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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
THE WEATHER

New Haven, March 4-For Bridgeport and vicinity: Cloudy, probably rain late tonight and on Tuesday; warmer.
 Connecticut: Cloudy, probably rain late tonight and Tuesday: warmer; moderate south winds.
 A disturbance central over North Dakota is causing unset tied weather with local showers in the western and central dis tricts. Pleasant weather con- tinues ill the eastern and south- ern districts. The temperatures are low over New England. Zero temperatures were reported from Vermont and Maine. Moderate temperatures prevail between the Rocky mountains and the Mississippi river.
 Conditions favor for this yicin- ity fair weather with slowly ris- ing temperature, followed by in- creasing cloudiness.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
Art Goods

Khaki and gray knitting yarn-in # OF. skeins-good quality. .......... 75c Skein
 Knitting bags large size with oval handles-many patterns ..........:. 69c
 Odd lot of stamped pieces -scarfs, centers, and other novelties. Slightly soiled 25c
 Knitting needles in amber color-14 inches long. Regu- lar 25 and 35c, :. 19 and 25e
 Rods for knitting bags with colored ends-round and oval styles. 25c value 19c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
NORWALK FIRE LOSS $1O,OOO.

South Norwalk, March 4-Later es- inmates on the fire which destroyej about half of the stock of stationery, and other goods at the store O: James Donnelly, on South Main street here late last night, place the loss al S1O,O0O. The first estimate of $2,- 800 was based on the loss in the store proper. The basement was used as a storehouse for goods. The origin ot the fire is still mystery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
$1OO,OOO FIRE VISITS
 TOWN OF GREENWICH

Greenwich, March - The resi- dence of John McE. Bowman pro- prietor of the Biltmore Hotel of New York, was destroyed by fire yesterday by fire yesterday at a loss of $10O, 900. The furnishings and some of the val uables were saved. The fire started in the attic, the cause not being known. The mansion was built in 1905 and was formerly the Thomas G. Sutton estate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
WOmen's Apparel

Dresses of silk taffeta-in plain colors and stripes short waisted effect. Regu- larly S12.00 .......... $50
 Skirts of serge-t trimmed with 2 pockets-navy only
 Short dressing saques with collars-belted at waist floral patterns. Regular 39c
 PetticOats of good quality gingham in blue and white stripes .......... 25c
 Black cotton petticoats 25c
 Children's pink and blue dresses made in middy style, not all sizes .......... S5c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
DOneStics

42x36 pillow cases-Reg- ular 18c ............... 15c Huck towels in odd sizes just the thing for kitchen use ..... 0c
 Bleached Turkish towels with colored borders-good quality ....--........ Sc
 Bleached TukriSh towels good size and weight Regular 12 1-2c ........ Joe
 Fancy Turkish towels in guest sizes-good quality 19c
 36 inch bleached muslin remnants-good and strong Regular 12 1-2c ... g 1-2c
 40 inch unbIeached cottons extra heavy weight. Reg ular 19c ....-.......... 16c
 Half linen toweling-very close weave-excellent wear ing quality-Regular 19c, 15c Full size crochet bed spreads of good heavy weight .................. $1.5O Hemstitched dresser scarfs slightly imperfect .... 15c
 S6, 45 and 54 inch all linen Japanese drawn work squares-soiled from hand ling-but otherwise perfect. Regular g, s2.5o, sa at
 S1.OO-S1.25-S1.5O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
WOmen's Gloves

Lot of silk gloves 50 and 59c ............ 47c White kid gloves with heavy black stitching $1.S9
 Lot of chamois gloves natural and white .... $1.5O
 Lot of kid gloves = in white, tan, and pearl. Regu- lar $1.5O to $1.69 .....,. $1.OO Slightly imperfect.
 Long black silk gloves of good quality-..........5 55c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
Leather Goods

Service bags of patent leather finish-large size
 ................... $1.00
 Leather purses with top strap handle-fanCy Things. Regular $1.00 ......... 85c
 ChiIdren's purses in an as sortment of colors and styles. Regular 50c ........... 38c
 Belts of patent leather fin- ish-also colored kid belts. Regular 25c ........... 17c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04

Two officers and two men of the raid ing party already have been decorated by the French with the war cross, This is the first request for honors which has been made for Americans in this sector,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
New Haven Way
 Over Stated Quota

New Haven, March 4-For Febru- ary the army recruiting station here accepted 210 men and forwarded them to posts, 27 of the number there being rejected. The station has for warded 5,S25 men since April IA, or 3,597 men over the states assigned quota for the period. Of the num- Der recruited, 61 were from Bridge port, 29 each from New Haven and Waterbury, and 21 from Hartford Recruits accepted by the station are either under or over the ,selective draft age.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
Mems Furn- iShingS

