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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
MUST DIVORCED
 HUSBAND PAY
 PAQUIN, LONDON
Famous Dressmaker Brings Suit Against Mrs. Hill
 and Mir. Westervelt.

Payment for dresses and materials to the value of $500 is demanded in a suit heard today by Judge Frank D. Haines in the superior court brought by Paquin, Limited, of London against Maria Westervelt Hill and John Corley Westervelt of Ridge field. The suit was filed about a wear ago.
 Some peculiar circumstances have developed in this suit. John Corley Westervelt was the husband of the de- fendant, but has been divorced from her previous to the bringing of the suit, and the defendant. Mrs. Hill has not been located by thep rocess sery- CTS, and they have been unable to file the papers upon her.
 There is a question of law involved as to whether the divorced husband is now responsible for the amount of the bill, which will have to be passed upon by the court
 Paquin, Limited is the famous dressmaking house of London, and the bill was contracted in England several years ago. Judge Haines re- served decision.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
FORGET YOUR
 RHEUMATISM Not Necessary to Have Your Troubles With You Any
 Longer.

Don't suffer when you can get Neu- trone Prescription 99."
 Eheumatism one of the nost com mon ailments is one of tine hardest to cure, because of it's being oiooo disease. Any remedy to be effective must purify the blood and kidneys common sensc teaches you this
 That is why "Neutrone Prescrlp' t,on 99' is so successful. it Is com b,nation of blood purifying agents prepared from the prescription or d specialist.
 It relieves those sore inflameo joints and muscles, Tt puts out the Ay." It does all -ciese things re- g.5res your health, makes you happy and free from pain.
 Go to your druggist today and gel a soc or $1.C0 bottle. then say gooo, bye Rheumatism. Mail orders -iiee on $1.O0 size.
 Hindle's Drug Stores, and leao'nf druggists everywhere.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
THE THOUSAND DOLLAR CLUB.

John F. Keane & Co.,, clothiers. Edward Belforte, restaurant. G. W. Fairchild & Co.,, jewellers. David Lustig, milliner.
 Stoddard G. Goodsell, wholesale con- fecttoner.
 The Cartwright Shoe Co.,, shoes, The Cartwright Shoe O., shoes, The Cartwright Shoe Co.,, shoes. The Cartwright Shoe Co.,, shoes. John R. Woodruff, wholesale beef, Herman Saltman, wholesale grocer. The Hubbell & Wade Co.,, paints and oils.
 Alolph Bettels, candy.
 Frank H. Fargo, stationer,
 Nirdlinger's, ladies' apparel.
 Hawley Hardware Company, hard ware.
 Hawley Hardware Company, hard ware.
 Hawley Hardware Company, hard, ware. J. W. Connor, clothier. Peter Dave, Bijou Theatre F. & F. C. Booth, plumbers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
MUCHAEJi HONIiEY

Michael Howley died last night at his late home, 57 White street, after a. short illness with Spanish influenza, Besides his wife he leaves three small children, the youngest months old, a mother, Mrs. Bridget Howley, two sisters, Mrs. Wallace Wasson and Mrs. Theodore Glodgettt of Milford, two brothers, Edward F. of the aviation service in Texas, and Martin H. of Bridgeport. The funeral will be held tomorrow from St. Charles church Interment will be in St. MichaeTs cem- etery,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
[ Unnecessary Shooting
 At Keystone Club
 Judge Reed Charges
(Continued from Page one)

Judge Reed diminished the mem bers of the jury that the fact both defendants are colored men should not be used to their prejudice, and in closing his charge paid a high tribute to the ability, courtesy, and aid given to the state of Connecticut by Attor- ney w. H. Lewis, counsel for Thomas. He then outlined the possible verdicts and told the jury to retire.
 Judge Carl Foster, states attorney, concluded his argument st II o'clock, claiming a conviction of both of the accused. Judge Reeds charge deliv- cred after a short recess lasted about an hour. The jury retired at 12:15 taking the exhibits in the case.
 Up to press hour they had not agreed upon a verdict.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
RauiSEl Nervousness
Put Vigor and Ambition In
 to Run Down, Tired Out People

