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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
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s MAYORS LETTER TO
 {: COMMANDER DERNTODY

* Dear Sir: x * ''J believe that we are all thor * * oughly familiar with the splen- * * did service which the Salvation * * Army renders in alleviating mis- * * cry. No one is ever turned away x ;: by these mercifUl workers with a ;: out being fed and offered shei- a * ter for the night. In the great " ]: world war so recently ended, the !" * work of the Salvation Army was H * unexampled for courage, endur- H
 j: ance and fearless disregard of ;
 * danger close to the front line a * trenches, where they followed up ! l; the gallant boys, serving them j
 * hot drinks and the popular j * doughnut, unmindfuI of the fire ; * of the enemy. The local branch ] X of this great organization plans ; * to feed on Christmas day all who a
 * may be unfortunate enough to be ;
 * homeless or without food. * 'In this comnendabIe endeav- :i x Or I believe that each and every , s: citizen will take personal inter- j a; est and contribute generously to , j: the collectors who are standing j * on our streets as representatives j H: of the Army of Mercy. The j * necessary amount will be fully ; * realized if each and every one A * will give according to his means, * and feel sure that the spirit Of ,
 < the season will bring a ready and $ * quick response to the appeal of ; j: the Salvation Army for sufficient : * funds to feed the hungry on , j: Christmas day. I congratulate A j. you on your former success and j * wish for you repetition at this ; * time. * "CLIFFORD B. WILSON, * Mayor"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
LODGES WILL ATTEND.

Members of Magma Charter and Pioneer lodges, Sons of St. George, together with members of Martha Washington lodge. will attend ser vices at the United Congregational church tomorrow night at 7;30, at which time Miss Helen Fraser will delipeE an address on Lloyd George, His Visions and His Achievements" :" She will also tell interesting facts about the women workers of Eng land. It is expected theRe will be a large attendance at this service,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
CARD OF THANKS

I wish to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the many friends and neighbors who manifested so much sympathy in the loss of my be- owed husband, Thomas F. Shea, and particularly the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the employees of the M. P. K. room of the U. M. c. and his many friends in the Shelton Sanitarium.
 MRS. THOS. F. SHEA AND FAMILY
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
German Assembly
 to Meet in Munich

Munich, Dec. 21-Dr. Luppe, mayor of F'rankfort-on-the-M Main, announces that the German National Assembly will meet there. Chief Burgomaster Vagt has gone to Berlin to make ar engagements for meeting.
 Catholic bishops, under the leader ship of Archbishop Faulhaber of the diocese of Wuerzburg, have protested formally against the separation of the church and state and the abolition of religious oversight of schools.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
REPORTED
 HURT IN BATTLE

In today's casualty list the name of John D. Lyons of 365 Catherine St., Is mentioned as severely wounded.
 His sister received a letter from him on the 18th of October in which he mentioned that he was wounded in the shoulder. She received another letter on the twenty-fifth of Novem- Der stating that he was out of the hospital and expected to be home soon.
 Before joining the army Lyons was employed as bartender for Dave Cot ter. He lives with his sister and Miss May Lyons at 551 Grand St.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
RELEASE TANK STEAMSHIPS.

New York, Dec. 21-Plans for the prompt release from government re- quisiion of a part of the fleet of 174 tank steamships, eighteen of them Pacific Coast vessels, with an approximate aggregate tonnage of 100000 deadweight tons, were an- nounced here today by the United States Shipping Board. Only those required for supplying the army and navy of the United States with fuel oil, it was stated, will be retained by the government.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
JAMES STEER.

James Speer. seven year old son of the late John and Ellen speer, died last night at the home of his aunt, Mrs. B. Dolan in New York city. The father of the boy died six weeks ago, and the lad had recently gone to New York to make his home with his aunt, and was a pupil of the Jeffer- son school where he was popular among his classmates, He is surviv- ed by two brothers, Edward and John of this city, and two sisters, Kathleen and Sarah, of Bayonne. N. J, The funeral will be held from the home of his uzacle, Thomas Speer, 267 Myrtle avenue, this city,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
DEALERS WARNED
 TO GET LICENSES

