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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02
THE SOLDIER VOTE

ERTAIN LETTERS received from soldiers in France in
~ dictate that Mr. Speacy has received much the larger
portion of this vote What be the reason? Governor Ho
comb has not lacked zeal for the war.
Perhaps he has had Of ZEAL betrayng him at
times into excuses of speech expression
Governor Hocob addressing the First Regiment at New
Haven, August 7, 1917, said:
zone of chief yellow
of enough yell
low to 20 squeezed
Later in the Hartford Times the explained that
to claim exemption from the draft.
The Courah Thursday August dated New Britain pub
fishes tte following;
george of Governor M. H. Hoicomb
yesterday saidh he will exemption of
father"
Two cIergymen V. oman of the Methodist
o they
would claim exemption because of callngs
The Courant August no. reports Holoomb follows re-
gaFdng his meaning Of Yellow
at of the sackers meant-heaitty young
able to their State 1t not others meant"
candidate would scarcely lose soldier votes because
denounced exemptions though he might lose votes that
count the wholesale Characterization who have
been exempted yellow" is most Incorporate statement
The Governor in addressing the 3Oih Infantry undoubt~
ey did lose soldier support when he gave the advice
stake damn few prisoners for such advice accord
anee with the instruction which American soldiers from
their s4pePieFs:
There probability that the Governor lost soldier friends
through his marked contempt for president Wilson, the
aRder chief of the American forces was as late
as Dee g. 1917 that Governor ocomb uttered these opinions
printed in The COuraRt;
Danies9" Govern Marcus
he the has
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02
OK D II Read @
ASaAIsAAa ZEE.

nit that although we haven't been in
long, we can outclass them as fight
ers, soldiers and everything else.
This morning in making our inspec-
ton with the General, came across
some Bridgeport men from Camp
Devens. The General asked them
where they were from and they said
Camp Devens. Asked where their
homes were, they stated Bridgeport,
Conn. I didn't get chance to say
anything TO them, but one was John
Musante, son of Ben Musante, who
used to have the fruit store near your
old place on Main street. There
were one or two others whose faces
were familiar but whom I don't re-
member. If I get a chance I am go
ing over and say hello to them.
Our brigade received commenda-
ton for its work, and I will send you
one, just as soon as I can receive per-
mission SO that there will be no dan
ger of giving any information out.
Sorry to have you worried about
me, but it was a misunderstanding
and couldn't be helped.
With love to all,
Ftrem JERE.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02
GETTING THINGS WRONG

THE ESTEEMED Ansona Sentinel, usually fair in its
treatment Of men and things will ponder its article
Wets and Drys in the coming Election it will that much
injustice done to Edwin Shelton Democratic candidate for
SENATOR in the Twenty fh District.
"The Representative his
a Monroe,
who believed o Although
be to
1t is usual to ask where he stands before placing
him. The truth of Mr. SheltOns position is well known He
stands the Democratic PLATFORM which provides for
ferendum to the people, upon the question Of prohibition
is Mr.. Dions attitude that remains in cloud cloud
which deepens contemporary attempts explain it. Mr.
Dillon Republican, the Republican platform is cloudy
upon the subject Of prohibition.
Mr. Dllons personal attitude expressed in the Sentinel
is foggier than the Republican platform
rep. Dillon said he had
approached by of the
**he had
interviewed
n Assembly"
Is it too much to that Mr. Dillon bob I'D"
IN the senate and that he thinks his chances of doing
better If he stands nowhere any question?
Two things contemporary may do to the injus-
tce to Mr. Shelton It may say frankly and squarely that
Shelton stands the Democratic platform 1t may go Mr.
Dillon and insist upon frank statement from him? Where
does Dillon stand Nobody has asked him. hasn't told any
body It's time somebody asked him It's time he told This
is not year for camoufage senatorial candidates.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02

