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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
REFUSED TO CHANGE
 VERDICT FOR JUDGE

Despite the instruction of Judge John J. Walsh in the Common Pleas court last evening the jury which heard the case of the o. H. Banks Co. of Norwalk against William Krusch, a. suit to recover a bill of s144, refused to change their verdict, which was for the defendant. They retired, but when they returned aunopnced that the de- ACislan waa the saEss, Rhe Banks Ca.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
JUDGE BEN. B. LINDSEY
 COMING TO BRIDGEPORT.

The Y. BF c. A. has secured Judge Ben. B. Lindsey of Denver, Col, to speak in their Gymnasium on Sun day afternoon, Dec. 22, at 3:S0 D. m. He has a national, if not a world wide reputation on account of his work in the juvenile court at Denver. His subject will be, Some Experiences Over There"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co

sued for balance of a bill which Krusch admitted, but claimed that it was understood with O. H. Banks that a personal debt of his to Erusch would offset the amount owed the com pany. The company officials claimed Banks was not authorized to make such a proposition. Judge Walsh finally accepted the verdict.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
WOnen's nice warm slippers
 Sl.75

Pretty, and durable, and good fitting, with real charm
 Felt highcut slippers with trimming of fur, leather sole and heel, black gray brown and green,- $1.75
 Felt slippers with flexible soft but tough Comfy sole, blue or gray,-$1.75
 Soft leather slippers, black or tan,-
 ->4 $I75 .r-,-s Main feer rear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Edward AFoNally. vice president of the Marcont Wireless O., told the House merchant marine committee that 20 wireless stations in Mexico were under German control during the war,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

House passed without a roll call the Post Office Department appropriation, carrying the amendment for delivery of airplanes by the Army to the Post Office Department, and their opera tion and maintenance by the Army for the postal air service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

the courts have to deal. He took the advanced years of the prisoner into consideration.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

Colonel Henry D. Lindsley, newly appointed director of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, said he would personally investigate charges made against the bureau by members of Congress.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

American steamer 8Til1inooket, from Baltimore, Nov. 13, arrived at England Dec. g. with cargo of wheat, 4 prapeller was missing,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

National Association of Manufac- tIrers hold readjustment problems are ovex-empaaasized.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
Colds Cause Grip and InfIuenza

LAXATIVE PROMO GlUINIEH Tablets remove the cause. There is only one "Bromo Quinine." D. W. GROVES signature on the box. BOG.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

,E1arnings of Canadian Pacific for lhe second week of December total
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

Mobilization of the Esthonian army, with the encouragement of the Allies and with view to combating invasion by the Germans has been ac- eomplished.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
Mems Christmas glove bargains.

Yes; genuine bargains-and right at the threshold of Christmas itself. Tan cape gloves, excellent light and dark shades, good soft tannage, skins of frmness and yet supple, some of special winter weight some of lighter weight for Spring service even:-
 regular $8 sort-$2.5O
 rgular $2 sort-$1.65 To begin with, about all sizes.
 Right aisle front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19

N All You Need Is 2 ana . aS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-19
Clever playsuits
 for live boys.

Indian Chief suit that makes boy ca- per and whoop more like a real Indian than usual-$1.75. Soldier suits, quite correct in every ail,-$3.50 to $9.
 Boy Scout suits, full of service too,- $3.5O to $650.
 Front basement
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-12
CrOCkeryware, Glass ware, Enam elware
 Etc.

34-pece Dinner Set, consisting of plates, 6
 cups, 6 saucers, butter plates, berry
 dishes, l sugar, 1 creamer, 1 bowl, plat
 'NA' 'il Aoi S4.ZJ Gold Band cups saucers and plates, set of
 Hi-N Aoi 70 Hat gallon glass and stone water pitchers 25c Large size glass lamps, clinch on collars with
 heavy chimney, 75c value. e........... soc Real large glass bowl, good 25c values for only 2Oc 5000 Chocolate sets, Japanese ware. $1.95 Japanese cups and saucers, real beauties for
 only each 15c, for. .S5c IA quart blue and white enameled dishpans.
 Toe value for only y................ 55c 10 quart enameed preserving kettles wood
 handles, 75c value for. or...........3 35c quart aluminium double boilers, worth $1 .25. .S5c Z quart aluminium double boilers, extra qual-
 ity, worth $200, for. or.................S $50 lO quart enameed dishpans, worth soc for BOG
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-12
Soaps, Drug Goods
 .TeWearys E ct.

