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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
FORMER LOCAL
 BOY IS SAFE

Robert B. French formerly of this city, now of Brooklyn, N Y. whose son, Walter w. French, was reported missing since the action of Company B, 16Oth Infantry, in Flanders, has received a postal card from his son written from a base hospital and dat- ed November 31. The postal was writ ten in cramped hand and stated that he was wounded in the shoulder.
 Robert B. French was formerly con- nected with the firm of Wells and French, saddlery and harness manu- lecturers, and later as business man ager of the Bridgeport Standard.
 His many friends will be glad to learn that more encouraging news has been received which indicates that his son is alive and recovering,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
NOTICE
 of BRIDGEPORT SAVINGS BANK Petition to General Assem- bly, to Amend Banks
 Charter
NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that at of the members of the cor poration of the Bridgeport Savings Bank and of the Trustees ofsthe Bann, both duly warned and held, it was voted to petition the General Assem- ,bly of the State of Connecticut at it's next session to be held in January, 1919, for an amendment of the char ter of the Bank. providing for changs of name to that of The. Union Bank and Trust Company, to be located in Bridgeport, the creation of an auth orized capital stock of $500. 100000, the enlargement of its powers so as to include, in addition to it's savings bank business, the general banking and other powers granted to trust com- panies under the General Statutes of Connecticut.
 Bridgeport, December g. 1918.
 BRIDGEPORT SAVINGS BANK
 By A. W. BURRITT, President r SAMUEL M. HAWLEY, Secretary
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
OBITUARY
CATHERINE MAHoNEY.

The funeral of Katherine Mahoney was held this morning from the late home, 793 Broad street at o'clock, and at the Sacred Heart church at 9:30. Rev. Richard Moore, D. D., eel ebrated the solemn high requiem mass, assisted by Rev. T. B. Mooney, as deacon and Rev. J. A. Sullivan as sub-deacon. Delegations from the la dies auxiliary of the A. o. H. and the entire office force of the Sprague Me ter Co. attended the Services. The bearers were James Mahoney, Joseph Carroll, William Hellman, Thomas English, John Leahy, Edward Hart. Interment was in St. MichaeTs ceme- .tery, where Rev. T. B. Mooney read the committaI service at the grave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
ONLY MEDICINE MADE FROM FRUIT Extraordinary Success which "FTuit-d-tIVGS" Has AGhiGYed

One reason why "Fruit-a-tives" is so extraordinarily successful in giving relief to those suffering with Consttpation, T0,ptd Liver, Lndiges- lion, Chronic Headafhes, Nen,aLgia, Kidney and BLadde1- Troubles, PhcHmatism, Pasn IT He Back, Eczema and other Skin Affections, is, because it is the only medicine in the world made from fruit juices.
 These "Frni Ligcr Tablets" are composed of the medicinal principles found in apples, oranges, figs and prunes, together with the nerve tonics and antiseptics.
 5Oc. box, 6 for $e.5O, trial size 25c. At dealers or from FRUIT T-A-TIVES Limited. OGDENSBURG. H.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
SYKES ARRESTED
 AS CONSPIRATOR
 WITH W.N. TRAVIS
Men Were Partners in Sykes Motor Sales Co.,, and
 Travis Cashier of Bank.

James Sykes of the Sykes Motor Sales company of this city, Stamford, Norwalk and Danbury, was arrested at his home in Stamford yesterday by United States Marshall Harry Jaeger. His arrest followed the arrest of Will liam N. Travis, formerly cashier of the Stamford National Bank. who is charg- ed with violation of the National Banking act No. 5209 revised United States statutes.
 The arrests of the two followed the examination of the books of the bank by the United States bank examiner, when it was found there was a short age of $6,000 in the accounts of tho former cashier alleged to be due to his having endorsed checks for this amount for the Sykes Motor Sales Go. of which he was a partner. Travis for several years was city treasurer of the city of Stamford, but was not re-appointed this year. It was stated that his salary at the bank was $2,10O a year.
 The warrants were issued from the office of the United States district at torney at Hartford, and the mer l will be brought before United States l Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery in this l city January s.
 l Bath men are released under bonds | of $3, 900 each. Travis had been treas urer of the city of Stamford continu- ously since 1901, and is popular
 in that city, he has been treasurer o1 the bank since February, 1917. The
 common council of Stamford, at itt
 last meeting ordered that his book:
 as city treasurer be audited.
 James Sykes, although he spent the | g7eater part of his time in Bridge port, still retained his residence 1T
 Stamford. The Sykes Motor Sales Co
 office is at 971 Fairfield avenue. Fol
 many years he was a chauffeur in tht
 employ of AN. Phillips
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
W. B. PRENDERGAST
 FUNERAL TODAY


