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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT.

February 8, 1919. Estate of Peter Larsen, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis triot, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested. within said time. will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 NEIL P. LARSEN,
 Administrator, 76 Newfeld Avenue. B7s*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
JEREMIAH J. DOOLAN.

The death of Jeremiah J. DooIan of New Hartford, brother of James Doolan, well known truckman of this city, occurred at the Shelton santi- torium this morning. MT. Doolan was 42 years of age and was well known in his home city. The body will be brought here this afternoon and will be taken to New Hartford for interment on Monday. He is sur vived by his widow, Mary, one son, Thomas; four brothers, James, Thomas, Michael and Patrick, Jr., and one sister, Margaret.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
NOTICE
Assessment for King Street Sewer
 Extension

In accordance with the otes taken by the C@mmon Council of the City of Bridgeport, at a meeting held February 8, 1919, the following report of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages, WIS adopted and the assess ments confirmed relative to the con- struction of a sewer and receiving basins connected herewith, in King street, extending for distance of 192.32 feet costing $S9O.S2, of which the amount assessed against the property owners is $.76 per foot; this being less than three-fourths of the cost of the sewer.
 We assess to the following persons the several sums set opposite their respective names, as the amount of benefits by them received respectively, from the construction of said sewer. the aggregate amount of said assess ments being three-fourths of the cost of said sewer, to wit:
 Name No. Feet Amount John Nagy and Mary
 Nagy .......... 36.04 $27.39 John Szennyes ....... 5O. 3S-VO Frances B. Perry. 104.2S 1925 Thomas O. Smith. ... 50. 39.0O Emma Szabo .... 36.04 27.3s
 We therefore recommend the adop- ton of the following resolution:
 Resolved, That Howard F. Smith be, and is hereby duly appointed collector of benefits assessed for the construc- ton of said sewer.
 Adopted: Feb. g. 1919.
 Approved: Feb. $, 1919.
 Attest:
 J. ALEX H. ROBINSON a* City Clerk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
WILL TALK ABOUT
 1O2ND'S VICTORY

Roy M. Houghton's thrilling story, With the Yankee Division in France" drew such crowds in Fall River last Sunday that many had to be turned away from one of he city's largest theatres. He was with the famous 102nd Connecticut troops in Toul sec tor and through the Chateau Thierry battle. The Young Mems Christian association has secured him to tell this story Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the regular mass meeting for men. Henry J. Hutzel, the we'll known vio-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
Damascus Oldest City.

The tradition of the East, which so often has proved full of historical meat, sets down Damascus as the old est city on earth still inhabited by man. It was a capital before Abra- ham. The old Babylonian ideograph indicating Damascus has been trans lated fortress of the Amorites," and there is ample reason for admitting this rendering. Thus Damascus be- comes the stronghold of the legendary first inhabitants of Syria reputed to have been as tall as cedars, and so set down in the Bible. Their name occurs in the first Babylonian inscriptions, dating back to POO B. c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, SC, PROBATE COURT,

January 27, 1919 Estate of Thomas Halpin, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said Dis- trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis !rict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to satd Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 WILLIAM J. HALPIN,
 Administrator. s32 Kossuth Street B6s*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
OBITUARY
FANNIE MARION GILBERT.

Funeral services for Fannie Marion Gilbert of Easton, were held this af- ternoon at the late home at o'clock. Rev. w. H. Jepson conducted the ser vices eA@d interment was in Stepney cemeteHH.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
CITY CASES IN COUNTY COURT.