If you feel tired out, out of sorts, de- spondent, mentally or physically de- pressed, and lack the desire to accom- plish things, get a 50 cent box of Wen delfs Ambition Pills at Hindle's Pharmacy or Joseph D. Hartgan's to- day and take the first big step toward feeling better right away.
 If you drink too much, smoke too much, or are nervous because of over work of any kind, Wendell's Ambition Pills will make you feel better in three days or money back from Hindle's Pharmacy and Joseph D. Harigan's on the first box purchased.
 For all affections of the nervous sys- tenn. constipation, loss of appetite, lack of confidence. trembling, kidney or liv- CT complaints. 'sleep.essness. exhauste1 vitality or weakness of any kind get box of Wendelrs Ambition Pills to- Aday on the money back plan.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17

The Thousand Dollar Club had raised at noon today, 43,G00 by sub- scriptions of $1,OOO each from the fol- lowing:
 Jacob Arnold & Son, tobaccos. Archibald E. Smith, Mgr.
 William K. Nolan, shoes. F. L. Mills, automobiles.
 F. l. Black, civil engineer. c. D. Lane, confectioner
 Ried & Todd, jewellers.
 Carl c. Beck, florist.
 Foster -Besse Co.,, clothiers.
 Foster-Besse Co.,, clothiers.
 Foster Besse Co.,, clothiers.
 Foster Besse Co.,, clothiers.
 Foster-Besse Co.,, clothiers.
 The Harvey & Lewis Co.,, jewellers. A. E. Vincent, coal dealer.
 Joseph H. Sava.d, clothier.
 Joseph H. Sava.d, clothier.
 Joseph H. Savard, clothier. E. H. Dillon, milliner. i John A. Shea, liquor merchant William P. Kirk, plumbing. | The Davis & HawIey Co.,. jewellers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
GERMAN ALIEN DETAINED,

Peter Schneider a German alien was taken into custody yesterday af- ternoon by one of the agents of the Department of Justice This is look ed upon as a fortunate capture, since Schneider had been travelling all over the United States in violation of the proclamation. His capture is due to the agents knowledge of the German language. Schneider was found to have a malady of some kind and was taken over to the Hillside Home. He will be interned
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the dele gates of the Chambers of Commerce of the State of Connecticut will meet in New London on October 25 and 26. The meeting has been postponed from October 21 and 22 on account of a launching to lake place at Groton, which is to be viewed by the dele gates at 1 o'clock, Oct 25. The bus mess session will be held on the 18th in New London.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
SIXTEEN DEATHS
 IN PITTSF HELD

Pittsfeld, Mass, Oct. 17-Sixteen deaths from influenza or pneumonia during the past "A hours ending at p. m. today have made the total num- Der of deaths for October 21S. There have been over 1,700 cases of the disease reported. Fred J. Curtin, su- perintendent of Birthstone Farm in Dalton, one of the leading live stock specialists in New England, died of the disease today. James A. Burke, a local saloonkeeper, was fined $100 in court today for keeping saloon open contrary to health board orders.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
WAR COMING TO AN END

Amsterdam, Wednesday, Oct. 1o-' "The war is coming to an end, andG in such a manner as no man in Ger many desires" said the Vorwaerts of Berlin on Monday
 Let us say it candidly," the news ,snar continues During all these terrible four years the aim of our ,fforts and sacrifices was to prevent ..1ch an end"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
PEOPLE WILL
 DECLARE PEACE

Zurich, Switzerland, Oct. 17.--"The counts declared war but the repre- sentatlves of the people will conclude peace" the Socialist newspaper Ar better Zeitung, of Vienna, says in 0 current article on the situation ere ated by the Teutonic peace proposals and the replies to them.
 Count Berchtold, Count TlsZa and Count von Hoetzendorf," continues the newspaper, decided upon 6 puni- tive expedition against Serbia, little thinking they were conducting the an- cient empire of the Hapsburgs to an abyss" [
 Count Berchtobd was the Austro- Hungarian minister at the outbreak of the war in 1914 and Count TiSza was the Hungarian premier, Field Marshal Baron Conrad von Hoetxen- i dorf was the chief of the Austro- Hungarian general staff up to last July when he resigned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
FRANK J. OsTRoFsKY.

