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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 9th.
(Reciprocal News Service)-More
than two thousand people heard
the reports of the captains in the
Five Thousand Dollar Campaign
for religious education at the Mt.
Olive Baptist church here Sunday
afternoon. My Country 'Tis of
Thee" sung by chorus of one
hundred voices, in which the en-
tire congregation stood and parti-
cipated, added picture of patri-
Otlsm to the opening scene. Nash
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06
Armstrong; Lasting Monument

General Armstrong needs no
monument other than Hampton In
Stitute, born out of the spirit of
helpfulness, charity, tolerance,
faith-a spirit that represents the
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

New York-A Pan-African con
ference in Paris Feb. II, ~, 13, II
in which representatives from
North and South America, West
Indies and Africa will be repre-
sented has been sanctioned by
Premier Clemenceau of France,
according to a cablegram made
public by the National Association
for the Advancement Of Colored
People.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06
AROUND THE COUNTRY

New York-Dr. j. b. Ford,
graduate of Howard Uniyeritv
and now an inferno at Bellevue
Hospital is the first inferno of At
rican descent to take out an am
bulance Cf Bellevue.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

Memphis, Tenn--Traffic Of ali
freight trains entering this city is
tied up because white switchmen
refuse to work with colored men.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS
GOES TO ALABAMA
Bessemer Awarded the 1919 Ses-
sion Meeting Will be Held
June 18th to 18th

Nashville, Tenn. (ReciprOcal
News Service) AFTER some delay
caused by the inauenzu,-7t 7tlaee-lsFs'
moterS of the Sunday School Con-
gress announced today that the
1919 session would be held in Bes-
semer, Alabama, June 11th to 16.
The statement was handed out by
Rev. Henry a. Boyd, the Cores
ponding Secretary of this mission
ary movement, which has for its
purpose the stimulating Of the
mission spirit and the higher
teachings of simplifed Sunday
school work. The organization il,
fourteen years old and it has held
meetings each year. The delega-
tions come from practically every
state in the union and there are
twenty thousand Sunday schools
who are expected to send repre-
sentatiOn. From year to year,
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

Dallas, Ter Demand for the
arrest and punishment of the par
ticipants in a mob guilty of the
burning at stake of Bragg Will
iams at IIiIlsboro, Texas, is made
in telegram received here from
the National Association for the
Advancement of olored People.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

Sacramento. Cal.-For the first
time in the history of this state a
colored man occupies a seat in the
state legislature. The occupant is
Fred NJ. Roberts, Of Los Angeles,
a Republican and newspaper man.
lie has ability and is expected to
make good. .
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

Austin, Texas Both houses of
the Texas legislature have unani-
mously adopted Joint resolution
providing for submission on May
"a to the voters of the state of
woman suffrage amendment to the
state constitution.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

Boise, Idaho-The Idaho legis-
Iature has passed a memorial to
the United States senate for pas
sage Of the Federal Suffrage
Amendment.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06
THE BLADE FOR SALE
T. w. ToWnsley,

= w 4 1VV 41A5ANJi
Beacon Cigar Store and News
Stand, 1920 You St., N. W.,
Washington, D. c..
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

Opeika, Ma.-Private Tom Riv-
er,s of Company G, Booth Infan-
try, colored soldier residing
few miles from this city, has been
cited by the commanding general
of the American forces in France
for extraordinary heroiSm in ac-
tion near the Bois delayiovrotte
OH November H." The citation
continuing says, Although gass-
ed he volunteered and carried i'm
portant messages through heavy
harrageS and refused aid until his
company was relieved.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

Washington-Passports for del
egates to the Pan-African Confer
ence at Paris have been refused
by the state department on the
ground that the French govern
ment does not consider the time
favorable for such conference.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

Jefferson City, Mo. Senator
Mayes of Pemiscot has introduced
a bill in the legislature requiring
railroad companies to furnish sep
arate accommodations for white
and colored passengers.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

New York-CoIorcd citizens
are planning a celebration for the
return of their own troops, 18th
Inf. \. Y. n. G. The celebration
will include a victory arch at 7th
avenue and 135th street and elab-
crate decOrti0ns.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

