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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
Furniture for the Living Room
of genuine comfort and durability

A special for this week is shown of handsome Chippendale Set group of three pieces The cover ing is of tapestry dark verdure combination and the cushions and of chairs backs of chairs and day. enpoN overstuffed in the most comfortable man. er, the feet of the pieces heavy ball and claw, hand carved and carved pieces of twisted design form on the base.
 Wing Armchair,
 Club Chair, S298.00
 Davenport. Special this week
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
The Book Department

Customers have said repeatedly this week, ''Why, it is the pretest of the store and it is cer tqinly most tempting with its fireplace holding grate of glowing coals and with armchars, reading table and lamps. The latest books are within handy reach fiction, and study books.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
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shares were heavy.
EsfebEshe0 1857

International political developments and the brilliant war news contribut- ed to an improvement, causing mater ia1ly higher prices during the fore. noon. Various industrials were ab. sorbed at steadily rising figures and an increase of investment buying sus- gested strong underlying position. The general list was benefited by the persistent absorption of special stooks which responded to particular infiu- ences.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
The Velveteen Gown

Velvet is essentially fabric for cold weather. It is warm, rich looking and becoming to every wom an. Also velveteen is now so well made that to the touch is most beautiful material It requires lit tie trimming The autumn stock is in black and all dark colorings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27

Merchandise Suitable for Christmas Giving is now in stock. Begin early as requested by the War Bureau and buy sensibly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
MANY FACULTY CHANGES AT YALE
 ARE ANNOUNCED

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 7-Fac- ulty changes at Yale University, with the opening of courses, are many, &C., loording to an announcement from the of1ce Of the secretary today, PSck John D. Irving has given his ae1sA giAs nenGsano@s WAe ha1e
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27

Representative Madden introduced . bill making it a penal oftense to aak deferred classification for men sub- 3ect to the drafs who are not engaGsa in assAnEaa1 ~anE EeaA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
Candies, Nuts

Plantaton molasses candy covered with chocolate. 30 and 60 cts. box. Candy assorted sticks packed in wooden boxes 80 cts Milk Chocolate, pound cakes, 60 cts Salted Nuts, $1.25 lb. Peanuts, 65 cts. Spanish Peanuts, 40 cts
 Man6
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
$50
The Small Things
of a good costume

fascinating group may be seen in one of the front next the Jewelry Section This locality has been crowded every day. for displays, Collars Fichus and Neckwear, both tailored and fancy styles. Scarves, Slippers silken Hose, Fans Necklaces Hair pins of the jeweled variety and other feminine sories of the most tempting kind.
 Be sure and look.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
Fashion Week Is Serving Its Purpose

This is season when woman must radiate an atmosphere of hopefulness and courage. And the satisfaction of wearing good1end becoming clothes helps out wonderfully. Wardrobes may be more linn ited than in former years and that mems garments should be more carefully chosen
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
Store closes daily at 6 o'clock

Within sound of enemy guns and the crash of bombs, the French woman keeps her poise and knows that Paris still rules the world of Fashion She makes brave gown of such material as she has, She trims hat as only French woman can, and pins on chou 'of flowers to tighten her heart.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27

Governor Lowden of Illinois issued statement aeldng all voters to vote ''yes' for the good roads bond isgue In Noveuuber.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
The Modish Veil

It is embroidered a large mesh rather coarse and striking designs but carefully planned not to ob struct the vision in Shetland black taupe, blue and purple, with deep valance of Georgette,
 $50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27

The South Wales railway strike ended. All the workers returned to their jobs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27

Among the things the Government asks, is for those who have empty rooms to help in hous- ing the army workers. s Think it over.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
Store closes daily at 6 o'clock

The war has been source of enlightenment to woman in many ways Not the least is the value of in dressing and caring for ones personal appear ance. In no other way she keep pace with i'm maculate uniforms boots, gttering insignia straight fgures and strong, clean shaven faces.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27

Sweaters were never so fascinating. Coat styles or slip-overs equally popular.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27

Bags
 They are in black, brown, navy or taupe, handsomely m o Tn t e d and lined, $3.5O to $1O.50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27

Gloves are in demand this cooler weather. An especially good wash $ le glove at $2.00
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
For the Children
Two new books have arrived.