The funeral of Frank J. Ostrofsky was largely attended from the resi- dence of his father, Frank J. Ostrof- sky, $50 Boston avenue at S:30 o'clock and at St. Charles church at o'clock. Solemn high mas of requiem by Rev. Patrick J. McGivney, celebrant; Rev. Charles M. Kelly, deacon, and Rev. J. V. Russian, sub-deacon. As the body was carried into the church the choir sang "Thy Will Be Done," at the offertory Miss Jessie Murray sang Ave Maria" and after mass "Beauti- ful Land on High" The bearers were John Mihlan, Joseph Ryan, Harold Ashley, Francis White, Erensth Lako1 and John McPadden. Rev. P. J. Me Givney read the committal service al | St. MichaeTs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
SIX DIVORCE CASES.

There are six uncontested divorce cases and long list of motions to be heard at the short calendar session of the superior court toorrow by Judge Frank D. Haines- The divores as- signed are Arthur l.. Held against Marion Held, Grace E.. T. Tobey vs. Orville H. Tobey. Charles Barton vs. Dora Kennedy Barton. Frank M. Nichols vs. Chritobal o. Nichols, George M. Wilson vs. Jeannette Will son, and James H. McGee vs. Gather inc NJ McGee
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
MUNsEYs NEPHEW DEAD.

New Britain, Conn.,, Oct. 17-Earl Leroy Hyde, nephew of Frank A. Munsey, and manager of the local store in MT. Munsey's chain of mar kets, died last night of pneumonia. He was 27 years of age. His moth CT, MT. Munsey's sister, is seriously i'll at a hotel here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
SLEPT; LOST $60.

John Wagner of Allentown, Pa, an employe of the Ringing Brothers cir GUS. making their winter quarters in this city received his pay yesterday but did not retain possession of 1t long enough to spend even nickle. Wagner reported to the police this morning that after being paid he had fallen asleep and that when he awoke his $65, and his draft registration card were missing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
HELD FOR NEW YORK.

E. A. Davis of Millplain, Conn, was arrested by the Bridgeport police to- day on receipt of a telegram from New York charging him with grand larceny. Davis told the local police that he was in charge of a garage in that city and that he was blamed for everything that was missing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
ANNE CUNNINGHAM

Funeral services for Anne Cunning ham were held this morning from the late home, 1886 Main street and from St. Patrick's church at 9 o'clock. Fa- ther Kelly celebrated the requiem mass and music was by the church choir. Interment was in St. Michael S cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
PRIVATE MERRITT EDGAR WOOD

Private Merritt Edgar Wood died at Camp Harrison, Va, after a short ill., ness on Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the mortuary chapel of Walker & Banks, 314 Fairfield avenue, this afternoon, at ? D. m. Father Lynch of St. Patrick's church con ducted the prayer service, and inter- ment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
Bishop of Oxford
 For Commerce Dinner

The regular weekly monday lun- cheon of the local Chamber of Com raerce will be held on Friday of next week instead of :, Wednesday. The Rt. Rev. Charles Gore, Bishop of Ox- ford, England, will speak on the Moral Aims of the War" Bishop Gore is touring the country under the auspices of the British Bureau Of Public Information.
 The following week the Chamber Of Commerce officials will present as the speaker, Toyokichi Iyenaga, noted Japanese lecturer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
Democratic Aldermanic
 Nominees Are Selected

The following are the Democratic aldermanic nominees as selected by the caucus in convention:
 First district, Henry Plack; Second, John J. Flood; Third, George Butzko; Fourth, Joseph P. Onkey; Fifth, James F. Jenkins; Sixth, William H. Hogan; Eighth. Benjamin J. Vein stein; Ninth, James Hardee, Jr.; Tenth, Edward A. Drew; Eleventh, William P. McGllnn; Twelfth, Charles W. Freeman.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
SAYS
 HUN IS BENDING

Washington, Oct. 17-"Germany is bending. More pressure and she will break" says Secretary Lansing, ir a statement today warning the na- ton that the war is not over and that the Fourth Liberty Loan must be a success at a time when every dollar as well as every man and ev- cry gun counts more than ever be- fore.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
AUsTRo-G GERMANS RETIRE