is now, to the contrary, an aide to the
brigadier general and rides around
looking as happy as you please, How
he escaped is more than anyone can
tell. I was at the time of the drive
in command of a platoon in 'E" Com
pany and your son and L went over
together. "E'' and "H" Companies
were in the front line so you can
easily guess where your son was.
1t was glorious to have this experiz
ence and is one that of course we shall
never forget, just wanted to answer
your Letter for I know how anxious
fathers are, I have known "Jerry,"
as we call him, since joined the 5Sth,
last December at Camp Greene; He
is a gentleman in every sense Of the
word and is perhaps the most popular
officer in the regiment. 1t was with
genuine regret that we saw him trans
ferred to the brigade.
Thanking you for your good wishes
for me and my command and trust
ing that both of your good sons shall
be spared to you, am,
Yours, very truly,
w. r. MARSHALL,
1st Lit Inf,
Commd'g CO. eli"
Colonel T. ]. Murphy, father Of the
young man, has the sympathy of ev-
eryone in his loss. and many express /
sions of regret that the gallant young
officer should have lost his life, have
been received. Four brothers, James
E., Timothy Joseph, Jr., John and I
Thomas, and two sisters, Marie and
Catherine, survive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02

Secretary Nc
been made director general Of the
you like to make to think
cision?" he was asked
NO." replied after of
don't that What mott well
print"
Some of the dispatches from Washington
he really had the
I eve
stand this
dontbe ieveI hadb etter make
These the days in which the issue Of support the
President is being tried out It will be interesting to note how
people toward Governor Hocomb whether they
fer his zeal colored with prejudice of many Sorts whether
they prefer the camer service Of Thomas j. Speacy who
United States District Attorney has not dcred the President
accused foreigners Of having their cellars full of
has hurled the ephe yellow at ciylians yet has
managed Connecticut that act of alien enemy violence
has mpeded work. destroyed munitions plants work
ed any similar evil
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02
DEATH OF CAPTAIN MURPHY

IT HE DEATH of Captain jeremiah E. Murphy brings to
L Bridgeport peculiar shock. The feeling of sorrow
that accompanies the dngs Of death degree based upon
personal acquaintance Seldom do greatly the
loss of they have not known the loss acquan
ance, friend Captain Murphy High school boy He
prominent in all the happenings of school life He was
athlete and admired by scores for his proves athletic
field He had been wounded and that stimulated inter
est in him. He had been promoted and the
higher promotion which aroused the pride legitimate pleas
of those who had followed his Thus the shock of
his death greater and the difficult to bear
This is the fortune of He gave his life for mankind
yeved not to know that his sacrafce at all but
portion of the sadly glorious price which America has paid
for liberty and the victory almost accomplished.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02
Books for big
and little folks
Leather Goods
A Bit Of Fancy China

Nippon China and the lovely Sat-
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tive designs.
French China, dainty pieces such
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sets, Berry and Nut Bowls, Olive and
Celery Trays.
English China, excellent paste
which produces a soft creamy finish,
simple or well-covered patterns, al
ways effective. Such pieces as Ser
vice Plates, Chop Sets, Tea Sets, 3
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GERS and Plates of every size.
Salad and Chop Sets of English
Porcelain.
Vases, all sizes and shapes, plain
or fancy, in Nippon.
Art Pottery, made in America,
Vases, Candlesticks, Jardinieres.
Basement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
FOR BOARD OF ALDERMEN

First-Harry Black, 765 Broad
street.
Second-JoIln j. Ford, 600 Myr-
tie avenue
Third-George Buezko, 234s
Fairfield avenue.
Fourth-Joseph P. Onkey, 1871
Iranistan avenue.
Fifth-James F. Jenkins, 81
Staples street,
Sixth-WiIliam H. Hogan, 215
Salem street.
Seventh-Peter j Carroll, 149
Milne street.
Eghth-Benjamin Weinstein,
662 Iranistan avenue.
Ninth-James j. Hardie, Jr.,
Park street.
Tenth-Edward A. Drew, 81
Crescent avenue.
Eleventh-WiIIiam p McGIeoin,
81 Cedar street.
Twelfth-Charles W. Freeman,
1874 Wilmot avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02
DEATH OF CAPT.
J. E. MURPHY is
REPORTED HERE

