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The Washington herald., 1919-10-26

|from yfreints vbsa u occurred to
me that that state 10 unusually well
represented In Washington society.
Virginians are active in the social life
of the city. When the Democrats
came into power with the induction
into office Of the Wilson administra-
tion Virginians began to play a more
important part in social affairs In
Washington. Then the Lynchburg
editor-Congressman, Mr. Glass. Rep
resentative, was elevated to the
chairmanship Of the House Commit
tee on Banking and Currency. and
with Senator Robert L Owen. OF Oh
lahoma, another native Virginian. be-
came joint author of the banking and
currency law. It was the great sue
cess Of the operation OF this law that
led 70 his being called TO the Cabinet
upon the retirement of Mr.. McAdoo.
While Senator Owens mother wa
q full-blooded Indian and he him.
self represents in the Senate the
State having the greatest Indian
Population, he Is mot q native OF
Oklahoma, but was born at Lynch
burg. Va, where his father. Bob
Owen. who built the old Virginia
Railroad. now the Southwestern,
branch Of the Norfolk and Western,
into Bristol. had married . choctaw
girl who had not been moved 10 the
West when the Indians were driven
away. Senator Owens family re-
moved to the Southwestern State
when the new Senator was . boy.
His father was wealthy and the
son, highly educated became a law
yer and banker and was employed
by the Indian tribes to secure from
the government at Washington COM
pensation for the lands which had
been taken away from them. He
secured appropriations for many
millions OF dollars and the millions
that are still being appropriated for
the several tribes remaining in the
West.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-26
8QcftPGy:.

Balfour. who has been appointed
lord president of the council to sue
ceed Earl Curzon.
Mr.. Balfour has had almost q
half century Of public service, hav-
| ing first taken his seat in Parlia-
ment in 1874. His connection with
the foreign policy of the British
empire was established almost inn
mediately. as he was appointed pri-
vate secretary to the Marquis Of
Salisbury. then secretary Of state
for foreign affairs, In 1873, and he
was a member Of the British mis-
sion under Lords Salisbury and
Beaconsfeld at the Berlin confer
ence in 1878. A few years more
saw him advanced to a seat In the
cabinet as secretary for Scotland In
1856. He became leader of the
house of commons in 1891 and
prime minister in 1902.
There wasn't much doing" So
eialiy last week. There was the
Southern Socisty's reception and
Ethel Hickey's wedding Wednesday
and Ruth Sturtevant's wedding yes.
terday and a few parties given for
her and her wedding party. Then
Lord and Lady Swaythling were en-
ltertained quietly, but as l said. the
Grouitchs did nothing for them be-
cause Of Count di Cellere's death.
Mrs. John 4. Henderson had q large
and interesting dinner last night for
Lord and Lady Swaythling., The
Minister and Nine. Grouitch were
| In the party; also the Minister Of
Salvador and Nine. Sol, Gen. Collar
det. Col. and Nine. Langlois. new
| a 70 ETnhAS
staff; Senator and Mrs. +. J. Gay.
Col Selby Bigges. of IDndon: Rep
resentative and Mrs. F, w. Mondell.
Count Goran Rosen. Representative
L. E. Denison. Mrs. Henry +. Dim
ock. Mrs. Marshall Field. Mrs. James
Carroll Frazer. Mrs. Davis Ireland
and John b. Henderson. tr.
Lord and Lady Swaythling are
very interesting couple.
Lord Swaythling is the elder
brother of the Right Honorable Ed
win Samuel Montasu, secretary Of
state for India, and first cousin
Of Herbert Samuel. former pestmas-
ter general Lady Swaythling is q
daughter OF the late Col. Albert
0oidsmid, whom Americans all over
this continent will remember as the
chief agent ard executive Of the ad-
ministration OF the great charities
of the late Baron Hirsch in Europe.
in North America and mere espe-
cially in Argentina.
PATRONYMIC
Is SAMUEL.
The real patronymic OF Lord Sway
thing is not -Montagu, but Samuel
The family was founded by his grand
father. a matchmaker Of the name Of
Louis Samuel. who kept q small shop
| in Liverpool. His son Moses moved
to London, married the daughter of
Louis Cohen, OF the stock exchange.
and eventually established q banking
house in Lombard street. which has
developed into what is perhaps the
| leading bullion and foreign exchange
concern in the city Of Londo. In 1894.
on being created a baronet, Moses
| Samuel obtained the license of the
crown to change his name to Mon
tagu, and in 1907 was raised to the
peerage as Lord Swaythling. both
hereditary honors being conferred
upon him in recognition of his very
large contributions to the Liberal
party funds.
His younger brother. however. de-
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gathered IL devoived on Chairman
Flood to draft the law declaring war,
on Germany.
Mrs. Claude A. Swanson. wife of
Senator swanson. Is one Of the most
grscious as well 81 one Of the most
beautiful OF the society women or
the Capital. but she has not been
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Mrs. FLOOD -
A YIHGLNyAN.

