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Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
EAST0N

Mrs. Leroy F. Wheeler has return ed. having spent a few days as guest of her parents. MT. and Mrs. J. Ar thur Sherwood.
 Several from here are planning to attend the dance which the Green field Hill grange are going to hold in their hall on Friday evening, May 23
 The regular meeting of Easton grange, No. 4a, was held on Tuesday evening. The Norfeld and Green field Hill granges were invited and over 100 were present. A bountiful supper was served by the following committee: Miss Alice Burr, Mrs Arthur E. Wheeler anh Bertha An drews. A very interesting program was rendered which was as follows: A piano solo by Mrs. Burr of Norfield grange; a reading by Mrs. Clarence B. Andrews, Easton grange; a recita- ton by Harold Banks of Greenfield Hill; a paper by Frank Bennett, of Norfield grange; a vocal solo, Robert W. Mason. of Easton; a piano solo. by Mrs. Winchester of Greenfield Hill, and a violin solo. by Clara San ford of Easton. At the next regu- lar meeting it will be Brother Night, and a good time is looked forward to-
 Mir. and Mrs. Howard Wade and son. MT. and Mrs. Edward More house of Greenfield, were guests on Sunday of MT. and Mrs. Erwin P. Edwards
 MT and Mrs. Leroy F. Wheeler welcomed a son at the Bridgeport hospital on Sunday morning. The little one is named Catherine Sher- wood Wheeler. Mrs. Wheeler was Hazel Sherwood before she was mar ried.
 MT. and Mrs. Hanford Lyon were in town recently visiting friends.
 The young people of the Baptist church are going to hold a supper and entertainment in the hall on Sat urday evening of this week. The program includes a short play.
 Miss Alice Nichols is spending some time with her cousin, Mrs. J. Arthur Sherwood.
 Deacon Charles Everette and John Sherwood visited Charles Powell on Sunday. MT. Powell is confined to his home by sickness.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

other officers in various stages of drunkenness made up ths court. was compelled to live there helnless | while the officers after d travesty Of 1 a trial. ordered my lover to be sho. at dawn for Attempting to murder an officer of His Imperial Majesty the German Emperor" My Lover Shot Before My Eyes
 For 2 time I lost consciousness, and when I recovered the grey rays of dawn were beginning to filter through the windows, and I prayed for insensibility once more. 50 that l might not hear the sounds which would announce to me the doom of my sweetheart.
 But it was not to be- for just as the streaks of light made vision pos sible four soldiers entered, and, lift ing me, bore me to the window I saw Dick standing alone before a broken wall, and in front of him the German soldiers and an officer. Tho officer gave glance up at the win dow where ] was and then as he dropped the point of his drawn sword and gave a sharp command a tolley rang out, and Dick collapsed to his knees. The officer ran forward and. placing a pistol to Dicks head, fired.
 l must have swooned, then for ths next l remembered was being carried at a rapid rate through the darkness, the falling rain blowing in torrents as we went. After what seemed ; long time, my bearers entered [. trench. and conveyed me into q sumptously- furnished dug-out I was lifted on to a camp bed. and left alone. Some time elapsed, then my ;,, the ober-lieutenant. accompanied by several other officers. who crowded round me.
 The Heutant seemed to be explain ing my presence and what led up to my being there, when an orderly en- tered and repeated something very hurriedly, and was just going out when another rushed in and shouted something which seemed to create a. panic amongst the officers, who rush. ed pell mell from the dug-out.
 British Sergeant to the Rescue,
 The sounds of heavy gun-firing or shell explosions crept nearer, and surmised the British were attacking. Next came voice, and a rushing of feet down the entrance to the dug cut. then the ober-lieutenant, blood stained and wild-eyed rushed in, closely by a British sergeant
 Put yer hands up, damn ye. shouted the sergeant. For answer the German flung his pistol at the sergeant, who promptly plunged his bayonet through the Germans chest. The Hun fell on his back. The ser geant was making for the exit when I yelled out.
 He turned like a flash, levelling his red bayonet. Then God bless my soul, a nurse!" cried he. How the devil came ye here, nurse?"
 I told him I had been brought by the orders of the German he had just killed.
 He immediately went off to see his officer. That gentleman soon arrived. and after seeing that 1 was made as comfortable as possible, had me con veyed to the nearest motor ambu- lance, and in due time I arrived in Blighty
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
VIEWPOINT
Special to The Tines1

