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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
OUR NEWTOWN
 NEWS LETTER
Special to The Times,D

>rary+ovrn Feb. 24-Overseer COOK of 1fiddIetown officiated at the install 1a1fon of officers of Pootatuck Grange They are: Master, George Clark; oyarseer. WelIes Carter; assistant overseer Mrs. Wallace Mitchell gate keeper. Wallace Mitchell; steward Rev. William Cravener; assistant ia0y s+azvard Pearl Canfield; secretary. ,,harIotte Munroe; treasurer, William c1over Other minor officers were placed. Social program consisted or vocal solos by Miss Isabel Tieman' and piano selections by Miss Hazel Smith. the grange pianist A delic- ious lunch furnished by the ladies was served which completed the evenings program
 Quite the plesanest social affalr oh the season in town was the Liberty ball at Newtown Inn Friday evening in honor of George Washington birthday Over so couples were III the grand march, all wearing Liberty caps made a charming feature, while q varied program of old and new fashioned dances gave pleasure to all Many guests from out of town attend ed. A splendid midnight luncheon was served by Proprietor Corbett. The social hall and ball room were hand somely decorated for the occasion.
 The Girls Friendly society are pre- paring to give a. musical and literary entertainment Mrs. Antoinette Dan iels is in charge of the program and is coaching the young ladies in their several parts.
 Miss Anna Forhan of Bridgeport
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
DR JACOB MAY

pr. Jacob May, well known prac- ticing physician of this city for 43 years, died at his home, 1858 North avenue, after long illness. He was a native of New York city, receivea his medical education at Bush Medi- cal college, Chicago. H., and came to Bridgeport in 1881 where he became prominent among the medical fra rernity. He was member of Ham, ilton Connandery, Knights Templar, and he was also affiliated with the Masons and the medical associations of the state. He was married in 1878 to Miss Ida Martin of Fond dI Lac Wis. wha survives him. He is
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
JULIUS G. FRAUENBERGER

Julius F'rauenberger died yesterday at the family home 399 Union avenue after a long illness, aged 77 years. He was one of the best known of the Ger man residents of the city, and was employed as a mechanic at the Sin ger Manufacturing company plant for over thirty years. He was affiliated with Muensterberg, lodge No. 57, I. o. O. F. Five sons survive, Oscar, Julius, Jr., Carl, Edwin and Albert. A daughter Nellie and seven grand children also survive. Funeral ser vices will be held Wednesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
ENJOYABLE BANQUET.

Army navy and Red Cross repre- sentatives were entertained last night at the Colonial ball room banquet by Murray's orchestra, consisting or WlI- liam Murray, John NJ. Supple, Harry Abercrombie and Theodore w. Draper. The guests were welcomed bv Prof D. C. Guilty. An informal entertainment followed the turkey dinner and songs, musical selections and dancing were enjoyed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
MAVD A SHROPSHIRE

Maude A, wife of Harry Shrop- shire of the firm of Chamberlain and Shropshire, died Saturday at the family home 138 Terry Place after a weeks illness with pneumonia. She is survived by her husband, one son Wilbur, her mother, Mrs. Mary Brewer and a, sister Mrs. Ernest Frech of Fresno, Cal Funeral ser- vices were held this afternoon at the late home at . o'clock. Interment was in Mt. Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
WILLIS COOPER

Willis Cooper, 1 Second street died Saturday at his home at the age of 61 years He was a carpenter, and was affiliated with Uncas Council No 25 o. U. 4. M. Funeral services will be held at the home of his daugh- ter. Mrs Francis Coffey, 1909 Kos suth street on Tuesday afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
BERTHA HESKE.

Funeral services for Bertha Heske were held this afternoon at the late residence, 57 Whiting lane, at ? o'clock, and at St. Paulus German Lutheran church at 2:3O. Inter- ment was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
JOHN ARNOLD

John Arnold, 266 Parrott avenue, died yesterday at the Bridgeport hos pital at the age of 47 years. He was well known as a waiter and proprie- tor of a restaurant on State street. He is survived by his wife. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the home and interment will be in LakeView cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
CANADIAN CASUALTY LIST.

Ottawa Feb. 24-The names of the 1u..- wing Americans appeared in today's overseas casualty list:
 H.: W. PattIson, Everett, Mass; TA F. NIcCaffery, Fall River, Mass; D. J. Shea. New Haven, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
IEN Nj. RIVERS.