CONTINUED from Page ~
men in his regiment, reached his
city. He was reported wounded last
summer, but later his parents receiv-
ed word that the report was false.
Letters dated in August and Septem-
CONTINUED from Page One)
Der from him and his superior Of
ficer have only just been received by
his father and are as follows:
August "a, 1918.
9Th Inf Brig. Hdqtrs.
A. P. o. 746, A. E. F.
France.
My dear Father and Family
In yesterdays Paris edition of the
Chicago Tribune, the casualty list
contained my name listed as being
severely wounded and which list was
published in the States on July 31st
There has been some mistake made,
as I was not wounded severely as
stated in the list I imagine this
gave you cause for worry, but I hon
estly assure you that you need not &c
alarmed at all, as I am in perfectly
good health and ready to give thu
Boche few more good jolts. I vas
gassed on the night of the 18Th of
July, but was treated during the
fight, and continued in the line until
relieved to take up my duties as aide
de-camp to General Booth. I sin
cerely hope that this VIII set aside all
feeling of insecurity that you may
have regarding my good health.
We are back resting up for Pc
haps a month, having done our WORK
and having done it SO satisfactorily
that we woke the French and Brit
;sh, so that they had to make a drive
% stay in the limelight. They ad-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02
Oe D y Read CO
Esf0bIIsheo 1861
The store closes daily at o'clock
The store closes daily at 6 o'clock
The Business Of Shopping for Christmas

Not wishes Christmas gifts The joy buying and
and heartfelt affair
Perhaps has burden times but always
cheerfuy each Maybe Of ignorance chose gnot ~ May
Maybe
Now the National Council Of tells
should useful things relieved We shall
things and shall useful things Government has the fashion
The House Co Operates
Wearing Apparel Books for big
little folks
Household Furnishings Leather Goods
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02
Democratic State Ticket

For Governor
Thomas j. spellacy of Hartford.
For Lieutenant Governor
Charles D. Lockwood of Stamford.
For Secretary of State
Harry L. Brooks of New Haven
For Treasurer
Chas. S. Avery of Norwich.
For Comptroller
Chas. B. Pinney of Stafford.
For Attorney General
Harrison Hewitt of New Haven.
For Representative In Congress
Lester o. Peck of Redding.
For Sheriff
William Vollmer of NorwaIk.
For Senator 21st District
William T. Hincks.
For Senator, 22d District
Lawrence T. Gallagher
For Senator 23rd District
George B. Clark.
For Representatives
Irving ElsOn
Francis j. Breen
For Judge of Probae
Samuel B. PIOtkin
For Board of Education
Dr., G. e. CauII1ins,
Joseph w. Whitcomb.
Candidates for SeIectmen
Hugh Smith
Thomas Morgan
Frank j. ThoPnhiu
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02
Fancy Baskets
It is the fashion to carry a basket

It is the fashion to carry basket
A fascinating assortment, fancy
baskets in all styles, many new and
unique finishes in Japanese and
American makes.
The new verde green,
Light brown Su-Su Dake,
Fancy Enamels, designed for fruit,
Sandwich or Cake Baskets,
Flower Baskets,
Work and Waste Baskets,
in fact basket for every purpose.
A specially fine collection of
Waste Baskets, all sizes, shapes,
colors and styles.
Baskets for the shopper, for hold
ing wood and the useful hamper.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02
Co. H, 5Sth Z. s. Inf.
10th Sent. 1919

CO. T. J. Murphy,
s. Liberty Street.
Bridgeport, Conn.
Dco~ Sir
1 have your favor of August 9Th,
and also your cablegram of several
days ago. Upon receiving the cable
gram I at once turned the same over
to your son, ]. E. Murphy, and this is
my reason for not replying to it. I
also showed your letter to him today
but I am answering it to let you know
about your son.
I know that you have before now
heard that the name was published
in error and that your son Jerry was
not seriously wounded. HoweFeE, he
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02

Private reports in New York insur-
ance circles state that the war risk
insurance rates by Lloyds were reduo-
ed one-half Of one per cent. to IL
per cent,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-11-02
STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, SIS.
PRORATE COURT.

