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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
PRIVATE JOHN NJ. STEELE.

The funeral of Private John NJ.
Steele, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Steele, 80 Norman street, who died
Saturday at Camp Upton of pneu-
monia, was held yesterday from the
residence of his parents at 2:30, and
from Sacred Heart church at 8
o'clock. Rev. Joseph Ganley, as
sisted by Rev. Thomas Mooney, con-
Quoted the services. Company G,
Fourth Regiment, Connecticut State
Guard, under the command of Capt.
Lounsbury, acted as honorary escort.
At the grave in st. MichaePs cemetery
three volleys were fred, followed by
the sounding of taps" The bear
ers were Edward Malone, Daniel Kee-
gan, Louis Doerr, Ernest, John and
Stephen O'Brien.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
ELSIE ODELL GADDIs.

The funeral of Elsie Odell, wife OF
George Gaddis of So Elm street, was
held this afternoon from her home
at 3 o'clock. Rev. B. F. Kidder of
the Summerield Methodist church,
conducted the services, and interment
was in Lakeview cemetery. The bear
ers were John Cramer, Theodore well
helny, Charles Dow, Charles Major
Many out of town relatives of the de-
ceased attended the services.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
ELIzABETH DANBTE RoACHE.

Elizabeth Danbie Roache, wife of
William Danbie Roache, died yester-
day after a weeks illness with pneu-
monia. She is survived by her hus-
band, two children, William and Jo-
seph, two sisters, Mary and Theresa
Buggie, and one brother, Thomas Bug
gle. Funeral arrangements have nat
been made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
JOHN HARRISON PROCTOR.

John Harrison Proctor died at his
home, $50 Nichols street, yesterday,
after a two weeks illness. Mr..
Proctor was employed as chief en-
gineer at the Salts Textile Co. plant
and was very well known on the East
Side. He was q native of England,
but came to this country many years
ago. He is survived by his wife,
Nellie Caroline. The funeral will be
held from the late home tomorrow
and interment will be in Lakeview
cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
MARY A, KEARNS.

Mary A, wife of william ]. Kearns,
died this morning at her home, q
Hurd avenue, after few days illness
with pneumonia. She is survived by
her husband and four children, her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Coates,
of 1853 Stratford avenue, and five
brothers and one sister. She was a
member of the L. G. B. A. society.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
CHARLES DUBARD.

Charles Dubard, IS year old son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Adloid Dubard, died
Yesterday at the home of his par
onts. 1855 Seaview avenue. He IL
survived by his parents, 9, sister,
Rosebelle, and one brother. The
funeral will be held Monday from the
home of the parents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
THOMAS j. CANFTELD.

Thomas ]. Garfield, son of the late
Edward and Hannah Garfield, died
yesterday at the home, AZ Capitol
avenue. The funeral arrangements
have not been made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
MRS. ANNA CONDOR.

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Condor,
220 Warren street, was held this
afternoon from the late home at 2:SO,
and from Sacred Heart church at 8
o'clock. DR.. Richard Moore conduct
ed the services, and interment was in
st. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
CAROLINE fl DEAN.

Caroline H, wife of Ernest Dean,
died yesterday at the age of So years
at her late home, ESQ Newfeld ave-
nue.. The funeral will be from the
late home on Monday and interment
will be in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
SARENIA e, GREEN.

Sarenia E. Green, widow of James
A. Green, who died on Oct. IT, died
yesterday at the Isolation hospital,
Fairfield, of influenza. Two small
children survive. The body was taken
to New York this morning. Interment
was in Calvary cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
New Shipments Received for Saturday Sellin

The models are distinctive. Not hackneyed
effect-not commonplace line in the whole
group. In fact, they re Suits Of the same high
standard which characterizes the regular
stocks at Rockwell's. That you may buy them
on Saturday at special low prices is a stroke
of good fortune which our friends will take
advantage of.
Sales at Rockwell's have an Importance which
puts them above the plane of ordinary events
of this sort. They mean more to the shopper
more in style, quality, value And in this
particular sale the economies are greater than
you can expect to find again this season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
MARY MOZER.

The funeral of Mary Mozer, wife of
Stephen Mozer, was held from the
late home, $50 Wordin avenue, at
o'clock, and from St. Stephen s
church at 800. Interment was in st.
MichaeTs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
BERTHA ORoOKER COOK.

