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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06
GERMAN BIG GUNS INVENTED
 BY AMERICAN,

Another bit of evidence of the far reaching penetration of the German pre-war system of espionage is men, toned by c. P. Connolly, in Every body's for May. There lives in one of our American cities" writes MT. Connolly, ''Not far from our national capital, @ gentleman who some years before the war had interested himself in designing heavy artillery. Through a firm of patent attorneys in Wash ington he procured @ patent for a piece of balliStic mechanism of which he was particularly proud. He offered it to our American Government. but I.hey were not interested. Shortly thereafter the European war broke out and there was much newspaper talk of the great German fOrty-two- centimeter guns which had made such havoc on the Marne and the Sonme. One Sunday morning one of the New York newspapers published a photograph and a description of one of these great guns. The Ameri- can inventor happened to see it. He recognized his patent, which the Ger man Government apparently had ap- propriated. The American inventor took a train for Washington and made some inquiries. He discovered that there had been a. well-educated German who spoke excellent English and who had secured employment, sometime before his invention was patented. in the office of the patent attorneys who had obtained the pat ent This German had decamped shortly before the declaration of war. With him undoubtedly went fac similies of whatever might be useful 10 the German Government. It was all the evidence the American inven- tor needed"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06
KEILYs CONVICTION SUSTAINED

Washington, May - Conviction in Ohio of Dennis Kelly. president, and three other officials of the Capi- tai City Dairy Company, on charges of defrauding the government out of S1 OO0.O in taxes on oleomargarine manufactured by the company was in effect sustained today by the supreme court, which denied petitions filed by the defendants seeking to have their cases reviewed. The other defendants are Michael l.. Corbett, William E. Eberst and William Kelley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06
DEVON

The Devon Improvement Associa- tlon held the regular meeting at their rooms last night and listened to re- ports of the Welfare Committee and the committee having the proposition for bonding the town for the build ing of new roads.
 As the Board of Finance has not as yet p..ssed on the matter of bonding the Board of Selectmen have not been requested to call the town meet ing to authorize the issuance of the bonds.
 The committee on the Memorial Day celebration reported that the ar- engagements for the celebration we1e nearly completed and that the orator of the occasion would soon be an nouoced.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06

Tom. the country siN-year-old, pre- senting himself one day in even moro than his usual state of dust and dis order, was asked by his mother if he would not like to be a little city boy, and always be nice and clean. in white suits and shoes and stockings.
 They're not children. they're pets" he answered scornfully.-1veryb s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06
LIFT OFF CORNS! Apply few drops then lift sore, touchy corns off with
 fingers

Doesn't hurt 6 bit Drop g. little Freezone on an aching corn, instant ly that corn stops hurting then you lift it right out. Yes, magic!
 A tiny bottle of F'reezone costs but n few cents at any drug store, but is sufficient to remove every hard corn, soft corn, or corn between the S8es, and the cal1uses, without sore ness or irritation.
 FTeezone is the sensational discov- cry of a Cincinnati genius. It Is wonderful.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06
Cbe Read Annex

secure a canteen of hot tea or to re- plenish depleted rations."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06

The refusal of the police to allow dancing on Sunday at Botsford dance hall has aroused quite a protest among the residents of the shore re- sorts A petition is being circulated requesting that all dance halls that do not charge be allowed to have dances on Sunday as otherwise there would be no recreation or fun for the young people from Bridgeport and surround ing towns that go to the shore for week-ends. -l,..,=- l.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06

Broadway sent a train load of i'm portant personages to Providence this week to witness the opening of a new million dollar theatre davot- ed to vaudeville. Madame Marguer- !ta Sylva was the headline attrac- tiOn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06

c. o. Matthews, the popular real estate agent, reports that there have been a very large number of demands for houses and cottages to rent, but that as everything in Devon has been taken, this section should soon take on a building boom to supply the de- mand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06

Yesterday morning a large auto mobile truck ran into a trolley pole in front of the residence of Selectman R. A. Syrett and crashed through Mr. Syrett's fence and then turned and went through the fence of the French property on the opposite side of the road. No one was injured but the truck was somewhat damaged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06

The May party given by the Devon Union church will be held this after noon and evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06

The Kaiser, placed on trial, will give thrilling and heart moving ac- count of how 1so,OOo, 900 Teutons were attacked by 100000 Belgians and compelled to fight against their will to save themselves.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06