The civil docket of cases in the city court will be heard Monday morn ing at 10 o'clock before Judge Wilder sitting in the criminal branch of the court of common pleas at the county court house. This change is made for the convenience of all parties concerned and to facilitate matters Incidental to a long docket.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Ammunition Co. .. 105.1 l77.6 We therefore recommend the adop- ton of the following resolution: Resolved, That Howard F. Smith be, and is hereby duly appointed collector of benefits assessed for the construc- ton of said sewer.
 Adopted: Feb. 3. 1919. Approved: Feb. 6, 1919.
 Attest:
 J. ALEX H. ROBINSON a* City Clerk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
NOTICE.
Assessment for Boston Avenue Sewer

In accordance with the votes taken by the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport,at a meeting held February 8, 1919. the following report of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages, was adopted and the assess ments confirmed relative to the con- struction of a sewer and receiving basins connected herewith, in Boston avenue, Bishop avenue to Weber ave- nue, costing $2,2S6.17, of which the amount assessed against the property owners is $169 per foot; this being less than three-fourths of the cost of the sewer.
 We assess to the following persons the several sums set opposite their respective names as the amount of benefits by them received respectively, from the construction of said sewer, the aggregate amount of said assess ments being three-fourths of the cost of said sewer. to wit:
 Name No. Feet Amount
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Three persons were killed five miles west of Jackson, Mich.. when their automobile struck Michigan Central eastbound passenger train.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
CYRUS CORN CURE

never fails to give relief and rid you of the corns. We absolutely guaran- tee this remedy and refer you to thousands of our citizens that have used the Cyrus Corn Cure and re- commend it to their friends, all over the country. Price only 15c. Isn't it worth a trial.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

lv barrel in effect, and fasten at ont side of the front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Navy blue taffeta and white or gandie unexpectedly combine in a charming sun hat.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

r The "wrap around" tunic seems to be the smartest klnd of tunic now.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Name NO. IF Get A1lOuuL Annie Gall ....,... 163.49 $149.92 John Emry and Bes-
 sic Emry ,..,., 61.35 56.26 W. c. Hansen. .,,,,, 40.S5 37.46 William Steinke .,. 1925 36.91 George Gall and Tes-
 sic Gall ..-,..,,-. S.5 1.9 George Gai1 and Tes-
 sic Gall ..,...... f.s7 6.76 William H, Stoekweil T5. 6S.77 Joseph Smith ....... 80. 73.S6 Frank Leikovslzy and
 Martha Leikoysey. 40. s6.68 Frederick w. Lebing 26.63 a4,42 The Burroughs Home 46S. 42s.16 We therefore recommend the adop- ton of the following resolutienI
 Resolved, That Howard F. Smith he, and is hereby duly appointed collector of benefits assessed for the eenstruc- ton of said sewer.
 Adopted; Feb. B. 1919.
 Approved; Feb. 6, 1919r
 Attest:
 J. ALEX H. ROBINSON las City Clerk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

b Rrpwp ,raffia and glycerined ostrich make an inAsrestins millinery note.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Tucks and gathers are seen to take the place of shocking on the new tunics that call themselves "snock."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
OLD CORNS

may not cause you any trouble just now, but sooner or later they will whenever the weather changes the corns will ache, and you will. regret that you did not get rid of them be- fore
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

FYowered cretonne makes a waist coat that would be a stunning ad- dition to any suit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
MONDAY CLUES FINE WORK.
Sent Fine Donation OF Chldren's
Clothing, Etc, to Belgian
Children.

The Monday Club of DEBORAH has
done a lot of good work since last
October and sent 213 different arti-
cles for Belgian relief, which in
cluded the following: "A bonnets,
I babies shirts, 8 jackets, 2 dresses,
80 pairs of booties, 10 petticoats, so
childrens dresses, pair under
drawers, childrens coats, / pair
babys knitted slippers, IA mufflers,
l pair childrens tights, pair leg
gings, ladies waists, s pairs child
rens' stockings, shoulder cape, 1
quilted jacket, l ladies skirt, l
suit, ladies coats, / pair shoes.
The Following letter was received
by Mrs. Grace Young Porter from the
Belgian Consul, acknowledging re-
ceipt of the articles:
! Madame:-I beg to acknowledge
receipt of your inquirey of the 9th
inst and to inform you that / shall
be very glad to forward donation
of children's clothing for Belgian re-
lief, made by your club. If you will
forward the box to this consulate, it
will be sent to France without fur
Their cost, on one of our own boats,
and from there forwarded to Belgiula
FOR relief there. Thanking you for
your kind help and generosity"
The ladies of the Monday Club
will be glad to receive materials for
working. The materials can be sent
to the Monday Club ladies. The most
they care about now are dolls and
would like to have some of these
donations from the school children.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
Death of Mrs. Johanna Krog.

