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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
TREE PLANTED IN MEMORY
 OF LINCOLN

Washington, Aug. 12.-The only tree known to have been planted in memory of Abraham Lincoln right after his assassination has been nominated for a place in the Hall of Fame for trees with a history" which the American Forestry Asso- ciation is compiling. A S. Bailey of Decorah, Iowa, where the tree now stands, informed the association that
 the tree was planted by one John
 Finn, who is still living
 When Abraham Lincoln was assass- mated MT. Finn was in Chicago and he returned home much depressed. A few days later, on April 27, 1865
 Governor Stone of Iowa declared a
 day of mourning for Lincoln Finn
 went into the woods and dug up a small hackberry shoot which he
 transplanted on the street in front of
 his home The shoot took root and today is one of the most magnificent
 trees in Iowa. It is 11o feet high and
 nearly 12 feet in circumference to
 which facts the American Forestry
 Association points as great lesson
 in what can be done in tree plant
 ing.
 The Daughters of the American
 Revolution, the Grand Army of the
 Republic and historical societies of the country are said to be reporting many other trees with a history to the American Forestry Association. Other nominations for the Hall of Fame are:
 The first algaroba tree in the
 Hawaiian Islands by M. J. Riordan of Flagstaff, Ariz- This tree seed was taken to Honclulu by Father Bachelot from California. There are now thousands of them in the Islands The General Johnston Oak on the Shiloh Battlefield by the Chamber of Commerce of Corinth, Miss. Under this tree General Albert Sidney John ston was killed while leading his troops The tree, now 300 years old, is cared for by the National govern ment-
 The Washington oak near Santee, S. iC, nominated by J. Danforth Bush of Wilmington, Del. The tree was spared from the axe when George Washing | ton urged that it be not cut down. The tree is on the estate of CotoneA | Henry Rutledge.
 The largest canyon five oak in | California is believed to have been | found by L. A. Barrett of the United States Forest Service near the Bid i dison Ranch in Bouquet Canyon on the Santa Barbara Forest
 l The San Diego Mission Palm, nom 1 mated by T. P. Getz. This is the oni. | one remaining of the four planted .n 176s. Two were sent to the Chicago | Worlds Fair in 1892 and a third was | blown down in 1913.
 | The Blunston Oak, just over the | Phi1a delphia line in Darby, nominated | by Miss Ethel Austin Shrigley of Lansdown, Pa. This tree was men, toned in a deed in 1883 and from be-
 meath it in 1777 General Washington l watched his army march from Phila-
 delphia to Chadd's Ford.
 The old SaSsafras Tree at Harris | burg, now POS years old, nominated
 by J. s. Illick. It was IS years old when John Harris, Jr., son of the 1 man who found the Pennsylvania caphal was born. The tree is 13 feet
 in circumference and 56 feet high
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

took it during the Change of Life and got along so well I scarcely ever had to lie down during the day and seldom had dizzy fainting spells. am now well and md, strong, . can an. do a all ;+ my house fort to me to be able to say to other suffering women, Take Lydia E. Pink hams medicine and be strong.' I will be glad to have you use my name. if it will be the means of helping any one." Mrs. R. A. FARBURN, 606 Orchard Knob Avenue, Chattanooga, Tenn.
 For forty years this famous root and herb medicine has been pre-eminently successful in controlling the diseases of women. Merit alone could have stood fhis test of time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
OVERWORKED MOTHERS
May Again Have Energy. Vitality and
 Working Strength.

