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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25
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SUCCESSFULWOME

The story Of Lois Wilson, who took
over her brothers. business of for
estry and tree doctorlng and doubled
It within a year..
When Ned Wilson hired his. sister,
Lois. TO help him with his forestry work
during the summer time little did he
think that some day she would be bet
ter than he at it. When Lois finished
high school she wanted to go TO college
and then take up teaching. Her moth
err, who was a widow, had no money
TO spend on more education and 30 Lois
decided to earn the money herself. Her
brother, who had taken up forestry,
said he would pay her to keep his, books
and help him solicit business.
Lois spent her summer learning how
to keep books and make out checks
for her brothers. growing business. BY
September she had enough money to
pay for her first year In college. Dur
ing her vacation times at Thanksgiving,
Christmas and other holidays she
Strengthened up her brothers. books for
money. She kept this up for three years
and during that time her interest in the
work had grown to such an extent
that she began studying up about trees,
their ailments and ways and means Of
preserving them and many other
things pertaining to forestry. Despite
this intense interest In her work, she
never gave up her idea to be a teacher
and SO 1t was rather a bitter disap-
pointnIent when the war came and her
brothers. business fell off so that she
| could not earn enough money to finish
her college course.
She did not care what she did now.
Since she could not teach She was not
particular what kind of work she got,
and SO 1t was a disappointed and dis
interested young woman who finally
took the position of assistant in the
employment office Of a clothing factory
In the large city where the Wilson's
lived. 1t happened in this factory
where the pay envelopes numbered
over a thousand, that the employment
department office was a very impor.
tant department and It also happened
that 1t was in a very rundown condi-
tion when Lois started to work there.
Wins Success at the Factory.
Lois, did her work just as she haC
done 1t for her brother. She knew
nothing about it when she started. buf
| 1t was not long before she had straight.
ened up all their records, started a new
and efficient method OF managing thu
affairs of the department. and intro.
duced some of the modern tests anc
examinations which help determine tn,
fitness of the applicant for the Job
Within a year she was head of the de
partment and was the highest PAL,
woman In the concern She was earn
ing Si25 a month and although her EN-
ployers and her fellow workers though
that she was getting unusually goo
money she herself was not satisfied
She had earned almost that moun
when she worked for her brother In tn,
summer time and she had found tn
work much more pleasant and interest
ing and the hours much better. She ha'
n continued to keep her brothers book
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25
Shire-Levy

An announcement which will be 81
interest to friends in the city is that
of the engagement and approaching
marriage of Miss Eleanor Shire, OF Buff
falo, NJ Y, the daughter of Mrs. Ben
jamin Shire, OF that city, TO Mr.. Ear
Levy, of Memphis,
Mr.. Levy was formerly a member OF
the editorial staff Of the News Scimitar
and is now in the dry goods business
with his father,
The date for the wedding has no
yet been set, although it will OCCUR II
fha aarlv fall
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25
A. T. 0. Dance.

The members me friends Of the AL
pha Tau Omega fraternity will be en-
tertained at an informal dancing party
at the Colonial Country club Friday
evening.
"A number of prominent business men
and society matrons will act as chap
erons for the affair.
Dancing will begin at 10 o'clock, con-
tinuing until a late hour, when a de-
licious buffet supper will be served to
the guests.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25
Bride Elect Honoree.

Miss Floy Mcmahon, whose approach
ing marriage to Mr. James Creedon
has been announced, will be the hon
Gree of an attractive affair on Tues
day, when Miss Ruth M~illington will
al the Colonial Country club,
The marriage of Miss Mcmahon. to
Mr., Creedon will be n Of the first
fall nuptial affairs, and will be solemn
lied the first part of September,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25
Later
Papers
Will Give
You More
Details

will give her, a contract to care Ior
,heir trees she will insure the trees
%sgainst fire, cavity and harm from In
sects and the Ike,
And so Lots Wilson, a young woman
hut 90 years old, has built, up a husl.
dreamcd Of doing and that business IL
sim in its infancy. Today She is eart',,
inq between 5000 and $375 a month, ana
Ills win be more than doubled when
she becomes n partner in the business
which she has made practically unald-
90.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25