Blackfish are biting along the shore off Charles Island and the Stratford breakwater. Quite a number of good sized fish were taken Sunday and it is predicted that there will be a good run this year as they have started biting a great deal earlier than usual
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06

This ball which is to be held on May at the Le Chateau will be one of the events of the season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06

Mrs. Catherine Geoghan of New York has returned to her home after spending some days visiting with her sister Mrs. P. J. Casey of Avon street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06

The Devon Bremen will hold their regular meeting at the fire house to- night and the committee having in charge the arrangements for the ball will make a report.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06

George Webster of Bridgeport brother of Frederick Webster, ot Naugatuck avenue, has purchased a house on Cleveland avenue, and will soon become a resident of Devon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-06
Table Cloths
offers for Wednesday
COmfOrtab1eS in all dainty cOlOrings

Mercerized Table Cloths, hemmed and hemstitched, size 58 X 58,
 S1.19 each Mercerized Table Cloths, hemmed GA x GA, S1.9S Mercerized' Napkins, hemmed Is X IS inches, S1.99 and S1.59 Mercerized Cotton Damask, two widths, 58 inches, AS cts.
 65 inches, 65 cts.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
JACKSON CONDUCTORS
ELECT YEARLY OFFICERS

JACKSON, Tenn, Nov. "a, (spl,)-
The annual election Of officers for Jack
son division No, 1ts, order OF Railway
Conductors, was held at a meeting Of
the members In the Elks hall Saturday
night followed by an elaborate banquet
at a local cafe. The meeting was one
Of the most largely attended In the
history OF the organization and the en-
thusiasm OF the local members was at
its highest.
supt, @. y. Ijams addressed the as
sernbly In the interest OF the brother
hood, presenting one OF the most en-
joyable speeches delivered before the
order. His address covered a few OF the
prohl"ms confronting the organization
and the suspicious triumph which the
body
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year.: r.. !, Jones, chief
conductor; d, A. Heathcock, assistant
chief conductor, T. II. Campbell, sec
Rotary and treasurer; W, 4. Reeves,
senior conductor. T. P. Cooper. Junior
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
so EGGS DAY
INSTEAD OF IL

More Eggs Tonic Is a Godsend: be-
fore using 1t was getting only ~ eggs
q day n | am now getting So" writes
Mrs. Myrtle Ice. Of Boston, Ky.
More Eggs Tonic has already bean
used by 400. 900 chicken raisers and lit
orally thousands Of letters have been
received telling of its marvellous results
Any poultry raiser can easily double
his profits by doubling the egg pro-
duction Of his hens. More Eggs" is
a scientific tonic that r~evitalizes the
flock and makes the hens lay all the
time. More Eggs viii double the
production Of eggs. Poultry raisers
everywhere are making big profits BY
giving their hens More Eggs" The
results Of a few cents worth VIII amaze
you.
Send $1.00 TO II, J. Refer. the poultry
expert, 1920 Refer Bldg, Kansas City,
Mo-, and he viii send you a seasons
supply OF More Eggs" A million dol
lar bank guarantees If you are not alb
solutely satisfled your dollar will be re-
turned on request. So there Is no risk.
Send a dollar today. Profit by the ex-
perience Of a man who has made a
fortune out OF poultry. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
Mrs. Caroline Smith

CONVICTION, Tenn, Nov. "a. tSpl)
A-The funeral of Mrs. Caroline p
smith, aged 6S years, and who died at
the CARLY Ramsey hospital in Mem
phis. Friday, was held from the resi-
dence OF her son, A. p. Smith In Gov
ington Saturday afternoon, Rev. r. A.
Clark, pastor OF the First Methodist
church, officiating, and after which bur
ial took place at the Munford cemetery
In ~Covington,
Deceased was born and REARED in
Covlngton, and Is survived by two SONS,
a, p. Smith, vice-president' Of the First
STATE bank OF this city, and G. G. Smith,
Willie Ashbrook, of Memphis, and Mrs.
Katherine Campbell, of Little Rock,
Ark, and q sister, Mrs. Anna P. Har-
rison. Of Memphis,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
WESTSTDE FAIR IS TO
INCREASE CAPITAL STOCK

