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Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-14

dance.
George Arnold Brown, seven months
old son of Stephen and Alice E. MA
SOM Brown. died Thursday night at
the home of his parents in Mansfield.
First Congregational church, Rev.
Harry S. McCready, pastor 9.45 a,
m, the church school will meet in the
church house. 1915 a. M, morning
worship. Z p. m. in the church house
Capt. Frank J. Hanscom of Brooklyn,
N. Y. will speak. Subject, Women
and Good Citizenship.
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. c.
Harley Smith, pastor. 1915 a. m,
Children's Day sermon and baptism OF
young children. y m. sunday school
Z p. m, Children's Day concert by the
Sunday school
Christian Science Service, Sunday
morning at 1915 in the Woman's Club
Room, 500 Main street Subject of
lesson sermon, God, the Preserver of
Man.. Golden Text. Psalms, 91:15. Re
sponsive reading 1 Samuel IL: /, SIS
7 II, IS, IA. %
First Baptist church, Rev A. D
Carpenter, minister. 10.45 a. M, morn
ing worship. Sermon theme, The Hope
of His Calling. The members of the
| junior congregation are invited to at
tend. II m. church school for the
study of the Bible. The exercises OF
graduation postponed from last Sun
day will be held at the opening hour
| 6 p. m, meeting of the Y. P. S. c.. E
| Leader, George Patton. Z p. m, com
munity service for all with sermon by
| the pastor
st. PauPs Episcopal church, Rev. w
+. Borchert. pastor. a. M, early
fNlr(,f low Il -.
S.45, church school; 1880 a. m, morn
ing prayer and sermon by the pastor
A. M. (. Zion church, Rev. D R. ov-
erton, pastor. II a. m. preaching by
| the new pastor. Rev. D r Overflow L.
/ Sunday school; $50 p. M. meeting OF
Christian Endeavor Society; $50 p
| m. preaching.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-14

cy july /. The Clerks association
will hold its regular monthly meetings
there on the 4th Monday in each
month. The social committee of the
association are making plans for So
eial and dance TO be held at the next
meeting. The meeting Friday night
vas presided over by President Dan
iels. The membership of the associa-
ton now numbers 100
Flag Cav was observed with appre-
pirate exercises by the pupils OF the
Cakes school and the Natchaug gram
mar school, Friday afternoon, there
being a large number of parents and
friends of the pupils present. At the
Natchaug school the following pro-
gramme was given: Singing of The
Star Spangied Banner. school: exer-
kcise What the Flag Stands For by
six pupils of the fifth grade. from Miss
/ Willett's room, Rose Haddad. Stanley
Williams, Mary Lucas, Henry Spencer
Itty Sherney and James Simon; con-
A., cert recitation, Hats Off, by pupils OF
the fifth grade, from Miss Sullivans
room; recita ton. Flag of the World
/ by Martha Gluskin; recitation, Our
t Flag, by Francis Ahearn; exercise
| Our Colors. by six pupils of the 4th
grade, Miss O'NeiIs room; salute te
| the flag, by school; singing, America
ALL
AT the Cakes school. the program
participated il by all pupils was as
follows: Blowing of the assembly cal
Fon the bugle by Russell Human; sa-
| lutte to the flag. followed by singing
Of America. by the school; folk
dance by children of the kindergar-
ten; dumbbeH exercise by children OF
| the first and second grades; Swedish
tdance by same pupils; singing of pa
triotic songs by all pupils of the
'school around the Maypole, the latter
! decorated with the red. white an6
blue: Dutch dance by pupils Of the
| third and fourth grades; folk dane
| ing by children of the kindergarten
Japanese dance by pupils of the first
and second grades; Indian club drill
by pupils of the fifth and sixth
grades; singing of The Star Spanglec
Banner, by all; taps. Russell Human.
| At the close of the exercises, which
were held outside the school in, the
wesa yard, very successful cake sale
was held.
There was large attendance at ths
funeral services for Mrs. Fannie d
Sessions, held Friday afternoon at
o'clock from her late home, No. III
High street. relatives from Boston ano
Hartford being present. The flora
| tributes were numerous and beautiful
/ The services were conducted by Rev
| Harry s. McCready and two hymns
! Jesus, Lover, of My Soul and | An
Praying for You, were rehfGfayt mos
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-14

the program W. S. Marsland, the re
Gently appointed agent for the. Inn
provement League was introduced and
spoke briefly on the pleasure of be-
ing able to be present and meet the
Preston City people and stating that
he would try and help solve the prob
lens as they might come A vote of
thanks was extended Mrs. Mead for her
interesting paper.
The next meeting will be largely for
the children of the community. Prof,
W. J. Banfield will be present and ex-
hibit some of his famous tricks OF
magic and sleight of hand.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-14
Will Bear the Loss.