Women in this city who are flag red out" weak, overworked and ner- yous should profit by the experience of MtsfA A4W George. She says: q vas weak, rundown and nervous, with no ambition to do anything. Af- ter everything else had failed, vinol built me up and restored my rtrength." This is another link in the Ereat chain of evidence to prove to werworked mothers that vinoI con- ains the very elements needed to build them up and make them tronG.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
News Is Welcome
On The Tip Of !
 The Tongue

MRS FRED ATWATER of Colo rado avenue is visiting her daughter. Mrs Joel Go1dthwaite of Boston, Mass, for several days.
 MISS MARY KELLER of 55 Pop lar street has resigned her position at the Warner Brother Co.,, and accept ed ono with tho N. y., N. H. 6 H. F.. R.
 MISS DAISY wALDMAN of 211 Coleman street and Miss Mary Sher- wood of I2lo Stratford avenue are en- toying 8 two weeks vacation at Mt Ray, Mass.
 EDWARD LYNCH of 125 Living ston placo left for Block Island to spend fortnight,
 MISS LOUISE ROLLWAGEN, a vocal teacher or 1eS Wells street is visiting with friends in Boston for several days
 MISS ANNE k. HAMMOND of Rusling street and Miss Edith L. Por- ter of 776 North avenue, are spending the month of August in Jackson. NH.
 MARSdALL DE HiII or kr-FaIh place left this week for Fishers Island where he will remain for two weeks vaca tioring.
 ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE of the marriage of Miss Hazel Pierce of Hartford and George R. Abalan, son of R. Abalan of East Washington av- enue, which took place recently in St PatricE's church in Hartford with Rev. P. Curran officiating.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
BOTH CANDIDATES
 OFF TO SPEAK

Columbus, O., Aug. 12-With Gov. Cox enroute to Camp Perry, Ohio., to deliver his first address since his mo- tification and with his running mate, Franklin D. Rodfevelt, on a western trip, the Democratic plan of carrying their cause to the people today was under way.
 Leaving here this morning for Toledo, Gov. Cox was to motor from there to Camp Perry, an hours ride, and speak about 5:30 p. m. return ing here tonight via Toledo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
STTTCEERY AND BEADS TRIM IT.

There is something very new and charming in this model Upon the skirt strings of jet beads are fasten- ed for a portion of their length and hang loose with fringe effect the rest of the way. The lovely silk embroi- dery is carried out in black again featuring the. most popular combina- lion Of the season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

? before my baby came when l could no longer keep up. It strength hened my back and relieved me of the dropsical effect which so often q e V e l o P 8 at such times. It helped me wonderfully. That was my first experi- ence with the Vege- t a b 1 e Compound. Years afterwards I
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

A bullet-proof glass for cashiers cages has been tested by New York police for a bankers protective asso- citation. A 3s-calber automatic, fired at a distance of three feet, failed to penetrate the glass
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

The people who kick on railroad fares and the price of gasoline, are reminded that you can keep a bi- cycle well oiled for few cents an- nually.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

The indoor worker who goes out in the hayfield does not have to spend much for spring tonics.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

The politicians carefully conceal how they stand on prohibition and the League of Nations, but they come out strong for the principles that everybody believes in.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

MISS CATHERINE COLGAN of Beach street left today for Colonial Inn Woodmont, where she will re- main for a week, and then journey to Long Branch, where she will visit for another week. Miss CoIgan will be accompanied by several New York friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

Candidate Harding says he is will ing to take advice, and up to date he has not reported any difficulty ir securing it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

The neatest compliment that has ever been paid a public man was paid to Secretary of the Navy Daniels when it was said "he is the man who would neither buy gold bricks nor throw mud oneS''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

The, frock is of white crepe de chine with vestee and wide revers. Tiny jet buttons trim the front of the vest and black silk piping is used to edge the cuffs and girdle. For the occasion in summer when you need something a little more distinctive than usual you can find nothing smarter than this frock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

ALLEN MORTON BEARDSL.EY of Maple street, Stratford, and Ed ward Dargan of Suatford. motored to New London today to attend the luncheon given for the New England Engineers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

A great sensation has been caused at A1lahabad, India, by photograph taken of the body of a native pre- vious to the burning of it Five oth- CT figures appeared on the photo graphic plate, two of them being the dead mans wife and son who had been dead for years They were in- stant1y recognized.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