Columbus, O.-Seven hundred
colored troops at the Government
storage plant, East Columbus, re
belled today.
They demanded more food, re
fusing to go to work until it was
promised them by Major j. W.
FoYle, cOmmandant.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

AnnistOn, Ala.--Sergt Edgar
Caldwell, who ON Dec. Is shot and
killed a street ear conductor and
wounded the motorman has been
convicted of murder and sentenced
to death.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

Memphis, Tenn. White switch
men employed i'll railroad termi
nails here, who had been ON strike
several days in protest against the
employment of negro helpers with
white switching crews, returned
to work today under an agreement
reached last night for the submis-
sion of their grievances to the
United States Railroad Admin
Stration for adjustment.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-02-06

Washington, ID. William
Tate and Malcolm Boone are un-
der arrest in connection with the
theft of $4,000 of unfinished
notes from the bureau of engrav-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
MRS. MARGARET SEARS.

Mrs. Margaret Sears. aged 62 years. died at her home, 76 Cedar street, this morning, of illness incident to advancing years. She was widow of Thomas Sears, and is survived by four sons and five daughters. Ser Eeants William and Thomas Sears are in the army over seas. John and Harry Sears reside in this city. The daughters are Mrs. Theodore Schorn- dorf, Mrs. Felix Prev, Mrs. John Keane, Mrs. James Foley of New Ha- ven; Mrs. Frank Persell of Milford. She has a sister. Mrs. Michael shan ley of Bridgeport, and several grand children. Funeral will be Friday al the home and later at St. Mary's church. Mrs. Sears was 40 years a member of St Mary's, belonged to Lucetta Circle. F. of A.. and to the Brotherhood of America
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

technical things as interior decorat- ing, improved methods of cleaning. finance, banking, insurance. law, con struction and building, accounting, auditing, office and institutional man. agement.
 In addition to all of this knowledge she should be perfectly versed in all phases of Association work so that she may be able at all times to ex- plain to a guest anything which the Y w. C. A. is doing in the United States, South America, Japan, China, or In France.
 In order to bring business secre- tartes up to date in all of the things which they are required to know. a summer course is being given at the Y. w. c. A. National Training School fin New York City between July 9th and August 1sth-
 I'm epusee II open tos E.W. C. " bueirse ezStarfes md t9 1n1ane
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
ALEXANDER M. BAKER.

The funeral of Alexander M. Baker was held from his late home, 60 Ben ham avenue, at S:30 o'clock and at 9 o'clock from St AuEustine's church where a high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. James Grady. Delegations from Court Marina, For esters of America, the Crane Veteran associa ton, and the Fifth District Republican club were present. There was a large attendance of sorrowing relatives and friends and the floral offerings were many and beautiful. The pail bearers were Michael C1abby, Patrick Howard, Charles Hardwicke, John Mulloy. Edward Wakeman and Royal Pride. Inter ment was in Park cemetery where the committal services were read by Rev. Henry F. Kelly, rector of St. Georges Episcopal church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
NANCY M. BEaRDMoRE.

Nancy M. Beardmore of Stratford died this morning at the Bridgeport hospital. The deceased was so years old and was long a resident of Strat- ford She is survived by two daugh- ters, Mrs. J. H. Lea of Bridgeport. and Mrs W. J. Lien of Stratford, and one sister, Mrs. D. M. Davis, of New Haven. and two grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the home of her daughter,in-law. Mrs. May Beardmore, 71s Jepson Place. Strat- ford. at 1:30 o'clock Thursday after noon. The body will be brought to New Haven for interment in the Fair Haven cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
HENRY II. PERRY.

The funeral of Henry H. Perry, treasurer of the Southport Savings bank. was held yesterday afternoon at o'clock from his late home In Southport. Rev. Raymond Wilson of the Southport Congregational church, omciated. The Savings bank closed at noon out of respect to his memory. The funeral was at tended by the bank officials and dele gations from the Pequot Library as- sociation, the wakeman Memorial as- sociation, the Oaklawn Cemetery as- sociation, the Hamilton Commandery of Masons, and the odd Fellows. Burial was in Oaklawn cemetery, Fairfield
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
Get into the game!