Notices were mailed yesterday by the County Commissioners to all ap- plicants of liquor licenses in Bridge port who nave not yet taken out their certificates, that they must appear on or before, December 28 and complete the transaction or close their places of business. December 28 is positively the last day unless the new licenses are paid for.
 Up to the present time nearly 200 licenses have been issued, and there are sttu more than 100 to be taken out. It is expected there will be a rush on the last couple of days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
PoSTuTrHTOVsTy CITED

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 21-Leut. Percy A. Rideout, of the First Gas Regiment, killed in action Oct. 4th, has been posthumously cited for lex traordinary heroism at Cierges, France, Oct. 1, 191S." it was announc- ed here today. Lieut.. Rideout was a native of Ashburnham and a Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology graduate. He enlisted in Boston in June, 1917, with the 101st engineers, and won his commission from the ranks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
GARD OF THANKS

We herewith wish to express our Anecre thanks to our many kind friends and associates for the sym 1athy extended to us in our late be- 'eavement in the death of our beloved husband, son and brother, Christopher ". LaCroix, Jr. Especially do we hank the firemen of No. Engine House and all who so kindly sent ioral tokens.
 MRS. SADIE LA CROIX, CHRISTOPHER LA CROIx AND
 FAMILY. a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
TWO DIVORCE SUITS
 FILED WITH COURT

Into1erable cruelty from January IS, 1915, to date is alleged in the petition for divorce filed today in the superior court by NTargaretta A. Anton of this city against Frederick A. Anton, also of Bridgeport. They were married Sept. s, 1890. Alimony is also claimed, and property in Vim cellette street has been attached for S15,0OO to secure the claim. Mrs. Anton's maiden name was Kasheu.
 Peter Greh of Stratford has filed petition for divorce from Margaret Nemitt Greh, also of Stratford, alleg- ing desertion since October 16, 1909. They were married June 15, 1900.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
THE WEATHER,

New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. 21- Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Cloudy tonight and Sunday, probably light rain.
 For Connecticut: Cloudy to- night and Sunday, probably rain, warmer tonight, moderate south winds.
 Weather conditions: The vest ern disturbance has moved slow ly northeastward during the last 2f hours and is now central over Iowa. It is causing cloudy and rainy weather in nearly all dis triCts east of the Rocky Moun- tainS. Another disturbance is central over southern California. The temperature continues some- what above the normal east of the Mississippi. The ridge of high pressure which has remain ed nearly stationary over the north Atlantic coast for several days is now decreasing rapidly in intensity and moving out to sea.
 Conditions favor for this vicin- ity cloudy and unsettled weather with light rain and fog and not much change in temperature.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
Evergreen Dairy Go.
 Makes Final Report

Final report of the dissolution of the Evergreen Dairy Go. of this city has been filed with the Superior court showing that there are no debtors, no creditors, and no assets remaining of the corporation. The report is signed iby Carl M. Schmidt, Charles P. Kel- lerman, and Thomas A Coclzerill. The report will come before the court on @ short calendar motion for it's ac- ceptance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
ELLA M. WRIGHT.

The funeral of Ella M. Wright was held this morning from the late home at s:80 and from the Blessed Sacra- meRt church at g o'clock. Rev. F. B. Smith celebrated the solemn high requiem mass, assisted by Rev M J. O'Connor az deacon, and Rev. M. C.. Lynch as subdeacon. The church choir sang SGhmidt's funeral mass. The bearers were Thomas Keeley, Christopher McDermott, John Sulli- van, Lawrence Gaffney, William Dewitt and Patrick O'Leary. Inter ment was in St. Michaels cemetery, and Rev. T. B. Smith read the com initial service at the grave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
BRIDGET ENTREES EGAN.

