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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

Mrs. Helen Rogan of Colorado ave nue is confined to her home with a se- were attack of the grippe.
 Miss Anna Postol, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edward PostoI of 2536I Main street was hostess at a delight ful surprise party on Sunday evening when number of her young friends gathered to help Miss Postol cele- brate her fifteenth birthday.
 Miss Mary Rappaport gave several fancy dances while Miss Rose Rib ner, accompanied by Miss Anna Pos tol at the piano favored with vocal selections.
 A dainty collation. was served after the entertainment. On the table and about the home a color scheme of pink and white was used.
 Those present were: Miss Rose Ribner, Miss Sophie Mosllowitz, Miss Anna Postol, Miss Mary Rappaport, Miss Esther Hammer, Miss Helen sackett, Miss Mollie Ostrofsky and Messrs. John Postol, Lewis Ostrofsky, Robert Hirsch, Isadore Polackaw1tz, Samuel Schopik, Benny Schlass, Will liam Dorkin and Samuel Weinstein.
 Miss Ruttz-Rees will preside at the regular monthly meeting of the Fair field County Suffrage Association to be held at The Stratfeld Feb. 2 at 11:3O a. m., when a luncheon will be served. Miss Katherine Luddington will address the meeting.
 Mrs. Frederick A. Strong of 2211 Main street is confined to her home with a severe cold.
 A class in nursing was organized al i the St. Vincent's Community house, corner Barnum avenue and Pem- i broke street. Miss Cath crime A 1 Tuite, supervisor of school nurses, is in charge of the class. which was or, | ganized under the direction of Mis-: I Elizabeth Daley, secretary. A fully equipped hospital has been provided by St. Vincent's hospital This in cludesz a bed and all other supplies for a Sick room.
 The 18th annual banquet of the Sigma Epsilon society was held in th' 1 tparIors of Olivet church on Mond& evening. Seventeen members we@ present and enjoyed a chicken dinner After the dinner was oyer, music dancing and games were indulged il Iuntil late hour. Those present wer Mrs. W. H. Griswold, Mrs. G. |
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

 BOOT SHOP
 SOON TO OPEN

MT. Robert O'Rourke, who will manage the Lowe Boot Shop which is located at 1262 Main street, oppo- site the Stratfie1d Hotel is well known to many Bridgeporters, having been located here for a number of years, for the past 15 years he has been located in the West, more recently as manager of the largest exclusive wo- mems boot shop in Los Angeles, Cal
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18
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Mrs. George Ellsworth, Miss M. Carregan and Miss Miss A. O'Hara were hostesses for a dance and card party given at Sacred Heart school last evening for the benefit of the Window Fund of the Sacred Heart church. The Walnut A. c. orchestra furnished the music for dancing. A goodIy number were there and fair sum realized.
 Miss Irene Conner of 23O Wells street will entertain for the Lincoln school Community service Thursday evening, Feb. 19. Miss Conner will present the American Pastoral Dance5'' a reading and several solos will be rendered.
 Mrs. Philip O'Connell of 2S57 North Main street is confined to her home with an attack of the grip.
 Miss c. Mohr of 16 Tom Thumb street will entertain the members of the Girls Friendly society of Calvary Episcopal church, at her home, Thursday evening, Feb. 19.
 A number of Hign School girls will assist in the entertainment to be given at the meeting of the D. A. R. to De held next Monday. The girls are pupils of Mrs. Sarah Sherman Pryor. The whist given at St. Charles hall for St. Vincents Day Nursery was very successful. There were very many beautiful whist and pinochle . prizes distribute< Murray's orches- tra furnished the music for dancing. About s2OO was realized.
 The next number on the High school Alumni association program will be | a concert at which Miss Anna Louise 1 David, harpist, and John Barnes 1 Wells, tenor, will appear. Miss David l toured the United States with Sarah Bernhardt when the latter made her farewell tour of the country. MT. | Wells has appeared at concerts in this 1 city before.
 There was an unusually large at tendance at the whist and dance given in Sacred Heart school hall last even ing when Mrs. George Ellsworth, Miss
 Mary Carrigan and Miss Anna O'Hara Iwere the hostesses. The whist is foI the benefit of the window fund for | the church. The previous whist given by Miss Harriet FennelI and Miss Margaret C7eagh netted about $55O This amount is the largest total from l any of the whists that have beer
 given
 The many friends of Miss Margaret V. KieIy will be sorry to learn thai she is i'll at her home on Gregory
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18
ORGANIZE RECREATION CENTER

