits schools may have
10 close, according to a news item. Put
me down." remarks Tommy Brown, "as
heartily in favor of coal famines."
Fsther-Nou. my scr. what vas Washing
ton noted for7
son-Wster Johnson.
Maybe you noticed, Phyllis, that a suit
for $1,000. alleging false arrest, has been
filed by Detroit manicurist.
Our attorney general has been asked
for an opinion as TO what makes a duck
wild. Our own personal, private opinion
is that it depends upon the circumstances.
For instance. along about Thanksgiving
time it was the price of turkeys.
The mayors scheme 70 get US coal
seems to have gone and clinkered
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21


There was another inspiration in the
life Of Funston. which was a tenacity of
purpose.
His capture Of Aguinaldo was the
evidence Of il.
You should know the story of il;
your boy and girl should know the
story Of it.
Hope Of making Aguinaldo prisoner
had been abandoned.
His hiding place was a mystery. but
with the hiding place known il was APP
preciated by everybody connected with
the expedition. that capture could come
only az the risk Of his life by any man
attempting IL
Funston assumed the role o. prisoner
Of detachment of Filipino scouts in the
service OF the United States, but who
pretended to be soldiers of Aguinaldo.
Facing the probability that friendly
natives would apprise Aguinaldo of the
plot. and death as a spy, in consequence,
Funston dashed into the mountain fast
ness OF the island of Luzon. where Agui-
aAldo had been discovered in hiding.
A few days later. he reached Manila.
with AguinalGo as his prisoner.
For this, Funston received the award
of congress.
What is your ambition; what is your
goal in life?
Make that goal Aguinaldo and GET
Aguinaldo.
Funston never turned back
Don't you turn back.
Funston met the duties OF soldier,
persevered. unfalteringly, and leaves his
name in the hall Of fame. honored by all
OF his country.
Be as dutiful. as persevering. as un-
faltering.
Funston won the hardest battle he
ever fought at Vera Cruz. when he had
20 fight HIMSELF.
Conquer yourself and you are greater.
the Book Of Books says. than he who
taketh a walled city.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21
Heslth Questions Answered.

y How can one overcome
the tendency 20 round shoulders ,"
Develop the great muscles 81 the
neck and back thru work and cIer.
else.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

scrrra- - excite interest. had r.
ceived notices that read This Is
10 notify you that you have bcen
awarded a lot in Bob-Lo Gardens
Community for $3.50"
These were "old" notices. be said
and he exhibited new ones Nhica
were sales blanks.
Mr. Moran was then asked Why
II the lots were being sold-"win-
uers' were being told that the
S9s0 was 70 cover the expense Of
deed and abstrac; papers.
He denied that this vas being
done. but IL happens that Mrs.
Z. who was one Of the win.
ners was 80 advised by one % the
company agents.
NJ Moran was then asked II be
knew anything about the BobIo
Gardens Community agent IN 81,
Louis Who operated thru the movie
houses and gave away lots FOR
$3.50 the latter being charged fo-
the abstract and title
Hs never heard Of the man he
said Ia fact. he was "Eurprised
We vii look into this. and have
II investigz gated az once" he said
with an air much after the fashion
% one Who contemplated investiga
ton next Christmas.
we don't give away anything
and ne 1890 IL not for abstrac, pa
pors 10 IL the price OF the lot. Mr.
moran emphasized.
Nr Moran went on 90 say that
u any % his agents mlsrepresen,ed
The Gardens property these persons
% mi.led would BE- refunded their
money
"Bg' your agreement states spe-
cifcal'y that you make no refunds Z"
~ was reminded
Just complaints will get consld.
Grafton he replied. and " any 81
our agents mlsrspresent our lots
zip'-,hey are fred"
These remarks were all interest.
inz. especially after an interviev
with Mrs. L.
The subdivision she was told vaF
tslsi- o. sls~fa- si,sseses fnaser fiara
Hay. which Is little more than
three miles north OF Pointe Aur
Pins. one Of the islands famous
summer resorts. A dock. she was
told had been built. and streets
graded ia the subdivision
The agent who called on her.
she said. exhibited a folder giving
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21
The Keep Well
Column
BABY cARgi

Baby care In winter is Just as
important as infant welfare work
during the heated period.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

irrtYoTt TIfrFE
city
Gentlemen
~ one % your subscribers 7 would.
u possible. Ike 70 kuaW n the drai
described below IL al light
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

A uuack doctor was holding
cires 10 n rural audience.
Yes. gentlemen" he said. Il
have sold these pills for IS
years. and never heard a word
OF complaint Now, what does
that prove7"
Voice I'm crowd:
THAT dead men tell no
tales"
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21
kindly vithhoia nAme).


