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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
ABRAHAM LODGE
 TO HOLD WHIST

Abraham Lodge, No. S9. I. O. B. B., will stage its final pinoch1e and whist of the season at the lodge rooms in the Franklin building, Sunday even ing, June 1. A luncheon will be served following the whist.
 As the years have rolled by, these little parties have become more and more popular and during the present season, wives of members have taken an added interest in the affairs, mak- ing the lodge rooms a meeting place on many occasions for those who would not otherwise have had such an ample opportunity of social inter- course.
 The entertainment committee has worked diligently to make the affair a decided success. It is expected that play will be maintained at 50 tables and many valuable prizes will be awarded to the lucky gamesters.
 In order to give the women an op portunity to divulge their Ideas for the evenings fun, Samuel B. Plotkin, chairman of the entertainment com mittee, has appointed Mrs. Jacob B. Klein, Mrs Samuel B. Plotlxin Mrs. Lionel Levy, Mrs. Frank Jacoby, Mrs. Nathan Bernbach, Mrs. Nathaniel Frankel, Mrs Harry Fox, Miss Fannie Greenstein, Miss Sadie Greenstoin and Mrs. Max Cohen to aid the regular en- tertainment committee in the arrange mentS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
Home Health Club
EGitt,l by DR. DAVID H. REEDE,R, Chicago

Analysis of the Urine-Since the Home Health club was established nearly a quarter of a century ago, it has had many iulitators. This I con- slider a very decided compliment to the Home Health club, but like other commercials some of the so-called ser vice organizations appear to exist for profit only.
 They render no service without pay and liberal pay at that. I have seen and examined some of the elegant literature sent out by these institu- tions and it is so skillfully gotten up hat many otherwise sound business men are induced to pay from s10 to s25 to have their urine examined once or twice each year.
 That is in practise what the service mounts to and while \ readily in 1orse the plan of promptly having he urine analysed whenever any symptoms indicate 1t, I am fully con-
 inced that a charge of from S10 to
 25 for doing it twice a. year is not Jecessary. Better service and for less
 xpense would follow if you were to go to your family physician and insist that he make a careful analysis. He is perfectly competent to do it if he will.
 I also believe that much sickness, suffering and many lives could be sav- ed if people would have a certain analysis of the urine made at least once year while they are young and twice year after reaching the age of thirty years. One of the mistaken ideas is that pain in the back is an indi- cation of disease of the kidneys and they will wait for such a symptom. AS a matter of fact, we find people feeling extra fine, looking fine and with no pains in the back who are almost at the point of utter collapse with a disease of the kidneys, that might have been easily cured if talk en in time.
 Only about a month ago I received a letter from a farmer in Minnesota telling of the sickness of his wife. She had appeared to be in her usual health until a few weeks before, when she suddenly began to lose strength and weight. She also wanted to drink water almost constantly. I answered this letter at once privately, instead of through the paper in club notes, and told him to lose no time but have the urine analysed at once. He did so but it was too late. I had another let ter from him yesterday. His wife died of sugar diabetes ten days ago.
 Another letter came about the same time from a neighbor of his, describ- ing the earlier stages of diabetes. He acted promptly, followed my sugges- tion as to analysis, which confirmed the diagnosis of disease in the kid neys, adopted the diet which recom- mended and Is now apparently well. I say apparently because I would not feel safe in pronouncing him cured until after the urine had been tested every month for year. I would also insist on certain dfetetic restrictions to be made permanent.
 A single analysis of the urine In which sugar or albuman is found is not always a certain indication of disease of the kidneys because either of these conditions may appear tenn porarily on account of certain clements in the food that has been taken In
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
Warm Weather Lands
 Thousands to Beaches

