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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-19
FINANCE BOARD TO
 GET ACQUISITIONS
Special to The Times.)

NSpec1dl 10 Ine IiLioS'/
 Stratford, Aug. 19-Members of the various town boards have been notified to appear before the mem bers of the board of finance who will receive acquisitions for the running expenses of the various boards at a meeting to be held in the town hall this evening Messrs S. W. Hub bell, Louis I. Snyder and Louis Herr mann will sit in the town court room beginning at o'clock and re- ceive requests relative to the probate court, taxes. interest, town court sinking fund, election expenses, legal expenses, dogs, advertising and sta- tionery and printing and in the town clerks office Messers w. B. Goddard, William Hart and Harry M. Dawson will receive requests relative to sal aries, charity, war relief. library, street lighting, town buildings, shade trees, parks, surveying and miscellan- eous and contingent expenses.
 On Friday evening beginning at 8 o'clock the entire board will hear the needs of the schools, police protec- ton, fire department. water supply. town roads, bridges and drains and crosswalks for the coming year. This meeting will be held in the town court room.
 Officer Hanford Bigelow is passing g cigars among his friends on the ar rival of a soniwhich came to his home yesterday morning at ' o'clock or just in time for breakfast as Officer Bige- low puts it. The boy has been named Kenneth Hanford. and if it's fath CT S predictions come true will be chief of police of Stratford in 194S.
 EAPM FOR SALE in Stratf0rd Tn.
 quire Peter Gleason. Phone Strat-
 ford 295 2S9O Main St.
 CORTEZ c. ROCKWELL, plumbing
 and heating; jobbing speciality.
 Corner Main ahd Hillside avenue, Stratford. ~ D10tfs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-19
BRIDGEPORT WAS
 HIGH IN RECRUITS

' According to information received to-day at the local army recruiting station, 925 Main street, from Colonel iA1red Aloe, Recruiting Officer, with Headquarters at Springfield, Mass. Bridgeport was second in securing re- lcruits for the first fifteen days of tthe month in this state. The follow ling $ in order of acceptances to tdate: Hartford 13, Bridgeport 12, New Haven Il, Waterbury 9, New Britain E7, New London 2, and Meriden 2.
 lSergeant STang in charge of the To- cal station is confident that Bridge port will be in the lead at the end of the month for many men are making daily inquiries about the. New Peace Time Democratic Army and the splendid opportunities offered.
 : The following men were accepted for enlistment today and forwarded to Ft. S1ocum to complete their ex-
 animation: Erred A Wha1eys Eas-
 ton, Conn, for the 1st Field Artillery,
 Fit Sill, okla, and Joseph F. Kelly,
 Detroit, Mich, for the Ard Infantry, Capm Lee, Va
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-19
FOUR GIVE LIVES TO SAVE C0MRADE

Crookston, Minn., Aug. 19.--F'our boys ranging from Il to IA years old gave their lives today in an unsuccess- full attempt to rescue a. fifth compan- ion who had been caught in an under current while swimming in Red Lake at Fisher, eleven miles from here.
 When it was seen that one of the youngsters was being pulled out into deep water the other lads attempted to breast the current. One by one they disappeared benea the muddy waters.
 drowning, two other 10 year old boys atteqn pted to rescue them. They were saved from a like fate when men working nearby heard their Cries and arrived in time to drag them out.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-19
SEEK BANDITS WHO
 HELD UP A TRAIN

St. Louis, Aug. 19.-Police and postoffice inspectors today were searching for a clue to the where abouts of the tw masked bandits who last night held up Missouri Pacific fast mail train number within the city limits and escaped with four pouches said to have contained regis tered mail.
 The men boarded the train at a crossing and with drawn revolvers lin the mail clerks up against the wall. Near the outskirts of the city one of the robbers pulled the signal cord stopping the train. The mail pouches were then thrpwn out and the bandits jumped after them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-19
WATSON PARADES IN
 PAJAMAS, ARRESTED

Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 19.-Thomas F. Watson, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the senate was ar- rested at a hotel at Buford. Ga, last night on a charge of public inde- cency," after he had appeared in a corridor clad in his night garments. The chief of police said Watson had started a disturbance in the lobby, asserting that men paid by his polit- ica1 opponents were disturbing his rest. He was held in $500 bond
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-19
George IL. Wolfram

Following an Illness of three weeks, George L. Wolfram, 39, died yester- day at the family home, 1905 East Main street. He had been employed in his fathers grocery store on East Main street for number of years. He was affiliated with the Corinthian Hodge of Masons. His father, Will liam, a brother Fred, a sister Mrs. Fred c. Bruel and a. daughter Miss Wilma Wolfram survive him. Fun eral services will be held Friday after noon at 2:30 o'clock at the late home. Rev. Benjamin F. Root, rector of St. PauPs church will officiate- Burial will be in Mountain Grove cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-19
Annie E. WeddeH

Annie E. Weddell. 39, wife of Cyril c. weddell, died yesterday. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the mortuary chapel of Henry E. Bishop, 274 Fairfield avenue Rev. Donald B. Greene, as- sistant rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, will conduct the services. Burial will be in St. MichaePs ceme- tory.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-19
OBITUARY
Mrs. Fannie H. Fowler

Mrs. Frannie IT. Fowler, AT, w1fe of Oliver s. Fowler, died yesterday at the family home, 1S1 Whitney ave- nue. Funeral services will be held at o'clock on Friday afternoon at the late home. Burial will be in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-19
Martha Helvig

Martha Helvig, infant daughter of Bernard. and Agnes Savage Helvig, of 175 Hansen avenue, died yesterday at the Bridgeport hospital Funeral ser vices will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the late home. Burial will be in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-19

1 Miss Geraldine F'arrar gave a. theatre
 party at the Hippodrome last night to
 see Good Times" It happened to be the 1,s9eth performance at that play house for another American prima donna, Miss Belle Story
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-01-01
A Note Of Thanks.

/.
| desire to use this method in
extending my sincere thanks to
many Of this community who so
kindly remembered the inmates
Of the Methodist parsonage dur.
ing Christmas.
The enjoyment was very great
ly enhanced because of these
contributions of various kinds.
May our Father i'll heaven re-
ward each one with His contin-
ued presence and blessings.
A. L. OrInond.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-01-01
Meeks-Ingram.
tContributedl

The Methodist church at Eller-
be presented a beautiful scene
when Miss Blanche Ingram be-
came the bride of Mr.. Dewitt
Talmadge Meeks on Tuesday
evening at $50 o'clock.
The church was beautifully
decorated with pine, ivey and
potted plants. The cotor scheme,
green and white, was effectively
carried out.
Prior to the ceremony, Miss
Margaret Biggs, gowned in black
velvet with hat to match, played
Morceau, a selection from Lohen-
grin, after which Mrs. Farley
Long, of Rockingham, gowned in
brown charmeuse, sang AT
Dawning."
The bridal party entered to the
strains of Lohengrin's wedding
march. Messrs. Ben Phillips, of
Rockingham, Brince O'Brien,
Weary B. Parsors and Zol O. In
gram, of Ellerbe. were ushers.
These entered followed by the
dame of horo', Mrs. Thaddeus
w. Westbrook, of Norfolk, Va,
sister of the bride. Mrs. West
brook wore a lovely rose brocade
taffeta gown and black transpar-
ent hat and carried pink Killar-
ney roses.
Next came the bride upon the
arm of her brother, Mr.. J. B. In
gram, of Ellerba and Sanford.
She was lovely in a beautiful
going-away suit Of blue tricotine,
with brown shoes and gloves ard
a big black velvet hat. She car
ried a boquet of white Killarney
roses.
| Next followed the groom with
his best man, DR.. James Fl. Ellerbe
of Rockingham. The bride and
groom were met at the altar by
the officiating minister, Rev. N.
B. Johnson, pastor of the bride
and groom.
During the ceremony, Miss
Biggs played Traumesei and as
the vows were finished the organ
pealed forth Mendlesohn's we'd
ding march.
The wedding gifts were many
and handsome. Among those
noted was a silver service from
the Bulloch family, of Georgia.
This was the first wedding to
take place in the church at e.
lerbe and one of the largest
crowds ever known gathered to
witness it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meeks left i'm
mediately for a trip to Washing
ton and other points north.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-01-01
Gard of Thanks.