PROBATE COURT.
November 1, 1918.
Estate of Antonio Tremaglio, late of
the town of Bridgeport, in said Dis
trict, deceased.
The Court of Probate fer the Dis
trict of Bridgeport hath limited and
allowed six months from the date
hereof for Creditors of said Estate to
exhibit their claims for settlement
Those who neglect to present their
accounts properly attested, within
said time, will be debarred a recov-
cry. All persons indebted to said
Estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment TO
LAURA TREMAGLfO,
Administrative.
45S Hallett Street. H. St
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-14
| county will be. held in the manual
| training high school building

county will be- held in the manual
training high school building.
Fifteen boy scouts of troop No. J.,
under, the direction of Scoutmaster
Charles S. Ash, took a hike to Silver
Lake Saturday morning, camping IN
Rufus billiards grove. After busy
day spent In first aid lessons and other
scoutcraft, they made their beds in a
strawstack when taps sounded at e:30.
Sunday morning they attended Sunday
school at the Silver Lake Methodist
church and. in the afternoon reor-
ganized a troop there with the assist
ance of Scoutmaster A.. A. Graham.
Seven boys registered to start the re-
organized troop.
Nathan Coe Hibbs. a farmer living
near Wakarusa, is anxious to get a
whack at the Huns. Placed in class Q
by the district board on account of
his agricultural occupation, Hibbs
walked into the office of the local
county board this morning and asked
to be placed in class so he might be
indicted into the army. His request
was granted. Hibbs lives with his
mother on their farm near Wakarusa.
Mrs Adrian Greene has returned
from Camp Sheridan, Ill, where she
was called by the illness of her son.
Lieut.. Adrian Greene. Lieutenant
Greene suffered an attack of influenza,
complicated with pneumonia. He is
able to be up now. and his recovery is
assured. Mrs. Greene's daughter, Miss
Winifred Greene. who teaches in the
high school at Serryton, accompanied
her mother to Camp Sheriden.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-14
SANTA FE NOTES
Notes and personals from Santa Fe
by Frances jones' Telephone 3o3O.


Mrs. W. A. Murdoch of Chicago, grand
president of the q. !. A to the Il. or L. 4.
was entertained several days last week at
the home of Mrs. Charles +. 1ewell. MIS-
Yeweu is president of the Topeka division
of the auxiliary. Mrs. Murdoch who IS
in the west on an inspection trip mas gone
to Salina. -
Howard Hunt Of San Bernardino. Calf,
who spent two days here on vacation
has been called to Winslow, Ariz-, to help
out because of shortage of men. Mrs:
Hunt who is visiting relatives here Will
spend a short time going from here to
Denver, Colo, to be the guest of Mrs. Fred
Tison.
The funeral of David Jones who died in
n hospital at St Louis will be held Tues
day at Shellabarger's chapel Mr.. Jones
who was stationed at jefferson Barracks
i'll the government. insurance department
a former employee in the auditor of
disbursements department. The body will
be taken to Usage City for burial.
Miss Nell Foy has been transferred from
the g.. o. at Topeka to the offices at
Amarillo, Texas.
William White is a new employe in the
paint department.
Ernest Carlson of the machine shops
has been absent from work because of an
accident happening several days ago when
he lost fingeeh
Cap Brown and Mrs. Brown have spent
the past few days visiting in Kansas City.
Cap Brown is employed in the car de
John Hartley. foreman of the paint de-
partment is ILL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-14
USE GAS TRUCKS
Rural Highway Express Urged
by Government Man.
T. c. knight Tells of Advan-
tages 1t VIII Bring.