The ideal weather of yesterday caused the holiday crowds to- overrun the railroads and trolleys in their ef- forts to reach the shore and country.
 The railroads were taxed to their capacity iby the number who took ad- vantage of the holiday coming so close to Sunday and allowing them to spend the week end out of town.
 The rush began Thursday afternoon and no accidents were reported to spoil the pleasure of the day.
 The officials of the Connecticut Co. report that traffic on all 1ines Was very heavy and that all cars were operated from o'clock until evening.
 The jitneymen had one of Their busiest days with their regular trtpa and special journeys to the shore re- sorts.
 The police had a strenuous day with the parade in the morning ana regulating theg great traffic the torn up condition of Fairfield avenue, eaat of Middle street, and the 9tratford avenue bridge. causing number p& blockades MI
 seaside Park attrac&oa may 1a1 over 1000 bathers t9ek aAypn(2n the waxz ba4h1no
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
Lieut.. Hincks Goes
 To Inter-Allied Games

Lieutenant John Morris Hincks. son Of Mir. and Mrs. W. T. Hincks, of Park place. will sail Tuesday for Paris France. to be one of the representa- lives of the United States Army in the inter-af1ied games that are now being held in that city. Lieut.. Hincks, who is captain of the Yale swimming teams, will enter the swimming con- test. He is the only young man go- ing from the college
 The exhibition of sports is being staged In Paris by the allied countries to entertain the soldiers that are still engaged in the service of the army Young men of the various countries nre being sent to participate in the event. Lieut.. Hincks received his in- vitation very suddenly and will go un- der the auspices of the U. s. army.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31

excess of normal quantity, but when either sugar or a1bumen is found, another analysis positively must be made about a week later and while the patient is on a normal diet
 It is possible for the urine to be normal and the quantity passed during each twenty-four hours to be between one and one-ha1f to four pints, but the usual normal should be between two and one-half pints and three pints each twenty-four hours for an adult and any wide deviation from that quantity should cause one to at once have an analysis made to find out the cause.
 A decided increase in the quantity should cause you to search carefully for diabetes of certain forms of Bright's disease. A temporary increase in quantity may be caused by a cold, raw wind which chills the skin and stops throwing off of insenslble pers- piration, or it may be caused by exc1te- ment nervousness or the use Of cer- tain foods. The quantity is decreased during a high fever, certain stages of Bright's disease, dropsy and c1rrhesls of the liver.
 The normal color ranges from gold en yellow to amber, and perfectly
  mal and should be carefully analysed You could probably save yourseH from much suffering and expense by collecting in a clean vessel or glass jug, all of the urine passed in twenty four hours. If the quantity and color are normal and the aspect clear, throw it away. Wash your container and put it away for six months. But if the sample is not normal in any one Of these, then you should draw off at least a four-ounce bottleful Of 1t and have it carefully analysed, so that you can at once arrest any disease that may be manifested. A sample of the urine taken from this collection Of the entire quantity passed in twenty four hours is much better for analysis than from that passed at any one time.
 Normal urine may range rom slightly acid to neutral or alkaline. is strongly acid during or after lever and is alkaline in anemia. chloro- sis, pulmonary disorders and some acute diseases. The range of specific gravity Of normal urine is from 1914 to 1925. I think 1t is a much better plan to observe some of these things for your self and then act promptly I will be always ready to answer questions about your individual case if you will write to me.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31

adorn one of the walls at head quarters.
 Mrs. Joyce, who is a member of the state board and president of the Fairfield county association, in speak ing of the work today, said, Fully 70 per cent. of the population of Bridgeport is foreign, and in order that it may be kept an American city there is a great deal of work to be done. The children and young people of today will be the citizens of to- morrow and many will doubtless fill official positions, so it is for us to in stil the principles of good citizenship that they may inteligently vote and rule"
 Having lived for over eight years in the home of the union, Mrs. Joyce has a wide knowledge of the work be done. She loves the children who for their welfare and upbringing. Under her able leadership, as presi- dent of the local union for the past ten years, she has seen and watched its growth with keen interest. There are now fourteen different superviors carrying on the good work in the city, covering various branches, and reaching all kinds of people.
 Under her leadership, the women entered in war activities with enthus- iasm and a fine spirit. Reports of the work done by them show a sp1en- did response to the call of the United States.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31

