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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25

About the middle Of February cx-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25

The news comes from Troy that :,
huge gun. costing $l25.C0. and having a
range o. 80 miles, was shrunk at the
Watervliet Arsenal Wednesday after.
noon; May j. never be necessary to fire
it,-Hoston Globe
And may 1t continue to shrink.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25

The friends of Stanley H. Croker
will be interested in the following
letter received by his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Croker, Augusta. This
is Mr.: Crockers seventh trip across
but has never had the opportunity to
land before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25

UNIFORM RANK KNIGHTS Of
Pythias. King Company, NO. l. keg.!'
meeting first Thursday OF each mol;i
at 80 p. ii.
Capt. CHAS. n. YOUNG
Rec. ". FRANZ HERklCk
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25

Ten surh stamp cards
Are very nice to see.
Keep on looking forward
to 1873.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25

G. A. r., THE REGULAR MEETlks|
OF Seth Williams Pos, No Is nN
Thursdays OF each month.
GEO. f. GA Commander
}. o. STETSON, Adjt. ard Z u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25

N. E. Q. r.. kENNEBEc Looe;
NO: Isl. meets in =. A. X. hall the zl.,
and third Tuesday evenings OF ea:.
mouth. at 7.3U O'Clock.
MRS. BERTHA r. DOUGLAS Wa-dtr
Mrs. EMMA +. HOWE, Rec. SCI.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25

COURT PINE TREE NO. 70 Fo"
esters Of America. meets n I'n.,
cross hall. The tirst and third Ihursl''
OF each month at $ O'Clock.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25
Light and Airy
Don't Throw EN- Away

Sixteen little Thrift stamps,
Pasted iii a row,
Swap them for War stamp.
And watch your savings grow.
twenty little war stamps,
Pasted On 4 card,
Come Ill mighty handy,
When the times are hard
Port and ExpresA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25

L. S. S. So. Dakota.
Jan. Is, 1919.
Dearest Mother and Dad:
Just Il few lines to let YOU know
am we'll and happy. l wrote Mildred
before having chow" thought would
write you few lines this evening.
We arrived at New York this fore
noon from Brest, France, with fifteen
hundred soldiers abroad. The most of
them were from Connecticut. We ar
rived in France on New Years day
and left on the fifth.
W. got one shore liberty each from
10 O'Clock in the morning until $50 at
night. Another fellow and went
ashore together and bought quite a
few souvenirs. then took in the sights
of Rrest. About all the people wear
den shoes and their houses are
built of stone. Believe me. we saw a
bunch Of soldiers. also had chance
to see quite a few German prisoners.
We had nice weather coming back
except for the first three days out
we ran into ! is storm. On our way
over we had movies every night. also
the Army Band played. Several Of
the soldiers told me their different
experiences while they were at the
front They had many souvenirs. in
Guiding helmets belts. etc, which
they got from the dead German SOL
die IS. One of the soldiers brought
back little puppy which was born
on the battlefront
While coming up the Hudson this
forenoon the mayors committee Of
New York met US and gave us quite a
welcome. The party included men
and women. also a band from New
York. ] sent YOU a letter from
souvenirs. Cpe you got them all 0. X.
The other watch is getting n As
hour until Monday morning. 7 am
hoping we will get one also so il we
do | will go over and visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Libby. This afternoon II bags
of mail came aboard. so ! guess I
will get few letters anyway Don't
know just how long we will stay,
probably not long. as I suppose they
want to set the soldiers home as soon
as possible. Jan. 10, I received II
letters today. Believe me. I was some
glad to hear from home. imagine
Will get more later as all Of the mail
hasn't been given out yet. This after
noon ] received fine Christmas box
from Mildred. I haven't received the
package you folks sent me yet.
This morning the hospital ship
Comfort arrived in New York with
owe: 200 sick and wounded aboard.
She was given the same reception We
were and she is locked right beside
us. This afternoon another fellow
and went aboard the I.eviathan"
which was formerly known az the
"Eaterland." She certainly ia a large
snip. ] don't imagine l will he able
I write many more letters this time.
as the stevadores are going to coal
snip for us tomorrow. am going to
write AIR. and Mrs. Layton few lines
tomorrow
wen. folks. I can't think Of much
J, 20 write this time. Hope to
near from you soon and often.
Lots Of love,
STANI Ev
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25

wick is in receipt OF orders to pro-
coed to New York. Feb. > 70 pursue u
weeks intensive course in y. NJ e. \,
work preparatory TO sailing to
France. Miss Smith volunteered sew
erai months ago but her orders have
just been received. She will report
at Miibank Hall. Columbia tn.ver-
sitE, to attend the Barnard conf, renee
and expects to sail overseas shortly
after. She has been principal of the
Bath street primary school several
years and has been given q leave of
absence by the school board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25