Dear Editor Will you allow us
space in your valuabl paper to
express our thanks to our friends
in and around Ellerbe for the
many kind favors shown us in
my sickness Christmas. May
the Lord bless them all and grant
them a happy New Year is the
prayer OF
Mrs. ]. T. Lowe and family
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-01-01
Roberdel No. 2.
(Contributed)

Mr.. Jim O'Brien is right sick with
grippe.
Mrs. ]. T. Thompson spent about three
months at home with her mother and
has returned to Clinton, S. c,
Mr.. and Mrs Evander Jenkins are
making their home in Charlotte.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-01-01
Will You Spend Soc On Rat
Cuan tO Save S1O0?

One soc. pkg. can kill so rats.
The average rat will rob you Of
$40 p year in feed, chicks and
property destruction. RAT
SNAP is deadly to rats. Gre
mates after killing. Leaves no
smell. Comes in cakes. Rats
will pass up meat, grain, cheese
to feast on RAT-SNAP. Three
sizes, 25c, Soc, $1.O0. Sold and
guaranteed by Everett Hard.
ware Co., Watson-King Co., ant
Dox Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19

Just troops along farung battle when having lost
their leader and being arpressed by the
TO someone to take the place of their fallen
way so 1t with We countless
inevitable and gigantic task of skmmng Stag
from Americas crucbe and keeping those which tend
TO retard fusion weaken the whole will not stand the
strain of oncoming years.
February % is the lSSth
Washington, first president Without doubt it was part of
the design OF an awse Providence that this coming at the
time ne dd was to have such important part shaping the
desunies OF these United States of America Well might his wis
dom be embZOned the heavens that he who
tor it Just applicable present as at the time
the words fell warm from his lips.
In this day when everything is figured from mercenarv
viewpoint there looms in his life proves his alb
soute love OF country Standing in bold
money grabbing Vaccinations of twentieth
trgue is the historical fact that head the
armies he would not the his
his entire expenditure charged the public for the
was less than the cost OF the stationery of Congress for single
year Why should not the of a whose
breast glowed the fire of patriotism knded by freedom
loving spirit Where that spirit wanting dormant
today there will be found our enemy.
There is than inclination to that the
Great American vsoned possible rebellion the
sidous Boshevsc propaganda that the
with It's execrabe theories seriously threatening
the imposing edce which have reared much
upon the foundation which peed together under the guiding
hand of the great and good Washington
We must and will continue to build choosing
which good and discriminatory rejecting that which
true to the straight edge and the add
strength and beauty to the structure
Thanks to the Most High for giving us George Washington
who with his influence and infinite capacity
foundation which the storms of time have had
and which during the the
supports
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19

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I'd Kings 4:38-42

And Elisha came again ~ Gitgal:
and there was a dearth in the land;
and the sons of the prophets were
sitting before him: and he said unto
his servant, Set on the great pot,
and seethe potage for the sons of
the prophets.
And one went out into the field to
gather herbs. and found a wild vine,
and gathered thereof wild gourds his
lap full, and came and shred them
into the pot of pottage: for they
knew them not.
So they poured out for the men TO
eat. And it came to pass, as they
were eating of the pottage, they
cried, and said, O thou man of God,
there is death in the pot. And they
could not eat thereof.
But he said, Then bring meal And
he cast it into the pot: and he said,
Pour out for the people, that they
may eat. And there was no harm in
the pot.
And there game man from Baal-
shahsha and brought the man of God
bread of the firstfruits, twenty
loaves of barley, And he said, Give
unto the people, that they may eat
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19
WRIGHT SCHOOL
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Mrs. Howard Petit died at her
home Monday afternoon after a
weeks illness of pneumonia following
the "f" Funeral arrangements had
not been made at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hogan and
family are moving to their new home
on Mr.. Lindstrum's farm.
Ross Sullivan from the NJ A. c.
at Lansing was called in this neigh
borhood Saturday.
Mrs. Sam Veeder is spending a
few weeks with her mother in Mt.
Pleasant
Mr.. and Mrs f. Church are on the
sick list.
Mrs. Wesley Webb and two sons
who have been sick with Influenza
are able to be out again.
The wedding bells rang loud and
clear last Wednesday when the min
ister united the lives of Frank Rock
fellow and Violet Wetherbee. The
groom is the oldest son of Fred
Rockfellow of this vicinity and his
many friends unite in wishing him
and his bride long and happy life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19
8, n
Worlds Oldest Statue.

