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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01
OLIVET CHURCH TO
 HOLD MINSTREL

The Young People of OIivet church will hold a most interesting minstrel show on Friday evening at 8 o'clock at the City Normal school assembly hall. Arrangements for the affair have been completed and a large number are expected to be present to witness the performance.
 Those who will participate are as follows:
 InterIocutor-Leste Burdick.
 End wonen-Clara Stempel and Florence Halloweu.
 End rnen-Frank Cone and Gerrie Tresdwen.
 Soloists-Lillian Manning Clara Stempel, Isabelle Gregory, Florence HalIoweu, Bertha Strempel, LeOna PetruscheIl, Miss Pajttee, Mildred Hit, Richard Moore, Howard Crane, Gerrie Treadweu and Frank Cone. Whistler-Mrs. Blight. Piano companist-Natalie Tait. Chorus-WiIIiam Ballou, Harriet Bassett, Grace Barrett, Stanley Brown, Bessie CaIlander, Arthur Card, Olive Davis, Winifred Gier- son, Dorothy Gross, Ruth Halsey, Marian Halsey, Mrs. Harry Howard, Daisy Johnson, Jessie Fitzpatrick, Mabel Leonard, Ralph Nelson, Lu- -cius Petruschel1, Florence Parsons. Florence Richards, Bessie Rose Ma rion Rose, Pearl Speer, Mildred Thomas, Grace Van Hise, Eleanor van Hise, Ruth Wilson, NIisgs walzis.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01
MORE DIv0RCES
 AS FOLKS SEE
 SUMMER CORNING

Now that summer vacation is not very far away married folks who are sorry they did it are rushing to get divorces so they will be free to look around during July and August. Dur ing the past few weeks it has been noticed that the number of cases on the weekly divorce day has been in creasnE.
 During the winter only six are heard on Fridays but last week the number was increased to 13 and to- morrow there will be 12 hearings. In past years it has been noticed that in May and. June the list of cases grows gradually until the latter part
 of June when sometimes 20 or 22 eases are heard in a singled ay On vide the work of hearing evidence
 Nine of the F eases to be heard tomorrow are brought by Bridgeport residents Among the local hearings assigned are: Alma Currie Dolar l against stephen T. DoIan; Phoebe Davis against Percy W. Davis; Lii Han Lundquist Cox against Walter J Cox; Hazel E. Parks against Lewis 1 A. Parks; Anna CIaiborn Maddox against Samuel Maddox; Marion Will son against Frederick H. Wilson Ruth Lane against Thomas F. Lane 1 William T. Raynor against Florence M. Raynor; Bertha Wiley agains John Wiley
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01
UNIVERSITY CLUB
 TO HOLD DANCE

The executive committee of the University club has completed all ar engagements for the informal dance to be held Friday evening in the Ma sonic Temple. The hall is to be dec orated in the colors most appropriate to the season. A military aspect will be lent to the dance, as many former students of the school who have seen service with either the army or navy will be present. Many novelty dances are on the program, which will keep the guests in con tinuaI good huTIor.
 The dance program will contain sixteen numb bers made up mostly of good one-steps or fox trOts. Clabby' s Jazz orchestra will have charge of the music This orchestra is one of the most popular of the season and good music is assured. Admission to the dance is by invitation only; each mem Der being allowed to invite sey- eraI friends. The executive commit tee in charge of the dance is com posed of Donald NacIntyre, Edward Tierney, George W. Ehrsam and Bernard A. AnseI. The officers of the club are John Murren, presi- dent; Walter Benedict, vice presi- dent; John R. Natyas, treasurer; Thomas R. Muligan, secretary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01
WOMEN DOING WAR WORK

During the war women were call ed into almost every vocation in life, and right well did they assume the re- responsibilities and fill such positions. In many instances, however their strength has been overtaNed, and such ailments as are peculiar to their sex have fastened themselves upon them. Such women should remem- Der there is a tried and true remedy for their troubles in Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound, which for more than three generations has been relieving the women or America from some of the worst forms of fe- male ius-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01
POLICE BALL
 HUGE SUCCESS

