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The Raymer enterprise., 1919-04-17

1t never improves musty opinions to
air them.
The average fish story is a romance
OF real life.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
FRATERNAL NEWS
Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Raymond w. Harris post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. has been instructed by the commander in chief, that full authorization is given to the post for induction into the order of all c. A R. veterans as honorary members.
 Another message, having to do with rumors Gs to the amalgamation of the order with other associations, reads as follows:
 "Rumors are very prominent as to a proposed consolidation with the American Legion, and I desire to answer the many questions that have been asked by many comrades, The v. F. ". does not purpose to amalga- mate in any manner whatsoever with any other organization
 Taking as a base the decision of the Grand Army of the Republic, at their last annual campment, held at Columbus, Ohio, when they abso- lutely turned down numerous propo- sitio-s that were submitted for any proposed merger or afiEation with any other organization. the V. F. W. will follow suit.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
LOOKING BACK FIFTY YEARS.

(From The Farmer, Monday, December 29 1869)
 Parties interested in the widening and extension of the Common Council meeting.
 The veteran druggist, Lewis W Booth at Mo- Wall street still lives and prepared to furnish his patrons as heretofore, with the choicest kinds of medicines
 
 The well known dry goods of East Bridgeport essrs Wooster Bishop, have fine stock of goods in ther line which they selling at low figure as they can be bought for anywhere in the state
 
 The storm which commenced Saturday afternoon and which continued until this morning was unusually severe in this section of the country For the greater part of the night the wind blew with great violence and fear that much damage done to shipping.
 It IS observed by the ongshoremen that the ice in HOusatonIc has nearly all passed the great benefit of the merchants and dealers in Birmingham. And we may observe n this connection that ducks and coots are very plenty hereabOuts, and hunted down by OUT portsmen daily, who quite successful in this pursuit
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
EXPECTATIONS ID BE EXCHANGED
 BEFORE MEETING
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The date for the exchange of ratifi- cations, on which the call for the meeting of the leagues council de. bends, is still uncertain, nothing hay ing been heard from the Germans in response to the latest allied note. The expectation in official circles is that some word from Berlin regarding the subject will be at hand by tomorrow, unless interrupted telegraphic trans mission causes further delay.
 According to the tetrms of the peace treaty Germany was to furnish by December 31 a statement regard ing a number of different questions dealt with by the treaty. As the exchange of notifications is not yet definitely in sight, however, the council today considered the possibiI- ity of extending the time for this statement.
 The circumstances under which Germany is to turn over the light cruisers demanded as part of the reparation for the destruction of the Scapa Flow fleet by the council.
 It was decided to send congratuIa- lions to General NiesseI, heading the mission to the Baltic, on the matter in which it's task in connection with the evacuation of the Baltic prov inces by the German troops had been carried out.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
EXPECT 7AxRATE TOBE: IN EXCESS
 OF LAST YEARS
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 President of Fire Commission John 4. Leonard stated this morning that the departments figures for the com ing year have been completed and will be filed either today or tomor- row with the city auditor. He would give no inkling as to the exact figures which would be asked.
 Taking into consideration the 25 per cent increase for firemen, new appointments promised and the in creased cost of apparatus 1t is thought that they will ask for about $500,0 or $550,0OO. Salaries alone will amount to over $400,0O0 under the increased rate.
 Tomorrow night promises to be a big night in the history of the Bridge port police department when the an- nuaI budget will be made and the ap- pointments and promotions for the coming year will be made Clerk of the board, Lieutenant Clayton B. Smith admitted this morning that the commissioners were to meet tomorrow night and would then complete the final figures of the police requisition
 With the g per cent. granted the police department of the city their salary list will total about s50O,O0O. for close to $650, 900 for the annual budget.
 City Auditor Bernard Heating re- fuses to make any forecast as to what the tax rate for the coming year will be until after all acquisitions have been submitted to him but other of fciaIs at City Hall say it will be slightly in excess of 26 mills for the year of 1920.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
LAvIT DENIES
 PURPOSE ID BUY
 WILDCAT STOCKS