Americanization has formed an important branch in the work of the Womens Christian Temperance Union of Bridgeport, which is the largest branch of the organization in the United States. Established near ly 30 years ago, the work has been conducted with great satisfaction under able supervision.
 Mrs. c. B. Joyce, president of the local union for the past 10 years sees a most astonishing growth in the education of children and reports splendid results of the work.
 The education department of the work includes the Americanization movement where the foreign speak ing homes are visited and groups of young people of different nationalities organized, who pledge themselv to work among their own people for ef- fective temperance work. There are over 1000 young children attending classes each day at the local head quarters, Gilbert street, where Mrs. Grace c. Platt and Miss Dorothy Wheel are in charge.
 Termed as Organized Mother Love-" the members of the W. c. T. U., have proven their unique place in the moral and uplifting work for the nation. The children are taught by illustration the effects of nar- cotics and alcohol; they are taught purity, obedience, the laws of the country, how to conduct meetings
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
CATHERINE A. ROWE.

Catherine A. Rowe-Fitzgera1d, widow of the late Michael Fitzgerald, died this morning at her home, 474 Harral avenue. The deceased was a lifelong resident of this city and was an active member in Park City branch, l.. c. B. A.
 She is survived by two daughters. Elizabeth, a teacher in the Wheeler school, and Loretta, of the City Nor nal school, one sister, Mrs. James Payden, four brothers, John, pr. M, J., Edward and William Fitzgerald.
 The funeral will be held Monday morning at o'clock and at 9:30 from St. Augustines church, where a sol enln high mass of requiem will ba celebrated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
CATHERINE KELLY.

The funeral of Catherine Kelly was held this morning at o'clock from her late home, 513 Gregory street, and at 9:3O o'clock from Sacred Heart church, where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Thomas S. Mooney, assisted by pr. Richard r. Moore as deacon and Rev. Father Sullivan as sub-deacon. Schmidts mass was sung by the choir and William Chew sang Beautiful Land on High" There were many beautiful floral offerings. The pail bearers were Richard Mullen, Michael Kane, James Keegan, Hugh Mo- Queeney, Patrick Roach and Edw.-d | Flynn. Burial was in St. MichaeHs cemetery where Father Mooney read the committal service. s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
CLUB NOTES.

find that the condition most fre- quently complained of on account or the after-effects of the Iinfluenza Is chronic bronchitis. In bronchitis there is always q copious secretion Of a s1imys and very tenaciaus secretion thrown out from the bronchial tubes almost the consistency of the white of eggs but it sticks so tightly to~the side of a vessel, that it is difficult o rinse out. In the chronic stage most complained of there is a persistent. rattling cough and the ph4egm is dif- ficult to raise.
 rho practised direet1ons for home
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31

Last night saw one of the busiest sessions Arcanum lodge has had in a long time. Three candidates received the third degree and number of applications for membership were received. Degree work will be con- tinued next month. The matter of installing electric fans to make the lodge room more comfortable during the summer months was discussed but no definite action taken. The degree work was in charge of Ray S. Vanstone, P. C., and he was highly complimented on the very creditable manner in which his team performed their work.
 The officers of the lodge attended the funeral of M. J. Dahlin in the tery. Mr. Dahlin had been a member of the lodge for 20 years.
 Reports were given by the de1e- gates to the Grand Lodge session, which was recently held in New Ha- ven.
 The lodge this year was unable to hold a memorial service for their dead but paid silent tribute to their memories by standing with bowed heads until the call of the chair Some few weeks ago the lodge voted to accept an invitation to attend ser vice at the English Lutheran church on Laurel avenue at 7:30 Sunday evening, June 1. The committee in charge of arrangements have request ed those who are going to attend to meet at Grove street and Fairfield avenue at 7:15 p. m. Sunday next and then to march in a body to the church. Rev. Aroh is the pastor of the church and he Is a member of the order and his sermon will no doubt be of particular interest to the mem bers of the fraternity
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
DIR. ANNA H. SHAW I'LL,

