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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23

Chase. Other subcommittee chair men are Willard J. Gould, merchants committee; Mrs. c. H. Bissell, wo- mems committee; Adolph J. Trapp, workers committee; Rev. G. L. Lau- denslager, church committee; Pest master John J. Moran, program com mittee; E. N. Walkley, speakers committee; Lucian P. Blot, picnic committee; Peter Hutton, sports and bands committee; Dr. A. J. Cutting, transportation committee; William E. Smith, military committed; John w. Cronin, firemen's committee; Harry A. Wallace, fraternal committee; William E. Duncan, decorations com mittee; James F. Mcfarland. South ington Club committee; Mrs. NIerren, room registry committee; Ernest c. Witham, schools committee; William J. Hurley, publicity committee; Frank Galietd, cosmO mOpolitan committee; and Dr. Charles Kelley, welfare commit tee.
 The Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co. is distributing handsome illustrated brochure entitled. "One Hundred Years of Progress" which sets down briefly and entertainingly the history of the company since 1919. The con cern is the fruit of the consolidation in 1870, under the present name, of the Peck Smith Mfg. Co., of Southing- ton, which traced its lineage back to Seth Peck; of the S. Stow Mfg. Co.,, which had it's beginning in Plants vile, Conn, in 1894, through the en- terprise of Solomon Stow; and of the Roys 6 Wilcox Co.,, which dates back to East Berlin, Conn, in 1S4O. Sam uel c. Wilcox was president of the Roys & Wilcox Go. at the time of the consolidation.
 Besides MT. Treadway, the officers of Pexto are L. E. FTchthorn, vice president and general manager, Southington; and F. N Walkley, Southington, secretary and treasurer Directors are President Treadway; Frank c. Sumner, of Hartford; Gov Holcomb; A. L. Sessions of Bristol; Thomas J. Ray, who is manager of the Cleveland plant; Francis w. Treadway of Cleveland; Frank L.. Wilcox and John M. Holcombe of Hartford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
CELEBRATION OPENS WITH BASKET PICNIC ON SHORES OF COMPOUNCE; RETURNED VETERANS WILL PARADE

Centennial celebrations of the founding of one's business arc somewhat unusual as yet. One hundred and ninety eighth anniversaries of a towns founding arc compara- lively infrequent. But when you combine them both with q homecoming jollification and a welcoming home of your sol dier boys, with a whole coun- tryside enthusiastically arous- ed and participating, and throw in a brand new idea in memor- ials, you arc setting the stage for something decidedly out of the ordinary.
 Southington will enjoy such an event on B'riday, Saturday and Sun day. August 29, 30, 31. The Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co, pioneer manufac- turers of timers machinery, me- chanios' hard tools, building hardware and blacksmiths' tools, is the animat- ing spirit in the celebration. Just 100 years before, Seth Peck patented a machine for making tin-ware and set up a business in SOuthington. It prospered. Gradually 1t expanded Into what Is now the Peck, stow & wilcox Co, and the reputation of the "Pexto'' products is world wide.
 It is tho centenary of Seth Peck's venture that primarily is being colo brated. Incidentally it Is an &C., knowledgement of Southington's debt of long standing to the firm that IS being expressed. And 1t is to be a grateful expression of the towns pride in her soldier boys that South ington joins the company in voicing. For the Peck, Stow 6 Wilcox Co. has made the event more than ordinarily memorable by presenting the town with a massive memorial to her sol dier sons of every war without e2- ception from the Revolution down to the recent looking of horns with Ger many.
 Memorial Without Duplication
 This memorial is unique In being perhaps without duplication in all America in that feature of carrying the name of every man any given community has sent to the front in the name of Liberty. A magnificent column of granite. feet square by 10 high, and surmounIed by a flag pole S7 feet in height, tho memorial car ries STf names upon the bronze tab
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
l,OCAL AERIE
 GIVEN PRIZE
 FOR NUMBERS

The Bridgeport Aerie of Eagles was awarded a prize at New Haven yes terday for having the third largest number of members in the parade Thursday.
 A number of the wives of deie- gates to the convention at New Ha- ven came over to Bridgeport yester- day in special trolleys and automo- piles and were entertained at the Stratfield by members of the local Aerie.
 The committee of entertainment comprising John M. Donnelly, F. H. Brady. T. M McNamara, John J. Haggerty. James Lyons, William 1m- Iah, William Gordon, Dr. D. H. Mon ahan, Daniel Bradley and William Brooks.
 After the visit to Warner Bros. the visitors were taken on a sight seeing trip which included Seaside Park, Brook1awn, North Bridgeport. and Beardsley Park.
 The return trip to New Haven was started shortly after 6 o'clock, the visitors expressing themselves as very city and with their entertainment here.
 At tho convention fin New Haven yesterday the Grand Asrie adopted a resolution expressing the sympathy of the order with the aspirations of Ire- land for freedom, and places the Grand Aerio as favoring the cause of Irish independence.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
BAND CONCERT
 PROGRAMS AT
 PARKS SUNDAY