We expect to discontinue handling Laundry Soaps and prices below are less than the iobbers ask for these soaps by the case.
 LenoX Soap full size bars, old style bars l3 bars Silk Soap, the old size and quality
 TOT only ..................... 49c Star Naphtha and Lighthouse Washing Pow
 ders, full sizes worth 10c can, for. .........5c 5c 5c Toilet Soaps, assorted kinds, 6 bars for only 25c All of our 10c Toilet Soaps 8 bars for only. . 25c Silk or Lenox Soaps by the case of 100 bars S4.2O Ivory and Bob White soaps, none better, 5 Jap Rose Talcum Powder 13c can, 2 cans for 25c 25c size Colgate's Dental Cream 19c Peroxide and Menthoene Creams 25c sizes
 for only 15c jar, 2 for. or...............25c 25c rolls of the large OF. 10c size toilet paper
 TOT only .....................2 25c Big size Talcum, Violet for only. ......1 10c All 10c and 15c Jewelry such as brooch pins
 bar pins etc., pieces for r............I5 I5c Big pint bottle of good machine oil ... 10c
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-12

Children appreciate toys all the year around, and we sell them all the year. The following prices are very special.
 All our 25c dolls, unbreakable e............19c soc unbreakable doll, only a few left .......3 35c A few $1.25 and $1.50 dolls for only .......7 75c 25c A. B. c. blocks. .................. 15c soc toy pianos, big value. ..................3 35c Chewing gums, good quality, 2 for. ........5c
 Candies fresh every few days.
 Miscellaneous 30 wood clothes pins, straddle backs ........5c Brass extension curtain rods 15c value for. 1Oc
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-12
Notions Threads, Ect.

All sizes J. & P. Coats threads, spool. .... 10c All colors in San Silk threads, spoos . 25c Mercerized crochet threads, Star Brand all
 numbers, 8 spools for or...............2 25c Marguerite Linen Box paper, 25c quality, for 19c papers good pins, very good quality but not
 brass, for ...................... 5c pair good quality shoe laces. s............5 SC \ good tablet, pencil 25 envelopes, pen point,
 all for .............. 13c
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-12
AzS fc c S
 R duo edsIg ]

Every article iEA the store will be reduced If the price does not appear ixa this ad. it will be reduced any way, as follows;
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-12
Dry Goods

Notwithstanding there mas been d HUI advance in prices of all class of Dry Goods, we offer you in this sale some merchandise at less than last years prices. Get while the getting IS good.
 Childrens embroidery trimmed muslin draw
 CTS good quality, 2 pair for ...........,..Zo Zoe Ladies' embroidery trimmed muslin drawers,
 extra quality, 35c value, pair. ...........Z .Zoc Ladies muslin drawers, extra quality, 65c
 value, pair ...................... 4oc Ladies' extra quality Voile waists, fancy
 trimmed values up to 75c for. ..........45 .45c All of our $l and SIPS shirtwaists in this sale,
 chOlce TOT ..'.''.''''''. '..''''. ''c Girls dresses, ? to year old mostly gin
 ghan, we'll made, 69 and 75c values. .... 45c Ladies' knit Union Suits, extra good quality,
 and a SIPS garment for.................79 79c Childrens Union Suits, age to 14 years boys
 and girls, worth 75c, for................45 .45c Boys Union Suits in heavy quality, real $1
 value, suit for. or...................... .69c Ladies Bungalow Aprons, the real good heavy
 percale quality, 75c value for .-.......... 59c Mems work shirts, heavy quality, real 75c
 value for only. y..................... 5Oc 18x36 heavy bath towels, real 75c value
 for each 23c; pair. ....................... 45c Baby Crib Blankets, $1 and $l15 values . 69c Mems 35c Suspenders real good quality for
 only pair '''.. zoc A lot of children 25c knit caps for only. .... 15c Childrens dannelet pettcoats, 25 values for. 15c Mems soc four-n-hand ties, fashy and good
 quality, Tor. ,..,.,.....,... .30c Mems gauntlet leather gloves, $125 values
 for only .....,..,, ...'......... .Soc Ladies' knit vests and pants 45c each; suit. .S5c Ladies muslin petticoats, extra good quality,
 75c value for ..................... 59c Some real bargains in Corset Covers for only. .25c Special lace price a big assortment per yard. 2c All 5c and 10c laces and big lot of them for
 yard, only ....................... .4c No so and 80 lowered ribbons, 25c values, yd. 1Oc No. 5 lowered ribbons, worth Sc yard, for .4c lot of plain coored 40 and 60 ribbons for
 oIy yaFu ..''.'' ...''...' .'....' LUG
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
BETTY'S MINCE PIES
BY Phyllis Webb