Whatever you most enjoy these the days to get into the game. If it's golf; Ready. If it's base ball; Ready. If it's tennis; Ready. Same thing as to canoeing and swimming and cycling the Rowland store is ready. Yes ready for folks who enjoy croquet too-and is game that a lot of fun may be got from. Golf balls of all the best sorts-6Oc to $1 Tennis balls, Wright & Ditson-55c Croquet sets-$1.5O to $1O.5O. Incidentally, and of mighty nterest:-
 Tennis rackets
 Golf clubs
 Base ball stuff
 are all at special price! Some Lion bicycles of special model equipped with Federal tires and Morrow cOaster-brake, S35. And for the fun of picture taking Kodaks and films aplenty. When the picture is snapped, we'll do the rest-and do it well and promptly at small charge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27

women who are active in Y. w. c. A work in their home cities. It will conN sist of a series of lectures on businseI administration and institutional man] agement.
 Among the lecturers will be Filmed E. Cooley, of the firm of Bonnet 1nJ Cooley, attorneys and counselors-atl law, who will speak on legal queal tions involved in business managG1 ment; Blanche Geary, economic ex3 pert uho opened the first Y. w. A. Hotel in Paris and who is ecoZ homie advisor to the National wa War Council; Robert Mackey. ofsthZ New York Life Insurance Co.,: Aunz Ferris, well-known Interior dec9x tor: Prof. Charles P. Warren, ofs architectural department at Cor bia University
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
UARY
MRS. CATHERINE CUMMINGS.

Catherine Cummings, widow of James Cummings, died yesterday at her home, 2Ss Gregory street, after a brief illness The deceased was a mem Der of the Sacred Heart congrega- tion and is survived by a niece, Miss Catherine O'Brien, and a nephew, stephen O'Brien. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning from the late home and from Sacred Heart church where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27

ing was scored by Francis Donnigan. a youngster who was forced to re- spond to several encores after he sang, "'Till We Meet Again" Others who appeared on the entertainment prgram were: The Dancing Far ,rells, Dunn, Mccarthy and Butler. Bill Keenan, Abe Reynolds. Herman SchIinsky, Conroy and Lee, George Welt, George Spense, Bill Toomey. Ed Hart and James Saunders
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27

Day between the Devons and the De- von Hose company teams promises to be the game of the season. The De- vons have been very successful this season and have won the majority Of their games and the Bremen have been winning a portion of theirs. At the game Friday the Bremen will be strengthened by the acquisition of Lundquist, who has twirled for the Devons SO far this season, and John son will do the backstop work for the Bremen
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
VICTOR BRUNO.

The funeral of Victor Bruno was held from his late residence at s:30 o'clock this morning and at g o'clock from the Holy Rosary church where a high mass of requiem was celebrat- ed by Rev Father DcToro. There was large e-attendance of sorrowing relatives and friends and many floral offerings. The bearers were Frank Canavari, Frank Cuneo, James De- Lucca, John Musante, Louis Del - rari and Frank DeLucca. Burial
 in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27

The new fire alarm system for De-
 von will be completed today and here after the alarms will be automatically sounded at the fire house by the new system which has been installed by Department Electrician H. J. Kelly. The new syBtem, which is only a1 tenn Iporary affair. coadsts of . siren
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
GEORGE l.. CHAFFEE.

The funeral of George L. Chaffee was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the mortuary chapel of Henry E. Bishop, 274 Fairfield avenue. Rev. Hawley Edwards, pastor of Christ M. F. church, conducted the services. Burial was in Iakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
WILLIAM r. MOODY,

William r. Moody. a former resi- don't of this city, died fin New York ofty yesterday. Burial will take place in this city. The funeral arrange ments have not been completed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
RACHEL PATTERSON.

The funeral of Rachel Patterson was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the funeral paNors of Hawiey & wilmot, S66 Lafayette street Rev. stephen Fish Sherman. rector of St Johns Epicopal church, ofnciated- Burial was in Park ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
DEVON

Tho Children's day exercises will be held at the Devon Union church on June 9. Plans have been made for a special program including a children's cen6ata, and the committee in charge intend to make th0-ohgeryance sOf~sthe e Aax nl~a91n< and 1nterestinx. The
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
MRS. ANNA OUIGLEY.

