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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07

1918, at Il a. m., before Judge Will liam C. Johnson. Application is made by the United States Trust company of New York.
 The quota of 125 pairs of socks and 1O0 sweaters is the allotment of the local Red Cross for December. The renriss in this voluntary but yet es- i sential work of the order. | Rev. Otis o. Wright has been se- l 1ected as president of the Beach Me- n1orial Library Association for the en- suing year. MT. Wright has had varied experience in work of this character, and it is believed he will bring to the work efforts which will popularize this civic institution and
 dispense widely its usefulness to the 1 community at large. John D. Keane of Danbury spent a cIouple of days in town, the latter part
 of the week
 ! The residence of Francis Keane in ! Cold Spring is being newly painted, the artist of the brush being the pro-
 prietor.
 The sixty-thfrd semi-annual report of
 the Newtown Savings bank show to- tai assets of S1,525, ,57429 with deposits
 of $1, S91, ,942 79 and a surplus of S100, 900,
 U. S. bonds and Liberty Loan holdings
 $S1, ,16O.
 Mrs. James Corbett of BotsfQrd is
 making an extended visit in Bridge port with her daughters, Mrs. s. D.
 Horan of Fairfield avenue and Mrs. D. J. Buckley of Laurel avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
OUR VIEWPOINT
 NEWS LETTER
Especial to The Times.)


 Newtown, Dec. Miss Lillian Troy, teacher of the sub-freshman grade in the high school, has submit ted her report of standing of students for November to the faculty. The re- port is appended:
 sUB- B-FRESHMAN HONORs.
 Nathan Nalevky, Commercial Geog- raphy
 Joseph Heating, Commercial Geog- raphy, History, Science.
 Ethel Peck, Commercial Geography, History, Science.
 Florence Ferris, Commercial Geog- rapthy, History, Arithmetic.
 Agatha Kennedy, Commercial Geog- rapthy, History, Science.
 John Vfsney, Commercial Geogra- phy, History, Science.
 Evelyn Tobias, Commercial Geogra- phy, History, Science.
 Ellsworth Case, Commercial Geog- raphy, History.
 John Ray, Commercial Geography, History, Arithmetic.
 Benjamin Shaffer, Commercial Ge- ography, History, Science.
 Maurice Carroll, Commercial Geog- raphy, History, Science.
 Ella Donlon, Commercial Geogra- phy, History.
 Gertrude Grove, Commercial Geog- raphy, History.
 Isabel Tiemann, Commercial Geog- raphy, History, Science.
 Allen Olmgead, Commercial Geog- raphy, HistcSy,, Science. Former First Lieutenant Edward Barnett, one of the brave fighters in the family of Rev. and Mrs. F. ". Barnett of this town, has been pro- noted to captaincy. A. E. Harris of the Sandy Hook | Wire Mills has been notified of the death of Mess Sergeant Henry Sher- wood of Southport, who died of pneu- monia in a base hospital behind the i lines in France on November 20. The Idead hero is the brother-in-law ot Frank Harris, son of the local man. ufacturer, now in Providence, R. I. | Photographs of J. W. Moot, in the uniform of an ensign of the U. s Marines, have been received by the authorities here from police headquar- ters in New York. The city detec. tives forwarded the photograph here for identification and comparison witt the ensemble of J. w. Michell, the Eyouthful automobile thief who mas queraded in town for a couple O Iweeks as the son of 8 Texas cattle king, and then skipped away with the car belonging to Proprietor J. E. Cor bett of the Inn. There is no doub here that Moot and Mitchell are th' same individual. The battered ca was found in Pawling, N. Y, but Nit Ichell slipped away, safely.
 Mrs. John J. Lyons of Brooklyn, L IT,, is making an extended visit witl liner daughter, Mrs. W. J. Mclaughlin Iof Main street.
 Mrs. Joseph Orman of the Newtowl Inn is on a visit of Q, week to he sons family in the metropolis, befor the departure of the latter for European trip.
 Simon Corey of Walnut Tree Hil lis confined to his home by the winte weather, and has given up employ ment on road work until spring.
 The announcement of the engage ment of Miss Laurette Northr0P daughter of Mrs. Alice Northrop o ISugar street, to William H. Hamilton a member of the transport service a Baltimore, Maryland, has been made
 A hearing on the admission of tn will of the late Ellen E. Leffan o Walnut Tree Hill district will be hel lat the probate court on December 14
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
BRIDGET MCCAIN.

