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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
LOOKING BACK FIFTY YEARS.

(From The Farmer Monday, January 26, 187o) :. We learn that there is much whooping cough among the children of the city, And is not confined to the children.
 G. G. Hamilton & Co.,, druggists on Main street, have exhibition in of their windows most excellent likeness of Chief Engineer Gerinier of the Fire depart ment The ladies say the likeness is 'splendd and agree with them.
 
 Less than four years ago MT. S. c. Nckerson, manu- facturer of sash blinds doors etc., commenced business William street Eastern District with only three workmen employs 3e and occupies building 134 by 122 to nothing of the immense yard connected herewith
 We notice that of Stratford s daughters, who fortunate securing for her betterha wealthy gentle man by the name William Whipple, held a wooden wed and set of wooden teeth'' among the numerous ticles.
 Mrs. Whipple is daughter of our aged townsman, Capt Levi Wheeler, sturdy Democrat.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
HARRISON WAS
 MAN SHOT BY STRANK, JAN. IA

Continued from Page One.) on Nov. 12, 1917. The man was honorably discharged from the ser vice on August 5, 1919.
 Harrison and an unknown compan- ion entered the United Bond Co.'S of flee in Main street, about 6:30 o'clock on the evening of January fl. Joseph P. Strank, one of the members of the firm was alone in the office at the time. Harrison, who is alleged to have stood near the door. pulled the other robber attempted to black jack the bondsman. Strank drew a revolver from a holster fastened to his desk chair and fired one shot at Harrison. The bullet entered the hold-up mans chest, and he died on the sidewalk in Main street a few minutes later. The other robber fled, and has not been located as yet
 The police have but small hopes of locating Harrison's partner, who made his getaway immediately after the shooting. It is believed that this man formed an acquaintancs with the Fairhaven youth in New York city, and that the pair hung around Manhattan for some time af- ter Harrison had been discharged from the Navy. If relatives of the dead man are 1ocaetd in Fairhaven N. Y, the remains will probably be shipped to that city for interment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
 COUNCIL TALKS
 OVER REFUSAL
(Continued from Page one.)


 The council received a letter from Stanislas Patek, the Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs, calling attention to the possibility of a strong az gressive movement by the Bolsheviki against Polish territory and rec ommending that a plan be adopted for defensive measures. The letter asked that the question be called to the attention of Marshal Foch. The council will give the letter further consideration.
 The council also had before it a note from the German plenipotentiar- ies raising certain points regarding the makeup of the boundary commits sions provided for by the treaty of Versailles. The questions were raised by the Germans because of the non ratification of the Treaty by the United States and the consequent lack of the American members on the commissions as provided for by the peace document. The absence of Americans also raised a question as to the presidency of the commissions to control the plebescite in the Tes- chen territory, on the Czecho-Slovak- Polish frontier. It was pointed out that the French member would act, pending the qualification of the Amer ican member through the ratification of the pact, should such action be taken by the United States govern ment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
DIED,

NESS - In this city. Jan. 25, 1920, Anna Ma1oney, wife of Edward Ness, aged 4s years. months, 22 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, GOA California street. Stratford, on We'd nesday, Jan. 2s. S:3O a. u., and from St. James church at g a. m., with solemn high mass.
 Interment family plot St, Mich aers cemetery. A26b" SEIRUP-In Fairfield, Jan. 24, 1920, John P. Seirup, of Sherman street, Fairfield, Conn.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, Sher- man street Fairfield, Conn, on Tuesday at S:30 a. m., and from St. Thomas church at a. m.
 Interment St. Thomas cemetery, Fairfield. Please omit flowers
 A24b~ LEWIS-In this city, Sunday, Jan. 25, 1920, at her home, 1891 Stratford avenue, Margaret Ishagn Lewis, daughter of the late Alanson Ere mund and Julia Waterman Lewis, in her S5th year.
 Funeral private. a JONES-In this city, Sunday, Jan. 25. 1920, at his home, S6 Wentworth St., John Ham1in Jones, aged 90 years. months.
 Funeral private, a%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
NO CHANCE TO BE ACCEPTABLE
 ON ARTICLE X
fContinued from Page Onel


 Senator Lodges statement was formulated after his conference Sat urday with Senators Borah, Idaho; Johnson, California, and other Re- publican Senators opposing the treaty.
 Immediately after the statement was presented today the bipartisan conference adjourned, Senator Hitch cock and his associates retiring for a private conference. They will make their reply to Senator Lodge tomor- row morning.
 Senator Hitchcock, later issued this statement:-
 ''When the conference assembled Senator Lodge advised the Senators present that he had been called into a meeting by certain Republican sen- ators and for that reason had not been able to attend the last conference Friday. He regretted to say that he found it impossible to resume the con- ference for a compromise except up- on the understanding that no change shall be made in the reservation on Article Ten or on the Monroe Doc Urine. The Democratic members re- tired for a private conference and will make their reply to Senator Lodge Tuesday morning at a meeting at 10:30.
 ''The conference up to the time it's meetings were interrupted had tenta- lively agreed upon the preamble and all sections of the reservations except that relating to Article Ten, the Mon- roe Doctrine and one or two minor matters and an agreement was ap- parently also consummated on Article Ten when adjournment suddenly came followed by the intervention of thS irreconcilable Republicans"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
Apple Pudding.