Paris, Wednesday. Oct. 16.-Austro- German forces in Western Serbia have retired into Montenegro and have evacuated the town of Diakova, on the Serbo- o-Montenegrian frontier, accord ing to an official statement from tlIe French war office tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
EXPLOSION IN LYONS

Lyons, France, Oct. 16-Fire fol- lowed by an exlposion in a munitions factory at eleven o'clock last night caused important material damage. Another and more violent explosion occurred at midnight when the mag azines blew up. The buildings were still burning today. No lives were lost. A few persons, including several firemen, were injured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
TOTAL FOR NEW ENGLAND.

Washington, Oct. IT - The New England district today reported new sales yesterday of $39 900, making it's grand total $3SS,671,O 900. Honor flags have been won by $50 communi- tinS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
OBITUARY
FREDERICK GIsNER,

The funeral of Frederick Gisner was held from the late home in Mun- roe this morning at Il o'clock Rev. Habersham conducted the services and interment was in Elm street cem- etery Munroe
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
JOSEPH HUMPHREYS.

The funeral of Joseph Humphreys was held this afternoon at the fun eral rooms of Hawley, Wilmot & Key holds, 168 States treet. Rev. B. F. Kidder officiated, and interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
PNEUMONIA INCREASES,

Hartford, Oct. 1.-The number of influenza cases thus far reported in this city is 3,967 up to noon today. New cases reported were 281. Deaths from pneumonia are increasing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.

A petition for bankruptcy has been filed with the local referee, Judge John W. Banks. Adolph Kornbluh makes petition for individual settle ment. MT. Kornbluh was in business with one Romanelli in New York and who has now departed for parts un- known. Kornbluh would ask to have tbe somewhat complicated state of his affairs put straight by the bankruptcy court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-17

Dr William N. Burton was elected n-ost4en4 of the Standard Oil Go. of Indiana.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-18

business. Gas control throughout the country will be necessary unless the strictest economies are effected voluntarily in non-productive con- sumption such as lighting There is an enormous demand for more gas for power. In the intuition factories many engines are gas-driven, and gas is also used to an increasing extent for heating furnaces. The government has already given the Minister of Munitions new powers to enforce restrictions.
 Transport used for non-essential distribution is to be prevented as far as possible. Coal. food and raw materials for munitions, must all be obtained from the nearest source Two thousand food committees and 800 local transport committees will assist in the organization of local schemes of economizing transport. Scores of towns already have their own schemes in operation. Lancas- ter and other cities are forming companies of traders to pool their vehicles.
 Every street railway will be used largely for the transportation and de- livery of food. Some towns will in- stitute street car delivery of par cells. Milk will be delivered only once daily instead of twice, while bakers, butchers and other trades men will have only three deliveries week instead of six.
 Throughout the past year there has been an accumulation of traffic difficulties in London. The gradual elimination of private motor cars, taxicabs and light automobile deliv. cry wagons has thrown a burden on other means of transport which were already overtaxed, and some of the hardest problems of railway transport are involved in the econo- mical solution of railway congestion around the London terminals.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-18
ASSIGNMENT OF PARTS COMING
 APRIL CONCERT

Never before in the history of our glorious republic was there such ac- tivity as now. Every hand is capa- ble of doing productive labor, every mind that can bring forth ideas of value. every voice that can sing is doing it's part in this crisis.
 All the world today is calling for music. The singing soldier is the courageous soldier, and those who sing at home are his real support We are called upon to save, save, but there need be no saving in mu- sic. Let all the people sing. The instrument which we call the hu- man voice is wonderful in its pos abilities. It can give expression to joy or sorrow, to love or to hate. No instrument in any way approaches it. Edward J. Dent says: No mu- sician of any kind should go through life without do1ng some sort of work at singing, even if it be only in the back row of a choral society"
 The Mary of Bethany" rehearsals are being held every Monday night from 8 to 9 P. NJ. at the Methodist church under the leadership of Mrs. krieger. This sacred concert will be given some time the first week in April for the benefit of the war work of the Y. II. C. A. Every singer in Fairbanks is benefited to join this chorus and do his share in this way for the soldiers and sailors. All who have not yet joined and desire to do so should get in at once, as new singers will not be taken in after next week.
 Those taking the leading parts are: Soprano, Miss Ruth Lamb. who takes the part of Mary; the part of Lazarus. tenor, is taken by Rev. H. H. Lumpkin, and Martha, contralto, by Miss Edith Waite Special solo, ists are Miss Smith, contralto. and Mrs. Heath, soprano.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-18
NEW COMMITTEE
 NOW APPOINTED