Members of the police department of Bridgeport held a. most successful affair last night at the Armory hall when thousands of their local friends had come to help make the occasion a memorable one. The grand march was led by Mayor and Mrs. Clifford B. Wilson, followed by Superintend- ent of Police and Mrs. Redgate, and they were followed by hundreds of policemen and civilians who made the procession the most dignified ever seen in a, ball room.
 With the fine music furnished by the Wheeler 6 Wilson band, the cou- pies enjoyed a most delightful even ing. The police were much pleased with the huge success of the dance and announced that they were ac- tuauy surprised by the large attend ance present. It was estimated that there were about 4,0O0 people at the affair. The hall was filled to capac- ity.
 The proceeds of the dance will be used to defray expenses of the state Sanford, Miss Susan s. Sanford, Mrs, F. D. Beach and Mrs. R. J. MacKen- zie.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01

Yes.idday I was watching pop smoalzing with his feet up, and I sed, Pop. if I give you a ixample, will you 60 it for me?
 Wen I was. a boy the ony one in skooI who could beet me in arifme- tick was the teetcher herself, and I ! sippose I could of beeten her if I'd wunted to---I forget, sed pop. ! Neening he would do it for me, and I sed. Heer it is on this paper, pop ! are you reddy? | Shoot, sed pop, and I sed, If a. man ! and a half can blId a fents ana a, half 1 in @ hour and a half with 19 boards and a half. how meny men would it take to biId 19 fentses and a half with Ia half of a board?
 Holey smoaks, I was thinking of sumthing elts, reed it to me agen, sed Epo2-
 Wich I did, and pop sed, Let me see, ! if a man and a half---aTe you sure you red it rite?
 | Yes sir, I sed. and pop sed, Wen [ was your age they dident use to wish eny sutch job as that on us, no won tder the ChiIdern nowerdays get bald hedded before their time---however !lets see, man and a half fents and 9 half, hour and a half. 19 boards and Ia half---say, your teetcher must be out or HeF SenJSeS 10 haRd you an K Iample like that, I think III go and see her and give her a peece of my mind,
 I don't wunt you getting brain fever IerUOund the house.
 The teetcher dident give ft % me, pop, sed.
 Well wat ass did. then? sed pop. No ass, pop, I jest made It up, l sed
 You ungratefin child, after ali I've ECone for you, if you ixpeck to be per
 mitted out tonite you better get a move on before change my mind ; and make you stay in till you've done that devilish ixample yourself, sed
 pop.
 Yes sir, I sed. And I got one on
 and Puds Simkins and Ed .Werniol was outside and we went erround ant F got Leroy ShOoster and sam Cross
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01
MRS. SWANSON GETS
 $1,4O0 FOR INJURIES

A jury in the superior court yester- day afternoon awarded Frieda Swan son of Trumbu1l $1.700 damages in her suit against Harry D. Harris, president of the H. E. Harris Engineering Co.,, whose automobile collided with the Swanson car in No vember, 1917. Mrs. Swanson claimed to have been injured as a result of the collision and asked for $3,0O0 damages. The jury deliberated two hours before bringing in a verdict.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01
Social And Personal Doings In The Won1an's World
Personal Notes

ing. Miss Margaret Rourke, P. N, chairman. presided, and election of officers took place for the organiza- ton which will be known as the Nurses club. Miss Eva Hugo was elected president; Miss Julia Moran, vice president; Miss Helen Boyd, sec retary; Miss Mary Brady, treasurer. The organization is for the purpose of promoting the welfare of nurses, to provide @ chance for them to get together, learn together and pull to- gether for their own and for tho community's interests,
 The final meeting of the Contem- porary club, which was supposed to have taken place April IT, will be held tonight at S:15- o'clock at the Brool1lawn Country club, when Mime. Caroline Hudson Alexander, soprano, will give n song recital
 St. EIizabeth's guild of St, Johns church. will meet tomorrow after noon for regular work, at 2:3O o'clock.
 The Homeland society of the United church has disbanded for the sum mer months to resume its work next fall
 Rev. W. H. Jepson, rector of St Luke's church, will admit eight can didates into the BrOtherhood' of St Andrew at the morning service Sun day, 1O:3O o'clock.
 Miss Elizabeth LNelsini. Kelly of this city, was welcomed at the concert of Robert Minors class, held last night at the chapel of St. Johns church, Park avenue. Miss Kelly, who has been for a number of years at the Chicago Grand Opera Company and the Century Opera, New York, rem dered Ave Maria" from "Cavaleria Rusticaua," with the harp, cello and violin accompaniment It was the most pleasing feature of the evening. Jack s. Rebock, violinist; Giovanni Patuzzi. 'ceIist, and Paul G. Goulding ! harpizt. known as the Goulding Trio, and the Premier SaxophOne Guar tet. rendered many selections with much credit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01
WOMAN FELL FROM PORCH AND CLAIMS
 S10,000 FOR HURTS