Two new books have arrived One a gorgeous picture book entitled Books they ought to be- in which one sees very readily both sides of any picture
 S1.OO Let's Write Story" is especially planned for young and alert minds and fingers that want to bc busy. It has pictures accompanied by many blank pages carefully lined to tempt the young writer Here he may inscribe his ideas to suit his own fancy The result will be marvellous $15O
 ain floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
Coats for Misses

Khaki colored Military Coats belts, pockets, some with military buttons buckles, lined or ined $15OO, $2O.OO and $27.5O
 Brown Velour Coat, full gathered skirt in black, velvet covered buttons, collar and cuffs part velvet
 fancy lining, S4oOO
 Broadcloth Coats of handsome appearance, full skirts attached to corded waists large patch pockets trimmed with sef-covered buttons fur edged collars. Blue and taupe with gaily colored Things, $27.5O
 Velour Coats, dark colors, full skirts, belts, buckles and high roll collars $25N
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
Winter Coats for Juniors and Misses
Artistic workmanship, novel desiI
 For ages 6 to 10 years

Velvet Coats, full skirts with shirred headings pearl buckles lined throughout Maroon, blue, brown and green, $2750
 Broadcloth Goats, dressy models, shocking at waist line, trimmed with cording, beaver collars and self-covered buttons. Old rose, burnt orange blue and tan, $2z6O
 Broadcloth brown, blue or green, paneled skirts patch pockets with buttons velvet collars and belts
 $225O
 Corduroy, heavy, servceable coats in dark shades, belts pockets and buttons of corduroy,
 Worsted Novelties, green and blue pockets and belts, $175O
 Corduroy Coats, plain, straight skirts, patch pockets, belts, lined throughout, brown blue and green Sl5.OO
 Velvet Coats made with yokes, slit pockets,
 belts, velvet covered buttons, $12.5O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27

Marabout in Scarves and Collars is just right for this weather,
 $500 and up
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-27
$6.5O and $500

Neekwear Section, main floor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-09

Proceedings Of the Board of Aldermen
OF the City of Perth Amboys N. J.


-
Regular meeting of the Council of
the City Of Perth Amboy, N. j., held
July /. 1918. The members present
Andersen, Clark, Riedy and Alderman
at-Large Grouse.
On motion the reading of the minutes
OF the meeting of June 18th was dis
pensed with. and the minutes approved
as printed.
A letter from the Roessler & Hass-
iacher Chemical Company in reference
to closing the following streets to traf-
nc: Rector Street at Fayette Street,
Commerce Street at High Street, Broad
Street at High Street. Washington
Street at High Street; was received and
referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
An ordinance entitled IAN amend
ment to an ordinance entitled An or
finance to provide for the operation
and regulation of moving picture ma
chimes and operators, and to fix fees for
permits to operate same. and a penalty
for failure to comply with the pro-
visions thereof Approved Oct. %,
1914" was introduced, and passed on
hrst reading by the following vote:
Yea-Wilson, Waters, Hilker, Andersen,
Clark, Riedy, Grouse. Nay-None.
The Committee on Taxation recon-
mended that the application of Phile-
mon woodruff for cancellation of a GER
tain sewer assessment on property OF
Eigmund Splitter at 124 Smith Street, be
denied, which accommodation was on
motion adopted.
The Comptroller having audited the
following bills:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-09

