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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13
\ SNOW PARTY.

Have everything white as possible, both as to decorations and food, using cotton batting mitre or dia- mond dust, white flowers, or white frosted centrepiece of huge cake. After the young people have tired of snow frolicking have them come into a snow white repast.
 Menu for Which
 Hot Potato Soup
 Tiny Bread Snow Balls Crab Croquettes. White Sauce Bread and Butter Sandwiches
 Snow Flakes, Snow Jelly
 Arrowroot Blanc Mange
 Salted Pop Corn
 and
 Sugared Pop Corn. MT. and Mrs. Charles B. Allen of S6 Columbia street are receiving con- gratulauons upon the arrival of a j. |N,- ;,,I IN,,o
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13

The Elias Howe Jr.. Woman's Re lief corps. No. 53. will hold its an nual meeting this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock In the G. A. R. hall.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13
Social And Personal Activities

employed at the Bridgeport Gas com
 pnnY.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13

A very enjoyable evening was spent by a number of friends of Mrs. Harriet Porter, of Iranistan avenue, when they gathered at her home last night, to take part in an informal bridge party. Two tables were set and after the game, social hour was enjoyed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13

Miss Fannie Deckman of 495 Jane street, is the guest of relatives in New York city for the week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13

Mrs, E. Hurd,, 90 Worth street, will be hostess at the benefit whist to be given by the Women's club at her 1 home tomorrow afternon at o'clock
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13

Lieutenant Seymour I. Zonn, sta toned at the Naval Artillery reserve in New York city, was mustered out of the service yesterday and has re- turned to this city to resume his prac- tice of medicine and surgery. Dr. Zonn was formerly an interne at St. Vincent's hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13

Mrs. Philip L. Holzer, of Tranistar avenue, is the guest of friends in Bos. ton, Mass, this week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13

Mrs. Grace Curtiss Platt of this city, state superintendent of the Loyal Temperance Legion, will be the guest of honor at the Waterbury locals Valentine party next Saturday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13
INTERESTING PERSONAL ITEMS
 ABOUT PERS0NACES YOU KNOW

Mrs. J. C. Hancort and son, Joseph, of PA Ann street, attended a per formance given under the auspices Of the New England Steamship company at the Casino, New York city, last night, where Master Hancort render ed several vocal selections
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13

Some of the members of the Rip Todd club enjoyed a skating party yes terday afternoon. Their guests at the party were Anna Grudin of New York city, Frieda Ripcick, Jennie Natchin and Samuel Grudin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13

All members of the Ladies Aid so- ciety of the Faith Chapel are cor dially invited to attend the masquer- ade social to be held tomorrow night in the church rooms. A good time is promised.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13

Announcement is made of the en- gagement of Miss Margaret Morgan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Patrick Morgan of 533 Gregory street, and Clarence A. Shephard of 1151 Park avenue. Both Miss Morgan and Mr. Shephard are employees of the Bridge port Hardware company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-13

Mrs. Hannah Oddly of Deacon street was pleasantly surprised on Tuesday evening, by the Ladies' Aid society of the Cavalry Baptist church in hon or of her eightieth birthday.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-25
THE BRIhKLEY ARGUS

PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY Wm. B. AND H. M. FOLSOM
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-25
THE ALLENDALE SCHOOL
 CLOSING

On Friday night, April 18th, the Allendale school closing ex- erciss proved one of the most enjoyable and interesting of the entire history of his splendid school, which ranks as one of the best of Monroe county rural schools.
 The school was beautifully decorated with flowers and splendidly lighted. It was filled to overfowing with patrons and many friends.
 An interesting program was rendered. Some of the numbers were:
 "We're Glad You Brought Your Smiles AlOng," by school.
 "The Cute Family" by Alma Covey, Mary Johnston, Gordon Summit, Vance Miley, Vivian Chaffin and Edyth Summit.
 Naughty" by Edyth Sum- mitt and Lena Covey.
 "Modern Mothers" by Floyd Davis, Annie Nave Tucker and Gladys Scott.
 Mrs. Susie ThrOgmortOn, principal of the Allendale school may well feel proud of the ex ercises as shown by her pupils. She was ably assisted in her work by Miss Nave Simpson, primary teacher, who present. ed a scholarship medal to Floyd Davis, a pupil in the fifth grade. She maintained the highest standing thru out the term in department, attendance and daily grades, having made an average of 94 per cent for the term. Those deserving honor able meniOn were: Chas. Simp- son, Annie Nave Tucker, Gladys Scott and David Bru- ton.
 After the program we all en- joyed a short, but interesting, talk by County Supt. w. E. Phipps.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-25
VICTORY CLUB REPORT

