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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-02
ThS EVENING BANNER
BENNINGTON VERMONT
Friday, August ?, 1918.
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.
The most popular girl in town is?
A6t 6Stf
Mrs. B. G. Slade is the guest of
Mrs. c. c. Cook of Pittsield.
Albert Center has resigned work
with the Catamount company.
Don't fail to attend the New York
store August clean up sale. Adv
f. l.. Potter and Warren Paddock
were in Albany Thursday on business.
\ great saving on mems suits at
the New York store August sale Adv
Shoes and slippers greatly reduced
now at the New York store sale.
Al.
Miss Helen Hughes and Miss Eliz-
abeth Bradley were in North Adams
Thursday,
4 Robert Mccullough of New York is
the guest of his sisters, Miss Jennie
/ Cone and Mrs. John p. Ryan.
Mrs. Charles Corcoran Of North
Bennington is spending few weeks
with her mother. Mrs. Della Dorion of
Gage street.
Miss Mary r. Fitzgerald returned
to her home in Gardner Mass, Thurs
day after brief visit with her broth
er, Thomas F. FITZGERALD
Miss Ruth Burke. who has been
~ Mrc NJ M RnrKQ
at Fort Tumble Beach, Milford,
Conn. is at home for few days.
Joseph NJ. Ayers. William ]. Meag-
her and John F, Meagher were among
those from Bennington who attended
the races at Saratoga Thursday.
William McCumesky, an electric
ian employed by Nichols & Warren
who enlisted in the navy some time
ago, has been called to report August
at the Pelham Bay naval station.
Beautiful Elsie Ferguson's first ap-
pearance on the screen In "Barbary
Sheep" a Paramount-Artcraft special
Vcd.a-yil and a IT, S. Official War
film at Harte Theatre today. Adv.
The recruiting station for Student
Nurses is now opened at the resi-
dence of Dr. Putnam, South street
All information can be obtained there
at any time up to nine o'clock in the
evening.
The recruiting station for Student
Nurses is now opened at the resi-
dence of DR.. Putnam, South street
All information can be obtained there
at any time up to nine O'Clock in the
evening.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-02

AT29c YD.

Superfne Punjab Percales in big
variety. 35 to S9c'yd. is the adj
vertised Sale prices in the larger
cities for these superior wash fab
RIGS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-02

The Drysdale Store

bleach Wholesale
is Soc. Only 800 yards left to sell at 25c.
Heavy or unbech coton 24c.
Lonsdale Cambric-2Sc instead o
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-02
AT 39c YD.

54-inch Pequot fine bleach, sing
le-bed sheetings. Today's whole
sale price Ate.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-02

Going Girls and Winning
Women
are delightedly reveling in the
specially priced array of smart APP
parel still so abundant in the gar
ment section.
PARTICULARLY APPEALING
ARE
the smart silk sport suits.
the correct white skirts
the pretty white and colored
dresses.
the varied silk and cloth coats.
the swagger capes.
the useful travel coats
the girls white and colored
dresses and the other items in
Vulnerable of which quantities
are too small to advertise.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
CHINESE SOCCER TEAM HOLDS
 LOCALS TO A 2-2 TIE SCORE
Sergt. HOffner Best
 Army Marksman

Camp Perry, Ohio, Sept 16-By winning the Presidents match Sergt P. J. Hoffner of the United States Ma rine Corps, Paris Island, s. C., became the military rife champion of the United States. He was the high man out of 1,007 entries, with a score of 2S5 out of a possible 300.
 Lieut. Cortland Christofsen, Tenth U. s. Cavalry, with 279 finished sec ond and Corporal F. L. Branson, U. s. M. C., Paris Island, with 279, finished third. Lieut.. Christofsen finished second because he had higher score on the 500 yard string.
 The Wimbledon cup match was won by Corporal Branson, U. S. Ma rine Corps, with 92 out of possible 100. U. s. Hendrick, Pentwater, Mich, was second with 91, and J. E. Miller, Ohio civilian team, was third, with 90.
 The Marine Corps cup match WIS won by Corporal F. Branson with 1SS. R. H. Rutledge, Montana civilian team, was second with 1S2 and c. c. Crossman, Missouri civilian, with 1S2 took third place because of a weak finish
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
STOCK MARKET