JACKSON, Tenn, Nov. a. (Sp1)-
voting unanimously to increase the cap-
ital stock of the West TENNESSEE Fair
association to $40, 600 the s~tockholders
paved the way Saturday afternoon for
an annual event that will be second to
none IN the south insofar as live stock
and agricultural exhibits and other ga
llent features OF a fair are concerned.
Inns acllon came as a result of the
Gmlnent success achieved bv Secretary
W r. Barry at the 1919 fair and upon
MS recommendation that the needs de-
nanued expansion, OF the 2S stock
holders present who represented some
og snares and a like number Of votes.
III spoke with perfect unanimity On
me proposal Of Secretary Barry that in
oroer TO keep step with the natural
trend the 1920 fair must present an en-
lhrged program. II was pointed ont
maj the fair had ceased to be a Madi-
son county event--it Is West Tennessee
vice. Community and live stock ex-
niplts IRON q large number of counties
~ ms section during the past fair
showed conclusively that West Tonnes
see as a whole was looking TO jackson
as the mecca.
The gate receipts of | 1.057.4 a. for
i've days as presented in Secretary Bar.
rvs report showed the magnitude Of
tne lar Of 1918 which fact was further
Wy tnt unprecedented number
or exhibits In all lines.
The stockholders present with one
accord sanctioned the proposal OF the
secretary who stated frankly that In
order to meet the situation in 1920
there must needs be a doubling of
space, energies, expenditures. etc,
Among those who spoke imperatively
OF the needs OF an enlarged program
We're Mayor j., y. johnson, Bert Neely,,
a. M, Alexander, A. II. Askew. Albert
:. Johnson, William A. Caldwell, Mike
!. Baker, John Cockrill and B.. A. Per
son. ~
II 1t Is a Sewing Machine for Christ
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
ANGRY BOAR ATTACKS
WATER VALLEY MAN

WATER VALLEY, Miss, Nov. "a.
(Spl)-Early last night while feeding
some stock In a barn, Dir. S. ID. Adding
ton was attacked by a boar that got
him down and Inflicted two very palm
ful wounds n on his right arm, the
other Just below the right knee.
DR.. Addington managed TO get his
thumb IN the hogs mouth back OF his
tuHks and held him off until he could
get up and climb to a nearby fence.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
-
|SNEED RECEIVES LIFE
SENTENCE FOR MURDER

JONESBORo, Ark, Nov. 25.-The
Jury returned q verdict of life imprlson-
menu Tor l., w. Sneed In the Sneed
murder case Sunday that has been on
trial in his city for the past week.
An appeal for a new trial will be
argued on Dec. 6. II not granted the
case VIII be taken to supreme court,
Sneed was convicted of killing his wife,
Cora Sneed, by means of ~strYchnine-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24

conductor; Porter Randolph, outside
sentinel, ard M. +. Tlllman. journal
agent, ]. V. Tillman, ]. A. Collins and
J. b, Gaffney were elected as trus-
tees.
The members elected to the local COM
mlttee OF adjustments for the Illinois
Central railroad are as follows: Jack
son district, ID: /. Stevenson; Cairo
district, A. II. Ingrum; Birmingham dis
triet, II. T. Hunt, A. II. Ingrum vas
elected as representative to the general
committee for the Illinois Central.
J. V. Tillman was chosen as repre-
sentative for the j. s. o, district Of the
M. & 0. railroad.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
Mrs. Silene pomar

HUNTINGDON, Tenn, Nov. "a. (Spl.)
-sNews has been received here OF the
death OF Mrs. Silene Bomar which oc-
CURED at the home of her daughter,
Mrs, Bennett, at Water Valley, XIV
Mrs. Bomar Is a sister of Frank and T.
). compton, of this county, and the
Nashville. She is the wife Of DR.. w,
9. Bomar n the family formerly lived
at Hollow Rock, this county.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
@. @. Hall.

HELENA, Ark, Nov. "a. (Spll-The
funeral OF Christopher G. Hall. 70 years
old, who died at a local hospital, was
held Saturday afternoon and interment
took place in Maple Hill cemetery. Thu
services were conducted by the Rev.
w. II. Irvine, pastor of the Presbyte-
rian church. Deceased was injured a
few days ago in a runaway. He is
survived by his wife and one son, ], NJ
Hall. both of whom live at Elaine.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
Maeee.H Hendrix.