Newtown, May 22.---Dr. ". J. Me Laughlin was host and lecturer at the meeting of the Mems club held at Newtown Inn Tuesday evening. The doctors lecture was on vegetarianfsir and the menu also of vegeta bles proved most enjoyable to the mem bers present who declare themselves almost converted'' with the satisfy- ing and savory dishes served.
 The Progressive club of Newtown will meet and have a chicken dinner at Newtown Inn, Monday evening, May 26.
 The Equal Franchise League meet ing scheduled for Wednesday was postponed on account of the Hines, of County Organizer Miss Grace Murray. who was expected to address the meeting.
 The firm of H. G. Warner & Co. of Sandy Hook, have purchased a Ford open delivery truck from the Frank Blackman agency.
 Miss Ruth Fallon of Thomaston, for merly of the faculty of N. H. H. S., was an over Sunday guest of Mrs, Schermerhorn. Newtown street.
 A new front veranda is being built Depot road, Carpenter George North rop Is doing the work.
 A calcium chloride covering is be- ing applied on the trunk line road through Sugar street to Dodgingtown
 MT. and Mrs. Potter of Naugatuck are expecting to occupy their home in Newtown street. the colonial house near the Abbott home.
 Paul Cavanaugh of Bridgeport, is spending a few days at his mothers home on Sunset hill.
 Relatives and friends in large numbers attended the funeral of Ed ward Keane from his home in Bots ford and later from St. Roses church, Wednesday morning. Rev Father Sinnote sang the high mass of requiem The pallbearers were Thomas Lynch, Peter Lynch, Francis Bailey, Michael Heating. Michael Grove and William Corbett Beauti- full floral tributes surrounded the casket. Among the pieces noticea- ble were specially large wreath and cross from the officials and employees of the Loconobile Co of Bridgeport; also from the Bullard Co. and other nauufa curing concerns throughout the state where the deceased had be- come popular as a friendly comrade and skillful workman. His rare abiI- ity as a patternmaker and inspector VIII cause him to be greatly missed. His sunny disposition which endear- ed him to all, cause the deepest sym pathy to be felt for his bereaved fam lily in his untimely and tragic death. Surviving him are three brothers Thomas F., John J. and Frances M. sons of the late Patrick and Margaret Finnen Keane, who owned and man aged the Button shop in Botsford. TOW the owe-keane Co. MT. Grove was on a trip of inspection from New London to Waterbury when the accident which caused his death occurred.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
STEPNEY:

MT. and Mrs. Leslie Purdy of Bridgeport were guests on Sunday of MT. and Mrs. Zalmon Purdy.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Garlick en- tertained on Sunday guests pr. and Mrs. 8. M Garlick, Miss Carolyn Gar lick and Mir. and Mrs. Earl Garlick of Bridgeport.
 MT. and Mrs. Milon B. Hawley and MT. and Mrs. Frank Gilbert have en- joyed an auto trip to Mt. Holyoke, Mass, where they visited Miss Blanche Gilbert.
 Tine local churches are planning for appropriate exercises to be held on Children's Day.
 Mrs Harry Morgan was a recent guest of her sister, Mrs. Oscar B. Plumb, in Nichols.
 Mrs. TerrilI of Colorado is spend ing some time at the home of Mrs. Stephen French.
 The Willing Workers of the Baptist church will hold a social in the church parIors Wednesday, May 21. Aprons and fancy articles will be on sale. An interesting program will be given and refreshments served.
 Wesley Skinner of Bridgeport was an over-Sunday guest at his grand
 