The program for Sunday evening at Seaside park, 7:oo-9:O0 o'clock, Har- vey Hubber, Inc. band, Silvio Petrini, leader, will be: March, Hail to the Spirit of Liberty" Sousa; overture, Raymond, Thomas; Euphonium solo, Somewhere a Voice is Calling" by Charles Gilliberti, Tate; Selection, II Trovatore, Verdi; Waltz, Sweet Mem ories, Gruenwald; Selection, Chimes of Normandy. Planquette; Suite, Ca) Mazurka, La Czarine, Game, (b) Serenade, Moskowski; Fantasia, Car men. Bizet; Light Opera Selection, "Firefly," Friml; March, Lights Out, Mccoy.
 During the concert MT. George Perry will sing That Wonderful Mother of Mine"
 The Board of Recreation band con- cert to be held August 24th, 1919, at Beardsley park. from 800 to $500 o'clock p. m., will be played by the Wheeler & Wilson band.
 The program will be: Star Spangled Banner; Marcia, Tribute to Our Troopers, J. Hughes; overture, Isa- bella, F. Suppe; Selection, The Royal Vagabond, G. Conan; selection, Oper- atic Gioconda, A. Punchielli; Dance Slavonic, A. Dvorak; Xylophone solo, selected, performed by Oscar Knab- lin; Grand Fantastic Divertisement, Dance of Serpents, A. Boacalari; en- cores will consist of popular songs: America.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23

The celebration begins Friday, with an old-fashioned community basket picnic at Lake Compounce. In addi- ton to the usual resort entertain ments there will be speech-making by famous public men, and the presen- tation of the service medals. Band concerts and fireworks on the village green at Southington that night will end the days enjoyment. Saturday there will be a parade of returned soldiers and sailors, fraternal and civic units, and an elaborate pageant descriptive of Connecticut early his tory and industrial development. There will be the presentation of the memorial, a reception to the public by the officers and directors of the company at the Pexto plant, and dancing at night in the new fve-story addition thereto.
 An interesting feature will be an extensive exhibition of curios, heir looms, historical objects and early handmade furniture, together with a banquet at the Hartford Club, Hart ford, at which President Treadway will preside as toastmaster.
 Sunday will be given over entirely  service participated in by the clergy men and congregations of all the re- ligious sects represented in the village.
 By reason of the unusual nature of the event 1t is expected to be made a gala occasion for miles around Southington. Attendance Is expected to average at least 10000 daily.
 The general chairman of the cele- bration committee is Charles E.. Smith of the Southington Bank & Trust Co.,, while Town Clerk Merrell is secretary. The executive commit tee Is composed of: Gov. Holcomb, Edwin s. Todd, Willard J. Gould, Mrs. c. H. Bissell, Adolph J. Trapp, Rev. G. L. Laudenslager, E. G. Lewis, Dr. A. J. Cutting, A. T. Bishop, Judge Thomas F. WeIch, William Hutton, James IT. Pratt, L. D. Fichthorn, R. G. Andrews, William E. Smith, Elijah Rogers, L. V. Walkley, c. C. Cham berlain, A. R. Wells, Bradley H
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23

lets that ornament It's four sides. Not a war in which the United States has participated, Is missing from these rosters. The memorial stands on the vtllageI green, and the formal presen- tation to the city will be made by Gov. M. H. Holcomb of Connecticut, on behalf of the company, of which he is a director.
 Pexto will further give expression of It's appreciation of Southington's loyalty by presenting to each of its employees that had been upon the firm poyroll more than four years with service medals appropriately en- graved with the individual names and records of service. Five of these employees have been for more than 50 years in the company's employ; IS have seen more than 40 years con- tinuous service. To all of these gold medals will be given. Sterling silver medals will be awarded to 53 others who have seen more than 25 years service while bronze medals will go to all the rest These service badges will be presented personally by President Lyman H. Treadway, of Cleveland.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
J. F. MAGSON OF BRIDGEPORT DIES
 IN NEW BRITAIN