After receiving this inquiry. a
live OF he Mirror Wis
it'd me Yfhce OF the Bob.Lo enter.
prise in the McGrav building. In
Known 10 tho agents he was shown
enough blue prints % The Bob-Lo
Gardens plat 10 paper the orrce
wsll and advised Of all The won.
ders" Of the island
4 very anable gentleman. Vh0
appeared 20 DO in charge OF tho %.
Zee and gtyins hts name "a Nor.
an" denied most emphatically that
the company was conducting q lot
terry thru the theaters.
The scheme % asking motion pic.
ture house patrons 90 sian cards
and then notifying them that they
had been awarded a lot-for s. so
Vas merely method ~ obtaining
.s..AEs EaHf ia laet. ne said.
the company was no, awarding"
lots. but selling them
His attention was then called "a
the fact that number OF persons
whose names had been obtained
thru a motion picture house. where
BobLo scenes we're thrown on the
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

wisely.
He took up his hair brush,
on the back Of which was
mirror. In order TO see N his
face was very flushed BY mis.
take he held the bristiy side
toward himself.
"Gracious!" he cried. mo
wonder every one stared at me.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

Plati.udes are useful in converse.
ton. They give one such an air o.
respectable dullnes-. -
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

nome. ~ located on an ISLAND called
Bots Blanc. m Michigan. This "a
about seven miles from Ma kinac
This lot Was 10 be given Away free
bat the agent said that u would
cost g. % and that g. % should DO
paid % him on the night hs called.
and the balance within 20 days time
a. the oface.
Upon payment - ne fuil amount
am 20 get clear deed and titis
90 a lot. but what looked funny -
re he could not give ne any lot
number. althO the property has been
subdividsd
"A have already paid 8 20 70 tho
aaent. ID you think that TIE DEALING
q this company 81 Ill right d. not
want 10 pay 10. balance - n 10 not
and Therefore thank you IN Advanrs
FOR any Information you may Eivo
me concerning the deal also - yu4
think ~ advi sable 20 pay the balance
on tne lot
Yours truly.
Mrs II =
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

leash and the leash was sense of duty
to his country.
This incident in the life of General
Funston might serve for an inspiration
now for those who are impatient because
we have not jumped at Germany's throat
while as yet there has been no provoca-
ton for a step that would prove so costly
to the United States.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

Mr. Jones arrived home late the other evening
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21
REVERSE ENGLISH

War 10 terrible thing; relic OF the dark
ages that should be stamped out. Put me down
as fsVorina disarrarent through a league 70
bring about peace. am not IN favor o. league
70 enforce peace. losthe and despise that word
enforce. "-Munitons maker.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

Don't I want a shavel'
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

If there is anybody around here who is
pleased TO hear that Judge Connolly is to
leave the bench, he's a crook.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

We gather from the wav tbs Aald-sss
are beginning TO sign up that the Tiger
are about to start for What s-its-name
Texas.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

The mayors scheme 70 get US coal
Gems to have gone and clinkered
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

The weight of the silver caused him to leave a trail of silver which led to his capture. Leon Wickham, 35, of Schenectady, N. Y., was sentenced to six months in jail for attempting to enter Temple & Joyce's clothing store in Torring- ton, Dec. 5.
 Christopher B. Smith, 25, of Bridge port, pleaded guilty and was sentenc- ed to a year in jail for stealing pair of horses from David Templeton of Kent, Aug 20, 1912. Sentence was suspended and he was placed on pro- bation.
 Tony Newfli, 21, of New Hartford, was fined $25 for carrying a con- cealed weapon. Judge Greene direct ed that if his friends would put a cash bond of $100 for year and that if he caused no further trouble the fine might be remitted. He attended a moving picture show in New Hart ford and had a revolver in his hip pocket.
 Philip Wooster, 2S, charged with
 breaking and entering the railroad station at Torrington, Jan. 12, plead ed guilty and was sentenced to nine months in jail.
 Emery Kilmer, 33, of Torrington. charged with manslaughter, pleaded not guilty It is alleged that on Oc- tober 13 he was running an automo- bile and had Edward Smallback with him, and that be collided with a tree causing Smallback's death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09
l.ITCHFiEID COUNTY NEWS
Cottages For Boys.