Funeral services for Lena NJ Smith wife of Albert Rivers, were held at the late home, 314 Federal street. at 9:30 o'clock, and at St Georges Episcopal church at 10:30. Rev. Henry Kelley conducted the services and interment was in Park ceme- tory.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
GIFT SMALL SUM.

H. l.. Slawson of STA North ave- nue, reported to the police last night, that urglars entered the cellar of his home and smashed a quarter meter. and robbed the machine of $1.25-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
SHEVIIN MATCHED
 WITH BASHAN

London. Feb. 24-Eddie shevlin, of Boston, welter weight champion of the United States navy, has been matched to fight Johnnie Bashan, the cham pion welter weight of England, at the National Sporting club here on March IT. The two men met at the same club on January 27 last, Bashan getting the decision in 15-round bout.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
CBARIOTTA ERICrSON

Funeral services for Charlotta Erictson were held this afternoon at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. s. F, Stenberg, 1868 Boston avenue. at 2:80. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
MIRA HART DEAN.

Funeral services for Myra Hart Dean, were held this afternoon at the homo of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Schwerdtle, 357 Beechwood avenue, at o'clock. Interment was in Oak cliffe cemetery, Derby
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

also survived by one daughter, Mrs. William G. Rockwell, a son. Ferdin- and J. May of Ronasket, Washington, a brother, c. c. May of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. G. M. Clement and Mrs. Fred Gilmore of Milwaukee
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
MARTUS TOAIKO.

Funeral services for Martus Tom ko were held this morning at the late residence, 49 Semon street, at g o'clock Interment was ill Mt. Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
STRATFORD
Special to The Times.)

Stratford, Feb. 24---That those in- terested in the Port of Bridgeport project do not intend to abide by the decision of the recent special town meeting was evidenced by a gather ing held in the town hall on Saturday evening. About 30 citizens were pres ent on invitation of Burton c. War ner. F. s. Beardsley acted as chair man. It was voted to petition the se- lectmen for another town meeting to reconsider the matter. Harry A, Burnes and Everett Sniffen together with the three men who were named ito represent Stratford in the proposed bill were appointed committee % in- vestigate the proposed project ard re- port at the town meeting. It is pro posed to bring the project II- at the adjourned town meeting on March Sd De Bolster will be grieved to learn Of h,r death which occurred Saturday She was 36 years of age. Funeral ser vices will be held from her late resi- deuce, No. 91 North Parade. on Tues day afternoon at 2 o'clock Interrnent will be in Union cemetery.
 Frederick Albrecht died Saturday, aged S2 years. Funeral services will be held from the residence of his son, John ATbrecht, Broadibridge avenue. at g q. m. Tuesday and from St James church one-half hour later Mary C., W. of E. H Farren. passed away at her home, 2,091 Main street, yesterday afternoon. i The trading post of Okenuck Tribe
 was well attended on Saturday even i ing There will be special attractions every evening this week Tonight some of POlis performers will appear. An attempted hold-up on Main street near Barnum avenue N'as reported to the police about 9:30 Saturday even ing.
 The Staples High defeated the Strat- ford High basketball team at the Au- Gitorium Saturday evening. The Alumni also defeated the girls team. 4 broken gu wire delayed the cars
 somewhat this morning at the corner
 of Barnum avenue and Main street
 Members of the Stratford Wonlan's
 Suffrage Association are reminded of
 the rummage sale to be held in the
 
 o'clock. Donations for the sale will be called for Wednesday,. Please notify
 Mrs Charles A. Lowell, 941 East Broad way.
 News items for publication in Ths TiuleR may be left at Carten Bros 5trat$ord Garage, Main street. CORTEZ C. ROCKYC ELL. plunlbing and hea ting; jobblnS Q speciality, Cor. MSin and Hillside avenue StrltfCTa. D 10 1T s STR TFCRD GA ARAGE---Under ns~ management. Repairing promptly attended 70. Satisfaction guaran' ] teed.
 FOR SALE-Old fashioned 5 room
 house in Stratford. Gleason. 2j9'
 Main St. Stratford, Conn.,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
ELSIE NJ. WOOSTER.