New Britain, Aug. 23-Joseph F. Magson of Bridgeport, formerly of this city, died last night at the home of his sister, Mrs. F. B. Davis of No. 240 Maple street, after a long illness. He was a member of Lexington Lodge, I. O. O. F., of New Britain; Bishop Camp, s. w. ", of Bridgeport; Sons of St. George of Bridgeport and the Iiamomaug Yacht club. He was 54 years old. He leaves his sister, and two brothers. James A. Magson and Captain s. E. Magson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
NO BLIND VETS
 ARE REPORTED
 IN CONNECTICUT

Soon after the armistice was signed reports began to be circulated that thousands of American soldiers were coming home blinded, losing their eye sght by reason of gas attacks. The reports were so numerous and so varied that 1t was expected Connecti- cut would have many sightless sol- diers, but up to now they have seen about everything there Is to see. There isn't q blind soldier in the State so far as is known, and at tho office of the Stnte Board of Education of the Blind yesterday 1t was said that, so far as is known. there is not one case of a soldier being blind In Connecticut
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23

The first steps for the establish ment of the new body followed a re- cital by non-Equity players of the alleged "tyrannous methods of the Equity organization Louis Mann sent for MT Conan, and the assem- bled stagefolk asked him to assume the leadership in a new organization. David Warield, Howard Kyle, Amelia Bingham, Janet Beecher, Joe Weber, MT. and Mrs. Coburn, Burr McIn- tosh and scores of other notable players joined in acclairning Mir. Conan their new leader.
 Governor Smith was not able to come to New York to attempt to act as mediator in the strike, It was stated in Albany that. although he is greatly interested in efforts to bring about a reconciliation, he has no appointment with representatives of either side to the controversy. and that in any event his activities in connection with the high cost of liv- ing situation would prevent his iea1- ing Albany at present,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
MCCORMACK PURCHASES AN
 IRISH COW

John Mccormack, who has a sum- mer home in Greenwich. purchased an TrfSh cow yesterday. It was as sumed that tho COW wns Irish, be- cause the tenor named her Eileen. which fs the name of the Irish &C., trsss. Mics HyIban, and of Victor Herbsrts recent Irish operetta, as well as various other persons, plays and stories of Irish descent.
 Mfr. Mccormack paid f10,ooo for tho COW. Two hours Rftar the sale, she became the proud mother of a bounoing calf, which also will, in all probability, acquire a good old Irish name in due course of time.
 Mr. NcCorInack also purchased . hsrd of Guernseys yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
TO MAKE CASTINGS.

Properly on Boston avenue recent Iy occupied by the Bridgeport Tube Co. will be taken over in tho near future by the Bridgeport Casting Go. The new company will be incorpcr- atsd immediately and will be capi- talizsd at s1oo.ooo. It will engage in the business of making brass and bronze osStilgs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
MISSING HEIR.

A girl once sang a song where she asked, in the first line of the chorus. "I wonder if he'll miss me?" and she sang 1t with more force than expression or sweetness; in fact, she was slightly off the key. As she sang the first verse there was @ restless shuffling of feet. the chorus brought out a buzz of voices.
 The second verse did not add to the interest but increased the noise She reached the chorus in safety, and once more noisily inquired "r wonder if he'll miss me?" A man in the gallery said 'If he does he never ought to be trusted with gun again!"-Exchange.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
PRESIDENT MAY GREET PERSHING
 IN NEW YORK

Washington, Aug. 23-President Wilson hopes to greet Gen. Pershing in New York upon his arrival Sep tember g. or 10. It was said at the White House today that the Chief Executive would go to New York to welcome the American, commander if affairs in Washington permitted.
 Detailed plans for the trip have not yet been made, but it is regarded as likely that the President may go on the Mayfiower, getting a restful cruise. In this event he would be likely to meet Gen. Pershing down the bay.
 The effect of this trip upon the Presidents proposed tour of the coun- try for the League of Nations is prob lematical. It is stated at the White House that the tour is not off, but it probably will not be made until after the New York trip, and then only if the leaglre fight is in such shape as to permit his departure from Washing ton
 Paris, Aug. 23-Gen. Pershing, who has been visiting the Italian battle front and the principal cities of that country, returned here yesterday morning, arriving at 9:30 o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
BY FRANK y. TAYLOR.
Copyright. 1887

PARIS. June THE chaos in
Russia cannot be charged entirely TO
the bolsheviki. who have merely
completed the job OF tearing down
the superficial social. economic and
political structure which the old
regime fostered.
The breakdown is the ,natural re
suit OF the abuses practiced by the
former privileged classes of Russia.
The revolution furnished the oppOr-
tunity for the bolshevik agitators TO
seize control Of the country through
violence, though they unfortunately
drove out the intellectuals and
trained professionals needed for re-
building the country.
Run Co Extremes.
There Is probably no other grea'
people who would embrace bolshe-
vism and suddenly reverse their
ideals and customs, as did the Rus
slams. who naturally run TO eX-
treme. II is the extremes which
make discussion regarding Russia
difficult. The bolshcviki claim they
are defending the revolution, which
is supposed 10 give the Russians lib
erty and opportunity yet they forci-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