 Dramatic night will be observed at Harmony on Thursday evening. The committee in charge are Mrs. Alex Sinclair, Mrs. Fred Kendrick and Mrs. Charles Lacey.
 Miss Emma Wells spent Sunday as the guest of Miss Elizabeth Ray mond at Greenfield Hill.
 A dance was given by the firemen at their hall on Wednesday evening. The usual large crowd was in attend ance.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clayton HawIey spent Sunday in Sandy Hook as the guests of Mrs. Hawleys parents.
 Mrs. Charles Blake has spent a few days in Bridgeport where she was called by the illness of her mother
 Arthur B. Tyrrell has been decorat- ing the interior of J. Arthur Sher- woods home in Easton.
 Rev. and Mrs. Clark have enter tained their daughter and husband over the weekend.
 George H. Clingan, who has spent a few days at his home here, left on Sunday on a business trip through Massachusetts.
 George H. Lyon was drawn as grand juror in criminal superior court, Bridgeport. on last Friday.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

be favorable for at least a beginning of activity on the part of the com mittee created to hasten the building of new town hall. It was formed several months ago in connection with the disbanding of the Bedding Home Guard and has since remained mani mate. not even having been called to- gether for organization.
 A high official of the State Agricu1- tural Department inspected a field of alfalfa on A. G. Barnett's farm a few days ago and pronounced it the equal of any in Connecticut. The tract IS of three acres and although seeded six years ago continues in first class condition and yields abund- antly.
 Rev. Charles Brady with his wife and their five year old daughter ar rived at the Episcopal rectory on the Ridge last Saturday evening, having been about a week on their Journey from Colorado. MT. Brady, whose engagement Is for four months, con ducted tho services on Sunday and made "A highly favorable impression. n.
 P. B. Nash. local agent for the Ford car. has sold one of the Subur- ban type to S. c. Shaw. H. Sanford Osborn recently purchased another ear
 Services at the Center Congrega- tional church were conducted last Sunday by Rev. pr. Dalh, director of religious work at Yale University. The pulpit will be occupied next Sunday by Rev. pr. F'oote, formerly head of Atlanta University.
 Judge Robert WillSin, for several summers past a summer resident at the Ridge. has taken a cottage at n.
 The Methodist parsonage at the Center has been rented by Clark Judd or the Waterbury Brass Go. and ~e- gently located in Chicago.
 The De Brucker family of Brook iyn, are occupying their place in Sanfordtown for the summer.
 A daughter was born to Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Wood of Sunset Hill on Thursday last.
 Miss Eleanor Dayton has returned from New Jersey to her house at Red ding center.
 The p. M. Bradleys have vacated stalled in their cottage at Fairfield beach.
 Robert Ferry has entered the en- ploy of Osborn and Barnes who re- gently began work on their s160,OO0 road contract at Salisbury, Litchfield county.
 Official notice has been received that Stephen, son of MT. and Mrs. E. T. Sanford, Is adjudged the district winner in the oratorial contest by pu- pills of the public schools held last fall There are seven towns in the district and the award of privacy among the competitions was delayed for some time. The contest among the district winners takes place at Yale this week.
 Milo Osborn and George P. Will Hams each bought a pair of work horses at an auction sale in Danbury last week.
 The pupils of the Sanford school enjoyed a picnic at Bedding Glen on Monday.
 Francis E. Hamlin and family are with the Dunnels at the Ridge for the summer
 A slight frost was to be noticed on lowlying grounds here early Mon day morning.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
N. Y. Wholesale Prices

