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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.

The following were issued April 15, 1919. List compiled by the office of A M. Wooster, Solicitor of Patents, 1115 Main street, Bridgeport:
 Wilson E. Porter, New Haven, chime clock.
 Frank E. White, New Haven, cigar cite maker and tobacco container.
 Hudson R. Meyers, New Haven, de- sign, miniature honor board. Arthur \. Wissman, West Haven, side car for bicycles.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
FRANCES SHEPPARD
 SUING FOR DIVORCE

Desertion is the ground alleged in the divorce suit brought by Frances A. Shephard of this city toGSy against Elmer, sometimes known as Albert, Shephard. of this city. In papers filed in the Superior court it is sta-ed that Shephard left his wife in March, 1196. The couple were married Dc- tober ', 1912, the wife's maiden name having been Frances Robertson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
ACCUSES POLICEMEN

An investigation Is being conduct ed by the Police Commissioners in which two policemen, whose names are not disclosed, charged with as- saulting James Lengene, proprietor of a saloon at PAS Howard avenue. It is known that the testimony of John E. McGirr and three other witnesses all of the police department was talk en in the matter. The assault is aI- legged to have occurred about three weeks ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Finance, Real Estate and LTnSu1paTnC>

Hubert c. Bryant, Hartford, brake for talking machines.
 WooIsey M. Johnson, Hartford, steeI-making process.
 Abram Y. Pasman, Waterbury, flush valve.
 Frederick Wehingcr, Waterbury, chime clock.
 AdOIph c. Becker, Oakville, weatherproof plural lamp socket.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
BARREL ROLLS ON HIM.

While unloading a car in the West End freight yards this noon several barrels of lime rolled over Ralph FauINo, age Al, of 42 Hallett street. The man suffered a fractured thumb and 'ace-atiOns of the scalp. He was treated by Dr. B. J. Burns of the Emergency hospital and sent to his home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09

Is c 9 1-2c.
 Sheep Sheep (ewes) sold at SIP per 1GO Ts; common to fair lambs S13 Q Sl5.S7 1-2: unshOrn lambs $19; dressed mutton at 20 e 25c: dressed lambs, 28 e 32c.
 Hogs---Light to medirFn hogs sold at $2O25 O s2O.75 per 100 lbs; roughs, $17.75; stags, $13.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18

The South Plains Teachers Insti-
tute is in session here this week and
will finish their work Friday in time
for all the teachers to get back to
their homes by Saturday Some Of
them who resided on the branch roads
left this afternoon in order to catch
their trains out without delay.
Some Of the teachers arrived here
Sunday, but the majority of them
came in Monday and were here in
time for the first session Monday
morning
Aside from the many visiting
teachers there were present at var
ious times during the session promi-
nent educators from all parts of the
State, and some very excellent adj
dresses were delivered before the In
stitute body.
DIR. Vinson Of the State University
was on the program to address the
Institute Monday, but owing to the
uncertain train arrivals, he did not
come, but DR.. Shurter of the State
University, was here and delivered
a splendid address, which was great
ly enjoyed.
Hon. Pat Neff, President Of the
Board of Directors, Of Baylor Uni-
versity, Waco. and also a candidate
for Governor in the next Primary
election, was here Tuesday and de-
livered an address that brought forth
great deal Of favorable comment.
DR.. Davis was also here from the
State University and gave some very
interesting instructions and lectures.
Miss Shaddok, who is doing pri-
mary work in the Houston schools,
very interestingly gave valuable
instruction along this line of work.
Prof. J. L. Duflat, of Canyon City,
spent one day with the institute in
some valuable work.
DIR. Mccain, Of the Rice Institute
was one Of the visiting educators
during the Institute.
Mrs. Waters, representing the
Mothers Conference Of Texas, was
a welcome guest here and made d
very interesting talk along the line
of work this organization is trying &c
do in Texas.
State Superintendent of Public In.
struction, Miss Annie Webb Blanton
was an honored guest of the Institute
Thursday morning. and delivered 9
stirring address to a large crowd OF
people. Not only the teachers heard
her. but hundreds Of the town people
Her address was instructive and gave
much information about the condi-
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
REPORT SHOWS i,os9.72o
CHILDREN ATTENDING SCHOOL