In a museum at Boolak there 10 .
statue supposed to be over 5000 years
old. 4 great French EgyptologtSt
Marietta Bey. discovered the statue al
Memphis and brought IL to the mu'
scum. II is little more than three feet
high and holds stan. The figure is
full OF life and poisc The forehead
is rounded expressing intellect and
the eyes. OF crystal. set in bronze give
an astounding lifelike appearance. tn,
statue r. not the work of "a crude bar
bariau and few artists living today
could impari such realistic TEXTURES t.
a wooden statue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19

never seen you, imposed upon me the
duty-at least l construed IT TO be
my duty-to remain in charge Of the
department of state until your health
permitted you TO assume again full
direction of foreign affairs.
Believing that that time had ar
rived, had prepared my resignation,
when my only doubt as to the pro-
priety of placing it in your hands was
removed by your letter indicating
that it would be entirely acceptable
to you.
II think, Mr.. President, in accord
ance with the frankness which has
marked this correspondence and for
which | am grateful to you, that |
cannot permit TO pass unchailenged
the imputation that in calling into
informal conference the heads Of the
executive departments l sought to
usurp your presidential authority.
II had no intention, no such
thought. | believed then, and | be-
ieve now, that the conferences which
were held were for the best interests
Of your administration and Of the
republic, and that belief was shared
by others whom ] consulted in the
circumstances, and that ! would have
been derelct in my duty II l had
failed TO act as | did.
Il also feel, Mr.. President, that
candor compels me. to say that |
cannot agree with your statement
that have tried to forestall your
judgment i'm certain cases by formu-
lating action and merely asking your
approval when it was impossible for
you to form an independent judg-
ment, because you had not had an
opportunity to examine the circum-
stances with any degree of indie
pendence.
II have, IT is true, when | thought
4 case demanded immediate action,
advised you what, in my opinion, that
action should be. stating at the same
time the reasons on which my opin-
ion was based This ! conceived to
be function of the secretary OF
state, and | have followed the prac-
tice for the past four years and a
half.
II confess that | have been sur
prised and disappointed at the fire.
quent disapporval of my suggestions,
but have never failed to follow your
decisions, however difficult it made
the conduct of our foreign affairs.
II need hardly add that leave the
Office Of secretary of state with only
good will toward you, Mr.. President,
and with a sense of profound relief.
Forgetting our differences and re-
Numbering only your many kind
nesses in the past, | have the honor
TO be, Mr.. President.
Sincerely yours,
"(Signed)" ROBERT LANSING"
IN EFFECT AT ONCE
The presidents letter in reply fol- |
lows:
"The White House, Washington,
Feb. II, l920-"My Dear Mr.. Secre-
tary-Allow me to acknowledge with
your letter Of Feb. IL.
It now being evident, Mr.. Secretary.
that We have both Of us, felt the en-
barrassment Of our recent relations
with each other, | feel it my duty to
accept your resignation, to take effect
At once; at the same time adding 4
that / hope that the future holds for
you many successes Of the most graf
flying sort. My best wishes will al
ways follow you, and it will be mat
ter of qualification to me always to
our delightful personal re-
ations.
Sincerely yours,
"(Signed) WOODROW WILSON"
Grand Rapids News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19
Famous Enulish Lotteries

II brought shock tn many London.
crS when somebody Informed them
that Westminster bridge was built
from the proceeds of n lottery. Then
somebody dug up the fact tina, away
back i'm 1876. parliament Incorporated
n lottery through which the begin
nings were made toward establishing
the British museum.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19

How the branch of tree may turn
into root and later become branch
again is illustrated 10y the behavior of
some of the vegetation of the shifting
sand regions of Indiana md Michigan,
on the shores of the Great Lakes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19
Snasuoi,c Sermon.