QUEEN TEMPLE, NO. 70. PYTHIAA
Sisters. meets in *. of +. nall the &,
ond and fourth TUESDAY evenings q
each month, at $50 O clock.
IDA h. LEHMAN. N. +. c.
ANNIE :. ARNOLD. N. o. K an {
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-25

GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE
No 5. Ladies of the &. A. K. Eesta
meeting IN G. A. r. hail first and 'h'i
tuesday, OF each month d. ~ +. VI
MRS. GEORGE GAY. Pres.
MRS. KA.'EREEN PETERS. So
feb3,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22
AUTOPSY ON BODY
 OF LIEBKNECHT

Berlin, Monday, Jan. 20-(By the Associated Press)-The autopsy on the body of Dr. Karl Liebknecht, the Spartacan leader who was killed last week while trying to escape from the soldiers who had arrested him in suppressing the Spartacan revolt showed that he was shot from be hind and that the bullets were fired from some distance. The autopsy was conducted by Prof. Augustus c. c. Bier and Prof. Paul F. Strassman together with a third surgeon. Will liam Liebknecht, pr. Liebknecht's brother, and Hugo Haase, the Inde- pendent Socialist leader, were present.
 The official report of the surgeons showed that the fatal bullet entered the back of the head and came out through the forehead. A second bull let entered the back and traversed the lungs. The third also struck in the back but produced only a slight wound.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22
TAsSHUA AND LONG HILL.

Charles Hungerford has been hon orably discharged from a camp in Georgia and arrived at the home of L. R. W1ldman. Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Goodwin of Ohio, and Miss Minnie Slauson of Glenbrook are visitors at the home of Mrs Edith Filler.
 Clarence Hurd of Georgia is wis iting his grandmother, Mrs. F. c. Beardsley.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Wink1er and two daughters have returned to their home in Springfield after visit spent in Tashua with MT. and Mrs. Alber Heinrich.
 MT and Mrs J. E. Elliott enter tained the Maplecroft Whist club Saturday evening. Three young men were present who had been ir the service, J. Frank Ehrhardt of Bridgeport, who is now in Staten Isl and base hospital; George Kaechle O. Camp Eustis, and Charles Hungerford from Georgia. Thirty were present and an enjoyable evening spent Games and music were also enjoy ed.
 The ladies of the Methodist churcf, will give an entertainment in the so- ical room of the church Friday even- ing which will consist of a fine pro- gram and sandwiches and cocoa. There will also be a sale of aprons home made cake, candy and popcorn. All are welcome. l The Misses Evelyn and Dorothy Seeley are staying in Bridgeport. 1 MT. Macey of Bridgeport spent Sun day with his sons, Leroy and Lewis Macey.
 Mir. and Mrs. Turner, who occupied part of the Toucey place, have moved to Bridgeport.
 MT and Mrs. George Mahoney and family have moved to Black Rock Rev. and Mrs. F. W. Poten are occu- pying their place in Long Hill street | George Jennings and Mrs. Amy Gaines have been recent visitors ot Mir. and Mrs. Charles Jennings. l Mrs. Jankowski and children are now recovering from 8 two weeks seize of influenza.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22
MANY TROOPS NOW
 HOMEWARD BOUND

