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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01
BLEW HIMSELF AND SWEETHEART
 ALL TO PIECES

Chateau Thferry. Friday, Oct. 31- Thirty-f1ve pounds of melanite, set off by detonator, was the method en- ployed by Adrien Thumerel and his sweetheart to end their lives here to- day. Thumerel. an employe of the explosives depot at Mezy, near here, was charged with the theft of hams for stores destined for war prisoners, and was to appear in court tomorrow to answer the charge. He is said to have decided upon suicide
 The melanite was made ready in a shack, where Thumere1 and his sweet heart met The explosion which fol- lowed was heard for miles and destroyed property within a radius of 100 yards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01
STRATFORD

Sratford, Nov. 1.-(Special to The Times) s).-Communion will be ob- served at the Congregational Church on Sunday morning at 1O:30. The pastor, Rev. E. c. Whitehead, will preach on the subject Bearing the Cross.' An interesting feature of the service will be the demobilization of the service flag when between IS and 20 returned service men will pin red chevrons upon the stars, indicating discharge from the service. The work of the Red Cross will be spoken of in connection with Mem bership Roll Call.
 The evening service will be devot- ed to q consideration of Red Cross activities, especially as it affects our own community. MT. Whitehead will speak on the subject, Docs Stratford Need the Red Cross?" Sabbath School at 12. The Young Peoples meeting comes at 6:30, with the topic, stand ing for God and Right This will be the conservation meeting. All young people of the community are cordially invited.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01
WAR WORKER DEAD,

Paris, Oct. 31-The death is an- of Madame BoutrouX, widely known for her relief work during the war. Madame Boutroux was 63 years old. It is believed her efforts in founding a Red Cross hospital at ThIerS, France, was responsible for the illness which brought about her death. son of Madame Boutrouv, Pierre Boutroux, is professor at University.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01
TO SELL GOVERNMENT HOUSES.

William J. Murphy of the United States Housing Corporation announc- ed yesterday that occupants of the government houses would be notified today that they will have an oppor- tunity to purchase the houses in which they live and that 1t was hoped local interests would take up the houses for the benefit of the workers of Bridgeport.
 The houses have been appraised at approximately 65 per cent. of their original cost and more than 1,130 houses have yet to be sold before the Housing company can wind up it's af fairs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01

Services in Bethany Church, tomor- row, will be as usual. The paSto
 Rev. w. IT. Nicholl, will speak in the morning at 10:30, and at the close of the sermon communion will be ad- ministered. The session of the Sunday school will be held at the close of the morning service. The Young Peoples meeting will commence at 7:3O, with a short sermon by the pastor. Good congregational singing at this service. All are cordially invited to attend these services. Plenty of good music
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01

One of the most delightful and spooky Halloween parties held in town took place Thursday night at the CongregationaI church. There was a fine musical program among the soIoists being Mrs. May Hard, and Miss Hannibal of Bridgeport. During the grand march the guests had to pass many thrilling and mysterious doors. By each door stood some ter rible -spooIl playing a funny prank on the passers. After the march a fine supper was served and dancing was later enjoyed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01
FOUR DIvORCEs GRANTED.

In tn esuperior court yesterday afternoon Judge Webb granted four diVorces. The cases were: Amanda Butler against Julius Butler, intoler- able cruelty; Charles Leppo against Cora Leppo, desertion; Frank Pesci against Esther Pesci, assertion; Mary McGowan against James McGowan, desertion
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01
KEsIPLE OPENS OFFICES.

John P. Temple, supervisor of the census for this district, yesterday opened offices at sos Fairfield avenue, where all applications for positions as enumerators can be filed. The eight counties of the state are being divid- ed into districts and it is believed that 500 enunerators will be required The number needed for Bridgeport has not been fixed as yet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01
stratford Methodist Episcopal.

(Rev. A. F. Chamberlain, Pastor)
 Morning worship, on Sunday, at 1O:30, pastors subject, "Redemption Through His Blood" Communion following.
 Sunday School, at 12 o'clock. The mems class meet in the church.
 Epworth League meeting at GAS,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01
STEAMER MISSING.