home to their friends at tho home of
their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William T.
Watson. ST., 1850 Goodbar place, until
after Sept. 1.
Mrs. Watson was a leader Of the
debutante set of Nashville. She was
secretary OF the Girls Cotillion club,
the most exclusive girls club in that
city, and was a prominent figure in
all social activities.
Lieut.. Watson is one of the most
popular young men in the city, and his
bride will be warmly welcomed by his
hosts of friends.
He is connected with the R. B. Neb-
hut Cotton company, having been with
1t several years prior to his enlistment
Inc the army.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25
Weddings
Humphrey Marcus.

The marriage Of Miss Louise Mar
Gus, OF Chicago. H., to Mr., Henry
Humphrey, of Texarkana, Tex, was
very quietly solemnized on Monday
morning at II o'clock, at the parsonage
of the st. Paul Methodist church, the
Rev. l., H, Estes officiating, in the
presence of a few relatives of the
young couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Humphrey will leave
Monday evening for Texarkana, where
they will make their home
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25
MEETINGS OF MEMPHIS
WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS

A meeting of the Peabody Parent
Teacher association will be held on
on Tuesday afternoon at / o'clock at
the school building. THE president Of
the association urges all chairmen of
all the committees to be prepared to
give their reports at this meeting.
=
The regular monthly meeting Of
St. Brigid's Purgatorlan society Will be
held on Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock,
at the rectory, 157 Overton avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25

A wedding which will be of interes
IN Memphis, as well as throughout Eias
Tennessee, because of the popularity
of the young couple and the promi.
Miss Mary Lee Crockett, the lovely
daughter If Mr.. and Mrs, Watkins
Crockett, of Nashville, Tenn, to Lieut..
William Taylor Watson, Jr., Of this
city,
The ceremony was quietly solemnized
Sunday evening at Grey Cliff, Bon Air,
Tenn, the Croqkett's summer home,
only the members Of the brides family
being present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson will spend the
week in Nashville, coming here Satur-
day evening. where they will be at
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25
Gil UBDOM
For Leath 0rphanage.

The ladies of tho 81. Johns NJ. e.
church will sew at the church an day
Tuesday for the benefit of the Lcath
%orphanage, There is u need for the
articles which must be completed as
soon as possible,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25
Benefit Entertainment

The young ladies Of the ST.. Patrick's
parish will entertain with an old fash
Toned barbecue, card party and dance
on Wednesday evening ut the st, Pat
rick's schoolhouse, for the benefit Of
st. PatrlCk's parish.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25
BUSINESS AND SOCIAL.

Miss Rose Lang viii he at her studio.
Glaslyn building, 9th floor, l62 Madison
avenue, 3 to 6 to enroll n limited mum
per VI p'""' adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25

Mrs. Edgar Estile and son, Edgar, Jr.,
will return home this week, after a visit
with relatives on the Jersey coast. Mrs.
Estile has spent the summer months
studying voice with Madam Anna T..
Ziegler of the Metropolitan School of
Music In New York city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25

To be president OF the Tennessee
Equal Suffrage association in the year
when its battle for wpmen's rights is
won is a rare honor. Mrs. George +.
Milton, Of Chattanooga, who enjoys
that distinction has been one Of the
most ardent and influential suffragists
in the state for many years,
Suffrage bodies in all sections Of
Tennessee worked with her whole
heartedly In securing a heavy regis
tration of women so that they may
play a great part In coming municipal
end national elections. And she. also.
will lead in the campaign to secure
women the ballot in state and county
elections,
Mrs. Milton, who, before her marriage
to the publisher of the Chattanooga
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25

Mrs. Mamie Raney left Saturday for
several weeks stay in New York city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25
Old Floors Refinished.