The funeral of Bridget Entress Egan was held this morning from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Graham. SIS Colorado avenue at s:15, and from St. Charles' church at nina o'clock. A high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev, F. J. McGtvney. schmddt's funeral mass was sung by the cFSotT. The bearers were John R. Brown, William Egan, Frank Reba John RVan, John Moss and Richard Egan. Intermant TVaG in St. Michael 8 cemetery Rev. P. J, Mccdvney read the cornrnIttatl service at the grave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
NOTES REMAIN UNPAID

Payment of two notes. one of April g, 1913. for $32O, and one of Decem- Der 3, 1917, for S1OO is demanded in an action filed in the Common Pleas court by Fani Baumgarten of Nor walk against Stephen Herozeg of this city. Neither note has been paid, ac- cording to the complaint, and dam ages of $500 are claimed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
SUES TO COLLECT NOTE

Clinton K. Hunter of Norwalk has filed suit in the Common Pleas court against Malcolm J. Fox of Westport, alleging that a note given Oct. il, 1918 for 80 days has not been paid, and that the gum of $500 loaned Fox has not been returned. Damages of $700 are claimed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
ASK PHYSICIANS RELEASE

Columbus, Ohio, Dec, 21.-Appeal to i'scretary of War Baker for the im- mediate release of at least 200 Ohio physicians from the army to aid in combating the influenza epidemic ir he rural sections, was made in tel gram sent today by the Ohio State Medical Association.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
GEaRGD B. HAYES.

At his home, 113 Center street, George E. Hayes, well known re- pair man in the employ of the Southern New England Telephone Co.,, passed away after an illness of several days duration at the age of 31 years He is survived by a wife, a father and mother. two sisters and two brothers, one of whom is In the army in France. He was a member of Bridgeport lodge, No. 2ss, local Order of Moose, and the Telephone Employes' Mutual Benefit society. The funeral will be held from his home on Center street, Monday af- terneon. Tuterment in Park cem- etery:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
WILLIAM O'TOOLE.

The funeral of William O'Toole was held this morning from the late home, 35 Center street at S:30 and from St. Augustine's church at o'oock. Rev. James B. Nihill celebrated the high requiem mass, assisted by the Rev. Matthew Judge as deacon, and Rev. James Brady as spb-deaeon. schmidt's mass vas suHs by the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
BESSIE P. MILLS.

Bessie F. Goodsen, widow of Mil liam H. Mills. was held this after noon at the late home in Greenfield Hill. Rev. W. H. Holman of South port conducted the services, and in torment was in Oaklawn cemetery, Fairfield.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
OBITUARY
GEORGE LEWIS.

Funeral services for George Lewis were held this afternoon at the nor tuary chapel of M. J. Cannon. Rev. Herbert Weimer oficiated, and inter ment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
iyrATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. ss PROBATE COURT,
December 3. 191S

December g, 1918 Estate of Maybelle Allen, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate fer the Dis- rict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to 3xhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their ac- counts properly attested, within said ime. will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment To
 A. s. GEDULDIG,
 Administrator. lIfRa Main Street IT 9sa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
DIRECTORS OF AIR SERVICE.

Washington, Dec. 21-Appoint- ment of Major General Charles T. Mencher, who commanded the 42nd (Rainbow) in France, as director of air service. succeeding John D. Ryan, was announed today by General March.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
KICKED BY HORSE

Frank Roberly, Main street, was taken to the Bridgeport hospital this morning by the Emergency hospital ambulance, after he had been kick ed in the head by horss at Hillside. RoberIy is a driver employed by Wal ter Suspicion, Lumber street and Housatonic avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
BERT LINDBLOM.

Funeral services for Bert Lind blom were held this afternoon from the home of his brother, John A. Lindblom, 5O8 Seaview avenue, at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was in Oaklawn cemetery, Fairfield.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21

If you are strong and well your system has a reserve supply of fight ing energy to draw on whenever you are exposed to colds or other diaSase germs, and this energy enables you to throw off and overcome the disease.
 But if you find that you are tired. weak or run down in health this re- serve supply has been exhausted and unless you can replace it at once you are in danger. Because it supplies the food substances which produce strength and enable you to withstand fatigue and hardship, Father Johns Medicine is the commopsense tonic, eneTEy-bulider for you to take right now. It is guaranteed free from al- coho1 or dangerous drugs. It is not a stimulant but nOurishing, fesh- builder by means of which the system stores up energy to be drawn OR whenever # is needed,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
KRUPP COMPANY
 PASSES DIVIDEND