ORGANIZE RECREATION CENTER
 The North End Recreation Center will be organized Friday night at the Madison school. All residents of the Sheridan and Madison school districts are eligible.
 The program for the opening meet ing includes community singing in charge of Ellis Lundberg, a business meeting to organize election of off, cers, Q recitation by Miss R. Wishen- grad and selections by the Madison school orchestra followed by sociai dancing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

Miss Dorothy Wheeler of Louisiana avenue, formerly of the office of the United III. Co.,, has accepted posi- ton with the Bullard Machine Co.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

Miss Betty Simonson of New York is spending a few days iQ this city as the guest of Mrs. John ERS of Fair field avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

Miss Hattie Dean of Capitol avenue is confined to her home with an at- tack of grippe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18
HAND BAGS OF TAFFETA Have Already Proved
 Popular Here

Bags of Moire Taffeta have been thesfavorite for Spring. Our showing has the newest for the coming season, in the popular colors.
 ONE SPECIALLY PRICED
 AT S3.50. In Black, Brown and Navy self covered frame, nicely silk lined and contains a mirror and a separate coin purse.
 Another has the latest Bracelet Handle attached to the frame with a medium sic bag, priced at -. S3.5O Others with frames of shell and chased nickel, large bag. plain, some beaded trimmed S5.50 and up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

Miss Hazel Reich of 164 Cedar stAaet is recovering from a recent ill., ness and will soon rasume her posi- tion at the Cornwall 6 Patterson company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

When the tops of mems jersey undershirts have started to wear, the lower part makes very good petit coats for children Crochet an edge around and sew on to a waist.
 A very good pair of leggfngs can i be made for a small child out of a pair of sweater sleeves. Rip sleeves 1 part way down and sew together like 1 pants, run tape through top and i sew tape at bottom for feet to go 1 through
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

The many friends of Miss Anna Drew of Fairview avenue will be de- lighted to hear that she has recover ed from a, severe cold. Miss Drew has been confined to her home for two weeks but resumed her studies at Bridgeport High School, yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

street. Miss Kiely is a member of
 the High school faculty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

Mrs. Nellie Smith and dadghter Marjorie of Stratford avenue, Strat- ford, who have been spending the winter in Jacksonville, Florida, hFsE@ returned to their home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Place all garbage such as vegetable parings or fruit peeIs into an old bak- ing tin Qkept especially for this pur- pose} into the oven and bake. Wh en the par1ngs are dry they may be re- moved and put into the fire. They will burn more readily and will not spoil the fire. This is a good way tc dispose of garbage in the winter time
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18
Personal Notes
 Entertaining Features