Austin, Texas, Dec l5.-Statis-
tics compiled from last sessions re-
ports by Miss Annie Webb Blanton,
State Superintendent Of Public In
struction. show that the number OF
white and negroes, IN the
grammar and high schools in the in
dependent and common school dis
tricts Of Texas totaled l,059,729.
The total number Of teachers was
29,001, average number Of children
in the State 10 a teacher. thirty-sev-
en-. The number Of teachers does
not include superintendents, who,
Miss Blanton said. give more than
one-half Of their time TO administra-
tive duties. OF these there are
eighty seven Reports show 29i
principals and seventy-five supervis-
ors.
Total number Of pupils in gram
mar and high school grades in COM
mon school districts. 5s3.020; num-
ber of teachers teaching in gram
mar and high school grades, com
mon school districts l7.ls1. Aver
age number Of pupils to teacher in
grammar school grades in common
school districts. thirty-nine. average
number Of pupils to teacher in the
high schools, fourteen Average
number Of pupils to teacher in high
school and grammar grades. twenty
one.
Total number Of children in gram
mar school grades in independent
districts, 4O3, 3,672 in high schools,
73,Os7; total number in grammar
and high schools Independent dis
tricts, 476.709: total number teach
ers in grammar schools, s,529; total
number teachers in high schools,
1921; total teachers in high schools
and grammar grades independent
districts. H. 500. Average number
OF children to teacher in grammar
schools independent districts, forty
seven: high schools. twenty-five; av-
erage number 10 teacher in high
schools and grammar grades. forty.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
DISTRICT INSTITUTE BIC SUCCESS
ABOUT ESQ TEACHERS ATTEND INSTITUTE FROM 10 COUN-
TIESLCAME WELL EQUIPPED AND ENTHUSIASTIC
THEY WILL MEET At LUBBOCK AGAIN NEXT YEAR
Scuy County Asks Join the South Plains Institute and Take Part
In Next Session. Which Will Make Eleven Counties
To Assemble in Lubbock in 1920.

tions Of the schools over the State,
and she stressed the Importance OF
the raise Of salaries OF teachers, II
Texas would keep her schools up to
high standard.
The Domestic Science Department
Of the Lubbock High School served
luncheon Thursday in honor Of
Miss Blanton to which the County
superintendent and School Princi-
pals and their wives were invited, al
so the presidents Of the school boards
II was very elaborate affair and
was greatly enjoyed by all present.
We are proud Of our domestic science
department, and in fact the Lubbock
school is away up high in the scale
of efficient schools over the State,
which fact is not disputed by the Wis
tors who have been here and looked
through our equipment and saw the
work that is being done.
The Institute was attended by
teachers from ten counties as fol-
lows: Lubbock, Crosby, Cara, Lynn.
Dawson, Gaines, Terry, Yoakum,
Hockey and Cochran. and all OF
them came 100 per cent organized
full of enthusiasm and are making
il one Of the most successful sessions
of the Institute that has ever been
held. Each year it increases in size
and enthusiasm, and is now one OF
the best organized District Institutes
in the State, and the directors are to
be congratulated upon the success OF
the Institute and their ability to Sc
cure such splendid talent to take part
in the work, and deliver such strong
addresses.
So well is il organized and its re-
suits are so vivid that each year new
counties seek admission. Scurry
county has made application for al
filation next year, and will be with
the Institute here a year from now.
Lubbock was unanimously chosen
as the next meeting place and we
are glad TO extend to them welcome
in behalf Of the town, and hope that
they will be back with us stronger
than ever, for Lubbock will be big
ger city year from now than she is,
and we will entertain you in our
homes and try to make you feel well
come, and enjoy the week with us
We have arranged with the secre-
tary for detailed account Of the
institute for the next issue of the
Avalanche. which We are sure viii be
looked forward to with great inter
est.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
OFFICIAL COUNT ADDS TO
NEGATIVE VOTE NOV. 4

Austin, Dec l6-Tabulation of
returns so far received by the State
Election Board on the constitutional
amendments of Nov. show that all
six amendments and the resolution
for a constitutional convention were
defeated w. A Keeling, member
Of the board, said today. The board
will adjourn without declaring the
result until returns from forty-three
counties, which are missing, can be
obtained Keeling continued.
He said that votes from these miss
ing counties are expected 20 bring
the Galveston bond amendment and
The Confederate pension amendment
enough votes TO carry them
Yesterday when the board assem-
bled the question Of adiourning until
the missing returns could be secured
was discussed and the board ls pre-
pairing an opinion as to its authority
TO adjourn without announcing the
vote.
County judges who have failed 10
send in returns from their counties
are disfranchising the voters said
Mr.. Keeling, "and heading the list IS
the county judge Of Anderson coun-
~. against whom we had to institute
mandamus proceedings to secure re
turns in the election upon the prohi-
bition amendments
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
ELECTION RETURNS MISSING
FROM FORTY.THREE COUNTIES

