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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
MY FIRST THRIFT STAMP.
By Ruth Blank, William Lloyd Garrison School. Boston.
 10 years old.

One day last summer my sister wanted to go in town She couldn't go on account of the baby. I asked her if I might take care of him "Yes. you can take care of him." she said. So she went in town and I took care of the baby. The baby was very good for while. But half an hour later he got cross. Seeing how cross he was I put him to sleep- I started to sew when my sister came in. She asked me where the baby was. I said, He got cross so I put him to sleep" My sister was delighted that he was asleep for he didn't like to sleep in the afternoon. She gave me twenty five cents for taking care of him. The clock struck four and had to go home. When I passed by the post office I said to myself. "I am going to buy Thrift Stamp. I don't know what twenty-five cents will do. but all my friends are buying them" So went into the postofice and asked ths clerk. what Thrift. Stamps- aresfnr.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
ST. JOSEPHS GIVE
 BANQUET TO THOSE
 WHO HELPED THEM

Members of St. Joseph's T. L. & B. society rendered . complimentary banquet last night at the Colonial Ball room to those who aided the society in its last entertainment. Dur- ing the early part of the evening dancing was enjoyed and later a ban. quet was served at which Francis P. Dunigan acted as toastnnaster. Among the speakers were John Neary, Jr., Daniel McPadden and James Coffey. Last night was the 37th anniversary of the society's first entertainment and the speakers told about the not: ed affairs in the past.
 Later in the evening vocal and in- strumental selections were given by George Veit, Andrew Sullivan, Will liam Mccarthy and William Keenan,.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
MRS. J. B. DODD.

Mrs. John B. Dodd of Spokane, Wash, is to be given credit for hay ing originated the idea of Fathers Day, the first Sunday in June. While Mothers Day, the second Sunday in May, originated by Mrs. Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, has many years of history behind it, and is steadily spreading in influence, Fathers Day is not quite so well known throughout the United States. although it is ob- served by many children all over the land. Mrs. Dodd's suggestion that the day be set aside in her own city met with instant favor, and the idea rap idly spread to other sections. Fathers Day was first observed in that city in 1910.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
WOMEN AT WORK

During the war. millions of woui- en have been at work in vacations into which they have never before been calleG--in BL1Inidon Factories Chemical Works. Metal Works. Street Railways. and as Ambulance D-iy- CTS, Bnr5eTs and E.eyataE Girls. Cn- doubtsdly thCu=zr6a ot others hare ionged to. serve in this way. but ee- cause of female silEnenG1 which hsd fastened upon them, were not able to do so- Women fin this condition should give LycJe F. Pinkha-1a's veeetsbIs Compoucd a t-iaI and find health and strength. ss thousands of others have SO doue.--Adv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
CLOSING EXHIBITION
 OF Y. w. C. A. CLUBS

The Federation of Industrial clubs of the Y. w. c. A, will hold its clos ing exhibition and social, Friday evening, June 9th. At this time the award will be made to the club hay ing the highest all round record. The subjects studied by the clubs this year will be depicted in stunts, each club origina ting it's own act Some of the subjects are Social Eli quette," Memory, basketrS' Chorus Singing" and Legislation. After the awards and stunts, there will be refreshments, music and dancing.
 Mothers and friends of the girls are cordially invited.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
FREDERICK SCHULTZ.

Frederick Schultz of 907 Hancock avenue, died yesterday afternoon at the Manhattan hospital New York city, following an operation which was performed last week. The de- ceased had been a member of the local police force for 26 years and for the last two years had been door man at the Third precinct station. He was very popular with his superiors and brother officers and was a mem Der of Park City council, Knights of Columbus, the State Policemen's As sociauon, the Police Sick Benefit As sociation and the Foresters of America. He was born in Norwalk and is survived by his wife and daughter. The body was brought to this city last night. Funeral arrange rnents have not been completed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