Holly Grove, Ark, Apr. 23, 1919 Editor Brinkley Argus:
 The boys and girls of Stevens School met the 17th of this month at the regular meeting.
 The county agents were pres ent and also the district agents and Mir. Phipps, the county superintendent.
 All the members of our club were present but four and one officer was absent, the secre- tary.
 All the members had good re- ports and the girls had their cloth and Miss Fortenberry ana Miss Minton helped them cut their aprons and caps iii do- mestic science.
 The box supper was given and a large crowd was present. $17.35 was made which went in
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-25
PLEASANT GROVE OR RICH
 STATION NEWS.

Mesdames Ines Turner, Cary Alexander and J. w. Scott were business visitors in Brinkley Sat urday.
 Miss Cathrine Story returned Saturday from a weeks visit with her aunt, near Moro.
 Private Garland Kelley, one of Keevil' oversea boys, was among the guests at w T. Evans Saturday night. He was accompanied by his sister, Miss Ruby Kelley, and Miss Cole.
 Mrs. Sam Malone returned home from the Magnolia Hos pital Sunday.
 Our Sunday School was good Sunday. We think we'll have more prize winners this quarter than last. Those winning in last quarter were Thomas Carter and Henry, in the Conrad Class who had ten gold stars each, Addie Mai Murray and Albert in the Winner Class, each hav- ing eleven gold stars and Joe Carter in the Sunshine Class having eight gold stars. We now have enrolled fifty-nine pupils.
 Rev. John s. Long returned from Wynne Wednesday.
 Mrs. J. w. Scott and children were business visitors in Brink ley Wednesday.
 Messrs Green, Grisham and Oberg made some interesting talks on the Centenary Move ment, at White church, Sunday.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-25

to help pay for tn oil stove. Our club had decided to have pie nic near the school house for the club members. We all want to talk. some pictures and have a good time. Some of you readers of this at tend and we will show you a good time.
 Victory Club has succeeded in all her undertakings and hopes to continue doirg so. There is a song the Victory Club made to eirg at the reg ular meetinp3.
 (Tune t5 Arkansas) We're a true hearted b1Ed call
 ed the Victories, Ever loyal and brave and true For money and food we're
 striving;
 All our praise we will give to
 you. There the gardens are in bloom And the pigs are growing too: There the chickens are fat And the feds are growing
 full; There a welcome awaits all ho:
 members; Who have strayed from the Club afar.
 Chorus Victory Club, Victory Club, 'Tis a name dear, Iris the Club I love best of all, Victory Club, Victory Club, I salute thee,
 From thy duty no more I'll
 shirk.
 Let's hear from some other Clubs.
 Oracle Chism,
 Reporter.
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sennbled.


 Spin the Plate" to get start ed was gleefully enjoyed by all and with redeeming ponds came more laughter land merriment Next came an Egg Hop" which proved to be easy stunt, es- pecially for the dancers of the party. Old fashioned "Snapp' came next, after which the girls and boys were given a contest to solve. Every guest was given a peep at the prizes (wrapped) and offered two points if they should guess cor rectly what was under the wrapper. Master Roy Jones won the boys prize, a flash light and Miss Sara McI<ie a beautl- i full fan.
 Just here all were uShered ln- to the dining room where 6 beautiful sight met their eyes, a large table in center of the room looking as though It were alive with Easter chicks and Easter rabbits. From the chandeliers yellow and blue crepe paper flowed in six differ ent directions. A large nest of eggs, surveyed by a white rab- bit. was used as a center piece. Other chicks and rabbits taking their places around the nest. Small baskets of tiny eggs en- circled the nest. Covers were laid for 21 guests. Delicious ice course was served. Favors were tiny nests holding a wee chick, making in all a pretty picture. An immense birthday cake with 12 candles was cut by the boys and girls. Everyone was earnest ly endeavoring to obtain nickles Roy Jones, again the lucky man of the evening, cut the nickle. Miss Olive Mcknight cut the thimble. Just here the hands of the clock pointed to eleven thirty. Then came hand shakes and good-nights.
 Those present were: Hazel Wade, Vivian Milner, Edith Washington Margaret Williams Blanche Coln, ROsella Miller,
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-25

Sara McKie, Cathrine McGregor Alice Ann Carter Gall of Cotton PIant) Katherine Stout, Helen Stout, Olive Mcknight, Benton Bayne, Roy Jones, l.. K. Brown, Robert Mcknight, Murlyn Mor- ris. James Crabb, Allen Hud- dleston, LeRoy Huddleston.
 A FRIEND.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-25
No Such Luck.