Peel, core and slice enough apples to fill a baking dish; butter the dish thickly and put in the apples in layers, alternating them with stale cake crumbs and a little melted but ter, using 2 tablespoons butter to 1 pint apples; let the last layer be a thick one of cake crumbs.
 Set the dish in a moderately hot oven until the apples are tender; then beat together 2 eggs and 2 table spoons sugar (more sugar if apples are tart); pour 1 cup milk over the apples; bake to a rich golden color and serve with cream.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26

Marsden, of 33 Cottage street report ed the loss of two porch chairs and a settee which were stolen from his veranda sometime Saturday night. A broken window in a barber shop owned by Charles Muser, Il HarriA street, showed the manner in which thieves entered this place and made off with cigars. cigarettes and tobac- co valued at $15. The fourth rob bery was the job of key workers who entered Chrfsty Testo's poo1room at 629 Harran avenue and stole a pair of shoes and $25 worth of cigars and tobacco. The detective department is Investigating all of the thefts,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
ASK CHANCE OF
 VENUE IN TRIAL
 OF ii !, ". WIS
Ten Defendants Charged Specifically With
 Murder.

Montesano, Wash, Jan. 26-A reg u1ar venire of 80 men and a special venire of 300 today had been sum- Nmoned for the opening of the trial of II Industrial Workers of the World charged with murder in connection with the shooting to death of four former soldiers at Centralia, Wash, on Armistice Day. Defense counsel had announced, however, that a sec ond request for a change of venture would be made. The trial was trans ferred to Montesano, seat of Gray's Harbor county, from Lewis county, where the shooting occurred De- fense counsel then as now, charged sentiment against the defendants would deprive them of a fair trial.
 It has been estimated that ten weeks will be necessary for the trial The prosecution has a, list of more than 300 witnesses and the defense Is said to plan to present fully 100
 Ten defendants are charged speci- f'cally with the murder of Lieut.. War ren o. Grimm, leader in the eir1js- tice day parade. They, are: Britt Smith, O. c. Bland, Bert Faulkner, Ray Becker, James McInerney, LOT en Roberts, Eugene Barnett, Mike Shaehan, John Lamb and Bert Bland Jehn Doe Davis and Ole Hanson, also were named in the information but have not been apprehended.
 The eleventh man, Elmer Smith, Central1a attorney, IS charged with being an accessory before the fact in that he is alleged to have procured, aided, assisted, counselled, melted, commanded and abetted' the others in the alleged conspiracy to shoot the former service men as they marched in 9 parade.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
LAST HONORS
 ARE PAID TO
 MRS. 0'HARA
CContinued from Page One,

'tNearer My God to Thee" At the offertory Joseph Clabby sang a 'Ii- bera,' and Miss Hogan sang "Pie Jesu." After nAss ASGs Hogan sang Thy Will Be Done," and as the body was borne from the church the quartet sang Lead Kindly Light" John Dial was the organist. fEhere were many beautiful floral offerings. The pail bearers were Michael H. Ford, Walter Stapleton, Agusta Mullins, James Me Laughlin, John H. Redgate and Mi chael McNamara. Interment was in the family plot Tn St. NIichaeFs cem- etery. The committal service at the grave was read by Re- Fathers Kelly, Trainer and Mulcahey
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
ACTIVITIES ARE STILL SHROUDED
 IN MYSTERY

The activities of the Government officials in the alleged irregularities of army officers and others who are said to be involved in a gigantic plot to mulct the government of large sums of money through the salvaging de- partment of the government in this city, continued to be enshrouded in mystery.
 Major Skinner who is in charge of the Ordinance department in this dis trict stated this morning that the Government has absolutely nothing to say in the matter. He stated this in the presence of witnesses so that there could be no understanding of the matter and no misquotation.
 The rumors still persist, but the only tangible evidence Is that U. s. Com missioner Hugh J. Lavery was re- quested Saturday to wait the coming
 of two offenders who were said to be in custody. but the parties did net show up although Commissioner Lavery waited all the afternoon for them.
 One of the stories is to the effect that Captain, or Major, or Colonel or General Prior had been court martial, ed and sentenced to 20 years at Fort | Leavenworth for irregularities in
 connection with the disposal of war | material, and that this officer had given information which involved other parties located in this city The Military Intelligence Bureau immediately sent men to this city and they have been Investigating the story for the past week, but Major Skinner says that although the Ordinance De-
 partment's relations with the press of Bridgeport has been very satisfac- tory the government has decided that no information be given in reference to the matter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
SNEAK THIEVES BUSY
 IN CITY OVER SUNDAY.