 The funeral of William B. Pren- dergast was held at the late home,
 97 Washington terrace this morning at 9:30 and at St. Augustine's church at 10 o'clock. Rev. F. J. Lalley of Waterbury celebrated the solemn high requiem mass, assisted by two clergymen, uncles of the deceased. Two hundred delegates from the Elks attended the services, and dele gates from the Knights of Columbus and the A. o. H. also attended. The music was by the church quartet, which consisted of. F. K. G. Webber, Mrs. Harold You'd, John Casserly and John Hanley. As the body was borne into the church Chopin's fu- neral march was played on the or
 gan, and at the offertory, "Domine
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

Jesu," was sung; after mass Mrl You'd sang Face to Face.'' Tn bearers were Daniel Clifford, Huber Donneuey. Jesse Hamilton, Thoma Dewitt, Julian Halsey and Josep Myers. Rev. J. B. Nihill and eigh other clergymen assisted at the com initial services at the grave in s MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
IN PROBATE COURT.

Joseph L. DHlbis, administrator in the estate of Stephen Nekrass, who died in this city on October IS, filed an inventory with Probate Judge Mil ller today showing real and personal property. the value of which is placed lat S1,613.42. William Eberling and Anthony Schavinskar were the ap- praisers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
PRIVATE F. NJ. VOIGHT

Frederick William, son of MT. and Mrs. Albert Voight of Reservoir ave- nue, died yesterday at Camp Upton af- ter a short illness. Private Voight was 2S years of age. He Is survived by his parents, one brother, Gustave and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Morazes and Matilda Voight. The funeral ser vices will be held at the undertaking parlors of August G. Baker tomorrow afternoon and at the First German Lutheran Zion church. Informant will be in the family plot in Park ceme- terv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
HIGH WAGES.

Odessa, Wednesday, Dec. H. Wages are very high in Odessa and amount to virtually a confscation of capital, Industry is generally at a standstill.
 It is announced that two French divisions will arrive here to defend Allied property next week from Saloniki.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
MUSTERED OUT

Private Walton W. Merritt of Co. K, S9th Engineers who has been station- ed at Camp Leach, Washington, DC, has been mustered out and has re- turned to his home at Norwalk. Mer- ritt, who was formerly a printer on the Standardization, expects to re- sume his work here in this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
ATTEND SUFFRAGE CONVENTION

Three delegates from the local Wo- men Workers Union are attending the Suffrage Convention in Washing ton todaY< Mrs. Elsie Vervane, Mrs c. Weaver and Mrs. M. Barker left Lounsbury stated that he spent most tend a mass meeting held at Micro meter Machinists' Union, Brooklyn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
MIR. LOUNsBURY RETURNS

William Lounsbury, registrar of vot- CTS, was back at his desk in city hall after an eXteIfded vacation. MT. the city Saturday and stopped to at of his time at Atlantic City and that his vacation was certainly an enjoy able one
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
Service To
 Christmas Shoppers

Buechler's makes every effort to serve Christmas shoppers in the true Christmas spirit. Displays are ar ranged for convenient examination Suggestions are given with a broad knowledge of styles and spirit of helpfulness. Prices are marked in plain fgures-the only price the goods are sold for. We do all we can to put the Christmas spirit into your buying aa well as your giving,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
WAR STAMP SALES

Total War Savings Stamps sold in the city up to date amount to $1,894,- 341.19. December 14th sales were $4,- 991.49. The state sold $32,8O3.59 worth, making a total for the state of $14,854,207.99.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
BOY MISSING

Joseph Allen, colored, age IA years who left his home last Monday after noon to seek his fortune has not ye been located by the police. He was re ported as missing to the police yes terday afternoon by his aunt. Mrs Benjamin Thomas, 684 Main street tc whom he addressed a note when ht left.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
DIAMONDS WATCHES JEWELRY

A large variety of Toilet and Mani curing Sets, Shaving and Smoking Sets, Cut Glass, silverware, UmbreI- las Clocks, RoEarys Jewel Boxes and Jewelry of every description await your inspection.
 For your Christmas Jewelry, Watches and Diamonds see Buechler Prices the lowest in town.
 IIREI9nrN nnEnC hCCE1IsrGn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
LEHIGH SIGNS
 RAILROAD CONTRACT