The funeral of Bertha Croker
Cook, wife of DR.. Harry Edgar Cook.
so Ford Place, was held from the
home of her parents, in Brooklyn, N.
Y, this morning at $50, and from
the Church of Our Lady of Victory,
Brooklyn, at 10 o'clock. Interment
was in Holy Cross cemetery, Brook
lyn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
OBITUARY
JOSEPH r. BETHEL.

The funeral Of Joseph R. Bethel was
held this afternoon from the home Of
his mother, 29 High street, at 2
o'clock. Rev. James William of the
Church Of God and the Saints Of
Christ, conducted the services. Inter-
ment was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
WILLIAM LUCKETT.

The funeral of William Luckett was
held this afternoon from the NOR
tuary chapel of John D. Johnson, $40
Main street, at o'clock. Rev. w.
M. Morton of the Messiah Baptist
church, conducted the services, and
interment was In Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
THOMAS H. HALEY.

Thomas H. Haley of S42 State
street, died yesterday at the age of
3S years. He is survived by his wife
and one son. The services will be
held from the undertaking parlors of
Frank Poke and from st. Augustine's
church Saturday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
MARY BOOMGREN.

The funeral of Mary Boonngren was
held this morning from the late home,
952 Hancock avenue, at 1890, and
from st. Stephens church at II
o'clock. Interment was in Mountain
Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
LUTHER NICHOLS.

The funeral of Luther Nichols was
held this afternoon from the home of
his daughter, Mrs. E. V. Kicker in
nichols. Interment was in Park GEM
Ntery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
EUGENE z. LEWIS.

The funeral services for Eugene F.
Lewis were held this afternoon at
Union cemetery, Stratford, and were
conducted by Rev. E. C. Carpenter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
HERBERT w. MURDOCH

Herbert W. Murdoch died yesterday
at his home, PCS Remington street
The funeral services will be held
Saturday afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
FRANK BERTA.

Frank Berta died yesterday at his
home, $50 Spruce street, at the age OF
81 years. The funeral will be held
Saturday and interment will be IN
Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01

Now that alcoholic liquors are de-
clared to be an unsuitable remedy for
influenza, some people will conclude
that it is undesirable to have it,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01
WILLIAM MCGEE.

William MCGEE died yesterday at
the Hillside hospital of influenza.
Relatives are expected from Massa-
chusetts to complete funeral arrange-
ments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01

An increase in the sugar ration of
the nation will be made by the Food
Administration.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01

November first marks the end of the Fall sea-
son for manufacturers "zero hour" when
all makers close out all samples and stock
numbers. Three of the leading suit makers
offered us their stock this week-and at prices
which we could not resist The opportunity
was one which in the interest Of our patrons
we could not pass up.
The Suits have just come into the store, and
make showing Of rare beauty and merit. The
fabrics are Silvertones, Velours and Broad
cloths, some in clever tailored effects, others
trimmed with the most desirable furs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-01

Times Want Ads. One Cent Word.
Evening star., 1918-04-14

been performing civilian relief work in
the devastated areas Of Franco.
DR.. TAllant originally went across
with the Smith College group for pure
1y medical work, but when q vacancy
occurred she consented to assume the
directorship.
The organization is now directly at
dlfated with the American Red Cross. =
most satisfactory arrangement, with o
consequent increase In the scope and
emctency OF it's work.
The Red Cross expects the unit and
It's work to be supported by its con-
stituency. but will furnish supplies and
stands ready to help in any emer-
gency.
Since February all supplies have been
shipped by the Red Cross and are used
by them wherever most needed.
The 8. c. r. U. is the first college
unit to be afiiliated with tho Red Cross.
Members Of the organisation are labor
Ing to rehabilitate some Of the destitute
villages located in the territory regain
ed last year by the allies and just lost
again.
Helen Rand Thayer Is chairman of
the committee in this country which
makes possible the work Of the unit.
The S. c. r. u. has only begun It's
work and the Alumnae have no thought
but to see the thing through.
Contributions toward the work may
be sent to Mrs. H. q. Nichols at North
brook Courts. 18th street extended.
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WAR WORK CALENDAR.
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tSociQt,