Havana. Friday. Oct. 31-The small steamer Maria Julia, belonging to the Antillas Navigation company, bound from Havana. for Nuevitas, is missing. The steamer sailed October 22. She had crew of 19 men. Efforts are being made to have the government send a. gunboat to search for the steamer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01
GTRI, TNIURFD

Rosie Serrogien, aged g, of 35 High land street, was crossing Main street near the Lyric theatre, last night, when an automobile driven by Eu- gene T. Worwood struck the girl. She sustained a sprained back and contus;ons of the knee. She was re- mnyed to St. Vincent's hospital,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01
Independents Meet
 To Consider Issues
 Of the Election

A meeting of Independent Citizens to consider the issues of the cam paign has been called for Lyric thea tre Sunday afternoon at 3:30. The candidates of the leading parties are expected to be present. The lead ing matters of the campaign will be analyZed and scrutinized.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01

Theodore Brown, leader.
 Evening Service at 7:3O. Subject '"The Far Country" This is the fourth sermon in the series on ''The Prodi- gal Son.
 Wednesday evening services at 7:45. The subject at this service will be "The Confession of Peter, Thou art the Christ, the son of the Living God.'' Sunday School teachers and workers will find this service of great help to them. All seats free. A cordial welcome to all.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01
For Colds or Influenza

and as a Preventative, take LAXA- TIVE PROMO QUNINE Tablets. Look for E. ". GROVES signature on the box. 30c.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01
Nice clothes fOr" boys under 40.

Suits of blue serge of the Norfolk yoke model-a rare combination of boyishness and good style. Fit smoothly and trimy-and have real 1ittle-manly lair
 Sizes from 5 to 10-$9. Overcoats of blue chinchilla Have that impressive double-breasted style great big brothers
 Yes, same belt and a clever inverted p1eat at back Sizes 3 to 1O-$9.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01

FOR sALE-7 room. 1-family house. lot 1OOx100; price s4 800. Apply Peter Gleason, Stratford, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01

TEZ c. ROCKWELL, -,1unlbing and heating; jobbing a speciality Corner Main and Hillside avenue, Stratford D 10 tf"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01

The interclass party held last even ing at the Grange Hall was a great success. This is the first affair of the year given by the Sophomores in honor of the Freshmen. All guests were in masquerade costumes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01

Shorter hours for workers in the stores too
 They are not going to rob anybody oi time to shop in comfort.
 Rather they will make shopping more satisfactory, make it daytime shopping.
 Beginning Nov 15, progressive stores of true American spirit will close each busi- ness day at 6.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01

Miss Florence Baldwin of Devon will be the weekend guest of Miss Helen Beach of Main street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-01

Reports state that Truant Officer Briggs Barnum is convalescing rapid ly at the Bridgeport Hospital and ex- poets to be back to his home in the very near future.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-18
The Life of
Theodore
Roosevelt

BY William Draper Lewis.
Every man-and every boy
should have this book. the
story of a wonderful man, as
author, cow-puncher, rough
rider, mighty hunter, famous
explorer, world peacemaker,
war leader, President and
MAN. Octave, 544 pages,
1925. strawbridse & Clorhter--
Second Floor. Filbert stree. West
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-18
Easter Dolls, Toys
and Novelties

Conveniently placed for quick
selection and suggestion:
TOy-filled Baskets, Pails-35c
to $500.
Stuffed Rabbits-25c to $500.
Net Rabbits filled with toys
25c. SOC and 60c each.
Easter DOlls-Sl.00 to S35.00.
StrawbridEe e. Clothier--Fourth Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-18
BUSINESS MAN SHOT
BY ROBBERS IN AUTO
Hold-Up of Italian Yields No
Revenue, However, for
Five Men

Charles Crispintio. thirty five years
old. Il6 South Eighth street. widely
known business man of the Italian
colony. was seriously wounded last
night. when five highwaymen, three of
whom were in an automobile. attacked
him in Fitzwater street, between Sixth
and Seventh streets.
.Crispintio. who owns an undertaking
establishment in the southern section of
the city. was returning to his home with
a friend. Tony Gambel. They had just
placed Crspintio's ear in n garage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-18
RICH COAL MAN browns
Body Of Daniel c. kaseman Found
In Creek by Fishermen