Representative Henry d. Flood. or
Virginia. became chairman of the
House COMMITTEES on Foreign AZ
fairs when the Democrats came into
power. He had married the beauti-
fui Anna Portner. a society belle of
washington. Her people were
wealthy. When the clouds of war
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16
JOHN RICZU
 YS. NIELANIE RICZU
Order Of Notice
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss. SUPERIOR COURT,
Bridgeport, Aug. 14, A. l

Bridgeport, Aug. fl, A. D. 1919
 Upon the complaint of the said John Riczu, of the City of Bridgeport, County of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, praying for reasons there in set forth, for a divorce, returnable to the Superior Court in and for Fair field County, on the first Tuesday of September, 1919.
 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that Melanie Riczu, the said defendant, is ab- sent from this state and gone D parts unknown.
 Therefore Ordered, that notice Of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in The Bridgeport Times. a newspaper print ed in the City of Bridgeport, Conn, three times successively, commencing on or before the 21st day of Augusta D. 1919.
 MICHAEL FLANAGAN Asst. Clerk of the Superior Court sor
 Fairfield County. L15s+p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16
News of Fraternal
 Orders in The City
SONS OF ST. GEORGE.

Jonathan Wilde presided over a mass meeting of Magma Char1a, Pioneer, Martha Washington and Vic toria Lodges, Sons and Daughters of St. George at Masonic hall last night
 James Telford and George H. Wood, speakers, urged the members to buy goods for the new clubhouse which will be erected on Stratford aveuen and Pembroke street, very soon. It was stated last night that the bids will be let in about two weeks and that the building will cost in the neighbOrhood of S65.OOO. It will have stores, Q large auditorium, lodge rooms and gymnasium.
 ST. JOSEPH'S T. l.. & B. ASSN.
 Sports games and a shore dinner are being planned for the grand an- nual outing of the St. Joseph's T. L. &s B. Association, which is to be held at SpeigeTs Park Stratford, Sunday, Aug. 24. The committee in charge is composed of s. l.. NIcNahon, Thomas Coonan, Frank Muldoon, Robert Noonan, Bernard Auldoon, Fred Daily. William McNiff, and Daniel McPadden.
 FARREN LODGE, A. O. |. NJ.
 Farren lodge, A. O. U. NJ. will give a basket picnic at Stadtler's s Grove, North Bridgeport, on Aug. 23. An invitation has been sent to Brother Emery, Superintendent of Extension, and he has promised to be present. The committee of ar engagements are Dr. Orville Rector, Walter R. DOrr and D. w. Delaney and it is their hope that every mem ber be present and make it a gala day.
 At the Wednesday night meeting of the lodge Brother Emery was present and told of his Extension work throughout the state which will keep him here until Oct. 8 when he will be in Bridgeport. Two mem- bers were initiated and one applica- ton received at the meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16
MILFORD NEWS

Mrs. Edward J. Nnher of Rogers avenue went to New York City to at tend the funeral of her cousin. Mrs. Charles Boyle. and returning brought Miss Jeauuette Boyle, who will spend O few days as her guest.
 SLaster Meryin Maier. son Of Mir. and Mrs. Julius Bfaisr of Rogers and Baldwin avenues, celebrated his elev- enth birthday by entertaining his friends, among whom were Misses Florence. Judith and Adel Adler of New York CitJC Bunice Levy, Cath erfna, Marie and Marguerite ALaher, Jeannstto Boyle. Lrona Heymen, Irrnn. Lawrence, Howard and Msrwin Maier. Games. music and resresh- rneuts followed after which all de- po-ted. having spent a very pleasant afternoon.
 Miss Geraldine Berry is visiting relatives fin Hartford for a few days.
 A bridge whist for ths benefit of the Bridgeport ChaEitabls Organiza- ton will be given by Mrs, I. Morse on her lawn on Shell street Wednesday, afternoon.
 Mfrs. Goldsmith of Maple street has gons to New York for a week end visit.
 