lumbia chapter Of the Req Cross. in
their jelly kitchen, mako All KINDS OF
delicacies for the service hospita!s
There arc three of these jelly kitch-
ems, No. fs at Chatham Courts; sub
station "A" ut Sandy Spring, Nd. with
Mrs. Kirk in charge; suhstAtion ~
Rosslyr, Va, Of which Mrs. Butter.
feld is chairman. and substation
at Berwyn. Nd. with Miss Stevens in
At these kitchens jelliss. jams. mar
malades and blackberry cordial for mo
dicinal purposes only are made. Later
they will make broths to be used by the
refreshment corps at the railroad sta
tions when tho sick trains" come
through.
When the fruits ripen. shipments will
be made to the hospitals In FRANCE and
q great many moro workers will be re-
oulred. All who are interested are
urged to Join the auxiliary now and be
ready for the summer work. This aux.
iliary also has q knitting branch, OF
which Mrs. williams II in charge, and
the sewing department Is under the d.
rection Of Mrs. Patton.
Mrs. Allyn X. Capron, who resides at
Chatham Courts, is supervisor Of the
auxiliary.
Infantry Branch Knitting Socks.
The infantry branch of the Army
Emergency Committee is giving two
Evening star., 1918-04-14

the words by her son. Seymour Nc
Mrs. Lucy Seward Noble, league
mempsr mest ,n,. from Detroit Men; ts made DE-
IN nor district. whore they are spe-
c1ah1ing on patriotic education. but
not neglecttng tho other avenues OF
Mrs. Florence jackson stoddard. who
has Just completed q series Of lectures
on The Map as It Was and Is. for
the benefit of the leagues war relief
work, presided at the tea table, assist
ed by Miss Bertha F. Wolfe.
Mrs: Mary st. Clair Blackburn. who
was hostess, read an original poem,
Tho Army Of the Two" relating true
incident Of how two young girls put q
British ship to flight during the Ameri-
On account of illness, the president.
Mrs. Isaac Pearson. was unable to be
present Mrs. Pearson is recovering.
Miss Goldman was hostess at recep-
ton yesterday afternoon at her home
in Decatur place.
Washington society is arranging its
calendar for the week so as to reserve
either Tuesday afternoon or evening for
the fashion fete, which Is now to be
held in the large ballroom at 2400 18th
street. the change of location being
necessary owing to the large number
viz Oil oduy nave SCCuISu IIShStS Aoi
this wonderful display. The models
win come from New York to display
the dresses in Just the same manner as
they were shown recently as benefit,
also for the A. B. F. b blind fund. held
at the Plaza Hotel. Ponce, the won
derful little French dancer, is also to
give an exhibition of Greek and eethetic
interpretations, which were first shown
under the patronage Of Charles Froh-
man. The beautiful gowns will be dis
played to perfection by five Of New
Yorks most noted mannikins. the col
lection comprising the latest styles in
every toilet requisite from morning to
evening wear. Seats are now on sale
at all the hotels and at the door. The
mannikins will sell liberty bonds at the
Shoreham from IL to on Tuesday.
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth and Mrs.
Ffoulke Smith have been added to the
list of patronesses.
The ball given at the New Willard
last Saturday for the A. B. F. B. was a
great financial as well as social sue
cess The treasurer reports that the
affair netted $500.
The Arts Club will entertain tonight
with musical numbers by Mrs. Chandler
Sloan, president of the Music Club Of Ia
koma, Wash, and Mr.. George Thompson,
pianist
The hostesses at the dinner on Thurs
day evening will be Mrs. Stafford and Mrs.
Sleeth, with DR.. W. Z. Safoord as the
chairman. Mr.. Albert Douglas will be
the principal speaker of the evening and
the subject will be Robert Burns and
Francois Millet."
Evening star., 1918-04-14
Volunteer Aid Corps Meets.