Alleging that she was severely in jured by a fall from the third floor porch of a house on Bunnell street Julia Solostock of this city has brought suit against Harry Lucka- chik, the landlord, for 5000 dam ages. Papers in the action were filed yesterday in the Superior Court. The plaintiff claims the landlord is re- sponsible for the accident because he did not keep the porch railing in re- pair. This railing was in such poor condition that it gave way when the plaintiff leaned against it, she claims
 Adun,.4ien in Tho Tinnnn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01

The impression still prevails among some employers, that the honor of sitting for half an hour in a, stuffed office chair and smoking one of the boss 25 cent cigars, is a. sufficient compensation to the soldier for the loss of his job.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01

In spite of the fact that invariably at this time of year the peach crop is killed off by the newspapers, some reckless and fmprovident people will continue to plant peach trees.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01

convention of police which will be
 held here in June and the balance will go to the Sick Benefit fund.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01

Returning soldiers now going over the top at the big dinners, and no pie proof shelters to which they can re- tire either.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01

St Elizabeth's guild of St. Johns church, will meet tomorrow after noon for regular work, at 2:3O o clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01

The Homeland society of the United church has disbanded for the sum- mer months to resume its work next fall
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01

Rev. W. H. Jepson, rector of St. Luke's church, will admit eight can didates into the Brotherhood' of St. Andrew at the morning service Sun day. lO:3O o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01

Mrs. Andrew NJ. Cooper, Brook lawn avenue. will be hostess this af- ternoon at @ meeting of the English Literary club when election of officers will take place.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01

A very interesting illustrated lee ture on '"The Picturesque Southwestp will be given by Rev. H. c. Woodruff of the Black Rock Congregational church, Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the church. A cordial in vitation is extended to all.
 At a meeting for nurses in the city held last night at the Welfare build
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-01

Mrs. Fred Stevens, Lawrence St., New Haven, will be hostess at the next meeting of the Wednesday Morning Art club. Mrs. Stevens will entertain the members of the club at luncheon. Members will motor to New Haven.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-06
HELP FOR BOYS
PLAN OF BOARD

lrwintOn, Oct.5.-For the purpose
Of organizing and making plans for
the change authorized by the law in
the conduct of the state reformatory
nOWi known as the Georgia Training
School for Boys the board of manag
ers has been called to meet at Mil
ledgeville October 20 at noon. The
board will meet at the Baldwin
Hotel. Members expected are H. j.
DeJarnette, of Eatonton; Fred Pax
'Cn. of Atlanta: Representative Bale
of Rome; Mrs. Fuller Galloway, of
LAGRANGE Mrs. Orian w Manson,
Irwintor: NJ L. Britain state super
''"aHt OF schools. and DR.. T. F. Aber-
crombie secretary OF the state
boa health.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-06
STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP,
MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION,
ETC, REQUIRED BY THE ACT
OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST
% 1912.

Of The Cordele Dispatch published
Daily at Cordele, Ga, for October /,
1919.
,FState of Georgia, County of Crisp.
|. Before me, notary public in and
for the State and county aforesaid
appeared Charles E. Brown
who, having been duly sworn accord
ing to law, deposes and says that he
is the Editor of the Cordele Dispatch
and that the following is, to the best
of his knowledge and belief, a true
statement of the ownership. manage
ment. etc, of the aforesaid publica-
ton for the date shown in the above
caption. required by the Act of Au-
Postal Laws and Regulations, printed
on the reverse of this form. to-wit:
l. That the names and addresses
of the publisher editor, managing edi-
tor, and business managers are:
Publisher, Dispatch Publishing Com
pany, Cordele, Ga.
Editor, Charles E. Brown, Cordele,
Ga.
Managing Editor, Charles E. Brown,
Cordele, Ca
Business Manager, Charles E.
Brown, Cordele, Ga.
2. That the owners are:
Charles E. Brown, Cordele, Ga.
James H. Brown. Cordele, Ga.
John R. Brown, Cordele. Ga.
w. L. Robuck. Cordele. Ga.
Thomas Nesbitt, Cordele, Ga.
3. That the known bondholders,
and other security hold
ers owning or holding percent or
more of total amount of bonds. mort
cages, or other securities are:
None.
5. That the average number of
COPIES of each issue of this publication
sold or distributed through the MATS
or otherwise, to paid subscribers dur
- the six months preceding the date
shown above is 1890
CHARLES E. BROWN.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this Atm day of October 1919.
G. T. COBB.
INV commission expires Sept nh.
1929
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-06
WILD GOATS SECURED
FOR BABY" WOODMEN