Austin, Texas, Dec l5.-Forty-
three counties had failed 10 make re-
turns 20 the Secretary of State up
to the time Of the State Canvassing
Board began the canvass today OF the
returns Of the election held Nov. \.
at which six proposed amendments
to the Constitution were voted upon.
The canvass and tabulation Of the
returns proceeded without the re-
turns Of the missing counties. The
tabulation was completed late today.
Additions are yet to be made and
announcement Of the results will be
made tomorrow.
On the fact OF unofficial returns
il appeared that the Galveston bond
and Confederate pension amend
ments were the only two Of the
amendments to receive a majority OF
votes cast The vote on the Unlver-
sity-A. q " divorcement amendment
was close. but the other three seem
ed to have been hopelessly defeated.
What effect fortv-three counties
failing 20 send returns viii have on
the University-A. & VI. divorcement
Amendment will not be known until
the canvass has been completed.
There are some who are OF the opin-
ION that there is chance Of this
amendment carrying
The counties which have failed to
make returns, although period Of
forty days has passed since The day
of the election are;
Anderson, Archer. Borden. Brazos,
Calhoun. Cochran. Coke. Cottle.
Crane. Crockett, Dickens. Eastland,
FL Paso. Foard. Gaines. Hanstord.
Hardin. Hockey. Howard. Hutchin-
son, Kent, King, Lipscomb. Live Oak.
Lynn, Montgomery. Moore, Motley,
Ochiltree. Oldham. Farmer. Pecos,
Presidio. Refugio, Scurry. Starr, Ste
phens. sutton. Titus. Ward. Wilbar-
ger. Winkler and Zapata.
The State Canvassing Board Is
composed Of the Governor, the At
torney General and the Secretary Of
Sfate
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
WIFE FINDS HUSBAND
FROZEN IN FRONT 1AKD

San Angelo, Dec. l6.-Mrs. b o.
Milburn awoke Sunday morning be-
lieving that her husband. a local gro
ceryman and butcher. had gone hunt
ing. which had been his plan Satur-
day. But when she walked into her
front yard she found Milburn dead
on the lawn. The dead body had lain
in the freezing cold perhaps for sew
eral hours in the opinion of Justice
of the Peace w. T. George. who re-
turned a coroner's verdict of death
from natural causes.
Milburn was about 40 years old
and supposedly hale and hearty when
last seen alive by friends Saturday
night. He had just disposed Of his
shop a few days previous. 1t IS SAID.
He leaves a widow and several chill
dren.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
COAL STRIKE COST
AMERICA $i26. 600, 900

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. l6.-Loss
to the United States on account OF
the recent coal strike amounted to
approximately S126,000,O00. accord
ing TO w. ID Mckinney, secretary OF
the Southern Ohio coal exchange.
Additional loss to railroads from
curtailed service and to industries
forced TO shut down on account OF
the fuel situation, could not be esti-
mated and no allowance therefore
is made in the estimate, Mr.. Mchin-
ney stated.
The miners were the greatest los
ers in the strike, McKinney's figures
showed. Sixty million dollars was
his estimate of their losses in wages
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
POOL HALL CLOSING
NOT IN CONTEMPT

Austin, Texas. Dec. l6.-After a
conference as to whether enforce
ment of the Texas Anti-Pool Hall
law, pending appeal to the United
States Supreme Court of the in
junction to restrain State officials
from enforcing the law, would con-
stitute contempt Of court the At
torney Generals department deeid-
ed late yesterday that il would not
be contempt and issued a statement
that they will continue to advise lo-
cal Officers TO close the pool halls
and prosecute those who violate the
law
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
90 PER CENT or MINERS
ARE BACK AT WORK