Elsie M. Humphrey, wife of George Wooster, 1132 Howard avenue, died saturday at the Bridgeport hospital
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

Members of the Stratford Woman's Suffrage Association are reminded of the rummage sale to be held in the town hall, Thursday, Feb. 27, at 10 o'clock. Donations for the sale will be called for Wednesday. Please notify Mrs. Charles A. Lowell, 941 East Broad way.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24
WANTED FOR SPOT CASH

All kinds Household Furniture and Effects, Merchandise, Goods, etc. Cal' write or phone.
 The Bridgeport Auction Company 2SS- 288 Fairfield Avenue Phones Bar 1906 or Bar. sS2-1S-
 B 12 tf-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

cORTEz C. ROCKVILLE. plumbing and hea ting; jobbIns Q speciality. Cor. Msin and Hillside avenue, Stratfora D 10 If
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

News items for publication in Ths Timer may be left at Carten Bros. 5trat$ord Garage, Main street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

4 broken gu wire delayed the cars somewhat this morning at the corner of Baruum avenue and Main street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

FOR SALE-Old fashioned , room house in Stratford Gleason. 2j90 Main St, Stratford, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

STRATFORD GA AEAGE---Under nsw management. Repairing promptly attended 70. Satisfaction guaran- teed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

The Staples High defeated the Strat- ford High basketball team at the -Au- Gitorium Saturday evening. The Alumni also defeated the girls team.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

Frederick Albrecht died Saturday aged S2 years. Funeral services will be held from the residence of his son John AFbrecht, Broadbridge avenue at q. m. Tuesday and from St James church one-half hour later.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

The many friends of Mrs. Clarence DS Bolster will be grieved to learn Of h,r death which occurred Saturday. She was 26 years of age. Funeral ser vices will be held from her late resi- den2e, No. 91 North Parade. on Tues day afternoon at ? o'clock. Interment will be in Union cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

Mary C. W. of E. H. Farren passed away at her home, 2,091 Main street, yesterday afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

An attempted hOld-up on Main street near Barnum avenue Nas reported to the police about 9:30 Saturday even ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-24

The trading post of Ol1enuck Tribe was well attended on Saturday even ing. There will be special attractions every evening this week. Tonight some of Poli's performers will appear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-18
Three Gents n Milo.
NEW SCHEDULE.

A new schedule has been ar
ranged by the Chicago. South Bend
and Northern Indiana Railway Co.
which is effective Sunday morning.
The Manages include the runs be
tween Michigan City and South
Bend Niles and ST Joseph and
south Bend and Goshen The cars
formerly leaving this city for Mich
isan City al II o'clock in the even
ing will leave AT l:1O o'clock Those
formerly due in from the west at
1890 o'clock at night will arrive az
1889 O'Clock The daily $50 o'clock
morning car viii not run on Sunday
morning according 10 he new
schedule.
The 8 o'clock morning car lesv-
ing for ST Joseph will continue
daily except Sundays The ? o'clocr
evening car will run straight
through TO -. Joseph while the II
o'clock evening car will only go as
far as Niles. The new arrangement,
gives two hour service between Miles
and 81 Joseph in plac OF me FOR
mer one hour sertice-~The last car
leaving 81 Joseph az night foi
South Bend viii be az $50 o'cIocb
and the last one leaving Niles viii
he at 1926 O'Clock Cars will run
TO Goshen at $50 O'Clock in m,
morning every day except Sundays
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-18
GIRLS FORM NEW
CLUB At Y.W.C.A.
World Fellowship Committee
is Plan of Miss BoSWorth
Of New Orleans.
A world fellowship

A world fellowship committee
similar 90 those being organized
throughout the country was form
ed at the Y w c. A Friday night
by Miss Mary Bosworth Of New Or
leans. La. who is a representative
OF the foreign department OF the ma
tional board Of the Y. W 6. A. The
purpose OF the committee is TO keep
association girls in touch with the
work being done by the Y w. G A.
in foreign countries.
The local committee Of "a girls
Includes. Miss Bernice Odell. chair
man. Miss Dorothy Featherstone
* cora club: Miss Marie Granger and
Bethany Geyer. Blue Triangle Re
serve: Ethel Zeitler. L. L. n. O.
club: Elsa Weder and F. Lehman
gymnasium department: Erma Dale
Quadrangle club. Lulu Curry. Bust
ness Womans Bible class: Dorothy
Hull. Freda Vert and Dorothy
Greene Girl Reserves. and Mrs. L.
p. Hardy and Mrs. John Mitchell OF
the board of directors.
To Meet.
The committee will hold its first
meeting Monday night AT $50
O'Clock
on Friday afternoon Miss Bos-
worth spoke 10 the Girl Reserves
telling of the work Of the associa %
ton in China Miss Bosworth left
Saturday morning and will go 10
Elkhart. Goshen and Anderson
where she will talk 10 Y. w c. A.
girls and college students
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-18
Revelations of a Wife
Their Second Honeymoon
by ADELE GARRISON
Ond HONEYMOON
GARRISON.