The funeral of Bridget, widow or Patrick McCann, was held this morn ing from the home of her daughter Mrs. Joseph J. Neidemeier, 96 Beech mont avenue, at S.30, and from St. Patrick's church at g o'clock. Rev. John J. Keane celebrated the high re- ouiem mass, and the responses were sung by the church choir. The bear CTS were Martin Giblin, John Flynn, William Farrell, William Carroll Daniel Marcox, James Redmond. Father Keane read the committal service at the grave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
King Named Pennsylvania.

It was Charles II who gave the name Pennsylvania to the American colony. The founder would have named it New Wales on account of its rugged and beautiful scenery. A good story is told of how Charles once turned the tables on his Quaker sub ject when they met in the park. "Why dost thou remove thy hat friend Charles?" asked William Penn. Be cause wherever I am 1t is customary for only one person to remain uncov- cred" Penn was much at home with kings James II used to ge to Quaker
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
HAVEN JONES.

Haven Jones, grandson of MT. and Mrs. Silas Brewster, of 251 Cannon street, died at his home in New York city yesterday after a short illness. at the age of 20 years. The funeral will be held from the funeral rooms of John B. Johnson, 517 Main street, this city, on Monday and from the Bethel A. M B. church. Interment will be in the family plot in Lake view cemetery,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07

meetings to hear him preach. He knew Anne as little girl and that queen counted him as an old friend, but William III was not so cordially disposed. When Peter the Great was occupying Evelyn's residence at Dept. ford he went to Quaker meetings and knew Penn. Indeed, that destructive tenant and absolute monarch and mill, tarist said that whoever could live is a Quaker would be happy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
MARHIA NICHOLS.

The death of Marilla Nichols oc- cured last night at her home, S7 Benham avenue, at the age of 50 years. She is survived by her hus- hand, George Nichols, and three chill dren. Mrs. Nichols was a member of St. Johns Episcopal church, and Rev. S. F. Sherman will conduct the funeral services.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
OBITUARY
ERNEST H. PHELPS.

Funeral services for Ernest H. Phelps were held this afternoon at the late home, 46 Park street, at ? o'clock. Rev. A. F. Campbell of the Washington Park Methodist church, conducted the services. Many mem bers of the church and a delegation from the church board attended. The bearers were Windsor Farist, Ar thur Penfield, William Gilbert, Ed ward Chaffee, Oscar See and Edward Spargo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
MICHAEL JAMES GRACE.

Michael. James Grace died yester- day at the home of his parents, Mi chael P. and Katherine Grace, aged 19 years. He was employed as a machinist by the Columbia Grapho- phone company. Death was due to pneumonia. He was a member of St. eter's church and the funeral services will be held there on Mon day. He is survived by his parents, one sister, Mary E., two brothers, George and Edward.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
GEORGE H. STRONG.

George H. Strong of BPS North ave- nue, died yesterday at St. Vincent's hospital after a brief illness with pneumonia. MT. Strong is survived by his wife and three stepchildren, Ed ward. Mary and Rebecca Hoag. He was 40 years of age.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
CATHERINE M. BENTLEY.

The funeral of Catherine Bentley, wife of George Bentley, was held this afternoon at the late home, 1124 Park avenue, at 2 o'clock. Rev. s: F. Sherman of St. Johns Episcopal church, conducted the services and interment was in Lakeview ceme- tery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
EvELINA NIAsTRoIANNI.

Evelina Mastroianni died yesterday at her home in Fairfield aged l9 years. The funeral services will be held from the home of her parents 47O Brooklawn avenue and rom Holy Rosary church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07

A. Bruce Bie1aski, head of the De-
 partment of Justice Bureau, testified that William B. Hale, magazine writer and newspaper correspondent, was paid s15, 900 year by the German gov ernment as head of the German prop aganda.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
JOHN M WHEET iER.

