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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
AMERICAN

Washington. Oct. 21.---Germany is drawing heavily upon other parts of the western front for endorsements to check the Americans north of Yer dun, General Pershing's communtque for Sunday says. During the heavy fighting of last week a constantly in- creased number of German divisions have been brought up and are bitterly contesting every foot of ground.
 The communique follows:
 "West of the Mouse our troops have continued their pressure on the ene- my. East of Bantheville in the course of local fighting in the Bois des Rappes they captured over one hundred prisoners. On the entire front north of Verdun there has been heavy artillery and machine gun fire Severe counter attacks have been thrown back with heavy losses to the enemy.
 During the heavy fighting of the past week north of Verdun, we have drawn from other parts of the west ern front a constantly increasing num- Der of German division which are bitterly contesting every foot against our strong attacks in order to secure the retreat of the German army, the position of which should be com promised by the attacks from the south and vest
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
THE TIMES: OCTOBER 21, 1918

Belgium the British Fifth army has to all intents and purposes taken Tour mai, an important railroad Junction.
 Farther south the British Third army has crossed the Selle and is toward Mons by way of Quensnoy and north of Normal forest, while General Rawlinson's Fourth army has reached the Sambre-Oise canal and is advancing around the southern end of the Normal forest up the valley of the Sambre towards Maubeuge. The net result of the efforts of the Fourth and Fifth British armies was that the pivot on which the German retreat across Belgium swings was badly shaken. The British also captured a dozen or more villages.
 On the British right General De- beney is outfanking Guise and Is marching toward Hirzon for the pur- pose of taking the Hunding line in the rear.
 At the same time Generals Mangin and Guillamaut between the Serre and the Aisne and north of Sissome are attacking the front of the Funding line.
 Finally General Gouraud and the Americans are fighting in most difi- cult country. They are making slow but solid progress in the task of push- ing the enemy towards the southern Ardennes and up both banks of the Mouse.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
TAKE OVER 5000 CAPTIvES
 NEAR LE CATEAU YESTERDAY

"The number of prisoners captured by us in the operations yesterday north of LeCateau now exceeds 5000. The enemy positions along the river Selle were of great natural strength and were held with resolution.
 ''The attack was launched by Eng fish, Scottish and Welsh divisions at 2 o'clock In the morning under more favorable weather conditions. The fighting was heavy throughout the day, the enemy offering strong re- sistance in the villages and along the line of the railway. In overcoming this resistance great assistance was rendered at certain points by tanks, which despite the flooded state of the river, succeeded in passing to the east bank at an early hour.
 "As soon as the line of the river was secured a number of bridges were rapidly constructed under a heavy fire from the hostile artillery and machine guns enabling our guns to push forward close behind the ad- vancing infantry and to afford them effective support at short range"
 During the evening certain points at which parties of the enemy still were resisting were cleared up by local operations and a counter attack from the region of Romeries was beaten off with heavy loss.
 North of Domain our advance troops continued to push forward in contact with the enemy and are ap- preaching the village of St. Amand and the line of the Scheldt north of Tournal"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
BRITISH

London, Oct. 21-More than 5000 prisoners were captured by the Brit ish yesterday in the operations north of LeCateau when the Seller was crossed on wide front, according to Field Marsh Haig's statement today
 In the Valenciennes region the British are approaching St. Amand, six miles northwest of Velencennes. North of Tournai they are pushing forward to the line of the Scheldt river
 The German positions were of great natural strength and they were very strongly held and there was heavy fighting throughout the day. The weather was unfavorab1e and the river was in flood, but the British forced a passage of the river early in the fighting, supported by tanks. The statement reads:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
IN FIERCE FIGHT
 REGAIN LAND

With the American Army north. west of Verdun, Oct. 21-(By the As sociated Press Fierce fighting took place today in the Bois deRappes, on the western of the American line. In the face of terrific machine gun fire the Americans were forced to fall back. Later they counterattacked and regained the part of the wood that had been lost.
 Allied troops have crossed the Scheldt river at several points in the region of Audenarde fifteen miles southwest of Ghent.
 Audenarde has been encircled and its fall is expected momentartly. Ger man resistance is reported to be weak ening on this sector of the front.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
Jewelry that looks like platinum.