There will be few after-dinner
speakers when national prohibition
goes into effect We shall bear the
loss with all the fortitude we may be
able to summon.-Les Angeles Times
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-14
PLAINFIELD

Dancing in Ekonk Grange hall to-
night. Music by Whites Singing or
cheStra-adv, 3
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-10

36-in. White Voiles
36-in. White Pajama
Checks
36-in. White Plain
Lawns
36-in. White India
Linons
36-in. White Main
sock
27-in. White Dimity
Checks
36-in. Plain White
Percale
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-10

way the GROVE of passengers made
a queen might be suffered a perma-
nent shock"
This little story explains why even
the countess and courtly Figaro, in
chronicling the death of the countess.
referred to her as rude
and "yiriie.'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-10

son., of Washington, D. c., is given
approximately two-thirds of the
property, while the rest goes to other
relatives. Mrs. Horton was a woman
of the old school. She lived practi-
cally all of her life on the farm
where she died and as long as able
maintained her coach and pair of
spanking bay horses. She never rode
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-10

ming paper, a day or so after the
recent death of the countess. IT was
a little girl. but I have never for
gotten 1T. 1t was at the station st.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Look at that lady," my father said.
"she might have been queen of
France"
Il look and saw a lady wearing
a widows long veil and smoking an
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-10
REVISING THE REVENUES

The glasses are very small" ex-
claimed one girl.
"Yess' replied the other. 1.-THE lux
ury tax ought to pay for the ice
cream o and the rest of the money
ought to go to the Government
Washington Star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-10
Throneless Queen Of France
Liked to Smoke Cigars

Paris,-"I once saw the Countess
de Paris writes a woman in an eve
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-10

enormous cigar. On each side of her
was a beautiful young girl, the Prin-
cess Isabel and Princess Louise of
France. her daughters. The countess
strobe along the platform her long
black veil floating behind her crepe
and her cigar preceding her.
II could not imagine that my father
was Joking because of the r%esnectfuI
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-10
Will Of Mrs. Mary Horton
Disposes of $4,000 Estate

Sunbury, Pa. July 10.-The will
of Mrs. Mary Caroline Horton, who
died at her home in Point township.
near Northum berland. disposes of
an estate worth $4,000, mostly in
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-10

in an automobile, and. seldom left
her home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
DIED.

New York, May 23, 1919. Richard Simpson Sherwood. aged 37 years, days.
 Funeral service will be held at his lato residence, No. 314 West 94th ytreet. New York. on Monday, May 16, at 1O:30 a. m.
 Committal service at Oak Lawn cemetery. Fairfield, at D. m. WIDCOX-In thts city, Friday. May 2s, 1919. Henry Wilcox.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, ITO Lewis street, on Monday, May 26. / 1919, at S:30, and from the Church of the Sacred Heart at a. m. In torment at St. Michaers cemetery. BAKER-Tn this city, May 23. 1919. Alexander M. Baker, aged 52 years. 3 uonths.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence. No. 50 Benham avenue. on Monday. May 2s. at s;3O a. m., and from St. Au- gustine's church at a. m.
 Interrnent at Park cemetery. Au- touronile cortege. a.p tBRADLEY-In Newtown, May 23 1s1s,, Mary. wife of the late Peter Eradley.
 Friends arc invited to attend the funeral from her late residence Curtis Hill, Sandy Hook, Conn.,, on Monday. May 2s, at 9:30 a. m-. and from St Rose's church at 10 a. m
 Burial St Roses cemetery. a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
REV, H. J.EDWARDS
 TO BE ORDAINED
Former Bridgeport Boy To Advance To Priest
 hood.