Private funeral services were held for John M. Wheeler this afternoon at the late home, 927 Park avenue. Rev. John J. Sadtler oficiated and in torment was in the family plot in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07

Fear to do base, unworthy things is salor; if they be done to us, to suffer them is valor, too.-Ben Johnson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07
5s; a1s H.s sE s DILLONS 154s 1As s.s: sS Hartford ~ Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading MilIiners
R FU R
 for CHRISTMAS GIFTS

There is nothing acceptable miss child than mu prices such fine
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-07

IT PAYS TO TRADE AT DILLoN's.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-09
BOARD APPROVES
BOOST IN WAGE
Would Add S100,000,000 in
Back Pay of Rail
Men in u. S.

WASHINGTON. May All rail-
road employees whose monthly pay
in Decem Der. 1915. was less than
$3.50 a month have been slated for
wage increases by the railroad wage
commission.
The recommendations II adopted
by Director General McAdoO. would
give the workers S1OO.OOO.00O in
back pay 10 January l. and would
add $288,013,7lS 20 the pay roll as
Of 1917. net increase of 1921 per
cent.
Wage advances proposed, hOwev-
or. do not represent net increases
over existing pay but are based on
the month Of Dec ember, 1915. In
other words any increases which
may have been allowed by indi-
vidual roads since that time must
be deducted. In some cases deduc-
tons Will almost if not altogether
cover the increases suggested. ac-
cording TO the report The roads
themselves during 1916 and 1917 in
creased wages an amount equivalent
20 S35O.OOO.OO if applied y the pres
ent number of their employees.
AS 70 those who have received
such increases" the report says
I'VE advise no other course than that
the scale be adhered 20, for it has
its foundation in principle and not
i'm the compelling force Of any un-
usual competition. In no event,
however. should there be any reduc-
ton i'm wages from those now OBJ
tanning.
"The railroads must however
maintain their complement Of
workers. and if by meeting fairly
as here. the needs of the time, this
end cannot be secured, there must
be allowed play for other forces than
those we have recognized"
Flat increases Of $50 a month are
proposed for all employees except APP
prentices receiving SAC or less and
all others up to $239 would get adj
vances ranging from 43 per cent
downward to as per cent the small
est increases going TO those with the
highest wages. Above S239 fiat in
.creases would be given TO make the
wage $3.50. Apprentices from is TO
q years of age would receive only
three fourths Of the recommended
increases and those below is years
one half.
In the application of the scale the
wage runs with the place so that
men who have been promoted since
December. 1915. shall receive in
creases applicable 10 the new place
and not 10 their wages in that
month. Men discharged since jan
uary / shall receive their share Of
the retroactive pay for the time
that they worked.
Mr.. McAddo is studying the report
which was made public tonight and
will decide what increases shall be
allowed. probably within ten days.
1t is considered certain that he will
not adopt in full the commission )
recommendation but will make re-
adjustments which he believes to
be necessitated by the intricacies of
union wage scales and other wage
factors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-09

statements by mem bers Of congress
In this regard. In the discussion Of
production Of Browning machine
guns. contracts for other types both
here and abroad apparently have
been lost sight or Tnese contracts
preceded the placing Of orders for
the BrOwnings and that supply was
designed 10 meet the emergency I'M
til the new gun was available in
quantities
The present practice Of brigading
American units with French and
British divisions il is pointed out.
makes the artillery question less
pressing as an immediate independ-
ent supply.
American Well Equipped.
The allied divisions % which the
Americans are assigned already have
the artillery necessary and the fact
that American infantry o. added 10
them does not mean a proportionate
increase in guns. II is man power
that is being supplied by the new
arrangement and additional gun
power viii be necessary only where
independent American divisions or
army corps are formed.
Today's statement regarding the
movement 10 France is the first Of
fetal utterance made during the
war indicating even indirectly the
number Of men sent abroad. The
first force % go over was never de-
scribed except as n division. al
though as a matter Of fact, il was
constituted into two divisions soon
after its arrival on the other side
The fact that more than 100000
have gone this year also shows the
increased rate at which the men
have been moving forward since the
winter passed and eased the shipping
and mbarkatiOn situation.
The effect Of Mr.. Bakers an
nouncement in Germany and Austria
if it is allowed 20 reach those coun-
tries will be watched with interest.
There is little doubt that the Ger
man general staff has known that
some hundreds Of thousands of men
have been sent across by the United
States. hut the size Of the force has
been carefully kept from the rank
and file Of the Germany army as
we'll as from the civilian population.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-09
K. OF C. FUND TOTAL
IN STATE NOW $4,000

INDIANAPOLIS. May 9.-Twenty
out OF so Indiana cities whihh are
conducting campaigns for Knights
Of Columbus war funds tonight had
reported a total of $S9.419 stephen
A. Callahan director Of the state
campaign, tonight estimated that the
fund already is well over 100000.
Fort Wayne leads with total sub
scriptions Of $4,000. other cities
and their subscriptions include: Ko-
komo S7791; Lafayette, $1,000;
Muncie. $500, and Richmond, So
500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-09
BAKER HINTS
At A BIC j. s.
ARMY ABROAD
He Says Forecast of 100000
Men Made in January Has
Been SurpaSSed-Are
All Well Equipped.