Butter-Creamery, higher than ex- tras. per ID. 60 1-4961c; dairy. tubs, finest, 59@59 1-2c; good to prime. 56 c 5sc.
 Eggs-Fresh gathered extras. 51c; storage packed extras. firsts, IS 12 e 49 1-2c
 Apples-Northern Spy. s7@13; Al bermarle pippin. s7@s15; Winesap. bbI., S12.5O; Baldwin. sS c s11; Ben Davis. s6Qss; Greening, s7@s11; Russett. ss O $1O.5O.
 Potatoes-Bermuda s5 a s9: Flori- da- new, s2QS325; old, 1SO lbs, s4 O s5.25.
 Poultry, Dressed-.Fowls-3O to SO lbs. and over to doz., s5 O 3Sc.; un- der 30 lbs. Ducks-Spring 40c. Squabs-Prime. s2.5O@s3. Turkeys Selected young hens. AS O 49c; se- lected young toms. AS @ 4sc.- Broilers Fancy, IS to "A lbs. to dozen. 50 O 52c; fancy. 25 to 90 lbs, 48 9 soc. Chickens-31 to 60 lbs and over to dozen 42@43c. F'owls-6o lbs and over to dozen, 3Sc.; 48 to 55 lbs. 3sc; 43 to 47 ros.. 37c; 3s to 42 lbs. 35 1-2@ 3sc: 30 to 35 lbs. $40 34 1-2c.: under 30 lbs. B 33 1-2c.
 Poultry. Live-Spring broilers, col ored, heavy. h., 65c..; spring broilers, colored. small, 55c. Fowls, 40c. Tur- keys, 25c. Ducks. spring. 46c. Geese 1sc. Guineas, pair, s1.10. Pidgeons, pair, s5c.
 s-Asparagus-Doz. bchs.. s4.5O. Lettuce-Basket, s1.50 @s25O. Mushrooms-3 lb. basket. s16s2.5O. Onions-Old, yellow, 10C Ib. bag. s1O@s12. Turnips-Ruta- haga. bb1.. s3.5O9s s5.5O; old. white, bbl., S1 12.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

They neer seemed to care, and thei: coolness was amazing. I think they were more concerned lest they should be running me into danger than about anything else. At first when I was up in the air under fire I felt bit ner- vous, but after a time I could only watch with bated breath the terrible cop1bats going on around me.
 Once I thought I was finished It was when two enemy machines engag- ed the one in which I was seated. The though we were crashing. but I found afterwards that it was oaly ruse. We descended some distance and then rose again, discharg1ng long bursts into the rival machine e until one of them burst into flames and went down. The other disappear ed, and we were soon back over the British lines.
 What does it feel like being wound ed! Just as though you had been violently stung in the arm or wher- ever your wound Is. There is burn ing sensati ton when the bullet strikes you. and then a terrible thirst and fever, after which you seem to reS member nothing more. It is the fever that is worse. Most terrible of all is to be obliged to lie out under she'll fire after being wounded. Every shell. you think. is going to finish you off. and then there is the terrible heat of the battlefield, which drives men mad at times. It is an experiences worth having, because it helps you to ap- preciate what'those brave chaps have had to endure. but one does not want to so through 1t too often in . life~ |t4mo.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
WARMERS REPLY.

You can get some fine trout fish ing later on in the season and there also will be quail shooting in the summer and ducks in the fall.'' sug- gested a friend to H. B. Warner, on his set at the Hollywood Studios a few days ago during a Hull in the filming of "The Man Who Turned White" Robertson-Cole will release this Superior production through Ex- hibitors Mutual.
 "T never hunt or fish, was the quiet reply of the actor
 His friends looked around rather astonishing knowing the actor to be an all around athlete and asked why.
 T never kill anything" was the reply of the star. "1f others find pleasure in destroying life. we'll and good, but for my own part. I could not do it. I will have to find sport in other ways.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
SCOTTISH RED CROSS GIRLS
 STORY OF HUN ATROCITIES