White cambric shirts laundered cuffs - Regular 5SC ............ 4Oc
 Work shirts in plain dark blue-and black and white stripes, sizes 14-14-2. Regu- lar 59c ............. 5Oc
 Ribbed Drawers of good quality-sizes 30-32. Regular 59c ................... 45c
 Shirts with and without collars-mostly plain colors. Regular soc c............ 45c
 Lot of rubber cOllars-not all sizes in each style-but all sizes in the lot. Regular
 Ready made bow ties various patterns-Regular 5c
 ............ , for 10c
 Ide Silver collars good styIes-mostly in quarter sizes IA and 18-Regular 79c
 ..................... 59c
 Tan leather belts s-Regular 25c ...............-... 1Jc
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
Jewelry

Mesh bags in flat, oval and square styles. Special S1.25
 Casque combs mounted with colored stones-many styles ........... 49c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
Women's Aprons

Women's and girls prin- cess aprOns-of good quality checked ginghams - fitted with pocket and large bib
 ................ 22c
 Bungalow aprons of per caIes-full sizes-with pock- ct and belt-Regular 59c, 49c
 Children's flannellet t e goWns-sizes ? to 6 ..... 35c
 Children'S cotton wash dresses in plain colors- trimmed 25c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
Rugs, LinOleum SCrimS and
 Curtains

Odd rugs in various pat terms = Sizes 12x15 - 9x12 -8-3x1O-6 and 6x9 at IA off regular prices.
 Remnants of inIaid cork linOleum-6 to 15 yd. lengths. Regular $1 sq. yd. ..... 79c
 Remnants of felt base lin- Oleum and congoleum - Regular 39c and 45c sq. yd. ................ 32c Sq. yd.
 Remnants of scrim, swiss and madras at greatly reduc- ed prices.
 1Oc-12 1-2c qualities at SC yd. 25c qualities at ...... 18c yd.
 Remnants of cretOnnes- 25 and 29c values, yard 2Oc
 Odd lots of curtains-2, 3 or 4 pairs of scrim, madras, and lace curtains, at IA off regular price.
 Remnants of extra fine quality fancy bordered scrim -S to 16 yard lengths, value 29 and 35c yd ........... 25c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
CO1Ored Wash
 Goods

27 inch plain and fancy vOiIes-good patterns and colors-Regular 15c, F 1-2c
 40 inch fancy and plain VO;les-very fine qualities Regular 25c ........... 15c
 36 inch printed kimonO flannelIetes - good weight, nice patterns. Regular 22c
 36 inch percaIes - in stripes and figures-good assortment of patterns Regular 22c ............ 19c
 Galatea, ginghams and heavy chambray remnants for school dresses. Regular 19c and 22c ............ 17c
 Serpentine crepes in good assortment of plain colors and printed effects. Regu- lar 23c ................ 19c
 B inch shirting madras good patterns-excellent for mems shirts or boys waists. Regular 25c ......... 15C
 S6 inch serges-in white or black-Regular 25c =. .. 19c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
Muslin Under
 wear

Chemises of nainsook- -deep embroidery front ribbon run-regular Soc, 35c
 ChiIdren's drawers of good cambric with hemstitched ruffIe. Age ? to 8 yrs. Regu- lar 20cA. 15c
 Childrens petticOats of good quality cambric-has embroidery ruffle ...... 23c,
 Infants white cotton dreSSeS-. 25c
 Girls and boys drawer waists 2 to 10 years Regular 19c .......... 15c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04

The Hon. John Oliver will serve as acting Premier of Victoria, B. C., un- til after tIe funeral of the late Pre- snier Brewster.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
Hosiery and Underwear

WOmen's fiber silk hose blue only seconds of 59c quality. Pair ......... 35c
 Children's lisIe hose onds that can hardly be told from perfects. Not all sizes
 =. .-~S... AOc
 Infants cotton hose-not all sizes. Regular 25c .. 17c
 Infants VestS-of silk and woodland cotton and wool
 WOmen's ribbed union suits-summer weight. Low neck, sleeveless-finished at knee with fine lace. Regular sizes ............ Zoe suit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
Notions