TWO delIcately Drowned mince pies
i lay on the kitchen table near an open
window. Beside item stood a young
girl, her face family flushed and proud
look in her eyes as she surveyed her
work
Aunt Jane will certainly be pleased
when she sees these pies. They are
her favorite ones and I'm SO glad they
turned out we'll"
AS Betty said this she turned from
head pop up from under the window.
Half an hour later, when she returned,
she could scarcely believe her eyes.
why, Betty b, where are your pies?
You surely left them on this table" She
looked out of the window and spied
Jack, Ler little brothers bull terrier.
"Oh, Jack, you naughty dog l do
believe you took my pies; Whatever
shall l do? Aunt Jane will be here in
an hour and I shan't have any pies for
her" And poor Betty sat down on the
doorstep in little heap and cried.
Pardon me. miss, but you seem to
be In trouble. Is there anything can
do?" Betty started at the sound of a
her tear-dimmed blue eyes looked into
the dark hazel ones Of a handsome
young soldier, She felt ashamed to
have stranger find her in tears afresh,
can't do anything. b--but left two pies
on the table and they are gone, and /
guess Jack ate them
A CLEAN OF amusement had come into
the young mans eyes, and, stepping
nearer. he said:
Perhaps I can tell you something
about those pies. ! have walked all
the way from the depot, which 1 be-
lleve Is some ten miles, and. being tired
! sat down on rock to rest. A little
freckle-faced lad came along, and told
him that II he could get me something
TO eat ! would give him a quarter. He
disappeared. but returned in few min.
utes with two pies, which tasted mighty
good. if they were yours. am sorry
and Will do whatever you wish to show
you how sorry ] really am"
All during the speech Betty's eyes
were opening wider and wider, but when
he ended he looked so funny that she
couldn't help laughing. and the young
man laughed too.
You cant do anything now, and
only hope those mince pies won't make
you sick. You see. my Aunt Jane is
coming this morning, so / thought ]
would try to please her and make SONS
of her favorite pies, but Jimmy has
spoiled it all. Jimmy is my little
brother"
I'm sorry" remarked the man; "bu,
couldn't you make some more?"
We'll, 1t takes quite a while and
'lll help. have made pies in camr
and would like to do something to pay
up for the lost ones"
The idea of young man helping heI
make pies in the kitchen seemed to Betty
quite an adventure, SO giving her con.
sent the two set to work. Before they
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
Send Them to Hospital
ditor az Nom ANA Pdoe,

TO the Edttor or WoTndnS FuDe'
Dear Madam--will you please tell me
through your paper n there is any place
where could send picture postcardsf I col
lected some from friends 70 send down soutn
to a woman who did good work among the
poor little children OF the mountains. !
pasted two cards together and these cares
were given as a reward. This woman wrote
me that had sent enough and that could
perhaps send to some one else who would
be pleased to have them. did not bother
and the thought came TO me perhaps you
could tell me how to dispose of the cards
as have some very pretty cards. both
Christmas and scenery from other States
and cities. Sorry to take up your time. but
never was gifted in explaining IN few
words. fEADEN'
am very glad you asked me about
this for have found place where your
cards will give pleasure and help. st.
shristopher's GhildTen's Hospital .i;f az
be glad to have them to amuse con-
valescent children. It seems to me a
very good way to dispose OF picture
postcards, and am sure other readers
Of the column have postcards that they
would be glad TO send. No doubt other
children's hospitals would also be glad
TO have them, too.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
GA THEIR AROUND THE FIRE
AND LET'S HA We POPCORN
Al,ca,s Pop Rghtere Are Practical Directions for
Turning Out the Flaky White Kind
Everybody Likes