Daniel c. Kascman. fifty six years
old, wealthy dealer in coal lumber
and real estate. of 2033 Tioga street,
this city. was accidentally drowned in
kishacoqulles creek, nine miles east of
Lewistown. Pa, on Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Kaseman. who was looking over
some timber property in the vicinity,
tripped over log while crossing the
creek and fell into the water. Trout
fishermen found the body. and County
Coroner DIR. j. W. Mitchell. after an
investigation. decided that death was
due to accident.
From 1895 to 1908 Mr.. Kascman was
a member of the Monroe II. Kulp Lum :
bcr Company. and at the time OF his
death held extensive lumber, coal and
real estate interests in the state of
New Mexico.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-18
Mems Silk Hosiery

Always most important item
for the Easter outfit-here in a
varied assortment of black, white
and the right colors:
At 75c-Seamless Thread-silk
Socks, with high spliced heels and
double soles; in black, white and
colors.
At Sl.00 - Thread-silk Socks,
black with white clockings.
At Sl.50-Fine Ingram Thread
silk Socks, full-fashioned; in
black, white and colors. =
Strawbridge e. Clothisr-
Aisle 2 Market Street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-18
Children's Ribbed
Cotton Stockings
Under Price

Three thousand pairs Of the
fine ribbed Cotton Stockings with
fashioned feet; in black and
white. at about one third less
than regular prices:
Sizes g. to 8-inch-at 40c a pair
Sizes SL,- to 81, -inch-45c a pair
Sizes TO- and 10I, -inch-50c a pr.
StrHwhrdGe & EloIhier--
Aisle 4. Market Street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-18
Silk Umbrellas
Equally Serviceable for
April Showers or May
Sunshine, $500 to S12

Covers of tafrcta silk, in blue,
green, purple or black. Exceed
ingly smart-looking with their
short ferrule and some with
white tips. The handles have
bakelite tops or are all of bake
lite. and are finished with wrist
cords or rings. They will make
excellent gifts.
Strawbridge & Clothicr-
Aisle = Market street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-18
Hand-embrOidered
French PetticOats
$3.50 to $3.50

So inexpensive! These White
Cotton UnderskirtS - one a
straight model with double panel
in front, hand-scalloped and
hand-embroidered, at $3.50. Two
different styles are made with
embroidered and scalloped founce
-$2.75 and $3.50.
Strawbridge & Clothier-
French Sa Ion. Third Floor. West
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15
EAST ORECONIAN SPECIAL
NEWS OF UMATILLA co.

people in Milton. while her brother,
Roy was formerly assistant electri'
clan in the city light plant in Milton.
Mr.. Conner has already served as "
Seventh Day Adventist missionary in
India seven years and expects to re-
turn soon to start on another seven
years service.
Prune growers of this district are
considerably worried over the appear
ance Of n blight which - threatening
serious injury to trees and frult un-
less some means is found to combar
and eradicate the pest. S. A. Miller
manager of the Milton Nursery Com
pany, says that SO far no successful
thing has been found to combat the
new blight but is taking the matter
l,p with the agricultural colleges at
Corvallis and Pullman.
A fine rain which started here
early Sunday morning and continued
most of the day was welcome to
wheat growers and farmers generally
although more is desired. About a
half inch of rain was recorded and
gardens and grain fields are mucf
improved as a result.
In an oratoricaI and declamatorS
contest held among students of the
college Saturday night for the TasseS
Stewart prizes, Lewis Davis won the
oratorical medal and Miss Alta Mason
the declamatory prize.
Rev. f. A. Ross and Miss lrlene
Reynolds have been elected delegates
to the annual state Sunday school
convention which meets in Baker
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday
of next week. They are delegates
from the Milton Christian church
Sunday school.
Powell Plant, assistant cashier oi
teh First National Bank. was tran
sact!ng business in Pendleton Monday
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15