Washington, Dec. 16-The signing of contract with the Lehigh Valley Railroad providing for $11, 1,S21,233.25- annual compensation under govern ment operation was announced yes- terday at the Railroad Administration.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

The Lion Brewery, New York City, is to be converted into an ice making plant, and new machinery costing $100,000 will be installed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

The working force of the Bethle- hem Steel Co. at Bethlehem, Pa, will be reduced, and capacity production at the plant slowed down
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

Dr. Sidonlo Paes, president of Por- ltugal. was shot and killed by an assassin. Aacrowd of people killed the assassin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16
Mrs. Young's Baby Had Red PimpIes
 Cuticura Healed

My baby was taken with little red pimples breaking out on her face and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

until my mother asked me to use Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment. I could see that they helped her almost from the first, and I used one cake of Cuticu1a Soap and one box of Cuticura Oint- rnentwhen shewas completely healed" :" (Signed) Mrs. Frank Young, Orland, Maine, Jan. "A, 1918.
 If your skin Is already healthy and sclear keep it so by using Cuticura Soap for toilet purposes assisted by touches of Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal any tendency to irritation, redness or roughness of the skin or scalp.
 Sample Each Free by Mail Address postcard; "cutcurA, Dept. H, Boston" Sold eyeryWhera. Soap 25c. Ointment 25 and 5oc. Talcum 3c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

Times Want Ads One Cent Word
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-16

hands. They seemed to burn and Itch, and she would scratch them some times until they would
 bleed. They scaled over
 and caused her to be cross and fretful.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
JEWETT CITY
Preliminary Arrangements For Chau- tauqua-SurgicaI Dressings Room Open This Evening-CorporaI Jo- seph Beehard Oversea.

The Chautauqua guarantors are to hold a meeting in the Town hall on Friday evening to hear the report of the ticket selling committee. By vote of the guarantorS there will be no di- vision of tickets this year and any de- felt must be paid in cash. The loan ing of tickets except in families is to be discontinued.
 MT. and Mrs. Abraham zegeer are entertaining Mrs. George Korkege and daughters, Alice and Helen, of Port land, Me.
 Lieut. John Dolan. who is an officer in charge of hangars on the staff of engineer officers at Ellington Flying Field leaves for New York today, af- ter a brief stay, at his home on Soule street.
 Open This Evening.
 The surgical dressings room will be open this (Thursday) evening with Miss Jean Burleson, Miss Aglae Ther- rien and Miss Mabel Wilcox as in structors.
 pr. and Mrs. S. H. Holmes, with their guests, MT. and Mrs. Praddex motored and journeyed by trolley to the Proddex home in Springfield on Wednesday.
 store Will be closed after p. m. on Thursdays during July and August adv.
 Reaches the Other Side. MT and Mrs Edmond Bechard have received word from their son Corporal Joseph Bechard of the Motor Me chanic Company of his safe arrival overseas. Their other son, Fred Be- chard, is in the merchant marine and is thought to be in South America. MT. and Mrs. Marcus Browning shield of Jamaica. V. N., are guests at MT. and Mrs. R. F. Cheney's.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
BOLTON
Hutchinson Summer Home Opened Clam Chowder Supper We'll Patron ized.


 Mir. and Mrs. Charles M. Pinney en- tertained over the week end, Mrs. Hen " Osborn of Windsor; Albert Grant of Little Falls, N. Y; MT. and Mrs. Everett Dove, Mrs. R. D. Dove, Cur tis Dove and Mir. and Mrs. John Wa trous of Hartford.
 MT. and Mrs. L. R. Ward have re- turned to Ocean Grove, having spent a few days with Mrs. Wards sister Mrs. S. M Alvord.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles L. Browning have returned to Brooklyn, N. Y. aft CT visiting at Charles F. Summers.
 Al Summer Home. daughter of Hartford have come to
 Benefit Supper.
 The clam chowder supper given at Bolton hall July Fourth for the ben eft of the Red Cross was well at tended
 B. L. McGuirk, of Hartford. who re- gently purchased the G. T. Newcomb place at the Center, has been having repairs and changes made and Is soon to move his family there for the sum- mer
 MT. and Mrs. E. J. Finley entertain ed over July Fourth, MT. and Mrs William H. Legate of Hartford and Mr and Mrs. Thomas Lloyd of East Hartford.
 Mrs. A. Jesse. Wood has returned tc Groton after a visit in town.
 ]. White Sumner has rented his cottage at the Center to New Work people who moved in the first of the week
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Assistant Postmaster George H. Perry Resiens-Twcnty- five SeIectiVes to Leave for Camp Devehs.