Mrs. Franklin K, Lane presided at a
meeting Of the women's volunteer aid
corps Of the Interior Department war
workers Friday afternoon. The meet
ing was held in the auditorium, and the
Interior Department orchestra gave a
program of patriotic music. Nineteen
corps. numbering 440 women. were
present. Mrs Peter D. Crerar of Ham
ilton. Canada, who is visiting the Sec
retary and Mrs. Lane, was among the
speakers Of the afternoon. giving q talk
on the work the Canadian women are
doing. The members OF the corps wore
their uniforms Of white dresses with
blue wells.
The corps recently gave evidence Of
their working efficiency, raising in a
few days over $500 when there was q
hurry call for aid for the women's hos
pitalo In Serbia.
Evening star., 1918-04-14
Women in War Work.
The President to Address D. A. h

x00 1feS1Qent Co A00xUo0 ~ II -
4 wartime atmosphere win prevail
during the session Of the coming con-
sress Of tha Daughters Of the American
Revolution. which convsnss in Wash
ineton Monday. April iS. and the ener-
9ies Of the members will be directed 70
helping the United States government
win the war.
President Wilson. Secretary Of State
Lansing, the French ambassador. the
italian Ambassador. and tho ministers
Of Serbia, RumaniA and Belgium VIII
speak at the exercises Monday evening.
In the absence Of Lord Reading. the
British ambassador, his place on the
program will be alled By q member Of
the embassy staff. Lieut.. Labat Of the
French army win sing the 'Marseil-
1aisa"
One of the most important committee
reports win be that OF tho committee
On war service. to be read by Mrs.
Matthew T. Scott. honorary president
general Of the organisation.
Friday evening will be Patriotic
night" also and the meeting will be ad-
dressed by Bishop. Charles B. Mitchell
Of Minnesota. John Barrett, director
9oneral of the Pan-American Union.
Evening star., 1918-04-14
Green Uniforms for Girl Workers.

The girl employees of the United
States Shipping Board and Emergency
Fleet Corporation mean to be cool and
At during the summer months in Wash
ington. Forester green has been the
color adopted for q uniform by the
girls. The material is to be cotton CAB
ardine. which is both cool and practi-
cal for hot days. The skirt will but
ton down the front and be finished off
nattily with two patch pockets. With
this skirt is worn white tennis waist
with flowing black tie. On the left
army will be the insignia taken from the
shipping board flag. A forester green
mushroom straw hat and tan low
heeled shoes and tan stockings COM
plete the picture. The complete cos
tune in cotton will cost SIS.
The uniform is only small part of
the plans of the girls. Eighty-fve Of
them. under the leadership of Mrs. Anna
Thompson, chairman of athletics and
military drill. have banded together to
form the Emergency Fleet Drill Corps.
SerGt. c. j. Perhtt, who drilled Mai.
Doane's hospital unit until it left for
France, has promised to drill the girls
until he himself sails. The drills and
target practice will be held out of
doors.
Mrs. Thompson, in speaking Of the
girls plans, said: What the girls want
most is to keep well and strong, for
they realise that they must stand be-
hind the calker, the riyeter and the
driller in the shipyards and behind the
shipping board in the carrying out of
its program. The uniforms is only one
way OF promoting that feeling Of CO.
operation which all members of the
shipping board and EmerEency Fleet
Corporation have"
Evening star., 1918-04-14
Mrs. Hamlin Addresses Penwomen

11iS. aamlln- Addresses Penwomeu,
The League Of American Penwomen
presented, through Mrs. Charles s.
Hamlin. Friday afternoon at their
headquarters. 1923 H street, the wom-
ans viewpoint of the third liberty
loan. Mrs. Hamlin, who is chairman
or the District for the woman's liberty
loan committee, made most interest
ing talk on why we should subscribe
to this third loan, citing an instance
OF personal bravery among our boys
over there" and reminding US that
their courage must be backed up by
supplies. and that every yard of wool
We buy we are literally competing with
Uncle Sam and depriving some soldier
of the wool clothing he needs.
Col. Murphy Of the United States
Army gave three original whistlins
numbers. accompanying himself on the
piano.
Keep the Home Fires Burning" was
the theme of most interesting talk
by Miss Winifred Black. She empha-
sized the paramount necessity of keep
ing the home intact and serene. now
and always. a place worth while for
our boys to return to.
Mrs. s. B. Milton, who presided at
the punch bowl. also gave several song
numbers, accompanying herself on the
piano and guitar, one number Venice
Day" being an original composition,
Evening star., 1918-04-14
To Increase Sock Supply.

