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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
CLAIMS CONTRACT
NOT CARRIED OUT

Failure to install a heating appa-
ratus according to contract is alleg-
ed in {. suit in the Common Pleas
court brought by David and Isaac
Schine against the New York Plumb
ing and Heating Contractors, Inc, all
of Bridgeport. Schine alleges a con-
tract made November 27 last for a
heating plant for a garage in State
street to have boiler capable of sup
plying 1000 feet of radiation. He al
leees the boiler falls short of that ca
pacfty, the radiation required was not
Installed. and that the plant is a fail
ure. He had paid $3.50 as part pay
ment, and the contractor refuses to
install a system according to contract,
or refund the money. He alleges the
plant is useless, and demands damages
of $500.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01

With the American Army in
France, Easter Sunday, March 81
(By the Associated Press)-German
army leaders are exceedingly anxious
to obtain information concerning the
most minute detail of the American
army. This is disclosed by a cap
ture6 German document issued to the
Fifth Bavarian landwehr infantry
brigade and which instructs every OBJ
to bring M information about the
new enemy" The results obtained are
to be added to official reports.
The captured document starts out
by giving details that are known, such
as those regarding the American uni
form and adds that the infantry is
equipped partly with English rifles
and that the artillery probably has
French guns. 1t says American troops
still continue training in France. add
ing:
Nothing is known as yet about the
methods of fighting or leadership"
From the preceding meagre de-
tails it continues, "it is evident that
6SCIOIS ~ anu NJ nave Tie uOLOEdD10
task of obtaining as much information
as possible on particular features of
American fighting and outpost tactics
This will then be used for extending
the information bulletin. Any obser-
walton or Identification, however, in
significant, may be of the greatest
value in connection with information
already at hand"
Attention then is drawn to "self-
evident questions which observers,
patrols and outposts are expected to
find answers for. Under the heading
THE Enemy's Security" the docu-
merit says:
tAre sentry posts sentry posts or
stronger posts? Further advanced re-
connoitering patrols? Manner Of
challenging? Behavior on post dur
ing day and night?' Vigilance? Am
bush tactics and cunning?
do they shoot and signal on every
occasion? Do the posts hold their
ground on the approach Of a patrol
or do they fall back? Do they give
barrage fire signals? When are the
reliefs and what is the behavior dur
ing them. Have they any light sig
nails other than French ones?"
Under Enemy Patrols" the docu-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01

ment asks details on Strength of the
methods of advance, behavior on
meeting and initiative"
These question come under infor-
nation on general behavior:
Are the Americans careful and
cautious? Are they careful or noisy?
What is their behavior during smoke
screens. What is their behavior at
meal times. When are these? Can
concentration be observed? Is there
much accommodating? How is the be-
havior day and night? Is there much
machine gun firing? Is there more or
less transport Of material than form
erly?"
The Germans also want to know
whether at reliefs there are more
troops in the rear than is customary
with the French and what are the
times and sounds of reliefs. It is said
that used infantry and machine gun
bullets, unexploded shells and shell
splinters are Of special values. The
Germans want to know whether the
copper rotating bands have sharp in
cis1ons indicating new or worn out
guns, the calibre of which can be
determined by the curvature of the
splinter, according to the document.
Information regarding the color
and outside appearance of projectiles
fired by the Americans also is desir-
ed. The German soldiers are order
ed to keep fuses, splinters or shells
and shell bases having factory initials
and numbers. Under the heading,
Enemy Shelling," they are asked the
American peculiarities compared
with the French, what detectives are
preferred tand whether dugouts are
shelled. The document asks also
that it be determined whether the
Americans employ bursts of fire or
single shots at fixed intervals and
what is the normal firing rate when
observation Is good.
Many of these items, while appar-
emily trivial, it is pointed out by in
telligence officers, indicate why the
censorship has been obliged to delete
certain matter from press dispatches
Since the captured document was is
sued the Germans naturally have
found answers to many of the ques-
tons, but about the others the Ameri-
can expeditionary force believes it
still has the enemy guessing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
DIGGING TRENCHES
AT THE CITY HALL

Work was commenced this morning
making ready the plot of ground near
the city hall for the trenches to be
used in conjunction with the war saw
ings campaign in this city. 1t is ex-
pected that by Saturday the first show
to be staged by the Machine Gun COM
pany will be held.
There will be two trenches, the front
line trench will be 20 feet hong and
the rear one SIS feet They will be
connected by two passages Barbed
wire entang1ements, shrubbery, flag
pole and bag, in fact everything that
goes with a trench such as are in use
"over there" will be right here in
Bridgeport. Battles will be held be-
tween different members of the Home
Guards. Machine guns using ammu-
milton will be part Of the entertain
ment which the war stamp committee
Is arranging.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
KING GEORGE IN
LETTER TO Halo
VOICES THANKS