 Mrs. Charles ffe51Ren, who has been visiting at the home of her sister. Mrs, J, 1IaisF, has gaRR to New York !. City foF a few days stay, Mrs, Thomas J, Falls of ''Tne ElRs" left foF Chicago where sine will visit her sister f0F some time. Airs. Pstav Berry of the Honey sucizis eHts-aiHsd a party of friends at diRRaE iB honOE of her birthday last evening, The guests included Mir and Airs RobeFt DougheTty of St. H.euts, Mrs. ARHa Healy, Mrs, -PAtllp
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16
ELLIOTT FINED s15.

J. A. Elliott of 168 Elm street was fined s15 and costs by Judge Frank l.. Wilder in the city court yesterday morning, for operating an automobile without n state license Elliott was arrested last night after getting mix cd up in n slight accident
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

to Worcester to contest ia O drum mers' tournament that was held there. It will be a disappointment If they do not return with G trophy to add 10 their collection.
 Captain Harrison went to Caldwell, N. J., yesterday to take part in the international target contests going on there. John Taylor. Harold Gottsegen, Daniel Mulholland, Ed Brotherton and Fred Van Syckle are planning to pass the weekend at the range, and one or more of them may enter in the civilian free-for-all 200 yard match, for general results.
 The funeral of Henry Walter Razee will take place at the house on New Haven avenue, on Friday at 2:3O in charge of Rev. c. w. Simonson. The
 interment will be made at the NIiI-
 ford cemetery.
 State Examiner of Public Accounts was in Milford recently and going over the town methods of book keep ing was highly pleased at what he found it is stated, and expressed his approval in superlatives. On the other hand, he severely cri- ticized the vaults, both that in the | basement ans the one on the main floor, the former on account of the l dampness, and the latter due to poor ventilation.
 It is understood that the building committees have the matter in mind, and have been searching for a remed dy. The Republican Caucus for the nomination of a town ticket for the ensuing two years will be held on the l evening of September 12. Four nomin- atiOns of the school board will be made, two for 1919 and two for 1920. | The terms of George B. Smith, and A. R. Gardner expire this year, and 1 of Omar w Platt and George M. Gum i next year.
 R. r. WIHngs, acting with mem ] bers of the United Candy Co.,, has l formed the T. V. w. Candy Co.,, In- 1 corporated; and has bought out the | stock and machinery of the Rowland | Dry Goods Co, which concern it is | said. are going out of the candy man. 1 ufacturing business.
 
 | on Thompson street, Bridgeport and | will begin work as soon as the guar. l ters can be adapted.
 | Among the new books bought re- | gently for the library are Stakes ot | the War" by Iathrop Stoddard and | Gleen Frank, giving a close study ot | the history, condition and interests ot i all matters of all the nations involved | in the war. A most interesting work 1 The Plymouth Tea House on the 1 New Haven Turnpike is running ! through this week, and becoming g 1 stopping point for hungry and thirsty l automobile parties passing that way August Coats was found guilty 1T | the Milford Court yesterday of over l loading a public motor vehicle, ana l paid costs of S7.3O. A suspended sen. ! tence was imposed as a guarantee ot 1 future good behavior.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT,
August IA 1Q1s

AUBuSI I5, ISIS Estate of Rosetta Stokes, late of the town of Bridgeport. in said dis trict. deceased.
 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 re- quested to make immediate payment to
 MICHAEL F. STOKES,
 Administrator. 75 Henry Street, L14s"p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16
SHERRY BREAKS ARM.

While cranklng an automobile last night, Michael Sherry. Of 30 Parallel street, suffered fracture of the right arm. He was treated at the Emergency Hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16
CONSTRUCTION COgr s24, ,eeo.

