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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
Fort Trumbull Beach

Mrs. Thomas F. Falls who has spent the past six months in Minne- apolis, Minn.. has returned to her home '"The Elrns.''
 Mir and Mrs. Walter N1aroney of the Seven Gables were pleasantly surprised on Friday evening by their friends and members of the Fire Co., and Ladies Auxiliary on the twenty fifth anniversary of their wedding Ladies of the Auxiliary gathered at the Fire house and phoned Mrs Ma honey that their was a special meet ing that evening and requested all members to be present, when they arrived they found preparations had been made to celebrate the event NIr. Joseph Pennington, the captain presented the couple with a beauti- fuI Silver Tray and Dish, also a huge bouquet of pink carnations and one of chrysanthemums from pr. and Mrs W. Pitney. Solos were rendered by Mrs. Wilson and dancing was in dulged in until a late hour after which refreshments was served, over sixty attended.
 Herman Kartzmark of Bridgeport, formerly of Hamilton, Canada, has been the guest of MT. and Mrs Mar tin Kartzmark of the Larkin House over Thanksgiving.
 Miss Mary Begg and sister Lucie accompanied by Miss Josephine Nu- gent of Waterbury motored to the beach and visited at the homes of Commodore Thomas J. Falls and Edward J. Maher yesterday.
 Eleanor Maroney of the Ritz-Carl- ton New York city is the week end guest of her parents at the Seven Cables
 Mir. and Mrs Leopold Rothschild who spent Thanksgiving in Manhat- tan have returned to their home "The Colonial"
 Daniel Doris of New York city Is visiting Martin Finley of Walnut street for a few days.
 George Alcott of Westport former ly of Seaside avenue now a student at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York, is spending a few days with his sister Mrs. George Mara of Wharf street.
 Quite few from the beach enjoy ed the dance given at the Town Hall by the Kayopha club on Saturday evening, Murray's orchestra furnish ed the music and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all despite the inclen- ent weather.
 Miss Ltela Dewitt of Bridgeport is the week end guest of Alice Perkins of Maple street.
 Martin Finley of Walnut street has
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
German Government
 Is Aiding Strikers

Berlin, Dec. 2-Though Germans complain bitterly of the never-ending strikes and unwillinsness to work, the Berlin city government is aiding
 striking metal workers in the Berlin suburbs who refuse to resume work although suffering from lack of money and food.
 The rnajorities have forced through the Common CoaIncil a provision whereby the community will advance 50, 900 marks to buy food for the peo- pIe's kitchens.
 The vote is a, novelty in municipal history and the bourgeois are protest ing that they will attempt to repeal the ruling. They maintain that the huge sums paid to the workless are sometimes more than they could earn at their trade so they prefer to re- main idle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
BREWSTER STREET

W. H. Mayer, 6S7 Brewster St., says Just recently Doans Kidney Pills and they brought quick relief kidney trouble had been suffer ing for long time from dull. nagging pain in 1t made sick and miserable all over. Every I attempted to do housework, those pains through my back would catch me and 1t was hard for get through with household duties Dcca sionay would get dizzy my kidneys annoyed me by they should. As of the family benefited by the of Deans Kid ney Pills I Doan's relieved the pain in my back regulated my kidneys. gladly reconl- ne1r
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
DEVON

Under the auspices of the Milford Visiting Nurse association, 5O,00O Red Cross seals were put on sale here yesterday and up to the 10th of December, strenuous efforts are to be made to dispose of this allotment. The money derived will be used prt- rnarily in the fight in town against tuberculosis, 85 per cent of the pro- ceeds going towards local relief The committee in charge here consists of Mrs. ". s. Putney, Charles w. Har- rison and W. 4. Rose. and they have already laid out a selling campaign for the stamps Some will be mailed out, the school teachers will be asked to handle them, and booths will be esta bIished in convenient sections of the town for public sale.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
Mexicans Complain
 of Soldiers Actions