No patriotic women need avoid THIS jewelry Though 1t looks like platinum, tis sterling silver orf aluminium.
 Yet beneath the evening light it scarcely be told from platinum.
 Barpns of silver inches long, openwork pattern set with 15 sparkling and brilliant white stonesreay worth $45O- $295 Brooches and barpns of sterling silver, new designs and number of attractive shapes all set with briliant rhinestones- to $1650.
 Finger rings of sterling silver in platinum finish polished. Set with white stones patterns that cluster around colored stoney-$3 to SIP,
 Lef front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
JOSEPH c. sTRICKFUs.

The funeral of Joseph c. Strickfus was largely attended this morning from the residence of his parents MT. and Mrs. Joseph Strickfus 7SO Wallace street, at s:S0 o'clock, and at St. Charles church at o'clock with solemn high mass of requiem by Rev. Thomas B. Gloster, celebrant. and Rev. P. J. McGlinn deacon, and Rev. J. V. Husson sub-deacon. As the body was borne in the church Miss Jesse Murray sang Thy Will Be Done"; at the offertory, 70, Salutarig' by Miss Murray; after mass Face to Face" by Harry Grofut. The bearers Iwere Charles Walters, William WaIz
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Monday, Oct. 21, 1918.

Santa Claus is a very real per son to those dearest of all folks: the little children.
 What a sad thing 'twould be, if we could bring them no cheer and joy and full delight at Christmas time
 But we can. And we will. And those of us who are wise, will be- gin Christmas planning right away. It is going to be ever so much easier, if Christmas choose ing is spread over eight weeks instead of four '!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
JOHN A. WATERS

John A., son of John P. and Eliza beth Waters, age 15 years, died this morning after an illness of short dur ation MT. Waters was a graduate of St. Charles school, and was a student of Bridgeport High school at the time of his death. He is sur vived by his parents, MT. and Mrs John Waters and three sisters, Char lotte, Sara and Mildred. Funeral will be held Wednesday morning from the parents residence, 197 Orchard street, at 9:15 and at St. Charles church, at 10 o'clock. Interment St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
Beautiful dresses
 of velvet for young folks.

Depth of coor softness of surface richness of effect newness of style
 How splendidy all are combined in the new dresses for young folks and for women of youthful 1gure The daring contrast of brilliant red trimming with deep navy dress is of splendid eect There is deep blue fronts terminating in sparkling fringe Beautiful ntg of burgundy and taupe and brown. But in each and dgnifying each richness which is impressive and distinctive
 With that richness much service With it. too, indi vduaty-for no two fhese handsome dresses are ake
 $25 to $375O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
EXPELLED FROM
 COUNTRY FOR LIFE

Zurich, Switzerland, Oct. 21-Brit- ish wireless.-Linot Androi, a deserter from the Italian army, and Rodolt Engelmann, German consular agent, . have been found guilty in the Swiss courts of having in their possession bombs, internal machines and revo- lutionary pamphlets for use in Italy. Engelmann was sentenced to two and half years imprisonment, to pay a fine of 5000 francs and expulsion from Switzerland for life.
 Androi got twenty months, twenty thousand francs fine and expulsion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21

British and American troops ara adcancing along a ten mile front east of LeCateau. Yesterday they gained a mile on this line and seriously threatened the railroad running through Avesnes and Berlaimont.
 This road is the principal avenue of communication between the German armies north and south of the wedge being driven into their lines.
 The French have been successful along the Disc and Serre rivers. On the southern side of the Lys salient they reached the heights west Of Grandlup.
 West of the Argonne forest, the French have reached the outskirts Of the village of Terron- -sur-Aisne, north of Vouziers. This seems to be a stroke at LeChesne. northeast of the Argonne forest. The village of Le- Chesne is an important highway cen ter and is on a line of railroad which Lcuns77 southward to Buzancy, behind
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
WILLIAM MONTAGUE