Washington, Jan. 22-Two trans ports, the Conia, and the Susque- hanna, and the cruiser Frederick, are on the way home from France with more than six thousand troops.
 The Conia is expected to reach New York Friday with nearly three thousand troops, including the 33lst infantry complete, of the S3rd divis- ion; two casual companies for Camp Meade, and one for Camp Upton.
 The Frederick is due at New York January 29. with 1.500 men, includ- ing headquarters medical detachment and the first battalion comprising Companies A, B, c and D of the 330th infantry, S3rd division; the 466th and 492nd aero squadrons. and number of casual officers.
 The Susquehanna is due at New port News January 30, with nine
 casual companies of about 1,500 of ficers and men, 1T casual officers about six hundred sick and wounded and six officers and II men of the navy. Casual companies aboard in clude one from Pennsylvania. The cargo carrier Absecon is due
 at New York February with about l twenty casuals, and the Fastener al the same port. February 4, with five l ca suals-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22
OUR NEWTOWN
 NEWS LETTER

Twenty members of the local Re publican club held their monthly meeting at the New.own Inn, last week and listened to an address on Theodore Roosevelt by Rev. E. O. Grtsbrook of the Congregational church. The banquet hall was ap- propriately decorated by Prof. J. F.. Corbett with the national colors, the portrait of Roosevelt, the "big stick and the family service flag of the ' E oosevelts.
 F. J. Miller of Hazardville spent Sunday In town, guest of Selectman Glover.
 Benjamin r. Cronchley of Ridge field, whose funeral occurred Friday afternoon, at St Stephens church, in that borough, was attended by many Newtown friends. After a long busi- ness career in the Middle West, MT. Cronchley came East and purchased a farm in Newtown, where he took an active interest in town affairs. Afterwards he became station agent ar Bethel, and later station agent at Ridgefield. He is survived by his wife, one son, Chas D. Cronchley of | Ridgeield, and one daughter, Mrs 1 Charles L. Mitchell of Queens, Long Island, and several grand children 1 He was an advanced member of the 1 Masonic fraternity in Western Con necticut.
 ! The propaganda of the Rorabacb l packers of the project of the Zoar Bridge dam has taken on a distinct 1 literary phase. The owners of lanG on the Newtown side of the stream ] before they are approached by pur' i chase are told that those who de cline to sell their abutting land are l enemies of conservation if they dc | not assist in making a success of the work of the Conn. Power and Ligh l company. The landowners should be willing to sacrifice a little, "fo: the non-use of the waters of the Housatonic is economic waste; tho
 use of the power is the true conser ! nvation." This little gem is sprung or 1 the farmers from Ragged Corner tt l Bennetts Bridge in an appeal to tn, | patriotism and Americanism of tht l NeWtoWners residing in this section l As the NeWtown selectman following 1 the town vote, refuse to sacrifice | Bennetts Bridge, the water compan, i seem determined to buy all the farm | in this section and thus shut up tn | highways leading to the doomed | bridge. Many influential citizens o 1 the town think the selectman shoult l employ counsel to watch the doing i of the water company, and reques
 our representatives in the legislatur
 to hold a watchful eye out on furthe
 vicious legislation in Hartford.
 Mrs. Fred P. Reiner, mother o | Postmaster Fred Reiner of Sand
 Hook. died at the family home
 Thursday evening, and the funera
 occurred last Saturday from S
 Roses church, with interment in tn
 family plot in the Catholic cemeter
 in the Glen. A high mass of re , quiem was celebrated for the repos
 of her soul. The family formerly re
 sided in Greater New York, bu
 bought a farm on Botsford HIl which later was sold, and the de
 ceased with her son moved into tn
 village. Mrs. Reiner gained the goo
 will of all the neighbors near tn
 homes in which she lived, and
 greatly regretted by her friends. Th
 pail bearers were: J. W. Hayes, Ste
 phen and Daniel J. Keane, John I
 Blake and P. Ready and Jame | O'GOnnell
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22
STEPNEY

Nathan Hinman. who has been i'll for several weeks past, was taken by sambulance to St. Vincent's hospital on Saturday for treatment.
 Mrs. Arthur J. Hull is convalescing after an attack of the tonsilitis.
 Mrs. James Alderman. who has been called to Newburg, by the death of her mother, has returned to her home.
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene M. Peck were Sunday visitors of MT. and Mrs. FL liott Peck in Newtown.
 The Red Cross auxiliary will meet on Wednesday for an all days meet ing at the home of Mrs. Milon B Hawley.
 Miss Loretta Keenan worked at B. Hawley h Co.'S store, Saturday, dur ing the absence of Miss Emma Wells.
 Hans Davison was an over Sunday guest of friends in Nichols.
 Miss Nellie Northrop has returned home after spending week with Mir. and Mrs. Stanley Northrop.
 E. Meade of Long Hill has re- signed as sexton of the Baptisi church and Mark Curtiss is taking charge at present.
 The wedding of Herbert Garlick o1 this place to Miss Fanny Parker oc. cured at the home of the latter il Wisconsin on last Wednesday. MT and Mrs. Garlick are now on theil way East and will make their future home in this place. Mrs. Moses Thorpe, who had a bat fall last week, is slowly improv ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22