Treadwell, Miss Grace Bestick, Mrs. George Rogg, Jr., Mrs. Harry Howard, Miss Etta Geist, Miss Grace Watt Miss Minnie Kusterer, Mrs. HI. Rune mund, Miss Bertha Wheeler. Miss Ruth Rose, Miss Minnie Evers, Miss Kfttie Card, Miss Iva Lake, Miss Ln- deveg, Mrs. Nathaniel Wright and Mrs James Robinson.
 Friends of Earl Russell of Nobls avenue will be sorry to hear that ha is seriously i'll at his home with in- fuenza.
 Mrs Nellie Smith and da6ghtef Marjorie of Stratford avenue, Strat- ford, who have been spending the winter in Jacksonville, Florida, hsEss returned to their home.
 Miss Dorothy Wheeler of Louisiana avenue, formerly of the office of the United III. Co.,, has accepted a posi- ton with the Bullard Machine Co.
 Miss Hattie Dean of Capitol avenue is confined to her home with an att tack of grippe.
 Miss Betty Sfmonson of New York
 is spending a few days iQ this city as | the guest of Mrs. John EkS of Fair field avenue.
 ! The many friends of Miss Anna Drew of Fairview avenue will be de-
 lighted to hear that she has recover | ed from a severe cold. Miss Drew | has been confined to her home for l two weeks but resumed her studies at Bridgeport High School, yesterday. | The Parent-Teachers' association of tMaplewood school were entertained at
 a valentine tea yesterday afternoon at ] the home of Mrs Harry C. Ives. Sixty
 shared the hospitality. The decora- ton of read hearts were suggestive of 1 the Valentine season and the red and whit color scheme was charmingly carried out at the tea table where the vice president of the association, Mrs. IC. F. Bilton, and Mrs. B. Bartholomew Ipoured. At the short business session it was voted to become affiliated with the State Federation for Child Well fare and carry on active work. The
 Thrift campaign in home economies
 will be encouraged and speakers will
 be secured for the next meeting.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Letter
 Carriers will meet this evening at the
 home Of Mrs. George Haggerty Of 54 Fairmont avenue at 8 o'clock.
 Mrs. William J. Stevens of 284 Park street will be the hostess at the meet ing of the 70. E. s. Sewing circle at her home Thursday afternoon at 2:5l
 o'clock.
 Mrs. J. P. Omans of 7OS Park ave- 5 nue will be the hostess of the meeting 7 of the English Literary club on Fri l day morning, February 27. On ac- : count of the indictment weather the s meetings of the past two weeks have
 been omitted.
 g The Opportunity club of the Univer- g salist church will meet at the home q. Y Miss Villa Reid, 1866 North avenue 2 Thursday evening
 On Monday evening, March 3, tn, , IKiwanis Club will hold it's annua n ladies night entertainment and ban e lquet at The Stratfield. Dinner will b. l. served at ' o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18
ERsONAL MENTION

Mrs. Frank A. Whitney of 219 South Normandie street, Los Angeles, Cal, entertained at g. tea Saturday
 afternoon in honor of Mrs. Mary Frances Whitney, who celebrated her
 SSth birthday. Mrs. Whitney who for years was a resident of this city, is now making her home in the west.
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

department Fit Phone Barnu1 1887. OF news to editor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

The Opportunity club of the Univer- salist church will meet at the home of
 Miss Villa Reid, 1866 North avenue, Thursday evening On Monday evening, March 3, the Kiwanis Club will hold it's annual ladies' night entertainment and ban l lquet at The Stratield. Dinner will be served at ' o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

TreadweIl, Miss Grace Bestick, Mrs. George Hogg, Jr., Mrs. Harry Howard, Miss Etta Geist, Miss Grace Watt Miss Minnie Kusterer, Mrs. H. Rune rnund, Miss Bertha Wheeler, Miss Ruth Rose, Miss Minnie Evers, Miss Kittie Card, Miss Iva Lake, Miss Ln- deveg, Mrs. Nathaniel Wright and Mrs. James Robinson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

The Bridgeport High School asso- citation will give it's first concert on Thursday evening at the High school auditorium when two noted artists will furnish the program. Both are favorites of the music world and won great success in their concerts all over the world. MT. Wells has a tenor voice of exquisite beauty
 uniform in power and quality through its wide scope, while Miss David Is "a harpist well equipped to give re- markaible program. She filled ITO engaS Sements during the season of 1917 as assisting artist on the fare well tour of Mime. Sarah Bernhardt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

Friends of Earl Russell of Noble avenue will be sorry to hear that h. is seriously i'll at his home with in huenZa.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

Mrs. Helen Rogan of Colorado ave nue is confined to her home with se- were attack of the grippe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

Mrs. J. P. Omans of 7os Park ave- nue will be the hostess of the meeting of the English Literary club on Fri day morning, February 27- On ac- count of the indictment weather the meetings of the past two weeks have been omitted
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

Mrs William J. Stevens of 284 Park street will be the hostess at the meet ing of the~O. P. S. Sewing circle at her home Thursday afternoon at 2:59 o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Letter Carriers will meet this evening at the home Of Mrs. George Haggerty of 54 Fairmont avenue at o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

The many friends of Miss Margaret V. KieIy will be sorry to learn that she is i'll at her home on Gregory
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