New floors, screens and metal wealth
err strips installed anywhere. Chears
Floor & Screen Co. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25

Tuesday for Washington, n. c., to
make their home.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. George Williamson have
returned after a delightful visit to rela-
tives and friends in Nashville, Pulaski
and Athens, Ala.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25

Mrs. Frazer, of Fayette county, is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Hunter
Cole, on Eastmoreland avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-25

The many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Knox and Miss Virginia Knox
will regret to hear that they will leave
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25
VIEWPOINT
Especial to The Times.)

Newtown, Oct. 25-At the present writing no official notice to the mem bers of the town school committee or others of a meeting to be held on Tuesday, at the High school, concern ing the difficult and unpleasant sit uation at the school, has been sent The students on strike" so to speak, number A and represent not only a ajority, but half of the senior class almost the entire junior class, half of the sophomore and quite half of the freshmen classes. Without exception these students are permitted to re- main at home by parents and guar dians until settlement has been made concerning their future course of action. !@ It has been officially stated, how ever, that the meeting will be on at p. m., at the High School, which hour has been i chosen to accommodate MT. Light of 1 the State Board of Education, who ! expressed his wishes to be present at | the meeting. Following the strike i the supervisor sent to each parent 1 or guardian the official document l concerning absence of children of 1 school age but so far as is known, no one feels liable under existing cir cumstances. as no pupil returned. 1 High school closed on Friday for teachers conventon
 Miss Luceua Coster of the High school faculty attended the conven- tion at Hartford on Friday. Miss Mary Kelly of the sub freshman de partment visited at Long Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. W. B. Glover were in New Britain on Thursday. The : made the trip by automobile.
 At St. Mary's hall on Thursday evening the teacher and pupils of the ! senior department of Sandy Hook 1 school gave a farewell party in honor of Miss Florence Harris, who will move to Providence, R. L, during the coming month. About 50 girls and boys attended and enjoyed an evening of games and music with refresh ments in abundance. Several moth
 CTS attended which added great pleasure to the affair, among whom were Mrs A. F. and Mrs. Fred Harris Mrs. M. Carmody, Mrs. W. A. Kier- nan, Mrs. Harrison and Miss Egan the teacher.
 The district school Of Huntingtown has been closed for a few days as a
 precautionary measure. It is reported
 diphtheria has been discovered ir more than one family.
 1 George Wellington returned to his
 position as superintendent of the Singer Manufacturing Co. of Bridge port after a two weeks autumn va cation spent at his nome in the bor- ough.
 At the first annual meeting of the Visiting Nurses association, held this week, the report of secretary and treasurer showed a membership O!
 $50 with a fund of nearly $1,0OO tC commence the active work of the new nurse, whoever she may be- Al ready the state representatives are on the lookout for just the right par l ty for the work in Newtown The
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25
HOPE AMERICA WELL.
 SEND DOLLARS

Berlin, Oct 25.-(By The Assoc!at- ed Press) .-Pess.m .mism Of many finan- cial writers about the industrial fu- ture of Germany is in sharp contrast to the general optimism of the peo- pie, who stubbornly cling to the hope that America will sooner or later grant huge credits. and who overlook the fact that American capital is still shy of German loans.
 one of the most important German industries is the textile industry and those interested in securing raw ma 1eriaIs at the earliest possible mo- ment or the credit with which tc buy them, are gradually more and more alarmed at the colossal snug gling through the occupied ter ritory. for 1t indicates to them that England. France and to a less c, extent America. want to swamp Germany with manufactured goods and will withhold raw materials as long as possible.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25
OBITUARY
MISS SARAH NTGARRY.

The funeral of Miss Sarah McGarry was held from the home of her nephew, Thomas McGarry, 56 Maple wood avenue, this morning. at S:30 O clock, and from St. Augustine's church, one-half hour later where a high mass of requiem was celebrated by the Rev. George J. Donahue. There was a large attendance of sor- rowing relatives and friends and the floral offerings Were numerous and appropriate. The bearers were John Barry, George Mooney, John Buckley, Hugh Mooney, John Garrity and Vim. Carrity. Interment was in the fam i.y plot at St. Michae1's cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25
EELN GOnROUT.