Springfield, III, May 31-Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, Honorary President of the National American Woman Suf- frage Association, is seriously Ill here.
 She came here to make an address on the League to Enforce Peace. At her hotel she became i'll, and physi- clans who were called said she was theratened with pneumonia She will be taken to a hospital today.
 Dr. Shaw. who for two years was chairman of the Woman's Committee of the Council for National Defense, suffered a severe attack of influenza in her home in Moylan, Pa, in No vember last She was taken to Alt lantic City, where she recovered.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
LYRIC

Tonight will mark the final perform ance presented hy the PoH Players for this season after which the popular playhouse will be closed so far as stock production is concerned until the fall.
 The High Cost of Loving Is one of the funiest productions that has been seen in this city is a. long time. The fun begins right at the rise of the curtain and continues without inter mission until the curtain falls.
 Tomorrow night the final photoplay concert will be given with several features as a. special treat to the pat rons. The management Is presenting one of the largest and best programs that has been seen in a long time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
Conn. Go. Worker
 Hit By Automobile
 Sues Woman Owner

Alleging that he was permanently injured when struck by an automobile as he alighted from a trolley car, FL roy M. Eckert, an employe of the Connecticut Co.,, has brought suit for $3,000 damages against Minnie L. Buckley of Westport, owner of the machine. Papers in the action were filed today in the Superior Court and are returnable to the June term.
 Eckert says that on the day of the accident he was a passenger on "a trolley car bound from Norwalk to South Norwalk. He claims Minnie Buckley violated the statute by driv- ing past a standing trolley car. Eek ert says his ankle and foot were in- jured so that he will be permanently lame
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
WOMEN WORKERS

In almost every lines of war activi- ties the women of this country have done well and have taken front rank for doing work that released thou sands of men for service overseas Some women have been over-ambitf- ous. and, at the expense of their health. have filled places once occu- pied by men. Every woman who, be- cause of overwork. has brought on some ailment peculiar to her sex, should depend upon Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound to re- store her health and strength, as this remedy is now recognized as the stan- dard and has restored multitudes- Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
WANTS COMMISSION
 FOR $65,OO0 SALE

That he sold an estate in the ex- elusive Tokeneke section of Darien for s65,000, Is the claim of Miner D. Randall of Darien, who started suit in the Superior Court today against Paul N. Turner of New York, for S3,- 500, alleging that sum is due him as commission. Randall declares he was engaged as real estate broker by Turner. r-ho agreed to pay him what his services were reasonably worth. The suit is returnable to the June term of the Superior ourt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
GEORGE PIXLEY,

George Pixley, of 79 Poplar street died yesterday after a brief illness at the Bridgeport hospital. The deceas- ed formerly conducted the Pixley Inn at New Milford and the Newtown Inn. He was we'll known in this city where he was a member of the local lodge of Elks. The funeral will be held Monday and burial will he in New Milford
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31