Russian people intellectually and
have taught an enormous number 10
read and write. in order 10 spread
their propaganda. They have sep
arated the state from the church
and eliminated attendant abuses. or
the other hand they have set up a
political dictatorship. which abcl-
ishes liberty and tells the Russian
what he must think. paternally reg
ulating every phase OF every day life
until individuality is practically ex
tinguished.
Bolshevik Russia is misunderstood
in the outside world. Reports OF
atrocities originating Usually from
its encmies-such as humiliation Of
entire villages and naturalization Of
wOmen-are untrue and unfair. Boil
Shevism without eXaggeration. is suf-
fciently intolerab BILE TO liberty low
ing peoples 10 render il impossible in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

bly, apply communism. wiping out
both liberty and opportunity for the
individual. Ii is impossible in Rus
STA 20 disagree. verbally or IN their
interest with bolshevism. as its lead
ers figure they have a copyright on
all good ideas and hence are des-
tired TO reform Russia whether she
likes il or not.
Some bolsheviki unwinxingly
speak OF Lenine as second
Christ" without doubt Lenine is
bolshevism's strong man. but Russia
thus far has shown no signs OF the
magic touch OF genius. The conces-
sions the bolsheviki are making in
their principles and the readjust-
meuts Of their aims axe indicative
that their detectives were not di-
vinely inspired.
Teach Many People.
The bolsheviki have awakened the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
INDIANA WAR VETERANS
DEN0UNCE MAYOR MILLER

INDIANAPOLIS, June 7.-ResO-
lutions denouncing the acts OF Fred
G.. Miller. mayor OF Michigan City.
who. it is asserted, recently. sought
TO cast reflection upon the loyalty
and patriotism OF his city and aSsail-
ing the acts OF aliens who surren-
dered their claims 10 citizenship in
order 10 evade military service. we're
adopted Friday by the Indiana
branch OF the American Legion.
IL was voted 10 become a part Of
the American Legion and a state
constitution was adopted. IL pro-
vides that the organization shall be
nonpartisan. Articles OF ircorpOra-
ton were filed with the secretary Of
state Judge Raymond 5. Springer
OF Connersville. was elected presi-
dent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
COMMENCEMENT
At NOTRE DAME To
BEGIN TONIGHT
Homecoming for ChapIainS is
First Step in Seventy
Fifth Program.

Honoring the four chaplains who
have returned home from overseas
duties. an elaborate program in the
form of a home coming welcome will
be given Saturday evening in Wash
ington hall at Notre Dame at s
o'clock The chaplains TO whom a
public reception will be rendered
the Rev. Mathew Walsh. c. $. c..
vice president of the University Of
NOtre Dame, the Rev. Charles l.
ODonneH. g. s. c.. the Rev. Ern-
est A. Davis, c. s. c and the Rev.
John c. McGinn, G. :. G.
The campfire exercises will mark
the official opening OF the 18th an
nual commencement exercises at the
University of Notre Dame which will
continue until Monday evening when
degrees will be conferred upon the
members Of the graduating classes.
Extensive preparations have been
made during the last few weeks 10
greet the hundreds Of Notre Dame
soldiers from overseas who are ex-
pected to participate in the pro-
gram.
To Give Reception.
A large number of students will be
given "A cordial reception as a token
Of esteem and appreciation for the
services rendered abroad. Simon
Degree, a member of the 1917 foot
ball team, who has been gassed
while in action has returned with
assurances that many more VIII be
on deck in time for the activities
The Rev. William A. Moloney, c.
:. C., secretary Of the university and
secretary of the Alumni association,
has mailed invitations to the 1000
NOtre Dame soldiers and from pres
ent indications everything points to
the fact that thousands OF alumni
students and friends of the univer-
sity will be in attendance.
Walsh hall, the residence OF the
preparatory students. will be the
home OF the distinguished Notre
Dame alumni. while some Of the
visitors will be accommodated in the
college infirmary. Reservations have
been made with the management Of
the Oliver and Jefferson hotels for
the parents and relatives Of the stu
dents who Will receive degrees on
Monday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
EVANGELICAL
ASSOCIATION.