Given good corn. the next pecessity
Is proper kind OF fire. Do not take
too much popcorn at one time. not
more than enough to cover the bottom
Of tie poppSr one kernel deep. Hold
the pepper high enough above the fire
or heat to keep from burning the ker-
nels or scorching them too quickly. The
right degree of heat for best results
should make good corn begin to pop
in one and one-half minutes. This gives
the maximum volume increase in pop
ping. If it begins to pop in less time
or If too large quantity of corn Is put
in at one time the product will not be
30 crisp and fiaky. If 1t takes much
longer for the popping to begin either
the popcorn Is of poor quality or the
heat is probably not great enough, or
there may be other interfering causes,
such as drafts OF cold air.
II the popcorn IS in first-class condi-
ton and the heat properly applied. one
pint of unpopped corn should give If
teen to twenty pints Of popcorn.
Popcorn has considerable value as n
food, and, aside from its use as con-
fection, when properly prepared for the
table Is superior to many breakfast
foods now on the market.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
o the Editor Of Woman . Page:

I
Dear Madam am coming again TO you
for information. Could you tell me at what
store l could obtain the victory charm"
mentioned in the Daily Fashion Talk?
Also the price? Could / send directly to
the store / do not live In Philadelphia?
DO censOrs read our letters sent to boys
overseas? J.
Recently in our Adventures With
Purse" there was mention made of the
victory charm in locket form. This Is
similar to that mentioned in the
Fashion Talk. They are variously
priced, many of them being about Sc for
the chain and charm. II you send self
addressed envelope we can send you the
name Of the store where the charm
lockets were seen. 1t would be possible
to buy directly from the store sending a
money order.
The letters are not censored on this
side of the water and have been censored
on the other at the discretion OF reRi-
mental commanders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
And So They Were Married
Episode One-(Intolermce)
By HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
Copyright, 1918, by Public Ledger Co.

Ruth had made the most Of what they
had. The davenport on which he was
lying had been a wedding present. and
several other pieces had also been given
to them. He fell to cogitating as he
lay there. What was the matter with
him? Wasn't he happy, wasn't he con-
tented? Hadn't he everything to make
him so? Wasn't Ruth the one possession
that he had craved beyond everything,
and now that he had her what was
wrong? In the back Of his mind was
thought that 80 far he had not given
credence. but II had to do with marriage
In general Was this all there was to
It? Were they to go on like this In.
definitely? To be sure he was tired to-
night, and the la,y rest was pleasant
but was every night to be Just like this,
until he and Ruth had settled into n
steady groove? Not that he actually
believed this possible, but the question
was there in his heart just the same.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21

mad finished Betty learned that his nam,
was Bruce M and he was going to
France next week, 30 had come to spend
a few days with an aunt whom betty
Well" exclaimed Betty after the pies
were in the oven, and the kitchen clean.
ed up, Aunt Jane hasn't come yet,
and l guess I'll have my mince pies
after all"
:, "A telegram for you, SIS" shouted
Jimmie, suddenly appearing at the door.
Betty opened it eagerly, and after glanc-
ing at 1t moment she looked at her
new friend and said,
Aunt jane isn't coming"
So the young man was invited to stay
Tor lunch and help eat the pies, bur
having had two already he was unable
to eat more than a tiny piece.
During the next two or three days
Betty saw a great deal of the youna
soldier, and when the time came for him
to say good-by Betty was crying softly
on the Khaki shoulder and nodding her
head yes"
Tomorroto's Complete Novelette-
"A ROMANCE IN KHAKI"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
Plans for Christmas