The annual spring ordinations or the Episcopal diocese of Connecticut will be held in St. Johns church, Park and Fairfield avenues, on Monday morning. May 26, at Il o'clock. The Rt. Ray. Chauncey B. Brewster, DID, Bishop Of Connecticut, will officiate and ordain the candidates. Among those to be ordained is the Rev. liar old Johnson Edwards. now curate Of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Mid dletown. Mir. Edwards is a Bridge port boy who was brought up in St. Johns parish. He has many friends Tn the city. He will be advanced to the priesthood on Monday. The ordi- nation sermon will be preached by the Very Rev. William Ladd, D.D., dean of the Berkeley Divinity School, Middletown. MT. Edwards will be presented by the rector of St. Johns, the Rev. stephen Fish Sherman. Jr.. and the Rev. kennth MacKensie, of westport. The boy choir of St Johns. undeA the direction of Alvin Breul, will furnish the music. Following the ordination service the guests will be entertained at luncheon in the parish house by the members of the Rector s chapter
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
GASOLINE DEPT.
 AT THE CAPITAL

Under a. law enacted by the recent session of the Legislature, retail dealers in gasoline and other motor vehicle compounds will be required, after July l. to secure licensees from the motor vehicle department to do business in this state. The license after July 1, to secure licenses from issued from the sub-department on gasoline. which will be in charge of an expert who has not yet been ap- pointed.
 The new law, which is calculated to eliminate the sale of adulterated gasoline, requires that retailers sell the product exactly as they receive 1t from the wholesalers. The sale of motor vehicle compounds is allowed. but only such. and not gaso- line. Notices will be sent to retail CTS in ample tfUe to make it possi- ble for them to secure their licenses by July l. After that, the commis- sion will have the right. at any time, to compare the product of any retailer with the substance provide ed by his wholesaler.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
U. s. Bureau
 Squeezes Indians

'Minheapo1is. Minn., May Exchanges that the United States Bureau on h. dian Affairs is "squeezing the blood from 1ndians'' whose affairs 1t ad- ministers. we%e made by Dr. Charles A Eastman. bresident of the Society of American Indians, in an address at the Little Theatre at the Untver- sit- of Minnesota last night. Dr. Eastman. who is a full blooded Sioux, and graduate of Dartmouth college. is in Minneapolis to arrange a. meet ing next fall of the society.
 The convention. Dr. Eastman said, win be a protest and a call to Congress to abolish the rulings of the bureau. The administration set up by a treaty while the race was serving an ap- prenticeship to civilization" has be- come that sn administration like this sets anarchy into the Indians.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
WANT TREATY
 RECONSIDERED

London. Friday, Nay 2S--An ap- peal sigr<d by a number of eminent professors and otLers, urging the re- consideration of the terms of peace on the ground that they belle the spirit of the IA points of President Wilson. has been published here. It declares that the terms constitute breach of faith with beaten enemy and reduce Germany to the position of subject nation. It concludes With lil n statement that on such a basis 'it is impossible to establish any true league of nations"
 Among the signers are the Bishop of Oxford. Arthur Henderson, leader of the Labor Party in the House or Commons, and H. c. Wells. John MasefieId, Lady Gilbert, George A Murray and Jerome K. Jerome authors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
ALEXANDER M. BAKER.

Alexander NJ. Baker, aged 52 years, of 60 BenAam avenue, died at his home yesterday after a long illness. The deceased was president of the Fifth District Republican club and was employed for 35 years at the West End plant of the Crane Com pany. He was a member of Court Marina, ForeSterS of America and vice president of the Crane Veteran Relief associa ton. He is survived by his wife, Carrie; two daughters, Ma talie and Dorothy; his mother, Mrs. Mary Baker; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Lieberum and Mrs Mary Baker, and one brother, Paul Baker. The funeral will be held Monday morning from his late home and St. Augustines church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT,


 Estate of Jacob Litwinski, also known as Jacob Lytwinski, late of Bridgeport, in said district, deceased. The adninistratrix having made application for an order authorizing g her to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate. as per said application on file duly appears
 Ordered. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Bridgeport, on the 18th day Of May, 1919, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and this court directs said administratrix to give notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear. if they see cause, and be heard thereon, by publishing this or der once in a newspaper having a clr- culation in said district on or before the 26th day of May A. D. 1919, and return make to the court of notice given.
 Attest:
 PAUL L. MILLER. a"p Judge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
JOHN STAFFORD.