THE WEDDING CEREMONY of Miss Frances Smith of North Main street and Raymond Fau1kman of Atlantic street, took place yesterday It St Augustine's church. A small reception was held after the cere- mony at the brides home. Upon the return from the honeymoon trip, the couple will reside in this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

shade of pale blue silk and has long streamers of tho silk hanging down the back. The coronet is made of pleatings of blue ribbon of the same shade as the silk. There Is row upon row of these daenty ruffles, giving the cap a touch quite out Of the ordinary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

MISS ISABELLE GREGORY of 49S Hawley avenue has resigned her position at the United Illuminating Co, and accepted one at the Con- necticut National Bank
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

MISS EMILY WAGNER of Con- cord street is being entertained as the house guest of friends in Green deld, Mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

MISS KATHERINE MORRISSEY of North Main street is enjoying sew eral days rest in Great Harrington, Mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

MISS STELLA MOORE and Miss Edna Moore of Tom Thumb street Misses Grace and Katherine Ayres of Harfield avenue and Miss Eunice Wells of Wheeler avenue have taken cottage at Silver Sands for a month
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

So far no difficulty has been found in securing inspectors of women's s bathing suits
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

MISS MARJORIE DE LOSS of Park place will entertain her cousin, Miss Betty SchWmann of Evanston, ILL for the remainder of this month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

MISS BEATRICE CHAPMAN of Waterman street is sojourning in Paterson, New Jersey, for several days~ i--sp g. -
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

The girl who really takes pleasure in her boudotr and loves to have all she little accessories that make a boudoir lovely will find this cap nothing short of enchanting. It completely covers up the head and gathers in all stray wisps of hair.
 It is made of the most delicate
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

MISS AGNES LYNCH of Broad St has left to be entertained by friends in Baltimore. Maryland, for the re- mainder of this month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

MRS. GEORGE MAYNARD MIN OR, president general of the D. A. R., has sent out cards announcing that her studio will be open to the public Saturday and Sunday afternoons dur ng August from 3 until 6 o'clock. Her studio is at Oswegatchie, Water lord station 22, East Lyme trolley. A choice collection of painting of the r .e Robert C. Minor will also be ex- hibited. Mrs. Minor is an artist of note and is visited by people from III parts at her annual exhibition.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

MISS HELEN MCGUIRE of Park avenue will motor to Ocean Beach on Saturday with a party of friends
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
A WONDERFUL
 HELP
At Two Stages of Life Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Made Mrs. Fair
 burn Strong And We'll.

-- Chattanooga, Tenn.-"I used Lydia D. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

MIR AND MRS PAUL HINE oi Brooklawn Court entertained several house guests recently
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

Advertise in The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

MISS ROcXNIBEI, HARVEY O: Court1and street is entertaining hel mother, Mrs William J. Hughes, O Boston
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

SERGEANT AND MRS CLIFFORD NELSON, formerly of this city, have now taken up .their resid an AL bany, N- Y- Sergeant Nelson Is con nected with Marine recruiting stations and has been transferred tD Albany
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05
TRAINING LITTLE CITIZENS

Elsie Maynard, nine years old
came into her gate swinging hel
school books. accompanied by her
friend. Marion Bush. Marion was
pretty, her father owned two motor
cars and she was a power in the
school room.
The two children went up on the
piazza, Elsie looking to see if her
mother was sitting by the open win
dow. Yes, there she was, giving her
little girl welcoming smile and nod,
then going on with her sewing. The
children settled down comfortably on
the steps and continued the subject
they were discussing.
II could see as soon as she came
into the room," said Marion decided
ly, "that she is a girl / should never
like. She showed all over how much
she thought of herself"
30 yes" replied Elsie, proud to
agree with Marion Bush about any,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05

The Republican majority in Con-
gress will neither pass a soldiers
land bill Of their own nor permit a
Democratic measure to be enacted.
The soldiers are expected to be
friendly to the G. o. p, even though
the G. o. P. is unfriendly to the SOL
diers.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05