A famous British general possessed of literary leanings, in the course of an address in Edinburgh some years ago, had occasion to remark that he had kissed the "muses." The printer, thinking he could more accurately esti- mate the probabilities, made it appear that the gallant soldier had kissed the nurses" In his letter of cor rectiOn, almost in a spirit of regret, he general made it clear that he had i.ad no such luck
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-25
pisposino of Jean.

Enoch. of the age of seven, was dis cussing with his grandfather the ex- citing details of an imaginary trip of adventure, including all hazards or land and sea and air. They had just summarily dispatched lion which might spring upon them unawares from the jungle, when grandfather sudden ly asked: "Enoch, what about Jean?" (his little playmate). You can't take her on such dangerous Journey" "Oh," said Enoch, complacently, "Jean I'd kiss her and leave her at home"
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-25
WILLIAM B. FOLSOM. Editor
Su ,scription Price S2.00 Per Year

IF you enjoy a clean town, then line up for the work. Speak to Health Officer Me Knight about it. Show him and offer to help him. The stagnant water in barrels, buckets and cans breed mosquitos. The va rious ponds and lakes around town, it is said, will be drained before the City Council meets again.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-25
literary Realism.

Rubert. Booke, exposing the folly of those complaining that the Elizabethan drama is coarse, remarked: "Their wall that its realism is mingled with indecency is more than thrice repeated. true literary realism, they think, is a tearless reproduction of what real live Ing men say when there is q clergy nan in the room. Boston Herald.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-25

IF you think the pretty lawns and white washed trees and poles help appearances of the things, then get in line with your own. "Do it now" for a brighter, better Brinkley.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-25
LITTLE PEOPLES PARTY

On Saturday evening, April 18th, little Miss Helen Stout en- tertained her friends with a birthday party. At s o'clock guests began to arrive and by SIS twenty-five of the jolliest youngsters anywhere had as-
The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-25
To Remove Ink.

To remove ink from fingers wet the fingers and then rub with the phosphor- ous end of match. Wipe the fingers and repeat until stain disappears.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-05
DISCIPLINE is PLANNED FOR
COPS WHO ARE PROFANE
Chicagon Non.wenrinE Police Chief
Prepares New Drastic
Regulations

:. CHICAGO. January 4-Chief of Po-
lice Gilman Low, OF River Forest, one
OF Chicagos exclusive suburbs. who
was appointed recently. has distributed
copies OF a new set OF rules TO the
village police department. consisting
of desk sergeant and three patrol
men.
The rules are set forth in a four
teen page pamphlet. of which 500 were
printed: The theory is that each fam
Hy In River Forest is to receive one
OF the booklets. So far four have
bcen given out. and the chief has the
NTH in his inside brest pocket Fol-
lowing are some of it's rules:
l. An officer who wilfu:ly. or even
carelessly takes our Lords name in
vain will be severely reprimanded
and also be subject to suspension on
half pay. and shall be considered dis
sraced in proportion to what any clean
minded citizen might feel for such an
oifcnse as shock to his or her peace
OF mind.
.. Officers will not be allowed to
argue in the station. Your business
rs TO police your dstrict-not argue
ABOUT it. Nctc: Watch your step
= Don't display your wares, such as
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-05
CAMOUFLAGING CHlLD'S AGE
PROVES DANGEROUS GAME
indiana Case Discl0scs How Father
anu Son Pnsscd Ticket Checks
on Rnilrond.

,lNIDI,ANApoLIs. January IA man
pleaded guilty in the Federal Court
mere to the charge that he and q
youth had sat in different parts of the
train and passed ticket checks back
and forth In such manner that both
rode on one ticket. For any offense
against the railroad control act the
punishment may be Il fine of $4,000 TO
which may be added two years in
Beating the railroad company is n
game as old as the roads themselves.
II has been n common practice to take
the children along without buying
tickets for them. parents being hope
ful the conductors will think the little
ones under age and thus escape pay
ment OF even half fare.
Another common practice has been
10 insist that the child was under age
ana not REQUIRED to pay railroad fare
li this was done, those successful in
playing the trick usually Dragged
about It TO the pcighbors
Lawyers now declare that all of
these ruscs are contrary to the Fed :
era law. and tho day seems past when
little Willie, aged fourteen. can scrooGc
down 10 the corner OF the seat and
pass as an eight year-o!d. If this is
attempted. his mother may face a
Federal judge and explain why she
wilfully and with malice aforethought
conspired to defraud the United states
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-05
MILK GIRLS OF RHEIMS
HAVE BECOME FAMOUS
Children Delivered necessary Food for
Months In spite of Bonn
bnrdmcnts.