(Rccords of tho war will scarcely provide experiences of rnorc dramatic character than those here related by Miss Mary Macleod, who served cs a Red Cross nurse in France. Before tho outbreak of hostiIities Miss Macleod was acting as house. Keeper in Edinburgh to her three brothers, who Ia:d down their lives for their country.
 iLieutcnant John Macleod ras lost in destroyer action. Lieutenant Tom Macleod was killed in n fight with three Ger man airmen, and the youngest brother. Archie, went down with torpedoed Cunarder of the coast of Ireland.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
CId1 LIVE STOCK MARKET

Seeves-Steers sold at s13.50Q s16.5O per 100 lbs; oxen. s14.25; coni-' mon to choice bulls. $s.500 $13.60; cows. s4.75 O s12.70. Dressed beef 21 OPS 1-2c. for common to prime na- tive sides.
 Calves-Common to prime veals sold at $14.50@ SIS per 100 lbs: culls. $11@S14: fed calves. $10@$12; lit- tie calves. SIS. City dressed veals. zl e 2sc.; country dressed IS @ 2ec.
 Sheep-Prime sheep (ewes) sold at s11 per 100 lbs; wethers. $11.5O: or dinary to prime lambs, $12.b0 Q s15.50. Dressed mutton 16 Q 29c: dressed lambs 26 Q 32c.
 Hogs-SIediGm to fairly heavy kogs sold at $21 O $21.25 eper 100 lbs: pigs. $2o.75: rough, $1S.25. Country; dressed pork 22G2sc. for heavy to- light weights.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
MONROE
BASE BALL. FIRST VICTORY.


 White Hills Banners take game by score of Is to 6. The White Hill Banners played against the Hunting ton Fire company nine. In spite of the score the game was an inter- esting one. The White Hills team will play the Huntingtons at the lat ter's grounds on May 30, at 2:30 p. m. Everybody welcome.
 Mrs. Caroline A. Sherwood of this place and Robert s. Pultz of Bridge port, were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage of Bridgeport by the Rev MT. Edwards on Monday, May l2.
 Edwards s. Beardsley has been appointed senior warden of St. Pe- ter's church to succeed the lato Frederick W. Wheeler.
 Harold Blakeman of Barn Hill, was taken to the Bridgeport hospital on Saturday last where he underwent an operation. He is getting along as well as can be expected.
 Mrs. Dickerman of Mount Carmel, returned home Sunday, after a few days visit with her sister, Mrs. Ed ward L. Hunt. roRl5
 Mrs. William Douglass of Bridge port. and Mrs Robert Goldsborough were guests of Mrs. Marshall Beach last Saturday.
 The Episcopal convention will be held at Trinity church, New Haven, on Wednesday at p. m.
 Regular meeting of Harmony grange on Thursday evening of thls week, when dramatic night will be observed.
 State Supervisor D. A. Green was in town, Tuesday. and wi,h the town school committee. visited the different schools in town, looking over needed improvements for the coming year.
 Edwin C.. Shelton nas assumed tho insurance business of the late Stiles M Clarke of Stratford '
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
WAR ADVENTURE OF WOMAN COL.
 IN '. s. ARMY
Copyright, 1919, By the Information
 al News Bureau, Incl

Miss Kathleen Burke, u coIon- ei of a United States artillery reg tnlent, is the only woman holding that rank who has actually seen active service. Miss Burke Is due in London on Il brief visit shortly, and will bc received by the King and Queen, who arc much intere- sted in her experiences under fire. Miss Burke now describes excIu- siVely for this paper her sensa- tions while serving on the Vest ern front.)
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

SchooImaster: And I am just wondering. Tommy Jones, how shall flog you"
 Tommy:-'Please,s sir, should like it on the Italian system of penmar- ship-the heavy strokes upwards and tho down ones light
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
TAINTED SOURCE.