Anna Weber Quigley, aged 21 years. wife of Leo A Quig1ey. died yesterday afternoon at her home, 125 Jefferson street. after a short illness
 The deceased is survived by her hus- band, an infant son, her parents, MT. and Mrs Harry Weber. one brother, Frank, and a sister, Mrs. Bert Lewis
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
Y. w. C. A. TRAINS
 BUSINESS MANAGERS

"Jack-of-all-Trades' is really the correct title for the business secretary of a large city Young women's Chris tian Association.
 Running such an institution means sthat eEnnaala who n elected tar4fs Job rAnst De an exDert inl
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
EAGLES ENTERTAIN
 BY SNAPPY SHOW

The minstrel show and dance or the Fraternal Order of Eagles was held last night at Eagles hall and 2 very large crowd attended. After the show dancing was -e1n5oyed until mid+ night One of tho. hits of the evefi-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27

State Highway Commissioner Ben nett has called for bids for the con- struction of the new bridge across the Housatonic to take the place of the old structure known as Washington bridge. The bids will be opened and read at the office of the Highway Commissioner in the Capitol. Hart ford. at o'clock in the afternoon of June 5.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27

The committee of the Devon Yn- provement Association consisting of J. J. Toomey, Lewis Baldwin and D. J. Sullivan appeared before the Board of Finance last night with the other members of the commi- tee of the AL lied Communities to urge the board to authorize the bonding of the town for the building of good roads in, Devon and along the shore.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27

andhe ntsof of seaonahle hgh owc we'll al and o  just whole toru thing cheerful service
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27

committee met yesterday morning at the home of Mrs George Secor on Colonial Heights to complete their plans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27

sounded by electricity from a storage battery and connected with the reg
 ular relay system of the department. As soon as an appropriation can be
 obtained from the Board of Finance
 an up-to-date system will be installed This afternoon the Tuesday After noon club will meet at the home of Mrs. Manley J. Cheney, 8 Green street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
Delightful new knit underwear.

Can you imagine the comfort and the beauty and the appeal of union suit with top of silk and body of knitted fabric?
 That combination is ready-and we've already had enthusiastic reports upon it's goodness from women who we tried 1t. Charming in pink beautiful in white. < According to size-$1.5O $1.75 Three-pece union suits called, of light and fine sle, fit smoothly and comfortably to sze {$1 and $125.
 Summer vests and bodices with straps, light lsle and cool a welcome breeze,-5Oc. Light fine vests of cotton soft of fabric and light and weght-371ac.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
Something that's worth re eading.

Could there be anything more human and stirring than the deeds of the Salvation Army in France? Here is the story of what those wonderful men and women did,
 The War Roms of the Salvation Army by Commander Evangeline Booth and Grace l. Hill
 $50 And from the pen of Ian Hay, who us the First Hundred Thousand and other books, who has told Brideport people face to face many things of interest
 The Last Million
 being the story of the coming of the Yankee boys
 $15C These stories of different and differing types- All the Brothers Were Valianta story of the tropics and pearng and pirecy-bv Ben AIes Williams S15O When the World Shook-by Rider Haggard. Truly the account of the Great Adventure $16O The Undying Fire--H G Wells. Almost modern wonderful Book of Job from the Old Testa throuh all diversity aud pain the central fig clings to the Undying Freand is rewarded in the end ' $50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27
How handsome the white shoes.