London, April liking George, on
returning to London from his visit to
the battle front, sent a message to
Field Marshal Haig, in which he said;
Though for the moment our troops
have been obliged by sheer weight Of
numbers to give some ground, the i'm
preston left on my mind is that no
army could be better in heart, drawer
pr more confident than that which you
have the honor to command"
The king recited how he had seen
the units recently withdrawn from the
front and the entraining of fresh
troops, "eager to reinforce their COM
rades.' He said he had listened with
wonder as officers and men had mar
rated thrilling incidents of the stub
born fighting. The king also told of a
visit to a casualty clearing station
where 1.-THE patient cheerfulness of the
wounded was equalled only by the
care and gent1eness of those admins
tering to their wants." He added:
with these experiences, short but
vivid, I feel that the whole empire
will join with me in expressing graf
itude to your army for the skilful and
unSW GuNlIlS Lndi11eI III WuPGIl tuIS at
tack has been and continues to be
dealt with.
Anyone privileged to share these
experiences would feel with me pride
in the British race and in that I'M
Iconquerable spirit which will, please
God, bring US through our present
trials. We at home must insure that
the man power is maintained ade-
quately and that our workers, mon
and women, will continue nobly to
meet the demands for all necessities
/ of war.
Thus, may you be relieved from
any anxiety by which the support of
our faithful and brave allies and your
heroic army shall Justify that inspir-
ing determination which found per-
r,aatad all ranks "
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01

the services John Miles rendered
"Some Sweet Day" AS the funeral
procession was leaving the edifice, the
quartet sang Nearer, My God to
Thee" The floral display which was
unusually large and of exquisite beau
ty gave evidence of the esteem and
affection in which the deceased was
held. The pail bearers were Denis
Mulviaill, John Hotz, Martin Quinlan,
Patrick Cuddy, Frederick Hart and
Patrick Murray. Revs. Fathers Nc
Givney, Lally and Hotz accompanied
the cortege to st. MichaePs cemetery,
The c3mm1tta1 service was read by
Father McGivney.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
HOT STAG CAUSES
LOUD EXPLOSION

Thousands of Bridgeport's citizens
were aroused early this morning by
ed buildings, and caused windows to
rattle in many districts. The first i'm
preston was there of an explosion at
one of the munition plants, and ru-
mors spread that a catastrophe SINH
lar to that which destroyed big
plant in New Jersey last week, had
happened. 1t was soon discovered the
cause Of the explosion was the dump
ing of an inmense quantity of Stag
into the river at the Bridgeport Brass
Co.'s plant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
"SPITE FENCE" is
ALLEGED IN SUIT

Damages of $3.50 are claimed in the
Common Pleas court in spite
fence" case brought by Joseph La
morte of Greenwich against John
Diffiey of the same place. The two
own adjoining pieces Of land, Diffey
on the Post road, and Lamorte on a
right of way known as Fox Hill road,
but adjoining Diffey's land at the
rear. Lamorte says Diffiey last spring
erected a tight board fence, seven feet
nigh, which cuts off air, light. and
view Of the main road. He asks an
Injunction and damages.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
JOSEPH BURKE,

Joseph Burke, retired policeman,
died Saturday night at his home, 351
Park street. Mr.. Burke was a police
man for "a years and was retired
March 1, from active duty. Three
sens, Raymond. Cecil and Edwin, two
daughters, Julia and ssAnnie, two
brothers, John and James, and one
sister, Mrs. Albert Plumb, survive.
Fraternally, he was affiliated with the
Park City council, No. 16, K. Of c.,
Fraternal Order of Eagles and the
Bridgeport Police association. Fun
eral services will be held Wednesday
morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
NEW FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCES TODAY

Today marks the beginning of the
fiscal year for the city of Bridgeport
and incidentally the next few weeks
will be the busiest of the year for
City Auditor Bernard Heating. The
city's rate book wieh the names Of
approximately $4,000 property own
ers, has been turned over to the au-
ditor by Tax Commissioner Arthur
Conner.
All the municipal departments will
begin filing their annual reports this
week. They have until May 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
ELLA M, RICHARD,

Funeral services for Ella M. wife
of John Richard, were held at
o'clock Saturday afternoon at the
home of her mother, Mrs. William
Burlison, 1854 Pembroke street. Rev.
Herman Weimer, pastor Of the Ger
man Reformed church, conducted the
services. Delegations from Betsy
Ross council, Daughters of Liberty;
Ladies of the G. A. r.; Freundschaft
Rebekah lodge, I. Ca o. F. and Kyota
lodge I. o. r. M, attended. Each
lodge exemplified its ritual at the
grave in the family plot in Park GEM
etery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
ARTHUR F. WILSON.