Mexico City. Nov. 17.-American soldiers in search of liquor who cross the boundary line into Mexico and frequently cause disturbances before they return are the cause of much concern to the Mexican military chief of the border district, accord ing to several newspa pers here which quote extracts from communications sent the government heads by the officers. The soldiers, 1t is alleged, boldly cross the line and except in rare cases come fully armed. After
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
BUNNELL STREET

Henry Kruger, POI Bunnel St. 'I used be a watchman the Interborough Rapid Transit Co., and being exposed O all kinds O weather starting of my kidney trouble My back got so sore and stiff could hardly get o mornings and o control the kidney secretions knew something to be went and got Kidney Pills. After taking of trouble. My back strengthened and my kidneys were regular n action"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

Antonio Moreno's new serial ''The Invisible Hand' gives him an op- portunity to garb himself with gorge ous grandeur. As a fashionable sci entific detective he frequently is seen in full dress, dinner coats. Prince Alberts, top hats, yes. and som etimes spats. The serial has been given a. very luxurious setting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

patronizing a few cantinas surrepti- tiously hidden by their owners for this particular trade, it is charged that the soldiers at times become boisterous and unruly and fortunate circumstances alone in the past have prevented serious trouble.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

returned from Manhattan where he spent Thanksgiving with friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard Paine of Cherry street are receiving congrat- ulations on the birth of a daugh- ter at the CIV HaNven hospital The little Miss will be named Cassie Evangeiine. Both mother and babe are doing nicely.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
LOGAN STREET

Lavine, 415 Logan St, says: ''I have doing pretty heavy lifting about four ago and result strained back. which brought severe backache- Some nights could hard ly sleep pain intense. My kidneys acted too often all down in health. Every thing appeared to be turning around before lad dizzy spells I Nichols Drug Store and got several boxes O Doan's Kidney using trouble entirely disappeared. I felt better in every way gladly recommend Doans"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

The High School G1ee club, which is unusually active this season will put on Christmas cantata at the Congregational church in the near future. Admission will be free.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

Both boys and girls basketball teams of the High School will pIa5 the opening game of the season or December 2e
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

FOR SAI Fl room, 1-fanniIy house lot 1o0x10o; price, $4,800. Apply Peter Gleason. Stratford, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

Miss Helen Luce of Providence. R. L, is spending 6 few days in town as the guest of Miss Mildred Rfnge of Catherine street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

CORTEz c. ROCKWELL, plumbing and heating; jobbtng a speciality
 Corner aNIin and Hillside avenue, Stratford. D 10 tfa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

John L. Higgins has returned from Q four months western trip which took him to Mexico, California and the intermediate points of interest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
Fresh Fruit Dee:>es:sSeYSs-2c e:>es:s

Jify-Jell desserts, rich and fruity, cost but 2 cents per serving.
 Each package contains a vial of fruit essence, made from condensed fruit juice.
 Add boiling water. then this flavor, and you have a fresh-fruit dainty.
 Compare JiFy-Je11 with the o1d-sty1e quick gela- tine desserts. You will find it five times better, yet it costs no more.
 Millions now enjoy it. .Jt!fitfy:;Je!llz 10 FaUors, at Your GToeeY's
 2 Packages for g Cents
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

John c. Ringe of Catherine street who has been spending a few months in Europe, has returned to his home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
STRATF0RD