New York, Sept. 16.---In the face of the renewed peace efforts by the Gen. tral powers the stock market opened only steady today, supported by the readjustment of values as begun on Saturdays last weeks liquidation.
 The effects of Austria's political move were not much Steel dropped IA point and other representative is- sues and the investment shares were slightly higher. A subsequent sharp break in American Sumatra, dropped points, caused the market to yield fraction in sympathy.
 Covering orders checked the decline of the latter part of the first hour, the market displaying more vitality than of late on the long side, as shown by advances of one to two points in oils, motors, marines. rails and Crucible Steel. Texas company rose 2 1-2 points, attributed to it's fla voragle annual report disclosing large increase in net earnings, and General Motors also made a gain of several points. After the first hour banks were calling loans. U. S. Steel and Bethlehem Steel being freely of fered after declines of more than a point each.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
DOINGS in SHORTHAND
KRAMER'S SPRINTS
 TAKES TEAM RACE
Two Fine Bursts of Speed Win Cycle Test for Him
 and Brenda.

Due to the sensational sprinting of Frank Kramer he and Ali Brenda beat Arthur Spencer and Francisco Verri and Bob Speers and Reggie Nc Namara in a one mile team match race at the Newark Velodrome yes- terday afternoon. Spencer won the first heat. Kramer came back strong in the next two heats, riding around Arthur Spencer in one and outsprint- ing Spears in the other. Kramer rode the last eighth mile in both heats in II 3-5 seconds, just one-fifth of a second behind his own worlds record The second was rerun when the rid CTS started to stall and in the third Spencer was not on his mark when the heat was called.
 The qualifying heats of the world S championship cycling derby, substi- tuted for the worlds championship, which have not been run since the war started, were contested. There are a few riders in France who would cut a figure in a worlds champion ship race, but they could not stand up alongside of Kramer, Spears and Spencer. That trio and Verci, McNa- mara, Brenda, Magin, Hanley and Crebs qualified.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
CONNECTICUT MEN
 GET COMMISSIONS

Late dispatches from Annapolis bring the names of the naval reserve officers who have been granted tenn porary commissions. Those who will be commissioned for duty as line or desk officers include from this state: T. P. Adams, New Haven; F. R. Avery. Westbrook; H. A. Bates, Mid dle Haddam; L. Chaplowe, New Ha- ven; L. Cook, Mystic; R. N. CopeIant, New Haven; c. R. CrandalI, Groton; George Fulton, Jr., Meriden; L. M. McCluskey, New Haven; Frank G. Miner, New Haven; P. B. OSullivan, Derby; Harold R. Preston, Norwich; Fordham c. Russell, Suffield; Els worth G. Reynolds, Waterbury; F. J. Herman, New Haven; w. M. Toomey, Hartford.
 Among those who will receive tenn porary commissions as ensigns in the navy and will be detailed to duty as engineer officers are: Kenneth Cart wright, New Haven; Arthur L. Bill, Danielson; Adlai s. Coble, Bridgeport; Sidney o. Cowles, Salisbury; Ralph J. Crosby, Hartford; Franklin M. Doo- little, New Haven; Cnrad s. Ham, Naugatuck; William s. H. Hamilton, New Haven; Lewis G. Leventhal, Hartford
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
EVANS AND JONES
 LOSE GOLF MATCH

Even though they lost the match at the home hole, Charles Evans, Jr., national amateur and open champion, and Bobby Jones put up a worthy fight at the Scarsdale Golf and Coun- try Club yesterday afternoon. They were defeated by Tom McNamara and Jack Bowling, the home bred profess sionals, in match for the Red Cross
 Neither Evans nor Jones had play ed over the circuit before, but at that the Chicago golfer managed to return a 75 for the round, while Jones need ed two strokes more. McNamara had the best individual effort making the first nine holes in 38, and the in ward half in 36 for "A, while Dowl- ing had a 76.
 It was an "off day" for Evans on the putting greens, and he never got down one more than a yard in length during the entire round. His play from the tee and through the green was practically perfect. McNamara, on the other hand, putted beautifully.
 It was the second of a series of Red Cross matches Evans will play in the East his first having been at Baltus- rol the day previous. The national champion and Bobby Jones will next appear at the Englewood Country club on Wednesday, where they will take on Jerome Travers and Oswald Kir- bV
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
BEST U. s. TRAINERS TO KEEP PLIERS FIT
Group of 35 Leading College Men Enter Novel Govern
 ment Service.