whesser sS or not to Bring my problem before
havf 1sSpass aeSlsee is 10 entrey G ou, OF taste
for my age and too childish. please say 90
/ shall be very grateful for your honest
l am twenty-five years old, though no
one takes me to be more n,t than twehy; Hsyr IS al
ways had things pretty much my own va; way
and naturally have been full OF nun; Shr,s5 ach
year ! have gone 10 another city to my
FOLKS but mi. am pIann,I,s to haSs aSS
my S,hn mother coms nna here None of them live
in Philadelphia. and the sisters and brothers
arg One az bToshsi is in tn, serSSs The n rsss sst
arc much younEsr than S1a,h.r viii H0T be- With Us
~ orrs not 09T There Is s6s hope as he is
Now this E my plan; After we nsiSs hais IN, f6e
rest are still at table. wish to slip up
.tsrs and don queen Gs fairies want
to have a bali OF twine attached to each
sfft the latter to be hidden someWners trom ON
room to room Then the queen OF the
r ,ns Shssss sn%s e! ts.Fy y,,sins Hns
and hand each of the relatives ball.
writer's Would compose short poem that
/ could I7ecite when enter the room and
ssns ssy s the The oAs thousht Ae ht soa
twffis would lead them to their gifts. I in
nrove. II not It could be us,d for some;
thing else. feel that you will agree and
sen5 the poem I have taken part in many
amateur theatric ais. sTherc viii he only two
chiidren. my sister OF ten and my little girl
~ three I will be very thankful to you.
yau know. I thought the confusion Of wind
ing the string until the gift was reached
would bp lots OF fun, , ,,
SPOILED WIFE. WHO FEELS LIKE SIX
TEEN.
Your idea Is fine. would carry II
out in every particular. Will mall you
fhe Jingle you ask for in a few days.
srhaf dinner will be fine fun, and hope
the soldier brother will be there
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21
TODAYS INQUIRIES
q Mas Frances c, Gage?

L. Whs is Miss Frances c. GaseG
D what are the regulations In regard to
sending packages to sailors?
3. In sendinS soft homemade candy to sol
diers, what IL q convenient and safe
way to pack 1t?
q. When pareffin Is removed from Jelly. how
should the Jolly that sticks to Il be re-
moved TO prevent breaking the par
adinf
n. Dsecribe an attractive enEsEement present
to be presented at . linen shower.
6. what will make q patriotic and appro-
pirate Christmas gift for the bride whe
does her own cookingf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21

"A MESSAGE IRON 4 WOMAN
WHOSE GLRLHOOD WAS BLEAK
IL Is Directed Dscouraged Whose Children Were Stunned
account Of Their Father but Its Inspiration Is for AHJ r. NJ
Fought Her Way TO Unbelievable Success and Happiness

HAVE before me a letter that is
Il not so much a letter as it is the
story of woman who built unbeliev-
able happiness out OF cold. bleak
friendless days that rose up to crush
her girlhood. The note comes to lend
a helping hand to Discouraged" the
mother of the three little girls with
whom other women would not let their
children play because the little girls
father was not all that he should be.
am hoping Discouraged" will read
this message today. But the letter
which we print below cannot stop
there. 1t holds inspiration for all
those who must live their lives fight
ing as they go. Fighting against the
bitter odds of loneliness and bleak,
friendless days which those born to
happiness know little of. 1t speaks
to the young girl of fifteen whose eve
nings are lonely and heart-crushing
and to whom life looms ahead like
cold stone wall 1t speaks TO the
mother whose burden Is hard to bear.
And II shows how one can win out, not
only win out, but score way beyond
those whose life is lived in the sun.
TIME letter tells US all there Is hap
Il piness in the world hiding ahead on
the highway. 1t says put the bleak
evenings into good use, for as sure
as the sunshine follows the clouds
they will rise up and make your later
life blessed and contribute immeasur'
ably to its Joy.
The letter follows:
Dear Editor:
Do you think my experience would
be Of any assistance to Discouraged"
whose letter awakened memories of
my own girlhood thirty years ago?
I can remember what a bleak world
this seemed to me when I was fifteen.
My father was OF good family. but
because of his dissipation l was cut
off from association even with girls
whom my mother scarcely considered
suitable companions. Mother, too.
tried to have things nice for US. and
how often she must have felt Ike
'Discouraged" none OF us realized
At twenty / married, resolved that
some day people would be glad TO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-21

To the Editor Of Womdr's Page:
Dear Madam-Would you kindly tell me
through the columns Of your valuable paper
what the warmest and newest outside wrap
for "a baby boy between seven months and
one year OF age Is that IL being shown?
Would a gray squirrel coat and cap be too
old? M Il. ).
Styles in baby clothes do not often
change, and as long as the wraps are
warm and comfortable they can be
made in almost any fashion. The wraps
shown in the stores are made of such
materials as corduroy, Bedford cord and
cashmere. The corduroy ones require
lining underneath. but the others are
lined. Fur coats with caps to match or
silk caps are being worn" this year
also and l think the gray squirrel coat
and cap would be lovely and not at all
too old. Be sure that 1t Is warmly lined,