The story has been circulating for some days that Lodge No. 30 in which are enrolled most of the machinists of Bridgeport, had been addressed by the proprietor of a bucket shop, advising the members to withdraw their say ings from Bridgeport banks.
 It was asserted that this speaker said he would find better ways to in vest the money.
 Sam Lavit, business agent Of the union, denied today that it was the intention of the Machinists to with draw their funds from the banks in order to have them invest in wildcat stock speculatiOns.
 He said: At every meeting we have some address the members of Lodge No. 90 on some interesting subject. We have had MT. Frye Of the Lake Torpedo Boat company talk on How Labor and Capital Can Get Together and a few weeks ago we had a man talk on finances. He had nothing to sell, but told the members that they should try and buy stock in the factories in which they work, or in other local factories.
 Our idea is not to have the men take their money out of the loca banks to invest in something else We are simply going to call attention of the local bankers, with whom our members have money on deposit, that they should be interested in us and take our part when We make demands on our employers for living wage.
 If the bankers don't care to help Us, our members will withdraw their money from these banks and deposit in the Postal Savings Bank, or some out of town banks
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
WANT TRIO IN NEWARK.

Upon the request of the police of Newark, N. J., Mrs. Freda Hart, Elsie Triber and Rudolph Wagner, all of 754 Broad street were arrested yester- day afternoon and are now being held for the New Jersey authorities.
 The Hart woman is wanted in New ark for deserting her child, and the New Jersey police asked for the ar rest of Wagner and the Triber girl if it was found that they were living to- gether as man and wife. The girl iS only 17 years old. and is sister Of Mrs. Hart The trio will probably br returned to Newark this afternoon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
ELECTION METHODS

N THE Ninth District of North Carolina the Democratic
 candidate has been victorious by 1O22. The election characterized by methods which be entirely proved To vote "one had gang of hangers polling places.
 The thing is done better Michigan where cold cash used for persuasion instead of heeers The Newberry campaign how superior the methods of the to those of the south.
 Bridgeport would scorn election by a dis play of heeer. Here cash also kiful who reported s3o00o the single gle city
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
MARGARET CLEARY.

The funeral of Margaret CIeary was held this morning at 8:3G o'clock from her late residence, 114 Merchant street, and at g o'clock from St. Augustine's church where a high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Matthew Judge. During the service the church choir sang Lead Kindly Light and 'Domine Jesu," and as the body was borne from the church, Mrs Harold You'd sang Beautiful Land on High" There was a large attendance and many floral offerings. The pallbearers were David and John Hagle, Joseph O'Conneu, Joseph O'Connor, John Riley and Leo Whelan. Interment was in St. Mi chaerS cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
OF
 VILLA. CLUB ARlEE: EIE.=Ll.DIUHDEzRB0NDS ].

Frank Cozza and Joseph sanrora, proprietors, James Gennaro, q, bar tender. and = froquentcrs of the Villa club were arrested early this morning when eight state policemen led by Liauteuant Robert ". Rridgeuan con ducted an unexpected raid on the club house in Rrooktawn avenue, Fairfield. The officers seized two bar reIs of liquor labeled for sacramental purposes" 253 bottles of light wines and cordiaIs and four guns which were found in the possession of some of the prisoners
 Cozza and Santora are now being held in Fairfield under $500 bonds, charged with maintaining a disOrderly house and violating the state liquor laws, Gennaro, the bartender, is be- ing held under $100 bonds. charged with carrying a concealed weapon Twelve of the frequenters were men and 10 were women.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
DIED.
KENNEDY