NEWBERN, Tenn, Nov. "a (Spl1-
Rufus Magee and Miss Mamie Hendrix,
both well known residents OF Newbern,
were married here Sunday afternoon in
the presence OF a few special friends,
The bride Is the eldest daughter Of
Tom Hendrix OF this city and Mr.. Magee
Is connected with the New Lumber COM
many here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
WEdARRLAGIsSIh
Ragan. Helton.

PINE BLUFF, Nov, "a. (Splp--Miss
Sybil Helton and Herbert Raglan were
married Sunday evening at the home
OF the brides parents, Mr., and Mrs.
w. Is. Helton, by the Rev. John Moore,
pastor OF the First Baptist church, It
being the first marriage performed by
him since accepting the passionate here
last week,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
Bobbitt- Coleman.

HUNTINGDON, Tenu,, Nov. "a. (Spl.j !,
News has been received here OF Inc
marriage of O. II. Bobhitt and Miss
Louise Brooks Coleman, of the Lavinia
community. The bridegroom recently
returned from France, having served
with the s0th division, and was among
those who first crossed the Hindenburg
line. He Is u son OF D. II. Bobhltt.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24

II 1t Is a Sewing Machine for Christ.
mas, Bry's has it. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
Lambert Yeates,

GREENWOOD. Miss, Nov. "a tspll
Mrs. Josie Yestes and Richard l.,
Lambert were married at the home OF
II l.. Mcleod, on Henry and Parkway.
at 3 o'clock Wednesday night. Rev. ].
II. Hughes offiAated, They will make
the} home In this city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24

This paper brings the as0s whae It is neys to your
home when you hare the leisure to read It. II Is
your duty to yourself to read the worthwhile e
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
v TheE1DeaNW
Mrs. Mary X. Collins.

,COVlNGTON, Tenn, Nov. "a. (SpI)-
Mrs; Mary Katherine Collins, widow OF
the late c. b. Collins, was buried at the
Munford cemetery in Covington Satur-
Gay afternoon, after funeral services at
the family residence in the Melrose VIZ
entity, conducted by Rev. I. Riley
Davis, Mrs. Collins is survived by one
daughter, Miss Willie Collins.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
Rufus ]. Marlar.

HELENA, Ark, Nov. a. (Spl.)-
News has been received here of the
death OF Rufus J Marlar, at Hazeii,
Ark. He Is survived by his wife. He
was formerly a resident OF Helena.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-24
WALSH
SAYS:

1t would be difficult to imagine a more
attractive line of patterns than we
have just received from abroad.
If you would greet the happy holiday
aso becomingly attired in a new
suit or overcoat we urge the placing Of
your orders at once, at
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-22

done anything that II IS trying 10 hide
on its books. It IS just as much 10 our
interests as well as anybody else 70
know what our different departments
make"
The statements were made IN answer
70 questions from Rep. Stephens. Miss
The bill before the committee taking
over the industry is ridiculous
Armour testified. eve got just as much
interest in the producer and the CON
sumner as anyone-it IS 70 my interest
10 do so-it might be selash-but it is
in the interest and for the benefit of
ail."
we have q machinery company
Armour testified, but I don't think it
sells TO outsiders. It sells to Armour
& Co"
This was in answer 20 Francis y
Heney's testimony that this company
had welded traffic clubs through the
packers end forced railroads to buy
their products"
Answering by inference, Heney's
testimony on the crushing" Of the NJ.
X. & T.. ~stockyard at Fort Worth. Tex
Armour said that he had been approach
ed nineteen years ago to buy this year.
swift and Armour bought the stock
ward, he said. and If they had not the
yard would not have been worth any
more today than Il was then.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-22
WOMEN OEMANE
RIGHT OF FREE SPEECH
Chicago Woman Referred
to Liberty Bonds AS
Slavery Bonds.
cny international View. serrtes.l