rARIs. January 1.-The little milk
girls of Rheims are given high rank
by Paul Dramas. of that martyTed citv
In a article he has written praisinE
the herroism Displayed by the women
Of Rheims. NJ. Dramas was editor of
the Eclaireur de | Est which news
paper he published in Rheims until
there were no longer any inhabitants
The little milk girls" he writes
,yiiil ,, never be forgotten at Rheims.
the, aged and the sick. Thanks to- the
little milk girls they never went with
out. The tinlsling OF their little bells
announced a their arrival and for forty
lo , months they traversed all the
were taken by surprise by n storm Of
shells. Three of them had to be car.
ried away on stretchers. yet the others
continued on their route so that the
milk mi, J. al an The lime On February IS
for. the last time The little milk
girls were sent out of the city. They
had filled their mission to the very end
for after that there We're no longer
All had left"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-05
.BALMY NEW YEAR LURES
PLAYERS TO GOLF LINKS
White Sulphur Springs Enjoys
Springlille Weather of
Holidays.
TRAII-RIDING AT IT'S BEST
Visitors to Mountains OF West Vir-
ginin Still Enjoy Out-of-Door Life.
Many Guests From Northern Cities.
Others Coming to Take Cure.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, w. VA,
January New Years at the Green :
brier succeeded the green Christmas
and the balmiest weather ever known
at this season has prevailed SO that
golf was prime attraction for New
Years Day, and riding over the trails
WAS at its best.
j. Howard Slocum has gone to New
York, where he will join Mrs. Slocum
and start ON a holiday trip to Canada
for winter sports in Montreal and Que
bee.
MIR and Mrs. William Samson have
gone to New York, after visit here.
, Mrs. Thornton Lewis, of The
visit her daughter Mrs. Franklin Bolts,
>who will return with her for Il visit
TO White Sulphur.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick G. Fearing.
OF Philadelphia and New York. are
spending their honeymoon at the
Greenbrier. and visiting all the points
Of interest in the vicinity.
Arthur McKinstray and Arthur c.
Patton arc late arrivals at the Green
brier from New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Lcideck. of De-
troit. Mich. and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
NJ. Wrenn. of Arcadia, Cal. are among
the weeks arrivals.
The annual Christmas party given
by Mr.. Slocum for The employees of
tho hotel on December 81 was de-
HEhtful affair. in which the sojourners
also joined There was a Christmas
motion pictures in the ballroom and a
special dinner WAS also served
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Forsh. OF New
York; Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Ball, OF
Syracuse. and Mrs Jacob Timer, of
Pottsviilc. Pa. are among guests en-
pcctcd to arrive this week for the cure.
George Schenling. who has spent
some time here, was recalled to New
York by pressing business affairs this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-05
lAWRENCEVILLE
Especial TO The Times Dispatch
I 4 W T.. :. -. ~ l., !. 4

LAWRENCENlLLE. VA, January 1.
-Malvin Barrow. Of Alberta. was in
ON Tuesday, W. Kelly Taylor had his
arm broken by Ford car while he
WAS cranking 1t.
r. $. Reynolds. of winston Salem. n.
G.. is the guest of his son. r. h.
Reynolds this week.
the Christina sholidays with relatives
in Lawrcnccville.
Dudley PEBBLES. wife and daughter
Mrs. Wrcnn lowe. Miss Bette PEBBLES
Mrs. Ida Grizzard, Ianson Grizzard and
Floyd DauEhtrcy, were the guests OF
day.
Miss Cornelia scgar. of Petersburg.
spent the Christmas holidays with her
sister, Mrs u. y. Lewis.
Mrs. Bernard Moseley. OF Ebony.
spent the holidays at the home of her
father, Eldridge Gibbs.
MISS Louise Trotter. who Is attend
ing the State Normal Mt Farmville,
spent the Christmas holidays with her
parents. Mr. and Mrs. w. \. Trotter
Spencer Snow left on Monday, after
spending the holidays with his brother,
j. T.. Snow, for his home in Washing
ton.
J. b. Lewis and NJ. G. Lewis left Tues
day for Blacksburg. where they will at
tend a meeting of the demonstration
agents OF the State.
NJ. G.. Lewis has been appointed dem
onstration agent for Scott County.
Coleman Whitlock, formerly with the
Dupont Powder Works, at IIopewell,
has been elected city engineer, vice j.
L. Simmons, who recently resigned.
Miss Maylan Evans. OF South Boston.
was the guest OF Mrs. Winder SeSar
last week.
]. ID. Elan and Mr. and Mrs. James
y. Gilmore left on Friday for Winter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-05