Funeral services for Arthur F. Will
son were held this afternoon at 2:30
o'clock from the home Of his brother,
E. G. Wilson, 103 Stratfield road. Rev.
Mr.. Shields, off1ciated. Many sorrow
ing relatives and friends attended.
There was a wealth of floral tributes.
Burial was in Mountain Grove ceme-
terv,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
JOSEPH VOGHT

The funeral of Joseph Voght was
held Saturday afternoon at his late
home, Parallel street. Rev. H. G.
Arch, pastor of the First English
Lutheran church, off1ciated. The
pa1lbearers were John, Albert and
Charles Schoenwalter, Edward
Kutscher, Joseph Mcdonald and Harry
Laubscher. Burial was in Park ceme-
terry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
FRANCES I. NEAL.

Following an illness of two weeks,
Frances +, widow of Burton E. Neal,
died yesterday at the family home,
1876 Berkshire avenue. Mrs. Neal was
a member of the Park Street Congre-
gational church. One daughter, Miss
Blanche Neal, survives. Funeral ser
vices will be held Wednesday after
noon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
HORACE L. FAIRCHILD.

Attended by many sorrowfng rela-
tives and friends funeral services for
Horace L. Fairchild were held this
afternoon at o'clock at the family
residence, Nichols. Rev. William H.
Day, pastor Of the United Congrega-
tional church, conducted the services.
The pail bearers were Edward M.
Fairchild, Charles w. Fsirchild, o. B..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
CARL PEST.

The funeral of Carl Pest was held
this afternoon at 2. o'clock from the
undertaking parlors Of Frank Poke &
Son, 773 State street. Rev. Henry A.
Davenport, pastor of the Peoples
Presbyterian church, off1ciated. A
delegation from local Machinists'
union attended. Burial was in Park
cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
FRANK T. CAHILL

The funeral of Frank T. Cahill was
largely attended this morning at $3.50
O'Clock from the family home, 1925
Pembroke street. A high mass of re-
QUEEN was sung at 9 o'clock at st.
Charles R. c. church by Rev. James
V. Huston. The singing of tho mass
was by the church choir. Burial was
in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
JAMES BARRY.

Funeral services for the late James
Barry were held from his home, 1928
Beechwood avenue, at $3.50 o'clock,
and from st. Peters church, at 8
o'clock where a soleEen requiem mass
was sung by the Rev. John Lynch.
The pail bearers were: James. and
Philip Mclaughlin, James Feather
stone, Michael Small, Dominic Judge
and John Murphy. Burial was in st.
MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
WILLIAM r. MKENzIE.

The funeral of William R. McKen-
zie, aged 81 years. was held this af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock from the under
taking parIors of Rourke & Boucher,
1895 Main street. Rev. Herman
Weimer, pastor of the German Re-
formed church, officiated. Burial was
in Lakeview cemetery. Mr.. Mckenzie
was painter by trade.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
ENLIST IN ENGINEERS.

Chester W. Birk, of 642 Fairfield
avenue, enlisted this morning at the
United States recruiting station in
Fairfield avenue, for service in the
goth Engineers, National Army. He
left for Fort Slocum where he will
receive preliminary training.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
ELLEN FINNELL

The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Finnell
was held this morning at 7 o'clock
from the residence Of her daughter,
Mrs. John Carroll, 957 Central avenue
A high mass of requiem was sung at
1880 o'clock at st. Charles b c..
church by Rev. Peter Kaezmarski
Burial was in st. Roses cemetery,
Newtown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
JOIN MERCHANT MARINE.

Charles Becker was accepted Satur-
lay for service in the merchant ma
inc and will leave Bridgeport tomor-
ow morning to commence training on
ane of the training ships in the Boston
larbor.
Robert Clark Thormer enrolled with
special AgenA 1indle for training as a
ailor in the same service. He will
ry his physical tests this evening and
{ accepted will leave shortly for Bos-
on.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
JUsTINNIANO BARRos.