The funeral of John Stafford was held this morning at S:3O from his late residence, PIG Shelton street, and at o'clock from St. Charles chu~h where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. J. E. Gloster, assisted by Rev P. J. McGivney as deacon and Rev. J. B. Russian as sub deacon. There was a large attend ance of sorrowing relatives and friends and the floral offerings were many and beautiful.
 At the offertory an Ave Maria" after mass "Only Waiting and as the body was taken from the church Thy Will Be Done were sung by Miss Jessie Murray The pail bearers were John Quinlivan, Jacob Schwiet- finger, Richard H. Roach, Frank Streck, Thomas Rogers and Charles Turner. Interment was in St. Mfcha els cemetery where Rev. Father Gloster read the committal service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
Esther kish Sues
 For Death Benefit

Esther Kish of Westport has brought suit in the Superior court against Athe Rakoczi Hungarian Sick Benefit society to- recover s1.200 for the alleged failure of the society to pay her a death benefit. She is the widow of Sandor Kish, who died January 31, 1919. He was a member of the society, in good standing, his widow claims. and upon his death his estate was entitled to a death benefit of s1,0O0. She says the society has refused to pay her, although she has compiled with all the bylaws of the organization.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
LYNCH VANTSHES
 WITH S400

James H. Lynch. a trusted employe of Louis Richards, undertaken. 1,466 Main street. waA sent to the bank by his employer with $400 yesterday. Lynch never reached the bank and has not been seen or heard of since. Mir. Richards believes that his man a.bsconded with the money.
 At S:45 o'clock yesterday morning Richards delivered the S400 to Lynch and asked him to make the 0eposit at the Connecticut National Bank as soon as the bank opened. LyRch left the IIndertasser's office but there is no ac- count of his actions since. He is a native of Bridgeport and has been sleeping nights at Richards place of business for the past six months.
 Complaint has been made to the po- lice with the hope of locating the missing man and money.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT,
Nav 23. 191 (

Estate of John A. Poland, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict decea sed.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay rrtent to
 MARGARET A. POLAND
 Administra trix. Care AL Delaney, 515 Security Bldg
 R9AS~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
THREE DYVORCES TO
 DELUDED HUSBANDS

Peter Greh of Stratford, was granted a divorce from Mary Greh of parts unknown by Judge Maltbie in the Superior Court yesterday. De- sertion in October. 1909, was the ground. Mrs. Greh's maiden name was Mary Nemit.
 The court also allowed Paul Gross of this city. divorce from Sophie Gross of this city. Infidel- ity was alleged. The couple were married In October, 1914.
 John Treadwell of Newtown, was divorced from Carrie Gould Trea dwell of this city. It was claimed that the wife deserted Treadwell The mar riage took place in 1S9S
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY.

An attempt to burglarize the Chaf- fee Bros storehouse, Kossuth street. was made last night about II o'clock. The burglars had taken a horse from the Chaffee Bros. stable and hitched him to a wagon. preparing to enter the store and carry away a quantity of merchandise. when they were scared away Nby an inquisitive neigh bor who lives next door. The bur glars left behind them a crude Jimmy made from a three feet piece of Tightening rod
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
CARD OF THANKS

We desire in this manner to express our sincere tanks and appreciation to our friends and the American Graphophone O.. George c. Batchel- Ter, Smith Ss Egg ge. Theatrical Club ana the Plaza employees for the many kindnesses and the deep sympathy ex- tended to us in our recent bereave- ment ~ the loss of our brother. Den nfs l.. Sullivan. and for the beautiful floral tributes sent (signed)
 MRS. VIM. o-HARA, SISTERS AND
 BROTHER. a'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
IL O. B. B.

Harmony lodge. I. O. E. B., will hold a. past presidents night on June 5. and a class. of 75 candidates will be initiated. The degree will be work ed by the degree team of the Spring. field lodge. The past presidents in clude SiEmund Loewith. Isaac Moss. Maxmillian stein. Joseph Shapiro. Dr. M. s. Rosen. Lawrence s. Finkle- stone and Abraham Schnee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
MARGARET SIMMONDs.