get patriotic conception of education.
Tor no man has known the deVp mean-l
ing or democracy or felt either its
obiiSation or ITS lift tin he has seen,
this truth clearly"
81 believe in the free public training
OF both the hands and the mind OF
every child born Of woman.
II believe that by the right training
OF men we add to the wealth of the
world All wealth is the creation OF
man. and he creates it only in proper
tion 10 the trained uses of the commu-
nifty: and the more we train tho more
wealth every. one may create
bclleve in the perpetual regcnera-
tion or society. in the immortality OF
democracy and in growth everlusting"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-05
Nurses Aided
at Celebration
Obtain Necessary Candles
to GlUe American Sol
der Happy Birthday.

NEW YORK. January 4-Even on
The firing line with shells shrieking
their message OF death over their
heads. the Salvation Army nurses arc
ever ready to do their bit to aid birth
day celebrations of American troops.
as the boys used TO do before the
Huns set the world ahrc. Some of
these celebrations are observed under
more or less trying circumstances. but
the iassies invariably succeed in their
efforts. the result being delightful
times for our boys at the front. as re-
ported to the united war work agen-
c!es in New York City.
where Envoy Mae Morton was sta
toned. a mere slip of soldier boy
told her that his birthday was on the
morrow. His eyes held a misty, far
away look which made her want to
cry in sympathy for the pangs of
inconsistencies which she knew were
Juggling at his heartstrings. An in
SEPARATION came to her like Il flash OF
sunshine.
You shall have birthday party and
face repaid her a thousand times.
Somewhere IN the village she found
nineteen candles, which she mounted
ON the snowy icing OF a cake she had
baked.
That evening. the lucky boy. with
three of his friends, together with Ma
Workers. gathered around table
which would have done credit TO Il
fashionable caterer. Almonds nestled
in little white baskets, cunningly con
trived by the iassies out of paper and
Il little paste.
OF course. the cake with its lighted
candles occupied the center OF the
table, and. even IL the cups and sau-
GERS and the plates did not match in
size or design, and the napery repre-
scented in fact. but the masquerade o.
ElN.f Il hi
as vision of home to four soldier
boys who. during twelve long months
had not sat at lncn-covered table
| their knees.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-05
Quotations From
Walter H. Page
Believed IN the. Great
Force Of Educating
the Children.
PINEHuRsT. y. G. January a.-Manx

PINEHURST. y. c.. January 4.-Many
of the writings of former Ambassador
Walter H. Page have come to the front
with telling effect since his death IL
few weeks ago Some OF his most
quoted writings are:
The most sacred thing in the Com
monwealth and to the Commonwealth
is the child, whether ii be your child
or the child of the dull-faced mother
OF the howell. The child OF the dull
faced mother may for all you know be
the most capable child in the State.
At its worst it is capable of good citi-
zcnship and useful life If its intclli-
gcnce be quiclSened and trained. Sew
cral OF the strongest personalities that
were born in North Carolina were men
whose very fathers were unknown.
We have ali known two such who held
high places in church and State. PreSi-
dent Eliot said a little while ago that
the ablcst man that he had known in
many years connection with Harvard
University was the son of brick
mason. The chidl. whether 1t have poor
valuable undevelopcd resource in the
State.
Society forever needs re-enforce-
mcuts from the rear. 1t is ~ shining
day in any educated man's growth
when he comes TO see and to know and
10 feel and TO admit that it is just as
important to the world that the raEa-
muffin and his. worthless ncighbor
should be trained as it is that his own
child should be. Until a man sees this
he cannot be n worthy democrat nor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-05

PARK. Fla. where they Will spend the
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. a. Moslcy and
family spent the Christmas holidays
with Mrs. w. NJ. Day.
Miss CLYDE Mosclcy spent the holi-
days In Norfolk with her aunt. Mrs
w. NJ. Day She went from Norfoll.
to Annapolis. Md. where she attended,
the New Years hop at the United States
Naval Academy.
Miss Marian Branch spent the week
end in Norfolk with relatives
Miss Bertrand Alternately, OF Rich
mond, spent the Christmas holida vs.
with her parents.