The funeral of Justinniano Barros
was held this morning at $3.50 o'clock
from the undertaking parlors of
Rourke & Boucher, 1926 Main street.
A high mass of requiem was sung at
o'clock at St. Augustine's r. c.
church by Rev. Joseph Ganley. Burial
was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
Burglars Visit At
BuffOrd Junk Yard

The police department was notified
today by the Barney Bufford Junk
Co., of Knowlton street, that the
premises had been entered last night
and block tin to the value Of 5000 had
been stolen by the thief or thieves.
The robbery was discovered at z
o'clock this morning when the ware
house was opened. From the appear
ance of things today it looks as though
the thieves had prepared to make a
big haul. They had selected large
quantity of tin. lead. copper and brass
to carry off but were either scared
away or found it impossible to carry
the loot
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
OBITUARY.
MRS, KARL HOLMAN

The funeral of Mrs. Karl HOLMAN
was held this morning upon the ar
rival of the 1870 o'clock train from
New York Rev. William J. Blake,
pastor of St. Thomas church, Fair
field, read the compittal services at
st. Thomas cemetery, Fairfield.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
HOWARD j, HATCH.

Howard J., aged one year and 8
months, son of Leo J. and Marion E.
Hatch, died yesterday morning at the
family home, 80 Bennett street, after
a short illness of pneumonia. Besides
the parents, his grandfather, Officer
Alexander P. Hatch, survives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
NEW FIREMEN GO
ON DUTY TODAY

The double-platoon system became
effective in the Fire Department to-
day and IS new fremen took their
places at their various engine
houses. The departments roster now
contains approximately 276 men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
5 5', 80 80 GO sILLONS 's .as s, ST
Hartford Paris
Wholesale ad Retail Leading MiIIiners
THE MILITARY

OF well dressed oman must be smart in good taste and
so well made thaa single glance will tell the story SHE
is WE'LL DRESSED. That's the kind of hats we sell
and the thousands of women here indicate how sue
cessful Lots Of them could afford to spend more
for their hats n charge them but they tell us they
feel they don't have to- They find everything they want
in hats in this lore at our price
nv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01

Burton, o. H. Brothwel1, Samue.
Beach and Wilmot c. Wheeler. Buria.
was in Nichols cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01

CoRTEz c. ROCKWELL, plumbing
and heating; jobbing a specially, 1851
Main and Hillside avenue. Phone
Stratford 1142 or 1143-S. B 10 stf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
GERMAN LEADERS ARE
ANXIOUS TO KNOW ALL
ABOUT U.S.. TACTICS

Captured Document Shows That Teuton Soldiers Have
Been Instructed to Determine Behavior of Americans
Under Fire. Kind of Shells Used and Methods Of Re
lief-U. s. Officers Believe They Have Enemy Guess
ing on Many Points.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01

Carrie A. Hall of the Probate Court
were sworn into Office today by Judge
Paul L. Miller.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
NEW oLERKs SWORN IN

Clerk Leo u WhaIey and assistant
clerks Hiram s. Winterburn and Mss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01

~ my head in the form OF water
MGA blisters that burst. My skin
fl was sore and had my flesh
W torn to pieces from the itching.
never slept and l cried con-
TX stantly. What hair l had on
~. nv head came out completely.
my mother was about Civ
ing up all hopes. A friend recommended
Cuticura and after she had used six
boxes Of Cuticura Ointment and eight
cakes Of Cuticura Soap l was healed."
lSigned) Miss Carrie Doyle, GOT Sara
toga St, E. Boston, Mass, June ~, II:
Keep your skin clear by. daily use OF
Sutlcura Soap and Ointment.
SeMPle Each Free by Mail. Address post;
saro: Cutiauzra. Dept. H. Boston. Solo
|eVerywhere- Soap 25c Ointment % and oVc-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01

TT P US TO TRADE AT DILLON's
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01
ECZEMA WHEN NOT
ONE YEAR OLD
On Neck and Head. In Water
BliSterS. Cried Constantly.
CutiCura Healed.