Appropriation Balances July ],
was presented and ordered entered IN
Constable Bond of James Connolly.
with Anton Massopust and Rubin NAN
Ter az sureties, which bond was APP
proved as to form by me Si'x xisd
Contractors bond Of Jens w. honr
For work on Seaman Street Sewer, win
Approval of the City Attorney endorsea
thereon, was presented ana oruereu
The Clerk reported that the Mayor
/ had returned approved; resolution 70
issue s1.7oo temporary 6op Snns. pssolua
ton to issue $4,000 tax revenue bones
resolution to Issue 800. 600 tax antici-
nation bonds; resolution TO cancer Hen
on lot 9 block III; resoIusron ON iot 70.
block 2Os; resolution to canoe men
AGAINST lot 60, block 81 e; which were
/ ordered filed.
SAn ordinance TO establish. eguIae
and control Public Markets Oh ths SNs
OF Perth Amboy," - pruna-
w,cH Ayenna from Smith Street 10 Le-
high Valley r. r Co. lands by resnr.sc,
Ling with bituminous over the preS
brick pavement" .noa an
,,.ied nAn ordinance TO establisht resu,
ista ana hx the salary OF the ShleI "
Police OF the City of Perth Ampoy,,A
Ito provide for the payanatnenc an
...iad Az ordinance TO establish, resu-
Late and control a day and night p0.aee
and to regulate and define the ma ,hsir
q their P~pc-oolmnInmsssation."
we're iaid over o an adjourned meeting
to T be he ftSrowins resolution By Mr..
WI Roived. that for the duration q the
az and until the Declaration q fsaee
tha salary OF Inspector Of bulloinFs M
ner wear. commencing July T. lsis -.
vas Introduced, and adopted 2 y ~
.movino vote: Yea-Wilson, waters
HnEer, Andersen. Clark. Riedy' Grouse
qHhe following resolution by Mr.
w Rh%sSoivsd. tina. for the duIstI2n Of e:
war, and until D~ecleration o. ma Meas.
nrss bs Increased the sum Of sloo per
~esT commencing July j. 1915. a..
was Introduced. and s49ptsa Yates.
tH1unSRer 1ndSrsen, Clark. Risdy, Grouse
The following resolution By Nj
Wnsonii vsd. that the Commissioners Of
sssssnenfs be and hereby are IN
structed 10 assess for mproNs nsrh
bsrstofors made for grading M e1rp-
Ing on me MSdlsoh Avenue west 20
second Street. Paterson Street Msa+
son avenue west to SECOND street sr
80 fnfroduced, and adopted 6y
s~oIiowing vote: Yea-Wilsons MateIs'
Eiiker. andersen. Clark, Riedy' Grouse
NsAb.s following resolution By Mr.
Whereas petition has hsretotore
80, nresented by Charles III. peterson
PEI Il Honorable Board OF Aldermen
ofShe city OF Perth Amboy;
~ nndsfslened. Charles IL Peterson
az the city o. Perth Amboys n tns
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-09

County of Middlesex and State OF New
Jersey, respectfully petitions your hon.
orable body to grant unto him by or
dinance. and not otaerwise; TOT a
the right TO use a street known and
designated as Jefferson Street. In the
City OF Perth Amboy aforesaid, by tx
tending a switch Of single railroad
Railroad of New Jersey, now terminal
Der Co. across said Jefferson Street. at
grade. tothe lands OF petitioner on Jen-
erson St, opposite the lands of tho said
w. ]. Donnell Lumber Co. over which
track engine n cars may pass and
repass upon which other power may be
placed 10 draw any car or cars for the
other articles used In my business or
And your petitioner viii wei pray.
J Dated May 20. 1918. Perth Amboy.
N. J.
CHARLES NJ. PETERSON.
Petitioner"
Now, Therefore. be It resolved, that
the City Clerk be n hereby Is In
structed to give notice of such petition
In accordance with chapter SIT OF the
Laws Of 1911;
shall be taken up for confederation on
August Sth' 1918. gt the Council Cham
nour OF , p Nj.
following vote: Yes-Wiison, Waters
Hilker; andersen. Clark. Riedy. Grouse.
The following resolution by Mr.
Whereas. by a recent ruling of the U.
g.. Commissioners OF Railroads credits
for freights has been Withdrawn from
all municipalities.
Now, therefore. be Il resolved. that
the sum OF 500 be appropriated out OF
the contingent fund for the establish
ment of a freight and express ao-
count"
Be it further resolved. that the city
Treasurer be and hereby is Authorized
by his W check TO draw on said fund
10 pay all freight or express charges
on all articles which may be consigned
Be IT further resolved, that the CITY
Treasurer DO make report to this Coun-
ell from tim TO time showing the
so that the various expenditures may
be charged against the various appro-
priations OF b several departments OF
was Introduced. and adopted by the
following votes Yea-Wsison, waters
Hilker Andersen. Clark. Risdy. Grouse.
The following resolution By Mr..
whsreas. Il is the desire Of this coun-
/ ell as IL required by the Laws Of this
state that the accounts Of the city be
audited annually,
Now, therefore, be II resolved, that
the City Clerk be and hereby is a.
rseted TO advertise for bids for the
auditing OF the accounts OF all depart
ments Or the City In accordanes with
the said provision OF the Statute.
was introduesd. and adopted BY the
following yotsi Ysa-Wlfson. Waters
tinker. ANDERSEN. Clark. Riedy, Grouse,
Tha ~foiiowtn~ yasoIutton Nv Mr.
Riedy:
Rslolysd, that The New York Tsis-
Chief Burkea teiephone. t1e-A from 4
party wire 70 an Individual wire
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-09
Sublime conhdsneeI