KENNEDY - Tn this city, Dec. 2s, 1919, James r. Kennedy of 11z Benham avenue, formerly of RidgefeId, Conn, aged 60 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 112 Benham avenue. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 8:30 a. n-, and from St. Augustine's church at o'clock. Interment St. Mary's cemetery, Ridgefeld, Conn. Automobile cor tege. a. this city, Dec. 29, 1919, Mary Louise, wife of Patrick J. Weary.
 Friends are invited to attend the Funeral from her late residence, 159 Norman street, on Wednesday, Dec. S1, at 6:30 a. nl.. and from St. Peters church at a. m., with soI- enln high mass
 Interment at St. NichaePs ceme- tery. Automobile cortege.
 T2sb'p - Tn this city, Sunday, Dec. 2S, 1919, Cora L., wife of RoI- lin D. Whipple, aged 5S years, month, 2 day4
 Funeral service will be held at her late home, 115 Yale street, on Tuesday, the 3Oth inst, at 7:S0 D. m-
 Burial fn Cheshire, Mass. a"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
HOW BUCKLEY CAME TO DEATH
 IS A MYSTERY
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ed Q fracture of the skull sometime yesterday afternoon or last night but no evidence as to the manner in which he received this injury has as yet been brought to light.
 No trace Of foul play has been dis covered, and it is believed that Buck ley may have fractured his skull in a plunge down the cellar stairs. Other occupants of the house heard no noise last night, however. but undoubtedly would have zone so had the man fallen down stairs.
 The police are assisting the medical examiner in an effort to clear up the case. and it is possible. that eRNghten- ing evidence may be secured this af- ternoon.
 Buckley was well known in Bridge port for many years. and was en- ployed in the Crane company's plant lie was apparently in good health when he left the boarding house yes ttrday afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
Abraham Lincoln Lodge.

The annual Christmas tree festival of Loyal Abraham Lincoln lodge, I. O. O. F., NJ. U., and Nancy Lincoln lodge, I. o. o. F.. NJ. U., will be held tonight in their rooms in the Citizens building, 1925 Main street. All mem bers of the Odd Fellows and Odd La dies and their relatives are invited to attend.
 An interesting program of enter tainment and Christmas carol singing has been arranged. Luncheon will be served to the adults, while all of the children will receive candy and fruits
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29

CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned desire to express their sincere thanks to their many friends who assisted us during our recent bereavement in the death of our daughter and sister, Agnes B. Cleary, and especially to the employees of the bufI1ng room of Holmes & Ed wards Silver Co.,; shoe department Rowland Dry Goods Co. and Depts. 1e and 2S of Columbia Graphophone Co. and to all others who sent floral tributes to the funeral
 MICHAEL CLEARY and FAMILY,
 a 599 Shelton St
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
IAKN CALVIN

The funeral of John Calvin was held this morning at 8:3O o'clock from his late home, 136 Westfeld avenue and at g o'clock from St. Pat ricl<'s church where a solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. John |. Lynch, assisted by Rev. c. M. Kelly, as deacon, and Rev. c. M. Hosey, as sub deacon. During the service the church choir sang Thy Will Be Done,'' Ave Maria,'' and Some Sweet Day" As the body was taken from the church the choir sang Nearer. My God to Thee" The panbearers were John M. Donnelly, John Coyne, Joseph Connolly, Will liam Roche, Frederifk Beardsley and John McGuinness. There was large attendance of sorrowing rela- tives and friends and many beautiful floral offerings. Interment was in the family plot in St. MichaeTs cem- etery where Rev. Father Kelly road the conmittaI service at the grave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
MRS. MARY LOUISE WEARY.

Mary Louise Weary, wife of Captain Patrick J. Weary. of the Fire Depart ment, died this morning at her home, 159 Norman street after q brief ill., ness. The deceased is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mary Cor nelia Nearry; three brothers, Rauz Hills. Herbert J. Hills, and Frederick F Hills of East Hartford, Conn. The funeral VI be held Wednesday morn ing at S:3o o'clock and at g o'clock from St. Pater's church where a high mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. MichaeTs ceme etery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. COURT.
December 29, Il

 Estate of Harriet F. Hayes. late of the Town of Bridgeport, in said Dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trfct of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof of creditors of said estate to exhibit the'r claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time. will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate nent to
 WILLIAM H. COMLEY, Jr., Executor Address, Room ,210. s86 Main St T29Ss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
NEARCETr,A CUMMINGS.

The funeral of HarcelIa Cummings was held this morning at S:30 o'clock from her late home, 490 Bishop ave nue and at 9 o'clock from St. Charles church where a. high mass Of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Father Moran. The church choir sang the responses. The palIbearers were Christopher and William Morgan, William and Joseph Dinan, Peter Cavanau&h and Michael Iillts, Interment was in St. N1ichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
OBITUARY
MRS. GI0RANNINA sEvERTNO.