Mrs. Johanna Krog passed away
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 at her
home on Winnebago street, after
several months illness. She leaves to
mourn her death three daughters,
Mrs. e. t. Anderson, Ridgeway;
Mrs. J.. F. Moar, who lived at home
and served her mother faithfully to
the last, and Henrietta Krog of
Waterloo. Since the death of her
husband fifteen years ago the de-
ceased had made her home in De-
corah. She was loving mother, good
reighbor and friend and her death
brings sorrow to many friends who
knew her so we'll and loved her for
her many womanly graces. The funer-
al services will be held this Wednes-
day afternoon at two o'clock from
the home and $3.50 from the F. N. E.
l.. church. Rev. Borge and Prof. c.,
X Preus will officiate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
WORLD WAR COST.
Sum Equal to All of the Wealth OF
United States.

Washington, ID. C.-The world war
cost an amount equal to the entire
wealth Of the American nation. Fig
ures now available revealed that,
when the armistice was signed, Nov.
II, war expenditures aggregated APP
proximately $249,7sO,O0o,o0o. The
wealth of the United States is esti-
mated at $255,0OO, 900, 900.
Interest on this debt, based on the
latest reports from European coun-
tries will total about $11,240, 100000
a year. The interest rate averages ap-
proximately Az per cent in the
countries which sold interest bear
ing bonds.
The central powers method of sell
ing bonds made their interest rate a
little higher than that figure. The ap-
parent difference is made up by the
part of the war cost collected in
taxes.
AlH6TlCd smart VI ZIG Noot 1850
actual fighting ceased was $21,0OO,-
100000, but treasury officials said
today that figure reached $24.6So,-
100000 when the new year began.
Germany spent $47,500,o0O,OO 600
directly on her military program. re-
ports from German publicists show,
OF this sum she borrowed more than
$3s, 900 100000 in long term loans
The expenditures of Austria-Hun-
gary, Turkey and Bulgaria have
never been separated in reports leak
ing out through the censorship, but
treasury statisticians place their war
cost at $4,000, 100000. European
estimates, however, recently have
been as high as $s7,00o,ooO,OOO for
Germany's three allies.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
Johnny On The Spot,

A youngster went into a mer-
chants busy Office and, not getting
immediate attention he approached
the boss and said: Excuse me. sir,
but want a job, and I'm in hurry.
You do, hey? said the merchant.
And why are you in such hurry?
Got to hurry, replied the young
ster. Left school yesterday and
haven't struck anything yet. 1 can't
waste time, and If you've got nothing
I'll be moving on. The only place I
can stop long is where they pay me
for it.
When can you come? asked the
surprised boss.
Don't have to come, was the quick
reply. I'm here now, and would have
been to work before this il you'd
Isaid so.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
HAlAES CASHIER STATE BANK
Elected Monday to Fill Vacancy
Caused by Resignation of Cash
Ter Il. Il. Berg.
Chas. A. Johnson, Deputy County
Clerk Elected to the Position of
Assistant Cashier