Stratford, Dec. 2.-(SpectaI to The Times) One of the most important matters before the Town school com mittee at it's meeting this evening will be the petition by the teachers in Siratford schools for an increase in salary.
 Probably the most important event in town yesterday was the moving of the post office from it's location at the Center to Its new home on North Main street.
 A wedding of interest to members Of the Weatogue Club took place in Bridgeport yesterday, when Miss Mad cline Sterling, one of the most prom inent members, became the charming bride of Walter Mccormack of Springfield, Mass.
 Much interest is being shown in the preparations for the annual Christ mas Sale by the Women's Aid Society of the Congregat ationaI church The sale will be held in Packard hall on December at o'clock. Those in charge ara Mrs. Edmund Judson and Mrs. Harvey Newberg. Those in charge Of various tables are: Tea room, Mrs. Robert Atherton; ice cream, Mrs. c. c. Thompson; fancy work, Miss mettie Eaton; aprons, Mrs. Robert Graham; food, Mrs. Harry HubbeIl; Christmas Tree, Mrs. Frederick Taylor; flow CTS, Mrs Mo Lauren Stevenson. The hearty sup port of the people will be appreciat- ed.
 Miss Lottie Sanford of Huntington avenue has returned to her, home after spending a few days as the guest of MT. and Mrs. Frank Wells of Newtown.
 Miss Marion Reach of Main street is confined to her home with a. severe attack of tonsilitis.
 Regular Wednesday evening ser vices will be held tomorrow night at the Bethany church. All are cor dially invited.
 Among the Stratford representa- tives at the Arny-NaYy football game Saturday were: Elsie Wheeler, Auly DunckIe, Rex Delacour, Mir and Mrs. Howard W. Curtiss and Attorney Ivan L. GioorehOuse. All have arrived at home, safely, and glad CD that the Navy won.
 The dress rehearsal for the play, 1riS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
CHRISTMAS PARCELS.

Wrapped securely, addressed plainly and mail early. Parcels may be marked: 'ENot to Be Open- ed Until Christmas" or with sim- liar direction.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

A school paper is soon to be pub 1ished by students in the Center school, 1t being planned to have an issue every two weeks. All grades are to have their representative in gathering the news, so that it may be a complete chronicle of the doings in the school life
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

The dress rehearsal for the play, 'Bo'sn's Bride" will be held this evening at the Red Mems hall at 7:30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

E. T. Clark and B. L. Oviatt of Governors avenue, have been victims recently of chicken thieves. Just prior to Thanksgiving several valu- able birds were taken from their roosts and no clue left to follow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

Se1ectman NJ. J. Cheney, by ap- polntment, is to look after the provi. sions locally, relative to widows ot soldiers receiving state aid.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

The work of painting the exterior of the municipal building, which is being done by Nathan Liker, is now well under way and will no doubt be completed in a short time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

''The Negro Problem will be be- fore the brotherhood at the First church parlors this evening and promises to create a lively discussion. It is assumed that any of the men of the town especially interested, and with an opinion to express. Ell he made welcome and find an opportu- nifty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

Taps were sounded again yesterday afternoon for one of the diminishing number of Mi1ford's Civil War veter- ans, when the body of Albert Tibba1s was laid to rest in the Milford ceme- tery. The funeral services. which were conducted by Rev. H. c. Me serve, were largely attended, includ- ing a good representation of the de- ceased's comrades. The Sons of Vet erans acted as pail bearers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

On Thanksgiving day Rev. G. E. Knollmeyer performed the ceremony uniting Miss Grace M Johnson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Richard Johnson, to William A. Rose, a na- tive of New York state, but now re- siding here. The marriage took place at the home of the brides parents 1n River street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

The other two marriages omitted
 from Saturdays column were: Miss Gera16in M. Wright and Arthur Wright, both of Walnut beach, united in marriage by Rev. G. W. Simonhon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

While the Milford Yacht club Is out of commission, many members still spend Sundays at the pleasant little club house, where around q good fire, they talk over the plans for the next season. Joseph Row land, of Bridgeport, the secretary and treasurer, has many applications for membership in the club, and 1t is expected that the season of 1920 will be a record one.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
SOUTHLAND STREET

James Farrell foreman Electric Contracting Co. 124 Courtland T had sufferer for four wears kidney trouble. I in pretty bad shape many mornings I couldn't get of bed without assistance, my back and lame. was unable pass the kidney secretons for as long tventy-four a time when they would they would be unnatural in appearance. was ad- family physician to Doan's Kidney Pills got several boxes. Doan's Kidney Pills fixed up shape I relied them
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
HkLLETT STREET