What beauty and grace and #> trimness is theirs /! I | N How cool and delightful they look. A\G\ NJ And 'tis a fact will all agree, that they have special comfort and How in tune with the lovely and delighting white frocks and the trim sports skirts and the bright sweaters And what a fine gathering of them is ready here! Linen one-strap pumps-$7 Linen pumps, regulation model,-$5 $6 $7 Low-heel canvas pumps-$5 Buckskn pumps-$6.5O and $7 Linen oxfOrds-$6 and $7
 Canvas oxfords, Neolin sole-$5 Buckskn oxfords notably fne-$6 Nubuck oxfords-$6
 Linen boots-$S
 Reignskin boots-$7
 Canvas boots-$5 and $6
 Buckskin boots-$9 Such collection likes to make choice from it assures exact sort desired.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27

Forecast: Tuesday, fair; Wednesday partly cloudy, mild temperature.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Tuesday, May 27, 1919.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-27

~Ine bAesba1l game on MemoriAl
Evening journal., 1919-07-14
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
THOMAS g. Belts
DE. MARGAREr RUPPERr's MI.RIrA
General Carpenter Jobbers.
1902 WEST STREET.
or Pn5Da 35G6-w iuneos i'm

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The principal office ia this state Is Ia
oSe',,u9 e ,9. ~ no w Market street In the city
VI r w Hlhington, county OF New Castle
. ~ nahe OF the agent therein and in
charge thereof. upon whom proeesa ac.tnet
LUIS corporation may be served Is Corpora
''%R W, Guarantee ss and Trust Company.
We the Undersigned being "a mntorftv of
lhe board OF directors OF tbe Dr lar,,,,r,s
hupperis Mi Rita Beauty SpeciaifIes "a
sati 10y oeriltN that, at a meeting of the
80 'r' DoaIul OF which meeting every direc-
tof received az least three days' noficc
chlled Tor the purpose of dissolvine tbe
yonpanN, and held on the first dav ~
July, lviD. said board by majority Of
rss,,,ii ~ Mno,e board, did adopt the following
RESOLVED. That. in the Judgment Of
,ne noard. II Is advisable and most for the
p,, paa,it,. OF br Margaret Ruppert's Nj Rita
.t'"u,3 opeclalues Co, that the same
sn1ulu ne forthwith dissolved aud 10 that
emu ahu in conformity with the statute il
hot9aae t@9aaered that meeting Of the stock
holders be held on the am dav az Aurust
a ~ 1918, az the Office Of the COMPANY 0a7
harhft street, In the city Of Wilmington
nelween the hours OF ten o'clock in the
nnon ro,unoYn ana ana three o'clock IN the after
huoh' 10 take action upon this resolution :
ana further, that the secretary forthwith
give notice of said meeting and OF M.
au9blloh or this resolution by mailing
Mlitteh or printed copy Of the same 10
each ana every stockholder Of this com
pany IN the United States
IN IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have here
unto set our hands and affixed the cor
porate seal Of said COMPANY this LAT dav
Of July A. u. 1919
DR. MARGARET RUPERT.
THOS s. KANE
DIR. MARGARET RUPPERTS MI~RTTA
SPECIALTIES co.
CORPORATE SEAL
DELAWARE, 1917
BUSINESS NOTICE
HAvE YOUR HOUSES WIRED BY
- Philfp Heiser, Electrician. 1901 Pop
lar 81 Phone 56i2-W. Jy1-eod I'm
DHoNOGRAPH RECORDS BOUGHT.
sold and exchanged. Clough Cos Madi
son street jyti-Gt
ELK RIVER HOUSE. NOW OPEN |
bing nifty feet TO river VIM Fears. /
chesapeake city, Nd. jye-eod-lm.
FIREPLACE FITTING TILE
GEO. " McCAULLEY & son.
iy3o-iyr 1903 W. Eighth ST.
ELECTRIC FIXTURES CHEAPEST INi'
- town; Mazda lamps and wiring
,,,irossman Electric Co, 81 W Seventh ST.
fhone 4oo'-W marl2-lyr.
KENNEDY AND RUSSELL
CARPENTERS and BUILDERS is
Building. Remodeling. Repairing
-all l62e Lancaster Ave Phone G233-J
iy1t- -t2t
TAYLOR MOTOR SALES COMPANY
n hereby notifies tine public that they
have purchased the eutire business. stock
md equipment Of the ThermO Welding
" orke M 4i3-fi7 Orange street. and will
emove their business from the old ioca-
Ion. $, w. Corner Of Fifth and Orange
ltreets. 90 4l3-it7 Orange street. where
hey VIII continue to handla the Haynes
uotor car and take care Of any repairs
which their patrons wish TO have made
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