Mercerized mending cotton in black, tan and navy, 45 yard spools, ....~.. 2 for 5c
 Machine oiI-good quality. Reg. 1Oc ...--.......... Sc
 Asbestos iron holders Reg. 5c ........... 3 for 1Oc
 Dust caps-many cOIOrs 7c
 Sew-on hose supporters Pair .................... 5c
 Shoe trees good size. Pair
 ..................... 5c Darning cotton in white, black and tan =. , SpOOls 10c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
White Goods

40 inch Indian Linen-of fine sheer quality. Regular 15c- ........ yard F 1-2c
 40 inch white voile-Regu- lar 19c ................ 15c
 Remnants of white and black batiste-worth up to 39c yard ............... .. 19c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
LaceS and EmbrOiderieS

Embroideries in lengths from 1 to 3 yds. Regular 6c to Sc .................. DC
 Embroidery remnants - excellent for corset covers yard ................. 15c
 Remnants of shadow lace -16 to IS inches wide. Reg ular 25c ............. 15c
 Remnants of Insertion Regular Sc .............. %
 Imitation of Valencine lace Regular 5c to 7c ...... 4c Remnants of fancy braid -Regularly 12 1-2c .... Sc
 Remnants of fancy trim ming braid-Regular 19c
 ................... 12 1-2c
 Shadow lace remnants Regular 10c to 15c, yard Sc
 Remnants of imitation fiIet lace-Regular 7e to 10c .. 6c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-04
S and Dress
 Goods

Remnants of silks and dress goods may be had at this sale at much lower prices than you will ordinar- fly pay. All lengths-from pieces suitable for trimmings to dress patterns. Marked at remnant prices.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-19
MENDOZA BOY MEETS
OTTAWA FRIEND BACK
OF LINES IN FRANCE

\ very interesting letter was re-
ceived in Mendoza last week from
Private Krenz, former STUDENT at
with the l30.h Infantry in France.
Private KreunZ, a former student at
the Ottawa Township High School,
We S on the scene of active service
while writing, and told some most in.
eTesting things concerning the army
lie in France
While walking through the woods a
few days before writing Private
Krenz met Elmer Lew a well-known
Ottawa boy who left Ottawa with
Company c last year for Camp Logan.
He says Levy is feeling well and
looks fine
\ very interesting story of the
way in which an American aeroplane
Wen; UP after large German bomb
Inc plant is given. After chasing the
Hun for a short distance the Yanks
succeeded in bringing it TO the ground
in flames. Nine Germans who were
in machine We're burned to death.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-19
MISS HELEN M. HULSE
IS BRIDE AT PRETTY
HOME WEDDING TODAY

Miss Helen Marguerite Hulse be
came the bride of Frank G. Yentzer
of Ogden Utah, this afternoon at 4:3U
O'clock at a very pretty wedding at
the home Of the brides mother. Mrs
Mary +. Hulse, 636 Christie street
Only twenty-five guests, the imme.
date families Of he young couple
were present, and simplicity marked
the wedding in every respect,
Rev G. w Chessman, pastor OF the
First Baptist Church, performed the
ceremony in front of a bank of roses
and ferns in the living room. The en-
tire house was beautifully decorated
with large baskets of roses and with
ferns.
The bride was beautifully gownef
IN her travelling suit, Of dark blue
serge, with small red hat. She wor,
a large corsage bouquet of sweet
heart rosebuds.
Immediately following the weddint
n sixCourse wedding dinner was
served by he Wendell Catering Com
pany. and Mr. AMI Mrs. Yentzer vii
leave on the 7;l9 train this evenins
for Chicago, and from there will &c
to Denver and other western cities
before going to Ogden, Ctah. where
they will make their future home.
The bride is one of the best known
young ladies in the city. having re
sided In Ottawa during her entire
life. She is the Youngest daughter o.
Mrs, Mary +. Hulse. and is a graduate
of the Ottawa Township High School
having graduated from tina. institu
ton in the class of 1913.
The groom Is The son of Mr.. ant
Mrs, Enock Yentze--> of Superior
street. He lived in Ottawa during hi.
entire life until one year ago. whel
he went to Utah % take position
as passenger agent with the rniol
Pacific Railroad For number O
years he was employed in the loca
C., b. & G. office.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-19
City and Vicinity
News