Four robbery reports which were received at police Headquarters this morning, show that sneak thieves were exceedingly busy in Bridgeport over the weekend despite the cold and incelement weather. Evidently burglars have no regard for atmos- pheric conditions.
 The biggest haul was made in the store of H. Weinstein, 677> North Washington avenue, where burglars smashed the glass out of the front door and made off with $500 worth of cigars, cigarettes and tobacco. Harry
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
GOAL MORE THAN HALF
 REACHED
Continued from Page one.)

Wont1nued from Page One)
 Besides the 10000 shares brought in by the workers this morning, hum dreds of inquiries regarding the Home Building and Loan campaign were received at headquarters in the st-Bridgeport National Bank building. Factory workers, clerks, business men, school teachers and every class of worker in the com- munity was represented in the in- quiries received at headquarters to- day.
 Men workers in the campaign were present. at the luncheon in The Strat- field this noon. Women workers will have their luncheon tomorrow. The women are working as industriously as the men to make the campaign 9 success and indications are that they will give the men a run for their money before the week is over. Com petition is keen between the men and the women and with enthusiasm high, leaders in the campaign were conf. dent that the goal will be. reached and passed early in the week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26

January, should not have to be warn- ed against waiting until the last nin- ute before applying for their li- censes. The new licenses will be is. sued every day starting today, and the Motor Vehicle Department is completing arrangements for work ing it's office force in double shifts beginning Wednesday. This scheme will undoubtedly alleviate congestion to 9, great extent, but auto drivers are warned nevertheless to come carly and avoid the rush.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
OBITUARY

George Raymond Whitehead, of 1859 West Broad street, Stratford, died yesterday in the Naval hospital, Washington, D. c. The deceased was 30 years of age, and is survived by a wife and two children.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
CARD OF THANKS.

tend our sincere thanks and appre- citation to the many friends and neighbors who manifested so much sympathy in the loss of our beloved wife and sister. Ellen Jacobs, and to all who sent beautiful floral tokens in her memory, and especially do we wish to thank the boys of Depart ment WEE, U.. M. c. Co.,, and to all who in any way helped to lessen the burden of sorrow in our sad bereave- ment.
 MIR. CHRISTIAN JACOBS,
 MRS. HANNA MKEON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
EXCHANGE RATES HAVE DROPPED TO
 NEW LOW LEVELS

New York, Jan. 26.---Rates on French, Italian and German exchange dropped to new low levels in the local market today. Demand bills on the pound sterling were quoted at s3.60, off 2 1-2 cents from Saturdays close and 1-4 to 1 cent above the record low. Franc checks were quoted at the rate of 1907 for the dollar and lire checks at the rate of HAP. The German mark, worth between 23 and 24 cents before the war, was quoted today at .019
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
PREPARE TO COMBAT
 EPIDEMIC

(Continued from Page One) who has done Red Cross work to register with his department at once at the Welfare building. These workers will be paid the maximum price for their labor.
 Dr. Brown is confident that there is nothing to be alarmed about, bur says that the board will be prepared to combat with the evil before it has a big start.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
ARREST sHoPIIFTER

Alleged to have stolen a number Of articles from HowIands store, Eva Risky, 29, of Westport, was arrested this noon by Detective Seery. The girl is said to have had s2S worth of goods with her at the time of her ar rest. She will be arraigned in the City court tomorrow morning, charged with shoplifting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-26
FIRST LICENSES FOR
 OPFR ATORS TSSUEl

The first operators licenses for the coming year were issued today at the Motor Vehicle Departments office at Police Headquarters. These licenses have been held in readiness at the local office for some time, and orders directing their issuance were received from Hartford this morning.
 Thousands of persons who stood in line for the purpose of securing new markers. during the first week in
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
PREACHER WHIPPED DURING
WAR DIDN'T GET DAMAGES

The Rev G.. +. Reese, a preacher of
some brand that opposed war and war
work. was taken by bunch of men
from Soper. away from east of Caddo.
where he was preaching, and given "a
sound whipping, failed i'm his suit for
$4,000 against the Choctaw County
Council of Defense, this week. s. &.
Boswell of this city and r. u. Wilbor,
Hugo banker, were made defendants
in the suit by reason of their connec-
tion with the Defense Council, although
neither had Il hand in the whipping,
Rcece had preached against war work
and war activities at Soper. and the re-
suit is known.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
GOVERNMENT COTTON
IS DUE ON JUNE IS
Lowest Condition since Government
Has Been Reporting II ADtici-
pnted. Other Cotton Facts.