tomorrow to attend the National Con- ference or Social Workers.
 Mrs. Frederick B. Grannias of s54 Noble avenue, spent Memorial Day in Meriden.
 Ladies of Charity, St. Vincent de Paul, will hold their regular weekly meeting Wednesday afternoon at the Nurses home, when plans for the annual teh which will take place on Saturday, June v, will be perfected. Mrs. J. c. Hancort of Ann street is preparing a most interesting p1o- gram.
 Members of the Women's Liberty chorus will hold their regular re- hearsal Tuesday evening, at the Y. M. c. A.
 The Visiting Nurses association will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the association when reports of the month sof May will be read The territory the asso- citation covers in ,he welfare work of the city is inc! casing and they now not only go to all parts of the city but answers calls in Stratford and Trumbull as well. They give any sort of treatment under the direction of the doctor and average over 200 patients a month.
 The St. Vincent Hospital Alumnae association will hold a dance on Tuesday, June 3, at o'clock ii1 the evening for the benefit of the St. Vincent's Day Nursery. The committee in charge of the affair include Mrs Ja4res L. Carroll, Miss Josephine Lillis. Miss Mary Brady, Miss Mar iorie Turgley, Mrs. Anna Flynn and Miss Julia Moran.
 H. F. Roberts, president of the state association of the Junior Re- public committee of this city, will make an address at the annual meet ing to be held at the home of Mir and Mrs. David s. Day, on Clinton avenue. John M. Kingman, director of the Republic, will bring a message from Litchfield. Dr. Henry Blodget, Mrs A. c. Tones and Mrs. F. w. RennelI,
 are the nominating committee. Miss Mary and Miss Elizabeth Fitch, Boston road, will open their home for the June meeting of the
 Women's staff of the Children's Ward O1 lIle bTluSepOTl HOSplldl, ISAL day. A -arge attendance is antici- pated.
 Dr. and Mrs. A. c. Zones, who have been residing at the Stratfeld will make their home for the month of June, at Cedar camp, Still River Rev. H. A. Davenport of the Peo- ple's church is in Philadelphia, in attendance at the Conference on the Fundamentals of Christian Faith. He will be absent for several days longer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
MRS. ISABELLA PORTER.

Mrs. Isabella Porter, aged 80. widow of Charles H. Porter, died yes- terday afternoon at hAr home. 1110 Broadbridge avenue, Stratford. For the past five years the deceased had lived in Stratrord and before that had been a resident of this city for 35 years and was widely known here. She is survived by one daughter. Miss Ida F. Porter. and one son. Charles F. Porter of New Haven. The fun era1 which will be held Monday after noon at 2 o'clock will be private.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
CORNELIUS sPuLANE.

The funeral of Cornelius Spil1ane was held this morning from his late home, 1780 Seaview avenue, at 80 o'clock and at g o'clock from St. Charles church, where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by the Rev. ThomAs R. Gloster, as sisted by Rev. P. J. McGivney as deacon and Rev. James W. Russian as sub-deacOn.
 Thy VIII Be Done" and Nearer. My God to Thee" were sung by the 16isses Murray and Paydsn. and "Fae
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
ROOMS IN COURT HOUSE.

The offices of the Bridgeport Bureau has been moved from the First Bridgeport Ma tional bank building to the Court house. where they will occupy three rooms on the second floor, adjoining the rooms of the Red Cross society.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31

Jesu'' and Some Sweet Day" by Miss Murray.
 The palIbearers were John, Patrick, Florence and Michael O'Leary, James Sullivan and John Spillane.
 There was a large attendance of relatives and friends and many floral offerings.
 Interment was in St. MichaeIs cem- etery where Rev. T. B. Gloster read the committa1 service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
nLACHAEL MCMAHON.

The funeral of Michael McMahon was held yesterday morning from the funeral par1ors of Lieberum & Heaphy, 332 State street, at 8:3n o'clock and at g o'clock from St. Charles church, where a high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev James " Russian. Miss Jessie Mur- ray sang "Ave Marie" and Miss Cath crime Russell. Face to Fave" The pail bearers were James Fitzpatrick, John Corr, Richard O'Brien, Michael McMahon, Neil McFayden, and John Hardy. Burial was in St. Michae's cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-31
OBITUARY
FRANCIS IT. DEMPSEY

Many relatives and friends attended the funeral of Francis T. Dempsey, held from the home of his parents, 122 Bassich avenue, Thursday after noon at 2:30 o'clockk. There was an unusually large number of beautiful tributes. Rev. John G. Sadtler, rector Of Christ Episcopal church. conduct ed the funeral services at the home and accompanied the cortege to Mountain Grove cemetery, where he read the committa1 service Bearers were E. Lockshire, J. May, G. Becker, J. McDermott, B. McAvoy and J. Brown. Interment was in the family plot in Mountain Grove cemetery.