Rdrnette1o Cairo, Oct 5.--'Chde
Cairo. Oct 5.-Choppers OF South.
ern Georgia are sharpening their AK
es. twenty-five thousand members
are expected to be present at the
South Georgia Log Rollers Associa-
tion meeting in Albany. October q
to %.
For the past several months Presi-
dent Sow. e. D. Rivers, Cairo, with his
advisory in preparing for what m
Uses to be the biggest event ! he
history of Georgia Woodcraft.
Fun by the ton," will be the slo-
gan of the meeting. More than five
hundred baby Woodmen will be intdo
duced to the mysteries of Log Rolling
at this meeting. This will be the
largest class ever initiated Sow. John
Mock. Albany official goat tender re-
Gently received a shipment of wild
goats. They are enjoying life on the
Daisy Dixie Fair Fair Grounds, await
ing the big meeting Sow. Mock
guarantees the ferocious nature of
each and every animal.
Business sessions of the Associa,
lions will be held in the Municipal
Auditorium Tuesday October q On
the afternoon of that date the ChO-
pers will have their famous speccta-
cul parade, while on the same even
ing will occure the competitive drill
of the uniformed rank, for which cash
prizes aggregating $25000 are offered
All railway lines entering Albany will
have cheap excursion rates for the
Log Rollers. Mammonth crowds are
expected on each of the two festiv-
ties.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-06

DEAL SUBURBAN HOME-Six
,om house, good barn, plenty out
lildings, IS acres good land, for sale
/. bargain. w. G. Winfree. 9-S-26t.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-06

or RENT-Good four or five horse
I'm, three miles of Cordele, Call at
ispatch. 1OS3t.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-06

in the great w3r. 1t was in this spe-
cial train that plans Tor the great
American drives at the st &ihiel
salient and along the Argonne-Meuse
front were so successfully mapped
out
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-06
ills

.ermanently disappear after drinking tn
celebrated Shivar Mineral Water. Positively
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-06
TRAIN MAY
BE GIVEN TO AMERICA
Paris. Oct 5.-The French govern.

Paris. Oct 5-tThe French govern
is considering the suggestion
placed at the disposal of General
John ]. Pershing, cOmmander-in-chief
of the American Expeditionary For
ces. and which he used as a mobile
Headquarters, should be presented to
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-06

FOR SALE-Nice COW with young
calf. With good feed she will give
plenty of milk and butter. Twenty bu-
shells of blue stem wheat for sale.
A. J. Cleary, Arab. Ga. 10-5-3t
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-06
SKATING RINK IS
OPEN MONDAY NIGHT

The new skating rink is ready for
operation again 1t will be going on
the Roobin lot Monday night in full
swing. Those who desire to skate will
find things in top notch shape. The
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-06
NEW GEORGIA CANE SYRUP

WE have a limited supply of new
Georgia cane syrup made this week
Mims-Keibert. Produce Company.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-06

four, Continental motor, two passen-
ger, in first class shape, starter works
nicely This is an ideal littl town
car to run about over town quick. It
deceives it's looks. Let us show you.
Price 1925. Cordele Steam Vulcaniz-
ing Co. Phone 22s. $3.50 ct.
FOR SALE-Twoo good milk COWS.
A bargain. Mrs. J. E. Hunt, Cordele,
route D. 9I27 Ct.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-06

FOR SALE-One 1 IL Ton Maxwell
Truck, practically new and in first
class condition. Only used about four
months. Will sell cheap. Mrs. Carrie
S. Scandrett. 1O-5-26
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

Vern Light made business trip
to Plains Wednesday.
Paul Light left Wednesday for
Denver on business trip.
James Woods of Wichita is here
buying broom corn.
Foot ball Friday, Meade and Lib
eral contending. Better attend the
game.
Miss Coy Eagan from Southeast
of town was in town Wednesday on
business.
Mrs. P. A. Craig left Monday to
visit her sister at Pleasant Hill,
Missouri.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Allen left
Wednesday for Unionville, Iowa, to
VlSlC relatives.
Mrs. Rhea who has been at the
hospital for some time is getting
along splendidly.
The paving on South Sherman is
coming along rapidly and it won't
be long till the streets will be
open for travel again.
The pupils of the Garfield school
are planning an entertainment to
be given at the Majestic before
long.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Curtis re-
turned today from a trip to Kansas
City and Iowa, where they have
been visiting.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