Mrs. wayup: Where did MrA d. Style get her new hat?
 Mrs. Blase: That's aSproblems a 0Ao5 bought 1t with the money which AeR' husband borrowed from her uuc}o, who had wonr 1t in a poker GkH, from her brother. to whom ehe mn lent 1t shortly after her uot&1 filched 1t from her father'a Dos ( and given 1t to her Tor . <<
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

The Peggy Hyland company has re- turned from a camping out' loca- ton trip at Big Bear. where scenes for "Cowardice Court" were made.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
DEVON

The Devon Boys drum corps will wear their new uniforms for the first time on Memorial Day. Their first public appearance in the uniforms will be at the head of the parade to Liberty Rock, where the new flag will be raised at s o'clock in the morn ing. The uniforms consists of red skull cap with the letters ID. s. b C. on the black band. white blouse5 and blue knee breaches.
 The boys have been racticins daily to perfect themselves and com potent judges say that they are one of the best drum corps in the state.
 After the exercises at the Rock the dr~l corps will go to Milford center 10 participate in the exercises there.
 The Welcome Home dance given al Bottsford hall. Walnut Beach. was a very successful affair. It was at tended by a large number of service men from Bridgeport, Stratford and Milford, who thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The music was fur nished by Teefters seven piece or chestra. A S. Tesftel was chairman of the committee of arrangements.
 A large number or the members O. the Hose company met at the fire house last night for instruction and practice preparatory to the parades on Memorial Day. The meetings will be held each evening this week at 7:45 o'clock and every member F requested to be present.
 The property owners and real es- tate men of Devon are enthusiastical- ly in favor of the proposal of State Highway Commissioner Bennett to have two sidewalks on the new bridge over the Housatonic river. believing that it will tend to increase the value of Devon real estate.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

Where are the bumpers coming from to celebrate the bumper crops this year?
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

Considering their low salaries, the teachers must have wished they had cultivated their muscles instead of ktheir brains-
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

Copyright, 1919, By The Interna-
 tfonal News Bureau, Inc)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-27
SENIOR CLASS
~BIDSFAREWELL
TO AUCUSTANA

An appropriate program was
held in connection with the annual
commence exercises Of Augustana
college this morning and was at
tended by over three hundred mem
bers of the college.
The program was opened with a
selection by the college band and
this was followed by an organ solo
by Mrs o. B. McCummins. The in
vocation was pronounced by Rev.
p. A. Matson and the main address
of the program was given by Rev.
John McGown Stevenson of the
Broadway Presbyterian church.
Rev. Mr.. Stevenson chose as his
topic Pointers to Success" In
his talk he outlined to the class a
brief summary of what they can
expect to accomplish in order to
obtain a worldly success and he
emphasized his talk by contrasting
tb.e~ material side of life with that
@of the spiritual.
The valedictory was given by
Eric H. Wahlstrom after which the
diplomas were presented to the
class by the college president, Gus
tav A Andreen.
Following the program dinner
was given to the graduating class
by the alumni and this evening it
is planned to hold an informal
gathering in the college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-27
TAKING OF DOPE
FRAMEUP, SAYS
U. S. ATTORNEY
Especial to The Argus.)

~Peoria, May 27.-Federal inspec-
tors took a large quantity of NOR
phine from the room of Assistant
United States District Attorney
John Dougherty here, and the val
ue of the drug is said TO be ap
proximately 5000.
Dougherty says the action is a
frameup. the result of his attempt
to impeach the reputation of Clyde
Capron, special federal investiga-
tor, while Capron was testifying
for Mrs. Johanson's defense in her
trial on the charge of bUotleggiEg.
Tie raid was conducted in the
DAYTIME. and neither the door of
the room nor the trunk in which
the dope was found were forced.
Among other things in a formal
statement issued by 0ougherty,
the federal prosecutor says:
Il am demanding the fullest in
vestigation of this whole matter,
for it is such a rotten, miserable
frameup that a full investigation
will develop that 1 am the victim
of the most damnable ploI ever at
tempted by designing and revenge
full individuals in retaliation for
my action in a recent trial in
which Clyde Capron was the prin-
cipal actor"