New Haven, Sept. 16-Following the selection of 35 leading college athletic trainers and athletes to be- come conditioners in the aviation fields, 1t was announced yesterday that the squad had been gathered at a central aviation field for a short course of instruction before taking up their duties. The work has been con ducted by Gen. T. c. Lyster, in charge of the air division of the Surgeon generals office, Col. George H. Crab tree, Lieut. Col l. H. Jones and Major F. J. Martel.
 A former al1-American athletic star, who is now a major and who is keenly interested in the plan, is Rob- ert D. Wrenn, former Harvard foot ball quarterback and baseball star and former intercollegiate tennis champion. The matter of appointing college trainers to look after the phy- sical condition of the airmen was first suggested at the annual meeting of the American Collegiate Association last December by Walter Camp.
 The 30 or 40 trainers who have already been appointed are regarded as men pre-eminent in their profes- sion. It is believed that no similar set of conditioners could be gathered anywhere. Only those persons who have been connected with athletic training, both in scientific and prac- tical way, realize the great delicacy of adjustment required in a f1ier. The physical preparation is a vital part have just been sent to the aviation ! fields possess the confidence of the American public.
 Included in the group are Lieuts Tom Keane, N. Johnson, J. Murtha David Alperin, Steve Farrell, J. Don- ahue, J. Mcdonald, Charlie Huggins Nat Cartnell, Harry Hillman, Dave ] Fultz, R. Fowler, Walter Mace, H May, J.. O'Rourke, J. F. Winston, N Flotow and o. Wirtz. Lieut.. J. F Winston is in charge.
 Th's is only a few of the entire number of men who have been al ready appointed. Two former worlds
 champions who were in the service are Arthur J. Duffey and Tom Burke 1 Of the universities represented Yale has Walter Maca, baseball and foot
 ball trainer; Pennsylvania has Nat. Cartnell; Michigan, Steve Farrell
 Syracuse, Tom Keane; Brown, Char
 lie Huggins, and Dartmouth, Harry Hillman.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
Much Rheumatism
Local Druggists No-Cur No-Pay or
 fer Attracts Many Sufferers

Local Druggists No-Cure No-Pay Of-
 fer Attracts Many Sufferers
 If there are any rhuematic sufferers i'll town who have not availed them selves of Hartigan's drug stores gen erous offer the should do so at once.
 MT. Hartigan states that if Rheuma. the guaranteed prescription for rheu- matism, does not give any purchaser quick and joyful relief he will return the purchase price without any qulb- bling or red tape
 rheumatism is a dangerous disease, and anone who has the slightest taint of 1t should drive it from the system as soon as possible. Read what Rneuma did for this sufferer:
 have been laid up for one year with chronic arthritis. l had doctors galore, also spent four months In the san1tarium hospital at Troy, NY, put had practically no relief, Then l start
 d taking Rheuma. I have now taken five bottles, and can go without crutches or other aid, which | couIq not do for the last nine months | highly recommend it, and would glao- ly answer any questions asked; on re celpt of stamp for postage. Inls let. 4o ter may be published as oeneht lo sufferers from Rheumatism III any form. Thomas H. Eddy. Schuyier- vile. N. Y.
 Good druggists everywhere sell Rheuma. A large bottle is lneApen, sive and sufficient for two WeekS treatment-Ady.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
BIG REVIVAL AT
 NEWF|ELD M, E.
 CHURCH CLOSED