William S., aged 25 years, son of John and Margaret Montague, died this morning at his parents residence after few days illness. MT. Mon tague was a machinist. He Is sur- vived by his father, mother, four brothers, Louis, Hugh, Charles, Frank and three sisters, Margaret, Blanche and Mrs. Mary Robertson. Funeral arrangements are not yet completed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
Organized Baseball
 Gives to War Funds

Cincinnati, Oct, 21.-A check for 16034.32 was forwarded to Secretary of War Baker, today, by the National Baseball Commission and with $2,- 315.27 already given by the Boston American league club players, repre- sent 10 per cent. of the revenue re- ceived by all interested parties in the recent worlds series to be donated to war charities. The total amount is $1S,S49. 59 ,but the Boston players con tributed s2,315.27 shortly after the series ended. Secretary Baker is ask ed to distribute the amount the or- ganizations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
CAROLINE LUND LEIGHroN.

The funeral of Caroline Leighton was held this morning from St. Charles church. and the requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. James Illus sion, assisted by Rev. McGivney as deacon and Rev. Floster as sub-dea- con. The church quartet sang Schmidts funeral mass, and at the of fertory; Joseph Clabby sang Heaven Is My Home. After mass Miss Jessie Murray sang Ave Maria. Inter- ment was in the Lund family plot in the Lund family plot in Mountain Grove cemetery. The. bearers were Robert Douglas, Peter Bernard, James Knight, Henry Scully, Martin Hearne, John Haley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
MRS ELIZABETH EBERHARDT.

Mrs Elizabeth Eberhardt, wife of William Eberhardt, died at the late home, 656 Pequonnock street, yester- day, aged 80 years. Besides her hus- band she is survived by three small children, sister, Mrs. B. c. Scofeld and two brothers, Stephen H. Miller of Bridgeport and Augustus Miller of Noroton. The body will be taken to Noroton for interment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
BULGARIAN PROGRAM.

Basel, Sunday, Oct. 20-M. Malin- off, the new Bulgarian premier, out lined the program of the new govern ment before the Sobranje yesterday. Members of the new cabinet were presented to the members of the So- branje during the meeting. M. Ma linoff announced that it was his pur- pose to pacify the country, stabilize the regime and create conditions which will permit the realization of Bulgaria's democratic aspirations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
REFUSES TO FIGHT, FINED

Battista Bertanza, 29, of 1O57 Ma pIewood avenue was fined S6O and costs by Judge Wilder in the city court today when arraigned for viola ton of the state game laws. The heavy fine was imposed by Judge Wilder when the accused refused to take the same chances as an Amert- can 0nd join the army.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
HAROLD AGUsrUs wHAIEN.

Harold A. Whalen died at the home of his mother, 18S Marian street yes- terday afternoon. He was "A years of age, and had been employed for several years in the shipping room of the Crane Companys West End plant. Besides his mother he is survived by a sister, Margaret B. and two brothers, Alderman Joseph J. Whalen and Will liam D. WhaIen. MT. Whalen was a communicant of St. Patricks R. C.. church, and member of the Holy Name society. Funeral services will be held from the church tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
FRANK J HAUsER.

Frank J. Hauser died at the Isola- ton hospital yesterday of pneumonia, which followed severe burns while en- gagged in his work at the Remington Arms Co. MT. Hauser was 49 years of age and was very we'll known on the East Side. The remains were taken to the funeral rooms of August G. Baker, and the funeral will be held from there. Arrangements are not yet complete.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
HELD FOR INVESTIGATION.

Max IdeIstein who claims some where in Water street" as his abode was arraigned before the city court today charged with being an idle per- son. He was closely questioned by the court after which Judge Wilder ordered his case continued until Oct. 26, in bonds of $1,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
CAPT. NICHOLS WOUNDED

New York, Oct. 21.-Captain George P. Nichols, Go. F, forth infantry, has been wounded in actiGn and now is in a London hospital, according to word received here by his relatives. He was a member of the old Seventh Regiment, National Guard, Of New York, for 15 years. His wound was received Sept. 15 from a machine gun, g. bullet striking him in the neck.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
MISS MARY DoBsoN.