E. Phillips, HaIlett St., says: Last Octo- I taken with the influenza and was in bed twelve weeks I suffered terribly and when my finger nails turned black all hope of recov favored fortunately wit ha strong constitu- to could have pulled through. The trouble had bad effect my kidneys and awfully bad spells backache had be lifted up out of chair my back lame. Every time attempted to do
 thing about the house, had to give and lie down I had known of Doan's Kidney Pills for many years the doctor also advised to try them, so took several boxes which cured never had a sign of trouble since and l pleased to endorse Doan's.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

Miss Helen shiels, Nfilford's Visit ing Nurse, started yesterday morning working in the schools at Walnut Beach. Miss Shiels will spend time in the schools each week. and it is ex- pected that there will be good results from her visits. Her plan of work was arranged by herself and Dr. Put ney, the local Health Officer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

John A. Knott died Friday in St. Vincent'a l-ospital, Bridgeport, at the age of 61. Funeral services will be conducted at the undertaking par Iors of George J. Smith this after noon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

After an Illness of several months duration Miss Anna TomIinson died this morning at her home in Broad street. She was in her seventy-flfth year. Miss Tomlinson was very well known in the community and was the sister Of the late Sheriff Charles A. Tomlinson- 4 sister, Jessie Tornlin- son of Washington, D. C., survives her. Funeral arrangeme rents have not yet been completed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

The response 10 the mailing list of the Red Cross Christmas Seals has been excellent to date. many re turns coming. The large envelope containing the seals the expFana- tory letter, and the T. B. literature also cont1ins a stamped and ad- dressed envelope. Both envelopes bear the same key number All that is necessary Is to slip the mo- ney. 8 Dill or cheque in the self a.d- dressed envelope. and mall 1t.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

There was a large attendance at the funeral of Albert c. TibbaIs on Saturday, ten or twelve of his vet eran associates being among the number. The soldrier's ritual for the dead was read at the grave by Com ra de Nathan Stowe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

Also regarding the B. .. their an- nuaI meeting and election of officers will be held on Wednesday afternoon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-17

OIL AND GAS MEM
Take this tip: Buy Tulsa inter-
state shares today ut Sl.oo. You
know the gamo we'll. See announce
ment in today's Intenigencer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-17
The Latest Race Riots
In England and Wales

LONDON. June 20.-tCorrespondenca
Of The Associated Press)-Race riots
In the northern part OF England ana
Wales have created a stir throughout
the country. principally because OF the
novelty Of such occurrences IN th-Se
islands.
Normally there are few negroes OF
alians with colored skins to be seen IN
Great Britain. but the exigencies or war
caused the importation Of largo num-
her Of them to work on seaport docks
and TO recruit the ranks Of manual Ia
borers depleted by the call FOR hshuhs
men. They were brought from various
parts of the world. South Africa ana
the West Indies supplying the bulk OF
them. Many Arabs also were imported
Registration OF these colored men
has been slow. with the consequence
that many demobilized British soidl-rs
have had what to them seemed the bit
ter experience of seeing strangers en-
cared at profitable employm- mt whiie
they, themselves, looked In vain ioF
work
. Resentment over this state OF anaFs
quickly developed into hatred when inc
soldiers observed that the strangers
were trying 10 cultivate the acquaih'-
ance Of white girls. \ number or no
groes took white wives.
medical officer in the troubled dlS-
,rict describes the situation as very
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-17
INTEL. MAN IS
HERE On LEAVE.
Sailor Boy injured toy Hun Air Raid
while on Famous Ship Defiance.