Exponents Of Republican "econ-
omy" in the House of Representatives
lowered the estimates for rivers and
harbors and raised a row in their
own ranks.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05

No, my boy, it is perfectly foolish
to wait for dead mans shoes, I'M
less you make arrangements to have
your own half-soled.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05

splendid land located about five miles from city limits
good pike section Close school church
dwelling rooms
Practically all in old blue
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05

good land located miles
good section New modern brick dwelling furnace,
BATH electric yard Two dwellings,
good orchard about fine Strawberries Two
stock barns, splendid tobacco well
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05

About 80 good land located about mile out the Nchoasv
pike and traction line City Fveroom
all needed Oubuidngs Fruit shade
Beautiful building sites desirable surroundings Ime
possession of dwelling Owner will sell in
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05

located three miles Lexington
section of close line,
Pcadome Rural Graded and High School district The
especially well of cultivation. Good
dwelling splendid all
needed outbung all improvements in frstcass condition The
orchard beautiful shade
"a REAL HONEY Never failing supply of Owner
SELL Well located and adapted for dairy tobacco
farm. terms
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05

30 of splendid land located good pike about nine miles from
good section of Fayette The entire will
good tobacco 20 blue grass sod Well wad fenced
dwelling of light good stock barn.
splendid farm and home
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05

81 high class of SOIL located about miles
pike and close the famous Pcadome Graded
High School No better land
abundance of and Natural Gas Pipe Line Price, 100000
and good buy
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05

100 real good land located pike three miles
Good dwelling of of the best tobacco the
stock barn all needed oubudngs Most beautiful
site with abundance of shade No better land
to SELL
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05

=
asked Elsie uncertain whether or
not to praise the lovely stone whose
lights had fascinated her.
Marion turned up her nose. 81
should say l did. The idea Of little
girl wearing ring like that, and to
school of all places. Well, she'll find
her airs and graces won't go down in
our room"
"Hello, there's Michael" exclaimed
the visitor, then she emitted shrill
whistle which caused the chauffeur of
passing limousine to look around.
"Well, so long, Elsie," she cried, as
she ran down the steps.
"Goodbye," murmured Elsie gazing
in admiration at the nonchalant
manner in which Marion hoped in
to the limousine.
'Mother I'm glad we're net rewly
rich," she said.
Mrs. Maynard laughed, II wouldn't
mind" she replied. "What's the news,
today?"
'Nothing much," answered the lit
tie girl. 20 yes, somebody has smash
ed the windows of that empty house
on Orchard street."
'Isn't it strange" said Mrs. May
nard, "that some people would rather
wreck than build?"
eyes," agreed Elsie. "That was a
nice house. Whoever did it ought to
be put in prison"
"You wouldn't like them for your
friends, then7"
"Of course not. Mother! What are
you thinking off"
'Marion Bushw
Elsie looked up, and met gaze
whose loving gravity surprised her.
eyes, heard Marion wrecking and
smashing a few minutes ago. She
was breaking the commandment,
Thou shalt not steal What meaner
stealing is there than taking away
one persons good opinion of an
other?"
''But Mother, the new girl looked
awfully proud and she had diamond
ring, wasn't that silly?"
"Any my poor little girl didn't even
dare to think it was pretty or say |
anything to stop Marion in her
smashing. Think, Elsie, of that new
little girl coming, a stranger, into a
school where all the children knew
each other. Wouldn't that be hard
no@'tion for anyone?"
Elsie's cheeks were burning. now,
and her eyes were thoughtful 'No-
body ate luncheon with her." she adj
mitted reluctantly, "because Marion
said"
'Never mind Marion" interrupted
Mrs. Maynard. "The question to me
is whether my child is going to he
a wrecker or a builder"
"But it is so hard to do anything
that Marion doesn't like" protested
Elsie.
eyes, but if you take a firm stand
and show kindness to the new school
mate you will find the other children
glad to follow your example. Marion's
opinions rule many Of you; but there
is only one thing that should rule.
and that is right. Let love guide you
and remember the Golden Rule. ]
want to be the mother of brave lit
title girl, not coward.'
Elsie's brain was busy with
thoughts of the new girl and the way
she had all day tried to behave as If
she didn't care what the other chill
dren did. She decided that she, her
self, had been a coward.
T wish it were tomorrow" she
said suddenly.
'Whyf"
Tm going to begin to be builder
no matter what happens.
Children's Matinees, given at the
Plaza Hotel in New York City, under
the direction of the National Kind
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05
FARMS FOR SALE