The directors of the DEBORAH State
Bank held their annual meeting Mon
day. The stockholders held their
meeting the week previous and elect
ed the following directors: R. A.
Engbretson, DR.. T.. Stabo, e. r.
Haines, E. j. Hook and Paul Egge.
This is the same board the bank had
previous with the exception of one
member, Mr.. Egge, who takes Mr..
Berg'J place.
Cashier e. E. Berg who has been
with the bank for ten years resigned
his position to take effect at once,
and he and his wife left DEBORAH
Saturday for Chicago, where they ex-
pect to take up their home for
time at least, and where Mr.. Berg
will enjoy a rest from active bust
ness for a while. The family have
made many friends here and all re-
greet to see them leave. Mr.. Berg is
an excellent business man and was
well liked in banking circles here.
At the meeting of the board of di-
rectors Monday afternoon the board
elected the following officers:
r. A. Engbretson, President
G.. E. Soland, Vice President
E. r. Haines, Cashier
Chas. A. Johnson, Asst. Cashier
In the election of Mr.. Haines to
the position of cashier the directors
are to be congratulated. He has been
with the bank for five years in the
position of assistant cashier, and has
been in the banking business for the
past ten years, five of which was
spent in North Dakota banks.
Previous to going into the banking
business Mr.. Haines was one of Win
neshidk countyYs popular Officials,
having been in the County Treasur-
er's office for eleven years, four as
deputy and seven as treasurer.
He is gentleman of the highest
dilu anu
he will fill his new position in a
manner pleasing to the directors of
this bank and their patrons.
The new assistant cashier is an
other excellent young man. Mr..
Johnson has been the deputy County
Clerk for the past two years, and he
has made a mighty obliging and
competent official in this office, which
he has resigned. His successor has
not yet been appointed
The bank had an unusual good
year and the usual dividend was de-
clared. The officers of the bank have
conducted its affairs on sound bust
ness principles ever since the bank
opened here, and each year its busi-
ness has grown and today it is one
of the strong and substantial banks
of the state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
SOLICIT FUNDS FRIDAY.
Committee Will Go Out This Week
For Armenian Syrian-Jewish
Relief.

Mr.. T. A. jayne, head Of the local
committee which will solicit money
for the Observation-Disclosures re-
lief fund drive, informs us that the
drive will open Friday of this week.
On that day the business section of
the city will be canvassed and on
next Sunday house to house can
vass will be made in the residence
section.
Our citizens are requested to have
their contributions ready so that
solicitors may complete their work
quickly. People in the country dis
tricts are also urged to contribute
literally to the special collections
that will be taken up in the churches
on Sunday, Jan. 49,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
TO ENROLL BOYS IN SERVICE.
Lads Who Will Work on Farms to
Sign Up Week of Jan. 20.

Ames, Ia.-In accordance with the
national plans, the week of Jan. 20
has been designated as enrolment
week for the United States boys
working reserve in Iowa, by r. X.
Bliss, state director. All over the
state the matter of enrolment will be
presented to the boys from 16 to 81
and enrollments will be taken by
supdrintendents and principals of
high schools and consolidated
schools.
Last year the members of the boys
working reserve did such good SER
vice on the farms of the country that
the United States department Of la
Dor, under whose jurisdiction it was
carried on, decided that what was an
emergency war measure should be
continued this year i'm order to tide
over the labor shortage on the farm
and also to assist boys in securing
proper employment during the sum-
mer months. -
About 1000 boys were enrolled in
Iowa last year. There are 10000
boys now in the state eligible for
membership in the reserve and
Director Bliss is setting a minimum
limit of $4,000 members for the
state in 1919. Nebraska had enroll
ment week in November, in advance
of national week, and 10000 boys
signed up. Mississippi registered 49,
900 for the organization.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
Relative to the Fourth Meal.

ncidtlNe tO the rourth hSu'
Mr.. CT. Weiser,
County Food Administrator,
DEBORAH, Iowa.
My Dear Mr.. Weiserl
In answer to your card Of re-
cent date beg to advise you that
the Food Administration has not re-
ecinded its recommendation relat-
i've to the fourth meal.
The reports from Mr.. Hoover are
that jeople are starving by the mill
lions in Europe and the Food Adj
ministration can see no justification
for wasting food in the United States
when they are starving elsewhere.
1t is a matter which does not require
any argument.
Faithfully yours,
United States Food Administration.
By j. r.. Deems.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
"Graves of U. s. Soldiers Sacred to
U.s." France Says.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 1.-The
state department made public today
the following message. received un-
der date of Jan. l., from the French
government:
"The French government wishes
to express its profound sympathy
and gratitude to the American fami-
lies whose sons have met glorious
death on French soil during the war.
1t wishes to share in their mourn
ings. The graves of the young SOL
diers of America are sacred in its
eyes as are those of their French
comrads, and it will take the neces-
sary measures to provide that they
shall be respected and tended with a
reverent and patriotic care"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
151, 900 Overseas Troops Already on
way Home.