Your ad. should serve you quickly
when the cook leaves.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15
Valuable Indian Relics
Promised Umatilla High
(East oregonian speclalD


I-MATILLA, May 15.--In letter
received lately from Mrs. s. j. Bow
er of Santa Monica, Cal, the Uma'
tilla schools have been informed thai
they will probably receive portion
of the valuable collection left by Mrs
KunAe. a former resident and old
timer of Umatilla. Mrs. Bower Is
sister of Mrs. Isaac a resident of PEN
dIeton. Both have expressed their
desire to honor the Cmatilla school
with a portion of the collection.
AS soon as the matter has been de-
cided the high school VIII place
memorial tablet in the building In
honor of Mrs. Kunzie who collected
tho rare exhibit of Indian relics. the
collecting of the entire exhibit re-
ouired the efforts of a lifetime ana
may he somewhat appreciated when
II is known that the Smithsonian In
stitu,e offered $4,000 for the famous
exhibition.
The school has at present the lars-
ext array of educational exhibits
of any school in the county. Among
the exhibits are the following; stand
ard oil, pen points. three SILK exhln-
its cocoa chocolate. corn products
choice oak shears etc.
The big dance of the season WIN
be given in Pounds hall SATURDAY
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs Henry Couch were
visitors at the f. Boiling home sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Alexander OF
Touchet have been over visiting Mr..
Alexander's mother, Mrs. Bolin, VINO
has been quite Ill.
Miss Stella Smith spent Saturday
and Sunday at the home or her sister,
Mrs. Marion Jack in Pendleton.
Bert Taylor made trip to Rims
station Sunday to get some cattle for
George Payne.
The Reverend Mr.. Pratt announced
his resignation as pastor OF the Meth
odlst church. Mrs. Pratts health has
not been good since her arrival here.
They will return to Pullman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Reed and chill
dren Betheen and Delbert spent sum
day in Waitsburg. Mr.. Read has To-
Gated there and will move his fam
lily as soon as school Is out.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15
Misses Downing Party
at Athena Enjoyed
tEast oregonian special).

ATHENA May 14.-F'riday even
ing the Misses Helen and Myrtle
Downing gave a party at their home.
About sixteen guests were present
and all spent a very enjoyable even
ing Many new and original games
were played and several persons were
awarded prizes. The refreshments
were served about ten o'clock and all
were especially pleased with the
dainty luncheon.
Miss Martha HUT spent the week.
end in Walla Walla, a guest of Mrs.
Leslie White.
Monday morning Professor Drew
of Helix came over to see If the MEM
bers of the high school were willing
that Helix high should bring their
play to Athena. The plan was ac-
cepted by the students and the play
will he given in the high school audi
torium Saturday night.
F. Il. Woods has sold his residence
to Mrs Win Carsten and has pur-
chased the Charles Mcfarland home
Mrs. White has been seriously i'll
at her home the past week. Her
health is slightly improved but there
is little hope of recovery.
Monday evening Mrs. Charles Nc
Farland and daughter, Hazel went
to Pendleton to attend the musical
at the Presbyterian church.
Mrs. w. Winship and daughters
Mildred and Andre. we're Pendleton
visitors Monday.
Mrs Laura Zerba has been called
to WaIla waila on account of her
mothers i'll health.
Miss stella smith has been WORKING
in the telephone office during the
absence of Mrs. Zerba-
Sunday afternoon the Athena base
ball team went over to Helix. The
boys played exceptionally web but
lost the game. the score being to
in favor OF Helix.
Sunday S. 8. Hutt and s. Sanchez
took the household goods of Gerald
KiIgore down to the Kilgore ranch IN
the Cold Spring district. fifteen miles
from Helix.
Master Don Johnson has been out
Of school this week with the mumps.
Athena enjoyed good rain storm
Monday morning. The rain was es'
pecially needed for the gardens
The c. NJ. Sager and Isaac David
son families were visitors in Adams
Monday night,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15

evening May II.
The city council meets next Mon
day evening" Important business viii
be transacted.
Artisan wells will he quite COM
mon in this end OF the county in tho
course of n few years.
Miss Grace Thompson of the high
school, IL the first successful COM
petItor in winning IA graduating GER
tIficate In penmanship from tho A,
NJ Palmer Company.
School district No. 6. Umatilla. has
advertised for bids for tho janitorshin
Of the school and the TRANSPORTATION
of pupils.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15
Fire Consumes Barn
and Goods at Milton
lEnst oregonian speeial.l