Harry G. Cook went 10 Springfield
this morning on short business trip
Mrs. Charles S Cullen has return.
ed to her home in East Ottawa after
spending the summer in Boston and
other eastern cities.
J. ]. HOrnung went TO Chicago this
morning to spend the day ON bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Jacobs have re-
turned home after spending the past
eight months travelling thru the east
and south.
Mr. and Mrs Herbert cellars left
for Chicago this morning after a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs julie cellars OF
this city.
Mrs. julie Cellars went to Chicago
this morning for weeks visit.
Lynn O'Neil of Chillicothe, Ohio, is
spendinga short furlough visiting
friends in this city
DR. T. w Burrows returned home
last evening after a short visit with
friends in Chicago
Russell Lee has returned 10 Culver
Military Academy after spending tn,
summer vacation at his home on OF
tawa avenue.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Marco hav,
| returned home after spending theil
| honeymoon in Iowa.
George Glen was a Chicago bust
ness visitor Saturday
Sergt. Jerry O'Connor of Camp Pix,
is home for a five days furlough.
Sergt. Joseph Brett, who has beef
stationed in South America with thu
L. S marines, is in Ottawa for
visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs
John Brett, before leaving for ovel
seas duty.
Fred lriOn, a private in the person
| lel department al Camp Sheridan
Ala, Is home on four days furlough
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-19
SUPERVISORS ASKED
TO BUY BONDS FOR
LA SALE COUNTY
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE FOR
FOURTH LOAN PETITIONS
SOlONS TO APPROPRIATE
MONEY FOR PATRIOTIC PUR.
POSES.

The county exchequer is going TO
be made TO do It's patriotic work just
like everyone ana everything else in
the good old L. 5. A. ii the La Sale
County Liberty Loan committee has
its say This morning, over the sig
natures of the drive leaders for the
Fourth Loan, communication was
presented the solons at their session
asking them to appropriate moneys
for the purchase up 10 S2,5o0 in bonds
Of the next issue
The petition met with favor on the
board. bu. as there are some legal
technicaities to first dispose of, the
matter was referred to the financial
committee 10 act in conjunction with
County Attorney Roberts in arriving
at some scheme whereby the county
can become the pOSsessor OF these gilt
edged securities
Coroner Donoghue reported having
held twenty-four inquests during the
quarter, for which there was due hin
in fees a total of $242 Two estates
paid for the inquests conducted by
the coroner
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-19
HARMONY KEYNOTE OF
G. 0. P. CONVENTION
FRIDAY AT CAPITAL

Springfield. Sept. -. Harmony
promises to be the keynote of Re
publican and Democratic conventions
of Illinois here Friday Dissension
aside in bitter struggle for STAGE
control Pipes OF peace have sup
planted the tOmahaWk ana war paint
as agreement on almost every issue
l. admittedly necessary tor a Win
ming machine And as the eve OF the
h. meets loom near scouts Of each
camp are claiming the greatest Sc
renity.
The two meetings will be lis
tinctly separate. The Republicans
conbar will be held in the state arm
DRY, while the Democrats will be in
session jus. across the street in the
house OF representatives chambers at
the staCe house But one day will be
devoted 10 the meetings.
Both parties will come prepared to
offer every inducement TO the credu.
lous voting public Platforms hold
ing out the proverbial olive branch to
wayering followers will be adopted
/ by both organizations. Among these
will be p.anks on win the wora ami
woman suffrage. Patriotism viii ema-
nate from both quarters.
/ Arrangements for the grand assem-
/ bies have been completed b. snndry
! local committees on reception and en-.
tertanment Springfield will give a
cordial hand Of welcome to the hun
/ dreds OF delegates expected from
every section OF the state Politicians
of every rank will be here
Besides the adoption Of a war pro
gram, the Republicans Of the STATE
will nominate three trustees of III,
! University Of Illinois These will be
Cairo A. Trimble of Princeton, join
VI. Herebrt of Murphysboro and Mrs
Tiffany Blake of Chicago. This was
authoritaiyely stated in Republican
circles here today.
Both conventions will be called t,
order promptly at 10 a. m Fred +
Sterling Of Rockford, chairman Of tn,
Republican state central committee
will preside over the G .. P.'s, anC
Arthur w Charles, Democratic stat
central committee chairman, owe
the Democrats.
a number of prominent speaker
will deliver addresses. Among tn
Republicans will be Governor Fran,
o. LoWden Medill Mccormick, tn
. Chicago senatorial state candidate, /
, expected to be present.
Organization Of the newly electe
Republican and Democratic state cen
tral committees will be perfected.
The activities of the Illinois Tan
manyites are in a form similar t
that of the G. o. Ps. Three Uniyer
sity Of Illinois trustees viii also
nominated. These are expected to b
John T. Treyitt of Champaign. Mis-
i. Florence Elinor Watson OF lola an
John NJ. Crebs of Carmi. Unite
+ States Senator Lawrence Y. Sherma
may be speaker. He has been il
: vited ana has announced he will 4
50 unless urgent Washington mater
, prevent.
D.. No set addresses have been al
= nounced for either Of the convention
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-19
SALESMAN SEEKS
MARINE RECRUITS