the grade school girls of the city who comprise ten clubs of the Y. w. c. A., to be given at the Industrial Service center, Barnum avenue. A large num- Der of tickets have already been sold and a large audience Is anticipated. The exhibition will include folk danc- ing. songs, plays, gymnasium drills and. service drills.
 The Saturday hikers of the Y. W. c. A. have arranged delightful day for Saturday to be spent as Fairfield. The party will first play baseball at / Benson Road and later in the after noon enjoy swim at Fairfield Beach to be followed by a supper Mrs. Mary Stackpole and Miss Alice Ward are in charge of the affair.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Bell and son Cyril of Brockville, Ontario, are the house guests of Dr. and Mrs E. B.
 Ives, of West avenue.
 The last meeting of tne season of the Christ Episcopal church, was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of
 Mrs. A. B. Beers, of Fairfield ave- l nue.
 All Is In readiness for the whist and pinochle party to be held at St. PauIs parish house, tonight. Mrs.
 T. w. Cutting and Mrs. Elizabeth
 Sanford are in charge of the affair and they will be assisted by Mrs Fred Bachant, Mrs. J. l.. Peabody, Mrs.
 John Fullar, and Miss Jane Straus
 Congratulations are being received by MT. and Mrs. Charles w. Biltzer, of Chalmers street, upon the arrival of a daughter born at the Bridgeport hospital, Tuesday morning.
 Joseph Miller, son of Mir. and Mrs. J. Miller, 62 Cedar street, will spend the weekend in Philadelphia, Pa, as the guest of relatives.
 Conrad Lashar son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Lashar and Richard Miller, son of MT. and Mrs. Guy P. Miller both students at Taft school, are spending the holiday time in this city.
 Word has been received from Miss Barbara Waldo, daughter of. MT. and Mrs. Charles G. Waldo, of Brooklawn avenue, that she will sail on the U. $. s. Baltic for America on Saturday, after completing ten months of work under the '. M. c. A.
 Women of the World War will hold | a special meeting tonight at o'clock in the Armory before the evenings festivities begin. It is urged that all members and relatives of the boys who have been lover there' be pres l ent. An address will be made by Sgt | Mitchell of the American Legion. Mrs. Frank T. Staples, Brooklawn avenue, has returned from the June meeting of the D. A. R. State Re- gents Council held in Hartford. Members of the Sigma Epsilon so- ciety of the Olivet church will be en- tertained by Mrs. William Thomas, mark the last meeting of the season. All members are requested to attend Miss Jeannette Simonds, head of the Fairfield County branch of the New England Home of Little Wand erers, is attending the national con- vention of social workers at Atlantit, City, N. J.
 Lieut.. Ralph Terrell of Bridgeport was one of the ushers at the wedding of Miss Rita Trumbull Harwood of Chester, Conn.,, and Lieut.. George Cheney Seeley, of Brookline, Mass, which took place on June 4 at the nf hri
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
ACME CHORUS
 ENJOY SINGING

The Acme Chorus of the Acme Shear Co.,, held an entertainment at their factory yesterday.
 M. c. A. director of music in indus try. put the singers through their paces and when the whistle blew at o'clock everybody was happy and smiling and returned to the after noon's duties. humming a tune.
 Features of the sing were a cornet solo by MT. Brockton and a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
SUIT FOR ss20.

Kalnan Goldberger brought suit in the Common Pleas Court yesterday against the M. Subway Go. to recover the sum of $320, which he alleged was due him for 40 sacks of potatoes. The plaintiff admitted receiving 60 sacks but asserts the bill was sent for 100 sacks. The case was tried before Judge John J. Walsh, who re- served decision.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Ze told me about everything. So got Thrift Stamp, which was my first one.
 On my way home I met my brother. When he saw the Thrift card he said, What is that?" I told him that 1t was a Thrift Stamp and it was going to help the boys little. When I said that he went into the postoflce and got stamp also. After that we kept on saving and were very happy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Tho hen that lays an egg day is . gold mine for her owner. Take les son from the henl Lay up for your fukure by Investing regularly in War SsvJn0s .otamps.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
OBITUARY.
MRS ELLEN AIKENS,

Ellen Aikens, aged 64, widow of John Aikens, died at her home, ASA
 Broad street: yesterday. The deceas-
 ed was well known in this city. Her funeral will be held Saturday after
 noon at o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
FREDERICK GANGE.