BroadWay-s13 z Broadway. Rev. z.
GARFIELD Johnson. pastor. residence 1872
=. Cerroll 81 sunday school no 2 80 q.
70 samuG q Lehman. superintendent
Morning worship no 1855 Pastors
seruon subject "Sir We Would See
Jesus. Young Peoples alliance at
b.f5 p. N. Miss Bessie VI Rh.uehart.
president Clarence Perkins viii review
the seventh chapter OF Tile book. The
Gospel Tor O. Working World" Preach
ing AZ 80 by the pastor Subject "A
Full Grown Man. PRAYER meeting and
choir rehearsal 9u "Wednesday evening %
Grace Church. Lincoln wsy W
aEd Nalrut SIS Rev. o. a. f.oEier. min-
isters sunday school az . 80 g. F.
Witt. superintendent
Sirst-COr Lafayett. and Monroe SITS
~. H. Freshley. pastor. sunday school
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

nations enjoying healthy social. eco
nOmic and political life IL Is not q
disease which nations catch as the
result II agitation and propaganda.
Russia is suffering as the natura
result OF internal rottenness. The
bolsheviki are experimenting with a
cure and SO far have not delivered
the right formula.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
SAYS bQLSHEV|SM
ALONE NOT CAUSE
OF RUSSIA CHAOS
Acts OF Former Regime Also
to Blame, Says Writer
Who Investigated.

EDITORS NOTE-This is the
fifth of a series of articles on the
Russian situation by Frank j.
Taylor, United Press stan CORE
spOndcnt. who penetrated the
land Of the Reds To make a per-
sonaI investigation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA.

Gospel mission. $50 8. 1dlchtgan 81
All Christian societies invited 20 q big
open air meeting every Wednesday, Fri-
day, Saturday and sunday nights. corner
Wayne and Michigan streets Old fash.
Toned gospel meeting az Volunteer mis-.
sion hall Sunday night Every body In.
Tited All waiCOEns.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
Sunday at the Churches

sunday at 300 $ Michigan St. Redmen's
Speaker: Mr. Harris Of Mishawaka
Message bearers Mr.. and Mrs. &. 4.
Everybody invited.
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION.
Meets every Monday at 10 90 a. m. az
the Y. NJ G. A Resident and visiting
ministers always welcome Rev ". III.
Freshley. PRESIDENT Rev. G. w. Rench.
vice president, Rev. John l.. ImhOf. sec.
reta ~ treasurer.
CHURCH OF GOD.
Church Of God-Services are held In
Melville Hall. 212 5. Lafayette 81. sunday
az 10, 90 a. m. r. e. StilsOn, superin-
tendent. Bible study at II 90 a. m.
"Wednesday evening at the home Of X. D.
Cufel. Gl7 ). St Joseph ST
Church OF God or saints-Chapel on
Harrison ay.. one block north OF Lincoln
sunday school at $40 a m; A A.
kirkley. superintendent
ASSOCIATED BIBLE
STUDENTS.
woman's Club hall. room 224. ]. NJ. s
building
JEWISH.
Temple Be;h-EI-Corner Lasalls Av.
and Taylor 81.
m.
SALVATION ARMY.
ao6 z. Jefferson blvd. Sunday serv.
ices: Morning. county Jail. 10 90; sun.
sunday school at ? 80 D. m
SCIENTIST.
First Church of Christ Scientist
Main and Madison SITS. Sunday services
at IL 90 a. IN. Testimonial meeting every
Wednesday at 90 p. m. Sunday school
for children and young people up TO the
age OF 20. from e:45 10 10 60 D. m. Sum
day school entrance or Madison Ct
Reading rooms maintained by the
church on the seventh floor Of the J. ~
5 building. are open daily except sun.
day from II 10 3 and on Saturday even.
ing from o 10 s.
EPISCOPAL.
ST. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS blvd. north Of
Washington. RI. Bev. John Hazen
White. rector; Rev z. Everett Carr.
vicar. Holy communion. Z 80 a. m.
Church school at 9:45 a. m. Holy
eucharist NJ II 200 a. m. Yespers at . 90
.. m. Young peoples service at 80 p.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

Il was not until the early years
OF the 18th century that boots and
shoes were made in rights" and
'lefts"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
CHURCH OF GOD OF THE
ABRAHAMIC FAITH.

Church of God Services (Abrahamie
FAITH hold services in Melville hall. 212
S Lafayette blvd. Sunday school at 10
a. m, Il. A. Stilson superintendent Bible
study IL 90 a. m. X. O. Cuffel. leader.
BeTean class Friday evening az the home
OF f. c. Railsback. III L. South St