The death of Miss Mary Dobson, age "A, occurred yesterday morning at the residence of her nephew, Maurice M. Marble, 87 Warwick street, Fairfield, Conn. The remains were taken to the depot this morning to be shipped to Staten Island, New York, for burial in Monarian ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
TURKS FORM MINISTRY.

Basel, Sunday, Oct. 2o-Turkey's new ministry has been completed. The members of the cabinet follow:
 Grand Vizier, Twefik Pasha; Min ister Foreign Affairs, Refaist Pasha; Minister of Justice, Hayri Effendi 1; Minister of Public Instruction, Said Bey; Minister of Finance, Djavfd Bey; Minister of Public Works, Zia Pashz; Minister of Supplies, Djelal Muktharj Muthar Bey, President of the Coun- ell of State, Rachid Aki Pashua; Sheikh-ul- Island; Hou1ussi Effendi.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
JAMES P. KERWIN.

The funeral of James P. Kerwfn was held this morning from his resi- dence, Gil Ogden street, at 10:30, and at St. Charles church at II o'clock, with burial service by Rev. J. ". Illusion. The bearers were James Smith, George Smith, James Toomey, Vincent Hall, Leonard Muckenhock, Harry Lee. A delegation from Bar tenders union attended the funeral. Interment was in St. Michae1s ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
WILLIAM F BUTLER.

The funeral of William B. Butler was held this morning from the late home, 556 Maple street. and from St. Charles church at 10 o'clock. Father Gloster sang the requiem mass and the responses were by the church choir. The bearers were John J. Grant, John Farrell, Daniel Mahoney, Andrew sipo. William Graham and Jerry Daly. Interment was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
Giants Slaughter
 Marquard's Slants

Led by Artie Fletcher, who made a home run, a double and three singles, the Giants held high carnival at Dyckman Oval yesterday afternoon. in all, the Giants collected IT hits and defeated Marquard's All-Stars by g to 1.
 Causey and Demaree pitched for the Giants, and between them allowed only four safeties. Hal Chase was on first base for the Giants and in addi- ton to playing g. fine fielding game, contributed two hits.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
John J. Farrell.

The funeral of John J. Farrell was held this morning from Sacred Heart church, and the funeral mass was celebrated by Rev. Thomas Mooney. Bearers were Julius Robstock, Charles Clark, Joseph Bernard, William Dia- nan. Interment was in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
SERBIAN.

London, Oct. 21 - Franco-serbian troops have entered zaitecher, 2S miles from the river Danube at Negotin and 45 miles northeast of Nish, according to a Serbian official statement issued Sunday. West of Zachaiter the Allies have captured Bolyevatz.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
GOVERNMENT
 DENIES MOTION

Washington, Oct 21-Government motions for a rehearing of the disso- lution suit against the United Shoe Machinery Co.,, the so-ca1led shoe ma- chinery trust, were denied today by the Supreme Court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
STRIKE IN SPRINGFIELD

Springfield, Mass, Oct. 21.-The em. ployes of the Springfield Air Craft Go. walked out this morning in an effort to demand an increase of wages. The company employs about 100 persons, who are said to be unorganized.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
FRENCH.

Paris, Oct. 21-There was no in fantry fighting of moment on the French front last night. The official statement from the war office today only reports artillery activity between the Serre and the Aisne.
 In raids in Lorraine we captured prisoners.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
DOROTHY FRANCIS WILLIAMS

The funeral of Dorothy Francis, age years and 8 months, daughter of Francis and Mary Williams. of 72 News street, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the parents resi- dence. 1nterment at St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
CAROLINE HERMAN

Caroline Herman, wife of Gustave Herman, died at the late home, 66s Main, street, yesterday. Besides her husband, she Is survived ny two daughters, Edith C., and Aga Grace Interment will be in Danbury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
REFUGEES ARRIVE.