George H. Perry, who has been as- sistant postmaster at Stafford Springs for several years. has resigned and will work as travelling agent for an in- surance company.
 Miss Florence M. Guilty, a former teacher in the Stafford High school, is a guest of the Misses Fitzpatrick. Lieut. Clifford A. Tucker of Wash ington, D. C.. has been spending few days in tOYn.
 Leaving for Devens.
 Twenty-Five draftees from Stafford will leave for Camp Devens on the 22d of this month
 Michael McCfohan of Woonsocket, R. L, has been the guest of friends in Stafford Springs.
 Road Repairs.
 Rapid progress is being made on the road repairs on Furnace avenue.
 Bernard Hanley, who recently en- listed in the naval reserves, will report for duty next Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest Royce and daughter Frances have been visiting relatives in town.
 The haymakers are having poor weather and little progress has thus far been made toward getting the crop in the barn. Hay in this section is un- usually light.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11

Paul Southard was business caller in Providence Wednesday.
 Carl Lunk spent Wednesday in Will limantic.
 Joseph Curran and OrmanG Ho.lo- way were Packerville visitors We'd nesday.
 John Murdock was business caller in Canterbury Wednesday,.
 Walter Dougnerty was in Sterling Wednesday.
 c. H. Montgomery of Oneeo was a business caller in Plainleld Wednes- day.
 William Sullivan was in Norwich Wednesday.
 To Enter Navy. Leon Maynard and Howard Upton of this town left Friday morning foE Boston where they will 20 on duty for Uncle Sam. They have lived in Plain | field only few years but have made { many friends. MT Upton was for merly in the employ of the Danielson and Plainfeld electric plant After being rejected twice he finally passed for the navy. Rifle Clubs Scores. When the Plainfield Rifle club held | it's weekly meet in Krauss' hall Tues day evening, Arthur Chase won high honors for this week with 2SS. The following shot during the evening: Ar thur Chase 235. John Leahy 231, Will liam Cantwen 22s, George Hutchinson Jr, 22S, Lawrence Krauss 227, John 1 Bottomley, James Burby 222, Edward Lyons 221, Isadore Mercier 221, Will fred Allard 221, George Hutchinson 22O, Carl Mathewson 231, Frank Evana | 217 John Lees 214. Last week Will liam Cantwell came out ahead with 241. The following scores were made 1 that evening: William Cantwell 241 Arthur Chase 23S, Wilfred Allard 2S1 George Hutchinson, Jr., 229. John Leahy 22S, Frank Evans 227 George Hutchinson, Sr., 224 Howard Upton 222, John Bottomley 221, Edward Ly- ons 22e. Lawrence Krauss 217, John Lees 211.
 Miss Margaret Krauss and her cou. sin Miss Elizabeth Manker of New York were callers in Norwich We'd nesday.
 Joseph Maylon of Willimantic was a business caller in Plainf1eld Wed nesday.
 1 Again Rejected.
 After a second examination in New port Lucian Jolly was rejected on ac- count of defective eyesight. Ernest Allard, Joseph Veninault
 Edward Woucsette and Homner Her bert motored to Providence on Wed nesday to spend a short vacation witt Edward Morrissette's relatives. They 1 will hear a speech by a soldier of the present war in Infantry hall tonight. MT. and Mrs. Antonio Jeronica ot l Plainfeld left Wednesday morning tc visit relatives in New York
 To Work ia lorwich. Edward Morrissette has resigned a the Lawton Mills and will resume work in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11