Clair, like most small boys, was
much interested In anything that took
place. At this particular time his
grandfather happened 10 be tending
bis bees. After being repeatedly told
that be would get stung II he dldn't
stand back, one Of the guests Eaidi
"Dont you know youn get stnng X
you are not earefulf" he said: SAN.
1 ain't afraid. They know ne.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-09

ave dollars 20 lot los,
Whereas. tax On said lot Jos was
thereafter paid. but the charge against
lot 10A remains open n unpaid by
reason Of said Illegal appoFtlonment.
and
Whereas. the owner % said lot iot
desires 70 pay the sane amount. % wit,
% ave dollars az lawful tax on SAID
lot
Now, therefore, Be 70 resolved. that
the Collector o. Revenue be and here.
~ - euthorlFed % accept the sum OK
Eve dollaPs ana dfty-two eente IN pays
nenf % aaid ASSESSMENT made 70 81
tax afee ana Interest tae an4 % TAKE
afadi a~AaoFdlna1&
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-09

was introduced. 4na Raogtsq By the
Hlks5 Andersen. clark. Riedy. Grouse.
|Nay-Sona.
Motion prevailed, that when the
evening. July sth. At eight o'clock.
$500 JOHN HANSON. JR,
City Clerk.
ioass-s-s-it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-09

optlmIstls Thought
The seAoolpafters chair Is the
throns Of a republican government
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-09
By CONDO

July !, 1918 :.ssOS 7Ss.SS
The Robesonian., 1918-01-24
BURNS PROVED FATAL
Little Willie May Norman Died
Monday Afternoon as Result Of
Being EorriblyBurned- Clothes
Caught From Broom Small
Child Stuck in Fire.

Willie May, 9-year-old daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. II. G. Norman, who was
fatally burned when her clothing
caught on fire Monday morning, died
at O'Clock Monday afternoon. In
terment was made in the family bury
ingground near Lakeview, S. c., Tues
day.
AS was stated in Mondays Robe
sonian, the unfortunate child was in
q room with some other children at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Bull
lard, near where her parents live III
the northern part of town, and her
clothing was ignited by another small
and after it caught stuck it to the
child, who stuck a broom in the fire
clothes of the Norman child. She
ran home, a distance Of some ST
yards, and when she reached home the
pump was frozen and her parents
could not get any water to extinguisk
the flames, and all the clothing was
burned from the body of the child ex
cept a part Of her stockings. A hooe
which she was wearing was burned
from her head. 1t was one of ths
most horrible things that has happen
ed here in long time.
The Robesonian., 1918-01-24
SADDLETREE TOPICS
Money Raised for New Church
Organ-Preacfing and
Sunday -" Aunt Rhoda "A
Clever Carrier-Personal and
CtLer Itan,s.