The body of Frederick Gange, who died Monday last as the result of a fall, was sent to Holyoke, Mass, last night for burial. The deceased was employed by LaCroiX & Anderson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

In htslor of their son Arthur, one of the members of the confirmation class at the Park Avenue Temple, MT. and Mrs. B. W. Brownstein. Brook lawn avenue, hold an elaborate recep- ton at their home last night. The house was tastefulIy and attractiveIy decorated with blossoms and palms. A large number of friends and relatives were among the guests.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

vocal solo by Miss Wheeler. Mrs L. s. Walker was the accompanist-
 The chorus holds a sing each "wednesday at their plant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Knight lodge, No. 164 Scandina- vian Fraternity of America, will hold an entertainment and dance for the members and friends at their next meeting at Forester's hall, 62 Cannon street. The committee anticipates a large attendance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05
Personal Notes
 Entertaining Features
Social .J0tttings

Several members of the Bridgeport Art League attended the annual ex- hibIt of the Hartford Crafts and Art club which closed Tuesday. Through invitation of the Hartford club, fol- lowing members were local exhibit OTIS: Miss Therese Clarice Petremont, Mrs. T. I. Ferguson, Mrs. F. D. Beers, Mrs. Julius Kohlmaier. Mrs. F. G. Glynn. Miss H. B. Hurd, Mrs. w. J. Taft, Mrs. Philip L. Holzer.
 Mrs. r. M. Hammond, Clinton ave enue, president of the Art league, will be hostess at a board meeting to be held on Monday. June g. at o'clock in the afternoon.
 Members of the Newman club held their last meeting of the season on Tuesday at St. Augustine's hall. There are now 125 members In the club, and a most interesting program is being planned for the fall, when lectures by well known literary men and women will be given.
 Mrs. B. W. Brownstein of 306 Brooklawn avenue, will entertain the members of the Council of Jewish Women at Regina hall, Fort Trum- bull beach, on Wednesday evening" June IS. All members who are plan ming to attend are requested to stop at pole PA, where the party will meet.
 The Park Avenue Temple was the scene of q most impressive and inter esting ceremony yesterday morning when the exercises of the confirma- ton class of L1919 took place. The Temple was most beautifully decorat- ed with white carnations, red roses and palms. The sermon and blessing was given by Rabbi Samuel J. Abrams and Leo Daniels played a violin obl- gato during the ceremony. The mem bers of the confirmation class, who participated in the exercises were Blanch Feinstein, Theresa Feinstein, Theresa Hartman, Arthur Sidon, Ar thur Brownstein and Anna Siegel.
 Diplomas to the graduating class were also awarded, and a reception was held in the afternoon for the members of the Sunday school. The young women of the Temple acted as hostesses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Attorney Benjamin Slade of New Haven, one of the eloquent speakers at the Jewish protest meeting, held Monday evening at the Lyric theatre, was the house guest of MT. and Mrs B. w. Brownstein, of BrookIawn ave- nue, during his stay here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

The High school girls club of the Y. W. c. A. held a most successful Jack o'Lantern dance last night at the association rooms. Rocks orchestra furnished the music for the dancing. The proceeds of the affair will be used for the delegates to attend the national conference.
 Miss Jennette Kiskaddon arranged O. ir,tarnStirncr nYhihitinrl nf a II
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

MT. and Mrs. Robert Bell and son Cyril of Brockville, Ontario, are the house guests of Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Ives, of West avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Lieut.. Ralph Terrell of Bridgeport was one of the ushers at the wedding of Miss Rita Trumbull Harwood of Chester, Conn.,, and Lieut.. George Cheney Seeley, of Brookline, Mass, which took place on June at the home of the bride
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Conrad Lashar, son of MT. and Mrs.
 Thomas Lashar and Richard Miller, son of MT. and Mrs. Guy P. Miller, both students at Taft school, are spending the holiday time in this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