The funeral of Felix Godbout was held at S:30 o'clock this morning from his late home, 77 Colorado ave nue, and half hour later from St. Anthony's church, where q high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Philip NIassicot. As the body en- tered the church, Thy Will Be Done" was rendered by the church choir. At the offertory, Ave Ma rie" was sung and after mass. "Some Sweet Day." As the body was brought from the church. "Nearer My God, to Thee" was rendered. The bearers were Philip Deschneau, Roy Adolph, Arncid. Joseph and Harry Allaire. Tntermcnt was at St Micha els cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25

 APPROVES OF
 2 AGREEMENTS

Compensation Commissioner E. T. Buckingham today approved the fol lowing agreements for compensation to injured worHmen:
 T. ]. Pardy x Co.,, to pay John Stevens of G6 Lexington avenue, $1+ a week while incapacitatrd from scalp Iaceration and injury to the muscles of the nec.- which he re- ceived on Sep 1, 1919.
 The Colunbia Graphophone Go. to pay Frank IIufne" of Trumbuu $16.24 2 week while inca pacitated from Iaceratfons to distaI phalanx of right and ring fingers which he received on Sept. 80. 1919.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25
woLFFEs CASE GOES OVER.

Lester J. Wolfe. driver Of an auto mobile truck, which struck and killed f1ve-year-oid Edward Laycups, of 62 Pecuonnoclz street. q short time ago. was arraigned in the City Court this morning, charged with maEslaughter The case was continued for one weei ann bends were fixed at SI,C0O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25
AMERICAN LEGION FUND.

Subscriptions to the American Le- zion Building Fund to date are es follows:
 Subscriptions previously reported, $18,361.69; Court Berkshire. No. 4722, l. o. F., B; Ladies Aid society Danish Lutheran church, $5. Total S1S.3T1.69.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25
FAMILY SQUABBLE LANDS KLATSKY
 IN CITY COURT

While trying to take part in a fam fly squabble, Theodore Nlatsky. of 334 Pixley place got into all sorts of trouble last night, and was finally ar rested, charged with breach of the peace. The nlixup occurred in a lo- cal restaurant when the wife of one of Klatsky's friends, accused him.
 kIatslly, of keeping her husband away from home. 4 policeman was called in to settle the argument, and it is alleged that t!ee officer threat
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25
Statement by ALLEN E. VINCENT-Dem0C neriCan Labor Parties Candidate for Mayor
FELLOW CITIZENS:-

We are told by the Connecticut Company that it is not content with its six carfare and that November 2nd it is going to begin to charge the peo pie of Bridgeport six cents eight cents ten cents and their home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25

al will be held today from the Swed- ish Lutheran church, 1291 Park ave- nue. Rev. A J. Oke-bioI? will con duet the services and burial will be in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25

well known resident of the East End, was a member of the Loyal Order Of Moose. The funeral will be held Monday morning from his home al S:30 and 9 half hour later from St. Charles church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in St. Michaers cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25

ened to push Klatsky's head through the wall if he got fresh. The entire matter was explained by Klatsl1y in the City court this morning, and Judge Frederick A. Bartlett suspend ed sentence.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25

All ex-service men, members of Local 115. Carpenters and Joiners, will be tendered Q welcome home re- ception by the Welcome Home com mittee on the evening of october 2S, at the Carpenters headuarters, ITO Elm street. 4 plea sant time is as- sured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25
DANIEL T. KANE.

Daniel J. Kane died yesterday at his home. 260 Bond street. He is survived by his widow and three children, Walter. Thomas and Eliza beth. MT. Kane, who was a very
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25
THE WEATHER.