An Atlantic Port, Oct. 1.-Two hundred refugees from the earth quake in Porto Rico arrived here to- day on a steamship and will be placed in war industries by the government, which arranged their transportation. Many of them were impoverished.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
As Spa1ish Influenza

Is an exaggerated form of Grip, LAXATIVE BROM QUININE Tab lets should be taken in larger doses than is prescribed for ordinary Grip. A good plan is not to wait until you are sick, but PREVENT IT by taking LAXATIVE PROMO QULNINE Tab Jets in time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
LOCAL BOY WOUNDED

Ottawa, Oct. 21-Last nights Cana dian overseas casualty list includes: Wounded and Gassed J. J. Mott, Montvale, Conn.
 Wounded D. s. Shaw, Bridgeport, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
OBITUARY.
MARY NEVINs,

Mary Nevins, wife of John Nevins, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Shackett, 59S Union ave nue, yesterday. Funeral services will be held from the Church of the Blessed Sacrament.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
ls- BOSTON REPORTS < INFLUENZA WE'LL k UNDER CONTROL

& Boston, Oct, 21-Normal con- k dit1Ons were resumed in this * city todRy when schools, thea, * tres, motion picture houses, * dance halls, billiard and pool * rooms, bowling alleys, liquor * saloons, soda fountains and oth- * CT places of public assembly * were allowed to reopen by * health officials. These places
 * had been closed for nearly three * weeks because of the epidemic * of influenza which caused near * ly 4,OO0 deaths in Boston AL * though a considerable number * of deaths still were being report x ed daily, health officials said the * disease was under control.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

ters, John Cullen, representing the firemen, and Hugh Lavery, Edward Kelly, and Thomas Toomey. A large delegation from the f1remen attended the funeral. Interment was in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
lnvigOratir1g tea & coffee economies.

Opportunity to secre,supply of the finer Howco teas and coffees at saving. And the coffee situation is such in the wholesale mar ket that the governmnt is taking it under control Who knows where prices will go7
 Yet these are Rowland prices for a short tirne:- Howco fancy tea all davors regular soc fb
 fb-72c fhs-$3.5O 10 tbs-$6.50 Howco Cream coffee, fine blend regular 45c 1b
 1tb-42c 1bs-$2 10 fbs-S3:80
 Front Dassnesk @
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
REGISTRARS NOTICE

The General Registrars of Voters will be fin session at their office. Room No. 2, City Hall, State Street, on Fri day. October 25, 1918, from g o'clock a. m. to 5 o'clock p. m. for the pur- pose of correcting and revising the voting lists. No name wilEebe added 1918.
 a WILLIAM LOUNSBURY
 THOMAS F. WHITE,
 General Registrars of Voters. E21 U.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
ALLIED FORCES STILL ADVANCE IN
 FLANDERS; 5000 HUNS CAPTURED
Continued from Page One)

Tn this sector of the battle line the Allies moving to- ward the southeast and they will be able to reach Ghent with their main forces in very short time. The Ger mans flooded of the country but this has failed to interfere with the progress of the armies commanded by King l All
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21

The government wants 5000 sten- ographers and it does not absolutely require that they shall either chew gum or use cosmetics.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21

The people who didn't raise gardens because they thought it would bs overdone, are now paying high prices for their vegetables.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21

chief executive of the A. has been elected the United Work Campaign raise 7O00OO which soldiers big November the M C. A. the Y w. C. A. National Jewish the Salvation Library Association the Community Service
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
Every day is Moving Day in the German ary now

The Germans think the way to prove tha tthey sincerely want peace and good will among nations, IS to keep on committing worse and worse .outrages.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21
TODAY'S WANTS

FOUND--Sum of money Owner can have same by identifying it and paying for advertisement. Inouire 6e3 Myrtle Ave. G21 b#p BUTCHERS-Wor that are interested in our trade are required to call Thursday night at o'clock, Union Hall, 1O87 Broad St. G21 s% FOR SALE-1915 Ford touring car, Enquire No. 2S3 Pembroke St.
 G19 SD AUCTION SALE on premises of Sal mon Department Store, westport, Conn. Ladies', gents and chill dren's furnishings, dry goods and domestics, household goods, carpets. rugs, oil cloth and crockery will be sold Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 1O:30 a. m. H. Karp, ,Auctioneer. G21b*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-21

the front where the Germans are striving to stop the American drive on the line from the Argonne to the Mouse. If LeChesne had been occu- pied by the French, the event would be almost certain to bring about a German withdrawal east of the For est.