Permits for building work to the number of 24 were issued last night by the B,ilding Commissioners Tho permits were issued for dwellings and garages which will have a total con struction cost of approximately SEA- eco.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Miss Cassie KRGtzmar1t and her friend, Miss Beth Hardy, return to Forsyths College after spending two weeks as guest ef AIF, and AfTs, 1i. Kartzfnark of the 'Iarkin House."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

The government will have to bor- row S32. 900, 900. 900 to buy out the railroads. but the Hottair bank will lend the money.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Dougherty, Miss Gibbon, Mrs. Franey and daughter Katherine, Mrs. Ed ward J. Maher. MT. Peter Berry and family.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Mrs. Frank Evans and Mrs. H V. Clemens spent yesterday in New York
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Miss f.iiiiaa FG6FHR has returned from a two weeks vis.t in Manhattan and will spend the FemaiRdsF of the summer with her sister, Mrs. A, Levy, a. the hom mestend,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Paul GoodeIl of Warwick avenue Is spending a few weeks in Massachu- setts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

the several parts of the town they represent.
 After making the excellent time of 66 2-5 seconds. coupling to hydrant and 1 3-5 addition seconds to noz- gle, tho team of the Myrtle Beach
 Chemical No. 8, was disqualified in
 the efficiency test made at Myrtle
 Peach Thursday evening. And all
 owing to the fact that in coupling
 the hose to the hydrant, only 1 1-2
 threads on the coupling was attached.
 When this was shown to Captain
 Hunter, of the company by Captain
 Lewis Stowe of Chemical No. l, who acted as judge, he showed true sportsmanship and accepted the de- cision with out a murmur. It was plain to be seen that it was done
 unintentionally for the boys certainly showed they were heart and soul in the work, and their being over anxious was the cause of the slip Captain Hunter certainly is to be congratulated on the excellent show | ing made by his men and it is with 1 regret that the decision had to be made as it was.
 The officials in charge were: Judge, Captain Lewis Stowe; time | keeper, R. L. Trueworthy; and start CT, Commissioner Lewis P. Baldwin. 1 The test was in charge of Second
 Asst. Chief P. D. Roger, assisted by
 Asst. Chief A. S. Burgess. On Mon | day evening the Devon Chemical Go. | No. will hold it's test at Devon, | probably on Avon street, where | they have had several tryouts. The committee on the Drum i Corps field day is pushing along it's l work at a rapid gait, and tickets | for the dance at La Chateau are al ready in the hands of the members. | It is understood invitations have ! been sent to nearly 50 corps and | several replies have been received, stating intentions of being present. | Louis Forst of East Hampton, l Conn.,, who for several years kept 1 the store now occupied by A. w. | Fade, was in town yesterday renew i ing old acquaintances.
 Mrs. Frank DeMateau of Daytona avenue is entertaining her sister and 1 husband, MT. and Mrs. Cliff, of New | York, for few weeks.
 Mrs. c. O. Matthews entertained her aunt, Mrs. Harriet Curtis of
 Stratford at her home on Bridgeport
 avenue, Tuesday.
 Mrs Frank Evans and Mrs H V.
 Clemens spent yesterday in New 1 York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Capt. c. F, Tooker. VIII run daily. Leave Port Jefferson a. m. and 4:So D. m.; leave Bridgeport 1:30 and 6:20 ?. m. Single fave, 75c; round trip ticket, S1.a5. Good any time during the season. Matinee ExcursionG- Leave Bridgeport daily 1:s0 pm; re- turnng, leave Port Jefferson 4:9G p.m. Round trip tickets, good day of issue only.7bc; Sundays and Holidays, ,sf .25. Special Excursions, Automobile trans portation give careful attention. For further information address Geo. M- Tooker. Agent, Bridgeport or Port Jefferson. Time tablo subject to change without notice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16
MILFORD

The Grenadier Drum Corps went to Worcester to contest 11 O drum mers' tournament that was held there. It will be a disappointment If they do not return with G trophy to add to their collection.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Miss Nable NTcGrath of sutton av- enue is spending her vacation In Newtown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Miss Dorothy Staples of Blakeman Place is enjoying a few weeks in Es- sex, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Mrs. Arthur Hirsch, who was oper- ated on at St. Raphael's Hospotal. New Haven, a week ego. is now re- covering rapidly and neF friends eE- poet to see her at the Sea Breeze in a few days,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