Miss Irene Conner of 230 Wells street will entertain for the Lincoln school Community service Thursday evening, Feb. 19. Miss Conner will present the American Pastoral Dance5'' a reading and several solos will be rendered.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-18

Mrs. Philip O'Connell of 2857 North Main street is confined to her home with an attack of the grip.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-07-08
ANGELINA M. NASH

Angelina NJ, widow CT the late William
H. Nash, died July 3rd at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Arthur W. Coombs, of
Waldo avenue, where she had lived since
the death of her husband II years ago.
She had always received the most devot-
ed care and attention in her daughters
home. Her death was caused by paralysis
and her age was 80 years, 1 month and 70
days. She was born in Lincolnville, the
daughter of Hushai and Celia Richards)
Thomas, and her happy married life was
spent in Morrill,, where she was all that a
home-maker, loving wife and mother.
could be. In her religious belief she was
Spiritualist. Three sons, Herbert c. of
Bangor, William L. of Centre Montville,
Leslie F. of Lynn, Mass, and one
daughter, Mrs. Mildred l. Coombs, sur
vive her. Three of her children
are deceased One sister and three broth
ers also survive, Mrs. John A, Nash of
Lawrence, Mass Winslow r. Thomas OF
Searsmont, Theodore E. Thomas of Nor
rill and FREQ E. Thomas of Lawrence.
The funeral was held at her late home
Tuesday at IL a. M, Rev. Geo. c. Boorn,
Universalist, officiating. The bearers
were C. H. Emmons, Ripley Whitcomb,
Alonzo Beckwith and Enoch Anderson.
The interment was in the Plains Gene
terry at Centre Montville.
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NORTHPORr

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard E. Stevens o
Boston have arrived for the season.
Miss G. Bernice Rogers of Cambridge
Mass, is spending the summer at Whit
Rock.
Miss Myra Blunt was called to Methuen
Mass, this week by the illness of hel
sister.
| Clarence Deisher of Reading, Pa, is a
[ guest for the summer at the Deisher cot
tage, North Shore.
The skating rink opened July list with
large attendance, 70 or more motoring
up from Rockland
Mrs. Alma Dodworth Tartoue left
tuesday for New York after a short
visit with her prrents, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
Geo. Dodworth.
C. E. Starkey and A. L. Whitney of
boston have been registered at The Wa
QUOT while in town to tune and adjust the
pipe organ at Hillside Farms.
Walter Prentiss and bride of Ipswich,
Mass, have arrived to spend their honey
moon here and are guests of his mother,
Mrs. Lucy Knowles, at her cottage
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph L. Flanders enter
tanned at Cedar Hedges over July 4th,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P Kilsythe and Mr.
and Mrs. w. H. Mansfield of Brookline,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira M. Cobe have arrived
by auto from New York to spend the
summer at their country home, Hillside
Farms. Mr.. Cobe's private secretary,
Miss Caroline Perrine, has also arrived
for the season.
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and the last survivor. He was a grand
son Of Joseph Roberts, the first settler Of
the town Of Brooks. Dr.. Roberts was
porn in Brooks, Jan; %, 1880. and passed
his days there until his father removed
to North Vassalboro in 1845. He removed
to Iowa in early years, having previously
taught school in Kennebec county. He
adopted the profession of his father and
PTacticed many years in Wisconsin and
Illinois. Having been incapacitated by
an accident he organized the Invalid Aid
Association to help those afflicted with
tuberculosis to seek saving climate in
Arizona and New Mexico, which was
most successful and beneficent He was
most active up to comparatively recent
period, having removed from Chicago,
where he resided for 20 years, two years
ago. DR.. Roberts was twice married, to
Susan Weeks of Vassalboro in 1859. and
April a, 1888, to Cora B. Ferris Of James
Vile, Wisconsin, who survives. No chill
dren
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STOCKTON SPRINGS

Norman Griffin arrived home Satur-
day for brief visit.
George Avery left Saturday for Port
land to take in the celebration.
Frank Hopkins of Boston arrived Sat-
urday to spend the holiday in town.
jill. Gerrish returned from vacation
tour Friday and took over the B. & A.
station again Saturday.
Harold Griffin, James M. Croker and
Guy E. Lawrence left Monday for fish
inc trip to Katahdin Iron Works.
Fred Sanborn of Mansfield, Mass, join
ed his wife for the holiday at the home of
his brother-in-law, w. H. Morrison.
Raymond Smith has resigned from r.
F. D. route No. to take place on
steamship, and Ralph Campbell is on the
job.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moulton arrived
from Maiden, Mass, Sunday, for few
days visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry >.
Moulton.
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For Sale