The machine sock knitting branch of
the comforts committee of the Navy
League will soon start a second sock
drive and for this they are particu-
larly anxious to have volunteer knit
ters, wool winders and instructors, as
so many of the members Of the COM
mittee have left town and more will
go as the season advances. The need for
the socks becomes greater every day
and during the summer the supply for
the winter must be made up.
Mrs. Charles Mum. jr., Is chairman
of the sock machine group and certain
days are set aside to make socks for
the men in different branches of the
service. Wednesday afternoons the En-
gineer Corps women meet under the
direction of Mrs. Langf1tt.
Saturday mornings a group of school
children. of which Misses Margaret
Evening star., 1918-04-14

Quantico recently were Mrs. John L.
Saltonsta1l, Mrs. Cleveland Perkins,
Mrs. William M. Black, Mrs. William
Belden Noble. the Misses Brickenstein,
Mr.. William Phelps Emo and Mr.. Will
liam Eric Fowler. Chaplain Niver of
Quantico also helped in the provision
for the company at Quantico. The or
chestra. which numbered sixty-five
members, left Washington in the morn
ing. arriving at Quantico in time for
luncheon. where they were entertained
at the Oficers' Club. This concert is
one OF the many entertainments which
has been arranged by Miss Elizabeth
Howry, chairman of the entertainment
committee of the war camp community
service.
Evening star., 1918-04-14

gown was Of white meteor and geor-
gette crepe, with pearl trimming. The
tulle ven was very becomingly arrang-
ed with a band Of pearls: She carried
q shower bouquet OF white roses and
lavalIier, the gift OF the bridegroom.
Miss Helen Mcdonnell. ~ maid Of hon
or. wore q quaint gown Of gray geor-
kette over pink satin, with leghorn
hat trimmed in pink. The best man
was Mr.. Lester Worch. brother of the
bride. A reception followed. after which
Mr. and Mrs. Laddbush left for their
Evening star., 1918-04-14

70 visit De ts11n0sooueD
parents, at Medway. AAsA
Mrs. Richard l. Desisssa wAese -.
band is engs8ed In var 1crk Asse eas
phur Springs. w. Va, bn Wednesday
with her parents, Nr. an4 Nrs. W0.
liam II. Porter OF New York. Mr..
Davisson Wa formerly Miss Helen Por.
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs, George Eusens WINES
(Confinued On Third Pa0o.)
Evening star., 1918-04-14
Laddbush-Worch.

A very pretty wedding took place at
ST. Stephens Catholic Church Wednes-
day afternoon at o'clock, when Miss
Helen Louise Worch. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Rudolph Worch of this city.
became the bride of Mr.. Frank Edward
Laddbush of Medway, Mass. now serv-
ing as field clerk at Newport News.
Va The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Father Froelich. The brides
Evening star., 1918-04-14
Catholic Knitting Committee.

x6e AIM Of the knitting COMMITTEES Of
- Catholic Womsn's War Relief Sery-
4oe Of waahington Y to provide full
Knitted kits for the Catholic chaplains
2mbua now numbering approximately
~. khd to respond to the call Of the
sehaplains for Individual cases. The
4AaDtaia being In close touch with the
eea. especially in the hospitals. and in
41m4 Of stress and strain knows the
Needs Of the boys perhaps better than
my one else. the deairs II to make
q psssibIs Tor him to all these needs. in
~ camp and the hospital, both 81 home
- abroad and at points Of ernbarka-
s44cN 1fss wool 10 9fvsn out Mondays.
j ~ q Au1 Wednesday evenings from 8
- ~ a4p4113 @ street Apartment %.
! gun sr 1laas d Ssily xitchsna.
t nae.s q shs a.sa,sA wsf
Evening star., 1918-04-14

afternoons every week to the knitting
offer Of Mrs. Henry Huddleston Rogers
of the use Of the many knitting ma
chimes at her residence. I'LL 18th street,
Monday and Thursday afternoons from
until o'clock. The committee needs
the assistance of many more than those
who have already availed themselves Of
this offer. Mrs. Walter H. Gordon, who
is in charge Of the sock knitting Of this
branch. needs helpers to wind wool and
to finish the toes and heels by hand.
Those who are willing to make hand
made tops for the socks may obtain free
wool on these days.