Washington, Dec i5.-Restric-
tions on the use Of coal made neces-
sary by the recent strike Of miners in
the bituminous fields were removed
today and industry throughout the
country approached normal basis.
Regional fuel directors continued to
exercise supervision over distribu-
tion, however, in order that restora-
tion Of the depleted reserves may be
equitable.
From nearly all the coal fields re-
ports came that fully ninety per cent
of the miners we're at the pits today
and heads Of the United Mine Work
ers of America predicted that ninety
five per cent of the men would be
at the mines by tonight. In few
instances locals voted to remain idle,
pending a further adjustment OF
wages by the commission which Pres
ident Wilson is expected to appoint
to take up the question.
Operators said nothing like a nor
NAL output could be expected for
several days, as it was necessary to
clear away debris which had accum-
ulated in a large number of proper
ties during the forty days strike be-
fore hosting Of coal could begin.
Restrictions against supplying fuel
coal to foreign ships were relaxed to-
day by the railroad administration to
permit the departure of hundreds OF
foreign vessels which have been held
in Atlantic and other ports.
Texas Miners Art At Work.
The Texas coal fields assumed a
more normal aspect Monday morning
despite the cold weather, which us
ually results in lessening Of the
number Of workers.
About 80 per cent Of the Texas x
Pacific Coal Company's force were
back on the job and officials predict
ed that full output would be reach
ed shortly. Only about 25 per cent
reported Saturday morning.
At Newcastle the Belknap Coal
Company said il expected TO have full
shifts within few days. About half
Of the men were at work Saturday
and around 300 tons were mined.
Both Strawn and Bridgeport report
ed the workers gradually coming
back, although the figures did not
approximate the record of the Texas
& Pacific.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
ARE you BUYING
CHRISTMAS SEALS

1t is your patriotic duty to buy
Red Cross Christmas seals. Are you
doing so? The funds raised from
these sales will be used in building
that sanitarium for soldiers who con-
tracted tuberculosis during the war,
and we should each and every ONE
buy them literally. They are on sale
now at the Chamber Of Commerce
and also at the leading stores ask for
them and put them on every pack
age you send out and letters too. II
will show what you are doing for the
cause that is so important.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
HOGS NEAR FLOYDADA
VICTOMS OF CHOLERA

Floydada, Texas, Dec. l5.-Hog
cholera has been found about sixteen
miles east of here on the farm of l..
J. Davis The hogs number 1875 and
were shipped in from the Kansas
City market about five weeks ago.
Eight of the hogs have died and saw
eral more are affected.
The County Commissioners Court
has quarantined the entire county
against hogs brought in from the
outside and has authorized DIR. Hus-
ky, county veterinarian. to quaran-
tine all farms where cholera ap-
pears. Farmers are cooperating
with the county agent in reporting
suspicious cases
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
LOCAL ELKS TO DIS
PENSE ANNUAL CHARITIES

The local lodge Of Elks are pre-
pairing to dispense their annual char
ity work. Anyone knowing of wor.
thy objects needing assistance VIII
apply to the committee appointed
for this work: Mcssrs. Neil Wright,
]. ]. Noone, A. b. Conley Jr.. Geo.
w. Briggs. ard Joe Powell.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
TRUSTEE HELD FOLLOWING
wouNpINc SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Snyder. Texas. Dec. fs.-profes-
sor Pat nuIloek. principal II the
school Al nsrmls|Fh. was seriously
eut in the neck At that place this
morning. J l. Vineyard. lrusts.
~ The school. came % Snyder and
Wa placed under bond
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
FUEL COMMISSION is
NAMED AT SNYDER

Snyder. Texas. Dec. l6.--Mayor
W. W. Echols has appointed a fuel
commission composed q NJ. Z. Ross-
ser. w. s. Adamson. J. =. Baze, J. c,
Dawson, and o. p. Wolfe TO have
charge Of handling of coal as i comes
here. They urge all who can get
wood to do so and 10 use as little
coal as they can. They are receiv-
ing a car OF coal today for the town
and the next car viii be distributed
20 the rural people.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
NOT TO PERMIT THE
REMOVAL OF BODIES

Washington. Dec. i6.-The war
department announced today that
requests from relatives Of American
soldier dead buried abroad that they
he allowed to disinter the bodies at
their own expense viii be refused,
EXCEPT where relatives desire TO inter
the bodies In cemeteries OF their
own choice In Europe.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
COAL PRODUCTION is
FAST NEARING NORMAL

Chicago. Dee. i6.--Production Of
bituminous coal today rapidly ap-
preached normal
Throughout the country reports IN
dlcated from 90 10 95 per cent OF the
miners At work.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
RED CROSS CAMPAIGN
TO COMMENCE SOON

y Through the stress Of other things
the campaign for Red Cross member
ship was overlooked last month. At
an early date the Board Of Directors
viii appoint committee for this
work and every one is invited and
urged 70 again become a member Of
the Red Cross II Is just as import
ant now as ever.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18