The last meeting of tne season of the Christ Episcopal church, was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. B. Beers, of Fairfield ave- nue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Mrs. Frank T. Staples, Brooklawn avenue, has returned from the June meeting of the D. A. R. State Re gents Council held in Hartford
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Joseph Miller, son of MT. and Mrs. J. Miller, 62 Cedar street, will spend the weekend in Philadelphia, Pa, as the guest of relatives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Word has been received from Miss Barbara Waldo, daughter of. MT. and Mrs. Charles G. Waldo, of Brooklawn avenue, that she will sail on the U. $. s. Baltic for America on Saturday, after completing ten months of work under the '. M. C. A.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

the grade school girls of the city, who comprise ten clubs of the Y. w. c. A., to be given at the Industrial Service center, Barnum avenue. A large num- Der of tickets have already been sold and a large audience Is anticipated. The exhibition will include folk danc- ing. songs, plays, gymnasium drills and service drills.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Members of the Sigma Epsilon so- ciety of the Olivet church will be en- tertained by Mrs. William Thomas, on Tuesday of next wek, which will mark the last meeting of the season. All members are requested to attend
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Women of the World War will hold a special meeting tonight at ' o'clock in the Armory before the evenings festivities begin. It is urged that all members and relatives of the boys who have been lover there' be pres ent An address will be made by Sgt Mitchell of the American Legion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Mrs. r. M. Hammond, Clinton ave- enue, president of the Art league, will be hostess at a board meeting to be held on Monday, June 9, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

The Saturday hikers of the Y. W. C. A. have arranged a delightful day for Saturday to be spent as Fairfield The party will first play baseball at Benson Road and later in the after noon enjoy swim at Fairfield Beach to be followed by a supper Mrs. Mary Stackpo1e and Miss Alice Ward are in charge of the affair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Miss Jeannette Simonds, head of the Fairfield County branch of the New England Home of Little Wand erers, is attending the national con- vention of social workers at Atlantic City, N. J.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

Congratulations are being received by MT. and Mrs. Charles W. Biltzer, of Chalmers street, upon the arrival of a daughter born at the Bridgeport hospital, Tuesday morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-05

All Is In readiness for the whist and pinochle party to be held at St. PauTs parish house, tonight Mrs. T. w. Cutting and Mrs. Elizabeth Sanford are in charge of the affair and they will be assisted by Mrs. Fred Bachant, Mrs. J. L. Peabody, Mrs. John F'ullar, and Miss Jane Straus.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12
Wedding of Popular SkOwhegan
Young Lady.

Miss Carrie Thomson, Daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George K. Thomson, was
married Wednesday to Mr.. Russell
\. Hamlin of Waterville. The cere-
mony took place at the home of the
bride and was performed by DR.. O.
H. Tracy, pastor of the First Baptist
Church, the double ring service being
used The house was prettily decor
ated for the occasion the feature
being a beautiful arch of evergreens
under which the young couple were
married.
The brides dress was of white sat
in trimmed with georgette crepe with
a long veil and she carried beautiful
cluster of orange blossoms. She was
attended by Miss Mildred Hamlin and
her sister, Miss Grace Thomson as
bridesmaids, Miss Phyllis Hamlin as
flower girl, and Miss Elizabeth Thom-
son as Maid of Honor. The groom
was attended by his brother, Mr.. Wal
ter Hamlin as best man.
After the ceremony a luncheon was
served when the couple left by auto
mobile for their honeymoon. Upon
their return they will make their
home in Waterville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamlin were the re-
cipiant of many beautiful gifts of
cut glass and silver, the groom's pres
ent to his bride being a very beautiful
gold wrist watch.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
George X. Thomson, Miss Alison
Thomson and Mrs. Peter Thomson of
Amesbury, Mass. Mrs. Hamlin, Miss
Mildred Hamlin, Mr.. Walter Hamlin,
Miss Phyllis Hamlin of Waterville,
Miss Grace Thomson, Miss Elizabeth
Thomson of Bingham, Sergt and Mrs
Hunter Thomson, Mr. and Mrs Thom-
as Thomson and Miss Jeanie. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Harvell Miss Mabel Nc
Elhiney. Miss Clara Libby, Miss Bes-
sic A. Scot. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Coburn, Lawrence. Thomas H. and
Agnes Coburn, Mrs. Pearl Woodard
Clinton and Dorothea .Woodard OF
Bingham,
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SOMERSET COUNTY H0NORS HER RETURNED SOLDIERS BY
MONSTER CELEBRATION At SKOWHEGAN
Every Town the County Represented In Parade Over Two Miles Long
Afternoon Devoted to Sports at Farvew Park