The report Of the Department of Ag-
riculture TO be issued on June End Civ
ing the condition OF the cotton crops as
Of May 25th, Is expected by some al
.thorities to show the lowest condition
since the year 1870. when the first sta
tistics of this kind were published by
the Government.
The Government June Cotton report
for the past ten years has shown con-
ditions AZ follows 1910, $40: 1911,
S7.s: 1912, 78.9: 1913. 79.1; 1914, 74.3;
1916. 500: 1916. 77.5; 1917, 69.5; 1918,
S23; 1919. 1856. The average of the
June report for the past ten years
gives II condition Of 1871 per cent. This
years report is expected TO he way be-
low that figure.
The market letter OF Spring & Co.
New York Cotton brokers says:
should the figures forecast a crop of
under ten million bales, heavy buying
would probably occur Even in the
distressed financial condition of the
world to-day, figures confirming the
probability OF a sixth short crop would
have an immediate effect upon senti-
ment. In examining the requirements
of a normal year, we tabulate our ex-
ports for the Cotton year ending July
81. 1914 as compared with the FIRST
NINE MONTHS of the present Cotton
year, G919-1920)
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
LABOR CALLED UPON
TO CHANGE CONGRESS-
Gonpers Charges "Incompetence. On
Cost OF Ltving to solons. Wants
Labor to Make Change

President Samuel Gompers of the
American Federation Of Labor this
week issued a call to organised labor
Of the United States for an "overturn''
OF Congress, charging in the appeal
that both parties in Congress have
shown utter incompetence in dealing
with the problems OF the high cost of
living.
Some of the things, which Mr. Comp
ers wants labor to achieve by it's vote
TOT new Congress. include. immediate
adjustment OF wages, action to pre-
vent further increases in living costs
an end of legislation like the Esch-
Cummins bill and the Kansas Indus
trial Court. public control OF credi,
capital, publicity for income tax re-
turnD. and other things.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
THE YOUNG FARMERS
(ErOm Canner's Ea arfnerf

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We of the farms are pleased to call
our sons young farmers. regardless of
whether they are on the farm or not.
1t seems to us. somehow. as though
they should forever he part of the
old farm. since they were born and
reared to manhood there. But the
plain, stubborn facts are that a great
er part Of our young farmers are work
ing in banks. stores. shops and factor.
les Of the cities. Look about your
neighborhood and count the number OF
young men who are farming. The
chances are you can circle wido ant
still count them on the fingers OF one
hand
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
PEGGs FOLKS FEAR
ANOTHER STORM

Although more than $4,000 Is in the
hands Of relief workers for the re-
building of the town Of Peggs, wiped
out by n tornado four weeks ago. the
littleness Of the surviving inhabitants g
OF the little town may prevent it's re-
birth. Fear Of another devastating
storm and the general encouragement
from the effects OF the disaster are said
to be working together to prevent the
carrying out Of the plans of the Red
Cross and other organizations to put
the town back on It's feet
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
REPORTED THEFT OF WINE AND
GOT HIMSELF INTO THE TOLLS

Reporting theft of five gallons of
wine Is not always a wise thing to do.
F. NJ. Moser. of Minco. believes.
Officers investigating the cellar from,
which the wine was alleged to have
been taken. found 150 other gallons of
wine. they say Moser will be placed
under federal liquor charge. accord
ing to Matt Sankey. sheriff. war
rant for his arrest will be issued by
the y. s. commissioner at Ardmore.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
CROPS LOOKING VERY GOOD.

Farmers from various parts of this
territory tell us that the crops are look
ing fine and that il we can have ten
days OF more OF sunshine we ought to
be in good shape. Oats this year has
IA short straw, but Il heavy head, and a
good yield is anticipated over the coun-
ty a lot of cotton and corn has had
to be replanted, but in some sections
both are up and looking fine
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
Year Ending o Months
TOTAL ...

We further find that in the Cotton
year of 1914, United States mills CON
SUMED 5,8847 733 bales and that for the
first nine months of the present year
our mills have CONSUMED 1903 1913
bales, which would indicate a total do
mestic consumption this year of around
6,400, zoo bales which taken in conjunc-
ton with the exports noted. making, as
a conservative estimate. an allowance
of one million bales for further ex-
ports during the next three months.
thereby completing the cotton year,
we find a total CONSUMPTION and ex-
port demand for 13, 1870, 0OO bales of Am.
erican growth"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
VETS TO MEET At ARpMORE.

The annual reunion OF the United
Confederate Veterans is to be held al
Ardmore on June 10, IL and 12. The
local camp had special meeting las,
Sunday to make arrangements for at.
tending the reunion. and the Daughters
met with them and selected Maid OF
Honor. Sponsor and Matron.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-05-28
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