Strong opposition is felt among the wide-awake teachers in town against the Morrison Educational Bill. The action of the Connecticut Federation of Teachers held in New Haven, Sat- urday, Jan. Il, 1919 has been put in to pamphlet form and may be ob- tained by addressing Miss K. A. Brennan or Miss Ada L. Ruth, care of the New Haven school board. The evil points of the Morrison Educa- tIonal code bill are pointed out, and the state teachers are warned to see or circularize their representatives and state senators in relation to this school bill in Hartford this winter. There are a score of counts in the indictment of the measure presented by the State Teachers Federation ard copy of these will be furnished the press.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22
LOSES TWO FINGERS.

Henry Bitzer of 1882 Noble avenue, purchasing agent for the Bridgeport Hardware Co.,. suffered the loss of two fingers when the bicycle which he was riding collided with a trolley car at Crescent avenue and William street at o'clock last night.
 According to the report Of the mat ter given to the police. Bitzer was riding down William street at a mod crate rate of speed. when his coaster brake broke, and ne crashed head on into the car. was treated at the Emergency hospital by Dr. Pasuth and removed to his home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22

The surgeons declared there was nothing to substantiate the allegation of the Independent Socialist organ, Die Freiheit, that Dr. Liebknecht was beaten over the head with clubs or the bullets of guns.
 Officers of the division of mounted rifle guards, some members of which were in charge of Dr. Liebknecht when the shooting occurred, have of fered a reward of ten thousand marks for information clearing up his death and that of Rosa LuXemburg, the other Spartacan leader who was killed as she was being removed in an auto mobile from the place where she had been arrested.
 Rosa Luxemburg's body has not been found
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22
SAILOR FINED $50

Austin F. Kelly a sailor stationed at the Brooklyn navy yard was fined $50 and costs by Judge Wilder in City court yesterday, charged with a breach of the peace.
 Kelly was arrested last night, after he had smashed things in the Shef- field lunch at 1O34 Main street. He is said to have broken dishes, and smashed the glass in the counter at the rear of the lunch room.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22
BALLARD RENONuNATED.

Candidates for county commission CT were nominated yesterday by the Fairfield county legislators. Charles H. Hart of Bethel, Republican, was nominated to succeed John Brophy, Democrat, whose term expires October 1, 1919, and who was not a candidate for re-elec- ton. Frank F. Ballard of Bridge port. whose term expires October l. 1919, was renominated. The other county commissioner for Fairfield county Is Henry P. Crawford of Greenwich. whose term expires Octo- Der 1, 1921. Deputy county auditors will be named at a later meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22
HOHENZOLLERNS BETTER,

Amerongen, Holland, Jan. 21-(By the Associated Press)-Former Elm peror William and the former en- press have both So far recovered from their recent illnesses that they are able to resume their former mode of living. They are taking their cus- tomary morning walks in the grounds around the castle. Herr Hohenzol- Tern is reported in much better spirits
 His birthday, on January 27, will be celebrated by a concert in the castle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22
CHRISTIAN UNION
 HOLDS ELECTION

At the Bridgeport Christian Union last evening at five o'clock, the an- nual election of officers was held, re- tiring President A. w. Tremain in the chair.
 Clarence N. Payne, M. D., president; A. E. Lavery, vice president Egbert Marsh, treasurer; Robert c. Mallette. secretary.
 A vote of thanks was rendered to the retiring members of the board, also to Adolf sherman who had donat- ed to the Christian Union, his com mission on the sale of the Bank St property.
 Westinghouse officials arranging tc leave for Europe in connection with increaSiDo forai1.p +rado
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22
LONDON WORKERS STRIKE,