At recent meeting of the Tan ana Valley Chapter of the Red Cross one of the actions of the Chapter was the appointment of a publicity committee and civil re lief committee.
 Mrs. J. A. Davis, who is one of the most earnest workers of that body. was appointed chairman of the publicity committee. For the relief committee Wallace Cathcart was appointed chairman. The chair. men of these committees have the jurisdiction to appoint whoever they wish on the committees with them One of the duties of the civil relief committee will be the endeavor to have all enlisted men take out insur. ance with the government before leaving for the front.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-18
SHRINER BALL
 NEXT BIG THING

When the big party that is to be given at the Panama club tomor. row night comes to a close the so. cial calendar for the week will be finished with the exception of the Shriner ball, which will take place next Friday night, Washington $ birthday, in the Masonic Temple.
 The Shriners are noted for their social events, and, as this affair is given for the purpose of raising funds for the Y. M. c. A., the at tendance should be record breaker No organized body of men in the world is doing more for the soldier at the front than is the Y. NJ. c. A., whose constant care, bodily, mental ly and physically, is the man in the trench.
 The Shriners desire that it be known that the affair is to De a strictly informal one. No one invited need be absent because they do not possess a full dress front" the "doin's" are for an enjoyable even- ing and not full dress parade.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-18
LIBERTY LOAN
 COMMITTEE IS
 GETTING READY

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-The Liber ty Loan committee met in this city today for the purpose of layins plans for the greatest campaign ever made in the history of the world The campaign is intended to insure for the Third Liberty Loan the ut most success.
 Because of the tremendous size ol the proposed loan, the most intensive advertising campaign in the history of the United States will be one ol the main features of the drive. The advertising mems clubs throughout the country have been called on fol assistance. and the most successful ad men in America will be given charge of the publicity end of the drive.
 The Third Loan campaign will be far more intensive and of larger scope than either of the other two preceding loans. Just when the drive will be opened is not known but, according to recent state ment issued by Secretary McAdoo 1t is expected to begin early next month. Preparations are being made to handle applications more rapidly than heretofore. and the country will be swept from one end to the other to secure the very widest distribu tion possible. Workers throughout the country have been instructed to keep the loan before the people and urge everyone to be in readiness to respond to the call of the gov ernment.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-18
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM IN ENGLAND IS BECOMING
 A VERY SERIOUS MATTER

LONDON. Jan. 30-As the war goes on the difficulty in connection with railroads, automobiles and street railways are increasing rapidly and with growing effect on everyday life.
 Congestion on the railways and in mails will soon necessitate radical restrictions, it is asserted Travel permits may become necessary, while reorganization of freight transpor will aim at distribution everywhere from the nearest sources of supply in order to save transportation, labor and fuel Food traders are being urged to combine for mutual help in distribution. and households are ask. ed to purchase at the nearest stores.
 The street railways are being put on the same basis as the steam roads under a new order giving the Board of Trade power to commander street railway rollingstock and ma. terlal. Just as unnecessary railway lines were taken up and sent to France, so will dispensable street car lines be liable to removal from one part Of the country to another This proposal has aroused some op. position, as London will benefit at the expense of the provincial cities, but the idea is that lines and rolling. stock shall be used where they are most useful
 Saving of gasoline is one of the chief needs, for the shortage is acute. The government has found it necessary to convert thirty.five standard and other ships into oil. tank carriers. There will also be further reductions in both petrol and the uso of horses for commercial purposes, and priority will be given 10 war work and food transport
 The use of gas for transport, which has recently become very popular, it is announced. will also be restricted to vehicles engaged in necessary