Yesterday was the closing day and one of the best in the ten-day series at the Newheld Methodist Episcipal church, conducted by the William A. Sunday Evangelistic Association of New York. The church was crowded last evening to hear W. W. Colby, M. D. of East Orange, N. J., speak on the subject, 'Is Jesus Coming Back to Earth Again?" The Second Com ing was plainly of great interest.
 In the morning Harry Haines told his life story. He is a convert of the Eighth Avenue Mission in New York, conducted by Miss Sarah Wray. He spent over 1S years after his conver- sion serving sentences in various prisons over the country. When he had paid the penalty, Governor Hig- gins of New York restored him to citizenship. The simplicity and pathos of the story of his changed life wonderfully moved his hearers.
 In the afternoon Major Newman H. Raymond, U. S. A., spoke at a largely attended patriotic rally. Major Raymond is virile and challenging speaker and stirred the people deeply. The meetings have grown Tn interest and attendance from the beginning, people coming from all parts of the city to hear these Billy Sunday workers. The series have been a great success in the religious interest shown, the thoughtfulness manifest, the number of those who have ex- pressed their determination to lead the Christian life and in the inspir- ing singing of Christian songs led by large chorus choir and orchestra. The asso citation is a continuation com- mittee to carry forward the work of the Sunday meetings held in New York
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
FIRST FALL MEETING.

The first fall meeting of the Con- necticut Life Underwriters Associa- ton, is to be held at Bridgeport, Tues day, Sept. IT, at The Stratfeld Lunch will be served at 12:30. It is ex- pected that many interesting reports will be made at this meeting from the International Association, recently held in New York. There were about 20 representatives from this state at this convention in New York held 10 days ago. There were six from the Bridgeport Association who at- tended the convention: F. E. Brown, Charles Fuller, F. A. Griswold, End, John w. Moore, Frederick Peck and Theodore T. Phillips.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
Bulkley's Horses
 Are Still Winners

Northern Direct" owned by B. A. Bulkley of Southport started in the ,2:20 and 2:25 pace class at Rutland, Vt. and won both races. Also start ed at Plattsburg, N. Y. in the 2:20 class pace Sept. 11th ($2,OOo purse) and also won it. He paced the first mile in 2:09 1-2 which was the fast est mile made in the State of New York by 2:20 pacers during the pres ent season over a half mile track. The. second mile was in 2:0e IA and the fourth mile in 2:10 IA. North erh Direct will start next week at Malone, N. r., in 2:2O pace class. S2,OO0 purse.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
WOMEN ENTERING INDUSTRIAL WORK
 IN GREAT NUMBER

Washington, Set. 16-Women by the thousands are responding to the appeal of employers to take the place of men entering the army and to fill new positions created by industrial expansion, according to the monthly business review of the Federal Re- serve Board. The rate of increase of women's employment now is much greater than two months ago.
 The review as made public today shows that women are spending more of their new earnings for clothing. Retail dealers in all cities where many women recently have left their homes to work elsewhere report booming business. This is contrary to the pol icies of economy and self-denial urged by all government agencies as war measure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
MARVIN HARTs BIRTHDAY.

In the list of heavyweight cham pions of the world, the name of Mar win Hart, is seldom given, but he was, nevertheless a mighty fighting man. Hart, whose claims to the big title were laughed out of court by the fight fans, was a son of the Blue Grass state, having been born in lief ferson county, near Louisville, AZ years ago today, Sept. 16, 1878. He made an excellent record as a mid dleweight, although he never reached the top of that division.
 When Jim Jeffries retired in 1915, Hart and Jack Root, another ex- middleweight, claimed the title, and battle was arranged at Reno, New, on July 3, 1905. Jeff acted as referee, and when Root was knocked out in the 18th round, Jeff presented Hart with his title, to defend against all challengers. Jeff later denied that he intended to proclaim Hart as the bona fide champion, and, in any event, the sporting world refused to admit that a retiring champion could deed away his title. When Hart put Heavyweight Champion of the
 
 fans just laughed, and it was up to Marvin to prove that he could make good.
 Early in 1908, having found that there was little nutriment in his ehpty title, Hart returned to the ring and fought Pat Callahan at Butte, Mon, putting that worthy to sleep in the second round. Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and Tommy Burns, the Cana dian, were then clamoring for a chance, and Hart was matched with the latter. The flight was pulled off in Los Angeles, Feb. 23, 1906, and Tommy won the decision in 20 rounds, and afterward made good on his cham i pionship by defeating O'Brien and the best white fighters of England and Australia. Hart began his middle weight career in 1899, and came into | general prominence in 1901 by knock 1 ing out Tommy West and Dan Cree don at Louisville. The following year 1 he knocked out Kid Carter, but lost | to George Gardner. In 1904 he fought draws with Gardner and Gus Ruhlin, | and in 1905 he got the decision over l Jack Johnson in 20 rounds at San 1 Francisco. After his brief and inglor- ious career as champion" Hart knocked out old Peter Maher at Hot | Springs. Marvin was knocked out by Mike Schrenck at Tonopah in 1907 and in 1909, at Terre Haute, Mike put the finishing touch on Marvin's fight ing career.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Sept. 16 - For Bridgeport and vicinity: Cloudy tonight and Tuesday, probably rain; cooler Tuesday.
 Weather conditions: A low pressure extends from Texas north toward the St. Lawrence valley It is causing cloudy, un- settled weather with light rain from Oklahoma northeastward to New York. An area of high pres sure central over Colorado is pro- ducing pleasant weather in the western districts. The temera- ture is lower this morning in the Rocky Mountains. Several places reported light frosts.
 Conditions favor for this vi- cinity unsettled weather with light fog and rain.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
BRIDGET LOVELY.