CORES rondence Of The Robesonisn
Saddlet1 ee (Lunlbe,ton, r. p, Jan.
IA number Of our people heard
the Governor last Satu, Nay and all
were deliohted with the. lpeech:
Mrt q Novington from Max
ton u Lors in this community
SundayI ,4rs. E. J. Biggs returned
home Sunday after spending some
time visiting relatives in Lumberton.
Mr.. M. S. Humphrey spent a few
days here the first of this week look
ing after his farm and other business
interests. He returned to his home
at Wingate today.-Miss Effie Hum
phrey spent last week visiting friends
near Maxton.
The church at Saddletree has rails
ed the money to buy new organ,
which they expect to secure in a Few
days.-Rev. r. q. Sentelle, the pastor,
is expected to preach here next Sat
urday and Sunday at II o'clock each
day, which will be the regular time
for preaching in the future.
Mr.. Garlic Prevatt and family are
moving near Red Springs, where they
will make their home.
"Allnt" Rhoda Carlyle, who has done
more washing and helped at more
hog killings tnan any woman we know
is still able to make her rounds
Though colored, a more honorable
woman never lived in this section
When you tell people "Aunt Rhoda'
made that sausage or pudding they
just say, "Give me another piece.
We had heavy sleet here last Tues
day night, but warmer tempera-
ture soon melted it.
R. F. D. No. from Lumbertor
boasts of the cleverest and most ac-
commodating carrier in the county
Of course we don't know the others
but A. S. Pitman is good enough fol
rs
The Robesonian., 1918-01-24
DOWN BCAECMAN WAY
Ep1 ~er{ -"1as-xs- 1as-xs--s.
Spring-Personal.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Boardnan, r. F. d. /, Jan. 22.-
Rev. Mr.. Chaffin filled his regular
appointment Saturday and Sunday at
Lemons.
Mr. Dwight Kelly returned Friday
to the training camp after spending
some few days with home folks
Mr.. Will Singletary and daughter,
Miss Minnie, of Hope Mills, spent a
short time at the home of his brother
Mr.. F. R. Singletary recently-Mrs.
James Kelly and daughter, Mrs. Mos
ley Page, of Fairmont, are spending
few days with relatives-Mrs. John
Evans, who for more than a year has
been confined to her bed as the result
of being thrown from a buggy, is still
unimproved.-Mis Ida Britt of the
Globe Swamp section spent few days
week-Attorney E. J. Britt of Lum-
berton was in this section one day re-
Gently trying TO locate one of his fox
hounds, which we learn he did.
Measles seem to he raging in this
vicinity. The home Of Mr.. a. NJ. Kel-
ly has been quarantined against it.
Mrs. G. T. Davis of Robbins, S. c.,
is visiting at the home of Mr.. c. c.
Britt
This section was visited by sleet
last night. We hope that we are hav-
ing winter all now and that when
spring opens we may have spring
weather, that we may soon grow some
greens, as collards were all killed
some weeks past.
Mr.. D. F. Hester has been ON the
sick list for the past few days with
rheumatisn-Mr Livey Kelly was
Roardnan visitor Yesterday.
The Robesonian., 1918-01-24
SO REGIsTRANTs OF ROBE
SON DISTRICT / CLASSIFIED
About 40 Per Cent of Total Reg
istration of District-About 20
Per Cent in Glass MAILING of
Questionnaires Completed.

Local board for division No. 1
completed the mailing Of question
naires several days ago. There are
still good many questionnaires on
hand, returned undelivered because of
the inability Of postmasters to locate
registrants. A list of these has here
tofore been published. The board has
to date classified SO registrants,
which is about 40 per cent Of the to-
tai registration. Of these about, 29
one. About two and one-half per cent
of the total classified have appealed
to the district board.
The attention Of all registrants is
called to the fact that the classified
tion of this board does not affect the
classification made by the distric'
board on any industrial or agricultur
ial claim.
The Robesonian., 1918-01-24
MT. ELM MATTERS
Too Rough for FarmW Work-pleas-
ed With hGovernor- BridgesNeed
Attention Badly-Persona1.

Correspondence Of The Robesonian.
Mt. Elm (Lumherton, R. A., Jan.
22-Farmers are preparing for an
other crop in this section, but on ac-
count Of SO much rough weather there
has not been much work done yet.
The weather continues to be rough and
the trees are covered in a beau 5aiful
white robe Of sleet this morning.
Very few tobacco beds have been
sowed in this section yet. On account
Of the extreme cold weather thai gen
orally kills the plants in February it
would be wise plan to wait until
about the middle of February to plant
1t was our pleasure Saturday to
hear Gov. Beckett at the court house
in Lumberton. Mr.. Beckett is easily
the best speaker in the State and ]
think possibly the best Governor We
have ever had.
I wonder who has the business OF
looking after the bridges in Britt {
township. There are some bridges
that need attention and need it bad
ly. The bridge across Ednund's mil
pond on the road leading from the
Creek road to the Broad Ridge is il
a bad condition, also there are some
| bridges in Lunherton township thai
need attention. The river bridge OF
the Creek road has some bad holes il
it. Hope somebody, whoever has Tx
power, will look after these bridges
! Miss Blanche Bullock, who is teach
ing here, spent Saturday night ane
Sunday at her home near Baltimore
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoke Purnell Of Lum
berton, R. 5, spent Saturday nigh
and Sunday at the home Of Mr.. an(
Mrs. M. c. Britt.-Messrs. Julian an'
Albert Britt spent Saturday nigh
and Sunday with their, uncle Mr.. |
V. Britt of Ten Mile section.-Messrs
J. w. Stone and Fulton Parker spen
a while Sunday p. m. in Columbus
county visiting friends.-Sorry to re
port Mrs. c.. M. Britt, who underwen
an operation at a hospital in BaItl
more some time ago, not gettlns
along so we'll just now.
Everybody remember preaching Sat
urday p. m. at 2, Sunday school Sun
day p. m. at 2, and preaching at !
! Everybody is invited.