The Camp Berkshire Corporation of New York has bought 104 acres of land on the shore of Dog Pond in Goshen and will begin immediately the work of erecting cottages for housing 80 boys during the camping season which will open in June. The location is ideal for the purpose, the lake being surrounded by wooded hills, and the water being noted for it's clearness and purity. It has a shore line of 1,200 feet. Parts of the Besse and Sage farms were selected as the site. Most of the boys will be from wealthy fam flies in the city.
 Snow Delays Undertaken.
 Mrs. John Bacon Of Pleasant Valley died Tuesday. A Winsted undertaken made several unsuccessful attempts to reach the Bacon home, but was turned back by the blocked highways, and finally went to New Hartford by train from where he later in the day got to Pleasant Valley by sleigh.
 Sentences of Criminals
 On his plea of guilty 70 navIng broken jail at Litchfield, Joseph Cote of Winsted was sentenced in the su- perior court at Winsted Wednesday to state prison for from two to four years. He was sent to prison for en- tering the home of Mrs. Towne in Stamford by entering the second story.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

Hothouse Products = Cucumbers, No. 1, per dozen, SIPS @1.50. Mush- rooms, white, lb. bsk.,, SIPS O 1.75; brown, $1@1.5O; buttons, 80c@$1.10. Radishes, 100 bshs., $2.50 O 4.5O. Rhubarb, 12 bshs., 50@6Oc. Toma- toes, h., 10 @20c.
 Poultry Dressed-Turkeys, young toms, fancy. 33c; young hens, fancy, 38c; young hens and toms, mixed, fancy, 33c; fair to good, 31c; old hens, 31c; old toms, 31c. Chickens. 1924 lbs. to dozen, 29c; 2530 lbs, 26-27c; 31-36 lbs, 25c; 37-42 lbs, 25c; 43-47 lbs, 25 @26c; AS lbs, 26@ 27c; 60 lbs. and over, 27c. Fowls, <S- 60 lbs. and over to dozen, 23k 24c; 3O-47 lbs. 19h @22c; under 30 lbs. 19c. Squabs, prime, white, 6-1O lbs and over to dozen, per dozen, $3@ 5.75; culls, $1. Guineas, spring, 3-4 lbs. to pair, per pair, S1.25 O 1.50; lbs. to pair, per pair, 75c @$1.
 Rabbits-Cottontails choice, per pair, 3O@35c; poor to fair, 15@25c
 Vegetables - Potatoes, bbl., $40 $50. Onions, Connecticut, yellow, 100 ID. bag, $7@S; red. 100 ID. bag. $6.50@7.5O; white, 100 ID. bag, $7@ g.. Turnips, Rutabaga, bbl., $2.50@ 8; white. bbl., $2.75 O $3.25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09
MRS. PATRICK CAMPBELL.

Mrs. Patrick Campbell, the actress, who is now, in private life, Mrs. George Cornwal1is-West passes the half-century mark today. having, been born in London on Feb. g, 1867. Mrs. CampbelPs spouse was formerly the husband of the former Lady Ran dolph Churchill, mother of Col. Win ston Churchill. who held the post of First Lord of the Admiralty in the early days of the war. MT. West was divorced by Lady Randolph Churchill in 1914, and he immediately married the actress, with whom he made a tour of America last year. Mrs Campbell's mother-in-law is Mrs William Cornwallis-West who was recently officially censured for the part she had played in an army scan dal. Mrs. ~Campbell's stage name is that of her first husband, Patrick Campbell, who was killed in the South African war in 1900. She has been on the professional stage for 30 years, beginning her career in Eng land in 1887. She made her first tour of America in 1901, and since then has become favorite on both sides of the Atlantic. Mrs. Campbell has a daughter who has also won some fame on the stage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09
St. Valentines Day
 Festivities Planned For Y. w. c. A. Members