]. B. Craig made a business trip
to Wichita Tuesday.
Miss Marie Griffith, sister of W.
V. Griffith came in Sunday from
Coldwater and will work until the
first year for the County treasurer,
W. H. Feather.
Put a little flesh on old dobbin
or old brindle so they won't freeze
this winter. JIM J0HNSTON'S
feed will make them glad they be-
long to you.
Mrs. William Hyde of Satanic
and daughters, Mrs. C. E. Parker
of Hugoton and Mrs. Rouney of
Satanic were Liberal shoppers the
first of the week.
Wanted-Recruits for the "fel-
lows who were young long ago"
at the Liberal-Meade foot ball
game Friday afternoon. Bald-head-
ed men especially invited.
Val Cole, tire salesman, was here
this week on business connected
with the Tire Hospital on West
Second street. Mr.. Cole says the
Tire Hospital is one of the best
customers he has in this territory
for Michelin Tires.
had rather sell coal when can
get it than when l can't, but most
people want it the worst when
there is none for sale. I've got it
now. If you get it in your bin
you'll have it when you need it.
JIM JOHNSTON.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

THE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT
H. L. Jantzen went to Pratt Tues
day on business.
H. E. Downs was in Liberal
Thursday on business.
Nova Moody was in from Kis-
met Thursday on business.
Denzel DeWeese was in from Kis-
met Saturday on business.
Alice Moore of Hooker was a
Liberal visitor the last of the week.
Mrs. Mollie Adridge came in
from Anthony Thursday to visit
relatives.
Mrs. E. D. ONO came in Thurs
day for visit with her sister,
Mrs. Magruder.
j. T. Newly is having his yard
tiled this week with porus tile.
Mr.. Otis Culver. returned Thurs
day from Pisua, Kansas, after spend
ing some time with his sister.
Miss Lillian Cash returned Thurs
day from a business trip to Guy
mon.
E. Dudley left for Shreveport,
La, Thursday and will spend the
winter there.
B. P. Reedley and wife came in
Thursday for a visit with Abe
Isaac.
Mrs. Mary A. Davis returned to
her home in Haviland Thursday,
after a visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Clara Hanson.
Mrs. Will Stuck came in from
Texhoma Thursday for visit with
relatives here and near Liberal
Mrs. G. W. Erb went to Havi-
land Thursday for few days visit
with relatives and friends.
Mrs. w. H. Thomas and Miss
Louise Tracy of Beaver went to
Meade Thursday to visit relatives.
Mrs. f. C. Ferguson left Thurs
day for her home in Bernice, Okla,
after spending some time here with
N. B. Grays and family.
C. H. Shaver and Ruby Stephens
both of Liberal were married at
the Court House Wednesday, Oct.
% by the Probate Judge.
Mrs. H. W. Northup returned
Saturday from Liberal where she
had been visiting her children.-The
Pratt Union.
Mr.. ]. G. Ault has sold their
property on North Kansas and will
soon leave for California to spend
the winter.
Nina Robinson and Ethel Pierce
will drive to Hugoton today for Miss
Cora Levial, who will visit here
for a few days.
Miss Elves Written will take her
sisters position as stenographer for
Vern Light. Miss Marie left for
her home in Wellington Sunday.
Mrs. E. D. Childers left Thurs
day for Des Moines, Iowa, where
she will visit for some time be-
fore going on to her home in Cali
fornia.
Rachel Hart who is teaching the
Dunlap School will spend from
Thursday to Sunday with Mrs. Roy
Jones and will take the teachers
examination.
A number of the Methodist Ep-
worth Leaguers and Minute Men
went to the Union last Sunday
night and had charge of the Ep-
worth League.
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Allen return
ed to their home in Hutchinson
Wednesday after visiting with rela-
tives in and near Liberal
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

The Ladies Aid of the Presby-
terrain church met at the home of
Mrs. G. C. Rector Wednesday after
noon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

A, B. Mitchell and family and
Mr.. and Mrs. Swartz spent the day
Sunday in Tyrone.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

Earl Craig left Wednesday for
Woodward, Oklahoma for few
days business trip.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-10-23

Walter Khrone Of the Fl. \. Witt
Land Company this week sold the
Lizzie Leatherman property to w.
B. Erb of Hayne. Mr.. Erb is NOV
ing to town to give his children the
advantages of the Liberal schools