Cecil Clouston, of Elm Grove, quarter
master second class in ;the United States
navy. has applied for an extension or
his shore leave. Hcl is home on
fourtcen-day leave and expects to get
more time.
Young Clouston, WHO was The lntclli-
gencer's engineer bcfOre he enlisted In
the navy, has had plumber Of thrilling
experiences. He has been several times
across the Atlantic ocean. His thrlils
include seeing his boats sunk twice.
once when the Princeton No. was sunk
in the Mediterranean lsea, the middle OF
June, 1918, and II few days later wheh
the Princeton No. suffered the same
fate On one Of these occasions young
Clouston was in the water for fourteen
hours supported only by Lfebelt.
Clouston was severely wounded on
August IS. 1918. whenI his ship. Defiance,
was caught in the German air raids
against the British tcsnk ships at Dover.
Two companions we're so terribly
wounded that they died. Clouston's leg
was broken and acid from the bomb at
fCcted the bone. causing the wounds 10
heal very slowly. He, is still lame from
the wound.
The Defiance, on! which Clouston
served, had famous ending. being
filled with concrete and sunk In the
British channel at Bis;hop Light to pre-
vent the escape of tbs, German fleet.
Clouston speaks highly of the work OF
the Salvation Army. Cne knights OF Co.
lumbus and the Rcd Cross among the
boys of the navy. boHh on the sea and
on the land.
The young sailor wears two gold
chevrons for foreign service.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-17
xAI.ES Sv8TE1Ar 0U1

KNOXVILLE. July ls.-Df. w. ~
Boyes. said to have been the oldeoe ~
ing alumnus Of Yale university.
here today, aged So years. Ae esoA
ated in the class Of 1874. sisSi
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-17
PRINCE OF WALES
COMES TO CANADA

LONDON. July 16.-The Prince or
Males will sail from Portsmouth Aug
ust 5. on his trip to Canada, it was an
nounccd here today. He will go on the
now battle cruiser, Renown. one OF the
mystery ships" built during the war.
The prince will land in st. Johns N.
B.. at Halifax. " s., and on August 10
will visit Cha rlottctown. Prince Edwsrd
Island, und then continue his journey IN
the Rcnown to Quebec.
(The Rcnown and four other battle
cruisers of the same type. the Rcpulse
Glorious, Furious and Courageous, were
built in 1916. Under the pre-war naval
plans. the Rcnown was to have been or
the Royal Sovereign class OF super
drcadnaughts, but construction on them
was stopped and the plans greatly alter
cd. The Rcnown is 794 feet long. OF 80
feet beam. has a displacement OF 2s.5o0
tons and carries 800 officers and men,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-17
nPoRrANT DECIs1oN

CHARLESTON, W. Va. July 16-
MunicIpal authorities cannot collect lie
enses OF hotels unless the charter. OF the
city or town in which any such hotel
does confer such authority upon the
ruled today in letter TO ParkerSburg
hotel There is no state license on
hotels as formerly owing 10 the COVER
NccnSe AT the close Of the special session
If the legislature last March. and the
,ax commissioner rules that ordinarily
municipal licenses cannot be collected on
businesses where there Is no STATE
license.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-17
GERMANS NAME
A COMMISSIONER

PARIS, July 16.--.Herr Won Starck has
been named by the German government
as it's commission or in the. administra-
ton Of the occupied territory Of tho
Rhenish provincoA Announcement OF
this appointment was made today in a
note from Baron Won LersnCr.
Herr Won StarcK recently was ap-
pointed governor Of the occupied area
by Germany and! vert 70 Coblenz.
He spent fourpdays in Coblenz. but. It
Is said, received little encouragement
The inter-allieh commissioners held
that there wrk no provision in the
treaty for dealing with German gov
eminent Representation
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-17
OIL MACNATE DEAD

PITTSBURGH. July Thames W.
Cassidy, aged 6S. prominent in oil and
gas circles OF Western Pennsylvania
died at his home here today after al,
extended illness. Born in Salamanca
New York. Mr.. Cassidy entered the OIL
business at Oil City. Pennsylvania de
was connected with the Standard on
company for So years and at the time
Of his retirement two years ago. was
of the National Transit com
pany here.