The funeral of Margaret Simmonds was held this morning at S:45 from her late residence, 36 Randall avenue, and at 9:15 o clock from St. Patrick's church. where a, high mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Rev. Father Kelly. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives and many floral offerings The pallbearers were Anthony Musante, Richard Mccarthy, James Mintel, John Walsh, Gus Er- dardt and Barnet Fantoro. Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
Bridgeport. Conn.,. Saturday, May A, 1919.
Special Memo. COrSet==$3.

new Memo corset worthy to be a member of this ex-. cellent tamll ly-at special price of s.
 Medium bust and long skirt with elastic gore insert ed either side at back wide front steel with hook tom extra heavy hose supporters, trimmed with and ribbon-run beading
 Marked by the splendid fitting ability of all Memo corsets, support the figure comfort in service gently brings the body into position real aid to healthful progress.
 Sizes 21 to 3O- S3
 Second floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
HENRY WILCOX.

Henry Wilcox of ITO Lewis street died at his home yesterday after a short illness. The deceased was brass mouldsr employed by the Bridgeport Brass Co.,, and is syrvived by his wife, two daughters, Mary and Helen, and one son: The funeral will be held from his late home Monday morning and from the Sacred Heart church where a mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
STAMFORD

Stratford Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. A F. Chamberlain, pas tor. Sunday, May 25, Morning wor- ship 10:30. "A Great Objective" Evening worship 7:30, Memorial Day" Sunday school 12. The Mems class meets in the church. All men are invited. Epworth League 6:45. Mid-week service Wednesday. 7:45. Topic, "Selah.' This Is everybodys church. Seats are free. A welcome for all to worship.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
OBITUARY
MRS. GEORGE sEABRIGHT.

Sarah Seabright, wife of George Seabright, of 7s7 Norman street, died last night at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Emily Pearson of Fairfield. The deceased is survived by her hus- band, three sons, Harry, William and Fred Seabright, and by two daugh- ters, Mrs. Emily Pearson and Miss Rosee Seabright. The funeral will be held from her late home Monday afternoon. Burial will be in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
MRS. JENNIE H. ROBINSON.

Mrs. Jennie H. Robinson, widow of the late Thornton H. Robinson, died last night at her home, 1156 Noble avenue, after a short illness. The de- ceased is survived by two sons, Will liam of Bridgeport, and Dr. Walter Robinson of Rockville, and one daughter, Mrs. R. s. Kolb, of this city, and a nephew, c. Polly, of Pitts field. Mass
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
NEXT MEETING HERE.

waIlingford, May 24-The Con- necticut Girls Friendly Society held its twenty-fifth anniversary gathering with Margaret E. Jackson Branch of St. PauPs Church today. Announce ment was made that the branch had given $2,011.25 the Margaret F.. Jackson endowment for the Girls Friendly vacation house at Canaan The next gathering probably will be at Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
SHOULD LOVE AND
 LIVE IN PEACE

When Joseph Amorato and Annie Pace of this city took out a license to wed today, it made a strange union of their names as noted closely.
 Armorato derived from the Latin Amor, meaning love, marries Pace, derived from the Latin, meaning peace.
 They certainly should love and live in peace
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
SONS OF ST. GEORGE.

On July 1 at the Stratheld hotel, the Sons of St. George will give a banquet to the members of the order who served during the war. The mem bers will parade from the head quarters 176 Fairfield avenue, and predict that this will be the largest and best banquet ever given to the returned soldiers in this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
Real playtine aprons for girls.

Cutest of little servceable aprons for grls-and totally different. Made of cretonne-and bright with the pictures of Fairy folk loved by little girls. To be slipped over dress-or at beach in country in Summer to be worn instead of dress Each with sweet little cap that matches in pattern
 $35O
 eoor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24

Chicago. May "A = Herman W. (Germany) Schaefer. comedian of the baseball field, left an estate of s3,000. accorting to a petition for letters of administration filed by his sister, Mrs. Margaret Hawley. It was stated to- day that as Schaefer left no will his estate would be divided among his sister and four other relatives. The ball player died suddenly on May le at Saranac IDlka. N. Y.