The following letter was recently received by Miss St. can:
 Somewhere in France,
 June IA. 1918.
 Dear Sister: You don't know how happy am today. I had q very great surprise this morning, one that was least expected. Brother Joseph has safely landed in France. l met Jim this morning and spent couple of hours with him. He was surprised boy to see me and you may rest as sured that 1 was greatly surprised too. This is how it happened:
 He belongs to the 310th Infantry from Camp Dix. New Jersey The day before he left the United States--May 10th-he wrote, telling me he was about to leave for France and gave me his address.
 Well the 310th Infantry came in here two days ago and I knew this particular unit was here, for they were camped only about fifteen minutes walk from our camp but of course I didn't know that he belonged to that unit because I didn't get his letter un- til that night, June 13..
 He landed before his letter did. So he was here and we were very near each other without being aware O. it. This morning right after reveille l went over there and it was a most un- usual coincidence.
 He was standing near his tent with his back turned towards me, wiping his mess kit and of course I didn't recognize him in the uniform. Think ing it was someone else I was about to ask him if he knew where Hdg. Go. was and just about that time he turn ed around and when I saw who it was, Holy smoke! I never was so surprised in my life! He looked at ne a few seconds and couldn't believe his eyes. He thought I had dropped from the sky, I guess. You can imagine how l pleased both of us were. I thought he was looking very good. He said he was feeling fine. only a little tired from travelling so much They were | in England week and they moved l again today. I don't know where he | is going and he doesn't either: So I give you all the news about our big surprise and about brother and my self. He is in Hdg's Co.,. Signal Corps. I was very glad to hear that. for it is one of the best jobs in the army. ! The work is not very hard but very | interesting, being suitable fer him. | The work of the signal corps Is to build and maintain lines of commu- nicatiop. He will like it, I know. He oCeSn [ nave to go ln the trencheS. Probably we may have the opportu- rity of meeting again. His captain 1 has spoken to him number of times in regard to his French. I really think I he will have a very good job. No I doubt he will be attachcS to head quarters and they can use him as in- terpreter. That's how I came to get the joD I have now. He didn't know | what his duties were going to be for he Is not familiar with army life, but when I told him he was very. much pleased, that I could plainly detect guess his letter will reach you the same time as this one, but I'm giving you his address so you can be sure to have it and write often to him 1 You don't know how pleased we are 1 to get letters from our home (Priv . ate Joseph St. Jean, Hdg's Co.,, S1otfl Inf, A. E. Force, France
 l Best wishes from Joseph and my 1 self to all
 Your loving brother,
 DONA ST. JEAN, | Regimental Hdg 14th Eng. Reg, A
 E.. Force, France.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
BAND CONCERT
To Be Given Next Sunday Evening at
 Recreation Park.

The first band concert of the Amer ican Thread Companys fourth annual programme, is announced for Recrea- tion Park. next Sunday evening at ' o'clock, Eight numbers will be given. As usual Wheelers American band of this city will play. Other attractions at the park are the playgrounds, the children's gardens, and the tennis and croquet grounds.
 The programme follows: America
 March, Thunderer, Sousa Overture, La Claire, DalbeY Caprice, In Woodland Glade, Holmes Selection, Jack oLantern Cargel Dance of the Goblins, Becker Lorraine Popular MedIeys
 March, Over the Top, O'Hara Star Spangled Banner.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
MOOSUP
Twenty Candidates Given Third De- gree by K. of C. couneil--St. Jean Brothers Surprised to Meet Unex- pectedLy in France.

Members of the L. S. c. have been requested to be at the local Red Cross rooms for work every Thursday af- ternoon.
 Miss Evelyn Rattle of Pawtucket, R. l.. spent the weekend at the home of her uncle. John St. Sauveur.
 Worked Third Degree.
 All Hallows' council, 'No. 27o, K. of C., conferred the third degree on a class of twenty candidates Sunday afternoon in Milner hall. State Dep- uty Cunningham of Willimantic had charge of the degree work with J. F. Hennon of Jewett City assisting. State Advocate Collins of New London was also present and the state lecturer Rev. William A. Keefe, of Plainfield The class and order assembled at thl K. of c. rooms on Main street at g quarter of two and marched to the nall where the degree was conferg ed Dance Planned.
 The Riverside baseball team are making arrangements to run bene- | fit dance.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-11
Wednesdays cIassifcations,

Several 1918 men were classified by the board Wednesday afternoon. They are:
 Class 1A-James P. Flynn, Harry Volle, Edward F. Kelley, George H. w Beecher, Daniel Cornell, John S. Riley, Harry Leutzker. William J. Sy- pher, Lloyd A. Woodwork, George F Adams, Henry H. Van Haverbeke Florence V. Srugrue, Joseph L. Bou- cher and Wilfred Riquire of Willi- mantle: George H. W. Beecher, New Haven. Wilfred Bernier, Danielson.
 Class. 4A-Walter V. Hughes, Willi- mantle.
 Class 5D-Jerome Cook, Williman tic