The funeral of Bridget Lovely was held from St. Augustine's church this morning at g o'clock. The requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev, Thomas Hanley and the church choir sang Schmidts requiem mass. Al the offertory, Miss Kathleen Ryan sang "Pie Jesu," and after mass, Beautiful Land On High and as the body was borne from the church, Nearer, My God to Thee" was play ed on the chimes. The bearers were John Lynch, Thomas Reddy, Joseph McGarigle, John Waterbury, James Dunn and William Casey. Interment was in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
OBITUARY
PHILO J. BURR.

The death of Philo J. Burr occurred at his home in Monroe on Saturday evening in the 18th year of his age. MT. Burr was a lifelong resident of Monroe and was the son of the late Benjamin and Ruamy HubbelI Burr; by occupation a carpenter and build CT retired from active business for the last 10 years, devoting his later years to activities in connection with home and farm life. He is survived by one son, Clarence B. Burr, and one brother, Miles B. Burr, both residing in Monroe. Funeral service will be held at hiSfate home on Tuesday, the burial will be in Elm street ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
WAR GARDEN ROBBED,

Patsy Esposito, of 436 North ave- nue, complained to the police today that someone stole S75 worth of onions from his war garden last Sat urday night. In making the com- plaint today Patsy, stated that he had put in his spare time after working hard every day during the summer to raise this crop and was about to gather the onions this week for the market,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
PRIVATE DANCING LESSONS

Private dancing lessons are given any afternoon or evening at the con- venience of the pupil at Quilty's School of Dancing in the Colonial ball room in Fairfield avenue and at moderate prices. This is the quickest and easi- est way to acquire knowledge of the modern ball room dances, only a few lessons being required. The waltz, one step, and fox trot are taught in a thorough manner and unlimited prac- tice is afforded. Call or telephone for terms and appointment. Classes will be formed the first week in October.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
MARSHALLs CHESS FEAT.

New York, Sept. 16-Frank J. Mar shall, the United States chess cham pion, gave his opening exhibition of simultaneous play at MarshalPs Chess Divan Saturday night, when he play ed IT games against the same number of opponents, with record of 15 wins and two losses, to H. M. Phillips and Otto Deck.
 Two games were contested with the champion by Abb Landis, a Memphis lawyer and prominent in Southern chess circles, but the visitor lost both.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
MIRACLE MAN WILL
 CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

George Tweety Stallings, the Mir acle Man" of 1914, will be 49 years old tomorrow, according to the dope book. The leader of the Braves is native of Georgia and he now owns plantation several square miles in eX- tent near Paddock. He is the lord of a manor which includes villages, churches, stores and schools within it's far flung boundary lines, as a regular writer of romances might put it.
 Stallings got his start as a manager away back in 1893, when he piloted the Augusta, Ga, club to 8 pennant, having previously toiIed as a back stop in cities in the East and West. He made his first big splash as club leader in Buffalo, achieving reputa- ton with the Bisons that got him a chance with the big show, first with the Yankees and then with the Braves. Besides being an able man. ager, Stallings is a fine umpire, and often shows up the leagues official arbiters by telling them where they are wrong. And sometimes he gets away with 1t, too.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-16
CITY LEAGUE.

Two games In the city league were played yesterday at Seaside park, the Athletics winning from Company K, to 3, and Savoys beating the Rose buds 4 to 1. The game won by the Savoys was their first win in the league.