way nome.
Virtually one-twelfth of the total
of the American expeditionary forces
landed in France already have sailed
on their return journey to the U. S.
American general headquarters an
nounced that more than 151 900
soldiers, comprising 10,435 officers
and 1869 noncommissioned Off
GERS and privates, had left France.
The figures include all soldiers who
have left France since the first AM
erican troops set foot on European
soil nearly twenty months ago
They also include officers and men
returning to training camps or the
sick and wounded who have gone
since the armistice.
The large portion of officers is due
to the fact that number were sent
back as instructors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
Mrs. Michael Casey Passes Away.

The many friends of Mrs, Michael
Casey were grieved to hear of her
sudden death Sunday evening. She
had been i'll for about a week with
influenza, but had apparently re-
covered from the effects of it. Sun
day evening she did not feel we'll
and laid down on her bed for while,
and death came while she was asleep.
Catherine Doran was born in
Canoe township SO years ago, a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James
Doran. She was united in marriage
to Michael Casey "a years ago, and
the family home had been in Bluff
ton township until about year ago,
when they moved to Canoe township.
Eight children were born to the
union, William j., Ridgeway, r. f..
d. 1, James p, in army at Holybird,
home; Mrs. James McInerny, Rock
Island, Ill. Catherine and Richard at
home.
In the death of Mrs. Casey Winnie
shiek county loses one of its excel
lent mothers. She was woman be-
loved by all who knew her and her
death brings sorrow to all. The
sympathy of many friends is extend
ed to the bereaved husband and chill
dren in their loss of this good wife
and mother.
The funeral services will be held
Thursday morning from the Catholic
church in Button. Rev. Father
Sampson will officiate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
Grand Military Ball.

Arrangements have been completed
whereby the crack Camp Dodge Jazz
Orchestra will play for Grand Mill
tary Ball at Haugen's Hall, Monday
Jan. 9th. The dance starting after
the Minstrel show at the Star
Theatre. The best dance music that
You will hear in years is promised, so
plan on making it one big night,
Dance tickets $500. Spectators 90
cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
Moving Pictures Next Sunday.

DEBORAH will have moving pictures
at the Lyric theatre next Sunday
afternoon and evening. A matinee
will run from 2 to and the evening
performance will start at and run
until IL. The picture for Sunday will
be Bessie Barrascale In All Of a
Sudden Norma" five reels. 1t is the
intention to have Sunday programs
regular at this theatre in the future.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15

The total German casualties are
given by the Berlin Vorwaerts as
$500, 1000, and the Austrian total was
placed at 100000. Serbia in killed
and wounded and prisoners lost $780,
600 men.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
win Hold Food Sale.

The Victory girls of the Decorah
high school will hold food sale
on Saturday afternoon in the win
dows of the Red Cross rooms. The
proceeds will go to the United War
Work fund,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
Rebekah Installation.

The Rebekahs will hold their in
stallation Friday evening January
II. A picnic supper will be served
at Z o'clock. All members please at
tend.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
War Has Cost World Six Million
Lives; Russians Lose Most.

With the issue of the official fig
ures of the French losses in the war,
it is possible to arrive at an approx
mate estimate of the appalling toll of
life. The dead, so far, number 81
936,504. The individual national los
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15
Five Ill With Flu Burn to Death.

Cedar Rapids, Ia.-Frank Wick,
a farmer near Oxford Junction, his
wife and three children, all sick with
influenza. were burned to death in a
fire which started from an unknown
cause and destroyed their farm
home at lao O'Clock this afternoon.
Neighbors attracted by the flames ar
rived too late to save their lives.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-01-15

Young Minister treceiying gift of
fountain pen)-Thank you. ] hope
/ shall now be able to write better
sermons,
The LADY, hope so.-