Educational courses are we'll attend ed by Y. w. c. "A. members, both in the regular classes under the auspices of the educational committee and in the club classes of the industrial de- partment. The courses most popular have been those in domestic science and arts in the regular educational department, and in the clubs basket ny and astronomy. Out of the 565 pupils registered in the educational department during the past year, 354 pupils were those in dressmaking, millinery, embroidery and cooking classes, showing that young women are still interested in subjects re- lating to the home. There are oth- CT more cultured subjects also to give all round opportunities, Spanish, French, English, dramatic expression. trained attendants, folk dancing, and in the clubs Know Your City cour- ses, manners and social usages, travel talks, biography, and character stand ards.
 The new term both for the regular classes and for the clubs is just begin ming. Now that dress materials and hats are so high in price, it is good investment for young women to learn to make their own hats. and gowns and this is just the time to start work for that Easter costume. There are classes both day and evening. Regis tration should be made at once in or der to get the full terms work. Cook ing, too, is not a lost art, and some attractive work is offered both in the elementary class and in the advanced work for experienced cooks.
 An interesting schedule of topics and speakers has been arranged for the Sunday vesper services for the month. Last Sunday saw large and enthusiastic gathering of Pathfinder girls and their friends for the special service at which Rev, Frank C. Rida out spoke on Pathfinder ideals
 coming Sunday Mrs. John will tell the always por of :, the Blue Bird and Mt~ era Ber- tilson will sing. On Feb IS the World Service Committee hopes to have a speaker who will tell of person. d experiences in the war zone, and on Feb. 26, President sykes of Connec, ticut College will speak under the auspices of the Educational Commit tee on Robert Louis Stevenson, illus trating with slides. These short. in- formal services, followed by their friendly, social hour, are planned for the women and girls of Bridgeport. They are full of inspiration and xriendliness. and offer splendid op-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09
MONROE

The date for the Washingtons S birthday supper has been changed from Feb. 22 to Feb. 21 Admission including both supper and entertain ment will be twenty-five cents Clam chowder for those who like it and other good things for those who do not.
 The Ladies' Aid met last week with Mrs. Albert 'Hurd, for a very pleas ant afternoon. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. George Burr's home.
 The Monroe Civic club held it's Agular monthly meeting last Thurs - y night. A goodly number were present and most enjoyable pro- gram was rendered.
 The Thimble club was entertained last week by Miss Minnie A. Osborne at her home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

By a fall through a scaffolding in his barn last Saturday Randolph Bradley was severely shaken up and bruised, but luckily escaped any brok- en bones. A badly lamed shoulder was the worst result of the mishap.
 Dr. E. H. Smith started on Sum day for Boston by way of New York to attend the annual meeting and banquet of the Amherst College alum nj.
 A. G. Barnett and w. c. Sanford have been appointed appraisers on the estate of the late Joseph Tomlinson which in this probate district consists of the former Wood farm on Hoyt's Hill, Bethel, and the farms dairy stock and equipment.
 The drifts from Mondays storm necessitated highway snow clearing jobs only at the Ridge and on Sun set Hill at a total cost of about $10.
 Miss Catherine Barnett of Lone town attended the Yale Junior Prom at New Haven on Tuesday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Beeves-Dressed beef. 13@16c per ID. for ordinary to prime native sides. Calves, common to prime yeals sold at s11 @16 per 100 lbs.; culls, $9 @10; barnyard calves, $7; fed calves, $S.50 @9.5O. Dressed calves, city dressed, 17@23c; country dressed, 15 @21c.
 Sheep and Lambs-Common to fair sheep (ewes), sold at $7@10 per 100 lbs; culls, $6; lambs, $14.75 O 15. Dressed mutton, 12@16c; dressed lambs, 19@21hc; hog dressed, 22h; country dressed hothousel ambs, $11 @15 per carcass.
 Hogs, prime hogs sold at $12.50 per 100 lbs; roughs, s11. Country dress ed hogs, 131a @17c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES.

Act to admit Nebraska as state of the Union was passed by Congress half a century ago today, and state hood was. formally proclaimed on the 1st of March following. Cetewayo the martial King of Zululand, who long carried on a bloody and terrible war against the British but was event ual1y conquered, died in 1844. Will liam Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States, born in Virginia in 1773. Gen. Robert E. Lee was made commander of the Confederate forces in 1865.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09
N. Y. Wholesale Prices.

Butter-Creamery. higher scoring than extras, per lb., Al O 45c; extras 431a @44c; diary, tubs. finest, 42c; good to prime, S71k @41c.
 Eggs-Fresh gathered. extra fine. per dozen, 50 o 51c; extra firsts, 40 A O soc.
 Apples-Snow, bb1., $3@s; Wine sap, s3@5; King, $3 3@5.75; Northern Spy, $2.50@7; Hubbardson, $2.50 O 3.75; Ben Davis, $2.50@3.50; Bald win, s3@5.25; Greening, $3.50 O $50.
 Hay and Straw-Large baled. tim othy, No. 1, per ton, $20 O 22; No. to No. 2, $15@19; shipping, @14; no grade hay, $9@11; fancy light, clover mixed, s17 @1S.50; No. 1, dover mixed, $16@17; lower grade. clover mixed, $11 @14; No. 1 clover, $15 Co 16. Straw, Rye. No. 1, $13@ IA; No. 2, SIP; oat, $11@12; small bales about $1 under large.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