CHICAGO. Jan. 22-Two women. ono
an immigrant. the other the descendant
OF a long line Of American ancestors, ar
Aligned IN Chicago courts today. de-
manded for themselves the right OF free
speech.
one Of them-Dr. Ruth Lighthail.
member of tho Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution. was charged with vio-
lating the espionage act.
Mrs. I|ighthall was arrested June s,
when she is alleged 30 have draped the
American flag in mourning. called Pres
ident Wilson a greater traitor than Jeff
DAVIS" and referred 70 Liberty bonds as
Slavery bonds
she wore her y. A. x. pin today and
a green and red badge. The red ribbon,
she explained. signihed the freedom Of
Russia. The green was for the freedom
OF ireland.
h immigrant. Bessie Abrahamson,
styling herself Queen Of the Russian
Reds. aud sister Of Red Rosa Luxem-
burg" ives charged with distributing al
legged seditious literature. She said she
sympathized with the 1. ". VS.. believ-
ed in free thought and free action and
everything free except Owe"
She said she earned $40 a week as a
skirt-maker. but ought 10 get much
more that goes to the capitalists"
Both women demanded jury trials.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-22

for military operations in Russia proper.
and Poland may be upset II there is any
truth in the persistent reports that the
Germans. directed by Gen. Ludendorn.
are assisting the Bolsheviki.
The Bolsheviki are apparently getting
ready TO invade Poland on a big scale
and the Germans are oncentratinE
troops in the east. using the Bolshevik
menace SIS an excuse.
The Polish question was included IN
the matters for discussion by the en-
voys Of the Big Five today.
Lord Robert Cecil. British expert on
the league Of nations. will receive tbs
allied newspaper correspondents in audi
ence this evening when he will explain
the details Of the British plan for such
"a society.
Il IS unlikely that there will be a
%plenary session OF the peace conferences
tomorrow as a meeting OF the French
cabinet is scheduled
A. Bonsr Law. who went 70 London on
an important mission yesterday. will re-
turn TO Paris by airplane tomorrow If
the weather permits.
The chamber Of deputies viii hold a
reception for President Wilson on Feb
?. Nj Wilson VIII be introduced BY
Paul Deschsnel president of that bodv
and probably Will make an important
speech.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-22
LETTERS FROM SOLDIERS
From Chester Beebe.

Belgium. Dec. 5. 1918.
Ny Dear Wife
I received your letter the other day
and was sure glad 70 hear from you.
We are going TO leave tomorrow and
I guess We are going TO Roulers. But
I don't think We VIII be there very
long. We are travelling toward the
coast all the time. 50 ii wont be very
long until l viii be coming home.
Have YOU heard from BIZ since
he left for France? hope he arrived
safe.
my trip. 7 vii tell Won a little about
my trip. I vii tell YOU more when I
get home.
When We sailed we got on the boat
AZ Phfie and went from there to Holfox
and stayed in the harhor four days
and then We started on the Fourth OF
july and landed in Liverpool. Eng
land. We were on the bost eighteen
davs. then we Travelled through Eng
land and went across the English
Channel and when We got in France
We Travelled IN box cars 10 St Nazsire
and then We cot On our trucks and
traveled on them nine DAYS 70 a place
caned Baccen. That was on The Al
sace-Lorraine front. Then we went
to the Verdun front that WAS sure
some big drive. and from the Verdun
front We went "a Belgium on the
Flanders front. have seen a lot Of
lighting since I have been in the ar
my and / am sure glad IL is over. I
have souvenirs for you and mother and
the girls, I am going 70 bring them
home with me for II I send them you
will not get them. 50 1 am not going
10 take any chanaces.
Tell mother got the Times she
sent ne and l was glad % get them.
/ wish I could spend Xmas with you.
but I can't.
You asked me- II 7 stilI get rat. You
ought % see me. I weigh about $50
since 7 came in the army. so I think
army life agrees with me. don't you
We received q great many compliments
Us on our good work Ne had done,
50 We have something to De proud OF
50 Ed is home on q nfteen-day fur
Tough? Well. when I come home
want 10 stay and il Will not be very
long I met q fellow yesterday
knew. HIS name IS Elmer Creasbaum
and he left the same time 7 did
sure was glad to see him. We talked
a long time about home and when We
would get back home. and I trust It
viii not be very long. Has mother
received any mail from me- have
sent her some letters. tell her. ! viii
write tomorrow 70 her. and tell her ]
send my love to her and dad.
Tell Baker was glad TO get his let
ter and tell him to write again. as
can't think Of any more to say. viii
close for his time. hoping 10 hear from
you soon
From your loving and true husband,
PIE. CHESTER T. BEEBE.
60. A. 10Th AM. Train. L. S. Army
in Belgium