Berlin, Friday. Dec. 2O.---(By The Associated Press,)---The Krupp cprn- pany at @ general meeting today de- cided not to pay dividend this year. The great arms concern paid divi- dend of 12 per cent. in each of the first two war years and 10 per cent. last year.
 It was announced at the meeting that when a balance was struck at the end of June the directors decided to pay a four per cent. dividend this year, Q part of which must be taken from the surplus of 1916. Recent de- velopments, however so unfavoraibly affected the economic situation that the directors were unable to recom- mend the payment of any dividend.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
NOTICE

Board of Building Commissioners will hold a meeting Monday evening, December 23, at o'clock, instead of Tuesday evening. a%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
HELD FOR ROBBERY,

Camille G. Farendes, SSS State street, this city. was held in $2,0O0 bonds in the West Side Court, Brook lyn, yesterday, in company with Francisco Lopez, of Brooklyn, oharg- ed with robbing Beatrice Anges, 8 dressmaker, 256 West 56th street, New York, in taxi cab, The rob- bery is alleged to have taken place on Eighth avenue
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21

United States Chamber of Com merce organized at Buenos Aires. Fifty commercial houses represented on the charter list.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
rsTATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss PROBATE COURT,

DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT,
 December 16, 1913
 Estata of John Joseph Banville, late # the town of Bridgeport, in said dis Riot, deceased,
 Ths Court of Probate hath limited md ai1owed six months from the date lsreof for creditors of said estate to sxhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to Fresent. their lnccounts properly attested, within said irne. win be debarred a recovery. All ,srsons indebted to said estate are re- Iuested to make immediate payment JOHN RANVILLE, Excutor. x sare shannon & Wilder, 607 Eewheia Bldg. T21se
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21

There will be months mind mass for the repose of the soul of John Donahue, Tuesday morning, at nine o'clock, December 2f, at St. Roses church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.

church quartette, and internent was in St. Michaels cemetery. Rsv. Mat thew Judge read the committal ser vice at the grave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21

MONOGRAPHS - Edison Diamond
 Amberola Phonograph and records.
 Call or write JIS about our free trial offer of machines; all kinds of ma chimes repaired. H. H. Leopold, 1888 Main St. B17alIS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21

STOVE REPAIRS and rapairers for any make stove or range. Bring name, number and makers name Daniel Keane, auctioneer 1885 Main St. Bar. 4952-2. TIP asp
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
TODAY'S WANTS

TOUND-a dog, markings on collar Co. H, BOA Inf. Call at 76 Randall Ave. after D. m. T19b%p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
FOR SALE

A new seven room Dutch Colonial cottage on Post Road in Fairfield
 ID, R. WHITNEY, Yr21 d' 8s Fairfield Avenue
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21

k LADIES GUARANTEED PLACER OFFER - Ladies, boys, girls our
 guaranteed placers pay S6 dozen.
 Trial dozen forwarded any address
 SIS. Independent employment. Ste- i vensons Institute, Bridgeport, Conn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21

! l5AIHb-IurKIsh and Russian baths and shower baths 95c. Ladies' day Friday. Special hair cutting, Up to-date shop, 5S5 Lafayette St.
 EFURNACES-I specialize in install ing hot air heating systems. Fur nacea overhauled. Proper heating guaranteed. Saunders, 617 East Washington Ave. Phone. Also plumbing and timing. G11dss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21
MISCELLANEOUS,

EURs REPAIRED, altered and dyed.
 We sell furs at retail, wholesale prices. A Tesiny, Fur Shop, 119 Broad street, upstairs I15~tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21

.l1ss Main Street,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-21

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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-21
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
Record Of Current Happenings Col
Iected from Various Sources.