II was not year old when first got
eczema. Il came around my neck and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01

CLUNY LACES AND INSER-
TlONS-of extra heavy quality for
curtains, etc. Yard. - IN
~ INCH EMBROIDERED
FLOUNCING on Swiss-Just the
thing for dresses, underskirts and
many others. Yard ...y..EQN
RUFFTED FLOUNCINGS-Em-
broidered and hemstitched-wil
make fine baby's and chill AQe
dren's dresses. Yard -.
HEAVY TORCHoN LACE or
very good quality. A SPLEEN W
did values at ......... ~
EMBROIDERED TIOUNCING-
Is inches wide, beautiful open work
patterns-excellent quality. GEa
ara 800. g. -.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-01

Ads. one Cent a Word
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-09
We ran down hill till we came to

We ran down hill till we came to
Varennes. The southern section Of the
town had been wrecked by shells and
fire. Many chimneys We're all that was
left standing of whole rows Of
houses. Soldiers everywhere collected
scraps Of metal which were transport
ed to Germany. The church bells We're
| loaded on wagons and sent away. All
the copper. tin, brass and nickel which
could be found was gathered.
! The next morning we went into the
trenches. We had to reach our posi-
ton before daybreaS, for with daylight
| the French kept all the approaches I'M
der fire. There was not much Of a
trench in NauIuois. All that could be
seen was n single stone pile. Literally,
there was not. in this town, one stone
left upon another. The ruins of this
village had changed hands more
than fifteen times. When we arrived
One-half OF NauquOis was in German
hands. The French were in possession
Of the highest points from which they
could overlook the country for many
miles.
In default Of a trench we sought
cover behind the stones, for 1t was i'm
possible to dig trenches here, as the ar
tillery leveled everything. The soldiers
concealed themselves behind stone
walls and fired. Artillery of all cali
Der covered these ruins. Amid all this
destruction lay an army of cOrpses,
mostly German.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-09
State Of Louisiana --- 23rd
Judicial Disiric: Court
Parish Of ST. Mary
IN THE MATTER OF THE
RECEIVERSHlP OF THE
DYER-LEHMANN CO., LTD,
NO. IA. BAT.


By virtue of commission issued
out Of the Honorable 23rd. judicial
District Court, in and for the Parish
of St. Mary, and to me directed, in
the matter of the Receivership Of
the Dyer-Lehmann Co., Ltd, Of date
April 10Th, 1918, authorizing order
ing and directing me to sell, to pay
the costs and charges of the Recei-
vership Of the Dyer-Lehmann Co.
Ltd, and the debts of the Dyer-Leh-
mann Co., Ltd, the hereinafter des-
cribed property l will offer for sale
at public auction, for cash, for not
less than two-thirds (2-3) of it's ap-
praised value, to the last and high
est bidder, at the principal front
door Of the Court House in the Town
of Franklin, Parish Of St. Mary,
State of Louisiana, on
SATURDAY,, THE 9Th DAY OF
JUNE, 1918
between the hours Of eleven o'clock
A. NJ, and four o'clock P. M. the fol-
lowing mentioned and described pro-
perty to-wit:
Steamboat Mamie D."
Steamboat "Sibilla"
Pull Boat Erie" and equipment
Pull Boat "Jones" and equipment
Pull Boat "Cracker Jack" and
equipment
All open accounts due the Dyer
Lehman Co., Ltd, which have not
been collected by the Receiver.
Gas Boat Spider"
Gas Goat "Dyleco" ..@.
Camp Boat No. /
Two ~ small camp boats
Two (2) Barges
Inspection of this property can be
had and full information concerning
same obtained BY application to
LEWIS J. BASS, Receiver Of the
Dyer-Lehmann ca; bblS:at Morgan
City, La.
Franklin, Ii.
April goth, 1918. se~x.x>.' n
,r.iakEWIHaI BASS.
Receiver faeehe,D1 se-Iseniaan Com
pany, Limited.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-09

In the whole field of medicine
there is not a healing remedy that
will repair damage to the flesh more
quickly than BILLIARDS. SNOW
IMMINENT. In cuts. wounds, sprains
burns, scalds and rheumatism, its
healing and penetrating power is ex-
traordinary. Price csc, 5Occ and
$1.O0 per bottle. Sold by Belanger
Drug Company.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-09
CHAPTER XVI.

The next day we received orders to
soon arrived at the depot of ApremOnt
where we were obliged to wait. The
depot had been destroyed. The next
station was Chatel. Both Of these
places are about five kilometers behind
the front.
The prisoners were assembled In
tpremOnt. Several Of them had come
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-09
WILLIAM BLUh[BERC
OPTlcIAN

My business being increased daily,
will be found at my office over
Belanger Building, Room 6, every
day from 8 A. NJ. to 6 P. NJ.