MILTON. May 14.-Fire of un-
| known origin was discovered in the
| c. E. Flock barn and machine shop
near the Baptist church Saturday
| evening shortly after o'clock ana
| before the combined fire departments
1 of Milton and FTeewater could reacn
/ the scene damage to the barn made
the structure a total loss. Mr.. Flock
and family had left the place in then
| automobile not Is minutes before the
| fire was seem Aside from the build
| ing there was some hay, mill feed
and Mr. FIocks carpenter tools
which went up in flames.
/ Mr. and Mrs NJ V. Wagner have
moved to Milton and will make their
home here during the summer. Mr.
| Wagner is a highway engineer Nem'
ployed in the work of hardsurfacine
| the road from Milton to the state
| line Mrs. Wagner is asster of Mis-
Veva McGrew, principal, of the high
| school here last year.
Mrs. Fred Milby is recovering from
a light attack of the flu.
| Mrs. j. w. Compton and daughter
Miss Esther Compton, expect to leave
soon after June l for Columbus
Montana. to spend the summer on a
ranch near there with Mr.. and Mrs.
A F. Compton.
| Contractor C. A Scott is employed
| on the building of a house in Athena
this week.
| Mr.. and Mrs. q. e. Allen of Free
water are the parents OF a baby girl
born Sunday.
| The Christian church was crowded
to capacity Sunday night. the occa-
sion being the annual baccalaureate
services of the Milton F'reewater high
| school. The Rev. ]. f. Everett of
| Walla Walla delivered the sermon.
| Mrs. Jesse Sailing of Pendleton. who
has been visiting in Milton for the
past three weeks, returned to her
home Tuesday
Mrs. Lorraine Pinkerton and little
son of Athena are visiting with Mrs,
Pinkerton's mother, Mrs. NJ. L. Gray
during the absence OF Mr.. Pinkerton
in Montana.
More than $4,000 worth of steel
water main mostly of IL inch diam
eter was contracted for at regular
meeting of the city council Monday
night The new main is to replace
wooden pipes on Main street from the
MIL lEduInB OUT III the tilH VII thO
south to the Midway grocery. prepar-
atory to laying the street with hard
surfaced pavement. Beside the large
pipe there was some 4-inch pipe or
dered to be used in new construction
in the north end of Milton. On the
recommendation of City Manager l.
Z. Coyle the council passed resolu-
tion providing that hereafter no
wooden pipes are to be used for wa
ter mains anywhere in the city system
Although more expensive to COM
mence with the steel mains are per-
manent whereas wooden pipes can
not be counted on to last more than
10 years.
Rev. Mark Conner and wife, who
are missionaries from India on
years leave of absence in the United
States. together with Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Rennick of Portland, arrived by
yesterday evening and VIII
spend part OF the summer visiting rel
atives and friends in and near Mill
ton. Mrs. Conner was formerly Miss
Lola Rennick and is known to many
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-15


NEW YORK, May l6.-General Ar.
turo Pinto. chief OF staff of the army
OF Chill, who IL making a tour OF In
spection of the various aviation camps
arrived at Hazelhurst Field accom-
panied by Captain Carlos Garfias. his
aide de camp. and Captain Alfredo
Ewing military attache OF the Chill
ian embassy at Washington. Gener-
al Pinto is one OF the pioneer stu
dents OF aviation and was responsible
for the army flying school In Chilli
in 1918. The party was conducted
over the field by Captain Cleary. tho
adJutant. Owing to the inclcment
weather the South American visitors
did not attempt flight.
Your ad. should serve you quickly
when the cook leaves.