Advocating the cause of good roads
as a business asset of no uncertain
importance and speaking in behalf of
tee of the National Council of Defense.
Thomas G. Knight of Washington. ID.
c.. today fired the initial gun of q
campaign to establish a rural high
ways express system in Kansas
knight spoke at the noon luncheon at
the Chamber of Commerce today He
was introduced by Herbert s. Putney,
chairman of the good roads commits
tee of the Chamber OF Commerce
Speaking of the need of a rural exc
press system in all parts of the United
States not only as a war measure but
as an after the war necessity, knight
said that the installation of the system,
would relieve the traffic on the rail-
roads of all short hauls-trips of less
than fifty miles being altogether
handled by motor trucks.
Knight in his talk revealed one OF
the plans of the government for the
reconstruction period. As all wars
gage to the outdoor life. it is thought.
according to Knight. that when the
boys come home from the present
struggle there will be a great influx
of men to the farms. Reclamation
projects are already under way to pros
vide for these men, Knight said. and
it is hoped that when America is call
ed upon to feed the world after the
war the highways of this country will
be in such shape that the rural ex-
press for local shipments may be in
such a condition that the rail lines will
be relieved of the necessity of short
hauls and excessive tariff rates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-14
EAST SIDE NOTES
Notes and personals from Fast Side
by Frances Jones. Telephone $500.

/, Notes and personals from Fast Side
by Frances Jones. Telephone $3.50.
Word has been received in Topeka of
the death of Mrs. J. NJ. Shepherd of San
Bernardino who died of a cancer. No an
nouneement has been received of the
who was the wife of the Rev. J. n. Shep-
herd had been in San Bernardino two
years leaving Topeka for that city two
years ago this month
home in Kansas City. Mo-. after visiting
her aunt Mrs. Thomas McNeeley, and her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William Stephens,
of CarbondaIe-
Mr.. J. d. Wallace and daughter. Miss
Dicey Wallace, Wilson avenue. are visiting
in st. Joseph. Mo. Mrs. n. f. Sash. who
has spent some time in st. Joseph, will re-
turn home this evening.
Mrs. F.. L. Jones has returned from
week spent in the country near Wakarusa
and Carbondale Mr., Jones. who spent the
week end with hts wife, accompanied her
Mr. John Sash. Ohio avenue. has returned
to work after several days spent at home
because of illness
Mrs. J. c. Gentry. Wilson avenue. who is
seriously i'll at a local hospital, is slightly
improved.
There will he no meeting of the Novelty
club this week
The Mizpah society of the Third Presby-
terrain church will meet Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. John Sheffield, Chandler
street.
+ The following girls were guests Satur-
day evening at a slumber party given at
the home of Miss Frances Jones in High
land Park; Miss Edna Cox, Miss Jessie
Peterson. Miss Mae Cremer. Miss Myrta
Hafght Miss Ellen Malstrom and Miss
Pearl Shaul- The guests breakfasted SUM-
day morning at Lakewood Park;
later at the home of Mrs. W. W. Starr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-14
OAKLAND NOTES
Notes and personals from Oakland
by. Frances Jones. Telephone $3.50.

The Oakland W. c. T. U. will meet
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Bertha We'd
die Mrs. Ensign will have charge of the
devotionals. Following this will be. held
the Union Signal quiz. The remainder of
the program is as follows: paper. Con
servation of the Child Mrs. W. S. East
man paper. How Degenerates Are Made
Mrs. Weddle. The meeting will close with
a report from the state convention at
Wichita.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. La Hue, $50. Kellam
avenue, have received word that their son
Dick. who is with the Canadian forces
overseas, had been shelled and gassed in a
recent engagement.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ Reaugh. Winfield
avenue, have received word of the safe
arrival overseas of their son. Leslie
ke1uSh, who enlisted in the coast artillery
June 4. He has been stationed at Camp
Totten, n. Y, for several weeks.
Mrs. Alvin Messenger of Wichita is i'll
with pneumonia at the home of her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Neiswinter. She
is improving slightly.
The Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Koser, FORMERLY
of Oakland. have changed their residence
from Westphalia to Lenexa, Kan. The
Rev. koser has accepted the pastorate of
the Methodist church there.
The Plus Ultra class of the Oakland
Presby terian church will not meet Monday
evening The meeting to have been held
with Miss Dora Lee has been postponed
because of illness.