WASHINGTO%. May Q. - More
than half a million American sol
dters have been sem TO France.
Secy Baker Wednesday authorized
the statement that his forecast 10
congress in January that 500 900
troops would be DISPATCHED 20
France early ia the p-osant year
now has been surps sseG-
Mr.. Baker dictated the following
statement.
In January ] told the senate
committee that there was strong
likelihood that early in the present
year 100000 American troops would
be dispatched 10 France. ] cannot
either now. or perhaps later. dis
cuss the number OF American troops
in France: but / am glad TO be able
10 say that the forecast ] made in
January has been surpassed"
No Shortage of Guns.
AS a result OF "a personal investi-
cation OF machine gun production
during the past few days. the sec
rotary announced that there is no
present shortage Of light or heavy
types of these weapons either in
France or America and no shortage
is in prospect
Mr.. Baker said there had been no
question brought up as 20 the sup
plies OF light Browning guns which
were coming forward i'm quantities.
He would not say whether shipment
OF these guns 10 France had been
started AS 10 the heavy Brown
ings. ne said
Early manufacturers estimates
as 10 the production or the heavy
type perhaps were more optimistic
than was justified. The estimate
OF the ordnance department in jan
uary has been met and is being
met. Some OF these heavy guns
have been produced and there is ev-
cry indication of forthcoming pro-
duction in increasing and substan-
tial numbers"
Guards Troop Statement.
The secretary chose his words
about the troops in France with the
utmost care He would not amplify
the statement i'm any way and speci-
fcally asked that the press refrain
from speculation as 10 what precise
figures his guarded remarks cover
ed or as 10 what possibility OF early
further increase IN the force on the
other side there might be
There has been repeated Official
announcements however. that gov
eminent is bending every energy 10
rushing men across TO back up the
allied lines i'm France. and officers
directly in charge Of the transporta-
ton have expressed satisfaction
with the progress being made. There
is no doubt that the present force Of
American troops there represents
only "a small part OF the total
strength that will be available for
employment by Gen. Foch before the
summer fighting ends.
There are indications too. that the
war department has adhered strictly
TO its policy OF equipping fully be-
fore his departure every man sent
across That is the first considera-
ton in checking of supplies Of
clothing and arms. Mr.. Bakers re-
cent study or the whole ordnance
program was founded on his desire
TO see just what the situation was
in this slowest element of the war
preparations.
His conclusions as TO machine guns
follow on the heels OF pessimistic
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-09
YOUR CHILDREN.

Each year brings the children 70
a new period Of interest in the lives
of their parents and relatives. and
the happy memories OF those periods
can be best made perpetual by good
portraits made of them in their
homes: a never falling pleasure TO
you and the children as they grow
older We specialize on home por-
trait work. The Mcdonald Studio.
21l s. Main st-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-09
WALTON, IND, MAN ON
MARINE CASUALTY LIST

WASHINGTON. May "a ma
rine corps casualty list today shows
one man dead from wounds and
seven slightly wounded i'm action
Private Ralph Clay Johnson of
Guthrie. Okla. died from wounds
The slightly wounded include:
Private Joseph King Clarke,
Walton, Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-09
BRITISH OCCUPY TURK
TOWN WITHOUT BATTLE

LONDON. May British troops
on May entered the Turkish town
OF Kerkuk so miles southeast Of
NIosul. in Mesopotamia. the Brit
ish war office announced to-day.
The British met with no opposition.
The Turks on retiring left six hun
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-09
ARRIVED SAFE.