All building records went by the
board Thursday, when n 80 by 10
foot structure. complete with electric
lighting. bathrooms, tiled floors and
sewer connection. was completed IN
five hours. II was the last ol ID
buildings constituting Federal base
hospital on Staten Island. y. \. The
entire 6i buildings were completed in
30 DAYS. They accommodate 3,c0J
beds.
The war department announced on
Thursday that there were l. deaths in
aviation accidents at flying fields in
this country in the period from April
- To May s. The fatalities occurred
at the following fields: carlstorm
field. Mincola. l.. l.. >: McCook field,
Dayton. ;: Post field. Fort Sill. Okla.
|: Rockwell field. San Diego. Cal, /:
Scott field. Bcllevillc. ILL.,, l: Camp
Taiafcrro. Fort Worth. Texas, 3. and
Wilbur Wright field. Fairfield. o. 1.
-Four American built submarines
were blown up 10y the Russians he
for" they rctrcated from Hanco. the
southwestern extremity of Finland.
the British admiralty announced last
Thursday. The shore batteries ut
lIango were dismantlcd or blown up.
Seven british submarines which w"r"
in Finnish waters were in the COM
hncd and White Guard forces swept
through Finland. were destroyed 10y
order of the admiralty. and not one
fell into the "nrmy's hands. the state
mcnt says.
Thirteen Italian dcstroyrrs on the
niGht of May -. attacked and sunk
an Austrian transport OFF the port of
DuraZzo while she was proceeding
under heavy convoy. Word of this
second gallant exploit of the Italian
| naval forces was received at the ltali-
an embassy at Washington. Friday.
".hlthuugh our boats had been discov-
| cred ny the enemy seaThlights and
| Immediately fired upon from all di-
rections." says the official dispatch.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-21
THo DOWN EIGHT
British Airmen Win in Air Fight
Against Heavy Odds.

British Airmen Win in Air Fight
Against Heavy Odds.
The last few days of fine weather
have given our flying men another
chance, says n dispatch from the
British front. and. as the. official
communiques have shown, they made
good use of it. German aviators TAX.
en- prisoner lately say they now are
having great difficulty in replacing the
personnel of their air force, having
lost some 100 pilots and observers
since beginning the offensive March
II. One reconnaissance fight alone
cost the enemy 1870 men.
They speak with great admiration
of British aviators. but mitigate the
compliments by declaring that our ma
chimes are better than theirs, all OF
which is evidence that their morale
is badly shaken.
1t is reported that Lieutenant Won
Richthhufen, n brother of the famous
ilicr recently killed, who was said to
have succeeded to the command Of the
"hying circus" has had his skull frac-
turcd by fall from his machine and
will he unable to fly again.
An extraordinary example Of the
superior morale and fighting quality
Of our flying men is given by an Incl
dent which occurred three days ago
when two of our two-seater fighting
machines fell in with patrol Of seven
German scouts and Immediately gave
battle. While the fight was on two
other enemy patrols of about equal
strength hove in sight.
They Joined in until twenty OF
twenty one German machines were en-
gagged against two Of the British ma
chimes. The fight went on for half an
hour. during which our men actually
shot down eight enemy machines and
sent down five others ont of control
OF the machines certainly shot down
four broke into flames in the air and
four were seen to go straight to earth
Our two men only broke off the
fight when all their ammunition was
exhausted. and then out Of twenty OF
so Germans originally engaged only
seven were left in the air.
The following day these same two
machines again fell in with a party
Of the enemy, of whom they shot down
one sent three more down out Of con-
troll.
So the total bag Of these two ma
chimes in two days was nine machines
destroyed and apparently an equal
number driven down.
Another case occurred on April 6,
when one British machine gave figh,
to five Germans. consisting OF -four
triplanes and one scout, and shot
down two triplanes and came home
safely.
In other ways the Royal Air Force
is also doing splendidly. The coop
Grafton Of airplanes with artillery and
infantry has been magnificent in all
kinds of weather. The enormous
amount of bombing Of enemy troops,
railways, billets. transports, batteries
and the like has done much damage
rs we'll as harassing the troops along
roads and in trenches with machine
gun fire from low-down fights.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-05-21
War Savings Stamps.-A War 81

War Savings Stamps.-A War SAY
inrS Certificate stamp is not Il Thrift
stamp.
4 War Savings Certificate stamp
costs Si.li this month.
\ War Savings certificate has
room for 20 stamps.
\ certificate full oi stamps costs
$500 this month. II is worth $lbN
January l. 1923.
Ten certificates full ot stamps cost
1892 this month.
Certificates fulE Of $1,000 face value
They can Ia Registered ~ thr
postolticr. ami if you lose them You
can still get your money.
You can get them cash"d in Al
any time before maturity. II you find
you must do So. with interest.
Th,s" stamps bear interest NJ the
rate OF per cent. compounded
quarterly.
Tn" government wants IN raise
g.. 900. .0OO. .oO0 by the sale ot these
stamps during 1918.