Mrs. Csicbana-5ra. wife Of John Sev- erino. of 70 Grant street, died last night at her home The funeral will he held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from her late home end from Holy Rosary church at 9:30 o'clock where high mass Of requiem will be cele- brated. IntecnenL will be in St. Mi cha els .cemeter
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
BRYAN STILL STRONG

TT IS TRUE that Mir. Bryan has determined contest for the Democratic congressional nomination. ne will be formidable candidate He not weak man. commonly supposed in the East where has never been popular He is strong with perhaps the largest individual following of American statesman the death of Roosevelt Indeed from the when Roose ve refused the nomination of the Progressive party it probable that Bryans following most numerous
 Continued in Last Two Columns)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
THIEVES WORK SUNDAY.

Two Sunday burglaries were re- ported at police headquarters today, and are now being investigated by the detective department. Thieves made off with a quantity of hardware from a new building owned by Mrs. H. B. Tyler, 197 Elmwood place, and Aubrey DeWolff reported that som cone enter ed his restaurant at 135 Cannon street, and stole $1O worth of cigars and cigarettes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
Continued From First Two Columnsl

Bryan has been large factor in bringing about prohbi- ton. In the prohibition states of the west a1 souh the states where vote he has great strength What to the point since all nominations begin with the poli- ca elements that control primary elections he exceeding ly well with the leaders largely control by directing the elections which delegates to the National convention selected
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
Ladies, Auxiliary. No. 10. A. O. H.

Elecetion of officers of Ladies' aux Hilary No. 10, A. o. H., for the com ing term will be held at a meeting to- night in Ly4+c hall. This meeting was postponed from Christmas night The installation of the officers will be held Jan. 22 and will be followed by an entertainment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
Samuel H. Harris Lodge.

Samuel H. Harris lodge, I. o. o. F., will hold an election of officers at a meeting tonight in Odd Fellows hall, 1889 Broad street, and on January 5, the installation will take place. A class of candidates will receive the initiatory degree at a meeting early next month
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
his house and which also killed I

his house and which also killed his wife and a guest. More than 100 bottles labeled "wood alcohol were found in the basement of the saloon and the police believe that a number If people who died within the last few days in the neighborhood. sup eosedly of heart disease, were really
 -ictins of wood alcohol poisoning rom Sinsski's liquor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
FUNERAL AT COST

OF THE three persons who confessed to repon- O slbiIty for the wood alcohol deaths undertaken
 what consolation must be to him to know that he ms funeral at cost after the proper penalty has been inflicted upon him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
SOVEETS GAINING

N ONIET RUSSIA has closed series of an o understanding with the Eshonians by which disputes control of territory settled and hoses suspend ed and concluded.
 All the evidence from Russia, of recent origin to the point that the Soviets gaining authority and power
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
THE BIGGEST FOOL

E~ HE MAN who buys whiskey of unknown to him is a bigger fool than the fellow looks into the mlzze of the gun he didn't know was loaded
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29
THE HEAVIEST MAN

HERE ARE so many ways of being that deter
 mination of the meanes will always remain in doubt
 close for the first place by the army surgeon who left waiting the church. his wife waiting at home while he hid in a hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-29

ThornDsonviiIe, Conn, Dec. D. Leonard Montana. a liquor dealer, pleaded guilty today to the charge of making an illegal sale of Hcuor on December 22. Sentenece was delayed until Friday awaiting possible action by the federal authorities in conneo- ton with the wood alcohol cases His bond was fixed at S1 600. The arrest followed the two deaths from wood alcohol poisoning here. Montana bought five gallons of so-caIled whiS- key in Hartford and this mixture is believed to have caused the death and also made two persons ill. The actual sale was to another saloonkeeper.
 John Vigmont, another liquor dealer charged with illegal sale, could not appear in court as he is i'll from poi soning.
 Chicoga, Dec. 29-The use of bev- era.ges composed partly of wood alco- hol, which has killed ten persons in Chicago Since Christmas was the sub ject Of a conference today between Maclay Hoyne, states attorney. and Coroner Hoffman. MT. Hoyne said charges of mansiaughter would be pressed against all persons where evi- dnce shows they sold wood alcohol to drink. More than that" he said, they also will be prosecuted under the Illinois search and seizure law. liquor must stop"
 Charles Simski, West Side saloon keeper. who died last night was the
 attest victim of the concocuon. which the police say was manufactured in
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-14
SPECIAL TRAINS WILL
CARRY FANS TOEUCENE