the parade bore the emblem of the
d. A. r. Miss Margaret Patten of
Revolutionary descent rode upon the
float and represented the Goddess of
Liberty
The Albion Odd Fellows Band
came next and escorted the Somerset
Cantons who were in full uniform and
directly behind were the members of
Carrabassett Lodge and the various
Odd Fellow lodges of the County.
Next in order was the Clan Camp
bell Scottish Bagpipers and a beauti-
full float containing representation
from the Rebekahs.
The different organizations connec-
ted with the parish OF Our Lady of
Lourdes were splendidly represented
and their floats attracted great deal
of applause. Major Foster, mounted,
represented the Catholic Order of
Foresters and was followed by the
Pittsfeld Band. The Children of Mary
float followed and was one of the
most beautiful in the parade. The
yellow and white and seated were
group of young ladies dressed in
blue, white and pink. In the center
was a beautiful arch, the sentiment
of the float was presented in the
words They Fought For Us And
Won" A group of mounted ladies
in costume escorted the members of
the Catholic order of Foresters in
uniform and also a delegation from
Consell Laval, St Jeanne de Baptist.
The Knights of Columbus float repre-
sented the landing of Columbus and
showed a great deal of time and skill
in its make up.
Next in order was the band from
the National Soldiers Home at Togus
who escorted a very handsome float
which sympolized the Fraternal Order
of Eagles, while the Waterville Mill
tary Band escorted the members oil
the order in regalia.
Madison Bows Band, E. E. Towne
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-12
List of Teachers Elected for the
SkOwhegan Schools

The following is a corrected list
of teachers as elected by the school
board. The principal of the High
School is elected by joint session of
school board and trustees of Bloom
field Academy. This meeting will be
held in the near future. Supervisors of
Special coures: music, Elmer E.
Towne, manual training, Clement
Downs; household arts. Carrie NJ.
Carpenter; drawing, Mrs. Marah Ste
vens Webster has resigned and the
position is open.
High School: Miss Dorothy NJ Ell
liot, Mrs. Alice p Cover. Miss Ruth
Morgan, A. Enola Chapman, Pearl
E. Meader, Mrs. Ethel NJ Hight, Es-
ther Barnett.
Jewett School, Mrs Nellie r. Copp.
kindergarten, Mrs Margaret Day,
Miss Dorothy Day
Grades of the High School Build
ing. Dorothy NJ Lorentson. Laura
Colwell, Edith G. Perry.
Garfield, Principal. Miss Adde NJ.
Swain, Mrs. Eta S. Merrill Belle
Dennison, Della A. Sandford
Park School. Principal. Alice f.
Mitchell, Elizabeth Scott. Lizzie Hig-
gins, Kate c. Holbrook
Lincoln, Principal, Mrs Gertrude
Green, Elizabeth Macomber Helen
Merriam
The rural teachers have not Yet been
elected The next regular meeting
will be June 20
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Somerset County's Welcome Home
to her soldiers was all that could
be desired Long before sunrise
automobiles were pouring their loads
into town and an early as 8 o'clock
both sides of North Avenue and Wa
ter Street were crowded with people
waiting for the big parade. So large
was the procession that it required
nearly every street east of Madison
Avenue for its formation.
Starting nearly on time the parade
was headed by Capt Fred c. Dunlap,
attended by four members of the pol
ice force. Next followed the 10th
Regiment Band as escort to Co. E
and soldiers and sailors of the Coun-
ty. These troops were in Com
mand of Lieut. Col. r. L. Marston
as Chief-of-Staff, with Capt Healy and
Capt Mcdonald in immediate com
mand The boys presented a splen-
did appearance as they marched down
Water Street in columns of platoons
and they received one continued GA
tion along the entire line of march.
One could hardly realize that these
splendid looking young men in their
natty uniforms had been thru the
greatest war the world has ever seen.
Directly behind came the wounded
men in a large car driven by Miss
Ruth Greenwood and containing
Brooks Savage, Bob Merrow, Joseph
Bolduc and Louis Trial.
The second place of honor in the
parade was occupied by the Grand
Army Men of the County in II dec
Grated cars. Next in line was a drum
corps which escorted uniformed
delegation of Sons of Veterans. Som
erset County of American Red Cross
was represented by two splendidly
decorated cars containing a represen
tation of the ladies who have done so
much for this cause and a float with
Mrs. w. s. Stinchfield representing
the "Greastest Mother in the World
One of the most attractive floats Of