AT G. C. LOWERS ANTIQUE SHOP,
Main street, opposite shoe factory, one
Hupmobiie Touring Car in good condi-
tion-always ready to 60 and will 60 any
where Price $3.50. tf26
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SyUTH FREEDOM

Rosa Sylvester and Hazel Penney have
gone to Old Orchard for the summer.
Blanche Wing of Belfast is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. j. P. Downer, and family.
Mrs. Florence Wentworth has returned
to Belfast after few days at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Overlook and FAM
lily were Sunday callers at E. E. Adams.
Ruth Penney of Montville is visiting
her sister and family, Mrs. Percy Bessey.
Mrs Perley Thurston and little daugh-
ter returned home June 25th from Phila-
delphia.
Lorene Bessey is guest of her grand
parents, Mr.. and MIS-. WILDER Penney, in
Montville.
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Among the visitors in Northport during
the past week was Gilbert Patten of New
York. who has arrived at his summer
home in Camden. Mr. Patten is the well
known novelist and playwright He was
accompanied by A. j. Beverage and C. II.
Tolman, and the party motoring through
here dined at the Waquoit.
At Little River the summer people are
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Edmands with son
and daughter from Newtonville, Mass.
occupying Miss M. F. ElwelPs house; Mr..
and Mrs. Sleeper and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roberts and daughter of Sherman,
Me-, at the Smalley house; Mrs. j. J.
Ryan and daughter, Mrs. H. B. Buxton
and daughter from Lynn, Mass, at the
Elwell cottage.
Although one of the most severe show
ers of the season ragged all Sunday even
ing the fifth formal opening of the Coun-
try Club was a social success Covers
were laid for 68 people when Mrs. r. F.
Fahy served most delicious salmon din
ner. The program was most entertain
ing, consisting Of vocal solos by Miss
Katherine E. Brier; monologue by Miss
Elizabeth Kittredge and solo dancing by
Miss Caroline Havener.
The first of series of auction parties
was held at the Club House Tuesday af-
ternoon, five tables playing The prizes
were won by Miss Ruth Coe of Westbury,
N. Y, and Mrs. George l. Heating of Bel
fast. At the social hour arrangements
were made for bazaar to be held the 3rd
week in August as a Club benefit. A
very handsome pennant, the gift of MIR.
and Mrs. j. w. Blaisdell, was raised for
the first time by Donald H. McLennon.
1t is white with Northport Country Club
in red letters. A request dance was we'll |!
attended Tuesday evening with music by !
McKeen'S orchestra.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Artell Overlook have for
their guests their two granddaughter
from Quincy, Mass.
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MARKIEU.
DIED.

MERCHANT. In Belfast, July 2, Seth
L. Merchant, aged 70 years, month and
/ day.
NASH. In Belfast, July 8, Angelina
M. Nash, aged 80 years, l month, 26 days.
PERKINS In Belfast. June 80, Mrs.
Lucy Eleanor Perkins, aged 81 years, 6
months and % days.
PITCHER. In Belfast, June 80, Horace
w. Pitcher, aged 81 years, months and
"a days.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Monroe, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Murch, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
A. Marden, Mrs. Airline Cantara, VIM.
Farrell and VIM. Dumphe are visiting in
Searsmont and Belmont.
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Belfast Savings Bank

Notice is hereby given that Savings Bank
Book No. 1875, issued by this bank, bs,
been lost and application has been made for
a duplicate book according to laws requlst
irg issuing new books.
FULLER &. WENTWORTH.
Treasurer.
Belfast, June 26, 192O.-3w27
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BORN

SMITH. In Troy, July 4, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilmot H. Smith, daughter, Eliza
beth S.
YOUNG In Rockland, June 49, to Mr..
and Mrs. Almon M. Young, daughter,
Stella Marian.
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