Why YES. there is he returned
hesitatinglv. Where are my socks
and handkerchiefs and collars:
can't ind but two or three OF each.
and 1 had dozens"
This was no new complaint OF
Dickys. He's extremely hard upon
his clothing. and he viii not toler-
ate a mended sock unless il be an
inhnitesimal hole. indeed. He tears
socks collars and handkerchiefs in
two and throws them on the floor
when he thinks they're too worn
FOR his fastidious taste. fOrgets 10
buy more. forgets that he mas
thrown the old ones away and de
mands the missing articles Of me.
think most wives all understand
that in my relief from the fear OF
DicIlys cold anger concerning my
work. fairly Rugged TO my breast
his irritation concerning his cloth
ing. There have been times when
my voice would have reflected his
tone But not at this moment
"TU hunt them up right away l
said Katie washed this morning.
and she said you had joOst stacks
OF clothes.
she must nave three weeks &C
emulation. then" he grOwled. Il
haven't hgd anything brought back
from the wash in weeks. and my
stocks naturally are running low"
Haven't the slightest idea
knew this statement 10 he alb
somtely false. for / myself put
Dicky's clothing hack in his chiffon
nier after the pieces have been
Numbered and mended. But it was
an exaggerarion I'd heard many
times. one which 1 usually resent
hotlv
I'm sorry. Dicky" said. az
meekly as any doormat wife might.
But l think TN be able to get them
together for YOU right away"
All right" ne returned in a
slightly Modified tone. Wish YOU
would for I've got to pack suit
case tonight"
He stopped in a hesitating sort of
manner. and / felt my mouth go
suddenly dry But / knew. subtly,
that he expected me To help him out
with an inquiry. 80 / forced my stir
lips 10 say carelessly:
Are you going away
Why yes he returned. Some
things turned up concerning this
aviation serial I'm illustrating that
makes il necessary for me to go TO
one of the ground schools for some
Of the scenes Author has put in
some extra chapters. It's a beastly
nuisance. but il can't be helped.
How long will YOU be gone -
He hesitated again, oddly.
Haven't the slightest idea" he
returned at last several weeks
at least"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-18
CAsnuR MISNIEMskI.

Casimir Wisniewski. "a years old.
died Friday morning at his home,
III w Dunn St Besides his wife
Mrs. Mary Wisniewski ne is sur
vived by six daughters and three
sons. Mrs. Catherine Sobieska OF Mil
waukee. Wis, Mrs. Frank Lichner-
owiez of this city. stella, Frances.
Clara and Eleanor also Of South
Bend. The sons are Andrew OF New
York city and Valentine and Leon
of this city He is also sIrvi' ed by
a brother. Maciey OF Albany. y Y.
and one sister. Mrs. Rose LOrkow-
ska of Pittsburg. Pa. The funeral
services viii he held Monday morn l.
ing AT 9 o'clock Al ST Hedwige's
church Rev. Anthony Zuoowicz
viii o6iciate. Burial VIII be i'm 81.
Joseph's cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-18
announcement

The Ladies auxiliary Of the or
der % Eastern Star will hold bust
ness and social meeting Monday
afternoon in the Masonic club
rooms The hostesses will be Mrs
Laura Fretts. Mrs Mary Defreese
Mrs. Goldie Wrightsman, Mrs. c.
Calvert and Mrs. Dora Casey.
A card perry and entertainment
viii he given by the X of &. Ladies
Social club AT the Knights OF Col
umbus home Thursday right. oct
%. at ) o'clock. All members Of the
knights o. The COlumOi- md their
friends are invited 10 attend
A meeting Of the executive com
mittee Of the ST. Joseph counts w
c. T. L. will be held Monday after
noon at 2:3O O'Clock at the Y. w. c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-18
HOW DICKY RATHER MYSTERI-
OUSLY BROKE THE NEWS
TO MADGE.