London, Jan. 22. - Two thousand agents employed by London insur- ance' company have notified their employers officers that they will strike unless their weekly wage of about s14.65 is not increased by S5. They have also inaugurated a move ment to organize the agents of other companies, and thus enforce the de- mand throughout the country.
 The men claim that the company pays to it's stockholders 40 per cent, free of income tax, on a capitaliza- ton of s5,00O,O00.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22
"Cascarets for Mothers Pets

Careful mothers know that Cascarets in the home mean less sickness less trouble, less worry less cost
 When one of the kiddieS has white tongue, teVerSh breath, sour stomach or a cold, Cascaret quickly and harmlessly "wors-'' the posons from the liver and bowels and all is vel -air,-ony 10 cents boX
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22

Ernest Roberts of East Main street left this morning for the Great Lakes MT. Roberts is a marine engineer with years of experience, having held the position Of chief engineer on several of the large steamship lines. He is at present employed by the Shipping Board as an inspector and his work on the Great Lakes will be the inspec- tion of new ships before their accept aEce by the board.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22
STAMFORD
Special to The Tfmes.)

Stratford, Jan. 22.---The Guild of Christ church will hold party in the parish house on Thursday evening of this week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22

An informal dance will be given by the scholars of the High school in Red Mems hall on Friday evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22

Public Service Commission control of all telephone service in New York state proposed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22

Jack McGahey was taken to the Norwich home yesterday by Officer Barnum. The trip was made in one of Carten Bros autos.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22

Stoppage of wheat buying for the British government account causes confusion in Canadian milling indus try,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22

years of experience, having held the position of chief engineer on several of the large steamship lines. He is at present employed by the Shipping Board as an inspector and his work on the Great Lakes will Joe the inspec- tion of new ships before their accept aEce by the board.
 Miss Florence Lewis of East Main street, who recently went to France as an army nurse, is at present locat- ed in Bordeaux, according to letters received by her family. Miss Lewis reports that she enjoys her work and is in the best of health. The following officers were elected by the Stratford Fire department: George H. Baldwin, president; Harry D. Flood. vice president; John Mo Qufllan, secretary; Charles Graham, treasurer; Irving Webb, trustee for one year; Edward Manchester, ser geant-at-arms. It was voted to hold a dance on the evening of February i12.
 About 75 membe of the Cupheag club participated in celebrating the 33rI anniversary of the club last even | ing. Luncheon was served and a gen eral good time enjoyed by all. The committee In charge were John Gra- ham, Frank Hanson, Divad Rhoades, Harold Lowell, F. c. Silliman and c. ; H. Peck.
 Mrs. Chauncey Bass of South Main street is home i'll with the grippe. Her associates and teacher friends at Honeyspot school, Stratford, wish her a speedy recovery. They hope to see her back to school very soon.
 Miss Ethel Sherwood and Miss Mary | Cooney of Honeyspot school were teachers who went to New York last week to take the examinations to teach in New York. We wish them lots of success.
 Sedgwick school mourns the loss of one of it's best and most dearly loved teachers. Miss Elizabeth Donovan. For almost two years Miss Donovan has been teaching at Sedgwick. She was a graduate from the State Nor nal school, New Haven.
 Both Miss Donovan and her sister Catherine died from influenza within one day of each other. There was a double funeral Tuesday morning. Stratford teachers and friends of Miss Donovan will never forget her splendid personality, her loving dis position and her wonderful work among her children.
 News items for publication in The Times may be left at Carten Bros Stratford Garage. Main street
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 FOR SALB-O1d fashioned 15 room
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22

New Yorks National Guard troops the 27th Division, were ordered home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22

TO MOTHERS While children detest castor oil, calone hills and axaves they really take Csarets because they taste like candv Cascas wo' nasty be sour lamentations ana connon poison from Cds tender stomach, liver and bowS
 without ~ or oDinq Cascarets never dsappon the worried mother Each ten cent box contains directions for children aged year old and upwards
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-22

Miss Florence Lewis of East Main street, who recently went to France as an army nurse, is at present locat- ed in Bordeaux, according to letters received by her family. Miss Lewis reports that she enjoys her work and is in the best of health.