MT. and Mrs. Charles Johnson O Park street have been spending few days in the Berkshire Hills.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Services in Bethany church on Sun day are as follows: Morning wor- ship at 1O:3O, with a sermon by Rev. J. w. Davis of Bridgeport. Subject, "Intercessary Prayer" Sunday school at noon. Young Peoples meeting at 6:45 The evening service will be conducted by l. H. Losch. All are cordially invited to attend these ser vice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

MT. and Mrs. William F. Blamey and family accompanied by Mir. and Mrs. c. D. Johnson have returned from their vacation spent in SheS, field, Mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16
DEv0k

At the meeting of the board of finance, which was held last evening, the taxpayers and residents of Bay view, Pond Point, Morningside, Far View, Burwe1rs and Merwin's Beach es were given an opportunity to ex- press their needs and petitions for the several parts of the town they represent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Mrs. c. o. Matthews entertained her aunt, Mrs. Harriet Curtis of Stratford at her home on Bridgeport avenue, Tuesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Mr. Waiter MaFoHey of the Pilgrim was called to Lowell, Mass, to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. A Prantica-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Miss Helen Hanford of the Town Clerks office fin the town hall is spending a three weeks vacation mo- toring through New York state.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Miss Elsie Huhben of Broad street Is visiting in YonEers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

MT. and Mrs. A. T. Eaton and fam fly of Sutton avenue have returned from a delightful vacation spent at Sound Beach.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Mrs. Frank DeMateau of Daytona avenue is entertaining her sister and husband, MT. and Mrs. Cliff, of New York, for few weeks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

August Coats was found guilty in the Milford Court yesterday of over- loading public motor vehicle, and paid costs of $7.3O. A suspended sen tence was imposed as a guarantee of future good behavior.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Today the Sandy Hook baseball team will play that of the Lee Man. ufacturing Go. at South Field, Dan bury. On Sunday the home team will play the White Sox of Bridgeport at the Pine Grove park diamond at Sandy Hook at r. NJ
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Bronson Sanmis, son of Mir. and Mrs. A. V. Sammis of Judson Place returned to his home on Tuesday For the past two years he has been in the United States navy and on Tuesday received his honorable dis charge. MT. Sammis will spend some time visiting with his relatives and friends and will then return to his old position in the City National Bank of New York City.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Louis Forst of East Hampton Conn.,, who for several years kept the store now occupied by A. w Fade, was in town yesterday renew ing old acquaintances.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Many Stratford people go nightly to Lordship Park for bathing In fact it appears 10 be about the most convenient place for bathing along the shore. Many Bridgeport people may also be seen there almost any night when conditions are right for bathing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Newtown, Aug. 16.-(Special to The Times) The annual Guild sale held Thursday afternoon and even ing at Trinity Guild room was very well patronized and an exceptionally nice display of useful and fancy articles to be chosen from. The GUS tomary good culinary products were also in abundance and well served.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

The funeral of Henry Walter Razee will take place at the house on New Haven avenue, on Friday at 2:30 in charge of Rev. c. W. Simonson. The interment will be made at the MIL ford cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

CoRTEz c. ROCKWELL, plumbing and heating; jobbing a speciality. Corner Main and Hillside avenue, Stratford. D 10 If"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

The Plymouth Tea House on the New Haven Turnpike is running through this week, and becoming a stopping point for hungry and thirsty automobile parties passing that way.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

The new house being erected on upper King street for James Peet ts nearing completion and in q short time Mir. Pcet will move his family from their present home on East Broadway fnto their now home. MT. Eova has purchased the Peet home on East Broadway and will occupy 1t as soon as it is vacated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

State Examiner of Public Accounts was in Milford recently and going over the town methods of book keep ing was highly pleased at what he found it is stated, and expressed his approval in superlatives
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

stratford, Aug. 16 - Nothing of speoial importance was transacted at the meeting of the selectmen in the town hall Thursday evening, Aug. IA.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Mrs. Thomas J, Falls of '"Tne ElRs' left foF Chicago where saa will visit her sister f0F some time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Mrs. Charles HesIHsn, who has been visiting af the home of her sister. Mrs J, 1IAisF, has goRR 10 New York City for a few days stay,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

BRADFORD GARAGE-Automob obile accessories and general repair work Satisfaction guaranteed at Carten Bros.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-16

Mfrs. Goldsmith of Maple street has gons to New York for a weekend visit.