As the full meaning OF Cousin
Agathas words dawned upon me.
] sprang to my feet with wild idea
room and finding out for myself if
hat she intimated were true-if
Dicky really had planned 10 go away
from home
Then sanity returned to me. and ]
sat down again in my chair
His mother will miss him sorely."
Cousin Agatha had said That was
really no proof that Dicky meant to
leave home. She easily might have
misunderstood the conversation 10
which, was sure. she had been an
unsupported eavesdropper
took firm grip upon myself As
I realized that there was nothing
could do either TO confirm or 10 dis
prove Cousin Agatha's malicious in
ference I must wait until Dicky
or his mother told me whatever
there was 10 know That Dicky was
coIdly angry at me and suspicious Of
me. ] had read in his face when he
left the dinner table so abruptly.
lie was in no mood 10 listen TO any
remarks Of mine upon any subject
The lights of the rooms inside
We're too bright for my mood. Better
Ear the fra grant shielding darkness
OF the veranda. took my chair
close 10 the screened side looking
toward the lake and sat down dra W
around my shoulders a wrap which
Katie's thoughtfulness had put near
me earlier in the evening Across
the lake and through the trees on
the other side cleaned occasional
lights. those in homes on the other
side Of the village
How long ! sat there 7 do not
know. Deep and bitter were the
waters OF memory that rolled over
my soul. as looked oAs into the
fragrant night and recalled other
evenings like this I'm every physical
feature but blessed with my hus-
bands loving companionship
iii Hunt Them Up"
Dicky's loved step on the veranda
brought me 10 my feet swiftly. my
hands clenched against my heart IL
seemed 10 me that not only he but
everyone in the house could hear its
beating
Where the devil are YOU.
Madge?' The very irritation i'm his
voice was a relief 10 me There had
been subtle change in his mood
Gone was the sinister GOODNESS which
had so terrified me. His impotence
was characteristic Of his old. more
natural self
Right here 1 answered cheer
fully. What is it Dicky? Anything
I can do for YOU ,"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-18
DEATHS
MRS. MARY OSBORN

Mrs. Mary Osborn, 81 years old
died Friday night at her residence
500 Lindsey St. following an illness
of several months. She is survived
by four children, Mrs. May Doty OF
Dayton, O.. Mrs Charles Kinney OF
Naw Mexico. T. y. Metcalf of Jones
boro. Ind. and Charles +. Metcali
Of this city. Mrs. Osborn was born In
Grant county. Indiana, and has lived
in this city most of her life. The
funeral service will be held at the
residence at 9 o'clock Monday morn
ing. Burial will be at Westvi1le, Ind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-18
EXPECT RUSH Of
LATE TAX PAYERS
County Auditor Advises go
Early and Avoid Rush"
Policy.

County Auditor Wolf saws indica g.
tons point 10 "A rush OF delinquent
tax payers that will nearly equal
that of the Christmas shoppers
The auditors office has had very
few 50 far that have paid their taxes
and time is limited to the frs,
Monday in November. that being
Nov. this year Mr. Wolf thinks
they are an contemplating waiting
until the last day and then expect
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-18

10 find everyone else has paid pc
advises "a go early and avoid fht
rush policy
Break Records.
over $500 deeds have gone
through the auditors office this
year. brea king an former records.
or this number 1000 nave been
from the city OF South Bend and the
remainder from the rest ~ the
county
Auditor Wolf SAYS the new tax law
has placed every county auditor In
the state far behind in their work
Before they were able 90 be- well up
on their work by the latter part or
September but because the tax lev
les must be passed upon 10y the
state tax commission great DELAY
has been experienced and he thinks
there viii be a large amount OF I'M
finished work by the FIRST ~ he
year
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-18
Personals

Mr. and AIRS c. f. smoke 60
Cushing ST. h>Ve returned from
Bloomington. ind. where they nave
been visiting their daughter Edith.
who is attending the state univer-
gtN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold s keltner of
Buffalo y " are the guests Of
Mir Keltner's parents. Mr. and Mrs
A. 6 Keltner. S27 Park av Miss
Elizabeth Rood of Lapeer Mich, is
also the guest of Mrs keltner for
the week end
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-18
MISS MYRTLE JONES.

Miss Myrtle Jones. Il years old
formerly Of 1901 W. Durham St,
died Friday at Healthwin hospital
following an illness of pulmonary
tuberculosis she is survived by heI
father. Charles Jones. and a sister
Mrs Minnie Henderson OF this city
and two brothers. Dorcie +. and
GAYLORD G. Jones both Of Green
castle. Ind The funeral services
will be held from the Russell chape
Monday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-18
EIRST FROST

81 Joseph county received the
hrsJ black frost OF the year Fri
day night according 10 some OF the
farmers that have come in from the
various parts Of the county.
While the county has been visit
ed by Jack" several times before
this year they have been what the
farmers term water frosts" and
caused very little damage. The only
plants injured before Friday night
were tomato and potato plants.