MsssrA c. N. Hodges. W. J. Hod-
ses and son. and Herman kaseos.
from ouln,an. are visiting the J. A.
Hodges home Mr.. g. " Hodge, 10
looking for location.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
COUNTRY CLUB HOUSE
BURNED AT MEMPHIS

Memphis, Dec. i6.--The clubhouse
of the Colonial Country Club. near
Memphis. was destroyed by fire to-
day. The building with is furnish
ings was valued at approximately
$4,000.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18

Sammy Saver says: Everybody
can't strike a oil well. an II we did,
they'd be 20 common they wouldn't
be wirth nothin. But yer can strike
saving habit. and that lots safer.
and yer amt so worried about the
dividends."
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18

Neil II. Douglas Of Llstlefisld. ac-
BY Ma wife, were here the
first of the week. looking after bus
iness matters. Mr.. Douglas w.s tef.
merly editor and proprietor OF me
Lamb County News. but = now deal
|ng w feed stuffs Al tlttlsfie'd'
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18

Emmitt Il. Porter left today for
San Saba. Texas. TO spent Christmas
at the home Of his parents. Mr. ana
Mrs. ". r. Porter. He was aeeompan-
led by his neice. Miss Pauline Ed
wards who also goes TO spent Christ
mas with her grandparents.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18

Nn Carl Roherds left on the
northbound train Thursday for Tulsa
Oklahoma. where she viii be Joined
BY her daughter. Ms. Leila. who Il
attending school Al Bristol. Va.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18

RF. fsliy. Of Wolfe City. bought
he J. Y Dean place IN Roheris 4
Newhofief addition. and Win move
he family here.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18

Mn. 1. Lum.dsn from WII.on v.z
IN town Thursday fo< medical treat
nsnt
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-12-18
LUBBoCK'S EF-
FORTS TO RAISE FUNDS

Austin. Texas, Dec l2, 1919
Mr.. Geo. w. Briggs,
Lubbock. Texas.
Ny Dear Sir:
In reply 10 your favor Of nj
ber 9th, ! wish to thank YIII
much for the interest which
book Chamber of Commerce
en- in the raising Of funds
care Of the tuberculous sold
Of Texas ! am confident q
book County will raise its fu III
Of sS33.00 and perhaps more. VI
Preparations are being mnN
start the actual work OF buildiaI
houses and temporary barracI
the care Of these boys sometiIlll
ing this month, and we are We
ious therefore. that every cod|
the State shall get its quota
soon as possible so that wdII
close our drive and go on wi
building work.
Trusting that we shall havI||
news from your county in tn
future, ] am.
Very truly yours,
JOHN c. TONNES JR,
2nd Vice Presid
The Chamber Of Commerce red
ly appointed LATHE Rankin and Cl
Lokey to circulate the subscription
list, and they have met with very
gratifying success in raising the
fund, and they are quite sure that
Lubbock county will do her part, but
you should do your part Individually,
and II these young men have not
seen you, call at the office OF the
Chamber Of Commerce and make
your subscription. This is for build
ing a hospital for the treatment Of
our men who contracted tuberculosis
during the recent war. IL is one OF
the most worthy causes TO which a
person could contribute.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-25
No. 914Louiisiiana
Street

In pursuance OF the decree of Dis
trict Court of the United States for
the Eastern District OF Virginia en-
tered on June Is. 1919. in the matter or
d w. ShrecenGost. bankrupt. and in
pursuance Of the terms OF certain
deed or trust, dated March 10. 1910
and OF record in the Richmond Chan
Gerry Court ID. B. eo6R. page 17o, the
undersigned trustees will sell by pub
lie auction, on the premises on
MONDAY. JUNE 50, 1919,
at O'Clock +. NJ
desira BILE property known as No 9l4
Louisiana Street, having frontage Of
% feet inches and running back be-
tween parable! lines 10 feet TO an
alley.
TERMS: Cash as 10 expense OF exc
cutting this trust. and to pay note OF
$4,000. with interest thereon from De-
cember 10. 1918, balance at six and
twelve months. purchaser giving his
negotiable notes. with interest added
and secured by a trust deed on m"
the purchaser.
BANK OF COMMERCE. & TRUSTS
Trustee
II. L. CABEI.L,
trustee in Bankruptcy