A large shipment OF Bonita coffe :
has arrived at the o. K Cash
grocery 10 take care OF our in
oreasing demand for this fine flavor
ed coffee. -Adyt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-09

Have YOU attended Schuell's auc
ton SALE Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-02

Blackmon and Lucy Cobb Allen of Mont gomery, arrayed in airy white frocks
 carried baskets of French roses. Miss
 Mary Rosser Brandon, the maid of honor wore blue georgette crepe over Fred L. Blackmon was best man, and the ushers. MT. Charles Leyden, Mir. Lu- ther Liles Mr. Arthur Wellborn and MT. Curran Goodwin. The bride entered the church on the arm of her mother, Mrs. Richard William Miller, who gave her in marriage at the altar Mrs. Miller wore gray georgette crepe over gray charmeuse, and wore a corsage bouquet of Parma violets. The bride was gowned
 In a modish tailored suit of blue, with gray hat, gloves and boots She carried a shower bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valley After the ceremony the bride and groom left for a nuptial trip to Florida, after which they will be at home at the Alabama hotel. The bride is one of Annistons loyelest girls a nent social, church and literary circles. Mir Blackmon is one of the states most brilliant lawyers, and exceedingly popu- lar with d wide circle of friends. Among the guests who attended the wedding were MT. and Mrs. R. H. Cobb of Bir- Miss Stella Greer of Spartan burg, $. C.. Miss Louise Moore of Pu- laski, Tenn. MT. and Mrs Henry Clay Allen of Montgomery, MT. and Mrs. Frank Brandon of Gadsden, Mr. and Mrs. w. $. Williams and MT. and Mrs Posner of Birmingham'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-02
WEST END CATHOLIC WOMAN'S CIJTR

In a letter received by Mr. Hornady this week the West End Catholic Womans club presents to the public li- brary four books:
 History of the Catholic Church, Noethen "The Catholic Religion" Mar tins; The Catholics Ready Answer, Nil; Faith of Our Fathers Cardinal Gibbons.
 Each book is inscribed with the fol- lowing: Presented to the Birmingham public library by the West End Catholic Womans' club, Christmas, 1917
 The club membership is as follows: Mrs c. F. Lichty, President Mrs. N. J. Hanson. vice presirent; Mrs. W. B. Burks, treasurer; Mrs. E. J. Thornton, recording secretary: Mrs. E. c. Hanse, corresponding secretary; Mrs. IT. Mur- phy, custodian: Mesdames Vigo, Burns, Carau, Callnback, Dulin, Flemming, Hester. Hayden. Hiltbruner, Justin, King. Mims McNamara, OHara, Roth, Rothrock; honorary members Mrs. NJ. F. Henry Ruffin Mobile, Ala; associate member, Mrs John A. Kiernan, Wash ingtOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-02
Ole Miss, mos Wimmin Folks had ruther be Beauti- ful dan Smart kaze den dey kin pass fer BOTH. Yassum.

and one which had to be solved along big lines; if I couldn't originate something novel and something new the chain or stores I represented would be put on the blink, so to speak, py the opening of grocery department in the big de- partment stores, and, well, this is what happened: I first thought of name; l knew the advertising game. and 1 knew that I wanted name that would make people ask questions; thought hard and thought fast; suddenly the name of 'Piggly Wiggly' flashed into my head. That will make 'em talk l said to myself and I jotted down the name. That was not enough, though; where was the method to come from? What on earth was there original and startling in the prosaic grocery business? I drew a plan of our store; I saw waste on every side; l saw space in the store going for a mere song; saw unnecessary help em- ployed; I saw that all this must be elim- mated if I would sell the same goods that I was then selling at lower prices and thus help the high cost of living, so first I eliminated the number of sales men employed; then I eliminated the then I devised the plan of letting each customer act as his own salesman and jotted down the method"
 "So far, so good" MT. Saunders said happily, and now for the presentation of the idea to the world. I got back to Memphis in time to put an ad. in the Sunday papers. I announced that the store I represented would be closed from Wednesday until the fol- lowing Saturday so that preparations could be made for the great event. for it was great event to me and to my home town and there was a great deal to be done before the idea was launched. But we worked like Trojans; we cleared out the old conventional grocery store plans and ideas, we in stalled the 'Piggly Wiggly' system and the following Saturday the entire pop ulation of Memphis turned out to see what on the face of the earth 'Piggly Wiggly' was.
 That, in a nutshell, is the beginning
 of Piggly Wiggly' stores," said Mir