Next 10 the woman who will slap a
baby the most disgusting creature II
the one who will talk baby talk to q
dog .-Indiunapois Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19

If these an-handlng pen-pushers and leaheunged
box orators who forever rantng nonpoducton the
existing would roll up their sleeves spit
bear the heavy end of pick might
uncover, if the mother lode its next of kin
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19

Wallace Reid in Hawthorne. u.
S. A."-ldlehour Sunday.--adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19
SECRETARY LANSING RESIGNS


created quite stir in circles, although not
atogetheT unexpected since has been known for several
reading of the letters that passed between the
President and the Secretary will average reader
that President Wilson's attitude is not justified.
For five months the has been sick so i'll in fact
that of the Cabinet have permitted him. the
government has been practically without head
were at stake tremendous problems must be yet
ded with nothing definite being Secretary Lansing
did the only sensible thing to do by calling the Cabinet officers
Lansing had in mind two things namely: Safeguarding
interests and saving the President worry
element in his weakened condition There absolutely
reason why government affairs should be allowed to drift in
definitely because the President ILL., The times
ious to do drifting Robert Lansing only good
judgment statesman in pursuing the he do but he
must have been serious all the time preclude slight in
terew with the most trusted member of his Cabinet in these
The American people have perfect right the truth
for making matter mystery that the members
Of his Cabinet and other high officials kept the dark while
matters of the greatest import drag on unsettled
mental trouble The time has come when the people are entitled
tend the affairs of the nation in these troublesome times his
Cabinet members should do for the good of the country and
them
The that annually the birthday anniversary
Abraham Lincoln shows that the splendid spirit of this
has marching through the furnishing
inspiration to thousands of young Americans and all because
he lived his life the and known far and wide
for his sincerity and integrity.
If these pan-handng pen-pushers soap
box orators who forever ranng nonproducton the
existing chaos would roll their sleeves spit
their hands and bear down on the heavy pick might
if not the mother lode, its next of kin
Thomas Edison celebrated seventy birthday
week. by working hard his laboratory and made the state
men to an interviewer that no one ever succeeded to any degree
without hard work Mr. Edison should be inspiration to those
who believe in accomplishment
Not what you do today tomorrow, what did
terday determine what kind of but
your actions through long period of weeks months and
years that will make the place in the community
help the community in which they live,
the community while others drift along with the tide
and do nothing much either worthy unworthy Are you
helper hinderer drifter? Classify yourself and
We have heard of anyone succeeding at anything
without definite PLAN If you have planned nothing your
he back and take fresh start There is something
wrong with your internal workins'
given you but if else has
keep telling what to do and how to do better
trade piece machinery and then won't be bothered
with headache.
The fellow who sits around waiting for something to turn
I'D usually gets such reputation for being gutter that ne
gets turned down if he does turn up.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19

Thomas Edison celebrated his sevenythd birthday last
week. by working hard in his laboratory and made the state
that succeeded degree
without hard work Mr. Edison should be inspiration to those
who believe in accomplishment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19

Ne heard of anyone succeeding at anything
without definite plan If have planned nothing your
e back up and take fresh start There something
wrong with your internal workins.'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19

The fellow who around waiting for something to turn
usually such reputation for being gutter that ne
gets turned down if he ever does turn up
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19

The that annually observe the birthday anniversary
Abraham Lincoln shows that the splendid spirit of this
has marching through the furnishing
inspiration thousands of Americans and all because
he lived his life the and known far and wide
for his sincerity and integrity
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19

Not what today, tomorrow, what did
terday going determine what kind of you but
your actions through long period of weeks months and
that will make the place in the community
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19

help the community in which they live, men
community while others drift along with the tide
nothing much either worthy unworthy. Are
helper hinderer a drfer? Classify yourself and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-19

head given to but if someone else has
telling what to do and how to do it, better
trade piece machinery and then won't be bothered
with headache