William Mendelsohn, a travelling
salesman who is giving half his time
TO patriotic work has opened a re-
oruiting station for marines in the
sheriff's Office of the court house Mr..
Mendelsohn will be in the office from
$50 to 9 O'Clock every evening for
the remainder of the week and will
be ready to sign up applications for
enlistment Saturday afternoon and
Sunday morning Only applications
can now be made and then will follow
nductiOns.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-19
WOMAN MISSES
PLUNGE INTO CANAL

A Streator woman driving Buick
car, narrowly escaped cold plunge
in the l. e. NJ canal this morning
when her machine crashed thru the
guard rail at the south end of the
Columbus street bridge. Police were
unable to obtain her name.
She attempted to go onto the bridge
when It was occupied by street car
Seeing that the two could not pass
she turned her steering wheel sud
denly and the auto started into the
canal 1t stopped however before II
hitthe water. The woman escaped in
jury.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-19
QUARTER OF BEEF
GIVES DRAYMAN K. O,

James Clark. a driver for Scherer
Bros, was knocked unconscious this
morning at 6 80 in front of the Nut.
ter meat market on West Main street,
when he stumbled and fell beneath
! quarter Of beef, which he was car.
wing into the market The heavy
piece Of meat struck the unfortunate
man on the head and face.
He was removed 10 his home in the
truck and DR.. f. h Palmer was called
70 attend him
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-19
TWO TO TRAIN FOR
REPORTERS IN ARMY

James o Meara and John Farrell
Two limited service men, have been
selected by the local exemption board
% go to Columbus barracks, O., to
cake special courses to qualify them
for positions on the judge advocates
staff. They will leave Monday after
noon, Sept. %, at AGO p. M. on the
Rock Island
Herbert Walter Heitzman of Chest
nut street, left today for Moosehart,
ILL.,, to take a special training as a
concrete mixer.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-19
NO BURLINGTON WAY
EXPEDITION THIS YEAR

Springfield Sept. There will be
no Burlington way booster expedition
from Jacksonville to St Paul this
year Officials Of he Burlington way
have announced that it will be aban
doned because Of the war. The tril
was planned to start Sept. l6.
In its stead, the announcement said
the boosters will 90 to Rock lslant
Friday Sept. q, to attend a conven
ton and patriotic celebration of state
highway associations.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-19
SOCIETY NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry ~ Kelly will
hold a public reception at their home
in Eastwood this evening and again
tomorrow evening from ) until 10
o'clock in honor Of their son. Lieut..
Harry Kelly No invitations have
been issued for either evening. a gen
oral invitation having been extended
to all friends OF the young officer to
attend. The receptions We're planned
at the request OF the numerous
friends of Lieut.. Kelly who wished an
opportunity to meet him during the
early part OF his furlough,
8 T. .
About fifty ladies attended the
meeting OF the Womens Relief Corps
Yesterday afternoon in Odd Fellows
hail Four new members were init
lated. and several applications for
membership were received. The la
dies will hold an all day meeting on
next Thursday, Sept. 26, at the home
b
of Mrs. Francis Kopp, 1850 ". Lafey,
cite street. The day will be spent in
sewing for the Red Cross and a pic
mic luncheon will be served at noon
| The members of the ladies' auxil
/ larry OF the First Congregational
church will hold meeting tomorrow
afternoon, Sept. 20, at , O'Clock in
the parlors of the Congregations
church The afternoon will be spen
in sewing for the Red Gross Mrs
Charles Breen will be hostess
g g g
Hentrich's Military Band has beer
engaged to furnish music al the Fa.
Carnival and Street Dance on Satur
day evening. Preparations are beinl
mIde to make every effort to have
this carnival the largest social aflail
OF the season Everyone in the cit!
is cordially invited to attend
- = 90
4 4 public reception will be held to
morrow evening al the First Baptis
[. Church as farewell for Rev. an,
Mrs G. w Chessman, who leave mex
week for Bellevue, Pa. TO make thei
future home. Everyone in he cit.
is invited TO attend this reception.
. = .
The Wallace Red Cross viii hold
sewing and knitting party on FRIDAY
Sept. 90, at the residence Of ilr an
; Mrs. j. A. Wideman in Wallace Town
: ship At the close Of the party III
annual election Of officers will b
! held.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-19

When Baby was sick We gave her
Castoria.
When she was a Child she cried for
sCastoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to
,Castoria.
When she had Children she gave them
Castoris.