Bridgeport and vicinity: Unset tied. probably showers tonight and Sunday; slightly warmer to- night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25

officers were reelected and the new board of directors by unanimous vote as selected by the nominating com mittee:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-25
HANNAH S. svENsON

HIN MI -. t' A-f-F'7V-N.
 Hannah S, widow of John A. Svenson. died Thursday in Stamford. aged 57 years. The body had been brought to Bridgeport and the funer-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-20
COMMITTEES TO
MEET THURSDAY NIGHT

The initial conference Of the gen
eral committee selected by the Builders
exchange to adjust demands made by
the various crafts Of the Building
Trades Council will be held with 1.-THE
adjustment committee OF the BuiEiing
Trades Council at the Builders ex.
change At : o'clock Thursday evening.
At this meeting an attempt viii be
made 70 formulate a definite program
which the two committees may follow
In arriving at general agreements on
labor demands,
The steering committee OF the Build
ers' exchange committee, composed OF
A. i, pritchard, y, M. Crawford and
l.. 3. AkerH, met at II o'clock Thurs
day morning to discuss n program and
was to assemble again at 4 o'clock TO
complete discussion. II IL possible that
they may decide to propose to the COM
mittee OF craftsmen that subcommittee
of three men each from the two COM
mittees be selected to arbitrate the
differences and make agreements to be
finally ratified by plenary sessions OF
both committees.
According TO all present Indications
both the contractors and the workers
approach the conference with q sincere
desire TO adjust all differences In a
fraternal and just manner and without
q fight.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-20
ADJUSTMENTS
The Riviera Girl"

Laughter and song will hold sway at
the New Lyric theater Thursday night,
Tor Klaw Il Hrlanger's wonderful must
cal comedy production, THE Riviera
Girl" Ia to be the attraction The
coming of one Of the biggest and best
of all the musical comedies with Its
indescribable charm of beauty, youth
and gaiety. Ia Il true beuefaction. The
comedy tells n story of picturesque
love and carries a message OF cheer
iulness that lightens the heart. The
Riviera Girl will he presented here
with the same gorgeous Urban scenery
that made II the talk OF New York
last winter, and with a splendid COM
pany that includes Miss Grace Walsh,
J. Clarence Harvey, Miss Sylvia de
Frankie, Henry Mowbray, W. Romaine,
Barney Norton, Nelson Riley, Miss
Clara Henry. Roy cutter and Frank
Harrington as well as a large chorus
If pretty and s%prightly girls.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-20
Sure Way To Get
Rid of Dandruff

There Is one sure way that never fails
to remove dandruff completely and that
10 to dissolve It. This destroys Il en-
tIrely. TO do this. just get about four
ounces Of plain, ordinary liquid arvon;
apply II at night when retiring, use
enough to moisten the scalp and rub 1t
in gently with the finger tips,
BY morning, most II not all, OF your
dandrutt will be gone. and three or four
more applications will completely dis
solve and entirely destroy every single
sign and trace Of It, no matter how
much dandruff you may have.
You will find, too, that all itching
and digging of the scalp will stop in
stantly, and your hair will be fluffy,
lustrous, glossy, silky and soft, and
look and feel a hundred times better.
You can get liquid arvon at any drug
store. II Is inexpensive, and four
ounces is all you will need. This simple
remedy has never been known to fail.
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-20
SMALL FLOOD IS
NOW IN SIGHT

s, c. Emery, local weather forecaster,
saw Thursday morning from the reports
on the up-river gauges enough water to
put the river at Memphis up to 81 feet
By Friday. He did not give that as the
maximum to which the river would 20
from the water already pouring into the
river, but the chances are that enough
has shown up on the gauges now TO
make 81 near the final figure. This II,
OF course, dependent on no more heavy
rains on the Tennessee, Cumberland
ana Ohio river sheds. Reports from
there favorable as the weather is clear
with no sign Of rain.
A stage OF 81 feet means in this Sec
ton an average Of about two feet Of
water against the levees, which Is in
finiteeimal, so far as danger to the pro-
tected lands Is concerned, but that
Islands and lands between the Arkansas
levees and Tennessee hills or MlssIB-
sippi levees will suffer except on ridges,
There is no report OF cavinK banks
In this section TO %endanger a levee.