About 60 good land located pike right railroad station
the best nghboood the whole land Close traction line and
miles from Lexington. Close splendid church and school,
splendid of soil and well wad Good frame cottage of five
rooms tobacco barn, stock barn
house and all needed ubudng Some blue sod about
of clover Nice shade good fruit Quite little timber
Price right.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05
County Court Day.
AT 1850 O'CLOCK, P. M.

AS agent for W. JONES' will day
mentioned and the hour specified his splendid farm of
1910 ACRES OF BLUEGRASS LAND
A.
Hnkson pike hundred yards the Aaysve the lead
timothy and
and h for the highest tobacco other
IMPROVEMENTS
with floor all kinds vegetables
barrel capacity with concrete floor the best hen
floor 6 growing kinds with tool
dtankat
the milk and has trench for milk crooks which surrounded by all
and times furnished residents Sterling with
water in dry times
notas Who'll
Land subject to This tract adjoms A. S Hart.
NJ the land OF n ~ frew and has on good fouroom
frame house. and will contain about Is Land subject This
TRACT NO. 3Conans about $40
the uptodae slaughter and packing house. brick
spread upon it. and this past used dairy farm and
land Montgomery
investment Considering the
of Tract No. frankly is the best
Central CROP
bring the onto produce the highest
opportunity looking for
bidder
remember that going be sold
equal chance with the large buyer
1922 the deferred payments bear six percent interest nd p % h
contract For in
formation the undersigned, ne premises
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05

splendid 10 12 Lexington
good section of Fayette county The fertility of the soil this
section unexd Lots of blue sod Splendid
tobacco land Broad frontage the pike Comfortable dwell
of five condition tobacco for about IL
IA and all needed outbulngs. portion Of the farm
good wheat and Watered by failing Price, $3.50
per and good buy. SPLENDID TENANT PROPOSITION
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-05

good splendid
section Good frame cottage five small
six tobacco barn Liberty
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-01-11
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE.

Chicago, Jan. 10.-Tightening OF
federal reserve discount rates tended
to put bulls at disadvantage today
in the corn market. Closing prices
although firm, were at nc to &c tc
2hc net decline. Oats lost 5sc to
[ hc and provisions 30c to SIC.
Opinions that January was not q
favorable time for efforts to hoist
quotations on corn received wider
notice today in view of the Increased
difficulty OF financing loans at tbs
banks here. Uncertainties of freight
transportation did a good deal like
wise to discourage holders and tt
provoke aggressiyeness on the part OF
bears, who made much also of reports
that the German government had
been overthrown Active trading re-
suited, but declines continued unit
news came that congress might gram
$50. 100000 credit to Austria, Arr
menia and Poland to buy food.
Oats paralleled the changes IN
the value of corn.
Reports of British offers to resell
lard to packers had a weakening, i'm
fluence on provisions but subsequently
were offset in part by chances ina,
congress would authorize FOOD
credit.
Closing prices:
Corn--Jan., s1.3S%; May. $1.S4A
July, 1929.
Oats-May, sac; July, nc.
Pork-Jans, $3.50; May $3.50.
Lard-Jan., $3.50; May $24s0.
Ribs-Jan., $19.5O; May, 5000.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-01-11
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