Two special trains are to carry the
Willamette valley football fans to the
Dregon-O. A. @. game in Eugene to-
morrow and, according to early reports
these will be well crowded. Salem alone
being expected to send in the neigh
borhood of 500 to the university city.
On both the Oregon Electric and
the Southern Pacific, trains will leave
Portland at s O'Clock ia the morning
and will arrive here about an hour
and As minutes later. The electric is
scheduled to pull out of Salem at 9:45
n. M and the s. p. special will get
away three minutes later. Those who
expect to make the trip over the
steam line are requested to get in
touch with Walter, Winslow, who is
making arraagepaents to have ample
accommodations.
Both of the trains will stop in AL
bany. but aside from that will make no
stops and will reach Eugene at 10
O'Clock. To accommodate those who
wish to return Saturday evening trains
will leave Eugene at 5:25 and D. m.
on the electric and at 5:25. This will
enable Salem people to be back home
by o'clock Saturday night.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-14
Underwear
Bargains

At reduced prices, on our
bargain tables-Boys', Wo-
mems and children's two
piece cotton and wool un-
derwear of good quality.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-14
BISHOP sumner
TO OPEN DOORS
FOR EP|SCOPAuANS

The nation wide campaign of the
Episcopal church, which has been in
zugurated for the rehabilitation of its
spiritualities and temporalities, is stir
ring up intense interest among the
members of that denomination thru
out the diocese of Oregon. The confer
Ance held in Portland wednesday was
well attended by clergy and laymen
from the various cities and towns of
western Oregon; and Rev. G. H. Pow
.e1l reports that there was manifested
enthusiastic determination to carry
the campaign through to a successful
conclusion. The primary endeavor will
be to wake UP the sleeping and dor
mant members of the church and to
set them to work in one or more of
the several departments Of the local
church activities. Nationally, of course
there will be emphasized the need of
inspiring the leadership of America
and the world to adopt Christian prin-
ciples as guide of all human endeavor.
Arrangements have been made for
a conference and mass meeting to be
held in st. Paul's church, corner Of
Church and Chemeketa streets, next
Monday afternoon and evening. The
conference, appointed for A o'clock,
will be for the purpose of advising the
local workers in the campaign as to
their duties And the mass meeting at
1880 will be inspirational in spirit,
with the urgent request that every
@ta,, f,-fn re &I,n IV,1fp oil
church be present. The speakers at
the mass meeting will be Bishop Sum
ner of Portland, and prominent min
listers and laymen sent out by the
New York headquarters These speak
ers will make a tour Of this section
of the state for the purpose of ad-
dressing mass meetings at various
places.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-14
ARMS
..V|CTORS IN BATTLE.
AGAINST kOLCHAK

London, Nov. 14.-Russian bolshe-
vik armies have had week of almost
continuous successes, the British war
office statement indicated today.
Since Monday, the statement said,
the red forces have advanced over a
front of 200 miles in the east, an aver
age depth of fifty miles Admiral Kol-
chaks forces are reported to have
lost large numbers of prisoners.
On the western and southern fronts
bolshevik forces, have continued their
drives vigorously over fronts of ap-
proximately 200 miles in each district
The soviet armies have pierced the
anti-bolshevik lines in some places,
pushing ahead an average of forty
miles.
In the south a red cavalry detach-
ment penetrated General Denekin's
lines south of Kromy, capturing Bon
uiry and Fatezh.
The white army counter attacked
and succeeded in closing the gap. The
red forces were reported to have been
surrounded.