In the summer and early fall of last year Radford B. Smith gave out a great many presents and souvenirs to his customers at the Saturday af- ternoon sales, but in the confusion of alterations, holiday trade and inven- tory. this was discontinued tempor- airly This week the custom will be renewed and no doubt many will take advantage of it by doing their shop ping in the afternoon.-Ady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09
portunity for strangers in the> city to become acquainted.


 become acquainted.
 St. Valentines season will be ce1e- brated in two special social occasions. The first will be valentine social on Saturday evening at the East Side, 56 Beach St., in charge of a committee from the Washington Park M. E. Church. A musical program by Eula Coates Haynes, soprano and F. B.. Granniss, piano, will be given at 8 o'clock Later in the evening, Dan Cupid will have some fun with his hearts and darts. All the young wo- men are welcome whether or not they are members of the association.
 On Wednesday evening, Miss Do- ten Gros Claude and the other mem bers of the Central social committee are arranging a big celebration-a Valentine Cotillion to be given at 1O37 Broad St. This is for members and their friends, both men and women There will be a short entertaining program of good music and exhibi- ton dancing preceding the cotillion. Clever little favors for the different figures have been made by the com mittee The High School orchestra will furnish music.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09
LOCAL SHOE BUYER
 HONORED WITH OFFICE.

Willard H. Wadhams, shoe buyer for Meigs & Co.,, was chosen first vice. president of the Connecticut Shoe Re- tailers' association at meeting held in the Hotel Garde, New Haven, on Wednesday. Sidney Stokes of New Haven was chosen president, D. c. Webster of New Haven, vice presi- dent and E. F. Powers of Meriden, treasurer. r+ ls"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-09

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS
 JOHN RECK 0 SON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19

visionaI Government must be answered
this week. and unless the Provisional
Government considers IL endanzerlnS
10 the safety Of the country. the ST
tings will be held in public. except the
committee meetings.
The question Of the Ukraine, when
seemed TO be settled. has again been
brought up by the refusal OF the sen,
ate 10 publish statute on Centrai
Russia. This was decided on the Tor
NAL grounds that the Provisional Gov
eminent has not the right 70 grant
autonomy 20 the Ukraines, preroga..
tive which belongs to the Constituent
Assembly.
The following cable message was re-
ceived Yesterday by the jewish DaiIy
Forward" from its Petrograd CORE
spondent:
at is rumored that one Of the rea.
sons for the transfer OF the lanilly u
the ex-Czar from Tobolsk 70 a monas-
terry was a movement among the MOS
lem population Of that city 70 put
Nicholas back on the Russian throne.
"The loss to property caused by
agrarian disorders in the month OF
September alone exceeded 3O'ooV'Voo
rubles. y,
AT Astrakhan, Tambov and khar-
kov excuses against Jews nave taken
place. Shops were plundered and al
one place a hospital vas burned down
The government has decided TO take
drastic measures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-19

British forces are continuing their de-
Structive raids along the Arras front
and as far south as ST. Quentin. but
there are no sure signs as 20 when
Field Marshal Haig will renew his of
fensive.
Berlin officially reports to-day that
French units have attempted to ad-
vance several times near Draibank. IN
the region Of Houtholst Forest, but
without success. Haig reports sue
cessful raid by London troops In the
neighborhood Of Gavrclle, east Of Ar
ras.
On the French front infantry opera
tions on greater scale have been un-
Gertaken and intensive air fighting con
tnues. Yesterday the French fiers
drove down eleven more hostile ma
chimes, bringing the total Of the week
up to thirty-siX. Berlin claims the
winging Of thirteen French planes
On the Aisne and Nerdun front the
artillery battle ia increasing in VIC
lence daily. being particularly severe
northeast Of scissors. where large in
fALtry actions are foreshadowed. East
of the Meusc German shock troops
made surprise attack on the French
positions near Hill S44 to-day. pene
trating the trenches and destroying FIVE
dugouts The garrison was taken pris-
vner. according TO the German report.
General Petain chronicles the repulse
of German attacks at Bezonvaux, on the
Meuse, and on the Nauclerc Plateau,
north Of the Aisne.